Chapter 1755 : A Sovereign Power's Strategic Alliance

Once the Chen Clan begins selling the Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo in large quantities, they are certain to reap substantial profits.

Yet, where great profits stir, hearts are swayed. If the Chen Clan were to sell such a quantity, it would undoubtedly attract the attention of those with ill intentions.

Thinking of this, Lyra Jiang asked with a trace of concern, "The Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo can be sold, but I worry it may invite trouble."

"There is no need for concern."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, a faint smile gracing his lips. "The strength of our Chen Clan today, even within the vastness of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, marks us as a sovereign power. We are no longer what we once were."

"Moreover, those who bear us ill will would move against us regardless of the Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo."

"As for our allies like the Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven and the Ethereal Void Grotto-Heaven, we can offer them a batch at a preferential price, a gesture to maintain good relations."

"Very well."

Lyra Jiang gave a slight nod, accepting Eldrin Chen's approach.

Having resolved to sell the Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo, Eldrin Chen immediately made his way into the Five Elements Microcosm. Official source: audi0-n0vel.c0m. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

Within the Five Elements Microcosm [a self-contained miniature world governed by the principles of the five elements], there exists the most ancient grove of Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo [a rare, spiritually potent bamboo with jade-like marrow and golden stalks] belonging to the Chen Immortal Clan [the Chen family of immortal cultivators], numbering approximately three thousand stalks at most. Each has matured to the Eighth Rank High Grade [a high-level stage of growth for spiritual plants], making them the most economical to nurture in terms of Innate Spiritual Water [a primordial water imbued with vital spiritual essence].

Using an Innate Ancient Treasure [a primordial artifact of immense power]-grade Primordial Qi Vase of Heaven and Earth [a legendary vase capable of gathering and refining the primordial energies of the cosmos] to advance a stalk to low-grade Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo [the pinnacle variant of Golden Bamboo, symbolizing ultimate harmony and unity] costs roughly fifty million Immortal Source [a crystallized, high-purity form of immortal energy used as a supreme cultivation resource]. Cultivating a mid-grade Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo costs around one hundred million.

The value of a mid-grade Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo is three times that of a low-grade one, so it was only natural that some would be advanced to the mid-grade.

Eldrin Chen did not cultivate too many at first, testing the waters by nurturing thirty-six stalks, which consumed a total of roughly four billion Immortal Source.

Watching the successful cultivation of the thirty-six stalks of Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo, Lyra Jiang could not help but ask, "To whom do you intend to sell these thirty-six stalks of Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo?"

"Within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the vast realm of immortal cultivators under the azure heavens], no single power could cultivate so many Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo at once. I am not entirely certain of their precise market value."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, pondering for a long moment before continuing, "Soon, the Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven [a paradisiacal realm of pure yang energy] will host a Heaven Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the celestial realm]-level Barter Convention [a grand gathering where cultivators trade rare resources]. At that time, many Heaven Immortal from across the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain will attend."

"We shall present our Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo there and see what price they command."

Lyra Jiang nodded upon hearing this. Cultivating Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo was no easy feat. Aside from the Three Great Celestial Courts [the three supreme governing bodies of the immortal realm] and the major Ancient Sect [sects with lineages stretching back to antiquity], which possessed specialized cultivation methods, ordinary Grotto-Heaven [paradisiacal realms and hidden sanctuaries for cultivation] found it exceedingly difficult to produce Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo.

Even if a Grotto-Heaven occasionally succeeded, they could typically only yield one or two stalks at a time.

The Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo possesses a rather unique property: it must be assembled into a Sword Formation [an array of swords that combine their power] to unleash its full potential. Therefore, only batches of Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo command a high price.

Considering this, Lyra Jiang spoke, "In that case, let us test the waters at the upcoming Barter Convention [a grand gathering for the exchange of rare cultivation resources]."

Throughout the entire Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, a Barter Convention of the Heaven Immortal [a high level of immortal cultivation] tier is held once every million years.

Such conventions are hosted within the celestial domains under the auspices of several Ancient Immortal Grotto-Heaven [a paradise realm ruled by an ancient immortal]. The last one was held in the Green Sun Divine Domain, and this time, it has finally come to be organized by the Human Race of the Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven.

On that day, Pure Yang Immortal City was teeming with cultivators. Eldrin Chen arrived through the void alongside seven or eight Heavenly Immortal Paragon [peerless experts at the Heavenly Immortal realm] from the Abyssal Grotto-Heaven. Gazing upon the magnificent Pure Yang Immortal City, a faint ripple of emotion stirred within him.

This Pure Yang Immortal City exuded an aura of profound antiquity and an indelible sense of the Dao [the fundamental principle or path]. The Slaughter Formation [a lethal defensive array] concealed within its walls made even Eldrin Chen feel a deep sense of caution.

"It seems this ancient city of Pure Yang [Pure Yang, a high-level cultivation state] possesses an origin far from Valerius."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, then stepped forward into the heart of Pure Yang Immortal City.

Noting Eldrin Chen's arrival, the Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven did not neglect their duties. The former Pure Yang Holy Son came personally to greet him, offering an apology: "With so many distinguished guests today, our Ancient Ancestor [a venerable progenitor of a clan or sect] cannot personally welcome you. We hope you will not take offense, honored brother."

"Not at all, not at all. There is no need for such formality between us."

Eldrin Chen smiled. A Pure Yang Holy Son who had stepped into the Forbidden Realm held a status within the Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven that ranked within the top five. For such a figure to personally receive him was by no means a slight.

After all, the Barter Convention was exceptionally busy. That they could spare someone to meet him already signified they valued his presence.

Following the Pure Yang Holy Son, they soon arrived upon one of the Immortal Island where the Barter Convention was held.

As Eldrin Chen and his companions stepped onto the Immortal Island, he discovered that over three hundred Heavenly Immortal Paragon had already gathered.

Eldrin Chen murmured, "Quite a crowd."

The Pure Yang Holy Son smiled. "A Celestial Immortal Level Barter Convention occurs only once every million years. Unless they are truly unable to attend or are traveling afar, the vast majority of Heaven Immortal will make an appearance." Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel dot com.

"Furthermore, the recent Dao Tribulation saw three hundred new Heavenly Immortal Paragon ascend. The numbers were bound to be significant this time."

Eldrin Chen nodded. After exchanging a few more words with the Pure Yang Holy Son, he watched the holy son depart.

Afterward, Heavenly Immortal Paragon continued to arrive in a steady stream. By the time the Barter Convention commenced, Eldrin Chen counted a full five hundred and twelve Heavenly Immortal Paragon in attendance.

At the Barter Convention, it was naturally the Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven that took the stage first.

The host of this Barter Convention was Chunxu Zi. As Chunxu Zi ascended to the Central Realm of the grand assembly, he swept his sleeves, revealing nine rare treasures, and said with a faint smile, "Esteemed guests, today's Barter Convention now begins. This old man shall cast the first stone to attract jade [a metaphor for initiating something to draw out better contributions]."

"Ethereal Void Jade, Pure Yang Fire Marrow, Pure Yang Immortal Metal…"

Gazing upon these treasures before him, Eldrin Chen could not help but feel a slight tremor in his brow.

The Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven truly lived up to its reputation as a top-tier Ancient Immortal Grotto-Heaven. To produce nine rare treasures at once, each a scarce Innate Marvels [naturally formed spiritual objects of exceptional rarity and power], was a formidable display.

Among the nine treasures, the Pure Yang Fire Marrow offered significant benefits to fire-attribute Immortals [beings who have ascended to the Immortal Realm]. It could assist an Immortal cultivating Fire Vein Dao Principles [profound laws and techniques of cultivation] in breaking through to the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm. Eldrin Chen felt a stirring desire to acquire it.

"A pity, there is no High Grade Innate Rare Treasure [an exceptionally rare and powerful treasure born of heaven and earth, of the highest grade]."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a flicker of regret passing through him, yet he quickly shook his head.

Whether a High Grade Innate Rare Treasure or a High-Grade Innate Treasure [a powerful magical artifact born of natural laws], once something reached that tier, its value was truly inestimable.

Within the vastness of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, such objects were destiny-anchoring treasures, capable of suppressing the fortune of an entire High Grade Grotto-Heaven [a high-level pocket dimension or paradise for cultivation].

Need one look further than the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven? It had dominated the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea for nearly two hundred million years, yet possessed merely two High-Grade Innate Treasures.

Such treasures are far too precious, their value cannot be measured by Immortal Source [a primordial source of immortal energy]. Even if the Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven [a sacred realm of pure yang energy] possessed them, they would not be traded lightly.

"Esteemed guests, the value of these Nine Treasures needs no elaboration. If you possess suitable treasures, you are welcome to make an offer."

"As long as the price is right, or the item is something our Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven requires, feel free to come forward and trade with this old man."

Just as Eldrin Chen was pondering this, Chunxu Zi commenced the Barter Convention [a grand gathering for the exchange of rare and precious items among high-level cultivators].

The nine Innate Marvels [naturally formed wonders of immense spiritual power] presented by Chunxu Zi were clearly targeted at the newly ascended Heavenly Immortal Paragon [the pinnacle stage of the Heavenly Immortal realm]. They either aided in advancing cultivation within the Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the initial stage of the Celestial Immortal realm], assisted in breaking through bottlenecks to the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm [the middle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm], or served as materials for elevating a treasure to Innate Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing innate laws].

In recent years, many new Heavenly Immortal Paragon had emerged within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain. Many of these Heaven Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality and resides in the heavenly realms] still retained reserves of Innate Qi [the primordial energy from which all things are born]. Your portal to cultivation novels: audi novel.com.