Chapter 219 : The Price of Heavenly Tribulation

The crowd exchanged glances upon hearing this. Soaring Emptiness Ling sought to acquire Third-Rank Magical Treasure [an enchanted artifact of the third rank, powerful enough to aid in major tribulations] for his tribulation crossing. Regardless of success or failure, these Third Rank Superior Grade Magical Treasure [top-tier third-rank magical treasures] would most likely be destroyed within the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly thunder tribulation that tests cultivators].

Precisely for this reason, while the Chu Nation almost always had over a dozen cultivators at the Violet Sanctum Late Stage [the late stage of the Violet Sanctum realm] across different eras, the total number of Third Rank Superior Grade Magical Treasure accumulated over thousands of years was merely sixty or seventy.

Most of these treasures were renowned heirlooms, the foundational legacies of various Violet Sanctum Immortal Clan [immortal clans with Violet Sanctum cultivators]. Selling one off would strip a clan of its foundational strength. If a powerful enemy later attacked with their own Clan-Suppressing Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure used to protect and symbolize a clan's power], what would the weakened clan use to resist?

For a moment, many lost interest. In the end, only two cultivators completed a trade.

One exchanged a treasure for two Violet Aura Cloud-Vein Pill [pills that help stabilize and expand the Violet Sanctum's spiritual veins]. This cultivator did not fare poorly. If he could rely on the Violet Aura Cloud-Vein Pill to break through to the Violet Sanctum Late Stage, his Lifebound Magical Treasure [a magical treasure bound to a cultivator's life force, growing with them] could be promoted afterward, filling the void left by the sold clan treasure.

The other, with his lifespan nearly exhausted, privately traded his clan's Clan-Suppressing Supreme Treasure for the Verdant Void Longevity Art [a cultivation art focused on extending one's natural lifespan], seeking to prolong his years.

The method for refining the final item, the Formless Immortal Sword [a legendary sword known for its intangible and form-shifting nature], found no takers. Seizing the opportunity, Eldrin Chen began to inquire about its price.

"Esteemed sir," he said, "while the refining method for the Formless Immortal Sword is indeed rare, it is, after all, merely a method."

"To ask for a Third Rank Superior Grade Magical Treasure in exchange for it seems rather... fanciful."

Soaring Emptiness Ling frowned slightly, but upon seeing it was Eldrin Chen who spoke, he composed himself. Immerse yourself in the complete world at (audio-novel.com).

After all, the name Border Province Sword Immortal [the title of a renowned sword cultivator from the borderlands] shook the entire Chu Nation with its might. Both his battle achievements and his innate talent were worthy of the utmost respect.

Thinking this, he spoke with a pleasant expression, "There is some merit in what Fellow Daoist Chen [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] says. If you are willing to part with a Third Rank Superior Grade Magical Treasure [a high-quality enchanted artifact of the third tier], I can add eighty thousand Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy] to the offer."

"This shield was forged from the scales of a Violet Sanctum Mid Stage [a cultivator at the mid-stage of the Violet Sanctum realm] demonic python I slew. Its defensive capabilities rank among the pinnacle of mid-grade third-rank treasures."

Soaring Emptiness Ling nodded. Although the grade of this Azure Scale Shield was slightly lower, defensive magical treasures played a crucial role during tribulation transcendence.

This thought stirred a flicker of desire within him, and he began to bargain.

"Add another twenty thousand Spirit Stones, and I will agree to this trade."

Reluctant to part with more Spirit Stones, Eldrin Chen offered, "What if I add an extra ounce of third-rank Enlightenment Tea [a spiritual tea that temporarily enhances comprehension]?"

Since the Enlightenment Tea Tree [a spiritual tree that produces Enlightenment Tea] advanced to the third rank, it only yielded a new harvest every nine years, producing a mere three ounces of Enlightenment Tea each time.

However, third-rank Enlightenment Tea was exceedingly precious. Drinking it could temporarily triple the comprehension ability of an ordinary Violet Sanctum Cultivator [a cultivator who has reached the Violet Sanctum realm].

Over the years, frequent consumption of this Enlightenment Tea had greatly enhanced Eldrin Chen's mastery of his divine abilities, increasing the power he could unleash by another thirty percent.

Even the Solar Fire Scripture had been advanced by him to the Violet Sanctum 8th Tier level through its insights. It could truly be said that this tea possessed profound and wondrous properties.

The market price for this tea was as high as eighteen thousand Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy] per liang-weight [one Liang-weight equals fifty grams], and it was deeply favored by Violet Sanctum Cultivator.

Upon hearing that he possessed Enlightenment Tea, Soaring Emptiness Ling immediately agreed to the transaction.

Once the deal was concluded, he couldn't help but add, "Does Eldrin Chen have any more Enlightenment Tea? I am willing to pay a premium of twenty thousand Spirit Stones to purchase three liang-weight from you."

Consuming Enlightenment Tea could enhance one's spiritual sense cultivation and bring a more profound understanding when practicing divine abilities. These effects could slightly increase one's chances of Forming the Golden Core. No wonder Soaring Emptiness Ling was so excited.

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before finally producing two liang-weight for the trade. "I do not have much of this tea myself," he said. "I can only spare two liang-weight for you."

Soaring Emptiness Ling nodded in understanding. In his view, Eldrin Chen had likely obtained this Enlightenment Tea from Exquisite Jiang, so it was impossible for him to have a large stock. Being able to acquire three liang-weight was already fortunate enough.

Only Percival Pan's eyes flickered slightly with a thought, but he ultimately shook his head in resignation, dismissing the notion as far-fetched.

Spiritual Tree [a rare tree that naturally gathers and refines spiritual energy from the world] were rare in the world to begin with, and the chance of one mutating into a Worldly Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of exceptional quality that can influence the spiritual energy of a region] was less than one in ten thousand. The possibility was simply too slim.

Was it not evident that within the vast expanse of the Chu Nation, only the three ancient and well-established major sects each possessed a single Worldly Spiritual Root?

Having changed the refinement method for the Formless Immortal Sword, Eldrin Chen felt a surge of delight in his heart.

This Formless Immortal Sword was a first-rate magical treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators]; used in combat, it would be utterly unpredictable for an opponent to defend against. Especially when employed in a surprise attack, its effectiveness might very well rival that of a Fourth Rank Low-Grade magical treasure.

That Soaring Emptiness Ling, having exchanged for two Clan-Suppressing Supreme Treasure and one third-rank mid-grade defensive magical treasure, and unexpectedly obtained three liang-weight [one Liang-weight equals fifty grams] of Enlightenment Tea, naturally descended from the platform thoroughly satisfied.

The second to step forward was Brocade Book Ye. She also produced three treasures: one cultivation art [a mystical technique for cultivation], one Third-Rank Heaven and Earth Treasure, and one piece of Solar Fire Crystal.

The value of the Solar Fire Crystal went without saying. That cultivation art was a fire-attribute Violet Sanctum-level technique, a personal, serendipitous acquisition of Brocade Book Ye.

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After Brocade Book Ye finished her introductions, she spoke: "For these three treasures, esteemed guests may bid using spirit stones or equivalent treasures. Any offer will be considered if the price is right."

Eldrin Chen immediately set his sights on the Solar Fire Crystal. He spoke directly: "I offer one piece of Violet-Infused Azure Gold in exchange for your Solar Fire Crystal. What say you?"

The Violet-Infused Azure Gold contained the attributes of fire, metal, and wood. When forged into a magical treasure, it even had the potential to retain supernatural abilities from all three elements.

Furthermore, cultivators with any of these three types of Spiritual Root [the innate spiritual affinity that determines a cultivator's elemental aptitude] could utilize it. Such broad applicability, coupled with its suitability for crafting a Lifebound Magical Treasure [a treasure personally refined and bound to a cultivator's life force], rendered this mid-grade precious metal exceptionally valuable even among third-rank treasures.

The piece of Solar Fire Crystal [a crystal imbued with concentrated solar fire essence] in Eldrin Chen's hand was not of exceptionally high quality; it could only be refined into a mid-grade Third-Rank magical treasure, yet its value could still reach sixty to seventy thousand Spirit Stones [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy].

As soon as he produced this item, Brocade Book Ye was immediately captivated and completed the transaction on the spot.

Having acquired another Solar Fire Crystal, Eldrin Chen felt a slight easing of tension. It seemed that even after concocting a single furnace of Cloud Vein Creation Pills [elixirs that aid in the creation of spiritual veins], the breakthroughs of Kael and Lior would not be hindered.

In the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the other two treasures were also traded. The Heavenly Star Gem [a gemstone infused with stellar energies] was purchased for eighty thousand Spirit Stones, while the fire-attribute Violet Sanctum cultivation art [a mystical technique for the Violet Sanctum realm] was exchanged for a mid-grade Third-Rank magical treasure.

Had that Violet Sanctum cultivation art been of another attribute, Eldrin Chen might have considered bidding for it. Unfortunately, it was fire-attribute and only reached the Violet Sanctum 5th Tier, which was inferior to his own Solar Solar Fire Scripture [a powerful scripture harnessing solar and fire energies]. Thus, he dismissed the thought.

In recent years, several Foundation Establishment Cultivators within the clan with Fire Spiritual Roots [an innate affinity for the fire element], such as Caleb and Kael, had gradually succeeded in mastering the Solar Solar Fire Scripture, making them significantly more powerful than other cultivators of the same realm.

After this transaction concluded, Mingxu Yan stepped forward. This Patriarch at the Violet Sanctum 9th Tier cast a glance over the assembly and then directly produced several treasures.

Among these treasures, the first was two Cloud Vein Creation Pills. The second was a piece of Third-Rank Precious Metal [a rare metal suitable for crafting Third-Rank artifacts]. The third was a Divine Ability [a supernatural power or technique cultivated by immortals]. This chapter is part of a larger work available at site: audio-novel.com.