Chapter 576 Stellar Glazed Body (Spiritual Root)

After hearing this, the Great Elder of the Xu Clan smiled faintly and said, "The Soaring Cloud Mountain is merely 3,000,000 li away from our Xu Clan. Since it is to become ownerless land, why shouldn’t we simply wait for you to depart before claiming it?"

"You must be overthinking, fellow Daoist." Eldrin smiled faintly, but countered, "After we depart, do you truly believe you can contend with the Canxue Sect?"

The 2 fell into a taciturn silence upon hearing this, their hearts clearly settled on the matter.

Seeing this, Eldrin spoke again, “If I sell you the Spirit Mountain in advance, once you deploy the fifth-rank mountain protection array, it won’t be so easy for the Remnant Snow Sect to seize it then.”

The Xu Clan Leader was somewhat tempted, yet he shook his head and said, "We don't have a Fifth-stage Array Master. Occupying that Soaring Cloud Mountain would likely be... inadvisable."

"That's simple enough. I happen to be a fifth-tier intermediate-grade Array Master," Eldrin smiled faintly, speaking with unwavering confidence. "I can set up the formation for you."

"That could work."

The Clan Master of the Xu family nodded, then added, "However, the most crucial formation artifact will be provided by us."

"Understood."

Eldrin gave a slight nod. The array artifact was the core of the formation—their precaution stemmed from fear that he might have left behind hidden contingencies.

After reaching a preliminary agreement, both parties began to negotiate the price. Following several rounds of intense bargaining, they finally settled on 30,000 strands of Dao Mystical Ice Qi.

This price is already quite reasonable. In the past, Eldrin sold the Qin Clan's spiritual mountain for a full 2 100 million spirit stones.

The current price of these 30,000 strands of Mystic Ice is roughly equivalent to 100 million spirit stones, making this spiritual vein practically a steal at bargain-basement rates.

However, this was essentially a business with no capital investment. Eldrin (Person Name) couldn't remain to occupy this spiritual mountain, so naturally he couldn't set the price too high.

Moreover, if 1 were to purchase this Profound Ice Qi in the Eastern Wastelands (Location), the price would likely increase by 80 percent. Thus, relatively speaking, both parties had essentially profited handsomely from this exchange.

The transaction lasted for 3 months, until Eldrin finally obtained this wisp of Profound Ice Qi after setting up the formation for the Xu Clan.

The Clan Leader of the Xu family gazed at Tengyun Mountain, a flicker of delight crossing his expression. Eldrin had not only erected a mountain-protecting grand formation for this peak but also installed a complete set of Tier-4 teleportation arrays.

The Xu Clan was located less than 3 million li from Mount Tengyun, and this fourth-grade teleportation formation was barely sufficient for the journey, which pleased him greatly.

Thinking of the clan gaining a fifth-rank spirit mountain and the greatly enhanced foundation, the Xu Clan Leader said joyfully, "This time, it's all thanks to you, fellow Daoist. Without this fourth-rank teleportation formation, holding onto Tengyun Mountain would have been truly difficult for us."

"It was but a mere trifle."

Eldrin smiled faintly, then cupped his hands and said, "Since the formation has been set up, we shall take our leave."

"Fellow Daoist, hold your steps."

Seeing that Eldrin was about to leave, the Xu Clan Master smiled faintly and said, "I presume, Fellow Daoist, you intend to leave the Snow Mountain Ancient Domain after this departure."

However, in just 3 years, the True Monarch Exchange Convention of the Snow Mountain Ancient Domain will commence. This gathering is to be held at the Heavenly Mountain's Flying Snow Pavilion. If you are not in urgent need of departure, it would be preferable to remain until the convention concludes.

"Treasure Exchange Convention?" Eldrin exchanged a glance with Lyra, then cupped his hands and said, "Many thanks for the reminder."

After bidding farewell to Clan Master Xu, Eldrin (Person Name) boarded the treasure ark with his companions and soared toward the depths of the Celestial Mountains.

On the treasure vessel, Lyra (Person Name) spoke up, "This time we've brought 2 Fire Vein Spirit Jades. These are exceptionally rare treasures in the Northern Wastes—they might just trade for some coveted artifacts."

Lila also nodded, then smiled faintly. "Many unique treasures from the Northern Wastelands, if brought back to the Eastern Wastelands, might fetch an exorbitant price."

"Then let's head to Feixue Tower."

Eldrin smiled faintly, steering the treasure ark deeper into the Celestial Mountains.

After arriving at the Feixue Pavilion market, the group quickly grasped the formidable strength of this establishment with just a brief investigation.

The Flying Snow Tower was 1 of the top 5 most powerful factions in the Ancient Snow Domain. Not only did it possess a Half-Step Primordial Spirit (Cultivation Realm) expert, but also over 30 Eldrin (Cultivation Realm) masters.

Recalling the terrifying reputation of the Flying Snow Pavilion, Eldrin exclaimed in astonishment, "Just this single Flying Snow Pavilion alone possesses influence nearly rivaling the Heavenly Profound Sect—the foremost organization beneath the Nascent Soul level in the Eastern Wastelands. How could the powers of the Extreme Northern Ice Plains be this formidable?"

"It's all because of the Abyssal Cataclysm," Lyra (Person Name) sighed helplessly.

Eldrin (Person Name) sighed inwardly, finally understanding the reason behind it all.

The Eastern Wastelands (Location) and the Eastern Sea cultivation world share a relationship as close as lips and teeth. In nearly every Demonic Abyss calamity, they mobilize their entire forces to resist the onslaught.

In the far northern ice plains, each faction only needed to dispatch 1-third of their cultivators. Even if there were casualties, they could recover swiftly.

More importantly, the Eastern Wastelands (Location) had been annihilated by extraterrestrial demons on multiple occasions. With the exception of a handful of exceptionally powerful Nascent Soul immortal clans, the vast majority of immortal clans rose to prominence only after these cataclysms. Their foundational heritage and inherited legacies paled in comparison to those of the Far North Ice Plains.

Beside them, Lila (Person Name) sighed softly upon seeing this and said, "To be precise, the Eastern Wastelands (Location) possess more abundant resources and are better suited for mortals to thrive and multiply."

"Were it not for the Abyssal Cataclysm, it might have flourished far beyond what we witness today."

Eldrin fell silent for a moment before declaring with unwavering resolve, "Let us cultivate diligently. 1 day, we shall eradicate the source of this calamity and carve out a sanctuary for all living beings under heaven."

The group rented a cave abode within the Flying Snow Pavilion market, then began preparing to cultivate in seclusion while awaiting the opening of the Exchange Assembly.

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

That day, Eldrin was deeply immersed in cultivation within his secluded chamber. Unbeknownst to him, streams of starlight began to manifest within his body.

In a dazed moment, countless stellar Dao patterns converged, enveloping his flesh and soul like a veil of starlight. His body appeared dazzling and divine, as if forged from crystalline stars.

It is done.

Suddenly, Eldrin opened his eyes, revealing a faint smile.

Over the years, he had devoted himself to relentless cultivation. He had already attained the Minor Accomplishment stage of the Great Derivation Heavenly Art in his earlier years, and now he had finally achieved the Minor Accomplishment realm of the Stellar Glazed Body (Spiritual Root) recorded in the Ancient Tome of Star Observation.

This 'Stellar Glazed Body (Spiritual Root)', much like the 'Great Art of Celestial Derivation', stands as a supreme divine ability of the Celestial Secrets lineage.

Between the 2, the Great Deduction Celestial Art excelled in divination. Once unleashed, it could deduce the secrets of heaven. With the assistance of the Astral Computator of the Great Deduction (Magic Treasure), 1 could even calculate many deeply concealed opportunities within the cosmos.

The ‘Stellar Glazed Body (Spiritual Root)’ excels in defense, capable of resisting demonic curses and warding off others’ divination attempts.

After Eldrin (Person Name) had cultivated the Stellar Glazed Body (Spiritual Root) to the minor achievement realm, few aside from Primordial Spirit Dao Lords and a handful of top-tier Nascent Soul grand cultivators skilled in celestial divination could easily harm him through curses or covert celestial machinations.

"Alas, to master the Stellar Glazed Body (Spiritual Root) to perfection, 1 still requires the assistance of the celestial mechanism treasure—the Stargazing Pavilion."

Eldrin murmured, a bitter smile once again gracing his lips.

Across the world, supernatural abilities are diverse and varied, each requiring different conditions to master successfully.

In addition to the common 5 Elements essences, some divine abilities require rare spirit herbs as catalysts, others demand exceptional comprehension, while certain techniques necessitate the aid of special spiritual treasures.