I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2361 - 1066: Matters of the Upper Realm (Part 2)

The Star Heaven Dao Sect, the Yi Yuan Dao Palace, and the Five Elements Sect—three titanic organizations surpassed only by the Sacred Lands—have each been granted a full territory to clear. However, their strength cannot rival the collective power of the Three Great Sacred Lands. Rumors suggest that until the Golden Flame Manticore is dealt with, these sects might struggle to fully pacify their assigned zones.

In addition to the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill, Chen Mobai turned his attention to the market value of the Coagulation Infant Pill.

The price tag was set at three million Dao Coins.

At such a steep cost, most Golden Core level forces participating in the pioneering mission would find it nearly impossible to qualify for a trade.

The Dao Morale Sect is well aware of this financial barrier, which is why Dao Coins can be moved between accounts here in Dongling Immortal City.

Essentially, this allows for the transfer of Dao Coins from one individual to another.

However, the Dao Morale Sect imposes a 20% transaction fee. Furthermore, these transfers are restricted to Dongling Immortal City to ensure that cultivators do not resort to murdering one another for their currency.

As long as a practitioner remains within the walls of Dongling Immortal City, the Dao Morale Sect guarantees the safety of every pioneer.

This system was primarily established to benefit the major sect powers.

For instance, as the Sect Master of the Five Elements Sect, Chen Mobai could ensure his own Dao Coin balance exceeded that of rivals like Xing Ji and Earth Virtue by pooling the Dao Coins earned by his disciples into his own account.

He could then compensate his followers with equivalent values in Spirit Stones or even Five Elements Coins.

The process felt remarkably similar to a modern currency exchange!

Thinking about his own Five Elements Coins and the Dao Morale Sect’s Dao Coins, Chen Mobai felt as though his ideas had been plagiarized, though he kept such thoughts to himself.

After all, the concept of intellectual property rights did not exist in this world.

Once the meeting concluded, the Nascent Soul cultivators split into small social circles and departed in groups.

Chen Mobai accepted an invitation from Yuan Zhen to attend an exclusive gathering reserved for the Taoist Children and Saintesses of the Sacred Lands.

"This is Senior Brother Xuande of the Dao Morale Sect," Yuan Zhen said, introducing the only cultivator in the courtyard Chen Mobai didn't recognize.

Xuande was a tall man with rounded cheeks and a perpetual, kindly smile. He wore a blue robe adorned with cloud patterns that struggled to contain his prominent belly. His wide sleeves billowed in the wind, giving him an air of great dignity and calm as he stood before them.

Using his Rank-5 Echoes in the Void technique, Chen Mobai realized that while Xuande appeared to be at the Middle Stage of the Nascent Soul realm, he was masking his true power—a level that actually surpassed Zhang Pankong.

This stout man was a truly dangerous individual.

Taking Xuande seriously, Chen Mobai took the initiative to speak. "I have heard much of the Taoist's great name; it is an honor to finally meet you in person."

"Sect Master Chen, you are far too kind. The honor is entirely mine to meet a man of such widespread respect," Xuande replied, immediately returning the gesture. Nearby, Qi Jiannu had already prepared a tea set and began serving the group.

"This is Longevity Eyebrow tea, harvested fresh from our mountain gate this very year..."

Chen Mobai had been debating whether to offer some of his own Spiritual Tea, but he quickly abandoned the idea the moment Qi Jiannu mentioned Longevity Eyebrow.

"I have long heard of the East Continent’s most legendary Immortal Tea. I never expected to be lucky enough to taste it today."

In the past, during discussions with Yu Shuji and Yan Shaoyin regarding the finest Immortal Teas of the East Continent, Longevity Eyebrow was always cited as the pinnacle.

It was said that every cup consumed could extend a person's life by one year, up to a total limit of 360 years.

This effect was almost on par with the Rank-5 fruit produced by the Great Chun Tree.

"As the Taoist Child and Saintess, we receive a quota of five liang every twenty years. Once it no longer provides us with any benefits, we will invite you all to partake in it frequently," Xuande said with a grin. As he spoke, he pulled a Jade Box from his Storage Bag containing his own share of this year's harvest.

He felt slightly guilty allowing Qi Jiannu to provide all the tea leaves for their guests.

"My thanks to you both," Yuan Zhen said without a hint of bashfulness, watching intently as Qi Jiannu added the leaves to the boiling water.

"If there is any left over, I could facilitate a sale in the other Four Major Continents. There are many Nascent Soul or Divinity Transformation cultivators nearing the end of their lifespans who would pay a fortune for this," Zhang Pankong remarked, his mind immediately jumping to the role of a middleman.

"That sounds excellent. I am actually planning to attempt the refinement of the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill. Perhaps you could use these tea leaves to help me obtain some Essence Blood from a Fifth Rank True Spirit?" Xuande replied eagerly, shoving his recently closed tea box back toward Zhang Pankong with high hopes.

"In your dreams! Keep dreaming!" Zhang Pankong laughed, cursing playfully as he pushed the box away.

The value of Fifth Rank True Spirit Essence Blood far exceeded a small box of Longevity Eyebrow. If it were a full set capable of granting the full 360 years of life, then it might be worth discussing.

"The tea is ready," Qi Jiannu said with a soft smile. With a steady hand, she poured the tea, ensuring every cup was filled to the exact same level.

Chen Mobai observed the clear liquid in his cup, which gave off a subtle herbal aroma, and drank it down in one go.

After finishing the cup, a faint redness appeared on everyone's faces.

This was the physical manifestation of surging Qi-Blood and life force. As Nascent Soul cultivators, they immediately used their Divine Sense to refine the potent effects of the Longevity Eyebrow tea.

"It is a shame that Brother Ye and Sister Dan could not be here," Zhang Pankong noted with regret after finishing his drink.

"Is Brother Ye still in secluded Cultivation?" Chen Mobai asked, looking toward Yuan Zhen.

"Indeed. Senior Brother is behind closed doors at the sect and will not emerge for another seven years. We do not wish to disturb his progress," Yuan Zhen sighed. He explained that Ye Qing had set a strict timeline before entering seclusion. If the Dao Morale Sect moved too quickly with the pioneering and killed the Golden Flame Manticore early, Ye Qing might miss the opportunity entirely.

"That is a pity. However, with Brother Ye’s immense talent, he could likely reach Divinity Transformation even without the aid of a Communicating Holy Spirit Pill." Chen Mobai, who shared a deep, brotherly bond with Ye Qing, felt bad for his friend but remained confident in his potential.

"I certainly hope so," Yuan Zhen replied with a forced smile, knowing that having the pill would be a far safer path.

Chen Mobai then asked about the other missing person, the Primordial Void Saintess, Dan Miaosu.

She had previously handled a transaction for the Five Elements Sect in the Eastern Wilderness, leaving Chen Mobai with a lasting impression of her capability.

"Sister Dan possesses the Void Spirit Body. It seems the headquarters in the Central State received some intelligence from the Upper Realm that required her to act as a messenger. Furthermore, the sect has high expectations for her, so she has spent these years cultivating in the Central State. She planned to attend, but she is currently at a vital turning point in mastering the Void Evasion Technique and cannot afford to leave," Zhang Pankong explained, treating the group as trusted confidants by sharing these secrets.

Upon hearing the name of the Void Evasion Technique, Chen Mobai felt a jolt of recognition.

It was clearly a difficult technique to master if even the Saintess was struggling with it; this explained why he had been unable to learn it previously.

"News from the Upper Realm? I wonder if you could elaborate on that..." Xuande asked, his curiosity piqued.

"I only know that the ancestor master, Taixu True King, was seen again in the Spiritual Void Immortal Realm several decades ago. Shortly after, the headquarters received an official decree from the Upper Realm," Zhang Pankong said. Despite being the Dao Child, his status in the East Continent branch meant he wasn't part of the core inner circle and lacked specific details.

"Taixu True King!" Xuande exclaimed, visibly shaken.

In the history of the Tianhe Realm, the most prominent legends involved the Mother of Water and the Taixu True King. To the cultivators of this world, these figures were viewed almost as creator deities.

Even the legendary Nine Heavens Demon Vibration Ancestor would have to show the utmost respect to the Taixu True King.

To hear that such a legendary being had returned was staggering.

Was some world-changing event about to occur?

Xuande wasn't the only one lost in thought; Chen Mobai was equally stunned. He knew his Turtle Treasure had been found within a statue in a Taixu Temple by Liu Yanpei. That statue was an image of the Taixu True King.

While ordinary people called him a king, to those who had transcended, he was the Taixu True God!

"I remember my master mentioning something about this. He said the Taixu True King returned because he was looking for something," Yuan Zhen suddenly added, his words sending a shiver through Chen Mobai.