Chapter 215 : Taibai Star Pearl

The banquet lasted for several hours, only dispersing after both hosts and guests had thoroughly enjoyed themselves to the fullest.

Varen was in excellent spirits. After negotiating the distribution of Yang Province's resources with the Purple Manor representatives of the 2 major immortal clans, the Wei Immortal Clan's annual revenue would increase by 50 percent henceforth.

After the banquet concluded, Varen and Eldrin retreated alone to the mountain abode, where Varen knelt with utmost solemnity, his face etched with grave sincerity.

"Brother Dao, rise quickly."

Seeing him suddenly perform such a grand gesture, Eldrin quickly steadied his hands and couldn't help but exclaim, "This would never do."

"There is no need to support me."

Varen shook his head, his expression turning solemn as he stated, "Had you not retrieved the spirit peach for me, my lifespan would have long been exhausted, and I would have met my end. The spiritual vein of the Wei Immortal Clan would have been carved up among the major immortal families."

"This bow I take is not just for myself, but also for the hundreds of thousands of mortals and cultivators of the entire Wei Immortal Clan."

"This..."

Hearing this, Eldrin said no more and calmly accepted the bow.

Varen knelt upon the ground, performing 3 successive bows. The first kneel was for the mortal members of the Wei Clan, the second for the Wei Clan's nearly 1 1000 cultivators, and the third for himself.

After 3 consecutive defeats, Eldrin helped him to his feet, his expression turning grave as he said, "I came seeking you because I too have a favor to ask."

"Between you and me, why use the word 'beg'?" Varen shook his head hastily before asking, "What matter troubles you?"

Eldrin nodded, yet spoke candidly, "I have come seeking to exchange for the refinement method of my Natal Magic Treasure—the Yin-Yang Vessel."

"My Chen family possesses no small number of tier-3 treasures. You may select 1."

Varen was taken aback for a moment, but quickly regained his composure.

He seized Eldrin’s hand, his expression earnest, and declared, “Back in the Yan Kingdom, I once said that if the Chen family ever had need of me in the future, I would spare no effort to lend my full support.”

"These words henceforth are not mere pleasantries. You may take the cultivation method for the Yin-Yang Treasure Vase, but speak no more of exchange."

Hearing this, Eldrin did not insist further. The bond between close friends must be sustained through mutual interactions and support.

Human connections and favors are necessary. If everyone fears incurring karmic debts and insists on settling every matter cleanly, then in the end, such relationships will inevitably remain shallow.

Among cultivators, the closest of friends who have known each other for years may even lend their foundational treasures to 1 another to withstand heavenly tribulations. If all feared karmic debts, how could such possessions—matters of life and death—ever be entrusted to another?

Eldrin (Person Name) never feared the entanglement of karma. He always faced all causes, effects, and emotions with unwavering composure, confident that even if karma arose, he could resolve it with grace.

After acquiring the refinement method for the Yin-Yang Treasure Vase, Eldrin silently etched this act of friendship into his heart. Should an opportunity arise in the future where he could extend his aid, he would never forget this longtime companion.

Departing from Tian'e Mountain, Eldrin returned to Pingyang City.

The Old Patriarch could not help but gasp in awe upon seeing the refinement method for the Yin-Yang Treasure Vase.

"The method of refining a life-bound magic treasure is of utmost importance, as it could even allow others to discover ways to counter it."

"Varen is even willing to exchange this technique with you. I suppose your relationship must have reached the level of sworn brotherhood."

"It is not an exchange," Eldrin shook his head, stating calmly, "He gifted it to me."

The old clan leader fell silent for a long moment, his expression grave as he gazed at the cultivation method in his hand. "You did not misjudge this 1."

"Mm." Eldrin nodded calmly and said, "He possesses commendable character, a worthy friend to befriend."

With the method to refine the Yin-Yang Treasure Vase, the final step was at last successfully deduced.

The 2 retrieved the relevant formation patterns of the Yin-Yang Annihilation Vapor (Cultivation Art) and integrated them into their array artifacts. After much effort, they finally succeeded in deducing the complete refinement method for this set of magical treasures.

It is done.

Observing the successfully deduced method for refining his life-bound array artifact, Eldrin revealed a faint smile.

This treasure was forged by combining Great White Gold Essence, Water Spirit Pearls, and Numinous Fire Liquid, then fusing them with the 3 elemental energies of celestial gold, raging fire, and primordial water. Ultimately, 7 luminous pearls were refined.

According to the method derived through deduction, once this treasure is forged, it will coalesce into a complete array capable of unleashing 3 divine abilities.

After the first formation is activated, it can unleash the divine ability ‘Yin-Yang Gengjin Sword Qi’. This array pattern was modified from a formation recorded in the Qian Yuan Formation Canon, making it a first-class offensive divine power.

After the second array formation is activated, it can release the 'Yin-Yang Annihilation Vapor (Cultivation Art)'. This divine ability possesses unparalleled power and stands as the pinnacle of area-of-effect divine techniques.

The final layer of the formation was a defensive array. Once activated, it could unleash a defensive supernatural power known as the 'Great White True Aura'. The defensive capability of this supernatural power was exceptionally formidable.

With the cultivation base of the old clan leader, once this life-bound array artifact treasure is successfully forged, he should be capable of confronting enemies a full realm above his own.

The old clan leader joyfully recorded the refinement method, a smile gracing his features as he spoke.

This Life-Bound Array Artifact treasure contains the power of Yin and Yang, forged with Taibai Gengjin. It shall be named the 'Taibai Stellar Pearl'. When 7 pearls unite, they form the 'Taibai 7 Stars Formation (Formation)'.

"The Great White Star Pearl has completed its deduction. Now we just need to wait for the Bartering Assembly to see if we can acquire the Li Fire Spirit Liquid."

Eldrin nodded slightly and said, "I shall visit the Celestial Ruins Mountain later. I wonder if she might possess any Li Fire Spirit Liquid there."

The Li Fire Spirit Liquid is a third-tier treasure born from the subterranean fire veins, considered 1 of the most common third-tier treasures, typically nurtured within these underground fire currents.

This item isn't particularly expensive either, with each portion costing around 8,000 spirit stones. However, to achieve balance with the Pearl Shell, a substantial quantity is required—a full 7 portions of spiritual liquid must be acquired at once.

"Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location), although Grandmaster Jiang (Person Name) shares a relationship with you..."

The old clan leader hesitated slightly before replying, "I'm afraid Patriarch Jiang is currently somewhat strained for spirit stones as well, all for the sake of advancing his magical treasure."

"In that case, take some spirit stones from the clan treasury. We mustn't take others' possessions without compensation."

"Great Uncle."

Eldrin (Person Name) could neither laugh nor cry, and could only say, "I understand."

Leaving Pingyang City, he headed straight for the Celestial Ruins Mountain.

It had been some days since they last met, and he found himself missing her.

After finding Lyra, he discovered that only 1 portion of Li Fire Spirit Liquid remained in the Celestial Ruins Mountain.

Previously, Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location) had accumulated a considerable stockpile. However, following the chaos caused by demonic beasts and the battle at Celestial Python Lake (Location), all of this Li Fire Spirit Liquid had been expended in alchemy and artifact forging. The reserves of Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location), and indeed the entire Border Province, were now completely depleted.

Left with no other choice, Eldrin reluctantly purchased that portion of Li Fire Spirit Liquid.

After 3 days at Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location), he finally returned to Yu County, and life resumed its usual tranquility.

Time flowed by like rushing water, and in the blink of an eye, another 6 years had passed.

On this day, Eldrin successfully refined the eighth wisp of Primordial Purple Qi, only to realize he had already passed 80 years of age.

Time truly flies.

In the blink of an eye, nearly 20 years had passed since his breakthrough to the Zi Fu realm, and the clan's cultivators had also made considerable progress.

The Old Patriarch's cultivation had grown increasingly profound. Having saved 30 years of arduous training by consuming the Dharma Essence Pill (Spiritual Object), he had now maintained his breakthrough to the third level of the Purple Mansion for several years.

He estimated that in another 5 or 6 years, he would approach the bottleneck of the fourth level of the Violet Mansion. By then, he would need to begin refining his spiritual power.

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