Chapter 358. 5 Veins Nascent Soul Formation

Soon enough, it was finally Eldrin's turn. He respectfully inquired, "This junior has spent years creating his own cultivation method, yet countless doubts remain unresolved. I humbly seek your guidance, True Lord."

"Self-created cultivation technique?"

Magnus the Virtuous Lord's eyes lit up. As the world of cultivation gradually evolved, countless cultivation methods had become increasingly refined. Over the years, practitioners who created their own techniques had grown exceedingly rare.

Generally, it is only Nascent Soul True Lords who would consider such a matter. Who could have imagined that Eldrin (Person Name) had already begun creating cultivation techniques as early as his Foundation Establishment stage?

At this thought, he smiled faintly and said, "Go ahead, let's hear it."

Eldrin nodded and shared with Magnus the Virtuous Lord the many questions he had regarding cultivation techniques.

At first, Magnus the Virtuous Lord (Person Name) maintained a calm expression, but after a long while, astonishment surfaced on his face. What began as a simple exchange of questions and answers between the 2 gradually evolved into a profound discussion on cultivation techniques.

The crowd listened in a daze of confusion. To those in the know, it was clear that Eldrin was seeking guidance from Magnus the Virtuous Lord, yet to the uninitiated, it resembled a profound discourse between 2 perfected lords. Many of the questions posed even managed to offer Magnus the Virtuous Lord refreshing perspectives he had never considered.

After conversing for half a day, Magnus the Virtuous Lord suppressed the urge to scratch his head in agitation and finally exclaimed, "Your insights into cultivation techniques surpass those of most Nascent Soul True Lords.

"Such talent is unparalleled across the Violet Realm among your contemporaries. I have nothing left to teach you."

“However, should you visit the Haoran Peak in the future, you may come and discuss cultivation matters with me.”

Hearing this, everyone’s hearts trembled violently. Spoken personally by Magnus the Virtuous Lord (Person Name), a Nascent Soul, 6th Tier (Cultivation Realm) powerhouse, these words carried immense weight.

"You flatter me, Senior."

"In this vast world, how many prodigies exist? I am but 1 among the countless masses."

Eldrin (Person Name) said with a placid expression, showing no trace of arrogance.

"They all pale in comparison to you."

Magnus the Virtuous Lord gazed calmly at Eldrin. Though he dared not show disrespect toward a Nascent Soul Dao Lord—had he been permitted to speak freely—he would have asserted that even a Nascent Soul Dao Lord in their youth could never have possessed such extraordinary brilliance.

Even the grace of a banished immortal from myth would likely pale in comparison.

Eldrin remained silent. This discussion had yielded immense gains for him. After all, his counterpart was a Nascent Soul True Monarch—many perspectives offered were profoundly enlightening, effortlessly unraveling numerous long-standing doubts that had plagued him for years.

It seemed that upon his return, he could further refine his cultivation technique, bringing it to an even more perfected and complete state.

Since the True Monarch had nothing more to impart, Eldrin pondered briefly before asking, “Might I inquire, Honored True Monarch, aside from the Nascent Soul Formation Pill, are there other methods to increase the odds of achieving a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage?”

The method to break through to the Nascent Soul stage.

Magnus the Virtuous Lord's eyes flickered slightly as his gaze fell upon Eldrin.

True to Eldrin’s expectations, the man nodded and cast a private barrier around Eldrin and his dao companion before speaking. “I do possess a method—1 that can harness the power of earth veins to gather momentum. It can increase your chances of forming a Nascent Soul by 10 percent.”

"However, this method is of immense value. Should you wish to obtain it, you must offer something of equal worth and swear a Heart Demon Oath to never disclose it to others."

Eldrin and Lyra exchanged a glance. Such a treasure was of immense value; among their possessions, only a handful of items could compare.

The Ancient Canghai Scroll obtained from the Qingxu Sect, along with the 2 major divine abilities, naturally could not be disclosed. However, the 2 cultivation methods and major divine abilities acquired this time could be exchanged.

At this thought, Eldrin retrieved the recorded cultivation method of the Ancient Scroll of the Setting Sun and handed it to Magnus the Virtuous Lord, saying, "This Nascent Soul cultivation technique also includes the refinement method for a Lifebound Spiritual Treasure. Senior, would you consider an exchange?"

"This technique..."

Magnus the Virtuous Lord (Person Name) cast a glance, his eyes flickering slightly as he remarked, "This method holds some value for my deduction of the 'Vast Righteous Ancient Tome'. It would be worthwhile to make the exchange."

"Take this with you."

With that, he tossed a jade slip to Eldrin (Person Name), finalizing the exchange.

Eldrin unrolled the jade slip and discovered it recorded an array of uniquely extraordinary grade.

This formation was known as the 5 Veins Nascent Soul Formation, a method recorded to harness the power of the 5 elemental earth veins, gathering boundless primordial energy of creation to increase the probability of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage.

This formation could draw upon the power of a fourth-order earth vein. When a cultivator sought to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, standing at the formation’s core would allow vast amounts of creative energy to baptize their body, boosting their chances of success by 10 percent.

However, this type of formation would heavily deplete the power of the fourth-order earth veins. Each time it was used, it would significantly drain the creative energy of the earth veins.

If it were a fifth-order earth vein, it could still withstand it. But if this formation were set up on a fourth-order earth vein, it would damage the 5 Elements circulation power of the earth vein.

According to the formation records, a lower-grade fourth-order earth vein can only be activated once every 1,000 years, a mid-grade fourth-order earth vein once every 600 years, and only an upper-grade fourth-order earth vein can be utilized once every 300 years.

Beyond the strain on the earth veins, setting up the formation also required 5 5-Element Treasure Orbs as key artifacts, with this single component costing over 10,000,000 spirit stones.

However, this item can be stacked with the effects of the Nascent Soul Formation Pill (Spiritual Object) or the 5 Veins Spirit Jade, and it carries no side effects whatsoever. Therefore, this price is entirely acceptable.

Moreover, compared to the Nascent Soul Formation Pill (Spiritual Object) worth dozens of Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object) and the 5 Veins Spirit Jade that takes a 1000 years to form within a fifth-grade earth vein, the cost of this formation could be considered relatively acceptable.

The Chen Clan currently occupied no less than 4 fourth-grade earth veins. With the acquisition of this formation, their clansmen’s chances of breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm would increase by another 10 percent. In the long run, this could only be described as an immensely profitable venture.

However, this formation also had certain limitations. For instance, if the Old Clan Master, who cultivated the Sunfire Meridian Canon as his primary technique, wished to utilize this formation to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, he would require a fire-attribute fourth-order subterranean fire vein.

High-level cultivators possess extraordinary means, often wielding astonishingly profound techniques.

"With this formation on Haoran Peak, no wonder Elder Qingling has some confidence in breaking through to the True Monarch realm."

Eldrin’s thoughts raced. Green Spirit Realmsman himself possessed a mid-grade Golden Core. If Magnus the Virtuous Lord were willing to pay a steep price to support him—procuring a Nascent Soul Formation Pill and deploying this very array—there might truly be a 50 to 60 percent chance of him breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage.

Putting away the jade slip, he said with palpable excitement, "Thank you, Senior, for bestowing this technique."

Magnus the Virtuous Lord (Person Name) nodded, yet still cautioned with gravity, "This formation is profoundly mystical, crafted through my tireless efforts spanning over a 1000 years."

"If this were to fall into the hands of demons and monsters, it would surely bring calamity. After you and your spouse commit it to memory, destroy it immediately. When deploying the formation in the future, you must never entrust it to others."

"We understand."

Eldrin nodded to Lyra, and together they made a solemn Heart Demon Oath.

This formation gathers the momentum of heaven and earth, touching upon the very principles of the 5 Elements' cyclical rotation. Even a Nascent Soul demonic cultivator or a Yao Emperor (Demon Monarch) might covet it, so of course they wouldn’t let this knowledge spread.

Seeing the 2 of them swear the Heart Demon Oath, Magnus the Virtuous Lord (Person Name) also nodded in approval. With a sweep of his long sleeve, he released the restriction and addressed the crowd.

"That concludes today's lesson."

"You must cultivate diligently in the days to come. When you travel the world, remember—never wield the methods I taught you to spread evil in my name."