I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2353 - 1062:

With Zhuo Ming’s meticulous attention, the Five-Cornered Ancient Maple had integrated the Water of Ten Thousand Transformations remarkably well. Chen Mobai did not even require physical contact to assess it; utilizing his Rank-5 Echoes in the Void, he easily perceived the surging Fire Origin and the potent life force pulsing within. He could also sense the intricate earth network where the tree had merged with the Spirit Vein of the entire Mount Tianpeng.

Nevertheless, reaching the peak of the Fourth Rank would still require several more years.

While the 'Pulling Seedlings to Promote Growth' technique could technically be employed now, the likelihood of success remained dangerously slim.

"I must entrust you with its care for a while longer."

Ceasing his spiritual listening, Chen Mobai addressed Zhuo Ming. Standing by his side, Zhuo Ming nodded repeatedly, affirming that it was his honor to serve his master.

"I have yet to provide a gift to commemorate Zhi Ling’s Core Formation. This is a revised edition of the Red Flame Sword Scripture, updated following my recent Cultivation breakthroughs. It is now capable of guiding one to the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul realm..."

As he spoke, Chen Mobai used the Law of the Five Tones to engrave the newly modified Red Flame Sword Scripture onto a Jade Slip. He then presented it to Han Zhiling, who had been standing by with a respectful expression.

Having achieved Core Formation, she was now officially the primary disciple of the third generation of Xiao Nanshan.

Should both Chen Mobai and Zhuo Ming eventually undergo ascension, the responsibility of inheriting the Dao lineage would fall to her.

"My deepest thanks, Grandmaster!"

Han Zhiling reached out with both hands to receive the Jade Slip with the utmost reverence.

"The Dao Morale Sect intends to initiate the wilderness opening ahead of schedule. I plan to personally lead our Sect disciples in response, as it serves as an excellent training opportunity. Zhi Ling, you will join me. When the situation allows, I shall provide guidance for your Cultivation."

Since he possessed combat strength equivalent to two Deity Transformation masters, Chen Mobai viewed this wilderness excursion more as a casual outing. It was the perfect chance for the future heir of the Dao lineage to establish her reputation and earn Sect contribution points.

"As you command, Grandmaster."

Han Zhiling harbored no objections and looked forward to the journey with anticipation.

Following their conversation, Zhuo Ming personally gathered produce from Mount Tianpeng to cook a rare and savory feast for Chen Mobai. Once the meal concluded, just as Chen Mobai prepared to depart on the Yellow Dragon, a disturbance broke out at the base of the mountain.

Sweeping the area with his Divine Sense, Chen Mobai instantly grasped the situation.

"It appears some cultivators have tracked me here. They likely assume that the presence of a True Dragon indicates hidden treasures..."

While the majority of Mount Tianpeng’s spiritual grounds are concealed by formations, the villa at the foot of the mountain is known publicly as a training site for alchemists from the Five Elements Sect and Danxia Pavilion.

A group of overambitious and ignorant cultivators had come seeking trouble, and they naturally needed to be dealt with.

"Ming’er, go handle the situation. I shall take Zhi Ling and depart ahead of you."

Setting down his final cup of wine, Chen Mobai watched as the Little Yellow Dragon Girl beside him leaped into the sky, manifesting her True Dragon form.

Down at the mountain’s base.

The Eastern Wilderness cultivators, who had been chasing the Yellow Dragon’s trail, watched in awe as the mist-shrouded peak suddenly radiated golden light. The True Dragon they had been searching for let out a roar that shook the wind and thunder. Suddenly, the dense clouds covering the summit vanished, revealing a scene as clear as jade.

As they moved closer, they witnessed the majestic True Dragon lowering its head in submission, allowing a cultivator dressed in white to step onto its back.

An immortal soaring through the Nine Heavens, crossing the blue waves upon a dragon.

Golden wings manifested within the sea of clouds, while the stirrings of wind and thunder echoed like jade.

At that moment, the fog dispersed by the dragon's breath began to reform, blocking the view of those below.

However, a streak of golden light, stretching ten thousand zhang and carrying the glow of the morning sun, raced toward the heart of the Eastern Wilderness, leaving a vivid impression in their minds.

"You fools truly do not understand the heights of heaven. In this Eastern Wilderness, an entity like a True Dragon belongs solely to our Sect Leader."

Ye Bopei spoke as he apprehended the group of loose cultivators, accompanied by several alchemist apprentices from the villa.

Among the onlookers was a disciple Yan Shaoyin had recruited from across the sea.

The siblings stood paralyzed, watching Chen Mobai depart on the dragon, their hearts unable to find calm for a long time.

Coming from an island in the Mysterious Sea, they had been raised on legends of the Dragon King, worshiping it as the deity of the ocean.

Yet now, that very divine figure was willingly serving as a mount for the Sect Leader.

Was this the true power and heritage of a great Sect from the East Continent?

Just then, a yellow light descended, and Zhuo Ming appeared before them.

Ye Bopei immediately moved forward to pay his respects.

Thanks to the influence of Yan Shaoyin and the importance of the Back to Sky Valley branch within the Five Elements Sect, he had managed to obtain a Heterodox Golden Core.

Currently, he was working tirelessly to earn a genuine Core Formation Spiritual Medicine.

At Danxia Pavilion, Ye Bopei had risen to become the most prominent alchemist after Qing Nu. He also served as the director of this facility, diligently providing lectures once a month.

"Check them thoroughly. If there are no major issues, let them go," Zhuo Ming ordered, as he was not a man given to unnecessary slaughter. He looked over the Qi Practitioners Ye Bopei had caught, noting the strongest was only at the Eighth Layer of Qi Cultivation.

"Understood, True Person Zhuo. I will inform the Sect's Penalty Evil Hall."

Ye Bopei did not dare interfere with the formal investigation and followed Zhuo Ming’s instructions to delegate the matter.

Meanwhile, Chen Mobai had already reached Giant Tree Ridge on dragonback.

Fu Zongjue, who had recently stabilized his Nascent Soul Dharma Body, came out to meet them. He looked at Han Zhiling, who was still trembling while gripping the dragon's tail, and found himself curious about the experience of riding such a beast.

"Sect Leader, your Everlife Wood is showing signs of a breakthrough..."

Yin Qingmei, standing nearby, spoke up.

"Oh? Is it finally evolving into Azure Dragon Wood?"

Chen Mobai asked, his interest piqued.

"It is showing signs of advancing, but the transition from the Fourth Rank to the Fifth Rank triggers a tribulation nearly equivalent to a Deity Transformation. Upon realizing this, I immediately stopped the flow of Qing Emperor’s Longevity True Qi..."

Yin Qingmei detailed her progress and hard work over the years, with Fu Zongjue occasionally adding his own observations.

When the Everlife Wood began its transformation earlier, Fu Zongjue—who managed the grand formation—had felt the Spirit Vein tremble as if in terror.

It was evident that the Spirit Vein at Giant Tree Ridge might struggle to support the birth of a Fifth Rank Azure Dragon Wood.

Even with the Sky Curtain Ground Network Formation pulling Qi from various Immortal Cities, the Spirit Vein here was only just reaching the Fifth Rank.

Furthermore, the power within the Fifth Rank Azure Dragon Wood seemed to possess a quality that caused the Spirit Vein to recoil in fear.

"I shall investigate."

Chen Mobai went directly to his Everlife Wood Dojo.

Through the Rank-5 Echoes in the Void, every detail of the Spirit Plant’s condition became clear to him.

He realized that the Everlife Wood had reached through the void, establishing a connection with the Heavenly Venerate Tree Branch located at the heart of the Great Dao Tree within the Divine Tree Secret Realm.

Upon closer inspection, Chen Mobai saw that it wasn't the Everlife Wood initiating the contact; rather, the Heavenly Venerate Tree Branch sensed any Spirit Plant attempting to become an Azure Dragon Wood.

This discovery caused Chen Mobai’s expression to turn grave.

Though he possessed the strength of two Deity Transformation cultivators, he felt hesitant about facing a Heavenly Venerate—likely a Cultivating Void level master—who might be leading the Longevity Sect toward Harmonization Ascendance.

"For the time being, we will halt the advancement of the Azure Dragon Wood."

After a moment of reflection, Chen Mobai decided that the risk was currently unnecessary, putting a stop to Yin Qingmei’s project.

Fu Zongjue listened to the explanation and, though slightly disappointed, expressed his understanding.

"In that case, I shall begin the assembly of the Little Azure Dragon."