Chapter 619 Newly Advanced Primordial Spirit, Xuan Yue the Celestial Enchantress (Person Name)

Solar Flames are also a precursor secret force to the True Sunfire, and cultivating them to their limit holds immeasurable potential. Yet, Eldrin still chose this Pure Yang Celestial Fire.

For within the celestial flames resided a wisp of majestic Pure Yang Qi (Spiritual Root), whose power to suppress evil spirits stood paramount among all divine fires.

Considering the cataclysm of the demonic abyss in the Violet Realm, Eldrin chose this path—transforming his flame mana into celestial flame mana.

At this thought, Eldrin smiled and said, "Having converted into this Heavenfire mana, my speed of refining the Fire Source Divine Jade has greatly increased. It seems I will fully refine it within 3 years."

With the empowerment of the Pure Yang Heavenly Flame, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) would see its power dramatically amplified.

"Very well." Lyra (Person Name) responded with a serene smile. "With your foundation as a Great Perfection Nascent Soul, your chances of breaking through to the Spirit Severing realm were never below 40 percent to begin with."

"Now that I've also converted flame mana, my chances of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage have greatly increased."

"Mm." Eldrin nodded, pondering for a moment before saying, "It seems that if we ever encounter the 5 Origins Divine Jade in the future, both of us must spare no expense to acquire it."

"So it is."

Lyra also nodded slightly, yet then shook her head with a wry smile.

The 5 Origins Divine Jade could only be conceived within fifth-tier, upper-grade earth veins—how could something so rare be easily obtained?

Within the 3 Veins Ancient Domain, there were merely a dozen or so fifth-grade, superior-quality earth veins. Most of these were controlled by several powerful immortal clans possessing Half-Step Primordial Spirit (Cultivation Realm), and they were rarely ever released for sale.

Although most Nascent Soul True Lords might not comprehend the secret energies even with the 5 Origins Divine Jade, there remained a sliver of possibility. Thus, those at the Half-Step Primordial Spirit (Cultivation Realm) naturally treasured such opportunities immensely.

Though she thought so, Lyra still clung to a sliver of hope. She spoke softly, "By my calculations, the Tri-Vein Ancient Realm's Grand Bartering Assembly will commence in 5 years."

"When the time comes, let us go and see if we can acquire the 5 Sources Divine Jade."

"Very well."

Eldrin (Person Name) readily agreed, then closed his eyes and began refining the Fire Source Divine Jade.

5 years had passed in the blink of an eye. By now, Eldrin had fully refined the Fire Source Divine Jade, and Lyra’s injuries had completely healed.

Lila had not yet fully recovered, but her injuries were 70 to 80 percent healed, and her combat prowess remained largely unaffected.

Thus Eldrin left Lila to recuperate from her injuries, then proceeded to attend the Trading Assembly together with Lyra.

This Grand Bartering Assembly was held in the Mysterious Void Continent, an exceedingly distant land from the Ji Continent. Eldrin first traveled via teleportation array to the Qingluan Continent before piloting his Cyan Jade Phoenix Feather Boat toward the Mysterious Void Continent.

Fortunately, the Cyan Jade Phoenix Feather Boat was extremely fast. After a journey lasting 2 months, they finally arrived within the borders of the Xuanxu Continent.

That Mysterious Void Continent ranked among the top 10 powerful ancient continents of the 3 Veins Ancient Domain, where the Mysterious Clan, a Nascent Soul immortal family, had established their seat.

The Xuan Clan ranked among the most formidable immortal lineages within the 3 Veins Ancient Domain, second only to the Ji Clan. Their bloodline boasted a full 16 Eldrin True Monarchs, among whom 7 had attained the profound aptitude of the Earth Path Eldrin or higher.

It is said that Patriarch Xuanxu (Person Name) rose to prominence 6 1000 years ago. He was a peerless prodigy who achieved a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul, and now his cultivation has reached the Half-Step Primordial Spirit (Cultivation Realm) stage. He ranks among the top 5 supreme powerhouses across the 3 Veins Ancient Domain.

Eldrin arrived at the Mysterious Void Isle market, only to encounter the master of the Heavenly Abode Sect the moment he set foot there.

From afar, the master of Tianlu Sect greeted Eldrin with a beaming smile, "Fellow Daoist of the Returning Abyss, and Fairy of the Heavenly Ruins, how have you both been faring lately?"

Eldrin smiled slightly, cupping his hands in salute. "Your radiance shines brighter than ever, Sect Master. It seems refining the Pure Yang True Blood has yielded you immense gains."

"You flatter me." The Lord of Sky Abode chuckled softly, then transmitted his voice in a hushed tone, "However, this old man has now fully restored his foundation. With just 1 more Heavenly Dao Pill (Spiritual Object), I truly have some confidence in breaking through to the late Nascent Soul stage."

"Then I shall offer my early congratulations, Fellow Daoist."

Eldrin nodded slightly. The master of the Heavenly Abyss Sect had attempted breakthroughs several times, and though none had succeeded, each attempt had solidified his foundation. His next attempt at advancement could truly be considered to have an exceedingly high chance of success.

The group stepped into the market together, and the Eldrin (Person Name) Sect Master quietly added, "You refined that Fire Source Divine Jade (Divine Object)—I wonder what gains you truly obtained from it?"

"Just a modest gain, far from matching your good fortune, fellow Daoist."

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly as he spoke evasively.

That day, the Sect Master of Tianlu paid it no mind and secretly transmitted his voice once more, "Back when we gathered too many low-level cultivators, word got out that we now occupy a Grade 5, Superior-Quality Underground Fire Vein."

"That Fire Source Divine Jade holds great allure even for those at the Great Perfection stage of the Nascent Soul Realm, Fellow Daoist. You must exercise caution—it would be unwise to venture out recklessly in the coming years."

Eldrin (Person Name) furrowed his brow and spoke, "When I obtained the Fire Source Divine Jade, only that dozen or so True Monarchs were aware. Could it be that 1 of them leaked the information?"

"Not so." The Master of the Heavenly Abode shook his head, his expression turning grave. "To others, if the Primordial Fire Jade truly exists, it must be in the possession of 1 of us 2. Thus, we must both tread with caution."

"Understood."

Eldrin took a deep breath, exchanging a glance with Lyra, yet a trace of solemnity flickered in their eyes.

The group had waited at the Bartering Assembly for over a month before the day of the event finally arrived.

A crowd gathered within the Exchange Pavilion of the Mystic Void Continent, quietly awaiting the commencement of the Grand Barter.

This was Eldrin's third time attending the 3 Veins Ancient Realm Nascent Soul Exchange Convention, and he could no longer be considered a newcomer. Many who spotted Eldrin offered cordial nods and warm greetings as he passed by.

This trade gathering was attended by no fewer than 2 100 True Monarchs, each engaging in lofty discussions while awaiting the official commencement.

Eldrin scanned his surroundings and noticed that at the very center of the artifact exchange assembly, 3 figures of transcendent bearing were seated cross-legged, engaged in discourse on the Dao.

“Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name)。”

Eldrin felt a subtle stirring in his heart, recognizing 1 among the 3 figures.

After a 100 years apart, Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) had actually succeeded in summoning his Earth Soul, advancing his cultivation to the Half-Step Primordial Spirit (Cultivation Realm).

The Sect Master of Tianlu saw his expression and said with a faint smile, "Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) successfully guided his Earth Soul a sexagenary cycle ago. His strength can truly be called peerless in this world."

"By the way, did you know that nearly a 100 years have passed since several major events occurred in the Eastern Wastelands (Location)?"

"Oh?"

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly as he quietly awaited the Patriarch of the Heavenly Abode's next words.

Seeing this, the Sect Master of Tianlu smiled faintly as he stroked his beard and said, "1 100 years ago, Riverlord Chang (Person Name) opened his alchemy furnace and refined a batch of Soul Elixirs. It is said he successfully produced 4 pills."

4 Soul Nascent Pills were obtained respectively by Skyblight Daoist—disciple of Riverlord Chang (Person Name), the Sect Master of Mysterious Heaven Sect, the Stellar Hall, and that Evergreen Daoist.

Among these individuals, Huantian Ji had broken through to the Half-Step Primordial Spirit (Cultivation Realm), the sect master of Tianxuan Sect had failed in his eighth attempt to form the Primordial Spirit, and Elder Changqing had perished beneath the heavenly tribulation of the Primordial Spirit.

Only Xuan Yue the Celestial Enchantress (Person Name) of the Astral Palace had, 3 years prior, become the tenth Nascent Soul Dao Lord of the Eastern Wastelands (Location).

Chapter 1: The Reborn Eldrin The sky above the 9 Heavens Continent was torn asunder by a blinding flash of lightning. Countless tribulation clouds converged, swirling into a massive vortex that blotted out the sun. At the center of this celestial turmoil stood Eldrin, his white robes stained crimson with blood, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss in his hand trembling as it emitted mournful chimes. "Eldrin, hand over the Primordial Chaos Codex, and we might spare your soul!" roared a thunderous voice from beyond the clouds. Eldrin chuckled coldly, a trace of irony flashing in his eyes. Having cultivated for 3 1000 years, he had finally reached the Great Perfection stage of the Void Refinement realm, only to be betrayed by those he trusted most at the moment of his heavenly tribulation. "Spare my soul? Hah! Do you think I would believe such lies?" Eldrin's voice was hoarse but resolute. He channeled all his remaining spiritual power, the Li Fire Sword bursting into dazzling radiance. "If I must fall, I'll take you all with me!" A deafening explosion echoed as the heavenly tribulation descended. The last thing Eldrin saw was the treacherous faces of his former allies contorted in fear. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in a dilapidated wooden hut. The air carried the pungent smell of medicinal herbs. Looking at his pale, slender hands, memories flooded his mind—he had been reborn into a disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect sharing his name, a low-level outer sect disciple at the third level of Qi Refinement. "What a cruel joke from the heavens," Eldrin murmured, sensing the faint spiritual energy within his body. This body's foundation was incredibly weak, its meridians as narrow as hair strands. In his previous life, he had been a supreme powerhouse standing at the pinnacle of the cultivation world; now, he was nothing more than an ant. Suddenly, the door was kicked open with a loud crash. A young man in blue robes stood arrogantly at the entrance, his face full of contempt. "Eldrin, hand over your monthly allocation of 3 spirit stones. A waste like you doesn't deserve them." Memories surfaced—this was Liu Ming, an outer sect disciple at the fifth level of Qi Refinement who had often bullied the original host. In the past month alone, he had extorted over a dozen spirit stones from Eldrin. Eldrin's eyes turned icy cold. Even though his cultivation was now low, the dignity of a supreme powerhouse remained intact. "Get out," he said calmly. Liu Ming was momentarily stunned, then burst into furious laughter. "Have you lost your mind, trash? It seems I need to teach you a lesson!" He formed a hand seal, summoning a faint fiery glow—the most basic Fireball Technique of the Azure Cloud Sect. But in Eldrin's eyes, this attack was full of openings, its power laughably weak. Just as the fireball was about to strike, Eldrin's figure flickered almost imperceptibly. He lightly tapped Liu Ming's wrist, and the fireball instantly dissipated. "How is this possible!" Liu Ming's eyes widened in shock. Before he could react, a sharp pain shot through his abdomen as Eldrin's palm struck with precision. "You..." Liu Ming collapsed to the ground, clutching his stomach, his face pale with disbelief. Eldrin looked down at him coldly. "Tell your master—what belongs to me, I will take back myself." He picked up the spirit stones that had fallen from Liu Ming's pocket, a total of 5. Though a paltry sum, it was enough for now. After Liu Ming fled in panic, Eldrin sat cross-legged on his bed, sensing the spiritual energy between heaven and earth. Despite this world's thin spiritual energy, his soul—having experienced a heavenly tribulation—remained exceptionally powerful. He could clearly perceive strands of spiritual energy slowly gathering around him. "The Heavenly Devouring Art," Eldrin whispered silently. This was a supreme technique he had obtained by chance in his previous life, capable of devouring all spiritual energy between heaven and earth. Though his current body couldn't withstand its full power, even a simplified version would far surpass ordinary cultivation methods. As he began to operate the technique, the surrounding spiritual energy surged violently toward him like a tidal wave. The 5 spirit stones in his hand instantly turned to powder. Eldrin felt the narrow meridians in his body forcibly expanding, waves of piercing pain assaulting him, but his expression remained unwavering. Having endured the agony of his soul being torn apart during the heavenly tribulation, this level of pain was nothing. Time passed slowly. When Eldrin opened his eyes again, moonlight was already streaming through the window. He had reached the fourth level of Qi Refinement. He clenched his fist, sensing the spiritual energy flowing within his body, a faint smile finally appearing at the corner of his mouth. "The Azure Cloud Sect... and all those who betrayed me, just you wait." His gaze was as deep as the starry sky, carrying the determination of 1 who had lived through 3 1000 years of cultivation. This time, he would tread a path that belonged solely to him.