Chapter 558 Tianxuanzhou(Region) Exchange Convention

Seeing Eldrin about to bring out the spirit tea for sale, Lyra nodded and said, "The fifth-stage Enlightenment Tea ripens once every 3 100 years. This time, we'll put up 2-tenths of a tael for sale, and keep the remaining 1-tenth for Kael, Elara, and the others."

Eldrin nodded slightly. Although the Enlightenment Tea was precious, it held little practical value for him.

Lyra's comprehension was truly transcendent, and mere Grade 5 Enlightenment Tea could no longer enhance it.

Although that state of communion between Heaven and Man was precious, given the foundation of Lyra's Great Luo Golden Elixir, it wouldn't be long before she could enter such a state herself. Thus, the Enlightenment Tea would be better left for the younger generation of the family.

"However, the 2 ounces of Enlightenment Tea are still far too little."

Eldrin spoke, then after a moment of contemplation, he finally resolved, "Even a Fifth-Level Golden Core cultivator of the Spirit Apricot lineage cannot refine it. Moreover, the True Monarchs of our clan still have abundant lifespan remaining."

"Let us bring these 3 spirit apricots with us. Should we encounter any suitable treasures, we may exchange them for the spirit apricots."

3 days later, Eldrin had gathered sufficient treasures and stepped onto the teleportation formation, heading toward the Tianxuan Continent.

Apart from Lyra (Person Name), Yan Ziji (Person Name) also joined this journey, making the 3 of them travel companions.

Compared to the Qingluan Continent (Location), the Tianxuan Continent (Location) was far more distant from the Ji Continent (Location). The group traveled via teleportation formations, hopping from 1 location to another, and flew across several other continents along the way. It took them several months before they finally arrived at the Tianxuan Continent (Location).

"Is this the Heavenly Profound Continent's market?"

Eldrin (Person Name) lifted his head, gazing at the bustling market of Tianxuan Prefecture spread before him, and couldn't help but furrow his brow slightly.

The Celestial Mystery Sect truly lived up to its reputation as the foremost faction among the 3 Veins Ancient Domain. The market formation before them was called the 9 Heaven God-Slaying Array, composed of 9 spiritual treasure formation artifacts.

It is said that this formation requires 9 Nascent Soul True Lords joining forces to activate. With the combined power of 9 True Lords and the fifth-grade superior earth vein energy, it can even withstand 3 strikes from a Primordial Spirit Dao Lord.

A single market town was permanently guarded by 9 True Monarchs.

Eldrin (Person Name) took a deep breath, once again feeling that the Chen Clan still had many shortcomings.

The might of a single market under the Heaven's Mystery Sect possessed such terrifying power, a strength that likely surpassed even many of the top-tier great sects.

At this thought, Eldrin couldn't help but sigh, "Just a single market district already has 9 True Lords. No wonder it's said that the Heavenly Profound Sect possesses over 40 Nascent Soul cultivators."

Yan Ziji shook her head, yet remarked with keen interest, "The Tianxuan Continent is hailed as the number 1 sect beneath the Nascent Soul realm in the Eastern Wastelands, but its position is not truly as unshakable as a mountain."

"As far as I know, the Profound Water Immortal Pear (Spiritual Object) tree of the Heavenly Profound Sect has lived for tens of thousands of years and is now approaching the end of its lifespan."

Her words were left deliberately unfinished, yet they caused Eldrin to involuntarily furrow his brow.

The primary reason the Tianxuan Sect possessed over 40 True Monarchs was largely credited to that single Profound Water Immortal Pear (Spiritual Object) tree of the fifth-rank, superior-grade.

Should this tree wither, the loss of the Profound Water Immortal Pear (Spiritual Object) that aids cultivators in breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm would likely lead to the gradual decline of the Heavenly Mystical Sect in the years to come.

Lyra also nodded slightly, sending a discreet voice transmission: "The Sky Profound Sect has been seeking solutions these years. From what I've learned, their sect master has attempted the Divine Soul Ascension 7 times over 2 millennia, yet never succeeded in guiding the Celestial Soul to descend."

Moreover, legend has it that they journeyed to the Central Ancestral Domain multiple times seeking immortal qi, hoping to elevate the Ren Shui Immortal Apricot Tree to the sixth rank, yet ultimately met with failure.

Why?

Eldrin said with some confusion, "Once the Profound Water Immortal Pear (Spiritual Object) advances in grade, its effects will be greatly enhanced. It might even hold some miraculous use for breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm. How could the Central Ancestral Domain possibly refuse it?"

Beside them, Yan Zi Ji shook her head with a light laugh and said, "If the grade of this Profound Water Immortal Pear (Spiritual Object) tree had reached the quasi-sixth rank, it might have had a chance to advance with just 1 or 2 strands of immortal energy."

"Yet even for a mere fifth-grade superior rank, it would likely require at least 9 wisps of immortal qi to advance."

"Leaving aside whether there even remains so much immortal qi in this world, even if such vast quantities still existed, using it to advance the Profound Water Immortal Pear (Spiritual Object) tree would be nothing short of sacrilegious waste."

"So that's how it is."

Eldrin finally understood why Daoist Qing had immediately journeyed to the Central Ancestral Realm to obtain a wisp of immortal energy after acquiring the quasi-sixth-tier Renshui Precious Metal. It turned out that the Renshui Precious Metal was merely A Step Away from evolving into Pure Yang Precious Metal.

While chatting, the group had already stepped into the market square, quietly awaiting the commencement of the Exchange Assembly.

The 3 of them arrived rather late, and merely 5 days later, this bartering convention was already underway.

Eldrin stepped into the Celestial Mystery Pavilion where the exchange conference was being held, discovering that over 200 Nascent Soul cultivators were participating this time. Among them were numerous acquaintances of Eldrin.

"Fellow Daoist of the Returning Abyss."

A familiar voice reached his ears. Eldrin looked up to find none other than the master of the Heavenly Abode Sect approaching.

The Sect Master of Tianlu glanced at Eldrin (Person Name) and said with a smile, "It’s been many years since we last met. I trust you’ve been well, fellow Daoist?"

"So it was the Sect Master of Heavenly Abode."

Eldrin cupped his hands in a salute and said with a smile, "I can see your spiritual power has touched the threshold of the late Nascent Soul stage. Could it be that your journey is to procure the Heavenly Dao Pill?"

"Fellow Daoist, you have a keen eye."

The Sect Master of Tianlu stroked his beard and said, "I have accumulated my foundation for countless years precisely to take this perilous gamble—to see if I can break through to the late Nascent Soul stage before the Cataclysm of the Demonic Abyss."

"To my shame, this is my fourth time purchasing the Heavenly Dao Pill (Spiritual Object). The previous 3 attempts depleted over half of Tianlu Sect's accumulated resources. Should I fail to achieve my goal this time, I would no longer have the face to face our founding ancestors."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin's expression shifted slightly. In the past, the Heavenly Abode Sect, as a major faction possessing a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, should have logically maintained at least 2 or 3 fifth-grade, superior-tier foundational assets to secure their legacy.

Yet today, the Tianlu Sect possesses only a single foundational treasure—the Tianlu Ling (Sect Command Token). It turns out that the sect’s accumulated resources had been expended by the Tianlu Sect Master in his relentless pursuit of breaking through to the late Nascent Soul stage.

"Once you reach the late Nascent Soul stage, your status and position undergo a tremendous transformation. If 1 can achieve a breakthrough, these sacrifices would indeed be worthwhile."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured inwardly, finding no fault in the actions of the Heaven's Abode Sect Master.

It must be known that the 3 Veins Ancient Domain boasted over 2 100 Nascent Soul, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm) cultivators, yet fewer than 30 had reached the Nascent Soul, Late Stage—a testament to its profound rarity.

If the Lord of the Heavenly Reed Sect could break through to the late Nascent Soul stage, the sect's strength would once again rank within the top 30 of the 3 Veins Ancient Domain. Naturally, the foundation of several superior-grade spirit treasures could also be rebuilt.

"Having only recently ascended to the rank of True Monarch, I presume you remain unacquainted with the 3 ancient lineages of True Monarchs. Allow me to elucidate."

That day, Patriarch Tianlu suddenly spoke up and began introducing the numerous Nascent Soul True Lords present to the 3 of them.

Among the Nascent Soul True Lords attending this exchange gathering, those at the late Nascent Soul stage remained exceptionally rare—merely 5 in total.

The Sect Master of Tianlu gazed at the 5 figures and declared without preamble, "Observe—those 5 are none other than Palace Mistress Qingyao, the Grand Elder of Tianxuan Sect, Daoist Cangxuan, the Patriarch of the Ye Clan from Xuanzhou, and the True Lord of the Western Extremity."

"Huh? Why is he here too?"