Chapter 510 Seizing the Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root), On the Eve of Nascent Soul

It is said that once this divine ability is cultivated to its ultimate state, subduing a true dragon with mere physical strength would be effortless.

Though he was still far from that stage, as his comprehension of the 5 Divine Thunders grew ever more profound, the power of his physical body had long surpassed that of an ordinary True Monarch.

With his Golden Core cultivation, Yue Lou was able to withstand a single palm strike from him—this alone marked him as extraordinarily gifted, worthy of being called a supreme seed for body refinement.

Yue Lou was defeated and forced to retreat, drawing solemn gazes from the crowd.

Yue Lou had been outmatched in skill, so there was nothing more to say. The 3 who had crossed blows with him earlier already knew they were no match for Eldrin, and now they too lacked the confidence to make a move.

They wanted to see if Eldrin would exhaust too much of his spiritual power, hoping to seize the opportunity and pluck the prize. But now was not yet the time.

Seeing this, Young Master Bai Xu stepped forward. He cupped his hands and said, "I have long heard of the renowned Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure). It is an honor to make your acquaintance."

Eldrin nodded and said, "Make your move."

Young Master Bai Xu said nothing more, immediately raising his hand to summon his Natal Spirit Treasure.

He knew full well that against an expert of Eldrin's (Person Name) caliber, only grand divine abilities and artifacts of the Numinous Treasure grade could pose a genuine threat.

All other divine abilities and magical treasures were but trivial arts, incapable of harming his physical body.

Bai Xu’s artifact was an ancient scroll, known as the Scroll of the Rising Sun. It came to him in a moment of enlightenment while he was contemplating ancient relics, and within it lay a supreme divine ability called Sunrise Dawning.

At this moment, as Bai Xu channeled his power, his innate spiritual treasure was fully activated. A blazing crimson sun rose gradually, carrying the power to suppress heaven and earth as it bore down upon Eldrin.

"Not bad."

Eldrin (Person Name) exclaimed in admiration, "Although this Ancient Scroll of the Rising Sun cannot compare to the Chen Family's collected spiritual treasure of the same kind—the Ancient Scroll of the Vast Sea—it is still a rather fine spiritual treasure."

This spiritual treasure possesses the power to suppress demons and refine evil, imposing immense restraint upon all fiends and monsters. Even a True Monarch would have to handle it with caution.

However, to Eldrin, that was all there was to it. No matter how powerful your spiritual treasures and divine abilities might be, that pair of Heavenly Separation Swords swept through all opposition, shattering every single 1 with a single strike.

But then, 1 sword flash after another descended, actually severing that rising sun with sheer, unyielding force.

"So strong!"

Bai Xu's face abruptly shifted, but gritting his teeth, he summoned another spiritual treasure—this time, an ancient bamboo scroll.

This jade slip was Bai Xu’s second life-bound spiritual treasure, known as the Profound Heaven Divine Mirror. It was forged by Bai Xu using a unique method for crafting life-bound spiritual treasures, which he had serendipitously obtained.

This Profound Heaven Divine Mirror was forged from Celestial Sword Bamboo, inscribed with profoundly mysterious characters and Dao patterns. Its content was abstruse and inscrutable, yet each Dao pattern emanated an indestructible sword intent.

But as this Mystic Heaven Mirror unfurled, it transformed into 19 dazzling sword rays, carrying unparalleled sharpness as they slashed toward Eldrin.

Everyone looked up and couldn't help but freeze momentarily. Even Daoist Zixu's expression turned grave.

Young Master Bai Xu possessed 2 innate spiritual treasures, and his strength was likely no less than his own. Among the numerous Golden Core cultivators participating in this battle, he could undoubtedly be ranked within the top 5.

"What a fine spiritual treasure."

Eldrin (Person Name) also marveled in admiration, for it was the first time he had witnessed such a unique spiritual treasure, leaving him utterly astonished.

However, despite Young Master Bai Xu's formidable strength, he ultimately could not prevail against him. He continued to wield the Heaven-Sundering Twin Swords with an air of transcendent composure, as if untouched by the tumult of battle.

After dozens of exchanges, Eldrin ultimately summoned the Trinity Divine Thunder, striking Young Master Bai Xu hard enough to send him stumbling as he plummeted from the sky.

Having suffered a silent setback, Young Master Bai Xu paled slightly. He cupped his hands in a salute and said, "Your methods are truly extraordinary, fellow practitioner. I admit my inadequacy and shall take my leave here."

It was clear that Bai Xu had concluded he stood no chance of seizing the Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root) from Eldrin (Person Name), and had thus chosen to withdraw and contend for the other 2 strands of Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root).

As Young Master Bai Xu departed, all eyes turned to Immortal Violet Jade.

A faint flicker crossed the brow of the Amethyst Jade Immortal. Unlike the others, the Verdant Yao Palace was a mighty sect of Nascent Soul cultivators, and its master was a True Monarch at the late Nascent Soul stage.

Even if she failed to secure this Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root) today, Palace Master Qingyao could still gather sufficient Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root) for her—it would merely require waiting a considerable length of time.

Therefore, even if she could not obtain this wisp of Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root), it was not impossible for her to forge a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul.

At this thought, she let out a faint, regretful sigh and said, "I fear I am no match for you either, sir. Let us part ways here."

4 of the 6 mighty prodigies remained, ultimately exchanging helpless glances.

Elder Changyu cupped his hands and offered a wry smile. "With your formidable cultivation, esteemed ones, this old man must admit his inadequacy. It seems my hopes of obtaining the Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root) are dashed. I shall have no choice but to form an Earth-grade Nascent Soul."

The others also showed expressions of helplessness. Although the Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul was exceptionally powerful and capable of integrating 3 innate divine abilities, it required both sufficient serendipity and innate talent.

For the majority of Golden Core cultivators, forging an Earth-grade Nascent Soul could already be considered a future of boundless prospects.

The Golden Core cultivators, seeing no hope of seizing the Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root), had no choice but to withdraw. It appeared many had resigned themselves to the futility of their efforts, abandoning all thought of contending for the Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root).

After the crowd had dispersed, Eldrin and the other 2 returned to the valley, quietly awaiting the conclusion of this Heaven and Earth Resonance.

No 1 knew how much time had passed. On this day, the gloom gradually receded, and the dim world began to regain its clarity. The power that had oppressed heaven and earth had long since dissipated without anyone noticing.

Eldrin (Person Name) opened his eyes, gazing at Master Zixu as he said, "After this matter concludes, I intend to return to secluded cultivation. I fear we may not meet again in the future, Fellow Daoist."

Elder Zixu nodded with a gentle smile. "When we meet again, I fear both you and I shall have leaped beyond the firmament, transformed into those 9 Heavens True Dragons."

Beside them, Lyra smiled faintly. Having obtained the Heavenly Dao Qi this time, they would all enter seclusion to break through to the Nascent Soul realm. Once achieved, it would be no exaggeration to say they had transformed from golden carp into soaring dragons.

After bidding farewell, Eldrin did not immediately depart from the Skyline Mountains. Instead, they visited the Magnanimous Peak to pay their respects to Magnus the Virtuous Lord before taking their leave.

When this gentleman saw Eldrin, he smiled and said, "I know your purpose in coming. There is no need to thank me."

"This time you have obtained the Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root), and you are destined to walk our path henceforth. If you truly wish to express gratitude, simply lend a hand when you encounter prodigies of the human race in the future."

Magnus the Virtuous Lord (Person Name) said no more after this, instructing attendants to escort the 2 away.

The 2 of them stepped out of Haoran Peak. Eldrin glanced back and remarked with a touch of emotion, "Magnus the Virtuous Lord possesses a righteous aura within him. The openness of his heart and the nobility of his character are truly unparalleled in all my years."

Although Eldrin (Person Name) possessed a sharp and reserved temperament, he harbored immense pride within. It was exceptionally rare for him to offer such high praise to anyone—truly remarkable.

Lyra also nodded and remarked with some emotion, "A true lord like Magnus the Virtuous Lord, who selflessly expounds the Dao for the younger generation of humankind and nurtures successors, is truly exceedingly rare."