Chapter 1267 : Weighing the Paths of Tribulation

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded slightly in agreement.

Within the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic cosmic event of fate and calamity], passive defense was not the only path. Those confident in their own strength could also actively enter the tribulation to slay great foes and seek the opportunities hidden within the Great Tribulation.

The Su Wei Ancient Ancestor and the several Half-Step Earth Immortals [cultivators on the cusp of becoming Earth Immortals] from the Demonic Tribe were precisely of this aggressive, offensive type.

By comparison, passive defense allowed one to bolster their strength by borrowing the power of Formations [structured arrays that channel and amplify energy]. However, if one merely defended passively, enemies of similar strength would likely not foolishly throw themselves to their deaths. Those who came to attack would mostly be those whose power surpassed the defenders'.

In contrast, those on the offensive, as long as they did not foolishly rush into an enemy's formation like the Su Wei Ancient Ancestor and Thousand Dragons Lake forces had, actually faced a much smaller risk of perishing.

Thus, all things considered, each method of entering the tribulation had its own advantages and disadvantages.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen also gave a slight nod. After a moment of thoughtful silence, he spoke, "There is no need for haste. Let us first digest the gains from this great battle before making further plans."

The immortals present felt a flicker of joy upon hearing this. Luna, the Consort immediately smiled and said, "Indeed. The harvest from this endeavor is immense. If we can fully assimilate it, our strength is certain to increase dramatically."

"Then let us take stock of the spoils from this battle."

With a faint smile, Eldrin Chen led the immortals back to the summit of Verdant Chariot Mountain to begin cataloging their gains. As the first major conflict since entering the tribulation, this complete victory had yielded rewards that could only be described as astonishing. Continue your cultivation journey at audio - novel . com.

The assembled Immortals took stock of the spoils of war, discovering a myriad of rare treasures beyond count. Among them were over one hundred and eighty portions of Immortal Treasure Spirit Medicines [spiritually potent herbs used in crafting elixirs], while the Spiritual Object [objects imbued with spiritual energy] below the Immortal grade were truly innumerable.

Among them, the number of Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the pinnacle grade of enchanted artifacts] was also not small. These were obtained from the three True Dragon Ancient Ancestor [progenitors of the dragon race], Aethelred Ao, and Su Wei Ancient Ancestor.

As a newly advanced Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator on the cusp of attaining true Earth Immortal status], Aethelred Ao possessed the fewest treasures, holding only a single borrowed Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure—the Ancient Seal of the Desolate Ruins.

The three True Dragon Ancient Ancestor, having lived for millions of years as ancient Half-Step Earth Immortal, possessed a Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound accumulation of spiritual power and essence] that could truly be called extraordinary.

The Blue Jade [a precious spiritual jade] Celestial Dragon left behind two Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure. These treasures were one for offense and one for defense. The offensive Immortal Treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators] was named the Lazuli Celestial Soul Sword, while the defensive Immortal Treasure was called the Celestial Dragon Shield.

Aurelius the Golden Dragon, a four-tribulation Half-Step Earth Immortal, was among the weaker of his realm. He possessed only a single Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure, named the Golden Radiance Soul-Piercer. This was a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure specifically designed to counter the Divine Soul [the immortal-grade spiritual core of a high-level cultivator].

Sylvanus the Azure Dragon was the most powerful, wielding three Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure: the Heaven-Pure Mountain River Fan, the Eastern Sylvan Azure Dragon Banner, and the Azure Wave Immortal-Refining Sword.

Beyond these, there were also the Triad Wonder Pearls. That set of Triad Wonder Pearls constituted a single Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure, and its power ranked supreme among the many Immortal Treasure.

White Tiger Ancient Ancestor also possessed three Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure: the Heaven's Might Command, the Celestial Wheel Mirror, and the Su Wei Heaven's Halberd. Among them, the Su Wei Heaven's Halberd was destroyed in the great battle, while the Heaven's Might Command and the Celestial Wheel Mirror both fell into the hands of Eldrin Chen.

This White Tiger Ancient Ancestor differed from the four Half-Step Earth Immortal of the True Dragon race. He had embarked on this campaign prepared to either succeed or face permanent seclusion [a metaphor for death or the end of one's cultivation path].

To prevent his treasures from being stolen by others, he did not leave the most important items in the Su Wei Sea. Instead, he kept the most precious treasures on his person, which included a storage-type Immortal Treasure [an enchanted artifact of the highest grade used by immortals].

Within this storage Immortal Treasure, Eldrin Chen took inventory and found it contained a vast quantity of Immortal Source [the condensed essence of immortal energy] and rare wonders. The most precious among them was a single stalk of Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of the highest quality, born from the world after its creation], the Primordial Maple of Chaotic Ruins.

Setting aside these Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure, the demise of those five Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators who have nearly ascended to the Earth Immortal realm] also gave rise to five clusters of Supreme Grade Dao Source [the highest grade condensed essence of a cultivator's Dao path].

In addition, there were fifty-one portions of Dao Source and hundreds of Immortal Treasures [artifacts and materials used by immortals], all left behind by the fallen Demon Immortal [immortals who follow a demonic path]. For an existence like Eldrin Chen, ordinary High Grade Immortal Treasure and Immortal Treasures, or even Dao Source, were of limited use.

Only these Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure and the few clusters of Supreme Grade Dao Source were true treasures to beings of their level.

"These common Immortal Treasures and Dao Source shall be placed in the Immortal Alliance Treasury. Fellow Immortals may exchange for them using Merit Points [a metaphysical currency representing contributions and virtuous deeds]," Eldrin Chen stated calmly to the assembled immortals, before turning his gaze to the clusters of Supreme Grade Dao Source and the Immortal Treasures.

From this battle, they had seized a total of eighteen Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure. The most valuable among them were the Dao Source, the Primordial Maple of Chaotic Ruins, and the Triad Wonder Pearls.

Among the Triad Wonder Pearls, the Dao Source, and the Primordial Maple of Chaotic Ruins, the Primordial Maple of Chaotic Ruins and the Triad Wonder Pearls were the most precious.

The Primordial Maple of Chaotic Ruins, also known as the "Western Metallic White Tiger Divine Tree," is, like the "Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree," one of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots [spiritual roots born from the primal forces of heaven and earth] most suited for the art of World Creation [the supreme act of creating or expanding a world].

This tree is not only immeasurably tall, but it can also nurture the World Creation True Spirit [a primordial spirit capable of birthing worlds] of the Western Pole White Tiger [the divine beast of the west, one of the Four Symbols], making it the optimal choice for serving as a Western Pole Heaven-Pillar [a celestial pillar that stabilizes the western quadrant of heaven].

That Su Wei Ancient Ancestor attained the Dao as a Western White Tiger [the divine beast of the west, one of the Four Symbols], and thus possesses the innate ability to gather Western Pole Metallic Qi [the metallic spiritual energy of the western pole]. This Primordial Maple of Chaotic Ruins is essentially its companion Spiritual Root [a root of immense spiritual power, often the foundation of a blessed land].

Besides this Su Wei Ancient Ancestor, there were two other high-grade Spiritual Root [roots of immense spiritual power], clearly long-held candidates for a Fourth Grade Heaven's Pillar [a celestial pillar of the fourth rank, used to stabilize realms].

"This Primordial Maple of Chaotic Ruins resonates with the Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree [a mythical tree associated with the phoenix]. Its value is beyond words. Combined with the Eastern Longevity Ancient Tree within that Blessed Land [a land of concentrated spiritual energy and fortune], my Heaven-Opening Immortal Root [an immortal-grade root capable of opening a path to heaven] is missing only its final piece."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself. He would absolutely not relinquish this item. He spoke decisively, "This Primordial Maple of Chaotic Ruins is of great use to me. I wish to keep it."

"This..."

Solara's eyes flickered for a moment before she nodded in agreement. Although the Primordial Maple of Chaotic Ruins was precious, as a Grand Elder of the Glazed Blessed Land, Divine Lord Glaze had long ago prepared four Supreme Grade Immortal Root [immortal-grade spiritual roots of the highest quality] for her. For the best reading experience, visit audio-novel.com (official site).

Furthermore, those four Supreme Grade Immortal Root had already been refined by her into Four Extremities Heaven Pillars [magical treasures that serve as pillars supporting the four corners of heaven]. They were ready for the final step of World Creation [the act of creating or stabilizing a new world or realm]. While the Primordial Maple of Chaotic Ruins was valuable, it was not something she urgently needed.

Thinking this, Solara looked at the Triad Wonder Pearls and said, "We shall yield this tree to you. However, the three of us sisters resonate deeply with the Triad Wonder Pearls. This treasure should be ours."

"Agreed."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, his heart settling somewhat.

Among the many Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest grade of immortal artifacts], only the Triad Wonder Pearls [a set of three supreme-grade pearls embodying the powers of Heaven, Earth, and Man] could be mentioned in the same breath as the Primordial Maple of Chaotic Ruins.

This treasure is among the most precious of Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure; each individual pearl is a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure, and when the three are combined, the power they unleash surpasses even that of a lower-grade World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of immense power capable of splitting primordial chaos].

Watching the three sisters, Solara, claim the Triad Wonder Pearls, Lyra Jiang did not hesitate for a moment before taking the Dao Source [the condensed essence of a cultivator's comprehension of the Dao] left behind by Sylvanus the Azure Dragon.

Verdant Consort also did not stand on ceremony, directly taking the Dao Source left by the White Tiger Ancient Ancestor.

These two portions of Dao Source were remnants of a Six Tribulation Demon Immortal [a demonic immortal who has survived six heavenly tribulations], their quality far exceeding that of ordinary Supreme Grade Dao Source; thus, they were naturally the highest priority choices.

The remaining treasures continued to be distributed according to Merit Points [a system of points awarded for contributions].

Eldrin Chen had accrued the greatest number of Merit Points, so he directly claimed the Dao Source of the Blue Jade [a type of precious spiritual jade] Celestial Dragon. This Wicked Dragon [a malevolent and powerful dragon] possessed cultivation at the Five Tribulation Earth Immortal [an earth immortal who has weathered five heavenly tribulations] realm, and the Dao Source it left behind was exceptionally precious.

Seeing this, Solara glanced at the Dao Source of Aethelred Ao and Aurelius the Golden Dragon, then took the one from Aethelred Ao and handed it to Luna, the Consort before saying:

"The Dao Source of this Aurelius the Golden Dragon follows the Golden Radiance Rule [a Dao path centered on the principle of golden brilliance and light]. It is not suitable for any of us three to refine. You may have it." Continue your cultivation journey at audio . novel . com.