Chapter 396 Verdant Jade and Gilded Gold (Spiritual Object)

The only drawback of this path was its excruciatingly slow cultivation progress. Without an innate Dao Body and sufficient resources, 1 would scarcely harbor any hope of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment realm.

At this thought, Lyra said, "After a cultivator reaches the Nascent Soul and Spirit Severing realms, the power of the soul becomes increasingly vital."

"This method operates day and night, continuously tempering and refining the soul. Perhaps it may 1 day increase 1's chances of attaining immortality by a few measures."

"From now on, you must gather the 5 types of Pure Yang Divine Light and master their cultivation."

Eldrin also nodded slightly. Over the years, the Chen Family had already gathered 3 divine lights: Metallic Essence, Arboreal Essence, and Aqueous Essence. Only 2 remained uncollected—Pyric Essence and Earthen Essence.

The Crimson Fire Divine Light was manageable—it should still have some legacy within the Eastern Wastelands. However, the Yellow Earth Divine Light had been completely lost in this realm for 1 100 1000 years. Perhaps he would have to reconstruct it himself.

At this thought, Eldrin said, "It's rare for so many Golden Core cultivators to gather at this Dao Discussion Conference. In a few days, an exchange fair will be held—let's see if we can purchase these there."

"Hmm." Lyra nodded thoughtfully before adding, "The question is whether there are Jitu and Kuishui Divine Thunders available."

The inheritance of the 5 Elements Divine Thunder in this realm had become highly fragmented. The Eldrin Water Divine Thunder had gradually faded into obscurity tens of thousands of years ago. Despite scouring the lands all these years, she had never managed to locate these 2 divine thunder techniques.

Now, over a 100 Golden Core cultivators have gathered, making this the perfect opportunity to locate the 5 Pure Yin Divine Thunderbolts.

"Once these few finish their enlightenment, we should head out first."

Having gained enlightenment from the Primordial Ancient Inscriptions, Eldrin and Lyra emerged from the mountain sanctuary.

Outside the cave abode, Daoist Zixu opened his eyes. Glancing at the expressions of Eldrin and his companion, he remarked with a smile, "It seems you 2 have gained quite substantial rewards."

"My thanks for guarding my cultivation, honored 1."

Eldrin (Person Name) said with a smile, nodding to the few others as well.

Lingmeng Immortal (Person Name) and Tiangu Daoist (Person Name) exchanged faint smiles before the former stepped forward as the second among the trio to enter the cavern abode.

Lyra gently held Eldrin's arm and spoke calmly, "We have completed our enlightenment and shall not linger here any longer. Let us meet again at the Artifact Exchange Convention."

"Then we won't see you off."

Master Zixu said with a smile.

Eldrin and Lyra departed, returning to the rented cave abode they resided in.

He gazed at the distant spirit mountain and sighed, "That fellow Xu Daoren seeks the Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root). When heaven and earth resonate over 1 100 years from now, he may become our rival."

"Who can truly predict what the future may hold?"

Lyra shook her head. The moment of celestial convergence occurred only once every millennium. For the sake of Heavenly Dao Qi, they might still have to confront this young Daoist Xu.

At this thought, Lyra shook her head and remarked, "Judging from this Dao Discourse, that fellow Void Daoist can be considered open and aboveboard."

"If 1 possesses more than 2 strands of Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root) during the communion of heaven and earth, we may consider collaborating with such an individual. However, if they possess merely 1 or 2 strands, we need only refrain from employing lethal measures."

Eldrin (Person Name) also nodded and remarked indifferently, "Let's wait and see how things unfold before making any decisions."

The 2 spoke no further, resuming their secluded cultivation within the cavern abode.

Before long, the day of the Exchange Assembly arrived. This gathering was jointly organized by over a 100 Golden Core cultivators spanning several neighboring provinces.

So many high-level cultivators gathered together, each wielding astonishing treasures—truly an unmissable grand occasion.

Eldrin and Lyra had arrived at this place, and naturally would not miss this grand assembly.

After all, treasures above the fourth rank were exceedingly rare—often not even a kingdom spanning a million li would possess more than a handful.

For them, such gatherings of high-level cultivators often presented opportunities to acquire treasures that were typically unobtainable in ordinary times.

This Treasure Exchange Conference was being held at the Zixu Pavilion, where over a dozen Golden Core Elders had already gathered early on.

Eldrin and his companion arrived at the Zixu Pavilion, where Kunxuzi (Person Name) approached with a warm smile. "Our last discourse on the Dao proved most enlightening," he remarked. "I gained considerable insight from both of you."

"Given your level of comprehension, you must have gained tremendous insights from studying the Ancient Relic Stone Tablets this time?"

"Just a minor insight."

Eldrin (Person Name) said with a light laugh, exchanging pleasantries with several acquaintances while awaiting the commencement of the Grand Barter Assembly.

They did not have to wait long. Half an hour later, the 100-some Golden Core cultivators had finally all arrived, and the Trading Assembly officially commenced.

As the host of this gathering, Daoist Zixu stepped onto the elevated platform: "Fellow Daoists, for this Treasure Exchange Conference, let this old man begin first."

"Behold, everyone."

Master Zixu spoke as he raised his hand, releasing a dozen or so beams of treasure light.

Verdant Jade and Gilded Gold (Spiritual Object), Heavenly Heart True Water, 3-1000-year-old Azure Dragon Wood...

Eldrin glanced over, his pupils involuntarily contracting slightly. Among these dozen or so radiant treasures, the lowest-grade artifact was actually a mid-tier Rank 4 treasure.

Among the finest examples, such as the Verdant Jade and Gilded Gold (Spiritual Object), was a fourth-tier, superior-grade precious metal—the key material for forging the life-bound treasure, 'Azure Gold Glazed Armor (Magic Treasure).'

Eldrin had obtained the refinement method for the 7-Treasure Glazed Armor, and with the Crimson-Gold Glazed Armor already in his possession alongside the Violet-Gold Glazed Armor, he naturally understood the immense value of such artifacts.

Among these treasures, the Verdant Jade and Gilded Gold (Spiritual Object) were not the most precious—there was also a 3-1000-year-old Canglong Wood.

This object was a divine wood born from bathing in dragon's blood. Having lived for 3 1000 years, its grade had already reached the quasi-fifth rank.

By integrating this item into 1's life-bound magic treasure, it can significantly enhance the artifact's potency, elevating its material quality to the quasi-fifth-tier level. This greatly increases a cultivator's confidence in overcoming the Nascent Soul Tribulation.

Eldrin exclaimed in astonishment, "Who would have thought that this seemingly unremarkable Daoist Xu possessed such a vast collection of treasures!"

Elder Zixu occupied the 5-rank spirit vein of Sky Lake Island, along with a 5-rank water vein, making his wealth incomparably vast.

一旁的王道人有些羡慕的说道，许多元婴散修都未必能占据一座五阶灵脉，这小子虚道人却能占据一座五阶地脉和五阶灵脉，可见其机缘了得。

At this thought, the Wang Clan Leader still said with immense greed, "It is said that within this fifth-grade earth vein, a strand of Earth Mother Qi (Spiritual Root) is nurtured every 1000 years, and a fifth-grade heaven-and-earth spiritual treasure is also produced every 6 100 years."

The reason Master Zixu was able to elevate a natal spiritual treasure, aside from the nourishment from his own Dao Body, was a single piece of fifth-grade Sky Lake Treasure Gold produced by the earth veins beneath Sky Lake Island.

"Fifth-grade earth veins." Eldrin couldn't conceal his astonishment, murmuring involuntarily, "Even rogue cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage would covet these earth veins and spirit veins. How could Daoist Zixu possibly defend them?"

"I know."

Kunxuzi (Person Name) spoke up. Having lived for over 7 100 years, he knew far more of the past than most.

He spoke calmly, "Over 4 100 years ago, the True Monarch of the Liu Clan—a Nascent Soul immortal family from Tianhu Zhou—fell during the Demonic Abyss Calamity. Nearly all of the Liu Clan's high-ranking cultivators were wiped out."

"And the Voidless Daoist…"