Chapter 476 Dayan Ancient Scroll

Master Zixu spoke as he performed a secret art, locating for Eldrin (Person Name) a faint, nearly imperceptible thread of energy.

Heaven's Secret Dao Patterns.

Eldrin’s heart sank slightly. It was truly astonishing that the other party could wield the Heavenly Secrets Dao Runes, subtly locking onto him without alerting either his own senses or those of Lyra.

Protected by their immortal swords, the 2 of them were impervious to ordinary curses and divine arts, yet the other party had managed to evade their detection. This could only mean they were facing a figure of at least True Lord caliber.

The thought that his every move was being watched sent a faint chill down Eldrin’s spine.

"Who in the world is it?"

Lyra’s gaze was icy as she cupped her hands and addressed Elder Zixu (Person Name), “I wonder if you, fellow Daoist, can determine who is precisely calculating our whereabouts.”

"My cultivation is insufficient to uncover the true mastermind behind this." Daoist Zixu shook his head, yet continued, "However, I possess a method to conceal your aura like this, disrupting the opponent's deduction through celestial divination secrets."

Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight nod and spoke directly, "I beseech you, fellow Daoist, to lend me your aid."

"The 3 of us must join forces to contend for the Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root). Helping you is helping myself."

Elder Zixu nodded, then produced a jade talisman and handed it to Eldrin (Person Name). "This artifact is called the Celestial Veil Sunstone," he said. "It can conceal your aura and disrupt divinations of celestial mechanisms and fate calculations. It should prove immensely beneficial to you."

Eldrin took it and immediately sensed an inexplicable Dao Pattern emanating from the jade, concealing his aura completely.

After carefully sensing for a moment and detecting nothing unusual, he finally smiled and said, "Thank you."

Putting away the Celestial Insight Jade, Eldrin could not help but speak: "Fellow Daoist, your divination arts clearly carry an extraordinary legacy. Would you be willing to trade them with me?"

"This…"

Master Zixu hesitated for a moment. The Heaven's Secrets Arcane Art was exceptionally rare. Once mastered, it would become extremely difficult for others to scheme against him, while making it easier to deduce the whereabouts of fortuitous encounters.

The reason Master Zixu had attained his current level of cultivation was largely due to the profound merits of the Heavenly Secrets Arcana. He was rather reluctant to exchange such an earth-shattering secret art with others.

However, forging a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul is now the most critical task. If he could exchange the Heaven's Secrets Secret Art for an invaluable treasure, his chances of obtaining the Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root) would greatly increase.

As for whether to make the exchange, that would depend on whether the treasures Eldrin produced were worth the price.

At that thought, Patriarch Zixu smiled faintly and said, "My secret art of divination is called the Great Deduction Ancient Scroll."

"This scroll contains the secret arts of an ancient True Monarch, encompassing 1 supreme divine ability, dozens of esoteric techniques, and even the refinement method for a unique numinous treasure."

"The value of this technique is something you surely understand. If you possess suitable treasures, you may attempt to offer them in exchange."

Eldrin nodded, gritted his teeth, and produced a crimson jade. "Is the value of this artifact sufficient for the exchange?"

Fire Vein Spirit Jade!

Elder Zixu let out a startled cry, his face blooming with a trace of ecstatic delight.

He possessed a Dao Body, with talents and intellect that could be considered rare in this world. Now, he also held a supreme treasure for refining demons, and his strength was nearly comparable to that of a True Monarch of Nascent Soul.

Yet his combat prowess had not reached its limit, for as a cultivator with 3 spiritual roots, he could still manifest a second Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure.

He possessed a triple spiritual root of water, fire, and wood. With this Fire Vein Spirit Jade, he could finally refine the second innate spiritual treasure he had meticulously conceptualized for years.

At this thought, Patriarch Zixu spoke candidly, "To be frank, this object holds irreplaceable significance to me. It may truly assist me in forging a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul."

"With this treasure in hand, I am naturally willing to exchange it with you for the Great Divination Ancient Scroll."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) revealed a faint smile and said calmly, "In that case, we each get what we need—a perfect arrangement for both parties."

After the exchange of treasures was completed, the Daoist Zixu took his leave. Eldrin immediately began examining the Great Yan Ancient Scroll.

As soon as the Great Deduction Ancient Scroll fell into his hands, Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly. This ancient scroll actually contained a cultivation method for the late Nascent Soul stage.

This cultivation art can not only be practiced until the late Nascent Soul stage, but also leads directly to the Great Perfection of Nascent Soul realm.

Its creator, Dayan Zhenjun (Person Name), was a peerless true monarch who had cultivated to the very peak of the Nascent Soul Realm. He had even begun deducing methods to summon the Earthly Soul.

This cultivation manual contained several dozen divine abilities and secret arts, most of which pertained to the Dao of Celestial Divination and Numerical Mysticism. The most precious among them was the refinement method for a unique numinous treasure and 1 major divine ability.

This unique spiritual treasure, known as the Astral Computator of the Great Deduction (Magic Treasure), was an exceptionally rare supreme-grade artifact. Though it possessed neither offensive nor defensive capabilities, it stood among the world's most unparalleled treasures for divining celestial secrets.

That great supernatural power was called the Great Divination Art. It was said that once mastered, 1 could deduce the myriad mysteries of heaven and earth.

It is said that by employing this divine ability in conjunction with the Astral Computator of the Great Deduction (Magic Treasure), the Great Deduction Eldrin (Person Name) could effortlessly deduce the locations of fortuitous encounters, navigating perilous situations with serendipitous ease time and again.

Alas, perhaps Great Divination True Monarch was too engrossed in the secrets of celestial mysteries, or perhaps he held excessive confidence in his own divination arts—thus, he never cultivated many methods for self-protection or demon-slaying.

Thus, during the Abyssal Cataclysm, an extraterrestrial demon of the Primordial Spirit level personally intervened, systematically blocking every possible escape route until he was utterly devastated. In the end, he met his end filled with bitter regret, perishing in the midst of the great tribulation.

"This Great Derivation True Monarch possessed talent that astonished the world. Had he not drawn the envy of the celestial demons, he might have long since ascended as a peerless Dao Monarch."

Gazing at the Great Deduction Ancient Scroll in his hand, Eldrin couldn't suppress an exclamation of awe. He turned to Lyra and remarked, "This Daoist Xiaoxu must be a man blessed by heaven's favor as well."

Lyra nodded slightly. "With a Dao Body and the legacy of the peerless True Monarch, if this young master Xu Daoist can forge a Heavenly Path Nascent Soul, he might truly have a sliver of hope to become a Primordial Spirit Dao Lord in the future."

The value of this Great Derivation Ancient Scroll should be considerably higher than that of the Fire Vein Spirit Jade. Had it not been for Patriarch Zixu’s urgent need for the Fire Vein Spirit Jade, he would likely never have been willing to offer it in exchange.

Contemplating the profound mysteries of the Great Deduction Ancient Scroll, Eldrin transcribed a copy for Lyra: "Cultivating this Great Deduction Heavenly Art enables 1 to deduce opportunities hidden between heaven and earth, while also transforming calamity curses and the divinations of enemies."

"As we advance to higher cultivation stages, the bizarre and uncanny divine abilities we encounter will only multiply. Therefore, we must all engage in rigorous training—both to guard against unforeseen calamities and to seek future opportunities of destiny."

"Alright." Lyra nodded, then gazed at the Astral Computator of the Great Deduction and remarked, "Truth be told, this Astral Computator of the Great Deduction is the core spiritual treasure within the Great Deduction Scroll. However, the resources required to master it are truly staggering."

Eldrin frowned slightly. A top-grade spiritual treasure like the Astral Computator of the Great Deduction would actually require 9 fifth-rank Star Fragments to successfully refine.

Such a massive investment could likely only be afforded by True Monarchs at the late Nascent Soul stage, or by top-tier Nascent Soul clans and sects with substantial reserves.

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind howled across the snowy plains, whipping up flurries of ice crystals that shimmered under the pale moonlight. A lone figure stood atop a towering peak, his white robes fluttering in the gust like the wings of a celestial crane. His name was Li Chen (Person Name), and he had been cultivating in these frozen wastes for over a 100 years. "Just a bit more," he murmured, his breath forming clouds of mist in the frigid air. "The Ninth Cycle of the Frozen Soul Art is within reach." Deep within his dantian, spiritual energy swirled like a miniature blizzard, coalescing around a crystalline core that pulsed with otherworldly light. He needed but 1 final breakthrough to complete this stage of cultivation and advance to the next realm. Suddenly, the air crackled with energy. Dark clouds gathered overhead, blotting out the stars. Bolts of purple lightning snaked across the sky, converging directly above Li Chen's position. "Heavenly Tribulation," he whispered, his eyes narrowing. This was the trial every cultivator feared - the celestial punishment for defying the natural order. The first bolt struck with the force of a mountain's collapse. Li Chen raised his hand, summoning the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure). The blade erupted in azure flames, meeting the lightning in a spectacular explosion of energy. "Again!" he shouted, his voice echoing across the valleys. For 9 consecutive strikes, he withstood the heavenly punishment. When the final bolt dissipated, his robes were torn and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, but his eyes shone with triumph. He had survived. More than that - he had advanced. A profound change occurred within him. His spiritual sense expanded exponentially, allowing him to perceive the flow of energy across thousands of miles. The frozen world around him seemed to slow, each snowflake hanging motionless in the air as if time itself had paused. In that moment of transcendence, he felt a connection to the fundamental laws of the universe. The Dao of Frost and Fire intertwined within his meridians, creating a perfect balance that had eluded him for decades. "Fellow Daoist Li," a voice echoed through the mental connection only Nascent Soul cultivators could establish. "The Northern Glacial Sect requires your assistance. Demonic beasts numbering over 10 1000 approach our sacred grounds." Li Chen sighed. Peace was always fleeting in the world of cultivation. With a final glance at the frozen peak that had been his home for so long, he summoned his sword and soared into the sky, leaving behind only the whispering winds and the endless snow.