Chapter 807 : The Forging of a Primordial Armor

In the past, after slaying the Golden-Winged Great Roc Demon Emperor, the Chen Clan obtained a vast quantity of exceedingly precious Arcane Gold [a mystical metal of exceptional quality], which they used to forge a suit of Yellow Gold Glazed Armor [a suit of enchanted armor with a lustrous, glazed finish].

Later, after vanquishing Mystery Heir Fang, they acquired that peerlessly powerful Orange-Gold Glazed Armor [a suit of enchanted armor with an orange-gold, glazed finish]. If they could now obtain this Azure Gold Glazed Armor [a suit of enchanted armor with an azure-gold, glazed finish], they could proceed with the fusion of the three precious armors.

Once the armors were successfully merged, the Chen Clan would possess a single suit of Primordial Solar Grade [a rank denoting power comparable to the primordial sun] Three Treasures Glazed Armor [a legendary composite armor forged from three distinct glazed armors].

That would be a Primordial Solar Grade Defensive Spiritual Treasure [a protective artifact of immense spiritual power]. Whether used to withstand a Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of heavenly lightning faced by cultivators] or to confront enemies, it would serve as a crucial life-preserving asset.

Now that the treasure had appeared, Eldrin Chen directly transmitted his voice, saying, "Immortal Maiden Spirit Dawn, this Azure Gold Glazed Armor is indeed extraordinary. I offer four thousand Heavenly Crystal [a highly refined and potent form of spiritual crystal]. What say you?"

"Four thousand Heavenly Crystal?"

Upon hearing this, Immortal Maiden Spirit Dawn could not help but glance at Eldrin Chen.

Generally, the value of a single Quasi-Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual treasure approaching the power of the Primordial Solar Grade] hovered around three thousand Heavenly Crystal.

The Azure Gold Glazed Armor was a top-tier specimen among Quasi-Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure, offering significant utility for weathering a Heavenly Thunder Tribulation, which naturally commanded a premium price.

Eldrin Chen's offer of four thousand Heavenly Crystal was, by all accounts, a fair and reasonable price. Find this and other novels at audi novel.com.

However, with the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a prophesied cataclysmic event involving demonic forces] approaching, everyone is eager to purchase protective treasures. Besides Eldrin Chen, several others have placed bids, with the highest offer slightly exceeding his.

Knowing Eldrin Chen's extraordinary status and immense wealth, Immortal Maiden Spirit Dawn transmitted a voice message to him: "Fellow Daoist, your offer is indeed substantial, yet another fellow Daoist has bid a higher price."

"Moreover, after Sister Dawnlight [a respectful form of address for Immortal Maiden Spirit Dawn] broke through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm of a cultivator], she has been gathering Heavenly Crystal [a high-density, purified form of spiritual energy crystal] to elevate her Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure bound to a cultivator's life force]. Could you increase your bid a little more? It would make it easier for me to explain to my sister."

A slight furrow appeared on Eldrin Chen's brow. Understanding the treasure's value, he spoke, "I will add another one thousand Heavenly Crystal. What do you think?"

Hearing his renewed offer, Immortal Maiden Spirit Dawn's brow twitched. She had heard that this Returning Abyss Path Master [a title for Eldrin Chen, meaning Master of the Returning Abyss Path] already possessed two sets of Glazed Armor; she might be able to secure an exceptionally high premium.

Yet she understood that appearing too greedy would leave a poor impression on Eldrin Chen, even if he purchased the item, making future interactions difficult.

"Five thousand Heavenly Crystal is already a significant premium. Rather than tarnishing my reputation, it is better to accept a favorable deal."

"After all, the Three Veins Immortal Alliance [a powerful alliance of immortal cultivators] is formidable. In the future, we may need to rely on their strength to resist evil demons."

With this thought, Immortal Maiden Spirit Dawn smiled and said, "Then it shall be as you propose, Fellow Daoist."

"My thanks to the Immortal Maiden."

After concluding the transaction, Eldrin Chen stowed away the Azure Gold Glazed Armor with a look of evident satisfaction.

With this Azure Gold Glazed Armor in hand, once he returned to the Ji Continent, he could begin the process of synthesizing the Three Treasures Glazed Armor.

A Primordial Solar Supreme Treasure was an object of immense value. Even a supreme expert at the Primordial Spirit Late Stage would not consider having one to be excessive, let alone the current Chen Immortal Clan.

Although this transaction had involved paying a slight premium, compared to the worth of the Three Treasures Glazed Armor, it was a negligible cost.

Having secured the Azure Gold Glazed Armor, there was no need for him to personally oversee the remaining treasures. Thus, Eldrin Chen saw little reason to linger any longer.

Seeing his intent to depart, Star Lord Alkaid personally escorted Eldrin Chen out of the Stellar Palace.

At the moment of parting, Star Lord Alkaid wore a hesitant expression, as if he wished to speak yet held his tongue.

Noticing this, Eldrin Chen offered a warm smile and said, "I see a certain reluctance in your demeanor, Fellow Daoist. Is there something you wish for my assistance with?"

"Brother Alkaid, please speak freely. If it is within my power to aid you, I shall naturally lend my strength."

Having obtained the Azure Gold Glazed Armor this time, Eldrin Chen felt he owed Star Lord Alkaid a minor favor.

Within the bounds of his capability, Eldrin Chen naturally intended to reciprocate the favor.

"To be perfectly honest, my request is indeed somewhat presumptuous," the Star Lord Alkaid took a deep breath before inquiring, "I recently heard that the Drifting Snow Palace promised you two Primordial Spirit Pills [elixirs that can aid in the breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit Realm]."

"Once Senior Long River refines the Precious Pill, you will receive those Primordial Spirit Pills?"

In that instant, Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted slightly as he grasped the true Infant Soul [the core spiritual consciousness of a cultivator at this stage] behind Star Lord Alkaid's visit.

As the saying goes, treasures stir the heart's desire. For an Infant Soul True Lord [a powerful cultivator at the peak of the Infant Soul Realm], a Primordial Spirit Pill is often more coveted than even an Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the essence of the primordial sun].

The true purpose of Star Lord Alkaid's invitation to the Stellar Palace was, in fact, those very Primordial Spirit Pills. Continue your cultivation journey at audio~novel.com.

Noting the shift in Eldrin Chen's expression, Star Lord Alkaid drew another steadying breath. "I know this request is indeed bold," he began, his voice earnest, "but you, Fellow Daoist, are a talent bestowed by the heavens themselves."

"With your innate aptitude and the Innate Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure in your possession, you likely have little need for a Primordial Spirit Pill to achieve your breakthrough to Primordial Spirit [the realm where one's spiritual core fully matures]. It is only because of this that I dare to make such an impertinent offer."

Seeing the sincere and forthright manner of Star Lord Alkaid, Eldrin Chen allowed his guarded expression to soften.

His gaze grew focused, however, and his tone turned serious. "To speak plainly," he said, "this treasure was originally an heirloom of the former Kiang Clan. I do not have the sole authority to sell it. The consent of my wife is also required."

Seeing that Eldrin Chen's words seemed to carry a hint of polite refusal, the Star Lord Alkaid spoke again, unwilling to give up: "Your esteemed wife's talent is also peerless, she likely has no need for this Primordial Spirit Pill [a supreme elixir that aids in the breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit realm] either."

"I have already spoken with several Primordial Spirit Path Lord [cultivators who have reached the Primordial Spirit stage and comprehended their own Path] within the Stellar Palace. If you are willing to trade the Primordial Spirit Pill to us, you could exchange it for a Sixth Rank Spiritual Object [a treasure of immense spiritual power, ranked sixth among such artifacts]."

"If the Spiritual Object [enchanted artifacts imbued with spiritual power] within my Stellar Palace do not catch your eye, then in eight hundred years when our Primordial Spirit Flower [a rare spiritual herb that blooms once every millennium] matures and is refined into a Precious Pill [a top-grade elixir], we could repay you with a Primordial Spirit Pill."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly. The Stellar Palace, as the legacy left behind by the seven ancient Stellar Immortal [transcendent beings who have ascended beyond mortality], possessed foundations so profound they ranked first within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland [a vast and perilous wilderness in the eastern part of the continent].

Had it not endured several cataclysmic tribulations that ravaged the Eastern Region Great Wasteland, the Stellar Palace would have been even more powerful than lineages like the Solar Fire Hall or the Ethereal Snow Palace, second only to peak-level inheritances such as the Path Palace Sacred Land [sanctified grounds where the ultimate truths of cultivation Paths are taught].

It was said that even before the outbreak of the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great calamity where demonic energies erupted from the abyss], each star hall within the Stellar Palace had at least one Primordial Spirit Path Lord presiding over it.

In that era, the seven lineages of the Stellar Palace each produced a Primordial Spirit Path Lord, seven such lords existing concurrently. They could jointly activate the Big Dipper Seven Stars Demon Refining Grand Formation [a grand formation that harnesses the power of the seven stars of the Big Dipper to refine demons], their combined strength sufficient to suppress even a Demigod Patriarch [a patriarch who has taken half a step into divinity], and they could offer some resistance even against a true Immortal.

At its zenith, the Stellar Palace was the premier sacred land of the Eastern Region Great Wasteland, renowned as one of the four strongest holy lands within the Purple Seal Realm [a major realm of the cultivation world], alongside sacred grounds like the Southern Ridge Path Palace and the Western Pole Serene Spirit Temple.

Alas, since the eruption of the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, the Stellar Palace had suffered several devastating blows and could no longer gather seven Primordial Spirit Path Lord simultaneously.

Today, the Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has mastered their Primordial Spirit and begun to comprehend the fundamental laws of existence] number only four. Yet, this still represents the most prosperous era the Stellar Palace [a celestial sect focused on stellar cultivation arts] has seen in ten thousand years.

A legacy of such splendor undoubtedly possesses rare treasures that would make even Eldrin Chen covetous.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen paused briefly before speaking. "I have heard," he began, "that within the Stellar Palace, there exists the 'Nine Heavens Star Core [the crystallized heart of a collapsing Nine Heavens-grade star, a treasure of immense power]'. I wonder if this rumor holds any truth?"

"You seek a Star Core?"

Upon hearing this, Star Lord Alkaid [the sovereign of the Alkaid constellation] could not help but let his expression shift slightly.

The so-called Nine Heavens Star Core is the very heart of a Nine Heavens Stellar [a star of the highest celestial grade, brimming with profound stellar essence]. It is a treasure of truly immeasurable value.

It is said that within the Boundless Starry Sky [the infinite expanse of the cosmos], a Nine Heavens Star Core can only be expelled when a Stellar [a celestial body imbued with spiritual essence] undergoes Oblivion [a state of cosmic extinction or final dissolution]. Support the author by reading on audio-novel*com.