Chapter 717 : The Lost Mirror and the Ancestral Isle

Hearing this, Sage Lord Dorian shook his head with a wry smile. Spatial Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure that manipulates space] were exceedingly rare to begin with, let alone a Sixth Rank Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure of the Primordial Solar rank].

Within the Purple Seal Realm Human Race, there were only three spatial Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure: the Great Cosmos Vase, the Ganges Sand Tranquil Spirit Realm, and the long-lost Violet Cosmos Void Escape Mirror.

Among these three treasures, the Violet Cosmos Void Escape Mirror had been missing for many years. The Great Cosmos Vase was needed to suppress the Demonic Abyss Heavenly Scar [a spatial rift leading to a demonic realm], while the Ganges Sand Tranquil Spirit Realm served as the Sect-Suppressing Supreme Treasure [the ultimate treasure protecting a sect's foundation] of the Western Pole Desert overlord, the 'Tranquil Spirit Ancient Temple'.

Although Dorian Ji also desired to slay the Blood God Patriarch, 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, Sage Lord Dorian offered a faint smile. "Although we failed to kill the Blood God Patriarch this time, reclaiming the Ancestral Vein Spirit Island [an island nourished by a powerful ancestral spiritual vein] fulfills a long-held wish of mine."

"Indeed. From now on, we have a proper Path-Field [a dedicated cultivation ground] for our practice."

Billowing Waves 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. Afterwards, we must purify the island of the lingering Demonic Fiendish Energy [corruptive energy from demons and fiends] and blood-taint. That will require considerable effort."

With the retreat of the Blood Demon Patriarch, the countless Demonic Cultivator on the island began a frantic, desperate flight. Yet, against two Primordial Spirit Path Lord [powerful cultivators at the Primordial Spirit realm] now free to act, what chance of escape did they truly have?

Of the several hundred Infant Soul Demonic Cultivator, only a scant few, those who had fled at the earliest opportunity, managed to survive. The overwhelming majority met their end, slain upon the shores of Blood God Island. Access the full story on audi novel.com.

However, this Blood God Island [the stronghold of the Blood God Cult] stretched for eight million Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] in all directions. It was less an island and more a vast continent, teeming with countless low-level Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who use demonic or unorthodox methods, often involving blood sacrifice or soul manipulation].

With legions of low-level Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who use demonic or unorthodox methods] hiding across the land, even if the Ji Clan occupied it, thoroughly cleansing the place would likely take centuries.

After the group had conducted a preliminary purge of the low-level Demonic Cultivator, the Ji Clan formally took possession of the entire Blood God Island.

Once the Spirit Island [an island rich in spiritual energy, suitable for cultivation] was secured, Dorian Ji specifically summoned Eldrin Chen, Exquisite Jiang, Verdant Consort, and Kael Chen to meet within a temporary Great Hall.

Seeing Eldrin Chen, Dorian Ji broke into a smile. "If not for you consecutively slaying two of the Blood Demon Avatar [powerful avatars formed from condensed blood essence and demonic power], this old man might not have seized the opening. The battle could have easily descended into a stalemate."

"State your desires. Even a Fifth Rank High-Grade [a high-quality spiritual island suitable for Golden Core or Nascent Soul stage cultivators] Spirit Island, I can grant you."

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment, exchanged glances with the others, and replied, "Our Chen Clan's foundation lies in the Eastern Region Great Wasteland. Occupying a Spirit Island in the Eastern Sea Cultivation World would only necessitate establishing a branch family."

"Our clan's strength has not yet reached a point where the Three Veins Ancient Domain [an ancient, spiritually rich region] can no longer contain us, forcing us to create branches. Therefore, we have already discussed this and wish to request items such as Heavenly Path Energy [a rare, high-purity spiritual energy conducive to cultivation breakthroughs]."

Dorian Ji nodded upon hearing this. "Originally, I intended to grant you the Spirit Mountain Path-Field [a specially prepared field for cultivating spiritual plants and herbs] within Ji Continent. However, our foothold here is still unsteady, and we must retain the Path-Field as a precaution against unforeseen events."

"As for the Heavenly Path Energy, I can only allocate one portion for you."

At this point, Dorian Ji revealed a bitter smile.

The Ji Clan had only just regained its Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] foundation. In quick succession, it had promoted the Second Primordial Spirit [a powerful technique to manifest a second spiritual avatar] and the Dorian Immortal Sword, and had also supported the Surging Wave Sword Immortal in advancing to a mid-grade Primordial Solar Immortal Sword [a divine sword imbued with the essence of the primordial sun]. In truth, the clan's remaining treasures were not plentiful.

In this battle alone, the number of fallen cultivators at the Infant Soul Late Stage [the late stage of the Infant Soul cultivation realm] had reached five. The compensation required in Heavenly Path Energy [a pure, condensed form of cosmic energy used for cultivation and rewards] 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 Primordial Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual vein of water element], ensuring no shortage of high-grade water-attribute treasures and a rapid accumulation of resources in the future, this was a distant solution for a pressing thirst. Thus, they could only allocate a single strand of Heavenly Path Energy.

Witnessing this, Path Lord Langsley [a title for a powerful cultivator who has mastered a profound Dao Path] beside them felt a subtle shift in his brow. The fact that Eldrin Chen and his three companions had joined forces to defeat a half-step Primordial Spirit Great Power [a cultivator on the verge of breaking through to the Primordial Spirit realm] was a result far beyond his expectations.

Comparing it to his own capabilities at that realm, he doubted he could have bested any one of them. It was clear that each of these four from the Chen Clan possessed the 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 depths of the Heaven and Earth Placenta [a mythical place of primordial creation], I obtained six strands of Heavenly Path Energy. Three remain with me now."

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

"Our deepest thanks."

The four promptly expressed their gratitude. By this calculation, they would receive a total of two strands of Heavenly Path Energy 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 from the Infant Soul Realm [the third major stage of cultivation, where the cultivator's nascent soul is formed] without any casualties was indeed an exceptionally generous bestowal.

This was only possible because Path Lord Langsley [a title for a powerful cultivator who has comprehended a profound 'Path' or 'Dao'] was unencumbered, with no large family clan requiring cultivation resources. In contrast, someone like Dorian Ji, who had a vast clan with dozens of Infant Soul True Lord [cultivators at the Infant Soul stage who have earned the title 'True Lord'] to nurture, simply could not afford to distribute such treasures as rewards.

Returning to the matter at hand, after receiving two strands of Heavenly Path Energy [a rare and potent spiritual essence imbued with the laws of heaven] and two pieces of Water Origin Divine Jade [a divine jade containing the pure essence of primordial water], they bid farewell to the two Path Lord [a title for a cultivator who has mastered a profound 'Path' or 'Dao'] and led their forces back towards the Eastern Region Great Wasteland.

"..."

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 and majestic stature. It was none other than the Fang Clan Patriarch, Mystery Heir Fang. The other figure was clad in a Blood Robe [a robe often associated with blood magic or demonic cultivation]—it was actually the Blood-Refining Old Demon. This novel is serialized on audio novel.com. Visit for updates.

At this moment, Mystery Heir Fang gazed calmly at the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Great Wasteland before him, his pupils reflecting a profound, icy light as he spoke.

"Ahead lies the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Great Wasteland. After nearly a millennium of continuous development by the Chen Clan, it has become a fertile land rarely seen in the Mortal Realm [the world inhabited by ordinary humans, separate from the realms of cultivators]. It now contains over three thousand cities and towns of various sizes, with villages so numerous they are almost beyond counting."

"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 to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the fourth major stage of cultivation, where the cultivator's spirit becomes primordial and powerful]."

"Heh heh heh!"

"The vitality [the life force energy that permeates all living beings] within this Hundred-Thousand-Mile Great Wasteland surges like a boundless sea. It likely sustains a population of at least ten billion Human Race souls. No wonder the Chen Clan has been able to produce so many Infant Soul True Lord cultivators in succession."

The Blood-Refining Old Demon let out a sinister chuckle, then suddenly turned his eerie gaze towards the cloaked figure beside him, Mystery Heir Fang. "The Chen Clan slew your son. It is strange indeed that you can restrain yourself from taking action personally."

"We cultivators of the Human Race are not like you Demonic Cultivator. I can slaughter the cultivators of the Chen Clan to the last man. But to personally exterminate their mortal populace, or to act alongside you, would be to sever myself from the Human Race entirely."

"By using your hand to obliterate the mortal foundation the Chen Clan has built over a millennium, my purpose is sufficiently served."

"Heh." The Blood-Refining Old Demon gave another eerie smile. "You Human Race cultivators, forever scheming and backstabbing, yet too cowardly to dirty your own hands. You simply hand the advantage to this old man."

Shrouded entirely in black robes, Mystery Heir Fang's face and expression were hidden, only his chilling gaze visible. "My investigation is complete. Two Worldly Spiritual Root [rare spiritual plants of immense value that can anchor a region's spiritual energy] remain here. They are yours upon completion of the task."

"I have other pressing matters to attend. I leave this place to you." This novel is serialized on www . audio-novel.com. Visit for updates.