I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2406 - 1080: Mystic Fusion of All Transformations (Part 2)

Furthermore, until the Star Heaven Dao Sect attains Divinity Transformation, the chance of it slipping into decline lingers constantly.

If that decline occurs, no matter if it's alchemy recipes or immortal book jade slips, ultimately, they'll need to trade them away for resources.

Divinity Transformation grants a lifespan of two thousand years, so it has plenty of time to bide.

"After all, the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill belongs to the Dao Morale Sect, so it would be best if you talk this over with Senior Dustless."

Noticing that Xing Ji showed no interest in swapping the Three Lights Divine Water Pill Recipe or the immortal book jade slip with him, Chen Mobai chose to hold back further words, lifting his teacup as he got ready to bid him goodbye.

"In that case, I hope the True Monarch will stay out of aiding Earth Virtue, letting Earth Virtue and me settle our rivalry through our own strengths."

Right then, Xing Ji at last unveiled his real reason for the visit.

With those words, he passed along the Jade Box holding the Three Lights Divine Water.

Unlike his earlier demand, this one proved much simpler for Chen Mobai to handle.

"That's no issue at all. If Junior Brother Earth Virtue aims for Divinity Transformation yet can't even overcome you, his odds of pulling it off look pretty low..."

Chen Mobai gave a nod, unwilling to overlook the hostility he'd faced from Yi Yuan Dao Palace in the East Land just because Earth Virtue had addressed him as Sect Master a handful of times.

He still nursed that resentment!

Were it not for his position as Sect Master of the Yi Yuan Orthodoxy, where punishing Earth Virtue might tarnish his own standing, he could have pushed for deals between the Five Elements Sect and the Star Heaven Dao Sect.

After all, to obtain the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill, aside from the hunt, Xing Ji and Earth Virtue would no doubt pay top prices on the market for demonic beasts killed by others, giving the Five Elements Sect a chance to earn big.

"Here's the contract I prepared; please take it, True Monarch."

With his objective met, Xing Ji offered a ready-made gift contract to Chen Mobai, bearing his Taoist name and the Sect Leader’s seal from the Star Heaven Dao Sect.

Now, the Myriad Acres of Coiling Dragon Spirit Rice belonged to Chen Mobai.

"Farewell, Daoist; allow me to walk you out!"

After accepting two generous gifts, Chen Mobai saw Xing Ji off in person.

Such an easy deal thrilled him, and he wished these kinds of opportunities would arise more frequently.

No effort required, just a promise to stay neutral.

Truth be told, boosting one's realm and power matters most; without the might of Divinity Transformation, who would show such deference?

The Communicating Holy Spirit Pill might not have come so readily without that level of strength.

This realization only fueled Chen Mobai's burning desire to head back to the Immortal Gate and push hard for Divinity Transformation.

Still, he lingered until midday.

True enough, come afternoon, Earth Virtue showed up in person as well.

Since Chen Mobai had personally walked Xing Ji out, Earth Virtue—unless he was a complete fool—would realize their talk must have revolved around the final Communicating Holy Spirit Pill.

"Sect Master, we're from the same lineage after all; you have to lend me your support!"

Upon arrival, Earth Virtue passed the gift box to Han Zhiling, utterly ignoring the fierce clash in East Land where he'd almost gone head-to-head with Chen Mobai, and fully embracing his role as a Branch Sect Elder.

"The fight for the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill must stay fair and square, and as Sect Master of the Holy Land, I can't step in to bend the rules myself."

Eying the three Rank-5 medicinal ingredients inside the gift box, Chen Mobai first thought to reject them flat out, but he rephrased his refusal to sound gentler.

The three Rank-5 medicinal ingredients that Earth Virtue selected were precisely the ones the Five Elements Commerce Association sought at premium rates in East Land, intended for crafting the Infant-Transforming Elixir. Over many years, they'd only managed to get seeds; it surprised him that Earth Virtue possessed them—a clear sign of his status as the Great Elder of Yi Yuan Dao Palace.

"As a man of righteousness, the Sect Master ought to uphold fairness; let me take on that villain Xing Ji in an open contest."

Catching the hint, Earth Virtue stated his plea, which turned out to match Xing Ji’s exactly.

"Very well, since Junior Brother Earth Virtue displays such boldness and determination, I as Sect Master will back you fully and make certain no one interferes with the even matchup between you and Xing Ji."

At those words, Earth Virtue let out a relieved breath.

He'd worried Chen Mobai might hold him down, especially after Xing Ji had delivered proper gifts.

Earth Virtue had pondered if Chen Mobai could step in to secure the remaining Communicating Holy Spirit Pill for him, but on second thought, the only items he had that might tempt Chen Mobai were the Primordial Dao Fruit and the Primordial Clock.

Yet the first served as Earth Virtue’s prime shot at Divinity Transformation, while the second lay beyond his grasp, leaving him to bank on Chen Mobai's impartiality.

Flushed with success from two splendid gifts, Chen Mobai departed Dongling Immortal City in great mood.

During the journey back to the Eastern Wilderness, he chose to ride a Yellow Dragon on purpose, stirring up all sorts of spectacles to broadcast his location, while musing if he could dangle the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill as lure to hook some 'fish'.

But evidently, no one local had the nerve for such boldness.

Cultivators like Hong Yun, having reached Nascent Soul Complete, might risk it all for a shot at Divinity Transformation, but against a near-Divinity Transformation powerhouse like Chen Mobai, nobody dared tail him, much less attempt a robbery.

Chen Mobai made it back to the Eastern Wilderness wearing an expression of mild regret.

...

"Is this the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill?!"

In Northern Abyss City, the Five Elements Sect's Nascent Soul Cultivators had all assembled, gazing in awe at the blue Jade Vial that Chen Mobai displayed.

"Yes, it is. It's unfortunate our sect doesn't have the pill recipe for Divinity Transformation; if we did, Qing Nu and I might manage to brew a batch with Civet Power’s essence blood."

As Chen Mobai explained, he pulled Civet Power’s body from his Storage Bag. Even lifeless, the Fifth Rank True Spirit's aura made Zhou Shengqing and the rest feel on edge.