Chapter 639 : The Nine Dragons' Awakening

"You have been too generous, Fellow Daoist."

Eldrin Chen said with a hint of embarrassment, then promptly accepted the Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl.

Considering the immense value of the Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl, Eldrin Chen spoke with conviction, "Rest assured, I will definitely set up a powerful Mountain Guardian Grand Formation for you. May I ask what you intend to use as the Formation Eye [the core artifact that anchors and powers a formation]?"

"Let it be the Nine Dragon Wheel."

So saying, Nyssa Qu produced that very Nine Dragon Wheel.

Despite her cultivation having reached the lofty heights of Nascent Soul Great Perfection, she actually possessed few high-grade Spiritual Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts]. This Nine Dragon Wheel was practically the only supreme treasure she could present that was truly worthy.

Seeing her offer the Nine Dragon Wheel to serve as the Formation Tool [the primary artifact powering a formation], Eldrin Chen declared, "With this treasure as the Formation Tool, combined with the Fifth Rank High Grade Spirit Vein [a powerful, high-quality source of spiritual energy] beneath the Nine Dragons' Deep Pool, we can undoubtedly establish a formation that will shake the world."

With these words, Eldrin Chen set to work crafting the Formation [a complex array or magical construct]. The task consumed three full months before the Formation was finally complete.

Once the Formation was activated, Nyssa Qu tested its power, channeling the formation's energy to drive the Nine Dragons Disc.

The Nine Dragons Disc was already a fearsome Quasi-Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a near-legendary grade of spiritual artifact]. Now, bolstered by the Fifth Rank High Grade Spirit Vein and the profound Water Essence Power [the concentrated spiritual essence of water] of the Nine Dragons' Deep Pool, it unleashed a truly awe-inspiring might. Find thousands of chapters at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

As Nyssa Qu channeled her power, the Nine Dragons Disc transformed into nine Nine-Headed Flood Dragon that soared forth, each possessing the might of a Nascent Soul, 7th Tier cultivator. The most powerful among them even rivaled the strength of a Nascent Soul Great Perfection expert.

"Such formidable power," she breathed in awe.

Her face alight with joy, Nyssa Qu could not help but turn to Eldrin Chen and declare, "With this Formation [a structured arrangement of energy nodes and patterns used for defense, attack, or cultivation] guarding us, I would not fear even an assault from a Half-Step Primordial Spirit cultivator."

"It is not solely due to the Formation," Eldrin Chen replied with a light chuckle. "The potency of this 'Nine Dragons Sundering Heaven Formation' is amplified by the Earth Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated earthly spiritual energy] and the Spirit Vein [a concentrated flow of spiritual energy within the earth, often the foundation for sects and clans]. Its true power also depends on the one who activates it."

"If an ordinary Nascent Soul, Early Stage cultivator were to wield this treasure, they could likely only contend with a Nascent Soul Great Perfection opponent. Only by your own hand can it stand against a mighty Half-Step Primordial Spirit being."

Nyssa Qu nodded in understanding. A great power at the Half-Step Primordial Spirit stage had successfully drawn upon their Earthly Soul [one of the three foundational souls in cultivation, representing connection to the mortal world and physical form], causing their Mana [the refined spiritual energy used to cast spells and techniques] to swell to twice that of a Nascent Soul Great Perfection cultivator.

This twofold disparity was like an impassable chasm. Even three to five ordinary Nascent Soul Great Perfection experts joining forces would likely be no match for a single Half-Step Primordial Spirit powerhouse.

She, Nyssa Qu, possessed a Myth [a legendary grade] Immortal Seed [the foundational spiritual potential that determines a cultivator's ultimate aptitude]. Augmented by the power of her Five Dragons Wheel, she could rival two cultivators of her own realm, placing her among the very pinnacle of Nascent Soul Great Perfection experts.

Yet that was her limit. Faced with a true Half-Step Primordial Spirit mighty one, she could only hope to exchange a dozen blows before being overwhelmed.

That this 'Nine Dragons Sundering Heaven Formation' could, by borrowing its power, allow her to bridge that vast gulf was nothing short of astonishing.

Contemplating the formidable power of this Formation, Nyssa Qu declared, "With this Formation as our bulwark, I fear not even one or two ordinary Half-Step Primordial Spirit cultivators, so long as no Nascent Soul Dao Lord personally intervenes."

"Henceforth, even though the Nine Dragons' Deep Pool has been revealed to the world, if we maintain a low profile, our safety should be assured."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. Knowing that all those privy to the secret of the Nine Dragons' Deep Pool had sworn binding oaths, they would naturally help conceal it. This should grant the Spirit Clam Tribe of the Nine Dragons' Deep Pool a period of peace and tranquility.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen spoke again, "By the way, Immortal Maiden, might you still possess items such as Clam Pearls? I am willing to trade some treasures for them."

"Oh?"

Nyssa Qu's eyes lit up, and a thought seemed to strike her. "Do you possess any Longevity Treasure?" she inquired.

"Items that extend lifespan." Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly in thought before he produced several Fifth Rank Longevity Pill. "What do you think of these?"

"Longevity Spirit Apricots."

Delight washed over Nyssa Qu's features, and the nearby Nascent Soul Spirit Clam cultivators also revealed looks of pleasant surprise. These Longevity Treasure were precisely what they urgently needed.

Among the myriad creatures of heaven and earth, the Demonic Beast races do not universally possess longer lifespans than the Human Race. Instead, there exists a vast disparity based on their specific lineage and heritage.

Among the powerful Demonic Tribe [a collective term for demonic races and beasts], those with supreme bloodlines, such as the Primordial Ice Silkworm [an ancient mythical beast of ice], the Black Dragon Demon Progenitor [the progenitor of the black dragon demonic lineage], and Peng the Roc Demon Sage [a legendary roc demon who attained sagehood], possess lifespans of ten thousand years upon reaching the Nascent Soul Realm [the realm where a cultivator forms their nascent soul]. Upon advancing to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the primordial spirit], a single lifetime can span one hundred thousand years—a lifespan fully ten times that of a Human Race [the collective of human cultivators] Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a title for a human who has mastered the Dao at the Nascent Soul realm].

Weaker lineages, even if they cultivate to the Nascent Soul Realm, may not necessarily possess a lifespan surpassing that of the Human Race. For instance, the Nascent Soul [cultivators at the Nascent Soul realm] of the Rat Demon [a demonic race descended from rats] clan have a mere eight hundred years of life, scarcely longer than that of a Human Race Golden Core [a cultivator at the Golden Core realm].

Precisely because of this, Demonic Tribe with weak bloodlines fundamentally cannot cultivate to profound heights. Even those who manage to ascend beyond Nascent Soul are typically ancient variants whose bloodlines have undergone mutation.

Take, for example, the Crocodile Progenitor [the progenitor of the crocodile demonic lineage] from the Eastern Wastelands [a vast, desolate region to the east]. Originally a minor demon, he inadvertently consumed a spiritual fruit that triggered an advancement in his bloodline, transforming him into the legendary Purple Gold Divine Crocodile [a divine crocodile beast of purple-gold hue]. Only thus was he able to cultivate to the Primordial Spirit Realm.

The bloodline of the Spirit Clam Tribe [a tribe of sentient spirit clams] dwelling in the Nine Dragons' Deep Pool [a deep pool associated with nine dragons] is not considered too poor. However, a Nascent Soul Spirit Clam [a spirit clam demon at the Nascent Soul realm] possesses only two Millennium [a period of one thousand years] of lifespan, still falling short of a Human Race True Lord [a title for a powerful human cultivator]. The few Spirit Clam [sentient clam demons] present here are, in truth, also urgently lacking in Longevity Treasure [treasures that can extend one's natural lifespan].

Alas, the Spirit Clam Tribe remains secluded within the Nine Dragons' Deep Pool, living in isolation from worldly conflicts. Consequently, they naturally lack channels for external trade. The three pairs of Fifth Rank Spirit Clams [spirit clam demons of the fifth rank, equivalent to the Human Golden Core realm] shells from before were the remains of those who perished after exhausting their lifespans for this very reason. Continue your cultivation journey at audio-novel`com.

Thinking of this, the several Spirit Clam Immortal Maiden [immortal maidens of the Spirit Clam Tribe] could not help but turn their gazes toward Nyssa Qu.

Nyssa Qu, being a Myth [a mythical, supreme-grade] immortal seed, naturally possesses an exceedingly long lifespan. Yet, at this moment, she still spoke with excitement: "This item is a treasure of immeasurable value to our Spirit Clam Tribe. May I inquire its price?"

As she spoke, she produced two Spirit Clam Pearl [pearls condensed by spirit clams, rich in spiritual essence] and a strand of Earth Mother Qi [the pure, nurturing essence of the Earth Mother]: "We sisters have expended much in our cultivation these years and have given you a large quantity of Spiritual Object [objects imbued with or containing spiritual energy]. What remains in our hands now is not much. I wonder if this is enough to exchange for one?"

Having said this, Nyssa Qu felt the treasures she offered were insufficient. With palpable reluctance, she took out another Spirit Clam Pearl and handed it to Eldrin Chen.

This particular Spirit Clam Pearl [a lustrous pearl formed within a spiritual clam, prized for its concentrated energy] shone with a far greater brilliance than ordinary ones of its kind, its contained energy vastly more potent, glowing as radiantly as a full Luna.

"Sister!"

The other women nearby saw this, their expressions shifting subtly as they seemed on the verge of offering words of caution.

Yet, Nyssa Qu shook her head. With a touch of lingering reluctance, she said, "This is the Innate Clam Pearl [a pearl born from a clam's innate essence, far more potent than those formed later] my mother left behind after her passing. I wonder how many Longevity Spirit Apricot [a mystical fruit said to extend one's lifespan] it might be worth?"

"This—"

Eldrin Chen hesitated slightly, seeming somewhat unwilling to accept it.

Nyssa Qu offered a gentle smile instead. "My mother was a rare variant among Spirit Clam [a type of demonic beast that cultivates spiritual pearls] known as the 'Moon Goddess Clam' [a rare and noble lineage of spirit clams]. The Innate Clam Pearl she left behind can aid in cultivation [the practice of refining one's spirit and body to ascend to higher states of being].

This pearl is of no further use to me now, serving only as a keepsake. However, you, young master, could refine it into a Spiritual Treasure [an enchanted artifact that channels and amplifies spiritual energy] for long-term use. I only hope you will treasure it well and take care not to let it be damaged."

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with understanding. The 'Moon Goddess Clam' was indeed a rare variant among Spirit Clam, though it fell far short of celestial breeds like the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam [a legendary, near-mythical spirit clam]. Yet, in terms of innate potential, it was in no way inferior to lineages like the Flood Dragon [a powerful, dragon-like aquatic demon beast].

The Innate Clam Pearl of a Moon Goddess Clam could increase a cultivator's rate of absorbing spiritual energy by fifty percent, an effect nearly on par with ordinary Fifth Rank Spirit Clam Pearls [pearls of the fifth rank, denoting a high level of spiritual potency].

The crucial point lies in the fact that this Moon God Pearl [a mystical orb that channels lunar essence] possesses the ability to regenerate itself. As long as it is not overused, it can continuously aid in cultivation [the practice of refining one's spiritual energy and body to achieve immortality]. For more chapters, visit https://audio-novel.com for the complete novel.