Chapter 1341 : Dividing the Immortal Spoils

Void-Refining Immortal also sighed with emotion, unable to hold back from speaking, "After this tribulation, within one hundred thousand years, all the Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] of our Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance will have stepped into the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [the ninth and highest tier of the Ascendant Immortal realm]."

"Those with even a modicum of talent will be sufficient to step into the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a transitional state between Ascendant Immortal and full Earth Immortal] within three hundred thousand years."

Upon the main seat, Eldrin Chen revealed a faint smile upon seeing this.

He gave a slight nod and then spoke, "All of you have contributed greatly in this battle. You may now exchange for Immortal Artifact [artifacts of immortal grade] and rare items amongst yourselves."

With those words, Eldrin Chen allowed the Immortal to go exchange for treasures, then kept back those with Earth Immortal [the realm of an Earth Immortal, a higher state of being] level combat power. With a composed expression, he opened the discussion, "Let us, then, divide the spoils."

"Agreed."

The Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect nodded slightly, a smile gracing his features.

For Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has attained the Earth Immortal realm] of their stature, ordinary Immortal Artifact and rare items no longer caught their eye. Not even Supreme-Grade Immortal Artifact [the pinnacle grade of immortal artifacts] were guaranteed to stir their hearts; only treasures of the eighth rank and above could make them covetous.

The treasures seized by the group in this battle were not few.

Then, with a sweep of his sleeve, Eldrin Chen unveiled several dozen dazzling rays of light. Find thousands of chapters at audio-novel-dot-com.

As everyone looked up, they discovered that each and every one of these rare treasures was a supreme treasure that would make Earth Immortals [powerful cultivators who have attained a profound connection to the world] salivate with desire.

Among them, the seven most precious items were three High-Grade World-Opening Treasures [artifacts of the highest caliber, capable of aiding in the creation of new worlds], one top-grade World-Opening Path Source [a condensed source of primordial path energy used for world creation], and three World-Opening Spiritual Roots [spiritual plants whose essence is fundamental to establishing the laws of a new realm].

Among these treasures, the Path Source [a condensed source of primordial path energy] was formed from the final Dao-dissolution of the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake [a mighty being who ruled over a legendary lake].

The three High-Grade World-Opening Treasures were naturally the three treasures: the Polarity Annihilation Treasure Vase, the Primal Shadow Heaven-Slaying Blade, and the Primal Radiance Heaven-Entombing Sword.

The three World-Opening Spiritual Roots were respectively one Great Mystery Divine Tree, one Fusang Divine Tree [a mythical sun-tree], and one Netherworld Nether Antiquity Tree. It was clear these were the World-Opening Spiritual Roots the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake had prepared for Nether Grand Austerity.

The value of these seven treasures was nearly equivalent, each one an invaluable supreme treasure that made all present burn with covetousness.

However, among the assembled immortals, only a few were truly qualified to claim such prizes: Eldrin Chen, the Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect [the leader of an ancient and venerable sect], and the three Nine Tribulations Immortals [immortals who have survived nine heavenly tribulations]—Exquisite Jiang, Heaven Abyss Path Master, and Ancient Ruins Nether Lord.

Eldrin Chen was the foremost in combat prowess among them. By rights, his accumulated Merits [a metaphysical currency representing virtuous deeds and karmic credit] were the greatest, making him the most qualified to allocate these treasures.

He reached out and took the three World-Opening Spiritual Roots, then looked at Heaven Abyss Path Master and said, "It is only thanks to the efforts of you two that we were able to break this deadlock."

"Since Fellow Daoist Heaven Abyss is in urgent need of these, you may choose two of them first."

The others present also remained silent, offering no comment.

Among those qualified to receive a share of the World-Opening Spiritual Root [a primordial spiritual root that can help open up a cultivator's inner world], Ancient Ruins Nether Lord had lived for a full ten million years when his past and present lives were combined. He had long since gathered the required four such spiritual roots.

Since Old Path Master Verdant Mystery of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect had already passed away, the Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect naturally had no designs on it either.

Seeing this, Heaven Abyss Path Master directly claimed the Netherworld Nether Antiquity Tree and the Great Mystery Divine Tree, saying with evident delight, "With these World-Opening Spiritual Root, this old Daoist plans to enter seclusion once more and then attempt a breakthrough into the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of an Earth Immortal, a powerful immortal being]."

"Then I offer my congratulations, fellow Daoist. May you successfully open your Ninefold Heaven [a mythical, multi-layered heavenly realm] and forge the foundation of a Great Encompassing Immortal Lord [a supreme rank among Immortal Lords]."

Eldrin Chen immediately smiled, cupped his hands in salute, and offered his earnest congratulations.

Heaven Abyss Path Master returned the smile and the courtesy, replying, "Then I shall borrow your auspicious words."

As Heaven Abyss Path Master took his two World-Opening Spiritual Root, the gazes of the others turned to the remaining treasures.

Without hesitation, Eldrin Chen swept his sleeve and claimed the Primal Shadow Heaven-Slaying Sword and the Primal Radiance Heaven-Entombing Blade.

Currently, Eldrin Chen was protected by Primordial One Energy [the primordial, unified energy from which all things are said to originate], making his defensive and survival capabilities remarkably formidable. It was only his offensive prowess that lagged slightly behind.

If he could obtain these two High-Grade World-Opening Treasure—the Primal Shadow Heaven-Slaying Sword and the Primal Radiance Heaven-Entombing Blade—his offensive capabilities would be vastly enhanced. It would be akin to gaining two new trump cards, and his combat prowess would undoubtedly soar to new heights.

Watching Eldrin Chen claim the two High-Grade World-Opening Treasure, the Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect's eyes flickered. He immediately spoke up, "This Path Source [a primordial source of power related to one's cultivation path], I shall take for myself."

With that, the Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect took possession of that top-grade World-Opening Path Source.

As a Sixth Level Earth Immortal who had lived for twenty million years, the Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect had never managed to break through to the Seventh Level Earth Immortal realm. The fundamental reason was the inadequacy of his foundation.

If an existence who had opened a Sixfold Heaven [a foundational realm of exceptional quality] had roughly a twenty percent chance of success each time they attempted to advance to the Late Stage Earth Immortal realm...

...then for one who had only opened a Fivefold Heaven, the success rate for each attempt to break into the Late Stage Earth Immortal realm was often less than ten percent. Continue reading this story at audio-novel-dot-com.

When the Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect had broken through to the Earth Immortal realm, he had only managed to open a Fivefold Heaven. With such a foundation, his chances of reaching the Late Stage Earth Immortal realm were truly slim.

As early as ten million years ago, the Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect had already reached the Sixth Level Earth Immortal. For a million years, he had attempted to break through to the Seventh Level Earth Immortal realm once every hundred thousand years.

Yet, despite this relentless effort, he had failed ten consecutive times, never once managing to cross the threshold into the Late Stage Earth Immortal realm.

Now, the Path Source from the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake presented a heaven-sent opportunity for him—a chance to partially mend the flaws in his foundational cultivation.

Once he refines the Path Source [a primordial source of spiritual energy and enlightenment] from the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake, using it as a catalyst to attempt a breakthrough to the Late Stage Earth Immortal [the third and final major stage of the Earth Immortal realm], his chances of success this time should exceed fifty percent.

Therefore, the Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect did not hesitate in the slightest, immediately choosing the Path Source from the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake.

Regarding this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, having no objections.

This Superior Grade Path Source [a high-quality primordial source of energy used for major breakthroughs], for cultivators like them who have reached Nine Tribulations [the ninth level of the Ancient Immortal realm] or even Ten Tribulations Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality], is actually of limited use.

Given the profoundness of their foundations, by the time they cultivate to the Sixth Level Earth Immortal [the sixth minor stage within the Earth Immortal realm], even without relying on external aids to attempt a breakthrough to the Late Stage Earth Immortal, their success rate would not fall below eighty percent.

Furthermore, failing to break through to the Late Stage Earth Immortal does not result in the death of an Immortal, at most causing severe backlash injuries.

Even if one fails once, they would only need to recuperate for a million years to recover, and then they could attempt the breakthrough again.

Hence, such a Superior Grade Path Source holds little practical value for the few of them. Letting the Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect have it was the best choice.

After the Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect took the Superior Grade Path Source, Eldrin Chen turned to the Ancient Ruins Path Lord and said, "Only a single Fusang Divine Tree [a mythical sun-nurturing tree from ancient lore] and the Polarity Annihilation Treasure Vase [a legendary vase said to contain the power to negate opposing forces] remain."

"Fellow Daoist, please choose whichever one you desire."

To be fair, in the eyes of Eldrin Chen, while a World-Opening Spiritual Root [a spiritual root capable of evolving into a minor world] is precious, it still cannot compare to a High-Grade World-Opening Treasure [a supreme treasure used to create or stabilize a nascent world].

After all, he possessed the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the supreme primordial energy of creation]. To nurture a single World-Opening Spiritual Root required an expenditure of this aura, an amount he could accumulate over a mere few millennia.

In the long view, Eldrin Chen did not lack for World-Opening Spiritual Root; it was this caliber of High-Grade World-Opening Treasure that was truly rare and invaluable.

Of course, the value of a World-Opening Spiritual Root was undeniable. Currently, Eldrin Chen was in dire need of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura, so he was more than willing to accept the spiritual root as well.

Therefore, happy with either prize, Eldrin Chen yielded the first choice to the Ancient Ruins Nether Lord.

For in this battle, had the Ancient Ruins Nether Lord not launched that decisive ambush, their chances of victory would have been less than forty percent.

The Ancient Ruins Nether Lord examined the two treasures. After a moment of contemplation, he reached out and took the Polarity Annihilation Treasure Vase [a mystical vase said to contain the power to negate opposing forces]. This chapter is part of a larger work available at @udio-novel.com.