Chapter 1097 : Legacy of the Polarity Patriarch

As a contingency left behind by the Polarity Patriarch, the treasures stored here were naturally abundant.

Among these treasures, they were further categorized into three types: Immortal Artifact, Immortal Treasure, and Immortal Root.

There were two Immortal Root, which were naturally the Primal Shadow Cassia and the Solar Fire Orange—both were Immortal Root of the Upper Grade Immortal Rank.

There were over thirty Immortal Artifact, divided into Immortal Herb and immortal-grade materials for artifact forging.

Among them, the Immortal Herb numbered only seven, yet each was a rare Immortal Herb of the Upper Grade Immortal Rank.

Considering that Eldrin Chen had taken a larger share of the scriptures, he only claimed three of the seven Immortal Herb.

These three Immortal Herb were named 'Solar Blossom', 'Supreme Lunar Herb', and the last one 'Ascension Fruit'.

Although Eldrin Chen did not know the specific wonders of these three Immortal Herb, he sensed they were Extraordinary; otherwise, the Polarity Patriarch would not have specifically treasured them.

However, Prison-Suppressor Child possessed remarkable insight. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "The 'Solar Blossom' and 'Supreme Lunar Herb' are key auxiliary ingredients for refining the 'Limit-Breaker Immortal Pill'. The 'Ascension Fruit' is a supreme treasure for nurturing the Immortal Embryo [the nascent form of an immortal's foundational power]."

"These Immortal Herb may play a significant role when you seek to break through to Ascendant Immortal Perfection in the future."

Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered with a tremor of realization. For an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortal limits through cultivation] to break through to Ascendant Immortal Perfection... that was precisely the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [the threshold stage just before becoming a true Earth Immortal, a being whose power is rooted in the world itself].

"It seems I must pay closer attention in the future to alchemical formulas for the 'Limit-Breaker Immortal Pill' [a legendary pill said to help cultivators shatter the barriers between major realms]," he mused inwardly.

Holding this thought, Eldrin Chen cupped his hands in a gesture of respect. "My thanks for the reminder, brother."

After dividing the Immortal Herbs [plants of immense age and spiritual potency, used in high-level alchemy], the two began to apportion the other Immortal Artifacts [objects imbued with profound immortal-level power]. The Polarity Patriarch's [a title for a powerful cultivator who has mastered opposing forces] collection was vast; aside from the seven Immortal Herbs, there were still well over twenty other treasures.

They encompassed a spectrum of attributes—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Some were suitable for artifact forging, while others could serve as ingredients for pill refinement.

Eldrin Chen examined them carefully, and his attention was immediately captured by two particular treasures.

"Primordial Frost Soul, Fire Element Immortal Marrow."

Noticing Eldrin Chen's focused expression, Prison-Suppressor Child [a title denoting one who subdues demonic prisons or realms] offered a slight smile. "You have a discerning eye, fellow Daoist. This Primordial Frost Soul [the crystallized essence of absolute cold, born from ancient, unmeltable glaciers] is nurtured over eons within Eternal Glaciers [ice formations that have existed since time immemorial], absorbing Immortal Spirit Essence [the purest spiritual energy of the immortal realms] for billions of years before it takes form."

"Within the entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain [a vast region of the immortal world], only the 'North Frigid Polar Continent' [a frozen northern landmass in the immortal realms] produces it, and even then, only in minuscule quantities."

"It is exceedingly rare. Moreover, it can aid an Immortal in forging a perfected 'Frost Soul Immortal Body' [a constitution of legendary resilience and power, aligned with the essence of absolute cold]. Thus, although it is technically classified as an Upper Grade Immortal Artifact [a high-tier immortal treasure], its scarcity inflates its value to nearly half that of a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [the pinnacle grade of immortal artifacts]."

Eldrin Chen nodded upon hearing this. With the rare Primordial Frost Soul [a primordial spiritual essence of pure frost], Lila's chances of forging an Immortal Body [a body refined to an immortal level, transcending mortality] were almost a certainty.

Furthermore, as she continuously refined the Primordial Frost Soul, achieving a Great Completion Immortal Body [the pinnacle state of an immortal physique] would be nothing more than a natural progression for Lila in the future.

Moreover, that Fire Element Immortal Marrow [the condensed essence from an immortal-grade fire vein] was the quintessence born within an immortal-grade Fire Vein [a subterranean spiritual vein rich in fire energy]. Once Violet Consort Yan refined it, she could forge a specific fire-element Immortal Body, greatly increasing her hope for Ascension and Attainment of the Path [the process of transcending mortality to become a true immortal].

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before speaking, "These two items are treasures I require. How about letting me take them?"

"Agreed."

Prison-Suppressor Child nodded. After a brief moment of thought, he said, "Among all the treasures, there are five Upper Grade Immortal Artifact [immortal artifacts of the highest quality]. Since you are taking these two, the other three shall belong to me."

"Agreed!"

Eldrin Chen nodded in affirmation. From among the numerous Immortal Artifact [artifacts forged with immortal power], he selected several pieces of forging materials and a clump of Immortal Soil [soil imbued with immortal energy, used for cultivation].

The forging materials comprised three portions: one of Eternal Fire Silkworm Silk [silk spun by silkworms nurtured in eternal flames], one of Primordial One Adamantine [a primordial, unbreakable metal], and one of Great Mystery Divine Iron [a divine iron of profound mystery].

The Immortal Soil was named 'Ink Marrow Immortal Soil' [Immortal Soil of Ink Marrow]. It was pitch black like ink, yet pulsed with a vigorous vitality. Not only could it be used to forge Immortal Treasure [powerful treasures used by immortals], but it was also an excellent treasures for opening up Immortal Field [fields for cultivating immortal-grade spiritual plants].

Alas, this Immortal Soil [a sacred soil imbued with immense spiritual energy, essential for cultivating immortal plants] amounted to merely a single clump. Spread upon the ground, it formed a thin layer no more than half a Chi-length [one Chi-length equals one third of a meter] square. It was far from sufficient to nurture even a single Immortal Herb, let alone to establish an Immortal Field [a field specially consecrated for growing immortal-grade flora].

To use this material to establish an Immortal Field, one would likely need a hundred portions just to create a single Fen-area [one Fen-area equals one-tenth of a Mu, approximately sixty-six point six seven square meters]. A thousand portions combined might only yield one Mu-area [one Mu-area equals six hundred sixty-six point six seven square meters].

At this thought, Eldrin Chen could not help but shake his head with a bitter smile.

No wonder, within the Immortal Realm, only those places like Blessed Land and Grotto-Heaven possessed the foundation to establish dedicated Immortal Field for cultivating Immortal Herb.

For an ordinary sect's Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality], even if they spent wealth accumulated over hundreds of thousands of years, they likely still could not establish even a single Zhang-length [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters] of Immortal Field.

"Fortunately, I have now obtained the 'Heaven-Seizing Earth-Nurturing Art' [a profound art for cultivating and transforming spiritual land]. Upon returning to Green Chariot Mountain, I can certainly attempt it."

Holding this thought, Eldrin Chen spoke, "As for the remaining Immortal Artifact [powerful enchanted artifacts used by immortals], they are yours, honored sir."

"Oh?"

Prison-Suppressor Child's eyes flickered slightly. Gazing at the remaining twenty-plus Immortal Artifact, he smiled and said, "You take only three items. You must have a specific request, do you not?"

"Indeed."

Eldrin Chen nodded, then spoke, "Both the Primal Shadow Cassia and the Solar Fire Orange hold significant value for me."

"You certainly have a sharp eye for a bargain."

Prison-Suppressor Child smiled faintly upon hearing this. "This High Grade Immortal Root can serve as a Four Extremities Celestial Pillars [one of the four foundational pillars supporting an Earth Immortal's inner world]. For an Immortal at the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm, it is a treasure of paramount importance."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen could only offer a wry smile. "The fruit borne by the Supreme Lunar [the supreme lunar essence] Cassia is a supreme treasure for cultivating the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator]. The Solar Fire Orange is likewise a top-tier treasures for refining the Immortal Body [a cultivator's physical form, tempered to near-immortal perfection]."

"To use them as Four Extremities Celestial Pillars would be a grievous waste of their true potential. Moreover, they are not truly suited for the purpose."

Prison-Suppressor Child nodded in agreement. Although Acquired Celestial Immortal Root [a spiritual root of celestial grade, acquired after birth rather than innate] are rare, not all are suitable to become a Fourth-Level Celestial Pillar [a celestial pillar of the fourth tier, a foundational structure within a cultivator's inner world].

Strictly speaking, divine trees like the 'Heaven-Piercing Tree', the 'Postnatal Heaven-Linking Tree', or the 'Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree' would be far superior choices for the role of Four Extremities Celestial Pillars.

The Heaven-Piercing Tree stands tall and straight as a Celestial Pillar [a mythical pillar supporting the heavens]. The Postnatal Heaven-Linking Tree can pierce through the Three Realms [the Heavenly, Earthly, and Nether Realms]. The Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree can nurture a 'World-Opening Fire Phoenix' to guard an Earth Immortal World [the personal miniature world created by an Earth Immortal cultivator].

The Supreme Lunar Cassia and the Solar Fire Orange are comparatively ordinary. They cannot match the sky-scraping majesty of the Heaven-Piercing Tree, nor the Postnatal Heaven-Linking Tree's ability to bridge the Three Realms, and they lack the profound mystery of the Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree.

Furthermore, once felled and fashioned into a Fourth-Level Celestial Pillar, they would never again bear their precious fruit, drastically diminishing their worth.

Considering this, Prison-Suppressor Child spoke, "Your reasoning is sound. However, this item shall be yours, and I shall take one additional High-Grade Immortal Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact of the highest quality]."

"Agreed!"

Eldrin Chen nodded. After dividing the Immortal Artifact [a rare and precious object of immortal origin] and the Immortal Root [a spiritual root of immense vitality], he turned his gaze to the several Immortal Treasures [powerful enchanted artifacts].

The Immortal Treasures they had seized from this battle were few, yet each was a treasure of inestimable value.

Among them were three Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasures [the pinnacle of enchanted artifacts]: the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl and the Polarity Polar Light Sword.

There were also three High-Grade Immortal Treasures, taken from the fallen Immortals [beings who have ascended to immortality]. These were Verdant Sparse Immortal's Heavenly Blade and Immortal Sword, as well as Immortal Maiden Flower's defensive Immortal Treasure, the 'Ninefold Spring Charm'.

As for the Immortal Treasure of Crippled Heavenly Path Master, it had departed along with its master.

The prayer beads of the Old Monk had been destroyed on the battlefield. The single alms bowl that remained was to be passed to his successor, and neither of them intended to claim it.

With a glance at the several Immortal Treasures, the Prison-Suppressor Child took the Heavenly Blade and the Immortal Sword and said, "These two items, I suspect you dare not take. They shall be mine."

"Very well."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. After all, Verdant Sparse Immortal was the Seventh Elder of the Lingering Sun Blessed Land [a sacred land of cultivation]. His Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a magical artifact intrinsically linked to its owner's life force] was likely to be a hot potato, a troublesome item to handle.