Chapter 1854 : Supreme Sword Formation of Yin and Yang

Among these rare treasures, the Li Fire Dao Source served as 1 of the catalysts for cultivating the Primordial Chaos Qi.

The Ethereal Wood Thunder Marrow serves as the catalyst for cultivating the Primordial Chaos Divine Thunder. As for the final Celestial Net Miraculous Light—1 of the primordial lights born during the cosmic genesis—while not the most compatible catalyst for the 5 Elements Divine Radiance, it can reluctantly serve as a substitute.

Mindful of the rarity of these treasures, Eldrin immediately sent a voice transmission to the Saintess of Yaoguang: "I possess a few extraordinary items. Fellow Daoist, you may examine them and select 1."

Upon hearing this, a flicker of movement passed through the Starlight Saintess's eyes. In merely an Eldrin's time, she had already reviewed the list he submitted, and a trace of astonishment stirred within her heart.

It turned out that the treasures submitted by Eldrin were rare and precious items, including the Innate Violet Heaven Thunder Tribulation Water, the Heaven and Earth Great Dao Water, Xavier’s Celestial Fire, the Great Luo Scarlet Separation Iron, and others.

However, as wondrous as these treasures were, none could stir the heart of the Radiant Saintess. What truly captivated her was a set of 30-6 supreme-grade Great Yin Golden Bamboo stalks.

These 30-6 supreme-grade Eldrin Golden Bamboo stalks each contained 20-4 innate Eldrin Dao Patterns. With sufficient Primordial Qi, they could be refined into a complete set of the 20-4 Pattern Eldrin Golden Bamboo Sword Formation.

Such a supreme Great Yin Golden Bamboo Sword Formation could unleash power that even surpassed Patriarch-level divine abilities. If wielded by a 7-tribulation ancient immortal, it might temporarily possess the potency to rival an 8-tribulation ancient immortal.

Such Primordial Golden Bamboo of identical origin is a rarity even for the Great Luo Ancient Sect.

Because a single 20-4-veined Eldrin Gold Bamboo was relatively easy to find, and even batches of supreme-grade Eldrin Gold Bamboo from different harvests were not particularly rare.

However, it was exceedingly rare to find top-grade Great Empyrean Bamboo of identical origin within the same batch. Even among the 3 Great Celestial Courts, this remained an extraordinary treasure of immense scarcity.

At this thought, the Radiant Saintess decisively asked, "How much do you require in exchange for this set of your Primordial Gold Bamboo?"

Eldrin (Person Name) pondered briefly before stating, "I wish to exchange for 10 portions of Great Luo Marvels."

"No."

The Radiant Light Saintess shook her head decisively and spoke without hesitation, "While the Supreme Taiyi Golden Bamboo is indeed precious, the Great Luo Marvel is an even rarer treasure. Asking for 10 portions in exchange is truly excessive."

"At market value, this set of Taiyi Golden Bamboo is worth 3 portions of Great Luo Odd Treasures. If you're willing, I'd offer 4 portions in exchange. How about it?"

Eldrin, however, smiled faintly and said, "Very well. This set of Great Yin Golden Bamboo can be valued at 3 portions of Grand Luo Odd Treasures. But I wish to exchange the remaining Grand Luo Odd Treasures at the rate of 10,000 strands of Primordial Qi per 1 Grand Luo Odd Treasure."

The Radiant Light Saintess pondered briefly before shaking her head. "10 1000 strands of Primordial Qi for 1 Great Luo treasure?"

"In that case, I shall exchange 7 portions for you. What do you think?"

Eldrin nodded slightly upon hearing this.

According to market value, the worth of a single Great Luo treasure is generally around 10,000 strands of Primordial Qi.

However, Great Luo Oddities are far too rare, treasures that have always had a market but no fixed price. It is not guaranteed that 1 can acquire them simply by offering Primordial Qi.

Although the ancient sects also traded in Primordial Qi, they were notorious for severely undervaluing it. If 1 sought to acquire Great Perfection Marvels from the 3 Celestial Courts, even 30,000 strands of Primordial Qi might not suffice to obtain a suitable treasure.

At this thought, Eldrin pondered for a long while before finally saying, "Then let us proceed as you suggest, Fellow Daoist."

"Very well."

Upon hearing this, the Radiant Moon Saintess smiled faintly and completed the transaction with deep satisfaction.

For her, while the Great Luo Oddities were precious, they could hardly bring about a qualitative transformation in her own strength.

With this set of Taiyi Golden Bamboo, her strength was bound to improve significantly. Even if she didn’t use it herself, entrusting it to a 7 Tribulations Ancient Immortal could bring forth a combat prowess close to that of an 8 Tribulations Ancient Immortal.

Eldrin was also thoroughly satisfied. This time, he had not only obtained urgently needed treasures like the Li Fire Dao Source, but also acquired several additional items that could be exchanged for Great Luo-level wonders.

Thus, in the following days, as the assembly gradually took the stage, Eldrin began exchanging for various Great Luo wonders he required.

After conducting transactions with several 8-Calamity Ancient Immortals, Eldrin successively obtained 7 or 8 Great Luo treasures he urgently needed—Earth Dao Source, Metal Dao Source, Fiery Jade Lightning Marrow, 5 Elements Mystic Light, and others.

As the price, Eldrin traded away 7 or 8 portions of rare treasures including Xavier's Celestial Fire and the Great Luo Vermilion Severance Iron.

"Only 1 more Wood Element Dao Source remains."

After all the 8-Calamity Ancient Immortals present had left the stage, Eldrin revealed a look of profound satisfaction.

This transaction left him just 1 final ingredient short of completing the medicinal catalysts for his Primordial Chaos Qi cultivation—the Dao Source of Yi Wood. As for his Divine Chaos Thunder technique, only the thunder essences of Water and Metal remained to be acquired.

However, the catalyst ingredients for cultivating the 5 Elements Divine Light were far too rare, with only the most suitable Great Luo Divine Lights of the wood and metal attributes being found.

The Great Luo Divine Light was simply too rare. Eldrin estimated that even at this Grand Barter Assembly, it would be impossible to gather such a marvel.

To return to our story, as these 8 Calamity Ancient Immortals stepped down, a group of 7 Calamity Ancient Immortals began approaching the stage of the Exchange Convention.

At this trading assembly, the number of participating 7 Calamity Ancient Immortals had already exceeded a 100.

What left Eldrin feeling regretful was that among the 7 Calamity Ancient Immortals, only a small portion could produce Great Roaming Treasures, and even then, their quantities fell far short of what the 8 Calamity Ancient Immortals possessed.

Eldrin knew this was to be expected. The Great Luo Marvel belonged to the tenth-tier marvels, exceedingly rare within the chaos.

Such rare treasures are overwhelmingly hoarded by the Chaos Fiends, while the few scattered beyond their grasp are all guarded by Chaos Beast Kings or Chaos Holy Spirits of 7 tribulations or higher.

However, the strength of a 7 Calamity Ancient Immortal ultimately falls short of an 8 Calamity Ancient Immortal, making it exceedingly difficult to defeat a 7 Calamity Chaos Beast King within the primordial chaos. Thus, obtaining a Great Luo Odd Treasure remains a formidable challenge.

"It seems these last few rare treasures will be exceedingly difficult to find."

Eldrin murmured softly, a trace of concern flickering in his gaze.

In the days that followed, events unfolded just as Eldrin had anticipated. Over a short span, 7 or 8 7-tribulation ancient immortals took the stage, yet none possessed the rare treasure Eldrin sought.

Fortunately, at this trade gathering, Eldrin (Person Name) had secured a position among the very first dozen or so.

作为修成教主级神通的存在，Eldrin (Person Name)虽然仅有四劫古仙修为，但是实力其实早就深不可测了。

The ancient immortal of the Radiant Holy Land couldn’t discern his cultivation level, estimating his combat prowess to be that of a 7 Calamity Ancient Immortal. Thus, he was arranged to take the stage as the ninth contender among the 7 Calamity Ancient Immortals.

Eldrin ascended the central platform, his gaze sweeping across the assembly before unfurling his sleeve to reveal a dozen or so rare treasures.

Everyone took 1 glance and immediately burst into an uproar.

Eldrin revealed a collection of treasures, the lowest among them being Great Luo Marvels, but most crucially, a complete set of 30-6 supreme-grade Taiyi Golden Bamboo stalks.

"He actually still has the Taiji Gold Bamboo?"

The Radiant Saintess's eyes flickered slightly, ripples stirring within her gaze.

If other treasures merely made the 7 Calamity Ancient Immortals covetous, then the moment they laid eyes on this Taiyi Golden Bamboo, every single Ancient Immortal present was stirred to their core.

If this set of Great Yin Golden Bamboo could be refined into swords and transformed into a formidable sword formation, then wielded by a 7-tribulation ancient immortal, it would nearly equate to the combat prowess of a half-step 8-tribulation ancient immortal.

Who wouldn't be tempted by such a rare treasure?

High above in the void, several 8-calamity ancient immortals exchanged glances. After a long silence, 1 finally spoke, "Might I inquire how you wish to sell this Taiyi Golden Bamboo?"

Eldrin's expression remained placid, his tone resolute as he declared, "Nurturing this Taiji Gold Bamboo is exceptionally arduous, and its worth requires no further elaboration. Were it not for my urgent need of a certain treasure, I would never offer it for sale."

"Here is a list. Should you possess any treasures listed herein, you may proceed with the transaction."

With these words, Eldrin handed the list to everyone present.

Everyone glanced at it, and their eyes flickered with a faint tremor. The list in Eldrin’s hand naturally contained all the Great Luo rare treasures he required. Those immortals who lacked such treasures reluctantly abandoned their hopes at once.

Yet, only a handful possessed treasures of the Great Dao.

1 of the 8-Calamity Ancient Immortals immediately sent a voice transmission to Eldrin, then inquired aloud, "I do not possess the rare treasure you seek, but I can offer other Great Luo rare treasures at a premium in exchange for this Taiyi Golden Bamboo."

"My apologies, but this set of Taiyi Golden Bamboo will not be traded except for urgently needed items."

Eldrin shook his head and declared resolutely.

The man said no more, yet a peculiar glint flickered in his gaze, vanishing into nothingness between heartbeats.

Just then, a 7-calamity ancient immortal secretly transmitted a message to Eldrin, whispering, "I possess 2 portions of Great Luo Thunder Marrow—exactly what you require."

As he spoke, the man discreetly transmitted a stream of information.

Eldrin let out a faint mental sigh, a trace of delight unconsciously coloring his expression. The Thunder Marrow this person was trading turned out to be the very 2 types of Great Luo Thunder Marrow—water and metal.

Overjoyed, Eldrin (Person Name) looked up at the figure, only to see a form enveloped in crimson lightning and immortal radiance, its aura seemingly extraordinary beyond measure.

"It's him."

Eldrin murmured, instantly realizing the man's identity.

It turned out this man’s Daoist title was "Crimson Lightning Thunder Lord." He was a direct disciple of the 10 1000 Thunder Holy Land of the Great Luo Ancient Sect, and moreover, a personal disciple of a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

However, the Myriad Thunders Sanctuary possessed only 1 Great Luo Golden Immortal, ranking merely thirteenth among the orthodox traditions of the Primordial Immortal Realm's Thunderclap Sanctuary.

Such a sacred land naturally could not compare to those mighty Great Luo ancient sects in heritage, lacking the countless innate spiritual treasures for disciples to use in their breakthroughs.

It was precisely because of this that the Redbolt Thunderlord's cultivation had remained stagnant at the Seventh Tribulation Ancient Immortal realm for several kalpas, yet he never managed to break through to the Eighth Tribulation Ancient Immortal realm.

At this thought, a faint glimmer stirred in Eldrin's eyes. Without hesitation, he sent a voice transmission to the Scarlet Lightning Thunder Lord: "I've heard you are a true inheritor of the 10 1000 Thunder Sacred Land. Surely your lineage possesses more than just these few Great Luo treasures?"

Hearing this, the Red Lightning Thunder Lord’s gaze flickered slightly. "Fellow Daoist, could it be that you desire even more?" he inquired.

"However, this set of Taiji Golden Bamboo alone likely cannot be exchanged for more Great Luo Thunder Marrow."

Eldrin smiled faintly, then transmitted his voice: "Let's complete this transaction first. After the Trading Assembly concludes, you and I shall have a proper discussion."

As the words faded, Eldrin completed the transaction with the Crimson Lightning Thunder Lord.

Before long, he managed to acquire another portion of the Wood Dao Source through an exchange. Unfortunately, the Great Luo Divine Light required for the 5 Elements Divine Radiance was exceedingly rare. In the end, Eldrin (Person Name) had only managed to gather 3 portions in total.

Yet even so, Eldrin was already quite satisfied.

This time, he had gathered all the crucial medicinal catalysts needed to cultivate the Primordial Chaos Qi and Primordial Chaos Divine Thunder. It could already be considered an immensely rewarding journey.

After exchanging for these rare treasures, Eldrin did not linger any longer. He bid farewell to Qingwei Sanren via voice transmission before stepping out of the Star Pavilion.

Not long after leaving the Star Pavilion, he met the Holy Son of the 10 1000 Thunder Sacred Land, Chidian Leijun (Person Name), in a secluded tower.

This Crimson Lightning Thunder Lord truly lived up to being a direct descendant of the Great Luo, his cultivation aura no less formidable than that of the Golden Sun Saint and the White Rainbow Sword Immortal from back in the day. Upon seeing Eldrin (Person Name), he could not help but inquire, "Fellow Daoist, is it true that you still possess the Great Metal Bamboo of the Primordial Unity in your hands?"

Eldrin smiled faintly. He summoned chaotic mists to conceal his aura, and with a flick of his sleeve, revealed a set of 30-6 Great Yin Gold Bamboos.

Boom—

In an instant, the Red Lightning Thunder Lord could no longer remain seated.

He took a slight, unsteady step, his expression shifting abruptly as he gazed upon the Great Firmament Golden Bamboo before him. Unable to restrain himself, he turned to Eldrin and exclaimed, "These share the same origin as the previous 30-6 stalks of Great Firmament Golden Bamboo—this is a set of 70-2 bamboos born from a single source!"

"Indeed."

Eldrin nodded and spoke calmly, "As the saying goes, heaven is 9 and earth is 8. In Daoist philosophy, 8 represents the ultimate yin number, while 9 symbolizes the ultimate yang number."

"These 70-2 Eldritch Gold Bamboos align with the Taoist 8-9 Ultimate Dao, capable of forming the Yin-Yang Dual Polarity Supreme Sword Array—its power rivals that of a true Innate Spiritual Treasure."

"You wish to exchange for these remaining 30-6 stalks of Taiyi Golden Bamboo, but I'm afraid you'll have to pay quite a hefty price."

Red Lightning Thunder Monarch took a deep breath before asking, “What do you desire?”

Eldrin smiled faintly and immediately spoke: "We still require 2 sets of the 5 Elements Great Luo Lightning Marrow."

"Impossible."

The Crimson Lightning Thunderlord decisively refused, his expression shifting slightly as he added, "The 5 Elements Great Luo Thunder Marrow is far too precious. Even our 10 1000 Thunder Holy Land lineage requires several 100 million years to accumulate a single set."

"With my current fortune, it would be impossible for me to produce 2 sets at once."

As his words faded, Red Lightning Thunder Lord couldn't resist adding, "Though this treasure is precious, it ultimately isn't an Innate Spiritual Treasure (Magic Treasure) and cannot serve as a vessel for embodying the Great Dao (Cultivation Concept). It isn't worth this many spirit stones."

Eldrin smiled faintly and said, "If you obtain the Yin-Yang Dual Polarity Supreme Sword Formation, you will possess combat prowess comparable to an 8-Calamity Ancient Immortal."

"When the time comes, you may become the guardian of an 8-Tribulation Ancient Immortal from an ancient sect. Under this condition, we shall surely borrow a Primordial Spiritual Treasure afterward to break through to the 8-Tribulation Ancient Immortal realm."

Hearing this, the Crimson Lightning Thunder Lord fell into a brief silence.

There was no denying that Eldrin's proposal held immense allure for him.

After all, though the 10 1000 Thunder Holy Land was a Great Luo Ancient Sect, it possessed only a single Great Luo Golden Immortal at the early stage, and this venerable ancestor wielded merely 1 Innate Spiritual Treasure(Heavenly Treasure) capable of embodying the Great Dao.

It could be said that unless the Immortal Lord of 10 1000 Thunders could obtain a new Primordial Spiritual Treasure, he would have no chance of breaking through to the Eighth Tribulation Ancient Immortal realm.

Under such circumstances, Eldrin's proposal represented his most significant option.

At this thought, the Scarlet Lightning Thunder Lord pondered for a moment before speaking, "As I stand now, I can only produce 1 set of the 5 Elements Great Luo Lightning Marrow. For the remaining set, may I offer other treasures as collateral?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) pondered briefly, then said, "Agreed."

(End of Chapter)