I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2403 - 1079: Obtaining the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill (Part 3)
Previously on I Have A Cultivation World...
"Hong Yun, this one's for you."
Ultimately, Dustless True Monarch indicated the remaining blue jade vial, prompting Hong Yun to rise swiftly and deliver a proper bow to the Divinity Transformation expert. Lacking the backing of the Dao Morale Sect, he surely couldn't have gone toe-to-toe with Xing Ji in this round.
"My gratitude, True Monarch!"
A pleased look crossed Hong Yun's face as he claimed the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill and settled back into his position.
"If I may inquire, True Monarch, does that final vial hold another Communicating Holy Spirit Pill as well?"
With the Divinity Transformation breakthrough and the Star Heaven Dao Sect's ascent to Holy Land status hanging in the balance today, Xing Ji found himself compelled to pose the question.
"Correct, though it's only half a pill..."
Dustless True Monarch had anticipated the query and promptly affirmed it while clarifying the nature of the last fragment of the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill.
"As the eighth-ranked junior, I request permission from the True Monarch to claim it!"
Upon hearing this, Xing Ji wasted no time and made his bid without delay.
The pill's residual toxicity might slightly diminish its potency at worst, yet its core benefit in aiding Divinity Transformation remained fully intact.
Besides, the Star Heaven Dao Sect possessed a precious reserve of Three Lights Divine Water, making the gamble worthwhile for him.
"If you're set on it, naturally I won't stand in your way!"
Dustless True Monarch had been eager for those very words, so he gave a nod and gestured toward the final vial of the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill on the table, signaling Xing Ji to retrieve it.
"True Monarch, I believe this isn't suitable!"
Yet right then, Earth Virtue could no longer hold back and leaped to his feet to block Xing Ji. The latter's brow furrowed deeply, his eyes flashing to a silvery white while his brows and locks ignited into streams of stellar flames, glaring fiercely at Earth Virtue.
"Earth Virtue, these guidelines were set collectively by the Four Great Holy Lands, and Sect Master Chen holds the highest authority!"
A surge of murderous intent nearly boiled over in Xing Ji's chest, but Earth Virtue had coveted this shard of the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill for centuries and refused to back down despite the embarrassment.
"Sect Master, please render your judgment!"
Earth Virtue spun around without hesitation, offering a solemn bow to Chen Mobai in a plea for intervention.
"Brother Earth Virtue, the protocols for exchanging the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill were settled by our collective agreement prior to the plains' clearance, with full consensus. Should I decide, I'd have no choice but to permit Daoist Xing Ji to secure that last fragment."
Chen Mobai prioritized fairness above personal ties, aligning himself firmly with righteousness. He even shot Earth Virtue a disapproving frown.
"Sect Master, I grasp the rules fully, yet the plains' clearance remains unfinished, and Dongling Domain's potential is far from realized. In my view, basing the order solely on today's Dao Coin standings feels unjust, so we ought to extend the window for everyone else..."
In his address, Earth Virtue drew in every Nascent Soul Cultivator in attendance.
No sooner had he spoken than the other Nascent Soul Cultivators eyeing the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill began nodding in agreement, with bolder voices openly backing Earth Virtue.
"That's right; the clearance has progressed for just three and a half years. While the three True Monarchs' mighty divine techniques swiftly felled our fiercest foe, the Golden Flame Manticore, Dongling Domain is merely in its early stages. We should hold off on locking in the rankings until the full development of the Eastern Wilderness Seventh Domain."
The assembly buzzed with fervent debate, and it seemed Earth Virtue might truly sway the tide. Anxiety gripped Xing Ji as he turned to Dustless True Monarch and Chen Mobai, saying: "Salutations to the two True Monarchs; East Li has already faced a Demon Path counterstrike. Delaying the rankings until Dongling Domain's complete success would force your sect and the other Holy Lands to postpone their few Communicating Holy Spirit Pills too, wouldn't it? With time of the essence, our urgent task on the Righteous Path is to forge new Divinity Transformers to crush the Demon Path once more."
Xing Ji's argument earned nods from both Dustless True Monarch and Chen Mobai.
Following Earth Virtue's suggestion to the letter would drag the Four Great Holy Lands into the wait as well.
Such an outcome was utterly unacceptable!
The Four Great Holy Lands had already allocated their elixirs today; there was no grounds for reclaiming them now.
"Xing Ji raises a solid argument. What's your take, young friend Chen?"
Dustless True Monarch aimed to quash Earth Virtue's push, yet given Earth Virtue's formal allegiance to Chen Mobai, he courteously deferred to Chen Mobai's stance.
"I share that view."
Chen Mobai inclined his head in full accord.
He simply yearned for this affair to conclude swiftly, allowing his prompt return to the Immortal Gate for seclusion—why squander more moments here?
"Sect Master and the rest, your Dao Coin tallies have long surpassed those of us trailing behind. What I propose is this: beyond the first six pills, both Hong Yun's allotment and that leftover half on the table could be settled once Dongling Domain reaches full maturity, inspiring all us Nascent Soul Cultivators here to strive harder."
Earth Virtue had clearly mulled this over thoroughly, realizing that even united, the present Nascent Soul Cultivators couldn't override the two Divinity Transformers' decree. Thus, he targeted securing the Four Great Holy Lands' six pills first, zeroing in on Hong Yun's and the tainted half.
"Daoist, framed that way, your point does carry weight."
As Earth Virtue's reasoning sank in, Xing Ji unexpectedly found him less irksome.
The gap between Xing Ji and Hong Yun amounted to just 100 Dao Coins; with additional time, Xing Ji was confident his count would surpass Hong Yun's.
Should he snag the pill from Hong Yun's grasp, Xing Ji would have zero interest in the toxicity-marred half.
Hong Yun, who had observed the unfolding drama silently until now, felt the spotlight abruptly shift to him amid the gathered stares, causing a sudden chill to run through him. He erupted in furious protest, bellowing, "I object!"