I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2299: 1047: Aftermath (8.5K)_3
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With a faint cough, the reincarnated form of Qian Xing slowly opened its eyes.
“Ancestor?”
Chen Mobai and his two companions were uncertain whether the consciousness before them was Qian Xing or the host body, yet they offered their greetings with deep respect.
“I am here.”
As Qian Xing spoke, the familiar resonance of his voice brought a wave of relief to Chen Mobai and the others.
The mere presence of the Ancestor provided them with an inexplicable sense of security.
“Ancestor, since you have endured this tribulation, your advancement to the Cultivating Void stage is surely inevitable.”
Chen Mobai offered his congratulations, recalling Qian Xing’s earlier assertion that this life-and-death ordeal was actually his path toward Cultivating Void. Qi Yuheng and Narcissus quickly followed suit with their own well-wishes.
“The final outcome is still undecided, and my time is fleeting. You three must listen closely.”
Qian Xing shook his head, struggling to rise from the recliner. His movements were pained, prompting Chen Mobai and Qi Yuheng to step forward and support him.
“During the process of Void Refining, both my original self and my clone undergo the baptism of the Great Tao. I am certain of my failure this time, which is why I attempted to use the Patching Heaven Seal early to preserve the intent of the Twofold Divine Technique. However, I have realized that I cannot pave the way for my Void Refining unless I utterly sever my connection to my past self. Once I have finished speaking with you, this fragment of intent will be sealed entirely within the Patching Heaven Seal…”
A flicker of sorrow passed over Qian Xing’s features as he spoke.
He had not anticipated that his pursuit of emptiness would require the complete severance of his original body.
Yet, this was the specific opportunity for Void Refining that the Guidance Book had revealed to him following his brush with death.
“Understood, Ancestor. We will ensure that your reincarnated body is well-protected as it grows,” Chen Mobai vowed.
He remembered that this reincarnated body had previously been held back at the peak of Foundation Establishment by Qian Xing’s own restrictions, intended to sever ties quickly once his lifespan concluded. Clearly, that strategy was no longer applicable.
“Let things unfold naturally. If he is meant to flourish, it will be only after my Void Refining that he can break the seal and merge with my intent.”
Qian Xing appeared surprisingly at peace with this fate.
Despite his legendary intellect, his cultivation in this current life had capped at the peak of Spirit Transformation. Given the Immortal Gate's circumstances and the late start of his reincarnation, he would likely only reach the Spirit Transformation stage again, even with the protection of the three experts.
Furthermore, to prevent the Ancestor's past burdens from weighing down this new life, it was better for the body to cultivate freely without their direct interference.
“Have no fear, Ancestor. With your brilliance, this is merely a Soldier Resolution and Reincarnation, a way to master the secrets of rebirth.”
Chen Mobai nodded. He believed that once the reincarnated body resumed its Cultivation, the prestige of the Weapon Dancing Sect would be secured for another millennium after his own era.
“The future of the Immortal Gate is now in your hands; I have nothing left to give.”
With those words, Qian Xing raised three fingers, imparting three distinct Taoist beliefs into the minds of Chen Mobai and his peers.
“These contain my insights into Void Refining. Though I have failed, I hope you can follow the path your junior sister has taken.”
Upon receiving the Taoist beliefs, the three Cultivators gave a solemn salute to Qian Xing.
Qian Xing smiled faintly. The Patching Heaven Seal on his forehead vanished, his eyes drifted shut, and he collapsed back into the chair.
After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the reincarnated body woke again, clutching his head and frowning in discomfort.
“No, no, no! My new phone! I’m still paying the installments on that…”
Seeing the shattered device on the floor, the young man wailed in genuine agony.
Chen Mobai and the others could only trade silent, awkward glances at the sight.
“Pure Yang, I am placing the Ancestor in your care,” Qi Yuheng said with a light cough, looking toward Chen Mobai.
“Don’t worry. I believe I have a plan to help him progress, though we must ensure he finds his own motivation…”
Chen Mobai detailed his strategy for the reincarnated body’s growth. Qi Yuheng and Narcissus listened intently, contributing their own suggestions until a solid plan was formed.
Their first goal was to guide him back to Foundation Establishment, secure him a low-stress position, and eventually move him into logistics during the war. Once he earned enough merit, they would provide the resources necessary for Core Formation and Foundation Establishment.
With the plan set, Chen Mobai summoned a Formless Puppet to serve as a permanent guardian for the reincarnated body.
This specific Formless Puppet had been upgraded with rare materials from the Tianhe Realm and powered by a Supreme Grade Spirit Stone, giving it combat power comparable to a lower-tier Nascent Soul Cultivator of the Immortal Gate.
The trio then made their way back to the Five Peaks Immortal Mountains.
Using the Mysterious Yang Divine Light from his Pure Yang Scroll, Chen Mobai scanned everyone present. Only after confirming there was no lingering corruption did he allow the Nascent Soul Cultivators and the Maritime Monarch to depart.
However, Qi Yuheng and Narcissus immediately issued a strict gag order regarding the events of the Shocking God Sonata.
They could not risk the general public of the Immortal Gate falling into a state of mass hysteria.
Finally, they turned their attention to the musicians who had performed the Shocking God Sonata.
The outlook for them was grim; many were on the verge of a mental collapse.
Glimpsing the true essence of the Death God was a horror capable of shattering a Cultivator’s mind.
It was only because they were in a state of resonance with the Great Tao during the performance that they had managed to survive at all.
“They will require an extended period of supervision…”
The Three Extremes Sage, assisting Chen Mobai in examining the Arts Department Cultivators, shared his grim assessment of those showing signs of Qi deviation.