Chapter 537 Lotus Throne, Lotus Seed, Qingping Sword

Green Lotus Isle.

"Finally, I've broken through."

Eldrin stood by the Lotus Lake, gazing at the Jade Lotus of Creation before him.

This Jade Lotus of Creation was originally a fourth-rank, superior-grade Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root). Enhanced by Eldrin (Person Name) with 3 strands of Primordial Violet Qi, its foundation was elevated. After over a century, it finally advanced to the fifth rank.

After advancing to the fifth rank, the Primordial Azure Jade Lotus shed its 3 treasures—the lotus seedpod, lotus leaf, and lotus seeds—embarking upon its next cycle of growth.

The fallen treasures were all priceless, with the lotus pod containing primordial energy—the key element for advancing the Water Lotus Throne.

Within the lotus leaf lay innate sword patterns, which transformed into a faint cyan spiritual treasure immortal sword—this was the Creation Green Lotus Sword.

There were 9 lotus seeds in total, each containing astonishing primordial power. Moreover, they carried a trace of virtue energy. If a Golden Core cultivator consumed 1 while attempting to form their Nascent Soul, it would increase their chances of success by 10 percent.

Eldrin sheathed the Cyan Lotus Immortal Sword and handed the lotus pod to Lyra, saying, "This treasure can evolve into the Ren Water Cyan Lotus Throne. Take it to refine your final life-bound spiritual artifact."

Lyra shook her head and pushed it back, saying, "Your Sky-Severing Twin Swords, and even your Mahayana divine abilities, consume an immense amount of spiritual power. It's better for you to advance to the Ren Water Azure Lotus Platform first."

"Moreover, with my Nirvana Rebirth Art, my safety margin is significantly higher than yours. Comparatively, you need the Ningshui Azure Lotus Throne's magical power far more urgently."

Hearing her words, Eldrin no longer declined. He stored away the Creation Cyan Lotus Platform and gazed at the lotus seed, saying, “With this Cyan Lotus Seed, the chances for the old patriarch and Elara to break through to the Nascent Soul stage have increased by 10 percent.”

Lyra nodded, her voice brimming with delight, "Although this Azure Lotus Seed cannot compare to the Nascent Soul Formation Pill (Spiritual Object), its ability to be used in conjunction with the Nascent Soul Formation Pill (Spiritual Object) truly proves it worthy of being called a rare Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root)."

Moreover, this treasure, the Creation Celestial Lotus, will yield 9 Creation Lotus Seeds every 3 100 years. There is a fair chance that Mingwei may even break through to the Nascent Soul stage.

Eldrin also nodded in agreement. He knew their circumstances all too well—both Lior and Su Mingwei had only formed low-grade Golden Cores. Even with the aid of the Nascent Soul Formation Pill, their chances of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage likely did not exceed 20%.

With the support of this Karma Blue Lotus Seed, the probability is likely to reach 30%. Though this chance still pales in comparison to forming a medium-grade Golden Core, it at least offers a glimmer of hope.

At this thought, Eldrin spoke up, "In the past, Magnus the Virtuous Lord imparted to us the 5 Veins Nascent Soul Formation. Though this formation holds little practical use for either of us, it ultimately increases our chances of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage by 10 percent."

"Over the years, our clan has gathered most of the materials required for the 5 Veins Nascent Soul Formation (Formation), lacking only the crucial 5 Veins Spirit Jade to complete the array."

"In a few days, we shall see if we can devise a means to locate the 5 Veins Jade to set up the formation. It would serve to bolster the family's foundation somewhat."

Mentioning the precious 5 Veins Spirit Jade, Eldrin couldn't help but reveal a bitter smile.

Now that the family had only recently ascended to become a Nascent Soul Clan, it could be said they were short on funds everywhere. They didn’t even have enough Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object) to purchase Void Gems (Spiritual Object), let alone spare money to acquire the 5 Veins Treasure Jade.

Lyra (Person Name) pondered for a moment before replying, "Setting aside the Sun-Moon Twin Wheels, esteemed elders of our family's divine artifacts, the Qingxu Cauldron is the ancestral treasure of the Qingxu Sect. Yet now it remains contaminated with demonic energy and lies unusable."

"The Star-Moon Vessel is the formation artifact of Spirit Isle Lake (Location). The Gilded Qian Heaven Seal must later deploy formations at Coldstream Island, while the Sole Sovereign Sword is intended for the family stronghold in the 100-1000-Mile Untamed Wilds. None of these can be deployed."

"The remaining spiritual treasures that can be sold are only the Primordial Void Shield and the newly acquired Kismet Verdant Duckweed Sword."

At this point, she continued, "However, if I possess 4 natal magic treasures, the Glazed Armor of the 3 Treasures (Magic Treasure) and the Golden Rhino Immortal Sword will become far less useful. I might as well exchange them for other treasures."

Eldrin furrowed his brow upon hearing this, lost in thought for a long moment before finally saying, "Both the Primordial Void Shield and the Glazed Armor of the 3 Treasures are defensive spirit treasures, most suitable for weathering lightning tribulations. As for the Lotus Sword of Creation, it is a virtue spirit treasure capable of severing karma without staining 1's hands with blood. It would be a true pity to put any of them up for sale."

At this point, he paused thoughtfully before continuing, "We still have over 80 Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object) in our possession. If we sell the Golden Rhinoceros Sword (Magic Treasure) as well, we should be able to purchase 2 or 3 fifth-grade Void Gems (Spiritual Object)."

"Once we obtain the Heavenly Crystal (Spiritual Object) and establish teleportation arrays for The Vast Sea (Location) and the Chen Kingdom, we shall then consider the 5 Veins Jade and other matters."

"Then it's settled." Lyra nodded with a smile. "Let's first seek out Lone Swan Master to acquire the Heavenly Crystal."

Early the next morning, Eldrin and Lyra departed from Jizhou, traveling via teleportation array to reach the Qingluan Continent. They then mounted their flying swords and soared toward Tianyu Province.

Tianyu Continent lay deep within the 3 Veins Ancient Domain, separated from the Qingluan Continent (Location) by 4 great continents. The 2 of them flew for an entire month before finally reaching Tianyu Continent.

"Is this the Sky Glory Continent?"

After arriving in Tianyu Province, Eldrin found a Purple Mansion cultivator to make inquiries. From the other’s trembling replies, he ascertained the location of Lonegoose.

Tianyu Continent was a renowned land of rogue cultivators, said to have been dominated a 1000 years ago by the Tianyu Sect, an organization of Nascent Soul cultivators.

In those days, the Tianyu Sect acted with unbridled arrogance, monopolizing nearly 90 percent of the resources within Tianyu Continent. Yet when confronting the neighboring Demon Emperor, they consistently prized their own feathers and refused to commit their strength.

In those days, the great immortal clans and rogue cultivators of Tianyu Continent suffered immensely. It wasn't until the rise of Guhongzi, who broke through to the Nascent Soul stage, that the Tianyu Sect was utterly vanquished in a single decisive battle.

After annihilating Tianyu Continent, Lone Swan not only refrained from establishing any sect or immortal clan, but also kept the continent’s original name. He merely seized the Tianyu Sect’s ancestral grounds, renaming it Lone Swan Mountain.

After learning about the customs of Solitary Swan Continent, Eldrin remarked to Lyra with a light laugh, "Who would have thought the Tianyu Sect would bear such resemblance to the Qingyang Sect in their ways."

"Reaping all the benefits yet shirking all responsibilities—naturally, someone must rise to take their place."

Lyra shook her head, a trace of disdain flickering in her eyes.

Without another word, the 2 rode their immortal swords toward Lone Swan Mountain, arriving at their destination in merely 3 months.

Approaching the foothills of Solitary Swan Mountain, the cultivator stationed at the mountain gate possessed keen discernment. Noticing the transcendent aura radiating from the 2 figures, his expression shifted slightly as he promptly bowed and inquired, "Esteemed Seniors, pray halt your steps. Might I inquire as to what business brings you to Solitary Swan Mountain?"

"We have come to seek an audience with Fellow Daoist Guhongzi. We kindly request you deliver this letter on our behalf."

Eldrin smiled faintly and presented the referral letter from the Ji Clan's Second Elder.

The man took a brief glance and immediately bowed, saying, "Please wait at the Welcoming Peak, both of you. This junior will return shortly."

The cultivator spoke, then turned and flew into Lone Swan Mountain. Before long, he emerged alone.

The newcomer was clad in purple robes, his physique towering and majestic. Upon seeing Eldrin and his companion, he cupped his hands with a hearty laugh. "I wondered who might be visiting these grounds. Never did I expect to welcome the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, whose fame shakes a 100 realms, alongside the Celestial Ruins Fairy Maiden."

"The 2 of you gracing my Lonely Swan Mountain with your presence truly makes this old man feel honored for 3 lifetimes."

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 stepped through the threshold of this immortal cultivation sect. "Disciple Lin Xuan, from today onward, you shall reside at the foot of the southern mountains," announced an elder in a blue robe, his tone detached. "Remember, outer disciples receive only 30 spirit stones per month. Use them wisely." "30 1000 spirit stones?" Lin Xuan's heart leaped, but he quickly realized his error. The elder had said 30, not 30 1000. A bitter smile tugged at his lips. In the mortal world, his family could scarcely scrape together even 10 spirit stones in a year. He followed the crowd toward the southern foothills. The mountain path wound through lush greenery, occasionally revealing glowing herbs shimmering under the sunlight. A faint, ethereal mist swirled around the towering peaks, carrying wisps of spiritual energy that invigorated the soul with each breath. Suddenly, a commotion erupted ahead. "Watch where you're going, country bumpkin!" A richly dressed youth shoved Lin Xuan aside, his face contorted with arrogance. "This Young Master Zhu is on his way to receive his cultivation technique. How dare you block my path!" Lin Xuan steadied himself, his gaze hardening. He recognized this person—Zhu Tianhao, scion of a prominent cultivation clan who had entered the sect through family connections. "My apologies, Senior Brother Zhu," Lin Xuan replied evenly, though his fists clenched within his sleeves. Zhu Tianhao snorted coldly, brushing past him with a disdainful flick of his sleeve. "Know your place, trash. Outer disciples like you are merely here to make up the numbers." As the entourage swept by, a faint, crystalline glow suddenly emanated from Lin Xuan's chest. No 1 else seemed to notice the mysterious light. A stream of profound, ancient characters flowed directly into his consciousness—the Heavenly Dao Scripture. His mind reeled. This was no ordinary cultivation method! According to the scripture, those who mastered it could command the heavens and earth, reversing time and space itself. But the path was perilous, requiring 1 to undergo 9 heavenly tribulations, each more devastating than the last. "Fellow Daoist, are you alright?" A gentle voice interrupted his revelation. Lin Xuan looked up to see a young woman in moon-white robes standing before him. Her eyes sparkled like autumn water, and an otherworldly aura surrounded her. The jade pendant at her waist identified her as an inner disciple—a status far beyond his own. "It's nothing," Lin Xuan replied, quickly regaining his composure. "Just lost in thought." The woman studied him for a moment, then nodded slightly. "The cultivation path is long and fraught with challenges. Stay true to your heart, and you may yet achieve greatness." With those words, she turned and vanished in a flash of white light. Lin Xuan watched her disappear, then glanced down at the simple token in his hand. A newfound determination burned in his eyes. Perhaps fate had granted him this extraordinary opportunity for a reason. He resumed his journey toward the southern mountains, unaware that high above the clouds, a pair of ancient eyes had been observing the entire exchange. A faint whisper drifted on the wind, "The Heavenly Dao Scripture has found a new master... After 10 1000 years of silence, the winds of change are stirring once more."