I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2687 - 1235: Half-Transformed Devouring Heaven Serpent (Part 2)

Chen Mobai stated, "That seems plausible. However, I suspect the Demon Lord deliberately chooses stars already graced by the Purple Cloud Palace’s presence. After all, he is merely an Eighth Rank cultivator, while the Purple Cloud Daoist Venerable has already attained eternity."

While Chen Mobai hadn't fully deciphered the Purple Cloud Palace's method of descent, he understood that the Demon Lord was likely exploiting the Purple Cloud Daoist Venerable's superior cultivation level.

It's possible the Demon Lord believes ancient opportunities lie hidden by the Purple Cloud Daoist Venerable on these planets, leading him to select them during the Star Sacrificing God ritual.

Qing Nu responded, "For me, the Eighth Rank is an unfathomable height."

Currently, Qing Nu herself is only at the Fourth Rank Nascent Soul, and the highest cultivation realm she has studied within the Immortal Gate is the Sixth Rank Cultivating Void.

Within the vast Tianhe Realm, legendary figures and Great Holy Land ancestors capable of reaching the Seventh Rank Unity are exceedingly rare.

Those attaining the Eighth Rank Pure Yang are spoken of in myth, like the Mother of Water, Taixu True King, and the Generation Emperor.

Should the Demon Lord decide to venture here, he would likely decimate the Spiritual Void Immortal Realm.

"In time, we shall both achieve such heights," Chen Mobai declared with simple confidence.

Hearing his words, Qing Nu was filled with deep admiration.

She had unwavering faith in Chen Mobai's ability to reach his goals and harbored a personal aspiration to attain that same level.

Her own ambition was modest: to reach the Harmonization stage.

This would allow her to remain by Chen Mobai's side for eternity.

"I will strive diligently," Qing Nu declared resolutely, lifting her chin to meet Chen Mobai’s gaze.

"Mm, I believe in you!" Chen Mobai embraced his wife tightly, experiencing a profound warmth that had been absent for two decades, before once again guiding her through intimate moments.

...

Several years passed, during which Chen Mobai and Qing Nu felt the pangs of longing.

The couple seldom put aside their cultivation, choosing instead to relish a tranquil existence within Yun Meng Ze.

On this particular day, they made a joint visit to the Devouring Heaven Serpent.

To Chen Mobai's astonishment, the Spirit Snake had already undergone a partial transformation. Its upper body was human, complete with arms and a slender waist, while its lower half remained a serpentine tail. Its visage bore an uncanny resemblance to the departed Yang Jing.

"Sister, you haven't visited me in quite some time."

What truly stunned Chen Mobai was the Devouring Heaven Serpent addressing Qing Nu as 'sister' with such affection.

"What is happening?"

Chen Mobai immediately questioned Qing Nu, a flicker of hope igniting within him that Yang Jing might have somehow been resurrected.

"Didn't I ask you to help me retrieve and print Elder Xu Yanhe's research papers from the Immortal Gate? I've been using his methods to guide Jing'er's transformation..."

Qing Nu explained to Chen Mobai as she gently stroked Jing'er's head, the serpent having approached them.

Xu Yanhe, it was revealed, was a revered Golden Core Master within the Immortal Gate who had taken a Green Snake, a prodigy from the Kunpeng Daoist Institute, as his transformed consort.

Following the loss of her younger siblings and Chen Mobai's occasional prolonged periods of seclusion, Qing Nu had desired the Devouring Heaven Serpent to transform, thereby alleviating her loneliness and providing companionship.

Leveraging the successful transformation achieved by Xu Yanhe, coupled with numerous elixirs she had personally refined, Qing Nu had facilitated the Devouring Heaven Serpent's partial metamorphosis.

Qing Nu theorized this success stemmed from her own possession of the True Spirit Bloodline.

Generally, the more common a Spirit Beast, the simpler its transformation process.

In the Tianhe Realm, a Fourth Rank Spirit Beast could typically achieve a human form. The Immortal Gate, however, possessed more advanced theories, making a Third Rank suffice. The Devouring Heaven Serpent, having resided here for over two centuries and benefiting from Qing Nu's consistent refinement of Lifeblood Refining Pills, had awakened the Azure Dragon Bloodline within her, leading to its current half-transformed state.

"This is your brother-in-law."

Qing Nu affectionately touched Jing's head and gestured towards Chen Mobai, identifying him. However, the serpent, with eyes devoid of guile, immediately countered, "That is Master, not brother-in-law."

Chen Mobai felt a surge of mild embarrassment at this declaration.

He had established a Spiritual Beast Contract with the Devouring Heaven Serpent. Despite the passage of time and their infrequent meetings, the bond forged through the contract remained strong, acknowledging him as its Master.

"From this moment forth, address me as brother-in-law. Change your designation," Chen Mobai announced, stifling a cough and promptly correcting Jing’s address before Qing Nu could interject.

"Oh, alright, brother-in-law."

Jing nodded obediently. Having only recently undergone her transformation, her spiritual awareness was akin to that of a child between seven and eight years old.

Chen Mobai then extended his hand, allowing Jing to reach out, intending to probe the True Spirit Bloodline residing within her.

Indeed, her blood teemed with the potent Spiritual Light of Wood, threaded with subtle streaks of azure lightning that coiled around her scales. This bore a striking resemblance to the characteristics of the Azure Dragon Bloodline. Furthermore, Chen Mobai noted how this True Spirit Bloodline appeared to have established a symbiotic cycle within the Devouring Heaven Serpent, utilizing the spirit of wood from the heavens and earth, refined by the rhythm of her heart, and circulated throughout her entire being.

"That True Spirit Transformation Method proved to be quite effective," Chen Mobai mused as he concluded his examination, recognizing the profound utility of the Ten Thousand Spirits Sect’s Great Method.

He recalled how the Poisonous Dragon had previously evolved the Multicolored Python Bloodline from a mere Water Snake. Given that the Devouring Heaven Serpent was the magnum opus of the Dragon and Tiger Ancestor, it stood to reason that it could transform into the Azure Dragon Bloodline. Of course, its two-hundred-year abstinence from meat undoubtedly played a significant role in this success.

"When Jing’er faces her Fourth Rank Tribulation, it may very well trigger the Heavenly Tribulation associated with the True Spirit Bloodline's transformation..." Qing Nu voiced her concerns. A solitary tribulation would not pose a significant problem for Jing, owing to her robust foundation, but the combination of tribulations might surpass the experience typically found within the Tianhe Realm. At least, no such event had ever been recorded on the East Continent.

True Spirits in this region were often sought after by Holy Lands and subsequently eradicated for the purpose of refining pills and artifacts. While basic records concerning True Spirit Bloodlines did exist, they stipulated that the Transformation Tribulation and the True Spirit Heavenly Tribulation were best undertaken separately by spirit beasts. Any interference could result in an incomplete transformation and a flawed bloodline, leading to future setbacks in cultivation. Qing Nu was deeply troubled by this potential outcome.

"All anxieties stem from insufficient cultivation; let Jing’er concentrate on strengthening her physical prowess next," Chen Mobai declared. "The Longevity Daoist Body possesses a wood attribute, so I will undertake the task of customizing it for Jing’er. By infusing it with ample Longevity Tree Sap, our aim is for her to achieve Fourth Rank physical strength prior to the transformation."

"This way, even if the tribulation proves formidable, as long as it doesn't incinerate her instantly, she will endure it, no matter how grievous her injuries may become." Chen Mobai swiftly formulated a plan, and Qing Nu listened intently, her eyes gleaming with admiration as she gazed at her husband. Only an individual of his extraordinary intellect could conceive of a customized version of the Longevity Daoist Body for a being with a human head and a serpent's body. Qing Nu herself could never have envisioned, let alone dared to contemplate, such a radical approach.

"Thank you," Qing Nu expressed her gratitude.

"After all," Chen Mobai replied, "Jing’er is my sister-in-law."

According to Kong Feichen, the Devouring Heaven Serpent represented the other half that was separated from Yang Jing’s Twofold Divine Technique. Though initially discarded as the serpent portion, it had now become an extension of Yang Jing’s life force. It was also one of Qing Nu’s emotional anchors, and Chen Mobai was certainly committed to ensuring its well-being.

In the ensuing period, Chen Mobai dedicated himself to employing the Law of the Five Tones for this purpose. Under his careful guidance, Jing, in a state of hazy consciousness, began the cultivation of the Longevity Daoist Body. Her inherently straightforward disposition, coupled with the Azure Dragon Bloodline and her Cultivation Technique, facilitated remarkably rapid progress, much to Chen Mobai's surprise.

In a mere month, she successfully achieved the First Level of the Immortal Realm. After an additional six months, she advanced to the Second Level. This significant milestone affirmed that the specialized version of the Longevity Daoist Body, meticulously tailored for her by Chen Mobai, was functioning without any issues.

The next step involved the continuous refinement of Longevity Dew. After consulting with Qing Nu, Chen Mobai and his wife decided to entrust this crucial task to Gu Yan, who possessed considerable expertise in such matters.