I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2670 - 1226: Dividing the Dan
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"I propose Wenren Xuewei. She was the former Hall Master of Orthodox Law, dedicating herself to the public service of the Immortal Gate. Since her retirement, she has focused on education, serving as the head of Jumang Dao Academy..."
With the Three Extremes decided, Master Peach Blossom seized the momentum, declaring Wenren Xuewei's current talent as the most exceptional among the Nascent Souls of the Immortal Gate. In her youth, she was as acclaimed as Pure Yang True Monarch. With the Miraculous Elixir, her prospects for Divinity Transformation are quite promising.
"If her talent is that outstanding, we shouldn't let the Miraculous Elixir go to waste."
"Furthermore, though the Immortal Gate is not what it once was, we must still practice frugality. With ten pills per batch of the Miraculous Elixir, I believe distributing a few should be sufficient, embracing the principle of sustainable development and preserving hope for future successors to achieve deity transformation."
"After all, we are preparing to depart, intending to create a spiritual energy space for those who follow. If numerous new successors achieve deity transformation simultaneously with the aid of the Miraculous Elixir, wouldn't our sacrifices be in vain?"
Qi Yuheng had no objections to the selection of the Three Extremes, nor did he feel any particular aversion towards Wenren Xuewei. However, his reasoning was indeed sound and logical.
Based on the talent of the current Nascent Soul cultivators within the Immortal Gate, Chen Mobai calculated a fifty-fifty success rate. Wenren Xuewei, possessing genuine deification potential, would likely be a sure success with the elixir.
If too many were to achieve deity transformation, the remaining spiritual energy within the Immortal Gate would be insufficient to support them.
The notion of not distributing all of the Miraculous Elixir had also crossed Chen Mobai's mind.
Therefore, as Qi Yuheng concluded his statement, Chen Mobai gave a slight nod in agreement, expressing his support: "True Monarch Yuheng makes a valid point; we must indeed reserve some resources for the generations to come."
At Chen Mobai's words, Master Peach Blossom, who had been preparing to argue with Qi Yuheng, held back. Her initial plan was to secure elixirs for the Three Extremes first, and then propose Wenren Xuewei, knowing Wenren Xuewei's close relationship with Chen Mobai and likely support from him.
While the Immortal Gate upheld principles of fairness and justice, with decisions often made by a show of hands, Chen Mobai's endorsement carried significant weight among all the deified cultivators.
However, Master Peach Blossom quickly realized that Chen Mobai had only commented on conserving the elixir distribution and had not opposed Wenren Xuewei. She immediately seized the opportunity, stating, "If only a limited number of pills are distributed, Wenren Xuewei most certainly deserves one. After our departure, the Immortal Gate will still require a deity to maintain order. Yuan Xu and the Three Extremes might falter; thus, we should ensure at least one guaranteed success."
In response, Qi Yuheng simply replied, without even raising an eyelid, "Qing Ping, Yunhai, and Narcissus will remain; the Immortal Gate is not lacking in deities."
Hearing this, Master Peach Blossom's peach-blossom-like eyes widened in anger. But these deities were not from the Jumang lineage; could they truly be considered equivalent!
"I believe four pills should be distributed this time." At this juncture, Cheng Xuan, who had remained silent until now, spoke up, interrupting Master Peach Blossom, who was on the verge of continuing her argument.
His intervention caused everyone's demeanor to turn solemn.
For they all understood that Cheng Xuan's words undoubtedly carried Chen Mobai's implicit approval.
Four pills implied one for each of the Four Daoist Academies' lineages, effectively dividing the resources equally.
Under this arrangement, Wenren Xuewei would undoubtedly lose her chance, given that the Three Extremes had already been confirmed.
"Should the Sea Territory also be excluded from receiving one?" At this moment, Narcissus realized that with the distribution among the four lineages, the Sea Territory would still have none. Although the Sea Territory was nominally under the Kunpeng lineage, it was clear that without her, as its deity, actively lobbying for it, the Miraculous Elixir would invariably go to Beiming Master.
Following her statement, both Qi Yuheng and Yunhai nodded in agreement.
After all, if the Sea Territory received a pill, the Kunpeng lineage would lose a competitor opposing Beiming Master for the elixir.
"The Three Great Halls, having diligently served to maintain order within the Immortal Gate, also warrant consideration for one pill."
With Master Peach Blossom and Narcissus being the sole female deities within the Immortal Gate and maintaining a cordial relationship, openly opposing them was difficult. Thus, this opportunity was seized to expand their quota. Pei Qingshuang's commendable performance in the Hall of Orthodox Law significantly increased her prospects of rotating into a position among the Three Great Hall Masters, potentially granting her access to the Miraculous Elixir.
The positions of the Three Great Hall Masters are subject to rotation amongst the Four Daoist Academies, ensuring each lineage receives an opportunity. Due to Master Peach Blossom's proposal, Qi Yuheng and the others largely inclined towards agreement.
Witnessing this, Master Peach Blossom experienced a tinge of regret.
After all, the Jumang lineage possessed the least influence within the Three Great Halls when contrasted with the other three lineages.
However, once words were spoken, retraction was not an option.
Following the pronouncements of all deities, every gaze shifted towards Chen Mobai.
In instances of disagreement, the leader's decision becomes paramount.
At this juncture, Qi Yuheng felt a sense of relief, fortunate that the Immortal Gate had Chen Mobai to uphold order. Without him, the day's discord might have intensified, possibly even erupting into conflict.
"Regarding the distribution of the Miraculous Elixir, we ought to adhere to the regulations established by our predecessors. Beyond our four lineages, I believe we must also offer a sliver of hope to other cultivators from the Scholarly Mansions. After all, ninety-nine percent of the cultivators within the Immortal Gate originate from their ranks," Chen Mobai stated, the words causing some bewilderment among the listeners after a moment of contemplation.
While the rules were indeed set, this matter pertained to resources vital for deity transformation.
Competition amongst the four lineages was an unavoidable reality.
The notion of allowing everyone a glimpse of advancement was a sentiment previously expressed by Sect Master Zhang Daoshun, who, at the time, held the highest cultivation level among the Five Ancestors of Xianmen, earning him the respect of the four lineage founders.