I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2618 - 1195: Former Imperial City (Part 2)

Once Da Kong True Monarch finished his words, Chen Mobai delved deeper into the details that caught his interest. Yet, the senior hadn't thoroughly investigated these topics, only encountering them through reports from the Taixu Miaomiao Palace's various branches.

"Young friend, if you seek more details, head to the Impermanence Pavilion for inquiries."

Da Kong True Monarch gestured toward a direction for Chen Mobai before handing over a black-and-white talisman. Known as the Impermanence Talisman, it served as the entry requirement for dealings at the Impermanence Pavilion.

"Thank you, Senior."

Chen Mobai expressed his thanks to Da Kong True Monarch after taking the Impermanence Talisman.

"The two of you, my delve into the Dragon Abyss Cave has been stuck for ages. The moment a puppet steps into the core of that eerie zone, connection snaps instantly. To push ahead, I reckon entering in true body is essential."

As their chat concluded, Da Kong True Monarch erected a barrier around the grass pavilion. With solely the three present, he broached the vital issues.

"Entering with the true body is far too hazardous, especially with our lifespans approaching their ends."

Dustless True Monarch objected first. By consuming Longevity Eyebrow and forging countless longevity pills, his lifespan extended hundreds of years beyond standard God-Transcending cultivators. He wouldn't step into the Netherworld until his very last breath.

"What do you think, young friend?"

Da Kong True Monarch had already journeyed to the Dao Morale Sect, plainly holding in-depth talks on this with Dustless True Monarch. Though he foresaw the response, he still asked Chen Mobai's take.

"My view matches Dustless Senior’s." Chen Mobai had no desire to gamble, even as the unrivaled force among God-Transcending cultivators. Noticing Da Kong True Monarch's crestfallen look, however, he proposed, "Senior might test a superior puppet. It could penetrate to the heart of that strange land."

Chen Mobai had previously deployed puppets within the Dragon Abyss Cave, yet the top one reached only Rank-4.

A Rank-5 puppet would unleash Deity Transformation prowess, granting access to vast swaths of the Netherworld.

"Looks like I'll have to study Puppetry Technique in the years ahead," Da Kong True Monarch sighed.

Chen Mobai: "My Five Elements Sect holds the Six Ding Six Jia Puppetry Technique from the Eastern Emperor Court. If Senior requires it, I can copy it down for you."

Appreciating Chen Mobai's kindness, Da Kong True Monarch shook his head, "Taixu Miaomiao Palace possesses it too. Rank-5 puppetry techniques are scarce, yet our sect boasts substantial treasures."

Hearing their exchange, Dustless True Monarch's face shifted as a memory surfaced: "Following the Eastern Emperor Court's downfall, our sect's ancestors safeguarded three damaged Golden Armored Celestial Puppets. Fellow Daoists, should you want them, I can consult the sect records for their storage location."

Chen Mobai's spirits lifted upon hearing this.

Even damaged beyond use, those Rank-5 puppets from the Eastern Emperor Court featured materials chiefly Rank-5, and perhaps even Rank-6, per that era's benchmarks.

"How could I possibly accept that? Broken or not, they remain Rank-5 puppets—peerless treasures for any puppetry expert, holding immense worth..."

Da Kong True Monarch's remark jolted Chen Mobai back to caution, just as he was poised to accept.

Though the trio shared deep bonds, outright gifting Golden Armored Celestial Puppets felt strangely off.

Was some demand attached?

But hadn't they already settled the swap of the Three Lights Divine Water Pill Recipe for the Communicating Holy Spirit Pill?

"Here's the situation, fellow Daoists. Now that my disciple Shenxi has ascended to divinity, concealing Dragon Abyss Cave secrets from him proves challenging during my Dongling Domain duty. Yet, our pact demands mutual agreement to reveal this to outsiders, so..." Dustless True Monarch faltered in his words.

Chen Mobai felt unconcerned; with his rapid cultivation and extended lifespan, the Ascension Platform held no appeal unless Cultivating Void escaped him after two thousand years.

By that point, Shenxi might well have turned to dust.

"As one of the Eastern Continent Righteous Dao deities, Shenxi matured under my guidance and proves reliable." Da Kong True Monarch endorsed it, recognizing the precedent for drawing in other Taixu Miaomiao Palace deities later, leaving Dustless little room to refuse.

In terms of count, Taixu Miaomiao Palace possessed more deities than the whole East Continent.

However, this setup placed Chen Mobai at a disadvantage.

The Five Elements Sect had only him as its deity.

Lacking opposition from Chen Mobai, Da Kong stayed silent regarding this issue.

Upon reaching agreement, Dustless True Monarch gleefully passed the message to Shenxi through voice transmission. Moments later, as they savored Longevity Eyebrow tea, Shenxi delivered all Dao Morale Sect records on the Golden Armored Celestial Puppets.

"Master, here’s what you requested."

Still baffled by Dustless's need for these records, Shenxi offered them up.

Quickly, Dustless revealed the purpose. The truth about Dragon Abyss Cave visibly stunned him.

"Thank you, Mr. Chen and Senior Da Kong, for your trust."

After listening intently, Shenxi solemnly thanked Chen Mobai and Da Kong True Monarch.

"Oh, I didn’t expect those three Golden Armored Celestial Puppets to still be in Guangwu Immortal City."

After scanning the records, Dustless True Monarch expressed mild astonishment at the discovery.

Guangwu Immortal City, part of the Seven Great Immortal Cities in the Eastern Land, once stood as the core of the Eastern Emperor Court.

Although the Eastern Emperor Court crumbled, stripping away the supreme status of its premier immortal city, new hubs emerged in the sovereign immortal cities governed by the Great Holy Lands.

"How convenient, as I’m planning to visit the Eastern Emperor Court’s ruins with my disciple."

Chen Mobai commented, motioning toward Jiang Zongheng seated outside the pavilion.

"Let Shenxi accompany the young friend, then."

Dustless True Monarch responded by appointing a guide right away. Shenxi agreed with a nod to host the Five Elements Sect visitors, swinging his horsetail whisk.

"I’ll go too. A Rank-5 Golden Armored Celestial is a peak puppetry achievement in the Tianhe Realm..."

Da Kong True Monarch joined in. Their deity potential meant dedicated puppetry practice could propel them to Rank-5 in mere decades. Using the Golden Armored Celestial as a model would vastly hasten their breakthroughs.

Chen Mobai notified Qing Nu briefly; she and Yan Jinye chose to remain, intending to tour the Eastern Continent’s foremost alchemy sect with Qi Jiannu’s guidance.

Security at Dao Morale Sect was ironclad, thanks to Da Kong True Monarch’s instant teleportation via Void Secret Technique. So Chen Mobai left the little Yellow Dragon Girl there.

Jiang Zongheng, Duan Shuyu, and Jin Ling’er traveled alongside him.

A silver flash carried them above a colossal, rectangular Immortal City. Restrictions gleamed on every wall brick, weaving into a colossal defensive formation shielding the metropolis.

Nevertheless, Chen Mobai’s Echoes in the Void revealed the array’s facade of strength hid inner fragility, with plentiful weak points already exposed.

His Divine Sense sweep pinpointed the flaws. Cracks spiderwebbed the wall bricks, their shape hinting at a gigantic beast’s savage clawing.

The city’s grand formation repelled the brutal assault, yet it scarred the walls forever.

Shenxi described it as the remnant from a fierce duel between a enigmatic True Spirit and the Eastern Emperor Court’s Divinity Transformation True Monarch over the Dragon Capturing Tripod.

"It’s a pity our Dao Morale Sect forebears were far in the mountain refining elixirs back then. By the time they were alerted and arrived, the Dragon Capturing Tripod was long gone."

Shenxi voiced his deep regret.

Still, his sorrow stemmed not from neglecting to aid the Eastern Emperor Court, but from the Dragon Capturing Tripod’s vanishing.

"This way, please, both of you."

After a quick rundown of Guangwu Immortal City, Shenxi guided Chen Mobai and the group to the heart of the Imperial City.

Right then, Jiang Zongheng sent an uneasy transmission to Chen Mobai: [Master, my tripod has suddenly become peculiar.]

What tripod?

Chen Mobai felt startled.

Yet soon, he traced the tripod’s source in his memories.