I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2508 - 1124: Nine Spirits Marshal (Part 2)

"May I ask, Senior Blue Emperor, why does this robe awakening appear so straightforward in your grasp?"

Yuwen Baozhi found himself speaking up first without restraint. Should he grasp this awakening method, he believed he could venture into forging a fifth-rank artifact on his own.

Upon hearing this, Chen Lingming and Master Jingchi both sharpened their attention, as it mirrored their own pressing inquiry.

"Every item harbors a spirit, particularly fifth-rank substances like hides sourced from True Spirits, which at minimum have soaked up the essence of heaven and earth, along with the glow of sun, moon, and stars over millennia. A mere nudge to stir and illuminate them suffices to rouse their latent spirituality."

"Thus, endowing serves as a key for awakening magic artifacts, though awakening itself proves more common. The former typically applies to lifespan artifacts that evolve alongside the cultivator. Yet, the majority of fifth-rank artifacts we forge lack the capacity for such refining and endowing as lifespan ones, rendering awakening the easier path."

"Materials of higher rank boast richer concealed spirituality, making the awakening process smoother. This explains the necessity of spirituality in superior artifacts."

Chen Mobai distilled the knowledge from his university studies and shared it with the trio.

The Dance Tool Dao Academy, revered as the foundational hub for immortal gate artifact forging, excelled profoundly in the study of refining. Lessons on artifact spirituality formed the core curriculum from the outset, molding every refiner's grasp of spiritual foundations.

Yet, while explaining it comes easily, executing it demands the requisite skill level in artifact refining.

Naturally, Chen Mobai performed this with such ease owing to "The Union of Differences."

This cultivation method in the immortal gate stood as the one with the most accessible entry to divinity transformation.

It merely requires locating a superior artifact that aligns perfectly in aptitude and mindset for partnership, like Ancestor Yun Ya, Cheng Xuan, and even Xuanwu and Bai Guang. Their starting base was likewise "The Union of Differences."

Following the refinement of the Dao Fruit from the Dan Cauldron Jade Tree, "The Union of Differences" ascended to divinity transformation tier, and he caught a glimpse of the sixth-rank Cultivating Void's deep secrets.

Thanks to that, he now possessed almost flawless confidence in forging fifth-rank artifacts.

"Gratitude to you, Senior Blue Emperor, for this instruction. I offer my bow in thanks for bestowing the Dao!"

After absorbing Chen Mobai’s insights on artifact spirituality, Yuwen Baozhi abruptly comprehended the full extent of his innate talent in refining. Right away, he sensed a notable surge in his refining prowess and offered a profound bow of respect to Chen Mobai.

"We thank you for the guidance, Sect Master!"

Jingchi and Chen Lingming at his side also came to the same realization and joined Yuwen Baozhi in showing their respects.

"You cover the tuition, I provide the lesson—it's a fair exchange, so no need for such ceremonies."

Chen Mobai gestured dismissively to halt them.

Such a bow could forge an extra tie, better to maintain straightforward relations among us.

Yuwen Baozhi stood up with a hint of disappointment, as Chen Lingming mulled over extending his stay in the Eastern Wilderness to pursue deeper refining wisdom from the Sect Master.

Master Jingchi alone felt as if a vast treasure trove stood before him, but he could merely skim the outer layers.

Right then, he grew envious of Chen Lingming's affiliation with the Five Elements Sect, granting constant access to such counsel.

"Senior Blue Emperor, the robe’s rank appears somewhat unsteady."

Just then, Yuwen Baozhi indicated the Earth Spirit Robe floating in the air. He noticed that, enriched by its roused spirituality, it had drawn in immense Earth Element Spiritual Qi and propelled itself to mid fifth-rank, but it wavered erratically, on the verge of dropping.

Chen Mobai offered a faint smile, extended his hand once more to tap lightly, and wrapped the Earth Spirit Robe in Pure Yang Great Dao Power, swiftly anchoring it at mid fifth-rank.

The robe’s wavering spirituality, bolstered by the Great Dao Power, solidified into a plump white piggy figure, rearing up on hind legs with forelegs clasped in salute, bowing repeatedly toward Chen Mobai.

"Reaching mid fifth-rank will do for now."

Having examined the robe’s form, restrictions, and divine abilities, Chen Mobai’s assessment filled those around him with wonder.

After all, certain short-lived Holy Lands possess supreme heirlooms merely at fifth rank.

Should this Earth Spirit Robe hit the market, it would spark a bidding war among every Nascent Soul in the East Continent.

Defensive magic artifacts have perpetually commanded prices above their offensive counterparts.

Even Dustless True Monarch experienced a stir of longing.

"Worthy indeed of Yi Yuan True Monarch’s lineage—this refining skill is nothing short of heavenly!"

Ao Yuxia gazed in astonishment at the Earth Spirit Robe now held by her son.

"I sense that Yi Yuan True Monarch’s refining prowess falls short of Chen’s current level."

Dustless True Monarch commented, having shared borders with Yi Yuan Dao Palace in the East Land for more than six millennia; he understood their vaunted refining legacy intimately and confirmed it paled against Chen Mobai’s.

"I understand."

At these words, Ao Yuxia’s gaze brightened, intensifying her wish for Yuwen Baozhi to become his apprentice.

In that instant, the Earth Spirit Robe circulated among the seven involved in its creation, finally reaching Xuande, who presented it to Chen Mobai. He then placed it on a stand without dismissing Xuande, proceeding to forge the second Fire Spirit Robe.

Since it was meant for his own use, Chen Mobai infused a bolder flair into the design, his demeanor casual yet his actions firm and accurate, each phase flowing seamlessly.

Guided by him, Yuwen Baozhi and the trio sprang into action, passing materials to him one by one.

Nearby, observing Xuande absorb the lesson at Chen Mobai’s side, Lian Yuan, Yan Huo, and Xiao Yuli swiftly lamented not pushing harder to join. With the Fire Spirit Robe already underway, they had no choice but to observe from a distance, now and then channeling Spiritual Qi via the Fire Vein.

Before long, the Fire Spirit Robe materialized. Through "The Union of Differences," flames erupted across it, birthing a Golden Flame Manticore with a savage stare and turbulent spirituality.

Witnessing this, Chen Mobai felt a surge of joy.

The fiercer this spirituality, the higher the robe’s future prospects, and via "The Union of Differences," the robe’s fire spirit would submit fully, liberating all the True Spirit Power embedded in the materials.

As the blaze persisted, the artifact spirit Golden Flame Manticore astonishingly sprouted a second head.

"The progenitor True Spirit of the Golden Lion Royal Court was a Nine-headed Five-colored Lion, wielding immense divine skills that once tormented even the Heavenly Sovereign. That Nine-headed Five-colored Lion proclaimed itself the Nine Spirits Marshal, feasting on countless youths when humanity first arrived in East Continent. The toughest fight our sect’s founder faced while aiding the Human Emperor in founding the Eastern Emperor Court was against the Golden Lion Royal Court."

Dustless True Monarch, beholding the artifact spirit of the Fire Spirit Robe, recalled the sect annals and let out a sigh.

From the moment the Eastern Emperor Court imposed its laws across East Continent, clashes with the Golden Lion Royal Court had been relentless.

In eras of human dominance, incursions into the Golden Lion Royal Court occurred routinely, culminating in a massive confrontation with the Nine-Headed Great Saint that razed the court, forcing the lone Golden Flame Manticore into the ruins' depths.

Pursuit to annihilation followed, led by Dao Morale Sect spearheading the Eastern Continent Righteous Dao.

"The bloodline of the Nine-headed Five-colored Lion has been eradicated by your Eastern Continent Righteous Dao, leaving the Golden Flame Manticore’s True Spirit Bloodline purity below fifty percent."

Ao Yuxia had sensed the True Spirit aura in the raw Golden Flame Manticore hide upon first sight; though potent, its purity fell short.

"Still, as descendants of the Nine Spirits Marshal, wiping them out entirely remains wisest."

Dustless True Monarch’s serene statement caused Ao Yuxia to squint.

She was a True Spirit herself.

That said, she knew full well the arduous path the Eastern Emperor Court trod to enforce order in East Continent, and the Taoist Ancestor’s monumental contributions, even earning the title of State Preceptor.

This very reason embeds the enmity toward the Golden Lion Royal Court deep within Dao Morale Sect’s chronicles.