I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2402 - 1079: Obtaining the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill (2)
Previously on I Have A Cultivation World...
"Friend, your Dao Heart remains steadfast; I offer my congratulations ahead of time for your breakthrough to Divinity Transformation."
Dustless True Monarch couldn't hide his delight after hearing those words.
The quicker Chen Mobai achieved his breakthrough, the faster the Righteous Path could launch its assault against the Demon Path.
Suddenly, a Nascent Soul Aura flared up at the teleportation array in Dongling Immortal City; the arriving figure appeared hurried, bursting out from the array and soaring straight toward Qianyuan Tower.
But as they drew close, the cultivator descended promptly to the ground, stepped inside via the front entrance, and climbed up the stairs.
"Xing Ji pays respects to the two True Monarchs and all fellow Daoists!"
The new arrival was someone Chen Mobai knew well; after offering greetings to the group, he noticed Shenxi occupying Chen Mobai's former spot, paused briefly, and then settled onto the third meditation mat.
After that, the teleportation array's glow flickered nonstop, bringing in Nascent Soul Cultivators from all over Dongling Domain who had been handling the ruins, one after another.
Among them were familiar faces to Chen Mobai, such as Ni Yuanzhong, Hong Yun, Han Xingzi, and more.
Earth Virtue showed up at the very end.
With Zhang Pankong failing to set up the teleportation array at the Kan position of Yi Yuan Dao Palace, Earth Virtue had no choice but to make the journey by flight.
"Please pardon my delay; I apologize for arriving just a bit late..."
Once Earth Virtue entered, he kept offering apologies, while the room fell quiet, all eyes turning toward Chen Mobai.
The longstanding grudge between the Five Elements Sect and Yi Yuan Dao Palace had once been a secret to some, but now, given Chen Mobai's standing on par with Divinity Transformation, every cultivator present knew the full story.
"Take a seat."
Chen Mobai, however, gestured generously to the second meditation mat right below the Azure Fall Palace Master on the right side; that spot had been empty, positioned directly across from Ni Yuanzhong.
Earlier, Xing Ji had gauged the situation and deemed himself unworthy, so even though he arrived first, he yielded the seat reserved for the Four Great Holy Lands.
"Understood, Sect Master."
Earth Virtue let out a relieved breath at Chen Mobai's response, having dreaded any sharp criticism in this gathering.
In truth, Chen Mobai proved much more forgiving than anyone had expected.
"Now that everyone's gathered, allow me to speak briefly."
Dustless True Monarch, observing all the Nascent Souls in their places, set aside his teacup and began speaking gently; his voice reached every ear in the room, resonant and distinct.
"The Communicating Holy Spirit Pill has been successfully refined; as per our established guidelines, the order of exchange follows the count of Dao Coins."
His words barely ended when Shenxi flicked his horsetail whisk, summoning a list woven from misty vapor that materialized in the hall.
Leading the rankings were Chen Mobai, Dustless True Monarch, and Da Kong True Monarch in the top three spots.
Their joint effort in defeating the Golden Flame Manticore had yielded a whopping billion Dao Coins in exchange.
Though Chen Mobai had taken down the Rank-5 Civet Power, he gained no Dao Coins since he withheld the full corpse from the Dao Morale Sect.
Nevertheless, thanks to the efforts of Five Elements Sect disciples and countless loose cultivators, Chen Mobai's total Dao Coins surpassed even those of the two Deity Transformation True Monarchs, approaching fifty million.
Trailing the trio of Deities came Ni Yuanzhong, Shenxi, Azure Fall Palace Master, and the leaders of the Three Holy Lands.
With Chen Mobai able to direct the Five Elements Sect, these others could similarly mobilize the elders and disciples from their Holy Lands.
After the top six, Hong Yun claimed the seventh place.
Knowing the Dao Coin rankings rested with Shenxi, Chen Mobai understood exactly the amount required to secure Hong Yun's spot, in line with Dustless True Monarch's directive.
As a Holy Land sect master, Shenxi avoided tampering with the figures outright; instead, he positioned Hong Yun alongside Ni Yuanzhong at the Shetuoling frontlines, then had the Nine Heavens Morality Sect and Dao Morale Sect aid the Burning Heaven Meridians group by passing along some unearthed demonic beasts to Hong Yun.
Through these subtle arrangements, Hong Yun edged out Xing Ji by a mere 100 Dao Coins.
Xing Ji's expression darkened at the sight, his usual mild demeanor cracking, but the situation looked even more dire for Earth Virtue, who landed in ninth.
Despite pouring Yi Yuan Dao Palace's resources into the effort, he still trailed Xing Ji and Hong Yun by more than two million Dao Coins.
"Friend, you should claim yours first!"
Dustless True Monarch glanced at the list as if reviewing it anew, then grinned and urged Chen Mobai, seated next to him, to select a Communicating Holy Spirit Pill.
Without hesitation, Chen Mobai activated his Rank-5 Echoes in the Void to listen in, then grasped the strongest pill available.
"Since Brother Da Kong is absent, Azure Fall Palace Master can collect his share as well."
Dustless then claimed his own pill and turned to the Immortal Gate's Azure Fall Palace Master, who rose promptly with evident joy, retrieving both his portion and Da Kong True Monarch's.
Ni Yuanzhong followed next. Chen Mobai noted his composed expression, yet through Echoes in the Void, he detected the fierce thumping of the man's heart, betraying deep-seated excitement.
Chen Mobai cast a look toward Yuan Zhen on Tongtian Peak's side, where Ye Qing still lingered inside the tower.
Even if Ye Qing had shown up, the rules dictated that Ni Yuanzhong would take this pill without question, as the Dao Morale Sect would deduct all Dao Coins from each recipient.
Ye Qing possessed no accomplishments, hence no Dao Coins to his name.
"Master, after claiming the final pill for the Four Holy Lands, I intend to retreat to the sect for dedicated cultivation—who do you suggest to handle affairs here?"
Upon securing the last pill allotted to the Four Holy Lands, Shenxi sought Dustless True Monarch's guidance.
This Dongling Domain, envisioned as the upcoming hub for humanity by the Eastern Continent's Righteous Dao, had been under Shenxi's oversight from its inception through all current progress; his exit could spark short-term disorder.
"That's a small issue; have Su’er step in—she needs to shoulder more duties anyway."
Dustless True Monarch appeared unconcerned, for the Dao Morale Sect, nothing mattered more than birthing a fresh Deity Transformation.