Chapter 226 : The Slumbering Supreme Treasure

In this realm, the sixth-rank Magical Treasure of the Nascent Soul Realm are called Supreme Treasure of Pure Yang [the highest grade of magical artifact, imbued with the power of pure Yang energy]. Only the Magical Treasure of a Nascent Soul cultivator are qualified to become a Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure of immense power, capable of subduing even the mightiest demons].

The Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure possesses intelligence nearly equal to that of a human. However, without a Nascent Soul Cultivators to channel its power, it finds it difficult to unleash its full might.

The Ancient Ancestor of the Three Great Sects lacked sufficient cultivation. Yet, by relying on the nourishment of a Fourth Rank Earth Vein [a powerful ley line of spiritual energy within the earth], they could barely restore a fraction of the Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure's power—enough for merely one or two strikes. Even so, this was sufficient to severely injure, or even potentially annihilate, a Golden Core, Late Stage cultivator.

However, if the Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure were to act personally without a Nascent Soul Cultivators to channel it, it would deplete its own power. Its Treasure Spirit [the sentient consciousness residing within a powerful magical treasure] might also fall into a deep slumber, requiring an immensely long time to recover.

Therefore, if the Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure itself is unwilling to act, even a Golden Core Cultivator would find it nearly impossible to wield it.

During the chaos caused by the Withered Bone Elder Demon over one hundred years ago, the previous sect master of the Green Sun Sect, in order to slay the demon, channeled the Mirror of the Vast Heaven. This act severely drained the mirror's power.

To this day, the Mirror of the Vast Heaven has not yet fully recovered its might. It retains only a single strike's worth of power.

Xu the Ancient Ancestor of the Green Sun Sect had ascended to his position through questionable means and was not favored by the Mirror of the Vast Heaven. Thus, during the Beast Tide Calamity [a catastrophic invasion by monstrous beasts], the mirror did not risk falling into slumber by intervening.

In truth, Xu the Ancient Ancestor himself was reluctant to request the Mirror of the Vast Heaven's aid. It was his final trump card. Should it fall dormant, the Green Sun Sect would face grave peril.

It was precisely because of the Mirror of the Vast Heaven's existence that Lyra Jiang harbored some apprehension towards the Green Sun Sect. After all, even if the Mirror of the Vast Heaven was not a true Nascent Soul-grade Magical Treasure, it was estimated to be half a step into the Fifth Rank. For uninterrupted reading, go to audio–novel.com.

As Eldrin Chen's thoughts drifted in contemplation, a streak of light suddenly flew towards him.

The newcomer was a young woman with a youthful face. She glanced at Eldrin Chen and spoke respectfully.

"Greetings, Ancient Ancestor."

"What is the matter?"

Eldrin Chen looked at her and asked with a gentle smile.

This person was named Seraphine Chen. She was a rising star of the family's fourth generation and a descendant of Seventh Granduncle Changqing Chen.

On his deathbed, Old Granduncle had bequeathed his Verdant Leaf Sword and two spirit talismans to Eldrin Chen. Those treasures had helped Eldrin Chen survive the perils of his first two life-and-death battles.

For a kindness as small as a drop of water, one should repay with a flowing spring. Naturally, Eldrin Chen provided Seraphine Chen with substantial support.

Seraphine Chen possessed Four Spiritual Roots [a cultivation aptitude of the four primary elements], making her cultivation path exceptionally arduous. Fortunately, she was diligent in her practice. At merely twenty-five years of age, she had already reached the Qi Refinement Seventh Layer [the seventh stage of the initial body and energy purification realm]. There was a glimmer of hope that she might one day achieve a breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment realm [the realm where a cultivator solidifies their spiritual foundation].

In recent years, the number of family members in the Foundation Establishment realm had gradually increased, surpassing twenty-five. However, none with Four Spiritual Roots had ever reached that stage. If she succeeded, she would be forging a new path.

Seraphine Chen offered a faint, somewhat reserved smile and said, "A message has come from Pingyang City via the World's-End Sound-Transmission Mirror [a magical artifact capable of sending messages across vast distances]. It says the Clan Patriarch requests your presence."

"Understood."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod, surmising that the Old Patriarch was likely preparing to attempt a breakthrough to the Purple Palace, Mid Stage [the intermediate stage of the Purple Palace realm, a significant milestone in a cultivator's journey].

He casually handed Seraphine Chen a vial of Pill [a type of alchemical elixir] and said with a warm smile, "Continue your cultivation diligently. In time, I shall seek to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill [a precious elixir that aids in solidifying one's cultivation foundation] for you."

Soaring forth on his Sword Flight [the ability to ride a sword through the air], Eldrin Chen flew directly to Pingyang City.

Within the Grand Hall of Pingyang City, besides the Old Patriarch, Eldrin Chen encountered a familiar face—none other than Xavier Xu.

Cupping his hands in greeting toward Xavier Xu, Eldrin inquired with a smile, "A rare guest indeed. I had not expected Brother Xavier to grace our Pingyang City with his presence today."

"You truly bring honor to our humble abode."

"You flatter me,"

Xavier Xu replied, his smile widening with genuine pleasure. "It has been but a few years, yet Fellow Daoist Chen has already broken through to the Purple Mansion Third Layer [the third layer of the Purple Mansion realm]. Truly, you live up to your reputation as the peerless Heaven's Chosen [a title for a prodigy favored by destiny] whose name resounds throughout the Chu Kingdom."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes sparkled with a hint of a smile.

With the aid of the Shellfish King Pearl [a precious pearl cultivated by a powerful shellfish demon king], his cultivation progress had accelerated significantly over the past few years. He had already broken through to the Purple Mansion Third Layer [the third stage of the Purple Mansion realm] three years prior, and it seemed he would reach the Purple Palace, Mid Stage [the middle phase of the Purple Mansion realm] within the decade.

The Old Granduncle beside him also beamed with pride, offering a slight smile as he said, "The purpose of Fellow Daoist Xavier's visit concerns the matter of the Purple Sun Jade [a rare spiritual jade that absorbs and refines the essence of the sun]."

"Oh—"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with understanding, grasping the reason for Xavier Xu's presence.

It turned out that not long ago, the Ji Earth Spiritual Vein [a powerful earth-aligned spiritual energy leyline] within Cangkun Mountain had finally finished nurturing a piece of Purple Sun Jade. Xavier Xu had come to discuss its distribution. Continue your cultivation journey at audio-novel dot com.

Sure enough, Xavier Xu produced the Purple Sun Jade with a calm smile and began to speak.

"According to our original agreement, once this Purple Sun Jade was formed, it would be refined into Violet Qi Cloud-Vein Pill [a high-grade elixir that expands and purifies the spiritual meridians] for distribution among our Ten Great Immortal Clans."

"However, refining the Violet Qi Cloud-Vein Pill is exceedingly difficult. Even a typical Third Rank High Grade Alchemist [a master of the art of pill refinement] can only maintain a Pill Success Rate [the likelihood of successfully crafting a pill] of one or two pills per batch."

"Therefore, I wish to request Jiang the Ancient Ancestor to undertake the alchemy for this pill. Yet, Jiang the Ancient Ancestor is currently deeply engrossed in cultivation and is very busy. I need you to intercede on our behalf."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen nodded and then spoke, "However, to request Jiang the Ancient Ancestor to refine the pills, we must offer at least two of them as her fee for taking action."

"I understand."

Xavier Xu nodded in agreement. With Lyra Jiang's Alchemy skill approaching the Fourth Rank Middle Grade level, she could likely refine five Violet Qi Cloud-Vein Pill from the materials. No matter how he calculated it, this was the more advantageous course of action.

"Very well, I shall handle this matter."

Eldrin Chen took the Purple Sun Jade and the Cloud Vein Fruit, and the group agreed to commission Lyra Jiang for the pill refinement.

According to Eldrin Chen's promise, once the Pill [a refined medicinal elixir used for cultivation] was successfully refined, the Xu Clan would receive two. The remaining Pill would constitute the Chen Clan's share and Lyra Jiang's service fee. Regardless of the final number, this arrangement was final and separate from Xavier Xu's claim.

Securing two Violet Qi Cloud-Vein Pill was already deeply satisfying for Xavier Xu. After all, the Xu Clan held only a fifty-five percent share of the Purple Sun Jade. Even if only four pills were refined, he would only be entitled to two, and he would still have had to pay a hefty alchemy fee.

As for the Pan Family, with their mere fifteen percent stake in Cangkun Mountain, any distribution of Violet Qi Cloud-Vein Pill would likely have to wait for the next batch.

Having entrusted the matter of refining the Violet Qi Cloud-Vein Pill to Eldrin Chen, he then took his leave: "I leave this matter in your capable hands, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a cultivator]. Pressing duties await, so I shall not linger."

"Safe travels, Fellow Daoist."

After the Xu Clan Clan Patriarch departed, Eldrin Chen looked at the Old Patriarch and inquired, "How fares your cultivation progress now?"

"The accumulation is already sufficient."

A smile graced the Old Patriarch's features as he replied with evident delight, "Once the Cloud Vein Creation Pill [a legendary pill that refines one's spiritual meridians] is successfully refined, I can attempt a breakthrough to the Purple Palace, Mid Stage [the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm, a significant advancement for a cultivator]."

"Indeed." Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, taking a sip of the fragrant tea before him. "The Five Elements Treasure Crystals [rare crystals imbued with the primordial essence of the five elements] are far too precious. This time, we should still ask Lyra to undertake the refinement."

"Which treasure crystal do you intend to take?"

Setting down his teacup, the Old Patriarch pondered for a moment before posing the question.

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly. The clan still possessed two pieces of Five Elements Treasure Crystals: one was a Li Fire Crystal [a Fire-attribute treasure crystal], and the other was a piece of One Geng Metal Crystal [a Metal-attribute treasure crystal].

The refinement of the Cloud Vein Creation Pill consumes the Creation Power [the primordial creative energy] contained within the Five Elements Treasure Crystals, therefore, which specific type of Five Elements Crystals is used makes no difference.

"I have already decided. I will take the Li Fire Crystal."

"In that case," Eldrin continued, "Uncle Lior will be able to make his first attempt at breaking through to the Purple Mansion [a major realm where cultivators form a spiritual palace within their dantian] in a few years. With the Green Sun Sect conflict looming, it is best to allocate it to him first. A decade from now, once we have secured victory over the Green Sun Sect, we are certain to obtain more Five Elements Crystals." Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio novel.com.