I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2643 - 1210: Farewell, Han Xingzi

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Previously on I Have A Cultivation World...
Chen Mobai reunites with the Artifact Spirit of the Primordial Clock. While descending through heavenly tribulations, Chen Mobai and other cultivators discuss artifact refining and past conflicts. It's revealed the Jade Shatter True Monarch is ascending, possibly due to a feud with the Burning Zither True Monarch. Chen Mobai speculates how she concealed her Void Refining cultivation, and his combat prowess is recognized by other cultivators.
With the Three Yin Scriptures secured, Yan Bingxuan, Chen Xiaohei, and the others now possess a clear cultivation path until they reach the Divinity Transformation stage. Chen Mobai also intends to introduce both the Three Yin Scriptures and the Longevity Sect’s Five Elements Immortal Scripture at the Immortal Gate, thereby opening more avenues for future disciples to achieve Divinity Transformation. However, the Divinity Transformation techniques prevalent in the Tianhe Realm are notably resource-intensive and demand prerequisites like innate spirit bodies and Heavenly Spiritual Roots. These are primarily viewed as benchmarks for achieving Divinity Transformation. The belief held by Chen Mobai rests on the ingenuity of future generations. He anticipates that one day, a prodigy akin to the Yuan Yang Ancestor will emerge from the Immortal Gate’s disciples. This genius will likely simplify these demanding Divinity Transformation methods, potentially creating advancements like the Spiritual Root Method of the Pure Yang Daoist Body. Furthermore, the Immortal Gate already possesses a method to upgrade Five Elements Spiritual Roots to Heavenly Spiritual Roots, with the primary challenge being the innate Five Elements Essence Qi. While Chen Mobai could address these limitations using the Primordial Great Dao, he understands his eventual departure from the Immortal Gate. Consequently, his hope is for a future genius to devise an enduring solution. After concluding his discussions with the two Divinity Transformation cultivators from the Southern State, Chen Mobai exchanged Message Talismans with them. They then parted ways amidst the phenomenon of Heavenly Tribulation. In the Tianhe Realm, ascending above the Tian Gang signifies entry into the Ninth Level Heavenly Tribulation, regardless of one's location within the Five Continents and Four Seas. The Ninth Level Heavenly Tribulation's proximity is significantly smaller compared to the vastness of the Tianhe Realm, enabling swifter travel across the Five Continents and Four Seas once the correct trajectory is identified. This spatial characteristic is precisely why numerous Divinity Transformation cultivators from the Tianhe Realm could convene so rapidly to witness the Ascension of Jade Shatter True Monarch. "Fellow Daoists, as you are aware, I hold a grievance against this Jade Shatter True Monarch. To prevent Yi Yuan Ancestor in the upper realm from being troubled by her, I wonder if your sects possess a method to relay this message upward and inform Yi Yuan Ancestor?" Chen Mobai inquired, his voice laced with concern, after exiting the Ninth Level Heavenly Tribulation alongside Dustless and Da Kong. "To contact the upper realm, I must first inform the Central State headquarters, and then arrange for Taixu Immortal Brother to convey the message on my behalf..." Da Kong True Monarch replied, a troubled expression clouding his face, indicating his inability to fulfill the request directly. "If my Dao Morale Sect were to contact an upper realm ancestor, it would necessitate the use of a rare, sixth-rank Spirit Talisman. However, should Jade Shatter True Monarch’s ascension draw attention from the upper realm, our ancestor might descend voluntarily with their spiritual sense to investigate. At such a juncture, I could conveniently relay your message, young friend," Dustless True Monarch offered, not entirely declining. Chen Mobai promptly expressed his profound gratitude upon hearing this. "Young friend, you might consider approaching the Nine Heavens Morality Sect. Their possession of the Tongtian Refining Road Tower facilitates communication with the upper realm far more readily than my own sect..." Dustless True Monarch advised as they bid farewell. "Thank you for your guidance, Senior. However, the Nine Heavens Morality Sect has currently sealed their mountain to facilitate Ye Qing's Divinity Transformation, and it would be unsuitable for me to disturb them for this purpose," Chen Mobai responded with a sigh, thanking the two Divinity Transformation cultivators before turning his attention towards the Eastern Wilderness. Essentially, his inquiry was a strategic move to solidify his established persona within the Tianhe Realm as the successor of Yi Yuan True Monarch. Jade Shatter True Monarch’s demeanor prior to her departure had been notably haughty. If Chen Mobai had remained silent, his inaction, as the inheritor of the Yi Yuan orthodoxy, would undoubtedly be perceived as disrespectful by figures like Dustless and others. As a moral beacon of the Eastern Continent, he bore the weight of this public image. In truth, Chen Mobai harbored immense confidence in Yi Yuan True Monarch’s capabilities. This ancestor, at the very least, had mastered the innate Great Dao of Hun Yuan, making him a formidable power against not only Jade Shatter True Monarch but potentially even against the early ascendant Extreme Yin Ancestor. Moreover, Chen Mobai had made his report under the guise of Heavenly Sovereign. Observing Jade Shatter True Monarch's final, silent posture, it was evident that she felt a degree of apprehension.

It was likely mere bluster; even if she managed to ascend, she would probably still need to evade them in the Spiritual Void Immortal Realm.

With that notion, Chen Mobai promptly dismissed the matter from his thoughts.

Naturally, if circumstances allowed, his hope was that Jade Shatter True Monarch would be reduced to ashes during her Ninth Level Heavenly Tribulation, thereby resolving the issue and leaving him with one less concern.

Clinging to this optimistic hope, Chen Mobai made his way back to the Eastern Wilderness.

He also mulled over the possibility of visiting the Ice-sealed Mausoleum once more.

After all, prior to Jade Shatter True Monarch's ascension, she had specifically entered it, suggesting she might have stashed away some hidden trump card, perhaps inheritance Dao Fruits.

However, just as this idea took root, the Heavenly Blessing issued another subtle warning.

Though this warning was exceedingly faint, barely registering at one percent of the alert he experienced upon first entering the Ice-sealed Mausoleum, having learned from past experience, Chen Mobai prudently opted to abandon the plan.

Ultimately, even with Jade Shatter True Monarch gone, that formidable sixth-rank Three Yin Destruction Array still remained.

Should Jade Shatter True Monarch have devised a perilous scheme, like activating the Ice-sealed Mausoleum upon his entry, even if he survived, he would likely sustain injuries.

Chen Mobai's future prospects were immense; it simply wasn't worth risking them for potential Dao Fruit acquisitions.

Upon his return to the Eastern Wilderness, and honoring a prior arrangement with Han Xingzi, Chen Mobai kept the matter confidential from others, yet he still commissioned the Five Elements Sect to investigate the Three Veins of Ice Heaven.

Given that the Five Elements Sect's primary influence lay within the Borderland Three Regions, he also solicited assistance from the Yi Yuan Dao Palace and Sky Meal Building.

Recalling the Sky Meal Building, Chen Mobai retrieved the Impermanence Talisman bestowed by Da Kong True Monarch.

This artifact served as a means to contact the Impermanence Pavilion.

The two Nascent Soul cultivators from the Sky Meal Building, Cannon Dragon and Cooking Phoenix, were, in fact, affiliated with the Impermanence Pavilion as peripheral members. It was through this connection that they achieved Nascent Soul cultivation and propelled the Sky Meal Building to its current stature.

Yet, in the end, Chen Mobai decided against activating the Impermanence Talisman.

The Impermanence Pavilion primarily dealt with intelligence concerning Divinity Transformation realm cultivators; for an ancient being like Jade Shatter True Monarch, who had lived for millennia, they might possess only fragmented records. The current intricate details within the Ice-sealed Mausoleum were almost certainly beyond their scope of exploration.

Furthermore, merely having the Sky Meal Building make inquiries about the Three Veins of Ice Heaven should suffice.

Just as Chen Mobai was in the process of organizing the Three Yin Scripture he had acquired from the Ice-sealed Mausoleum, Cannon Dragon personally arrived with a message.

"Han Xingzi has returned to Jade Shatter Hall."

Chen Mobai expressed surprise upon receiving this information.

"Indeed, I personally journeyed to the Northwest and verified his presence there," Cannon Dragon confirmed with a nod.

As the preeminent Deity Transformation cultivator in the Eastern Continent, Chen Mobai, who maintained amicable relations with the Sky Meal Building, served as their most crucial pillar of support, a valuable asset extending even beyond the Eastern Continent.

Consequently, any directive from Chen Mobai was always prioritized by the Sky Meal Building.

"And what of the Snow Mountain Sect?" Chen Mobai inquired after a moment of contemplation.

"My junior sister conducted an investigation at the Snow Mountain Sect but found no sign of Lord Luoying," Cannon Dragon relayed the intelligence gathered by the Sky Meal Building, refraining from personal conjecture. He also did not question Chen Mobai's motives for seeking out these two Nascent Soul cultivators from the Three Veins of Ice Heaven, demonstrating his professional integrity as an information broker.

"This is rather peculiar," Chen Mobai mused.

He recalled his experiences within the Ice-sealed Mausoleum, where Lord Luoying had vanished under mysterious circumstances within the Illusion Color Spirit Cave. It was now confirmed that Jade Shatter True Monarch was responsible.

It was apparent that Han Xingzi remained oblivious to this, given his condition after being affected by the Incense of Entrancement. Perhaps Jade Shatter True Monarch had dismissed him, thus having no intention of him ascending Cloud Peak.

Connecting this with Jade Shatter True Monarch's enigmatic state of being neither alive nor dead, Chen Mobai formulated a hypothesis.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist. Kindly assist me in delivering a letter to Han Xingzi," Chen Mobai requested.

Since he could not decipher the situation himself, Chen Mobai resolved to seek direct clarification.

Cannon Dragon acknowledged the request, accepted the letter Chen Mobai had penned, and personally oversaw its delivery.

Chen Mobai extended an invitation to Han Xingzi for a meeting at the Five Elements Sect to further discuss their prior agreement.

Although Han Xingzi was at risk of being captured by the Jade Shatter True Monarch, Chen Mobai felt little apprehension given his presence within his own domain and the pre-established Sky Curtain Ground Network Formation.

With his present capabilities, he might only reach the Cultivating Void stage if he were outside this formation.

However, any cultivator at the Cultivating Void realm who dared to confront him would necessarily need to Ascend.

Furthermore, Chen Mobai was confident that within the Sky Curtain Ground Network Formation, particularly after Qian Xing’s impressive display, he could subdue even a Cultivating Void opponent.

Nevertheless, to ensure absolute safety, Chen Mobai selected the Bright Mirror Immortal City, situated in the territory of the Eastern Barbarians, as their rendezvous point.

This precaution was taken because, should a conflict erupt, even with the formation’s protection, the Immortal City itself would likely sustain significant damage.

If Northern Abyss City were to be destroyed, the assets of the Five Elements Sect would be halved, and the economy of the Three Regions on the Eastern Continent Frontier would suffer a setback of a century.

Three days later, Han Xingzi’s response reached Chen Mobai.

He informed Chen Mobai that he had acquired certain items from the Ice-sealed Mausoleum and would proceed to their meeting location immediately after concluding his affairs at the sect.

Chen Mobai was prepared to grant him this time.

On the day preceding their scheduled meeting, Chen Mobai arrived at Bright Mirror Immortal City. There, Zhou Ye, who was stationed there, awaited him along with disciples from the Five Elements Sect.

Following a formal greeting, Chen Mobai made his way to the summit of Bright Mirror Mountain.

This location had once served as a cultivation ground for the Jin Feng Ancestor and was abundant with Spirit Veins.

However, for Chen Mobai, its spiritual richness was only moderately satisfactory.

Before long, he detected the energy signature of a large-scale Transmission Array. Shortly thereafter, he observed Zhou Ye escorting a visibly strong, yet seemingly collected, Han Xingzi toward him.

"Greetings, Sect Master Chen."

Chen Mobai gestured for Han Xingzi to dispense with excessive formality and then instructed Zhou Ye to withdraw.

"Speak. How did you manage to escape?" Chen Mobai inquired directly, cutting to the heart of the matter.

He had already employed his Echoes in the Void technique to listen, confirming that Han Xingzi retained his original essence. The only discernible issues were a depletion of physical Essence Qi and a dimming of his vital essence, likely consequences of his earlier confrontation with Jade Shatter True Monarch within the Ice-sealed Mausoleum.

"Please forgive me, True Monarch. I am bound by a Daoist Heart Oath concerning certain matters and am unable to divulge many details," Han Xingzi stated, a wry smile gracing his lips.

Chen Mobai’s brow furrowed slightly, and he then responded, "Then, speak of what you are permitted to share."

Han Xingzi nodded in agreement and promptly presented a Jade Box.

"Sect Master Chen, this contains the Dao Fruit of Shaoyin. Does our prior agreement still stand?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Mobai experienced a surge of surprise!