Chapter 717 : The Lost Mirror and the Ancestral Isle

Hearing this, Dorian, the Sage Lord shook his head with a wry smile. Spatial Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts that manipulate space] were already exceedingly rare, let alone a Sixth Rank Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade artifact imbued with pure Yang energy].

Within the Purple Realm [a vast cultivation continent], the Human Race possessed only three spatial Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure: the Grand Cosmos Vase, the Eternal Sand Tranquil Spirit Realm, and the long-lost Violet Cosmos Void-Traversing Mirror.

Among these three treasures, the Violet Cosmos Void-Traversing Mirror had been missing for many years. The Grand Cosmos Vase was needed to suppress the Demon Abyss Heavenly Scar [a fissure leading to a demonic realm], while the Eternal Sand Tranquil Spirit Realm served as the foundational treasure of the Western Pole Barren Desert overlord, the 'Tranquil Spirit Ancient Temple'.

Although Dorian Ji also desired to slay the Blood God Ancient Ancestor, the Ji Clan had only a passing relationship with the Tranquil Spirit Ancient Temple, making it unlikely they could borrow such a treasure.

Thinking this, Dorian, the Sage Lord smiled faintly. "Although we failed to slay the Blood God Ancient Ancestor this time, reclaiming the Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual energy source] Spirit Island can be considered the fulfillment of a long-held wish."

"Indeed. From now on, we too shall have a Daoist Assembly Ground [a sacred site for cultivation and gathering]."

Caelum the Wavestrider nodded in agreement, a genuine smile finally gracing his features.

He cast a glance over the battlefield and added, "Let us first cleanse this place of the remaining Demonic Cultivator [practitioners who use demonic energy]. We must also purge the island of the lingering Demonic Fiend Qi [corrupt demonic energy] and blood miasma, which will require considerable effort."

With the retreat of the Blood Demon Ancient Ancestor, the countless Demonic Cultivator on the island began to flee in a frenzy. Yet, against two Nascent Soul Dao Lord [powerful cultivators whose souls have taken nascent form] now free to act, what chance of escape did they truly have?

In the end, of the several hundred Nascent Soul Demonic Cultivator, save for a mere handful who had fled at the earliest opportunity, the vast majority met their end upon the shores of Blood God Island. This chapter is part of a larger work available at http://www . audio-novel.com.

However, this Blood God Island [the primary domain of the Blood God Cult] spans a vast eight million Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]. To call it an island is a misnomer; it is more akin to a colossal continent, teeming with countless low-level Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who practice demonic arts].

Myriad low-level Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who practice demonic arts] lie hidden across this landmass. Even if the Ji Clan were to claim it, thoroughly cleansing the territory would likely require several hundred years.

After the allies had conducted a preliminary purge of the low-level Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who practice demonic arts], the Ji Clan formally took possession of the entire Blood God Island [the primary domain of the Blood God Cult].

Following the island's seizure, Dorian Ji specifically summoned Eldrin Chen, Lyra Jiang, Verdant Consort, and Kael Chen for a meeting within a temporary Grand Hall.

Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, Dorian Ji broke into a smile. "Had you not consecutively vanquished two of the Blood Demon Avatars [powerful incarnations of the Blood Demon's will] in this battle, old man, I might not have seized the opening. The conflict could very well have descended into a protracted stalemate."

"State your desires. Even a Fifth Rank High Grade Spirit Island [an island rich in spiritual energy] is within my power to grant you."

Eldrin Chen pondered briefly, exchanging a glance with his companions before replying, "The foundation of our Chen Clan lies in the Eastern Wastelands. Establishing a presence on a Spirit Island [an island rich in spiritual energy] within the Eastern Sea Cultivation World would necessitate founding a branch family."

"Our clan's strength has not yet reached a point where the Three Veins Ancient Domain can no longer accommodate us, forcing us to establish branches. Therefore, we have already discussed this and agreed. We wish to request items such as Heavenly Dao Qi [a primal essence aligned with the Heavenly Dao, used for cultivation breakthroughs]."

Dorian Ji nodded upon hearing this. "Initially, I intended to grant you the Spirit Mountain Dao Field [a sacred cultivation ground] within the Ji Continent. However, our foothold here remains tenuous. We must retain key Daoist Assembly Ground [a gathering place for cultivators] as a precaution against unforeseen events."

"As for the Heavenly Dao Qi [a primal essence aligned with the Heavenly Dao, used for cultivation breakthroughs], I can only allocate a single strand for you."

Speaking to this point, Dorian Ji revealed a bitter smile upon his face.

The Ji Clan had only just restored its Primordial Spirit [the highest spiritual core of a cultivator] Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and stable base of one's cultivation], and had consecutively advanced both the Second Nascent Soul [a powerful technique to cultivate a second soul essence] and the Daoyan Immortal Sword. Furthermore, they had supported Wavestrider Sword Immortal in his ascension to a mid-grade Pure Yang Immortal Sword [a sword of immense purity and yang energy]. In truth, the treasures remaining in their hands were not plentiful.

In this battle alone, the fallen Nascent Soul Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Nascent Soul realm] cultivators numbered as many as five. The Heavenly Dao Qi [primordial energy of the Heavenly Dao, used for profound cultivation] required for compensation alone would amount to five strands—a blow severe enough to shake the very foundations of the Ji Clan.

Although, after seizing Blood God Island, the Ji Clan would have the aid of the Water Essence Ancestral Vein [a supreme source of water-attribute spiritual energy] and thus would not lack for high-grade water-attribute treasures, allowing them to rapidly replenish their Deep-Seated Foundation, this was still a case of "distant water cannot quench a present thirst." Therefore, they could only allocate a single strand of Heavenly Dao Qi.

Witnessing this, Wavestrider Dao Lord [a title for a supreme master of the Dao] beside them felt a subtle shift in his brow. The fact that Eldrin Chen and his three companions had joined forces and actually managed to defeat a Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a powerhouse on the verge of the Primordial Spirit realm] mighty figure was a battle achievement that truly exceeded his expectations.

In comparison, he reflected that myself at that same realm might not have been certain of victory against any one of them. This revealed that each of these four from the Chen Clan possessed the innate potential to reach the Primordial Spirit realm.

With this thought, he seized the moment to speak. "After my breakthrough to Primordial Spirit, I was rewarded by Heaven and Earth. At the very edge of the cosmic membrane, I obtained six strands of Heavenly Dao Qi. Three strands remain with me now."

"I shall contribute one strand," he continued, "and add two pieces of Water Origin Divine Jade [a divine jade containing the primordial essence of water]. Consider them all as your reward."

"Our profound thanks,"

the four promptly expressed their gratitude. Calculated thus, they would receive a total of two strands of Heavenly Dao Qi and two pieces of Water Origin Divine Jade.

In this battle, the four of them had achieved significant military merit. However, to reward each of them with one of the most precious treasures of the Nascent Soul realm without any casualties was indeed an exceptionally generous bestowal.

It was precisely because Wavestrider Dao Lord had no attachments and no large clan of people to cultivate, unlike Dorian Ji who had a vast family with dozens of Nascent Soul True Lord needing resources, that he could afford to offer such bountiful rewards.

Returning to the main point, after receiving two strands of Heavenly Dao Qi [a supreme spiritual essence embodying the Heavenly Dao] and two pieces of Water Origin Divine Jade, they bid farewell to the two Dao Lord and led their forces back towards the Eastern Wastelands.

At the same time, deep within the Ji Continent, amidst a range of towering mountains, two figures stood side by side.

The one in the lead wore black robes and possessed an exceptionally imposing stature. It was none other than Patriarch Orin FangXuan Fang. The other was clad in blood-red robes—it was actually Hemlock the Bloodweaver.

At this moment, Xuan Fang gazed calmly at the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Wilderness before him, his pupils reflecting a profound, icy light as he spoke. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel dot com.

"Ahead lies the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Wilderness. After nearly a Millennium of continuous development by the Chen Clan, it has become a fertile land rarely seen in the mortal world, containing over three thousand cities of various sizes and countless villages beyond measure."

"If you perform a grand blood sacrifice of all the mortals within, not only will you fully recover from your injuries, but you may even have another chance to attempt a breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the spiritual core, beyond the Nascent Soul]."

"Heh heh heh!"

"The life force and blood energy within this Hundred-Thousand-Mile Wilderness surges like a vast ocean. There must be at least ten billion members of the Human Race here. No wonder the Chen Clan has been able to produce so many Nascent Soul True Lord in succession."

Hemlock the Bloodweaver let out an eerie chuckle, then suddenly turned his gaze, heavy with hidden meaning, towards Xuan Fang. "This Chen Clan bears the blood feud of your slain son," he said, his voice a rasp. "Yet you can still restrain yourself from taking action personally. How very strange."

"We cultivators of the Human Race are not like you Demonic Cultivator," Xuan Fang replied, his tone icy. "I can see the Chen Clan Cultivators slaughtered to the last. But to personally carry out the extermination of their mortal kin, or to join hands with you in the deed... that would be to sever myself from the Human Race entirely."

"By using your hand to utterly deplete the mortal foundation they have accumulated over a Millennium [a period of one thousand years], my purpose is sufficiently served."

"Heh heh." Hemlock the Bloodweaver gave another uncanny laugh at these words. "You Human Race cultivators, forever scheming and plotting against each other in the shadows, yet too cowardly to dirty your own hands. You simply hand the advantage to this old man."

Shrouded entirely in black robes, Xuan Fang's features and expression were obscured, but his eyes gleamed with a cold light. "My investigation is complete. There are two Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root [a rare spiritual plant that channels the essence of heaven and earth] remaining here. Upon success, they are yours in their entirety."

"I have other pressing matters to attend. I leave this place in your hands." Find thousands of chapters at audio novel.com.