I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2493 - 1115: Rear Mountain Gate Guard

Upon his release, Yu Tianguang merely yearned for a peaceful existence.

To him, the simple freedom to draw breath unhindered already brought immense satisfaction.

Yet, despite gaining liberty, he remained obligated to update the Department of Law Enforcement on his location at regular intervals for official records.

In particular, since his arrest occurred in Red Sandstone City, the Immortal Gate's rules barred him from returning there or pursuing any role in the education sector. Even before his discharge, he had pledged never to utter a single detail about the Devour God Technique to others.

"It's wonderful to be free..."

Within Dance Tool Dao Academy, Cheng Xuan laid eyes on the Yu Tianguang escorted back by Chen Mobai, his expression showing clear relief. In his days as principal, he constantly scouted for potential Nascent Soul successors, counting Yu Tianguang among his top choices, for whom he had even forged the Lifebound Artifact Embryo personally.

"Principal, I've disappointed you!"

Confronted by Cheng Xuan, a wave of shame hit Yu Tianguang, making him quiver as he offered his apology. Confined, he had access solely to dated newsprints and volumes, covering up to Chen Mobai's rise as Orthodox Law Hall Master during the Immortal Gate's triumph in securing Dragon God Star. The sweeping transformations now afflicting the Immortal Gate and Dance Tool Dao Academy were still beyond his knowledge.

"I'm not the principal anymore; Pure Yang holds that position now."

Cheng Xuan shook his head while lifting Yu Tianguang to his feet, guiding him to a seat, and probing into his prison experiences.

"Most likely due to Pure Yang's orders, my time inside was fairly relaxed."

Upon voicing this, Yu Tianguang thanked Chen Mobai anew. The latter brushed it off with a wave, denoting it as his obligation, before meticulously preparing a cup of tea and passing it along.

"Come to think of it, the Dao Academy's elevated standing in the Immortal Gate stems completely from your earlier suggestion for Pure Yang to join the Red Sandstone City Dao Academy..."

Cheng Xuan highlighted Yu Tianguang's standout accomplishment. During his oversight, Chen Mobai had joined Dance Tool Dao Academy by topping the entrance exams, just barely qualifying.

"...Had it not been for your talent-spotting skill, the Dao Academy might never have gained a Deity Transformation True Monarch, and I could have ended up in some forgotten corner..."

Yu Tianguang was on the verge of noting that Chen Mobai's genius would have led to his present successes without the endorsement, but Cheng Xuan's remark caused his eyes to flare wide.

What?

Deity Transformation?

Hasn't Nascent Soul Formation occurred just a century ago!

Advanced at such a pace?

"Pure Yang, you... you..." Yu Tianguang stammered shakily, earlier moved by Chen Mobai's personal retrieval from prison as Orthodox Law Hall Master, but now learning of his status as the Immortal Gate's foremost Deity Transformation True Monarch, shock rendered him nearly speechless.

"Reaching my current level owes a great deal to True Person Yu's assistance with the Flame Lighting Technique in refining Pure Yang Spiritual Power, establishing the groundwork for the Pure Yang Scroll, my Deity Transformation method." Chen Mobai absorbed the words with a gentle smile, embodying true modesty.

"The True Monarch overpraises me; I offered only the slightest aid."

Yu Tianguang understood his limited role well; witnessing Chen Mobai's exceptional flair in Magic Duels long ago, he'd pictured him as Dance Tool Dao Academy's prominent figure, much like Lan Haitian, which spurred the recommendation. Still, he'd foreseen at most Nascent Soul attainment, not Deity Transformation.

"No more on these topics, Little Yu—what do you envision for what's ahead?" Cheng Xuan boomed with laughter, for irrespective of details, Chen Mobai now commanded Dance Tool Dao Academy, the mighty backbone of their group.

Yu Tianguang echoed the sentiments he'd shared previously with Chen Mobai.

"Well then, you could seek a straightforward position in Red City Cave Heaven, or maybe head to Tiangong Instrument Factory; with your Core Formation foundation, acting as a senior consultant would pose no issue."

Cheng Xuan laid out a promising path, as Yu Tianguang's prowess in Artifact Refining Technique held solid merit, and following the seal's removal, his Core Formation Realm had been restored. Directly overseen by Dance Tool Dao Academy, the factory's leader was currently Zhou Tiangong, an associate of Chen Mobai.

"I lean toward isolation; even with guarantees from two True Monarchs, I'd hate to bring hassle to the academy."

Yu Tianguang declined with a headshake, content enough just to emerge and savor unrestricted air. Joining Tiangong Instrument Factory would subject the whole operation to intensified monitoring by the Department of Law Enforcement, complete with constant checks.

"If so, consider lending a hand with gatekeeping at the back mountain?"

Chen Mobai, after listening, put forth his notion.

"The back mountain? Isn't that..."

Cheng Xuan failed to grasp it initially, yet soon his eyes bulged, staring at Chen Mobai in mild disbelief.

"Correct, A-Xing has watched over the gate for years, feeling isolated in his lack of rest, and he griped about it to me before. Should True Person Yu arrive, the pair of you could take turns, allowing each a day of reprieve. Plus, the back mountain gate rarely sees use, with no students wandering that way, making it ideally calm and secluded."

Chen Mobai confirmed with a nod, outlining the rationale for his idea.

Through Chen Mobai's careful planning, Qian Xing's reincarnated form had hit Foundation Establishment long prior, though his passion for games kept him clinging to the gate duty for well over ten years.

Even the most relaxed work becomes grueling without a break spanning more than a decade.

Back at Deng Daoyun's Nascent Soul Formation festivity, when Dance Tool Dao Academy's full staff enjoyed time off, Qian Xing's reborn self joined the gathering and idly raised the point upon crossing paths with Chen Mobai.

Chen Mobai held deep respect for concerns involving a past superior.

He had meant to hire from outside, but before tasking Zhuang Jialan, word came of Yu Tianguang's freedom. Given his background, the gate-guarding security post fit him ideally.