I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2360: 1066: Matters of the Upper Realm

Chen Mobai remained mostly silent, listening intently and only intervening when the discussion touched upon the Five Elements Sect to secure his own benefits.

Shenxi gave careful thought to every opinion offered. Although the Three Great Sacred Lands served as the primary vanguard for this expedition, the numerous Nascent Soul level factions were the essential pillars of support that could not be disregarded.

This was particularly true since the Three Great Sacred Lands had endured significant setbacks during the recent conflict between righteous and demonic paths; thus, it was vital to fully ignite everyone’s motivation.

The core strategy remained largely unchanged, though the initial four exploration paths were expanded to eight.

These routes radiated from Dongling Immortal City and were designated according to the Qiankun Bagua directions.

The Five Elements Sect was tasked with the southern Kun Position, while Yi Yuan Dao Palace took charge of the Kan Position, and Star Heaven Dao Sect moved toward the Qian Position.

Leading the Burning Heaven Meridians, Hong Yun was hungry for merit. Consequently, the Three Great Sacred Lands assigned him the southwestern Zhen Position, under the condition that his elite disciples must support the Sacred Lands during the decisive strike against the Golden Flame Manticore.

The primary forces of the Three Great Sacred Lands established themselves at the western Li Position of Dongling Immortal City. This path led directly toward Shetuoling, the lair of the Golden Flame Manticore.

The remaining open positions were made available by the Three Great Sacred Lands to any participating organizations and Loose Cultivators joining the expedition.

Any Cultivator who managed to slay a Ruin Monster could bring its remains or inner core to Dongling Immortal City to trade for Dao Coins.

Rank-1 monsters were valued at 1, 5, or 10 Dao Coins, depending on whether they were inferior, middle, or superior grade.

Rank-2 monsters were worth one hundred, five hundred, or one thousand coins.

Rank-3 monsters commanded ten thousand, fifty thousand, or one hundred thousand coins.

Rank-4 monsters were priced at one million, five million, and ten million coins.

Rank-5 monsters lacked grade distinctions and were valued at a flat one hundred million Dao Coins.

However, within this specific exploration zone, the only Fifth Rank True Spirit was the Golden Flame Manticore itself.

If any individual present could kill the Golden Flame Manticore alone, the Dao Morale Sect promised to reward them directly with a Communicating Holy Spirit Pill.

“Does this mean that if a person accumulates one hundred million Dao Coins, they can trade them for a Communicating Holy Spirit Pill from your sect?”

Chen Mobai, catching the underlying logic, couldn’t resist asking the question.

As soon as the words left his mouth, the gathered crowd stared at him in shock.

They wondered: Does Sect Master Chen actually intend to hunt the Golden Flame Manticore?

Chen Mobai had no such intentions; he simply calculated that one hundred million was not an impossible sum to reach.

Based on the Dao Morale Sect’s own pricing, killing ten Superior Grade Fourth Rank demonic beasts would equal one hundred million, wouldn’t it?

There was no actual need to face the Golden Flame Manticore.

“Sect Master Chen has misunderstood. I stated that the act of slaying the Golden Flame Manticore earns a Communicating Holy Spirit Pill, but one hundred million Dao Coins do not carry the same value. Furthermore, that sum is quite a stretch; it is unlikely anyone here could reach it. As I said, once the pills are refined, our sect will select a few friends with the highest Dao Coin counts to receive any remaining Communicating Holy Spirit Pills.”

Shenxi remained composed, refusing to be led astray by Chen Mobai’s line of questioning.

He clarified that while the Manticore’s life was worth a pill, a mountain of coins was not a direct equivalent.

Even so, Shenxi remained skeptical that anyone could actually gather one hundred million coins.

“That is quite a shame.”

Chen Mobai shook his head in disappointment after hearing the response.

The observers grew even more bewildered by his reaction.

Some recalled the terrifying stories of Chen Mobai wiping out a million-strong demon horde in the Desolate Sea of East Wu, causing them to shudder instinctively.

If he unleashed the Primordial Five Elements Extinguishing Divine Thunder within the ruins, reaching a hundred million Dao Coins seemed like a simple feat.

Someone whispered this concern to Shenxi, who took a sharp breath. He felt relieved that he hadn't agreed to the trade; otherwise, he might have invited some unforeseen disaster.

“Sect Master Chen, there is one more point. This mission to explore and transform the ruins into the Dongling Domain is intended to make this region the future heart of the human race in the East Continent. Therefore, no world-shattering spells or divine techniques should be employed, lest the land be turned into a lifeless, scorched wasteland.”

Noticing Shenxi’s warning and the fearful looks from the crowd, Chen Mobai realized he had been misinterpreted.

“Please be at ease, Sect Master Shenxi. The Primordial Five Elements Extinguishing Divine Thunder requires years of preparation and a massive Formation to detonate Spirit Veins. Senior Brother Earth Virtue can confirm this.”

Chen Mobai quickly explained that blowing up Spirit Veins was no easy task, hoping to prevent his peers from becoming overly defensive out of fear.

“It is true that it cannot be done instantly. However, Junior Brother Chen’s mastery of formations is unparalleled. Given enough disciples and a suitable Spirit Vein, he could likely achieve it in ten to twenty years.”

Earth Virtue’s comment made Chen Mobai nearly choke on his own words.

Over the years, his fame as a Fifth Rank Artifact Refiner, Array Master, and Talisman Maker had spread far and wide through the Five Elements Commerce Association and the South Mountain Shop.

“This mission requires rapid movement; such a long timeframe seems unnecessary.”

Shenxi felt a bit more relaxed after hearing that.

The strike against the Golden Flame Manticore was all about speed.

The goal of the early exploration was to take the enemy by surprise.

“If no one has further objections, these rules are now official.”

Shenxi gestured toward the map of the ruins and the Bagua positions formed from mist, where banners represented the Three Great Sacred Lands, the Five Elements Sect, and other powers.

“Agreed!”

Chen Mobai and the others gave their nods of approval.

This expedition would largely depend on individual prowess.

While the Three Great Sacred Lands were focused solely on the Golden Flame Manticore, the subordinate factions like the Five Elements Sect and Star Heaven Dao Sect were determined to collect enough Dao Coins to secure their place at the front of the line for the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill.