Chapter 394 Deduction of the Lifebound Treasure

Not long after, he once again deduced the Heavenly River Meridian Water Sutra to the Great Perfection of the Golden Core.

From then on, the process became increasingly smooth. He explored 5 stars in succession, perfected and deduced the 5 Elements techniques to their absolute limits, and ultimately reforged the 5 Elements Return to Origin Sutra.

After reaching this stage of deduction, Eldrin's 5 Elements cultivation art had almost no room for further advancement. The spiritual power he had cultivated, whether in terms of profound depth or pure refinement, far surpassed that of ordinary practitioners. It was likely that even among Golden Core cultivators, he had nearly reached the absolute limit.

The time to comprehend the Ancient Epoch Inscriptions was but 3 days. Once this period passed, 1 would find it nearly impossible to grasp its profound mysteries again in a lifetime.

He ceased his forceful deductions on the Nascent Soul realm cultivation method, instead turning his focus to devising a way to craft his Lifebound Spiritual Treasure.

In this realm, 'spiritual treasures' are also known as demon-refining supreme treasures. A life-bound spiritual treasure is 1's innate demon-refining supreme treasure. When its power erupts, it can shatter heaven, earth, mountains, and rivers, sinking a 1000-mile expanse of land into oblivion.

Such a peerlessly powerful treasure for refining demons—even a Nascent Soul True Lord would typically possess only 1 or 2 of such artifacts.

A True Lord at the Nascent Soul, Early Stage (Cultivation Realm) would be considered formidable with 2 Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasures (Magic Treasure) in their possession. Should they wield 3, they would rank among the rare elite of their realm.

This time, he and Lyra had carefully calculated everything. By harnessing the power of the Ancient Ruin Inscriptions, he would deduce the method to elevate his bonded spiritual treasure—the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void.

Once this treasure ascends to the rank of a Lifebound Spirit Treasure, it becomes potent enough to counter even a Nascent Soul cultivator's supreme demon-refining artifact. Moreover, its Yin-Yang Primordial Magnetic Annihilation Divine Light boasts power that stands unparalleled among treasures of the same tier.

Lyra, on the other hand, deduced the Heavenly Ruins Immortal-Slaying Sword. With its peerless power of slaughter, this sword would likely be sufficient to forge an unparalleled Demon-Subduing Immortal Sword.

To refine a Lifebound Spiritual Treasure, Eldrin would first need to breakthrough to Golden Core, Late Stage. By that time, Lyra would likely have already reached Golden Core Perfection.

By then, with the combined power of Eldrin's Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void, the 2 of them might even be able to hold their own against a 'Human Path Nascent Soul' True Lord.

In truth, the Human Path Nascent Soul was relatively weak in power, and its cultivation base and strength ranked among the most ordinary within the ranks of Nascent Soul cultivators.

After all, as long as they refrained from using Earthly Path Qi and Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root), a single Nascent Soul Formation Pill (Spiritual Object) could potentially lead to a successful breakthrough.

It is said that among Nascent Soul True Monarchs, over 70 to 80 percent possess a Mortal Dao Nascent Soul. However, their chances of breaking through to the Nascent Soul, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm) are merely 1 in 10, with virtually no hope of advancing to the Nascent Soul, Late Stage.

Moreover, a Mortal Dao Nascent Soul could only integrate 1 innate supernatural power, making it considerably inferior to an Earth Dao Nascent Soul with 2 innate supernatural powers, and even more so compared to a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul possessing 3 such abilities.

Such an existence, if the Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure were to be countered by the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void (Magic Treasure), might indeed allow Eldrin (Person Name) and Lyra (Person Name) to barely contend against it through their great supernatural powers and the Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure. At the very least, they would possess the means to preserve their lives.

To return to our story, Eldrin began to continuously comprehend the refinement methods of his 3 innate spiritual treasures—the Ancient Scroll of Vast Seas, the Clear Moon Wheel, and the Setting Sun Wheel—by harnessing the power of the Primordial Engravings.

No 1 knew how much time had passed, but Eldrin eventually deciphered the primal formation patterns of these 3 innate spiritual treasures and began deducing the methods for refining them.

"Forge a soul-bound spiritual treasure, and the array patterns are its core essence, followed by the crucial natural treasures of heaven and earth."

"In my possession is a fifth-grade Nether Stone (Spiritual Object). If I can purge its nether energy in the future, it may well become the key treasure for the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void (Magic Treasure)."

"Since a fifth-grade heavenly treasure can resolve this, only the array patterns remain as the critical element."

Eldrin murmured to himself, drawing inspiration from the primal runes of 3 treasures—the Ancient Scroll of Boundless Seas and the Slanting Sun Wheel—to continuously refine his Natal Spirit Treasure.

Although the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void (Magic Treasure) was a supreme-grade magical treasure, the complexity of its formation patterns remained worlds apart from those of a spirit treasure.

Without the aid of the Primordial Ancient Inscriptions, Eldrin would have required an immense amount of time to fully deduce and refine it. By his estimation, this process would take at least 2 sexagenary cycles to deduce a single Natal Spirit Treasure.

However, with the aid of the Primordial Engraving, he had now fully comprehended the foundational array patterns of his 3 Lifebound Spirit Treasures. Combined with his state of sudden enlightenment, these factors dramatically accelerated the entire process.

No 1 knew how much time had passed, but Eldrin finally perfected the 'Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void' through continuous refinement, ultimately deducing the method to advance it into his Lifebound Spiritual Treasure.

It is done.

Eldrin's heart stirred, a flicker of ecstatic delight crossing his features.

The array patterns of the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void (Magic Treasure) had been fully deciphered by him. Henceforth, he only needed to cultivate to the Golden Core, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm) to potentially forge this supreme demon-refining treasure.

After deducing the completion of this treasure, Eldrin discovered half a day of enlightenment time remained.

"In just half a day, there's no time to deduce the secrets of the Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure."

"It might be worth attempting to devise a method that increases the likelihood of a successful breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment stage."

Eldrin pondered for a moment before beginning his deductions.

In truth, he had already formed some ideas in his mind, but now, with the aid of this state of enlightenment, it became far easier to bring them to fruition.

"To enhance the odds of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment realm, our predecessors have already conducted countless experiments over the ages. Creating something truly innovative is an exceedingly formidable challenge."

"However, this method might give Foundation Establishment cultivators some additional chances of survival."

Eldrin contemplated this inwardly, his hands continuously weaving a series of formation patterns as he began to manifest an array.

This time, he was not deducing alchemical formulas nor unraveling secret arts. Instead, he sought to pioneer a formation array designed to enhance a cultivator's ability to preserve their life.

No 1 knew how much time had passed before Eldrin finally manifested an illusory array formation, a trace of satisfaction coloring his expression.

"The profound mystery of this formation should allow a cultivator to preserve their life even after failing to establish their foundation."

Eldrin murmured to himself, his eyes continuously calculating the power of this formation.

According to his deduction, when this formation was deployed atop a fourth-order spirit vein, it could generate a field that enhanced the physical bodies of Qi Refining cultivators.

This formation was like a grand furnace, continuously generating immense pressure to bear down upon the cultivator's physical body.

Under such circumstances, an overwhelming pressure would compress the Foundation Establishment cultivator's physical form to unparalleled density, temporarily elevating their overall bodily resilience by a significant margin.

Under such circumstances, while a cultivator would suffer severe injuries after a failed breakthrough and likely require many years of recovery, it should not lead to immediate death from shattered meridians.

Of course, this was merely Eldrin's theoretical deduction. The final outcome could only be determined after conducting actual experiments.

"This formation gathers the power of the spiritual veins, capable of protecting a cultivator's physical form and increasing their chances of survival by several degrees should their Foundation Establishment fail."

"Then let it be named the 'Spirit Gathering Dao Protection Array'."

With this thought in mind, Eldrin committed the formation to memory.

After completing all this, time was running short. Soon after, his divine sense was ejected from the ancient, crumbling stele.

As he opened his eyes, Lyra (Person Name) revealed a look of delight and asked, "How was it?"

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind howled across the snowy plains, carrying with it the scent of blood and death. A young man in tattered robes staggered through the knee-deep snow, his breath forming pale clouds in the frigid air. Behind him, faint shouts of pursuit still echoed. "Lin Feng (Person Name), you can't escape!" a voice roared through the storm. Lin Feng clutched the jade slip in his hand tighter, his knuckles white. This was the legacy of the Fallen Star Pavilion (Sect), something countless cultivators would kill for. He'd risked everything to steal it from the Blood Saber Sect (Sect), and now he was paying the price. His spiritual energy was nearly depleted, and the wounds on his body bled freely, dyeing the pure white snow crimson. Just as he felt his consciousness fading, a faint glow appeared in the distance - a cave hidden behind an ice waterfall. Mustering his last bit of strength, Lin Feng pushed through the waterfall and collapsed inside the cave. The moment he entered, he felt an ancient and immense spiritual pressure that made it difficult to breathe. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in an unexpectedly spacious cavern. Strange glowing moss provided dim illumination, revealing intricate carvings on the walls depicting scenes of celestial battles and cultivation techniques. At the center of the cave sat a skeleton clad in pristine white robes, untouched by time. Before it floated a shimmering pearl that pulsed with a gentle rhythm, as if breathing. "Who dares disturb my slumber?" a resonant voice echoed through the cave, though no 1 had spoken. Lin Feng quickly knelt, "This junior had no choice but to intrude. Pursuers are right behind me." The voice chuckled, "I've been waiting 10 1000 years for someone worthy. You, boy, have the Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root), though it hasn't been awakened yet." Before Lin Feng could process this, the glowing pearl shot toward him and embedded itself between his eyebrows. A torrent of memories and knowledge flooded his mind - the complete cultivation method of the 9 Revolutions Heavenly Art (Cultivation Method), countless pill recipes, and arcane formation knowledge. "I am Eldrin (Person Name), the last Pavilion Master of the Fallen Star Pavilion," the voice declared. "My legacy is now yours. That pearl is the Star Tear (Magic Treasure), capable of protecting your soul and accelerating your cultivation." Just then, shouts came from outside the cave. "He went through the waterfall!" Lin Feng's expression changed, but Eldrin's voice remained calm, "Do not fear. I may be but a wisp of my former self, but dealing with these minor characters is simple." As 3 figures burst through the waterfall, a blinding light erupted from the skeleton. The intruders didn't even have time to scream before turning to dust. "This is my final act," Eldrin's voice grew faint. "The path of cultivation is long and treacherous. Remember, true strength comes not from techniques or treasures, but from an unyielding heart..." The voice faded away, and the skeleton crumbled to dust, leaving only the white robes behind. Lin Feng kowtowed 3 times to where the skeleton had been. "Master, I will not disappoint you," he vowed. Sitting cross-legged, Lin Feng began circulating the 9 Revolutions Heavenly Art according to the memories he'd received. The spiritual energy in the cave surged toward him, forming a visible vortex. The wounds on his body healed at a remarkable pace, and his cultivation base, long stagnant at the 3rd level of Qi Refining, began to climb. After an unknown period, Lin Feng opened his eyes, shining with a newfound light. He had broken through to the 5th level of Qi Refining in 1 sitting. He examined the jade slip he'd stolen - it contained information about a secret realm about to open, the Flaming Cloud Realm (Secret Realm), where a legendary herb that could reshape 1's spiritual roots grew. "This is my chance," Lin Feng murmured. With the Star Tear protecting his soul and the 9 Revolutions Heavenly Art, he could finally change his fate. Before leaving, he carefully folded Eldrin's robes and buried them, marking the spot with a simple stone. Then, with determined steps, he walked out of the cave, ready to face a new chapter in his life. 1 100 years had passed since that fateful day in the ice cave. The young man who had once fled in desperation now stood atop a mountain peak, gazing at the swirling heavenly tribulation clouds above. Countless cultivators gathered in the distance to witness this momentous event - the rise of a new Nascent Soul expert. Lin Feng's expression remained calm as the first bolt of tribulation lightning descended. With a mere wave of his hand, he summoned the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure), its crimson blade cutting through the heavens themselves. The path of cultivation was indeed long and treacherous, but he had never forgotten the words of his first master. And now, he was ready to carve his own legend in the annals of the cultivation world.