Invincible Divine Sword Chapter 2073: Exchanging for Five Elements Sacred Soil

Yang Xiaotian found himself in a difficult position as he pondered what he could offer the Ancestors in exchange for Five Elements Sacred Soil.

Although his current inventory was filled with high-quality treasures, the Ancestors were rarely in need of such items. While his Thirteen Tribulations Heavenly Respect Pill was exceptionally rare, it held little value for the Ancestors unless it was a Thirteen Tribulation Heavenly Dao Pill or a true Dao Pill.

"The Thirteen Tribulations Heavenly Respect Pill might not interest Xiao Zheng or Xin Lei, but it could certainly attract powerful experts from other clans or various Sects," Master Ding suggested.

Yang Xiaotian gave a firm nod.

He understood the point Master Ding was making.

On the World Continent, several superpowers surely possessed Five Elements Sacred Soil, and he could seek a trade with them instead. However, a significant obstacle remained: to post a mission at the World Academy, one required the standing of an Ancestor or a Junior Academy Head.

Since Yang Xiaotian was merely an Inner Sect Disciple at present, he lacked the authority to issue tasks within the World Academy itself.

Fortunately, any Inner Sect Disciple of the World Academy is permitted to post requests through World Commerce. Consequently, Yang Xiaotian headed to World Commerce and set up a task, offering ten Thirteen Tribulations Heavenly Respect Pills for every portion of Five Elements Sacred Soil.

Under normal circumstances, an Inner Sect Disciple’s request would undergo weeks of bureaucratic review before being approved. Yet, due to Yang Xiaotian’s unique prestige, his task was authorized that very same day.

Word of Yang Xiaotian’s offer quickly traveled across the region.

It triggered a massive sensation.

While Heavenly Respect Pills below the Tenth Tribulation were common on the World Continent, pills of the Thirteen Tribulation grade were incredibly scarce, even within the elite circles of the World Academy.

Though Ancestor-level figures didn't require these pills for their own Cultivation, they were desperate to obtain them for their disciples!

Not long after the task was announced, various Sect Masters began arriving at World Commerce to inquire about the exchange. These leaders, mostly at the Great Emperor level, usually traded in small amounts—roughly twenty or thirty units at a time.

Very few were able to provide more than forty units of Five Elements Sacred Soil. Nevertheless, through these small transactions, Yang Xiaotian successfully gathered six hundred portions of the soil within just a few days.

However, to facilitate a breakthrough from the Thirteenth Level to the Fourteenth Level of the Holy Land, a minimum of sixteen hundred portions of Five Elements Sacred Soil was essential. The six hundred he had collected was nowhere near enough!

While the trade requests continued, Yang Xiaotian visited the Cave Mansion of Ancestral Master Xiao Zheng at the Hall of Achievement. He intended to utilize the power of the First of Eternity Heart to assist the Ancestor in unlocking the Secret Book Without Words.

Under the resonance of the First of Eternity Heart, the mysterious book was successfully triggered. Along with a reward of one thousand contribution points, Xiao Zheng gifted Yang Xiaotian two hundred portions of Five Elements Sacred Soil and two hundred measures of Xuanhuang Holy Water.

Xiao Zheng was visibly pleased to see the Secret Book Without Words finally activated. He looked at Yang Xiaotian with a smile and remarked, "I’ve heard you have been quite busy issuing tasks to gather Five Elements Sacred Soil lately."

"I happen to have over three hundred pieces remaining. You should take them!"

With those words, he produced the rest of his Five Elements Sacred Soil and handed it over. Yang Xiaotian was struck with joy as he accepted the gift, bowing his head in respect. "My deepest thanks, Ancestor Xiao," he said before adding, "I don't have many grand treasures to offer in return, but I do possess a significant number of Thirteen Tribulations Heavenly Respect Pills." He then revealed a stash of over three thousand pills.

Xiao Zheng was completely stunned by the sight. Not even the World Academy possessed such a massive hoard of Thirteen Tribulations Heavenly Respect Pills. How could this young man have obtained so many?

Despite his shock, Xiao Zheng refrained from prying into the source of the pills. He simply waved his hand dismissively and smiled. "These Heavenly Respect Pills are useless to me; keep them for yourself."

"Once you reach the Harmonization stage, perhaps I will call upon you for a small favor."

Yang Xiaotian nodded solemnly to show his appreciation. "Thank you, Ancestor Xiao. You have my word—if there is anything I can do for you in the future, do not hesitate to ask."

After a brief conversation at the cave mansion, Yang Xiaotian returned to his own quarters. With the five hundred pieces provided by Xiao Zheng, his total had reached over eleven hundred portions. He was still short by about four hundred!

He remained hopeful that more Family Heads and Great Emperors would visit World Commerce, allowing him to collect the remaining soil in the near future. Thus, upon returning home, Yang Xiaotian resumed his Cultivation while waiting for the final four hundred portions.

While Yang Xiaotian waited, Ancestor Teng Si of the Medicine Hall was currently staring at a Heavenly Respect Pill in his palm with utter disbelief. This was one of the pills a Great Emperor had received from Yang Xiaotian.

The more he inspected the object, the more shocked he became. The purity of the pill was staggering—even to one of the top ten alchemists in the Holy Realm.

Even though Teng Si was capable of refining Thirteen Tribulations pills, achieving this level of absolute purity was something he considered nearly impossible for himself.

"Who is responsible for refining this Thirteen Tribulations Heavenly Respect Pill?" Teng Si asked the Great Emperor urgently, unable to hide his excitement.

"Sir, I obtained this pill from Yang Xiaotian, but the identity of the refiner is unknown to me," the Great Emperor answered with a shake of his head. "I only brought it to you because I recognized its extraordinary quality."

He then explained the details of the task Yang Xiaotian had posted at World Commerce. Teng Si was floored. "Are you saying Xiaotian possesses a vast supply of these pills?"

"It appears so," the Great Emperor confirmed. "I traded for three hundred pieces from him alone! I would estimate he has at least several thousand of them."

"And every single one is of this supreme quality!"

Teng Si’s amazement grew. It was unlikely that the entire Holy Realm Continent held such a massive reserve of these pills; how could Yang Xiaotian be holding them all?

After a moment of silence, the Great Emperor took his leave. Left alone, Teng Si fell into a deep contemplative state. Eventually, he stood up and made his way toward Yang Xiaotian’s residence.

When he heard of Teng Si’s arrival, Yang Xiaotian went out to welcome the esteemed guest. Inside the cave mansion, Teng Si smiled and got straight to the point. "I was told you are trading Thirteen Tribulations Heavenly Respect Pills for Five Elements Sacred Soil."

"I happen to have some of that soil myself."

He then revealed a spatial ring. Inside were mounds of Five Elements Sacred Soil totaling over six hundred pieces!

Yang Xiaotian was ecstatic. With this addition, he finally had enough to fully condense a Fourteenth Level Holy Land.

"Use this Five Elements Sacred Soil for your progress," Teng Si said kindly, noting the youth's excitement. "There is no need to give me those Thirteen Tribulations Heavenly Respect Pills."

"Once your realm has reached a higher level, I may ask for your assistance with something."

Yang Xiaotian clasped his hands and bowed deeply. "Thank you, Ancestor Teng."