Chapter 119 The Conference Storm

Eldrin suddenly felt an immense pressure bearing down from behind. Turning around, he saw a man robed in purple standing at the entrance, his gaze burning with fervor as it fixed upon the Cloud-Vein Creation Pill.

"This elixir is of use to this elder. Would you be willing to exchange it with me?"

"So it is Senior Pan." Su Ling gave a faint smile as she took the Cloud-Patterned Creation Pill. "The Yi Wood Crystal (Spiritual Object) is precisely what this humble 1 requires. I am naturally most willing to accept."

It turned out that the rarity of the Cloud-veined Creation Elixir had alarmed the ancestral elder of the Pan Clan, a prominent family of the Violet Mansion in the Scorching Sun Province. This figure was none other than Percival (Person Name), the revered ancestor of the Pan Clan.

The Pan Clan controlled the only third-grade Yi Wood Earth Vein in Yangzhou. Currently, Percival (Person Name) was stuck at the third level of the Purple Mansion realm, making him naturally willing to exchange the Yi Wood Crystal (Spiritual Object) for this Cloud-Patterned Creation Pill.

After obtaining the Cloud-Patterned Creation Pill, Percival glanced at the Li Fire Crystal 1 last time, then ultimately shook his head.

"The Li Fire Crystal (Spiritual Object) is far too precious. Our Pan family currently lacks suitable candidates to break through to the Purple Mansion realm. With the beast tide imminent, we must prioritize strengthening our own power first."

Thinking this to himself, Percival (Person Name) turned his gaze toward the Earthfire Profound Gold.

"I happen to need Netherfire Profound Gold to forge a third-tier magic treasure. I propose trading you a single 'Calamity-Quaking Heavenly Thunderstrike Talisman' in exchange. What do you think?"

Percival (Person Name) was a cultivator possessing the Thunder Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root). The 'Calamity-Quaking Heaven-Striking Thunder Art' he practiced had shaken the entire Yang Province—a divine power of devastating might, whose destructive force surpassed even that of the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) by a notable margin.

It is said that once this divine ability is forged into a treasure talisman, its activation would unleash a strike nearly equivalent to his full-powered blow—1 that even a Purple Palace, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm) cultivator might not dare to confront head-on.

Upon hearing that Percival intended to exchange this precious talisman for her artifact-refining materials, Su Ling revealed a deeply satisfied smile.

"I'll trade you for this item."

For Su Ling, although the Di Fire Profound Gold could forge a third-tier magic treasure, she was unable to unleash its full power. Instead, this Calamity-Quaking Heavenly Thunder Strike Talisman proved far more useful to her.

Having obtained 2 treasures, Patriarch Pan left the Trading Assembly thoroughly satisfied.

Su Ling also revealed a smile. With the Yi Wood Crystal (Spiritual Object) in her possession, she could now attempt a breakthrough to the Zi Mansion realm.

After Patriarch Pan departed, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and began competing for the Li Fire Crystal (Spiritual Object).

To acquire a treasure like the Li Fire Crystal (Spiritual Object), it would require the collective resources of a top-tier Foundation Establishment clan to even stand a chance. Eldrin (Person Name) lacked such capital and could only watch from the sidelines.

The crowd continued to bid fervently nearby. In the end, the Zhang Immortal Clan of Yunyang County in Yangzhou exhausted their entire clan's resources, paying a steep premium of 96,000 spirit stones to secure this Li Fire Crystal (Spiritual Object).

The Zhang Clan was the top foundation-establishment immortal clan of Yunyang County. Though not as affluent as the Wei Clan, they had even mortgaged 2 of their spirit mountains to raise the funds needed to purchase this Li Fire Crystal (Spiritual Object).

After acquiring the Li Fire Crystal (Spiritual Object), the Zhang Clan dared not linger any longer. The party of 7 Foundation Establishment cultivators hastily departed the Exchange Assembly, clearly wary of attracting unwanted attention. They seemed determined to swiftly bring this treasure back to their clan.

Just as the Zhang family members departed from Jiaoyang Market, 2 figures stealthily trailed after them.

Among them was Senior Brother Yan of the Verdant Sun Sect. Before him stood a gray-haired elder—none other than Wei Mingyuan, son of the sect’s Patriarch Wei.

Elder Martial Brother Yan glanced at Wei Mingyuan and couldn't help but murmur, "Brother Wei, if we pursue the Zhang family now, might we allow that Eldrin to slip away?"

"Don't worry, I've had people keeping watch." A cold smirk surfaced on Wei Mingyuan's lips as he spoke with unwavering confidence. "The immediate priority remains seizing the Li Fire Crystal (Spiritual Object) - that's what matters most."

"I have already broken through twice, having cleared over half of my Purple Mansion's spiritual channels. If I could obtain another Li Fire Crystal (Spiritual Object), then after my meridians recover in 10 years, I'd have at least a 50-50 chance of breaking through to the Purple Mansion realm."

"In order to obtain the Li Fire Crystal (Spiritual Object), all other matters could be temporarily set aside."

Hearing this, Senior Brother Yan could only nod, though he still seemed uneasy. "But the Zhang family is, after all, a top-tier Foundation Establishment clan in Yunyang County. They’ve brought 7 Foundation Establishment cultivators with them—clearly, they came prepared. This might prove troublesome."

"It matters not." Wei Mingyuan let out a cold sneer, a flicker of killing intent flashing in his gaze. "Even if they possess some tricks, with my Qingyang True Fire Talisman in hand, what means does the Zhang Family have to contend against me?"

Brother Yan’s expression shifted with intensity. The Verdant Sun Truefire Talisman was a Tier 3 treasure talisman, sealed within it the most formidable offensive divine ability of the Verdant Sun Sect—the ‘Verdant Sun Divine Flame.’ This was the ultimate trump card Chongyang (Person Name) had left for Wei Mingyuan, a power so immense that even a Purple Mansion Ancestor would furrow their brow at its unleashing.

As they spoke, the 2 flew out of Scorched Sun Market and quietly trailed after the Zhang family members.

Meanwhile, the exchange gathering was still underway.

Eldrin noticed quite a few treasures appearing at the exchange gathering, yet no 1 had offered the Qingyuan Elixir or Qingyuan Mushroom he sought.

In the blink of an eye, half a day had passed when an elder in white robes stepped forward.

This man, surnamed Sun, was the most powerful rogue cultivator in Yangzhou, having reached the 9th level of Foundation Establishment. He produced a treasure box and presented it before the crowd, then declared.

"This old man possesses a stalk of Cyan Origin Fungus, whose value surely needs no elaboration from me."

"I wish to exchange this item for a second-tier, superior-grade flying sword. Is anyone willing to make the trade?"

Eldrin pondered for a moment. A single Green Origin Mushroom was generally valued at around 5,000 spirit stones, while a high-grade second-tier flying sword typically cost approximately 6,000 spirit stones.

Given the price surge during the beast tide period, the cost of these 2 items would likely increase by another 1,000 spirit stones.

At this thought, he tentatively offered, "I'm willing to pay 7,000 spirit stones for this Cyan Yuan Mushroom."

"No."

After hearing this, the elderly Sun pondered for a moment before shaking his head.

"I am an elder with dual spiritual roots of earth and wood, and thus require a flying sword that aligns with these attributes. Such dual-element swords are quite rare. Now, with the beast tide raging, even if 1 had spirit stones, it would be far from certain to acquire 1."

"I'll trade with you."

Just then, a Foundation Establishment, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm) cultivator produced a second-grade, superior-tier flying sword forged from 1000-year peach wood.

A look of delight crossed the face of the old man surnamed Sun. Without further haggling with Eldrin, he promptly concluded the transaction.

In the subsequent transactions, the Green Sun Elixir and the Azure Origin Mushroom seemed to have vanished into thin air, as if completely extinct, and never appeared again.

Eldrin looked somewhat disappointed, a reaction that Varen noticed. He suddenly spoke up, "If you need the Cyan Origin Mushroom, it’s not as though there’s no way to obtain it."

"How so?" A flicker of delight surfaced on Eldrin's face as he couldn't resist asking, "Fellow Daoist, please elaborate."

Varen (Person Name) pondered for a moment before finally speaking, "Are you aware of the Wang Clan's Ink-Wash Ridge (Location)?"

As the Wei Clan leader recounted the tale in detail, Eldrin soon learned of the method Varen had mentioned.

It is said that over 90 years ago, there was a top-tier Foundation Establishment clan known as the Wang Family in Jiaoyang County.

The Wang Immortal Clan had been established in Jiaoyang County for several 100 years, accumulating formidable strength. Their family dojo, Ink-Wash Ridge (Location), was nourished by a premium second-grade spiritual vein.

Upon the Ink-Wash Ridge (Location), the Wang Immortal Clan (Person Name) had cultivated over a 100 acres of spiritual fields, growing a remarkable abundance of spiritual herbs.

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