I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2357: 1064: Dongling Immortal City (Part 2)

She recalled the moment Chen Mobai had proposed Han Zhiling as her disciple, an offer she had politely declined.

A subtle pang of regret now lingered in her heart.

In the hierarchy of Xiao Nanshan’s second-generation disciples, Zhuo Ming’s role as Chen Mobai’s successor was firmly established and universally accepted.

Furthermore, Han Zhiling’s achievement of Core Formation had solidified her status as the leading figure among the third generation.

Beyond Han Zhiling, Song Huangdae—the disciple of Liu Wenbo—and Duan Shuyu—the disciple of Jiang Zongheng—were both at the peak of late-stage Foundation Establishment, merely waiting for the right moment to attempt Core Formation.

In contrast, Luo Yixuan stood alone. While she had previously enjoyed her solitude, she now felt a touch of isolation.

Accepting Han Zhiling back then would have likely been a wiser choice.

As Luo Yixuan lamented internally, Chen Mobai had finished reviewing Han Zhiling’s progress with visible approval.

He had kept this grand-disciple close recently, meticulously explaining the nuances of the updated Red Flame Sword Scripture.

Thanks to Chen Mobai’s mastery of instruction and Han Zhiling’s natural brilliance, she had fully grasped the Core Formation chapters of the scripture.

Chen Mobai calculated that in about one hundred and twenty years, she could reach the peak of Core Formation and prepare for Nascent Soul Formation.

Should she experience a sudden epiphany, she might even reach the Nascent Soul realm alongside Luo Yixuan.

With this thought, Chen Mobai glanced at Luo Yixuan. He decided to show some consideration for his disciple; after the expedition, he planned to visit Jumang Academy to obtain the Great Chun Dew, allowing Qing Nu to concoct the Heavenly Spiritual Water.

Once he finished mentoring Han Zhiling, Chen Mobai summoned Duan Shuyu and Jin Ling’er, who had been training with the War Array outside.

While his primary body focused on teaching his disciples, his Second Primeval Spirit ascended with the Primordial Yang Cauldron into the Tian Gang layer to gather Nine Heavens Pure Qi.

Since the Thousand Swords Dharma Body was unable to reach Rank-5 using the Fruit of Dao’s Rule outside the Five Elements Sect's borders, Chen Mobai kept his Second Primeval Spirit constantly occupied with this task upon returning to the Tianhe Realm.

The upper reaches of the Nine Heavens, once inaccessible due to his lower Cultivation, were now within his reach.

Previously, finding a single cluster of Qi was a matter of pure luck, but he had already secured seven clusters within the Primordial Yang Cauldron.

Despite this, Chen Mobai found the pace of accumulation somewhat sluggish.

Considering the origins of the Nine Heavens Pure Qi, he looked toward the gathering storm of the Ninth Level Heavenly Tribulation above, feeling a surge of ambition.

However, as soon as the idea formed, the Vermilion Phoenix Facing the Sun chart and his Heavenly Blessing triggered a Heavenly Heart warning, advising him against such a suicidal risk.

Even though his Second Primeval Spirit possessed the strength of a God-Transcending cultivator, the tribulation zone was filled with chaotic perils. Risking everything just for Nine Heavens Pure Qi was unwise.

It was better to wait for his Cultivation to deepen or to acquire a Rank-6 treasure before venturing further.

Resolved, Chen Mobai directed the Second Primeval Spirit to follow the Five Elements Sect fleet, hovering near the edge of the Tian Gang realm closest to the Ninth Level Heavenly Tribulation.

Guided by the fortune of the Vermilion Phoenix Facing the Sun chart, he occasionally discovered wisps of Pure Spirit Immortal Qi drifting down from the tribulation layer.

He carefully stored each one in the Primordial Yang Cauldron.

By the time Dongling Immortal City came into view, the cauldron held twenty-three clusters.

With these, the Thousand Swords Dharma Body could manifest Rank-5 power for a brief duration.

He signaled the fleet to halt and dispatched a message to the Dao Morale Sect. Chen Mobai then stepped onto the deck, releasing his Divine Sense as the Second Primeval Spirit descended like a golden streak, merging into the back of his head.

The disciples of the Five Elements Sect watched without alarm, assuming their Sect Master was merely refining a potent divine technique.

The fleet of the Five Elements Sect resembled a massive, glowing Fire Cloud in the sky, soon drawing the attention of three powerful Nascent Soul signatures approaching from the distance.

“Is that Sect Master Chen of the Five Elements Sect? Shenxi greets you.”

The leader of the welcoming party was Sect Master Shenxi of the Dao Morale Sect. Chen Mobai immediately took flight to meet him.

“It is truly an honor to have Sect Master Shenxi welcome me in person,” Chen Mobai replied.

After their initial pleasantries, Shenxi invited him into Dongling Immortal City.

Because of the sheer number of disciples from various sects, temporary camps had to be established outside the city walls.

As a super sect second only to the Holy Lands in the East Continent, the Five Elements Sect had been granted the premier location by the Dao Morale Sect. Chen Mobai directed Duan Shuyu to organize the disciples and set up defenses while he accompanied Shenxi into the city.

“Sect Master Chen, this way!”

Shenxi, whisk in hand, smiled as he drifted forward on a white cloud.

Chen Mobai made a gesture toward the young Dragon Girl. She shifted into her Yellow Dragon True Body and descended before him.

Shenxi and the two Nascent Soul cultivators with him were momentarily stunned by the sight of the Yellow Dragon, their faces filled with awe.

Even for men of their standing, witnessing a True Spirit was a rare event.

“This is the daughter of Senior Yellow Dragon, who ascended with the Yi Yuan Ancestor. Having recently survived her Rank-4 Heavenly Tribulation, I brought her along to gain experience,” Chen Mobai explained as he mounted the dragon’s back, pulling alongside Shenxi’s cloud.

“Your sect truly embodies the Yi Yuan Orthodoxy; such resources are profound,” Shenxi remarked with a laugh, acknowledging the Five Elements Sect's status.

Following Chen Mobai’s trip to Mount Wudi, the Earth Virtue Sect—prioritizing the Primordial Dao Fruit and their own God-Transcending ambitions—had ceased challenging the Five Elements Sect's claim to the orthodoxy.

The silence of the Yi Yuan Dao Palace was interpreted by the rest of the East Continent as a tacit admission.

In Shenxi’s view, a flourishing Five Elements Sect acting as the successor to the Yi Yuan True Monarch was far more beneficial to the Dao Morale Sect than the fading influence of Mount Wudi.

“Has Senior Dustless arrived yet?” Chen Mobai asked, focusing on his primary concern.

For an expedition against a Rank-5 Golden Flame Manticore, the absence of Dustless True Monarch would mean the various sect members were little more than prey for the Ruin Monsters.

“The teleportation formation is active; my master can appear at any moment,” Shenxi answered. Chen Mobai nodded, hoping to use the remaining time to gather more Nine Heavens Pure Qi before the True Monarch's arrival.

He then asked about the representatives from the other Holy Lands, specifically wondering about Ye Qing.

Since Yuan Qingque’s Ascendance, Ye Qing had been in seclusion. It was unclear if the expedited schedule had allowed him to emerge.

“The Nine Heavens Morality Sect and Taixu MiaoMiao Palace have sent their Sect Masters. Saintess Yuan Zhen and Dao Child Zhang Pankong are also present...”

Chen Mobai recognized the names, but noted with a frown that Ye Qing was not among them.

“And what of Mount Wudi?”

“The Mountain Master of Earth Virtue is leading his disciples personally; they are already within the city,” Shenxi said, glancing at Chen Mobai on his dragon.

“I haven't seen Brother Earth Virtue in quite some time...”

Chen Mobai’s expression sharpened. He sent a silent command to the young Dragon Girl to make their entrance as grand as possible.

Shenxi caught the hint and accelerated his white cloud.

Inside Dongling Immortal City, the Mountain Master of Earth Virtue—seeking the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill—was conversing with Ni Yuanzhong, accompanied by several Nascent Soul cultivators from the Yi Yuan Dao Palace.

As two of the individuals closest to the God-Transcending realm in the East Continent, they were sharing insights on the path forward while discussing the upcoming expedition.

They were joined by other prominent figures Ni Yuanzhong had invited, including Palace Master Azure Fall of Taixu MiaoMiao Palace, Xing Ji of the Star Heaven Dao Sect, and Hong Yun of Fire Cloud Palace. Also present were the younger talents: Yuan Zhen, Zhang Pankong, and Xuande of the Dao Morale Sect.

“What a formidable presence. Which fellow cultivator has arrived?” Ni Yuanzhong remarked, pausing mid-conversation as he sensed the True Spirit aura of the Dragon Girl.

Earth Virtue’s brow twitched. Having refined the Primordial Dao with Earth True Qi, he was exceptionally sensitive to the Earth Element. He felt a power approaching that seemed to eclipse his own Earth True Power.

Yuan Zhen, who had been discussing youth-preserving techniques with Palace Master Azure Fall, looked up at the brilliant golden radiance in the sky. Knowing exactly who it was, she spoke: “It appears the Sect Master of the Yi Yuan Orthodoxy from the Five Elements Sect has made his appearance.”

Her remark left Earth Virtue looking visibly uncomfortable, despite his usual composure.