Chapter 1228 : Dividing the Abyssal Spoils

Within the Blessed Land [a realm of concentrated spiritual energy and natural wonders], beneath the Longevity Ancient Tree [a primordial tree imbued with the essence of longevity], Eldrin Chen sat facing the assembled Immortals.

He cast a glance at the seated Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to a transcendent state of being] and spoke with a faint smile, "In securing this Abyssal Water Vein Blessed Land [a Blessed Land centered around a profound abyssal water spiritual vein], each of you has contributed greatly."

"Now that we have fully accounted for our gains, it is time to distribute the treasures among you."

Eldrin Chen stated calmly. At his signal, Kael Chen stepped forward and presented a ledger from his sleeve to the group.

The Immortals took the ledger and glanced through it, their faces breaking into smiles of satisfaction.

As per the prior agreement, the spoils of this campaign were to be divided among the Immortals based on their individual strength and the magnitude of their contributions.

According to the allocation rules, aside from the Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest grade, forged by or for an Immortal] promised to Skywind the Daoist and Six Stars Immortal, the remaining treasures were to be divided thus: Eldrin Chen would receive four-tenths, while Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort would each receive two-tenths.

The final two-tenths were to be split equally among seven individuals: Chen Tingyuan, Kael Chen, Yvonne the Violet Consort, Lila, Separated Flame Phoenix, the Void-Refining Immortal [an Immortal who has mastered the art of refining void essence], and Sky Feather Immortal.

Though each of their individual shares amounted to less than three percent, one must remember this was a previously untapped Blessed Land, its treasures abundant enough to satiate an entire Earth Immortal Blessed Land [a Blessed Land ruled by an Earth Immortal, a powerful terrestrial deity].

Even a small fraction of such wealth represented a staggering fortune. Dive deeper into the Dao at site: audio-novel.com.

"Over three hundred various Immortal Treasures [rare and powerful enchanted artifacts], one Clear Moon Immortal Clam Colony [a colony of immortal clams that produce luminous pearls], and millions of Spirit Fish [fish infused with spiritual energy]."

"More than two hundred Immortal Herbs [plants of immortal rank with potent medicinal properties], dozens of Immortal Rank Spirit Wood [trees that have ascended to an immortal state], and millions of Spirit Medicine [spiritually infused medicinal plants] below the immortal grade."

Sky Feather Immortal gazed at the ledger in his hands, his heart growing more and more agitated with each line he read.

The value of this Water Vein Abode of Bliss [a blessed realm nourished by subterranean spiritual water veins] truly surpassed his wildest imaginings.

Even excluding the priceless Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest grade of immortal artifact] and the World-Opening Spiritual Root [a primordial spiritual root said to have the power to shape worlds], the value of these ordinary Immortal Treasures and rare objects alone already amounted to hundreds of thousands of Immortal Source [crystallized pure sources of immortal energy].

Even if he were to receive only one-thirtieth of this wealth, its value would still be a full twelve thousand Immortal Source.

This was a fortune he had never dared to dream of. He and his wife had cultivated arduously for hundreds of thousands of years, yet their accumulated assets amounted to merely over three thousand Immortal Source, less than a quarter of this single windfall.

"After receiving my share of these gains, the resources will be sufficient to cultivate all the way to the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [the pinnacle of the Immortal Ascension Realm]. They could even aid my wife in breaking through to the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm, with enough left over to purchase several High Grade Immortal Treasure [powerful immortal-grade magical artifacts]."

Sky Feather Immortal's heart swelled with excitement. For a moment, he felt his future was bright, and perhaps one day he might even glimpse the Earth Immortal Realm [a profound realm where an immortal becomes one with the earthly elements].

Seeing the excitement on the faces of the assembled immortals, Eldrin Chen smiled faintly and said, "Within this harvest, the items of greatest value are undoubtedly the Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure and the World-Opening Spiritual Root."

"The value of these Immortal Treasures [enchanted artifacts of immense power used by immortals] of supreme grade and above goes without saying; I am reluctant to part with them. The remaining treasures, I shall let you all take a larger share."

"We will only take forty percent. The remainder shall be given to you. What say you?"

Upon hearing this, the assembled immortals felt a surge of excitement. By yielding a significant portion of the spoils, Eldrin Chen had nearly doubled their potential gains. Naturally, none hesitated, and they all nodded in agreement: "We naturally have no objections."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a smile.

While he had conceded a larger share, seemingly forfeiting a vast fortune, his actual loss was not as great as it appeared.

After all, Yvonne the Violet Consort, Lila, Kael Chen, and Chen Tingyuan were among their number, and they too would receive a substantially increased portion.

The remaining participants—Sky Feather Immortal, Six Stars Immortal, Separated Flame Phoenix, and even Void-Refining Immortal [a title for an immortal who has mastered the art of refining the void]—could be considered half-family. Letting them have a bit more benefit was akin to keeping the fertile water within one's own fields.

Returning to the matter at hand, after the division of the ordinary Immortal Treasures was complete, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze towards Six Stars Immortal.

In this battle, Eldrin Chen, with strength rivaling a Five Tribulation Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has survived five heavenly tribulations and stands on the threshold of becoming an Earth Immortal], had been the one to slay the Boundless Black Serpent, contributing the most.

Skywind the Immortal, who had used the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos [an ancient bell artifact capable of harnessing the power of the cosmos] to suppress the black serpent, had contributed an effort nearly equal to that of Eldrin Chen.

However, he had been allocated the Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure Black Serpent Scales, and had also obtained the Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root Heaven-Piercing Tree. This could already be considered a wish fulfilled and an exceedingly bountiful harvest. Now, his heart content, he had already entered seclusion earlier to heal his wounds.

The remaining Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort had also demonstrated combat prowess approaching that of a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator on the very threshold of the Earth Immortal realm]. Their contributions were also considered immense, granting them the qualification to partake in the distribution of Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure.

As for Six Stars Immortal, he was the discoverer of the Water Vein [a subterranean channel of potent spiritual water energy]. His contribution was nearly on par with that of Lyra Jiang and the others, thus he naturally also possessed the qualification to receive a share of the Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen retrieved several precious objects. They were: the "Water Vein Source [the primordial source core of a spiritual water vein]", the "Ren Water Immortal Marrow [an immortal-grade marrow essence of the Ren Water element, one of the Ten Heavenly Stems]", the "Heavenly River Immortal Gold [an immortal-grade metal ore said to originate from the celestial river]", the "Great Void Condensed Jade [a jade condensed from the essence of the Great Void, possessing profound spatial properties]", the Black Serpent's Eye, and also that Primordial Desolate Spirit Inner Core.

Then, using his Mana [the refined spiritual energy wielded by high-level cultivators], he manifested two Spiritual Root [rare plants of immense spiritual significance]: the "Vast Cold Immortal Osmanthus [an immortal osmanthus tree associated with the moon and profound cold]" and the "Longevity Ancient Tree [an ancient tree imbued with the essence of longevity]".

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Eldrin Chen stated plainly. He then singled out four of the objects: the Great Void Condensed Jade, the Longevity Ancient Tree, the Heavenly River Immortal Gold, and the Primordial Desolate Spirit Inner Core. Only then did he continue, speaking in a measured tone.

"These few treasures are of paramount importance to me. From the remainder, you may choose one as you see fit."

Upon hearing this, Six Stars Immortal's eyes flickered slightly, as if he had anticipated such an outcome.

Among the supreme treasures Eldrin Chen had selected, the Great Void Condensed Jade was exceptionally extraordinary. It was a treasure of the Heaven Immortal [a high immortal realm] grade, one that contained the laws of space.

This object is the finest Immortal Material [a material of immortal grade, possessing profound spiritual properties] for refining the Yin-Yang Void Realm [a magical treasure that embodies the principles of Yin and Yang and the Void], and moreover, it is an Eighth Rank Heaven-Opening Immortal Treasure [an immortal treasure of the eighth rank, possessing the power to cleave open the heavens]. Eldrin Chen naturally had no intention of relinquishing it.

Furthermore, the Heavenly River Immortal Gold [an immortal-grade metal associated with the Heavenly River, possessing immense spiritual power] was also exceptionally extraordinary. This immortal gold is a crucial material for forging the Heavenly River Flood Water Sword [a sword that channels the power of the Heavenly River's floodwaters], and Eldrin Chen saw no reason to part with it either.

The Primordial Desolate Spirit Inner Core [the spiritual core of a primordial desolate spirit, a being of immense ancient power] was the key component for Nyssa Qu to refine her Seven Ultimate Spirit-Slaying Sword [a sword renowned for its ultimate power to slay spirits]. As for the Longevity Ancient Tree [an ancient tree imbued with the power of longevity and creation], it was an Eighth Rank World Creation [a fundamental force or principle involved in the formation and sustenance of worlds] ancient tree, making it even more impossible to hand over.

The remaining treasures—the Water Vein Source [the spiritual source of a water vein], the Ren Water Immortal Marrow [the immortal marrow essence of Ren Water, a type of spiritual water], the Black Serpent's Eye [the eye of a Black Serpent, a powerful spiritual beast], and the Vast Cold Immortal Osmanthus [an immortal osmanthus tree of vast cold essence]—provided him with ample choices.

"A Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the pinnacle grade of immortal artifacts, possessing immense power and rarity]," he murmured.

Gazing upon the several treasures before him, Six Stars Immortal wore a slightly solemn expression.

His eyes lingered on the Vast Cold Immortal Osmanthus, and he could not help but sigh inwardly.

He understood perfectly well that among the remaining supreme treasures, this Vast Cold Immortal Osmanthus held the greatest value, for it was a Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual plant of the highest acquired grade, possessing profound spiritual properties and immense power].

Yet, this object was far too precious. Even a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has taken half a step into the Earth Immortal realm, possessing power far beyond ordinary immortals] would covet it intensely. Without the strength of a Half-Step Earth Immortal, attempting to safeguard it would be nothing short of a fool's dream.

Although Six Stars Immortal had cultivated his power to the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [the ninth and final stage of the Ascension to Immortality realm], he was still far from the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm. Even if this treasure were offered to him, he would not dare to accept it.

With this thought in mind, his gaze settled upon the Ren Water Immortal Marrow [a rare marrow essence said to be born from the waters of the Netherworld], the Water Vein Source [the crystallized heart of an ancient water vein], and finally, the Black Serpent's Eye [a petrified, malevolent eye from a primordial serpent]. After a moment of hesitation, he looked towards Eldrin Chen and inquired, "Might I exchange these for a single Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a peerless artifact forged with the power of an immortal]?"

"A Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure?"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback but quickly grasped the implication.

Six Stars Immortal's cultivation had already reached the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [the final stage before transcending mortality and achieving true immortality]. With the Myriad Immortals Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly trial faced by those seeking ascension] fast approaching, even if he possessed these three treasures, he likely lacked the means to have a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure forged from them.

After all, he was no Skywind the Daoist, lacking a powerful patron like Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor to shield him. Who would dare to walk the world bearing materials for such a supreme treasure, seeking a master to craft it? Your portal to cultivation novels: audio–novel.com.