Chapter 1227. Opening the Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root)

Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. "Rest assured, we understand this principle perfectly well."

Those invited by Eldrin to participate in this battle were all individuals closely affiliated with the Chen Immortal Clan. Even without the binding force of a Heavenly Oath, they would most likely not betray this information.

Moreover, what Eldrin had promised them was no small offer. For the 6 Stars Immortal and the Sky Breeze Daoist alone, Eldrin was prepared to offer at least 2 supreme-grade immortal treasures—a price even ordinary Earth Immortal Patriarchs would hesitate to pay.

At this thought, Eldrin felt a slight sense of reassurance. Suppressing the distractions in his mind, he began to carefully observe this aquatic blessed land.

This was an aquatic blessed land teeming with immensely vibrant immortal qi. As their divine sense swept through the area, they discovered it was filled with countless precious spiritual roots and immortal herbs of incomparable rarity.

Eldrin merely swept his divine sense across it roughly, yet he detected many exceedingly rare immortal treasures.

3 immortal-grade mineral veins, a thriving colony of immortal clams, and a vast multitude of spirit fish thriving and multiplying in this place.

"There are several 1000 varieties of water-attributed spiritual plants, approximately thousands of rare immortal herbs, and even a considerable number of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root)."

After a cursory inspection of the treasures within the water vein, Eldrin could hardly contain his excitement, though these ordinary celestial wonders were not what had sparked such delight in him.

He knew full well that the true treasures of this blessed land went far beyond what he had seen. Suppressing his thoughts at once, he strode toward the Water Vein Blessed Land.

The group pressed onward and soon found themselves at the edge of a deep valley—the very heart of the blessed land. They halted abruptly, their faces alight with ecstatic revelation.

"This is..."

Eldrin's heart surged with pleasant surprise, his face lighting up with incomparable delight.

In the depths of the valley lay a dense grove, where every tree was a celestial-grade spirit wood. Among them stood 6 ancient arboreal sentinels, towering above the rest like cranes amidst sparrows.

Water-Origin Divine Apricot, Moon Palace Divine Cassia, Heaven’s Heart Divine Willow, Evergreen Ancient Vine, Heaven-Piercing Divine Wood.

Elder Tianfeng murmured under his breath, a flicker of astonishment crossing his features.

Before him stood 5 ancient trees, which were actually 5 rare Post-Celestial Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root).

As an existence at the peak of the Ninth Heavenly Layer of Immortal Ascension, he naturally understood the significance of these acquired immortal roots.

Among these 5 Post-Heavenly Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root), the Ren Shui Immortal Apricot, Evergreen Ancient Vine, and Celestial Heart Divine Willow had all ascended to the upper-grade immortal rank, reaching the pinnacle of what Post-Heavenly Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root) could achieve.

The remaining Moon Osmanthus and Sky-Reaching Wood had even advanced to the level of a supreme-grade Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root), their value simply beyond measure.

"5 Post-Heavenly Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root), including 2 supreme-grade Post-Heavenly Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root). Each is a peerless treasure that would stir the hearts of even Earth Immortal Patriarchs."

Elder Skywind was overcome with immense excitement, unable to resist glancing toward Eldrin (Person Name).

A flicker of astonishment crossed Eldrin's heart. Among these supreme treasures, the Ren Shui Immortal Apricot was a water-attribute treasure of the highest order. The Ren Shui Immortal Apricots it bore could aid immortals cultivating the Water Dao in breaking through to the late stage of Ascendant Immortal.

The Eternal Verdant Vine was also of extraordinary value. It was said that the vines it produced were incomparably resilient, and every 10 1000 years, a small segment would naturally fall off. These segments could be used as immortal-grade treasures for refining divine artifacts.

The Heavenly Heart Divine Willow, the Lunar Palace Immortal Osmanthus, and the Ascending Sky Tree—all are extraordinary Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root), serving as supreme spiritual foundations for forging the 4 Extremities Pillars.

Such a supreme treasure lay before him, no wonder Daoist Tianfeng was so exhilarated.

Eldrin was also immensely excited, yet he suppressed the surging emotions within and spoke calmly, "Let's not rush. We shall proceed further ahead and assess our gains before deciding."

As the words faded, Eldrin continued forward, soon arriving at the heart of the colossal abyss.

At that very moment, through the dense forest foliage, they glimpsed an ancient tree of incomparable majesty.

There stood a colossal ancient tree that connected heaven and earth, rooted at the heart of the deep valley. Its immense canopy stretched across the sky like a firmament, shrouding all beneath it.

It stood there in utter stillness, wreathed in boundless immortal spiritual energy, while an intensely rich vitality brewed and swelled from within.

Qing Ji’s expression froze for a moment, and she hesitated before saying, “That is…”

"That is the Heaven-opening Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root), the Ancient Tree of Eternal Life!"

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured slowly, his tone carrying absolute certainty.

Until this moment, he finally understood why this Water Vein Blessed Land harbored such exuberant vitality.

All of this was because, at the heart of this water-vein blessed land, stood a towering ancient tree of longevity that blotted out the sky.

The so-called Everlasting Ancient Tree is an exceedingly rare Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root), serving as a physical vessel for the Law of Eternal Life within the mortal realm, possessing the power to grant immortality.

Before him stood an ancient Tree of Longevity that had reached the Eighth Heaven of World-Creation Realm. Within its core, a complete strand of Rule Power had taken form, radiating astonishing and profound mysteries.

"Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root)!"

The assembled immortals whispered amongst themselves, their hearts unable to conceal their shock.

Such a supreme eighth-rank treasure of creation, even many Earth Immortal Patriarchs would find it unattainable, and countless Earth Immortal blessed realms would enshrine it as a foundational heritage of their sect.

Yet now it appeared before them, giving them an unreal sensation.

At this very moment, even Celestial Wind Immortal felt a flicker of greed flash through his heart, yet he swiftly suppressed the thought.

He knew all too well that with his own strength, even if he obtained this Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root), he would never be able to protect it—let alone the fact that they had already sworn a Heavenly Oath (Oath).

"Although the Heaven-Opening Spiritual Root is excellent, it is meant for immortals with Great Luo foundations. With my own foundation, I have no need to rely on it to open the heavens."

The Daoist Priest Tianfeng murmured under his breath, then shifted his gaze toward Eldrin (Person Name).

Seeing this, Eldrin spoke up with an offer, "That supreme-grade Post-Heavenly Spiritual Root, the Sky-Piercing Tree, I can gift it to you, fellow daoist, for refining the 4 Extremities Pillars."

"Good."

Hearing this, the Heavenly Wind Immortal couldn't help but smile faintly and said.

Along this journey, he had obtained 3,000 Black Serpent Scales, and now acquired a supreme-grade Post-Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) — this could already be considered an overwhelmingly bountiful harvest.

Seeing that Celestial Wind Immortal had agreed, Eldrin felt a slight sense of relief in his heart.

He continued onward toward the core of the water vein, finally discovering a spring.

It was a pond brimming with vibrant spiritual energy, its surface shimmering with crystalline ripples, where several supreme-grade immortal treasures drifted and swayed within its depths.

Eldrin conducted a brief inventory and discovered that, aside from ordinary immortal treasures, there were 5 items of astonishing value.

The items were: 2 "Aqua Vein Origins," 1 "Ren Water Immortal Marrow," a piece of "Heavenly River Immortal Gold," and a "Void Condensation Jade."

Among the 5 supreme treasures, 4 were peak-grade immortal artifacts, yet only that piece of "Void-Condensing Jade" (Heavenly Material) transcended mundanity, astonishingly ranking among the 8th-grade Heaven-Opening immortal treasures.

'A priceless treasure.'

Eldrin's heart trembled slightly as he hastily stored away these several divine treasures.

After completing this step, he did not immediately distribute the treasures. Instead, he first led everyone in taking a full inventory of all the treasures within the blessed land.

Thus, several days passed in the blink of an eye. When the third day arrived, all the immortals gathered at the core of the blessed land, each wearing faint smiles.

They knew that now that the treasures had been tallied, it was time to distribute the spoils.

Chapter 1 The biting northern wind swept across the mountain range like countless icy blades. Lin Feng tightened his worn deerskin coat, his gaze fixed on the faintly discernible mountain path ahead. His fingers unconsciously traced the jade pendant at his chest—the only relic left by his parents. "Just a bit further," he murmured to himself, his breath forming white clouds in the frosty air. "The 7 Profound Sect should be right beyond this ridge." Suddenly, a piercing cold energy surged from the jade pendant, spreading rapidly through his limbs. Lin Feng shuddered, his vision blurring as countless golden characters swirled before his eyes. A profound voice echoed in his mind: "The Heavenly Dao is eternal, yet ever-changing. Those who comprehend its mysteries shall transcend mortality and attain divinity..." When his vision cleared, Lin Feng discovered to his astonishment that the world around him had transformed. Every leaf, every stone, even the flowing air currents, appeared vividly distinct. He could clearly see spiritual energy drifting between heaven and earth like strands of silver silk. "This is..." Lin Feng's heart raced. "Spiritual perception! I've actually awakened spiritual perception!" According to legends, only cultivators who had reached the Foundation Establishment realm could possess such ability. Yet he, a mere mortal who hadn't even stepped into Qi Refining, had actually acquired it. "Who goes there?!" A stern shout came from ahead. 2 figures in blue robes descended from the sky, their movements as light as swallows. The leading young man had sharp, angular features, a long sword strapped to his back, his eyes gleaming with a dangerous light. Lin Feng quickly bowed: "I am Lin Feng, here to seek apprenticeship at the 7 Profound Sect." The young man's gaze swept over Lin Feng, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes: "You're just a mortal, yet you possess such pure spiritual energy. Interesting." His fingers moved slightly, and a surge of energy shot toward Lin Feng. In that critical moment, the jade pendant at Lin Feng's chest grew warm again. The golden characters reappeared before his eyes, and he instinctively chanted: "Heaven and earth as the furnace, all living beings as the crucible. Reverse the flow of the cosmic cycle, refine the origin to return to the primordial!" Boom! The spiritual energy between heaven and earth suddenly churned, forming a massive vortex that enveloped the young man. The young man's expression changed drastically: "Heavenly Cycle Art! How do you know the lost supreme technique of our 7 Profound Sect?!" Before Lin Feng could respond, an ancient voice rang out from the mountaintop: "Let him come up." The young man immediately bowed respectfully: "Yes, Elder!" Lin Feng looked up at the mist-shrouded mountaintop, a strange light flashing in his eyes. He knew his destiny was about to change completely. At the summit, an old man in white robes stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze seeming to see through everything. When his eyes fell upon the jade pendant at Lin Feng's chest, a trace of emotion finally flickered in his eyes. "That jade pendant... you are the descendant of Elder Ming Yue?" Lin Feng was startled: "Senior knows my mother?" The old man sighed softly: "1 100 years ago, your mother was the most talented disciple of the 7 Profound Sect. Unfortunately, she fell during the great battle against the demon sect..." He paused, then continued, "Since you have inherited her legacy, from today onward, you shall practice cultivation under my guidance." Lin Feng knelt and bowed: "Disciple pays respects to Master!" The old man nodded: "I am Xuan Ji, the current sect master of the 7 Profound Sect. Remember, the path of cultivation is like sailing against the current—if you don't advance, you will fall behind. Your spiritual root aptitude is only mediocre, but since you have obtained the Heavenly Cycle Art, perhaps this is your destiny." He flicked his sleeve, and a jade slip flew into Lin Feng's hand: "This is the basic Qi Refining technique. When you reach the first level of Qi Refining, come to the main hall to find me." After Xuan Ji left, Lin Feng examined the jade slip in his hand. Just as he was about to infuse it with spiritual energy, the jade pendant at his chest grew warm again. The golden characters reappeared, actually automatically correcting the flaws in the Qi Refining technique! "This..." Lin Feng's heart stirred. He finally understood—this jade pendant was actually able to perfect cultivation techniques! He took a deep breath, his eyes growing determined. With this treasure, even with his mediocre aptitude, he would surely make a name for himself in the world of cultivation! Little did he know, in the shadows, a pair of eyes were watching everything coldly. A low murmur echoed in the wind: "The Heavenly Cycle Art has finally reappeared. The storm is about to begin..."