I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2501 - 1120

Upon Chen Mobai's arrival at Mount Wudi, the Divine Transformation aura immediately caught the attention of everyone on the mountain.

Moments later, Nascent Soul cultivators such as Xiao Yuli soared out to greet him, "Greetings, Sect Master."

"I learned that Brother Earth Virtue's Divine Transformation attempt ended in failure. My heart is heavy with sorrow, so I've come to visit him."

Chen Mobai explained, as Chen Lingming had informed him that Earth Virtue was on the verge of passing away, leading him to believe Earth Virtue's time in this world was nearly over.

"Indeed, Sect Master. Elder Earth Virtue is resting in the rear mountain. Allow me to guide you there."

Chen Lingming promptly took the lead, well-acquainted with the paths in the back mountain.

In short order, they reached a stone dwelling nestled against the cliff. Sensing Chen Mobai’s presence, Earth Virtue, though gravely wounded, propped himself up by the entrance to await him.

"Sect Master..."

Upon spotting Chen Mobai, Earth Virtue offered a wry smile, attempting a difficult bow, only for Chen Mobai to halt him.

"Your Divine Transformation failed, leaving your Nascent Soul origin almost exhausted. Without prompt treatment, your Nascent Soul will pull from your life force to sustain itself and avoid scattering..."

Through the harmony of Chen Mobai’s fifth rank Echoes in the Void, he quickly grasped Earth Virtue’s dire state.

Truly, he stood at the brink of death.

Yet, if he could resolve to let the Nascent Soul dissipate, his strong base would allow him to endure for some time longer, albeit with reduced years.

"Should the Nascent Soul scatter, my eight hundred thirty-seven years of cultivation would all be wasted."

Earth Virtue knew his predicament well. His voice carried a pallid tone as he spoke, clearly reluctant to let go.

"I honor your decision."

Chen Mobai refrained from urging him otherwise; his visit today stemmed chiefly from worry that Earth Virtue might carry the Primordial Dao Fruit to his end.

If Earth Virtue chose to chase death, Chen Mobai wouldn't intervene.

"Sect Master, could I pose a question to you?" Earth Virtue settled shakily against the doorframe, hope flickering in his expression.

"Ask away." Chen Mobai replied.

"Should I obtain a Communicating Holy Spirit Pill, would you believe I could achieve immortality?" Even at this juncture, Earth Virtue's mind lingered on Divine Transformation.

"It's feasible, yet the odds fall below twenty percent."

Chen Mobai answered straightforwardly. Despite Earth Virtue's profound cultivation and ownership of the Primordial Dao Fruit, his groundwork appeared average to Chen Mobai, having studied the Yi Yuan Dao Scripture superficially without deep insight.

The Communicating Holy Spirit Pill isn't an all-curing elixir.

Consider the Azure Fall Palace Master, who also met defeat.

Chen Mobai, Shenxi, and Ni Yuanzhong triumphed in Divine Transformation largely thanks to their robust foundations.

"Mere twenty percent?" Earth Virtue's complexion drained further, as if refusing to accept it.

"Twenty percent represents your utmost possibility. Divine Transformation remains distant for you!"

Chen Mobai delivered the stark truth.

Earth Virtue's roots lay in Earth Element Technique, shifting to the Yi Yuan Dao Scripture only after gaining the Primordial Dao Fruit—a superficial switch. He had merely grasped Hun Yuan True Qi, employing techniques like Primordial Five Elements Extinguishing Divine Thunder.

Such a base made his bid for deity status via Yi Yuan Dao Scripture reveal his haste.

After all, mere decades of life remained to him.

"Sigh..."

Earth Virtue at last yielded to the facts, head dropping with a prolonged sigh, then sorrowfully channeling his Divine Sense to draw forth a dull Dao Fruit from between his brows.

"Sect Master, here is the Primordial Dao Fruit. Having faltered in Divine Transformation, I no longer deserve to hold it."

Chen Lingming, observing nearby, couldn't help but ponder inwardly.

Earth Virtue, bearer of Yi Yuan Dao Palace's legacy, had clashed with Chen Mobai multiple times and yielded, now forfeiting his final assets.

This event illuminated a lesson for Chen Lingming: a single defeat can trigger a cascade of losses.

Don't count on reclaiming everything in one final wager.

"Any final requests?"

Accepting the Primordial Dao Fruit, Chen Mobai extended compassion, inquiring gravely.

"Simply permit me to pass my final days in this back mountain."

Stripped of all he valued, Earth Virtue appeared to find peace, slamming his palm to his forehead to shatter the faint Nascent Soul within his Purple Mansion's Sea of Knowledge. In an instant, he aged sharply, embracing his destiny.

"Lingming, ensure you call on Brother Earth Virtue during future holidays."

Chen Mobai assented, fulfilling the plea and designating attendants for his twilight years.

"Understood, Sect Master."

Chen Lingming affirmed with a nod.

"Will Yi Yuan Dao Palace endure?"

As Chen Mobai prepared to depart, Earth Virtue voiced an abrupt query.

With Yi Yuan Dao Palace now a subsidiary of the Five Elements Sect, should Chen Mobai seek full absorption of this ancient Holy Land's inheritance, none on Mount Wudi could resist.

"This represents the Dao lineage bequeathed by the Yi Yuan Grandmaster to the East Land. While I lead, its name shall persist."

Though Chen Mobai relishes combat, he lacks the avarice to devour every rival's possession.

Presently, the Five Elements Sect's domain suits well, overseeing the Three Regions of the Eastern Continent Frontier, while scheming advances into the adjacent Mysterious Sea and Desolate Sea.

The East Land's heart, governed by the Nine Heavens Morality Sect and the other Three Great Sacred Lands for over ten millennia, might view Five Elements Sect incursions with suspicion.

Retaining Yi Yuan Dao Palace as a branch offers a strategic cushion.

Furthermore, the Yi Yuan Grandmaster dwells in the Spiritual Void Immortal Realm!

Upon Chen Mobai's future ascension, an encounter with this Grandmaster could occur. If he extinguished Yi Yuan Dao Palace, enmity might arise.

"As a Sage of the Eastern Continent, your pledge holds immense authority. Your word eases my mind."

Bereft of his holdings, Earth Virtue reflected on the sect's lifelong benevolence and hoped Yi Yuan Dao Palace wouldn't fade under his watch.

Chen Mobai’s assurance brought him solace.

"Under my guidance, Yi Yuan Dao Palace shall thrive, surpassing the glory of all prior Grandmasters."

Chen Mobai concluded thus, as the current steward of Yi Yuan's heritage, enabling Yi Yuan Dao Palace to bask in his fame even beyond the Five Elements Sect.

Concluding his words, he consulted the Primordial Clock's Artifact Spirit about a final meeting with Earth Virtue, but it declined.

In earlier days, after refining the Primordial Dao Fruit, Earth Virtue's initial wish was to connect with the Primordial Clock.

The Primordial Clock had then foreseen his faint prospects for Divine Transformation, offering no reply.

Granting Chen Mobai's prior aid to Earth Virtue's Divine Transformation bid already honored his centuries of effort.

Noting the Primordial Clock's response, Chen Mobai acknowledged and departed the back mountain alongside Chen Lingming.

Within Yi Yuan Hall, every Nascent Soul Cultivator of Yi Yuan Dao Palace assembled together.

Chen Mobai occupied the principal seat, Su Ziluo positioned at his rear, while Xiao Yuli and Chen Lingming occupied the side mats, trailed by the lords of Wood Virtue Mountain, Lian Shui, Mysterious Water, and Yan Huo.

"Senior Brother Earth Virtue's Divine Transformation failed, rendering him unfit to wield the Primordial Dao Fruit; I'll hold it for now."

Chen Mobai chiefly aimed to share this update.

"Yes, Sect Master."

The assembled Nascent Soul cultivators bowed their heads in agreement.

Per Yi Yuan Dao Palace's customs, the Primordial Dao Fruit ought to go to the Palace Master or Great Elder for refinement, but at this moment, none ventured to suggest it.

Xiao Yuli and Chen Lingming alike feigned ignorance of it.

"Upon reaching Sixth Rank Artifact Refiner, I intend to aid the Primordial Clock's ascension. Subsequently, I'll siphon eight to nine portions of Mount Wudi’s Sixth Rank Spirit Vein; ready yourselves accordingly."

Chen Mobai reiterated this declaration.

Xiao Yuli and the rest winced inwardly but dared not resist, nodding afresh.

"Yi Yuan Dao Palace bears the authentic artifact refining inheritance from the Grandmaster. Yet, with the former Palace Master and Great Elder Wu Ming's demise, plus Senior Brother Earth Virtue’s botched Divine Transformation, its claim as the East Land's premier refining force has waned."

"Fortuitously, I've gained some understanding of the Artifact Refining Technique and will craft several Fifth Rank Magic Artifacts shortly. Those keen may help control the flames."

"Acquiring additional titled Fifth Rank Artifact Refiners will at least uphold the Grandmaster's prestige in the Upper Realm."

As Chen Mobai concluded, Yan Huo swiftly volunteered by lifting his hand.

He currently ranked as Yi Yuan Dao Palace's top Artifact Refiner, though merely at Fourth Rank.

Gaining the title would let him proclaim Fifth Rank status abroad, potentially unveiling Fifth Rank refining secrets while aiding Chen Mobai.

He wasn't alone; all present Nascent Souls shared this ambition.

Witnessing hands raised throughout, including Su Ziluo's from behind, Chen Mobai felt a touch of exasperation.

Were there truly no Artifact Refiners here determined to break through to Fifth Rank Magic Artifacts independently?

Small wonder Yi Yuan Dao Palace's refining prowess declined across generations.

These thoughts stayed locked in Chen Mobai’s mind, sparing the group's dignity.

"I'll have Elder Su inform you once the schedule is set."

With that, Chen Mobai stood and exited.

Su Ziluo trailed him from Yi Yuan Hall without delay; en route, Yan Huo and fellow Yi Yuan Dao Palace Nascent Soul cultivators rose hastily, passing their message talismans to Su Ziluo.

[Su Saintess, on your last trip to Yi Yuan Immortal City, I may have been rude. I hope you forgive me.]

After delivering the talisman, Lian Shui sent a private transmission, prompting Su Ziluo to sigh softly within; truly, aligning with the proper leader proves wise.

Back in the Eastern Wilderness, Zhang Pankong lingered just then, so Chen Mobai conferred with him on the refining topic.