Chapter 1627 : The Divine Lord's Barter Convention

"This old man, Verdant Spirit Divine Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator], is presiding over today's Barter Convention [a gathering for cultivators to trade rare items]. Greetings to all Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for fellow cultivators]."

Verdant Spirit Divine Lord spoke calmly, revealing a rare treasure with a flick of his sleeve: "For today's Barter Convention, Fellow Daoist from the Human Race, the Demonic Tribe [a collective term for demonic beings], the Divine Race [a race of celestial beings], and even the Hundred Clans of Immortal Spirits [a collective term for various spirit races] have arrived."

"To ensure confidentiality for all Fellow Daoist, transactions will be conducted via a sealed-bid method. If you see a treasure you desire, submit your bid through spiritual voice transmission."

"As for the item's owner, they may select their preferred offer from among the bids received."

With that, the elder revealed several hundred spiritual treasures with a sweep of his sleeve.

Eldrin Chen glanced over them, recognizing they were all Eighth Rank High Grade [a classification for the quality/potency of spiritual materials] World Creation [a concept related to the foundational energies for creating or stabilizing a world] spiritual treasures. Among them were items of the Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade treasure capable of splitting heaven and earth] and Taiyi Immortal Treasure [a legendary-grade immortal treasure] tiers. The most precious were three stalks of Taiyi Immortal Fruit [a legendary immortal fruit] and five pieces of Supreme Immortal Gold [a supreme-grade immortal metal].

Among these treasures, both the Taiyi Immortal Fruit and the Taiyi Rare Treasure [a rare treasure of the Taiyi grade] were coveted by the Chen Immortal Clan.

Eldrin Chen attempted to bid using Taiyi Celestial Source Pill [a supreme-grade pill that replenishes celestial origin energy], Taiyi Soul-Returning Pill [a legendary pill that can restore a damaged soul], and even a Taiyi Immortal Weapon [an immortal weapon of the Taiyi grade]. Unfortunately, he ultimately failed to secure the desired treasures.

Eldrin Chen had anticipated this outcome. With nearly twenty thousand cultivators at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the peak stage of the Earth Immortal realm] present, many possessed vast wealth.

For the first items presented, a single treasure might receive bids from thousands, allowing the owner to select the most advantageous offer from the finest available. For more chapters, visit audio_novel.com for the complete novel.

Soon, the Verdant Spirit Ancient Ancestor [a title for a powerful, ancient cultivator] had exchanged all the rare treasures in his possession and descended from the Grand Hall [the main assembly hall] with a look of deep satisfaction.

One by one, the Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators who have reached the peak of the Nascent Soul realm and are on the verge of ascending to true immortality] took to the stage, each managing to trade for treasures that met their desires to a greater or lesser degree.

Eldrin Chen would make an offer whenever he encountered a suitable treasure, always quoting a fair price that was neither too high nor too low. Although he failed to acquire the majority of the items, he still managed to secure over twenty pieces of Supreme Grade Heaven-Opening Rare Treasure [a top-tier rare material used for forging supreme-grade artifacts or for major breakthroughs].

Unfortunately, Taiyi Rare Treasure [extremely rare materials of primordial origin, essential for the highest levels of cultivation and artifact forging] were far too precious. Whenever one appeared, it sparked a frenzy of bidding. Unwilling to pay an exorbitant premium, Eldrin Chen did not manage to acquire any suitable treasures of this caliber.

"The materials needed for Kael and the others to advance their Lifebound Divine Ability [a cultivator's innate, soul-bound supernatural power that grows with their cultivation] have essentially all been purchased,"

Eldrin Chen remarked, a faint smile touching his eyes as he finished securing the necessary components for the Lifebound Divine Ability.

Lyra Jiang glanced at the list and nodded in agreement. "Next, we just need to acquire the few specific Taiyi Rare Treasure we require, and we can consider our mission here accomplished."

It was at that very moment that another Half-Step Celestial Immortal ascended the platform.

Eldrin Chen looked at the newcomer, his eyes glinting with sudden interest. He exchanged a meaningful glance with Lyra Jiang.

This man was known as Galehowl the Daoist [a Daoist title meaning "One Who Howls with the Gale"]. He was a Half-Step Celestial Immortal who possessed a Dual Taiyi Foundation [an exceptionally rare and powerful dual-element foundational cultivation base]. Having opened the Ninefold Heavens and Earth [a legendary, expansive inner world within a cultivator's dantian, signifying immense potential], he was ranked sixty-eighth among all Half-Step Celestial Immortal in the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [a vast realm in the immortal world] and was a renowned candidate for true Heaven Immortal [a true immortal who has ascended to the celestial realm] status.

Of course, this alone was not enough to stir Eldrin Chen's heart. The most crucial point was that this individual was backed by a Mid-Grade Grotto-Heaven [a superior realm of spiritual energy and space], with three Heavenly Immortal Paragon [the pinnacle of the Heavenly Immortal realm] standing behind him. His wealth was exceedingly vast, and he was also a Wind-Attributed Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to immortality].

"Let us see what treasures this person holds in his hands."

Eldrin Chen spoke lightly, a faint smile appearing on his lips.

As expected, that Galehowl the Daoist [a Daoist master known for his mastery over gale-force winds] opened his mouth and said, "Esteemed guests, this old Daoist wishes to exchange for Wind-Attributed rare treasures. If any of you have such treasures in your collections, you are most welcome to bring them forth for exchange."

As his words fell, Galehowl the Daoist flicked his sleeve, revealing several hundred rare treasures.

These treasures were all Supreme Grade Heaven-Opening Marvel [marvelous objects of the highest quality, said to contain the power to cleave the heavens]. Among the rarities, there were even thirty pieces of Supreme Grade Heaven-Opening Rare Treasure [the rarest tier of Heaven-Opening treasures] and eight pieces of Taiyi Rare Treasure [treasures infused with the primordial Taiyi energy].

The moment he saw these treasures, Eldrin Chen said with a smile, "It seems the Lingxia Grotto-Heaven [the Grotto-Heaven of Spiritual Dawn] has indeed provided him with substantial support."

Lyra Jiang nodded slightly and said calmly, "Having opened a Ninefold Heavens [a legendary cultivation realm comprising nine layered heavens] and possessing a Dual Taiyi Foundation [a foundational cultivation stage blessed by dual streams of primordial Taiyi energy], if he were a member of our Chen Clan, we would also support him with all our might."

Among the many Supreme Grade Heaven-Opening Rare Treasure in Galehowl the Daoist's possession was one portion of Supreme Grade Ren Water Essence [the purest essence of the Ren Water element, a key ingredient for advanced alchemy]. This was the final catalyst Eldrin Chen needed for his advancement to Primordial Unity Qi [a divine ability representing the unification of primordial energies].

Among the eight Taiyi Rare Treasure, there was one Taiyi Immortal Fruit [a fruit imbued with primordial Taiyi energy, granting longevity and power], one Pure Yang Celestial Crystal [a crystal of pure Yang energy from the celestial realms], one portion of Eight-Colored Immortal Copper [a mythical copper ore radiating eight divine hues], and one piece of Nine Heavens Breath-Soil [sacred soil said to contain the breath of the Nine Heavens]. All were items Eldrin Chen urgently needed.

Among the several treasures, the Taiyi Immortal Fruit [a legendary fruit of supreme spiritual potency] naturally requires no elaboration. The Pure Yang Immortal Metal [a metal forged from the purest yang energy] was condensed from the Pure Yang Celestial Flame [a divine flame embodying the essence of pure yang].

Should Eldrin Chen wish for his Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss [a magical sword imbued with the power of Li Fire and the Abyss] to ascend to the rank of an Innate Treasure [a treasure born of primordial chaos, possessing innate laws], its current material foundation would still be somewhat lacking. Integrating this treasure into it would precisely fulfill the requirement.

As for that portion of Eight-Colored Immortal Copper [a mythical copper ore radiating eight divine hues], it could be used to elevate Lyra Jiang's Six Realms and Eight Desolations Cauldron [a cauldron capable of refining and containing the essences of the six realms and eight desolations]. This treasure is not only extraordinarily powerful but also a key component for its own advancement to become the Six Realms and Eight Desolations Cauldron.

Finally, the Nine Heavens Breath-Soil [a mystical soil said to contain the breath of the nine heavens] could be used to refine the Earth-Fortress Earth Origin Disk [a disk that harnesses the foundational power of the earth], which is also an item required by Lyra Jiang.

Regarding this, Eldrin Chen did not hesitate in the slightest. He immediately transmitted his voice with an offer: "I propose to exchange these treasures of mine for your rare materials. Are you willing?"

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen transmitted information regarding the Taiyi Wind Soul Pill [a supreme pill for nourishing and strengthening the soul with wind essence], the Gale-Soul Suppressing Bell [a bell that calms turbulent souls and suppresses gale-force spiritual disturbances], the Nine Heavens Astral Wind Pearl [a pearl containing the essence of astral winds from the nine heavens], and the Fierce Wind Soul-Extinguishing Banner [a banner that unleashes soul-extinguishing gales]. Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel[dot]com.

"A Taiyi Wind Soul Pill?"

The moment Galehowl the Daoist [a Daoist master whose title evokes the howling of gales] saw the treasures, an expression of wild joy instantly appeared on his face.

The several treasures Eldrin Chen had produced were precisely the supreme treasures he urgently needed. Especially that Taiyi Wind Soul Pill, it was an object of his most fervent dreams.

"With a Taiyi Wind Soul Pill, supplemented by powerful aids like Dao Source [the primordial source of the Dao] and Fortune Dao Gold [a mystical gold imbued with the Dao of fortune], my chances of breaking through to the Triple Taiyi Foundation [a supremely stable and potent foundational cultivation realm] would perhaps be at least four or five in ten."

Galehowl the Daoist's heart surged with immense excitement. He knew that within the Lingxia Grotto-Heaven he was backed by, there were a total of three Ancient Ancestor who had reached the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals].

Yet, among these three, only one had successfully cultivated the Triple Taiyi Foundation [a supreme foundational state of threefold Taiyi essence].

Once he himself stepped into that realm, he would at least become an existence of the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm [the middle stage of the celestial immortal realm], with the potential to even break through to the Late Heaven Immortal Realm [the late stage of the heaven immortal realm]. This would elevate the Lingxia Grotto-Heaven into a top-grade Grotto-Heaven [a blessed paradise dimension]. Therefore, Lingxia Grotto-Heaven would undoubtedly spare no cost to support his breakthrough.

Thinking of this, Galehowl the Daoist spoke, "May I ask what Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] wishes to exchange for?"

"A Taiyi Immortal Fruit [a fruit containing supreme Taiyi immortal essence], Pure Yang Immortal Metal [a metal imbued with pure yang immortal energy], Eight-Colored Immortal Copper [a copper ore radiating eight divine hues], Nine Heavens Breath-Soil [soil blessed by the breath of the nine heavens], and one portion of Supreme Grade Ren Water Essence [the highest grade essence of Ren water, one of the celestial stems]."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, listing the treasures he desired.

Upon hearing this, Galehowl the Daoist pondered briefly before replying, "The Taiyi Immortal Fruit is exceedingly precious. One is worth three portions of a Taiyi Immortal Treasure [a treasure forged with Taiyi immortal essence]."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "If Fellow Daoist offers two Taiyi Wind Soul Pill [pills that refine the soul with Taiyi wind essence], plus the Nine Heavens Astral Wind Pearl [a pearl containing astral winds from the nine heavens] and the Fierce Wind Soul-Extinguishing Banner [a banner that unleashes soul-extinguishing gales], along with the Gale-Soul Suppressing Bell [a bell that suppresses souls with hurricane force], then I shall make the trade."

"Fellow Daoist jests."

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly as he immediately shook his head. "The Gale-Soul Suppressing Bell alone is worth three portions of a Taiyi Immortal Treasure. The items I offer are equivalent to seven Taiyi Rare Treasure [rare treasures of Taiyi grade]. How could they be exchanged for merely six of your items?"

"Rarity dictates value," he declared. "Within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [a vast realm of cultivation and immortal beings], there exists no Grotto-Heaven [a blessed, self-contained pocket dimension rich in spiritual energy] aligned with the wind attribute. As for treasures like the Taiyi Wind Soul Pill [an elixir that refines and empowers the soul with the essence of wind], such Immortal Herbs [plants of immense spiritual potency used in high-level alchemy] are nearly extinct. How can their worth be measured by ordinary logic?"

"If your intent to trade is sincere, I offer two Taiyi Wind Soul Pill [elixirs that refine and empower the soul with the essence of wind], along with the Nine Heavens Astral Wind Pearl [a magical orb containing the purified essence of celestial winds] and the Fierce Wind Soul-Extinguishing Banner [a banner artifact that unleashes gales capable of scattering spiritual essence], in exchange for yours."

Upon hearing this, the expression of Galehowl the Daoist [a cultivator known for his mastery over wind-based techniques] shifted repeatedly, a storm of calculation and conflict brewing in his eyes. For more chapters, visit audio novel.com for the complete novel.