Chapter 1552 : A Daoist's Request for Immortal Source

With the aid of the Void Gate, Eldrin Chen swiftly arrived at the periphery of the Seven Mysteries Blessed Land.

The timing was not particularly fortuitous, as the Seven Mystery Path Master was currently within his Seclusion Chamber. Eldrin Chen could only present his Visiting Card and then wait outside the Seven Mysteries Blessed Land.

Fortunately, the Seven Mystery Path Master was not in a closed-door retreat of absolute seclusion. Before long, he emerged from his cultivation.

"I apologize for keeping you waiting, Fellow Daoist. Please do not take offense."

Upon exiting seclusion and seeing that Eldrin Chen had been waiting for some time, the Seven Mystery Path Master spoke courteously.

Eldrin Chen offered a slight smile and cupped his hands in return. "Not at all. It was my fault for disturbing your cultivation. If you do not blame me, how could I possibly blame you?"

"Hahaha! For you to seek out this old Daoist is an honor. How could I possibly take offense?"

The Seven Mystery Path Master laughed heartily and then led Eldrin Chen to a courtyard within the estate.

After exchanging pleasantries for a moment, he spoke again. "For what purpose have you sought me out today, Fellow Daoist?"

"I wish to exchange for some Immortal Source [a primordial, condensed essence of heaven and earth, vital for high-level cultivation and alchemy]."

"Oh?"

Seven Mystery Path Master paused for a moment, then spoke: "How much Immortal Source [a primordial, condensed essence of heaven and earth vital for high-level cultivation] do you require?"

Eldrin Chen pondered briefly before replying, "My need for Immortal Source is considerable. You may offer me whatever quantity you possess."

"Hahaha."

Seven Mystery Path Master laughed heartily, stroking his beard. "The amount of Immortal Source in my possession is not small. I fear you may not be able to acquire it all."

"Moreover, whether the treasures you offer can stir my interest remains to be seen."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes gleamed with a subtle light.

With a flick of his sleeve, he produced a single Eighth Rank Supreme Grade Immortal Peach [a fruit of legendary potency, said to grant immense longevity and power]. "What do you think of this?" he inquired.

"Is this... a Supreme Grade World-Opening Celestial Immortal Peach [the pinnacle variety of Immortal Peach, rumored to contain the power to shape nascent worlds]?"

Seven Mystery Path Master took one look, and his expression shifted with visible astonishment.

As he spoke, Seven Mystery Path Master examined the item carefully, his eyes gleaming with desire. "This supreme-grade World-Opening Celestial Immortal Treasure contains primordial essence, its value comparable to a portion of Heaven Earth Profound Yellow [a legendary substance embodying the foundational energies of heaven and earth]. Moreover, it holds a trace of Creation Energy [the fundamental force of creation and genesis]."

"If one could obtain a sufficient quantity, it should increase the odds of a breakthrough into the Primordial Unity Realm [the foundational realm of primordial unity] by several fractions."

At this point, Seven Mystery Path Master could not help but ask, "Could it be, Fellow Daoist, that you possess another Supreme Grade World-Opening Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of the highest grade, capable of opening worlds]?"

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. "I wonder what price you would be willing to offer for this Immortal Peach [a legendary peach that grants longevity and profound cultivation benefits]?"

Seven Mystery Path Master pondered for a moment before replying, "The value of one portion of Heaven Earth Profound Yellow typically ranges between one million eight hundred thousand and two million Immortal Source [a high-grade spiritual currency used by immortals]."

"Since this item contains an additional trace of Creation Energy, I offer you two million two hundred thousand Immortal Source per piece. What do you think?"

Eldrin Chen shook his head. "When you attempt your breakthrough into the Primordial Unity Realm, consuming nine of these Immortal Peach can increase your chance of success by ten to twenty percent. The Heaven Earth Profound Yellow lacks such a wondrous effect."

"If you are willing to pay thirty million Immortal Source, I will hand over all nine Immortal Peach to you."

Upon hearing this, Seven Mystery Path Master felt a flicker of joy in his heart.

Without the slightest hesitation, he declared, "Agreed. This transaction has my consent."

As he spoke, the Seven Mystery Path Master [a powerful cultivator who has mastered profound mysteries], fearing that Eldrin Chen might change his mind, hastily produced the Immortal Source [a condensed source of pure immortal energy] and completed the transaction with him.

Having obtained thirty million Immortal Source [condensed sources of pure immortal energy], Eldrin Chen felt a slight sense of relief. He then retrieved a seven-colored divine pearl from his sleeve and spoke again, "I believe you are aware of this item's worth."

"A Seven-Colored Immortal Shell Pearl [a supreme treasure born from a divine clam, radiant with seven colors]!"

The Seven Mystery Path Master [a powerful cultivator who has mastered profound mysteries] was inwardly shaken and could not help but exclaim with delight.

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, his expression calm as he affirmed, "Indeed, it is that very item."

This 'Seven-Colored Immortal Shell Pearl' [a supreme treasure born from a divine clam, radiant with seven colors] was, in fact, a Supreme Grade World-Opening Marvel [a treasure of the highest grade, born from the primal chaos of world creation] that had been conceived and born when the Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a powerful immortal lord] broke through to the Primordial Unity Realm [the foundational realm of primordial unity, where all things return to one].

This object could be used to forge a World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade magical artifact capable of splitting primordial chaos]. If used as a medicinal ingredient, it could increase the chance of successfully breaking through to the Primordial Unity Immortal Body [an immortal physique forged in the state of primordial unity] by ten percent.

Originally, Eldrin Chen had intended to keep this item for future use, to aid an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] within his clan in their attempt to break through to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a realm halfway between immortal and celestial immortal].

However, now that he possessed the Primordial Energy Vase of Heaven and Earth [a magical vase capable of nurturing the primordial energies of heaven and earth], Eldrin Chen could cultivate Primordial Unity Golden Bamboo Shoot [a spiritual bamboo shoot containing the essence of primordial unity] and use it to refine the even more potent Primordial Unity Golden Body Pill [a pill that forges a golden body of primordial unity]. In light of this, the value of the pearl had become somewhat redundant.

By offering it now in exchange for Immortal Source [condensed sources of pure immortal energy], Eldrin Chen considered it a fitting way to ensure the item served its purpose to the fullest.

For Seven Mystery Path Master, this single Seven-Colored Immortal Shell Pearl [a legendary pearl formed within a divine clam, said to contain immense spiritual power] could aid his breakthrough into the Primordial Unity Realm [the foundational stage where a cultivator's spirit, energy, and body are unified into a single, cohesive whole], making it a treasure he had long dreamed of possessing.

Thus, the moment he laid eyes upon the Seven-Colored Immortal Shell Pearl, Seven Mystery Path Master drew a deep breath and declared, "This is precisely what this humble Daoist requires. Fellow Daoist, please state your price."

"Thirty million Immortal Source [a highly concentrated and purified form of spiritual energy, the primary currency and cultivation resource for high-level immortals]. How does that sound, Fellow Daoist?"

Eldrin Chen spoke calmly, a faint smile gracing his features.

Upon hearing this, Seven Mystery Path Master nodded slightly. Thirty million Immortal Source was indeed a substantial price.

Generally speaking, if Eldrin Chen were to take this item to an auction, it would likely fetch a similar sum.

Of course, such a rare treasure of the Eighth Rank Supreme Grade [the pinnacle quality tier for artifacts and materials, signifying near-perfect purity and potency] was rarely sold at auction. Whenever such items appeared at a Barter Convention [a high-level gathering where cultivators trade rare treasures directly], they were typically exchanged for other treasures of equivalent rank, seldom traded for mere Immortal Source.

While Seven Mystery Path Master did not possess a top-tier treasure of his own to trade, he certainly lacked no Immortal Source, and was therefore more than willing to purchase this precious item.

Thus, without haggling over the price, he immediately purchased the Seven-Colored Immortal Shell Pearl for thirty million Immortal Source.

After securing this treasure, Seven Mystery Path Master could not help but ask with a note of anticipation, "Fellow Daoist, do you possess any other treasures that can aid in breaking through the Primordial Unity Foundation [the critical process of establishing the unified foundation required for the Primordial Unity Realm]? If you are willing to part with them, the price is negotiable."

"Fellow Daoist, your wealth truly is immense," he remarked, a note of awe in his voice.

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a flicker of envy in his expression.

As he understood it, Seven Mystery Path Master controlled a Large Immortal Source Mine. From the looks of it now, this particular vein was not considered small even among Large Immortal Source Mine.

It must be known that within the Immortal Domain, the reserve size of an Immortal Source Ore Vein [a subterranean lode rich in condensed spiritual energy crystals] is generally categorized as Micro, Small, Medium, Large, Giant, and even Super-Giant Immortal Source Ore Vein.

Among these, a Micro Immortal Source Ore Vein yields extremely little. Over a span of one thousand years, its output of Immortal Source [highly purified spiritual energy crystals] is only a few dozen pieces.

Such a vein, even after a million years, would only produce a mere tens of thousands of Immortal Source.

The yield of a Small Immortal Source Ore is dozens of times that of a Micro one. Roughly every thousand years, it can produce several hundred Immortal Source, meaning its output over a million years starts at several hundred thousand pieces.

A Medium Immortal Source Ore is exceedingly rare. The yield of such a vein is over ten times that of a Small one; it can likely produce several million Immortal Source every million years.

In the entire Hundred Seas of Returning Abyss, there is only one Medium Immortal Source Ore Vein, currently controlled by the Chen Immortal Clan. Over a million years, it yields approximately seven million Immortal Source.

A Large Immortal Source Ore also boasts a yield ten times that of a Medium one. It is said that every million years, such a vein can nurture at least twenty to thirty million Immortal Source.

As for the even larger Immortal Source Ore found further up, those can only be formed with the aid of a Chaos Abyssal Chasm [a rift in reality where primordial chaos energy leaks into the world].

It is said that the Immortal Source [the purest form of spiritual energy, condensed into a tangible substance] they yield is a hundredfold that of a Large Immortal Source Mine. Within the entire expanse of the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea, there exists only one such deposit, jointly controlled by the Western Essence and Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven [a semi-independent realm of immense spiritual density, often the seat of a major power].