Chapter 523 Golden Book, Selling Ling Shan(MOUNTAIN)

Meanwhile, the demonic races, such as the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor, sought to forge immortal bodies amidst the mortal realm, treading the path of the Physical Immortal.

Lyra also nodded in agreement. While the physical bodies of human cultivators were somewhat weaker, their comprehension and talent were often far more formidable.

Some possess transcendent comprehension, perceiving the laws of heaven and earth as clearly as reading the lines on their own palms, thus enabling them to comprehend the power of cosmic principles and walk the path of a Laws Immortal.

Some possess limited innate comprehension, yet through immense perseverance and unyielding resolve, they can channel their entire cultivation into an immortal Dao fruit with supreme determination, thereby achieving ascension to immortality.

However, it was indeed quite rare to encounter a Human Dao Lord who pursued the path of forging an immortal body, seeking to achieve immortality through physical cultivation in the mortal realm.

At this thought, Lyra said, "These fragmented records have already touched upon the realm bordering immortality. I fear its creator must have been not far from achieving ascension."

"If such an existence is truly a senior from the Violet Realm, then they must undoubtedly be an Immortal-Approaching being whose name shakes the heavens. In the days to come, let us make inquiries to see if we might complete this fragmented scripture."

"Hmm."

Eldrin nodded, though he held little hope in his heart.

Now, after all these years of change and upheaval, this tattered page had weathered countless tens of thousands of years.

The Golden Tome of Heaven possessed its own spiritual nature, yet somehow during this period it had been tainted by demonic power, causing its scriptures to evolve into the vicious 'Heaven-Seizing Dao Attainment Art'.

1 could say that had it not been for Eldrin's burning resentment, which drove him to refine and purify the demonic energy within using the Solar Blaze Flame, this page of the celestial scripture might have remained hidden from the world for countless more years.

"Although this page of the Celestial Tome is incomplete, it still offers us some enlightenment."

"In the future, we shall deduce the method of attaining immortality through physical cultivation. This incomplete technique may serve as a reference for our endeavors."

Eldrin spoke these words, then carefully stored away the golden scripture.

After sorting through these ancient scrolls, although there remained quite a few treasures, none could catch the eyes of the 2 any longer.

Eldrin rose to his feet, gazing at the Qin Clan's sacred mountain sanctuary, and declared, "Now that we have secured The Vast Sea, and with the imminent ascension of the Great Barrens City and Spirit Isle Lake within the cycle of 60 years, we shall soon command 4 fifth-order spirit veins."

"With our current strength, we cannot spare the resources to occupy a fifth spirit vein for at least 2 100 years."

"Moreover, since this Qin Clan Dojo is located quite close to the Heavenly Abode Sect, I believe this spirit vein should be relinquished to them."

Lyra listened and nodded, then after a moment of contemplation said, "We could entrust it to the Heavenly Abode Sect, or sell it to rogue cultivators across the nearby major continents. That way we'd also secure a sum of spirit stones."

Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight nod and said, "Let's consult the Heavenly Abode Sect first."

Once the decision was made, Eldrin had a letter delivered to the Heavenly Abode Sect.

The response from the Heavenly Reed Sect was swift. In merely half a month’s time, the Sect Master of the Heavenly Reed Sect personally ascended to the Qin Clan’s training grounds.

The sect master of Tianlu was already over 3,200 years old. Though he had surpassed the natural lifespan limit, he had consumed 2 fifth-grade Longevity Elixirs, granting him another 1,800 years of life—a reasonably ample reserve.

Over the long years, the master of the Heavenly Abode Sect had long since reached the Nascent Soul, 6th Tier (Cultivation Realm), and was a true powerhouse with a genuine Nascent Soul. Confident in his own abilities, he ventured alone to the Spirit Mountain. Upon meeting Eldrin (Person Name), he spoke without hesitation.

"I have long heard of the 2 True Monarchs' transcendent grace that startles immortals themselves, and today I find the reputation truly well-deserved."

"With you all here, it seems the 3 Veins Ancient Domain may 1 day produce not 1, but 2 Primal Yang Dao Lords."

Saying this, the tone of the Heavenly Abode Sect Master was filled with admiration.

"You flatter me, True Lord."

Seeing him being so polite, Eldrin smiled faintly and invited the master of the Heavenly Abode to take a seat.

He personally poured a cup of tea for the Heavenly Abode Sect Master. After exchanging pleasantries, Eldrin did not beat around the bush and said directly, "To be frank, the Qin Clan and I share a feud of immeasurable depth."

"Now that I have eradicated the Qin Clan, I intend to sell this spiritual mountain. Would you be interested in taking it over?"

Although he had anticipated this, the Lord of the Heavenly Abode still slightly changed his expression upon hearing the words.

As the overlord of the Heavenly Abode Continent (Location), their Tianlu Sect possessed merely 2 fifth-grade spirit veins.

Speaking of this spiritual vein, it originally belonged to Tianluzong. About 6 100 years ago during the Abyssal Cataclysm, the sect lost 3 Nascent Soul True Lords in battle, while most survivors suffered grave injuries.

It so happened that the Qin Clan Leader had just achieved a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm. Seizing the opportunity, he took possession of this fifth-grade spirit vein, thereby claiming nearly half of the Sky Abode Sect's territory as his own.

If we can reclaim this spiritual vein this time, the resources of the Celestial Abode Sect will increase significantly. In the future, we might even be able to nurture 1 or 2 more Nascent Soul cultivators.

At that thought, the Eldrin (Person Name) Sect Master spoke, "This spiritual mountain has always been the sacred ground of our Eldrin Sect. We would naturally reclaim it, but we hope you won't demand an exorbitant price."

"Rest assured on that matter."

Eldrin said with a smile. After some bargaining between the 2, the fifth-grade spirit stone was finally settled at a price of 200,000,000 spirit stones.

This price was nearly half the cost of cultivating a spirit mountain, practically a steal. Were it not for the Chen family's utter lack of resources to maintain control, Eldrin would never have agreed to the sale.

After settling on the price, Eldrin inquired, "Spirit stones hold little value for esteemed figures like us. I wonder if they could be exchanged for the essence of the 5 Elements?"

"This should be manageable now."

The Sect Master of Tianlu Sect nodded. Though the sect's power had waned over the years, they had accumulated 5 elements essence energy for decades.

For treasures such as this, akin to the Heavenly Crystal (Spiritual Object), served as 1 of the primary currencies in high-level cultivator transactions, far more convenient than spirit stones.

Like the various spiritual treasures of Eldrin and the other person, as well as cultivating their innate great supernatural powers that would follow, the consumption of 5 Elements essence would start at tens of millions of spirit stones.

With this infusion of 5 Elements essence, they could finally digest the gains from their ascension to True Lord realm.

After sealing the deal, Eldrin and Lyra soared toward The Vast Sea.

Half a month later, they arrived at Hanchuan Island.

The old clan leader saw the 2 of them return and immediately inquired, "How did it go?"

"Everything went rather smoothly."

Eldrin nodded and informed him of the outcome of this battle.

The Old Patriarch listened for a moment, then smiled faintly. "By resolving this karma, you may finally cultivate in peace for a time."

Eldrin did not say much more, simply inquiring about the recent situation in The Vast Sea.

Speaking of this matter, Chen Changxuan smiled bitterly and said, "The major immortal clans of the human race in The Vast Sea (Location) are scattered across numerous spirit islands. However, without the support of teleportation arrays, even we cannot fully control them in a short period of time."

"Moreover, the endless emergence of demons and monsters has placed immense pressure on us."

As the old clan leader recounted, Eldrin gradually came to understand the changes in The Vast Sea.

Chapter 1 The Azure Cloud Sect's outer gate examination had just concluded. Lin Xuan clutched the newly acquired identity token, his knuckles whitening. After 3 full years of relentless effort, he had finally taken this crucial first step on the path of cultivation. "Next, I must break through to the first layer of the Qi Refining stage within a month," he murmured, gazing toward the distant cultivation peaks shrouded in mist. Suddenly, a crisp voice interrupted his thoughts. "Junior Brother Lin, the Assignment Hall has distributed this month's resources." Turning, he saw a graceful female disciple in green robes approaching. In her palm lay 3 faintly glowing stones—clearly, these were the legendary spirit stones he had only heard about in texts. "Many thanks, Senior Sister," Lin Xuan accepted the spirit stones with both hands, his heart racing. These 3 spirit stones represented more than just energy—they were his key to unlocking the mysteries of cultivation. The female disciple smiled gently. "Remember, the Sect Leader's lecture begins at the Hour of the Dragon in the Main Hall tomorrow. Don't be late." After she left, Lin Xuan carefully examined the spirit stones. Their surfaces shimmered with crystalline light, pulsating with pure spiritual energy. According to the cultivation method described in the introductory manual, he sat cross-legged on his stone bed, holding a spirit stone in each palm as he began his first attempt at guided meditation. A warm current slowly flowed from his palms into his meridians, circulating through his body like a meandering stream. This sensation differed completely from his previous attempts at meditation—the spiritual energy guided by the spirit stones felt several times more potent. Time passed unnoticed. When Lin Xuan opened his eyes again, moonlight already streamed through the window. The spirit stones in his hands had dimmed slightly, but he felt unprecedented clarity, his senses sharper than ever before. He consulted the jade slip recording the "Basic Qi Refining Method," confirming he had established a complete energy circulation—the hallmark of initial success in Qi Refining. "With spirit stones, cultivation speed truly improves dramatically," he marveled, carefully storing the remaining 2 spirit stones. These would be crucial for his upcoming breakthrough attempts. The next morning, Lin Xuan arrived early at the Main Hall. Over a 100 new disciples like himself had already gathered, all quietly awaiting the Sect Leader's arrival. Suddenly, a powerful pressure descended from above. A white-robed elder materialized on the elevated platform as if stepping through void itself. This was Elder Yun He, the current leader of Azure Cloud Sect. "The path of cultivation defies natural order, demanding unwavering resolve," the elder's voice resonated through the hall despite its soft volume. "From Qi Refining to Foundation Building, Golden Core to Nascent Soul—each realm breakthrough extends your lifespan but also invites corresponding heavenly tribulations." Lin Xuan listened intently, not daring to miss a single word. This lecture covered everything from energy circulation techniques to methods for resolving cultivation deviations, all crucial knowledge for beginners. "Remember," Elder Yun He concluded, "while treasures and techniques aid cultivation, the cultivator's heart remains most fundamental. Only with steadfast determination can 1 hope to tread the path of immortality." As the lecture ended, Lin Xuan noticed the elder glance meaningfully in his direction. A jade slip suddenly appeared in his hand—when and how it arrived, he couldn't tell. Once back in his residence, he examined the jade slip. It contained detailed annotations for the Qi Refining method, far more comprehensive than the standard version. Most surprisingly, it included a unique spiritual sense cultivation technique. "Could this be... my opportunity?" Lin Xuan wondered, his eyes gleaming with determination. He knew this unexpected fortune might completely alter his cultivation journey.