Chapter 269 Fourth-Rank Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure)

The Divine Thunder Tribulation targets only the Life-Bound Magical Treasure. Even supreme demon-refining treasures, if they are ordinary magical treasures, will not incur a thunder tribulation.

This is because a life-bound magical treasure possesses immense growth potential, whereas ordinary magical artifacts ultimately have limited capacity for development.

Moreover, the Divine Thunder Tribulation was not only immensely powerful but also required the immortal sword artifact to endure it autonomously. The master must not intervene with any means, lest it provoke an even more dreadful thunder calamity. Eldrin (Person Name) could only wait with a grave expression for the tribulation to arrive.

In the sky, tribulation clouds churned and roiled, while the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) circled and danced, quietly awaiting the arrival of the mighty thunder tribulation.

Boom—

After about half a ke, a sudden clap of thunder tore through the sky.

Chen Nianzhi looked up and saw a brilliant bolt of lightning descending from the heavens, striking directly toward the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure).

At this moment, his lifebound immortal sword had just taken form, radiating with peak potency. Without the slightest hesitation, it instantly unleashed a dazzling sword aura and swept forth in a brilliant arc.

The might of this sword strike was astonishing, already comparable to the methods of a First-Level Golden Core cultivator, forcibly grinding this lightning tribulation into nothingness.

However, under the bombardment of this heavenly lightning, the radiance of the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) had dimmed considerably, clearly having expended a significant amount of its power.

"A bit troublesome."

Eldrin felt a trace of concern. The Triple Heavenly Thunder Tribulation consisted of 3 distinct strikes, each comparable to a full-force assault from a Golden Core, Early Stage cultivator.

At this moment, he could no longer channel spiritual power into the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) to assist it, fearing the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) itself might be in peril.

"Boom—"

Even as he spoke, another bolt of thunder descended from the sky.

This bolt of lightning possessed extraordinary power, actually striking the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) until its radiance nearly faded completely and its mighty efficacy was severely diminished.

"Not good."

Eldrin’s expression turned grave. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss had nearly exhausted its power, and from this point onward, he would have to rely solely on the sword’s physical form to withstand further attacks.

Although this Natal Immortal Sword was forged from resilient materials and tempered with vast amounts of 5 Elements essence, it ultimately lacked fourth-grade components. I fear even if it withstands this final heavenly tribulation lightning, it would sustain devastating damage.

In that very instant, the final Heavenly Treasure Tribulation descended from the skies upon Eldrin.

The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) intercepted the blow directly with its blade, and was instantly severely damaged. Faint, hairline cracks began to appear across its translucent, glazed surface.

“Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure)。”

Seeing his own treasure damaged, Eldrin felt a faint pang in his heart.

Just then, a shower of sweet nectar descended from the heavens, pouring directly into his Lifebound Immortal Sword.

The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) absorbed the heaven-sent sweet dew, its fine cracks rapidly beginning to mend strand by strand, its radiance even growing threefold.

"Chant—"

The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) emitted a resonant hum, eagerly darting before Eldrin (Person Name).

Gazing at the Lifebound Immortal Sword before him, Eldrin felt both exhilaration and lingering dread.

This sword had successively been infused with Li Fire Crystal (Spiritual Object) and supreme-grade Western Extreme Geng Metal, then tempered within the Cleansing Sword Pool, granting it extraordinary resilience and strength.

Yet even so, he nearly perished under the Treasure Lightning Tribulation. It could be said that this time, he had once again underestimated the might of the Treasure Lightning Tribulation.

Had it been an ordinary soul-bound magic treasure, it would likely have been shattered into fragments by the heavenly tribulation.

"It seems that to have sufficient confidence in weathering the Treasure Lightning Tribulation, it would be best to integrate a fourth-grade heavenly treasure."

Eldrin murmured in contemplation, setting aside for now his intentions to advance the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, the Magnetic Treasure Mirror, and the Azure Lotus Platform of Returning Abyss.

The primary concern was the excessive peril involved. The materials of these magical treasures were ultimately not of the fourth rank, and the duration of their nurturing fell short compared to the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure). Any rash attempt at advancement would likely risk irreparable damage.

Especially the Ren Water Azure Lotus Throne, as this artifact is most susceptible to suppression by heavenly thunder. It would be best to obtain a fourth-tier Water Element Treasure Pearl (Spiritual Object) to enhance its potency and resilience.

"A single fourth-grade heaven and earth treasure requires at least 500,000 spirit stones."

"Precious treasures such as the Water Element Treasure Pearl (Spiritual Object) start at a value of 2,000,000 spirit stones, and are moreover exceedingly rare encounters rather than something 1 can actively seek."

"It seems advancing the other magical treasures will require careful deliberation."

His heart sank slightly as Eldrin set aside the thought of upgrading other magical treasures.

He journeyed to Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location) and issued a command to his clan to procure all heavenly and earthly treasures of the world, then began preparations to forge his fifth Natal Magic Treasure.

In previous years, while deducing the Earth Sovereign Sutra, he had also derived the method for refining the earth-attribute magical treasure, the Earth Sovereign Bell.

Having now broken through to the Purple Palace, Late Stage, Eldrin decided that since a breakthrough to the Golden Core Realm couldn't be achieved in the short term, he might as well forge his fifth life-bound magic treasure to refine and temper his spiritual power.

Although crafting a fifth life-bound magic treasure from scratch would delay his arduous cultivation by 10 years and slow his future progress somewhat,

However, compared to the combat power brought by a life-bound magic treasure and its effect of refining magical power, these were all acceptable.

The more refined a cultivator's spiritual power, the greater their certainty of forming a Golden Core, and the higher the quality of the core will be.

This was crucial for the certainty of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, and even the Primordial Spirit stage in the future. Many cultivators appeared to advance with astonishing speed, yet their impure spiritual power often left them trapped at critical junctures.

This not only affected 1's combat prowess after a breakthrough, but also influenced the certainty of achieving the breakthrough itself.

Countless cultivators remain stuck at the threshold between Golden Core and Nascent Soul, unable to breakthrough despite multiple attempts, all because their spiritual power lacks sufficient purity—leaving them perpetually half a step short of advancement.

Getting back to the main story.

Eldrin searched through the clan treasury for a moment before finding a superior-grade Wutu Primordial Chaos Stone, unable to suppress a flicker of delight in his expression.

This Eldrin Primordial Stone was a heaven-and-earth spiritual treasure of the earth attribute, capable of being refined into a top-grade, third-tier defensive magical treasure, with a value exceeding 100,000 spirit stones. Since the family had no source of such treasures, he inquired and learned that over a dozen years ago, at an exchange gathering, the old clan leader had traded a third-tier longevity-extending spirit apricot for it.

He shook his head with a faint smile, understanding in his heart that this was something the Elder Uncle had deliberately prepared for him.

He rummaged through the clan treasury and indeed found a Geng Metal Crystal (Spiritual Object), which only he had the authority to claim.

"This old grand-uncle."

Eldrin shook his head with a wry smile as he took the Geng Metal Crystal.

In truth, the Earth-Sovereign Bell could also be refined using Wu Earth Crystal (Spiritual Object) as its core treasure. Yet after a moment of contemplation, Eldrin (Person Name) ultimately chose to employ Geng Metal Crystal (Spiritual Object) instead.

After integrating the Geng Metal Crystal (Spiritual Object) into this bell, its rigidity would undoubtedly be significantly enhanced. Combined with the resilience of the Earthen Mixed Origin Stone, the defensive capabilities of this treasure were likely to become extraordinary, while also gaining additional offensive power. Since all materials were readily available, Eldrin (Person Name) naturally began forging the Earthen Imperial Sovereign Bell.

To save time, he flew directly to Mount Qingyang and utilized the power of the Tier-4 Underground Fire Vein to forge the Earthen Sovereign's Bell (Magic Treasure).

With his current cultivation base and the power of the fourth-tier subterranean fire vein, forging the Earth-Sovereign Bell posed little difficulty.

In just 1 month's time, this treasure was successfully forged, its grade elevated to Third Tier, Superior Class.

With another wisp of Primordial Purple Qi consumed, the grade ceiling of this bell was elevated by 1 more tier.

It is done.