Chapter 503 : A Legacy of Cloud and Demonic Taint

"I can consider my mission accomplished, though not without some difficulty."

Eldrin Chen said as he took out the cultivation legacy of Immortal Maiden Cloud Stretch and the Flowing Sleeve Ribbon [an enchanted ribbon that flows like water and sleeves, used for both offense and defense], handing them to Immortal Maiden Heaven Spirit.

After finishing this, he added with a bitter smile, "However, this Flowing Sleeve Ribbon has been infused with a great amount of Demonic Fiendish Energy [a corrupting, malevolent energy from demonic sources]. Purging it will likely be no easy task."

"It is of no consequence. I have my own methods for its purification."

Immortal Maiden Heaven Spirit smiled as she stored the items away, then specifically invited the two to sit, saying, "Your harvest from the Garuda Demon Island must have been exceedingly bountiful."

"Why don't we exchange treasures amongst ourselves? Perhaps we can each acquire something we need."

"Agreed." Eldrin Chen nodded, then asked with a smile, "Might I inquire if you, True Lord [a title for a cultivator who has achieved the True Lord realm, a high stage of cultivation], possess any Spiritual Treasure Material [a rare material suitable for forging spiritual treasures] of the Metal-Fire Dual Attribute [a rare ore that inherently possesses both metallic and fiery spiritual properties], or perhaps that Earth Origin Path Pattern Stone [a legendary stone containing the primordial patterns and essence of the earth element]?"

Among Exquisite Jiang's several Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a cultivator's personally bound and nurtured magical treasure that grows with them], the External Incarnation [a powerful divine ability to project a separate, autonomous avatar] and the Heavenly Ruins Immortal-Slaying Sword [a legendary sword famed for its power to slay even immortals] had already completed their advancements. The Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne [a spiritual throne formed from positive water energy and a verdant lotus] required a Fifth Rank Treasure Lotus [a lotus of the fifth rank, an exceedingly rare spiritual plant] as its key component, but such a Fifth Rank Treasure Lotus was truly far too difficult to find.

Meanwhile, the Six Harmonies and Eight Desolations Cauldron [a mighty cauldron embodying the concepts of six harmonies and eight desolations] required Fifth Rank Treasure Metal [metal ore of the fifth rank] of the Metal-Fire Dual Attribute to advance, and the Cultivable Earth Kun Origin Disk [a mystical disk that cultivates the primordial essence of the earth] needed the exceptionally precious Earth Origin Path Pattern Stone even more.

The two treasures Eldrin Chen sought were precisely for Exquisite Jiang's preparation. Read, share, and discuss at audi0-n0vel.c0m.

Upon hearing this, Immortal Maiden Heaven Spirit [a powerful female immortal] blinked slightly, then said, "That Earth Origin Path Pattern Stone [a rare ore containing patterns of the earth element's fundamental principles] is quite uncommon. It's likely only at large-scale True Lord Barter Convention [a grand market event where True Lord-level cultivators trade rare items] that one would have a decent chance of encountering it."

"However, I happen to have a Blazing Fire Gold Crystal [a crystal imbued with the dual essences of fire and metal] in my possession. It is precisely a Fifth Rank Treasure [a treasure of the fifth rank, suitable for True Lord-level cultivators] of the Metal-Fire Dual Attribute [possessing the combined properties of the metal and fire elements]."

"Is that truly so?"

Hearing this, both of them revealed looks of delight. Exquisite Jiang took out several of the treasures they had seized and asked, "I wonder if the True Lord [a cultivator who has reached the True Lord realm, a high level of power] sees anything to their liking? You may choose one for the trade."

The Immortal Maiden Heaven Spirit glanced at the items, her eyes flickering slightly as she said, "The Bloodthirsty Sword [a demonic blade that thirsts for blood] and the Soul Devourer Spear [a spear that consumes the souls of its victims] are both Demonic Treasure [magical artifacts forged with demonic techniques and energies]. We righteous path cultivators simply cannot use them. Even if we were to melt them down for materials, their value would be greatly diminished."

"This Ancient Vast Sea Disk [an ancient magical disk containing the power of the vast sea] and the Void-Refining Furnace [a furnace capable of refining materials from the void] are quite good, however. Why not sell them both to me? I will add a sum of Heavenly Crystal [a high-purity form of spiritual crystal, more valuable than Spirit Stones] to purchase them. What do you say?"

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment. Among the treasures seized this time, the most precious, the Verdant Void Cauldron [a cauldron embodying the concepts of verdant life and profound void], served as their Sect-Suppressing Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure used to protect and symbolize a major sect's power] and naturally could not be sold.

The Stellar Small Bell [a small bell that resonates with stellar energies] would be needed later to refine the Great Deduction Star Plate [a star plate used for grand celestial calculations and divinations], so Eldrin Chen was naturally reluctant to part with it either. For them, the only items they could realistically offer for trade were these four treasures.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "A Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure specifically designed to suppress and vanquish demons] holds extraordinary value. If you, Senior, wish to purchase it, you must offer a suitably appropriate price."

"That can be arranged."

Immortal Maiden Heaven Spirit [a powerful female immortal] nodded. A single Fifth Rank Heaven and Earth Treasure [a treasure of immense power, ranked fifth in the cosmic hierarchy] was worth at least sixty Heavenly Crystal [a highly purified and potent form of spiritual energy crystal], while an inferior-grade Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade artifact specifically designed to suppress and vanquish demons] was valued at around one hundred Heavenly Crystal.

After some mental calculation, she simply used the Blazing Fire Gold Crystal [a rare ore imbued with the essence of blazing fire and gold] plus one hundred and forty Heavenly Crystal to purchase the two Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts of significant power] from Eldrin Chen's hands.

With this transaction complete, Eldrin Chen now possessed a substantial sum of Origin Heavenly Crystal [the purest and most foundational form of Heavenly Crystal]. Should he encounter an Earth Origin Path Pattern Stone [a mystical stone containing the primordial patterns of the earth's essence] in the future, he would have sufficient wealth to purchase it, even at a premium price.

Thinking of this, both Eldrin Chen and Exquisite Jiang felt a surge of joy. They exchanged a glance before asking, "Has the Distant Sea Cultivation World [a vast and remote realm of cultivation across the distant seas] hosted any Barter Convention [a grand gathering where cultivators trade rare goods and resources] in recent years?"

"There have been none these past few years," Immortal Maiden Heaven Spirit shook her head. "However, in twenty years' time, the Great Roc Island [an island domain named for the legendary Great Roc] sea region will host another Barter Convention. You may go there to see if you can procure an Earth Origin Path Pattern Stone."

"In that case, our sincere thanks."

The group conversed pleasantly for a while longer before the two took their leave.

After departing the great hall, Eldrin Chen did not immediately leave Heavenly Spirit Island [the Island of Heavenly Spirits].

He and Exquisite Jiang returned to their cultivation abode. After some contemplation, he said, "Our gains this time are not insignificant. I intend to enter seclusion first to refine and master the Heavenly River Positive Water Sword [a divine sword technique that channels the purifying power of the Heavenly River]."

"As for the matter concerning Verdant Consort, we shall investigate it further after we emerge from our cultivation."

"Very well," Exquisite Jiang [the Immortal Maiden Exquisite] nodded slightly, adding, "I shall also take this opportunity to refine the Six Harmonies and Eight Desolations Cauldron [a legendary cauldron for forging treasures]."

Forging a Fifth Rank [the fifth highest grade of power] Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure bound to a cultivator's life force] required a truly staggering quantity of Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth]. Fortunately, Immortal Maiden Heaven Spirit [the Celestial Spirit Maiden] had amassed a considerable stockpile of this precious material.

They purchased the necessary amount of Five Elements Essence from Immortal Maiden Heaven Spirit at a premium of thirty percent above the market price, and then commenced the arduous process of crafting their Lifebound Spiritual Treasure.

"..."

Thus, seven years flowed by like a river. On this day, Eldrin Chen [the cultivator Eldrin of the Chen Clan] finally succeeded in refining the Heavenly River Positive Water Sword [a divine sword technique named after the Heavenly River's pure waters].

A Glazed [translucent and radiant] cyan sword radiance, sharp enough to cleave immortals and slaughter demons, danced and weaved through the air. It ascended within an endless Sea of Thunder [a manifestation of divine thunder tribulation] and finally broke through to the realm of a true Spiritual Treasure [a sentient magical artifact of immense power]. Visit audio–novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

"The Heavenly River Positive Water Sword is complete!"

Gazing upon the newly forged Heavenly River Positive Water Sword before him, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a look of profound delight.

The successful ascension of the Heavenly River Positive Water Sword meant not only that he had gained another Spiritual Treasure-grade Immortal Sword [a sword of immortal quality], but, more crucially, that the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [a legendary pair of complementary swords] could once again be united.

Although the Sky-Severance Sword Union [a supreme sword technique of severing the heavens] consumed a vast amount of spiritual energy, it remained his ultimate trump card—a move capable of deciding the fate of a battle in a single, decisive strike.

As the Heavenly River Positive Water Sword was successfully forged, Exquisite Jiang said with a smile, "With this sword complete, you should at least have the power to contend against a cultivator of the Earthly Path Infant Soul from now on."

"The spiritual power of a True Lord of the Earthly Path Infant Soul far surpasses that of an ordinary Infant Soul cultivator. I fear I still cannot match them,"

Eldrin Chen shook his head. The potential of the Earthly Path Infant Soul was immense, its Force Extreme [the ultimate potential and foundational strength of a cultivation path] far beyond what the Mortal Path Infant Soul could ever hope to rival.

Such existences even held a sliver of hope to break through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest soul essence of a cultivator]. Furthermore, they could fuse two Innate Great God Ability [innate divine powers granted by one's cultivation path]. Whether in terms of the Infant Soul's strength, spiritual power, or overall combat prowess, they completely outstripped those of the Mortal Path Infant Soul.

It could be said that even at the same cultivation level, one Earthly Path Infant Soul cultivator could handle two from the Mortal Path Infant Soul without issue.

Hearing this, Exquisite Jiang also nodded and said, "My Six Harmonies and Eight Desolations Cauldron is nearly complete as well. Once this cauldron is fully forged in a few more days, we should go investigate Mara Island."

"Agreed. I have been thinking the same!"

"..."

Three years later, Exquisite Jiang's Six Harmonies and Eight Desolations Cauldron was fully completed. The two of them then set off directly for the direction of Mara Island.

That Mara Island was located within the Heavenly Demon Sea Region, the territory of the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon [demonic beings from realms beyond this world]. Not daring to venture recklessly into its heart, they stopped at a Spirit Island [an island rich in spiritual energy] near the Mara Island waters, one inhabited by the Human Race, to gather information.

After three months of continuous investigation, Eldrin Chen discovered that the location of Mara Island was in the relatively inner reaches of the Heavenly Demon Sea Region.

Most crucially, after the Liu Clan Patriarch of that Mara Island pledged allegiance to the demonic fiends, his strength had advanced to the Infant Soul Mid Stage, far surpassing what it had been in the past.

Contemplating the troublesome nature of that Liu Clan Patriarch, Eldrin Chen furrowed his brow and said, "This Liu Old Demon is a Human Race cultivator who turned traitor to the demons. His mastery over the Formation of Spirit Island is far beyond what the Twin Garuda could ever achieve."

"Moreover, his current level of cultivation is not something we can handle at present."

"Indeed," Exquisite Jiang nodded in agreement, then stated, "Since we lack certainty of success, there is no need for us to take such a risk." For more chapters, visit AUDIO-NOVEL.COM for the complete novel.