Chapter 1757 : A Bargain of Immortal Source

Speaking to this point, Eldrin Chen spoke again: "Our Abyssal Immortal Alliance has only recently ascended to Grotto-Heaven status and currently still requires vast quantities of Immortal Source [a primordial energy source used by high-level immortals]. If you all are willing to offer sufficient Immortal Source, I am also willing to trade with you."

"Immortal Source?"

Upon hearing this, everyone present revealed expressions of wild joy.

The value of this set of Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo [a legendary spiritual bamboo embodying the principle of supreme unity] was inestimable. They had initially thought it would require at least a High-Grade Innate Treasure [a top-tier treasure born from the primordial chaos] to exchange for it. They never imagined Eldrin Chen wanted Immortal Source instead, which caused each of them to show looks of pleasant surprise.

One must understand, for the Heavenly Immortal Paragon [the pinnacle realm among Heavenly Immortals] seated here, Immortal Source was of little practical use to begin with.

After all, upon reaching the Heaven Immortal [the immortal realm transcending the mortal world] level, Immortal Source could only be used to increase one's Mana [the foundational spiritual power of a cultivator]. Almost no one was willing to trade an Innate Object [an object formed at the dawn of creation] for mere Immortal Source.

Having them use a High-Grade Innate Treasure to exchange for this set of Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo would have pained them considerably. But using Immortal Source? That caused them not a shred of heartache.

Thinking of this, the crowd began making offers one after another. That Lord of the Great White Grotto-Heaven stated his price: "Fellow Daoist Eldrin, I am willing to offer one hundred billion pieces of Immortal Source."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly. A single stalk of mid-grade Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo sold for around one billion pieces of Immortal Source. If the thirty-six stalks of Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo were sold separately, their value would be roughly over thirty billion pieces of Immortal Source.

For the Lord of the Great White Grotto-Heaven to now offer one hundred billion pieces of Immortal Source, the value had already multiplied several times over. Read, share, and discuss at audio_novel.com.

Of course, Eldrin Chen did not agree immediately. A complete set of Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo [a legendary bamboo of supreme purity and unity] is the finest material for forging sword formations, its value often multiplying severalfold. Therefore, this initial offer might not be the highest.

As expected, the moment Lord of the Great White Grotto-Heaven spoke, the Celestial God [a deity who has ascended to a high level of celestial power] from Golden Radiance Grotto-Heaven spoke up: "A complete set of Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo is so rare that even among the Three Great Celestial Courts [the three supreme governing bodies of the immortal realm] it would be insufficiently divided. Within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the vast realm of immortals], this is likely the only one."

"Your offer of a mere one hundred billion Immortal Source [a crystallized essence of pure immortal energy used as a high-level currency and cultivation resource] is far too low."

Golden Radiance Celestial God spoke with a cold laugh, then turned to Eldrin Chen and said, "Fellow Daoist Eldrin [a respectful title for a fellow cultivator], I am willing to offer one hundred fifty billion Immortal Source to acquire this treasure."

"Golden Radiance..."

Lord of the Great White Grotto-Heaven's gaze turned icy. He looked at Eldrin Chen and continued his bid: "I offer one hundred sixty billion pieces."

As these two spoke, several other Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a pinnacle-level immortal who has mastered heavenly laws] also began to make their offers.

Eldrin Chen observed the scene and noted that among the bidders were figures like Divine Abyss Daoist, the Grand Elder of Violet Flame Grotto-Heaven, the master of Pure Subtlety Grotto-Heaven, and several other great powers.

The cultivation bases of these mighty beings were at least at the Late Heaven Immortal Realm [the advanced stage of the Heavenly Immortal cultivation realm], each possessing astonishingly vast wealth. In a short time, the price for the Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo was driven up to two hundred billion Immortal Source.

After a considerable time had passed, the Lord of the Purple Tenuity Grotto-Heaven from the Central Ancestral Domain spoke up: "Esteemed colleagues, this is a Barter Convention [a formal gathering for the exchange of rare treasures], not an auction. What is the point of you all incrementally raising the price like this?"

As his words fell, Lord of the Purple Tenuity Grotto-Heaven turned his gaze towards Eldrin Chen and said, "I am willing to offer three thousand six hundred billion Immortal Source [a highly concentrated and potent form of spiritual energy crystal]. Fellow Daoist, would you be willing to trade with me?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a slight stir within his heart.

Three thousand six hundred billion Immortal Source—this was nearly the total output of a first-tier celestial domain over thirty million years.

Although each celestial domain possessed a Giant Immortal Source Vein, capable of nurturing over one hundred million Immortal Source every ten thousand years, the majority of these resources were divided and consumed by the various major Grotto-Heaven [a superior realm of cultivation, often a sect's headquarters or a blessed land]. What remained was actually not much.

Even a High Grade Grotto-Heaven would likely need to accumulate for several hundred million years to amass three thousand six hundred billion Immortal Source.

Only a peak-level Grotto-Heaven like the Purple Tenuity Grotto-Heaven, which dominated an entire celestial domain, possessed the capability to produce such an immense sum of Immortal Source at once.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen could not help but glance at the others present.

The other major Grotto-Heaven were unable to match this offer, and thus could only withdraw from the competition with reluctance. In the end, the thirty-six stalks of Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo [a legendary spiritual plant of immense value] were sold to the Lord of the Purple Tenuity Grotto-Heaven.

Upon completing this transaction, a wave of relief washed over Eldrin Chen. With these three thousand six hundred billion Immortal Source, the Primordial Ancient Trees [sentient spiritual trees cultivated by high-level immortals] belonging to the Flawless Celestial Immortal [a high rank of immortal cultivation] elders of the Chen Clan would no longer face any significant obstacle in advancing to the mid-grade of the Ninth Rank.

Descending from the high platform, Eldrin Chen calculated the gains from this trade with a flick of his fingers and could not help but draw in a sharp, cold breath.

To advance the Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo to the middle grade using the Primordial Qi Vase of Heaven and Earth, the cost per plant was just over one hundred million Immortal Source [a highly concentrated form of spiritual energy used by high-level cultivators]. The total loss for all thirty-six plants combined did not exceed four billion Immortal Source.

Yet, from this single sale, they fetched a staggering price of three hundred and sixty billion Immortal Source, a value multiplied by over one hundredfold.

Such an exorbitant profit stirred even Eldrin Chen's heart with palpable excitement.

"The power of an Innate Ancient Treasure [a primordial treasure born from the chaos of creation, possessing unique and profound laws] is truly astonishing," he murmured.

Eldrin Chen whispered to himself, drawing a deep, steadying breath.

Lyra Jiang shook her head slightly and transmitted her voice, "It is not that Innate Ancient Treasure are universally formidable, but rather that such a specialized Innate Ancient Treasure possesses truly extraordinary and miraculous properties." Experience the full epic at audi0-n0vel.c0m.

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. The Primordial Qian-Kun Primordial Qi Vase was simply too astounding; he would not trade it for even an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a powerful spiritual artifact born from natural laws].

Of course, the Primordial Qi Vase of Heaven and Earth was originally merely a Low Grade Innate Treasure, far too limited and niche for a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme expert at the Heavenly Immortal stage].

Had it not been for Eldrin Chen using Primordial Essence [the purest form of chaotic energy from the dawn of creation] to elevate it into an Innate Ancient Treasure, this object would likely have remained a mere curiosity, of little practical use to any great power beyond the Late Heaven Immortal Realm.

As these thoughts swirled within him, Eldrin Chen soon reined in his soaring ambitions, settling his mind once more.

With his objective achieved, Eldrin Chen saw no reason to linger and prepared to depart Pure Yang Immortal City immediately.

However, just as he was leaving the Barter Convention, Chunxu Zi from Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven approached him and inquired, "I see the Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo you possess shares the same root and origin; they must have been cultivated in the same batch."

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist has any more Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo? My Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven would also like to purchase a batch."

At this point, Chunxu Zi added, "If they are High Grade Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo, that would be ideal."

Eldrin Chen understood that Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven was guarded by an Ancient Immortal Great Power and had an Innate Ancient Treasure [a primordial treasure born from the world's essence] anchoring its fortune. For them, Mid-Grade Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo was merely an embellishment.

Only a sword formation forged from High Grade Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo would be worthy of an Ancient Immortal Great Power's attention.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before replying, "High Grade Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo is exceedingly rare to find. I currently have no means to acquire it."

"However, rest assured, Fellow Daoist. Should I obtain any High Grade Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo, I will offer it to you first."

Upon hearing this, Chunxu Zi was somewhat disappointed, yet he recognized the truth in Eldrin Chen's words.

Although he did not know where Eldrin Chen had obtained the Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo, he understood that even for an Ancient Immortal Great Power, a batch of High Grade Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo constituted Heavy Treasures [exceptionally powerful and valuable artifacts], making it highly unlikely to circulate in the outside world.

Within the entire Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad realms of cultivation], those capable of cultivating Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo [a legendary spiritual bamboo of immense value] in large quantities are exceedingly few—essentially limited to the Three Celestial Courts [the three supreme governing powers of the immortal world] and the top ten clans among the Hundred Clans of Immortal Spirits [a powerful alliance of ancient spirit-blooded lineages].

However, whether it be the Three Great Celestial Courts or the ten great clans of the Hundred Clans of Immortal Spirits, they are teeming with Ancient Immortal Great Power [profoundly powerful beings who have transcended mortality]. The High Grade Supreme Unity Golden Bamboo they produce is scarcely sufficient for their own internal consumption, making it almost inconceivable that they would offer any for public sale.

Contemplating this, Chunxu Zi held little hope.

He patted Eldrin Chen on the shoulder and spoke courteously, "Should that day truly arrive, our Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven [a sacred realm of pure yang energy] would certainly not treat Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] unfairly." Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio-novel[dot]com.