I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2348: 1060: Plan for the Five Elements Immortal Spirit Root (Part 3)
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Chen Mobai currently felt no desire for the Island of Ten Thousand Immortals’ territories located deep within the Desolate Sea. He was merely employing that region as a pretext, intending to expand there only after the Five Elements Sect’s influence surpassed the capacity of the Eastern Continent Frontier’s Three Regions.
In contrast, the coastal sea territories held a different level of importance. While they were deficient in spiritual energy—causing East Wu to lose interest and the Myriad Stars Alliance to rarely conduct patrols—they had officially belonged to the Myriad Stars Alliance during the Sun family's reign.
Chen Mobai’s current objective was to formally annex these lands under the banner of the Five Elements Sect.
“If that is the case, it remains necessary for Sect Master Chen to consult with the Great Elder. Numerous underwater spirit fields belonging to the Immortal Island are situated there, and they are considered assets of the alliance.”
As a prominent figure among the Myriad Stars Alliance’s younger generation, Ruan Lilong kept a level head in Chen Mobai’s presence and refrained from making hasty commitments.
“This is the coastline I have demarcated. Take it to Brother Taishi, dear nephew. Should he find it acceptable, the Flying Sand Sect shall be considered a steadfast ally of our Five Elements Sect henceforth.”
Following Chen Mobai’s statement, Zhou Wangshen promptly produced a pre-arranged map and unfurled it into the air.
Ruan Lilong scanned the map, his brow furrowing slightly.
The boundaries Chen Mobai had drawn pushed right against the Myriad Stars Alliance’s absolute limit.
Any further encroachment would surely be met with a refusal.
“Once my caravan’s inventory is settled, I shall deliver this map to the Great Elder for his final verdict.”
Ruan Lilong provided no definitive promise, making it clear that the authority to decide did not rest with him.
“I shall leave it in your hands then, dear nephew. Furthermore, the Rank-5 Sea Soul Agate you offered is of great significance to me. Is there anything you desire in return for it?”
Chen Mobai inquired. The item had been presented by Ruan Lilong immediately upon his arrival with Zhou Wangshen.
Disliking the feeling of being indebted, Chen Mobai sought to balance the scales immediately.
“You have my thanks, Sect Master Chen. In truth, this object is a personal token of my appreciation. My Daoist couple perished at the hands of the Two-headed Demon King during the conflict with the Island of Ten Thousand Immortals. That beast met its end in East Wu, and Sect Master Chen has effectively granted me vengeance...”
A look of understanding crossed Chen Mobai’s features as he listened to Ruan Lilong’s explanation.
“Be that as it may, I find it improper to simply accept such a gift from a junior. Since you have reached the stage of Perfect Core Formation and are on the verge of Nascent Soul Formation, I shall offer you some guidance as compensation.”
The moment Chen Mobai spoke these words, Ruan Lilong’s expression flooded with delight, and he performed a deep, respectful bow.
As the Five Elements Sect’s prestige soared, Chen Mobai’s renown as a Great Sage and Good Teacher had reached the East Land and even the distant sea territories.
It was common knowledge that nearly all the cultivators who had recently broken through to the Nascent Soul and Core Formation stages within the Five Elements Sect had benefited from his instruction.
Rumors in the Eastern Wilderness even claimed that a cultivator with mere mixed spiritual roots could effortlessly achieve Foundation Establishment if they were fortunate enough to be taught by the Great Sage and Good Teacher.
While such claims were hyperbolic—as Chen Mobai typically only mentored those with exceptional talent whose success was already likely—he was enough of a person of vanity to let the flattering rumors persist without correction.
Ruan Lilong, a talent of the Flying Sand Sect with top-grade spiritual roots at the peak of Core Formation, adhered to local etiquette by not prying into secret cultivation techniques. He focused on his own hurdles, which Chen Mobai addressed one by one.
Though initially excited and somewhat hesitant, Ruan Lilong began by asking questions he suspected he knew the answers to but wanted to confirm for feasibility.
Chen Mobai’s responses were absolute. He explained the underlying principles of viable paths and demonstrated exactly why impossible ones would fail, offering several alternative methods instead.
As the hours slipped by, Ruan Lilong became entirely absorbed in the session.
He voiced every doubt, large and small, that he had gathered throughout two centuries of cultivation.
Without a hint of impatience, Chen Mobai guided him from dawn until the following night.
“I am deeply grateful, Sect Master Chen, for your instruction and for clarifying my path. Your benevolence is no different from that of a master!”
By the time Ruan Lilong finished his inquiries, it was already the early hours of the third morning. He bowed to Chen Mobai with the solemnity a disciple shows a master.
“I have shared much in a single sitting. I have recorded our discussion onto this jade slip so you may study it further upon your return.”
Chen Mobai stopped him from completing the formal ritual. As Ruan Lilong stood, Chen Mobai used his divine sense to etch a jade slip and handed it over.
“Escort him out; the next visitor is likely waiting with some impatience.”
Zhou Wangshen signaled his understanding and guided Ruan Lilong out of the grand hall.
Clutching the jade slip, Ruan Lilong felt a pang of regret as he left.
He couldn't help but lament that he wasn't a member of the Five Elements Sect. Under the tutelage of the Great Sage and Good Teacher, he suspected he might have attained the Nascent Soul stage long ago.
Unfortunately, at his age, switching sects was no longer a viable option.
With a heavy sigh, Ruan Lilong exited the hall and noticed a Foundation Establishment cultivator waiting outside, who eyed him with curiosity.
“Farewell, fellow Daoist. I must now lead this individual inside to meet the Sect Master.”
Zhou Wangshen cupped his hands toward Ruan Lilong, who returned the gesture before watching the pair disappear into the hall.
He wondered who this mere Foundation Establishment practitioner could be.
After departing, Ruan Lilong immediately tasked his subordinates from the Myriad Stars Alliance to investigate. He soon discovered the man's identity.
His name was Mei Longzheng, a prominent Beast Tamer hailing from the Stormy Immortal City.