I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2267 - 1039: Connections in High Places (2)

The most difficult part is taking that initial step; once it is done, the Xianwu Hall will find it much harder to block her promotion during the evaluation process.

Furthermore, with a conflict on the horizon, if her primary body reaches Rank-5, she will wield Divinity Transformation level strength. This might even serve as a catalyst for her own transition from Nascent Soul to Divinity Transformation.

This represents the finest opportunity she has encountered in her thousands of years within the Immortal Gate.

“I am grateful for the guidance, Sage.”

Chen Mobai finally realized, after receiving advice from the expert Peach Blossom Sage, that upgrading a Spirit Plant within the Immortal Gate is even more arduous than a cultivator reaching the Nascent Soul stage.

This is because the Immortal Gate still offers openings for Nascent Soul cultivators outside of the Patching Heaven limit. Since other academies haven't exhausted their allocations, any cultivator with the right skills and potential can seek advancement.

However, for a Spirit Plant to evolve, merit alone is insufficient; one must also possess the right connections.

It is no wonder that locations like Red Sandstone City and Yu Wood City are limited to just a single Rank-4 Spirit Wood each.

Beyond the sheer expense, the Xianwu Hall simply does not grant permission easily.

“Once Yuan Xu and his team finished their 'Blooming Moment' research, the Three Great Halls of the Immortal Gate implemented a new policy for private Spirit Plant adoption. My main body and the Big Tree, however, were registered with the Forestry Administration a long time ago and are considered part of the official sector...”

Peach Blossom Sage continued by explaining a recent policy change from the Xianwu Hall, sparked by the partnership between the four major universities, including the Dance Instruments, Patching Heaven, and Jumang Tian Shu academies.

While this new regulation is highly advantageous for the younger generation of cultivators, it provides no benefit to an entity like her, who has been under the Immortal Gate's official jurisdiction for ages.

“In the end, it all comes down to the Immortal Gate's lack of sufficient resources...”

Chen Mobai let out a soft sigh upon hearing this. It served as a reminder that if he intended to let the Jade Phoenix Tree advance after his own Divinity Transformation, he would have to navigate these same obstacles.

As he prepared to depart, Chen Mobai could feel the Qi of the Jumang Daoist Academy converging toward a hidden island. He realized this must be the location of Peach Blossom Sage’s true form and the place where Pei Qingshuang was attempting her Nascent Soul formation.

Utilizing his Void Evasion Technique, he sensed the presence of a Domain situated at the island's core.

He chose not to investigate further, maintaining his usual restraint while within the Immortal Gate.

Nevertheless, he turned to the Peach Blossom Sage beside him and inquired about Pei Qingshuang’s progress toward the Nascent Soul stage. A flicker of both anxiety and happiness crossed the Sage's beautiful face.

“I can feel that her success is imminent, but since she hasn't emerged from her seclusion yet, I cannot say for certain.”

Chen Mobai gave a slight nod of understanding.

Pei Qingshuang’s access to resources within the Immortal Gate was likely second only to his own. Between the Nine Heavens Pure Spirit Purple Brilliance Energy and the Pure Yang Purple Qi he had gifted her, along with the aid of the Rank-5 Qing Shuang Sword, failure could only be blamed on a lack of innate talent.

“If Councilor Pei successfully forms her Nascent Soul, would it be possible to borrow the Spirit Veins of the Jumang Daoist Academy for a friend’s own Nascent Soul formation?”

Chen Mobai was inquiring on behalf of Yan Qiongzhi, knowing that her advancement would secure him another strong ally.

“After Cui is finished, there is another instructor from our academy already in line. If the Pure Yang Master’s friend wishes to use them, they will likely have to wait their turn.”

Rather than giving a direct yes, Peach Blossom Sage clarified the schedule, suggesting a wait of several years.

It made sense; if Pei Qingshuang succeeded in her Nascent Soul formation, she would require time to stabilize her new realm, and with another person already waiting, a few years was a realistic estimate.

“If that is the case, I will look into arranging for her to visit the Sea Territory instead.”

Chen Mobai decided that waiting too long wasn't worth the delay.

The Immortal Gate’s rehearsal of the Shocking God Sonata was nearly finished, pending the Nascent Soul results of two cultivators at the Perfect Core Formation stage. One of them was attempting a Legal Body Nascent Soul; though the lack of established experience made the process slow, success was anticipated within the next two years.

The leadership of the Immortal Gate always kept the future generations in mind.

By scheduling the Shocking God Sonata now, they were providing a window of opportunity for the latest group of cultivators who had secured Nascent Soul resources.

Achieving the Nascent Soul stage would grant them access to this incredibly rare event.

Consequently, the fight for the Infant-Accumulating Elixir had turned far more cutthroat than the competition for the Infant-Transforming Elixir.

Yan Qiongzhi had only managed to obtain hers through Chen Mobai’s influence.

While the three primary medicines for Nascent Soul formation are all held in high regard, their perceived value differs. The Infant-Transforming Elixir is widely considered the most potent, followed by the Infant-Feeding Elixir, with the Infant-Accumulating Elixir being the third choice.

Along with Yan Qiongzhi and Pei Qingshuang, Lan Haitian had also opted for the Infant-Accumulating Elixir.

Lan Haitian, who had been hailed as the Immortal Gate's greatest genius before Chen Mobai’s rise, had already succeeded in his Nascent Soul formation two years prior. He was currently in the Five Peaks Immortal Mountains, focusing on stabilizing his cultivation.

With a polite and slightly apologetic goodbye from Peach Blossom Sage, Chen Mobai turned into a flash of silver light and disappeared from the Jumang Daoist Academy.

“How is it that his Void Teleportation appears so effortless?”

Peach Blossom Sage watched him leave, her expression filled with confusion.

As the guardian Spirit Plant of the academy, she had seen many practitioners of the Lasting Spring Cultivation use Void Teleportation before, but none left as little trace as Chen Mobai.

When Wenren Xuewei performed the technique, the surrounding Power of Void would ripple violently for a long time, like a rock hitting water.

In contrast, Chen Mobai’s exit was like a soft breeze over a pond, leaving only the faintest of ripples before the Power of Void returned to a state of perfect, glassy stillness.