Chapter 144 : The Patriarch's Priceless Gift

Patriarch Yang finished speaking, then paused in thought for a moment before retrieving a Treasure Box and handing it to the two of them.

Eldrin Chen opened it and saw that within the Treasure Box lay three pale violet Precious Pill. These pills were translucent and Glazed, their mere appearance seeming quite Extraordinary.

"These are Purple Essence Pill," he explained. "They are of the Third Rank Lower Grade and are treasured Precious Pill preserved by my Yang Clan."

"After consuming one, it can restore four-tenths of the spiritual power [the refined energy used to cast spells and techniques] of a cultivator at the Violet Sanctum Early Stage. For the two of you, it should restore eight or nine-tenths of your True Essence [the foundational life-force energy cultivated by martial artists]."

Patriarch Yang continued, adding, "Your individual strength is not lacking, but your True Essence is your greatest weakness. Once you become locked in a protracted battle, your True Essence will likely prove insufficient."

"With these pills, even if you are drawn into a grueling fight, the combat prowess you can unleash should be comparable to that of a Violet Sanctum Early Stage cultivator."

Eldrin Chen exchanged a glance with the Old Patriarch before accepting the pills.

The density of their True Essence had already reached eighty percent of that found at the Violet Sanctum 1st Tier. However, True Essence ultimately could not match the profound versatility of spiritual power [the refined energy used by orthodox cultivators].

To activate a Third-Rank Magical Treasure to the same degree of power, a Violet Sanctum Cultivator would expend a single unit of spiritual power, whereas they would need to consume double the amount of True Essence.

With these Purple Essence Pill, their effective reserve of True Essence would be nearly doubled. Their endurance in prolonged combat should then be on par with that of a Violet Sanctum Cultivator. For more chapters, visit audio - novel . com for the complete novel.

Now, the Purple Essence Pill [a high-grade pill that refines and purifies one's spiritual essence] is among the most common third-rank Precious Pill [a classification for exceptionally valuable and potent pills]. A single pill is valued at around five thousand Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy, used as currency and for cultivation]. For Patriarch Yang to produce three of them for the two of them in one go showed he was sparing no effort and was truly determined to win this war.

"Senior, rest assured," Old Patriarch said, accepting the Precious Pill with a grave expression. "In this battle, we will surely slay the formidable foe."

Patriarch Yang nodded, his expression solemn. "With your word, I am at ease."

Seizing the remaining time, everyone began to restore their True Essence [the refined spiritual energy cultivated within a practitioner's body] and magical power.

Old Patriarch glanced at Eldrin Chen and couldn't help but ask, "After taking the Essence Burst Pill [a potent but taxing pill that temporarily grants a surge of power], how is your recovery?"

"It is of no consequence."

Eldrin Chen nodded calmly. "Even back at the Foundation Establishment Mid Stage [the middle phase of the Foundation Establishment realm, where one solidifies their cultivation foundation], I could recover within a single month after taking an Essence Burst Pill. Now that I have reached the Foundation Establishment Late Stage [the late phase of the Foundation Establishment realm], the backlash from the pill is minimal for me."

"However, without the Essence Burst Pill now, the role I can play likely won't match yours, Old Granduncle."

Old Patriarch possessed profound True Essence. With the Three Treasures Vermilion Gold Formation Flag [a set of formation flags that excels in both offense and defense], that single treasure alone brought his combat power to the threshold of the Violet Sanctum [the realm following Foundation Establishment, where one opens their Violet Palace]. Moreover, he had now also obtained the Supple Wood Verdant Spirit Pearl [a magical treasure imbued with the vitality of wood and spirit].

Although Eldrin Chen's True Essence was not inferior, relying solely on the Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword [a sword imbued with solar fire and abyssal energy] and the Luofu Vajra Seal [a divine ability manifesting an indestructible seal], their combined power could only barely match that of the Three Treasures Crimson Gold Flags, that exceedingly precious set of Formation Artifact [a type of magical treasure specifically designed to create or power formations].

This set of Formation Flag is composed of fourteen Second Rank Magical Artifact. When combined into a Formation, the power it unleashes is already formidable. This is especially true now that Old Patriarch has also obtained the Supple Wood Verdant Spirit Pearl.

Unless he were to employ the Thunderbolt Blazing Fire Sword, with two third-rank flying swords and a third-rank defensive magical treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators] in hand, the combat prowess he could display should be comparable to that of the Old Patriarch.

However, the former master of the Thunderbolt Blazing Fire Sword was, after all, the Yang Clan's Eternal Hut Yang, a Patriarch. That Eternal Hut Yang was a generation senior even to Distant Grain Yang, making him, in terms of lineage, a nephew to Cyrus Yang.

Eldrin Chen did not know whether the two Patriarch of the Yang Clan would have any reaction upon seeing this sword, or if they would seek to reclaim the flying sword.

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, he was unwilling to reveal this trump card before others.

"You underestimate yourself too much."

Yet the Old Patriarch did not share this view. Shaking his head, he said, "Your talent for combat is extraordinary. When it comes to seizing the critical moment in a duel, even this old man is far inferior to you."

"Take two of these Purple Essence Pill. With double the True Essence [the refined, potent energy cultivated within a practitioner's body], you might seize an opportunity to achieve a significant victory."

As he spoke, the Old Patriarch handed two Purple Essence Pill to Eldrin Chen, keeping only one for himself, which he tucked into his robe.

Meanwhile, the two Patriarch of the Yang Clan were seated in meditation at a distance, restoring their spiritual energy.

Yang Yuanhe gazed at his Patriarch of the clan, a flicker of hesitation crossing his expression. After a long pause, he could no longer hold back his words.

"Old Granduncle, I heard that the Thunderclap Great Roc was slain by the Chen Clan."

"Is this true or false?"

"It is true, naturally." Patriarch Yang nodded calmly. "You have seen the Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Ship with your own eyes."

"If that is the case," Yang Yuanhe pressed, "do you have nothing to say about it?"

He continued, unable to contain himself, "We have long since confirmed that Uncle Yonglu's Thunderbolt Blazing Fire Sword was in the possession of that Thunderclap Great Roc." For uninterrupted reading, go to audio_novel.com.

"Now that the Thunderclap Great Roc has fallen to the Chen Clan, the Thunderbolt Blazing Fire Sword has most likely ended up in their hands."

"Should we not seek to reclaim Uncle Yonglu's legacy?"

"Why then did you give them the Purple Essence Pill?"

"I understand your thoughts."

Patriarch Yang shook his head, scrutinizing Distant Grain Yang for a long moment before asking.

"Let me ask you, was the Thunderbolt Blazing Fire Sword reclaimed by our Yang Clan?"

"This..."

Distant Grain Yang hesitated, momentarily at a loss for words.

Seeing his expression, Patriarch Yang sighed helplessly and continued.

"You possess Metal-Water Dual Spiritual Roots [an elemental affinity for metal and water], which clashes with the Thunderbolt Blazing Fire Sword. You could never unleash its true power."

"Furthermore, to reclaim the Thunderbolt Blazing Fire Sword would inevitably offend the two from the Chen Clan."

"That grandfather and grandson from the Chen Clan still have abundant lifespans. I foresee they will inevitably join our ranks in time. For now, I can still keep them in check, but have you considered the future?"

"I am already over three hundred and fifty years old. Although I have consumed a Third-Rank Longevity Pill [a pill that extends a cultivator's lifespan], my remaining years number less than eighty. Once I pass on and return to the earth, can you, also residing in the Border Province, keep the two from the Chen Clan in check?"

After speaking, Patriarch Yang cast a disappointed glance at Distant Grain Yang.

He sighed, still instructing his grandnephew. "The Xu Clan has two Violet Sanctum [the third major realm of cultivation] cultivators. Xavier Xu still has over a century of lifespan left, and Path Abyss Xu is a renowned young prodigy of the Violet Sanctum realm, famous throughout the Chu Nation."

"Back when the Xu Clan came begging to purchase the Blazing Third Fire Divine Thunder [a powerful thunder-based divine ability] for Path Abyss Xu, you adamantly refused to sell it. That already counts as offending the Xu Clan. After I pass away, I fear your position in the Border Province will become very difficult."

"Today, I gave them the Purple Essence Pill [a pill that aids in cultivating the Violet Sanctum realm] solely to leave behind a thread of goodwill for you."

After hearing this, Yang Yuanhe finally noticed that his Old Granduncle's hair had turned grey, appearing far more aged and weary than in days past.

The Patriarch Yang looked at him, sighed helplessly, and shook his head.

"If, during the Beast Tide [a massive invasion of demonic beasts] a century ago, your Uncle Yonglu had not fallen, he would have broken through to the Violet Sanctum Mid Stage by now."

"He was much steadier than you. A pity fate was unkind, and he died at the hands of the Purple-Spotted Wolf King. If we can slay that beast tomorrow, it will avenge your Uncle Yonglu."

"..."

The night passed swiftly. At dawn the next day, the group boarded their flying vessel and set off for Fengyang Market.

Meanwhile, within Fengyang Market, Xavier Xu the Patriarch acted according to plan. He led the cultivators from Feng County in a charge from the city walls, clashing with the demonic beasts. This novel is serialized on audio novel.com. Visit for updates.