Chapter 173. Golden Core Formation Pill (Spiritual Object)

However, the other 2 were exceptionally rare formulas. 1 was called the ‘Qi Replenishing Return Pill (Spiritual Object)’, a pill that greatly replenishes qi, blood, and true essence. Even those who had suffered severe depletion of vital energy could rapidly restore their essence after consuming it.

When the vast majority of cultivators break through to the Purple Mansion realm, they must burn their innate essence blood in a desperate, all-or-nothing attempt. Even if they succeed, their vital essence will be severely depleted.

With this Qi Replenishing Return Pill (Spiritual Object), 1 could save 30 years of recovery efforts and gain an additional opportunity to break through to the Golden Core.

Eldrin recalled that the main ingredient for this elixir, the third-level Spirit-Returning Ginseng, was cultivated in the family's spirit herb garden. In recent years, its medicinal age should have been approaching maturity.

Another formula was the Cyan Jade Barrier-Breaking Pill, which could increase 1's chances of breaking through to the Violet Mansion by 10 percent, and its effects could stack with those of the 5 Elements Crystals.

For ages, this pill formula had been the exclusive trade of the Yan Kingdom's Yuan Clan Immortal Family. Who could have imagined it would also be preserved within this alchemy manual?

Among the remaining 4 pill formulas, there were 2 of Tier 3, Middle Grade, while the other 2 were Tier 3, Upper Grade formulas.

A third-tier, medium-grade pill formula. 1 was obscure and of little use, but the other brought a pleasant surprise to Eldrin (Person Name).

The formula was named Nourishing Spirit Elixir, capable of healing injuries to a cultivator's divine consciousness. For Zifu Realm cultivators, it was an exceptionally rare treasure.

Upon reaching the Violet Mansion realm, cultivators must begin practicing techniques to temper their divine sense. Without sufficiently powerful divine sense, it would be utterly impossible to break through to the Golden Core realm.

Although cultivation techniques for tempering spiritual sense can make it more refined and condensed, prolonged practice often results in significant damage to 1's spiritual sense.

With this Nourishing Spirit Pill, cultivation would become twice as effective with half the effort. Perhaps 1 could even refine their divine sense to the Purple Palace, Peak Stage (Cultivation Realm) in an exceedingly short time.

And 2 Tier 3, Superior Grade pill formulas were even more invaluable.

The elixir formula was for a pill named Purple Mist Cloud-Vein Pill, an immensely precious Barrier-Breaking Pill that required the fusion of Purple Sun Jade and Cloud-Veined Fruit to refine.

Once this elixir is successfully refined, consuming just 1 pill will increase a Sixth-Level Purple Palace (Cultivation Realm) cultivator's chances of breaking through to Purple Palace, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm) by 30 percent.

It was precisely because of its myriad miraculous effects that each Violet Qi Cloud Pattern Pill was priced at around 100,000 spirit stones—a value approaching half that of a top-grade tier-3 magical treasure.

However, the value of Purple Sun Jade and Cloud Pattern Fruit was exceedingly high. The cost of refining a single batch of this elixir reached a staggering 200,000 spirit stones. To avoid losses, 1 must successfully produce at least 2 pills per batch.

Throughout the entire Chu Kingdom, only a single fourth-rank alchemist from the Azure Sky Sword Sect could refine this pill.

Even Lyra (Person Name) had not possessed the formula for this elixir before receiving Eldrin's (Person Name) gift.

Another third-grade, top-tier pill formula was also extraordinary. That pill, named the Dharma Essence Pill (Spiritual Object), was a rare treasure capable of enhancing 1's cultivation.

After consuming this pill, it can enhance a Purple Palace realm cultivator's cultivation base equivalent to 30 years of arduous training. Even for those at the Purple Palace, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm), taking this pill would most likely allow them to break through 1 layer of cultivation.

None of this could truly shock Eldrin. What genuinely astounded him was that this alchemy manual was not a third-tier 1.

That Chen Qianyuan was clearly a senior expert at the Golden Core Realm, yet he had still collected a fourth-tier, lower-grade pill formula.

“Golden Core Formation Pill (Spiritual Object)。”

A wild elation flashed in Eldrin's eyes. Just like the 5 Elements Spirit Fruit and the fourth-grade Earth Vein Essence Pearl, the Golden Core Formation Pill could assist cultivators in breaking through to the Golden Core realm.

The effects of this pill formula were far too significant; ordinary Golden Core clans and sects would spare no effort to collect it, making it 1 of the most widely circulated fourth-tier pill formulas.

After making a copy of the alchemy formula as a backup, Eldrin carefully stored it away before finally letting out a sigh of relief.

"This journey to Yan Kingdom (Location) has yielded unprecedented gains."

Eldrin was utterly exhilarated. Beyond these treasures, he had obtained a complete set of third-tier, superior-grade formation arrays.

That formation artifact, the Great Geng Immortal Sword, was a veritable top-grade third-tier magical treasure. Once he broke through to the Purple Mansion realm, it would likely become his ultimate trump card, its killing power no less formidable than the Dry Gold Fire Dragon Scissors.

After a trip to Pingyang City, he delivered the Green Jade Barrier-Breaking Pill to the old clan leader.

Seeing the old patriarch’s look of pleasant surprise, a faint smile touched Eldrin’s lips before he inquired.

"Granduncle, how is the recovery of your meridians coming along?"

"It has been over a dozen years since my last attempt to break through to the Purple Mansion realm. With another 2 years of cultivation, I should be ready to challenge the Purple Mansion once more."

The old clan leader stroked his beard, then said with a laugh, "With this Cyan Jade Barrier-Breaking Pill, I should have at least a 50 to 60 percent chance of success."

50 to 60 percent.

Eldrin's brow furrowed slightly. With Varen's precedent fresh in his mind, he felt that merely 50 or 60 percent certainty still wasn't nearly enough to guarantee safety.

After all, if the breakthrough failed, the old clan leader would face another 20-year delay. At over 1 100 and 50 years of age, he didn’t have many 20-year spans left to waste.

At this thought, he added, "If only we had a bit more certainty."

"Unless 1 possesses a treasure like the Li Fire Crystal (Spiritual Object)." The old clan leader's expression shifted momentarily before he shook his head with a light chuckle. "Such treasures are hardly easily obtained."

"The Li Fire Crystal (Spiritual Object) might be unobtainable, but that doesn't mean we can't acquire something else."

Eldrin suddenly spoke, his gaze locking with the old patriarch's.

Half a day later, the 2 arrived at the Dark Iron Mountain (Location) dojo.

Eldrin and the old clan leader carefully surveyed the earth veins, ultimately exchanging a look of pleasant surprise.

The old clan leader pondered for a moment before suddenly nodding. "It is indeed a Gengjin Earth Vein. With our current mastery of formations, if we join forces to set up the grand array, it will only take 1 month to unlock the Gengjin Earth Vein."

Eldrin nodded slightly. Back then, Lyra could cleave the Yimu Earth Vein with a single strike of her sword, yet it had taken Eldrin and the old clan leader an entire month to set up a grand formation just to unlock it. This alone revealed the vast gap between their capabilities.

After a moment of thought, he still inquired, "Within the Gengjin Earth Vein, might there be dangers?"

Chen Changxuan shook his head and said with a smile, "Compared to the Yimu Earth Vein, there will be far fewer demons and monsters within the Gengjin Earth Vein."

"After all, the Eldrin Earth Vein inherently nurtures vitality, making it more prone to giving birth to the Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast)."

However, in earth veins containing metal and fire energies below the fifth rank, such as Gengjin Lihuo, it is extremely rare for demon spirits to manifest—even if they do appear, they would be few in number.

The 2 made their decision and immediately began mobilizing personnel to prepare for the activation of the Yimu Earth Vein.

Now, with the distribution of the Foundation Establishment Pill (Spiritual Object) obtained during the beast tide concluded, the Chen Clan's Foundation Establishment cultivators had increased from 8 before the beast tide to 15.

As the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators increased, the population of Qi Refining cultivators within the Chen Clan began to skyrocket. Currently, the clan’s cultivators numbered over 500.

As personnel were continuously mobilized, the Chen Family dispatched a large number of cultivators aboard the 7 Stars Demon-Slaying Ark to Dark Iron Mountain (Location), fully prepared for battle.

Seizing the opportunity while mobilizing personnel, Eldrin gathered 3 spirit apricots and delivered them to the Wei Immortal Clan for Varen.

The Wei Immortal Clan (Organization) naturally felt profoundly grateful. With these 3 spirit apricots in hand, Varen (Person Name) would gain an additional 30 years of lifespan, and his chances of breaking through to the Purple Mansion Realm now stood at 80 to 90 percent—enough to alter the destiny of the Wei Family.

To get back on track, 3 months had passed in the blink of an eye.

Outside the Gengjin Earth Vein before Dark Iron Mountain (Location), Eldrin (Person Name) stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the old clan leader. Behind them, a dozen or so Foundation Establishment cultivators and over a 100 Qi Refining practitioners all wore solemn expressions.

The Old Clan Leader gazed at the successfully arranged formation, a smile gracing his lips as he spoke.

"The time is almost upon us."

Chapter 1: Rebirth of the Immortal Sovereign The sky tore asunder, crimson lightning dancing across the firmament. Chu Xuan's primordial spirit trembled violently as the ninth heavenly tribulation descended. "So this is how it ends?" he murmured, a bitter smile gracing his lips. Countless memories flooded his consciousness - 8 100 years of cultivation, ascending to the pinnacle of the Immortal Realm, only to fall at the final heavenly trial. When he reopened his eyes, the scent of medicinal herbs filled the air. Sunlight streamed through the wooden window, illuminating dust motes dancing in its beam. "I've... returned?" He examined his youthful hands, disbelief warring with realization. This was the very chamber where he'd begun his cultivation journey at 15. "Chu Xuan! The clan assembly is commencing! If you're late again, the elders will deduct your monthly allowance of 30 spirit stones!" A voice called from beyond the door. 30 spirit stones? Chu Xuan almost laughed aloud. The future Immortal Sovereign, reduced to worrying about such trivial matters? Yet his expression soon turned solemn. He remembered this day clearly - the day his clan had been annihilated. Checking his cultivation base, he found only the third layer of Qi Refinement. "Too weak," he sighed. But then, a mysterious golden symbol flickered within his consciousness - the very mark that had manifested during his heavenly tribulation. "The Heavenly Dao Mark..." Understanding dawned upon him. This was no ordinary rebirth. With this treasure, all the cultivation techniques and mystical abilities he'd mastered in his previous life remained accessible. He rose and opened the door. A youth in blue robes stood impatiently outside. "Finally awake? Hurry! The patriarch has important announcements." Chu Xuan nodded, his gaze sweeping over the familiar yet distant clan grounds. In his previous life, he'd been unable to prevent the catastrophe. But now... "The Blood Demon Sect," he whispered, cold determination flashing in his eyes. "This time, things will be different." As he followed the clansman, he secretly circulated the Heaven Swallowing Art. The surrounding spiritual energy surged toward him like tides. The third layer of Qi Refinement shattered instantly, followed by the fourth, fifth... only stabilizing at the sixth layer. The youth beside him stared in astonishment. "Your aura... how...?" Chu Xuan merely smiled. "Let's not keep the elders waiting." Within the main hall, dozens of clan members had gathered. The patriarch stood solemnly at the center. "According to our intelligence," he announced, "the demonic cultivators of the Blood Demon Sect have been active near our territory. All disciples must enhance their vigilance." Chu Xuan's eyes narrowed. The catastrophe was approaching. But with 8 100 years of cultivation experience and the Heavenly Dao Mark, he would rewrite everything. His fingers traced mysterious patterns in the air as he silently activated a forbidden technique from his previous life. A nearly imperceptible golden light enveloped the entire clan territory. "The Divine Protection Barrier," he murmured. "This should buy us some time." Suddenly, a system notification echoed in his mind: [ Ding! Host has successfully activated the Reborn Immortal Sovereign System ] [ Mission: Protect the Chu Clan from annihilation ] [ Reward: 10,000 karma points, 1 random supreme-grade treasure ] A faint smile touched Chu Xuan's lips. Interesting. Very interesting. It seemed his rebirth was no accident. The heavens had granted him not only a second chance, but also the means to reclaim his destiny.