I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2573 - 1167: Purple Cloud Palace Departs
Previously on I Have A Cultivation World...
Chen Mobai mentally categorized the Immortal Gate participants; those escorted by Purple Cloud Palace were mainly top achievers who excelled climbing the Three Thousand Great Dao Ladder to the Dao Platform.
Or they might boast heaven-defying talent and exceptional aptitude.
Such as Chen Star, Chen Xiaohei, and the like.
The others could well be overlooked jewels shrouded in obscurity.
Yet most talents like these have long been unearthed by the Immortal Gate, proving their schooling system's remarkable effectiveness.
At this point, all had formed orderly lines, barring a few spirit beasts who struggled with the notion of discipline.
Observing this, Chen Mobai knitted his brows yet patiently directed them to stand straight.
Next, he spun around and guided the assembly into Purple Cloud Palace.
Inside, he ushered them about as the projections quelled their thrill and picked cushions to settle upon.
These, of course, ended up in the rear row.
Thankfully, no quarrels or clashes erupted over seats, granting Chen Mobai a moment of relief.
Once seated, he claimed his prior spot on the front-row cushion.
Immortal Gate experts like Qi Yuheng gaped in shock at Chen Mobai's position.
"We can begin now. The power of the Purple Cloud Palace will automatically send you back afterwards. This opportunity is rare in the world, so make the most of it."
Chen Mobai outlined the key warnings before gesturing for everyone to shut their eyes and meditate.
Trusting souls like Qi Yuheng and company eagerly complied.
Chen Mobai kept watch over acquaintances, particularly Chen Xiaohei and the two women, Yan Bingxuan.
Disappointingly, they lingered on cushions briefly; likely due to modest cultivation, after about one incense stick's time, their projections dimmed and vanished from Purple Cloud Palace.
Though the all-encompassing spiritual radiance taught without bias, one's roots, insight, and realm still dictated the depth of benefits gained.
As moments ticked by, solely Nascent Soul Cultivators and Divinity Transformation experts from Immortal Gate endured.
Within Purple Cloud Palace, comprehension seemed paramount. Among the six persisting, aside from Qi Yuheng and Qing Ping, astonishingly Yuan Xu, Peach Blossom, Pei Qingshuang, and Wenren Xuewei held on.
Chen Star ventured solo this round, sans Qian Xing involvement, so he departed after brief persistence.
Chen Mobai eyed Pei Qingshuang with intrigue.
He never foresaw Purple Cloud Palace rating her talent so highly.
Yet anomaly struck soon; even Wenren Xuewei and Yuan Xu in Deity Form exited the hall.
Could Peach Blossom and Pei Qingshuang, this mother-daughter pair bearing Longevity immortal bloodline, possess such prowess?
Suspicion brewed in Chen Mobai.
Another incense stick elapsed; Qing Ping sighed in regret before blinking out of existence.
Chen Mobai's interest peaked, scrutinizing the trio left to witness if Peach Blossom's duo or Qi Yuheng would outlast.
Ultimately, Pei Qingshuang departed Purple Cloud Palace.
This Chen Mobai could grudgingly accept.
Expecting Peach Blossom next, instead Qi Yuheng's projection wavered.
The final survivor proved Peach Blossom Sage!
Chen Mobai squinted, quietly observing her.
He refrained from breaking her trance, approaching only as her form started fading.
"I didn’t expect your foundation to be so deep?"
Chen Mobai's remark jolted Peach Blossom Sage, who vanished from the cushion sans retort.
Jumang Academy.
Peach Blossom Sage's eyes snapped open beneath her personal peach blossom tree, panic etching her features.
"Master, did Pure Yang linger in Purple Cloud Palace so long?"
A vivid face with full features emerged on the tree trunk, hinting at a presence within.
"After concealing for millennia, who knew we'd be unmasked like this."
The trunk visage heaved a sigh, gaze drifting toward Taixu Mountain Range.
"Master, what now?"
Peach Blossom Sage looked lost; Chen Mobai, Immortal Gate's pinnacle who reaped hugely from Purple Cloud Palace, was unbeatable unless her master regained full might.
With Immortal Gate dominating spiritual energy, despite years siphoning essence and resources for master's arboreal body, she scarcely mustered Divinity Transformation power.
Against Pure Yang True Monarch fresh from felling Underworld King with sixth rank Primordial Yang Sword, victory was impossible.
"His prime focus now is surely Purple Cloud Palace; exploit this brief window..."
Back inside Purple Cloud Palace.
Chen Mobai now suspected Jumang Academy hid a profound secret from all Immortal Gate knowledge.
Given Peach Blossom Sage's longevity, she'd nearly attended every Purple Cloud Palace descent.
Moreover, the unique teleport method concealed endurers, returning all straight to flesh.
Without Chen Mobai as overseer, Peach Blossom Sage's facade would persist undetected.
Evidently, post-Purple Cloud Palace exit, a trip to Jumang Academy loomed.
Such notions stirred as Chen Mobai sensed Taixu Mountain Range quaking faintly.
He rose and exited, finding outer steps and Dao platforms gone; one stride placed him airborne.
Yet with Three Thousand Great Dao vanished, Purple Cloud Palace's former enveloping barrier lifted, letting Chen Mobai effortlessly pilot Tai Yi Wu Yan Luo amid clouds.
He beheld Purple Cloud Palace ascending from the peak.
Suddenly, spiritual lights streaked his way—Qi Yuheng and lingering others.
"Pure Yang, did I hold out till the end earlier?"
Qi Yuheng approached expectantly inquiring.
Barring Chen Mobai and Qian Xing, he deemed himself Immortal Sect's talent pinnacle.
"No."
Chen Mobai shook head, delivering Qi Yuheng a staggering denial.
"Who outshines me?"
To stunned Qi Yuheng, Chen Mobai mulled, weighing Kunpeng-Jumang enmity, opting not to name Peach Blossom Sage.
As Immortal Sect helm now, with looming war, unity demanded priority.
"Know this: stronger talents exist; you'll meet them in time."
Chen Mobai's counsel prompted Qi Yuheng's subtle nod. Curiosity lingered, yet he trusted Chen Mobai's silence had purpose; scant Immortal Sect figures surpassed him anyhow.
Perhaps Qing Ping.
Time wore on; Taixu quakes subsided as Purple Cloud Palace pierced atmosphere, soaring toward Earth Element Star's Heaven and Earth Placenta vortex, exiting the system.
Chen Mobai flew Tai Yi Wu Yan Luo, seeing it off from Earth Element Star.
Sky Curtain Ground Network Formation, erstwhile under Purple Cloud Palace, reverted to Yunhai's sense, Great Chun Divine Tree reclaiming core hub.
Swiftly, Chen Mobai reached starry void.
He tracked Purple Cloud Palace's exodus from Earth Element Star; its trajectory startled him.
It headed straight for Ming Wang Star.
Might Purple Cloud Palace's teaching destination mirror Demon Lord's demonic thought host star?
Demon Lord's scheme?
Doubts swirled in Chen Mobai, though only Demon Lord held answers.
Beyond Ming Wang Star, perhaps Three Eyed Tribe's world?
If true, Purple Cloud Palace could unveil those planets' veritable might.
Thus pondering, Chen Mobai fetched Turtle Treasure for teleport.
[Target in void transit, anchor impossible; await halt for transport.]
Turtle Treasure's notice shocked Chen Mobai.
He hadn't anticipated Purple Cloud Palace access being intermittent.
This implied awaiting planetary landing and lessons to teleport.
Disappointment mingled with eagerness in Chen Mobai.
For upon halting, Purple Cloud Palace would manifest Three Thousand Great Dao anew as steps and platforms for fresh insights.
Still, vigilant Turtle Treasure monitoring was essential; arrival timing unknown, solely Turtle Treasure enabled pursuit.
These musings spurred repeated attempts, all rebuffed as unfeasible.
Inspiration struck: harnessing Five Tones Law for self-taught coding, he crafted a mini-program auto-querying Turtle Treasure transport to Purple Cloud Palace per second, dodging blocks and alerting on viability.
Soon second thoughts hit; incessant pings might vex Turtle Treasure.
Thus, he dialed to daily checks.
After all, descent spanned minimum forty-nine days; missing one posed no grave issue for the overseer.
Program set, Chen Mobai returned to Earth Element Star.
Briefing Three Great Halls on affairs, he first sought his daughter; Chen Xiaohei secluded diligently, doubtless refining Purple Cloud Palace epiphanies.
No imminent emergence foreseen, Chen Mobai stationed Mystic Finger Sword guard, then rang Yan Bingxuan.
Connection failed; likely she secluded too.
Message dispatched, Chen Mobai contacted Peach Blossom Sage.
Peach Blossom Sage, too tense for seclusion, awaited vigilantly.
"Yes, True Monarch, I’m here, I’m waiting for you!"
Peach Blossom Sage reverently ended the call, fretting from her essence isle, bracing for Chen Mobai's visit.