Chapter 753 : Treasures of the Azure Dragon

Watching Eldrin Chen claim the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword, Maris the Sea Steader could not help but reveal a look of regret.

Among the four Sixth Rank treasures in Ancestor Mystic Turtle's possession, ranked by their precious value, they were the 'Enlightenment Blossom Tree', the 'Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword', then the 'Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit', and finally this 'Enlightenment Blossom'.

Yet the 'Enlightenment Blossom Tree' was already damaged and now utterly destroyed, the 'Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit' was taken by the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor, leaving him with only a single 'Enlightenment Blossom'.

Although this 'Enlightenment Blossom' was of immeasurable value, after all, a Sixth Rank 'Enlightenment Blossom Tree' could produce one every Millennium. How could it compare to a Pure Yang Immortal Sword like the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword?

"Enough. This might be the last Enlightenment Blossom in the world, and it is something I absolutely require. Its value cannot be judged by ordinary standards."

Maris the Sea Steader shook his head, then took the Turtle Shell from the Mystic Turtle Daoist, saying, "This item's grade is nearing the Pure Yang Realm. It could be refined into a Bodyguard Supreme Treasure."

"I intend to use it to withstand the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation. What do you think?"

"Truth be told, we have gained the better deal. This item should go to you, Dao-brother."

Eldrin Chen nodded, then said with a smile.

After speaking, he glanced at the remaining stump of the Enlightenment Blossom Tree and remarked casually, "I plan to take this back, to see if there is even a sliver of a chance to nurture it back to life." Find thousands of chapters at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

"Oh?"

Maris the Sea Steader cast a glance and, seeing that the last vestiges of spiritual vitality within the Enlightenment Blossom Tree were nearly extinguished, merely shook his head and said:

"The life force of this tree is severed. I fear there is not the slightest chance it will survive. I advise you not to waste your effort, lest you squander precious Spiritual Object [rare items imbued with spiritual power]."

As he spoke, he noticed Eldrin Chen remained unmoved.

Initially, he had considered taking this withered branch of the Enlightenment Blossom Tree to see if he could refine it into a Quasi-Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a powerful artifact of near-pure Yang energy] to aid in overcoming his tribulation, thereby offsetting the disparity between the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword and the Enlightenment Blossom.

Yet, seeing Eldrin Chen's genuine desire for it, he thought to himself: "For me, lacking one Quasi-Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure still leaves me with ample confidence to overcome the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a trial of heavenly lightning]. Once I break through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm], a Quasi-Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure would become little more than a redundant trinket."

"However, Eldrin, the Abyss expended significant vitality from his Fifth Rank Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root [a supreme-grade spiritual foundation] to refine that Scripture Transmission Paper. Let him have this item as compensation."

Having settled on this thought, Maris the Sea Steader smiled and said, "Very well, as you wish."

Seeing Maris the Sea Steader agree, a flicker of joy stirred within Eldrin Chen's heart. His request for this item was precisely to test whether he could revive it using Primordial Essence [the primordial, life-giving energy of creation].

Sensing, albeit vaguely, that he had gained a considerable advantage, Eldrin Chen produced a Treasure Box and said, "The Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree of my clan recently advanced to the Fifth Rank Middle Grade [a mid-tier level within the fifth cultivation rank]. Its yield has already doubled."

"I shall offer an additional three Liang-weight [one Liang-weight equals fifty grams] of Enlightenment Tea [a rare spiritual tea that aids in achieving enlightenment and breakthroughs] as compensation for you, Brother."

"Then I shall accept it without further polite refusal."

Maris the Sea Steader accepted the Treasure Box [a container for storing precious items], his face lighting up with joy as he spoke.

Over the years, he had purchased a considerable amount of Enlightenment Tea from the Chen Clan, yet the quantity had always felt slightly insufficient. With the aid of these extra three Liang-weight and now obtaining this Enlightenment Blossom [a spiritual flower that greatly enhances comprehension], his confidence in comprehending the Secret Power [a profound and hidden force or law of the world] was now virtually assured.

The group proceeded to inventory the treasures within the Earth Vein [a concentrated underground channel of earth-attribute spiritual energy]. Within the Water Vein [a concentrated underground channel of water-attribute spiritual energy], they discovered one piece of Water Origin Divine Jade [a divine jade containing the pure essence of primordial water], three strands of Earth Mother Qi [the pure, nurturing essence of the earth element], and three pieces of Superior Grade Spiritual Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts of the highest quality] that had belonged to the Mystic Turtle Daoist.

The remaining Fifth Rank Spiritual Objects [spiritual materials of the fifth rank, suitable for high-level cultivation] numbered several, and together they represented a significant fortune.

Eldrin Chen did not claim those three Superior Grade Spiritual Treasure, instead giving them all to Maris the Sea Steader to aid in his upcoming tribulation. He did, however, take a considerable portion of the Fifth Rank Heaven and Earth Treasures [rare treasures born from the convergence of heaven and earth's spiritual essence] and the Water Origin Divine Jade, intending to bring them back to bolster his clan's Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and enduring foundational strength of a clan or sect].

With matters settled thus, both parties had gained substantial rewards, making for a most satisfactory outcome for all.

After concluding these affairs, Maris the Sea Steader declared, "This Dragon Transformation Pool [a mystical pool said to bestow dragon-like transformation or power] is a place of great fortune. I intend to make it my temporary Daoist Assembly Ground [a cultivator's personal sanctuary or place of practice], where I shall enter seclusion to contemplate the Sea-Steading Arcane Force [a profound divine ability related to commanding or stabilizing the seas] until I achieve my breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the Primordial Spirit, a major stage in cultivation]."

"A sound plan."

Eldrin Chen nodded. The true value of the Enlightenment Blossom was less than half that of the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword. By occupying this place as a temporary cultivation site, Maris the Sea Steader had recouped the greater part of his loss.

Furthermore, the grade and the abundance of Water Essence Power here were exceptional, offering some aid to Maris the Sea Steader for his future attempt to break through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, a higher state of being].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen spoke, "When the time comes for you, Brother, to attempt your Primordial Spirit breakthrough, simply send word. Eldrin will spare no effort to come and lend my aid."

"With your word, my heart is at ease."

Maris the Sea Steader smiled, a genuine sense of relief washing over him.

That Ancestor Mystic Turtle had nearly broken through to the Primordial Spirit Realm as well, but tragically fell to their blades for lacking sufficient power to guard his Dao [the fundamental path of cultivation]. Find this and other novels at audio-novel[dot]com.

Had he possessed one or two sworn friends of Eldrin Chen's caliber, or gathered seventy or eighty Nascent Soul True Lord [cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage] to guard his path like the Feathered Pavilion Master did...

...and combined with the Formation [a mystical defensive or offensive array] here, the others would likely have been powerless, forced to watch helplessly as he weathered that Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation [the celestial trial to ascend to the Nascent Soul realm].

The group did not linger long at the Dragon Transformation Pool. After merely three days, Maris the Sea Steader personally escorted the three of them away from the Dragon Transformation Pool.

Once beyond the Dragon Transformation Pool, Eldrin Chen glanced back at the Ring-Shaped Island behind them, his eyes glinting thoughtfully. "With Maris the Sea Steader's comprehension talent, aided by the Enlightenment Tea and the Enlightenment Blossom, he will likely grasp the Secret Power [a profound and hidden law or principle of cultivation] within a century."

"By that reckoning, within approximately three Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years], he should attempt his breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit Realm [the spiritual core realm beyond the Nascent Soul]."

"Indeed," Lyra Jiang nodded, then mused with a thoughtful expression, "It is a pity the Eastern Wastelands holds no unclaimed Water Essence Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual vein aligned with the water element]. It seems he will likely have to seek a Daoist Assembly Ground [a sacred site for cultivation and enlightenment] elsewhere in the future."

Verdant Consort's eyes also flickered with contemplation. Within the vast expanse of the Eastern Wastelands, the number of Sixth Rank Ancestral Vein [supreme-grade spiritual veins] could be counted on one's fingers.

Among them, there were precisely four Water Vein [water-aligned spiritual veins]. These were: the upper reaches of the Eastern Wilderness Ancestral River, occupied by Riverlord Chang; the lower reaches of the same river, held by the Crocodile Progenitor; along with the Vast and Boundless Marsh and the Netherworld Sea.

Of these precious Ancestral Vein [supreme-grade spiritual veins], the Long River Sacred Land where Maris the Sea Steader resided was untouchable. The Netherworld Sea was one of the Seven Great Lakes of the Eastern Wilderness, and the Netherworld Ancient Ancestor dwelling within was a mighty being at the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage. The Vast and Boundless Marsh went without saying, being even more formidable.

Only the Crocodile Progenitor residing in the Eastern Wilderness Ancestral River was relatively weaker, yet his cultivation still reached the lofty Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage. It was estimated that even after Maris the Sea Steader achieved his breakthrough, he would lack the strength to seize it.

"The Eastern Sea, the Southern Sea, and the Eastern Wilderness all possess more than one Water Essence Ancestral Vein, yet each one presents a formidable challenge to claim."

"It seems Brother Maris's path may not grow much smoother even after his ascension to the Primordial Spirit."

Eldrin Chen shook his head with a sigh. This was the perennial difficulty faced by Rogue Cultivator [cultivators without sect or clan backing]. Without the aid of a Sixth Rank Spiritual Vein [supreme-grade spiritual vein] or an Ancestral Vein, one's Dao path would be fraught with significant obstacles. How could it compare to the smooth progression enjoyed by those from Nascent Soul Heritage [lineages with a history of Nascent Soul cultivators]?

Those Nascent Soul Heritage, such as the Drifting Snow Palace in the Extreme Northern Ice Plains, simultaneously occupied both a Water Essence Ancestral Vein and a Profound Ice Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual vein aligned with profound ice energy], and were further supplied by a Sixth Rank Spiritual Vein for their cultivation needs.

With resources, spiritual energy [the vital energy that flows through all living things], and legacies all in ample supply, their cultivation naturally proceeded with smooth and unimpeded progress. The Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a cultivator who has formed a nascent soul, a powerful spiritual infant] of the Drifting Snow Palace could, by following the established path step-by-step, mostly cultivate to a realm above the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage [the intermediate stage of the Primordial Spirit realm, where one's spiritual core is significantly strengthened].

Gradually settling his thoughts, Eldrin Chen ceased further contemplation. He prepared to swiftly return to the Eastern Wastelands, intent on digesting the gains from this journey. Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel .c om.