Chapter 371 Old Patriarch Advances to Mid Core(ELITE)

This Black Abyss Ancient Gold was a rather unorthodox type of ancient metal, from which Eldrin's 1000-Demon Slaying Sword had also been forged.

If 1 could obtain this superior piece of Abyssal Ancient Gold, it would be the optimal choice for enhancing the power of the 1000-Demon Slaying Sword (Magic Treasure).

"Compensation shall be disbursed in full with spirit stones."

"As for the allocation of military merits."

Eldrin (Person Name) pondered for a moment. Since the Obsidian Abyss Ancient Gold had already presented itself, there was naturally no other choice worth considering.

He picked up the Black Abyss Ancient Gold and said, "The material of this Black Abyss Ancient Gold is useful to me. I will exchange it for 3,000,000 military merits. Any objections?"

"Since Fellow Daoist Chen desires it, we naturally have no objections."

Sect Leader Qian spoke as he swapped out 1 of the fourth-tier magic treasures, while the final piece was exchanged by Spirit Maiden Lingji.

The treasures possessed by demonic cultivators were actually far from few, but most were bloody and sinister, utterly useless to righteous cultivators.

Of the Fourth Order magical treasures that were truly useful to the righteous path, there were only 3 in total—clearly insufficient to go around.

Although True Lord Taiwu had not received a fourth-tier treasure, he still smiled and said, "With the destruction of the Demonic Abyss Cave in this battle and the Black Eagle Demon King fleeing deep into the demon territory, the fourth-tier spiritual mountain of Black Eagle Ridge now lies vacant."

Everyone paused slightly upon hearing this. The spiritual vein of Black Eagle Ridge was of high-grade tier 4, its value indispensable to any Golden Core force.

Eldrin exchanged a glance with Lyra, then said with a faint smile, "The Black Eagle Ridge possesses no fourth-order earth veins—merely a single fourth-order spirit vein."

"We currently have no shortage of spirit veins. If you wish to acquire them, you may state your offer."

The Spirit Maiden of the Violet Abyss Sect felt her heart stir, yet she swiftly suppressed the thought—they were simply too far apart.

After all, Black Eagle Ridge was an undeveloped fourth-grade spirit vein. Even after occupying it, cultivating spirit fields, and setting operations in motion, it would require immense manpower and material resources.

From this perspective, the nearest Azure Sky Sect was the most suitable choice.

Sure enough, Elder Taiwu stroked his long beard and contemplated for a moment before declaring, "If you all are willing to cede this fourth-order spirit mountain to our Azuregreen Immortal Sect, we would offer 8,000,000 spirit stones in exchange."

"Only 8,000,000 spirit stones?"

Sect Leader Qian’s eyes widened at these words. He shook his head repeatedly and said, “To upgrade a mid-grade fourth-tier spirit vein using spirit stones would require a staggering 2,000,000 spirit stones.”

"You think you can send us away with a mere 8,000,000 spirit stones? How utterly miserly."

Taiwu Zhenren revealed a bitter smile and quickly responded, "Although this spirit mountain is precious, after deducting the costs, it would likely take at least several 100 years to earn back 20,000,000 spirit stones."

"Moreover, the 3 Golden Core experts from the Yan Kingdom's Yuan Clan, among others, also intervened to restrain the Black Eagle Demon King this time. For that, I must pay a hefty price."

"Especially that newly formed Golden Core cultivator Zhang Yuankong from Yan Kingdom, who is now urgently seeking a fourth-order spirit vein. I’ll have to pay a hefty price to settle this matter."

As he spoke these words, he informed everyone with a woeful expression that even the Verdant Azure Immortal Sect couldn't produce over 10 million spirit stones in a single transaction.

Even if the entire sect were to borrow and raise funds from both internal and external sources, it is estimated that they could only gather 6,000,000 spirit stones. The remainder would have to be repaid gradually in the future.

There was simply no alternative. A century ago, the Verdant Azure Immortal Sect had suffered devastating losses and was compelled to pay substantial reparations—mountains of treasures—to the Azure Sky Sword Sect as compensation for their fallen leader, Zhang (Person Name).

Indeed, the current Azure Void Sect was truly facing dire straits. They had managed to cultivate Elder Mingwu into a Golden Core expert in an astonishingly short time, yet this very achievement laid bare their profound scarcity of resources and foundation.

Hearing this, everyone understood that the Azure Zenith Sect was currently facing difficult times.

However, since it concerned her own gains, Spirit Maiden Immortal smiled and said, “Brother Taiwu, there’s no need to feign misery. With your acquisition of Black Eagle Ridge, coupled with Verdant Azure Mountain, you now possess 2 mid-fourth-grade spirit veins.”

From now on, the vast Cerulean Peaks Range (Location) will essentially be under the dominion of your Azure Empyrean Sect. The resources and benefits contained within will be more than sufficient to fill your sect's coffers to overflowing.

"If you're unwilling to part with your spirit stones, then when this spiritual mountain is taken by others, they might even compete with your Cerulean Dawn Sect for the opportunities within the Cerulean Peaks Range."

Elder Qian also nodded slightly, his gaze flickering thoughtfully as he remarked, "If only the Black Eagle Ridge weren't located north of the Cerulean Peaks Range, separated from our Azure Sky Sword Sect by the vast expanse of the Demon Ape Ridge. Otherwise, I would have absolutely insisted on purchasing it today."

Hearing their words, Taiwu Zhenren gave an awkward smile.

If any other faction were to seize the Cerulean Peaks Range (Location), conflicts over resources with their Azure Verdant Sect would inevitably arise.

At this thought, he spoke up, "Then I'll add another 2,000,000 spirit stones. However, I can only pay 5,000,000 upfront—the remaining 5,000,000 will be repaid in installments over 2 100 years."

Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement and accepted the transaction.

After the deal was struck, Lyra said calmly, "There are only about a dozen or so years left until the Beast Tide. This time, it might prove more troublesome than the 1 a 100 years ago."

"This time, without the Black Eagle Ridge and the Demon Cave to contend with, I hope you can lend me a hand."

Upon hearing this, everyone’s expressions turned grave. With the day of Patriarch Ji’s breakthrough into the Nascent Soul realm drawing ever closer, it seemed the Emerald Mist Lake faction could no longer remain idle.

The Demon Emperor of Emerald Lake is growing increasingly restless, and may even go so far as to openly dispatch the lake's demon tribes to attack the cultivation world of Chu Kingdom (Location).

Under such circumstances, the cultivation world of Chu Kingdom (Location) must unite, for only then is there a possibility of preserving the peace of Chu Kingdom (Location).

At that thought, Sect Leader Qian nodded and said, "In the face of this beast tide, our Vault of Heaven Sword Sect naturally will not stand by with folded arms."

"Our Cangqing Immortal Sect will also dispatch personnel to lend you a hand," Elder Taiwu likewise declared.

Eldrin smiled faintly, "With your assistance, I can rest assured."

The group remained in the Demonic Abyss Cave for 1 month. Only after all military merits and compensations had been duly settled did they withdraw their forces respectively. The cultivators of the Celestial Ruins Alliance also returned to Chu Kingdom aboard 2 treasure ships.

The 2 also returned to Spirit Isle Lake (Location). Not long after their return to Spirit Isle Lake (Location), the Old Clan Chief emerged from seclusion.

Upon hearing of Chen Changxuan’s emergence from seclusion, Eldrin immediately headed for Pingyang City.

Pingyang City.

Compared to Pingyang City from over 2 100 years ago, the present-day Pingyang City had long since transformed beyond recognition.

In the heart of the city, celestial palaces stood in harmonious disorder, where spiritual energy brimmed and ethereal mists curled—a true immortal's sanctuary.

Amidst the palace halls, within a lotus pond, a school of spirit fish drifted through the waters, embellishing the misty scenery of the spiritual pool.

By the Spirit Pond, beneath a towering willow tree, Eldrin sat facing the Old Uncle.

Looking at the radiant Old Patriarch, Eldrin smiled and said, "With your breakthrough to the Mid-Level Golden Core, Uncle, the Nascent Soul realm is now within your reach."

"Ha ha ha."

Chen Changxuan let out a hearty laugh, personally brewing a cup of tea for Eldrin. "If you'd told me this over 2 100 years ago, I would never have believed I could reach my current level of cultivation."