Chapter 1256. Fortune Dao Gold

"I owe Senior a debt of gratitude. This is the least I could do."

Eldrin gave a slight nod, then turned his gaze toward Sun Princess and the other 2.

After years apart, the 3 elders of Glazed Paradise had all made significant progress in their cultivation.

Among the 3, Sun Ji had weathered 4 great tribulations and, with the support of Glazed Paradise, had significantly enhanced her mastery over the Great Sun Rule Power.

Yue Ji had also made significant progress in her cultivation, now standing just half a step away from the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm.

Back then, Star Princess had received the supreme-grade Star Origin gifted by Eldrin (Person Name). Now her cultivation had advanced yet another step, breaking through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm.

At this thought, Eldrin retrieved 2 green lotus seeds from his sleeve and spoke, "These are items I acquired by chance. I brought them here today, as they may prove useful to the 3 of you."

"Oh."

Riyan and her 2 companions couldn't help but reveal looks of astonishment upon seeing these 2 lotus seeds.

With their discerning eyes, the 3 women could naturally perceive the wondrous effects of these lotus seeds, and a flicker of desire surfaced in their expressions.

Riyi, on the other hand, was fine. She had already cultivated the Great Sun Rule and achieved the Primordial Chaos True Body known as the 'Great Sun Divine Body'. All she needed was to survive the Terrestrial Immortal Tribulation to break through to the Half-Step Terrestrial Immortal realm. This treasure was no longer of much use to her.

However, Star Princess and Moon Princess both revealed expressions of ecstatic delight.

Between the 2, Star Princess had already mastered the Laws of Stars, yet her Astral Divine Body had not reached the World-Sundering Realm. This artifact held immense value for her.

Both Yue Ji’s Moon Goddess Laws and her Lunar Divine Body were only half a step away from reaching the Heaven-Opening Realm. This treasure was precisely what she urgently needed, which was why both women were deeply tempted.

Realizing the rarity of the lotus seed, Yue Ji and Xing Ji instinctively turned their gazes toward Glazed Divine Lord. This treasure was of extraordinary value; though they possessed considerable assets, they had no surplus funds to procure it.

"You 2 girls."

Seeing the expressions on the 2 women's faces, the Glazed Divine Lord couldn't help but shake her head with a wry smile.

She gazed at Eldrin, then spoke softly, "This artifact is truly extraordinary, yet I cannot accept it without reciprocation. Name any treasure you desire."

"The coveted treasure..."

Eldrin pondered silently for a moment. The treasure he currently desired most was naturally the Heavenly Spiritual Root.

However, a spiritual root of this grade is simply beyond measure in value, far surpassing what 2 lotus seeds could ever compare to.

If he asked for too little, he would suffer a loss; if he demanded too much, he would appear ungrateful.

After a moment of contemplation, he ventured cautiously, "If you are willing, Esteemed Senior, you may bestow upon me any treasures as you see fit."

"You little rascal."

The Glazed Goddess couldn't help but shake her head with a wry smile. As a Ninth Heaven Divine Monarch, she would naturally never be stingy when taking action.

She cast a glance at Eldrin, then said thoughtfully, "Given your current level of cultivation, ordinary treasures would likely be of little use to you now."

"Then I shall bestow this upon you."

As her words faded, with a flick of her sleeve, a golden light descended onto Eldrin's hand.

But lo, the treasure manifested, transforming into a pure golden ingot. This ingot weighed a mere 1 qian, appearing no larger than a grain of rice.

Yet within it lay a power of boundless providence, as if forged from the very destiny of an entire realm.

"Could this be..."

Gazing at the treasure in his hand, Eldrin formed some conjectures and couldn't help but speak with hesitation.

Glazed Immortal Lord gave a slight nod and spoke, "This is the Destiny Dao Gold, forged from the convergence of providence within the Glazed Blessed Realm."

"Indeed, it is this very object."

Eldrin's heart trembled with an irrepressible surge of ecstasy.

Long before attaining immortality, Eldrin had heard of the legendary fame of the Qi Luck Dao Gold—this treasure was a supreme marvel born from the convergence of boundless fortune.

An Immortal at the Ninth Heavenly Layer of Ascension, if able to refine even a single qian of Fate-Forged Gold, would gain boundless fortune’s blessing. The likelihood of comprehending a Law Dao-Fruit would greatly increase, while the possibility of achieving a World-Creating Dao-Fruit would rise by at least 30 to 40 percent.

If there were indeed 1 or 2 strands of Fortune Dao Gold, it would be of great benefit even to an Earth Immortal of the ninth level like the Glazed Spirit Lord, sufficient to increase her chances of comprehending a Dao Principle by 30 percent.

However, if 1 possesses a sufficient amount of Fortune Dao Gold, even for a Celestial Immortal powerhouse, it can yield significant benefits. This alone demonstrates the invaluable nature of Fortune Dao Gold.

Seeing the look on Eldrin’s face, the Glazed Divine Monarch smiled faintly and said, “There is only 1 mace of this Fate-Infused Dao Gold, but it should suffice for someone at your realm.”

"In exchange for 2 of your Azure Lotuses, you won't be at a disadvantage."

"You flatter me." Eldrin quickly took the Fortune Dao Gold, saying delightedly, "By bestowing this treasure, Senior, it is I who has gained the greater advantage."

Glazed Immortal Lord gave a slight nod, then cast a glance at Seraphina Qu (Person Name) before speaking calmly, "Seraphina Qu (Person Name)’s 7 Extinctions Spirit-Severing Sword (Magic Treasure) has yet to be fully forged. It is not yet time for it to undergo tribulation and emerge into the world."

"This time I shall keep her within the Glazed Paradise until the great calamity concludes. Once we gather all the spiritual treasures required for the 7 Severances Soul-Slaying Sword, I will assist her in breaking through to the Earth Immortal realm."

Eldrin exchanged a glance with Seraphina Qu upon hearing this, then sighed deeply. "If the Divine Lord is willing to offer Seraphina Qu sanctuary, this junior could not be more grateful."

"This matter shall trouble the Divine Lord."

"Hmm."

Numinous Sovereign Liuli gave a slight nod. Rising to her full height, she ascended to the heavens with Seraphina Qu (Person Name).

High in the vast expanse of the heavens, a celestial scar slowly tore open, spilling boundless 7-colored radiance that bathed the world and enveloped the magnificent Liuli Blessed Land.

In an instant, the entire Glazed Paradise rose into the air and soared into the heavenly rift.

As the Blessed Land Stele was withdrawn, only immortal mists lingered between heaven and earth, as if the former Glazed Blessed Land had vanished without a trace.

"We bid farewell to the Ancestor!"

As the Glazed Divine Lord was about to vanish, Eldrin and the 3 celestial maidens bowed slightly and said.

The Glazed Divine Sovereign cast 1 last glance at the group before sighing deeply. "The great calamity approaches," he said solemnly. "I shall seal the mountain to evade this tribulation."

"Since you have chosen to enter this tribulation, remember to act with utmost caution. Should you meet your end, with your cultivation shattered and Dao extinguished, it would merely prove your inadequacy. This Sovereign will not intervene in your calamity."

The 3 Elders of the Sun, Moon, and Stars bowed slightly upon hearing this and said, "We are grateful for the Ancestor's reminder. We juniors shall bear this in mind."

"Go now. May you all attain the Earthly Immortal Realm by the time I emerge from seclusion!"

With those words, Lord Liuli and Seraphina Qu (Person Name) stepped into the boundless void, vanishing completely without a trace, leaving only a faint aura of primordial creation lingering over the Glazed Sea.

When he could no longer sense the presence of the Earth Immortal Realm, Eldrin let out a subtle sigh of relief and turned to the 3 celestial maidens beside him. "The great tribulation approaches," he inquired. "What are your thoughts on how we should face this calamity?"

Upon hearing this, both Moon Princess and Star Princess slightly furrowed their brows and instinctively turned their gaze toward Sun Princess.

That day, as the Grand Elder of Glazed Paradise, Immortal Ji was merely a 4 Tribulation cultivator. Yet her strength and methods rivaled even those of 6 Tribulation immortals, making her the pillar of support for the 3 women.

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind swept across the mountain peaks, carrying with it the scent of frost and decay. Lin Feng tightened his worn robe, his gaze fixed upon the distant horizon where the last rays of sunlight bled into the encroaching darkness. 1 100 years had passed since he first set foot on the path of cultivation, yet he remained at the third level of Qi Refining—a veritable ant in the eyes of true cultivators. "Brother Lin, still practicing the basic breathing technique?" A mocking voice cut through the silence. Elder Ming's disciple, Zhang Hu, approached with a condescending smirk. "Some people are just destined to be mediocre." Lin Feng's knuckles turned white, but he maintained his composure. "Every path has its own pace, Senior Brother Zhang." Zhang Hu laughed, the sound echoing harshly against the mountain stones. "At this rate, you'll need another 100 years to reach Foundation Establishment. The sect competition is in 3 days—don't embarrass our Clear Stream Sect." After Zhang Hu left, Lin Feng retrieved a small, unadorned jade pendant from his robes—his only inheritance from his mortal family. As his spiritual energy inadvertently touched it, the pendant suddenly glowed with an ethereal light. *Whoosh!* A vast consciousness flooded his mind, carrying with it countless cultivation methods and arcane knowledge. The Primordial Chaos Codex (Cultivation Method), the 9 Revolutions Divine Art (Body Tempering Art), formations that could move mountains and oceans—all appeared before his spiritual sense. Most astonishingly, there was a complete memory of a powerful cultivator who had failed his heavenly tribulation. This cultivator had actually reached the fabled Mahayana Realm, half a step from ascending to immortality! Lin Feng's heart raced. With this knowledge, the entire cultivation world lay open before him. Those who looked down on him, those who oppressed him—they would all witness his rise. He immediately sat in meditation, operating the Primordial Chaos Codex according to the memories. The surrounding spiritual energy surged toward him like a tidal wave, forming visible vortices above his head. *Crack!* A crisp sound came from within his body. The barrier that had trapped him at the third level of Qi Refining for 10 years finally shattered. He broke through to the fourth level, then the fifth... only stopping at the peak of the sixth level of Qi Refining! In mere hours, he had achieved what would have taken ordinary cultivators decades. The accumulation of the fallen cultivator's memories was simply too profound. The next morning, Lin Feng went to the Mission Hall. He needed spirit stones to purchase cultivation resources. After browsing, he accepted a mission to eliminate a pack of Howling Moon Wolves—a task typically assigned to disciples at the eighth level of Qi Refining or above. "Are you sure you want this mission?" The mission elder frowned. "The Howling Moon Wolf pack has over a 100 members, and their leader is a second-tier demon beast." "I am certain," Lin Feng replied calmly. Just as he was about to leave, a clear voice called out, "Wait!" A young girl in green robes approached, her features exquisite and her demeanor ethereal—Su Qingxue (Person Name), the most talented disciple of their generation, already at the ninth level of Qi Refining. "The Howling Moon Wolves are dangerous. Let's go together," she said softly. "I need their demon cores for alchemy anyway." Lin Feng hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Thank you, Senior Sister Su." As they left the sect, neither noticed the sinister gaze fixed on them from a dark corner. Deep in the mountains, Lin Feng and Su Qingxue quickly found the wolf pack. Just as Lin Feng was about to make a move, a sharp sound pierced the air as an arrow coated with green poison shot toward Su Qingxue's back. "Be careful!" Lin Feng immediately activated the Mysterious Light Shield (Protective Art) from his memories. A translucent barrier deflected the poisonous arrow. "Who's there?" Su Qingxue drew her sword, her expression turning cold. 3 figures emerged from the forest—all inner sect disciples led by Zhang Hu. "Zhang Hu, what is the meaning of this?" Su Qingxue demanded. Zhang Hu smiled grimly. "Senior Sister Su, step aside. We're only here for Lin Feng. He dared to disrespect me yesterday—today, he dies." Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. "So you planned this all along." "Exactly. Did you really think someone as mediocre as you deserves to cultivate?" Zhang Hu waved his hand. "Attack! Leave no witnesses!" The 3 inner sect disciples charged forward, their swords gleaming with cold light. Su Qingxue was about to intervene when Lin Feng stopped her. "Senior Sister, allow me." Before his voice faded, Lin Feng moved like lightning. The basic movement technique he had practiced for over a decade now seemed profoundly different, each step containing endless mysteries. *Bang!* A single punch sent an inner sect disciple flying. The disciple crashed against a giant rock, his spiritual power completely shattered. "What?!" Zhang Hu's eyes widened in disbelief. "You... you're at the sixth level of Qi Refining?" Just yesterday, Lin Feng was merely at the third level. How could he break through 3 levels overnight? Lin Feng didn't give him time to think. His figure flickered as he directly attacked Zhang Hu. "Arrogant!" Zhang Hu drew his longsword, the cold steel shimmering. "So what if you're at the sixth level? I, at the eighth level, can still kill you easily!" "Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure)—Flame Dragon Rise!" The sword energy transformed into a fiery dragon, roaring as it surged toward Lin Feng. The surrounding temperature skyrocketed, and the grass and trees instantly withered. Facing this powerful attack, Lin Feng remained calm. He formed hand seals with both hands, a blue light gathering at his fingertips. "Primordial Chaos Codex—Worldly Dust Fall!" This was a technique from the Primordial Chaos Codex, capable of returning all things to dust. Although Lin Feng couldn't unleash its full power now, dealing with Zhang Hu was more than enough. The blue light met the fiery dragon, silently extinguishing the flames. The light continued forward, striking Zhang Hu squarely in the chest. *Pfft!* Zhang Hu vomited blood, his face full of shock and disbelief. "This... this is impossible..." Lin Feng walked up to him, looking down at his defeated form. "Some people are indeed destined to be mediocre—but that someone is you." With a light tap, he sealed Zhang Hu's cultivation. "Spare me! Please spare me!" Zhang Hu pleaded desperately. "It was Elder Ming who ordered this! He said you've been acting suspiciously lately and told me to test you!" Lin Feng's eyes sharpened. So it was Elder Ming behind this. It seemed the jade pendant's activation hadn't gone completely unnoticed. After dealing with Zhang Hu and the others, Lin Feng turned to Su Qingxue. "Thank you for your help, Senior Sister. I'll take my leave now." Su Qingxue looked at him with a complex expression. "Your techniques..." "Just some fortuitous encounters," Lin Feng said casually, then disappeared into the forest depths. Watching his retreating figure, Su Qingxue murmured to herself, "Lin Feng... just what secrets are you hiding?" Meanwhile, in a secret chamber within the Clear Stream Sect, Elder Ming suddenly opened his eyes. "The soul marks on Zhang Hu and the others have vanished? Interesting... it seems that boy really does have some secrets." A cold smile appeared on his face. In this world of cultivation, those without power who obtain treasures are merely storing up calamity for themselves.