I Have A Cultivation World

Chapter 1666: Chapter 832: The 5 Burning Heaven Meridians (Additional update for 8,000 monthly tickets)

After Zhou Ye received the Nascent Soul Formation experience, he hurried to find a cave dwelling with a Fourth Grade Spirit Vein at Bright Mirror Mountain to comprehend it.

Chen Mobai handed over his current responsibilities to Luo Yixuan first.

After handling the sixteen Core Formation forces of the Eastern Yi, the Five Elements Sect had only one last thing to do to establish its foothold in the Eastern Wilderness.

That was to negotiate with the Sun Bathing Sea.

Although both sides were exercising restraint now, both Chen Mobai and Baiwu Ancestor knew that only after having a face-to-face negotiation would the two sects truly feel at ease with each other.

However, there was still a lack of a trigger.

Or perhaps both sides just did not trust each other.

Baiwu Ancestor dared not leave Golden Crow Immortal City alone, fearing being ambushed by the two Nascent Souls of the Five Elements Sect upon arrival.

And the two Nascent Souls of the Five Elements Sect certainly would not go to Golden Crow Immortal City, where a Fifth-Rank Great Formation was set up, as even Chen Mobai could not guarantee free entry and exit through Void Walking.

The entire Eastern Yi was watching them, yet they were at an impasse.

This required another force, one that both sects trusted, to step in as a guarantor, bringing the Five Elements Sect and the Sun Bathing Sea to the negotiation table.

Chen Mobai was waiting, as the Sun Bathing Sea was certainly more anxious than him.

As long as no peace agreement was reached, Baiwu Ancestor would not dare to leave Golden Crow Immortal City in the future.

Who could it be?

Star Heaven Dao Sect? Or a major faction from the East Land? Or even… the Holy Land!

As Chen Mobai pondered this question, two unexpected visitors arrived at Bright Mirror Mountain.

True Person Mingwen from Kong Sang Valley and Yi Chenghan.

“Greetings to Sect Master Chen!”

After being brought up by Luo Yixuan, the two immediately paid deep respects to Chen Mobai with respectful expressions.

“No need for such formalities, please have a seat.”

Chen Mobai had a good impression of Kong Sang Valley, as if it weren’t for them tying up Xuan Xiao Taoist Palace, he wouldn’t have had the leisurely time to complete his Nascent Soul Formation, nor would the Five Elements Sect have unified the Eastern Wilderness and developed to such a powerful state.

After the two took seats, Luo Yixuan immediately prepared tea.

The conversation revealed that they had come to express their gratitude.

“If it wasn’t for Sect Master Chen leading the Five Elements Sect’s army over, our Kong Sang Valley would have been eventually breached by Xuan Xiao Taoist Palace and the Sun Bathing Sea.”

These words from True Person Mingwen were to strengthen their relationship.

In reality, it was simply that the timing was right for the Five Elements Sect to destroy Xuan Xiao Taoist Palace, having nothing much to do with Kong Sang Valley.

“Not at all. By the way, I wonder if there has been any news from Fellow Daoists Mu Qin and Ku Zhu.”

Now, regarding Kong Sang Valley, Chen Mobai was solely concerned about this.

If these two returned, the Eastern Yi landscape would certainly change once again.

“This time, we’re here precisely to discuss this matter. Some days ago, my master sent a talisman over, saying that Master Ku Zhu is currently undergoing the inheritance at Submerged Abyss Island. If she passes the test, the two of them will return immediately.”

Upon hearing True Person Mingwen’s words, Chen Mobai was slightly astonished.

Submerged Abyss Island!

Ku Zhu indeed had such a good fortune?

However, he quickly understood.

The two before him had proactively come to share this news, clearly to let him know.

Although Chen Mobai had a good reputation in the Eastern Wilderness, Kong Sang Valley still feared that, after the Five Elements Sect annexed Xuan Xiao Taoist Palace and with Golden Crow Immortal City being unbreachable, they would turn their attention towards them.

Seeing what the Five Elements Sect had done in the Eastern Wilderness, this Sect Master Chen seemed quite eager to unify the region.

However, this was them using a villain’s heart to measure a gentleman’s intentions.

Even if Chen Mobai was unaware of this news, he would not have proactively targeted Kong Sang Valley.

He was a peace-loving person.

“I have long admired Fellow Daoist Ku Zhu. I was previously worried he might have fallen victim to Golden Wind Ancestor and Baiwu Ancestor’s schemes, and now hearing he is safe, my heart is at ease.”

These were Chen Mobai’s heartfelt words. In the entire Eastern Yi territory, Ku Zhu was the only one who caught his eye.

“I’ve heard that Sect Master Chen loves collecting various Spirit Plants. These are our Kong Sang Valley’s Pure Bamboo seedlings from Rank-1 to Rank-4. Please accept them.”

True Person Mingwen took out the prepared gifts, and upon hearing this, Chen Mobai felt a twinge of emotion.

Previously, when the Five Elements Sect was still holed up in the Eastern Wilderness, just to buy a Rank-3 Pure Bamboo, Chu Zuoshu had to exhaust his wits, even risking his life when going out.

And now, Kong Sang Valley was offering it proactively.

Indeed, the correct path is to enhance and develop one’s own strength.

“I like these very much, thank you.”

Chen Mobai received them and saw that the Pure Bamboos all came with roots. The most precious one was a Rank-4, with ten Rank-3s, and a hundred of both Rank-2s and Rank-1s.

If all these were planted and thrived, it would create a forest of Pure Bamboo.

However, Chen Mobai and Zhuo Ming had long studied the Rank-3 and below Pure Bamboos at Xiao Nanshan, even developing the Rank-3 Pure Bamboo Spirit Rice.

Reflecting on this, Chen Mobai felt a small movement in his heart, believing he should offer a return gift since he accepted these. Just so happened that Kong Sang Valley lacked high-ranked Spirit Rice.

He immediately took out a Jade Slip and inscribed the cultivation method for Rank-3 Pure Bamboo Spirit Rice on it.

“This… Sect Master Chen… are you planning to trade this Spirit Rice for something from our sect?”

True Person Mingwen and Yi Chenghan were astonished when they saw it, a bit flustered as they spoke.

Anything that might catch the eye of a Nascent Soul Superior in Kong Sang Valley would likely only be the Rank-5 Pure Bamboo.

However, such a grade of Spirit Plant was beyond their means to offer; it was only previously that Mu Qin, for exchange with Su Ziluo, cut a section off.

“No need for exchange, consider it a return gift for these Pure Bamboos.”

As Chen Mobai finished speaking, the two people opposite him exchanged bewildered glances.

It was known that the enmity between Kong Sang Valley and Xuan Xiao Taoist Palace started over Rank-3 Spirit Rice. Who could have expected that now, they would so easily obtain the most suitable kind of Rank-3 Spirit Rice from Chen Mobai.

Such a windfall made them feel quite unreal.

“This method of Spirit Rice cultivation originally came from your Eastern Yi. Brother Zhou Shengqing acquired it at an auction during his youth and brought it back to the Eastern Wilderness.”

“By my generation, because of a fondness for agriculture, I took on a disciple skilled in spirit planting. Under my guidance, she developed many types of Spirit Rice using Spirit Bamboo. Clear Bamboo Spirit Rice is among them and considered the highest grade.”

“It’s just a pity that the Spiritual Rice Seeds suitable to put inside Pure Bamboo are all over there in the Eastern Wilderness. We can only bring them over when our Five Elements Commerce Association passes through next time.”

Aside from the bamboo, the Spirit Rice in Clear Bamboo Spirit Rice is also very important. Zhuo Ming conducted numerous hybridization studies before finding the most compatible type.

By passing on the cultivation methods to Kong Sang Valley, Chen Mobai was not only building good karma ahead of time but also laying the groundwork for future business dealings.

After all, he didn’t believe that Kong Sang Valley had a genius like Zhuo Ming who could hybridize the Spirit Rice adaptable to Pure Bamboo.

Of course, if Kong Sang Valley could afford the price, it wouldn’t be impossible to sell them the technology for hybridizing this Spirit Rice.

“Thank you, Sect Master Chen. Once my master returns, we will certainly present a great gift in return.”

True Person Mingwen said excitedly.

Chen Mobai nodded, then had Luo Yixuan escort the two of them out.

Then half a month passed.

Chen Mobai finally awaited the arrival of the guarantor from the Sun Bathing Sea.

It was someone he knew, Yu Shuji from Star Heaven Dao Sect. He also brought his two disciples, Lou Xuelong and Qu XiuXian, who were also acquaintances of Chen Mobai.

“It’s been a long time, you three.”

Chen Mobai courteously invited them to take seats, and Luo Yixuan, who led them in, immediately prepared tea.

“Seeing Sect Master Chen makes me truly feel old.”

Yu Shuji sighed. The first time he met Chen Mobai, the latter had just recently achieved Core Formation. He was patrolling the Eastern Wilderness then, helping him to slay the Earth Spirit Locusts at the site of the Coiling Dragon Spiritual Rice.

His initial impression of Chen Mobai was very favorable.

In just a few decades, Yu Shuji progressed from late Core Formation to Perfect Core Formation, while Chen Mobai had directly advanced from Core Formation to Nascent Soul.

This immense gap left Lou Xuelong and Qu XiuXian in utter shock.

Especially Lou Xuelong, who after refining a Heterodox Golden Core, was sent by Yu Shuji to the Eastern Wilderness and had many interactions with Chen Mobai. At that time, he thought, although Sect Master Chen had high talent, given the sparse resources of the Eastern Wilderness, he would unlikely achieve Nascent Soul in this lifetime.

Looking back now, that thought seemed rather laughable.

“I wonder how Baiwu Ancestor wishes to discuss matters?”

After some polite exchanges with Yu Shuji, Chen Mobai got straight to the point.

“If Sect Master Chen wishes to speak with Baiwu Ancestor in person, our sect would be pleased to invite both of you to East Yu.”

That’s unnecessary; it’s too far.

Upon hearing this, Chen Mobai shook his head immediately.

“Then perhaps Sect Master Chen could relay your terms to me. I will convey them to the Sun Bathing Sea. Making several trips, we might reach a consensus.”

Yu Shuji’s words made Chen Mobai nod slightly.

Half a month later.

Through Yu Shuji’s mediation, the Five Elements Sect and the Sun Bathing Sea reached a temporary peace agreement.

Both parties agreed that the Five Elements Sect would inherit everything from Xuan Xiao Taoist Palace in the Eastern Yi Territory.

The key Tuosu Mountain Spirit Stone Mine would be exploited by the Five Elements Sect for five years, as Baiwu Ancestor was unwilling to let go of Xu Yingsheng’s extraction. Afterward, Sun Bathing Sea would send people over, and the extracted Spirit Stones would be split fifty-fifty.

Considering that the surface Spirit Stone ores were already exhausted, Baiwu Ancestor believed that even given five years, the Five Elements Sect would at most unearth ten million Spirit Stones.

It was no loss to him anyway.

After the negotiations concluded and the agreement was signed, neither Chen Mobai nor Baiwu Ancestor made an appearance.

Representing the Five Elements Sect was Zhou Ye, while Zhu Jun represented the Sun Bathing Sea.

After signing, both parties left with their entourage back to their sects.

“Thank you, Master Yu, for your help this time.”

Yu Shuji returned alongside Zhou Ye. After reviewing the agreement, Chen Mobai expressed his gratitude to him.

“The character of Sect Master Chen is more trustworthy than that of Baiwu Ancestor.”

Yu Shuji made this remark.

“You flatter me, you flatter me…”

Chen Mobai invited Yu Shuji to drink tea. Seeing this, Yu Shuji dismissed his two disciples, and Chen Mobai also sent Luo Yixuan away.

“Sect Master Chen, are you aware of the Eastern Earth Holy Land’s plan to pioneer new territories?”

Once they were alone, Yu Shuji indeed brought up a confidential matter.

“I have some knowledge.”

“Earlier, when I was in Golden Crow Immortal City, I saw Elder Yan Yang from Fire Cloud Palace, the head of the Burning Heaven Meridians, which Baiwu Ancestor had invited for support.”

Yu Shuji mentioned something that made Chen Mobai frown.

The Burning Heaven Meridians are five Nascent Soul major factions that received the Fen Tianjing Di legacy. Four reside in the East Land, with only the Sun Bathing Sea in the Eastern Yi Territory.

Fire Cloud Palace is a major sect in the East Land, possessing three Nascent Soul Cultivators.

But wasn’t it said that the relationships between the Burning Heaven Meridians were not good, each considering themselves the orthodox, having bitterly fought several times in earlier years?