I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2474: 1102: Reunion After a Long Separation

“Dad, does this mean I can strut around freely in the Immortal Gate from now on!”

Inside Wangwu Cave Heaven, while sipping tea alongside his daughter, Chen Mobai nearly rolled his eyes at Chen Xiaohei’s bold words.

[You’ve been able to strut around in the Immortal Gate ever since your birth!]

Yet Chen Mobai held back from voicing it. He understood his daughter’s nature well. Should she learn that her mother outshone even him, the Immortal Gate’s inaugural Nascent Soul Cultivator, her ego could inflate to celestial heights.

For any cultivator, humility paves the path to loftier realms, much as it had for him.

Chen Mobai would rather conceal his Divinity Transformation if possible, sparing her the knowledge.

Luckily, the Immortal Gate boasted numerous Divinity Transformation cultivators these days, placing him merely among their ranks. Chen Xiaohei recognized her father’s greatness, yet she probably remained unaware that he alone could overpower every other Divinity Transformation expert within the gate.

Thus, pride in her Divinity Transformation father would mix with awe for the others beyond her family.

“My child, true pride for us cultivators lies in our personal accomplishments.”

“Out in the world, during your duties and interactions, avoid mentioning you’re my daughter. Otherwise, folks will flock to you, seeking favors through my position as a Deity Transformation True Monarch.”

“You don’t want schemers crowding around you down the line.”

Chen Mobai offered his daughter sincere guidance. Lacking deep experience himself, he drew from the lessons his own parents had imparted in his youth.

Chen Xiaohei, listening closely, felt her father was truly exceptional. She thumped her chest confidently and assured him, “Rest easy, Dad. I’ve never breathed a word about being your daughter at the office.”

Nearby, Hua Zijing, who had arrived to update the former leader on affairs, nearly sputtered his tea at her claim.

Chen Xiaohei’s background had spread across the entire Forestry Administration by her very first day. Without it, her path there wouldn’t have been so smooth.

Beyond just that department, warnings had circulated through the Three Great Halls: anyone with connections was told by superiors to treat the young lady courteously during any collaborations with the Forestry Department.

“Zijing, how have things been holding up in the Immortal Gate recently?”

Chen Mobai refilled Hua Zijing’s empty cup with tea, and the man accepted it gratefully, holding it in both hands with respect.

“To report to True Monarch, the Three Great Halls have seen more staff shifts in recent years, but our sect as a whole continues its strong ascent. You may be interested to know that Director Shen from the Forestry Administration will hit retirement soon after this year…”

Hua Zijing was aware that Chen Mobai rarely delved into daily operations; even as Orthodox Law Hall Master, he’d ignored such details, so he highlighted only this key point.

“Hmm.”

Chen Mobai gave a nod, offering no further comment on the issue.

Still, Hua Zijing grasped exactly what steps to follow.

“Prior to my arrival, Hall Master Gongye from Xianwu Hall, Vice Hall Master Lan, and Hall Master Ye from Kaiyuan Hall all voiced wishes to call on you. They’re eager to learn when you might be free for a joint visit.”

Hua Zijing brought up the additional topic.

Despite Chen Mobai’s status as the Immortal Gate’s third sage for quite some time, his formal Divinity Transformation called for a proper homage from the Three Great Halls.

“Have them focus on their responsibilities; skip the formalities.”

Chen Mobai declined with a shake of his head, uninterested in such honors at his stage, and now transformed, he sought distance from worldly ties, steering clear of Three Great Halls entanglements whenever feasible.

“As you wish, True Monarch.”

Hua Zijing acknowledged with a bow and then addressed the allocation of the newest Golden Elixir Spiritual Medicine batch. Chen Mobai examined the list, spotting two names from his old Metaphysical Class classmates.

Paths that once aligned have now split wide; his Divinity Transformation stands without equal.

Ming Yuhua has advanced to Gold Core Eighth Layer, laboring relentlessly toward the Acquired Pure Yang Body. Expectations point to an attempt at Nascent Soul Formation once the conflicts end.

Figures such as Yunyang Bing, Wang Xingyu, Gong Ranran, and Jin Shuwei have all achieved Golden Core, securing their places as vital pillars in the Dance Tool Dao Academy.

On this list, Lan Yufan and Lu Zixuan stood out.

During their Academy days, emotional entanglements had strained the pair’s bond intermittently, and as years of cultivation passed, Chen Mobai had let contact fade.

All the same, given their history, he was determined to offer support.

Chen Mobai indicated the two names to Hua Zijing, who comprehended the intent without delay.

For the ensuing days, Chen Mobai lingered in Wangwu Cave Heaven beside his daughter. While she headed to her duties, he honed the Immortal Skill of Patching Heaven.

Bolstered by the Law of the Five Tones, this notoriously challenging art came to him with surprising ease.

Even so, Chen Mobai proceeded with care, intending to execute it only after flawless command.

Just a short interval remained to settle private concerns.

Word of Chen Mobai’s Divinity Transformation circulated rapidly, thanks to the official proclamation from the Dance Tool Dao Academy.

Yan Bingxuan and Meng Huang wasted no time in sending congratulations upon the announcement, aware that realm breakthroughs demand consolidation periods, opting instead for simple messages.

Chen Mobai brimmed with guilt. Unlike Cheng Xuan and his peers, his groundwork was unshakeable, amplified by the Pure Yang Great Dao, rendering his success beyond question.

Post-seclusion, however, duties piled high: joining a Divinity Transformation assembly, assigning roles to Yuan Xu and Wenren Xuewei, consulting the Great Chun Divine Tree. Official business wrapped, he reunited with his estranged daughter, and only afterward did spare moments emerge.

He reflected on his previous encounter with Yan Bingxuan, realizing it felt like an eternity had passed.

Though Bai Guang’s dangers still echoed in his thoughts, Chen Mobai now deemed his Divinity Transformation, backed by the soon-to-Cultivate-Void Purple Cloud Palace, sufficient to dispel any fear.

With resolve, he placed a direct call to Yan Bingxuan.

Swiftly, Chen Mobai transported himself to Rongcheng Cave Heaven, home of the Nature Studies Academy.

Within the cherished chamber, the reunited lovers, upon sighting each other, surrendered to passion, their emotions weaving tightly together.

Beyond the window, dusk had fallen unnoticed, and at last, the pair in the sleeping quarters eased from their fervent hold.

“I missed you so much!”

The usually poised and icy Yan Bingxuan displayed a rare shyness nestled in Chen Mobai’s embrace, her gaze soft as spring streams, overflowing with tender love.

Chen Mobai hadn’t foreseen such allure in Yan Bingxuan, a clear sign of the deep yearning she’d endured through the years.

“Me too…”

Chen Mobai replied warmly, ready to recount his struggles and stress how the Seventy-Two Blessed Lands’ fate hinged on his advance, but Yan Bingxuan silenced him with her lips.

How could a Deity Transformation True Monarch like Chen Mobai tolerate such teasing? He responded without hesitation.

…

In Rongcheng Cave Heaven, Chen Mobai savored the calmest days following his Divinity Transformation.

Yan Bingxuan cashed in all her banked vacation time from multiple years in one go.

The Nature Studies Academy’s current director, Yan Qiongzhi, felt initial surprise, given Yan Bingxuan’s famed dedication—this marked just her second extended absence.

Soon enough, memories of the prior leave surfaced, and Yan Qiongzhi grasped the situation at once.

Feigning ignorance, she approved the request without fuss, even stretching the duration as far as her authority allowed.

Yan Bingxuan returned home leave in hand, confining herself indoors thereafter.

Chen Mobai and she passed their hours in profound closeness, never parting.

Still, bliss fades too quickly, and as an Immortal Gate pillar, Chen Mobai couldn’t linger forever in private joys.

“Senior Cheng Xuan needs to speak with me; it’s likely important.”

After receiving Qi Yuheng’s call, Chen Mobai explained regretfully to Yan Bingxuan, who pouted yet recognized her partner’s role as the Immortal Gate’s steadfast pillar.

“Mm, I’ll be here anytime; give me a heads-up if you plan to visit.”

Yan Bingxuan’s sentiment warmed Chen Mobai’s heart.

In his rush to depart, they shared one final tender moment.

Returning to the Dance Tool Dao Academy, Chen Mobai settled into his office, awaiting Cheng Xuan while musing on the thrilling pleasures of late.

Truly, the thrill of reunion after long absence brought unmatched delight, even to a Deity Transformation True Monarch with Fifth-Rank Physique.

For Yan Bingxuan, each day overflowed with happiness.

Their flawless bond and oneness forged a profound link of heart and soul.

“Pure Yang…”

As Chen Mobai shut his eyes, delving deeper into the memories, Cheng Xuan’s voice broke through.

“Greetings, Senior Brother.”

Chen Mobai rose promptly, shifting to the window-side tea table. Cheng Xuan, accompanied by Zhuang Jialan, entered and took a seat with a grin.

“Principal, True Monarch, I’m right in the adjacent office—summon me if required.”

Zhuang Jialan positioned herself at the entrance, departing once the two Deity Transformation True Monarchs of the Dance Tool Dao Academy were comfortable, sealing the door as she went.

“I’ve processed several Dao Fruits and discovered that the core Artifact Refining insights in each overlap greatly. For those not pursuing Sixth Rank Artifact Refiner status, crafting one or several brings identical gains. At present, the optimal strategy for the Immortal Gate involves deploying these Dao Fruits to promote Rank-4 Artifact Refiners to Rank-5. This ensures ample hands when I guide them in enhancing the Four Symbols Dao Palace and forging diverse War Artifacts.”

Persuaded by Chen Mobai, Cheng Xuan chose to distribute every leftover Dao Fruit from the Dan Cauldron Jade Tree, aiming to boost the collective prowess of the Immortal Gate’s Artifact Refiners.