Chapter 1781 : A Treasure Beyond Measure

"An Upper Grade Innate Treasure [a supreme magical artifact born from the primordial chaos]?"

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment. This Chaos Saint Spirit Embryo [a nascent form of a spirit born from primordial chaos] was likely sufficient to refine nine to ten Supreme-Grade Primordial Unity Immortal Weapons [the highest grade of immortal weapons forged from unified primordial essence]. If sold to the right buyer, its value could rival several Upper Grade Innate Treasures.

Most crucially, once a Chaos Saint Spirit [a fully matured spirit of primordial chaos] was nurtured from it, its worth would become truly immeasurable.

After careful consideration, Eldrin Chen was unwilling to take too great an advantage. He finally spoke, "This object's value is extraordinary. Let us price it at two Upper Grade Innate Treasures."

Seeing this, the Master of the Horizon Pavilion said nothing more.

With that settled, the group continued dividing the treasures. The Celestial Maiden [a title for a powerful female immortal] took the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword [an ancient sword imbued with divine abyssal power] and the Divine Abyss Sword Art [a sword cultivation technique of divine abyssal origin], intending to bolster her own Slaughter [a divine ability focused on overwhelming destruction] techniques.

Eldrin Chen immediately exchanged for the Innate Aqua Jade Marrow [a primordial spiritual essence of water and jade]. This item could assist in breaking through to the Late Celestial Immortal Realm [the late stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm]. Even if Eldrin Chen did not use it himself, he could give it to Verdant Consort or Exquisite Jiang in the future.

Seeing that neither Eldrin Chen nor the others had chosen the Innate Energy [the purest form of energy from the primordial chaos], the Master of the Horizon Pavilion finally asked, "The Innate Energy is the most precious. Why have you not taken it?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen exchanged a glance with the Celestial Maiden.

Compared to finished Innate Treasures, the vast majority of Celestial Immortal Great Powers [powerful cultivators at the Celestial Immortal realm] preferred Innate Energy, as it allowed them to craft treasures perfectly suited to their own needs. Consequently, Innate Energy often commanded a higher value. For more chapters, visit audio-novel`com for the complete novel.

For a Celestial Immortal Great Power [a powerful being who has ascended to the celestial realm] to attempt a breakthrough into the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm] or even the Ancient Immortal Realm [a realm of existence predating the current cosmic order], each successive stage demands the consumption of Innate Energy [the primordial, foundational energy of creation itself].

Even for those who have attained the Ancient Immortal Realm, who no longer require Innate Energy to augment their cultivation base, this primordial power remains essential. They must use it to consecrate and refine their Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a treasure bound to one's very life force and soul] and temper their Innate Divine Ability [a divine power inherent to one's fundamental nature].

It is precisely these Lifebound Immortal Treasure and Innate Divine Ability that allow a cultivator to deepen their foundational potential and accumulate the capital needed to shatter the barriers of the Great Encompassing Heavenly Pass [the ultimate heavenly tribulation and barrier to supreme ascension]. They are treasures of life and destiny, cultivated with one's very essence.

In comparison, a finished Innate Treasure [a treasure born from primordial chaos] is ultimately an external object. Unless one possesses a profound method to extract the Innate Energy contained within, its value to a high-level Celestial Immortal often falls short of an equivalent quantity of pure Innate Energy itself.

Legends speak of Great Encompassing [a supreme realm of cultivation] powerhouses who employed esoteric arts to destroy Innate Treasure and refine their Innate Energy. Yet, the yield was pitiful—often only one or two parts in ten. A single Upper Grade Innate Treasure [a treasure of the highest innate grade] might, at most, yield but one or two strands of Innate Energy.

Therefore, in the eyes of the vast majority of high-ranking Celestial Immortal, the combined value of these six Upper Grade Innate Treasure likely does not surpass that of thirty strands of pure Innate Energy.

Returning to the matter at hand, after exchanging a glance with the Celestial Maiden [a title for a female immortal of high status], Eldrin Chen spoke. "Senior, you stand on the verge of breaking through to the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm. Yet, your Horizon Sea's Edge Twin Swords [a pair of legendary swords] remain Middle-Grade Innate Treasure [treasures of the middle innate grade]."

"I believe it is time for you, Senior, to seize this opportunity and elevate them as well."

Upon hearing this, the Master of the Horizon Pavilion [the lord of a renowned celestial pavilion] was momentarily taken aback before releasing a soft, wistful sigh.

He had trodden the Dao for nearly ten million years. His ascent to the Eighth Heaven Celestial Immortal [the eighth heavenly layer of the Celestial Immortal realm] hinged upon a pivotal event: inheriting the Opportunity and Fortune [a confluence of destiny and great luck] left behind by the Purple Seal Immortal Lord [an immortal lord known as the Purple Seal]. This legacy allowed him to transform his foundation, forging an Innate Heavenly God Foundation [a spiritual root of heavenly god-like innate quality].

Although the Purple Seal Immortal Lord had bestowed upon him Opportunity and Fortune [great luck and favorable circumstances], he had not been handed everything on a silver platter.

All the Innate Energy [the primordial, foundational energy of creation] required for his cultivation to reach this day had been earned through his own perilous ventures into the Chaos [the primordial, formless void from which all things emerged].

Yet, even after venturing into the Chaos over a dozen times across millions of years and obtaining more than ten strands of Innate Energy, his foundation ultimately remained shallow.

After all, the time since his ascension to the Dao was far too brief. Breaking through to the Eighth Heaven Celestial Immortal realm was already a testament to extraordinary Opportunity and Fortune; where could he find the spare resources to elevate his life-bound treasures?

That the Horizon Sea's Edge Twin Swords had advanced to Middle-Grade Innate Treasure rank, and when combined possessed the might of an Upper Grade Innate Treasure, was already considered quite fortunate.

It was precisely this lack of profound accumulated resources and strength [a deep reserve of power and heritage] that left Master of the Horizon Pavilion, despite possessing an Innate Heavenly God Foundation [a supreme innate constitution granting immense potential], vulnerable to a surprise attack that inflicted severe wounds.

One must understand that those who possess an Innate Heavenly God Foundation are virtually invincible within their own realm. The most exceptional among them can even bridge the vast chasm between major realms to slay opponents at the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm level.

Had Master of the Horizon Pavilion's Horizon and Sea's End Immortal Sword [the paired swords, Horizon and Sea's End] been elevated to Upper Grade Innate Treasure rank, and had he possessed another Upper Grade Innate Treasure for defense, his combat power would have neared the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm. How then could he have been so grievously wounded by the ambush of Five Veins Spear God and his ilk?

After much contemplation, Horizon Patriarch retrieved another twelve strands of Innate Energy. Finally, he turned his gaze to the two Mortal Path cultivators [referring to Eldrin Chen and the Celestial Maiden]. "I shall remember this kindness in my heart today. Once this old man breaks through to the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm, I will take you both on a journey to brave the depths of the Chaos."

Hearing this, both the Celestial Maiden and Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal faint smiles.

A being with the potential of an Innate Heavenly God Being [a supreme state of existence born from the primordial chaos] and wielding a pair of Lifebound Immortal Sword [immortal swords forged with and bound to the wielder's very life force] would likely possess combat prowess enabling them to face two opponents at once, even within the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm].

With such a figure leading the charge, while one could not claim the ability to assault an Upper Grade Chaos Lair [a lair of immense danger and power born from primal chaos], the confidence in dealing with a Middle Grade Chaos Lair [a formidable lair born from primal chaos] would undoubtedly increase significantly.

By that time, the difficulty of obtaining Innate Energy [the pure, primordial energy that constitutes the foundation of all creation] would likely be greatly reduced.

Thinking of this, both of them distributed the remaining resources with immense joy.

Master of the Horizon Pavilion took eighteen strands of Innate Energy. The remaining two strands both fell into the hands of Eldrin Chen.

There were also five remaining Upper Grade Innate Treasure [supreme treasures born from the primordial chaos]. After some discussion, the Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron [an ancient cauldron embodying the power of countless abysses] was given to Master of the Horizon Pavilion, who cultivated a water-attribute technique, to serve as his ultimate protective treasure. This chapter appears courtesy of audio - novel . com.

Having taken eighteen strands of Innate Energy, plus the Myriad Abyss Ancient Cauldron and, among all the treasures, the most valuable Innate Path-Union Flower [a miraculous flower born from chaos that aids in the fusion of cultivation paths]...

The Innate Path-Union Flower can assist a cultivator in forming a Great Perfection Innate Path Fruit [a spiritual fruit representing the pinnacle achievement of one's innate cultivation path], increasing the chance of a breakthrough to the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm by thirty percent. Such a treasure is always priceless on the market, its value at least equivalent to nine strands of Innate Energy.

After acquiring so many precious items, Master of the Horizon Pavilion refrained from taking any other valuable treasures.

He handed over the Void-Sundering Immortal Sword [an immortal sword capable of cleaving through the void itself], the Five Veins Divine Spear [a divine spear channeling the power of five elemental veins], and the Five-Colored Immortal Armor [immortal armor shimmering with the light of five colors] to Eldrin Chen. These three treasures could greatly amplify Eldrin Chen's combat strength.

The remaining Capital Heaven Blazing Fire Banners were given to the Heavenly Mountain Goddess. However, this Innate Ancient Banner [a primordial banner of immense power] was incompatible with the Celestial Maiden's cultivation energies, so it could only be traded for an Innate Treasure [a primordial artifact born of the cosmos] of a matching elemental affinity.

The flesh, blood, and Inner Pill [the condensed energy core of a powerful beast] of the remaining eleven Chaos Dragon-Wolf [primordial beasts of chaos with draconic and lupine traits], including the Chaos Dragon-Wolf Chieftain, were handed over to Eldrin Chen by the Master of the Horizon Pavilion, fulfilling a promise made beforehand.

As for the remaining ten beasts, it was decided that upon their return, Eldrin Chen would refine their essence into elixirs [spiritual pills for cultivation]. Of the final yield, the Master of the Horizon Pavilion would claim half, Eldrin Chen would take three-tenths, and the Heavenly Mountain Goddess would receive the remaining two-tenths.

Thus, all the treasures obtained from this expedition were completely distributed.

After dividing the spoils, the Horizon Patriarch looked at the other two and inquired, "I intend to return immediately to enter seclusion and attempt a breakthrough into the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm]. Will you be returning with me?"

The Celestial Maiden replied without hesitation, "I shall return as well. I need to begin refining the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword [an ancient divine sword of profound power] and also sell the Capital Heaven Crimson Flame Banner to exchange it for Innate Energy [the primordial energy of creation] or perhaps another, more suitable treasure."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen nodded and stated, "I will remain here to excavate the ore vein formed by the Chaos Saint Spirit [a primordial spirit of chaos that solidified into mineral form]. It will likely take me around three thousand years before I can return."

The Master of the Horizon Pavilion acknowledged this with a nod. The Nine Chaos Dragons Nest [a sacred site that continuously generates primordial energy] was a font of Innate Energy. Destroying it would violate the natural order and could even diminish one's own Fortune [heavenly favor and destiny].

For Eldrin Chen to extract the Primordial Chaos Black Dragon Iron Ore Vein [a rare metal vein imbued with the essence of a primordial black dragon] without damaging the delicate Nine Chaos Dragons Nest would indeed require a significant amount of time and meticulous care.

Considering this, the Master of the Horizon Pavilion said with a faint smile, "Then we two shall depart first. Once your task is complete, come to the Horizon Grotto-Heaven [a secluded paradise realm] and await my emergence from seclusion." Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel dot com.