Chapter 662 : A Divine Fruit's Millennial Bargain

With this thought in mind, Path Master Hong spoke, "I do indeed have one or two left. However, the Positive Water Immortal Pear [a rare spiritual fruit that nourishes the soul and aids cultivation] is precious. I am not willing to exchange it for ordinary treasures or even Heavenly Crystal [a highly concentrated form of spiritual energy crystal]."

"I understand that perfectly well."

Eldrin Chen nodded and produced a pale violet Spirit Fruit [a fruit imbued with spiritual energy]. "What do you think of this?" he asked.

"Is this... the Purple Marrow Divine Fruit [a legendary fruit that grants profound enlightenment]?"

Path Master Hong's expression shifted subtly. He quickly took the object and examined it closely.

The value of this Purple Marrow Divine Fruit was extraordinary, capable of inducing a state of sudden enlightenment in an Infant Soul True Lord [a cultivator who has formed their nascent soul, a core spiritual entity].

Once consumed, even a cultivator at the Infant Soul Early Stage [the initial phase of the Infant Soul realm] might gain insights into a Great Vehicle Divine Ability [a supreme-level mystical technique], thereby advancing their Innate Divine Ability [a unique power born with one's spiritual root] to the Great Perfection Realm [the pinnacle stage of mastery].

Such an object, of immeasurable worth, was exceedingly rare in all the world, its value arguably not inferior to the Positive Water Immortal Pear.

This Purple Marrow Divine Fruit took three hundred years to blossom, another three hundred to bear fruit, and yet another three hundred to ripen—a full millennium for a single harvest.

When Eldrin Chen had seized the Purple Marrow Divine Fruit Tree [the divine tree that bears the Purple Marrow Divine Fruit] from Violet Jade Demon Emperor all those years ago, the tree already bore six fruits. Yet, even after more than two centuries had passed, only one harvest cycle had just been completed. For the best reading experience, visit audio - novel . com.

After examining the Purple Marrow Divine Fruit [a divine fruit that can purify and strengthen one's marrow and spiritual roots] for a moment, Path Master Hong carefully stored it away as if it were a priceless treasure. He then produced a Positive Water Immortal Pear [a spiritual pear imbued with pure yang and water energies, beneficial for cultivation] and said, "The Purple Marrow Divine Fruit and the Positive Water Immortal Pear are of comparable value. I shall trade you one for one."

"Agreed."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and accepted the Positive Water Immortal Pear.

With this transaction concluded and his primary objective achieved, Eldrin Chen joined the others as they made their way back towards the Three Veins Ancient Domain [an ancient and perilous region known for its three major spiritual veins].

No sooner had they returned to Spirit Lake Isle [an island renowned for its spiritually charged lake] than Eternal Profound Chen sought them out, his voice laced with concern. "How did it go?"

"The matter has been settled satisfactorily."

Eldrin Chen replied calmly and proceeded to brief Eternal Profound Chen on all the details.

After listening, the Old Patriarch nodded thoughtfully. "For Cosmos Heaven's Punishment to produce a Sixth Rank [a rank denoting immense power, equivalent to the Primordial Spirit realm] spirit talisman, even one that can only be activated once, represents a significant favor owed to us."

"Indeed. Once my cultivation advances in the future, I must not forget this debt of gratitude," Eldrin Chen stated. He then continued, "Let us gather the clan's True Lord [a title for cultivators who have reached the Golden Core realm] to discuss the finer details."

"..."

Within the Great Hall of Green Chariot Mountain, the seven True Lord [a high-level cultivator title] of the Chen Clan had gathered together.

Aside from the three Dao companions [cultivation partners] of Eldrin Chen, the four True Lord—Silas Chen, Old Patriarch, Kael Chen, and Elara Lin—had reunited after many years apart.

It was worth noting that Kael Chen seemed to have encountered significant fortune, actually advancing to the Infant Soul 4th Tier within a mere few centuries. This clearly indicated he had gained some remarkable Karma [the spiritual merit or destiny accrued from one's actions].

Seeing that everyone was present, Eldrin Chen spoke, "With the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great calamity involving demonic forces] imminent, although we have prepared for many years, we must still seize the time to further elevate our cultivation."

"I still have five Purple Marrow Divine Fruit [a rare spiritual fruit that enhances divine abilities] here. They are of no use to me or Exquisite. You should take and use them first."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen produced the remaining five Purple Marrow Divine Fruit.

Given the comprehension aptitude of Eldrin Chen and Exquisite Jiang, comprehending a Great Vehicle Divine Ability [a powerful class of divine techniques] would not be difficult. Therefore, he brought out these Purple Marrow Divine Fruit to further enhance the combat strength of the group.

Furthermore, the Purple Marrow Divine Fruit could only be consumed once every thousand years. Rather than hoarding them as a hidden reserve, it was better to use them promptly to survive the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm.

With the great battle looming, everyone understood the priorities and did not decline the Purple Marrow Divine Fruit.

Old Patriarch took the Purple Marrow Divine Fruit, a smile gracing his features as he said, "With this treasure in hand, this old man will be able to cultivate the Solar True Aegis [a divine defensive technique] to the Great Perfection Realm [the pinnacle stage of mastery]."

"By then, with the support of the Eight Trigrams Demon Refining Banner, I estimate I could hold my own for a hundred exchanges even against an ordinary cultivator at the Infant Soul Late Stage."

The others also showed subtle delight. With the assistance of the Purple Marrow Divine Fruit, they were confident of cultivating their Innate Divine Ability to the Great Perfection Realm. This would provide a tremendous boost to their combat prowess.

After all, mastering a single Great Vehicle Divine Ability was almost equivalent to possessing a Superior Spiritual Treasure. Although their spiritual energy reserves might still be somewhat lacking, it would at least grant them a means to contend with opponents at the Infant Soul Late Stage.

And in the chaos of a melee, the line between life and death could very well hinge on just such a means of contention.

After distributing the Purple Marrow Divine Fruit, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Time is running short. You should consume the Purple Marrow Divine Fruit and begin comprehending your Divine Ability [a powerful supernatural technique] as soon as possible. Exquisite and I will handle the clan's affairs."

"Refining five Great Vehicle Divine Ability simultaneously..." Eternal Profound Chen hesitated, then voiced his concern, "I fear the clan's reserves of Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements] may be insufficient." This novel is serialized on audi0-n0vel.c0m. Visit for updates.

"Then we shall procure more," Eldrin Chen sighed before continuing, "The clan still has four remaining Verdant Lotus Seed. Selling three of them should provide enough to exchange for the necessary Five Elements Essence."

"It seems that is our only option."

Kael Chen remarked. The Verdant Lotus Seed was a rarity seldom seen in the world; trading it for Five Elements Essence was hardly an advantageous deal.

However, the Chen Clan possessed no other suitable treasures. Even the accumulated Heavenly Crystal and several other Spiritual Object had been used by Eldrin Chen to trade for Spirit Herb [plants imbued with spiritual energy, used in alchemy].

Furthermore, with the Demonic Abyssal Cataclysm [a prophesied, world-shaking calamity originating from the demonic realms] imminent, there was naturally no time to spare for such considerations.

The meeting concluded hastily, and Eldrin Chen immediately began refining medicinal pills with Exquisite Jiang. The two of them labored for two full years, finally producing five batches of elixirs.

These five batches consisted of two furnaces of Restoration Pills [pills that rapidly restore a cultivator's expended spiritual energy], two furnaces of Solar-Returning Coagulation Pills [pills that heal serious internal injuries and coagulate scattered vitality], and one furnace of Demon-Subduing Pills [pills that purify demonic energy and suppress curses].

From these five batches, a total of thirteen Restoration Pills, nine Solar-Returning Coagulation Pills, and three Demon-Subduing Pills were successfully refined.

Among them, the Restoration Pills were of Fifth Rank Low-Grade [a specific tier denoting the pill's potency and rarity]. They could restore fifty percent of the spiritual energy of a cultivator at the Infant Soul Early Stage [the first major stage after forming one's nascent soul], making them indispensable treasures during fierce battles of magic and martial arts.

The Solar-Returning Coagulation Pills, on the other hand, were Fifth Rank Mid-Grade. They could treat moderate or lesser injuries sustained by an Infant Soul True Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator at the Infant Soul stage] and could also alleviate the condition of more severe wounds. If even a Solar-Returning Coagulation Pill failed to provide relief, the only recourse would be to enter a Nirvana Pool [a mystical pool that allows for the complete reconstruction of one's physical body] to rebuild one's fleshly form.

Finally, the Demon-Subduing Pills could refine and purify demonic energy, suppress injuries caused by Demonic Path Curse Techniques [malignant spells that inflict lasting harm] and other Divine Abilities [powerful supernatural techniques], and expel Demonic Path [the cultivation arts practiced by demonic cultivators] spiritual energy from the body. They were considered treasures specifically designed to counter Demonic Cultivators [cultivators who follow the demonic path, often drawing power from corruption and slaughter].

With these five batches of pills as their foundation, Eldrin Chen felt his preparations for the Demonic Abyssal Cataclysm had grown substantially more thorough.

Following their seclusion, the two summoned the cultivators under the Chen Clan banner to begin constructing a Golden Rhino Treasure Ship [a massive, fortress-like vessel used for war and transport]. They aimed to use the remaining thirty-some years to forge another War Treasure Ship [a strategic asset of immense power, often serving as a clan's ultimate weapon] to bolster the clan's foundational strength.

After nearly twenty years of such intense labor, the Golden Rhino Treasure Ship was finally completed.

This Golden Rhino Treasure Ship [a massive, ship-shaped magical vessel] possesses far less offensive capability than the Crimson Flood Dragon Treasure Ship [a legendary treasure ship known for its devastating attacks], yet its defensive prowess surpasses even that formidable vessel.

Upon the hull of this Treasure Ship [a flying vessel powered by formations and spiritual energy], three distinct Fifth Rank [a high-grade classification for artifacts and formations] Formation [a complex array of energy channels and runes that produces specific magical effects] have been inscribed. These are the 'Golden Light Glazed Impenetrable Aura' [a defensive formation that creates a nigh-unbreakable barrier of solidified golden light], the 'Vajra Stellar Fall' [an offensive formation that calls down a meteor-like strike of adamantine force], and the 'Essence Gathering Grand Formation' [a core formation designed to gather and store vast amounts of ambient spiritual energy].

Among these formations, the Essence Gathering Grand Formation serves as the very heart and power core of the Treasure Ship. Once fully charged with energy, it can sustain the vessel's flight for hundreds of millions of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], or fuel a single, large-scale battle of immense duration.

The Golden Light Glazed Impenetrable Aura, meanwhile, is a premier defensive Art of Divine Subjugation [a powerful, large-scale magical technique]. Once activated, it can withstand the relentless assaults of a cultivator at the Infant Soul Late Stage [an advanced stage of cultivation where the practitioner's nascent soul is nearly fully formed].

The final formation, 'Vajra Stellar Fall', represents the sole offensive Divine Ability [a supreme magical technique born from profound cultivation] aboard the Treasure Ship. This Divine Ability summons a 'Vajra Stellar' [a conceptual fragment of a star, imbued with unyielding, diamond-hard properties] to plummet from the Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realms]. Its impact is cataclysmic, capable of shattering mountain ranges and reducing landscapes spanning thousands of Li-length to dust. Read the full novel exclusively on audio . novel . com.