I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 3054 - 1441: East Yellow Villa

"This time, when I descended to the Lower Realm, I went to the Netherworld and retrieved the Ascension Platform..."

Chen Mobai recounted this matter to Emperor Kongming, seeking insight on how the slots for ascendance were previously managed.

"Actually, letting this matter slide into the Netherworld without retrieving it was a deliberate move by the Spiritual Void Immortal Realm. Each major Holy Land in the Immortal Realm has complex relationships, and granting a slot to one while denying another would be awkward. Previously, the conditions set for selecting Ascending Cultivators were too simple for Divinity Transformation cultivators of the Tianhe Realm."

"Even though the criteria were later raised significantly, they only posed a minor inconvenience for forces with a background of Seventh Rank True Immortal Dao Monarchs, and couldn’t stop them from having their disciples ascend."

"Moreover, once these individuals ascended, they were directly incorporated into the system, but the positions were limited. These cultivators, having obtained the Immortal Realm’s immortal substance and having long lifespans, remained in position for a long time. This left the successors with only ghost positions, occupying the slots intended for local immortals and causing significant conflicts."

"When the Ascension Platform was sent into the Netherworld, the Heavenly Emperor was pleased because he was troubled by the full capacity of allocations across the Thirty-Three Heavenly Dao States. This was directly a joy to him, and he communicated with us of the Taixu lineage to sever this route completely."

After listening to Emperor Kongming, Chen Mobai understood that the reason the Ascension Platform was lost in the Netherworld, without even forces from the Tianhe Realm or Spiritual Void Immortal Realm being sent to retrieve it, was due to the Heavenly Emperor’s intentions.

Since then, the only way to ascend and obtain a position was by passing the most challenging Ninth Level Heavenly Tribulation.

Of course, for inheriting systems like the Taixu MiaoMiao Palace and Jellyfish Palace, which are lineages of the Seven Saints of Creation, they undoubtedly had their own backdoors. Thus, although they had some complaints about the Heavenly Emperor’s decision, they expressed understanding.

After all, the higher the threshold, the more it benefits class solidification.

"So that means my good intention ended up having adverse effects."

Chen Mobai showed a bitter expression upon learning the truth.

Originally, he was hoping to reopen the ascension path for the many Divinity Transformation cultivators of the Tianhe Realm and garner a good reputation.

Fortunately, the matter was currently known to only a few and still controllable.

"In fact, it’s not all bad news: since the Ascension Platform has been lost in the Netherworld for tens of thousands of years, after the sands have sifted, ninety-nine percent of the Divinity Transformation cultivators who ascended have already turned to dust. In those backward places of the Thirty-Three Heavenly Dao States, some vacancies have appeared. Meanwhile, most local immortals are like stagnant mud, hard to move forward, so it’s timely to fill them with fresh blood from the Tianhe Realm as the Three Realms Return to Source."

Emperor Kongming shook his head, analyzing the current situation of the Spiritual Void Immortal Realm for Chen Mobai.

Having breathed the immortal substance since childhood, the lifespans of local immortals are several times longer than the creatures of the Tianhe Realm, so they are generally lazy and lack ambition.

Before, stimulated by the ascension cultivators of the Tianhe Realm, there were many outstanding talents among the local immortals competing. But after the fall of the Ascension Platform, there has not been a single Cultivating Void for a thousand years in the Thirty-Three Heavenly Dao States.

After all, Cultivating Void requires entering the Great Tao and enduring its tests. You either succeed or you don’t, and no amount of time can change that.

"If the Heavenly Emperor wishes to reopen the Ascension Platform, he could consider learning from past lessons, raising the selection criteria, tightening the thresholds, and controlling the numbers. Or directly eliminate the rule of providing positions upon ascension, letting those who ascend compete on the same starting line as local immortals."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mobai also shared his thoughts.

To prevent the Spiritual Void Immortal Realm from becoming a stagnant pool, where all positions are filled, leaving no room for advancement, and locals are stuck in a deadlock.

These are experiences that can be found in the correspondence of the Immortal Gate.

"I will relay these two matters to the Heavenly Emperor on behalf of you, Junior Uncle."

Emperor Kongming nodded. He was not particularly interested in these matters, as regardless of what happens, the Taixu lineage would remain above it all.

But since Chen Mobai came to him, he was determined to get things done.

Shortly after, Emperor Kongming returned from Ziwei Palace: "Junior Uncle, after acquiring the Animal Disk, the Heavenly Emperor used the Dao of Destiny to deduce and indeed uncover the past led by the Myriad Spirits in overthrowing the Eastern Emperor Court. Now, Northwhirl Heavenly Lord has been ordered by the Dou Department to arrest him."

Upon hearing this news, Chen Mobai couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Though he was held in high esteem as the junior brother of the Taixu True King, the Myriad Spirits Daoist Monarch was a bona fide Seventh Rank True Immortal. In a situation where karma had already formed, there was bound to be a confrontation when calamity arose.

Now, borrowing the Heavenly Emperor’s hand to suppress the Myriad Spirits Daoist Monarch, he could finally put his mind at ease.

Once Chen Mobai achieved Harmonization, even if the Myriad Spirits managed to escape, it would probably be the latter who would fear the former.

"Regarding the Ascension Platform, the Heavenly Emperor’s thought is to leave this grace for the next successor."

Emperor Kongming then communicated the second matter, making Chen Mobai admire the Heavenly Emperor’s vision and skill greatly.

Reopening the Ascension Platform would be a monumental grace for the beings of the Tianhe Realm.

Even for the Heavenly Emperor, it could garner more public support and prestige, even enhancing his Merit Dao.

Yet, in order to stabilize the position for his successor, the Heavenly Emperor chose to forgo these benefits.

"This is a reward from the Heavenly Emperor. The Animal Disk will be returned to you, Junior Uncle, once the Myriad Spirits has been detained in the Immortal Prison, judged, and sealed."

Emperor Kongming handed a jade slip to Chen Mobai, who curiously accepted it.

He discovered it was a contract, representing a Seventh Rank Spiritual Vein Cave Mansion in Mi Luo Heaven.

"This is the former villa of one of the Heavenly Emperor’s descendants, also the first Human Emperor who ascended from the Eastern Emperor Court. Unfortunately, during the battle for the Crown Prince position, he was imprudent, seeking to leap directly into Harmonization, only to perish under the impact of the Great Dao."

Emperor Kongming explained that the Heavenly Emperor originally intended to reward some immortal stones and treasures, but after persuasion, changed it to this. He knew that Chen Mobai did not have a Cave Dwelling in Mi Luo Heaven, and had long rented a room in an inn, which was quite inconvenient.

On this side, each of the Seventh Rank Cave Mansions in Mi Luo Heaven has a renowned name, and even Emperor Kongming cannot arrange one for Chen Mobai.

But in the hands of the Heavenly Emperor, there are definitely extras.

As expected, after Emperor Kongming mentioned it, the Heavenly Emperor, remembering that Chen Mobai came from the East Continent, directly bestowed him with this "East Yellow Villa".

"Thank you, Heavenly Emperor, thank you, Martial Nephew."

Overjoyed, Chen Mobai expressed his gratitude in the direction of the Ziwei Palace where the Heavenly Emperor resided, not forgetting the Emperor Kongming beside him.

Without a word on his behalf before the Heavenly Emperor, there’s no way a Seventh Rank Cave Mansion would have fallen into his hands so easily.

"It’s just that after getting this East Yellow Villa, you might be targeted by the Purple Cloud Palace lineage. However, little Martial Uncle, since you’re already entangled with them, it shouldn’t matter. Besides, I don’t believe that the Heavenly Consort, knowing your identity, would dare to take action against you."

Emperor Kongming reminded Chen Mobai further.

The reason the East Yellow Villa has remained vacant since the Prince’s death is mainly because those capable of acquiring it don’t wish to offend Qionghua Daoist Monarch, nor do they want to get involved in the Crown Prince competition.

After obtaining the Seventh Rank Cave Mansion, Chen Mobai couldn’t wait to move in.

Being the junior, Emperor Kongming naturally helped out.

For the housewarming, as Chen Mobai didn’t know many people in the Spiritual Void Immortal Realm, he only set a single table in the courtyard.

Aside from Kongming from the Dou Department and Ji Yuhuan, he also invited Xuan Su from the Water Department and Wuwei, as well as Chen Feng Immortal Official, who had resigned from the Immortal Pool Hall.

However, Chen Feng Immortal Official politely declined. Knowing himself well, at the moment of resignation, he only wished for a peaceful retirement, avoiding the upcoming storms in Mi Luo Heaven.

Chen Mobai initially wanted to invite representatives from the Nine Heavens Morality Sect in the Spiritual Void Immortal Realm.

But upon learning they were not in Mi Luo Heaven, he gave up on the idea.

"Speaking of which, with the Demon Vibration’s promotion to the Innate Tai Chi Dao, do you think he will succeed?"

After several rounds of drinks, Wuwei Immortal Monarch was the first to bring up this topic that Chen Mobai had originally wanted to ask about.

"One can only hope he succeeds."

Emperor Kongming responded cautiously.

But the implied meaning in these words was not very optimistic.

After all, throughout the many years since the Three Realms were established, even after the Seven Saints of Creation opened up the Innate Great Dao, so far only the current Four Heavenly Kings have successfully sublimated it.

Many others have died on this path, who were originally on brotherly terms with Kongming, or even had greater strength than him.

For instance, the first Pure Heavenly King, who was the eldest disciple of the Merciful Dao Ancestor among the Seven Saints of Creation, and transformed from an Innate Spirit Bamboo.

The Ancestor Master of Pure Upper Palace in the West Continent found the Daoist Skill inheritance left on the withered bamboo of that Innate Spirit Bamboo’s birth site, establishing the Holy Land lineage.

But when sublimating the Annihilation Great Dao, that Innate Spirit Bamboo turned to ash and vanished.

The Thousand-Autumn Saint could succeed as the Pure Heavenly King mainly because the other three Heavenly Kings were all Innate Daoist Monarchs, forcing him to fill the vacancy.

In this respect, the Spiritual Void Immortal Realm still primarily values ability.

As long as one is as outstanding as the Thousand-Autumn Saint, directly merging with the Innate Great Dao, then they are just next in line to the Heavenly Emperor’s establishment.

"If the Demon Vibration truly succeeds, will the Four Heavenly Kings become Five Heavenly Kings?"

Wuwei asked out of curiosity.

After all, the Spiritual Void Immortal Realm’s hierarchical status is closely tied to cultivation level; in the minds of the populace, Innate Daoist Monarchs are synonymous with Heavenly Kings.

"I don’t think so, since the Four Heavenly Kings are not just titles, but also hold territories. It wouldn’t make sense to only grant the title without actual territory."

Emperor Kongming shook his head, understanding the Heavenly Emperor’s personality, knowing that as long as everything is running smoothly, he wouldn’t reform the current Heavenly Court structure.

"It’s likely that the Demon Vibration would first be promoted to one of the Eight Heavenly Monarchs, as the Dragon Department currently has a vacancy. The matter of appointing a new Heavenly King would likely be under the next Heavenly Emperor’s jurisdiction."

Xuan Su casually commented, but her words were poignant, causing everyone present to nod in agreement.

"We’ve gone off-topic. Who knows if Demon Vibration will succeed, haha..."

Wuwei, who initiated the topic, couldn’t help but raise his glass with a laugh.

He certainly hopes that Demon Vibration will succeed, just like Chen Mobai.

"By the way, what do you all think about the Heavenly Sovereign’s situation?"