Chapter 577 : Secrets of the Stellar Glazed Body

The Stellar Glazed Body and the Great Derivation Heaven Art both belong to the latter category. To cultivate these two Divine Abilities to the Great Vehicle realm, one does not require external materials like Five Elements Essence or anything else, but rather the most crucial auxiliary Spiritual Treasure [an enchanted artifact of immense power, often used to aid cultivation or combat].

However, the Astral Computator of the Great Deduction requires nine pieces of Star Fragment [fragments of celestial bodies imbued with stellar essence] as materials, while the Star-Gazing Tower requires a Void Gem [a gemstone containing traces of spatial void energy], Fifth Rank Spirit Wood, and another seven pieces of Star Fragment to be forged.

Given Eldrin Chen's current wealth and resources, refining the Star-Gazing Tower would likely still prove difficult.

"Let it be. I shall make plans for those two Special Spiritual Treasures another day."

Eldrin Chen rose to his feet and emerged from the Seclusion Chamber, only to find Lyra Jiang and Lila had been waiting for him for some time.

Seeing him exit seclusion, Lyra Jiang said, "The Barter Convention [a grand gathering where cultivators trade rare resources and treasures] is about to begin. I was preparing to go ahead if you didn't emerge soon."

"How could I miss such an important occasion?"

Eldrin Chen offered a slight smile and handed two Jade Slips [slivers of jade used to record information through spiritual imprinting] to them, saying, "This time, I have cultivated the Stellar Glazed Body to the Minor Vehicle realm. These contain my insights and reflections. You may take them for reference."

The trio did not delay and proceeded directly to the Barter Pavilion, entering it shortly after.

This Barter Convention was attended by over one hundred True Lords [a title for cultivators who have reached the Golden Core realm], making it a rather lively gathering of True Lords. This chapter is part of a larger work available at https://audio-novel.com.

The three of them were all cultivators from elsewhere and had no acquaintances here, though Lila recognized a few Nascent Soul Cultivators.

Her gaze swept across the assembly, and she remarked, "Among these True Lord [a title for powerful cultivators], several were those who once contended for the Heavenly Dao Qi. However, they have only recently broken through to the Nascent Soul [the stage where a cultivator's soul forms an independent infant-like entity] realm and cannot yet be considered formidable."

"I am not familiar with many of those at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, though I have met the Frostblade True Lord from the Flying Snow Pavilion before."

As she spoke, Eldrin Chen's eyes turned toward that Frostblade True Lord, and a single glance caused Eldrin Chen to furrow his brow.

The Frostblade True Lord was clad in pristine white robes, his features peerlessly handsome, and his aura was one of profound chill.

Yet, this individual's cultivation had reached the Nascent Soul Great Perfection stage. In terms of sheer presence, he was likely second only to the premier Rogue Cultivator [a cultivator not affiliated with any major sect or clan] of the Eastern Wilderness, Maris the Sea Steader.

Noticing his reaction, Lila beside him transmitted a low voice message, "That Frostblade True Lord is the Grand Elder of the Flying Snow Pavilion. It is said he has gained the recognition of the sect's guardian supreme treasure and now wields the Profound Soul Pearl."

Eldrin Chen's heart jolted with sudden shock. The Profound Soul Pearl was a lower-grade Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [an artifact of immense power, refined with pure Yang energy]. Across the entire world, such an object was a priceless asset for establishing a Deep-Seated Foundation [a profound and unshakable foundation for future cultivation]. He had never imagined it would actively choose to acknowledge the Frostblade True Lord.

Considering this, he voiced his astonishment, "For it not to be wielded by the Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a cultivator on the verge of attaining a Primordial Spirit] master of the Flying Snow Pavilion, but instead to choose the Frostblade True Lord... it seems this man likely possesses the aptitude to reach the Primordial Spirit [the stage where a cultivator's soul evolves into its primordial, divine form] realm."

Even as they were discussing this, the Barter Convention commenced.

The Frostblade True Lord was the first to step forward. With a flick of his sleeve, he released several Spiritual Object [rare items imbued with spiritual energy]. Among them were a radiant, otherworldly flower, a snow ginseng shaped like a tiny human figure, and a few Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators].

Eldrin Chen took one look and his eyes lit up with delight. Exchanging a glance with Lyra Jiang, he immediately knew their course of action.

That radiant flower was none other than the Tribulation Transcendence Flower [a miraculous herb used as a catalyst for a specific cultivation art], the key medicinal catalyst for cultivating the Nirvana Tribulation Transference Art. Eldrin Chen had searched for this item for many years and had even cultivated specimens for decades within several of his clan's Fifth Rank Spirit Vein [high-grade spiritual energy nodes]. Finally, he had found it.

As expected, the Frostblade True Lord surveyed the gathered cultivators and announced, "The treasures I offer today are the Tribulation Transcendence Flower, a Fifth Rank Snow Ginseng [a five-hundred-year-old ginseng of exceptional spiritual potency], and others. If you possess suitable Spiritual Treasure, you may exchange for them."

His heart stirring, Eldrin Chen immediately sent a voice transmission to the Frostblade True Lord: "I possess two pieces of Fire Vein Treasure Jade [a rare jade imbued with potent fire-attribute spiritual energy]. Would these suffice in exchange for the Tribulation Transcendence Flower?"

The Frostblade True Lord was intrigued. Within the Extreme Northern Ice Plains, Fire Vein Treasure Jade was exceedingly scarce. While a single piece might be valued at around sixty Heavenly Crystal [a high-purity form of spiritual energy crystal] in the Eastern Wastelands, here, each piece could often command a price of over one hundred Heavenly Crystal.

Many cultivators coveted the profits from this trade, but such commerce was long monopolized by the Drifting Snow Pavilion, and not just anyone could intervene.

Those wishing to purchase it had to either buy from the Drifting Snow Pavilion or risk venturing into unfamiliar and dangerous territories of other great domains.

In truth, this was perilous. Even a Nascent Soul True Lord [a cultivator who has formed their Nascent Soul, a powerful spiritual entity], arriving friendless and unknown in another domain, could become a prime target for local unorthodox cultivators.

Considering this, the Frostblade True Lord nodded. "This trade is acceptable."

After trading for the Tribulation Transcendence Flower, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to the Fifth Rank Snow Ginseng and inquired, "What is the price for this item?"

This Fifth Rank Snow Ginseng is a Spirit Medicine [a medicinal herb imbued with spiritual energy] that greatly nourishes one's vital essence. When combined with a Fifth Rank Fire Ginseng, it can be refined into the 'Yin-Yang Treasure Ginseng Pill' [a potent elixir harmonizing opposing elemental forces].

That Yin-Yang Treasure Ginseng Pill greatly supplements a cultivator's Nascent Soul [the embryonic spiritual form cultivated after the Golden Core stage]. Consuming it is enough to significantly increase the cultivation base of an ordinary True Lord [a title for a Golden Core stage expert], even allowing them to break through one layer of cultivation, saving roughly three hundred years of arduous cultivation time.

Even though Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang possess Mana [spiritual energy reserves] far more profound than their peers, it could still likely increase their cultivation by half a layer, allowing them to advance to the Nascent Soul, 3rd Tier stage one step sooner.

Therefore, Eldrin Chen wished to purchase it to keep for future refinement of the Yin-Yang Treasure Ginseng Pill.

"Our Flying Snow Pavilion cultivates quite a few of these Snow Ginsengs. It is a pity we lack an Underground Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of fiery spiritual energy] to nurture Fire Ginsengs," Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio-novel dot com.

sighed the Frostblade True Lord [a Daoist title meaning 'Lord of the Frosty Blade']. He then spoke, "If you want it, you can take it for eighty Heavenly Crystal [a high-grade, purified form of Spirit Stone currency]."

"Deal."

Eldrin Chen felt a surge of delight in his heart. In the Eastern Wastelands, the price for this Fifth Rank Snow Ginseng could likely reach one hundred and twenty Heavenly Crystals. The price here was truly considerably cheaper.

After the transaction was completed, Eldrin Chen had obtained two rare and precious Spiritual Object [objects imbued with or used for spiritual cultivation], which could be considered as having largely achieved his desires.

In the remaining transactions, he exchanged several treasures and resources he had prepared over a long time for some specialties not found in the Eastern Wastelands, which could be considered a rather bountiful harvest.

Among them was a stalk of Icy Heart Spirit Jade [a rare jade that calms the mind, focuses the spirit, and subdues inner demons], which Eldrin Chen specifically purchased with the intention of refining it into a Special Spiritual Treasure [a unique enchanted artifact] to aid the clan's cultivators in their breakthroughs to the Nascent Soul [the stage where a cultivator forms an independent spiritual infant within their dantian] realm.

Once the resources he could use to exchange for Spiritual Object [objects imbued with or containing spiritual energy] were exhausted, Eldrin Chen did not linger. He immediately departed from the Flying Snow Pavilion with his companions.

Not long after leaving, three Nascent Soul True Lord [powerful cultivators who have reached the Nascent Soul stage] quietly gave chase.

"What a nuisance,"

Lyra Jiang frowned, her gaze fixed on the figures pursuing them from behind.

It was clear they had been identified as outsiders from beyond the Extreme Northern Ice Plains, and these pursuers sought to seize the opportunity for a bit of murder and plunder.

Eldrin Chen's eyes also flickered with intent. He looked at Lila and said, "You've only recently broken through. Stay on the Treasure Boat [a flying vessel used for transport and defense] and look after your two disciples."

"Understood," Lila nodded, a trace of solemnity flashing in her eyes.

At that very moment, the three Nascent Soul True Lord closed in, their killing intent palpable.

These three cultivators, each possessing the cultivation base of a Nascent Soul True Lord [a master who has formed their Nascent Soul, the spiritual infant that is the core of their power], were all at the Nascent Soul, Mid Stage. One was a burly, imposing man; another appeared as a scholarly figure clad in white robes; and the last was a young maiden veiled in black gauze.

As the Treasure Boat [a vessel enchanted for flight and travel] came to a halt, the white-robed scholar smiled and said, "Within our Snowy Mountain Ancient Domain [an ancient, secluded realm of perpetual ice and snow], it is rare to encounter cultivators from beyond the Northern Wastes [the vast, frigid tundra of the far north]. I had not thought to meet one such as yourself today."

"It seems my fortune runs deep. Perhaps after today, I shall be able to procure a Heavenly Dao Pill [a legendary elixir said to grant profound insights into the Heavenly Dao, the fundamental laws of the cosmos] and break through into the Nascent Soul Late Stage." Official source: audio-novel . com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.