Chapter 476 : Veil of Heavenly Secrets

Zixu the Daoist spoke, then performed a secret art to locate for Eldrin Chen a thread of energy so fine it was almost imperceptible.

"Heavenly Secrets Dao Runes [mystical runes used for divination and fate manipulation]."

Eldrin Chen's heart sank slightly. The fact that the other party could employ Heavenly Secrets Dao Runes to lock onto him through the subtle threads of fate, even evading the perception of both him and Lyra Jiang, was profoundly alarming.

Both of them were protected by Immortal Sword artifacts. Ordinary curse arts and Divine Ability techniques could not divine their whereabouts. For someone to succeed in concealing their actions from them meant the perpetrator was likely at least a True Lord Grade [a high-level cultivator] figure.

The thought that his every move might be under another's surveillance sent a chill through Eldrin Chen's heart.

"Who could it be?"

Lyra Jiang's gaze turned icy. She cupped her hands towards Zixu the Daoist and said, "I wonder if Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a cultivator] can determine exactly who is trying to divine our location."

"My cultivation is insufficient; I still cannot pinpoint the mastermind behind this." Zixu the Daoist shook his head, then added, "However, I have a method to obscure your auras, interfering with the other party's divination using their Heavenly Secrets Secret Art [a profound art of fate-weaving and celestial calculation]."

Eldrin Chen nodded and spoke directly, "Then I must ask for Fellow Daoist's assistance."

"The three of us must cooperate to contend for the Heavenly Dao Qi [the Primordial Breath of the Heavenly Dao, a supreme source of cosmic energy]. Helping you is helping myself." For more chapters, visit audio-novel dot com for the complete novel.

Zixu the Daoist [a cultivator skilled in divination] nodded, then took out a piece of precious jade and handed it to Eldrin Chen. "This object is called the Heavenly Secrets Sunflower Jade [a mystical jade that conceals one's aura and obscures heavenly calculations]. It can conceal your aura and interfere with the deductions of celestial divination arts. It should be of great benefit to you."

Eldrin Chen accepted it. He immediately felt a strange pattern of Dao principles emanating from the jade, enveloping and hiding his spiritual presence.

After carefully sensing it for a moment and detecting no anomalies, he smiled and said, "My thanks."

Stowing the Heavenly Secrets Sunflower Jade, Eldrin Chen could not help but speak up. "Fellow Daoist Zixu's divination arts and lineage are truly extraordinary. I wonder if you would be willing to trade them with me?"

"This..."

Zixu the Daoist hesitated. The Heavenly Secrets Secret Art [a rare and profound art of celestial divination and fate calculation] was exceedingly rare. Once mastered, it made one difficult to scheme against and greatly facilitated the deduction of fortuitous encounters.

A significant portion of his current cultivation achievements could be attributed to this very art. He was reluctant to trade away such a world-shaking secret method.

However, forging a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [the pinnacle form of Nascent Soul, aligned with the Heavenly Dao] was now his paramount goal. If he could exchange the Heavenly Secrets Secret Art for a treasure of immense value, his chances of seizing the Heavenly Dao Qi [the primal Qi aligned with the Heavenly Dao, essential for forging a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul] would increase considerably.

Whether to trade or not would depend entirely on whether the treasure Eldrin Chen offered was worth the price.

Having reached this conclusion, Zixu the Daoist smiled and said, "My Heavenly Secrets Secret Art is named the Great Derivation Ancient Scroll [an ancient scripture containing profound arts of celestial derivation and calculation]."

"This scroll contains the Heritage Secret Art [a profound technique passed down through a lineage] of an Ancient True Lord [a venerable and powerful cultivator from antiquity]. It encompasses a Great Divine Ability [a supreme and formidable supernatural power], several dozen secret technique Divine Ability [supernatural powers], and even the refinement method for a Special Spiritual Treasure [a unique and powerful enchanted artifact]."

"You should understand the immense value of this method. If you possess a suitable treasure, you may attempt to offer it in exchange."

Eldrin Chen nodded, gritted his teeth, and produced a crimson-hued precious jade. "Is the value of this item sufficient for the exchange?"

"Fire Vein Treasure Jade [a rare jade formed within the heart of a fire-element spiritual vein]!"

Zixu the Daoist exclaimed, his face alight with a flash of ecstatic joy.

He possessed a Dao Body [a rare and innately superior physique attuned to the Dao], and his natural talent and intellect were considered exceptional even across the land. Currently, he wielded a Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade artifact specifically designed to vanquish demons], granting him strength nearly comparable to a Nascent Soul True Lord [a cultivator who has formed their Nascent Soul, a spiritual infant].

Yet, his combat prowess had not reached its ultimate limit. As a cultivator with Three Spiritual Roots [an affinity for three distinct elemental spiritual energies], he could nurture a second Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure.

His roots were of Water-Fire-Wood Three Spiritual Roots [affinities for the Water, Fire, and Wood elements]. With this Fire Vein Treasure Jade, he could finally refine the second Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure bound to one's life and soul, growing in power with the cultivator] he had spent years theorizing.

This thought solidified, Zixu the Daoist spoke frankly: "To be perfectly honest, this item holds irreplaceable importance for me. It may truly aid me in forging a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [the highest-grade Nascent Soul, aligned with the Heavenly Dao]."

"With this treasure in hand, I am naturally willing to exchange it for the Great Derivation Ancient Scroll [an ancient scroll detailing the art of profound deduction and calculation]."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen revealed a smile and said calmly, "Then we each get what we need. It can be considered a mutually beneficial arrangement."

After the two parties exchanged their treasures, Zixu the Daoist took his leave. Eldrin Chen then began to examine the Great Derivation Ancient Scroll.

As soon as the Great Derivation Ancient Scroll was in his hands, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly. This cultivation art recorded within the scroll was actually a technique that could lead one to the Nascent Soul Late Stage.

This art not only allowed cultivation to the Nascent Soul Late Stage, but could also lead directly to the realm of Nascent Soul Great Perfection.

Its creator, Great Derivation True Lord, was a Peerless True Lord who had already cultivated to the very limits of the Nascent Soul realm. He had even begun to deduce the method for Earth Soul Guidance.

This cultivation art contained several dozen Divine Ability secret techniques, most of which pertained to the path of celestial divination and fate calculation. The most precious components were the refining method for a certain Special Spiritual Treasure and one Great Divine Ability. For more chapters, visit audio–novel.com for the complete novel.

This Special Spiritual Treasure was named the Astral Computator of the Great Deduction, a rare Superior Grade Spiritual Treasure in the world. It possessed no offensive or defensive capabilities, yet it was one of the world's most supreme Heavenly Secrets Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure specialized in divination and unraveling heavenly mysteries].

That Great Divine Ability was named Great Derivation Heaven Art. It was said that upon mastering it, one could deduce the myriad secrets hidden within heaven and earth.

It was said that Great Derivation True Lord, using this Divine Ability in conjunction with the Astral Computator of the Great Deduction, could effortlessly divine the location of opportunities and fortune. Every time he encountered danger, he could transform misfortune into blessing.

Unfortunately, Great Derivation True Lord was perhaps too engrossed in the Heavenly Secrets Secret Art, or perhaps placed too much confidence in his own Heavenly Secrets Secret Art. Consequently, he did not cultivate many methods for self-protection or demon-slaying.

This culminated during the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a cataclysmic event where demonic forces invaded the mortal realm], when a Nascent Soul Grade [the realm of Nascent Soul cultivation] Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this world] personally intervened, systematically blocking every avenue of escape until he was utterly crippled, ultimately causing him to perish in bitter regret amidst the great tribulation.

"This Great Derivation True Lord [a title meaning 'Lord of Grand Deduction'] possessed talent that shook the world. Had he not drawn the ire and fear of the Heavenly Demons, he might have long since ascended to become a Peerless Dao Lord [a supreme master of the Dao, a pinnacle cultivator]."

Holding the Great Derivation Ancient Scroll [an ancient scripture detailing the art of grand deduction and divination], Eldrin Chen could not help but sigh in admiration, saying to Lyra Jiang, "This young Zixu the Daoist must also be a person blessed with immense fortune."

Lyra Jiang nodded in agreement. To possess a Dao Body [a rare physique innately attuned to the Dao] and inherit the legacy of a Peerless True Lord—if this young Zixu the Daoist could forge a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [a Nascent Soul aligned with the Heavenly Dao, representing the pinnacle of potential], there truly might be a sliver of hope for him to one day become a Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a Dao Lord who has reached the Nascent Soul realm].

The value of this Great Derivation Ancient Scroll likely surpassed that of the Fire Vein Treasure Jade [a rare jade imbued with potent fire-attribute spiritual energy] by a significant margin. Had Zixu the Daoist not been in desperate need of the Fire Vein Treasure Jade, he probably would not have been willing to offer it in exchange.

Contemplating the profound mysteries contained within the Great Derivation Ancient Scroll, Eldrin Chen transcribed a copy for Lyra Jiang. "Cultivating this Great Derivation Heaven Art [the Heaven Art of Grand Deduction] allows one to deduce opportunities hidden within heaven and earth. It can also perform the Tribulation-Transforming Curse Art [an art to curse and divert calamities] and divine the machinations of one's enemies."

"The higher our cultivation ascends, the more we will encounter bizarre and esoteric Divine Ability [supernatural powers and techniques]. Therefore, we must both cultivate this art—both as a precaution against the unforeseen and to seek future opportunities."

"Agreed," Lyra Jiang nodded. Yet, her gaze lingered on the Astral Computator of the Great Deduction [a magical treasure for complex astral calculations and divination]. "In truth, this Astral Computator of the Great Deduction is the core Spiritual Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact] of the entire Great Derivation Ancient Scroll. However, the resources required to forge the Astral Computator of the Great Deduction are simply staggering."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. To craft a Superior Grade Spiritual Treasure [a top-tier spiritual treasure]-level Astral Computator of the Great Deduction actually required nine pieces of Fifth Rank Star Fragment [a rare ore of the fifth rank, fallen from the stars].

Such a monumental investment was likely only within the means of a Nascent Soul Late Stage [the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm] True Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator], or the most elite Nascent Soul Immortal Clan [an immortal clan with Nascent Soul cultivators] and Sect [a cultivation sect]. For the best reading experience, visit audio-novel-dot-com.