Chapter 557 Sorting the Gains

"My gratitude, Master, for bestowing this technique."

"My thanks to the Ancestor for bestowing this technique."

Both of them wore expressions of astonishment that quickly transformed into extraordinary delight, immediately dropping to their knees in gratitude.

Eldrin nodded, his expression serene as he remarked, "These 2 cultivation methods are newly conceived and may contain certain imperfections. Should you encounter any anomalies during your practice, you must seek my guidance without delay."

"I understand, Master."

The 2 nodded repeatedly, and finally Eldrin waved his hand, signaling them to proceed down the path.

After the 2 had departed, Eldrin smiled and said to Lyra, "I too have gained some insights from this sermon. The process of glimpsing the Dao Body has granted me no small measure of enlightenment."

"I can feel it now—this should be enough to advance the 5 Elements Origin Codex to Nascent Soul, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm)."

Lyra's beautiful eyes flickered slightly as a faint smile graced her lips. "Your 5 Elements Origin Tome has been deduced to the Nascent Soul, Mid Stage. Can you derive any new supernatural powers from it?"

Eldrin's brow twitched slightly. After a long moment, he shook his head and said, "Since breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, I have come to understand the path I must walk."

"I intend to fully integrate the Abyssal Water Control Art with the dozens of divine abilities I've mastered, then emulate the 5 Elements Divine Thunder and 5 Elements Divine Light, ultimately forging an entirely new Innate Divine Ability."

"Could it be that you intend to..."

Lyra paused slightly, her tone measured. She knew Eldrin all too well—understood the pride that ran deep within him. Over the years, Eldrin had accumulated enough insight to forge countless divine abilities.

Yet among the 5 Elements techniques he cultivated, aside from the Solar True Aura and the Abyssal Water Control Art, none had gestated other supernatural abilities.

For he had always focused his main efforts on accumulating his own foundation, striving to perfect a world-shattering great supernatural power.

Once this divine ability emerges, it is destined to become the supreme great power that will awe the world.

"The 5 Qi..." Lyra murmured to herself, then couldn't resist asking, "Could it be that your divine ability is nearing its manifestation?"

"There is still a long way to go, requiring years of accumulation."

Eldrin shook his head, yet a trace of unshakable confidence gleamed in his eyes.

Creating an entirely new divine ability was already immensely difficult, but how could forging a supreme great power that directly leads to Pure Yang be so simple?

However, Eldrin had grand ambitions in his heart, firmly believing that step by step, he would ultimately complete this divine ability. When this technique emerged into the world, it would be absolutely earth-shattering, striking fear into the hearts of countless demons and myriad evil spirits.

Suppressing the stray thoughts in his heart, Eldrin smiled faintly and said, "Both Wen Yuan's 4 Symbols Dao Body and Fu Su's 3 Primes Dao Body have given me great inspiration."

"If they could cultivate to the True Monarch realm, with the Dao patterns within their bodies evolving into profound and harmonious completeness, it might greatly accelerate my progress in perfecting the cultivation method."

Lyra (Person Name) also smiled, speaking with serene composure, "Who would have thought that even in taking on a disciple, you could gain such unexpected rewards."

"Perhaps this is what fate has ordained."

Eldrin (Person Name) chuckled softly before ceasing further discussion, devoting himself entirely to deducing the 5 Elements Origin Return Sutra (Cultivation Method).

Time flew by in a rush, and in the blink of an eye, another 20-some years had passed.

That day, Eldrin opened his eyes from secluded cultivation, a faint smile gracing his lips.

20 years was but a fleeting moment for a Nascent Soul cultivator. Though Eldrin's cultivation remained at the 2nd Layer of Nascent Soul Realm, he had finally perfected his cultivation method to the Nascent Soul, 4th Tier.

Today, as he emerged from seclusion, Lyra said with a smile, "Zi Ji sent word some time ago, asking if we’d like to go to Tianxuan Continent together."

"Oh?"

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly as he performed a quick calculation, only to realize it was time for the 3 Veins Ancient Realm Exchange Convention once again.

The last trade fair in the 3 Veins Ancient Domain was held at the Feathered Pavilion on Qingluan Continent (Location), while this time it was hosted by the Tianxuan Sect (Sect), the foremost major faction of the 3 Veins Ancient Domain.

Yan ZiJi’s invitation to visit Tianxuan Continent was likely also for the opportunities presented at this Barter Convention.

At this thought, Eldrin nodded and said, "The Nascent Soul Exchange Convention is held only once every 100 years. Such a rare opportunity is truly hard to come by, and we certainly cannot miss it."

"Then let us take stock of the treasures we need to acquire."

Lyra nodded, then began contemplating the treasures she needed to acquire.

Currently, the Chen Family’s top priority among the fifth-tier treasures they needed to acquire was the Tribulation Transcendence Flower. This blossom served as the crucial catalyst for cultivating the Nirvana Tribulation Rebirth Art, making it an indispensable treasure for Eldrin (Person Name).

Next came the Earth Mother Qi (Spiritual Root). Currently, the Chen Clan still possessed 2 Earth Mother Qi (Spiritual Root), yet both Elara (Person Name) and the old clan leader required them for their cultivation.

As for Chen Silas and Chen Ethan, they would likely begin their attempts to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm in about 2 cycles of 60 years. Not to mention Eldrin and Lyra, who would also require this resource for their future breakthroughs to Nascent Soul, Mid Stage. Thus, the Earth Mother Qi would likely still fall short of what was needed.

Apart from the Earth Mother Qi (Spiritual Root), there were also the treasures required to set up the 5 Veins Nascent Soul Formation (Formation). This formation demanded 5 elemental jades. The Chen Clan now possessed both the Gold Vein Jade and Earth Vein Jade, enabling them to arrange 2 sets of the 5 Veins Nascent Soul Formation (Formation).

However, the Old Patriarch primarily cultivates the Solar Flare Scroll, so it would be best to set up an additional Fire Vein Nascent Soul Formation.

Not to mention, Eldrin also intended to prepare some fifth-grade heavenly treasures for Kael, the old clan leader, and others to upgrade their bonded spirit treasures.

After some calculations, Eldrin shook his head with a bitter smile. "The Tribulation Transcendence Flower is a life-preserving treasure that can extend 1's lifespan by 3 1000 years. It often fetches astronomical prices, frequently selling for as much as 3 100 Heavenly Crystals."

The Earth Mother Qi (Spiritual Root) is valued at around 200 Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object) as well. We’d best acquire 2 portions of it too. Just these 2 items alone would amount to a cost of 700 Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object).

At this point, he shook his head and said, "Although our clan has accumulated some wealth over the years, we currently possess only 70 Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object), which is still far from sufficient."

After some calculations, the 2 realized that although they possessed quite a few fifth-order spirit treasures, several of them were currently being used to maintain formation arrays and couldn't possibly be taken out for sale.

Aside from the spiritual treasure immortal sword in Kael's (Person Name) possession, the only items truly fit for use were the Tri-Gem Gilded Armor (Magic Treasure) and the Unrivaled Blade (Magic Treasure).

但是三宝鎏金铠乃是最适合渡劫的灵宝，独尊剑虽然可以出售，但是一旦Elara (Person Name)和老族长同时渡劫，家族中的宝物怕也是不够的。

At this thought, Lyra declared decisively, "We shall sell the Solitary Venerable Sword. For our clansmen facing the heavenly tribulation without spiritual treasures, we shall dismantle the Star-Moon Vessel and Gilded Heaven Seal from the formation array to help them transcend the trial. These treasures shall be returned after use."

Eldrin frowned upon hearing this and said helplessly, "However, after the spirit treasure is damaged while weathering the lightning tribulation, the formation's power will be reduced by 30% for 3 100 years."

"Since I have no money in hand, I'll have to make do with this for now."

Lyra said, then added, "But this alone is not enough. We still need to find a way to gather some money."

"Then we shall sell Enlightenment Tea."

Eldrin said, "10 years ago, the Enlightenment Tea Tree of the Chen family advanced to the fifth rank, yielding a precious 1.5 ounces of spiritual tea."

The Way-Enlightenment Tea produced by this Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) possessed boundless miraculous effects. With but a single sip of this spiritual tea, a cultivator could temporarily enter a state of communion between heaven and humanity, while also slightly enhancing the comprehension of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

This level of Enlightenment Tea is beyond value, with a single tael worth over a 100 Heavenly Crystal (Spiritual Object).