Chapter 661 Replacement of Profound Water Immortal Pear (Spiritual Object)

"If every immortal clan feared death, then who would stand against the cataclysm?"

Eldrin shook his head and sighed softly, saying, "Someone must always stand at the forefront, to contribute their share for all of humanity."

"Your dedication does you honor, proving yourself a pillar of our human race."

Huantian Ji revealed a gratified smile and personally recorded his name in the registry.

He then produced a talisman and handed it to Eldrin before speaking, "This calamity is no trivial matter. This spirit talisman was inscribed by my master and contains the defensive supernatural power ‘Sunset Divine Canopy’."

"This talisman originally had 3 uses, and now there remains but 1 final activation. Should you wield it wisely, you might yet seize a sliver of hope."

"This..."

Eldrin’s heart trembled. A talisman personally inscribed by Riverlord Chang—such a treasure was undoubtedly priceless beyond measure.

Huantian Ji had handed it to him, most likely under the direct instruction of Riverlord Chang (Person Name) himself, as a gesture to further strengthen the ties between Huantian Ji and him.

With the Abyssal Cataclysm now imminent, the value of all resources within the Eastern Wastelands (Location) had skyrocketed. This spirit talisman, being a priceless sixth-rank treasure, would surely drive even Half-Step Primordial Spirit (Cultivation Realm) experts to desperate contention.

With Eldrin's (Person Name) personal wealth alone, it was likely impossible and he would never be willing to part with such an item for you.

At this thought, Eldrin (Person Name) cupped his hands and said, “This treasure is priceless to me. By accepting it today, I, Eldrin (Person Name), shall bear this kindness deep in my heart and will surely repay it in the days to come.”

"There's no need for such formality."

Huantian Ji shook his head with a light laugh and said, "After all, we are both destined to tread the path of the Dao Sovereign. Let us support each other along this journey henceforth."

Eldrin said no more, carefully taking the Sundragon Radiance Talisman (Magic Treasure) with utmost caution. After giving a solemn nod, he finally departed.

Meanwhile, high above the void, 2 figures of transcendent grace gathered over a game of chess—none other than Riverlord Chang and Lin Tianqi.

That day, Heavenly Abandonment Dao Lord glanced at Eldrin’s retreating figure before finally asking, “What extraordinary qualities does this person possess, to earn such high regard from Brother Long River?”

"His aptitude, Dao Heart, and even soul are all extraordinary. I foresee he will undoubtedly join our ranks in the future."

Riverlord Chang (Person Name) placed his piece with a smile. "It's merely a low-grade, sixth-tier spirit talisman after all. Using it to help my disciple forge a connection hardly counts as squandering resources."

"Then why don’t you give it to him yourself?"

"You simply don't understand." Riverlord Chang (Person Name) smiled faintly before continuing, "What I gave him was a reward, but when that brat Tianji (Person Name) gives him something, it's out of friendship."

"The favors of elders will 1 day be exhausted, yet the mutual courtesies between fellow cultivators can deepen bonds with each passing day."

Celestial Abandonment Dao Lord arched his sword-like brows and remarked disdainfully, "All these convoluted twists and turns—even bestowing a reward requires such elaborate maneuvering. Had you devoted this much cunning to your cultivation, you might have already broken through to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm)."

"Each person has their own path of destiny. I do not cultivate the way of the sword—my path differs from yours."

Riverlord Chang (Person Name) spoke lightly before composing his expression and asking, "How goes the matter I entrusted to you?"

Heaven-Abandoning Dao Lord made no further movements, merely flicking his sleeve to release a white jade treasure box, which he then handed to Riverlord Chang (Person Name).

Riverlord Chang (Person Name) took hold of the white jade treasure box and carefully opened it. Inside, there lay a celestial apricot brimming with the essence of Pure Yang, emanating a faint, ethereal glow.

Observing his expression, Daoist Tianqi spoke calmly, "The Immortal Apricot born from this Nirvana Immortal Apricot Tree can grant you a second life, restoring you to your peak condition."

"With this treasure, I can extend my lifespan by another 10 1000 years. Finally, there's a glimmer of hope to break through to Primordial Spirit, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm)."

Riverlord Chang (Person Name) spoke while shaking his head, "What a pity. Having used longevity-extending spiritual objects several times in my early years, I now possess only this final opportunity to utilize such life-prolonging treasures."

"Otherwise, this old man might still have had a sliver of hope to comprehend the laws of nature and attempt to ascend to the realm of Ascension."

Lin Tianqi watched in silence, not uttering a single word.

Whether it was cultivating the power of laws or condensing the Dao Fruit of an Immortal, both were endeavors of immense difficulty.

Many supreme Dao Lords might cultivate arduously in the mortal realm for tens of thousands of years, yet still fail to comprehend the power of laws.

Yet, those capable of mastering the power of laws within 10 1000 years were truly unparalleled geniuses, rare across the world. Throughout the tens of thousands of years in the Violet Realm, only Jiang Huang (Person Name) had achieved such a feat.

Even if Riverlord Chang (Person Name) were to consume the Nirvana Immortal Apricot, he would likely only extend his lifespan by 1 lifetime. Whether he could break through the bottleneck of Primordial Spirit, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm) and cultivate to the Great Perfection of the Primordial Spirit remained uncertain, let alone achieving Ascension and becoming an immortal.

"Still, Lin Tianqi remarked, 'We must at least try. What if we succeed?'"

After presenting the gifts, Eldrin did not immediately depart from the Long River Holy Land.

This gathering of several 1000 True Monarchs was a grand occasion that occurred only once in a 1000 years in the Eastern Wastelands (Location), and naturally, it would not be complete without an exchange assembly.

Just as the Abyssal Cataclysm approached, spirit talismans and magical treasures had become urgently needed supplies. Some sought to capitalize on this opportunity by selling off their surplus treasures to earn a sum of Heavenly Crystal (Spiritual Object), while the majority were focused on acquiring artifacts to strengthen their foundations.

With more buyers and fewer sellers, prices naturally soared.

According to Eldrin (Person Name), the current value of spirit talismans has risen by 40 percent, the price of spirit treasures has increased by 50 percent, while strategic resources such as various formation banners and treasure ships have seen their prices skyrocket.

Yet even so, some items remained in short supply. In contrast, the prices of cultivation techniques and supernatural abilities—those legacies requiring significant time to master—had slightly decreased.

However, Eldrin did not possess many Heavenly Crystals in hand, and his clan already had no shortage of spiritual treasures and talismans. Naturally, there was no need to purchase these treasures at a premium.

He waited at the Trading Assembly for 3 days, purchasing several Grade 5 spirit herbs before ceasing to acquire further treasures.

Among these several fifth-grade spirit herbs, 2 served as the primary ingredients for the fifth-grade Recovery Pill (Spiritual Object). Eldrin (Person Name) intended to use them to refine Recovery Pills (Spiritual Object) for restoring true essence.

In addition, there were 2 Blood Coagulation Fruits, which could be used to refine the Sun-Returning Coagulation Elixir—an exceptionally precious fifth-tier mid-grade healing pill.

Lastly, there was a single Demon-Refining Flower, which could be used to craft Demon-Suppressing Pills for containing demonic energy. Eldrin had purchased it as a precautionary measure for unforeseen circumstances.

After purchasing these elixirs, Eldrin immediately ceased attending the barter convention.

Before departing, he sought out the Grand Elder of the Tianxuan Sect, Elder Hong, and inquired with a faint smile, "Might you still have any Profound Water Immortal Pears (Spiritual Object) in your possession, fellow Daoist?"

Upon hearing this, Daoist Hong’s expression turned hesitant. Not long ago, the sect master of the Tianxuan Sect had exhausted his lifespan and passed away in meditation. Now, the Tianxuan Sect was left with only a Half-Step Primordial Spirit (Cultivation Realm) to guard it.

Moreover, the Profound Water Immortal Pear (Spiritual Object) of the Tianxuan Sect is now on the verge of withering. From this day forth, each of these pears will become a dwindling treasure—once consumed, 1 fewer shall remain.

To be perfectly honest, he was reluctant to part with the Profound Water Immortal Pear (Spiritual Object). Yet the thought of Eldrin (Person Name)'s connection with the Ji Clan gave him considerable pause.

"Rumor has it that this Elder of the Returning Abyss possesses combat prowess rivaling late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. With our Heavenly Profound Sect now facing decline, perhaps we should seize this chance to forge ties. Should unforeseen circumstances arise in the future, having his support would prove invaluable."