I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2352: 1062
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The Dao Morale Sect’s choice to accelerate the timeline for expansion caught Chen Mobai off guard.
He had, after all, carefully calculated his schedule. His intent was to utilize the remaining years before the expansion to lead the Five Elements Sect in a campaign to wipe out their rivals, allowing them to participate in the upcoming events without distraction.
Chen Mobai quickly understood, however, that his strategy had been flawed from the very beginning.
While the Beast Commanding Sect remained obsessed with the True Spirit Yellow Dragon, the Fire Cloud Palace and Yi Yuan Dao Palace showed no desire to provoke the Five Elements Sect.
This intelligence originated from the Sky Meal Building.
Following the delivery of Mei Longzheng’s report, the Beast Commanding Sect began mobilizing their elite disciples from various regions, moving as if they were preparing for an imminent conflict.
Within Yi Yuan Immortal City, spies loyal to the Five Elements Sect observed Mu Youyi and Hong Yun as they ascended Mount Wudi. Yet, upon their return, Mu Youyi bore a look of clear frustration.
Despite this, the Beast Commanding Sect’s ambitions were evident. Sect Master Ao Shizheng had personally sent a letter to Mei Longzheng in the Eastern Wilderness, commanding him to keep the Yellow Dragon Cave Mansion under surveillance and prioritize the True Spirit Yellow Dragon.
Reviewing the gathered intelligence, Chen Mobai realized he had failed to account for the extreme caution of the local powers.
Given the current might of the Five Elements Sect, even the Holy Lands of the East Continent would hesitate to start a sect war without a compelling justification.
The other Nascent Soul organizations, which lacked the strength of the Five Elements Sect, were even less likely to act.
“It appears I must provide them with a sufficient motive.”
After deep reflection, Chen Mobai concluded that he had to project a facade of weakness. He needed to tempt his enemies into believing they had a golden opportunity to strike a killing blow and destroy the Five Elements Sect.
The Dao Morale Sect’s order to move the expansion forward was actually a stroke of luck.
If he marched the Five Elements Sect’s forces away from the safety of their Fifth Rank Great Formation and the geographical advantage of the Primordial Five Elements Extinguishing Divine Thunder, with only a few Nascent Soul cultivators at his side while using the little Yellow Dragon Girl as a lure, his foes might finally find the nerve to strike.
With this plan taking shape, Chen Mobai’s enthusiasm for the expansion grew.
“Summon the sect’s cultivators from the Three Great Halls for a grand meeting in Northern Abyss City.”
After giving these orders to Zhou Wangshen, Chen Mobai made his way back to the Yellow Dragon Cave Mansion.
Qing Nu remained in seclusion to refine the Heavenly Realm Pure Water. His primary reason for returning was to take the little Yellow Dragon Girl out to experience the world.
Ever since she hatched, she had stayed within the confines of this cave dwelling, only exploring the immediate vicinity during her early days when the region was still a vast mountain range.
The fierce battle between Yi Yuan True Monarch and her father had since reshaped the landscape into the Yunmeng Great Marsh.
The little Yellow Dragon Girl was filled with excitement at the prospect of leaving.
Chen Mobai mounted her back with confidence. Together, they rose above the Yellow Dragon Cave Mansion, glowing like the dawn and radiating a brilliant golden light as they flew toward the Eastern Wilderness.
This spectacle was witnessed by every cultivator within Stormy Immortal City.
Before long, numerous cultivators and commoners along the banks of Yun Meng Ze caught sight of the immortal riding upon a dragon.
Unaware of the truth, some cultivators even attempted to pursue the Golden Dragon, believing they were witnessing the appearance of a great fortuitous opportunity.
The first destination of Chen Mobai’s journey on the Yellow Dragon was Mount Tianpeng in the Country of Yun.
He intended to visit his prized disciple, Zhuo Ming, and inspect the condition of the Five-Cornered Ancient Maple.
At the peak of Mount Tianpeng, Zhuo Ming and her master, Han Zhiling, had already been alerted to his arrival. They watched with a hint of amazement as Chen Mobai approached from the horizon atop the Yellow Dragon.
Although they knew of the little Yellow Dragon Girl, her body had grown much larger and more elegant following her tribulation and transformation. As Chen Mobai soared through the heavens, parting the clouds with shimmering golden light, he looked like a divine figure stepped out of ancient myths.
“Greetings, Master (Grandmaster)!”
Zhuo Ming and Han Zhiling bowed low to Chen Mobai. He let out a boisterous laugh as he descended from the dragon’s back onto the summit.
The little Yellow Dragon Girl also shifted her form, turning into a young girl of thirteen or fourteen with golden hair and eyes, following closely behind Chen Mobai.
Zhuo Ming and her master offered their greetings to her, acknowledging her successful tribulation and her rise to the power of a Nascent Soul level being.
However, the little Yellow Dragon Girl was shy, dodging their greetings with a swift movement. This was her very first trip away from her home, and despite her composed appearance, she was quite anxious and stayed right at Chen Mobai's heels.
“Ming’er, once the expansion is underway, you should take her for walks when you have the chance. Your attributes are compatible with hers. In the future, she might require your assistance if she wishes to reach the Fifth Rank.”
Chen Mobai glanced back at the girl hiding behind him and spoke to Zhuo Ming with a smile.
“Master must be joking. I am only at the Core Formation stage and haven't even achieved Nascent Soul yet. How could I possibly be of help to her?”
Zhuo Ming understood her own limits. While she knew she was talented under Chen Mobai’s tutelage, her highest ambition was merely reaching the Nascent Soul stage.
The Fifth Rank was the level of Spirit Transformation.
Currently, the Five Elements Sect possessed no such masters.
“The future is unwritten. You are my chosen successor. As your master, I intend to achieve ascendance, so you must reach at least the Spirit Transformation Stage to uphold my reputation.”
Since mastering the Law of the Five Tones, Chen Mobai’s self-assurance had reached its peak. He felt as though his path of Cultivation was limitless.
Spirit Transformation was no longer his ultimate target; even the stage of Cultivating Void seemed within the realm of possibility.
“I am grateful for your confidence, Master.”
Lacking Chen Mobai’s immense certainty, Zhuo Ming could only give a forced smile and nod.
As they spoke, they reached the very top of the mountain.