Chapter 640 : A Pearl for Longevity

Moreover, it is said that forging it into a Lifebound Spiritual Treasure yields even better results, and it can also provide long-term assistance in accelerating a cultivator's cultivation.

The 'Moon Goddess Pearl' before them was of the Fifth Rank High-Grade tier. It was likely capable of being refined into a top-tier Spiritual Treasure for cultivation assistance, sufficient for Eldrin Chen to use until he reached the Great Perfection of Infant Soul realm.

For Nyssa Qu, who was already at the Great Perfection of Infant Soul realm, this item could no longer aid her cultivation. Yet, it remained a precious keepsake from Eldrin. Now, in order to purchase Longevity Pill for her sisters, she was actually willing to part with it.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen spoke up, "Although this Moon Goddess Pearl lacks offensive or defensive capabilities, its value is likely no less than that of a Superior Spiritual Treasure."

"I do not have many Longevity Spirit Apricot either. I can offer you three of these Life-Extending Treasure. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, the several Spirit Shell Immortal Maidens were inwardly overjoyed. A single Longevity Spirit Apricot or Precious Pill was worth two hundred Heavenly Crystal in the outside world. For their kind, whose lifespans were far shorter than the Human Race, it was truly a priceless treasure.

Given time, what they lacked least was Shell Pearl. To be able to exchange the Moon Goddess Pearl for these Longevity Spirit Apricot was, for her, a tremendous gain.

With this thought, Nyssa Qu smiled gently and said, "Thank you. Consider this a favor I owe you."

"There is no need for that."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile. To him, while Life-Extending Treasure were precious, for the current Chen Clan, procuring them was not an impossible task. Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel dot com.

However, the production of the Moon Goddess Pearl [a mystical pearl that enhances cultivation speed] is exceedingly rare; it is likely that within the entire Three Veins Ancient Domain [an ancient and vast mystical region], there may not even be a few such pearls.

Even if such an item occasionally appears in the world, it would undoubtedly fall into the hands of the most elite Immortal Clan [powerful clans whose members cultivate to achieve immortality], let alone the fact that this particular Moon Goddess Pearl before them is of the Fifth Rank High-Grade [a very high tier of power and quality for spiritual objects] tier.

Thus, this transaction was a highly profitable deal for both parties involved.

After completing the trade, Eldrin Chen looked at the Earth Mother Energy [a potent spiritual essence embodying the nurturing power of the earth] and the three Shell Pearl [lustrous pearls formed within spiritual clams] and said, "I still have some Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts of significant power] in my possession. I wonder if I could exchange them for this Earth Mother Energy and these Shell Pearl."

"That is certainly possible,"

Nyssa Qu nodded in agreement. She then exchanged the Earth Mother Energy and the three Shell Pearl for three Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [powerful treasures specifically designed to suppress and vanquish demons] from Eldrin Chen's hands.

With all these matters settled, Eldrin Chen did not linger. Taking Recluse of Verdant Verse [a title for a reclusive master of elegant cultivation arts] with him, he bid farewell, saying, "We shall part ways here today. I will visit again in the future."

Nyssa Qu escorted the three to the entrance of the Nine Dragons Pool [a mystical pool or domain associated with nine dragons] before curtsying and seeing them off. "Thank you once more for your assistance this time. As I am unable to leave this Nine Dragons Pool, I shall bid you farewell here," she said.

"Farewell."

Eldrin Chen clasped his hands in a final salute, then boarded his treasure-laden skiff and departed.

The treasure vessel sailed through the void. Exquisite Jiang glanced back at the Nine Dragons Pool, a slight frown creasing her brow. "If that Seven-Colored Immortal Clam matures," she said, "it will likely become another Primordial Spirit Demon Ancestor [a demonic being of immense power, equivalent to the Primordial Spirit realm in cultivators]."

"Indeed," Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. "Fortunately, her temperament is gentle, unlike the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor or Crocodile Ancestor, who harbor such hostility towards the Human Race."

They spoke no more on the matter. The treasure vessel continued its flight towards Ji Continent.

Midway through the journey, the Recluse of Verdant Verse finally regained consciousness. Seeing Eldrin Chen, he let out a sigh of relief. "Was it you who rescued me this time?"

"I merely brought you out," Eldrin Chen replied.

He shook his head and recounted the general sequence of events to the Recluse of Verdant Verse.

After listening, the Recluse offered a bitter smile and shook his head. "It was my actions that caused the Nine Dragons Pool to manifest. If not for your influence, I doubt I would have ever left that place."

Eldrin Chen smiled slightly, choosing not to dwell on the topic. "We will make a stop in Azure Luan Province along the way," he said. "We need to procure a Spirit Nourishing Pill [an elixir specifically designed to restore and strengthen one's spiritual essence and soul] to help you recover your spiritual power."

"Once we return, it will be time for you to attempt your breakthrough to the Infant Soul [the stage of cultivation where one's nascent soul is formed, a significant leap in power and longevity]."

Hearing this, the Recluse of Verdant Verse also smiled. "Having obtained that vile dragon's legacy this time, my path to the Infant Soul Late Stage is now clear and smooth. One could say misfortune has indeed brought fortune."

The Treasure Ship journeyed onward, and before they knew it, they had flown into Azure Luan Province. There, they spent sixty Heavenly Crystal [a high-grade, purified form of spirit stone] to purchase a single Spirit Nourishing Pill [an elixir that nourishes and heals the cultivator's soul essence].

The Spirit Nourishing Pill was a Fifth Rank Low-Grade elixir, capable of healing a cultivator's soul injuries. However, it typically required the power of an Infant Soul True Lord [a cultivator who has formed their nascent soul] to refine and absorb it.

The cultivation base of Recluse of Verdant Verse was still slightly lacking, though it had already reached the False Infant Soul Realm [a pseudo-nascent soul state]. With the assistance of Eldrin Chen, he successfully managed to refine the Spirit Nourishing Pill.

After consuming the Spirit Nourishing Pill, Recluse of Verdant Verse felt his soul essence recover by seventy to eighty percent. All he needed now was a few years of restful cultivation to make a complete recovery.

Thus, Eldrin Chen wasted no further time. He directly utilized a teleportation array to reach Ji Continent, and after a few transfers, he finally returned to Spirit Isle Lake.

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Upon returning to Spirit Isle Lake, Eldrin Chen placed the Spirit Shell Pearl [a pearl formed from the essence of a spirit creature's shell] and the Earth Mother Energy [a pure, nurturing earth-element spiritual essence] into the Clan Treasury. Then, he took out the Moon Goddess Pearl.

He intended to use this Moon Goddess Pearl to forge a Superior Spiritual Treasure [a high-grade enchanted artifact] that would aid in cultivation. Turning to Exquisite Jiang, he said, "My lady, lend me your strength."

With Eldrin Chen's mastery in artifact forging, his chances of success were already exceedingly high. This was doubly true with the assistance of Exquisite Jiang.

The two worked together to refine the Moon Goddess Pearl. In the span of a single year, they had successfully crafted the foundational embryo for this new treasure.

To enhance the cultivation efficacy of the Moon Goddess Pearl [a mystical pearl imbued with lunar essence], Eldrin Chen inscribed Spirit Gathering Array Runes [magical symbols designed to concentrate ambient energy] within the pearl's core and fused a vast quantity of rare Spiritual Object [objects containing potent spiritual energy] into its structure.

Yet this alone was insufficient. He then concocted a cauldron of spiritual liquid using three thousand six hundred Spirit Herb [plants imbued with spiritual properties], bathing and refining the treasure pearl within this elixir for eighty-one days until success was finally achieved.

Upon completion, the Moon Goddess Pearl shone with the pristine radiance of a full moon, capable of gathering spiritual energy and emitting the Moon Goddess Divine Spirit Light [a luminous aura that accelerates cultivation], thereby aiding cultivators in advancing their cultivation base.

"It is done."

Gazing upon the finished Moon Goddess Pearl, a look of pleasant surprise spread across Eldrin Chen's face.

The original Moon Goddess Pearl could increase a cultivator's cultivation speed by approximately fifty percent. The newly refined pearl, however, could boost that speed to eighty percent.

Furthermore, while the original pearl could only benefit a single user, the Moon Goddess Divine Spirit Light radiating from the current pearl was potent enough to simultaneously aid three Infant Soul True Lord [cultivators who have formed their nascent soul, a core spiritual entity] in their cultivation.

"A marvelous treasure indeed."

Exquisite Jiang also revealed a delighted expression. With such astonishing effects, the Moon Goddess Pearl could rightfully be called a top-grade Spiritual Treasure [an artifact of immense spiritual power]. It was destined to become one of the Chen Clan's most precious cultivation assets for generations to come.

For Eldrin Chen, although this eighty percent increase in cultivation speed did not include the effects of refining the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Peach [a legendary fruit containing heaven and earth essence], it was still more than enough to significantly accelerate his own path of cultivation.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen spoke, "With this treasure in hand, both of us will be able to cultivate to the Infant Soul Mid Stage [the fourth major stage of cultivation, where the nascent soul is formed and stabilized] before the hundred-year pact."

"Indeed."

Exquisite Jiang also nodded, her expression bright with joy as she said, "Reaching the Infant Soul Mid Stage a few years earlier will allow us more time to prepare for the trials of the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a periodic and catastrophic upheaval where demonic energy surges from the abyss]."

At this point, her words paused slightly before she continued, "Once we break through to the Infant Soul Mid Stage, the clan's stockpile of Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements] will likely be insufficient."

Eldrin Chen suddenly furrowed his brow slightly and said with a hint of resignation, "We'll have no choice but to send word to Path Master Unreal and the Heavenly Reed Sect Master, entrusting them to help us purchase some more."

"Agreed," Exquisite Jiang stated calmly. Then she added, "The clan has reaped many benefits alongside us these past years. It is time for the lower-ranked cultivators to also bear a share of the burden and contribute funds to purchase the Five Elements Essence." The story continues at audio-novel`com.