Chapter 125 : A Legacy of Vengeance and Jade

Lyra Jiang nodded and began to recount the tale in a measured tone:

"Ninety years ago, during the Beast Tide Calamity [a periodic, devastating invasion by monstrous beasts], your Chen Immortal Clan was stationed alongside Wei Chongyang to defend Yu County."

"Yet, coveting a piece of Purple Sun Jade [a rare spiritual jade that enhances cultivation], that Wei Chongyang first dispatched your Chen Immortal Clan to hold the line against the Purple Mansion Demonic Tribe [a tribe of powerful, intelligent demonic beasts]. Then, under false pretenses, he deliberately delayed sending reinforcements for thirteen days."

"He waited, watching coldly as the elite forces of your Chen Immortal Clan were bled dry. Only then did he finally march, intending to seize the Purple Sun Jade for himself."

"What he did not foresee was the formidable strength of that Purple Mansion Demonic Ape. It managed to escape his grasp, only to fall ultimately into my hands."

As Lyra Jiang finished recounting this past injustice, Eldrin Chen clenched his fist, a surge of killing intent barely contained within him.

After a moment, he forced the murderous impulse down, his expression turning icy. "That Wei Chongyang is a disgrace to his ancestors," he said, his voice cold. "I will take his head to honor our forebears, sooner or later."

"Keep this history close to your heart," she advised.

Lyra Jiang then handed the Storage Bag [a spatial pouch capable of holding numerous items] to Eldrin Chen, a faint smile touching her lips. "Speaking of which, your gains from this venture are truly substantial."

He accepted the Storage Bag and peered inside. A look of unrestrained joy immediately dawned upon his face. The complete novel can be found at https://audio-novel.com.

During these days, he had been constantly on the move, utterly without leisure to open the Storage Bag [a spatial pouch used by cultivators]. Now, as Lyra Jiang opened it, he discovered to his astonishment that it contained a Li Fire Crystal [a rare crystal formed from concentrated fire-attribute spiritual energy within an earth vein].

"Such a treasure exists here?"

Eldrin Chen suppressed the excitement in his heart. The value of a single Li Fire Crystal was truly inestimable.

Even within the Underground Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated fire energy] beneath Celestial Ruins Mountain, only one such crystal was produced every thirty years. This object was far too precious—it could be used for artificing, for alchemy, or to assist a cultivator in breaking through to the Purple Mansion [the third major realm of cultivation, where one forms a spiritual mansion within the dantian]. Its demand perpetually outstripped its supply.

"The Old Patriarch's cultivation has been stalled at the Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer for many years. With this item, he can likely attempt to ascend to the Purple Mansion realm."

Containing his inner fervor, Eldrin Chen continued examining the contents of Wei Mingyuan's Storage Bag. True to his status as a Purple Mansion Scion [the direct descendant of a Purple Mansion cultivator], Wei Mingyuan's pouch contained over eight thousand Spirit Stone [minerals that store and radiate spiritual energy, used as currency and for cultivation].

Beyond that, there were several vials of pills for restoring cultivation, a scroll containing a cultivation art, a few second-rank low to middle-grade magical tools, and three Second Rank High Grade Spirit Talisman [pre-made spells inscribed on special paper or materials for instant activation].

The cultivation art was the Green Sun Sect's heritage technique, the Yang Fire Void-Refining Art [a fire-attribute art for refining spiritual energy]. Legend stated it could lead one to the Golden Core, Early Stage [the fourth major realm, where one condenses a golden spiritual core]. Unfortunately, the scroll in Wei Mingyuan's possession only contained the method to cultivate up to the Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer.

Eldrin Chen did not examine it further. After gathering these items, he recalled the harvest from Ink-Wash Ridge and took out the Mysterious Jade Ginseng [a rare spirit herb with jade-like qualities].

"I ventured into the Demonic Beast Territory [lands dominated by powerful spiritual beasts and monsters] with others this time and obtained this precious herb. I came to you hoping to have it refined into Mysterious Jade Pill [a high-grade pill that can significantly boost cultivation]."

"It seems your fortune is not insignificant."

Upon first glance at the Mysterious Jade Ginseng [a rare ginseng imbued with profound spiritual essence], Lyra Jiang's eyes lit up slightly, and she added with a smile, "The difficulty of refining this pill is not great. I should be able to produce more than five pills."

"This pill will be useful for Mingwei and Seraphina. After it's refined, may I take two?"

Eldrin Chen gave a slight smile. "That is only proper."

Seeing his nod, Lyra Jiang gathered the supplementary herbs for one furnace and led Eldrin Chen to the Alchemy Chamber.

Observing the refinement of a Third Rank Low Grade Pill [a high-quality pill suitable for cultivators at the Purple Mansion realm] was a rare opportunity, especially witnessing a high-tier Alchemist like Lyra Jiang perform the process personally.

"The Mysterious Origin Pill is a Third Rank Low Grade pill. Besides the Mysterious Origin Ginseng [the primary ingredient, a ginseng of profound origin], which itself is of Third Rank Low Grade grade, it requires two precious auxiliary Spirit Medicine [plants cultivated with spiritual energy] that are Second Rank High Grade."

"One of these ingredients was not available here at Celestial Ruins Mountain. Fortunately, a few years ago, after your Yu County's Mu Clan matured one such plant, they sent it to me."

As Lyra Jiang began to simmer and refine the Spirit Medicine, a hint of amusement touched her features.

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with understanding, and he replied with a knowing smile, "That Mu Clan is quite shrewd, hedging their bets on both sides."

"They have not suffered a loss either," Lyra Jiang [the female cultivator from the Jiang Clan] stated calmly. "I frequently require the use of their Spirit Medicine Garden [a garden dedicated to cultivating spiritually potent herbs] for my pill concoction here. Over these years, among the Foundation Establishment Pill [a precious pill that aids in breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm] I have successfully refined, the Mu Clan has also shared in the profits, receiving several."

As the two conversed, the supplementary herbs finished their initial refinement. At this moment, Eldrin Chen [the young scion of the Chen Clan] finished preparing the Mysterious Origin Ginseng [a rare third-rank spirit herb of profound vitality] and placed it into the Alchemy Furnace [a specialized vessel for refining pills through spiritual and elemental fire].

Lyra Jiang channeled the Earthfire Power [the potent, earth-bound flame energy used for high-level alchemy and artifice] to refine the Mysterious Origin Ginseng, her expression serene as she remarked, "A Third Rank Spirit Medicine [a spirit herb corresponding to the Purple Mansion Realm, possessing immense spiritual potency] is exceedingly difficult to refine properly."

"This treasure is of extraordinary value. To separate its medicinal essence from its impurities requires immense patience."

Though she spoke thus, her execution was effortless. In merely three days, she had successfully extracted the medicinal essence from the Mysterious Origin Ginseng, transforming it into a potent liquid.

She then meticulously combined and refined this primary essence with the liquified supplementary herbs, repeating the process until six distinct portions of spiritual liquid were perfected. Visit https://audio-novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

The pill condensation phase proceeded without incident. After another three days of gentle nurturing with a low flame, six gleaming Mysterious Origin Pill [a third-rank pill that can significantly enhance the cultivation of a Purple Mansion Realm cultivator] flew forth from the Alchemy Furnace.

"Success."

Eldrin Chen gazed at the six Mysterious Origin Pill, a look of pleasant surprise gracing his features.

A full six Mysterious Origin Pill! Even if Lyra Jiang took her agreed share of two, four would remain. Split evenly between the Chen Clan and the Wei Clan, each clan would still secure two precious pills.

After the forging was complete, the two did not depart. Instead, Eldrin Chen took out the Verdant Origin Ganoderma [a rare spirit fungus that aids cultivation], intending to seize this opportunity to elevate his Alchemy [the art of refining spiritual pills] to the Second Rank High Grade level.

Over the years, his mastery in the alchemical arts had grown increasingly profound, and he had long since touched the threshold of Second Rank High Grade.

Furthermore, having observed Lyra Jiang refine pills on numerous occasions, her personal guidance had given him an eighty to ninety percent certainty of advancing his Alchemy to Second Rank High Grade.

Not to mention, with Lyra Jiang offering pointers by his side at this very moment, refining the Verdant Origin Pill [a pill that nourishes one's foundational origin] proceeded as naturally as water flowing downhill.

In merely seven days, he successfully completed the refinement. To his delight, he managed to produce two pills in a single batch.

"Your talent for alchemy is not bad either," she remarked.

Observing the two Verdant Origin Pill that had emerged from the furnace, Lyra Jiang revealed a hint of a smile.

Although he had succeeded in crafting the Verdant Origin Pill, Eldrin Chen did not immediately consume it to attempt a breakthrough into the Foundation Establishment, Late Stage.

Having recently broken through to the Foundation Establishment, 6th Layer, he still needed four or five years to accumulate sufficient True Qi [the refined energy cultivated within a practitioner's body]. Only then would he be qualified to assail the seventh layer of Foundation Establishment.

Spending several more days, he refined two batches of Origin-Breaking Pill [a pill that aids in breaking through cultivation barriers]. Each batch yielded six pills, and astonishingly, Eldrin Chen obtained a total of twelve Origin-Breaking Pill.

After completing all these preparations, Eldrin Chen was finally ready to depart. Before leaving, he paused in thought and spoke.

"The Beast Tide Calamity [a periodic, devastating invasion of demonic beasts] will descend in eight or nine years."

"We, the Yu County's Major Immortal Clans, have already discussed this once. The consensus among the Six Great Immortal Clans is to bind ourselves to Celestial Ruins Mountain and forge a covenant of joint warfare."

"Hmm, I originally intended to summon you all for a council on this matter in a few more years."

Lyra Jiang gave a slight nod and continued, "However, relying solely on the strength of Yu County and Celestial Ruins Mountain, weathering this coming calamity will be exceedingly difficult."

"The Three Counties of Bianzhou are a single entity. If we fight separately, we stand no chance against the Purple Mansion Demonic Beast [a powerful demonic beast equivalent to a Purple Mansion realm cultivator]. Anyone with clear sight can see the Green Sun Sect is no longer a reliable bastion."

Eldrin Chen stated gravely, then added, "I believe that whether it is the Xu and Yang, Two Great Purple Mansion Immortal Clans, or the various Foundation Establishment Immortal Clan [powerful clans whose patriarchs have reached the Foundation Establishment realm] of the Feng and Ling Provinces, all will need to make their stance known."

"Therefore, after you return, sound out the major clans first. In a few years, I will convene you all at Celestial Ruins Mountain to formalize our alliance." For more chapters, visit audio-novel.com for the complete novel.