Chapter 286 : Thousand-Year Green Essence Ganoderma (Spiritual Object)

After slaying Gu Xuan the Elder Mystic (Person Name), the group arrived at Ancient Mystery Island.

After a thorough search, the group discovered that aside from 2 mid-third-grade array artifacts, the island contained only a dozen or so acres of spirit fields.

Within the spirit field grew over a 100 spirit herbs, all of them at least second-tier, with 4 or 5 precious specimens exceeding third-tier.

After clearing the spiritual herbs, Eldrin broke through the restrictions of the storage pouch and uncovered the treasures within.

After counting the treasures in the storage pouch, the group couldn't help but reveal expressions of delight.

The old clan leader spoke with a mix of delight and excitement, "Gu Xuan the Elder Mystic (Person Name) may not possess many treasures, but he certainly has some profound foundations."

Eldrin gazed upon the treasure before him, a faint smile flickering across his face.

Elder Mystic Gu Xuan's storage pouch contained few treasures, yet among them was an exceptionally precious 1000-Year Green Essence Ganoderma (Spiritual Object).

The Green Origin Mushroom matures over 3 sexagenary cycles, after which it can be refined into Green Origin Pills to aid in breaking through to Foundation Establishment, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm).

Generally, once the Azure Origin Mushroom matures, it will wither within 10 years if not harvested. Only a select few can break through their grade limitations and continue to grow.

The Cyan Origin Mushroom that had broken through its grade limitations was a rare variant among them. Those capable of surviving for a 1000 years were truly 1 in a 1000, making it an exceedingly rare fourth-rank spirit herb.

The 1000-Year Green Essence Ganoderma (Spiritual Object) could be refined into the fourth-tier lower-grade Creation Green Essence Pill (Spiritual Object). This pill could expand the meridians of Purple Mansion cultivators by 30 percent, allowing them to contain 30 percent more spiritual power.

When the Virtuous Lord Magnus once expounded the Dao, he had mentioned this elixir, believing it could remedy the deficiencies in a Purple Mansion cultivator's spiritual power and enhance their chances of breaking through to the Golden Core realm.

Elder Mystic Gu Xuan (Person Name) found his lifespan nearing its end, yet refused to accept fading into oblivion. Not long ago, he had exhausted his resources to acquire this 1000-Year Green Essence Ganoderma (Spiritual Object), selling off most of his treasured possessions to gather the necessary funds.

Alas, before he could gather all the supplementary ingredients for this batch of spiritual elixir, his enemies tracked him down. The 1000-Year Green Essence Ganoderma (Spiritual Object) ultimately became a wedding dress for others.

This was the awkward predicament of a rogue cultivator. A single cauldron of high-grade spirit herbs required at least several 100 types of supplementary ingredients. Without the support of a family's spirit fields or clan members, gathering enough materials for 1 cauldron would take considerable time.

After all, every major immortal clan maintained reserves of spiritual herbs. With their extensive connections and numerous low-level cultivators available to assist in procurement, supplementary ingredients for alchemy could be swiftly gathered when needed.

Gazing at the 1000-Year Green Essence Ganoderma (Spiritual Object), a faint smile graced Eldrin's (Person Name) lips. This journey had not only secured him a fourth-tier immortal sword but also yielded the 1000-Year Green Essence Ganoderma (Spiritual Object) he had sought for years—truly a bountiful harvest.

The old clan leader gazed at the 1000-Year Green Essence Ganoderma (Spiritual Object), his voice brimming with joy. "With this 1000-Year Green Essence Ganoderma (Spiritual Object), once we refine the Creation Green Essence Pill (Spiritual Object), our magical power will increase by another 30 percent. It will also boost our chances of breaking through to the Golden Core realm."

"Hmm."

Eldrin turned his gaze toward the Heavenly River Immortal Sword. Forged from fourth-tier Heavenly River Treasure Gold, if smelted for materials, it would be more than sufficient to help his Heavenly River Ren Water Sword withstand the Treasure Lightning Tribulation and advance to the fourth tier.

Although this required destroying a fourth-rank immortal sword, in his view it was entirely a worthwhile trade. After all, once the Heaven-Earth Twin Blades merged, they would become his ultimate trump card.

Moreover, the mana consumption of the Lifebound Immortal Sword was only 30%, whereas activating the River of Heaven Immortal Sword—also a fourth-rank immortal sword—required 20% of 1's mana, making it far less efficient than the Lifebound Immortal Sword.

Not to mention its immense potential—once it withstands the Precious Thunder Tribulation, it will be capable of ascending to the fourth-rank upper grade, far surpassing what the Heavenly River Immortal Sword could ever achieve.

In addition to spiritual herbs and immortal swords, Gu Xuan the Elder Mystic (Person Name) possessed several volumes of cultivation techniques. The most profound among them could elevate 1's cultivation to the ninth level of the Violet Mansion. Yet for the present-day Chen Family, this no longer counted as a treasured artifact.

There was, however, a rather exceptional divine ability jade slip—the Ren Water Divine Thunder—which served to complete the family’s legacy of the 5 Elements Divine Thunders.

"After all these years, I have finally restored the complete legacy of the 5 Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder."

A flicker of delight crossed Eldrin's face. He had successfully cultivated the Metal Yang Divine Thunder! According to legend, if a cultivator mastered all 5 Elemental Pure Yang Divine Thunders simultaneously, they might gain insight into the legendary supreme divine ability—the Great 5 Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder.

The Supreme Great Divine Power, also known as the 'Pure Yang Divine Power', ranks among the top 3 offensive divine powers across the entire Violet Realm, with the Great 5 Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder standing as its paramount embodiment.

The 'Pure Yang Divine Power,' much like the Supreme Treasure of Pure Yang (Magic Treasure), is a treasure coveted even by Nascent Soul Dao Lords. Once mastered, it grants 1 the power to roam the world unhindered.

"I'd better contemplate this further after returning."

After storing the treasure, Eldrin turned his gaze toward this spirit island.

He pondered for a moment before asking, "How do you think we should handle this spirit island?"

"A third-grade spirit mountain is quite precious. Perhaps we should claim it for ourselves."

Chen Ethan (Person Name) spoke, clearly reluctant to abandon it.

The old clan leader standing nearby shook his head and objected, "This spiritual island lies too far from the Chu Kingdom. If we were to claim it, we would find ourselves beyond reach when Elder Mystic Gu Xuan's old allies come seeking vengeance."

Hearing this, Yu Qingyan, who had originally intended to inquire about acquiring this spirit island, hesitated for a moment and suppressed the thought in her heart.

Eldrin pondered for a moment, finding the elder clan leader's words quite reasonable, and thus replied.

"Then let's sell it."

"At a suitable price, the cultivation families of Cang Country would likely be willing to pay this sum."

After making his decision, Eldrin spent half a month visiting various prominent families across Cang Country. Ultimately, 3 Purple Mansion cultivators showed interest and each quoted a price.

The 3 individuals consisted of 2 cultivators from the Purple Mansion Immortal Clan and 1 renowned rogue cultivator from the Kingdom of Cang.

The first 2 were hoping to snatch a bargain, acquiring assets at rock-bottom prices to bolster their family's foundation, while the latter sought a secluded cultivation site and a spiritual mountain to establish their own sect.

The 2 Purple Mansion immortal clans made offers of 170,000 and 180,000 spirit stones respectively. This price was already considered low for a lower-grade third-tier spirit vein, let alone the fact that the spirit island also contained numerous immature spirit herbs.

The rogue cultivator could not offer much in the way of wealth, but was willing to exchange a piece of Purple Sun Jade and compensate with an additional 50,000 spirit stones.

After reviewing the requirements of all 3, Eldrin said to the old clan leader with a smile, "With this Violet Sun Jade, we now possess the crucial supplementary ingredient for refining the Creation Green Essence Pill (Spiritual Object)."

To refine a cauldron of Creation Green Essence Pills (Spiritual Object), aside from the crucial primary ingredients, 1 would require a piece of Purple Sun Jade along with 5 elemental crystals representing the 5 phases.

With these 6 key supplementary herbs gathered, the Creation Green Essence Pill (Spiritual Object) could finally achieve the balance of yin, yang, and the 5 elements, containing sufficient power of creation. Only then would it enable a cultivator to expand their meridians by 30 percent.

Without the nourishing power of creation from the 5 Elements Treasure Crystal and Purple Sun Jade to temper his meridians, relying solely on the violently potent medicinal properties of the 1000-Year Green Essence Ganoderma (Spiritual Object) would have forcibly expanded his meridians by 30 percent only to leave them severely damaged, riddled with critical fractures that would have undone all his efforts at the final hurdle.

The value of these 6 key supplementary ingredients alone already amounted to 500,000 spirit stones. Combined with the 1000-Year Green Essence Ganoderma (Spiritual Object) worth several 100 1000 spirit stones, the total cost to refine a single batch of Creation Green Essence Pill (Spiritual Object) had already reached 1 million.

This was not comparable to the 2,000,000 cost of refining the Golden Core Formation Pill (Spiritual Object), yet it still qualified as a high-value, top-tier elixir.

Chapter 1 The scorching sun hung high in the sky, its blazing rays baking the earth until the air itself seemed to ripple with heat. In the training grounds of the Lin Family’s outer sect, a crowd of disciples dressed in coarse blue robes stood in disciplined rows. At the front, an instructor with a stern expression was demonstrating a fist technique—his movements swift and sharp, each punch carrying a faint whistling sound. "Martial arts are the foundation of cultivation. Only by refining your body to its limits can you open the gates to the spiritual veins and embark on the path of immortality!" The disciples watched intently, their eyes burning with fervor. Among them, a youth of about 15 or 16 stood out. His face was pale, and his lips were slightly chapped, yet his gaze remained exceptionally bright and determined. This was Lin Yan. 3 months ago, he had crossed over from Earth into this world of cultivation, becoming an outer sect disciple of the Lin Family. In this world where strength reigned supreme, those without power were akin to ants—easily crushed at any moment. Fortunately, along with his transmigration, he had also brought with him a mysterious bronze mirror. "Alright, disperse now and practice on your own. Remember—diligence is the true path; mediocrity leads nowhere!" The instructor’s voice pulled Lin Yan back to reality. The disciples bowed in unison before scattering, each finding a spot to practice their fist techniques. Lin Yan took a deep breath, assuming the starting stance of the "Raging Flame Fist." Just as he was about to throw a punch, a sharp, mocking voice cut through the air. "Tch, isn’t this our prodigy, Young Master Lin? Still stuck on the first level of Body Refinement after 3 months? If I were you, I’d have long since found a corner to hide in shame!" A burly youth swaggered over, his face full of undisguised contempt. Lin Chen—a fellow outer sect disciple who had often flattered the original Lin Yan when he was still a young master. But ever since Lin Yan’s father, the clan leader, had gone missing a year ago, and Lin Yan’s cultivation had stagnated, Lin Chen’s attitude had done a complete turnaround, becoming increasingly aggressive. Lin Yan’s eyes chilled, but he said nothing. In the world of cultivation, strength was everything. Without power, even resistance was a luxury. "What’s wrong? Cat got your tongue?" Lin Chen sneered coldly, stepping closer and speaking in a voice only the 2 of them could hear. "Let me tell you—the family council has already decided to revoke your status as an outer sect disciple. In 3 days, you’ll be sent to manage the mortal wordly businesses. From then on, you’ll have no hope of ever setting foot on the path of immortality!" A tremor ran through Lin Yan’s heart, yet his expression remained calm. He had known this day would come. In the Lin Family, any disciple who failed to break through to the second level of Body Refinement within 3 months would be expelled from the sect. "Thanks for the warning," Lin Yan replied indifferently, then turned to leave. Lin Chen was momentarily stunned, clearly not expecting Lin Yan to react so calmly. A flash of anger crossed his face. "Still putting on airs? Let me see what right you have to act so high and mighty!" With that, Lin Chen’s right fist shot out like a venomous snake, aiming straight for Lin Yan’s back. This punch carried genuine force—clearly intended to humiliate him. The surrounding disciples all watched coldly, none stepping in to intervene. In the world of cultivation, such bullying was all too common. Just as the fist was about to land, Lin Yan suddenly pivoted, his right hand striking out like lightning. *Snap!* A crisp sound echoed as Lin Chen’s wrist was caught firmly in Lin Yan’s grip. "How is this possible?!" Lin Chen’s eyes widened in disbelief. He was at the third level of Body Refinement—how could Lin Yan, stuck at the first level, possibly block his attack? "You’ve broken through?" Lin Chen’s voice trembled. Lin Yan said nothing, a cold gleam flashing in his eyes as he tightened his grip. *Crack!* The sound of bones breaking echoed faintly. "Ah!" Lin Chen screamed in agony, his face contorted in pain. "Let go of me! Do you know who my uncle is?!" "If you dare another provocation, I won’t just break your hand next time." Lin Yan released his grip, his voice icy. Lin Chen clutched his broken wrist, his face a mix of pain and resentment, yet he didn’t dare say another word. The surrounding disciples were equally shocked, staring at Lin Yan as if seeing him for the first time. Ignoring the stunned crowd, Lin Yan turned and walked toward his quarters. Only when his figure had disappeared did the disciples finally erupt into discussion. "Lin Yan has actually broken through? And he defeated Lin Chen in 1 move?" "Was he hiding his strength all along?" "Even if he’s broken through, it’s too late now. The family council’s decision won’t change." Back in his small, dim room, Lin Yan finally let out a soft sigh. He hadn’t actually broken through—earlier, he had merely tapped into a trace of spiritual power from the bronze mirror. He took out the palm-sized bronze mirror from his chest. The mirror’s surface was covered in patches of rust, its edges carved with mysterious, ancient patterns. 3 months ago, it was this mirror that had brought his soul across into this world. "Will I really have no choice but to leave the sect?" Lin Yan murmured to himself, a trace of bitterness in his eyes. He knew all too well what it meant to be expelled to the mortal world—it signified the permanent severance of his path to immortality. Just as he was lost in thought, a droplet of blood from the fight unknowingly dripped onto the bronze mirror. *Buzz—* The bronze mirror suddenly trembled, its surface glowing with a faint, hazy light. Lin Yan stared intently, not daring to blink. The light grew brighter and brighter, and the rust on the mirror’s surface began to fall away, revealing a clear, reflective surface. Within the mirror, scenes flickered—a vast, starry sky, towering palaces, and divine beings soaring through the clouds. Then, all the images vanished, replaced by lines of shimmering, golden text. [Divine Mirror Recognizes Its Master] [Mirror Space Unlocked] [Time Flow Rate: 10:1] Lin Yan’s breath caught. He never expected the bronze mirror to activate at this moment. Without hesitation, he focused his spiritual sense and touched the surface of the mirror. *A whoosh—* His vision blurred, and when it cleared, he found himself in a vast, gray space. The space was empty, with only a faint mist swirling at its center. Lin Yan reached out and touched the mist, instantly sensing the astonishing density of spiritual energy within it. "This is… 10 times the spiritual energy concentration of the outside world?" His heart raced. What shocked him even more was the flow of time here—10 days inside the mirror equaled only 1 day outside! With this, he could make up for his late start in cultivation! Just as he was about to sit down and meditate, another golden line of text appeared before him. [Insufficient spiritual energy. Unable to sustain the mirror space for long.] [Please replenish spiritual energy promptly.] Lin Yan was taken aback, then quickly understood. So, maintaining this mirror space required spiritual energy. He thought for a moment, then took out his money pouch and shook out a dozen or so sparkling Spirit Stones. These were his entire savings. As expected, as soon as the Spirit Stones appeared, they turned into streams of spiritual energy that flowed into the mist. The mirror space instantly grew much clearer. [Spiritual energy reserves: 13%] [Estimated duration: 13 days] Lin Yan’s lips twitched. So expensive! A dozen Spirit Stones only bought him 13 days? But thinking about the tenfold time acceleration, it was still worth it. He took a deep breath, calming his mind, and sat down cross-legged in the mist. According to the "Lin Family Basic Cultivation Technique," he began to guide the spiritual energy, circulating it through his meridians. This time, the process was remarkably smooth—the abundant spiritual energy continuously surging into his dantian. *Crack!* A faint, almost inaudible sound came from within his body. The barrier that had trapped him for 3 months finally shattered. Second level of Body Refinement! Lin Yan opened his eyes, exhilaration flashing across his face. But he knew this was only the beginning. With the mirror space, he finally had the capital to stand firm in this world! "Lin Chen, just you wait. The humiliation from today—I will repay it tenfold in the future!"