Chapter 122 3-Step Treasure Medicine Mysterious Jade Ginseng (Spiritual Object)

"This fiend is likely not far from the Violet Mansion realm, no wonder he possesses these 2 astonishing magical treasures."

In the blink of an eye, another few dozen exchanges had passed between them. Though Eldrin (Person Name) wielded his magical treasures with devastating prowess, a chill crept into his heart—he still couldn’t suppress this Violet-Gold Demonic Ape.

Seeing that continuing the struggle would only worsen the situation unless the stalemate was broken, Eldrin could no longer afford to conceal his hidden reserves and unleashed his 2 ultimate divine abilities.

The Blazing Heaven Sword struck first, soaring through the air to slash toward the Magnetic Treasure Bracer (Magic Treasure), intent on shattering the deadlock.

The Violet-Gold Demonic Ape’s eyes turned icy as it instantly activated its innate divine ability—Violet-Gold Barrier-Breaking Soul-Severing Light—which crashed violently against the Blazing Heaven Sword.

The 2 forces collided, erupting into a blinding conflagration of light. A powerful shockwave surged outward, sweeping away the low-level demonic beasts that had recklessly charged forward like withered grass before a tempest.

Boom—

A resounding thunderclap suddenly erupted. Although the Fiery Sky Sword had failed to strike its target, the Gengjin Divine Lightning arrived later yet struck first. A golden bolt of lightning was seen descending from the heavens, crashing directly upon the Magnetic Treasure Bracer (Magic Treasure).

Although the Violet-Gold Ape Demon possessed considerable strength, it ultimately lacked the numerous magical treasures and supernatural abilities of Eldrin. It could only watch helplessly as the Gengjin Divine Thunder descended.

Although the Magnetic Treasure Bracer (Magic Treasure) was crafted from extraordinary materials specifically designed to counter metal-element immortal swords and magical artifacts, it remained merely a second-tier, high-grade magical instrument in its embryonic form. Against the tangible yet formless Gengjin Divine Thunder, it was utterly powerless.

With a crisp crack, the Magnetic Treasure Bracer (Magic Treasure) dimmed by 60 to 70 percent of its radiance. Seizing the opportunity, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) erupted with a surge of blazing sword light, its overwhelming Li Fire forcibly parting the magnetic luminescence as it broke free from confinement.

Taking advantage of the Magnetic Treasure Bracer (Magic Treasure)'s severely depleted power, Eldrin (Person Name) summoned the Violet Light Mirror, finally managing to seize this supreme treasure.

Seeing his guardian artifact severely damaged in the morning and Eldrin's most powerful weapon, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, breaking free, the Violet-Gold Demonic Ape's expression shifted slightly.

With 1 foot already in the Violet Mansion realm, its intelligence now approached that of an ordinary person. It sensed that Eldrin (Person Name) would be a formidable opponent—without the Magnetic Treasure Bracer (Magic Treasure) to restrain him, it might not be able to defeat Eldrin (Person Name) unless it tapped into its demon core.

But now, it stood at the critical juncture of breaking through to the Violet Mansion Realm at any moment. If its demon core were damaged, it feared its path of cultivation would be severed. Weighing the circumstances, it had already begun to consider retreat.

With a furious roar, it seized the moment when Eldrin was dealing with the Magnetic Treasure Bracer. It whirled its iron staff, tearing through the Violet Sun True Fire before it, then hurled the staff backward against the flames' flow. The staff slammed violently toward the Violet Sun Cauldron.

Eldrin was currently channeling the Violet Light Mirror to suppress the Magnetic Treasure Bracer when the ambush struck. Caught completely off guard, it was already too late to recall the Violet Sun Crucible.

The iron rod whirled, churning the Violet Sun Truefire as it traversed a 100 zhang through the sky in an instant. With a devastating crash, it struck the Violet Sun Furnace (Magic Treasure), shattering the artifact itself into fragments.

The body of this Violet Sun Furnace was never particularly sturdy. Years ago, the Demon Roc had already cleaved a massive gash in it with the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss. Though it had been repaired since, its power and material integrity had drastically declined. Now, it was shattered into fragments by a single blow.

Though his long-time magic treasure was shattered, Eldrin had no time to mourn its loss. With a swift gesture, he summoned the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss and unleashed a blazing arc toward his foe.

Yet the Violet-Gold Ape Demon showed no intention to prolong the fight. It swiftly retreated a 100 zhang, parrying the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) with its iron staff before madly fleeing into the distance.

Eldrin was about to give chase when he realized the Violet Ape had unleashed its Violet Gold Barrier-Shattering Soul-Slaying Light for the third time while retreating.

Although he managed to block this strike, the delay caused by the divine technique gave the demonic monkey enough time to flee several 1000 zhang away before he could react.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, lend me your aid at once."

Although Varen had pierced through 3 of his Purple Mansion Dao Veins, with spiritual essence far surpassing ordinary Foundation Establishment, Late Stage cultivators, he was still struggling to withstand the assault of a dozen or so Second-Rank Demon Apes.

Seeing that Eldrin (Person Name) had freed his hands, he immediately cried out for help.

With no other choice, Eldrin had to forgo the opportunity to pursue the Violet-Golden Ape and instead channeled his energy into the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss to aid Varen.

Both individuals possessed formidable strength. Varen's spiritual energy was profound and abundant, and with several second-tier, high-grade magical treasures and divine abilities at his disposal, his combat prowess was nearly on par with Eldrin's.

Joining forces, they could easily hold their own against 5 or 6 Foundation Establishment, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm) experts without suffering defeat, let alone when facing a dozen or so second-order demonic beasts. Naturally, they held an overwhelming advantage.

The Violetgold Ape King fled for his life, and the Second-Rank Demon Apes lost their will to fight. In mere moments, the 2 cultivators had scattered them to the winds.

"It's done!"

After the demon beasts fled, the 2 of them revealed a hint of excitement.

After hastily clearing the battlefield, the 2 charged straight into the herb garden within Ink-Wash Ridge (Location).

This Ink-Wash Ridge (Location) herb garden had been neglected for a 100 years. The moment the 2 stepped inside, they found it overgrown with weeds, with countless spirit herbs already withered.

Only a little over 60 spirit herbs remained, but fortunately, among these 60-some plants, a considerable number had already matured—amounting to over 30 specimens.

Among them were 2 stalks of Green Origin Fungus and 3 stalks of Spirit-Breaking Fruit. Just as the 2 finished gathering the mature spiritual herbs and were about to leave, Eldrin suddenly sensed something amiss.

His footsteps abruptly halted. A few paces later, he discovered a luminous treasure ginseng radiating white light in a secluded corner.

“Mysterious Jade Ginseng (Spiritual Object)！”

Witnessing this scene, Varen (Person Name) could not help but gasp in astonishment.

The Mysterious Jade Ginseng (Spiritual Object) was a precious treasure of the lower third-grade tier. Extraordinarily valuable, it served as the primary ingredient for refining the Mysterious Jade Pill (Spiritual Object).

The Mysterious Jade Pill (Spiritual Object) was a third-tier low-grade treasure pill. Upon consumption, it could increase the spiritual energy of a Purple Palace, Early Stage (Cultivation Realm) cultivator by 10 percent. Its market price typically hovered around 10,000 spirit stones per pill.

Most crucially, although this pill contained vast energy, Foundation Establishment, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm) cultivators could still barely manage to consume it.

It is said that even a cultivator at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment could increase their true essence by 30 percent after consuming this pill, greatly enhancing their strength.

For a cultivator like Varen (Person Name) at the Foundation Establishment, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm), consuming this elixir would not only augment his true essence by another 30 percent, but might even grant him a tangible chance to break through to the Violet Mansion Realm.

This elixir possesses such miraculous effects, yet naturally comes with limitations—it can only be utilized by Foundation Establishment cultivators. "I never imagined that this Ink-Wash Ridge (Location) would actually nurture such a treasured substance."

Eldrin cast a wary glance at Varen before speaking, "Let's bring this Mysterious Jade Ginseng back together. After returning, we'll request Celestial Ruins Mountain's Elder Jiang to refine it into medicinal pills, then divide the pills equally between us. What do you say?"

"Hmm." Varen nodded decisively and said, "To be perfectly frank, since I've invited you here, I naturally intend to establish genuine goodwill between us. There's no need for suspicion between you and me."

"For now, let us first escape the demon beast territory before dividing the spoils of this battle."

Hearing this, Eldrin couldn't help but view this individual in a new light.

Varen had risen to the position of Wei Clan Patriarch precisely because of his keen eye for talent—he always knew which individuals were worth cultivating.

Over the years, the Wei Clan had managed to rise as a top-tier Foundation Establishment clan despite the suppression from the Purple Manor clans of Boyang County, all thanks to the support of the many friends he had befriended.

In his view, Eldrin was highly likely to attain the revered status of a Purple Mansion Ancestor. By forging a connection with Eldrin today, even if he were to fail in his attempt to break through to the Purple Mansion in the future, it would still leave a thread of karma for his family.

Chapter 1: Rebirth of the Immortal Sovereign The sky thundered, crimson clouds swirling like dragons across the firmament. At the peak of Mount Kunlun, Lei Yu opened his eyes, his gaze sharp as twin blades piercing through the lingering tribulation lightning in the air. "To think I, the Immortal Sovereign who once shook the heavens, would fall at the hands of my own disciple..." A bitter smile touched his lips as fragmented memories surged like tidal waves—the betrayal, the ambush, the soul-shattering strike from the 9 Heavens Divine Thunder. Suddenly, a burst of golden light erupted between his brows. The Chaos Pearl, a treasure he had obtained by chance in his previous life, spun rapidly, mending his shattered soul. When he regained consciousness, he found himself in a dilapidated thatched hut, his body that of a 16-year-old youth. "Lei Yu, you good-for-nothing! If you don't get up now, you'll miss the sect's aptitude test!" A sharp, shrill voice pierced through the thin wooden door. Sitting up, Lei Yu examined his new body. Malnourished and frail, with blocked meridians—truly the most inferior of mortal constitutions. Yet, a trace of disdain flashed in his eyes. What did physical limitations matter to 1 who had once stood at the pinnacle of the immortal path? He stepped out of the hut. The morning sun cast its golden rays upon the Qingyun Sect's training grounds, where hundreds of outer sect disciples had already gathered. At the center stood a massive Testing Spirit Stone, its surface etched with 9 glowing rings. "Next, Lei Yu!" A burst of mocking laughter erupted from the crowd. "That waste who's been stuck at the first level of Body Tempering for 3 years? Why even bother testing?" Lei Yu paid no heed. He pressed his palm against the Testing Spirit Stone. A faint glow flickered briefly before dying out completely. "Lei Yu, Body Tempering Level 1. Talent value: 1." The deacon's voice was laced with undisguised contempt. "As per sect rules, those who fail to reach Body Tempering Level 3 within 3 years shall be expelled from the sect." Just as 2 law enforcement disciples approached to escort him away, Lei Yu suddenly laughed. "Who says my talent value is 1?" He circulated the Universal Chaos Art, a supreme technique from his previous life. Though his meridians were blocked, the soul of an Immortal Sovereign still possessed a trace of immortal might. The Testing Spirit Stone trembled violently, its 9 rings blazing with blinding golden light! "This... this is a perfect talent value of 9!" The presiding elder stood up abruptly, his voice trembling. "In all my 300 years, I have never witnessed such a phenomenon!" Lei Yu glanced indifferently at the stunned crowd. In his past life, he had been an orphan who stumbled into the immortal path by chance. In this life, with the Chaos Pearl and the memories of a sovereign, what heights could he not reach? "Elder, may I now remain in the sect?" he asked lightly. The elder finally collected himself, his expression turning solemn. "From this day forward, Lei Yu shall be my personal disciple!" That night, within his new exclusive cultivation room, Lei Yu sat cross-legged. He took out the 3 Spirit Gathering Pills awarded by the sect, a cold smile curling his lips. "With these low-grade pills, it would take at least 3 months to break through to Body Tempering Level 2. But if I use the Reverse Chaos Method..." He formed a hand seal, and the surrounding spiritual energy surged violently toward him like a tidal wave. The blocked meridians in his body shattered layer by layer under the immense pressure, his aura rising steadily. Body Tempering Level 2! Body Tempering Level 3! ... Body Tempering Level 9! In just 1 night, he had broken through 8 levels consecutively! If the elders were to witness this, they would surely be scared out of their wits. Suddenly, the Chaos Pearl between his brows glowed once more. A mysterious cultivation method appeared in his mind—the Heavenly Dao Scripture. This was a supreme technique he had obtained from an ancient ruins in his previous life, but had been unable to cultivate due to insufficient comprehension. "To think the Chaos Pearl actually deduced and perfected the Heavenly Dao Scripture..." Lei Yu's eyes shone with excitement. "It seems my rebirth was no accident. The secrets of the heavens are truly unpredictable." He stepped out of the room, gazing at the starry sky. Somewhere in the 9 heavens, that ungrateful disciple was probably still enjoying his reign as the new Immortal Sovereign. "Just you wait. I'll reclaim everything that belongs to me, with interest." A cold light flashed in his eyes, as sharp as the sword that had once made countless immortals and demons tremble in his previous life.