I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2359: 1065: The Rules of Pioneering (Part 2)

If he were pushed into a corner, Earth Virtue might truly explode in anger.

Should that happen, it would be a grave sign of disrespect toward the host, the Dao Morale Sect.

Shortly after, Chen Mobai, Shenxi, and the others alighted upon the pinnacle of the tallest structure in the heart of Dongling Immortal City.

The primary seats were naturally occupied by Ni Yuanzhong, Shenxi, and Palace Master Azure Fall—the Sect Masters representing the Holy Lands of the Eastern Continent.

“Sect Master Chen, Dao Brother Earth Virtue, please be seated.”

Ni Yuanzhong gestured toward the lead mats on the left and right sides, granting Yi Yuan Dao Palace significant face as a nominal Holy Land.

With a faint smile, Chen Mobai took his place on the left mat, while Earth Virtue calmly sat directly across from him.

Beside the second seat on the left was Xing Ji of the Star Heaven Dao Sect, while Hong Yun from the Fire Cloud Palace took the corresponding spot on the right.

As the Nascent Soul cultivators settled in, the unfamiliar faces among them focused their attention on Chen Mobai, carving his image into their memories.

In a sense, this seating arrangement reflected a ranking of Nascent Soul powerhouses recognized by the Holy Lands.

Chen Mobai waited for a time, but when no one stepped forward to challenge or question him, he found the atmosphere somewhat dull.

“The younger generation of cultivators has achieved great things; the future of our Eastern Continent’s Cultivation world is bright indeed.”

Shenxi opened the proceedings, his approving gaze sweeping over Zhang Pankong, Xuan De, Yuan Zhen, and the rest.

Zhang Pankong and his peers rose to return the greeting, their expressions humble.

Chen Mobai mused to himself that he was also quite young—younger than them, in fact—yet because Shenxi’s eyes didn't linger on him, he simply remained seated and maintained his poise.

Even the most exceptional Taoist Children and Saintesses, like Zhang Pankong, had only recently reached the Nascent Soul Late Stage, leaving them far behind Chen Mobai’s level.

Perhaps only Ye Qing could truly stand as his rival.

Following the initial pleasantries, Ni Yuanzhong shared a few of his personal insights regarding Cultivation.

In the Tianhe Realm, however, the tradition of hoarding secrets remains strong, especially at the Nascent Soul level. Revealing even a single sentence regarding Divinity Transformation is considered a generous act.

Nevertheless, the words spoken at this gathering left the attending Nascent Soul cultivators feeling deeply enlightened and satisfied.

Chen Mobai found it uninteresting, but he chose not to be overly open on such an occasion. Adhering to the local etiquette, he offered only a brief remark.

“The transition from Nascent Soul to Divinity Transformation marks the start of aligning with the Great Dao; from that point on, it is the journey of the Great Dao itself.”

The moment he spoke, the Sect Masters of the Three Great Sacred Lands turned to look at him in astonishment.

His words touched upon the very essence of Divinity Transformation.

It appeared this man had indeed inherited the true legacy of Yi Yuan True Monarch.

Fearing Chen Mobai might reveal more, Shenxi quickly shifted the topic to the logistics of the upcoming barren land opening.

“Regarding this pioneering effort, it is the wish of Dustless True Monarch that we develop thirty thousand miles of ruins to establish the Seventh Domain of the Eastern Continent: East Tomb!”

“These thirty thousand miles of ruins will be centered on East Spirit Mountain. To the north lies East Yu; to the east are the East Barbarians; and to the south is the Eastern Wilderness. It will serve as the perfect hub linking the Three Domains, eventually becoming the core territory to which the human race of the Eastern Continent will migrate.”

“To the west of East Spirit Mountain lies the domain of the Golden Flame Manticore, which occupies the Fifth Rank Spirit Vein of Shetuoling. There exists a cave there from the dawn of creation, connected to the earth's core, where Primordial True Fire Poison Flame can be harvested.”

“We previously allowed the beast to roam freely out of fear that it might trigger the Primordial True Fire Poison Flame, igniting the Fifth Rank Spirit Vein and incinerating everything for tens of thousands of miles.”

“For this pioneering mission, our Sect will deploy the Xuanji Great Array to seal the Primordial Cave from afar. However, since the seal is located in the heart of the Golden Flame Manticore’s territory, it will not hold for long. We must storm Shetuoling and execute the beast while the seal is active.”

A heavy silence fell over the room as Shenxi finished explaining the Dao Morale Sect’s strategy.

Many eyes drifted toward the seated Chen Mobai.

They recalled how, during the war between the righteous and demonic factions, he had ignited hundreds of Spirit Veins in East Wu, annihilating the million-strong demon army of the Island of Ten Thousand Immortals.

In the art of Spirit Vein destruction, Chen Mobai was undeniably the foremost authority.

“If the Fifth Rank Spirit Vein at Shetuoling is set ablaze, our Cultivation levels should keep us safe as long as we maintain a distance, correct?”

Recalling the devastation he caused in East Wu, Chen Mobai calculated that staying on the far side of East Spirit Mountain should be safe enough.

“Sect Master Chen might be unaware, but the vein at Shetuoling is merely a branch. If it ignites, it will resonate with the ancient Ancestor Vein at the Eastern Continent’s center. That is the deepest section of the ruins where ancient beasts sleep—some nearly reaching the Cultivating Void stage. Though they might be forced to ascend by the world’s laws upon waking, we would be as helpless as grass in a gale before they vanished. We cannot take that risk.”

Chen Mobai felt a flash of realization once Shenxi clarified the primary danger of the mission.

He truly lacked experience in these matters.

He had heard rumors of slumbering ancient beasts in the depths, but he had assumed they were merely Fifth Rank True Spirits. He hadn't expected beings of even higher power.

Caution was indeed the best path for this expedition.

Having forged his Second Primeval Spirit and the Fifth Rank Thousand Swords Dharma Body, Chen Mobai’s growing arrogance was quickly replaced by a sober calm.

In the Tianhe Realm, one must always remain vigilant.

“How long will the seal remain stable?”

The elegant Palace Master Azure Fall asked the next vital question.

“My Master will discuss that matter personally with Da Kong True Monarch,” Shenxi replied, avoiding a direct answer.

Chen Mobai understood then that killing a Fifth Rank Golden Flame Manticore would require more than just Dustless True Monarch; the God-Transcending experts of the Taixu MiaoMiao Palace would likely intervene.

Of the Divinity Transformation masters from the Three Great Sacred Lands, Da Kong True Monarch was the only one he had never met.

He wondered if the mysterious elder who sold him the four Taixu volumes during the Beidou Conference could have been him.

With this thought, Chen Mobai glanced at Zhang Pankong, planning to ask him about Da Kong True Monarch later.

“Under these circumstances, how shall we divide the labor?”

Xing Ji, seated next to Chen Mobai, spoke up.

As the most powerful sect beneath the Holy Lands, the Star Heaven Dao Sect was desperate to ascend to Holy Land status. Consequently, Xing Ji had brought two other Nascent Soul cultivators along.

They weren't the only ones; Yi Yuan Dao Palace and the Burning Heaven Meridians had brought nearly their entire Sect strength, driven by the need for the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill.

“As we begin, our Three Great Sacred Lands will lead the charge toward the Golden Flame Manticore at Shetuoling. Dao Brother Xing Ji will lead the northern advance with the East Yu sects; Dao Brother Earth Virtue will take a portion of the East Land sects eastward; and the southern front is entrusted to Sect Master Chen.”

“During this pioneering effort, slaying ruin beasts will earn Dao Coins from our Sect. Higher-ranked beasts will yield more coins, and the bounty list will be carved into the cliffs of East Spirit Mountain for all to see.”

“Dao Coins can be traded for precious pills, artifacts, and techniques. However, because the supply of Communicating Holy Spirit Pills is so low, only those with the highest coin counts will be eligible to exchange for them.”

A serious air filled the room as Shenxi laid out the rules.

Everyone present was after the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill.

This meant they would have to compete against one another to slaughter as many monsters as possible.

Listening to the explanation, Chen Mobai found the concept of Dao Coins oddly familiar.

Had they stolen the idea from his Five Elements Sect?

Though he was confused, he knew it wasn't the right time to speak up.

“With this setup, wouldn't those leading an entire direction have a massive advantage?”

Hong Yun of the Fire Cloud Palace voiced her concern. Her Burning Heaven Meridians were stationed alongside the Dao Morale Sect to handle the Manticore, meaning they couldn't lead a large force to farm points like Chen Mobai, Xing Ji, or Earth Virtue.

“While there are four main directions, they can be subdivided into the Eight Trigrams, ensuring every Dao Brother has a stage to perform on.”

Shenxi had clearly prepared for this. With a flick of his whisk, steam from a teacup rose and formed a map of the area around East Spirit Mountain. The Eight Trigrams were overlaid on the map, with the Five Elements Sect, Yi Yuan Dao Palace, Star Heaven Dao Sect, and Fire Cloud Palace placed like gaming pieces.

Following this, the elite Nascent Soul cultivators of the Eastern Continent began their deep deliberations over territory and regional assignments.