Chapter 180 Inventory of Battle Gains

“Three Geng Metal Crystals (Quantitative Description)，Four Third-Rank Treasured Gold (Quantitative Description)。”

"This Golden Metal Earth Vein truly lives up to its reputation." The Old Clan Leader gazed upon these treasures, unable to suppress his excitement as he said, "With this Golden Metal Earth Vein, our Chen Family is destined for greatness."

Eldrin also gazed in pleasant surprise at the several treasures before him, unable to suppress an expression of ecstasy.

Among the 7 third-rank treasures, the Geng Metal Crystal (Spiritual Object) goes without saying, while the remaining 4 third-rank treasured gold pieces (Quantitative Description) are all precious third-rank heavenly and earthly treasures.

The 4 precious metals were Purple Essence Azure Gold, Great White Geng Gold, Ren Water Treasure Gold, and a piece of Formless Treasure Gold.

These treasures were all of immense value, with the Great White Geng Gold and Ren Water Treasure Gold each worth approximately 30,000 spirit stones.

That piece of Purple Veined Azure Gold, however, was valued at over 50,000 spirit stones. Containing the rare fusion of metal, fire, and wood attributes, this extraordinarily precious treasure metal could be forged into mid-grade third-tier magical artifacts.

Formless Spirit Gold is the rarest of all. This gold possesses a transparent hue and contains innate Breath-Concealing Dao Patterns. Unless 1 examines it with utmost care, its presence is nearly imperceptible. It is a superior spirit gold for forging the Unseen Immortal Sword (Magic Treasure).

Legend has it that the Patriarch of the Ji Clan, who once dominated the 6 Kingdoms, forged the fifth-rank immortal sword 'Sumeru Formless Blade' using high-grade formless precious metal as its core material. With this very blade, he even managed to ambush and slay a YuanYing Realm Demon Emperor.

Although the grade of this Invisible Treasure Gold before him was not high, if refined into a third-tier immortal sword, it would become a lethal trump card—capable of ambushing even a cultivator at the Purple Palace, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm).

"Great Uncle, you now have hope of breaking through to the Violet Mansion realm."

Eldrin took the Geng Metal Crystal and handed it to the old clan leader.

The old clan leader also took it with some excitement. Originally, he had a 50 to 60 percent chance of breaking through to the Purple Mansion Realm. But now, with the Geng Metal Crystal (Spiritual Object) in hand, his confidence had surged to 70 or 80 percent.

After retrieving the treasure nurtured within the earth vein spring, the 2 did not depart immediately, instead waiting 3 days within the earth vein.

3 days later, the Chen Clan members finished cataloging the resources within the earth vein and gathered at the core of the vein to convene a meeting.

Lior gazed at Eldrin and the old clan leader seated at the head of the hall, a radiant smile gracing his features as he presented an account ledger.

"The resources within the earth veins have been fully accounted for. This is the ledger we've compiled."

"Not bad at all."

The old clan leader took it and glanced over it, then passed it to Eldrin.

Eldrin (Person Name) flipped through the account ledger, a flicker of delight appearing between his brows.

The spoils from this operation were substantial, with the most precious being none other than the Sword Cleansing Pool. The spiritual liquid accumulated within the pool over many years represented the most essential essence drawn from the earth veins, its value nearly incalculable.

Next were 3 Geng Metal Crystals (Spiritual Object) and 4 precious metals—accumulated treasures from the Gengjin Earth Vein over countless years, sufficient to substantially enhance the Chen family's foundational resources.

With this harvest, the clan's cultivators would gain several additional opportunities to break through to the Violet Mansion realm in the future. It might even enable the clan to produce 1 or 2 more Violet Mansion experts, while also serving as cultivation resources for Eldrin and the old clan leader after their own breakthroughs to the Violet Mansion.

Moreover, after the treasure nurtured within the Eldrin Earth Vein Spring is taken, it will eventually give birth to new Geng Metal Crystal (Spiritual Object) and third-grade precious metals in the future.

Among them, a Geng Metal Crystal (Spiritual Object) would form once every 60 years. Even if no suitable cultivator emerged to utilize it upon formation, it could be exchanged at the Zifu Trading Assembly with other Zifu-stage cultivators for treasures such as the Li Fire Crystal (Spiritual Object).

And a third-grade treasure gold could produce 1 piece every 30 to 40 years. Over the long years, this would accumulate into a considerable foundation for the family.

In addition to the third-tier treasures, the mineral veins within the earth pulse had been continuously tempered by the Geng Metal Qi, accumulating a wealth of natural treasures.

The group plundered the resources within the earth vein, discovering over a 100 different types of second-grade precious metals. This alone was worth more than 100,000 spirit stones.

There are 7 first-grade spirit mines, each yielding substantial output. The annual ore production from these veins can be forged into over 1 100 First-Rank Magical Instruments.

There were also 2 Second-Rank Mineral Veins (Quantitative Description), 1 being the Second-Rank Taibai Gengjin Mineral Vein, and the other being the Blue Vein Mysterious Steel Mineral Vein.

Both of these were minor veins, capable of yielding approximately 3 portions of heavenly treasures annually, which could be refined into 3 second-tier magical instruments.

After reading it, Eldrin (Person Name) said with a smile, "With these 7 first-tier spirit mines and 2 second-tier veins, we can nearly monopolize the low-tier metal-element magical tools market in Bianzhou."

Hearing this, everyone broke into smiles.

The lifespan of a First-Rank Magical Instrument (Magic Treasure) is relatively short, typically lasting no more than 1 cycle of 60 years before deteriorating.

Second-grade magical artifacts have a considerably longer service life, but after being used for over 1 or 2 100 years, the array patterns and materials will also show significant wear and tear, potentially reducing their power to a quasi-second-grade level.

This is under circumstances without undergoing major battles. If 1 frequently engages in magical combat, it would accelerate the consumption of a magic treasure's lifespan, as such confrontations inevitably cause damage to the artifacts.

During this assault on the Gengjin Earth Vein, several second-tier magic treasures wielded by the Foundation Establishment Elders of the clan were shattered by the Purple Mansion Monstrous Spirits, while many others sustained severe damage.

During the beast upheaval a few years ago, over 30 to 40 percent of low-grade magical instruments among the cultivators of Yu Prefecture were destroyed.

Third-tier magic treasures possess significantly longer lifespans. These artifacts typically endure for hundreds of years at minimum, and if their materials can withstand the trials of time, their longevity may extend even further.

For instance, the Great Geng Immortal Sword, a third-rank, high-grade treasure forged from exceptionally resilient third-rank precious metal, had retained its formidable power even after being preserved for a 1000 years.

If nurtured with care, this immortal sword would retain its functionality for at least 3 to 5 100 years, and might even yield some third-grade precious metal when smelted in the future.

Thus, the trade in low-grade magical tools is the most profitable, for the demand is immense. With these 9 mineral veins in hand, not only can the family nurture a number of skilled artifact refiners, but they can also reap substantial profits.

According to Lior's (Person Name) estimation, the precious metal extracted annually from these veins alone—once refined into magical treasures—would bring remarkable profits to the Chen Family, generating an income of 7,000 spirit stones for the clan each year.

Moreover, with these second and third-tier precious metals as an attraction, the Yuyang Market was bound to draw countless cultivators in the future. The Chen Clan’s annual share of the tax revenue would also see a substantial increase.

"This harvest is truly substantial."

The old clan leader stroked his long beard and said with a smile, "In a few days, I shall enter seclusion to attempt a breakthrough to the Zifu realm."

"After my breakthrough, I shall rearrange the grand formations for Dark Iron Mountain (Location), along with several spirit veins belonging to our clan."

The spiritual vein grade of Dark Iron Mountain (Location) needs to be elevated. These treasures happen to be perfect for exchanging for some spirit stones, and will also help accumulate a reserve of spirit stones.

Everyone nodded in agreement upon hearing this. After the family had broken through to the Eldrin realm, their status had been elevated to a vastly different level.

Pingyang City, Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location), Spirit Isle Lake (Location), and the Dark Iron Mountain (Location) where the Gengjin Earth Vein lies—all are vital lifelines of our clan. Each requires the protection of a third-grade formation to safeguard them.

Especially in Pingyang City, after the Chen Clan ascends to become a Violet Mansion Immortal Family, their mortal population is projected to increase to 3,000,000. This expansion will inevitably attract the covetous eyes of Violet Mansion Demonic Cultivators. It will require the combined protection of a third-order formation and Violet Mansion cultivators to ensure the city's safety.

Chapter 1: Rebirth of the Immortal Sovereign The sky tore asunder, crimson lightning dancing across the firmament. Chu Xuan, who had reigned as the Immortal Sovereign for 30 1000 years, felt his primordial spirit shatter under the heavenly tribulation. "So this is the legendary 9 Revolutions Heavenly Tribulation..." he murmured, consciousness fading into darkness. When he awoke, the scent of medicinal herbs filled his air. Moonlight streamed through the window, illuminating the modest room of carved sandalwood. "I've... returned?" He examined his hands - the body of a 15-year-old youth, yet housing the soul of a supreme sovereign. Memories flooded back: he was now Chu Xuan, outer sect disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect, recently injured during the sect's recruitment trials. His gaze fell upon the jade pendant at his chest, its surface inscribed with mysterious patterns. "The Heavenly Dao Jade Pendant! So this was what brought me back through the river of time." Suddenly, the door creaked open. A girl in blue robes entered, holding a porcelain bowl. "Senior Brother Chu, you're awake! This is the Spirit Gathering Pill the sect allocated to you." Her voice carried genuine concern. Chu Xuan recognized her - Lin Qingxue, the girl from the neighboring courtyard. In his previous life, she had been the only 1 to show him kindness before his early demise. "Many thanks, Junior Sister Lin." He accepted the pill, sensing its mediocre quality. In his past life, he could refine supreme-grade divine pills with a mere thought. After seeing her out, Chu Xuan sat cross-legged on the stone bed. He circulated the Heavenly Emperor Scripture, instantly drawing spiritual energy from heaven and earth into his meridians. The energy flowed like a great river, cleansing his channels. Crack! The barrier of the third level of Qi Refining shattered. "Too slow." He frowned. With his current physique, cultivating the Heavenly Emperor Scripture was like trying to contain an ocean in a cup. His eyes fell upon the jade pendant - perhaps this artifact held the key. Channeling his spiritual sense into the pendant, space twisted around him. He found himself in a mystical realm where stars swirled overhead and spiritual mist coiled below. An ancient stone monument stood at the center, engraved with the words: "Heavenly Dao Realm - where a day inside equals a year outside." Chu Xuan's eyes shone with understanding. He sat before the monument, entering deep meditation. The spiritual energy here was a 100 times denser than the outside world. The Heavenly Emperor Scripture operated at full capacity, his cultivation rising rapidly. When he emerged at dawn, 3 months had passed within the realm. His cultivation had stabilized at the sixth level of Qi Refining. "With the Heavenly Dao Realm, recovering my peak strength is only a matter of time." The morning bell echoed through the mountains. Today marked the sect's quarterly assessment. Chu Xuan's lips curved slightly. In this life, he would rewrite everything - those who had wronged him, those who had betrayed him, would learn the price of crossing the Immortal Sovereign. He stepped out of his quarters, sunlight illuminating his resolute features. The path of cultivation stretched endlessly before him, but this time, he would grasp the heavenly dao itself.