Chapter 1581 : Treasures of the Primordial Dragon

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, by that time, the Myriad Demons Bell [a powerful demonic bell] would transform into a Three-Rune World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure capable of cleaving open worlds, marked by three runes], while the three demonic swords would become three High-Grade World-Opening Treasure [powerful treasures of the world-opening grade].

As for the physical body of the Primordial Era Desolate Dragon [an ancient dragon from the dawn of time], it was divided into five precious components: the flesh, the Dragon Bone [bones imbued with draconic essence], the Counter-Scale [the unique, reverse-growing scale of a dragon], the Dragon Pearl [a pearl condensed from a dragon's life force], and the Dragon Horn [a horn containing potent draconic power]. Each was a supreme-grade rarity, their combined value easily matching that of three World-Opening Supreme Treasure [the highest class of world-cleaving artifacts].

The Primordial One Goldstone [a primordial ore of unparalleled purity] was a piece of Supreme Grade World-Opening Marvel [a wonder of the highest world-opening grade]. The supreme-grade Gold Vein Blessed Land [a land blessed by heaven, formed around a vein of spiritual gold] was the very core of the Heavenly Demon Star System [a star system ruled by celestial demons]. Legend held it was formed from the spinal column of an Innate Demon God [a demon god born of primordial chaos] after it dissolved into the Great Dao.

The reason that Demon Sovereign [a title for a supreme demonic ruler] could refine the three World-Opening [the realm of cultivators who can cleave open worlds] demonic swords and the Myriad Demons Bell, and the reason the Primordial Era Desolate Dragon could break through to the Primordial Unity Realm [a profound realm of primordial oneness], was entirely due to the resources produced by this Supreme-Grade Earth Vein [a supreme-grade terrestrial spiritual leyline].

After understanding the value of these treasures, Xuan Yu Immortal looked at Eldrin Chen and said, "In this battle, Fellow Daoist, you slew the Primordial Era Desolate Dragon and delivered the fatal blow to the Demon Sovereign. Your merit is paramount. You should choose first."

Eldrin Chen nodded upon hearing this. He immediately selected the supreme-grade Gold Vein Blessed Land, then took the Dragon Pearl from the Primordial Era Desolate Dragon, along with the Primordial One Goldstone.

Seeing this, the Vajra Saint [a Buddhist saint of indestructible diamond body] could not help but offer a reminder. "This Gold Vein Blessed Land was formed from the spine of a Heavenly Demon. Cultivating here carries the risk of demonic corruption."

"I thank the Arhat for the warning. However, I have my own methods to deal with such demonic energies."

Eldrin Chen nodded, his tone calm and assured.

The Vajra Saint smiled slightly upon hearing this. "My worries were unnecessary. Fellow Daoist's Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame [a heavenly flame of the primordial sun] is more than capable of purifying demonic miasma."

What the Vajra Saint [a Buddhist saint of immense power] did not know was that Eldrin Chen's true purpose was to refine and absorb this Supreme Grade Blessed Land [a land of supreme spiritual fortune and power].

Had he known, he might have spoken out to stop him. Refining a Supreme Grade Blessed Land already carries a heavy burden of karmic backlash [negative consequences from disrupting natural spiritual order]. Moreover, this particular Earth Vein [a vital spiritual artery of the land] was saturated with a deeply entrenched, bone-chilling demonic energy. The risks involved in attempting to refine it were far too great.

It was only because Eldrin Chen had mastered the Primordial One Limitless Rule [a supreme law of cultivation allowing the assimilation of all energies] to a great degree, granting him the ability to neutralize nearly any form of foreign or corrupt energy. Otherwise, not even a Celestial Immortal Great Power [an immensely powerful immortal cultivator] would rashly attempt to refine such a Blessed Land.

Seeing Eldrin Chen select several treasures, the others did not hesitate either.

As the one who had stepped forward to challenge the Demon Sovereign [a title for a supreme ruler among demons], Xuan Yu Immortal had contributed the second most among the group. He immediately claimed the Myriad Demons Bell [a bell capable of commanding legions of demons].

This treasure was a Primordial Unity Demonic Weapon [a weapon of primordial chaos and demonic origin]. Although its power would diminish once its demonic aura was completely purified, its foundational materials were truly Extraordinary. It would still retain the grade of a Three-Rune World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure of the highest order, capable of shaping worlds], making it the most valuable item present.

Violet Mystery Path Master then took the Three Demons Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation [a lethal sword formation powered by three demonic spirits]. This Sword Formation [a coordinated array of swords that unleashes powerful attacks] was extraordinarily potent. However, if the demonic energy and entities within the swords were fully purified, it would retain only a fraction of its original might.

Yet, three Upper Grade World-Opening Celestial Immortal Sword [swords of celestial immortal grade, capable of cleaving open worlds], combined with an array diagram of World-Opening Treasure grade, should still unleash power comparable to a Two-Rune World-Opening Supreme Treasure.

If further enhanced with rare spiritual materials, the power of this Sword Formation could be significantly increased, though it would likely still fall far short of its original, demonic glory.

As for the remaining five treasures from the Primordial Era Desolate Dragon [an ancient dragon from the dawn of time], the Blazeflame Divine Spirit [a divine spirit of blazing flames] took the Dragon Horn [a horn imbued with draconic power] and the dragon's corporeal body. It seemed he intended to use them as ingredients for alchemy to attempt a breakthrough in his Primordial Unity Immortal Body [a perfected immortal physique of primordial unity].

The Dragon Bone [the fossilized skeletal remains of a dragon, imbued with immense spiritual power] fell into the hands of the Vajra Saint [an enlightened being of immense physical and spiritual fortitude]. The remaining items, such as the Counter-Scale [a legendary dragon scale said to deflect attacks] and the Dragon Sinew [the incredibly resilient tendons of a dragon], were exchanged by Violet Consort Yan and Nyssa Qu among others.

After this distribution, everyone had acquired one or two precious and rare treasures.

With the treasures divided, all were satisfied. Xuan Yu Immortal and the Vajra Saint soon took their leave and departed one after another.

Before parting, Violet Mystery Path Master took the Three Demons Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation [a lethal sword formation designed to slay immortal beings] and handed it to Eldrin Chen, saying, "This item, I believe, would be the most fitting treasure for that particular individual of the Chen Clan."

Upon hearing this, a flicker of understanding passed through Eldrin Chen's eyes.

He knew the person Violet Mystery Path Master referred to was Kael Chen.

Within the Chen Immortal Clan, Kael Chen cultivated both the Buddhist Path and Demonic Path Fruits [the dual attainment of enlightenment through Buddhist and Demonic cultivation arts], enabling him to unleash the full potential of this Demonic Treasure [an artifact of immense power, often aligned with demonic energies].

In the hands of an ordinary cultivator, this Sword Formation would merely be a World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure of the second-tier, capable of cleaving worlds] with two spirit patterns. Yet, if wielded by Kael Chen, its power would likely surpass even that of a Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon [an immortal weapon of the highest primordial unity tier].

Considering this, Eldrin Chen smiled faintly. "You wish to exchange it for the Primordial Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword [a sword of supreme grade, forged to withstand and channel countless heavenly tribulations]?"

"Mm."

Violet Mystery Path Master [the master of the Violet Mystery Path] nodded, then spoke, "To others, this item might only be worth a single two-pattern World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure capable of opening a new world or realm]. Trading it for the Primordial Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword [a divine sword forged from primordial unity thunder and tempered through countless tribulations] would still leave me at an advantage."

"However, I know you are in urgent need of Immortal Source [the foundational energy source for immortals, a highly concentrated form of spiritual power]. Allow me to add a sum of Immortal Source to the deal. What say you?"

As he spoke, Violet Mystery Path Master produced a jade case and handed it to Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen extended his divine sense [a cultivator's spiritual perception] for a brief probe. Discovering it contained a full fifty million units of Immortal Source, he gave a slight, approving nod.

With this Immortal Source in hand, he would have sufficient resources to nurture a batch of Primordial Unity Golden Bamboo Shoot [a rare spiritual plant essential for forging supreme constitutions], thus preparing for the refinement of the Primordial Unity Golden Body Pill [a legendary pill that forges an indestructible golden body of primordial unity].

Indeed, the members of the Chen Immortal Clan were not far from breaking through to the Ninth Level Earth Immortal [the pinnacle of the Earth Immortal realm]. It was indeed time to begin preparations for attaining the Primordial Unity Immortal Body [a supreme immortal physique representing the unity of primordial forces].

Coincidentally, Eldrin Chen now possessed other ultimate aces: the Human Sovereign's Sword [the legendary blade of the Human Sovereign] and the Primordial Unity Adamantine War Halberd [a war halberd of unbreakable primordial metal], both Primordial Unity Immortal Artifact [artifacts of the highest order, forged with primordial unity essence]. He also had the Gale Wind God-Slaying Gourd [a gourd that unleashes god-slashing gale winds] and the Sky-Severance Sword Union [a supreme sword technique that severs the heavens]. The Primordial Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword was no longer his sole trump card.

Trading it for a complete Primordial Unity [the realm representing the unity of all primordial forces] Sword Formation [a coordinated array of swords that multiplies their power], plus these fifty million units of Immortal Source, seemed a fair bargain.

Having reached this conclusion, Eldrin Chen nodded once more. "Very well," he said. "Let it be settled thus."

With the Primordial Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword exchanged for the Three Demons Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation [a lethal sword formation designed to slay immortal-level demons] and fifty million Immortal Source, the matter of his descent to the lower realm for Demon-Slayer [a title earned for great deeds in slaying demons] was brought to a close.

After bidding farewell to Violet Mystery Path Master and Blazeflame Divine Spirit, Eldrin Chen addressed Nyssa Qu, Verdant Consort, and the others of the Mortal Path [the foundational cultivation path of mortals]: "My Primordial One Indestructibility Body [an ultimate physical constitution forged from the foundational energies of creation] has now refined and integrated three Supreme Grade Blessed Land [regions of supreme spiritual abundance and power] corresponding to the Water, Fire, and Earth elements."

"To cultivate the Primordial One Indestructibility Body to its initial completion at the Primordial Unity [the foundational stage of primordial unification] realm, I still need to refine and assimilate Blessed Land [regions of concentrated spiritual power and natural law] of the Metal and Wood attributes. Now that this Metal-attribute Supreme Grade Blessed Land lies within my grasp, I absolutely cannot abandon this opportunity."

"I intend to refine this Earth Vein [a concentrated artery of terrestrial spiritual energy]. I ask that you stand guard for me."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Nyssa Qu's eyes gleamed with resolve as she spoke: "Husband, set your mind at ease. The four of us will guard you. Focus wholly on refining the Earth Vein."

"I am in your debt."

Eldrin Chen gave a firm nod and immediately stepped into the heart of this supreme Metal-attribute Earth Vein, beginning the process of refining this supreme-grade Metal-attribute Blessed Land.

Before commencing the refinement of this Blessed Land, Eldrin Chen slowly opened his eyes, sensing the two violet divine halos radiating from behind his head.

From slaying the Demon Sovereign [a ruler among demonic beings] and the Primordial Era Desolate Dragon [an ancient dragon from the dawn of time], Eldrin Chen had accrued immense Merits [metaphysical credit representing virtuous deeds and cosmic contribution]. In total, he had gained one thousand three hundred strands of Pure Light of Merit [luminescent manifestations of accrued merit], more than enough to condense a single Merit Violet Light [a concentrated halo of supreme merit and destiny].

Combined with the over eight hundred strands of Pure Light of Merit he had accumulated previously, Eldrin Chen had now successfully condensed two complete Merit Violet Light.

Perhaps for a Celestial Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the celestial realm], one or two strands of Merit Violet Light [a protective aura formed from accumulated virtuous deeds and cosmic merit] are insignificant. Many beings at the Celestial Immortal Realm possess several such strands.

Indeed, some at the Late Celestial Immortal Realm [the advanced stage of the Celestial Immortal realm], or even those at the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm], are shielded by dozens of strands of Merit Violet Light.

However, within the Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power and foundation are deeply rooted in the earthly realm] realm, those capable of condensing Merit Violet Light for protection are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

From what Eldrin Chen knows, across the entire Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous sea region in the immortal world], there are only three Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the very cusp of breaking through to the Celestial Immortal realm] protected by Merit Violet Light.

One of them is the Myriad Spirit Patriarch, whose might shakes the Vast Azure Immortal Domain [a major domain within the immortal realms]. It is said the Myriad Spirit Patriarch shelters countless living beings, accruing immense Merits [positive karma and cosmic credit from virtuous acts] for heaven and earth, and is shielded by three strands of Merit Violet Light.

Now, with two strands of Merit Violet Light guarding him, Eldrin Chen stands second only to the Myriad Spirit Patriarch within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea, ranking as the second most notable Earth Immortal.