Chapter 605 Refining the Star Observation Tower

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) slightly furrowed his brow and asked, "May I ask how much you are charging?"

Seeing an opportunity, the Heavenly Barren Sect Leader smiled and said, "Ordinary fifth-grade spirit wood is valued at 70 Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object), but this Soul-Nurturing Wood can temper the soul and offers a sliver of assistance in breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage. It requires 100 Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object) for the trade."

"You flatter me, fellow Daoist." Eldrin frowned slightly and shook his head hastily. "Though the Soul-Nurturing Wood possesses remarkable properties, it is not the Divine Nourishing Timber after all. Its assistance in breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage would likely be negligible."

"An additional 30 Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object) just for this effect seems rather excessive, doesn't it?"

"But this can truly nourish the soul—it is a rare soul-nurturing treasure." As the Daoist of Celestial Wilderness spoke, he added, "It must cost at least 90-5 Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object) for me to sell it to you."

After some haggling between the 2, Eldrin finally acquired this precious Soul-Nourishing Wood for 80-8 Heavenly Crystals.

After taking this fifth-level spiritual wood, Eldrin (Person Name) steered his treasure vessel toward Ji Continent. Gazing at the Soul-Nurturing Wood within the Yin-Yang Void Mirror, he remarked with a light chuckle, "Performing the Heaven's Mystery Divination Art demands immense spiritual strength from a cultivator, and it exacts a heavy toll on 1's divine consciousness."

"Although constructing the Stargazing Pavilion with Soul-Nurturing Wood as the main material is somewhat more expensive, it remains the most suitable choice for us."

"Just so." Lyra smiled as well, then said, "Once the Star-Viewing Tower is fully refined, our Stellar Glazed Body will advance to the next level. We'll have greater confidence in confronting the demonic evils hereafter."

Without another word, they hurried back to Spirit Isle Lake (Location), where Eldrin (Person Name) promptly retrieved the accumulated treasures he had gathered.

To forge the Star-Gazing Tower, 1 must first obtain a fifth-level spirit wood to craft its main structure. Next, a Void Gem (Spiritual Object) is required to condense the void essence. Additionally, 7 Star Fragments (Spiritual Object) must be refined into 7 celestial bodies, embodying the Great Bear's 7 stars to simulate the Northern Dipper constellation.

Eldrin had now gathered all 7 Star Fragments, retained the Void Gem, and obtained the Soul-Nourishing Wood. With these, he had completely assembled the materials required for the Starpiercing Pavilion, finally enabling him to forge this legendary tower.

However, before refining the Star-Gazing Tower, Eldrin took out 2 more treasures.

1 was a resplendent Starstone, while the other was a transparent Ice Crystal Gemstone.

That starry gem was none other than the Starry Dao Comprehension Stone. It was by offering this treasure to Mo the Ancient 1 that Eldrin received his patronage and broke through to the True Monarch realm.

The Ice Crystal Jade, known as the Heart of Ice Jade, was acquired by Eldrin in the far northern tundra. This treasure possessed the power to subdue inner demons and held remarkable efficacy in aiding cultivators withstand the Heart Devil Tribulation during their breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage.

Gazing at the 2 treasures in his hands, Eldrin smiled faintly. "Through continuous deduction over these years, I have finally uncovered the refinement methods for these 2 spiritual materials."

"This Star Enlightenment Stone can be forged into a Star Enlightenment Platform, while this Jade Heart of Serenity can be crafted into a Mirror of Serenity to Subdue Demons. Both can enhance the art of celestial divination and assist cultivators in conquering their inner demons."

Lyra nodded with a gentle smile. "In that case, let us commence the refinement."

Without another word, the 2 of them acted. They summoned the 6 Harmonies and 8 Desolates Cauldron (Magic Treasure) and began forging the 2 spiritual treasures.

Both the Starry Sky Enlightenment Platform and the Serene Heart Jade were merely low-grade spirit treasures, and crafting them posed no difficulty for their artifact forging techniques.

With their combined efforts, they successfully forged these 2 spiritual treasures in just 2 years.

Once forged, the Starry Enlightenment Platform measured over 3 zhang in size, radiating hazy starlight while faint echoes of the Dao reverberated between heaven and earth.

The 'Iceheart Demon-Subduing Mirror' was a translucent treasure mirror, forged as if from crystalline ice. Waves of frigid power flooded Eldrin’s heart, causing all distracting thoughts within him to vanish without a trace.

"What a fine treasure."

Eldrin sat cross-legged upon the Enlightenment Platform, gazing with visible delight at the Floating Ice Heart Demon-Subduing Mirror hovering before him.

This Star Enlightenment Platform not only accelerated a cultivator's enlightenment, but also allowed him to gain deeper insights into the Heavenly Secrets, enhancing the power of the Heavenly Secrets Divine Ability by 30 percent.

The Frostheart Demon-Suppressing Mirror possesses the ability to ward off inner demons and defend against demonic curses. This treasure not only assists the Chen Clan cultivators in overcoming their inner demon tribulations but also provides protection against the curses of demonic practitioners.

Every craft has its specialty. With the Heart-Cleansing Demonic Mirror’s efficacy in suppressing inner demons, even a Great Perfection Golden Core demonic cultivator attempting to curse Eldrin (Person Name) in secret would likely gain no advantage.

After refining 2 Supreme Demon-Subduing Treasures (Magic Treasure), Eldrin (Person Name) smiled faintly and said, "Though these 2 unique spirit treasures possess minimal offensive and defensive capabilities, they offer exceptionally fine auxiliary effects."

"If integrated into the Starview Tower, it would undoubtedly enhance its power by several notches."

Jiang Ling also smiled. "That's actually a brilliant idea."

Eldrin retrieved the materials for crafting the Star-Gazing Tower, a trace of solemnity flickering between his brows.

The Starview Tower was a special spiritual treasure of the highest fifth-tier grade, and forging it was no simple task. Failure would likely result in a devastating loss for them. Generally, only a master artisan of the highest fifth-tier caliber could handle such work with sufficient confidence.

Fortunately, with the support of his Heaven-Man Resonance state, Eldrin felt fairly confident in refining the Star-Gazing Tower himself. Seeing this as an opportunity to break through to the rank of Grade 5 Superior Artificer, he decided against spending a tremendous price to commission someone else for the task.

"To forge the Starview Tower, the primary task is crafting the tower structure itself. Let us begin the forging from this stage."

Eldrin spoke with an air of nonchalance as he began refining the Soul-Nurturing Wood.

This Soul-Nurturing Tree stood a 1000 zhang tall. Eldrin refined it down to 30 zhang, cutting it into numerous high-grade timber pieces. He continuously tempered them with true fire, carving formation patterns upon each spirit wood.

This was no small undertaking; the 2 of them labored for 3 full years before finally succeeding in forging the main structure of the Star-Gazing Tower.

Eldrin then refined another Void Gem, merging it into the Star-Gazing Tower to form an expanse of ethereal void.

After completing these 2 tasks, Eldrin's expression grew increasingly grave, for refining the Star Fragment to manifest the Big Dipper constellation was the most critical challenge in forging the Starwatch Tower.

Eldrin took the 7 Star Fragment (Spiritual Object) and began refining them using the power of the subterranean fire vein. With meticulous care, he engraved array patterns onto their surfaces. After laboring tirelessly for 7 years, he finally succeeded in transforming the 7 Star Fragment (Spiritual Object) into 7 dazzling celestial bodies.

Tianshu, Tianxuan, Tianji, Tianquan, Yuheng, Kaiyang, Yaoguang.

Gazing at the 7 celestial bodies before him, Eldrin's eyes radiated brilliant divine light. With a wave of his hand, he cast the 7 stars into the Starwatch Tower.

"7 Stars Align, the Star-Viewing Tower Rises!"

With 7 crisp, resonant chimes in succession, the Star-Gazing Tower bloomed with 7 bursts of dazzling radiance. Profound and intricate array patterns ignited 1 after another, gradually weaving into a set of resonating dao marks before slowly fading into nothingness.

It is done.

Eldrin (Person Name) smiled faintly and stepped into the Star Observation Pavilion.

Within the Star Observation Tower, an endless expanse of void stretched overhead, where 7 resplendent stars shimmered with the Dao patterns of all heavens, each containing profound mysteries of the great Dao.

Beneath the starry sky, a Star Enlightenment Platform drifted amidst the void, radiating an immensely profound Dao charm.

In addition, a crystal-clear treasure mirror drifted through the void, radiating an aura of frost and emitting waves of Demon-Subduing Light (Divine Ability).

"Is this the Star-Gazing Tower?"

Gazing at the Starview Tower before him, a flicker of delight stirred within Eldrin's heart.