Following a Hundred Years of Cultivation, I'm dying Before I Got Cheats-Chapter 1289 - : The Treasure Exchange of Earth Immortals, The Fate of the Celestial Tribulation - Part 2
Chapter 1289: The Treasure Exchange of Earth Immortals, The Fate of the Celestial Tribulation – Part 2
Editor: Henyee Translations
Under Jiang Chengxuan’s meticulous control, the entire alchemical flame in the room behaved like a sentient being. It precisely targeted each herb and celestial material, attaching itself to them and beginning the process of refinement. The powerful heat quickly extracted the essence from the celestial herbs, causing droplets of radiant liquid to fall like a misty nine-colored rain into the fiery ocean.
In the next moment, Jiang Chengxuan continued his work, channeling the primordial light from within his body. He summoned his Earth Immortal Blessed Land, which materialized as a canopy over the void. This canopy absorbed all the refined essence, a process imbued with profound mystery.
Everything proceeded in an orderly fashion, time slipping by unnoticed. Only after each herb was completely refined did Jiang Chengxuan take a deep breath and move on to the next step: forming the pill.
At the level of Earth Immortal alchemy, forming the pill required the assistance of the Blessed Land. The reason was that the Dao principles contained within an Earth Immortal pill were too complex to be forcibly merged. The process required the creation of a fragment of the original source, nurtured by the primordial power of the Blessed Land, to fully integrate and perfect the pill’s Dao principles.
With practiced precision, Jiang Chengxuan guided the stream of refined essence into his continuously revolving Blessed Land. Every strand of the Dao principles was under his control, guiding them to connect and fuse. Finally, using the primordial power of the Blessed Land, he sealed the newly formed pill, subjecting it to the intense heat of the Mountain and Sea Furnace, where it was repeatedly tempered and refined.
Although Jiang Chengxuan was confident in his abilities, he exercised extreme caution during the entire process, understanding that even the slightest mistake could result in failure.
Centuries passed within his Blessed Land. Finally, a surge of mystical energy spread out, shaking the heavens and the earth. The ground cracked, and mountains crumbled like blossoming lotus flowers as fiery whirlwinds ascended, reflecting the image of the pill that slowly emerged.
Just as it was about to unleash its power, Jiang Chengxuan swiftly suppressed it with a thunderous hand, using the power of the Blessed Land to collect it into his palm.
With that, Jiang Chengxuan had successfully crafted his first Earth Immortal pill.
As he withdrew his Blessed Land, a vast medicinal fragrance permeated the room, filling it with a refreshing scent. If Jiang Chengxuan had not intentionally contained it, the aroma of the pill would have spread throughout the entire Loose Cultivator Alliance.
“Whew—Jinyuan Immortal Pill, successfully refined.”
Jiang Chengxuan couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride as he looked at the Earth Immortal pill in his hand. Although alchemy and cultivation could complement each other, he had focused more on cultivation recently. Yet, despite this, he had managed to successfully refine the pill in one attempt, a testament to his considerable talent in alchemy.
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A few days later, after receiving a secret message from the Loose Cultivator Alliance to the Jinhua Immortal Sect, an Earth Immortal quietly entered the territory of the Loose Cultivator Alliance and arrived at its headquarters.
Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan were there to greet this figure, none other than Immortal Jindao.
“Immortal Jindao, here is the Jinyuan Immortal Pill you requested.”
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Jiang Chengxuan did not hesitate to produce a specially crafted golden immortal box, handing it over to Immortal Jindao.
Immediately, Immortal Jindao’s eyes shone like stars, his face beaming with joy as he felt the pill’s potent aura. He couldn’t help but praise:
“Immortal Chengxuan, this is indeed the Jinyuan Immortal Pill. Your alchemical skills are truly impressive!”
The pill held great significance for him, something he had sought for many years across Xuanyuan Immortal Domain without finding anyone capable of refining it. Initially, he had approached Jiang Chengxuan with little expectation, but to his surprise, the newly ascended Earth Immortal had actually succeeded in crafting it—and in such a short time, with top-tier quality!
“Heh, a promise is a promise, and I give it my all…”
Jiang Chengxuan replied modestly but with warmth, knowing full well that Immortal Jindao understood the unspoken agreement between them. The implication was clear, and Immortal Jindao, with a serious expression, proceeded to reveal the full details of their exchange.
“Regarding that treasure site, we have confirmed that the artifact within is indeed the Celestial Tribulation Lightning!”
This revelation immediately caught the attention of Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan, their eyes lighting up.
The Celestial Tribulation Lightning!
It was the prospect of this powerful artifact that had motivated Jiang Chengxuan to invest so much effort into refining an Earth Immortal pill for an acquaintance he had only briefly met.
As previously known, every million years, tribulation energy would accumulate within the Immortal Domain, leading to a cataclysmic event. The Celestial Tribulation Lightning was an artifact born from such a calamity, containing incredibly destructive power and considered a primordial artifact.
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Even for an Earth Immortal like Jiang Chengxuan, it was both highly valuable and extremely dangerous.
However, Jiang Chengxuan’s interest in this artifact was primarily for Shen Ruyan’s benefit. If obtained, the Celestial Tribulation Lightning could significantly accelerate Shen Ruyan’s cultivation progress, giving her a much better chance of breaking through to the Earth Immortal realm in the future.
Yet, as Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan reveled in their anticipation, Immortal Jindao’s expression turned somewhat awkward as he hesitated before continuing:
“However, there’s a slight complication with that treasure site.”
The sudden shift in tone made Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan tense, their gazes turning questioning.
“The treasure site was born from a past calamity, and its energy is strange. Even we Earth Immortals cannot suppress it.”
“It seems that the site has developed its own set of rules, barring entry to Earth Immortal cultivators!”
“I attempted to force my way in, but I was nearly infected by the tribulation lightning, which could have led to a complete collapse….”
Immortal Jindao explained, clearly shaken by the experience. The mention of the Earth Immortal restriction and his near-fatal encounter with tribulation lightning caused Jiang Chengxuan to furrow his brows in deep thought.
The fact that Earth Immortals could not enter meant that Jiang Chengxuan himself would be unable to secure the artifact directly. He would have to rely on others to obtain the Celestial Tribulation Lightning, a situation that was new and uncomfortable for him.
“Husband…”
Shen Ruyan whispered, her concern evident. Both she and Jiang Chengxuan recognized a significant problem. The Loose Cultivator Alliance, despite its rapid expansion, had few True Immortals of sufficient power. If Earth Immortals were barred from the site, their ability to compete for the treasure would be severely limited.
While the Loose Cultivator Alliance was in a period of unprecedented growth, such expansion required time to fully realize its potential. At its current stage, without Jiang Chengxuan, the Alliance would struggle to even maintain the status of a mid-tier Immortal sect.
“There’s no need to worry, Daoist Jiang. Since the deal has changed, I will naturally take responsibility.”
“My Jinhua Immortal Sect will assist in securing the treasure. You have my word!”
Immortal Jindao’s voice rang out with a sense of righteousness, reassuring Jiang Chengxuan. The original agreement had been for information about the Celestial Tribulation Lightning, but given the circumstances, adhering to that alone would not satisfy Jiang Chengxuan. Not wanting to offend Jiang Chengxuan, Immortal Jindao knew he had to act honorably.
Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan’s furrowed brow eased slightly. He cupped his hands in gratitude:
“Thank you, Immortal Jindao, for your generosity. I shall gladly accept your offer.”
With this agreement, the transaction became equitable, leaving Jiang Chengxuan no reason to refuse. However, he couldn’t shake a feeling of unease. Initially, he had full confidence in securing the Celestial Tribulation Lightning for Shen Ruyan. Now, with the situation requiring external assistance, he felt a loss of control, a sensation he found deeply unsettling.
Exhaling a long breath, Jiang Chengxuan pushed the discomfort aside and began considering how to leverage additional resources to ensure success in acquiring this invaluable artifact.
