Chapter 767 : The Unyielding Clan's Legacy

"Ancient Ancestor!"

Before Jaxian Lu could finish speaking, Xuan Yuan Lu abruptly cut him off.

He shook his head with a faint smile and said, "Fellow Daoists, that Fire Mulberry Tree within our clan is the key to raising the Separated Flame Divine Silkworm [a legendary silkworm that feeds on fire-attributed spiritual plants and produces silk of exceptional quality]. It is absolutely not for sale."

"Fellow Daoist, would you not at least consider the price we offer?"

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed, and he quickly interjected.

While the silk produced by the Separated Flame Divine Silkworm was precious, the resulting Fire Silkworm Silk could only be used to refine Fifth Rank Formation Banner or enchanted robes. For cultivators of the stature of Jaxian Lu and Xuan Yuan Lu, such materials, while valuable, were not irreplaceably rare. In principle, they should have been able to afford a purchase if the price was right.

Yet, Xuan Yuan Lu shook his head once more, his tone resolute. "There is no need. This tree is a cornerstone of our clan's legacy. How could we possibly sell it so lightly?"

"If that is the case, we shall not impose further,"

Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted slightly. In the end, he gave a resigned shake of his head, rose to his feet, and took his leave from the Lu Clan Dao Field.

After the group had departed, the expression of Dao Lord Nine Abysses suddenly darkened, a faint pallor of anger coloring his features. Experience the full epic at site: audio-novel.com.

His gaze fixed coldly upon Xuan Yuan Lu, a slight chill in his voice as he spoke, "That Maris the Sea Steader has already broken through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a major advancement]. Why did you have to slight him over this?"

"The Fire Mulberry Tree is a treasured heirloom of our clan. How could we simply sell it off?"

Xuan Yuan Lu's face paled, but he could only grit his teeth and reply.

"Foolish," said Jaxian Lu, his expression turning cold. "During the previous matter of the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great calamity caused by the eruption of demonic energy from an abyss], for your sake, I made the Eastern Barrens Cultivation World swallow a bitter pill. That Maris the Sea Steader and Eldrin, the Abyss surely harbor resentment in their hearts."

"I had hoped to use this opportunity to mend relations with them, but you, with a single word, refused outright. They will certainly remember this grudge."

Hearing this, Xuan Yuan Lu's face grew even paler, yet he remained silent, teeth clenched.

Seeing this, Jaxian Lu continued, "Don't think I don't understand your thoughts. For a Millennium [a thousand-year cycle of fate], your destiny has been linked with Maris the Sea Steader's, yet you have always been overshadowed. Feeling your pride wounded, you sought to trip him up."

"But your entire path has been paved by my support. He reached his current heights through his own strength alone. Now he has ascended to the Dao Lord Realm [a supreme realm where one comprehends and commands a fundamental Dao or principle], while you have repeatedly failed in your breakthroughs. You can only blame yourself for your lack of resolve."

Seeing Xuan Yuan Lu hang his head in silence, Dao Lord Nine Abysses felt his anger rise even further.

Only after a long while did Jaxian Lu take a deep breath. Remembering that the man before him was, after all, the clan's Nascent Soul Seed [a cultivator with the potential to form a Nascent Soul, their next spiritual form], his heart softened slightly. "If you truly cannot swallow this grievance," he said, "why not gather your courage and break through to the Primordial Spirit in one decisive effort?"

Eldrin Chen and his three companions departed from the Lu Clan Dao Field [the spiritual cultivation grounds of the Lu Clan], their expressions uniformly darkening.

Maris, the Dao Lord [a title for a supreme master of the Dao], having had his dignity slighted, spoke with a deeply unpleasant expression: "During that battle years ago, Jaxian Lu caused our fellow cultivators from the Southern Sea Cultivation World [the cultivation society of the Southern Sea region] to arrive a step too late, leading to the death of Brother Xuanxu."

"Nevertheless, he, Jaxian Lu, still exerted great effort, which is why I, this old man, specifically swallowed my pride to seek a treasure from him."

"Judging by his demeanor today, it seems the Lu Clan and we are ultimately not on the same path. It was merely my old face pressing against their cold indifference."

Eldrin Chen's countenance was also grim. He glanced back at the Lu Clan Dao Field, a cold light flickering in his eyes. "Brother, there is no need for such anger. It seems to me that Jaxian Lu appears to have suffered severe damage to his vital essence [the foundational life force of a cultivator], most likely from a recent failed attempt to break through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm, a major stage in cultivation]."

"Our visit today was likely ill-timed, causing him to vent his Grudge [a deep-seated resentment or malice, often with spiritual weight] upon us. But today is a day of great celebration for your own breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit. Why should we trouble ourselves with his temper?"

"Hahaha, you speak true."

Hearing this, Maris the Sea Steader burst into hearty laughter, his expression clearing into one of momentary satisfaction.

Changing the subject, Lyra Jiang spoke up. "Since the Lu Clan is of no help, where shall we go next?"

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before replying. "On the return journey from here to the Dao Palace Sacred Land [a hallowed land of cultivation], we will pass by the Daoist Assembly Ground [a gathering place for cultivators] of the Separated Flame Daoist. Let us pay him a visit. If he has nothing to offer, then we shall have no choice but to proceed directly to the Dao Palace Sacred Land to see what can be found."

"That is acceptable."

Maris the Sea Steader also nodded, a smile gracing his features.

Like Maris the Sea Steader, Separated Flame Daoist hailed from the ranks of Rogue Cultivator [cultivators unaffiliated with major sects or clans]. Though their interactions had not been frequent, they held a deep mutual respect for one another.

During the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm five hundred years prior, fighting side by side had forged bonds of considerable depth among them, making them old acquaintances.

The Pure Yang Immortal Sword [a sword of pure Yang energy] could traverse ten million Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] in a single day. After half a month of flight, they finally arrived at Separated Flame Daoist's Daoist Assembly Ground [a cultivator's personal sanctuary or gathering place].

Their cultivation was profound, and they made no effort to conceal their auras. Their presence shone as brilliantly as the sun, detectable by Separated Flame Daoist from hundreds of thousands of Li-lengths away. Find thousands of chapters at audio novel.com.

Recognizing the visitors, Separated Flame Daoist swiftly flew out from his Daoist Assembly Ground to greet them with a smile. "Centuries have passed, and your cultivation has grown ever more profound. I see Maris has already stepped onto the path ahead of this old man."

"You are too kind."

Maris offered a modest smile. "We shall be fellow travelers on the Dao [the fundamental principle or path in Chinese philosophy] sooner or later. Let us consider ourselves peers."

"Indeed. Within the Southern Ridge Cultivation World, who does not know the formidable reputation of Brother Separated Flame?"

Eldrin Chen replied with equal courtesy, his words far from empty flattery.

This Separated Flame Daoist was also a man blessed by immense fortune from birth. In the past, the Seven Treasures Gourd Vine of the Purple Realm, before it withered, bore seven precious gourds in the colors of crimson, orange, yellow, green, azure, blue, and violet.

Among them, the Li Fire Treasure Gourd had, by a twist of fate, fallen into the hands of the Separated Flame Daoist.

This was a true Pure Yang Spiritual Object [a spiritual treasure of the purest Yang energy], containing the Innate Separated Flame Dao Pattern [the natural Dao pattern of the Separated Flame]. The Separated Flame [a mystical flame capable of severing connections] it unleashed was something even a Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] Dao Lord [a title for a master of the Dao] dared not face head-on, a testament to the Separated Flame Daoist's truly heaven-defying luck.

Relying on the Li Fire Treasure Gourd, the Separated Flame Daoist had journeyed to his present stature as a mere Rogue Cultivator [an unaffiliated cultivator]. His chances of breaking through to the Primordial Spirit realm in the future were likely far greater than even Xuan Yuan Lu's.

"You flatter me. For this old man to break through to Primordial Spirit will be no easy feat," he said.

The Separated Flame Daoist shook his head modestly, politely inviting the group into the Rear Mountain Cloud Realm before smiling and asking, "Fellow Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for cultivators], what brings you here today?"

Eldrin Chen wasted no time and spoke directly, "I wish to acquire a Fire Attribute Heaven Earth Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of the fire element, born between heaven and earth], and I humbly request Separated Flame Daoist Brother to act as an intermediary."

"Oh?"

The Separated Flame Daoist's eyes flickered. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke plainly, "A fire-attribute Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root [a spiritual root born between heaven and earth] that also has the effect of regulating the Earth Vein [the spiritual energy currents within the earth]... this old man happens to possess one."

"However, this tree is exceedingly precious. I fear even offering a Quasi-Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a treasure imbued with near-pure Yang energy, one step below a true Pure Yang treasure] would not suffice to acquire it."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's expression brightened with delight. He then produced a Jade Box and handed it to Separated Flame Daoist, saying, "What do you think of this?"

"Spirit-Nourishing Grass!"

Upon opening it, Separated Flame Daoist could not help but show a flicker of astonishment. This Spirit-Nourishing Grass [a rare spiritual herb crucial for nurturing the nascent soul] was one of the key auxiliary ingredients required for refining the Nascent Soul Pill [a legendary elixir that aids in the formation and consolidation of a cultivator's Nascent Soul].

This item had been obtained by Eldrin Chen after slaying the Golden-Winged Great Peng Demon Emperor. Its value was truly inestimable, stirring a deep sense of temptation within Separated Flame Daoist.

"If I were to present this Spirit-Nourishing Grass to the Dao Palace Sacred Land [a supreme holy land of cultivation], I would not only gain the qualification to purchase a Nascent Soul Pill, but I could also acquire it at half the usual price."

"Yet, that precious tree is indeed a rarity beyond compare..." Immerse yourself in the complete world at audi novel.com.