Chapter 608 : The Clan's Ascendant Legacy

"Indeed."

Eternal Profound Chen could not help but smile as well, realizing he was being overly greedy.

He had come from lean times. There was a time when the Chen Clan had been little more than a handful of members, where they would have wished to split a single Second Rank magical treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators] to make it last. He never imagined they would one day have more than enough Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade treasure specifically designed to suppress demons].

Thinking of this, a faint smile touched his lips. "Once the Eight Trigrams Demon Refining Banner [a banner treasure that uses the Eight Trigrams principle to refine demons] is forged, I will place all my Spiritual Treasure [treasures imbued with spiritual power] into the Clan Treasury for the use of the clan's future generations."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement and said, "Let us first set up a Formation [a mystical array or formation used for defense, cultivation, or other purposes] on this Spirit Island."

Because of the presence of the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree, Eldrin Chen named this Spirit Island Eight Trigrams Island.

The Earth Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated earth-element spiritual energy] within Eight Trigrams Island contained only a single Fourth Rank Superior Grade Spiritual Vein [a vein of concentrated spiritual energy within the earth]. Fortunately, with the presence of the Fifth Rank High-Grade subterranean Wood Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated wood-element spiritual energy], Eldrin Chen was able to leverage the power of the Earth Vein to establish a Fifth Rank Formation.

After setting up the Mountain Protection Formation, he also established a Fourth Rank Teleportation Formation [a formation enabling instantaneous travel over vast distances], linking it to Immortal Apricot Island. Only then did he smile and say, "With the Teleportation Formation and the Fifth Rank Mountain Protection Formation, the security of Eight Trigrams Island is now assured for the future."

"It is a pity the grade of this Spiritual Vein is still somewhat low. We will have to wait until it advances to the Fifth Rank before we can station an Infant Soul Cultivator [a cultivator who has formed their Infant Soul, a core stage of spiritual advancement] here to oversee it."

Eternal Profound Chen nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this. After a moment's consideration, he suggested, "How about we assign Silas to be stationed here?" Read the full novel exclusively on *audio-novel.com*.

"That would be acceptable."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod. Currently, the family was short on Golden Core Cultivator [a cultivator who has formed a solid golden core of spiritual energy within their dantian]. Guarding a territory and cultivating in peace was considered one of the most leisurely duties.

Given Silas Chen's Middle-Tier Golden Core [the mid-stage of the Golden Core cultivation realm] aptitude, it was best for her to strive to reach Golden Core Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Golden Core realm] as soon as possible, in preparation for the Infant Soul Realm [the realm where the cultivator's nascent soul is formed]. Assigning her this tranquil post was the optimal choice.

Immediately, Eldrin Chen summoned Silas Chen. Upon seeing her, he smiled and said, "Your cultivation progress is not slow. It seems you have not been idle these years."

"You flatter me, Uncle."

A faint smile touched Silas Chen's eyes, revealing a hint of genuine warmth.

Thanks to the merit she had earned from finding the Earth Mother Energy [a potent, earth-aligned spiritual essence] in the Vast Sea years ago, Silas Chen had enjoyed an abundance of cultivation resources all this time.

Therefore, although she had broken through to the Golden Core [the third major realm of cultivation] relatively late, she had now progressed faster than her elder brother Caleb, reaching the Golden Core 8th Tier [the eighth layer of the Golden Core realm].

At her current cultivation speed, she would likely be able to attempt a breakthrough into the Infant Soul Realm within one Sixty-Year Cycle [a complete cycle of sixty years, a traditional unit of time].

By that time, her age would be around six hundred and forty-some years, giving her at least two attempts at the breakthrough before reaching eight hundred years of age.

Considering Silas Chen's innate talent, Eldrin Chen offered a gentle smile and said, "You broke through to the Violet Sanctum realm on your own. Your foundation is slightly more solid than that of an ordinary Middle-Tier Golden Core cultivator."

"I have also prepared the Earth Mother Energy [a rare and potent spiritual essence that nurtures the earth and aids in profound breakthroughs] for you. I hope you can breach the barrier of the Infant Soul realm in a single attempt."

Silas Chen's eyes flickered slightly. She lowered her head and said hurriedly, "That Earth Mother Energy is exceedingly precious. Ethan likely needs it more than I do."

"There is no need for such modesty."

Eldrin Chen chuckled softly before continuing, "Back when our clan was merely a Golden Core Immortal Clan, you ventured out and secured both the Earth Mother Energy and the Fire Vein Spirit Jade [a rare jade imbued with the essence of fire veins] for the family. Your contributions remain significant even by today's standards. Who else should receive this Earth Mother Energy if not you?"

Silas Chen's eyes grew slightly moist. After stealing a glance at him, she fell silent, offering no further protest.

Seeing her expression, Eldrin Chen let out a soft sigh. "Guard this place well and focus on your cultivation. Strive to break through to Infant Soul as soon as possible."

With those words, he turned and departed, unwilling to linger on the matter.

Left alone, Silas stood motionless, her gaze fixed on his retreating figure for a long while before she finally released a quiet, wistful sigh.

"..."

Eldrin Chen returned to Verdant Lotus Isle and summoned several of the clan's Infant Soul True Lord [a cultivator who has formed their Primordial Spirit].

Once everyone had gathered, he informed them of the situation at Eight Trigrams Island.

After listening, Lila revealed a look of pleasant surprise and said, "With the addition of a new Fifth Rank Wood Vein [a spiritual energy source of the fifth rank, aligned with the wood element], we have gained a vast new source of low-grade Spirit Wood [wood infused with spiritual energy]. The work of forging the Crimson Flood Dragon Treasure Ship [a mighty enchanted vessel] can now officially begin."

"Precisely so."

Elara Lin also nodded, a hint of joy in her eyes.

A Fifth Rank War Treasure Ship [a warship-class magical treasure] is a weapon of immense strategic importance. Even one of merely Fifth Rank Low-Grade quality is enough to serve as a foundational, clan-protecting asset for an Infant Soul Immortal Clan [a clan led by Infant Soul cultivators]. Support the author by reading on audi0-n0vel.c0m.

Generally speaking, only an Infant Soul Immortal Clan with a heritage spanning over a thousand years might possess a single Fifth Rank Low-Grade War Treasure Ship.

The Chen Clan had only ascended to the status of an Infant Soul Immortal Clan a mere century ago. Yet, they were now preparing to forge their own War Treasure Ship. This was a feat that would inspire envy in countless Immortal Clan [clans of cultivators] across the land.

Forging a Fifth Rank Treasure Ship is no simple task. Beyond the most crucial component—the skeletal Dragon Bone [bone from a powerful dragon-type creature] of a Fifth Rank Demon Beast [a beast that has cultivated demonic power]—it requires a truly staggering quantity of low-grade Spirit Wood for its framework.

However, this low-grade Spirit Wood cannot be of too inferior a quality. If First Rank Spirit Wood were used, the wood would rot within two centuries, rendering the Treasure Ship utterly useless.

Furthermore, the array patterns that can be inscribed on First Rank Spirit Wood [a type of wood infused with spiritual energy] are limited, and such wood cannot withstand the rigors of truly severe battles. Only Spirit Wood of Second Rank or higher can meet the necessary requirements.

Spirit Wood above the Second Rank tier, after undergoing special treatment, often possesses an exceptionally long lifespan. It can endure continuous use for a thousand years without deterioration. Thereafter, as long as it undergoes a major overhaul every millennium, with the replacement of the Second Rank Spirit Wood, the power of the Treasure Ship [a massive, ship-shaped magical treasure] can be maintained.

However, the amount of Second Rank Spirit Wood required to forge a Treasure Ship is truly staggering. According to Eldrin Chen's estimates, constructing a single Fifth Rank Low-Grade Treasure Ship would consume over one million individual stalks of Second Rank Spirit Wood.

Although Second Rank Spirit Wood is not particularly valuable, with a market price ranging from six hundred to eight hundred Spirit Stones [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy], the Chen Clan's resources and bulk purchasing power could likely drive that price down to four or five hundred Spirit Stones.

Yet, when combined with the consumption of Third Rank and Fourth Rank Spirit Wood, the total cost of forging one Treasure Ship still soars to several hundred million Spirit Stones. This figure does not even include the labor costs for the ship's construction.

It could be said that the resources needed to build one Treasure Ship represent the accumulated wealth and foundation of an Infant Soul Immortal Clan [a clan led by an Infant Soul Realm cultivator] over a thousand years. Even with the substantial foundation of the Chen Clan, undertaking such a project would be a severe strain, draining their reserves to the bone.

Fortunately, the Chen Clan now possesses two Fifth Rank Wood Veins [powerful natural formations that generate Wood-attributed spiritual energy], which can supply the majority of the Spirit Wood required for the Treasure Ship's construction.

With the materials now assembled, Eldrin Chen declared, "Then let us summon the artificers from our clan and the Heavenly Ruins Alliance, and commence the forging of the Treasure Ship immediately."

"…"

At the command of the Chen Clan, thousands of artificers at the Second Rank level and above from across the Vast Sea and the Chen Nation were conscripted. They converged upon Verdant Lotus Isle to dedicate their skills to the construction of the Chen Clan's Fifth Rank Treasure Ship.

Crafting a Fifth Rank Treasure Ship is no simple feat. The preparatory work alone, before the actual forging of the Treasure Ship [a large, enchanted vessel used for travel and combat], is exceedingly troublesome.

To forge such a high-grade Treasure Ship, the requirements for materials are extremely stringent. First, every single piece of Spirit Wood [wood infused with and capable of channeling spiritual energy] must be tempered with True Flame [a cultivator's purified, essence-fueled flame]. Then, Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements] must be fused into it to prevent infestation by pests and corrosion.

Furthermore, each piece must be inscribed with mystical patterns [esoteric formations that channel and guide spiritual energy] and then submerged in water for three years to absorb Water Essence Power [the concentrated spiritual power of water].

After these three years, the Spirit Wood will become incredibly sturdy, impervious to both insect gnawing and water rot, and its lifespan will be extended to an extraordinary length.

Only then can the Spirit Wood be retrieved. Upon each piece, the intricate mystical patterns required for assembling the Treasure Ship must be meticulously carved. This content originates from audio-novel-dot-com. Please respect copyright.