Chapter 753 : The Last Blossom's Promise

Seeing that Eldrin Chen had taken the Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword, Sea-Calmer Path Master could not help but reveal a look of regret.

Among the four Sixth Rank treasures in the hands of the Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch, ranked by their precious value, they were the 'Path Hearing Blossom Tree', the 'Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword', then the 'Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit', and finally this 'Path Hearing Blossom'.

But the 'Path Hearing Blossom Tree' was already damaged and had now been completely destroyed; the 'Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit' had been taken by the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor. When it came to his turn, all that remained was a single 'Path Hearing Blossom'.

Although this 'Path Hearing Blossom' was of immeasurable value, after all, a Sixth Rank 'Path Hearing Blossom Tree' could nurture one blossom every thousand years. How could it compare to a Primordial Solar Immortal Sword like the Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword?

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

Sea-Calmer Path Master shook his head, then took the tortoise shell from Mysterious Tortoise Path Master and said, "This item's grade is close to the Primordial Solar Realm. It could be forged into a supreme protective treasure."

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

"To be honest, we have gained the better deal. This item should go to you, Elder Brother."

Eldrin Chen nodded with a faint smile.

After speaking, he glanced at the remaining stump of the Path Hearing Blossom Tree and remarked casually, "I intend to take this back and see if there is even a sliver of a chance to revive it." This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio-novel dot com.

"Oh?"

Sea-Calmer Path Master cast a glance and, seeing that the Path Hearing Blossom Tree had nearly exhausted its last vestige of spiritual vitality, merely shook his head and said:

"The life force of this tree is severed. I fear there is not the slightest chance for it to survive. I advise you not to waste your effort, lest you squander precious Spiritual Object."

As he spoke, he noticed that Eldrin Chen remained unmoved.

Initially, he had intended to take this withered branch of the Path Hearing Blossom Tree to see if he could refine a Quasi-Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure to aid in transcending his Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of heavenly lightning faced by cultivators at major breakthroughs], and to incidentally bridge the gap between his Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword and the Path Hearing Blossom.

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

"On the other hand, refining that Scripture Transmission Paper in Returning Abyss will likely consume a significant portion of Eldrin Chen's Fifth RankWorldly Spiritual Root [a cultivator's innate talent for absorbing spiritual energy from the world]. Let him have this item."

Having settled on this thought, Sea-Calmer Path Master smiled and said, "Very well, as you wish."

Seeing Sea-Calmer Path Master agree, a flicker of joy stirred within Eldrin Chen. His request for this item was precisely to test whether he could revive it using the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a supreme, primordial energy of creation].

Feeling vaguely that he had secured a great bargain, Eldrin Chen produced a Treasure Box and said, "The Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree of my clan recently advanced to the Fifth Rank Mid-Grade [a mid-tier level within the fifth major cultivation rank], and its yield has already doubled."

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

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

Sea-Calmer Path Master took the Treasure Box, 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 [one Liang-weight equals fifty grams] of tea, and now having obtained this Path Hearing Blossom [a rare flower said to enhance one's ability to comprehend the Dao], his confidence in comprehending the Arcane Power [a profound and powerful supernatural ability] was now virtually assured.

The group proceeded to inventory the treasures found within the Earth Vein [a concentrated vein of earth-attribute spiritual energy within the land]. Within the Water Vein [a concentrated vein of water-attribute spiritual energy], they discovered one piece of Water Origin Divine Jade [a precious jade imbued with the pure essence of water], three strands of Earth Mother Energy [a nurturing, earth-attribute spiritual energy], and also the three Superior Spiritual Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts] that had belonged to the Mysterious Tortoise Path Master.

The remaining Fifth Rank Spiritual Objects [spiritual materials of the fifth rank, a high grade of quality], though several in number, still represented a significant fortune.

Eldrin Chen did not claim the three Superior Spiritual Treasure, instead giving them all to Sea-Calmer Path Master to aid in his upcoming tribulation. He did, however, take a considerable portion of the Fifth Rank Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures [rare and precious spiritual materials from heaven and earth] and the Water Origin Divine Jade, intending to bring them back to bolster his clan's foundational reserves.

With matters settled thus, both parties had gained substantial rewards, making it an outcome where all were pleased.

After handling these affairs, Sea-Calmer Path Master spoke, "This Dragon Transformation Pool [a mystical pool associated with draconic transformation] is a place of great fortune. I intend to make it my temporary Path-Field [a cultivator's personal cultivation ground or retreat], where I shall enter seclusion to contemplate the Sea-Calmer Arcane Power [the profound supernatural ability associated with the Sea-Calmer Path Master] until I achieve a breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the spiritual core, a major stage in cultivation]."

"That is well."

Eldrin Chen nodded. The true value of the Path Hearing Blossom was less than half that of the Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword. By occupying this place as a temporary cultivation site, Sea-Calmer Path Master Varen Wei had already recouped the majority of his losses.

Furthermore, the grade of this location and its abundant Water Essence Power [a profound water-attuned spiritual energy] would be of considerable aid to Sea-Calmer Path Master Varen Wei in his future attempts to break through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm, a major milestone in cultivation].

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

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

Sea-Calmer Path Master Varen Wei smiled, a genuine sense of relief and gratitude washing over him.

That Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch had also been on the very cusp of breaking through to the Primordial Spirit Realm. Yet, lacking sufficient strength to protect his path, he had met his end at their hands. For uninterrupted reading, go to www . audio-novel.com.

Had he possessed one or two sworn friends of Eldrin Chen's caliber, or gathered a protective force of seventy or eighty Infant Soul True Lord [powerful cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage] like the Master of Featherflight Pavilion had done...

...and combined with the defensive Formation [a mystical array or barrier] here, their group would likely have been powerless to stop him, forced to watch helplessly as he weathered the Primordial Spirit Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly thunder tribulation required to ascend to the Primordial Spirit realm].

The group did not linger long at the Dragon Transformation Pool. After a mere three days, Sea-Calmer Path Master Varen Wei personally escorted the three of them away from the sacred pool.

"..."

After exiting the Dragon Transformation Pool, Eldrin Chen cast a glance at the ring-shaped island behind him, his eyes flickering slightly as he remarked, "With Sea-Calmer Path Master's comprehension talent, aided by the Enlightenment Tea [a spiritual tea that enhances mental clarity and insight] and the Path Hearing Blossom [a mystical flower said to grant profound understanding of the Dao], he will likely comprehend the Arcane Power [a profound and esoteric cultivation technique] within a century."

"Calculating it this way, within roughly three Sixty-Year Cycle [a cycle of sixty years, a traditional Chinese unit of time], he should be attempting his breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit Realm [the spiritual core cultivation stage where one's soul essence condenses into a powerful, independent entity]."

"Indeed," Exquisite Jiang nodded, then added thoughtfully, "It is a pity the Eastern Region Great Wasteland has no unoccupied Water Primordial Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual land vein attuned to the water element, essential for high-level cultivation]. It seems he will likely have to seek a different Path-Field [a cultivator's personal domain or territory for cultivation] in the future."

Verdant Consort's eyes also flickered slightly. Within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland, Sixth Rank Ancestral Vein [the highest grade of spiritual land veins] could be counted on one's fingers.

Among them, there were a total of four Water Vein [a spiritual land vein primarily aligned with the water element]. These were: the upper reaches of the Eastern Barrens Ancestral River, occupied by the Long River Path Lord; the lower reaches of the Eastern Barrens Ancestral River, occupied by the Crocodile Ancestor; and then the Vast and Misty Marsh and the Netherworld Sea.

Among these Ancestral Vein [supreme spiritual land veins], the Long River Holy Land was not something Sea-Calmer Path Master could touch. The Netherworld Sea was one of the seven great lakes of the Eastern Barrens, within which resided the Netherworld Patriarch, a great power at the Primordial Spirit Late Stage. The Vast and Misty Marsh went without saying.

Only the Crocodile Ancestor occupying the Eastern Barrens Ancestral River was slightly weaker, yet his cultivation still reached the lofty Primordial Spirit Mid Stage. It was estimated that even after his breakthrough, Sea-Calmer Path Master would not possess the strength to seize it.

"The Eastern Sea, the Southern Sea, and the Eastern Barrens all possess more than one Water Primordial Ancestral Vein, yet each one is fiercely contested and difficult to claim."

"It seems that even after Brother Sea-Calmer breaks through to Primordial Spirit, his Path [the lifelong pursuit of cultivation and understanding of the fundamental truths of existence] may not proceed smoothly."

Eldrin Chen shook his head and sighed softly. This was the perennial difficulty faced by rogue cultivators. Without the aid of a Sixth Rank Spiritual Vein [a high-grade spiritual land vein] or an Ancestral Vein, even advancing one's Path could become a significant hurdle. How could it compare to the smooth progression enjoyed by those from established Primordial Spirit lineages?

Those Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a high level of cultivation] lineages, such as the Drifting Snow Palace [a powerful sect located in the frigid northern wastes] in the Far North Icy Plains, simultaneously occupy a Water Primordial Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual land aligned with the Water element] and a Profound Ice Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual land aligned with profound ice energy], and are further supplied for cultivation by a Sixth Rank Spiritual Vein [a high-grade source of spiritual energy].

With resources, spiritual energy, and heritage all in abundance, their cultivation journey naturally proceeds smoothly. The Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Primordial Spirit realm] of the Drifting Snow Palace can, for the most part, cultivate step by step and reach a level above Primordial Spirit Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Primordial Spirit realm].

Gradually setting aside these thoughts, Eldrin Chen decided not to dwell on it further. He prepared to return swiftly to the Eastern Region Great Wasteland [a vast and perilous wilderness region in the east] to properly digest the gains from this venture. Read, share, and discuss at @udio-novel.com.