I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2321: 1052: (Part 4)

“Principal Yan, the primary reason I requested your presence is because I require your assistance with a specific matter…”

Following a brief exchange of pleasantries, Chen Mobai bypassed further small talk and addressed the topic of raising the ice silkworm.

“As you command, True Monarch!”

Yan Qiongzhi gave her consent without a moment's pause after listening to his request.

“This task might hinder your personal cultivation, so I have prepared several items to serve as your compensation…”

Observing her ready agreement, Chen Mobai produced the rewards he had readied for her.

The moment the Rank-5 Ice Soul Cold Crystal emerged from the void, a flicker of shock crossed Yan Qiongzhi’s normally stoic features.

“Are you skilled in Artifact Refining?”

Chen Mobai posed the question as he passed the Ice Soul Cold Crystal and the ice silkworm eggs to Yan Qiongzhi.

With his current standing, there was no need for him to invent stories regarding the source of such rare materials. Yan Qiongzhi would never dare to interrogate him; coming from a Deity Transformation True Monarch like Chen Mobai, their legitimacy was beyond doubt.

“I have studied the craft, though my skills are limited to creating jewelry and similar trinkets.”

Her hands trembled slightly as she took the items and replied to Chen Mobai's inquiry.

By the benchmarks of the Immortal Gate, she was ranked as a Rank-3 Artifact Refiner.

Nevertheless, given her current cultivation level, she could easily attain a Rank-4 certification if she dedicated more time to her studies.

“You should attempt to grasp the principles of ‘The Union of Differences’ from our Dance Tool Dao Academy. The Xuan Bing Jue, after all, lacks the path to reach Deity Transformation. On another note, did you perceive your own Dao during the performance of the Shocking God Sonata?”

Chen Mobai’s habit of mentoring surfaced as he began providing guidance to Yan Qiongzhi.

“I caught a glimpse, but because the recital was cut short, it felt as elusive as a flower in the fog or the moon's reflection in water.”

A bitter smile touched Yan Qiongzhi’s lips at the memory.

She had waited an eternity for the Immortal Gate’s millennial Shocking God Sonata, only for it to be ruined by the Death God’s Tribulation.

Furthermore, since the Immortal Gate lacked an Ice-System Deity Transformation manual, she could not simply advance through techniques like ‘The Union of Differences’ as Master Chengxuan and others did; she was forced to find her way through slow exploration.

Even had she heard the full sonata, discovering a Great Dao compatible with her nature was not guaranteed.

“If this ice silkworm hatches, it will be the equivalent of a Rank-5 True Spirit. By nourishing it with your True Qi, you can attempt to gain insights alongside ‘The Union of Differences.’ Success would mean a significant opportunity to achieve Deity Transformation.”

As he spoke, Chen Mobai also presented a transcribed copy of the Ice Heaven Cultivation to Yan Qiongzhi.

“This was brought to me by Ancestor Yun Ya of the Dan Ding Sect, along with the silkworm. It is a legacy once used by the White Crane Dao Arena to weave the Pure Yang Immortal Robe for our lineage. I discovered it within the depths of the Yuping Small Realm after I formed my Second Primeval Spirit. I believe you are the only one in the Immortal Gate truly fit for it…”

Chen Mobai slightly altered the history of the Ice Heaven Cultivation, fearing that claiming he had realized it himself would seem too incredible.

The technique clearly displayed the polish of thousands of years of refinement.

Furthermore, Chen Mobai himself did not possess an Ice Spirit Root.

“Such a priceless treasure… I am truly overwhelmed.”

Yan Qiongzhi was deeply shaken by the gesture.

Among the Ice Spirit Root cultivators of the Immortal Gate, the ceiling had always been the Ninth Layer of the Nascent Soul stage. Efforts to transition to the Six Imperial Scripture were useless, as they could not even grasp the fundamentals.

Yet the Ice Heaven Cultivation was a pure ice-element manual.

Scanning it with her Divine Sense, Yan Qiongzhi felt its immense depth and concise wisdom. While the sections for Qi Cultivation, Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, and Nascent Soul were less detailed than her Xuan Bing Jue, it contained the crucial chapters for Deity Transformation.

As she studied the text, the hazy path she had glimpsed during the Shocking God Sonata suddenly became vivid.

She knew in that moment that this was her gateway to Deity Transformation.

It was also the path for Yan Bingxuan, and for every Ice Spirit Root cultivator within the Immortal Gate.

“My own focus is divided, and there are more pressing matters I must attend to, but I wish for Bing Xuan to go beyond the Nascent Soul stage. I hope a road to Deity Transformation can be established for her within the Immortal Gate, and I am placing that responsibility in your hands.”

Chen Mobai spoke with total sincerity.

The bond between him and Yan Bingxuan had become common knowledge the moment he provided Yan Qiongzhi with the resources for Nascent Soul formation.

Yan Bingxuan’s innate talent was undeniably lower than Yan Qiongzhi’s.

Thus, Yan Qiongzhi was the ideal person to blaze the trail for Ice Spirit Root Deity Transformation.

Though the Tianhe Realm offered hope through the Three Yin Dao Fruits, Chen Mobai always maintained a backup plan for every scenario.

“Please be at ease, True Monarch. I shall commit the remainder of my life to this endeavor—not merely for the sake of the Immortal Gate or Xuan’er, but for myself as well.”

Realizing that Chen Mobai’s efforts were largely for Yan Bingxuan’s benefit, Yan Qiongzhi marveled at his devotion.

“By the way, you haven't mentioned my situation with Bai Guang to her, have you?”

With the serious business concluded, Chen Mobai asked the question casually.

“You have my word, True Monarch. I know absolutely nothing.”

Yan Qiongzhi nodded immediately, signaling her silence on the matter.

However, hearing this, Chen Mobai felt a secret frustration: [Aren't women unable to keep secrets? Why haven't you said a word? If you don't speak, how will Bing Xuan ever understand the difficulties I face…]

“Sigh, hiding this from her weighs heavily on me. I fear it might even manifest as a heart demon when I attempt true Deity Transformation.”

Chen Mobai feigned a heavy sigh, his expression clouding with artificial worry.

“True Monarch, what should be done then?”

Yan Qiongzhi was gripped by concern upon hearing this.

For her, keeping the secret from Yan Bingxuan had already required immense self-control.

Yet Chen Mobai was the leader and the beacon of hope against the Ming Wang Star; if he were to succumb to a heart demon or fail his breakthrough, the fallout would be catastrophic.

“A man must have the courage to face the truth. I believe she ought to know everything.”

Chen Mobai acted as though he were wrestling with the decision before speaking with feigned resolve.

“True Monarch, if you do that, I fear the shock will be more than she can handle.”

Yan Qiongzhi considered Yan Bingxuan’s already fragile state of mind; learning the truth might very well destroy her Dao Heart.

“That is exactly what I fear. Ever since the Death God’s Tribulation, I haven't summoned the courage to see her, let alone tell her myself.”

Chen Mobai sighed once more.

The warning Bai Guang had given him was still fresh in his mind.

While he longed to be with Yan Bingxuan, he couldn't risk her life, especially since Bai Guang had entered the Cultivating Void stage and was famously vindictive.

Looking back, Chen Mobai realized how reckless his confrontation with Bai Guang had been. Perhaps he had been truly brave, or perhaps he had simply been blinded by rage.

After all, Bai Guang had shattered the "good man" image he had spent his entire life building.

“True Monarch, perhaps I could broach the subject with her first, to prepare her mentally.”

He still harbored the hope that his primary body could tread the paths toward the three highest Great Daos.

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