Chapter 489 Distributing Treasures, Obtaining the Bixi(Monster) Tortoise Shell

"This..."

Eldrin's expression darkened slightly as he couldn't help but say, "Is there truly no way to salvage this?"

"It's too late now."

"Now we've missed the optimal window to extract the Blood Malevolence. Even if we expend tremendous effort and resources to suppress and remove it, all we'll obtain is a ruined physical vessel."

"Better to simply abandon the physical form and spend 3 100 years reforging a new body through the Nirvana Pool."

Lord Jiuchuan gave a bitter smile and shook his head. He informed Eldrin that the Blood Malice Heart-Piercing Nail was exceedingly vicious—the lingering blood malefic energy had infiltrated his organs and could no longer be completely eradicated.

His internal organs and essence blood had been contaminated. Unless he was a cultivator who practiced the Pure Yang Dao Arts, it would be nearly impossible to purify this defiled power.

The only solution was to employ an overwhelmingly potent divine ability or a tyrannical medicinal elixir to refine and dissolve it. However, resorting to such extreme measures would inevitably ravage the physical body, leaving it 70 to 80 percent destroyed even if the affliction were eradicated.

After speaking, he cast a solemn gaze at Eldrin and said, "Once I abandon my physical form and enter the Nirvana Pool to reconstruct my body, I will be unable to take action for 3 100 years."

"I fear the demons will not rest easily. I wonder if I might entrust the 9 Rivers Island to your care for the time being?"

Eldrin's expression shifted subtly. The right to utilize a Grade-5 spirit vein and leyline would likely tempt any Golden Core cultivator—perhaps even a wandering Nascent Soul True Monarch.

However, after a moment of contemplation, he still shook his head and said, "We came to the Eastern Sea Cultivation World for important matters. Since we won't be staying here long, I'm afraid it would be difficult for us to hold fort here permanently."

"Alas, I suppose it must be so."

"It seems I can only seek assistance from my allies in the Eastern Sea Immortal Alliance." True Monarch Jiuchuan sighed, then entreated, "But before the True Monarch arrives, could you, Fellow Daoist, help this old man keep watch for a while?"

"That is only proper." Eldrin nodded and pledged, "We may linger here for a time, though I must implore we not tarry overlong."

"Have no fear, fellow Daoist. It will not delay you overlong."

Lord Jiuchuan spoke, a rare smile gracing his features.

Seeing that the matter had been settled, Lyra (Person Name) retrieved several precious treasures they had seized.

These treasures were respectively the shell, the physical body of the Baxia Demon Emperor, and his incomparably precious Nascent Soul.

Gazing at the 3 treasures, she remarked impassively, "We've all contributed significantly to this great battle. Let's divide them among ourselves."

"There's no need for that."

Lord 9 Rivers promptly declined, shaking his head as he said, "The Bixia Demon Emperor was slain by you, and you even saved my life. How could I have the audacity to shamelessly claim a share of the treasures?"

"Esteemed True Lord, you need not trouble yourself with such concerns."

Eldrin (Person Name) wore a serene expression, a trace of detached amusement gracing his lips as he remarked, "Had you not intercepted that black-robed true monarch, Fellow Daoist, my partner and I could scarcely have achieved such decisive results."

"Moreover, you sacrificed the Gengjin Demon-Slaying Sword Talisman and even produced the 8 Trigrams Demon-Refining Formation Banner. 1 could say your contribution far exceeded that of us 2."

"As for this life-saving grace, let it be the karma between us. Perhaps when the Cataclysm of the Demonic Abyss descends, we may yet aid 1 another."

Hearing this, the Nineflow True Monarch gave a slight nod in his heart.

He truly contributed the most in this battle. Besides, having 1 more friend means having 1 more path to tread. If every cause and effect were meticulously settled, 1 would likely struggle to forge genuine friendships, and in times of future hardship, there would be few to lean on for mutual support.

At this thought, Lord Jiuchuan declared, "I shall remember this life-saving grace, and in time, I will repay you, fellow Daoist."

"You are most considerate, fellow Daoist."

Eldrin smiled faintly, then gazed at the turtle shell of the Baxia Demon Emperor and remarked, "This object contains the essence of the Baxia Demon Emperor's entire being. It is sufficient to forge a single defensive spirit treasure."

"I have a natal magic treasure that requires this material for refinement. I shall shamelessly claim it for myself."

Lord Jiuchuan nodded, gazing at the Bixia Demon Emperor’s physical form as he remarked, “This demon possesses an extraordinary bloodline. If I were to reconstruct my body using the essence of his flesh and blood, my physical constitution might become exceptionally formidable.”

"Its bones are also crucial for refining a fifth-tier demon-hunting treasure ship, so I swallowed my pride and requested it."

"So it shall be."

Eldrin smiled amiably and said, "The demon emperor's physical form is far too massive. Transporting it back would require me to constantly expend spiritual energy to activate the Yin-Yang Void Mirror for containment. It would be far more practical to leave it with you for constructing your treasure ship and restoring your physical body."

At this point, the trio's gaze fell upon the Bixi Demon Emperor's Nascent Soul.

This Bixi Demon Emperor possessed an extraordinary bloodline, and the nascent soul he condensed was comparable to a human's Earthly Path Nascent Soul. The Primordial Genesis Qi it contained was exceptionally abundant, sufficient to refine 3 Nascent Soul Formation Pills (Spiritual Object).

With this thought in mind, Elder Jiuchuan declared, "To refine the Nascent Soul Formation Pill (Spiritual Object), a vast quantity of supplementary spirit herbs is required. It would be best to entrust this task to me to gather them all."

"When the time comes, I shall commission an expert from the Immortal Alliance to refine them. With the skill of a fifth-grade, superior-tier alchemist within the Alliance, they will undoubtedly produce 3 Nascent Soul Formation Pills (Spiritual Object)."

"When this is accomplished, 1 pill shall go to the Alchemist of the Immortal Alliance, and we shall split the remaining 2 equally between us?"

"Then I'll be in your debt."

Eldrin nodded slightly. Gathering all the supplementary herbs required for a single Nascent Soul Formation Pill was no simple feat—only an ancient power like 9 Rivers Isle, with its heritage spanning thousands of years, possessed such profound reserves.

Since the other party was willing to offer this courtesy, it saved him from having to expend considerable effort.

After settling this matter, Eldrin’s expression shifted slightly with hesitation before he spoke again, “I have observed that your 8 Trigrams Demon-Refining Banner possesses extraordinary power—it can actually enable a Golden Core cultivator to exhibit combat prowess rivaling a Nascent Soul expert.”

"I wonder if you could impart this formation to us. I am willing to exchange it with my cultivation techniques and divine abilities."

"8 Trigrams Demon-Refining Banner (Magic Treasure)?" A flicker of surprise crossed True Monarch Jiuchuan's face before he chuckled. "Your discernment is remarkable, fellow Daoist."

"The method for crafting this set of array banners was something I obtained by chance in my early years. Its potential power far surpasses what you see now. However, constrained by my limited cultivation and lack of suitable artifact-forging materials, I could only refine it into a lower-tier fifth-grade artifact."

"You have obtained the refinement method for this set of array flags. Study it thoroughly, and you may craft a set of array flags that will shake the very heavens."

Lord Jiuchuan spoke as he handed a jade slip to Eldrin (Person Name). "There's no need for an exchange. While such treasures are considered precious, creating a copy incurs virtually no cost."

"As long as you promise not to sell it to others, Fellow Daoist, this formation set shall be gifted to you."

Eldrin stowed it away without declining, simply cupping his hands and saying, "Since you are willing to bestow this gift, Fellow Daoist, I shall not stand on ceremony."

This exchange, which yielded the extraordinary method for crafting the formation flags, left both parties feeling a deeper bond had formed between them.

At that moment, Lord Jiuchuan coughed heavily twice.

His face was pale, his breath somewhat feeble as he weakly said, "This old man’s physical body cannot hold on much longer. Before I abandon this fleshly form, I must first visit the Pure Sun Immortal Clan Lin and entrust their Grand Elder with refining the Nascent Soul Formation Pill (Spiritual Object)."

"Let us not linger in conversation today. Once I have restored my physical form, I shall return for a lengthy discourse with you, fellow Daoist."

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind howled through the mountain pass, carrying with it the scent of decay and withered leaves. Lin Feng tightened his tattered robe, his breath forming pale mist in the moonlit night. His fingers, numb from the cold, unconsciously traced the jade slip hidden within his sleeve—the very object that had brought both hope and ruin to his life. "Just 1 more day," he whispered to himself, his voice barely audible over the wind. "The celestial alignment will be complete by tomorrow's moonrise." Suddenly, a sharp voice cut through the darkness. "Well, well. If it isn't the once-great prodigy of the Azure Cloud Sect." 3 figures emerged from the shadows, their pristine white robes stark against the gloomy surroundings. The leader, a young man with sharp features and contemptuous eyes, stepped forward. In his hand gleamed the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure), its crimson blade pulsating with restrained energy. "Eldrin (Person Name)," Lin Feng spat the name like poison. "Have you come to deliver yourself to death?" Eldrin's laughter echoed mockingly through the pass. "You? A cripple at the 3rd level of Qi Refinement, threatening me? I've reached the 8th level! Hand over the Primordial Chaos Codex (Cultivation Method), and I might consider letting you die quickly." Lin Feng's mind raced. He had only 127 low-grade spirit stones left—not nearly enough to activate any meaningful defensive array. The spiritual energy within his dantian swirled weakly, barely sufficient to sustain a single powerful strike. "Countless cultivators have sought the Codex over thousands of years," Lin Feng said calmly, though every muscle in his body tensed. "What makes you think you're worthy?" "Enough!" Eldrin's face twisted in rage. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) burst into flames, illuminating the despair in his companions' eyes. "I'll take it from your corpse!" As the blazing sword descended, Lin Feng's fingers finally found what they had been searching for—a hidden trigger within the jade slip. A brilliant light erupted, swallowing everything in its path. 1 100 years had passed. The young disciples gathered around the ancient stone tablet, their voices hushed with reverence. "They say the great Lin Feng achieved enlightenment here," 1 whispered, tracing the weathered characters with trembling fingers. "After surviving that battle, he spent over a 100 years in seclusion," another added, her eyes wide with wonder. "When he emerged, he had broken through to the Golden Core stage!" In the clouds above, a figure observed them silently. Lin Feng's gaze was distant, remembering the boy who had nearly died in this very place. The jade slip now rested peacefully against his chest, its secrets fully unlocked. "The true journey begins only after everyone thinks you're finished," he murmured, before vanishing into the mist.