I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2370: 1070: Two Divinity Transformation Masters (Part 2)
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Chen Mobai pondered this single question. Given the individual's likely origins from the Taixu MiaoMiao Palace, it was entirely plausible they had bypassed the Teleportation Array, traversing the distance through their own formidable means.
“Sect Master Chen, please join us at the Qian Yuan Tower for a consultation.”
A Message Talisman dispatched by Shenxi materialized before Chen Mobai, delivering the invitation.
To the Righteous Dao of the Eastern Continent, the Golden Flame Manticore represented the primary threat within the Ruins. However, with two Deity Transformation True Monarchs in pursuit and the Shetuoling Spirit Vein suppressed by the Heaven and Earth Xuanji Formation, positive news was expected soon. It wouldn't be long before Dustless True Monarch returned to the East Land to begin refining the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill.
While preparing his response, Chen Mobai turned to the three women in the courtyard, Yin Qingmei among them.
“Qing Mei, accompany me to broaden your horizons. Xuan, deliver my message to Venus Valley and update Brother Mo on these developments. Zhi Ling, you shall remain here.”
During the previous gathering at Qian Yuan Tower, Chen Mobai had observed Earth Virtue, Xing Ji, and others accompanied by Nascent Soul Cultivators from their respective lineages. With Yin Qingmei present, he saw an ideal chance for her to interact with the elite sects of the Eastern Continent.
Progress becomes arduous and slow once one reaches the Nascent Soul stage. As a prominent figure among the Five Elements Sect’s younger generation, it was time for Yin Qingmei to establish her own presence.
The three women bowed and accepted their instructions immediately.
Luo Yixuan watched with a hint of longing as Yin Qingmei departed with Chen Mobai, though she understood that such gatherings were reserved for the realm of Nascent Souls.
“I once believed the Nascent Soul stage was the summit of the path, but today I see I am still merely a climber at the base,” Yin Qingmei admitted privately to Chen Mobai, still moved by the display of divine power she had witnessed.
The Heaven and Earth Xuanji Instrument remained suspended in the firmament; before such a massive Array, she felt as insignificant as a grain of sand.
“Dedicate yourself to your Cultivation, and one day, such heights will be within your reach as well,” Chen Mobai offered encouragingly.
Yin Qingmei nodded firmly. Armed with the Deity Transformation Immortal Scripture, the Jade Phoenix Tree, and Chen Mobai’s mentorship, she held onto the hope of achieving Deity Transformation.
“Today you saw the foundation of the Dao Morale Sect. It is indeed formidable, but never forget that such strength is built over many lifetimes. In the future, the Five Elements Sect’s foundation shall equal the Holy Lands, and perhaps even surpass them.”
Chen Mobai cautioned her to maintain respect for the powerful, but to never lack the audacity and resolve required to advance the sect.
Conversing thus, they arrived at the Qian Yuan Tower.
“Sect Master Chen…”
As they entered, Zhang Pankong, Xuande, and their peers stood to welcome Chen Mobai. He took the moment to introduce Yin Qingmei to the group.
Out of respect for Chen Mobai’s status, the Saintess and Taoist Children of the Holy Lands were exceptionally gracious, exchanging pleasantries with her.
Once Chen Mobai was seated, he exchanged formal greetings with the three sect leaders led by Shenxi at the head of the hall.
After a short wait, the Nascent Soul Cultivators overseeing the expansion efforts—including Earth Virtue, Xing Ji, and Fire Cloud—arrived at Dongling Immortal City.
Unlike the composed Chen Mobai, these cultivators were obsessed with the Sacred Spirit Pill, exerting every ounce of effort to secure it.
The display of Dustless True Monarch using the Heaven and Earth Xuanji Instrument to seal the Shetuoling Spirit Vein from afar had been impossible to miss. Consequently, they had hurried to the city even before the Dao Morale Sect’s official summons arrived.
“Now that the essential Daoist friends have gathered, I shall be brief…”
Shenxi surveyed the assembled cultivators, nodding before detailing the plans laid out by Dustless True Monarch.
“With two True Monarchs engaged and the Spirit Vein suppressed, the Golden Flame Manticore has lost its geographical advantage and cannot prevail. However, Shetuoling is still plagued by a lethal Fiery Poisonous Miasma, which will necessitate the expertise of Friend Hong Yun.”
“The primary concern is the Manticore fleeing into the deeper reaches of the Ruins if it senses defeat. However, with Da Kong True Monarch on site, it will undoubtedly be cut off.”
“Beyond the Manticore itself, the Ruins host numerous Rank-4 demonic beasts. Specifically, the Golden Flame Manticore has three descendants, each a powerful entity carrying its True Spirit Bloodline…”
Shenxi proceeded to outline the strategy for the assault on Shetuoling, coordinating the forces of the Three Great Sacred Lands, the Burning Heaven Meridians, and other major Eastern Land factions.
During the briefing, a pair of Nascent Soul Cultivators—a man and a woman—were escorted into the room.
“We have arrived late; we hope the three Sect Masters can overlook our tardiness.”
The male cultivator possessed a striking appearance and a formidable aura, having already reached the circle of Nascent Soul Completion.
The woman beside him wore a vibrant, multicolored gown. She was exceptionally beautiful and slender, though her icy demeanor discouraged any approach.
“Your timing is perfect. Please, take your seats.”
Shenxi smiled, gesturing toward the third seating cushion located near Chen Mobai.
Several Nascent Soul Cultivators stood to greet the newcomers, and Chen Mobai soon identified them.
The man was Han Xingzi, the Great Elder of Jade Shatter Hall, while the woman was Master Luoying of the Snow Mountain Sect.
Chen Mobai noted that Hong Yun’s expression soured instantly upon their arrival.
Though the ancient Holy Lands of Fen Tianjing Di and Ice had long since crumbled, the animosity between the Burning Heaven Meridians and the Three Veins of Ice Heaven remained bitter.
Nevertheless, under the supervision of the Three Great Sacred Lands, both Hong Yun and Han Xingzi kept their tempers in check, pointedly ignoring one another.
Chen Mobai thought of the Blue Luminous Ice Heart Jutsu within his own domain, wondering if Han Xingzi or Master Luoying had been the one to refine the Three Yin Dao Fruits.
Since the room was crowded, it wasn't the time to reveal a Fifth Rank Artifact, so he decided to investigate the matter privately later.
As he mused, Han Xingzi walked over. He gave a curt nod to Xing Ji but frowned slightly when he saw Chen Mobai occupying the premier seat.
“This is Sect Master Chen Guixian of the Five Elements Sect,” Xing Ji introduced with a pleasant smile.
Han Xingzi’s expression softened into one of recognition, and he offered a polite greeting.
Chen Mobai felt a flicker of disappointment; he had been prepared to use his sword to establish dominance if Han Xingzi proved difficult.
However, Chen Mobai’s fame in the Eastern Land was immense. Even a recluse like Han Xingzi, who had been in isolation for a century, had heard tales of the brilliant successor to the Yi Yuan True Monarch in the Eastern Wilderness—a figure so powerful that even the Yi Yuan Dao Palace remained silent in his presence.
After acknowledging one another, Han Xingzi and Master Luoying sat down.
…
In the 42nd year of the Profound Heaven Era.
An army led by the Three Great Sacred Lands marched from the East Spirit Mountain Range. Advancing along three distinct routes—the Li, Zhen, and Dui positions—they crushed all demonic opposition, pushing eight thousand miles forward in a single month.
Their progress was halted by a massive river, seven hundred miles wide and infested with demon kings and lethal flood dragons. While Nascent Soul experts could fly across, transport ships below Rank-4 were at high risk of being capsized by the relentless aquatic beasts.
The Sacred Lands deployed twenty-three Rank-4 treasure ships to ferry elite cultivators across the waters toward Shetuoling.
Even so, the crossing was treacherous, and the divided vanguard was nearly overwhelmed by the demonic forces gathered on the far bank.
At the height of the crisis, the leaders of the Three Great Sacred Lands intervened. Using Fifth Rank Artifacts, they personally slew the most dangerous demon kings, creating a secure perimeter for the advancing troops.
Three months later, Zhang Pankong and the Taixu MiaoMiao Palace established dozens of Teleportation Arrays, allowing the bulk of the army to cross safely.
With the forces reunited, the demonic army could no longer hold their ground and retreated into the wilderness.
Despite their momentum, it took another two years for the coalition to reach the base of Shetuoling.
The mountain was a hellscape of roaring flames and toxic vapors capable of igniting the blood and Qi of any lesser practitioner. Yet, strangely, the Spirit Vein beneath the peak appeared to be frozen solid.