Chapter 97 Green Lotus Ren Shui Scripture

"With the beast tide approaching, to have such a harvest now—it seems our fortunes are truly on the rise."

Elara leaned in for a closer look, her face immediately lighting up with joy as she said.

The resources obtained from this battle were remarkably abundant. Aside from the Yi Wood Crystal (Spiritual Object), there were 3 third-tier magic treasures alone, along with 20-9 third-tier spirit herbs—of which over a dozen had already fully matured.

The total quantity of mature second-tier spirit herbs, second-tier spirit woods, and other materials exceeded 1 100 specimens, with a considerable number of remaining second-tier treasures such as Yimu Essence.

There was also a grove of Azure Goldwood, a spiritual plant possessing both wood and metal attributes. Once this wood reaches an age exceeding 300 years, it can be refined into second-tier magical instruments. Discovering an entire grove thriving within this ley line was truly an astonishing surprise.

After reviewing the ledger, Lyra (Person Name) closed it and summoned all Foundation Establishment cultivators who had participated in the battle.

After everyone had arrived, she spoke directly, "You have all contributed significantly to this assault on the secret realm."

"The spoils of this battle have been recorded. I intend to allocate half of the Tier-2 treasures to all Foundation Establishment cultivators who participated in the combat."

"I have already had contributions calculated for each of you based on your level of involvement. You may use them to exchange for these treasures."

Upon hearing this, everyone could hardly contain their ecstasy. The spoils from this battle were truly staggering—even if they were to receive only half the total share, each person would likely obtain approximately 1 second-tier spirit herb and 1 or 2 second-tier heaven-and-earth treasures.

The combined value of these treasures amounted to at least 2 to 3 1000 spirit stones, while those with greater strength and significant contributions could even obtain treasures worth 7 to 8 1000 spirit stones.

After obtaining their merits, the crowd departed in rapturous delight, ready to select the treasures they desired.

Eldrin was about to take his leave when Lyra stopped him. She cast a glance at Eldrin, tossed the ledger over to him, and said with a smile,

"Aside from my personal disciples, among the Foundation Establishment cultivators who participated in this battle, you have achieved the most kills. You may choose your treasure first."

"This..."

Eldrin hesitated for a brief moment before accepting the ledger without further refusal.

He glanced through the ledger and immediately exchanged for a Shattered Origin Fruit, then discovered a Soul-Convergence Flower and a Fire Spirit Herb among the records.

The Spirit-Concentrating Flower serves as the primary ingredient for the Spirit-Concentrating Pill (Spiritual Object), while the Fire Spirit Herb is essential for crafting the Explosive Yuan Pill. Since the Chen family possessed alchemical recipes for both of these spiritual herbs, Eldrin (Person Name) decided to acquire them together.

After the exchange, Eldrin discovered he still had a considerable amount of merit points remaining, so he continued browsing through the ledger for second-tier treasures.

"Hmm."

Eldrin's eyes flickered as he noticed the Ren Water Azure Lotus was actually placed among the second-tier, superior-grade treasures.

The material of this treasure is a third-rank artifact, yet its defensive capabilities are at the pinnacle of the second rank, placing it in a league of its own among second-rank treasures.

Such a fine treasure was naturally something he couldn't bear to pass up. Without another word, he spent his merit points to exchange for it.

After acquiring this item, Eldrin's remaining merit points were nearly depleted. He then exchanged for a few more first-tier treasures, finally exhausting every last point.

"Since you have exchanged for this item, it seems you are fated to be connected with that object."

Lyra watched as he exchanged for the Ningshui Green Lotus, a faint smile flickering in her eyes.

She spoke as she retrieved an ancient scroll and handed it to Eldrin (Person Name), saying earnestly,

"In a past life, I had a dear friend who, on her deathbed, entrusted me with finding a successor for her. Since you have obtained this Ren Shui Qing Lian, it seems fate has destined you for this inheritance."

Eldrin received the ancient tome. As he opened the classic text, his pupils involuntarily constricted in shock.

This ancient text contained an exceptionally superior cultivation method known as the Azure Lotus Ren Water Scripture. It was a dual-attribute cultivation art of water and wood elements capable of advancing practitioners to the third layer of the Purple Mansion realm.

What made it even more challenging was that this cultivation method contained the refinement technique for a life-bound magic treasure—the Ren Water Blue Lotus Platform (Magic Treasure).

This ‘Ren Shui Qing Lian Tai’ was an exceptionally superior Ben Ming Fa Qi (Life-Bound Magical Treasure). Although this type of treasure offered remarkably weak defensive capabilities and combat prowess.

However, it possessed an extraordinary and remarkable function—this treasure could store a cultivator's entire reserve of true essence and magical power, allowing it to be summoned and utilized at any moment.

Imagine, with this Ningshui Green Lotus Throne, it would be like having twice the spiritual power. Wouldn't that mean I could wield divine abilities and magical treasures with reckless abandon?

Moreover, this Nenshui Green Lotus Throne could assist in breaking through cultivation realms. According to the descriptions within the cultivation technique, using such a soul-bound magic treasure to protect 1's physical form—coupled with a doubled reserve of true essence—could increase the likelihood of a successful breakthrough to the Violet Mansion Realm by 20 percent.

However, despite its formidable power, this treasure was exceptionally difficult to forge. It required not only a third-grade treasure lotus but also the invaluable Profound Water Crystal (Spiritual Object) to complete its refinement.

The Profound Water Crystal (Spiritual Object) could only form within Ren Water earth veins. It was said that the sole water-attribute earth vein in the Chu Kingdom (Location) happened to be a Kui Water vein. This Profound Water Crystal (Spiritual Object) was likely impossible to find throughout the entire Chu Kingdom (Location).

After reading this cultivation technique, Eldrin felt both excitement and trepidation.

Even within the Purple Mansion immortal clans, a third-grade cultivation technique would be considered a foundational treasure of the clan, coveted even by the Purple Mansion cultivators.

Laying his eyes upon this cultivation method, it would be false to claim his heart remained unmoved. Yet intertwined with that longing was a thread of unease—for this treasure was far too precious.

Jiang...

Eldrin gathered his thoughts, ready to speak. As he lifted his gaze to Lyra, he found her luminous eyes fixed upon him—his own reflection shimmering within their depths.

Abruptly, he halted mid-sentence, his mind settling into tranquility. With serene composure, he nodded gently and said,

"By taking this item today, I have formed a karmic bond. Should that senior have any unresolved matters in the future, I shall resolve them on her behalf."

Lyra (Person Name) froze momentarily before revealing a faint smile. "The karma tied to her isn't so easily repaid."

"Devote yourself to cultivation. When the day comes that your cultivation base reaches the required level, I shall naturally tell you of her past."

Eldrin nodded, his heart serene and prepared. To tread the path of cultivation was to inevitably weave karma.

To grow, 1 must often inherit the blessings of predecessors, for treading the paths they forged allows us to journey farther. Yet, to receive such grace is inevitably to bear its karmic consequence.

As the saying goes, how can 1 transcend the mundane world without first immersing in it?

Those who seek to evade karma are mostly cowards afraid of trouble, and such individuals will ultimately accomplish nothing.

Only by confronting karma and willingly resolving it with equanimity can 1 comprehend their own path and ultimately rise above the rest.

Having obtained the Ren Water Blue Lotus and a copy of the Purple Mansion cultivation method, Eldrin left the Wood Spirit Pond Abode with profound satisfaction.

Another 3 days later, the group finished distributing the treasures and emerged from the Earthen Vein of Yi Wood.

Before departing, Lyra sealed this Verdant Wood Earth Vein and set up a third-rank formation, dispatching her disciple Elara to stand guard here.

After returning to Celestial Ruins Mountain, Eldrin immediately rented an earth-fire alchemy chamber and began secluded cultivation to refine the Primordial Rupture Pill.

Although this Primordial Rupture Pill is only a low-grade Tier-2 elixir, it remains a breakthrough treasure pill, and its refinement difficulty is nearly comparable to that of ordinary mid-grade Tier-2 elixirs.

Fortunately, Eldrin was now a second-tier intermediate alchemist, and his pill refinement skills had improved significantly. He refined this pill day and night without rest, spending 7 days in the process, and ultimately succeeded in producing 3 pills.

Chapter 1: The Reborn Youth Mount Canglan, Outer Sect. A dilapidated wooden house stood silently in the mountain breeze. Inside, a pale youth of about 15 or 16 suddenly sat up on his bed, his eyes wide open as he stared blankly at his surroundings. "Have I... crossed over?" He was called Chu Xuan, originally a top agent of the Huaxia special forces. During a mission to retrieve a national treasure, he was ambushed and perished alongside his enemies in a great explosion. Unexpectedly, when he opened his eyes again, he had arrived in this world of cultivation where immortals and demons coexisted. The original owner was also named Chu Xuan, an outer sect disciple of the Mount Canglan Sect. 3 days ago, during a sect mission, he was ambushed by someone and severely injured. In the end, he couldn't hold on and passed away, allowing Chu Xuan to take over his body. "Don't worry, since I've inherited your body, I will naturally seek justice for you." Chu Xuan muttered to himself, then began to check the condition of his body. This body's cultivation was only at the third level of Qi Refining, and its spiritual roots were of the lowest mixed attribute. In the outer sect, it was nothing more than cannon fodder. What was even more troublesome was that the meridians throughout his body were damaged, and his dantian was on the verge of collapse. If not treated in time, he would soon become a complete waste. Just as Chu Xuan was feeling troubled, a sharp pain suddenly shot through his mind. Immediately after, a mysterious light emerged before his eyes, transforming into an ancient bronze mirror. On the mirror were engraved 4 ancient seal characters: Reincarnation Heavenly Mirror. "This is... the national treasure I retrieved back then?" Chu Xuan was shocked. He never expected that this national treasure would actually follow him through the crossing. Just as he was about to study it carefully, the Reincarnation Heavenly Mirror suddenly trembled, and a stream of information poured into his mind. After a long time, Chu Xuan finally understood the function of this treasure. The Reincarnation Heavenly Mirror could deduce all things in the world and replicate all supernatural powers. As long as there was enough spiritual power, it could even deduce the supreme heavenly techniques. Most importantly, it also possessed a trace of the true spirit of the original national treasure, which could absorb the power of faith to continuously evolve. "With this treasure, what do I have to fear on this path of cultivation!" Chu Xuan's eyes shone with a blazing light. He immediately operated the most basic Qi Refining Technique of the Mount Canglan Sect, the "Profound Azure Art." The Reincarnation Heavenly Mirror glowed, and the operation method of the Profound Azure Art instantly became hundreds of times clearer in his mind. Even the flaws in the technique were completely exposed. Chu Xuan followed the revised method and began to cultivate. In an instant, the surrounding spiritual energy surged toward him like a tidal wave, madly pouring into his body. His damaged meridians were rapidly healing at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the spiritual power in his dantian was also continuously growing. In just 1 hour, his cultivation had broken through from the third level of Qi Refining to the fourth level! Moreover, the quality of his spiritual power was far beyond what it had been before. "This... this is too terrifying!" Even with Chu Xuan's mental fortitude, he couldn't help but gasp in amazement. With the help of the Reincarnation Heavenly Mirror, his cultivation speed was at least 10 times faster than before! Just as he was immersed in his joy, a burst of noisy shouting came from outside the door. "Chu Xuan, get out here!" "Hand over the spirit stones your father left you, and we can still consider sparing your life!" Hearing this, Chu Xuan's eyes turned cold. He remembered that these people were the lackeys of outer sect disciple Zhang Hu. They had been eyeing the inheritance his father left him for a long time. It was precisely because the original owner refused to hand over the spirit stones that they took the opportunity during the mission to plot against him, leading to his death. Chu Xuan took a deep breath, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth. He pushed the door open and walked out. Outside, 3 outer sect disciples stood with arrogant expressions. The leader, a pockmarked man, said arrogantly, "Chu Xuan, you actually didn't die? That's perfect. Hand over the spirit stones now, and we can consider letting bygones be bygones." Chu Xuan said coldly, "I don't have any spirit stones." The pockmarked man's face darkened. "You're looking for death!" As he spoke, he threw a punch, carrying a fierce wind, straight at Chu Xuan's face. This punch was extremely vicious; if it landed, even a cultivator at the third level of Qi Refining would be severely injured. But now, Chu Xuan had already broken through to the fourth level of Qi Refining! He didn't dodge or evade, also throwing a punch forward. "Bang!" With a muffled sound, the pockmarked man was sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground. "How is this possible!" The other 2 were shocked. They never expected that the severely injured Chu Xuan would not only have recovered but even broken through in cultivation! Chu Xuan didn't give them a chance to react. His figure flashed, and 2 more punches sent the 2 flying. He walked up to the pockmarked man, stepped on his chest, and said coldly, "Go back and tell Zhang Hu that if he wants spirit stones, he can come get them himself!" After speaking, he kicked the pockmarked man away. The 3 of them scrambled away in panic. Chu Xuan watched their fleeing figures, a cold gleam flashing in his eyes. He knew that Zhang Hu would definitely not let this matter rest. But so what? Now that he had the Reincarnation Heavenly Mirror, what did he have to fear? He turned and walked back into the wooden house, continuing his cultivation. What he needed most now was time. As long as he was given enough time, even an ant could overturn the heavens!