Chapter 1045: Inventory of Gains
Editor: Henyee Translations

“The Spirit Essence Fruit, almost a ninth level spiritual item, can extend life and shield Dao Integration cultivators from heavenly tribulations,” Jiang Chengxuan explained as he held the fruit. With a flicker of magical power, he then placed it into a treasure box and stored it in another storage ring.

“Although this fruit is extraordinary, we no longer have a use for it. We should leave it for our disciples or within the sect,” he decided.

“Indeed, that would be best,” agreed Shen Ruyan after a brief discussion.

Without hesitation, Jiang Chengxuan eagerly reached for another item on the stone table. He brought out an object that was almost a ninth level material, a Celestial Crystal.

These had been acquired from the meteorite array in the Immortal cave abode, where he faced his first test and obtained many such spiritual materials.

“Celestial Crystal, Purple Qi Essence, True Sun Golden Pill, Meteorite Lotus…” Jiang Chengxuan listed each item, noting their uses as if labeling them.

The Celestial Crystal and Purple Qi Essence were aids for cultivation, helpful for breakthroughs, but at their current stage, both were of little use to him and Shen Ruyan, and so he stored them in a separate storage ring.

The True Sun Golden Pill and Meteorite Lotus, though powerful for Dao Mastery cultivators and enhancing combat abilities, also felt somewhat redundant to them.

Yet, such items of warfare potential were planned to be kept in the sect’s treasury for future conflicts, capable of suppressing adversaries.

In moments, five top spiritual materials were sorted by Jiang Chengxuan.

His gaze then returned to the stone table where a very pale, translucent fruit lay, which he picked up.

“This is the Elemental Fruit of Wind, allowing the consumer to master the Dao of wind.”

As he spoke, Jiang Chengxuan reached again, picking up a fiery red fruit and a serene blue one from the table.

“Elemental Fruit of Fire, Elemental Fruit of Water.”

These were rewards from his battle against the Four Element Titans in the Immortal cave abode, where he had defeated them single-handedly.

“The Elemental Fruit of Thunder has already been absorbed by Shen Ruyan, aiding her breakthrough to Dao Mastery.”

“Fire and Water elements are part of the Five, useful to me. How about this Wind Elemental Fruit, my dear, does it interest you?” he asked, looking at Shen Ruyan.

With their relationship, Shen Ruyan did not hesitate, “Wind and Thunder elements can complement and enhance each other. Mastering it could significantly increase my combat capabilities, thank you, my husband.”

Thus, Jiang Chengxuan kept the fruits of Fire and Water for himself, and the Wind Fruit was passed to Shen Ruyan.

“Next up, is this item.”

After rummaging through his storage ring, his eyes lit up, and with a flicker of light from his hand, a new item appeared, instantly filling the cave with vibrant life.

Before them stood an ethereal pine tree, adorned with a fruit radiating pure energy.

“This is…” Even Shen Ruyan felt the extraordinariness of the item.

“It’s a ninth level supreme spiritual fruit and its tree, capable of enhancing the cultivation of a Mahayana Daolord, solidifying dao rules and realms!” Jiang Chengxuan announced with evident joy.

This was his prize from snatching it from the jaws of two ninth level beasts, a feat that marked one of the most perilous moments within the Immortal cave abode.

Such an item was still greatly beneficial to both, especially if they aspired to reach the peak of Mahayana. The power of this fruit was critical.

“This supreme ninth level fruit is immensely useful to us, and we need to find a way to plant this tree within our Haoran Sect.”

Planting this tree within the Haoran Sect was Jiang Chengxuan’s ambition. Initially bringing it back was his limit.

However, with the scriptures and jade slips from Immortal Eastern River, he was confident.

With Immortal Eastern River’s methods, planting this tree was a mere gesture.

With such a tree, the entire Haoran Sect would undergo transformative changes—a feat no less significant than the sect’s founding.

Because of this tree and its infinite ninth level fruits, the Haoran Sect would inevitably have countless Great Dao Sages arise from its ranks.

The potential of such an item was terrifying; merely by possessing it, the Haoran Sect could dominate the entire Floodgate Realm.

“My husband, I must congratulate the Haoran Sect in advance,” Shen Ruyan joked, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Jiang Chengxuan also smiled, carefully storing the precious item. Then, with a sweep of his hand, more spiritual lights flickered, and powerful presences filled the cave.

Massive tails, eyes, mysterious scales, and other parts of beasts along with sharp spines and crystal marrows… Various materials, each radiating tremendously powerful fluctuations, possessing the aura of great accomplishment.

“These are the materials from two ninth level beasts, forming a solid foundation for future crafting of arcane treasures,” Jiang Chengxuan explained cheerfully, somewhat showing off in front of Shen Ruyan.

In the past, he had maneuvered through two ninth level beasts comparable to Daolords, ultimately risking his life to slay them both.

Such feats, if recorded in the annals of the Floodgate Realm’s history, would be regarded as unprecedented and unrivaled.

“These beings are challenging to deal with even now; you took quite the risk,” Shen Ruyan admonished him lightly, her concern evident in her tone.

Clearly, she still felt uneasy about Jiang Chengxuan’s near-fatal encounter.

Jiang Chengxuan could only laugh it off, attempting to mask his embarrassment.

“I am well aware that you have always been brave and strategic, my husband. This achievement is truly unmatched, though it still scares me,” Shen Ruyan continued, gently holding Jiang Chengxuan’s hand and leaning against his shoulder.

Jiang Chengxuan remained silent, wrapping his arm around his spouse’s shoulder in a comforting embrace.

Such moments of deep affection were rare in the world of cultivation, where feelings often took a backseat to the pursuit of power and longevity.

Understanding each other’s emotions, they briefly indulged in this rare display of affection before moving on to continue their inventory of the treasures they had acquired.