Chapter 607 : The Legendary Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree

It was not that Eldrin Chen was being overly cautious; rather, the spiritual tree before his eyes was simply too astonishing.

The tree before him was the legendary Worldly Spiritual Root, the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree [a legendary spiritual tree embodying the eight trigrams of divination]. Though its grade was merely Fourth Rank Superior Grade, it was still a heaven-shaking, earth-shattering supreme treasure.

The name Purple Seal Realm originated from the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal known as the Purple Seal Immortal Lord. That Purple Seal Immortal Lord possessed nine Innate Spiritual Treasure [treasures born from the primordial chaos of heaven and earth], namely the Great Cosmos Vase, the Immortal Refining Furnace, the Nine Heavens Pure Solar Fan, and others.

The Immortal Refining Furnace of the Ji Clan was forged in imitation of the Upper Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure version of the Immortal Refining Furnace. Its power ranked within the top five among all Primordial Solar Supreme Treasure [supreme treasures of the primordial sun] in this world, earning it the title of a Near-Immortal Treasures.

Legend held that among the Purple Seal Nine Treasures, the foremost was the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree, a testament to its immense preciousness.

It was said that the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree was a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Root [the highest grade of spiritual root born from primordial chaos]. Its eight branches encompassed the powers of the eight Great Path [fundamental cosmic principles]: Heaven, Earth, Thunder, Wind, Water, Fire, Mountain, and Lake.

The eight Great Path powers within the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree nurtured eight fruits, which were the physical manifestations of those eight principles in the mortal world.

Upon ripening, these fruits would fall, transforming into a complete set of Innate Spiritual Treasure. Rumors claimed their power was sufficient to prop up the heavens and steady the earth during World-Opening [the act of creating a new world], capable of reopening a Great Thousand World [a vast cosmos containing countless realms].

The Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree before him was merely Fourth Rank Superior Grade. Compared to the true Innate Spiritual Root, it was but a mote of dust before a Great Thousand World. Yet, it still possessed a sliver of the divine nature of the genuine Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree.

Eldrin Chen could clearly sense that the eight fruits growing on this tree were profoundly mystical. Once it advanced to the Fifth Rank realm and they ripened and fell, they could materialize into a peerless set of Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators]. Find thousands of chapters at audio—novel.com.

Moreover, this set of Spiritual Treasure [an enchanted artifact of significant power] possesses innate Innate [naturally formed] Dao Patterns [mystical inscriptions representing the laws of the cosmos] within. The eight Spiritual Treasure share an identical foundational origin. Through dedicated refinement by a cultivator, they can be forged into a supreme set of Formation Artifact [magical treasures specifically designed to create or power formations].

With this realization, Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath and declared, "Legend speaks of the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree [a legendary spiritual plant embodying the eight trigrams] as a vessel for eight distinct Great Path [profound cultivation arts or laws]. It is said to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with other Innate Spiritual Root [a plant born with innate spiritual properties and profound potential] such as the Seven Treasures Wondrous Tree and the Nine Palaces Path Tree."

"Although the specimen before us falls somewhat short of that ideal, once nurtured to the Fifth Rank [the fifth tier of power and rarity for spiritual items], we could obtain a set of Spiritual Treasure capable of shaking the heavens and earth, a truly peerless treasure."

As he spoke, he recalled the Eight Trigrams Demon Refining Banner [a powerful banner formation for subduing demons] obtained from Nine Rivers True Lord, and his expression brightened with delight. "Perhaps this material could be used to forge a complete set of Eight Trigrams Demon Refining Banner."

"The Eight Trigrams Demon Refining Banner?"

Exquisite Jiang's eyes flickered, and after a moment's contemplation, a look of joyous surprise dawned on her face.

That Eight Trigrams Demon Refining Banner represents one of the most elite Spiritual Treasure-grade Formation Flag [a flag used as a core component in setting up a formation]. It is composed of eight individual Formation Flag: the Heaven Trigram, the Earth Trigram, the Thunder Trigram, the Gale, the Water Trigram, the Solar Fire, the Mountain Trigram, and the Lake Trigram.

This set of Formation Flag can unleash eight distinct and marvelous Arcane Power [mystical powers] and Divine Ability [supernatural techniques mastered through cultivation]. Furthermore, they can be combined to unleash astonishing, synergistic power.

However, to forge a genuine, complete set of Eight Trigrams Demon Refining Banner, one must gather eight specific Exotic Treasure [rare and wondrous materials]: Heaven Trigram Cloud, Earth Trigram Thick Soil, Thunder Trigram Wood, Gale Bamboo, Water Trigram Liquid, Solar Fire Jade, Mountain Trigram Stone, and Lake Trigram Gold.

It is said that once assembled, each of these eight Formation Flag possesses power on par with a Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [a treasure of the highest order for vanquishing demonic beings]. When combined, their force allows one to dominate the Infant Soul Realm [the realm of the nascent soul, a major stage in cultivation], elevating the wielder to the pinnacle of Infant Soul True Lord [a title for a master of the Infant Soul Realm].

No matter the thousand magical treasures [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators] or the myriad Divine Abilities [supernatural powers], as long as I possess this set of Formation Flags [flags used to deploy a magical formation], the Impenetrable [an ability or formation that makes one invulnerable], I shall be invincible.

Yet, this is an exceedingly arduous task, for these eight types of Exotic Treasures [rare and unique magical treasures] are each exceedingly rare in this world, every one of them being Fifth Rank [a high grade of spiritual materials] Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures [precious spiritual materials of the highest quality]. Even an Infant Soul Late Stage [a high level within the Infant Soul cultivation stage] True Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator] would find it difficult to gather them all.

Although Eldrin Chen possessed the method for refining the Eight Trigrams Demon Refining Banner [a powerful banner set based on the Eight Trigrams], he himself felt he had no certainty of collecting these eight kinds of Spiritual Objects [spiritual materials or objects].

However, the present Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree [a mystical tree bearing eight types of spiritual treasures] represented a staggering opportunity. Once the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree advanced and its eight Spiritual Treasure [a powerful grade of magical treasure]-grade fruits ripened, they could transform into eight primal essences, directly usable for refining the Eight Trigrams Demon Refining Banner.

With this thought, Exquisite Jiang spoke, her beautiful eyes smiling: "Refining the Eight Trigrams Demon Refining Banner with such supreme Spiritual Objects will undoubtedly greatly enhance its power, perhaps making it far more formidable than we anticipated."

"Precisely so."

Eldrin Chen nodded. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "However, the Eight Trigrams Demon Refining Banner is merely a set of Formation Flags. Perhaps I could forge it into a set of Lifebound Spiritual Treasures [magical treasures bound to a cultivator's life and soul] Formation Flags and entrust it to Old Granduncle for his use."

"That would be acceptable," Exquisite Jiang replied, her eyes flickering slightly before she added with a calm tone, "Whenever there's some benefit, your thoughts immediately turn to your Old Granduncle."

Seeing her expression, Eldrin Chen hastily explained, "Activating Formation Flags consumes immense mental energy, let alone eight of them. Unless we were to abandon three or more of our Lifebound Spiritual Treasures, we simply could not control this Eight Trigrams Formation Flags [the set of eight trigram formation flags]."

"Moreover, Old Granduncle is a Formation [the art of creating and deploying magical formations] master and possesses only a single Lifebound Spiritual Treasure, the Golden Light Blazing Fire Sword [a sword blazing with golden fire]. He truly is the most suitable candidate."

"I know, I was just teasing you," Exquisite Jiang [the wife of Eldrin Chen] suddenly chuckled before continuing, "The seven Venus Stellar Pearl [a type of magical pearl] belonging to Old Granduncle [a senior member of the Chen Clan] not only have limited potential but also lack suitable materials to advance to the rank of Spiritual Treasure [a sentient, high-grade magical artifact]. It is time to retire them."

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist] smiled at this, admiring the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree [a mystical tree embodying the eight trigrams] for a long moment before saying, "This Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree has been stuck at the Fourth Rank Superior Grade [a high level within the fourth cultivation rank] for a full millennium. I fear it will struggle to advance further."

"Fortunately, I possess the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a primordial, world-creating energy], so this should not pose a problem for me."

As he spoke, he exhaled three wisps of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura. Upon merging with the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree, an invisible shackle was silently broken. The eight distinct glows emanating from the tree grew increasingly profound and wondrous.

Watching the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree's latent potential unlock, Eldrin Chen smiled and remarked, "This tree has lingered at the Fourth Rank Superior Grade for many years. Now that its shackles are broken, it will likely ascend to the Fifth Rank [the fifth tier of power for artifacts and treasures] within a century."

Exquisite Jiang also felt a flicker of joy. "To safeguard this Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree, we must deploy a Teleportation Formation [a magical array for instant travel] and a protective mountain Formation [a defensive magical array]. We also need to station cultivators here to guard it," she stated. For more chapters, visit audi novel.com for the complete novel.

"Agreed," Eldrin Chen nodded. He released a spirit talisman [a magical message carrier] that flew towards Immortal Apricot Island [the main base of the Chen Clan]. "Let us wait for Old Granduncle and the others to arrive."

"..."

The island was situated a mere three million Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] from Immortal Apricot Island, a distance not considered particularly far.

Merely seven days later, Eternal Profound Chen [a senior elder of the Chen Clan] arrived hurriedly with a group of clansmen. Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, he immediately said, "Take me to see this Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree."

"Look how excited you are, Old Granduncle."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile and led Eternal Profound Chen before the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree.

Upon seeing the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree, Eternal Profound Chen could not contain his excitement. He caressed it with loving hands for a long moment before shaking his head with a sigh. "Given the limits of my spiritual sense and foundational power, if I wish to command eight Formation Flag simultaneously, I fear I would have to abandon all my other Spiritual Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts]."

Mentioning this, Eternal Profound Chen could not help but show a pained expression. He possessed quite a few Spiritual Treasure.

The Golden Crow Divine Fire Shield, the Flood Dragon Black Gold Cauldron, the Azure-Gold Ancient Zun, the Golden Light Blazing Fire Sword, and the Coiling Dragon Staff were all Spiritual Treasure of immense value.

Yet, once the Eight Trigrams Demon Refining Banner was forged, this single treasure alone would likely consume the vast majority of his mental focus. Aside from the Golden Light Blazing Fire Sword, he would be unable to operate his other treasures.

And this was assuming he cultivated the Eight Trigrams Demon Refining Banner into a Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a treasure bound to one's life force and soul]. If it were used merely as ordinary Formation Flag, it would require the combined efforts of eight Infant Soul True Lord [cultivators at the Infant Soul stage] to activate.

Seeing the Old Patriarch's distress, Eldrin Chen spoke with a reassuring smile. "Once this treasure is forged, even if only to the level of an Inferior-Grade Spiritual Treasure, it would grant you the power to contend with those at the Infant Soul Late Stage."

"In comparison, what does sacrificing a few Spiritual Treasure matter?" Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at @udio-novel.com.