Chapter 548 Daily Cultivation

At this thought, Eldrin said, "With just 1 Nascent Soul Formation Pill, it would indeed be rather difficult for Spirit Princess to achieve a breakthrough. Very well, I shall also gift you a Lotus Seed of Creation. Perhaps it may increase her chances of success by some measure."

"Here," Eldrin said, handing the Lotus of Creation and the Nascent Soul Formation Pill to Yan Ziji.

Yan Ziji glanced over and took out 30 Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object). "I ought to pay the full price," she said, "but having only recently achieved my Nascent Soul breakthrough, my current supply of Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object) is insufficient. Consider this a personal favor I owe you."

"No need for that." Lyra smiled faintly and said, "Though the Lotus of Creation's Azure Seed is indeed precious, given the bond we've forged over these years, such formalities are unnecessary."

Eldrin chuckled as well. "When selling such a treasure to 1 of our own, it should naturally be priced at the internal rate. Surely, when I visit your establishment in the future to purchase a Golden Vein Spirit Jade, you won’t charge me the external price, will you?"

The Violet Mist Peak, now claimed by Yan Ziji, was once the domain of the Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) and housed a vein of Gold Vein Spirit Jade.

Mentioning the Golden Vein Spirit Jade, Yan Zijie suddenly paused in contemplation before continuing, "Some time ago, I received word that the Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) has joined the Purple Jade Lake (Location). You must exercise greater caution from now on."

Eldrin frowned slightly at the words. The Purple Jade Lake was a demon sovereign's territory northwest of The Vast Sea.

Purple Jade Lake was home to a Violet Jade Heavenly Python whose cultivation had reached the late Nascent Soul stage. Among the vast misty marshes, it could be considered a rather renowned Demonic Emperor.

Back in the day, the 2 of them had slain the Golden Rhinoceros lineage's Demon Empress. Now that the Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) had secured the backing of Purple Jade Lake (Location), he would undoubtedly seek revenge against them in the future.

At this thought, Eldrin said thoughtfully, "Thank you for the reminder. But since the Ji Clan remains in Jizhou, Purple Jade Lake likely dares not act recklessly for now."

"Indeed." Yan ZiJi nodded, then rose to her feet. "I must return to assist LingJi in her breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm. I shan't linger this time."

Eldrin (Person Name) rose to his feet and said with a smile, "Let us wish Spirit Enchantress a triumphant breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage in 1 fell swoop."

Time flew by in the blink of an eye, and 3 years had passed.

That day, Eldrin was cultivating with Lyra in his cave abode when a message talisman suddenly flew inside. Catching it, he glanced at the contents and fell into contemplative silence.

Lyra raised her head and asked with some confusion, "What's wrong?"

Mo the Ancient 1 (Person Name) sent a message talisman, seeking to exchange for a Nascent Soul Formation Pill (Spiritual Object).

Eldrin shook his head. Over this period, quite a few cultivators had sought him out to purchase the Nascent Soul Formation Pill, all because Fairy Lingji had achieved her breakthrough.

Just 1 year after Yan Ziji had departed, good news came from her.

Having obtained both a Nascent Soul Formation Pill (Spiritual Object) and the Lotus Seed of Creation, Yan Ziji resolved to spare no effort in supporting the Fairy Lingji.

It was said that Yan Ziji had exhausted the wealth accumulated over hundreds of years to purchase a Profound Water Immortal Pear (Spiritual Object) from the Tianxuan Sect. Combined with the Nascent Soul Formation Pill (Spiritual Object) and the Lotus Seed of Creation, these treasures boosted Fairy Lingji’s confidence in breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage by a full 50 percent.

This time, the Spirit Enchantress did not disappoint her, truly achieving a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Realm in 1 fell swoop and forging a Human Path Nascent Soul.

After the breakthrough, many were investigating the origins of the Nascent Soul Formation Pill (Spiritual Object), and it wasn't long before they learned that the Chen Clan had successfully refined a batch of Nascent Soul Formation Pill (Spiritual Object).

Thus, many Golden Core clans, including The Vast Sea (Location) and Ji Zhou, came seeking an audience, hoping to see if they could acquire a Nascent Soul Formation Pill (Spiritual Object).

However, the Nascent Soul Formation Pill (Spiritual Object) was a supreme treasure for achieving a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage. The Chen family only had 4 remaining in their possession, and naturally, they were unwilling to part with them easily. Thus, they rejected every offer 1 by 1.

However, the letter sent by Mo the Ancient 1 (Person Name) now gave Eldrin (Person Name) slight pause, for Mo the Ancient 1 (Person Name) had once owed Chen Ethan (Person Name) a personal favor.

"Very well, let us first see if he can offer sufficient payment."

"Very well," Eldrin said as he stored the spirit talisman away.

Lyra (Person Name) watched the scene, her eyes curving like silken threads as she chuckled, "What's the rush? Our daily cultivation isn't complete yet."

As her words faded, she lowered her head once more.

"Hiss—"

"Fairy."

Eldrin drew a slight breath and involuntarily brushed through her long hair before resuming his cultivation.

After achieving a state of perfect cultivation, Eldrin left the exhausted Lyra behind and emerged from his cave abode in high spirits.

In the great hall, he beheld Mo the Ancient 1, who promptly bowed upon seeing Eldrin before speaking, "I pay my respects to you, Senior True Lord."

"Between you and me, such formalities are unnecessary."

Eldrin helped him to his feet before smiling and saying, “With your foundation of a flawless Nascent Soul, even without the Nascent Soul Formation Pill, you should have a 60 percent chance of successfully forming your Nascent Soul this time. Why are you in such a hurry to purchase the Nascent Soul Formation Pill?”

"60 percent certainty is still a bit too low. I fear wasting a single chance at life extension if I fail."

The Ancient 1 Mo (Person Name) shook his head and spoke helplessly.

Eldrin nodded slightly. By careful calculation, Mo the Ancient 1 was now precisely 9 100 years of age, having already consumed 1 Nascent Soul Formation Pill.

A life-extending opportunity is precious; each use in the Golden Core Realm means 1 less chance to prolong life by a 1000 years when breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm.

Mo the Ancient 1 (Person Name) feared that failure would not only squander this life-extending opportunity, but also necessitate purchasing a Nascent Soul Formation Pill (Spiritual Object) later regardless.

Moreover, with the next Abyssal Cataclysm merely 3 100 years away, achieving the Nascent Soul realm a single day sooner would grant greater likelihood of refining 1's Lifebound Spiritual Treasure.

Without a Lifebound Spiritual Treasure at hand, breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm would instead make 1 a coveted delicacy in the eyes of the Outer Demons.

After all, the Nascent Soul of a Nascent Soul True Lord is truly a great tonic for demonic cultivators. Possessing Nascent Soul cultivation yet having combat prowess at the very bottom would undoubtedly greatly increase the likelihood of falling.

At this thought, Eldrin spoke up, "I do possess the Nascent Soul Formation Pill, yet this treasure is exceedingly rare. Over 20-some Golden Core cultivators within our Chen Immortal Clan are eagerly awaiting its allocation."

"If you lack a treasure of sufficient worth, I cannot exchange it with you."

"I understand the matter." Mo the Ancient 1 nodded, then handed a wooden box to Eldrin. "Speaking of this object, it was actually discovered by Thalion and me at the same time, back in the day."

"Now it has passed into the hands of Thalion's descendants after all these twists and turns—truly, how the heavens mock us with their whims."

Eldrin fell silent for a moment upon hearing this, then spoke softly, "In this world, treasures belong to the strong."

In the past, Thalion and Mo the Ancient 1 contended for supremacy, and having been defeated and forced to flee the Chu Kingdom, he had no 1 else to blame.

The karmic ties of the past had long been settled, and Eldrin had no desire to dwell on them now. He merely opened the treasure box, but upon seeing its contents, his brow furrowed slightly.

"To think it is this object..."

Within the treasure box lay a 3-foot stone, emanating a faint halo of light. Streaks of stellar runes drifted within it, naturally calming the mind and soothing the spirit.

Eldrin recognized the origin of this object. This treasure was called the Starry Sky Enlightenment Stone, a fifth-rank treasure that aided cultivators in achieving enlightenment.

The Star Comprehension Stone not only aids cultivators in comprehending the Dao, but also suppresses inner demons, purifies the spirit, and enhances cultivation speed.

Mo the Ancient 1 (Person Name) had managed to rise to prominence over these years precisely by relying on this Star Enlightenment Stone (Magic Treasure).