Chapter 1309 : The Dragon's Essence and Divine Mace

Upon seeing this, Eldrin Chen did not hesitate in the slightest and took the Dao Source [the condensed essence of a being's cultivation and life force] of the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon.

Among all the treasures, this Dao Source and the Violet Firmament Thunder Dragon Mace were the most precious, their values likely being nearly equal.

However, in Eldrin Chen's view, while a World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of immense power capable of shaping reality] was valuable, it was ultimately an external object. It could not compare to a Dao Source which could tangibly strengthen his own Deep-Seated Foundation [the fundamental basis of a cultivator's power and potential].

If this item were given to a suitable person to use, it might even be possible to create a Seven Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived seven heavenly tribulations].

Seeing Eldrin Chen take the Dao Source of the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon, Solara showed no hesitation. She immediately claimed the Violet Firmament Thunder Dragon Mace.

This was the only Mid-Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure [a mid-tier treasure of world-shaping power]. Although it did not align with the laws she cultivated, its value remained supreme. Naturally, she had no reason to relinquish it.

Witnessing this, the remaining Supreme Profound Deity promptly took the Dao Source of Ancestor White Nether.

He was originally an Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is anchored to and draws from the earth] who had opened three layers of heavens. Refining the Dao Source of this Third Level Earth Immortal would surely cause his foundation to surge dramatically, potentially allowing him to break through to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal.

Finally, Earth Spring Ancient Ancestor saw this and could not help but pick and choose left and right. After a period of deliberation, he ultimately selected the World-Opening Treasure known as the White Nether Life-Death Tome.

His combat prowess was not high, and the Merit Points [points awarded for virtuous deeds and contributions] he earned in this battle were few. After exchanging for one World-Opening Treasure, his Merit Points were already mostly depleted. At most, he could only afford one more Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest grade within the immortal realm]. Support the author by reading on audio novel.com.

Among the remaining Heaven-Opening Marvel [a legendary object of profound mystery and power], only the Heaven's Indestructible Seal [a supreme treasure of unbreakable defense], the World-Ending Thunderclap Diagram [a divine artifact depicting the thunder that heralds the world's end], and the Minor Heavenly Cycle Star Formation [a celestial formation mimicking a minor cycle of the stars] remained.

Without a moment's hesitation, Eldrin Chen exchanged for the Minor Heavenly Cycle Star Formation.

This Minor Heavenly Cycle Star Formation was composed of over three hundred Immortal-grade Formation Flags [banners used to anchor and power formations]. If integrated into the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation [the grand stellar formation protecting the Abyssal Sea] within the Abyssal Sea Region, it would undoubtedly cause the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation's power to surge dramatically.

After acquiring this treasure, Eldrin Chen spoke, "We are in urgent need of Supreme Grade Dao Source [the purest source energy of the Dao, the fundamental principle of existence]. I will not intervene in the remaining two World-Opening Treasure [treasures of primordial power used to shape worlds]; they are yours to decide."

"Agreed!"

Hearing this, both Solara and Supreme Profound Deity revealed smiles of satisfaction.

Although the Supreme Grade Dao Source was precious, its utility for Earth Immortal Progenitors like themselves was actually quite limited.

In contrast, Peerless [the highest grade of treasure] World-Opening Treasure could vastly enhance their combat prowess.

Solara, having opened six layers of her heavenly domain, was not lacking in World-Opening Treasure. Nevertheless, she used her remaining Merit Points [points representing virtuous deeds and contributions] to exchange for the Heaven's Indestructible Seal and casually tossed it to Luna, the Consort for refinement.

Supreme Profound Deity directly claimed the World-Ending Thunderclap Diagram, his expression alight with clear delight.

Thus, Supreme Profound Deity also exhausted his Merit Points [a metaphysical "currency" representing good karma or virtuous deeds]. However, he obtained one World Creation Dao Source [the primordial source essence of a Dao, the fundamental principle of existence] and one Low Grade World Creation Treasure. This could still be considered a bountiful harvest, bringing hope for a breakthrough to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal [the middle stage of the Earth Immortal realm, a powerful immortal cultivation stage].

After distributing these treasures, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to the remaining Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [treasures of the highest grade within the Immortal Treasure classification].

Compared to the World-Opening Immortal Treasure, these Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure were far more numerous. Among them were sixteen Supreme Grade Dao Source, twenty-five Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure, sixteen refined Four Extremities Heaven Pillars [magical pillars used to stabilize the four corners of a world or domain], and twelve Acquired Spiritual Root [a type of spiritual root obtained through cultivation or fortune, not innate].

Among these treasures, the most precious was naturally the Dao Source left by Netherus.

Although this object was merely a Supreme Grade Dao Source, it was formed from the Dao-dissolution of an Eight Tribulations Demon Immortal [a Demon Immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations]. It was rarer than even a High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure. For a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of becoming a full Earth Immortal], it was a Supreme treasure, but it held no use for an Earth Immortal Progenitor [a founding-level Earth Immortal], making its true value difficult to definitively assess.

For Eldrin Chen, even if someone offered a High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure in exchange for this item, he would not trade it. Naturally, there was no reason for him to part with it.

After taking Netherus's Dao Source, Eldrin Chen examined the remaining rare treasures and directly exchanged for five Acquired Spiritual Root. For an ordinary Half-Step Earth Immortal, the refined Four Extremities Heaven Pillars were more immediately useful. Yet, Eldrin Chen had a greater need for these five Acquired Spiritual Root.

These five Acquired Spiritual Root were all Spiritual Root [a root or source of spiritual power, often a plant or mineral] suitable for World Creation [the act of creating or stabilizing a world]. Among them, four were High Grade Acquired Spiritual Root, which Eldrin Chen planned to take back for cultivation.

The one Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root was the 「North Sea Great Toon」 mentioned by Ancestor Black Tortoise.

This tree was also known as the 'Ancient Black Tortoise Tree of the North Pole'. Alongside the Primordial Chaos Ancient Maple, the "<<"Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree", and the Eastern Longevity Ancient Tree, it was counted among the Four Divine Ancient Trees. They were the most suitable Spiritual Root to serve as Four Extremities Heaven Pillars.

With this final ancient tree secured, Eldrin Chen felt a profound sense of satisfaction.

At this point, Eldrin Chen's Merit Points were nearly depleted. He glanced at Lyra Jiang and the others,

and said, "You may exchange for the remaining items."

"Our gratitude, Fellow Daoist."

Upon hearing this, the various Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators who have nearly ascended to the Earth Immortal realm] all smiled and began exchanging for treasures.

The harvest from this campaign was immense. Of the thirteen Half-Step Earth Immortal combatants, aside from the two who perished, the remaining eleven each obtained one or two Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [pinnacle-grade artifacts of immense power]. Read, share, and discuss at www . audio-novel.com.

Among them, the two Six Tribulations Immortal [immortals who have survived six heavenly tribulations], Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort, could each exchange for four Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure. They pooled their resources to acquire the Dao Source [the condensed origin of a great Dao] of the Five Elements Celestial Dragons, and with the remainder, obtained three more Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure.

These three Immortal Treasures were the Wood-First Divine Thunder, the Fire-Sun Divine Thunder, and the Water-Flood Divine Thunder—three types of Peerless [a grade denoting supreme, matchless quality] Source Qi [primordial energy], which are also supreme treasures for cultivating the Primordial Unity Qi Divine Ability [a supreme mystical technique].

Kael Chen and Qiyuan Chen also each exchanged for one Supreme Grade Dao Source and one Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure, marking an exceptionally bountiful harvest for them.

After this round of exchanges concluded, Eldrin Chen noticed that one Supreme Grade Dao Source and several Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure remained unclaimed.

This caused Eldrin Chen a flicker of surprise. That a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure remained was within his expectations, but the Supreme Grade Dao Source [a supreme-grade source of primordial Dao essence, invaluable for cultivation breakthroughs] was so precious; he had not imagined it would be left behind.

He swept his gaze over the assembled figures and quickly understood.

For the Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators on the cusp of becoming true Earth Immortals] present, their foremost priority for exchange was the Four Extremities Heaven Pillars [legendary treasures said to stabilize the four corners of heaven and earth]. The Dao Source [a source of primordial Dao essence] and Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure were secondary considerations.

Many of them had exchanged for the Four Extremities Heaven Pillars, only to find they no longer possessed the means to acquire a Dao Source.

Understanding this, Eldrin Chen reached for that remaining Dao Source and declared, "I shall exchange Incense Fire Celestial Silver [a rare celestial metal refined from sacred incense and heavenly fire] for this item. This silver, along with the remaining Immortal Treasures, shall be held in reserve."

"They shall be entrusted to Jiu Shu and Xuming Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] upon the day of their reincarnated return."

All present nodded in agreement. Jiu Shu and Xuming were the two Half-Step Earth Immortal who had fallen in this recent battle.

To prevent their legacy from being forgotten, it was decided that after the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic era of trials and calamities] concluded, these Immortal Treasures would be deposited within the Glazed Blessed Land [a sacred realm of purity and enlightenment]. The two could retrieve their treasures from the Glazed Blessed Land once they had Ascending to Immortality [successfully transcended mortality to become true Immortals] and returned.

After all, given the status of Divine Lord Glaze, there was no cause to covet a mere few Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure.

With the treasures thus largely allocated, Eldrin Chen spoke once more. "Honored Fellow Daoist, now that we have divided the spoils, it is time we returned to our mountains to digest our gains."

"May this period of secluded cultivation bring breakthroughs to all, greatly enhancing your strength." Seeing this, Supreme Profound Deity [a powerful deity] immediately smiled and said, "Then I shall borrow your auspicious words, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]."

Earth Spring Ancient Ancestor [an ancient progenitor] also nodded slightly, rose, and clasped his hands in salute. "I plan to return and enter secluded cultivation for three Millennium [a period of one thousand years]. Should another Great Tribulation [a major, world-shaking calamity] arise thereafter, I hope we can all watch over and aid one another."

"That is only fitting."

Eldrin Chen nodded, offering a warm smile as he bid farewell to the others.

After the two Earth Immortal [progenitors who have attained immortality on earth] and the various Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators on the verge of attaining earth immortality] departed, the armies of the Abyssal Sea Region also began their withdrawal back to the Abyssal Sea Region. Original publication: *audio-novel.com* - The source of this chapter.