I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2406 - 1080: Mystic Fusion of All Transformations (Part 2)
Previously on I Have A Cultivation World...
Furthermore, until the Star Heaven Dao Sect attains Divinity Transformation, the threat of decline lingers constantly.
Should decline strike, be it alchemy recipes or immortal book jade slips, they would ultimately need to be bartered for resources.
With a lifespan spanning two thousand years for Divinity Transformation, patience is no issue.
"After all, the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill is under the Dao Morale Sect's possession, so you should consult Senior Dustless on this issue."
Noticing Xing Ji's unwillingness to exchange the Three Lights Divine Water Pill Recipe and the immortal book jade slip, Chen Mobai chose to hold back further words, lifting his teacup as if ready to bid farewell.
"In that case, I request that True Monarch stays neutral toward Earth Virtue, letting Earth Virtue and me settle our rivalry through our own strengths."
At that instant, Xing Ji unveiled his actual reason for the visit.
As he uttered those words, he presented the Jade Box holding the Three Lights Divine Water.
Relative to his earlier demand, this one posed little difficulty for Chen Mobai.
"That's straightforward enough; if Junior Brother Earth Virtue aims for Divinity Transformation yet fails against you, his odds of triumph look rather low..."
Chen Mobai gave a nod, unwilling to overlook the hostility from Yi Yuan Dao Palace in the East Land just because Earth Virtue had addressed him as Sect Master several times.
He nursed that resentment!
Were it not for his position as Sect Master of the Yi Yuan Orthodoxy, where punishing Earth Virtue might tarnish his image, he could have pushed for dealings between the Five Elements Sect and the Star Heaven Dao Sect.
In truth, to obtain the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill, apart from the hunt, Xing Ji and Earth Virtue would likely pay premium prices for demonic beasts killed by others, giving the Five Elements Sect a chance to gain.
"I've prepared this contract for you, True Monarch; please take it."
With his objective met, Xing Ji passed a ready-made gift contract to Chen Mobai, bearing his Taoist name and the Star Heaven Dao Sect Leader’s seal.
Thus, the Myriad Acres of Coiling Dragon Spirit Rice now belonged to Chen Mobai.
"Farewell, Daoist; allow me to escort you!"
After accepting two generous offerings, Chen Mobai saw Xing Ji off in person.
Such effortless transactions thrilled him, and he wished for more in the days ahead.
No action required, merely withholding aid.
After all, advancing one's realm and power matters most; absent Divinity Transformation might, who would show such deference?
The Communicating Holy Spirit Pill might not have come so readily without that prowess.
With these thoughts, Chen Mobai grew more determined to head back to the Immortal Gate and push toward Divinity Transformation.
Still, he lingered until midday.
True to expectation, Earth Virtue arrived in the afternoon.
Given Chen Mobai's personal send-off of Xing Ji, Earth Virtue—unless dim-witted—would realize their talk centered on the final Communicating Holy Spirit Pill.
"Sect Master, we're from the same lineage after all; you have to support me!"
Upon reaching the place, Earth Virtue gave the gift box to Han Zhiling, ignoring their fierce East Land standoff where conflict nearly erupted, fully adopting the role of a Branch Sect Elder.
"The contest for the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill demands fairness and justice; as Sect Master of the Holy Land, I can't actively violate the guidelines."
Eying the three Rank-5 medicinal ingredients in the gift box, Chen Mobai first planned a firm rejection but opted for gentler phrasing.
Earth Virtue's selected three Rank-5 medicinal ingredients were those the Five Elements Commerce Association sought dearly in East Land for the Infant-Transforming Elixir; over years, only seeds were obtained, so it surprised him that Earth Virtue possessed them—as befitting the Great Elder of Yi Yuan Dao Palace.
"As an upright figure, Sect Master must uphold fairness; allow me to vie openly against that rogue Xing Ji."
Catching the hint, Earth Virtue stated his plea, which matched Xing Ji’s astonishingly.
"Very well, with such boldness and determination from Junior Brother Earth Virtue, I as Sect Master will back you and guarantee no interference in your equitable duel with Xing Ji."
At these words, Earth Virtue let out a relieved breath.
He worried Chen Mobai might suppress him, especially post-Xing Ji's proper tributes.
Earth Virtue had pondered if Chen Mobai could step in to secure the remaining Communicating Holy Spirit Pill for him, yet realized his appealing assets were just the Primordial Dao Fruit and Primordial Clock.
But the first was his prime shot at Divinity Transformation, and the second escaped his grasp, leaving neutrality from Chen Mobai as his sole option.
Flushed with success from two splendid presents, Chen Mobai departed Dongling Immortal City in fine fettle.
En route to the Eastern Wilderness, he chose to mount a Yellow Dragon, stirring up spectacles and exposing his path, musing if the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill could lure some 'fish'.
However, evidently, no locals possessed the nerve for such boldness.
Cultivators akin to Hong Yun, having reached Nascent Soul Complete, might risk it for Divinity Transformation's shot, but against a near-Divinity Transformation like Chen Mobai, none trailed or attempted theft.
Chen Mobai arrived back in the Eastern Wilderness wearing a disappointed expression.
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"Could this be the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill?!"
In Northern Abyss City, the Five Elements Sect's Nascent Soul Cultivators assembled, gazing in awe at the blue-tinted Jade Vial unveiled by Chen Mobai.
"Yes, it is. Regrettably, our sect misses the Divinity Transformation alchemy recipe; else, Qing Nu and I might brew some with Civet Power’s essence blood."
While speaking, Chen Mobai pulled Civet Power’s body from his Storage Bag. Even deceased, the Fifth Rank True Spirit's aura made Zhou Shengqing and the rest tense up noticeably.