Chapter 127 Crimson-Gold Banner of the 3 Treasures (Magic Treasure)

After obtaining Eldrin's consent, the old clan leader accompanied him to the artifact refinement chamber to begin reforging the array flags.

He first refined the 7 inner cores, carving second-level defensive formations into them, forging them into 7 golden second-level treasure orbs.

He then slightly modified the array patterns of the Li Fire Soul Incineration Banner, integrating the 7 precious pearls with the banner. Through repeated refinement, he meticulously re-engraved the array patterns to fuse the 2 components seamlessly.

He then integrated the energies of Geng Metal and Li Fire into his true qi, enduring a continuous refinement for 40-9 days before finally succeeding in forging this array.

Once this set of array flags was forged, it transformed into 7 crimson-gold treasure banners. At the tip of each banner rested a golden pearl, within which a startling aura lay dormant in subtle silence.

It is done.

The old clan leader beamed with joy as he brought out the array flags, sharing the wondrous applications of this set of treasure flags with Eldrin.

After the reforging of this formation array, the first immediate effect was an increase of over 80 percent in its maximum power.

Moreover, the original Li Fire Array Banners possessed only a single Li Fire divine ability. While this Li Fire was versatile in both offense and defense and remarkably powerful, its instantaneous killing power and defensive capabilities were far from extraordinary.

However, after the reforging, the old clan leader had carved defensive array patterns into the 7 precious pearl artifacts. Now these 7 array flags were equivalent to 7 second-order defensive magical instruments fused into 1.

Once the Ancestor activates it, the defensive formation 'Diamond Indra Unbreakable Array' will be triggered.

This formation possessed astonishing defensive capabilities, capable of unleashing the defensive supernatural power 'Glazed Vajra Barrier'. With the current cultivation level of the old clan leader activating it, even a Purple Palace, Early Stage (Cultivation Realm) cultivator would find it difficult to breach easily.

In addition, the Elder Patriarch activated the innate incomplete formation patterns contained within the 7 precious pearls, synthesizing the Golden Python Monkey tribe’s innate divine ability, ‘Purple Gold Barrier-Breaking Soul-Slashing Light’.

This 'Violet Gold Barrier-Breaking Divine Light' was originally a formidable offensive divine ability. After being amplified by the Li Fire Soul Incineration Array, it incorporated a fraction of the power from the Li Fire divine ability attached to the array flags, ultimately transforming into the 'Crimson Gold Barrier-Breaking Divine Sword Aura'.

The might of this new supernatural power had increased by another 30 percent compared to the original version. With the old clan leader’s current cultivation level, augmented by the activation of the formation, its force was likely nearly on par with a full-strength strike from a Purple Palace, Early Stage (Cultivation Realm) cultivator.

The old clan leader held the set of formation flags in his arms and couldn't help but burst into hearty laughter: "This set of formation flags now contains 3 divine abilities, truly embodying both offense and defense."

"With the true essence I currently possess, if I were to activate this set of formation banners, I could likely hold my own even against an ordinary Purple Palace, Early Stage cultivator."

After listening, Eldrin (Person Name) couldn't help but clap his hands in admiration, "A single set of formation flags integrates 3 divine abilities. With your current mastery of formation arts, Elder Uncle, you've likely stepped into the threshold of a Third-rank Formation Master."

"As long as you successfully break through to the Purple Mansion Realm, Elder Uncle, you will undoubtedly become a Tier-3 Formation Master."

Having successfully refined the new formation banners, both of them were in high spirits. Though the Chen Clan was not yet a Purple Mansion Immortal Clan, their combat strength had finally reached the threshold of 1. At the very least, they no longer needed to live in constant fear as before, having gained some ability to protect themselves within the territory of Chu Kingdom.

The old clan leader caressed the 7 formation flags, unable to put them down as he spoke.

"After the reforging, it is no longer appropriate to call this set of formation banners the Li Fire Soul Incineration Array."

"Since it bears a crimson-gold hue and contains 3 divine abilities, let it be named 'Crimson-Gold Banner of the 3 Treasures (Magic Treasure)'."

After consuming the Mysterious Jade Pill (Spiritual Object), penetrating 5-tenths of his Purple Mansion Dao Veins, and refining the Crimson-Gold Banner of the 3 Treasures (Magic Treasure), the old clan leader’s combat prowess had increased by no less than double.

He returned to Pingyang City with immense satisfaction. Given his current strength, presiding over the city had become as effortless as resting his head on a pillow.

Eldrin did not linger long either. After Chen Silas returned to Spirit Isle Lake, he departed from the Spirit Lake Isle and journeyed to Boyang Prefecture.

Baiyang County was not far from the Wei Immortal Clan (Organization). Eldrin (Person Name) rode his sword, covering 10 1000 miles a day, and in less than 3 days, he reached Tian’e Mountain.

He had just arrived beyond the Tian’e Mountains when Varen (Person Name) came out in person to greet him, a warm smile gracing his face.

"Brother Eldrin (Person Name), this old man has finally waited for your arrival."

"This journey has been fraught with unexpected changes. I'm afraid I've kept Brother Varen waiting far too long."

Eldrin smiled faintly and said, "The 2 sat down atop the Welcoming Peak beyond Tian'e Mountain."

Varen personally poured a cup of tea for Eldrin and asked with palpable excitement, "How did your journey to the Celestial Ruins Mountain turn out?"

"I have fulfilled my mission with honor."

Eldrin smiled faintly and raised his hand to produce a Jade Purity Vase.

Varen took it and glanced at it, his face instantly lighting up with ecstasy as he exclaimed excitedly.

"To be frank, even after consuming the Yi Wood Crystal (Spiritual Object), this humble brother only managed to unblock 30 percent of the Purple Mansion's spiritual channels."

"I had thought there was no hope left in this lifetime to break through to the Violet Mansion realm, but now, with this Mysterious Jade Pill (Spiritual Object), I have a chance to strive for it."

Hearing this, a faint glimmer stirred in Eldrin’s eyes as he understood that Varen likely intended to exhaust the family’s remaining resources for 1 final gamble.

This matter was of grave importance. If successful, it would naturally bring universal rejoicing, allowing their depleted family resources to be recovered twofold.

However, should they fail, the Wei Clan would be utterly crippled. Unless blessed by a heaven-defying stroke of fortune, they would lack the strength to recover for at least 1 100 years.

In such matters, Eldrin, being an outsider, naturally found it inappropriate to comment. Thus, he changed the subject, saying, "The 3 Talisman of the Blazing Heaven Sword I promised you will still require a few years—until I break through to Foundation Establishment, Late Stage."

Varen let out a hearty laugh before responding, "That's simple enough. Once you break through to Foundation Establishment, Late Stage, the talismans you craft will possess even greater power. I could hardly be more delighted."

"Then I can rest assured." Eldrin smiled faintly, then continued, "There is something I'd like to ask of you."

"If you have a request, dear brother, I will naturally spare no effort to assist you."

Eldrin nodded, taking a delicate sip of the fragrant tea. "I'd like to entrust you with acquiring some Metal Essence and Li Fire energies for me in Yangzhou."

"Oh?" Varen smiled faintly, patting his chest as he declared, "That's simple. How many do you need?"

"What I require is a substantial amount of Golden Metal and Raging Fire energies." Eldrin paused, setting down his teacup. "But it demands a full 50 1000 strands."

50 1000 strands…

Varen's expression shifted slightly. A full 50,000 strands of Gengjin Li Fire Qi—this was worth 10,000 spirit stones.

Generally speaking, crafting a single low-grade Tier-3 magic treasure would typically require no more than 5,000 spirit stones worth of 5 Elements energy.

Expending such a vast amount of 5 Elements essence in 1 go typically indicates only 2 possibilities: either forging a set of powerful formation artifacts, or refining a high-tier soul-bound magic treasure.

Whichever the case may be, both were truly extraordinary methods for a Foundation Establishment clan.

At this thought, he couldn't help but scrutinize Eldrin (Person Name) carefully, his pupils contracting slightly before he smiled and said.

"Rest assured, brother. With the influence our Wei Clan holds in Yangzhou, accomplishing this matter should not prove difficult."

"However, acquiring such vast quantities of Metallic Flame Qi of Geng Jin would hardly be accomplished in just a year or 2."