I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2361 - 1066: Matters of the Upper Realm (Part 2)
Previously on I Have A Cultivation World...
The Star Heaven Dao Sect, Yi Yuan Dao Palace, and the Five Elements Sect—three titanic powers trailing only the Sacred Lands—have each been assigned an entire territory to themselves. Nevertheless, their strength remains inferior to the combined might of the Three Great Sacred Lands. Rumors suggest that until the Golden Flame Manticore is brought down, these sects may struggle to fully purge their allotted zones.
Beyond the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill, Chen Mobai also focused on the cost of the Coagulation Infant Pill.
The price tag was set at three million Dao Coins.
At such a steep valuation, the Golden Core level forces involved in the pioneering effort are generally unable to afford an exchange.
Recognizing this reality, the Dao Morale Sect has permitted the transfer of Dao Coins within Dongling Immortal City.
Essentially, this allows for the balance of one individual to be moved to another’s account.
To prevent cultivators from turning to robbery to acquire Dao Coins, the Dao Morale Sect mandates a 20% transaction fee and requires that all transfers take place strictly within Dongling Immortal City.
As long as a cultivator remains inside Dongling Immortal City, their safety is guaranteed by the Dao Morale Sect.
This system was primarily established as a strategic corridor for the major sect powers.
As the leader of the Five Elements Sect, Chen Mobai could consolidate the Dao Coins of his disciples into his own balance, ensuring his wealth eclipsed that of rivals like Xing Ji and Earth Virtue.
In exchange, he could compensate his followers with equivalent amounts of Spirit Stones or Five Elements Coins.
The process felt remarkably similar to a currency exchange!
Observing the similarities between his own Five Elements Coins and the Dao Coins of the Dao Morale Sect, Chen Mobai felt as though his ideas had been plagiarized, though he kept such dangerous thoughts to himself.
After all, the concept of intellectual property is nonexistent in this world.
Once the meeting concluded, the Nascent Soul cultivators broke off into small social circles, departing in groups of three or four.
Yuan Zhen extended an invitation to Chen Mobai for a private gathering among the Taoists and Saintesses of the Sacred Lands.
"This is Senior Brother Xuande of the Dao Morale Sect," Yuan Zhen said, introducing Chen Mobai to the only cultivator present he did not recognize.
Standing in a quiet courtyard, Xuande appeared as a tall man with rounded cheeks and a benevolent smile. Clad in a blue robe adorned with cloud patterns, he possessed a noticeable belly and wide, fluttering sleeves that gave him an air of great dignity and calm.
However, through the use of his Rank-5 Echoes in the Void technique, Chen Mobai perceived that while Xuande seemed to be at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, he was masking his true power—a level of Cultivation that even exceeded Zhang Pankong's.
This stout man was a truly formidable expert.
Treating Xuande with great respect, Chen Mobai took the initiative to speak: "I’ve long admired the Taoist’s reputation, and today I finally have the honor to meet you."
"Sect Master Chen, you are too modest. It is my utmost honor to meet you, a person admired and respected by all," Xuande replied, immediately returning the gesture of respect. Nearby, Qi Jiannu had already arranged a tea set and began pouring for the group.
"This is Longevity Eyebrow, harvested fresh from the mountain gate this year..."
Chen Mobai had been debating whether to offer his own Spiritual Tea, but he instantly abandoned the thought the moment Qi Jiannu mentioned Longevity Eyebrow.
"I have heard much of the East Continent’s most supreme Immortal Tea, but I never expected to be fortunate enough to taste it today."
In the past, during discussions with Yu Shuji and Yan Shaoyin regarding the finest Immortal Teas of the East Continent, Longevity Eyebrow was always cited as the pinnacle.
It was said that every cup consumed could extend a person's lifespan by a year, up to a total limit of 360 years.
Such an effect was nearly on par with the Rank-5 fruit produced by the Great Chun Tree.
"As the Taoist Child and Saintess, we receive a quota of five liang every twenty years. Once it no longer provides us with any benefit, we will invite everyone to partake in it frequently," Xuande said with a grin. He then produced a Jade Box from his Storage Bag containing his own portion of this year's Longevity Eyebrow.
He felt it would be improper to let Qi Jiannu provide all the tea for the guests himself.
"Our thanks to you both."
Yuan Zhen offered no false modesty, watching with visible excitement as Qi Jiannu added the leaves to the boiling water.
"If there is any left over, I could sell it in the other Four Major Continents. There are many Nascent Soul or Divinity Transformation cultivators nearing the end of their lifespans who would pay a king's ransom for this," Zhang Pankong remarked, his first instinct being to act as a broker for the tea.
"A fine idea, a fine idea. I am actually looking to refine the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill; perhaps you could use these tea leaves to help me obtain some Essence Blood from a Fifth Rank True Spirit," Xuande said eagerly, shoving his recently closed tea box back toward Zhang Pankong with hope in his eyes.
"In your dreams! What a nice dream!" Zhang Pankong laughed and cursed playfully, pushing the box back toward Xuande.
The value of Essence Blood from a Fifth Rank True Spirit was far greater than a small box of Longevity Eyebrow.
If it were a full set of tea capable of granting the full 360 years of life, then a deal might actually be possible.
"The tea is ready," Qi Jiannu said with a soft smile. With a graceful movement of her hand, she poured the tea so that every cup was filled to the exact same level.
Chen Mobai peered at the clear tea in his cup, which gave off a subtle herbal scent, and drank it down in one go.
A faint flush appeared on the cheeks of everyone present.
This was the physical manifestation of surging Qi-Blood and vitality. The Nascent Soul cultivators immediately utilized their Divine Sense to refine the potent effects of the Longevity Eyebrow tea.
"It is a shame that Brother Ye and Sister Dan could not join us," Zhang Pankong noted with a hint of regret after finishing his drink.
"Is Brother Ye still in seclusion?" Chen Mobai asked, looking toward Yuan Zhen.
"Indeed, Senior Brother is behind closed doors and will not emerge for another seven years. We do not wish to disturb him," Yuan Zhen sighed. He explained that Ye Qing had set a firm date for his emergence before entering seclusion. If the Dao Morale Sect finished the pioneering and killed the Golden Flame Manticore ahead of schedule, Ye Qing might miss out entirely.
"That is a pity. However, with Brother Ye’s talent and insight, even without the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill, he could achieve Divinity Transformation," Chen Mobai said. Despite his regret over his friend's absence, his confidence in Ye Qing's potential remained unshakable.
"I hope so," Yuan Zhen replied with a strained smile, clearly feeling that having the pill as a safeguard would be far better.
Chen Mobai then asked about another missing figure: the Primordial Void Saintess, Dan Miaosu.
She had personally overseen a previous trade for the Five Elements Sect in the Eastern Wilderness, leaving Chen Mobai with a lasting impression.
"Sister Dan possesses a Void Spirit Body. It seems the headquarters in the Central State received tidings from the Upper Realm that require her to act as a messenger. Furthermore, the sect has massive expectations for her, so she has spent these years cultivating in the Central State. She planned to come, but she has reached a critical juncture in mastering the Void Evasion Technique and cannot afford to walk away from the breakthrough," Zhang Pankong explained, treating the group as trusted confidants by revealing these secrets.
Chen Mobai’s interest was piqued at the mention of the Void Evasion Technique.
The technique was clearly incredibly difficult to master if even the Primordial Void Saintess was struggling with it; this made his own previous failure to learn it much more understandable.
"News from the Upper Realm? I wonder if Junior Brother could share more..." Xuande asked, his curiosity shifting to the broader implications.
"I only know that the ancestor master, Taixu True King, was seen again in the Spiritual Void Immortal Realm a few decades ago. Following that, the headquarters received a divine decree from the Upper Realm," Zhang Pankong admitted. Being from the East Continent branch rather than the direct lineage of the Central State, his knowledge was limited.
"Taixu True King!" Xuande exclaimed, visibly shaken.
In the history of the Tianhe Realm, most myths centered on the Mother of Water and the Taixu True King.
To these cultivators, such figures were practically creator gods.
Even an ancient power like the Nine Heavens Demon Vibration Ancestor would have to act as a humble junior in the presence of the Taixu True King.
That such a legendary being had returned was staggering.
Was some world-shaking event on the horizon?
Xuande wasn't the only one pondering this; Chen Mobai was also deep in thought. He was particularly struck by the fact that his Turtle Treasure had been recovered by Liu Yanpei from a statue in a Taixu Temple.
That statue was an image of the Taixu True King.
To mortals, he was a god, but to those who had transcended, he was the Taixu True God!
"I remember my master mentioning this. He said the Taixu True King returned because he was searching for something," Yuan Zhen suddenly added, his words sending a shiver through Chen Mobai.