Chapter 1229 : The Immortal's Supreme Bargain

After much contemplation, Six Stars Immortal still had a very clear understanding in his heart.

Rather than pursuing a Supreme-Grade Acquired Spiritual Root, it would be better to exchange it for a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure to directly increase his strength and ensure he could survive the Myriad Immortals Great Tribulation.

Eldrin Chen also understood this point. He nodded slightly and, after a moment of contemplation, said, "If you are not in a hurry, wait another ten thousand years. I will give you a ready-made Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure."

"Excellent."

Upon hearing this, Six Stars Immortal could not help but nod with a smile.

With this matter settled, Six Stars Immortal and the others tactfully took their leave to tend to their wounds.

After everyone had departed, Eldrin Chen, Verdant Consort, Exquisite Jiang, Lila, and Violet Consort Yan remained.

In addition, the two family Immortals, Kael Chen and Energy Abyss Chen, were also asked to stay by Eldrin Chen.

Looking at those who remained, Eldrin Chen took out two portions of 'Water Vein Source' and one portion of 'Positive Water Immortal Marrow', then spoke.

"As for this Water Vein Source and Positive Water Immortal Marrow, Exquisite and Verdant Consort shall each take one portion." Read, share, and discuss at @udio-novel.com.

Verdant Consort and Exquisite Jiang exchanged a subtle glance, a flicker of contemplation passing through their eyes.

Among these three supreme treasures, the Positive Water Immortal Marrow [one of the Five Sources Immortal Marrows, a rare spiritual essence] was one of the Five Sources Immortal Marrows, and its grade reached the lofty Immortal Rank Supreme Grade. It was not only a key material for forging Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasures [the pinnacle of enchanted artifacts], but could also be used to cultivate Divine Abilities [profound supernatural powers].

Furthermore, this treasure contained the Rule Power [the fundamental law or principle governing an element or concept] of the Water Element, capable of aiding an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation] with a Water-Attribute Immortal Body [a physique refined to an immortal level and aligned with a specific element] in breaking through its limits, increasing their chances of cultivating a World-Opening True Body [a legendary physique capable of withstanding the creation of a new world] by twenty percent.

The Water Vein Source [the condensed essence of a primordial water vein] was also of immense value. Similar to the Source of the Stellar [the condensed essence of stellar power], it could be fused into a Water-Attribute Immortal Treasure, causing its fundamental material to undergo a metamorphosis.

Moreover, according to the method transmitted by Old Man Canglan, this Water Vein Source could assist a Supreme-Grade Acquired Spiritual Root [the highest grade of spiritual root acquired after birth] in transforming into a World-Opening Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of legendary potential], indicating its value might even surpass that of an ordinary Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure.

Eldrin Chen possessed the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the supreme, foundational energy of creation], and thus did not need to employ Old Man Canglan's method to nurture an eighth-rank World-Opening Spiritual Root. Naturally, he had no need to keep the Water Vein Source for that purpose.

Therefore, he presented all three treasures, allowing Exquisite Jiang and Verdant Consort to make their choice.

After a moment of contemplation, Exquisite Jiang spoke, "This Water Vein Source can aid the transformation of my Second Primordial Spirit [a second, independently cultivatable spiritual core]. I shall take one portion."

Verdant Consort also took a portion of the Water Vein Source. Whether used to advance her Positive Water Verdant Lotus [a spiritual lotus of pure water essence] or to nourish the sword soul of her Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword, it was an excellent choice.

Seeing that one Positive Water Immortal Marrow remained, a thought stirred within Eldrin Chen's heart; he understood the two had deliberately left it for him.

This supreme-grade Positive Water Immortal Marrow contains within it the 'Positive Water True Essence' [the pure, foundational energy of the Positive Water element], a key material required for the future advancement of Eldrin Chen's Innate Divine Ability, the Primordial One Energy Divine Ability [a supreme cultivation art that unifies the primordial energies of creation].

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, for his Primordial One Energy Divine Ability to advance to the World-Opening Realm [the realm of creating one's own inner world], he would need five supreme-grade immortal marrow cores: 'Positive Water', 'Solar Fire', 'Bulwark Earth', 'Metallic Gold', and 'First Wood'.

This Positive Water Immortal Marrow was one of them.

"Now that my Primordial One True Energy [the unified primordial energy cultivated by his art] is nearing completion, it is indeed time to begin preparing the materials for advancement," Eldrin Chen murmured to himself.

With that thought, Eldrin Chen stored the Positive Water Immortal Marrow, thus completing the distribution of the most precious Supreme-Grade Immortal Artifact [artifacts of the highest quality, imbued with immense power].

After allocating these Immortal Artifact [powerful artifacts used by immortals], smiles of satisfaction graced everyone's faces.

This time, not only had Eldrin Chen and Exquisite Jiang reaped a bountiful harvest, but even Violet Consort Yan and Kael Chen had acquired a vast trove of treasures.

Each of them now possessed a large stockpile of rare Immortal Artifact. Once fully assimilated, each person would have several High-Grade Immortal Treasure [powerful artifacts just below the supreme grade], ensuring they would lack no cultivation resources until they reached the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [the ninth and final tier of the Ascendant Immortal realm].

Seeing everyone's evident joy, Eldrin Chen said with a smile, "While we have divided many treasures, these are merely transient wealth."

"The true, immeasurable value lies before us—this Water Vein Blessed Land [a sacred land nourished by a powerful water energy vein]. If managed well, it can produce a continuous stream of various Immortal Artifact and divine materials."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. Exquisite Jiang spoke up, "The mineral deposits, Spirit Jade [a high-quality jade that stores spiritual energy], and Immortal Crystal [a purified, high-density form of Spirit Stone used by high-level cultivators] within this Blessed Land [a region of exceptionally dense spiritual energy and natural wonders] can provide us with a continuous stream of resources if managed properly."

"However, fully developing it will require a significant workforce. This Blessed Land is located at the bottom of the Returning Abyss [a vast, deep oceanic trench], and any Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality] below the Ascendant Immortal [the first major realm of true immortality] would find it difficult to come here."

"Indeed," Lila nodded, a slight frown creasing her brow. "We would need at least a million cultivators at the Violet Sanctum [the third major realm of cultivation, where one forms a core of spiritual energy] realm or higher to properly operate this Blessed Land."

"We are currently short-handed. We cannot have us Immortal personally tending to Spirit Herb [plants imbued with spiritual energy, used in alchemy], raising Spirit Fish [aquatic creatures that absorb spiritual energy, often consumed for cultivation benefits], and cultivating Spirit Shell [mollusks that produce spirit pearls or jade]. That would be a tremendous waste of our cultivation time."

The others also furrowed their brows slightly upon hearing this.

However, Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before speaking. "I could use the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl [a powerful defensive treasure that manipulates opposing forces] for protection and perhaps bring a group of people down." Your portal to cultivation novels: *audio-novel.com*.

"But maintaining the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl constantly would drain my Immortal Essence [the refined, potent energy that fuels an immortal's power] significantly. If I were to frequently ferry people in and out of the Returning Abyss, even my magical power would be insufficient to bear the strain."

Seeing this, Verdant Consort spoke. "The location of this Returning Abyss is our clan's greatest secret. Until we break through to the Earth Immortal Realm [a powerful realm of immortality where one's foundation is tied to the world itself], we absolutely must not let it leak out."

"We can select a group of clansmen and have them come to this Returning Abyss Blessed Land to manage the Blessed Land."

"However, to prevent the secret of the Blessed Land from being exposed, they must not leave this Returning Abyss Blessed Land and return to the Returning Abyss Sea Region until they themselves achieve immortality."

The assembled immortals nodded in agreement upon hearing this. Eldrin Chen then declared, "This matter is settled. Select a group from within the clan and have them come to the Returning Abyss Water Vein Blessed Land [a blessed land formed around a potent spiritual water vein]."

"However, once they enter the Abyss of the Returning Abyss [a profound and isolated chasm], they will be unable to leave this Returning Abyss Water Vein [the spiritual water vein at the heart of the abyss] until they achieve immortality. Therefore, we should grant them double the usual stipend as compensation for entering the Water Vein Blessed Land [a blessed land centered on a spiritual water vein]."

The few individuals present nodded slightly upon hearing this. For mortals, this Returning Abyss Water Vein was essentially a Forbidden Land [a perilous and inaccessible place].

Once they entered the Abyss of the Returning Abyss, it would be impossible for them to fly out under their own power before attaining immortality.

Furthermore, before Eldrin Chen broke through to the Earth Immortal [a foundational immortal realm] realm, he could not afford to release any cultivators from the Blessed Land [a realm of concentrated spiritual energy] for fear of leaking information about the Abyss of the Returning Abyss.

This period could span tens of thousands, or even over a hundred thousand years. For clansmen unable to achieve immortality, such an immense stretch of time would equate to countless cycles of Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth].

Not only would they themselves be trapped, but their descendants for generations would likely be unable to leave as well.

"Since the decision is made, let us first bring over a group of cultivators."

Seeing their assent, Eldrin Chen felt a measure of relief and began making the arrangements.

With his current power, he could activate the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl [a magical treasure that creates a protective sphere of opposing energies] within the Abyss of the Returning Abyss and shield up to three thousand cultivators at once.

Without regard for the depletion of his own spiritual power, Eldrin Chen made ten consecutive trips, ultimately transporting a full thirty thousand cultivators down before ceasing the ferrying of lesser disciples.

These thirty thousand cultivators all possessed Spiritual Root [the innate spiritual foundation that determines one's cultivation aptitude] and were of Violet Sanctum [the third major realm of cultivation, where one forms a spiritual core within the body] and Golden Core Realm [the fourth major realm, where the spiritual core is refined into a solid, golden nucleus] cultivation.

While their current cultivation levels were not exceptionally high, their potential was significant; each was a meticulously chosen Infant Soul [the fifth major realm, where the golden core gestates into a nascent spiritual form] Primordial Spirit Seed [a cultivator with the potential to advance to the Primordial Spirit realm]. Support the author by reading on audio-novel*com.