Chapter 702 Material Exchange Convention

At this thought, Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) sighed again and said, "Nero the Bloodweaver (Person Name) was also a man of extraordinary talent. It is truly regrettable that even he ultimately failed."

Upon careful calculation, this was already his fourth failed breakthrough. Who knows if you and I might 1 day find ourselves similarly trapped at this realm.

Eldrin (Person Name) fell silent briefly upon hearing this, yet soon relaxed somewhat.

He now wielded 2 arcane powers, and with the sixth-order Celestial River Treasure Metal from the Celestial Vault Isle ruins, Eldrin was certain to forge a pure yang immortal sword.

By that time, judging by Eldrin's foundation, his chances of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage would be at least 80 percent—far greater than that.

At this thought, he comforted, "It has always been immensely difficult for demonic cultivators to break through to the Nascent Soul realm. But with the great merits you've accumulated, Brother Dinghai, your future ascension to Nascent Soul is as certain as sunrise."

"Then I shall take your auspicious words to heart."

Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) let out a hearty laugh, his expression regaining a hint of confidence.

Seeing this, Eldrin asked thoughtfully, “By the way, Brother Dinghai, do you know if there have been any unusual movements in the Godfall Ancient Domain?”

"Are you referring to Thanatos the God-Feller (Person Name)?"

Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) froze momentarily before furrowing his brow. "There hasn't been any notable movement," he said thoughtfully. "However, I heard that during the Great Cataclysm of the Demon Abyss, an otherworldly black lotus descended into its depths. It's unclear whether this conceals some scheme."

"What, why are you concerned about this?"

"Ah." Eldrin was momentarily taken aback, then chuckled softly. "Even for a primordial soul devil like this, we still need to exercise some caution."

That being said, a faint unease still settled in Eldrin's heart.

The Black Lotus was an object of ill omen in itself, but 1 that had flown from beyond the heavens—its origins were surely even more chilling to contemplate.

He felt somewhat worried for Daoist Qingxu, yet he understood all too well that with his current level of cultivation, attempting to intervene in matters of this magnitude would be nothing short of suicide. He could only suppress the unease stirring within his heart.

Shortly after Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) arrived, the exchange assembly commenced.

This Trading Assembly was attended by just over 1 100 and 50 Nascent Soul True Monarchs, a number that could be considered neither large nor small.

This was well within Eldrin’s expectations. During the previous Abyssal Cataclysm, the number of Nascent Soul True Monarchs across the 3 Veins Ancient Domain had decreased by roughly 20 percent. Moreover, many were still recuperating from their injuries, so it was only natural that fewer had gathered this time.

As the host of this trade gathering, Eldrin was the first to step onto the elevated platform. With a faint smile, he produced several treasures and began to speak:

"Esteemed guests, the trading assembly now commences. Should any require the artifact I hold, you may freely offer bids for exchange."

As the first to engage in the exchange, Eldrin naturally seized the opportunity, presenting no small number of treasures.

Among them were 10 Nascent Soul Formation Pills (Spiritual Object), 2 Earth Mother Qi (Spiritual Root), several bottles of fifth-rank precious elixirs, a dozen or so fifth-rank spirit talismans, 3 or 4 demon-refining supreme treasures, and several 5-vein precious jades.

"What treasure could it possibly be? So this is all there is?"

"I had thought that with the prestige of the Eldrin, you would have some remarkable treasures for sale. Never did I expect it to be just a destitute lad."

The moment these treasures were brought out, Eldrin heard a faint, whispering voice transmitted directly to his mind.

The speaker was none other than Fang Tianji (Organization) of the Fang Immortal Clan. With a crimson-robed woman nestled in his arms, a trace of derisive amusement flickered in his eyes as they communicated through secret voice transmission.

However, although this transmission was a private message, it wasn’t particularly well-concealed. With his Half-Step Primordial Spirit (Cultivation Realm) divine sense, he effortlessly overheard every word clearly.

Eldrin furrowed his brow, casting a cold glance at Fang Tianji.

"This..."

Fang Tianji felt a bone-piercing chill surge through him, his words catching abruptly in his throat as an inexplicable thread of fear took root.

However, Eldrin couldn't be bothered to argue with him and simply continued, "Esteemed guests, let the Grand Bazaar commence."

Compared to the exchange gatherings of the Featherflight Pavilion and the Mysterious Heaven Sect in the past, where astonishingly valuable supreme spirit treasures were readily presented, the commencement of this scroll unveiling was indeed rather modest.

However, for Eldrin, all precious treasures were meant to be kept for personal use—he could never bear to part with them.

Fortunately, as the first to take the stage, there was virtually no possibility of failing to exchange the item.

Particularly the Nascent Soul Formation Pill (Spiritual Object), now that the calamity of the Demonic Abyss had just subsided, all major immortal clans were eager to replenish their strength, with most selling each pill for a price approaching 50 Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object).

After selling off the dozen or so fifth-tier treasures in his possession, Eldrin found himself holding resources and artifacts worth over 1,000 Heavenly Crystals.

The next to take the stage was Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name). Without preamble, he produced a fifth-grade, superior-tier purple shield and declared:

"This Glazed Azure Scale Shield is a spiritual treasure I used in my early years. Today, I shall offer it for exchange. Should any of you have need of it, you may come forth to negotiate."

A faint flicker of emotion crossed Eldrin's face. The Glazed Azure Scale Shield was a defensive spirit treasure that Maris the Sea Steader had refined and wielded for over a 1000 years—truly a remarkable superior-grade spirit treasure.

However, during the previous Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) had acquired an even more powerful Pure Yang Spirit Treasure, which was why he could now part with this 1 and put it up for sale.

"Huaxu possesses dual spiritual roots of water and wood. Since this treasure aligns with her spiritual roots, it would be suitable to purchase for her self-defense."

With this thought, Eldrin transmitted his voice, saying, "Brother Dinghai, please sell this item to me."

When Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) saw it was Eldrin (Person Name) who wanted it, he smiled and said, "Normally, superior-grade spirit treasures cost around 800 Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object). But since it's for you, I'll make it cheaper—how about 750 Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object)?"

"Then I thank you."

Eldrin couldn't help but smile faintly as he completed the transaction with Maris the Sea Steader.

A single superior spirit treasure is worth as much as 8 inferior ones, demonstrating that even among spirit treasures, the disparity can be profoundly vast.

In the subsequent transactions, there were no longer any excessively precious treasures.

There were indeed a few Tribulation Transcendence Blooms available for sale. These flowers served as the crucial catalyst for cultivating the Nirvana Tribulation Transcendence Art, and their price could be described as exceedingly steep—each blossom was priced at 200 Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object).

However, the planted Tribulation Transcendence Flowers would take at least 3 100 years to reach maturity. To prevent a recurrence of what happened with Lior (Person Name), Eldrin (Person Name) ultimately purchased 3 of them at a premium price.

Watching him purchase the Tribulation Transcendence Flower, Chen Silas let out a sigh and remarked, “If Uncle Lior had cultivated the Nirvana Tribulation Rebirth Art, he might have had a chance to reverse his calamity and begin anew.”

Eldrin fell into a pensive silence upon hearing this. Lior's sacrifice to save him remained an eternal ache in his heart, a pain he still struggled to reconcile even now.

The following treasures were numerous, yet most were of mid to low fifth-tier grade, offering little use to Eldrin and Lyra.

After 7 or 8 days of such consistent busyness, this Exchange Convention finally came to a complete conclusion.

After the exchange assembly concluded, the various Nascent Soul True Monarchs bid their farewells 1 by 1. Chen Ethan (Person Name) directly sought out Fang Tianji, his expression cold as he stated:

"I've heard you are a newly ascended Infant Soul, and I, having just broken through to the Infant Soul realm not long ago, wish to seek a bout of guidance from you."