Chapter 621 : A Drop of Divine Negotiation

It is a pity that the Pure Yang Divine Liquid [a divine liquid of pure Yang essence, extremely rare and potent] possessed by Maris the Sea Steader was far too scant, merely a single drop. For a Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a supreme cultivator who has formed their Nascent Soul], it was a thing of little flavor to eat yet a pity to discard. However, for all those present, it remained a rare and wondrous object.

"This item..."

Eldrin Chen hesitated for a brief moment, then sent a voice transmission to Maris the Sea Steader: "That Pure Yang Divine Liquid, how does Brother intend to sell it?"

"You want it?" Maris the Sea Steader's eyes flickered slightly before he spoke: "The quantity is indeed meager, but it is, after all, a sixth-rank Spiritual Object [a rare object imbued with profound spiritual energy]. If you desire it, I shall price it at four hundred Heavenly Crystal [a highly purified and potent form of Spirit Stone]."

"Four hundred Heavenly Crystal."

Eldrin Chen's heart gave a slight tremor. This price was equivalent to half a Superior Grade Spiritual Treasure [a top-tier enchanted artifact]. An ordinary cultivator would likely be reluctant to spend such a high price on auxiliary forging materials of this grade.

This object was, ultimately, a sixth-rank Spiritual Object. Using it to forge a Superior Grade Spiritual Treasure would be a losing proposition. However, Eldrin Chen possessed both the Crimson Flame Treasure Lotus [a lotus treasure of crimson flames] and the Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus [a snow lotus from the celestial mountains]. If combined with this Pure Yang Divine Liquid, perhaps he could forge a Quasi-Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual treasure approaching the purity and power of Pure Yang].

Given the formidable power of a Quasi-Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure, such an expenditure would indeed be justified.

Having reached this conclusion, Eldrin Chen transmitted his voice once more: "I lack sufficient Heavenly Crystal. Let us exchange it for several other Spiritual Object."

"Agreed." Support the author by reading on audio-novel dot com.

Maris the Sea Steader nodded. Both the Fifth Rank Spiritual Object and the Heavenly Crystal [a supreme-grade crystal containing pure heavenly energy] were hard currency, and the transaction was swiftly concluded between the two parties.

After this exchange was finalized, Eldrin Chen finally had some gains from this venture, obtaining a few pleasant surprises.

The trading continued thereafter, but until the very end, no one offered the Five Source Divine Jade [a legendary jade harmonizing the energies of five primal sources] they sought. There was, however, a Tribulation Transcendence Flower [a miraculous herb said to aid in surviving heavenly tribulations] available for sale.

Eldrin Chen was no longer as destitute as in years past. He directly purchased one Tribulation Transcendence Flower to serve as a Deep-Seated Foundation [a profound and unshakable foundation for future cultivation] for his clan.

After acquiring the treasures, as Eldrin Chen was preparing to depart, the Tianlu Sect Master spoke up, "Let us return together. It would be prudent to have mutual support on the journey."

Eldrin Chen exchanged a glance with Lyra Jiang and understood. The Tianlu Sect Master feared being targeted by others coveting the opportunities represented by the Heavenly Dao Pill [a pill containing profound insights into the Heavenly Dao] and the Underground Fire Vein, and thus sought their company for protection.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen nodded and said, "Very well, let us travel together."

The group exited the Underground Fire Vein and immediately urged their treasure ship to fly towards the Ji Continent.

After flying for tens of thousands of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], Eldrin Chen's body suddenly erupted with a radiant, crystalline starlight, deflecting an invisible force that had been directed at him.

Witnessing the sudden activation of his Stellar Glazed Body, Lyra Jiang could not help but ask, "What happened?"

"Someone just attempted to curse me from the shadows using Demonic Path sorcery, but it was blocked by my Stellar Glazed Body."

Eldrin Chen spoke with a grave expression, immediately increasing the speed of the Verdant Jade Phoenix Feather Ship. His gaze turned icy as he added, "The curse unleashed by our assailant was immensely powerful. Their cultivation is likely at the Nascent Soul Late Stage."

"A Demonic Cultivator at the Nascent Soul Late Stage?" Tianlu Sect Master's face paled slightly, a look of shock flashing across his features. "To be targeted by a Demonic Cultivator the moment we left Mysterious Void Continent... there must be a traitor among the Nascent Soul True Lord."

Lyra Jiang took a deep breath before responding, "The Barter Convention delegation comprises two hundred True Lord. Identifying the informant is nearly impossible. Our priority is to leave this place immediately."

Both men nodded in agreement, pouring their energy into the Verdant Jade Phoenix Feather Ship. With the enemy hidden and their own position exposed, engaging the Demonic Cultivator head-on was clearly unwise.

"*Cough*—"

Simultaneously, tens of thousands of Li-lengths away, a Black-Robed Elder suddenly spat out a mouthful of dark blood, his face turning deathly pale.

Not far from him, several figures shrouded in Baleful Qi [a malevolent and corrupt form of spiritual energy] sat cross-legged together, each radiating an aura of palpable evil.

Witnessing the Black-Robed Elder's sudden affliction, one of the figures could not help but ask, "Desolation Morgrim, what happened?"

"*Cough, cough*—"

Desolation Morgrim coughed several times, his face pale, forcibly suppressing the injuries wracking his body before he spoke. "That Abyssal Daoist cultivates a Divine Ability [a supreme mystical technique] that can resist the curse arts of the Demonic Path [the unorthodox and malevolent cultivation path]."

"Not only did my Desolation Demon Soul-Devouring Curse fail to harm him, but it rebounded upon me, causing this backlash."

"This..."

The complexions of the others shifted slightly. The curse arts of the Demonic Path were not merely tools for ambushing foes; they were also the premier means of controlling subordinates. Practically every True Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator] of the Demonic Path would cultivate such techniques.

The Desolation Demon Soul-Devouring Curse cultivated by Desolation Morgrim was originally a top-tier Great Divine Ability [a pinnacle-level mystical technique]. Unleashed with Desolation Morgrim's Nascent Soul, 8th Tier [the eighth stage of the Nascent Soul realm] cultivation base, it could grievously wound even a Nascent Soul Great Perfection [a cultivator at the peak of the Nascent Soul realm] practitioner of the Righteous Path Cultivator [the orthodox and virtuous cultivation path]. To think it could not even injure Eldrin Chen.

At this thought, one of the Nascent Soul Demonic Cultivator [a demonic cultivator at the Nascent Soul realm] sighed helplessly. "If we had his Birth Date and Time [the exact celestial timing of one's birth, crucial for certain fate-based arts] it would be simple. Alas, Eldrin Chen guards his Birth Date and Time closely, and items he has used rarely circulate." Your portal to cultivation novels: audio—novel.com.

Desolation Morgrim shook his head, his gaze turning icy. "That Abyssal Daoist rose from humble origins. He has always been exceedingly cautious by nature. Likely, aside from his wife, no one knows his true birth hour."

Speaking thus, Desolation Morgrim rose to his feet. "Within three Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years], the Outer Realm Sacred Ancestor will tear open the Sacred Abyss Heavenly Rift."

"To resist the Hundred Clans of the Sacred Abyss, the Human Race will surely purge potential threats in their rear. The recent destruction of Black Malignancy Ridge is a stark warning. Our situation here at the Desolate Demon Ridge is already perilously precarious."

"Therefore, we must increase our strength at any cost, to strike the Human Race with a blow they do not expect."

The four Demonic PathTrue Lord [powerful demonic cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage] exchanged hesitant glances upon hearing this. With Desolation Morgrim now wounded by the backlash, confronting the trio of Eldrin Chen and his companions seemed fraught with peril.

Seeing their wavering resolve, Desolation Morgrim pressed on, "The Fire Source Divine Jade [a divine jade containing the essence of primordial fire] is sufficient to aid this old one in breaking through to Nascent Soul Great Perfection [the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul realm]. Furthermore, the Heavenly Dao Pill [a legendary pill that harmonizes with the Heavenly Dao] could very well elevate one among you to Nascent Soul Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Nascent Soul realm]."

"Should we achieve a decisive victory in this battle, we will assuredly live to see the opening of the Sacred Abyss Heavenly Rift [a legendary spatial rift leading to a realm of immense opportunity]."

"When that time comes, the Human Race will pour all their strength into the Eastern Sea, leaving half of the Three Veins Ancient Domain [a vast, ancient continent] ripe for the taking—mere prey for our consumption. Within a few decades, our cultivation bases could soar dramatically, and we might even dare to aspire to the realm of a Nascent Soul Ancient Ancestor [a venerable, supremely powerful figure at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage]."

"Have you considered your choice?"

"A Nascent Soul Ancient Ancestor…"

The thought of wantonly sacrificing the Human Race to enhance their cultivation, the mere possibility of reaching the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm beyond Nascent Soul, where one's spiritual essence becomes primordial]—these visions made the four Demonic PathTrue Lord draw a sharp, collective breath. They nodded fervently. "Very well. Today, we shall offer all three of those Abyssal Daoist [a title for Eldrin Chen, meaning 'Daoist of the Abyss'] to the blood sacrifice."

Thus resolved, the five demons set off in pursuit, heading straight for the location of the Verdant Jade Phoenix Feather Ship [a magnificent flying vessel crafted from phoenix feathers and jade].

Eldrin Chen had been piloting the Treasure Boat for several days when he felt a murderous aura closing in relentlessly. Finally, the five elder demons caught up to them.

"Eldrin, the Abyss, you cannot escape."

That Desolation Morgrim arrived riding a Treasure Boat [an enchanted vessel used for travel and combat by cultivators]. With a flick of his hand, he summoned a black demonic bell, which instantly suppressed the fabric of space itself.

"A top-grade spatial Demonic Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact forged with demonic energy]."

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly. He realized the Yin-Yang Void Realm [a magical treasure capable of manipulating the boundaries between yin and yang to traverse space] was being suppressed by this black bell, making it nearly impossible to tear through the void and escape.

"It's the World-Suppressing Demon Bell [a legendary demonic artifact said to have the power to stabilize and dominate space]."

The Tianlu Sect cultivator's face paled as he recognized the origins of this Demonic Treasure. He hurriedly spoke, "The one who comes is Desolation Morgrim from the Desolate Demon Ridge [a forbidding mountain range on the Nine Rivers Continent, a stronghold for demonic cultivators] of the Nine Rivers Continent. You must be cautious."

"Desolate Demon Ridge?"

While channeling energy into his treasure boat, Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted sharply, and his movements faltered for a brief moment.

The Demonic Cultivator Forbidden Land known as the Desolate Demon Ridge on the Nine Rivers Continent—that was precisely the location where the sword-tip of the senior from the Green Abyss Sword [a legendary sword of profound power, its name evoking deep, verdant mysteries] was said to reside. For the best reading experience, visit audio—novel.com.