I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2462 - 1095: Refining the Hun Yuan Clock (Part 2)

[Once you've refined me, given my rather high grade, the True Qi drain will be massive even backed by the Primordial Bead. That said, my default defense hits sixth rank, so facing a standard Divinity Transformation cultivator, just unleashing me means no fifth-rank spell can scratch you.]

[Yet within the Tianhe Realm, elite Divinity Transformation cultivators might wield sixth-rank artifacts as well, or command vast foundations. Thus, don't grow overconfident simply from my shielding.]

[Remember your earlier vow, to harness Mount Wudi's sixth-rank Spirit Vein in refining me toward sixth-rank superior grade...]

While the Primordial Clock uttered these words, it soared forth from the Yi Yuan True Monarch's statue grip, steadily contracting in size, before dropping into his open palm.

"With the senior keeping his pledge, I'll surely meet expectations and start the refinement immediately, assisting the senior in consuming the sixth-rank Spirit Vein."

To Chen Mobai, the Yi Yuan Dao Palace remained nothing more than a branch sect at heart, and even the core lineage of his Five Elements Sect hadn't secured a sixth-rank Spirit Vein yet.

Mount Wudi's sixth-rank Spirit Vein drew his attention notably, and the prospect of boosting the Primordial Clock with it filled him with eagerness.

[No haste needed here; first, advance to sixth-rank Artifact Refiner, then shape me anew with your personal touch as desired—that approach will do.]

On this point, the Primordial Clock cautioned against rushing ahead.

After over six thousand years of waiting for this ascension prospect, it of course sought flawless readiness before advancing with steady resolve.

"Very well, as the senior advises."

Upon taking this in, Chen Mobai recognized the Primordial Clock's sound judgment.

Besides, the sixth-rank middle-grade Primordial Clock already met his requirements fully.

[One additional factor: Earth Virtue nears Deity Transformation; attempting the breakthrough over the sixth-rank Spirit Vein raises his chances somewhat. He's the pillar holding the sect together, after all—best not deny him this opportunity.]

Unlike Chen Mobai's rivalry toward Earth Virtue, the Primordial Clock stood allied with him; dormant for much of its existence, yet it grasped Wuming's passing and Earth Virtue's grueling elevation to Great Elder.

It knew as well that Earth Virtue's enduring fixation lay in achieving Deity Transformation.

From the Primordial Clock's counsel, Chen Mobai formed a clear sense of the artifact's temperament.

A true Righteous Path treasure it was!

And one ideally suited to him, its latest master.

"Should Earth Virtue attain Deity Transformation down the line, he'd owe the senior profound gratitude."

Chen Mobai commented, a smile playing on his lips.

By habit, he preferred Earth Virtue's failure at transformation, but given the Primordial Clock's stance, he avoided any covert sabotage.

What's more, Chen Mobai trusted his ability to overpower Earth Virtue, even should the latter become a Deity.

[Shall we refine me right here, or venture to the Eastern Wilderness?]

The Primordial Clock, grasping Chen Mobai's vow, felt a wave of relief at its upright new master's nature, and thus revealed more freely.

"What does the senior recommend?"

Chen Mobai showed profound deference to the Primordial Clock; after refining it, he'd stand a fighting chance against Tianhe Realm's premier non-Demon Path Divinity Transformation powerhouses.

Should he cross paths with the ancient Flood Dragon anew, pitting against its peak sixth-rank Sea Suppressing Bead, evasion wouldn't be his only recourse as before.

[Staying put: if I depart, absent a core to anchor the Spirit Vein and array, you'd have to recalibrate the grand formation. Know any sixth-rank Array Masters?]

The Primordial Clock shared its apprehensions over joining Chen Mobai elsewhere; suppressing a sixth-rank Spirit Vein called for a sixth-rank spiritual treasure, and without an artifact, a sixth-rank grand array could scarcely manage.

"Fortuitous timing—by Tianhe Realm criteria, I count as one myself!"

At these words, Chen Mobai grinned and gestured toward his own form.

[You...]

The Primordial Bell Spirit registered surprise, given Chen Mobai's tender years. Ordinarily, fifth-rank prowess in Artifact Refining signaled rare talent; sixth-rank Array Mastery would surpass even the Yi Yuan True Monarch.

Chen Mobai offered no elaboration, instead pressing onward by affixing the colossal Primordial Bead to the Primordial Clock, reshaping it as the Treasure Bell's clapper.

In the instant of their union, a dazzling five-hued glow burst forth in rippling waves.

Those cultivators newly stepping into Yi Yuan Hall found themselves rooted in place, unable to stir.

For in that very moment, every soul upon Mount Wudi experienced their spiritual power and True Qi surging beyond restraint.

Merely those versed in Primordial True Qi—like Earth Virtue, Chen Lingming, Xiao Yuli—could manage the faintest motions.

It was then that a pure, resonant chime pealed through all ears.

The toll lingered on, deepening into richer, more majestic tones as it propagated.

The five-colored radiance evoked a symphony's notes, draping Mount Wudi entirely in the bell's echo, while even those in Yi Yuan Immortal City caught the divine harmony.

The Primordial Clock!

These very words surged into every mind.

After all, this crowning gem of the Eastern Continent's Righteous Dao thundered familiarly in the ears of Yi Yuan Immortal City residents especially.

Above all, the chime ignited uncontrollable vigor in their Five Elements spiritual powers.

Such was the fabled allure of the Primordial Clock.

Had Ancestral Chen mastered this peerless treasure via refinement?

The Yi Yuan Immortal City cultivators who'd observed Chen Mobai's mountain ascent now pieced together the phenomenon's source.