Chapter 810 : A Priceless Exchange of Treasures

Cultivators like Feathered Pavilion Master who have refined a Nascent Soul Dharma Body to achieve the Pseudo Nascent Soul realm possess combat prowess roughly equivalent to that of a single Second Nascent Soul.

Such profound utility renders it far more wondrous and potent than even a single Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen produced two portions of Frost Soul Divine Water [a rare spiritual liquid imbued with the essence of frost and soul-nourishing properties] and offered them to Dorian Ji, saying, "The Water Vein Ancestral Marrow Jade [a precious jade formed from the condensed essence of ancient water veins and ancestral marrow] is exceedingly rare, its value far surpassing that of a single Nascent Soul Pill [a legendary pill that aids in forming the Nascent Soul]. Allow me to supplement the exchange with these two portions of Frost Soul Divine Water."

"Frost Soul Divine Water?"

The moment he laid eyes on the Frost Soul Divine Water, Dorian Ji was momentarily taken aback.

The value of the Water Vein Ancestral Marrow Jade was not inferior to that of a Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a treasure of the highest yang purity, immensely powerful]; it was considerably higher than ordinary Sixth Rank Spiritual Object [spiritual objects of the sixth rank, denoting supreme rarity], roughly equivalent to thirty thousand Heavenly Crystal [a high-grade, purified form of Spirit Stone].

The Frost Soul Divine Water could be used in alchemy or serve as a catalyst for cultivating Ice Attribute [a constitution aligned with the elemental power of ice] Pure Yang Divine Ability [divine abilities of pure yang nature], with a value of approximately ten thousand Heavenly Crystal.

Two portions of Frost Soul Divine Water, combined with one Nascent Soul Pill, nearly matched the value of the Water Vein Ancestral Marrow Jade.

However, Dorian Ji's focus lay elsewhere. The sight of the Frost Soul Divine Water stirred a thought within him, and he could not help but inquire, "Do you possess more of this Frost Soul Divine Water?"

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Eldrin Chen was somewhat puzzled. Dorian Ji did not possess an Ice Spiritual Root [a spiritual root affinity aligned with the element of ice], and the Wavestrider Sword Immortal had no particular need for such a Spiritual Object [a rare object imbued with spiritual energy]. Why, then, was Dorian Ji so visibly moved upon seeing the Frost Soul Divine Water [a divine water that can freeze and purify the soul]?

Despite his confusion, Eldrin Chen spoke up, "I obtained quite a bit back at Celestial Mountain, but unfortunately, I only have three portions left now."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen handed over the final portion of Frost Soul Divine Water.

Dorian Ji accepted the Frost Soul Divine Water and replied with a smile, "Three portions is a bit scant, but it should suffice."

"I possess a portion of Lesser Yin Divine Water [a divine water embodying the lesser aspect of Yin, the passive cosmic force], its value nearly equal to this Frost Soul Divine Water. Let us trade."

With that, Dorian Ji gave a vial of the Lesser Yin Divine Water to Eldrin Chen.

This Lesser Yin Divine Water was also a rare Sixth Rank [a classification denoting the power level of spiritual objects, with Sixth Rank being exceptionally high] divine water. Though it could not compare to the legendary 'Lunar Divine Water [the ultimate divine water of the moon]' or the Solar Holy Water [the ultimate holy water of the sun], it was an exceedingly precious Pure Yang Water [a spiritual water of pure Yang, the active cosmic force].

This substance could be used in alchemy or to cultivate certain Divine Ability [supernatural powers mastered by high-level cultivators], and its efficacy in pill refinement was even slightly superior to that of the Frost Soul Divine Water.

Once the exchange was complete, Dorian, the Sage Lord saw his guests out, saying, "I have urgent matters to attend to elsewhere. If you require anything, seek out Freya."

"This..."

Watching Dorian Ji depart with such uncontainable urgency, the Dao Companions of Eldrin Chen could not help but exchange looks of astonishment.

Even Freya Ji seemed somewhat bewildered. She could only speak up, saying, "My father has urgent matters to attend to. If any of you still have something to discuss, you may speak directly with me."

"It is nothing of great import,"

Eldrin Chen began, then continued, "It is merely that not long ago, Riverlord Chang refined two batches of Pure Yang Elixir [a supreme-grade pill that greatly enhances the cultivation base of Primordial Spirit realm experts]. Should Dorian, the Sage Lord still have surplus funds, he might consider purchasing one to advance his cultivation."

"Pure Yang Elixir?"

Upon hearing this, Freya Ji's eyes lit up. It had been over a thousand years since Dorian, the Sage Lord broke through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the Nascent Soul, where one's spiritual essence condenses into an independent Primordial Spirit], and his cultivation had already reached the peak of the Second Layer.

If he were to consume a Pure Yang Elixir, he might even advance to the Third Layer of Nascent Soul before the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a prophesied great calamity involving the eruption of demonic energy from the abyss]. This prospect made Freya Ji take the matter seriously.

However, Pure Yang Elixir was a treasure one could encounter but not seek; batches were often snapped up by various Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a title for powerful cultivators at the Nascent Soul realm] shortly after refinement. Arriving late would likely mean missing out entirely.

Thinking of this, she nodded with a smile. "Thank you for the reminder. I will certainly convey this message."

Considering they also needed to return and refine the Pure Yang Elixir, the group did not linger long at Dorian's Sacred Land. After a stay of merely three days, they set off for the Ji Continent.

It is said that Dorian, the Sage Lord, having departed from the Grand Hall, immediately soared out of Dorian's Sacred Land and headed deep into the Eastern Sea.

Not long after, he arrived before a Glazed Dragon Palace nestled in the profound depths of the ocean floor.

After a moment's hesitation on the spot, Dorian, the Sage Lord proceeded towards the dragon palace. Yet, he had taken only a few steps when a white draconic tail swept towards him.

The scales upon that tail, belonging to the White Dragon, were as flawless and pristine as fine jade. An aura of immense, sky-chilling cold swirled around it, instantly freezing the boundless seawater in its path into solid ice.

"Ahem."

With that single strike, Dorian, the Sage Lord was sent flying backward. The complete novel can be found at https://audio-novel.com.

Several breaths later, Dorian Ji returned, looking rather disheveled and covered in dust. His elegant and noble violet-gold Daoist robe was even slightly torn, adding to his bedraggled appearance.

Gazing at the palace ahead and seeing the White Dragon prepare to strike again, he hurriedly spoke out, "My lady, please stay your hand!"

"Who is your lady?!"

At that moment, an elegant white draconic head emerged from within the palace, its gaze icy and profound as it fixed upon Dorian Ji. Fortunately, it finally refrained from attacking further.

Seeing that the other party had finally refrained from attacking, Dorian Ji let out a sigh of relief and said, "A single day as husband and wife creates a bond of a hundred days of grace. You and I..."

"BOOM—"

Before Dorian Ji could finish his sentence, he suddenly felt a cataclysmic force surge towards him, sending his entire body flying sideways through the air.

By the time he returned, his ceremonial crown had fallen off. Looking rather disheveled, he said, "My lady, please stop! I am, after all, a Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a supreme cultivator whose soul has taken nascent form]. Spare me some face."

"Hmph—"

The Frost Drake Demon Progenitor [an ancient progenitor of frost drakes] snorted coldly. In the end, she did not speak further, only fixing him with a deep, icy gaze as she said, "If you came here merely to seek a beating, then today I may just have to flay a layer of skin from you."

"Not at all, not at all."

Seeing the Frost Drake Demon Progenitor speak thus, Dorian Ji hastily produced a precious vial. With a smile, he said, "Look what I have brought for you?"

"Frost Soul Divine Water [a divine water of pure frost essence]!"

The Frost Drake Demon Progenitor was momentarily taken aback. As a pure-blooded True Dragon [a being of the highest draconic lineage], her foundational nature was scarcely inferior to that of the Black Dragon Demon Progenitor [an ancient progenitor of black dragons].

Yet she was a Ice Attribute Frost Drake, and the Eastern Sea Cultivation World was not a suitable environment for her cultivation, which was why she had been unable to break through to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the advanced stage of a cultivator's spiritual core] for so long.

If she could obtain the aid of this Frost Soul Divine Water [a divine water that can nourish and empower frost-aligned souls], she might gain a significant increase in her chances of achieving that breakthrough.

Such a precious treasure was something she could not possibly refuse.

Seeing that the man before her had gone to such lengths to procure this treasure for myself, the Frost Drake Demon Progenitor [an ancient and powerful frost dragon] felt her attitude softening somewhat.

Looking again at Dorian Ji's rather disheveled state—his violet-gold Daoist robes and ceremonial crown both tattered and worn—a strange sense of pity stirred unbidden within her.

"He is, after all, a Dao Lord [a title for a supreme master of the Dao] who commands awe across the world, a being with his own pride and face to maintain. Have I been too harsh?"

Though these thoughts crossed her mind, the Frost Drake Demon Progenitor still snorted coldly and said, "Leave the item, then get out."

Though her words were dismissive, the Frost Drake Demon Progenitor turned and retreated back into her dragon palace.

Dorian Ji glanced up at the palace and noticed that its grand doors did not immediately slam shut. A faint sense of relief settled in his heart.

"Success."

Returning to the main narrative, Eldrin Chen and his companions departed from the Dao Palace Sacred Land and hastened back to the Myriad Ruins Continent.

Upon their return to Spirit Isle Lake, Eldrin Chen found that Alkaid, the Star Lord had already been waiting for him for quite some time.

Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, Alkaid, the Star Lord spoke, "Brother Eldrin has finally returned. I wonder what your thoughts are now regarding the matter we discussed previously?" This chapter appears courtesy of audi0-n0vel.c0m.