Chapter 1756 : The Barter of Primordial Treasures

Immediately, several Heaven Immortal [immortals who have ascended to the celestial realm] made offers, exchanging those nine Innate Marvels [objects born from the primordial chaos of creation] for them.

Having obtained the nine strands of Innate Qi [primordial energy from the dawn of creation], Chunxu Zi could not help but reveal a faint smile. This amount of Innate Qi was sufficient to nurture a single High-Grade Innate Treasure [a supreme magical artifact born from the world's foundational energies].

Reluctant to part with his own Innate Qi, Eldrin Chen could only watch as the Pure Yang Fire Marrow [a crystalline essence of pure solar flame] was acquired by a fire-attribute Divine Spirits [a powerful being whose spiritual essence has attained a divine state].

Following Chunxu Zi, a Late Heaven Immortal Realm [an immortal in the advanced stages of the celestial realm] from the Evergreen Grotto-Heaven [an immortal's secluded paradise realm] also stepped forward. He produced a number of rare and special Spiritual Object [objects imbued with or containing spiritual energy], likewise exchanging them for a batch of Innate Qi.

Thus, as time flowed onward, individuals continuously took to the stage to begin their exchanges. When it was Eldrin Chen's turn, he was already the thirty-second participant.

This came as a considerable surprise to Eldrin Chen. Although the Abyssal Immortal Alliance [a coalition of immortal forces] was now counted among the notable High Grade Grotto-Heaven [supreme-level immortal paradises] within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the vast realm where immortals dwell], its foundations were ultimately still shallow. Eldrin Chen had originally assumed the Chen Clan would be placed beyond the fiftieth position; he had not expected to ascend the stage so early.

It must be understood that in such a Barter Convention [a grand gathering for the exchange of rare treasures], taking the stage earlier made it far easier to acquire the treasures one truly desired.

If one waited until the final few turns, by then the earlier participants would have already completed their desired trades, and the crowd would have dispersed by more than half. How, then, could one sell their own treasures for a high price or obtain the objects they coveted?

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen cast a grateful glance toward Chunxu Zi before ascending to the Central Realm [the central platform] of the grand assembly.

"So this is the Protagonist of the Dao Tribulation [the central figure destined to navigate a great heavenly trial] of this era?" Support the author by reading on audio-novel.com (official site).

"I heard he slew the top-ranked Primordial Thunder Dragon on the Heaven-Opening Ranking, beheaded the strongest Imperial Son in the history of the Golden Crow Clan, and even the Verdant Sun Imperial Son, who had awakened the bloodline of a Divine King, fell by his hand."

"Hmph, he looks rather ordinary to me. I wonder if the rumors are exaggerated."

Upon the Firmament, numerous Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme realm for cultivators who have ascended to immortality] whispered amongst themselves, their expressions varied as they gazed towards Eldrin Chen.

Some gazes were icy, some held approval, others were filled with grave solemnity. There were even those whose eyes blazed with Baleful Qi [a malevolent and destructive form of spiritual energy], and countless strands of Divine Sense [a cultivator's spiritual perception, used to probe their surroundings] swept over him without restraint.

"Hmph—"

Clad in snow-white White Robe, Eldrin Chen stood calmly upon the Firmament. Feeling the intrusive probes of those Divine Sense, he could not help but let out a cold snort.

"*Cough*—"

In that instant, the faces of many Heavenly Immortal Paragon paled slightly. Several figures at the Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the initial stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm] even had trickles of blood seep from the corners of their mouths.

Many were shocked and fearful, murmuring, "Such formidable Divine Sense! It must be no weaker than that of a Late Heaven Immortal Realm [the advanced stage of the Heaven Immortal cultivation realm]."

Having subdued the crowd with a mere thought, Eldrin Chen silently noted the hostile intentions directed at him, but chose to say nothing more.

With a flick of his sleeve, he produced thirty-six stalks of golden ancient bamboo. His expression remained serene as he spoke, "The value of this item, I trust, is clear to all present."

"Boom—"

In that instant, the entire assembly erupted in commotion.

The auras of the Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme realm of cultivation, one step below the legendary Immortal Sovereigns] present could scarcely be contained. From the highest seats of the gathering, a group of Late Heaven Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Heaven Immortal realm, where cultivators stand at the threshold of true divinity] Great Powers [beings of immense cultivation and influence] opened their eyes, unleashing gazes of profound and extraordinary brilliance.

"Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo!"

"No, wait—it's mid-grade Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo [a legendary spiritual plant, its golden stalks embodying the supreme principle of primordial unity, invaluable for crafting supreme treasures and elixirs]."

"Moreover, these stalks share an identical spiritual signature. They were cultivated in the same batch."

At this moment, the group of Heavenly Immortal Paragon rose to their feet one after another, their eyes gleaming with unmistakable desire.

Seeing their expressions, Eldrin Chen realized in an instant that he had still underestimated the true worth of the Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo.

In truth, the Heavenly Immortal Paragon present were inwardly seething with excitement. Each one fixed their gaze unwaveringly upon the stalks of bamboo, as if their very souls were captivated.

This holds especially true for those existences beyond the Late Heaven Immortal Realm [a high-level immortal cultivation realm]; their understanding of the Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo [a rare and precious spiritual bamboo] runs profoundly deep.

A treasure like the Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo, if sold in quantities of merely one or two stalks, typically holds a value not exceeding one billion Immortal Source [a high-grade spiritual energy crystal]. However, once the quantity surpasses four or five stalks, its value multiplies exponentially.

The nature of the Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo is rather unique. When forged into a Taiyi Golden Bamboo Sword [a sword crafted from Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo], its power is only about seventy to eighty percent that of a Taiyi Immortal Weapon [an immortal-grade magical treasure] of the same rank, while the Mana [spiritual energy used to power techniques and artifacts] it consumes is only half.

If one possesses only a single stalk or two of Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo, forging them into one or two Taiyi Golden Bamboo Sword results in weapons whose power is so diminished they become practically useless.

Yet, if one possesses a greater quantity of Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo, the situation is entirely different.

Stalks of Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo share the same root and origin, allowing them to be forged into a Taiyi Golden Bamboo Sword Formation [a sword formation array utilizing Taiyi Golden Bamboo Swords] through a unified Formation [a structured array or formation, often used for combat or defense]. Continue reading this story at audio-novel dot com.

Furthermore, activating a Taiyi Golden Bamboo Sword Formation requires an exceptionally small amount of Mana. An ordinary Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a peak-level Heavenly Immortal cultivator] setting up a sword formation could at most combine a few Immortal Sword [immortal-grade swords] into the array.

However, with Taiyi Golden Bamboo Sword, one can effortlessly command several dozen of them within the formation.

And the greater the number of Taiyi Golden Bamboo Sword within the formation, the more formidable the power unleashed.

In theory, a sword formation composed of nine Taiyi Golden Bamboo Sword can rival an Innate Treasure [a treasure born from the primal forces of heaven and earth] of the same grade, while a formation of twelve swords stands at the absolute pinnacle of its tier.

Eighteen Taiyi Golden Bamboo Sword [swords forged from a unique golden bamboo] combined into a formation can bridge the gap of one cultivation realm. A formation of thirty-six Taiyi Golden Bamboo Sword can even defy the heavens, allowing one to challenge opponents in the Late Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of immortals who attained immortality after the primordial beginning of the world].

In other words, thirty-six low-grade Taiyi Golden Bamboo Sword can transcend the inherent gap between grades and even shatter the barrier between the Innate [primordial, born of heaven and earth] and the Acquired [later, man-made], possessing power comparable to a High-Grade Innate Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the primordial chaos of creation].

Yet how exceedingly rare are High-Grade Innate Treasure! The Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous sea in the immortal domain] boasts a full fifty-four High Grade Grotto-Heaven [supreme paradises and cultivation sanctuaries], yet fewer than fifty of them possess a High-Grade Innate Treasure.

This shows that even beings in the Late Heaven Immortal Realm may not necessarily hold a treasure of this caliber in their hands.

Furthermore, the vast majority of these Innate Treasure within the Grotto-Heaven were either found beyond the borders of the Immortal Domain [the realm where immortals dwell] or are ancestral heirlooms, sacred artifacts passed down from founding patriarchs. They were not forged and elevated by the Late Heaven Immortal Realm cultivators themselves.

Within the entire Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the overarching immortal realm], there are over one hundred beings whose cultivation surpasses the Late Heaven Immortal Realm. Yet, the number of those who have successfully elevated their own Lifebound Supreme Treasure [a cultivator's most intimately connected and powerful artifact] to the rank of High-Grade Innate Treasure totals no more than twenty-some individuals.

The reason is that Innate Qi [primordial energy, the foundational breath of creation] is far too difficult to obtain. For the vast majority of Late Heaven Immortal Realm cultivators, the Innate Qi they acquire is barely sufficient for their own breakthrough. Naturally, they are reluctant to expend such precious resources to elevate a Lifebound Innate Treasure.

The current set of Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo [a legendary spiritual bamboo of supreme quality] is of mid-grade quality. Once refined into thirty-six Ninth Rank [a high level of power and refinement] mid-grade swords and deployed as the Taiyi Golden Bamboo Sword Formation [a legendary sword formation], its power would likely far surpass that of an ordinary High-Grade Innate Treasure.

"Legends say that in the ancient times of the Ancient Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven, there was an Ancient Ancestor who successfully forged thirty-six High Grade Taiyi Golden Bamboo Sword."

"Relying on that Taiyi Golden Bamboo Sword Formation, that Pure Yang Ancient Ancestor roamed the Celestial Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals] virtually unchallenged. With cultivation at the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle of the Celestial Immortal Realm], he even managed to slay an Ancient Ancestor from among the Ancient Immortals [a venerable group of primordial cultivators] hailing from beyond the Outer Realm [the chaotic and dangerous spaces outside the ordered immortal domains]."

"The current set's grade is a notch lower, yet it still possesses immense power. Once forged into a sword formation and combined with this old man's Great White Sword Art, it would likely be sufficient to slay a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm cultivator against the natural order of realms."

Upon the Firmament, the Heaven Immortal of the eighth layer from the Great White Grotto-Heaven spoke, a strange light gleaming in his eyes.

Thinking of this, the Great White Grotto-Heaven Ancient Ancestor could not help but speak: "Young friend... no, Fellow Daoist Eldrin, may I ask how you intend to sell this batch of Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo?"

Eldrin Chen smiled slightly upon hearing this and said, "I have heard that in ancient times, a Great Luo Golden Immortal, before attaining his Dao, forged thirty-six High Grade Innate Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo Sword."

"Legends say that senior Great Luo relied on that sword formation to roam invincible, cutting down all his opponents to break through into the Great Luo Realm."

"Although this batch of Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo of mine is far from comparable, it is still Ninth Rank mid-grade golden bamboo, an item of astonishing value."

"If you truly desire it, you may try to make an offer. As long as the price is suitable, I am naturally willing to part with it." Experience the full epic at (audio-novel.com).