Family cultivation of immortality: from Fairy Cat Valley to the Nine Divine Realms

Chapter 1828 The Eighth-Order Golden Core Shocks the Profound Void Realm

"A spatial fold entrance?" Zhang Xuan's heart stirred slightly, as this was somewhat similar to a characteristic of immortal sects' transmigration.

“That’s right.” Xuanweizi nodded. “That is an aberration in the void that cannot be reached by conventional void navigation. It is a shortcut or trap formed by the natural distortion of the laws of space. Without special methods or treasures to guide you, it is impossible to detect, let alone enter.”

"The three grandmaster uncles were all highly skilled and were considered promising candidates for the Golden Immortal realm. They were fully prepared, carrying several damaged immortal artifacts for protection. They even invited a Golden Immortal ancestor who was in seclusion at the time to refine three life-saving golden talismans with his divine sense."

"Then...they stepped into that spatial fold without hesitation."

Xuanweizi paused, his tone becoming heavy: "According to the plan, regardless of whether they have made any discoveries, they should return within a hundred years, and at the latest within three hundred years."

"However... three hundred years have passed, and there has been no news. Five hundred years, a thousand years... still no news has been sent back."

"The natal soul lamps left within the realm went out almost simultaneously three thousand years after the three grandmaster uncles entered the fold."

"It's gone out?" Zhang Xuan frowned.

“Yes, they went out almost simultaneously.” Xuanweizi’s voice trembled slightly. “They didn’t dim slowly, but went out abruptly! It was as if they were subjected to an irresistible annihilation at the same instant.”

"Even... not a single fragment of information that might have been transmitted back through the life-saving golden talisman was received. Afterwards, Master Dongxuan forcibly activated the Celestial Monitoring Instrument at the cost of sacrificing his own essence, attempting to trace the remaining traces of that spatial coordinate, but he only saw a distorted light and shadow filled with chaos and destruction, and was immediately attacked by the backlash, taking nearly a thousand years to recover."

He raised his head and looked at Zhang Xuan, his eyes filled with lingering fear: "So, Fellow Daoist Zhang asked if the route was convenient? In terms of spatial folds, it might be very close. But that shortcut is by no means an easy path; it is a realm of annihilation."

"The three peak True Immortals were well prepared, protected by supreme treasures, and possessed Golden Immortal talismans, yet they perished without even sending back a single message."

"Since then, our exploration of the Central Ancestral Vein has shifted from direct entry to gathering clues on the periphery and searching for the Immortal Path."

"We believe that perhaps only by going through the Immortal Path can we open the door to the core of the ancestral vein in a relatively safe way and avoid that unknown great terror."

“I see…” Zhang Xuan took a deep breath, his face solemn. “Thank you for your frankness, senior. It seems that the search for the Central Ancestral Vein must be approached with utmost caution and is by no means an easy task.”

“That is indeed the case,” Xuanweizi sighed. “Therefore, I said that cooperation between our two realms, integrating clues, and searching for possible keys might be a more reliable approach.”

The subsequent negotiations shifted to another more practical area, which also greatly interested everyone in the Xuanxu Great Realm.

Direct exchange of high-level elixirs and resources.

Zhang Xuan tentatively suggested that he could provide a small number of eighth-grade spirit pills.

The cultivators of the Xuanxu Realm, especially the few True Immortal cultivators, clearly had a gleam in their eyes.

"Oh? Your domain can actually produce a stable supply of eighth-grade spirit pills suitable for True Immortals?" Yu Hengzi asked with great interest.

In the Xuanxu Realm, there are only a handful of grandmasters who can refine eighth-grade spirit pills, and the success rate is not high, making each pill priceless.

Zhang Xuan and Jiao'er exchanged a glance.

The Nine Divine Realms were originally weak in the path of alchemy.

However, through the inheritance of the Immortal Realm Map in the Inner Realm Immortal Path, coupled with the pill formulas obtained from the captives of the Three Pure Immortal Realms, and the extensive use of eighth-grade spiritual herbs, Zhang Xuan made groundbreaking progress in the refining of eighth-grade spiritual pills.

In particular, the first-stage eighth-rank golden pill that Zhang Xuan refined with ten immortal ants from the Taiqing Creation Diagram has a better effect than ordinary eighth-rank spiritual pills, and it is even effective for Golden Immortals.

After they became Daoist partners, Zhang Xuan explained the matter of refining the Golden Core on the Immortal Path to Jiao'er.

Jiao'er was also amazed by the wonders of her husband's immortal powers!

Now that we are cooperating, trading eighth-tier golden pills for eighth-tier spiritual herbs will benefit both parties.

"I wouldn't dare say it's a stable output, but there are occasional gains," Zhang Xuan said cautiously, flipping his hand to take out a pure white jade box.

The jade box was opened a crack, and immediately, a refreshing fragrance of elixir filled the air, with a faint trace of immortal golden energy flowing within it.

The mere fragrance of the pills invigorated the True Immortals present, making the flow of their immortal energy seem to quicken slightly.

“This is… an eighth-grade spirit pill? No, this pill's essence…” Xuanweizi’s gaze sharpened as he carefully sensed it. “It seems to contain a faint trace of immortal golden essence? Could this be… the legendary eighth-grade golden pill?”

The Golden Elixir is the finest of the eighth-grade spiritual pills, and it has wonderful effects on nourishing the foundation of a Golden Immortal.

Even in the Xuanxu Great Realm, it is extremely rare.

Perhaps some of these stories have been passed down only in the Three Pure Immortal Realms or the Abyss of the Beginning Demon.

Zhang Xuan smiled slightly: "Senior has a good eye. This pill is called the One Yuan Spirit Nourishing Pill. It is made by taking ten-thousand-year-old jade marrow and star essence as the main ingredients, supplemented with thirty-six auxiliary ingredients, and refined by special furnace fire and secret method."

"Although I dare not call it a perfect golden elixir, its medicinal properties are mild and mellow, and it does have some effect on nourishing the soul and stabilizing the foundation of immortality."

He spoke casually, but the effects of "nourishing the soul" and "stabilizing the foundation of immortality" are extremely tempting to any true immortal.

Especially those true immortals who have been stuck at a bottleneck for many years, or who have suffered hidden injuries in the past.

On one side of the Xuanxu Great Realm, the breathing of those True Immortal cultivators, including Yuhengzi, became slightly more rapid.

Their gazes toward the jade box were filled with eagerness.

Jade Balance Immortal Lord also cast a concerned glance.

This eighth-order golden core, containing pure and immortal aura, can also play a significant role in tempering his holy light body.

Xuanweizi pondered for a moment and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, may I have a look at this pill? Of course, I will only observe its form and feel its essence, and will not touch it in the slightest."

“Of course.” Zhang Xuan generously pushed the jade box in front of the other party.

Xuanweizi carefully wrapped it with immortal essence and extracted a golden pill with natural cloud patterns on its surface.

He examined it carefully and sensed it with his divine sense. After a moment, a look of admiration appeared on his face: "What a fine pill! The medicinal power is extremely refined, with almost no impurities. This trace of gold is extremely pure. The person who refined this pill has reached the pinnacle of alchemy. I wonder... which alchemy master in your domain has the ability to do this?"

His words were both genuine amazement and a test.

Alchemists who can refine such elixirs are strategic resources in any realm.

Zhang Xuan naturally wouldn't reveal the secrets of the Immortal Realm Map and the Immortal Ants, only vaguely saying, "It was created by combining the power of several alchemists with the fire of a unique secret realm in my world, and its production is extremely limited."

Xuanweizi nodded, not delving into the matter further. He put the pill back into the jade box, pushed it back to Zhang Xuan, and then said solemnly, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, I wonder if your esteemed realm is willing to part with such a precious Yuan-Nourishing Spirit Pill? My Xuanxu Realm is willing to exchange it for a great treasure!"

The negotiations instantly reached a new climax.