Chapter 477 : A Nascent Soul Conspiracy Unveiled

With this thought in mind, Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before finally speaking: "Once we both break through to the Nascent Soul [the stage where a cultivator forms their immortal infant soul] realm in the future, we could indeed begin the work of cleansing the Demonic Cultivator Forbidden Land."

Lyra Jiang nodded, then recalled the tracking Heavenly Secrets Dao Runes [mystical runes that manipulate fate and concealment] placed upon Eldrin Chen.

Her gaze grew slightly grave, tinged with a sharp edge of killing intent. "We have many enemies," she said. "Who do you think would dare to cast such a Heavenly Secrets curse upon you?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen fell into contemplation for a moment before replying, "While our list of foes is long, those who possess Nascent Soul cultivation are not so numerous."

"It can only be the denizens of Black Malignancy Ridge, or perhaps the Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor from the Demonic Tribe [a powerful faction of demonic beings], or the few surviving Demon Emperor [rulers of demonkind] from Azure Wave Lake."

"However, the Demonic Tribe's spiritual souls are inferior to those of the Human Race, and their innate talent for the arts of fate and divination is far weaker. Furthermore, the famed cultivation art of the Black Malignancy Ancient Ancestor is not the Heavenly Secrets Dao [the Dao of Heavenly Secrets, a path focused on divination and manipulating fate]."

His voice trailed off, his eyes turning cold. "That leaves the most likely culprit as..."

Eldrin Chen's words halted. His gaze shifted to the distant void, his mind already forming a probable conclusion.

Aside from the Demonic Tribe and Demonic Cultivator [humans who cultivate using demonic, often bloody and cruel methods], their greatest enemy was undoubtedly the Qin Clan. Moreover, only an Qin Immortal Clan [an ancient clan with deep roots and immense power] would possess the capability to accomplish such a feat.

"It seems they have grown suspicious and have begun attempting to investigate my origins," he concluded, his tone grim. Official source: audio-novel*com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

Eldrin Chen spoke, the gravity in his eyes deepening. The Qin Clan boasted two True Lord within its ranks, making it a formidable Nascent Soul Immortal Clan that could not be taken lightly.

Seeing his concern, Lyra Jiang offered reassurance. "Do not worry. With our current strength, we have nothing to fear even if the two from the Qin Clan join forces."

"I know that," Eldrin Chen nodded, yet his expression remained solemn. "My concern is that they might strike against our clan in secret when we depart the Ji Continent for the Eastern Sea Cultivation World."

Lyra Jiang smiled, her confidence unwavering. "You need not worry about that either. My Second Primordial Embryo and the Sun and Moon Twin Wheels are stationed on the Azure Lotus Continent, and with the mutual support of Yvonne Nation and Ling Nation, our clan's safety is assured."

"Moreover, the Ji Continent remains the territory of the Ji Clan. Senior Green Abyss Sword also resides within the Water Vein beneath Spirit Isle Lake and will lend aid if necessary."

Eldrin Chen gave a slow nod. The Green Abyss Sword was a Supreme Treasure of Pure Yang [a treasure of the highest order, embodying the purest Yang energy], though it had been shattered by a strike from a Garuda Heavenly Demon [a powerful demonic entity of the Garuda race], leaving it damaged and incomplete.

Yet, this blade was ultimately a Pure Yang Immortal Sword [an immortal-grade sword forged from pure Yang energy] that had once shaken the heavens. Unleashing its full power would be earth-shattering, capable of slaying demons and vanquishing evil.

Over the years, the Green Abyss Sword had been drawing upon the power of the Fifth Rank Water Vein [a powerful, fifth-grade spiritual water current]. Though it had not regained its full might, it had recovered nearly half. A full-force strike from it would be sufficient to instantly slay a True Lord at the Nascent Soul Early to Mid Stage.

However, its wounds were not fully healed. Acting rashly would aggravate its injuries, risking even disintegration. Therefore, it would not intervene unless absolutely necessary.

With the clan's safety thus secured, Eldrin Chen said no more on the matter.

While there was still time, they decided to stroll through the roadside stalls of the Azure Simurgh Market, hoping to see if fate might grant them a chance to uncover a hidden treasure.

Yet, stumbling upon such overlooked treasures was far from easy. Although Eldrin Chen had cultivated his Jade Spirit Eye [a mystical art of enhanced perception] to its peak perfection over the years, ocular-type Divine Ability [supernatural arts and techniques] were not exceptionally rare in the world.

To prevent missing precious treasures and opportunities, the majority of Golden Core Cultivator [practitioners who have condensed a Golden Core, a core of immense spiritual power] would master at least one divine ocular art. Many Nascent Soul True Lord [powerful cultivators whose spirit has formed an infant Nascent Soul] practiced techniques even more profound than the Jade Spirit Eye.

The stalls within the Azure Simurgh Market were as numerous as mountains and seas, yet any true treasure that surfaced had likely already been discreetly purchased by other cultivators.

Even if some divine object remained concealed, its aura dormant and hidden among the common wares, it would be difficult for Eldrin Chen to identify it where others had failed.

After browsing the market for three days, Eldrin Chen found no precious relics. However, he did purchase many seeds of Spirit Medicine [plants imbued with spiritual energy, used in alchemy] that were rare near the Ji Continent, intending to bring them back to the Chen Nation to establish a unique trade for his clan. Thus, his efforts were not entirely in vain.

Time flowed on relentlessly, and in the blink of an eye, the day of the Barter Convention [a grand gathering for the exchange of rare cultivation resources] arrived.

This Barter Convention was held within the Feathered Pavilion. Eldrin Chen, accompanied by Freya Ji and others, stepped through its gates.

The Feathered Pavilion was less a mere pavilion and more a miniature world. Before them stretched majestic, verdant mountain ranges veiled in swirling mists of immortal Qi [the vital energy that flows through all living things].

Rare birds and exotic beasts thrived within, while ancient Spirit Tree [trees that absorb and radiate spiritual energy] and venerable medicinal herbs emitted radiant spiritual light, their combined, wondrous aromas washing over the senses.

Pavilions and towers drifted amidst the heavens, where celestial cranes wheeled and danced amidst swirling mists—a scene of truly transcendent splendor [a majestic and otherworldly display befitting immortal beings].

Upon entering the Feathered Pavilion, Eldrin Chen found himself standing atop one of those very floating pavilions.

"A Grotto-Heaven Spiritual Treasure [a rare type of magical treasure that contains a miniature world within it]," he murmured.

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with recognition as he discerned the true nature of this Feathered Pavilion.

The Grotto-Heaven Spiritual Treasure was a rare type of Special Spiritual Treasure. While such treasures possessed limited combat prowess, they held the profound ability to contain all things within them and could even nurture the very spark of life itself.

The Feathered Pavilion before them spanned roughly a thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]. Legend held that generation upon generation of the Pavilion's True Lord had spent several Millennium excavating an entire Fifth Rank Spirit Mountain spanning a thousand Li-lengths in circumference to forge this marvel. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel[dot]com.

Once completed, this treasure could shelter an entire sect, or even a continent's worth of Hundreds of Millions of Living Beings within its bounds. Carrying it, one could traverse tens of millions of Li-lengths across the void with ease.

It was precisely because they possessed this treasure that the Feathered Pavilion had managed to preserve the Deep-Seated Foundation [the essential heritage and potential for future growth] of Qingluan Continent when the Eastern Domain Great Wilderness Cultivation World faced annihilation several Millennium ago.

In that cataclysm, over half of the Eastern Wastelands was breached by the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon. Countless members of the Human Race were slaughtered by Demonic Cultivator, and innumerable sects, Immortal Clan, and even entire continents were reduced to dust.

Only Qingluan Continent, shielded by this very Grotto-Heaven Spiritual Treasure, retained sufficient Deep-Seated Foundation. This allowed them to endure until Jiang the Sovereign Emperor arrived, leading the Human Race to reclaim the Eastern Wastelands.

"Although this Grotto-Heaven Spiritual Treasure [a rare treasure that contains a miniature, self-sustaining world] is not particularly formidable in combat, its value is nearly on par with half of a Supreme Treasure of Pure Yang [a pinnacle-grade treasure imbued with the purest Yang energy]."

"Unfortunately, to forge such a treasure requires at least several Fifth Rank High Grade Void Gem [a rare gemstone containing spatial energies]. This single requirement is enough to deter ninety percent of Nascent Soul Immortal Clan [a clan with a Nascent Soul cultivator as its foundation]. Not to mention the need for a Fifth Rank Spirit Vein [a land with a powerful, fifth-grade spiritual energy source] and vast quantities of Heaven and Earth Treasures [rare spiritual materials born from heaven and earth]."

Eldrin Chen mused inwardly. To his knowledge, within the entire Three Veins Ancient Domain [an ancient and vast region], the number of Immortal Clan [a powerful, cultivation-focused clan] possessing a Grotto-Heaven Spiritual Treasure could be counted on one hand.

Suppressing these thoughts, his eyes flickered slightly as he sensed auras deep as abysses emanating from around him.

Eldrin Chen looked up, surveying the surroundings within the Feathered Pavilion [a prestigious pavilion or organization], and could not help but feel a tremor in his heart.

The number of Nascent Soul True Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Nascent Soul realm] attending this Barter Convention [a high-level gathering for trading rare items] had reached one hundred and twenty-three, a figure far exceeding his expectations.

A Barter Convention at the Nascent Soul [the realm of cultivating one's primordial spirit] level was exceedingly rare. Every attendee was a venerable existence of True Lord Grade [the title for a Nascent Soul cultivator]. No wonder the Feathered Pavilion was willing to use such a Grotto-Heaven Spiritual Treasure to host the gathering.

As if sensing Eldrin Chen's astonishment, Feiye the Night's Bane smiled and said, "Within the Vast and Boundless Hundred Continents [a collective name for the expansive lands of this world], a Barter Convention of this scale is held only once every hundred years."

"Most True Lord who have the leisure will come to take a look. After all, Fifth Rank Treasure [a treasure of the fifth rank, suitable for Nascent Soul cultivators] are exceedingly rare. It is only at a Barter Convention of the True Lord level that one has a greater chance of finding treasures suitable for oneself." This novel is serialized on http://www . audio-novel.com. Visit for updates.