Chapter 166 Profound Water Crystal (Spiritual Object)

The value of the Purple Sun Jade went without saying, while the Jia Wood Crystal was also a key treasure for breaking through to the Purple Mansion. As for the final cyan treasure pill, it was called the Cyan Jade Barrier-Breaking Elixir (Magical Pill).

The Cyan Jade Barrier-Breaking Elixir also served as an auxiliary pill for breaking through to the Violet Mansion Realm. After consumption, it could provide an additional 10 percent chance of success in this breakthrough. What made it truly precious was its compatibility with treasures such as the Jia Wood Essence Crystal.

The Verdant Jade Barrier-Breaking Pill was exceptionally precious. Unfortunately, the Chu Kingdom possessed no alchemical formula for this pill, while the Yuan Immortal Clan was the only cultivation family in the Yan Kingdom that held this exclusive formula.

Relying on this exclusive business, the Yuan Immortal Clan had always reaped enormous profits. Astonishingly, the number of their Purple Mansion cultivators reached 20-7 or 20-8—a figure that could even rival the Deng Clan.

"You are all individuals of extensive knowledge, so I shall not elaborate further on these 3 treasures."

"If you possess suitable third-tier treasures or have sufficient spirit stones, you may seek an exchange with this humble 1."

Seeing everyone's reactions, Yuan Weiwei (Person Name) smiled faintly and gestured for them to begin bidding.

Eldrin and Varen exchanged glances. Just as Varen was about to place a bid, a voice cut through the air.

"Counting the days, this old man's good-for-nothing grandson has also touched the threshold of the Violet Mansion."

"Young friend of the Yuan family, this Purple Sun Jade of yours is rather decent. Would you consider exchanging it for this item of mine?"

The speaker was an elder clad in black robes, his cultivation at the Purple Palace, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm). Having recognized Yuan Weiwei, he was clearly a patriarch from 1 of Yan Kingdom (Location)'s Purple Palace immortal clans.

The elder spoke as he produced a white luminous pearl, the treasure radiating a dazzling brilliance that marked it as a rare artifact.

"This third-grade Mystic Jade Pearl is a product of our family's shell farm. Whether used for alchemy or artifact forging, it is a rare treasure beyond compare."

"Senior Zhang's Shell Farm is renowned throughout the Yan Kingdom. These Mystic Jade Pearls can only be cultivated by third-order Shell Kings, making them truly rare treasures."

Yuan Weiwei nodded, yet neither subservient nor arrogant, she continued, "May I ask how many Profound Jade Bright Pearls you are willing to offer?"

After a moment of contemplation, Patriarch Zhang spoke up, "I offer 7 of them. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) felt a tremor in his heart. A third-grade Mystic Jade Pearl was generally valued at no less than 20,000 spirit stones.

Elder Zhang was willing to offer 7 Mystic Jade Pearls, equivalent to spending 140,000 spirit stones to purchase a single Violet Sun Jade.

This was still a barter transaction. If a cultivator like Varen wanted to purchase it with spirit stones, they'd likely need to pay tens of thousands more to acquire it.

After all, spirit stones could be gathered 1 by 1, but third-tier treasures were exceedingly rare. At the same price, anyone would undoubtedly choose the far scarcer third-tier treasure.

"Hold on." At that moment, another Zifu(Primordial Palace) cultivator spoke up: "The Mysterious Jade Pearl is indeed a remarkable treasure."

"I cannot bear to part with such a treasure in exchange, but I can offer 160,000 spirit stones. Little lass, would this be acceptable?"

"This..."

The value of a Ziyang Jade typically ranges around 140,000 to 150,000 spirit stones. At 160,000 spirit stones per piece, this price already carries a premium of 10,000 to 20,000 spirit stones.

Yuan Weiwei felt somewhat tempted, unable to resist a flicker of hesitation.

Seeing that Yuan Weiwei seemed somewhat tempted, Old Ancestor Zhang furrowed his brow and spoke, "I'll add 1 more Profound Jade Pearl. If you still refuse, this old man will have no choice but to purchase the Li Fire Crystal from the Chu Kingdom."

"Senior, you flatter me. This junior agrees to the transaction."

Seeing Elder Zhang raise his offer, Yuan Weiwei hastily agreed to the transaction.

With 8 Mystic Jade Pearls exchanged for the Purple Sun Jade, both parties considered this transaction quite satisfactory.

Seeing that they had already completed the transaction, the crowd began bidding on the other 2 treasures. Among them, the Jia Wood Essence (Spiritual Material) was the most precious.

Many cultivators began vying for this item, with some even offering third-tier treasures in the auction. However, it was ultimately Varen (Person Name) who secured the winning bid.

The value of a single Eldrin Wood Essence is typically equivalent to a third-rank treasure worth approximately 50,000 spirit stones in barter transactions.

If purchased with spirit stones, the buyers were usually Foundation Establishment clans. These clans were completely under their control—the items would only be sold at exorbitant prices, often requiring a bid of over 80,000 spirit stones to secure them at auction.

Varen had traveled millions of miles to get here, and naturally came fully prepared. He brought with him a full 100,000 spirit stones.

The Jia Mu Crystal was not considered scarce, so the other immortal clans naturally did not press Varen too hard. In the end, he secured it at a steep premium of 96,000 spirit stones.

After purchasing the Wood Essence Crystal, Varen (Person Name) excitedly took the treasure and said to Eldrin (Person Name), "Could you lend me some spirit stones?"

The Wei Clan Leader set his sights on the Cyan Jade Barrier-Breaking Pill, clearly intending to purchase it to enhance his chances of breaking through to the Purple Mansion realm.

Considering their friendship spanning many years, Eldrin pondered for a moment before nodding. "I can lend you the funds, though in recent years I've expended considerable resources cultivating the spiritual veins near Yuyang Market. Currently, I don't carry much spirit stones with me—you might not succeed in the auction."

"I'll give it my best shot."

Varen calculated their remaining spirit stones and found they had just over 20,000 left—barely enough to bid for the Cyan Jade Barrier-Breaking Pill.

However, this item is exceptionally precious. Even with an offer of 20,000 spirit stones, it would be extremely difficult to secure it at auction.

In the end, 1 of the 2 remaining pills fell into the hands of Deng Yuanwu, while the other was successfully bid for by a local rogue cultivator from the Purple Mansion.

After Yuan Weiwei completed her transaction, she stepped down, and soon a second person ascended.

That man was named Lin Muyang, and his cultivation was also at the Foundation Establishment, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm). Like Yuan Weiwei, he was a cultivator from a Golden Core immortal clan.

The Lin Immortal Clan (Organization) controlled 1 fourth-order water vein and several third-order water veins. Their output of Profound Water Crystal (Spiritual Object) was relatively abundant, making them a key focus of Eldrin (Person Name)'s visit.

After Lin Muyang stepped onto the stage, he truly did not disappoint Eldrin. He likewise produced 3 treasures, among which was a Profound Water Crystal.

The other 2 treasures were a jade slip and a tier-3, water-attributed flying sword.

"Esteemed guests, the value of this Condensing Frost Immortal Sword and the Profound Water Crystal (Spiritual Object) is surely evident to all."

And within this jade slip was recorded the refinement method for the lifebound immortal sword, "Qingyue Lingxu Sword (Magic Treasure)". This sword was renowned as a superior immortal weapon, considered top-tier even within the Zifu Realm (Cultivation Realm).

"Now, you may begin the bidding."

As Lin Muyang's words faded, the water-attribute flying sword was swiftly sold. A Purple Mansion Patriarch produced a third-tier treasure and supplemented it with 20,000 spirit stones to acquire this flying sword.

The refinement method for the lifebound immortal sword 'Lunar Radiance Transcendent Sword' was ultimately bid up to over 80,000 spirit stones, until Deng Yuanwu purchased it for 100,000 spirit stones.

The last remaining Profound Water Crystal (Spiritual Object) was also driven to exorbitant prices amid the frenzied bidding of the crowd.

As the price swiftly surpassed 60,000 spirit stones, Eldrin furrowed his brow and produced an ancient small bell, stating.

"I possess a third-grade, lower-tier magic treasure, the 'Kunwu Earthen Bell of the Returning Abyss,' and wish to exchange it for this Profound Water Crystal (Spiritual Object). What say you?"

Earth Attribute Defensive Magic Treasure?

The moment he laid eyes on the Kunwu Earth-Sundering Bell, Lin Muyang’s eyes lit up with delight, and he couldn’t help but feel a stir of desire.

Chapter 1 The biting mountain wind whipped through the valley, carrying with it the scent of pine and decay. A lone figure sat cross-legged upon a weathered boulder, his simple grey robes fluttering around him. This was Lin Feng, an outer sect disciple of the Verdant Cloud Sect. 1 100 years had passed since he had first set foot on the path of cultivation, yet he remained stagnant at the 3rd level of Qi Refining. He opened his eyes, their depths reflecting a weary frustration cultivated over a decade. With a sigh that seemed to come from his very soul, he withdrew a small, unadorned porcelain bottle from his robe. Unstopping it, he carefully poured a single, pea-sized, milky-white pill into his palm. "1 last Foundation Consolidation Pill," he murmured, his voice barely a whisper against the wind. "With this, my savings of 1,500 spirit stones are truly gone." He contemplated the pill, a symbol of his countless struggles. He had spent nearly a 1000 days and nights in arduous meditation, channeling spiritual energy according to the basic "Verdant Cloud Art" until his meridians ached. Yet, the breakthrough to the 4th level remained as elusive as ever, a distant peak shrouded in mist. Suddenly, a sharp, mocking voice cut through the tranquility. "Well, if it isn't Senior Brother Lin! Still trying to squeeze water from a stone, I see?" Lin Feng's head snapped up. Striding towards him with a condescending swagger was Zhao Hu, another outer sect disciple, flanked by 2 lackeys. A sneer was plastered across Zhao Hu's face. "30-2 1000," Zhao Hu said, his voice dripping with false pity. "They say persistence is a virtue, Senior Brother, but even a fool knows when to quit. At your age, and with your... limited talent, perhaps it's time to accept your lot. The sect farms always need more hands." Lin Feng's grip tightened around the pill. He said nothing, merely meeting Zhao Hu's gaze. The insult burned, but years of similar treatment had taught him the futility of a direct confrontation. Zhao Hu, after all, was at the 5th level of Qi Refining and came from a minor cultivation family that provided him with resources Lin Feng could only dream of. Zhao Hu laughed, a harsh, grating sound. "No retort? Typical. You're as dull as your prospects." He flicked his sleeve dismissively and walked away, his laughter echoing behind him. Clenching his jaw, Lin Feng looked down at the pill in his hand. Surrender? The word tasted like ash in his mouth. He had come too far, endured too much. Taking a deep, steadying breath, he tossed the Foundation Consolidation Pill into his mouth. It dissolved instantly, releasing a familiar, warm stream of spiritual energy that flowed into his dantian. He closed his eyes, guiding the energy through his meridians with the "Verdant Cloud Art," pushing, straining, trying to force open the gateway that had remained sealed for so long. The energy swirled, building, concentrating at the barrier between the 3rd and 4th levels. He pushed with all his will, his consciousness focused to a razor's edge. But just as he felt a faint, almost imperceptible tremor in the barrier, the energy from the pill faded, exhausted and spent. The barrier held firm. Unyielding. A profound weariness, deeper than any physical exhaustion, washed over him. This was it. He had nothing left—no more spirit stones, no more pills, no more hope. The path of cultivation, it seemed, was closed to him. As despair threatened to consume him, a strange, resonant chime echoed directly within his mind. It was a clear, pure sound he had never heard before. **Ding!** **[Detected host's unwavering dedication to the Great Dao despite countless setbacks. The 'Strongest Path of Cultivation' system is now activating...]** **[Binding to host... 10%... 50%... 100%!]** **[Binding successful! Greetings, Host!]**