I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2506 - 1123: Marriage Proposal

"Heir of the Emperor of Heaven..."

After hearing those words, Chen Mobai reflected deeply on their significance.

He never imagined that Purple Cloud Heavenly Palace possessed such an impressive heritage, yet viewing it as a longstanding Sacred Land in the Central State, the revelation felt logical.

In the end, its stature matched that of the Taixu Miaomiao Palace and Qianqiu Pen and Ink Forest.

Given this reality, Yuwen Baozhi turned out to be not just the offspring of two Divinity Transformation cultivators, but also the successor to the Emperor of Heaven.

What an extraordinary lineage.

"On this journey to the East Continent, apart from seeking Mr. Chen's help to boost my son's abilities in artifact refining, there's one more issue at hand..."

Ao Yuxia paused there, appearing somewhat hesitant and shy all of a sudden.

Curiosity stirred in Chen Mobai.

"What is it?"

"The Tianhe bloodline in the Yuwen clan needs the company of a True Dragon to rise swiftly; the easiest way is to marry into the Dragon Clan. Your Yellow Dragon qualifies as an Innate True Spirit. Might our families join in this alliance?"

Upon listening to her proposal, Chen Mobai rejected it outright. Coming from an Immortal Gate background, he strongly rejected the idea of forced marriages.

"I must regrettably turn down True Monarch Yuxia's generous proposal. Our Yellow Dragon feels deep nostalgia for home and prefers not venturing too distant."

Still, aware that he faced a Divinity Transformation cultivator, Chen Mobai crafted a polite reason to preserve some dignity for Ao Yuxia.

"My son is willing to remain in the Eastern Wilderness. I've learned that Mr. Chen seeks certain Sixth Rank Spirit Materials. As the Emperor's Palace, Purple Cloud Heavenly Palace holds numerous relics from the Emperor of Heaven. Should our clans unite through marriage, the dowry offerings will undoubtedly please Mr. Chen."

Ao Yuxia's suggestion greatly enticed Chen Mobai, yet when he considered sacrificing the future joy of the young Yellow Dragon girl for it, he firmly shook his head.

"Perhaps my son could become Mr. Chen's apprentice, allowing him time to connect and learn about the Yellow Dragon? The True Dragon bloodline offers substantial advantages to the Tianhe lineage as well. Naturally, the apprenticeship fee won't fall short of the marriage gifts."

Ao Yuxia suggested this fallback plan, clearly intent on forging connections between her son and the Yellow Dragon.

"Let us drop this topic for good."

Chen Mobai stated his position directly, slamming the teacup down on the table's rim to underscore his resolute demeanor.

Noticing his rudeness, Ao Yuxia's expression chilled, her gaze sharpening.

A non-human, fearsome pressure erupted from within her.

Linking this to her previous statements, Chen Mobai deduced that she wasn't mortal but a dragon in essence.

Were the Gentiana Pills intended for her use?

With that thought crossing his mind, a spark of thrill passed through Chen Mobai's eyes, as his massive Thousand Swords Dharma Body appeared at his back, while the Heaven Cutting Sword Domain quietly unfurled, enveloping the powerful presence radiating from Ao Yuxia.

"This Enlightenment Tea truly stands out, with each taste bringing profound insights."

Right then, Palace Master Azure Fall interjected unexpectedly, beads of perspiration forming on her back; she forced a grin and subtly nudged Ao Yuxia with her foot beneath the table.

Though Chen Mobai had only recently advanced to the Spirit Transformation Stage, his fighting prowess rivaled the top Divinity Transformation experts from the Tianhe Realm.

Despite Ao Yuxia being a True Spirit herself, within the domain of the Five Elements Sect, she ought to hold back somewhat.

If conflict erupted and she fell, as the one who facilitated the meeting, Palace Master Azure Fall would face severe repercussions.

"I overstepped; kindly pardon me, Mr. Chen."

Ao Yuxia appeared to remember Chen Mobai's renowned exploits in battle, and with the hint from Palace Master Azure Fall, she unexpectedly yielded first.

"The artifact refining session is set for Huozhen Immortal City in seven days; here's the entry talisman."

By now, Chen Mobai had no desire to continue talking with the cunning Ao Yuxia. He set two Heavenly Heart Sword Talismans on the table before taking his leave.

"As I warned you, this individual may appear friendly, but ever since he left the Eastern Wilderness, every faction that challenged him has been wiped out, with countless lives—millions at minimum—falling to his blade; he's a true sword dao slayer deity..."

Once the pair were alone, Palace Master Azure Fall advised Ao Yuxia sincerely. Were it not for the heavy debt of gratitude she carried, she would never have entangled herself in this.

"Don't worry, I won't mention it anymore moving forward."

Ao Yuxia promised, which somewhat alleviated Palace Master Azure Fall's worries; nevertheless, she resolved to accompany her throughout this time to avoid any unforeseen escalations.

Chen Mobai chose to remain in Northern Abyss City.

Should Ao Yuxia act aggressively, he alone possessed the strength to counter it.

Luckily, reaching the Spirit Transformation Stage demanded formidable willpower, regardless of one's origins. Once Yuwen Baozhi came back, Ao Yuxia escorted him along with Palace Master Azure Fall straight to Huozhen Immortal City.

...

The appointed day for artifact refinement arrived swiftly.

In addition to Elder Jingchi and Yan Huo, Chen Mobai summoned Chen Lingming and Xiao Yuli as well.

A few connected figures joined them too.

They hailed from the Nine Heavens Morality Sect and Dao Morale Sect.

Representing the Nine Heavens Morality Sect was Nascent Soul cultivator Lian Yuan, a rising star who had risen to Fourth Rank Artifact Refiner early in life. He aimed to seize this moment for recognition and ascend to Fifth Rank Artifact Refiner status.

The Dao Morale Sect sent Taoist Child Xuande, hailed as a genius across the East Continent. Beyond his prowess in Alchemy, he excelled notably in Artifact Crafting, so he certainly wouldn't pass up this opportunity.

Prior to starting the refinement, Chen Mobai distributed the design schematics to all seven, making sure they fully comprehended every phase ahead.

At first, Yuwen Baozhi and his companions struggled to grasp it, but post-explanation, they discovered they had internalized the techniques for crafting the Five Spirit Robe from Rank-1 up to Rank-5, feeling capable of succeeding effortlessly with the right ingredients on hand.

The feeling of immediate comprehension like this was entirely novel.

Was Artifact Refining truly achievable in such a manner?

While Yuwen Baozhi marveled in shock, Chen Mobai produced a selection of high-quality Third Rank materials he had readied, allowing them to pick as they wished.

"Talk is cheap—true learning comes from action; craft a Five Spirit Robe by hand using my precise guidance. Achieving Fourth Rank qualifies you to observe up close during my session. Anything lower means you'll tend the fires; evidently, without aptitude for Artifact Refining, spare everyone the wasted effort and resources going forward."

Chen Mobai delivered his words straightforwardly, given that all seven were Nascent Soul cultivators with prior experience as Fourth Rank Artifact Refiners. Should they fail to absorb this comprehensive instruction, crafting a Fifth Rank Artifact would remain forever out of reach for them.

Upon hearing him, Yuwen Baozhi and the rest grew solemn. Gazing at the stack of premium Third Rank materials in front of them, their tension surpassed even that of breakthrough moments in cultivation.

Numerous spectators were on site to observe, after all.

Take Dustless True Monarch, for example, whom Chen Mobai had invited. After attaining Spirit Transformation in Shenxi, he enjoyed complete leisure, simply overseeing Dongling Domain and from time to time venturing into Dragon Abyss Cave's fissures alongside Da Kong True Monarch.

Mindful of the Dao Morale Sect's strong fascination with the Dragon Pulse, Chen Mobai worried about potential disruptions from Ao Yuxia, thus calling upon Dustless True Monarch. He had planned to include Da Kong True Monarch originally, but the latter had lately sent his puppet into the Netherworld and remained unreachable.

Dustless True Monarch engaged in friendly conversation with Ao Yuxia, amid a crowd of Nascent Soul cultivators that included members from the Five Elements Sect and the East Land's Three Great Sacred Lands, under the guidance of Palace Master Azure Fall.

Across the East Continent, efforts to forge Fifth Rank Artifacts abounded, yet consistent success eluded them all.

As a Deity Transformation True Monarch, Chen Mobai inspired great expectations among the assembly.

Still, many Artifact Refiners estimated the odds of success at no more than sixty to seventy percent.

Spirituality forms the heart of Fifth Rank Artifacts.

This aspect proves elusive; mere technique struggles to command and direct it effectively.

By then, Yuwen Baozhi and his group had selected top-tier Third Rank materials, moved to a vacant refining station, assembled their sewing implements, and commenced work.

"Hey, what are they up to?"

Ao Yuxia inquired curiously.

"Little Friend Chen's signature method in refining involves creating higher-rank artifacts from inferior materials. It looks like he's genuinely sharing his expertise this time."

Dustless True Monarch laughed lightly, having acquired Chen Mobai-refined artifacts from Xiao Nanshan Shop for his own students—as a Deity Transformation True Monarch, he recognized the exceptional value of such craftsmanship.

It was assumed Chen Mobai would follow the East Continent tradition of past Fifth Rank Artifact Refiners, limiting assistants to stoking flames and handing over tools.

Shockingly, he shared authentic techniques instead.

Chen Mobai had adapted the Five Spirit Robe from the Pure Yang Immortal Robe design, incorporating Five Elements attributes across its five variants. For example, hides from Civet Power could form the Earth Spirit Robe, while Golden Flame Manticore pelts suited the Fire Spirit Robe.

His goal was to establish these robes as the uniform for upcoming Five Elements Sect members.

Disclosing the details to outsiders such as Yuwen Baozhi served to promote this as a widespread standard throughout the East Continent.

Moments ticked by gradually, until Truth-Seeking Superior finished his Fire Spirit Robe ahead of the others.

Long familiar with an artifact forged by Chen Mobai, he had delved into studies and picked up skills early in Huozhen Immortal City. Though he faced instances during the process where theory clashed with execution, the mental schematics allowed him to resolve issues adeptly.

Once the Fire Spirit Robe was done, Truth-Seeking Superior paused in a daze for a second.

Heeding Chen Mobai's earlier advice, he grasped that thorough readiness simplified artifact refining immensely.

The Chen Sect Master's approach to Artifact Refining proves flawless!

In that instant, Truth-Seeking Superior's long-held refining philosophies crumbled, reforming with Chen Mobai's latest lessons at their foundation.

Next came Yan Huo.

Yet his face soured, for his Fire Spirit Robe only reached Third Rank.

Before long, every outcome revealed itself.

Apart from Truth-Seeking Superior, Chen Lingming and Yuwen Baozhi managed Fourth Rank robes too.

Chen Lingming benefited from direct tutelage under Chen Mobai, while Yuwen Baozhi drew solely on innate ability, absorbing the lessons in mere sessions.

"Impressive work."

After examining it, Chen Mobai praised Yuwen Baozhi positively.

"You three, follow me; the other four remain to tend the fires."