Chapter 575 Lila (Person Name) Reaches Nascent Soul

Refining 1's spiritual power was no easy feat. Many cultivators, despite having formed superior Golden Cores and possessing several Life-Bound Magical Treasures, struggled immensely to elevate their spiritual power to the standard required for refining Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root). This was especially true for those with Variant Spiritual Roots, who faced even greater challenges.

Even with the aid of the Ice Vein Heaven-Molding Pill (Spiritual Object), it still took Lila (Person Name) a full 8 years to complete the transformation of her spiritual power, finally meeting the standard required to refine the Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root).

When Lila emerged from seclusion, Eldrin handed her a strand of Earth Mother Qi (Spiritual Root) and asked with concern, "How confident do you feel about your chances?"

"Now that my inner demon has been vanquished, I have absolute certainty of success."

Lila was brimming with confidence. This was her second attempt at breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm. With her current False Infant cultivation and the foundation of a superior-grade Golden Core, attaining Nascent Soul would be as natural as water flowing downhill.

Seeing her confidence, Eldrin nodded and said, "In that case, I can rest assured."

"Go into seclusion now. I shall stand guard for you."

"Good."

Lila stepped into the seclusion chamber and began her closed-door cultivation to break through to the True Lord realm.

Approximately 5 months had passed, when swirling vortexes of spiritual energy began to converge with wild intensity, while tribulation clouds continuously gathered and churned above.

It is done.

Eldrin murmured inwardly, a flicker of delight crossing his expression.

Lila (Person Name) emerged stepping gracefully through the air in a flowing gown. After exchanging glances, she gazed smilingly at the heavenly tribulation lightning in the sky and declared with unwavering confidence:

"The Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul Tribulation is truly formidable, yet I doubt it can hold me back."

As her words faded, she stepped into the void and summoned her spiritual treasure, the Frostjade Pagoda.

This Icy Soul Jade Tower was a superior-grade spiritual treasure, the ultimate heirloom artifact of the Frigid Snow Pavilion, possessing both suppressive and defensive properties.

Once this treasure is unfurled, it possesses the formidable power to repel all evil and ward off myriad techniques.

With this treasure in hand and the foundation of her Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul, Lila only needed to consolidate her cultivation slightly before her strength would be sufficient to dominate among Nascent Soul cultivators—likely even surpassing some at the Nascent Soul, Mid Stage.

Of course, if 1 possessed formidable spiritual artifacts and divine abilities, their combat prowess would naturally surpass ordinary practitioners, defying conventional assessment.

In any case, with the Ice Soul Jade Condensation Pagoda (Magic Treasure) in hand, Lila (Person Name) effortlessly weathered the lightning tribulation, doing so with even greater ease than Kael (Person Name) had managed back in the day.

"Good, good, very good."

Though he had long anticipated the outcome, Eldrin still breathed a sigh of relief watching her break through to the Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul.

Without forming an Infant Soul, 1 remains but an ant. After Lila (Person Name) broke through to the True Monarch realm, her lifespan extended to 3 1000 years. Coupled with various life-extending treasures, she could live to reach the venerable age of 9 1000 years.

With such a long lifespan, whether she could break through to the Nascent Soul realm or not, she would be able to accompany him for a vast stretch of time in the future—long enough for him to make thorough preparations.

With this thought, Eldrin handed a piece of Icy Soul Mystic Crystal to Lila and said, "This Icy Soul Mystic Crystal is the essential material for forging ice-attributed spirit treasures. Take it to upgrade your Glacial Radiance Sword."

"With this treasure in hand, all that remains to advance the Ice Soul Frostlight Sword is the essence of the 5 Elements."

Lila beamed with joy as she accepted the Ice Soul Profound Crystal. Many years ago, she had begun deducing the Spirit Treasure chapter of the Frostblaze Sword using the power of the Ancient Runes. After centuries of meticulous refinement, she had finally completed the derivation of the Spirit Treasure chapter for the Frostblaze Sword.

However, advancing an ice-attribute spiritual treasure requires an extremely rare Profound Ice Qi. This energy is an anomalous breath existing beyond the 5 Element essences, typically refined through the fusion of Ren Water and Yi Wood essences.

However, the consumption of merging the Profound Ice Qi was considerable. Refining a single low-grade spirit treasure required the essence of the 5 Elements worth 20,000,000 spirit stones—more than double the cost of ordinary 5 Elements spirit treasures.

However, within the extreme northern ice plains, certain subterranean ice veins could also nurture Profound Ice Qi. The cost of such naturally formed Profound Ice Qi was considerably lower.

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) showed a subtle shift in expression. In truth, the underground ice veins beneath the Frostpeak Pavilion (Sect Name) also contained Mysterious Ice Qi (Cultivation Resource).

However, collecting that Profound Ice Qi was far too time-consuming and laborious, a task typically assigned to low-level cultivators. They had naturally abandoned it long ago.

At this thought, he pondered for a moment before saying, "In the extreme northern ice plains, ice-attributed cultivation resources are the most abundant and the cheapest."

"It's rare for us to visit, so we should stock up on more ice-attribute resources, especially the Profound Ice Qi(Energy)."

Upon hearing this, both women nodded. Lyra spoke up, "Lila will be cultivating 3 innate divine abilities from now on, which will undoubtedly consume a significant amount of Profound Ice Qi. It is indeed necessary to stockpile more."

"Mm." Eldrin smiled faintly, then gazed at the spiritual mountain as he said, "But before that, we should deal with this Tengyun Mountain."

Lila's expression shifted subtly. Their foundation lay in the Eastern Wastelands, making it impossible to disperse their strength to this distant Arctic Ice Plains. Thus, all their established assets here would naturally have to be abandoned.

After all, this Cloudsoar Mountain is a fifth-grade spiritual vein. It would be a shame to simply abandon it. Perhaps we could try to sell it.

But she quickly shook her head and sighed helplessly, "Since they already know we're leaving the Northern Glacial Plains, they probably won't be willing to spend a fortune on this mountain for nothing."

"Worth a try," Eldrin said before continuing, "Tell me about the recent situations regarding the nearest Nascent Soul clans and sects."

Lila had resided in the Celestial Mountains for over a 100 years and possessed thorough knowledge of the nearby Nascent Soul clans. She promptly briefed Eldrin on the circumstances of the 2 closest Nascent Soul factions.

The 2 nearest Nascent Soul forces were the Remnant Snow Sect, a major Nascent Soul sect, and the Xu Clan, a Nascent Soul immortal family.

The Remnant Snow Sect was a powerful Nascent Soul immortal sect, boasting no fewer than 4 Nascent Soul True Monarchs within its ranks. The sect master's cultivation had even reached the profound level of Nascent Soul, 6th Tier (Cultivation Realm).

This lineage had been passed down for over 10 1000 years. Within the sect stood 3 fifth-grade spirit mountains, and even 4 supreme-grade spiritual treasures that served as foundational guardians of the sect. Their accumulated strength and heritage far surpassed even that of the Tianlu Sect of the Eastern Wastelands.

The Xu Immortal Clan was far less impressive. This branch had only ascended to become a Nascent Soul clan a mere 1000 years ago. Though they boasted 2 Nascent Soul Lords, both were merely at the Nascent Soul, Early Stage (Cultivation Realm).

Moreover, this branch occupied only a single fifth-grade spirit vein, its foundation and strength paling in comparison to the Crimson Snow Sect.

After listening, Eldrin decided to seek out the Xu Immortal Clan. He smiled faintly and said, "Let’s first see if they have any use for this spirit vein."

That very afternoon, he rode his immortal sword toward the Xu Immortal Clan, arriving at the doorstep of the Xu family in just 2 days.

After presenting the visiting card, 2 True Monarchs of the Xu Clan cordially emerged to greet them.

When the Xu Clan Leader caught a single glimpse of Eldrin (Person Name), he instantly sensed an unfathomable depth to him and promptly said with a courteous smile:

"I heard that a few years ago, you ventured deep into the demon realm, and even a late-stage Nascent Soul demon sovereign could do nothing to stop you. Seeing your commanding presence today, I understand those rumors were indeed true."

"You flatter me, brother."

Eldrin smiled faintly and spoke without preamble, "To be frank, I've come to discuss a business proposition."

He then proceeded to inform the 2 Xu True Monarchs about the situation at Mount Tengyun.

Chapter 1: The Reborn Cultivator The biting cold pierced deep into the bones, rousing Lin Xuan from unconsciousness. He opened his eyes to a dilapidated thatched hut, its roof full of holes allowing snowflakes to drift inside. Beside him lay a chipped ceramic bowl containing a single cold, hard steamed bun. "This is... the body of an outer disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect?" Memories flooded his mind—he, a Golden Core stage cultivator from a 1000 years in the future, had actually been reborn in the body of a lowly outer disciple sharing his name. Just then, the wooden door was kicked open with a loud crash. A young man in a blue robe strode in, his face full of contempt. "Lin Xuan, have you gathered the 10 low-grade spirit stones for this month's tribute?" Lin Xuan struggled to sit up, his voice hoarse. "Senior Brother Zhao, my injuries..." "Cut the nonsense!" Zhao Hu sneered coldly. "If you can't hand over the spirit stones, get the hell out of the Azure Cloud Sect! A piece of trash at the third level of Qi Refining like you is nothing but a waste of resources!" Lin Xuan's gaze turned icy. In his previous life, he had roamed the cultivation world for 8 100 years, and no 1 had ever dared speak to him like this. But now, his meridians were damaged, and his cultivation had fallen to the third level of Qi Refining—he was indeed no match for Zhao Hu, who was at the fifth level. "Give me 3 days," Lin Xuan said calmly. Zhao Hu was momentarily stunned by his unusually composed demeanor, then burst into laughter. "Fine, I'll give you 3 days. If you still can't come up with the spirit stones by then, don't blame me for being ruthless!" After Zhao Hu left, Lin Xuan closed his eyes and examined his body. His meridians were in disarray, and his dantian showed cracks—no wonder his cultivation had regressed so severely. "But so what?" A trace of arrogance flashed in Lin Xuan's eyes. "With the 'Heavenly Dao Formula' I cultivated in my previous life, even the most damaged meridians can be restored." He sat cross-legged, circulating the Heavenly Dao Formula. The surrounding spiritual energy began to gather toward him, forming faint ripples in the air. The spiritual energy entered his body, slowly repairing his damaged meridians like a warm stream. Time passed minute by minute. When Lin Xuan opened his eyes again, a gleam of light shone in them. Although his cultivation hadn't improved, his meridians had mostly recovered. "Now, it's time to refine some Body Refining Pills." Lin Xuan stood up and walked out of the hut. The Azure Cloud Sect's Assignment Hall was bustling with activity. Outer disciples came and went in an endless stream, gathering before the mission wall to search for suitable tasks. Lin Xuan went straight to the mission counter. The deacon in charge glanced at him dismissively. "What mission do you want to take?" "I'd like to gather herbs at the Back Mountains," Lin Xuan said. The deacon frowned. "The Back Mountains are teeming with fierce beasts. With your cultivation..." Before he could finish, Lin Xuan interrupted, "I am well aware of the risks." The deacon snorted coldly and tossed a wooden token at him. "Fine, since you have a death wish, I won't stop you. Remember, you need to gather at least 10 stalks of Green Spirit Grass." Lin Xuan took the token and turned to leave. The Back Mountains of the Azure Cloud Sect were indeed dangerous. Along the way, Lin Xuan encountered several fierce beasts, but he avoided them all with his extensive experience. Soon, he found a patch of Green Spirit Grass in a hidden valley. But just as he was about to pick it, a roar suddenly came from behind. A massive Ironback Bear charged toward him, its sharp claws gleaming coldly in the sunlight. Lin Xuan's expression turned serious. An Ironback Bear was a first-tier fierce beast, equivalent to a cultivator at the fourth level of Qi Refining. In his current state, a direct confrontation would be unwise. He quickly formed hand seals with both hands, and a fireball shot out—the most basic fireball technique among low-level spells. The fireball struck the Ironback Bear's body, but it only left a faint scorch mark, further enraging the beast. Just as the Ironback Bear was about to pounce again, Lin Xuan suddenly noticed a faint purple glow in the grass not far away. His heart skipped a beat—could that be a Purple Sun Flower? Without hesitation, he swiftly rolled to the side, simultaneously pulling out a dagger from his waist and slashing at the Ironback Bear's eyes. This strike was executed with perfect precision, right at the moment the Ironback Bear was charging, hitting its only vulnerable spot. The Ironback Bear roared in pain, clutching its eyes and stumbling backward. Lin Xuan seized the opportunity to dash to the purple glow and indeed found a Purple Sun Flower. This was a valuable ingredient for refining Body Refining Pills. He carefully uprooted the Purple Sun Flower, then quickly left the scene. Back in his hut, Lin Xuan immediately began refining the pill. Although he lacked a proper pill furnace, his 8 100 years of pill refinement experience allowed him to make do. He gathered some rocks to create a simple furnace and used the most basic true fire technique to begin refining. Time passed slowly. Beads of sweat formed on Lin Xuan's forehead, but his hands remained steady. After an hour, a fragrant aroma wafted through the air. The pill was successfully refined! 3 pitch-black pills lay in his palm, emitting a rich herbal scent. These were the Body Refining Pills. Although they were only low-grade, they were more than enough for his current needs. Lin Xuan swallowed 1 pill without hesitation. A warm current immediately spread throughout his body, coursing through his limbs and bones. His originally damaged meridians were rapidly healing at a visible rate. The spiritual energy within his body began to surge, and the cracks in his dantian slowly closed. After the time it takes an incense stick to burn, Lin Xuan opened his eyes, a sharp gleam flashing within them. The fourth level of Qi Refining! Not only had his cultivation been restored, but it had also broken through to the next level! Just then, the door was kicked open again. Zhao Hu stood at the doorway with a smug expression. "Lin Xuan, your 3 days are up. Have you prepared the spirit stones?" Lin Xuan looked at him calmly, a faint smile playing on his lips. "If you want spirit stones, come and get them yourself."