Chapter 372 Tribulation Artifact

"Uncle’s innate talent, comprehension, and even the trials he has undergone are all exceptional. He was merely lacking a stroke of opportunity earlier."

Eldrin gazed at the spirit fish in the pond, casually scattering fish food into the water.

He examined the old clan leader carefully before remarking, "It seems you've gained profound insights, Uncle. You've actually broken through to the Golden Core, 3rd Tier (Cultivation Realm)."

"The Creation Jade's wondrous functions are truly extraordinary. This breakthrough of mine can be considered an unexpected gain while I was consolidating my foundation."

The Old Patriarch was a dual-spiritual-root cultivator. His bonded magic treasure could not compare to Eldrin's 5 artifacts, and with Eldrin's full support using spirit peaches, his cultivation progressed with astonishing speed.

Chen Changxuan spoke, then paused briefly in contemplation before continuing, "Ethan broke through to the ninth layer of the Zi Mansion 3 years ago. It appears he will attempt to form the Golden Core within the next decade."

Kael (Person Name) had achieved his breakthrough slightly earlier. However, his Triple Spiritual Roots and 3 Natal Magic Treasures might cause some delay. Nevertheless, he should still be able to attempt Core Formation before the onset of the Beast Tide.

Beyond this, Lior's cultivation progress has been remarkably swift. He is expected to attempt the Golden Core breakthrough around the time of the Beast Tide turmoil. We must begin preparing tribulation-crossing treasures for them.

Eldrin nodded pensively before asking, "We don’t have many fourth-tier, lower-grade magic treasures on hand. The Blazing Sun Void-Refining Furnace suits you well, but it isn’t suitable for transcending the heavenly tribulation."

"Then let us forge a few artifacts specifically for transcending tribulation."

The old clan leader spoke as he produced a list.

He handed the list to Eldrin and said with a smile, "These are several fourth-grade heavenly treasures from the clan vault. Select a few to refine tribulation-crossing magic treasures."

Eldrin glanced at the results and discovered that the clan treasury contained no less than 7 Grade 4 heavenly treasures.

Over the years, to enhance the power of his life-bound magic treasure, Eldrin and Lyra had consumed no small amount of fourth-tier heavenly treasures. He hadn't expected so many would remain—32,000 spirit stones' worth was beyond his anticipation.

The old clan leader noticed his expression and smiled faintly. "Among these treasures, 3 were acquired by the clan's shops through purchases, while the rest were produced over the years by several of our family's earth vein sites."

"That makes things much easier."

Eldrin smiled faintly. With so many heavenly treasures and earthly wonders at hand, he could now select the most suitable artifacts to withstand the lightning tribulation.

He selected 3 fourth-rank heavenly treasures from among them: a piece of Abyssal Sinking Stone, a chunk of Azure-Gold Mother Ore, and a fragment of Blazing Sun Gold Crystal.

Among these 3 treasures, the Abyssal Stone was a dual-attribute treasure of earth and water, the Mother Azure-Gold Stone was a triple-attribute natural treasure of earth, wood, and metal, while the final Solarfire Gold Crystal was a dual-attribute natural treasure of metal and fire.

These treasures encompassed all 5 elements—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—enabling any cultivator, save those with Heterotypic Spirit Roots, to unleash their full potential.

After selecting the treasures, Eldrin said, "Since we're forging tribulation-crossing artifacts, we should craft them all into defensive treasures. This will significantly increase our chances of surviving the heavenly tribulation."

"Hmm, this is the best choice." The old clan leader said with a gentle smile.

After selecting the heavenly treasures, the 2 began crafting a fourth-tier defensive artifact.

Eldrin and the old clan leader both possessed master-level artifact forging skills, so working together naturally ensured a seamless process without any mishaps.

Just 3 days later, the Abyssal Stone was refined into an 'Abyssal Stone Cauldron', the Celadon Mother Stone was forged into a 'Celadon Ancient Bell', while the final piece of Solarfire Gold Crystal was transformed into a 'Solarfire Gold Pearl'.

These 3 treasures were all low-grade, fourth-tier defensive artifacts, possessing almost no offensive capabilities. However, when it came to defensive power, they ranked among the finest even within the low-grade, fourth-tier category.

After refining 3 treasures, the Old Clan Leader stored them away with visible delight.

Just then, Chen Silas approached. She cast a glance at Eldrin, a flicker of imperceptible delight passing through her eyes, before saying, "Greetings, Old Patriarch, and to you, Uncle Eldrin."

"You have come."

Eldrin glanced over, his eyes flickering with a subtle shift.

In those years, Silas endured 3 successive attempts to subdue the physical tribulations before finally breaking through to the Violet Mansion Realm, a process that delayed his progress by 40 years.

Little did anyone expect that she would now catch up in cultivation, having already reached the 8th layer of the Zi Mansion. Moreover, she was only around 2 100 and 30 years of age, and it appeared she could achieve the Great Perfection of the Zi Mansion by roughly 2 100 and 60 years old.

Her cultivation progress was now nearly on par with Caleb (Person Name), who had broken through 20 years earlier—proof of how relentlessly this girl had honed her practice.

It must be understood that although she had broken through to the Purple Mansion realm and received a substantial reward of resources, her current assets still could not compare to those of the former clan leader in his prime.

At this thought, Eldrin felt a sense of relief. She truly was the girl he had raised with his own hands: "Your cultivation progress is quite remarkable. It seems you've been diligent all these years."

"Take this Creation Green Essence Pill (Spiritual Object) with you."

Eldrin said, retrieving a jade vial and handing it to Chen Silas.

Taking the jade vial, Chen Silas (Person Name) revealed a trace of delight, discreetly stroking the container as a renewed brilliance kindled in his eyes.

"Thank you, Uncle Eldrin."

"With this elixir, your chances of breaking through to the Golden Core Realm shall be somewhat enhanced."

The old clan leader stroked his long beard with a smile. "By the way," he inquired, "what brings you here today?"

Hearing his inquiry, Chen Silas (Person Name) swiftly snapped back to attention.

She glanced at Eldrin, then spoke up, "To answer your question, Uncle, though my cultivation has progressed swiftly within the family these years, I’ve always felt it lacked some real tempering."

"Thus, I wish to leave the clan for a time to travel through the surrounding major cultivation realms, so I may return prepared to assault the Golden Core realm."

Eldrin's eyes narrowed slightly at the words. He exchanged a glance with the old clan leader before withdrawing his gaze.

He looked at Chen Silas (Person Name), letting out a soft sigh as he said, "Roaming the world is fraught with peril, but with your level of cultivation, you are indeed capable of journeying across several continents."

"However, once you leave the Chu Kingdom, the risks ahead are unknown. In unfamiliar territories, even a Purple Mansion cultivator could fall prey to others' schemes. You must consider this carefully."

Chen Silas's face paled slightly, but he gritted his teeth and declared, "The path I've walked these years has been too smooth. Some truths can never be truly understood without going through the trials themselves."

"I believe I must venture forth, for only then might I forge a Median Grade Golden Core."

Eldrin exchanged a glance with the old clan leader, then sighed softly. "With such determination and conviction, it is truly a pity you did not attempt Foundation Establishment on your own. Otherwise, you might have had a chance to condense a superior-grade Golden Core."

Chen Silas (Person Name) had never built his foundation through conventional means, making his early cultivation base comparatively weak. Yet he managed to break through to the Purple Mansion realm 3 times without relying on external aids, solely by subduing physical torment through sheer force of conviction. This alone marked him as 1 possessed of extraordinary obsession.

From the very first failure, it was clear she could not endure such agony. Yet, despite being pushed beyond her limits, she charged against the barrier 3 times in succession, ultimately conquering it through sheer force of will. Such tenacity was truly awe-inspiring.

Alas, she had not undergone the foundational establishment herself, missing that crucial step. She was fated never to form a superior-grade Golden Core.