I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2281 - 1042: 4

Narcissus continues to dwell upon the same island in the lake she has always claimed. As Chen Mobai touched down on its shores, his senses picked up the presence of five distinct auras within the waters, each possessing strength comparable to the Nascent Soul stage.

These were undoubtedly the sovereign rulers of this aquatic domain.

Furthermore, standing beside Narcissus were a young boy and girl, busy attending to her by pouring wine.

Though they appeared human, Chen Mobai’s "Echoes in the Void" technique allowed him to perceive the truth; within their forms resided a vast, majestic power that surged like the boundless ocean.

"Quite a remarkable young fellow. It is truly a shame that the Immortal Gate lacks a cultivation path for an Ice-System Deity Transformation."

Narcissus spoke as she accepted the shell, her words making it evident that she had already encountered Yan Qiongzhi.

"If the ancestors did not leave a path behind, then one must simply blaze their own trail," Chen Mobai replied, his expression remaining perfectly calm.

The moment he spoke, the youth and maiden serving Narcissus were visibly startled, instinctively raising their heads to gaze at him.

With that single look, Chen Mobai’s transcendent aura and peerless grace were etched permanently into their minds.

[Is this the man destined to be the third saint of the Immortal Gate?]

They could not help but sigh in secret admiration after seeing him.

Rumors of a peerless genius rising from the Dance Tool Dao Academy had circulated throughout the sea territories for a long time. They had suspected the tales were embellished, but meeting him in person proved his magnificence was no exaggeration.

Following his audience with Narcissus, Chen Mobai guided the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Weapon Dancing Sect toward the heights of Wangxian Peak.

Shortly thereafter, the Peach Blossom Sage and Pei Qingshuang made their arrival at Wangwu Cave Heaven, accompanied by the four Nascent Souls of Jumang Academy who were being escorted to the site.

"Greetings, Pure Yang Master!"

Pei Qingshuang, having recently attained the Nascent Soul stage, offered a respectful salute to Chen Mobai.

Her beauty had become truly breathtaking following her breakthrough. With radiant teeth and lips as red as blossoms, she shared eighty to ninety percent of the Peach Blossom Sage’s alluring charm. However, she possessed a unique elegance and a taller stature that made her exceptionally striking.

"It is my hope to encounter Senior Sister Pei once more upon the road to Deity Transformation in the years to come."

Chen Mobai’s polite encouragement brought great joy to the four Nascent Souls of the Jumang lineage.

"I am grateful for your blessing, Master. There is one additional matter: as I have formed my Nascent Soul, I must select a Dao name. I would like to humbly ask Master to grant me one."

Pei Qingshuang’s request caught Chen Mobai off guard.

Following the ancient traditions of the Purple Cloud Galaxy, a cultivator requesting a Dao name upon reaching the Nascent Soul stage was essentially seeking to join that person’s direct lineage.

In simpler terms, if Chen Mobai gave Pei Qingshuang a Dao name, she would be officially recognized as a member of his Weapon Dancing Sect.

Chen Mobai pondered the implications, realizing this was likely a strategic move by the Jumang Lineage to bind themselves more closely to the Weapon Dancing Sect.

The Three Extremes Sage and the other Nascent Soul masters remained quiet, clearly having reached a consensus on this plan before arriving.

The Peach Blossom Sage’s eyes shimmered with emotion, yet she did not dare to voice any objections under the current circumstances.

"This is a matter of great importance. Pray, give me some time to contemplate it thoroughly."

After a brief exchange of mental transmissions with Master Chengxuan, Chen Mobai refrained from giving an immediate answer.

The responsibility was heavy; if he named her, she would belong to his sect. Should her cultivation continue to soar and her Longevity immortal bloodline trigger a path toward Cultivating Void, he would be duty-bound as an elder to provide her protection.

While Chen Mobai had considered the prospects of planetary conquest and the nurturing of the Big Tree, he had not yet reached the Deity Transformation stage himself.

Consequently, he chose to proceed with caution.

A flicker of complicated emotion crossed Pei Qingshuang’s face at his response, suggesting that she wasn't entirely certain about having Chen Mobai bestow her Dao name either.

After the Jumang lineage ascended Wangxian Peak, the Nascent Soul experts from the Kunpeng and Patching Heaven lineages arrived in succession, taking up residence at the Welcoming Immortals Hotel in the valley below.

Because their own peaks housed Ancestors at the Deity Transformation stage, they could only ascend when the Shocking God Sonata began to play, so as not to disturb the tranquility of the elders.

At any other time, they were required to stay in the hotel at the base of the mountain.

This gathering was a rare event, bringing together nearly all the Nascent Souls of the Immortal Gate.

Even during the previous campaign to seize other worlds, such a complete assembly had not occurred.

The Nascent Souls atop Wangxian Peak took the opportunity to socialize, visiting the valley to reconnect with old friends and fellow cultivators before the Shocking God Sonata commenced.

Chen Mobai made his rounds to the neighboring peaks, paying his respects to Qian Xing and Qi Yuheng.

He was able to meet with Qi Yuheng without issue. The elder held high expectations for him, hoping that the resonance of the Shocking God Sonata would provide the catalyst for Chen Mobai to achieve Deity Transformation.

Chen Mobai could only project an air of confidence outwardly, while inwardly he could only manage a wry smile.

At Gathering Immortals Peak, it was Yuan Xu, the direct disciple of Qian Xing, who stood watch.

Chen Chun’s cultivation was insufficient for this gathering, and he had departed prior to Yu Huiping’s descent.

"My teacher remains in secluded cultivation and may not even appear for the Shocking God Sonata. We should simply act as if he isn't here..."

Yuan Xu appeared to know certain private details regarding Qian Xing. He shared a few hints casually, which only served to make Chen Mobai’s heart feel heavier.

Chen Mobai had met with Qian Xing previously behind Crimson City and was well aware that the elder's final trial was drawing near.

"May the Ancestor successfully complete his Deity Transformation and eventually attain the stage of Cultivating Void."

After his talk with Yuan Xu, Chen Mobai bowed with clasped hands toward the place of Qian Xing’s seclusion and departed.

"Nearly everyone has arrived; only Ying Guanghua is still missing."

That evening, Master Chengxuan returned from the Welcoming Immortals Hotel and mentioned this curious fact to Chen Mobai.

"We all hurried here the moment we heard the news, yet he remains remarkably unhurried."

The Three Extremes Sage had returned alongside Master Chengxuan. Both smelled strongly of wine as they continued their discussion.

"He was the former Sect Master, after all—the very man who pushed me out of the Hall of Orthodox Law!"

Master Chengxuan spoke with a touch of bitterness. He had once vied with Ying Guanghua for the leadership of the Orthodox Law Hall, only to be easily defeated in a decisive vote.

Though he often claimed to be over the matter, today revealed that some resentment still lingered.

He maintained that his loss was due to the Weapon Dancing Sect’s lack of influence at the time, rather than any personal deficiency compared to Ying Guanghua.

"The Shocking God Sonata requires three months of tuning to allow Councilor Xiao Yuping to synchronize. It is expected that Ying Guanghua will show up before then."

Chen Mobai shared the latest details he had received from Lan Haitian, noting that the performance schedule had been established by Qi Yuheng and Narcissus.

"Three more months!?"

"I am starting to get restless."

Hearing this, Master Chengxuan and the Three Extremes Sage felt as though the days were dragging on.

Lingbo City!

This location was one of the Seventy-Two Blessed Lands of the Immortal Gate.

It was also the birthplace of Ying Guanghua, the former Head of Immortal Affairs.

Following his retirement, he had chosen not to reside at the Repairing Heaven Institute’s Wangwu Cave Heaven. Instead, he had come here to live quietly while seeking the path to the Deity Transformation realm.

Ying Guanghua had actually known about the Shocking God Sonata before the current Head of Immortal Affairs, Gongye Zhixu. He had intended to leave immediately, but a message from Gathering Immortals Peak had stopped him.

The message instructed him to wait right where he was.