I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2357: 1064: Dongling Immortal City (Part 2)
Previously on I Have A Cultivation World...
She recalled the moment Chen Mobai proposed Han Zhiling as her disciple, a request she had softly declined.
A subtle pang of regret now stirred within her heart.
Among the second generation of Xiao Nanshan disciples, Zhuo Ming’s status as Chen Mobai’s successor was firmly established and universally accepted.
Furthermore, since Han Zhiling achieved Core Formation, the rank of eldest disciple for the third generation was effectively decided.
Beyond Han Zhiling, Song Huangdae—disciple of Liu Wenbo—and Duan Shuyu—disciple of Jiang Zongheng—had both reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment. They were merely awaiting the perfect moment to attempt Core Formation.
In contrast, Luo Yixuan stood alone. While she once took pride in her solitude, she now felt a lingering sense of isolation.
Had she accepted Han Zhiling back then, things might have been different.
While Luo Yixuan was lost in her quiet sighs, Chen Mobai had finished reviewing Han Zhiling’s progress with a look of approval.
Recently, he had kept this grand-disciple close, meticulously clarifying every detail of the revised Red Flame Sword Scripture for her.
Thanks to Chen Mobai’s masterful instruction and Han Zhiling’s natural brilliance, she had already grasped the entirety of the Core Formation portion of the scripture.
Chen Mobai calculated that in about one hundred and twenty years, she would likely reach the peak of Core Formation and be ready to strive for Nascent Soul Formation.
Should she experience a sudden epiphany, she might even reach the Nascent Soul stage around the same time as Luo Yixuan.
Reflecting on this, Chen Mobai glanced at Luo Yixuan. Out of respect for his disciple’s path, he decided that after this expedition, he would visit Jumang Academy to obtain the Great Chun Dew. This would allow Qing Nu to brew the Heavenly Spiritual Water.
After finishing his guidance of Han Zhiling, Chen Mobai summoned Duan Shuyu and Jin Ling’er, who had been practicing the War Array outside.
While his primary body focused on teaching his disciples, his Second Primeval Spirit ascended with the Primordial Yang Cauldron toward the Tian Gang realm to gather Nine Heavens Pure Qi.
The Thousand Swords Dharma Body could not reach Rank-5 using the Fruit of Dao’s Rule once it left the Five Elements Sect’s territory.
Consequently, upon returning to the Tianhe Realm, Chen Mobai ensured his Second Primeval Spirit remained dedicated to this task.
Though the heights of the Nine Heavens were once unreachable due to his limited Cultivation, he was now capable of making the attempt.
In the past, finding a single cluster was a matter of sheer luck; now, seven clusters already rested within the Primordial Yang Cauldron.
Nevertheless, Chen Mobai found the current pace of collection somewhat sluggish.
Considering the source of the Nine Heavens Pure Qi, he looked toward the gathering storm clouds of the Ninth Level Heavenly Tribulation above, feeling a surge of restlessness.
As soon as the thought crossed his mind, the Vermilion Phoenix Facing the Sun chart and his Heavenly Blessing triggered a Heavenly Heart warning, advising him against such a suicidal risk.
Even if the Second Primeval Spirit was now equivalent to a God-Transcending cultivator, the tribulation zone was filled with chaotic perils. It wasn't worth gambling his life just for Nine Heavens Pure Qi.
It would be wiser to wait for his Cultivation to deepen or to acquire a Rank-6 treasure before venturing into those depths.
With that realization, Chen Mobai directed the Second Primeval Spirit to stay with the Five Elements Sect’s fleet, searching for opportunities in the Tian Gang region nearest to the Ninth Level Heavenly Tribulation.
Guided by the luck of the Vermilion Phoenix Facing the Sun chart, he occasionally discovered clusters of Pure Spirit Immortal Qi drifting down from the tribulation layer.
He harvested every one into the Primordial Yang Cauldron.
By the time Dongling Immortal City came into view, the cauldron held twenty-three clusters.
With these resources, the Thousand Swords Dharma Body could briefly unleash the power of a Rank-5 entity.
He signaled the fleet to halt and sent a message to the Dao Morale Sect. Chen Mobai then stepped onto the deck, projecting his Divine Sense as his Second Primeval Spirit descended like a golden streak, merging behind his head.
The nearby Five Elements Sect disciples were unfazed, assuming their Sect Master was merely refining a potent divine technique.
The fleet of the Five Elements Sect resembled a massive, glowing Fire Cloud in the sky. Soon, three powerful Nascent Soul signatures approached from the distance.
“Is that Sect Master Chen of the Five Elements Sect? Shenxi sends his greetings.”
The speaker was Sect Master Shenxi of the Dao Morale Sect. Chen Mobai immediately flew out to meet him.
“It is truly a privilege to have Sect Master Shenxi welcome me in person,” Chen Mobai replied.
After their initial pleasantries, Shenxi invited Chen Mobai to enter Dongling Immortal City.
Because of the sheer number of disciples from different factions, they had to establish camps outside the city walls.
As a premier sect second only to the Holy Lands in the East Continent, the Five Elements Sect had been granted the finest location by the Dao Morale Sect. Chen Mobai instructed Duan Shuyu to oversee the disciples and set up defenses while he accompanied Shenxi into the city.
“Sect Master Chen, this way!”
Shenxi, whisk in hand, led the way atop a white cloud with a smile.
Chen Mobai signaled the young Dragon Girl, who shifted into her Yellow Dragon True Body and landed before him.
Shenxi and the two Nascent Soul cultivators with him were stunned by the sight of the Yellow Dragon, their expressions filled with awe.
Despite their high status, it was their first encounter with such a legendary True Spirit.
“This is the daughter of Senior Yellow Dragon, who ascended alongside the Yi Yuan Ancestor. She recently survived her Rank-4 Heavenly Tribulation. I brought her along to gain experience during this mission.”
Chen Mobai sat upon the Dragon Girl’s back, pulling alongside Shenxi’s cloud as he introduced the True Spirit.
“Your sect truly lives up to the Yi Yuan Orthodoxy; such foundations are deep indeed,” Shenxi remarked with a laugh, acknowledging the Five Elements Sect's lineage.
Previously, when Chen Mobai visited Mount Wudi, Earth Virtue had ceased disputing the Five Elements Sect’s claim to the orthodoxy to protect his own path to God-Transcending.
The silence of the Yi Yuan Dao Palace was taken as a silent confirmation by the rest of the East Continent.
In Shenxi’s view, a flourishing Five Elements Sect carrying the mantle of the Yi Yuan True Monarch was far more valuable to the Dao Morale Sect than the fading Mount Wudi.
“Has Senior Dustless arrived yet?” Chen Mobai asked, focusing on his main concern.
For an expedition against a Rank-5 Golden Flame Manticore, the various sects would be little more than prey for Ruin Monsters without the leadership of Dustless True Monarch.
“The teleportation array is ready; my master can arrive at any moment,” Shenxi answered.
Chen Mobai nodded, considering whether he could use the time before Dustless True Monarch’s arrival to let his Second Primeval Spirit gather more Nine Heavens Pure Qi.
He then asked about the other Holy Lands, specifically wondering about Ye Qing.
After Yuan Qingque’s ascension, Ye Qing had entered seclusion. Given the moved-up schedule of the exploration, it was uncertain if he had finished.
“The Nine Heavens Morality Sect and Taixu MiaoMiao Palace have sent their Sect Masters, along with Saintess Yuan Zhen, Dao Child Zhang Pankong, and others…”
Chen Mobai recognized the names, but since Ye Qing wasn't mentioned, it was clear he hadn't come.
“And what of Mount Wudi?”
“The Master of Earth Virtue Mountain is leading his group and has already arrived in the city,” Shenxi said, smiling at Chen Mobai on his dragon.
“It has been quite a while since I last saw Brother Earth Virtue…”
At this, Chen Mobai’s eyes sparkled. He sent a silent command to the Dragon Girl to make their entrance even more grand.
Shenxi caught his drift and accelerated the white cloud.
Inside Dongling Immortal City, the Master of Earth Virtue Mountain—who was there seeking the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill—was conversing with Ni Yuanzhong, accompanied by several Nascent Soul cultivators from the Yi Yuan Dao Palace.
As two of the individuals closest to the God-Transcending stage in the East Continent, they were sharing insights on the breakthrough in addition to discussing the upcoming mission.
Ni Yuanzhong had also invited other Nascent Soul Complete experts, including Palace Master Azure Fall of Taixu MiaoMiao Palace, Xing Ji of the Star Heaven Dao Sect, and Hong Yun of Fire Cloud Palace. They were joined by rising talents like Yuan Zhen, Zhang Pankong, and Xuande.
“What an incredible aura. Which fellow cultivator has arrived?”
Ni Yuanzhong paused mid-sip, sensing the powerful presence of the True Spirit Dragon Girl.
Earth Virtue’s expression shifted. Having mastered the Primordial Dao through Earth True Qi, he was extremely sensitive to the Earth Element Great Dao. He felt a power approaching that even exceeded his own Earth True Power.
As she was explaining her secrets for remaining youthful to Palace Master Azure Fall, Yuan Zhen noticed the brilliant gold light in the sky. Guessing the visitor's identity, she spoke up: “It seems the leader of the Yi Yuan Orthodoxy from the Five Elements Sect has made his appearance.”
Her remark left Earth Virtue looking visibly uncomfortable, despite his usual composure.