Chapter 1043: Yuan Yang Sword

Under the Jade Cauldron Tree, Chen Mobai looked at the sword box on his lap and gently ran his hand over it.

The sword box had a simple, dark exterior, crafted from a special heat-resistant mystic stone found in Chicheng Grotto-Heaven. Its surface was engraved with intricate patterns that Chen Mobai immediately recognized as composite talismans, providing functions such as spirit nurturing, spirit sealing, and heat dissipation.

Inside was the Primal Yang Sword.

Under the urging of the Hall of Righteous Law, the Immortal Affairs Hall completed the process with utmost speed and returned the sword to the Pure Yang Academy.

Since they were both in Chicheng Grotto-Heaven, Chen Mobai waited an extra two days.

When he went to retrieve the Primal Yang Sword, Chen Mobai also returned the Pure Yang Orb to Nangong Xuanyu. He even invited Nangong Xuanyu and the Martial Arts Daoist Academy to accompany him to Five Peaks Immortal Mountain to listen to the performance of the Spirit-Shocking Melody.

Thinking that they both belonged to the Pure Yang lineage, Chen Mobai believed that if he could persuade Nangong Xuanyu to join the Martial Arts Daoist Academy, it would be akin to helping him return to his roots, a meritorious deed.

However, despite reconciling with Chen Mobai, Nangong Xuanyu remained firm, stating that he intended to go to Xixuan Grotto-Heaven to meet with the Heaven-Mending lineage.

Seeing that he couldn't persuade him, Chen Mobai took the sword and left.

Opening the sword box, a brilliant light shot forth, like a rising sun. A warm and harmonious Yang energy surged out, invigorating his innate Pure Yang Qi considerably.

The Primal Yang Sword, a renowned top-tier flying sword of the Immortal Sect that Chen Mobai had heard much about since he began cultivating the Pure Yang Scripture, thus fell into his hands.

The sword blade was entirely golden, about three feet long and two fingers wide, with a round hole at the end of the blade resembling a sun. The hilt was shaped like a blooming golden lotus, exuding both elegance and a hint of grandeur.

Chen Mobai extended his right hand and drew the sword from its box.

As his innate Pure Yang Qi, inherited from the same lineage, flowed into it, the previously dormant Primal Yang Sword trembled slightly. A warm power surged back from the sword, and Chen Mobai, with a thought, silently recited the Primal Yang Sword Art, refining it with his True Qi.

In an instant, he and the Primal Yang Sword achieved the state of human-sword fusion.

The round hole at the end of the blade instantly burst forth with brilliant light like the sun, and the temperature throughout the entire Yuping Minor Realm began to soar. Had Chen Mobai not drawn a talisman in the void and set up a formation, the ecological environment within the minor realm would likely have been altered.

"What a magnificent sword!"

Chen Mobai couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. The Primal Yang Sword perfectly aligned with his Pure Yang Scripture; it even willingly opened itself completely for his refinement, requiring no "Participating Harmony Pact" or spiritual stone enticements.

After the initial refinement, a golden light illuminated the sword's body, transforming into a plump, fair-skinned sword spirit with a red topknot. It bowed to Chen Mobai, saying, "Greetings, young master."

"No need to be so polite. You are my senior; there's no need for such formality."

Chen Mobai had never expected the Primal Yang Sword Spirit to be so courteous. It seemed the pile of spiritual stones he had prepared wouldn't be needed.

"Although you are a Post-Heaven Pure Yang Body, young master, your foundation is almost as profound as the Old Master's."

The plump Primal Yang Sword Spirit respectfully cupped its hands towards Chen Mobai, a look of admiration on its face. After the passing of Ancestor Primal Yang, it had been wielded by successive Nascent Soul cultivators of the Pure Yang Academy, and thus knew each person's foundation.

No one had ever been comparable to Chen Mobai.

"Perhaps it's because I was exceptionally diligent and hardworking when cultivating the Pure Yang Body," Chen Mobai explained after hearing the Primal Yang Sword Spirit's words. "I never rushed through breakthroughs for the sake of speed..."

The greatest difference between Ancestor Primal Yang's revised Pure Yang Scripture and its ancient version was the addition of cultivation methods for the Pure Yang Body. This effectively removed the previously sky-high barrier, allowing anyone in the Immortal Sect to cultivate it, provided they were willing to put in the effort.

Chen Mobai, in fact, was the embodiment of diligence. Due to his lacking spiritual root talent, he cultivated every layer of the Pure Yang Body to its extreme. Coupled with the fortunate encounter of establishing his foundation through enlightenment, he finally just barely achieved 100 points of Immortal Fire Spiritual Root.

Although the massive quantity of spiritual stones from the Tianhe Realm played an indelible role in this, Chen Mobai believed that his own subjective effort was the primary factor.

"In the Old Master's revised New Pure Yang Scripture, from the First Yang to the Ninth Yang of the Pure Yang Body, besides increasing the Fire Spiritual Root, the most crucial aspect is actually to nurture and strengthen the innate True Yang that everyone possesses."

"Those born with vigorous and complete True Yang Qi are naturally endowed with the Pure Yang Body, like the Old Master."

"Subsequently, students recruited into the Pure Yang Academy were generally those with naturally strong Fire Spiritual Roots or even Heavenly Fire Spiritual Roots, to ensure they had sufficient time for cultivation and breakthroughs. They only needed to cultivate the Pure Yang Body to its initial few layers to reach 100 points of Immortal Fire Spiritual Root. However, this often led many to become complacent and abandon further cultivation of the Pure Yang Body, appearing to have a solid foundation but effectively lowering their own potential ceiling..."

The Primal Yang Sword Spirit continued, following Chen Mobai's words. In fact, this information was also recorded in the Immortal Sect's archives; Ancestor Primal Yang had emphasized this point before his passing.

However, throughout the Immortal Sect's thousands of years of history, fewer than ten individuals had managed to form a Nascent Soul using the New Pure Yang Scripture.

Due to the Pure Yang Body's reputation for being time-consuming, those in the Immortal Sect who chose to cultivate this Divine Transformation technique usually had very high initial Fire Spiritual Roots. They could leverage the relatively easier initial layers of the Pure Yang Body to quickly raise their Fire Spiritual Root to the maximum 100 points.

After that, when cultivating the Pure Yang Body, they no longer needed to consider the Fire Spiritual Root. Most would break through as quickly as possible, achieving the Nine Yangs Unification, the realm of the Post-Heaven Pure Yang Body.

However, this approach meant that the accumulation of True Yang within their bodies would not be as potent and pure as that of a Pre-Heaven Pure Yang Body.

Chen Mobai did not do this; he fully invested spiritual stones from the First Yang to the Ninth Yang.

It was precisely because of this that his Pure Yang Body foundation was almost on par with Ancestor Primal Yang's.

"Once you achieve Divine Transformation, young master, you can attempt to comprehend the Great Dao of Pure Yang. By carrying it with your innate Pure Yang Qi, you will then truly transform into a Pre-Heaven Pure Yang Body..."

The Primal Yang Sword Spirit, much like an old elder, meticulously explained to Chen Mobai all the details concerning the cultivation of the Pure Yang Scripture to Divine Transformation, as well as various precautions for after achieving Divine Transformation.

These contents encompassed Ancestor Primal Yang's myriad experiences and details from a millennium of cultivation. Some even Ancestor Primal Yang himself had forgotten, but the Primal Yang Sword Spirit, always by his side, remembered them all.

While this information was not as profound as the insights left on the Pure Yang Orb, it was far more practical for Chen Mobai at his current stage.

After all, the Great Dao was simply too obscure for someone who hadn't even reached Divine Transformation.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior. I have greatly benefited."

This exchange between Chen Mobai and the Primal Yang Sword Spirit basically answered all his questions regarding the Divine Transformation in the Pure Yang Scripture, even giving him a sense of sudden enlightenment.

"Not at all, not at all. As a sword spirit, I have an obligation to guide each of my masters in their cultivation. However, you, young master, are like an unpolished gem with such a flawless foundation that I couldn't help but share a few extra, perhaps insignificant, details."

Although the Primal Yang Sword Spirit looked like a plump, tender young creature, it was remarkably mature.

Compared to the childish Purple Lightning Sword, which only craved spiritual stones, this Primal Yang Sword Spirit was practically an old man in miniature.

Chen Mobai had initially wanted to practice the Primal Yang Sword Art and see what destructive power he could unleash with this top-tier flying sword of the Immortal Sect, which perfectly matched his attributes.

But time was running out.

Reverend Chengxuan outside called to inform him that all Nascent Soul cultivators of the Martial Arts lineage had arrived at Mount Chicheng.

Compared to the Spirit-Shocking Melody, the Primal Yang Sword also had to take a backseat.

After putting the sword away, Chen Mobai immediately left seclusion.

Above Mount Chicheng, the Martial Arts Daoist Academy's flying artifact had already been activated. Chen Mobai briefly spoke with Jiang Xuanzhu, Yu Yi, and Yan Qiongzhi, preparing to use the Great Void Teleportation himself to return to Wangwu Grotto-Heaven and arrange their entry into Five Peaks Immortal Mountain in advance.

"Then, Principal, we'll trouble you."

Chen Mobai said to Reverend Chengxuan, who was leading the group. The latter nodded, gave him a knowing look, and then personally piloted the flying artifact, leading the group of Nascent Soul cultivators away from Mount Chicheng.

After watching them disappear into the horizon, Chen Mobai headed to the back mountain.

Before leaving, he certainly had to greet his superior, Qianxing.

To Chen Mobai's surprise, Qianxing was not playing games today. He sat in a recliner by the entrance, gazing deeply in the direction of Wangwu Grotto-Heaven.

"Greetings, Ancestor."

After flying down and seeing no reaction from Qianxing, Chen Mobai couldn't help but speak.

"Pure Yang, the ominous sign above my head is growing increasingly clear."

Qianxing uttered a cryptic remark.

Chen Mobai glanced at Qianxing's slightly pale and weak complexion and secretly nodded.

If he kept playing games every day like this, he would probably die suddenly one day.

"Take this."

Just as Chen Mobai was wondering how to persuade this ancestor with an internet addiction, Qianxing suddenly took a golden bead from around his neck and handed it to him.

"Yes, Ancestor, what is this?"

Chen Mobai reached out and took the object. He then curiously weighed it in his right hand, finding that even with his artifact refining skills, he couldn't discern anything special about it, so he directly asked.

"A sixth-tier Heavenly Oracle Bead."

As soon as Qianxing's words fell, Chen Mobai's right hand suddenly trembled, as if the golden bead had turned scorching hot, and he nearly dropped it.

"Ancestor, this, this, this..."

Chen Mobai stammered, unsure of Qianxing's intention. He couldn't believe Qianxing was giving him his most precious possession.

"My death omen is drawing closer. I don't know if I can overcome this tribulation. If I perish, the future of the Immortal Sect will be entrusted to you."

Qianxing spoke with a solemn expression. Although Chen Mobai didn't know how he perceived his tribulation, there was certainly no reason to refuse a sixth-tier Heavenly Oracle Bead being handed to him.

"Rest assured, Ancestor, the Immortal Sect has me!"

Chen Mobai said with resolute eyes, gripping the golden bead tightly in his palm.

Next, Qianxing imparted the incantation for refining the sixth-tier Heavenly Oracle Bead to Chen Mobai, then waved his hand at him.

"Ancestor, is there anything I can do about your tribulation?"

Although Chen Mobai didn't believe in such mystical things, he genuinely hoped that nothing would happen to Qianxing, so he wanted to contribute his humble efforts.

"A tribulation is called a tribulation precisely because one can only overcome it oneself. If you were to help, you might instead become an aid to the tribulation, cutting off my last sliver of hope."

With that remark, Qianxing implied that Chen Mobai should do nothing.

This tribulation was his, and also his opportunity.

If he could overcome it, then the path to Emptiness Realm cultivation would become clear.

If he truly died, it would be a death on the path of seeking the Dao, with no regrets.

Hearing Qianxing's words, Chen Mobai bowed solemnly and bid farewell.

"With Yu Heng and you in the Immortal Sect, I can confidently face this tribulation. I hope this performance of the Spirit-Shocking Melody will allow me to witness your Divine Transformation."

Qianxing's final words were his earnest hopes for Chen Mobai, a form of blessing.

"Yes, Ancestor!"

Chen Mobai could only reply with a resolute expression.

"You may go!"

As Qianxing finished speaking, he lay down, picked up his phone from the side, and resumed his gaming life.

Amidst a flicker of silver light, Chen Mobai had already used the Great Void Teleportation to arrive at Wangxian Peak.

He first called Yu Huiping over. Since only Nascent Soul cultivators were allowed on the three immortal peaks during the Spirit-Shocking Melody performance, he needed to make arrangements for her.

"Then I'll go see Yumu City," Yu Huiping suggested. "I still have twenty to thirty years of lifespan left, and Xiao Hei is also there. I might as well return to my roots."

Upon hearing this, Yu Huiping directly proposed the idea of leaving Wangxian Peak.

As Bai Guang's disciple, she had long ago completed her Core Formation. Out of respect for Bai Guang, she had even exchanged for Nascent Soul elixirs twice.

However, both attempts failed, and after that, she had been living out her retirement at Wangxian Peak.

Her quiet retirement was only disrupted when Bai Guang reincarnated and Xiao Hei came to the mountain.

After Bai Guang's departure, Yu Huiping had actually been contemplating leaving the place, returning to her hometown, and settling her mind and body.

However, Wangxian Peak was nominally for Xiao Hei. Chen Mobai rarely came, and Xiao Hei had been arranged to undergo trials in Yumu City. Therefore, Yu Huiping, not wanting the place to be empty and unattended, had stayed until now.

Chen Mobai called Zhuang Jialan, asking her to help send Yu Huiping to Yumu City, and also informed Xiao Hei about the matter.

"Don't worry, Dad, I'll take good care of Grandma when she arrives."

Upon hearing that Yu Huiping was coming, Chen Xiao Hei was also very happy.

She had been raised by Yu Huiping since childhood, who was like a grandmother to her, and now it was time to care for the elder.

After arranging this matter, Chen Mobai received visits from Wenren Xuewei and Reverend Sanjue.

Although Wenren Xuewei was as laid-back as Chen Mobai, she was currently the highest-ranking leader stationed in the Hall of Righteous Law, so the matter of the Spirit-Shocking Melody could not be hidden from her.

However, compared to the other three lineages, their Jumang lineage was indeed weaker. So, upon hearing that Chen Mobai had emerged from seclusion, they immediately came to discuss.

Their main desire was to benefit from the six-tier spiritual energy during the performance of the Spirit-Shocking Melody.

After all, Reverend Sanjue and Reverend Taohua were both at the ninth layer of the Nascent Soul realm. If they were fortunate enough to gain enlightenment on the Divine Transformation realm, the probability of a breakthrough would certainly be higher in an environment with six-tier spiritual energy.

"As allies, our two lineages have always helped each other. This small matter is certainly no trouble at all."

Chen Mobai had been waiting for their visit, and after listening, he nodded generously.

"Many thanks."

Wenren Xuewei and Reverend Sanjue expressed their sincere gratitude.

Although the Martial Arts and Jumang lineages had been allies for thousands of years, this alliance was formed out of necessity, to huddle together for warmth and to oppose the Kunpeng and Heaven-Mending lineages.

Given the high probability of Chen Mobai achieving Divine Transformation, his ability to uphold his original intentions and remain unchanged truly showed his character.

After all, in the Immortal Sect, due to Ancestor Changchun, the other three lineages had initially suppressed the Jumang lineage.

It was precisely because of this that Reverend Taohua, with such a profound foundation, was suppressed and prevented from advancing.

Later, as the Martial Arts lineage declined and was no longer comparable to Kunpeng and Heaven-Mending, it allied with Jumang.

Therefore, Kunpeng and Heaven-Mending remained highly vigilant about the possibility of a new Divine Transformation cultivator emerging from Jumang, and Lan Haitin had even hinted at this several times.

Although Chen Mobai understood the implications, he still acted according to his own principles.

At the very least, during his tenure, his relationship with Jumang would be better.

Moreover, even if Wenren Xuewei were to achieve Divine Transformation in the future and wanted to use the entire Diyuan Star's resources to nurture the Great Chun Tree to condense a sixth-tier True Fruit, Chen Mobai was confident he could suppress her.

After concluding their formal discussion, Chen Mobai inquired about Jumang's other two Nascent Soul cultivators.

"Taohua is currently teaching Cui'er some secret arts, and quite a few divine abilities that can only be used by those with the Lifespan Immortal bloodline. They might arrive a bit later."

Reverend Sanjue answered without reservation.

"I see, I'm quite looking forward to it."

The four great Daoist Academies of the Immortal Sect each possessed profound core inheritances. For example, the Martial Arts Daoist Academy had the Jade Cauldron Tree, while Jumang had the Great Chun Tree and the Lifespan Immortal bloodline.

These were inheritances that could lead directly to the Emptiness Realm, and even offered hope for Dao Integration.

However, without the aid of resources, relying solely on arduous self-cultivation made it virtually impossible to achieve complete accumulation.

Chen Mobai hoped that when he took charge of the Immortal Sect in the future, he could broaden his thinking and solve this problem through an alternative method. For instance, by capturing a planet and transplanting the Great Chun Tree onto it, allowing it to drain the planet's essence to condense a sixth-tier True Fruit.

He was quite curious about the sixth-tier fruit condensed by this Great Chun Tree.

He wondered what it tasted like.

After seeing off the Jumang representatives, Chen Mobai then welcomed the Nascent Soul representatives from the other two lineages.

After a continuous stream of meetings with numerous Nascent Soul cultivators, Reverend Chengxuan also arrived with the members of the Martial Arts lineage.

Among them, the one who naturally attracted the most attention was Yan Qiongzhi, who had just successfully formed her Nascent Soul.

Chen Mobai did not restrict her; he even encouraged her to visit the Kunpeng lineage and socialize.

After all, he always prioritized harmony in his actions.

Reverend Yunhai was also very pleased with Yan Qiongzhi's Nascent Soul formation and took her to pay respects to Qi Yuheng and Shuixian, who had already come ashore.

Upon learning that Shuixian was in Wangwu Grotto-Heaven, Chen Mobai personally went to return her shell.

Shuixian still resided on her former island in the lake. As Chen Mobai landed on the island, he detected five Nascent Soul-equivalent Qi presences beneath the lake surface.

These were clearly the King Monarchs of the sea domain.

Additionally, beside Shuixian, a young boy and girl were assisting with pouring wine.

Although they were in human form, under Chen Mobai's "Empty Valley Sound" perception, he sensed vast and boundless energy within their bodies, like the ocean itself.

"Quite a good little one, it's just a pity that the Immortal Sect doesn't have a path for Ice-element Divine Transformation," Shuixian remarked as she took the shell, having evidently already met Yan Qiongzhi.

"If the predecessors haven't left a path, one can forge their own," Chen Mobai said with a calm and indifferent expression.

The moment his words fell, the young boy and girl beside Shuixian were visibly startled and couldn't help but look up at him.

With that single glance, Chen Mobai's peerless demeanor, exuding the aura of an immortal, was deeply imprinted in their hearts.

"Is this the Immortal Sect's future Third Sage?"

After that one look, they couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Indeed, hearing about him was no match for seeing him in person. They had long heard rumors in the sea domain about the Martial Arts Daoist Academy producing an unparalleled genius, the most talented of all time. They had initially thought it was an exaggeration, but seeing him today, he was truly magnificent.

After meeting with Shuixian, Chen Mobai led the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Martial Arts lineage up to Wangxian Peak.

Not long after, Reverend Taohua and Pei Qingshuang also arrived at Wangwu Grotto-Heaven, and the four Nascent Soul cultivators from the Jumang Daoist Academy were also ushered in.

"Greetings, Reverend Pure Yang!"

Pei Qingshuang, who had just formed her Nascent Soul, respectfully greeted Chen Mobai.

After her realm broke through again, Pei Qingshuang's beauty was even more striking. With pearly teeth and crimson lips, she was as vibrant as peach blossoms and plums, possessing eighty to ninety percent of Reverend Taohua's charm, yet also her own heroic and elegant aura. Coupled with her taller stature, she was truly beautiful.

"I hope to see Senior Sister Pei again on the path to Divine Transformation in the future."

Chen Mobai's quick wit and flattery delighted the four Nascent Soul cultivators of the Jumang lineage present.

"Thank you for your blessings, Reverend. There is one more matter: after forming my Nascent Soul, I need to choose a Daoist title, and I was hoping to ask for your assistance in bestowing a name."

After bowing, Pei Qingshuang mentioned something that slightly surprised Chen Mobai.

According to the ancient customs of Daoist temples in the Purple Heavens Star River, a cultivator asking someone to bestow a Daoist title upon forming their Nascent Soul was equivalent to becoming a member of that person's lineage.

In other words, if Chen Mobai were to bestow a Daoist title upon Pei Qingshuang, she would henceforth be considered part of his Martial Arts lineage.

After thinking it over, Chen Mobai realized that this was likely the Jumang lineage's way of seeking a closer alliance with his Martial Arts lineage.

Reverend Sanjue and the other three Nascent Soul cultivators said nothing about it, clearly indicating that they had discussed this beforehand.

Reverend Taohua's eyes flickered, but she did not step forward in this situation.

"This matter is significant; allow me to consider it carefully."

After communicating with Reverend Chengxuan via spiritual transmission, Chen Mobai still did not immediately agree to the request.

After all, if he were to truly bestow a Daoist title upon Pei Qingshuang, she would indeed become part of the Martial Arts lineage. However, if her cultivation continued to advance in the future and her Lifespan Immortal bloodline manifested, leading her to seek advancement to the Emptiness Realm, he, as her senior, would inevitably be obligated to protect her.

Although Chen Mobai had considered using pioneering wars to capture other planets to nurture the Great Chun Tree, among other ideas, he had not yet achieved Divine Transformation.

Therefore, he was still quite cautious regarding this matter.

Hearing his words, a hint of a complex expression flashed across Pei Qingshuang's face. It seemed she wasn't entirely willing for Chen Mobai to bestow her Daoist title.

After the four Nascent Souls of the Jumang lineage ascended Wangxian Peak, the Nascent Souls of the Kunpeng and Heaven-Mending lineages also successively checked into the Welcoming Immortal Hotel in the valley.

Both their respective peaks housed Divine Transformation Ancestors. To avoid disturbing the Ancestors' tranquility, they could only ascend when the Spirit-Shocking Melody was being played.

For the rest of the time, they had to stay in the hotel at the foot of the mountain.

This was also a rare occasion for Nascent Soul cultivators of the Immortal Sect to gather in one place.

It was worth noting that even during the last pioneering war, they hadn't been assembled so orderly.

The Nascent Soul cultivators on Wangxian Peak, following their own social connections, went to the valley to interact with fellow cultivators they hadn't seen in a long time, before the Spirit-Shocking Melody began.

Chen Mobai, meanwhile, went to the two adjacent peaks to visit Qianxing and Qi Yuheng respectively.

He successfully met with Qi Yuheng, who held high expectations for Chen Mobai, hoping he could use this opportunity during the Spirit-Shocking Melody to achieve Divine Transformation.

To this, Chen Mobai could only maintain a resolute facade, while inwardly smiling bitterly.

On Juxian Peak, Yuan Xu, Qianxing's personal disciple, was on guard.

Chen Chun's cultivation was insufficient, so he had already left before Yu Huiping departed the mountain.

"Master is still in seclusion. He probably won't emerge for this Spirit-Shocking Melody performance, so we can just treat him as if he's not here..."

Yuan Xu seemed to know something about Qianxing's situation and shared a few details, making Chen Mobai's mood even heavier.

After all, he had met Qianxing in the back mountains of Chicheng before coming here and knew that his tribulation was drawing nearer.

"I hope that when Ancestor emerges from seclusion, he will have advanced beyond Divine Transformation and successfully reached the Emptiness Realm."

After speaking with Yuan Xu, Chen Mobai cupped his hands towards Qianxing's seclusion chamber, then bid farewell and left.

"Most people have arrived; only Ying Guanghua is missing."

That evening, Reverend Chengxuan returned after his social engagements at the Welcoming Immortal Hotel and somewhat curiously relayed this news to Chen Mobai.

"We all rushed here immediately upon hearing that the Spirit-Shocking Melody could be performed," Reverend Sanjue, who had returned with Reverend Chengxuan, continued, his voice smelling of wine. "It's surprising he can remain so calm."

Reverend Chengxuan spoke with a hint of emotion. He had once competed with Ying Guanghua for the position of Hall Master of the Hall of Righteous Law, but was easily outmatched and eliminated with a large number of votes.

Although Reverend Chengxuan had always claimed to be broad-minded about it, it was clear from today's observation that he still held a degree of resentment.

He believed the main reason was that the Martial Arts lineage was too weak at the time, not that he was inferior to Ying Guanghua.

"The Spirit-Shocking Melody still requires three months of calibration. Once Councilor Xiao Yuping adapts, Ying Guanghua will likely arrive before then," Chen Mobai said, relaying the news he had just received from Lan Haitin. The specific time for the Spirit-Shocking Melody's performance had been set by Qi Yuheng and Shuixian.

"Why another three months?!"

"I can't wait!"

Upon hearing this, Reverend Chengxuan and Reverend Sanjue felt as if time was crawling by.

Lingbo City!

One of the Immortal Sect's seventy-two blessed lands.

It was also the hometown of Ying Guanghua, the former Hall Master of the Immortal Affairs Hall.

After his retirement, he did not go to Xixuan Grotto-Heaven, where the Heaven-Mending Daoist Academy was located, but instead came here to live in seclusion and explore the Divine Transformation realm.

Ying Guanghua learned about the Spirit-Shocking Melody even earlier than Gongye Zhixu, the then Hall Master of the Immortal Affairs Hall. He had initially planned to depart immediately, but then he received a message from Juxian Peak.

Qianxing had instructed him to wait there, as there was another important matter to discuss.