Chapter 1177 : Secrets of the Reincarnation Stone

"Indeed, that is the case."

Exquisite Jiang gave a slight nod before speaking. "To establish the Netherworld Underworld Court [the celestial bureaucracy governing the afterlife], we must still gather both the Soul-Cleansing Pool [a mystical pool that washes away the memories of souls] and the Reincarnation Well [a well that serves as the conduit for souls to be reborn] from among the Six Netherworld Treasures [the six legendary artifacts required to govern the underworld]."

"Hmm."

Eldrin Chen nodded, his gaze turning contemplative.

Among those Six Netherworld Treasures, the Soul-Cleansing Pool is essential for purging a soul's memories, while the Reincarnation Well is the key mechanism for Reincarnation [the cyclical process of death and rebirth]. One could say both are indispensable.

The key to the Soul-Cleansing Pool lies in concocting the Soul-Cleansing Water [the mystical liquid used within the Soul-Cleansing Pool]. Given the current foundational resources of the Chen Clan, brewing this Soul-Cleansing Liquid should be well within their capabilities.

However, the Reincarnation Well is also notoriously difficult to forge. It requires an Immortal Artifact [a treasure forged by or for Immortals] imbued with Reincarnation Power [the profound cosmic law governing the cycle of rebirth] to be successfully crafted, and such artifacts are exceedingly rare.

Fortunately, the Chen Clan has long prepared for this and has some leads. Exquisite Jiang's eyes glimmered slightly as she continued:

"I have confirmed the information. Three hundred years from now, at the Barter Convention [a grand gathering where cultivators trade rare items] held in the Lingering Sun Blessed Land, a piece of Minor Reincarnation Stone [a rare mineral containing traces of reincarnation energy] will appear."

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Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly as he recalled the origins of the Reincarnation Stone [a legendary ore said to contain the power of the cycle of rebirth].

The Reincarnation Stone is a special type of Immortal Artifact [a powerful enchanted object used by immortal cultivators]. Within it lies the power of the Reincarnation Path Principle [the fundamental law governing the cycle of death and rebirth]. It is said to be a primary material for forging the highest grade of Celestial Immortal Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade artifact wielded by celestial immortals].

If such a treasure is successfully refined into a Celestial Immortal Supreme Treasure, a single strike can send an opponent's Primordial Spirit [the immortal core of a cultivator's being] directly into the Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth], making it a truly fearsome ultimate treasure.

While a Minor Reincarnation Stone [a lesser variant of the Reincarnation Stone] cannot compare to the true Reincarnation Stone, it is still an exceedingly Extraordinary [rare and precious] find for an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality]. Its grade is typically at least that of a superior Immortal Artifact. It contains traces of Reincarnation Path Principles and can manifest the profound mysteries of Reincarnation.

Such a treasure can be used to forge a Four Paths Reincarnation Well [a magical well that guides souls into reincarnation as humans, ghosts, beasts, or demons], allowing one to be reborn among the four races of human, ghost, beast, or demon. It is precisely the item needed by the Verdant Seal Patriarch.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen nodded and said, "The Barter Convention [a grand gathering for trading rare goods] of the Lingering Sun Blessed Land [a sacred realm bathed in perpetual twilight] only opens once every ten thousand years. By my reckoning, it has been a full ten thousand years since you and I ascended to the Immortal Realm [the higher plane of existence where immortals reside]."

"Indeed," came the reply. "Truly, time flows like a river, gone in the blink of an eye."

Exquisite Jiang also felt a wave of nostalgia. It seemed like only yesterday they were newcomers to the Immortal Realm, possessing nothing.

Now, in what felt like a mere moment, ten thousand years had passed. They had built a vast legacy and become the undisputed rulers of the Crimson Dragon Sea [a vast, dragon-infested oceanic region].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile. "I shall go and procure the Reincarnation Stone. Once we have settled the matter for the Verdant Seal Patriarch, it will be time to bring a final reckoning to the affairs of the Crimson Dragon Sea."

"Very well," Exquisite Jiang nodded with a smile. "Last time, the Divine Spirit Lineage allied with the Crimson Dragon. Now is the time to settle that account."

"..."

Three hundred years passed in the blink of an eye, and the day for the opening of the Lingering Sun Sea Blessed Land [a region of concentrated spiritual energy and natural wonders] arrived.

On this day, the Blessed Land within the Lingering Sun Sea was a gathering of immortals. Over a hundred Immortal [cultivators who have ascended to immortality] assembled, each waiting quietly for the commencement of the Barter Convention [a grand gathering where cultivators trade rare treasures and resources].

Just then, a stir of commotion arose as a group of seven or eight Immortal entered the Barter Convention's Great Hall together.

A local Immortal from the Lingering Sun Sea, curious, couldn't help but ask, "Who are those people? Their faces seem unfamiliar."

The Immortal beside him chuckled, stroking his beard. "Brother Youqian, you must have been in secluded cultivation for too long. You don't even recognize Eldrin the Immortal? He is the foremost Immortal of the Crimson Dragon Sea!"

"The foremost Immortal of the Crimson Dragon Sea?" The Immortal named Youqian was taken aback. "Wasn't the strongest in the Crimson Dragon Sea the Crimson Dragon Child?"

"That is in the past now."

The companion Immortal sighed and shook his head. "This Eldrin the Immortal single-handedly slew the Crimson Dragon Child with his sword alone. His might has shaken the surrounding seas. Who does not know of his name?"

"This individual's power is truly earth-shattering; I fear even a Half-Step Earth Immortal Patriarch [a cultivator who has taken half a step into the Earth Immortal realm, immensely powerful] might not be able to slay him."

Eldrin Chen paid no mind to the discussions of others.

He had come this time to purchase Reincarnation Stone [a rare mystical stone said to be connected to the cycle of rebirth]. Bringing along the Lord of the Path Palace [the master of a major cultivation institution] and seven or eight other Immortals [beings who have ascended to immortality] was also to broaden their horizons and let them witness the wider world.

Upon entering the Great Hall, he immediately noticed Heaven Wind Path Master was also present. With a smile, he greeted him, "It has been many years, Brother Heaven Wind, yet your distinguished bearing remains unchanged."

Heaven Wind Path Master let out a hearty laugh and shook his head. "I heard you slew the Crimson Dragon Child [a powerful scion of the Crimson Dragon lineage], shaking the very foundations of the Crimson Dragon Sea [a vast and dangerous sea domain ruled by crimson dragons]. Truly, your methods are as swift and decisive as thunder."

Eldrin Chen offered only a faint smile, choosing not to dwell on the topic. Instead, he inquired, "Regarding the next Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial that occurs at set intervals] forty thousand years hence, Fellow Daoist, how confident are you?" Visit audio . novel . com to enjoy the complete series.

Heaven Wind Path Master replied with simple confidence, "I already have a fifty percent chance of success."

Reading the expression on Heaven Wind Path Master's face, Eldrin Chen understood inwardly that his confidence was virtually unshakable.

The source of such assurance likely stemmed from that World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a legendary artifact of primordial power capable of shaping worlds], the Ancient Starry Firmament Bell [an ancient bell whose chimes are said to resonate with the stars themselves].

"If that is the case, then forty thousand years from now, this Heaven Wind Path Master is confident he can break through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [the formidable realm just below that of a full Earth Immortal]."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a flicker of joy lighting his features.

He shared a bond of life and death with Heaven Wind Path Master, a man of proven trust. If he were to break through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm, they could support each other in the days to come.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen cupped his hands and said, "When the Great Tribulation arrives, should you require aid, you may seek me at Green Chariot Mountain."

"I shall."

Having said their piece, the two lapsed into casual conversation, their words meandering like a gentle stream.

Time flowed unnoticed until the day arrived for the Barter Convention to commence.

This convention at the Lingering Sun Blessed Land was presided over by a female cultivator known as the Moon Spirit Immortal Consort, who held the position of Eighth Elder within the blessed land.

Her cultivation had reached the formidable Ascendant Immortal 8th Tier, a match for the Verdant Sparse Immortal of yesteryear.

The Moon Spirit Immortal Consort then presented three treasures: a piece of ancient, shadowy stone; three radiant Precious Pill; and a single Square Great Cauldron.

All three were rare Upper Grade Immortal Artifact. The radiant Precious Pill were Sky-Piercing Pill [a legendary elixir said to pierce the heavens with its efficacy], capable of increasing an Immortal's chances of breaking through to the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm by thirty percent.

The Square Great Cauldron [a powerful cauldron artifact] is an Immortal Treasure [a treasure of immense power used by Immortals] that excels in both offense and defense. In attack, it can suppress the very heavens, earth, mountains, and rivers. In defense, it can unleash a protective barrier capable of withstanding assaults from those in the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [the late stage of the Ascendant Immortal cultivation realm]. It is truly a rare and invaluable High-Grade Immortal Treasure [a top-tier Immortal artifact].

The final item, the dark ancient stone, was precisely the Minor Six Paths of Reincarnation Stone [a rare mineral connected to the cycles of rebirth] that Eldrin Chen required.

That the Lingering Sun Blessed Land [a sacred land bathed in perpetual twilight] had brought forth these treasures was, in truth, within Eldrin Chen's expectations.

This was because Supreme-Grade Immortal Artifacts [the pinnacle of Immortal treasures] were exceedingly precious, capable of aiding an Immortal [a being who has achieved immortality through cultivation] in surviving the Earth Immortal Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial faced by Earth Immortals]. Even an entity like the Lingering Sun Blessed Land would be loath to part with such treasures.

Furthermore, as those present were ordinary Immortals, presenting such an Upper Grade Immortal Artifact [a high-quality Immortal artifact] was more than sufficient to serve as the opening item for the exchange.

"As for that Sky-Piercing Pill [a legendary pill said to grant insights piercing through the heavens], it seems the alchemical arts of the Lingering Sun Blessed Land are indeed quite Extraordinary," Eldrin murmured inwardly, his gaze turning contemplative.

He recalled that during the previous Barter Convention [a grand gathering for the exchange of rare treasures], the Lingering Sun Blessed Land had also offered Sky-Piercing Pills for trade. Now, after a mere ten thousand years, they had produced three more.

This indicated that the Lingering Sun Patriarch [the ruling patriarch of the Lingering Sun Blessed Land] was likely a master alchemist himself. Only an alchemist at the Earth Immortal [a realm denoting an Immortal deeply connected to the earthly plane] level could achieve a success rate in refining Superior Grade Immortal Pills [pills of the highest Immortal grade] high enough to turn a profit.

Any Superior Grade Immortal Pill Master [a master specialized in crafting Superior Grade Immortal Pills] below that realm would most likely operate at a loss when attempting to refine such pills.

Eldrin Chen, now at the Ascendant Immortal 5th Tier [the fifth level of the Ascendant Immortal stage] and not far from the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [the final stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm], was also inclined to purchase one or two Sky-Piercing Pill [a legendary elixir said to help pierce through cultivation bottlenecks]. Thus, he sent a mental message to the Moon Spirit Immortal Consort. The story continues at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.