I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2549 - 1151:

"Perhaps it is time we accelerate the initiation of the Wandering Earth Element Star protocol."

Yunhai offered a heavy sigh, his expression one of profound helplessness.

Given the current might of the Immortal Gate, they could conceivably hold their ground against either Pluto or the Three-Eyed Tribe, provided no entity at the Cultivating Void level made an appearance. However, should both threats converge upon them simultaneously, there would be no choice but to retreat—unless the White Light Ancestor, who had previously attained the Cultivating Void stage, were to make a return.

"What is the distance between us and the planet of the Three-Eyed Tribe?"

Qi Yuheng directed this query to Qing Ping. Having reached the Deity Transformation stage, Qing Ping had naturally assumed command over the Patching Heaven Lineage, which included the likes of Meihua.

"We must summon the three Great Halls and every Nascent Soul cultivator within the Immortal Gate; they deserve to be appraised of this situation," Chen Mobai proposed.

Qing Ping gave a curt nod, reaching out to alert Meihua and the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Patching Heaven Lineage to congregate at Ambition Immortal Peak. Simultaneously, Cheng Xuan and Yunhai dispatched notifications to the Weapon Dancing Sect and the Kunpeng Lineage, respectively.

Realizing the Jumang Lineage had been overlooked in the initial notifications, Chen Mobai personally contacted Wenren Xuewei.

"My gratitude, True Monarch. I shall make my way there immediately, accompanied by the Principal and the others," Wenren Xuewei replied, her voice filled with sincere appreciation.

Before long, streaks of silver light began to streak across the horizons of the Five Peaks Immortal Mountains.

The high-level Nascent Soul cultivators, masters of Void Teleportation, arrived on the scene the moment they received the summons. Combined with the arrival of those from the three Great Halls, the main hall atop Ambition Immortal Peak was soon brimming with figures.

Chen Mobai and the six Deity Transformation experts took their seats in a line facing the entrance, while Yuan Xu and the remaining Nascent Soul cultivators settled into four rows of cushions, positioned according to their specific levels of Cultivation.

Once over a dozen Nascent Soul cultivators were in place, Chen Mobai decided against waiting for the newly advanced Nascent Soul practitioners like Deng Daoyun, who would require at least half a day to reach the location via their Flying Artifacts.

"Reporting to the six True Monarchs: the Three-Eyed Tribe’s planetary body is traveling at a higher velocity than Pluto. While it is expected to enter the Tianyang Star System later, current projected trajectories suggest it will collide with our own Earth Element Star first..." Meihua stated, his countenance grave as he presented the data gathered through celestial observation.

The newly arrived Wenren Xuewei and the other Nascent Souls were visibly shaken by this revelation. They had assumed Chen Mobai’s summons related to the Purple Cloud Palace, not that they were facing the double threat of Pluto and the Three-Eyed Tribe, a scenario that promised total war.

Recalling the annals of the Immortal Gate, where even the combined might of six Deity Transformation True Monarchs could not guarantee safety, a cold shiver ran down their spines.

"Then we shall adhere to our original strategy. We will first employ the Chaos Primal Energy Cannon to dismantle Pluto, then trigger the Wandering Earth Element Star plan. I shall remain behind to intercept the Three-Eyed Tribe," Chen Mobai’s voice rang out, remarkably steady and authoritative amidst the rising panic.

While it had never been attempted, theoretical models existed for the speed of Earth Element Star through the void, and it could not hope to outpace the planet of the Three-Eyed Tribe as described by Meihua. To survive, Earth Element Star required a delay—a window of time to slip away from the Tianyang Star System and into the vast expanse of the cosmos.

To face the collective strength of the Three-Eyed Tribe’s elite essentially guaranteed death for any Deity Transformation member of the Immortal Gate who stayed behind.

Chen Mobai viewed this as his personal burden as the leader of the Immortal Gate; the responsibility of the rearguard was his alone.

As his words settled over the assembly, the atmosphere shifted, and the prevailing terror began to dissipate. They found solace in the fact that they had Pure Yang True Monarch, the unparalleled genius of the Immortal Gate, upon whom they could anchor their hope.

"Pure Yang, I shall remain by your side," Qi Yuheng declared, his resolve absolute as he stepped forward to join the sacrifice.

"Ah, well, include me as well. I would not want to be left behind," Narcissus sighed, a sharp, white-toothed grin tugging at the corners of his mouth.

Following these declarations, not a single soul present voiced a dissent; rather, every member present pledged to share the fate of the three saints of the Immortal Gate, come what may.

"Pure Yang, I am of advanced years, and my foundation was strained upon reaching my current Deity Transformation level. You are still in your prime; the task of buying time for our people is more suited to me," Cheng Xuan argued. He held the belief that Chen Mobai’s potential—only partially revealed upon his ascension to Deity Transformation—meant he was on a path to eventually match the likes of White Light in the realm of Cultivating Void.

If a sacrifice was deemed inevitable, Cheng Xuan felt it was only logical that it should be he, the elder.

Chen Mobai was deeply moved by the selfless concern of his peers, yet he knew that his unique circumstances allowed for a far higher chance of survival—he could retreat to the Tianhe Realm, a capability others lacked. With a rigid expression and a piercing look, he silenced all arguments.

"Speak no more on this. My decision is final!"

"I have a profound intuition that my appearance within the Immortal Gate at this juncture was predestined for this very disaster."

"The millennium of fate woven into the fabric of the Immortal Gate has fostered me—a soul destined for such a struggle—to stand against this trial. It is a mantle I am bound to accept!"

The assembly was deeply stirred by these words, their reverence for him reaching new heights.

"Pure Yang, I beg you to accept our profound respect!" Qi Yuheng rose from his cushion with solemn grace, offering a formal salute to Chen Mobai.

"We, too, pray that you accept our humble salute!" Throughout the grand hall, every individual rose, their faces glowing with immense veneration as they bowed alongside Qi Yuheng.

"I have simply fulfilled my obligations," Chen Mobai replied, accepting the gesture with a calm wave of his hand, motioning for everyone to resume their seats.

"Moving forward, the three Great Halls will commence preparations for our departure. Once the affairs involving the Purple Cloud Palace are resolved, our inaugural act will be the neutralization of Ming Wang Star using the Chaos Primal Energy Cannon."

Having solidified his position as the undisputed leader of the Immortal Gate, Chen Mobai articulated the roadmap for their next three major objectives. Gongye Zhixu and the other three hall masters seated in the forward row nodded immediately, acknowledging their duty to manage resources and finalize the logistical strategy for the wandering of Earth Element Star.

Because the timing proved fortuitous, the opportunity presented by the Purple Cloud Palace could not be squandered before their exodus. Aside from the Deity Transformation True Monarchs, Nascent Soul Cultivators would also be granted the chance to try their luck.

While the emergence point of the Purple Cloud Palace remained unknown, and Earth Element Star lacked central control by the Immortal Gate, the sages of the antiquity Daoist tradition had first attained their Qi Cultivation techniques there, some of whom had been mere commoners at the time. Therefore, it stood to reason that any individual might possess the potential to enter.

However, given the precarious state of the Immortal Gate, a universal entry was unfeasible. In all likelihood, only Deity Transformation Nascent Souls and those specific Dao Seeds possessing the clear potential to condense a Nascent Soul would be permitted to attempt the journey.

"Based on the archival records, there are innate constraints upon the steps leading to the Purple Cloud Palace. Those who possess higher levels of cultivation and a more profound grasp of the Great Dao are able to traverse further."

"In the past, the closest to reaching the threshold were Yuan Yang, Zhong Li, Bai Guang, Qian Xing, and the Spiritual Venerable; these elders successfully reached the entrance, with one foot effectively upon the gate itself."

"The Ancestor Bai Guang, in particular, gained a profound realization while standing at the threshold of the Purple Cloud Palace. He sat upon a meditation mat at the entrance, likely laying the essential groundwork for his eventual transition to Cultivating Void."

"It is our shared hope to tread the path laid by our ancestors and glimpse further into the mysteries of the Great Dao."

Qi Yuheng expressed his fervent aspirations regarding the Purple Cloud Palace. Over the ages, all Deity Transformation members of the Immortal Gate—excluding the very first, the Illusion Color Ancestor, who perished in the initial war—had gained invaluable opportunities within that sacred place.

Some, like the Evergreen Ancestor, used the opportunity to refine incomplete Cultivation Techniques and even caught sight of the path to Cultivating Void, though the barrenness of Earth Element Star ultimately thwarted their ascension. Others discovered methods to overcome barriers; Zhong Li Ancestor came agonizingly close to forming a Law Domain before failing.

Yet, there had been successes, such as Qian Xing and Bai Guang, who employed the Method of Reduction and Emptiness to step into the realm of Cultivating Void. Though Bai Guang ultimately reached his goal, Qian Xing did not, and the Spiritual Venerable remained a unique case among them all.

"Then we shall proceed exactly as I have dictated."

With his commands issued, Chen Mobai signaled the end of the meeting. Yunhai rose first, followed by the three hall masters, intent on unsealing the Spirit Veins and readying the Chaos Primal Energy Cannon. Beyond the known Spirit Veins of the Thirty-Six Heavenly Caves and Seventy-Two Blessed Lands, the Sea Territory also contained reserves, which would be tapped to provide the massive startup energy required for Earth Element Star to begin its migration.

Narcissus and Yunhai took their leave together to oversee these critical tasks.

The entire apparatus of the Immortal Gate shifted into high gear. While these inner machinations were kept strictly among the high-ranking members, the general populace was simply informed that a major conflict was imminent and that strict resource rationing would be enforced due to the gravity of the threat. Most understood the stakes, recognizing that failure in this coming war would mean certain annihilation. A vocal few, however, cursed their misfortune and spread negativity across the internet, though they were quickly tracked down and detained by the Department of Law Enforcement acting under the direct orders of Zhongli Tianyu.

Time passed with a gentle, inexorable flow.

Within a year, Chen Mobai stood firm upon the Earth Element Star’s Heaven and Earth Placenta. He gazed out into the starry cosmic expanse, where the ancient, monolithic stone palace shimmered in the distance, evoking a cascade of memories in his mind. He couldn't help but wonder if the very mat he had once occupied inside remained in place.

Silver flashes shimmered as Qi Yuheng and the other Deity Transformations of the Immortal Gate appeared one by one at his side. Chen Mobai had left his Second Primeval Spirit back at the Five Peaks Immortal Mountains to hold the fort.

"Lin Daoming must be within the vicinity."

Upon his arrival, Qi Yuheng swept the area with his Divine Sense, though he could glean no trace of Lin Daoming’s presence.

"He would certainly never allow himself to miss the opening of the Purple Cloud Palace," Qing Ping affirmed with firm confidence. Although he tended to keep a low profile within the Patching Heaven Lineage, he had engaged with Lin Daoming over the centuries and felt he understood the man’s core character.

"I shall remain here to stand guard, to ensure he does not manage even a single step upon those stairs."