Chapter 606 : A Tower Forged of Stars and Soul

This Star-Gazing Tower [a mystical tower for celestial observation and divination] consumed seven Star Fragment [fragments of fallen stars imbued with stellar essence], one Void Gem [a gemstone containing the essence of void and spatial energy], and one stalk of Fifth Rank Soul-Nourishing Wood [a rare spiritual wood of the fifth rank that nourishes the soul], making its foundational cost extraordinarily high.

He then fused it with the Stellar Enlightenment Platform [a platform that enhances comprehension under the stars] and the Icy Heart Demon-Subduing Mirror [a mirror that calms the heart and suppresses inner demons]. One could say this treasure was formed from the combination of eleven Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts of significant spiritual power]. After their Dao Patterns [the fundamental patterns and principles of the Dao, the cosmic law] merged, they produced astonishing and marvelous effects.

The value of this complete set of supreme treasures surpasses that of many Superior Grade Spiritual Treasure [high-tier enchanted artifacts], and its effects are far more unique and potent.

Recalling the immense resources consumed in forging this treasure, Eldrin Chen said with a touch of heartache, "I hope you will not disappoint me."

So saying, he refined the Star-Gazing Tower and began to carefully sense the capabilities of this Spiritual Treasure. Not long after, he opened his eyes and exclaimed with delight, "My love, it seems we have struck a magnificent bargain this time."

"Oh?"

Lyra Jiang's brow lifted slightly. She promptly began to probe the mystical properties of this set of Spiritual Treasure, and soon her face too lit up with joyous surprise.

Upon its completion, the Star-Gazing Tower possessed several distinct empowering effects: the Soul-Nourishing Aura [an aura that restores and heals spiritual energy and soul injuries], the Enlightenment Platform [a platform that enhances comprehension and insight], the Ice Heart Mirror [a mirror that grants mental clarity and wards off demonic influence], and the Big Dipper Seven Stars Formation [a defensive and augmenting formation based on the seven stars of the Big Dipper].

Among these empowerments, the Soul-Nourishing Aura originated from the Soul-Nourishing Wood [spiritual wood that nourishes the soul]. It could restore a cultivator's spiritual energy [the vital energy used for cultivation and techniques] and heal injuries to the soul [the spiritual core of a being].

The Enlightenment Platform could enhance Eldrin Chen's Heavenly Secrets Art [an art for divining heavenly secrets and fate] and amplify the speed at which he could comprehend and master Divine Ability [powerful supernatural techniques and arts]. This novel is serialized on audio-novel*com. Visit for updates.

The Ice Heart Mirror [a mystical artifact that calms the mind and wards against evil] can suppress inner demons and defend against attacks from Demonic Path [a collective term for unorthodox and malevolent cultivation sects] curse arts, making it a first-rate defensive measure.

The final Seven Stars Formation [a defensive array based on celestial constellations] is even more remarkable. This formation can not only manifest the Northern Dipper Seven Stars [the seven stars of the Big Dipper constellation, a source of profound celestial power] for protection, defending against Demonic Path curses and an enemy's soul attacks, but it can also be used to deduce the mysteries of Heavenly Secrets [the hidden laws and fate woven into the fabric of the cosmos].

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, if he were to activate the Seven Stars' protective aura, bolstered further by the dual safeguard of his Great Perfection Realm [the pinnacle stage within a major cultivation realm] Stellar Glazed Body [a rare and resilient body constitution tempered by stellar energies]...

...it is likely that even a Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a powerful cultivator] Demonic Cultivator [a practitioner who uses malevolent, often soul-consuming methods to advance their power] would find it difficult to thoroughly harm him through Demonic Path curse arts aimed at ambushing him.

After perceiving the divine wonder of this treasure, Lyra Jiang said with a smile, "With this treasure in hand, when the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a prophesied calamity involving an invasion from a demonic realm] arrives, you and I can fight without fear of the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [powerful demonic entities from beyond this world] seeking revenge later. We can engage in battle with our full strength."

"It shall be so."

Eldrin Chen gave a light laugh, then settled into a meditative posture upon the Stellar Enlightenment Platform [a platform that enhances comprehension by attuning one to celestial energies]. He activated the Great Derivation Heaven Art [a supreme art of deduction and calculation] to channel the power of the Northern Dipper Seven Stars, unraveling the profound mysteries of heaven and earth.

As he worked the art, he mused aloud, "The The Vast Sea [a vast and treacherous oceanic region] is such an immense expanse of water, yet it currently holds only a single Fifth Rank Fire Vein [a geographical feature of the fifth rank that channels potent fire-attribute spiritual energy]. That is truly far too scarce."

"Let me see if I can deduce where the opportunities within The Vast Sea might lie."

"Hmm—"

As his words faded, a soft exclamation of surprise escaped him, and a look of astonishment flickered across his brow.

Merely moments later, Eldrin Chen activated the Star-Gazing Tower while simultaneously performing divinations, propelling it out from Immortal Apricot Island. They flew for two full days before arriving at a desolate, remote island deep within The Vast Sea.

Strangely, this island possessed not a single Spirit Vein [a natural conduit of spiritual energy]; it was merely a barren, forsaken place.

"This is the place,"

Eldrin Chen declared. The Heavenly Separated Twin Swords [a pair of legendary spirit swords] at his brow flashed open, instantly merging into a single, devastating beam of sword light that cleaved downward, tearing apart an invisible barrier shrouding the island.

With the barrier rent asunder, the two beheld what lay beyond: a world of breathtaking verdancy, brimming with vibrant, pulsating life.

Lyra Jiang was equally astonished. Gazing upon the scene within, she exclaimed with delight, "To think a Fifth Rank Wood Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual energy vein aligned with the Wood element] lay concealed here! Had you not deduced its location using the Star-Gazing Tower, who knows when—or if—we would have ever stumbled upon this serendipity."

"Let us venture inside first,"

Eldrin Chen said, stepping forward across the threshold.

Yet, the instant he crossed over, a brilliant arc of spiritual light surged forth to meet him, aimed directly at his heart.

"Hmph—"

Facing this incoming spiritual light, Eldrin Chen let out a cold snort. The attacking radiance instantly flickered and died, and a cyan-colored figure was violently shaken to death by his power, dissipating into wisps of azure smoke.

"A Second-Wood Demon Spirit [a low-tier elemental spirit born of wood-attuned spiritual energy]."

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly, and he exchanged a glance with Lyra Jiang.

The Second-Wood Demon Spirit was among the lowest tier of innate spiritual beings. Given that the grade of this Earth Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated spiritual energy] was as high as the Fifth Rank, it was highly likely that a True Lord Realm [a powerful cultivation stage] demon spirit resided here.

With this thought, Lyra Jiang asked, "Should we summon clansmen to assist?" Visit www . audio-novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

"Unnecessary." Eldrin Chen shook his head with a faint smile. "Let us investigate first. If we find ourselves unable to handle it, then we shall call for reinforcements."

"Very well."

Lyra Jiang nodded in agreement. The two of them were far from what they used to be. Even if a Second-Wood Demon Spirit had reached the Nascent Soul Late Stage, its Mana [the spiritual energy used to power techniques] would be vastly inferior to that of the Human Race, and likely could no longer pose a threat to them.

With this in mind, they paid no heed to the swarms of low-grade demon spirits covering the mountains and valleys, proceeding directly into the depths of the Earth Vein. Before long, they arrived at the core of this Fifth Rank Wood Vein [a fifth-grade spiritual energy vein attuned to the wood element].

Only then did they finally rouse the true masters of these ancient ruins. Two Demon Spirit [spirit entities born from demonic beasts or powerful spiritual energy] with cultivation bases reaching the Nascent Soul Realm [the realm where a cultivator forms their Nascent Soul, a miniature spiritual avatar] pounced forth to attack.

"It is Yi Wood True Lord and Jia Wood True Lord,"

remarked Eldrin Chen, a flicker of recognition in his eyes, his expression utterly composed.

Much like Ignatius the Blazing Lord from before, both Yi Wood True Lord and Jia Wood True Lord possessed only a Pseudo Nascent Soul [a flawed or incomplete Nascent Soul formation, weaker than the true realm]. Their power fell short even of a genuine Nascent Soul First Layer [the initial stage of the Nascent Soul Realm] cultivator.

Faced with such feeble opposition, there was naturally little need for discussion. The two of them moved in unison. In merely a dozen or so exchanges, they had slain these two [cultivators who have attained a Pseudo Nascent Soul and bear the corresponding title].

During the clash, several [spirit entities with power equivalent to the Golden Core Realm] sought to intervene, but Eldrin Chen would not permit such insolence. He dispatched them with effortless ease, cleansing the area.

After slaying the two [cultivators who have genuinely attained the Nascent Soul Realm and bear the corresponding title], Eldrin Chen collected the Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements] left behind by the fallen Pseudo True Lords. Shaking his head slightly, he said, "This Earth Vein [a subterranean conduit of concentrated earthly and spiritual energy] contains no Fifth Rank Spiritual Tree [a spiritual plant of the fifth rank, immensely rare and powerful]. It seems it was not formed within the last millennium or so."

"That should be the case,"

Lyra Jiang nodded in agreement, a faint smile gracing her lips. "This was within our expectations. The elemental forces of heaven and earth naturally shift with the changing courses of mountains and rivers, forming anew along the ever-transforming network of great Earth Vein."

"Over a millennium ago, the Vast Sea Chen Clan was destroyed, and several [locations centered on a fifth-rank Earth Vein] shattered in an instant. Now, more than a Millennium [a period of one thousand years] has passed. It is only natural that new Earth Vein would form unseen within the profound workings of the world."

As they conversed, the two gathered all the spoils from the battlefield and then made their way towards the core of the Earth Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated earth-attributed spiritual energy].

Not long after, at the location of the Earth Vein Source, they discovered a wisp of Earth Mother Qi [the primordial, nurturing essence of the earth element] and a piece of Wood Vein Treasure Jade [a jade formed within a wood-attributed spiritual vein, rich in life energy].

Eldrin Chen stored them away and said with a smile, "With these two treasures as our reward, this journey has already been more than worthwhile for us."

"Indeed."

Lyra Jiang nodded, a gentle smile gracing her lips. "Once the Demonic Qi [corruptive energy born of demonic practices] is purged from the Crimson Phoenix Crucible, we should refine a batch of Earthly Dao Pill [a pill that aids in comprehending the profound principles of the earth element]. This Earth Mother Qi has arrived at the perfect moment."

Their recent gains had lifted both their spirits. Eldrin Chen added, "While this Earth Vein lacks many high-grade spiritual trees, it holds an abundance of low-grade spiritual wood suitable for crafting a Fifth Rank Treasure Boat. It seems the Crimson Dragon Treasure Ship can finally take shape."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen reached the mountain peak and discovered a peculiar treasure tree standing proudly at the summit.

The tree was only about one Zhang-length [approximately three point three three meters] in height, yet it boasted eight perfectly symmetrical branches. Each branch was enveloped by a mysterious power of Dao Patterns [natural formations that embody the principles of the Dao, the fundamental cosmic law], and each bore a single, enigmatic fruit.

"That is..."

After a moment of stunned silence, Eldrin Chen exclaimed in astonishment.

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