Chapter 587 : Treasures of the Clan's Foundation

Aside from these few stalks of Spirit Medicine, the remaining items included one piece of Wood Vein Treasure Jade, three pieces of Fifth Rank Heaven and Earth Treasure, and the Middle-Grade Spiritual Treasure known as the Flood Dragon Black Gold Cauldron.

The Wood Vein Treasure Jade and the Fifth Rank Heaven and Earth Treasure were both of extraordinary value. Eldrin Chen planned to place them within the Clan Treasury to serve as part of the clan's Deep-Seated Foundation [a profound and enduring resource base for a clan's long-term prosperity].

As for the Flood Dragon Black Gold Cauldron, its value was also immense. After a moment of contemplation, Eldrin Chen declared, "This item shall be given to Old Granduncle to serve as his protective treasure."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of those present shifted slightly, yet no one voiced any objection.

Although the Flood Dragon Black Gold Cauldron possessed formidable power, for Eldrin Chen and Lyra it was not so much useless as it had become somewhat redundant—a treasure whose utility no longer matched their current needs.

Lila already possessed the Superior Grade Spiritual Treasure known as the Frost Soul Jade Condensing Pagoda, and Kael Chen had acquired the Azure Cloud Mist Veil. Therefore, bestowing it upon Thalion Chen was indeed the most fitting choice.

Thalion Chen then produced the Glazed Armor of the Three Treasures and handed it to Elara Lin, saying, "This artifact offers exceptional defensive capabilities. You should take it to serve as your Defensive Spiritual Treasure."

"My thanks," she replied.

With a faint smile, Elara Lin accepted the Glazed Armor of the Three Treasures.

Watching as the treasures were thus distributed among them, Eldrin Chen could not help but allow a smile of satisfaction to grace his features. For more chapters, visit audio—novel.com for the complete novel.

After the battles of the Extreme Northern Ice Plains and this recent conflict, the several True Lord [a title for powerful cultivators at the Nascent Soul realm] within the Chen Clan now each possess several Spiritual Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts]. It can be said that the clan has begun to establish a formidable presence.

Aside from Eldrin Chen and his wife, the one with the most Spiritual Treasure is the Old Patriarch. In his hands are the Flood Dragon Black Gold Cauldron, the Azure-Gold Ancient Zun, the Golden Radiance Blazing Fire Sword, and the Coiling Dragon Staff—four Spiritual Treasure in total.

Among them, the Flood Dragon Black Gold Cauldron and the Azure-Gold Ancient Zun are both Middle-Grade Spiritual Treasure [a mid-tier classification of powerful enchanted artifacts]. Such wealth would be considered respectable even among cultivators at the Nascent Soul, Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Nascent Soul realm], surpassing eighty percent of True Lord at the Nascent Soul, Early Stage [the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm].

Kael Chen also possesses three Spiritual Treasure: the Creation Azure Duckweed Sword, the Primordial Severance Ruler, and the Azure Cloud Mist Veil. These three treasures offer a balance of offense and defense, with the Azure Cloud Mist Veil being a particularly fine example among Defensive Spiritual Treasure [spiritual treasures specialized for protection].

Elara Lin also holds three Spiritual Treasure: the Frost Soul Chilling Radiance Sword, the Golden Bracelet Spiritual Treasure, and the Glazed Armor of the Three Treasures. With these three treasures in hand, coupled with her foundation of an Earthly Dao Nascent Soul [a type of Nascent Soul formed with a deep connection to earthly laws], her strength should rank as formidable even among those at the Nascent Soul, Early Stage.

Lila possesses fewer Spiritual Treasure. She has only two: the Frost Soul Jade Condensing Pagoda and the Frost Soul Chilling Radiance Sword.

Although she holds only two Spiritual Treasure, the Frost Soul Jade Condensing Pagoda alone is worth ten Inferior Grade Spiritual Treasure [the lowest tier of spiritual treasures]. With this single artifact, she can render herself nearly invincible.

Currently, besides his five Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [spiritual treasures bound to a cultivator's life force], Eldrin Chen also possesses the paired swords, the Thousand-Demon Slaying Sword and the Hundred Spirit Immortal-Slaying Sword. All seven of his Spiritual Treasure are weapons of extraordinary power. Wielding them, he can even contend, albeit with difficulty, against a supreme expert at the Nascent Soul Late Stage [the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm].

After taking stock of their gains, they departed the Grand Hall, for many matters still required their attention.

Daoyi Qiu stood restlessly outside the Grand Hall. Gazing upon the majestic hall before him, his heart inexplicably raced with a mix of accelerated beats and a creeping sense of dread.

Upon receiving the summons from Chen Clan Patriarch, his heart was a tempest of both elation and trepidation. He sensed a great opportunity drawing near, yet a flicker of apprehension lingered within him.

At that moment, a man of upright bearing approached from behind. Recognizing him, the man clasped his hands in a gesture of surprise and greeting. "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Qiu."

"Ah, Brother Xavier."

Daoyi Qiu's face brightened with hope, and he quickly returned the gesture. "Have you also received a summons?"

"Worry not," Xavier Xu chuckled, stroking his long beard. "It is good news. You will understand once you enter, Fellow Daoist."

Daoyi Qiu wished to inquire further, but just then, a youth cradling a sword emerged.

The youth offered a composed salute to the two men. "My Master requests your presence. Please follow me, honored Fellow Daoist."

"So it is the Demon-Slaying Daoist."

Daoyi Qiu clasped his hands once more, recognizing the newcomer's identity.

The rise of the Demon-Slaying Daoist, Sylas Ye, was meteoric. With a single sword and his Purple Mansion Cultivation [the third major realm of cultivation, where one forms a spiritual mansion within the dantian], he roamed The Vast Sea, carving a fearsome reputation by slaying several Golden Core [the fourth major realm of cultivation, where one forms a solidified golden core of spiritual power] Demonic Monsters in succession.

"The identity of this Demon-Slaying Daoist is shrouded in mystery; he never speaks of his master or origins. Who would have thought he was the disciple of that very individual?"

"Indeed, who else but that one could have nurtured such a peerless Heaven's Chosen?"

Daoyi Qiu murmured inwardly, his heart filled with solemn respect as he followed into the Grand Hall.

As the group stepped into the Grand Hall, Daoyi Qiu glanced up at the man seated at the head of the hall. The man was clad in snow-white robes, and within a radius of three Zhang-length [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters] around him, a faint, swirling Sword Intent [a cultivator's conceptual understanding and willpower manifested as a sharp, intangible force related to the sword] was palpable. Its intangible, piercing aura made Daoyi Qiu instinctively avert his gaze, unable to look directly.

"Sword Intent [a cultivator's conceptual understanding and willpower manifested as a sharp, intangible force related to the sword] emanates from his very body, its sharpness as awe-inspiring as heavenly might. He has already touched the threshold of the Great Perfection stage of Sword Intent."

Daoyi Qiu's heart shook violently as he recalled the descriptions concerning Sword Intent [a cultivator's conceptual understanding and willpower manifested as a sharp, intangible force related to the sword]. Experience the full epic at audio-novel*com.

The Sword Intent [a cultivator's conceptual understanding and willpower manifested as a sharp, intangible force related to the sword] of a Sword Cultivator [a cultivator who specializes in the path of the sword] can be imbued into an Immortal Sword [a sentient, spiritually attuned sword used by high-level cultivators], greatly enhancing its offensive power.

Generally, only Sword Cultivators [cultivators who specialize in the path of the sword] at the Nascent Soul Late Stage [the final stage of the Nascent Soul realm, where the cultivator's spiritual infant is fully matured] can comprehend Sword Intent [a cultivator's conceptual understanding and willpower manifested as a sharp, intangible force related to the sword] at the Great Perfection stage. When such perfected Sword Intent is channeled into an Immortal Sword [a sentient, spiritually attuned sword used by high-level cultivators], it dramatically amplifies the sword's might, granting its wielder arguably the greatest killing power within their cultivation realm.

It is said that beyond the Great Perfection stage of Sword Intent [a cultivator's conceptual understanding and willpower manifested as a sharp, intangible force related to the sword] lies the stage of Consummation. A cultivator who achieves this has thoroughly grasped the true essence of the Sword Dao [the profound and fundamental Way or Path of the Sword]. From there, they continuously refine this essence, aiming directly to cultivate it into the legendary Sword Dao Laws.

And mastery over the Sword Dao Laws [the fundamental principles governing the concept of the sword] is the crucial threshold for becoming a sword-wielding Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and achieved a higher state of existence]. Any who can command these laws ascends as a peerless Sword Immortal of the Nine Heavens [the legendary, layered celestial realms].

The Dao of the Sword [the profound principles governing swordsmanship and sword energy] remains a distant and lofty peak to scale, yet legends speak of Caelum the Wavestrider who had already achieved perfect mastery of Sword Intent [a cultivator's will and understanding manifested as sharp, intangible sword energy]. Each strand of his hair was said to contain the true essence of the Sword Dao [the supreme path of sword cultivation]. When combined with the Pure Yang Immortal Sword [a legendary sword of immense yang energy], this power was even sufficient to pose a threat to a Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a supreme cultivator whose soul has formed an independent infant-like entity within the dantian].

"We pay our respects to the True Lord [an honorific title for a Golden Core stage cultivator]."

Just as these thoughts flickered through Daoyi Qiu's mind, Xavier Xu stepped forward beside him, cupping his hands in a respectful bow as he spoke.

Daoyi Qiu reacted swiftly, immediately prostrating himself upon the ground, preparing to offer a most reverent salute to Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen glanced at the two men, then with a sweep of his sleeve, a gentle force lifted them to their feet. A faint smile touched his lips as he said, "There is no need for such empty formalities here. Please, be seated."

"Our deepest gratitude to the True Lord for granting us this audience."

Once they had taken their seats, Xavier Xu spoke again, a polite smile on his face. "Might we inquire, honored True Lord, as to the purpose of your summons?"

Upon hearing this, Daoyi Qiu also straightened his posture, his expression turning solemn and attentive.

Observing their demeanor, Eldrin Chen allowed his smile to widen slightly before speaking in a calm, measured tone. "Both The Vast Sea [a major sea region in the cultivation world] and the Chen Nation Cultivation World [the cultivation realm ruled by the Chen Clan] contributed significantly to the recent great war. I intend to bestow two Nascent Soul Formation Pill [a supreme elixir that dramatically increases the chance of forming a Nascent Soul] as rewards. You two are the most suitable candidates."

The words struck them like a thunderclap. A wild, almost uncontrollable joy surged within their hearts. Great peril indeed brought forth great opportunity. The reward of two Nascent Soul Formation Pill made all their struggles and sacrifices feel worthwhile, leaving them trembling with profound emotion.

"Moreover, even if the breakthrough is successful, when facing the Nascent Soul Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the cataclysmic lightning tribulation one must endure to ascend to the Nascent Soul realm], the chance of perishing exceeds seventy percent." Original publication: audi0-n0vel.c0m - The source of this chapter.