I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2656 - 1218: Tier 5 Heavenly Deception Talisman

Upon hearing of Chen Mobai's arrival, Yu Yi, the esteemed principal of Heavenly Book Academy, swiftly made her appearance.

She expressed evident surprise, not anticipating that the passing of a retired academy teacher would draw the attention of the Immortal Gate's leader, Chen Mobai.

A brief moment of reflection, however, brought to mind the connection between Song Zheng and Chen Mobai.

"Sisi, that young lady, was also a remarkable student from our Heavenly Book Academy. My intention was to nurture her development. Now that her service period is sufficient, I shall consider her for the next batch of Golden Elixir Spiritual Medicine refinement."

Standing beside Chen Mobai, Yu Yi observed Mo Simin and Song Sisi, mother and daughter, attending to visitors near Song Zheng’s portrait and felt compelled to speak.

Over the years, she had become fully integrated into the Weapon Dancing Sect.

Discovering Song Sisi, a student connected to both her sect and Chen Mobai, she naturally desired to promote her, aiming to groom her as the successor to the Heavenly Book Academy principal position after herself.

"It is regrettable; had I known sooner, I would have ensured her inclusion in this current batch."

Chen Mobai responded with a regretful nod upon hearing this.

This time, all available spots for the Golden Liquid Jade Pill, refined by the Three Great Halls for Chen Xingxing, were already claimed. While he possessed the ability to alter these arrangements, doing so would leave too conspicuous a mark.

It was preferable to let events unfold naturally.

Chen Mobai then inquired about Song Sisi’s skills and background. Yu Yi surprisingly recalled details: "She possesses considerable talent in talisman crafting, having already achieved the rank of a Third Rank Talisman Maker. She is currently affiliated with the Weiyu Cave Heaven Talisman Maker Association, largely thanks to the excellent guidance of her father, Little Song."

Chen Mobai felt a touch of regret upon this revelation.

Had she been a Spirit Plant Master, he could have arranged for Hua Zijing to place her within the Forestry Administration, working alongside Chen Xiaohei.

"Given she is Old Song’s daughter and her service is adequate, she absolutely deserves an opportunity for Core Formation. Next time the Three Great Halls engage in Core Formation Spiritual Medicine refinement, she should apply through the established channels. Kindly inform Zijing then, and I will speak with her in advance."

Yu Yi nodded gently, absorbing Chen Mobai’s instructions.

At that precise moment, guests began to arrive in succession.

Having been alerted, Chen Mobai had teleported directly, and with Yu Yi employing void walking, they were among the earliest attendees.

Their eminent status drew constant attention from the arriving guests, even as they occupied a quiet corner.

Some bolder individuals even attempted to approach, seeking to forge connections.

However, Song Sisi maintained a vigilant watch, skillfully deflecting numerous overtures.

Chen Mobai quietly offered a nod of approval at her adept handling of the situation.

After offering his condolences, he had not yet departed, awaiting Yan Bingxuan, who was unable to teleport and was still en route.

Nevertheless, prolonging their stay extensively might create complications or disturb the peaceful repose of Song Zheng’s spirit.

"My dear niece, please relay to your mother that I must take my leave now. Notify me on the day of the burial, and I shall attend."

Chen Mobai signaled to Song Sisi as he spoke, to which she responded with repeated nods.

Subsequently, Chen Mobai proactively exchanged contact information with Song Sisi. With her farewells, he proceeded towards the exit, teleporting away in the company of Yu Yi.

As the funeral arrangements still required his attention, Chen Mobai did not immediately return to Wangwu Cave Heaven. He did, however, leave a secondary primeval spirit at his residence to prevent Chen Xiaohei from seizing the opportunity to seek out Chen Xingxing.

Later, accepting an invitation from Yu Yi, he journeyed to Heavenly Book Academy.

Conveniently, the talisman ink he had placed within his law domain for the creation of the Heavenly Deception Talisman was nearing its optimal dryness.

In this specific craft, Yu Yi was the foremost expert within the Immortal Gate. Having personally formulated the talisman ink, Chen Mobai presented it for her expert assessment.

"The potency of such a law domain is truly wondrous; the degree of dryness achieved is perfectly suited for grinding and application, and the quality remains exceptionally high."

Yu Yi expressed profound admiration after her inspection.

Following the conventional methods would have necessitated several more years to reach this state.

"Here, I have prepared some Fifth Rank talisman papers; please ascertain which variety proves most suitable?"

Chen Mobai exhaled a sigh of relief upon Yu Yi's confirmation of the talisman ink's quality, as utilizing a law domain for the artificial drying of talisman ink, even within an optimized accelerated environment, could often result in diminished potency.

With the crucial matter of the talisman ink resolved, and considering Yu Yi’s exceptional skill in replicating the Guidance Book, the successful creation of this Fifth Rank Heavenly Deception Talisman was now practically halfway complete.

"Because it has not been refined before, I cannot offer any guarantees. It might necessitate a preliminary step, potentially incurring some loss."

Yu Yi received the box that Chen Mobai presented and vocalized this.

Upon unveiling its contents, her jaw dropped in astonishment.

Within the container lay twelve bundles of assorted Fifth Rank talisman papers.

These comprised materials such as leaves from the Sun God Tree, pelts from Fifth Rank demonic beasts like the Civet Power and the Old Flood Dragon, alongside other precious substances gathered from sacred locales across the East Continent.

Given Chen Mobai's standing, acquiring Fifth Rank talisman paper was a simple request, earning him deference even from the Deity Transformation cultivators in the East Continent.

Some of these valuable materials were even procured by Zhang Pankong, who leveraged his influence within Taixu MiaoMiao Palace. He facilitated exchanges across the Five Continents and Four Seas, utilizing rare Enlightenment Tea.

Yu Yi had never before witnessed such a vast quantity of Rank-5 talisman paper. Historically, within the Immortal Gate, a mere seven distinct types of Rank-5 talisman papers had ever been recorded.

They are typically fashioned from the leaves or bark of Fifth Rank spirit plants.

Furthermore, their creation is largely bespoke; only a limited number are produced when a specific need arises. Yet, even under these conditions, any failure by a Fifth Rank Talisman Maker would result in severe reputational damage, labeling them as incompetent and wasteful.

Contained within this box, Chen Mobai possessed no less than a hundred sheets.

Yu Yi found herself facing a most delightful predicament.

"True Monarch, this..."

Her speech faltered slightly, uncertain how to proceed.

"These are from my personal reserves, not acquired through the Portal. You only need to know this; do not disclose it to anyone else," Chen Mobai clarified. He assumed Yu Yi might misunderstand, thinking he had utilized the Portal's Dao Merits, and added with solemnity.

"Rest assured, True Monarch, I shall not reveal this matter to a third party," Yu Yi affirmed, nodding repeatedly. She then eagerly took the box of Rank-5 talisman paper, along with the dried talisman ink, back to her studio. There, she meticulously began her study of the Rank-5 Heavenly Deception Talisman, preparing to execute Chen Mobai’s request with the utmost dedication.

It is worth noting that Yu Yi's cultivation had, over the years, progressed to the Ninth Layer of the Nascent Soul stage.

Within the Weapon Dancing Sect’s faction, she held the highest cultivation realm among Nascent Soul cultivators.

With Chen Mobai and Cheng Xuan, the two prominent Deity Transformation practitioners, soon to depart the Immortal Gate, Yu Yi was undeniably the most qualified candidate to ascend to their level.

This prospect was precisely why, after leaving Purple Cloud Palace, Yu Yi had devoted herself to rigorous cultivation, aiming to consolidate her foundation and avoid any potential setbacks when the resources for Deity Transformation advancement were allocated to her.

Despite these efforts, Yu Yi could not definitively secure the Deity Transformation resources, recognizing that the final decision rested with Chen Mobai.

Consequently, she approached every task entrusted to her by Chen Mobai with unwavering diligence and concentration.

The talisman paper provided by Chen Mobai signified his involvement in the refinement of the Heavenly Deception Talisman. Imbued with its auspicious properties, he chose not to further disturb Yu Yi.

At that moment, a message arrived from Yan Bingxuan.

She had just disembarked from her flight, and though Chen Mobai could not be there to greet her personally, they had made arrangements to meet at the funeral.

Chen Mobai estimated the timing and teleported to their meeting location.

Yan Bingxuan was beside Mo Simin, offering gentle words of comfort. In the presence of her close friend, Mo Simin finally succumbed to her grief, tears streaming down her face.

Chen Mobai’s arrival inevitably drew the attention of the few individuals present. As night had already fallen, the gathering was small, comprising mostly relatives from Red Sandstone City. Chen Mobai engaged in polite conversation with a few of his fellow townsfolk.

During their conversation, Chen Mobai observed that Yan Bingxuan had concluded consoling Mo Simin and ceased his discussion with those nearby.

He then proceeded to the portrait of Song Zheng, offered a stick of incense, and subsequently departed with Yan Bingxuan.

Yan Bingxuan had secured accommodation at a hotel within Weiyu Cave Heaven. Upon receiving the room number, Chen Mobai teleported directly to her location.

"Sigh, it appears Simin may not have many years left to live either," Yan Bingxuan remarked later, as they lay together on the bed, a heavy sigh escaping her lips.

Of their high school circle of friends, ultimately, only the two of them had achieved Core Formation. The rest had met unfortunate ends, like Song Zheng, or were now hovering on the brink of death, like Mo Simin.

Yan Bingxuan felt a profound sense of gratitude at that moment for the support of Chen Mobai's resources. She reflected that without his aid, achieving Core Formation would have been an arduous, perhaps even unattainable, feat.

"Life's span is set, I shall explore if I can cultivate their daughter into a prodigy. If Old Song's spirit lingers, his daughter reaching Core Formation would undoubtedly bring him immense satisfaction."

Chen Mobai articulated his intention, and Yan Bingxuan responded with a nod, offering thanks on behalf of Mo Simin.

During their prior conversations, Mo Simin had confided this very concern. With Song Zheng's departure from this world, her sole worry had been her daughter's future.

It appeared that Mo Simin's pleas held less sway than Yan Bingxuan's words to Chen Mobai.

Even when faced with her dear friend's final request, Yan Bingxuan, suppressing any hesitation, was prepared to voice her plea.

Unbeknownst to her, Chen Mobai had already taken all necessary steps, further solidifying her conviction that she had placed her trust in the right individual.

Her man was, indeed, both benevolent and just.

In the ensuing period, Chen Mobai and Yan Bingxuan remained within the confines of their hotel suite, only emerging for the solemn occasion of Song Zheng's interment.

Upon hearing of Chen Mobai's pledge from Yan Bingxuan, Mo Simin found peace for her heart and calmly departed from life permanently following the funeral rites.

As a consequence, Yan Bingxuan altered her travel plans once more, choosing to spend additional time with Chen Mobai in their room.

Only after Song Sisi concluded her mother's funeral proceedings did Chen Mobai provide her with Hua Zijing's contact details, assuring that the latter would manage all subsequent arrangements.

Shortly after bidding Yan Bingxuan farewell, Chen Mobai received gratifying tidings.

Yu Yi had successfully completed the crafting of the inaugural Rank-5 Heavenly Deception Talisman.