Chapter 1342 : Great Harvest

"I shall choose this 1."

The Nether Sovereign of the Ancient Ruins spoke with detached calm. He had no shortage of Heavenly Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root), and obtaining a priceless top-grade Heaven-Opening Treasure (Magic Treasure) was already an immense gain in his eyes.

He gave a faint smile and said, "Originally, I only had a 50 percent chance of opening the 9-Layered Heavens. But with this treasure, my confidence has risen to 90 percent."

"Then I wish you, fellow Daoist, immediate success in forging your Great Perfection foundation." "My congratulations to you, fellow Daoist."

Eldrin smiled faintly, then turned his gaze toward Lyra.

Without the slightest hesitation, Lyra (Person Name) immediately retrieved the Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) Fusang Divine Tree.

To this day, Lyra had prepared 5 spiritual roots: the Lunar Cassia of the Moon Palace, the Heaven's Heart Willow, the Dying Sun Fire Mulberry, the Acquired Jianmu, and the Netherworld Ancient Locust Tree.

Among these spiritual roots, the Jianmu was an Open Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) gifted by the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect. The others would also advance to Open Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) in just over 20,000 years, so she certainly lacked no Open Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root).

At this moment, this Fusang Divine Tree was prepared by her for Qing Ji (Person Name).

After distributing the most precious supreme-grade immortal treasures, Eldrin turned his attention to the remaining artifacts. The spoils collected by the group during this great battle could truly be described as unprecedented in their abundance.

Aside from the 7 most precious top-grade Heaven-Opening Treasures, there were also quite a few extraordinary Heaven-Opening marvels.

Among them were 9 Primordial Treasures, including 2 mid-grade Primordial Treasures: the Blaze Dragon Immortal Armor and the Primordial Sun Crucible.

There are 7 lower-grade Heaven-Opening Treasures, namely: the Celestial Frost Immortal Skirt, the Profound Mystery Frost Sword, the 5-Clawed Golden Dragon Pearl, the Golden Dragon Immortal-Slaying Blade, the Scale-Reverse Ancient Sword, the Frost Condensation Pearl, and the Soul-Seizing Ancient Mirror.

The Source of Primordial Dao also has 5 venerable ones, respectively originating from Patriarch Yan'ao, the Frigid Glacial Dragon, the Golden 5-Clawed Dragon, and 2 newly ascended True Dragon Patriarchs.

There were also 7 supreme-grade 4 Extremes Pillars, bestowed by Patriarch Yanao and the master of 1000 Dragon Lake. Having been refined by these 2 Earth Immortals, these pillars possessed power far beyond the ordinary.

Alas, without the empowerment of the 2 Earth Immortal progenitors, these 7 celestial pillars have now regressed to the level of ordinary supreme-grade 4 Extremities Celestial Pillars. Yet, they remain rare and invaluable treasures.

In addition to these treasures, the group also seized 5 Chaos-grade rare artifacts, over a dozen eighth-tier ancient herbs, and 11 supreme-grade Post-Heavenly Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root).

"9 Creation Treasures, 5 strands of Creation Dao Source, 7 supreme-grade fourth-level Heaven Pillars, 11 supreme-grade Post-Heavenly Spiritual Roots, and 5 eighth-rank exotic treasures."

Gazing upon these treasures, Eldrin slowly began to speak.

He glanced at the remaining crowd and said with a faint smile, "As for these treasures, let them be exchanged based on your merit points."

Seeing this, Qing Ji immediately exchanged for Tian Yu Zi’s 9 Tribulations Dao Source. If she were to refine this treasure, it would undoubtedly give rise to a 9 Tribulations Immortal.

If entrusted to Lyra (Person Name), the Immortal Alliance would likely gain another 10 Tribulations Immortal.

Seeing this, the Heavenly Abyss Elder and the Ancient Ruins Dao Lord said nothing more. Ascending to the 10 Tribulations Realm was exceptionally arduous—merely relying on the 9 Tribulations Dao Source would be of little use.

To truly set foot in the 10 Tribulations Realm, 1 must rely on their own foundation and Dao Fruit.

If they possessed such formidable Primordial Chaos Rules and an Indestructible Primordial Chaos Body like Eldrin, they would be able to reach the 10 Calamities Realm even without the Source of the Dao.

If 1 were to master the Great 5 Elements Infinite Rule like Lyra (Person Name), refining this Dao Origin could also save hundreds of thousands of years of cultivation, allowing an early entry into the forbidden realm.

However, none of them possessed such foundational aptitude. Even if they refined this Dao Origin, it would most likely be wasted.

"For Immortals beyond the Ninth Tribulation, the Source of the Dao holds little practical value."

"They had already reached the absolute limit. To advance further, they ultimately had to rely on themselves—they needed to shatter their own boundaries."

"Even a treasure as rare as the 9 Tribulations Dao Source can only serve as a fleeting embellishment for immortals who have transcended the ninth tribulation."

"Those capable of breaking through the 10 Tribulations realm don't require refining the 9 Tribulations Dao Source to ascend. As for those destined to remain stagnant, even possessing this treasure won't help them cross the threshold."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, a trace of serenity flashing in his eyes.

Having stepped into the realm of 10 Tribulations, he understood clearly in his heart,

There was no longer any Dao Source between heaven and earth that could be of use to him.

Only by relying on 1's own strength to fully cultivate the Primordial Indestructible Body, and even attain the Primordial Leakless Dao Fruit, can 1 completely shatter all limitations and transcend into the flawless forbidden realm.

In truth, Qing Ji was no different. For her, so long as she fully mastered the Yin Yang Blue Lotus Dao, achieved the Primordial Chaos True Body and attained the Primordial Chaos Dao Fruit, she would naturally ascend to the 9 Tribulations realm.

Whether it was an 8-Calamity Dao Origin or a 9-Calamity Dao Origin, to her, they merely accelerated this process. Even an ordinary supreme-grade Dao Origin would suffice to complete this step for her.

Strictly speaking, the most profound application of this 9 Calamities Dao Source lies in its ability to fortify a celestial being’s foundation. It enables a dual-Dao Fruit celestial to mend inherent deficiencies, ultimately cultivating 3 world-creating foundations.

This is also the reason why any immortal who can successfully withstand 9 great tribulations in succession is certain to establish the foundation of the Great Luo.

Having transcended 9 great tribulations, 1 is certain to refine a vast quantity of supreme Dao Origins during these trials, thereby perfecting the foundation of their Dao Fruit.

Moreover, tempered by the great tribulation, a celestial’s innate talent, foundation, and wisdom would continuously improve, ultimately allowing them to naturally cultivate 3 types of World-Originating Dao Fruits.

"It seems the Immortal Alliance will soon welcome at least 1 more 9-Tribulation Immortal."

Watching Qing Ji head towards the Source of the 9 Calamities Dao, Sun Ji remarked with boundless envy. Without the slightest hesitation, she promptly took hold of the Source of Yan Ao Patriarch’s Dao.

With this exceedingly rare Dao Origin, her cultivation was bound to advance by leaps and bounds. At the very least, she would encounter no major bottlenecks before breaking through to the Middle Stage of the Earth Immortal realm.

The remaining Elders—Skywind Daoist, Earthspring Patriarch, and the 2 Grand Elders of the Azure River Ancient Sect—immediately exchanged for the remaining 4 Dao Origins upon witnessing this.

Each of them had obtained a Dao Origin, and their faces lit up with irrepressible joy at the prospect of significant cultivation advancement after refining it.

As the most formidable combatant in this battle, Eldrin (Person Name) still had substantial merits to his name. Seeing the others select their treasures, he promptly exchanged his credits for the Blaze Dragon Undying Armor (Magic Treasure) and the Primordial Sun Crucible (Magic Treasure).

These 2 treasures were both mid-grade Heaven-Opening Treasures, of little use to Eldrin himself. However, he intended to acquire them for Qing Ji and Lyra to refine through ritual consecration.

There remained quite a few Primordial Chaos Treasures, and the group engaged in further exchanges. The 4 early-stage Earth Immortal patriarchs—Heavenly Wind, Earth Spring, and 2 others—each obtained a Chaos-Opening treasure: the Golden Dragon Immortal-Slaying Blade, the Scale-Reversed Ancient Sword, the Extreme Frost Condensation Pearl, and the Soul-Seizing Ancient Mirror.

Riji pooled her remaining merit points with Yueji and Xingji, and together they exchanged for 7 Supreme Grade 4 Extremities Pillars.

11 supreme-grade Post-Heavenly Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root) were exchanged by Lyra (Person Name) and Aoi-hime.

These supreme-grade Post-Heavenly Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root) could not be immediately used to refine the 4 Extremities Pillars, yet for the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) possessing the Primordial Purple Qi, they served as reserves for awakening Heavenly Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root).