Chapter 1078: Icebound Tomb

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“Master, this artifact is merely a disguise; its core is precisely the Grand Yin Dao Fruit.”

Inside the great hall, Chen Mobai retrieved the Azure Radiance Ice Heart Cord. Its spirit appeared, and after some manipulation with the Grand Yin Pearl, a conclusion was reached.

“Just as I expected.”

Chen Mobai nodded. He had previously used the Can Tong Qi to examine the Grand Yin Pearl, sensing a power within the artifact's core that even the Can Tong Qi could not fully comprehend. That could only be a Dao Fruit.

He then attempted to refine it using the One Yuan Dao Palace's Dao Fruit refinement method, which had some effect. However, if he wanted to refine this Grand Yin Dao Fruit using his own Pure Yang Scroll foundation, it would require a long period of integration with the Five Tones of Law. For Chen Mobai, this Grand Yin Dao Fruit was not currently worth so much of his time.

Furthermore, the Three Ice Heaven Lineages surely possessed a method for refining it.

Just as Chen Mobai was considering speaking with Han Xingzi and the others, they proactively sought him out.

“Greetings, Sect Master Chen!”

Han Xingzi and Elder Luoying, escorted in by Han Zhiling, saw Chen Mobai toying with the Grand Yin Pearl. Their expressions subtly shifted, but they still bowed respectfully. Regardless, Chen Mobai was the savior of their Three Ice Heaven Lineages.

“At Mount Shituo, True Monarch Dakong departed in a hurry and forgot to return this pearl to you.”

Chen Mobai smiled faintly and proactively handed the Grand Yin Pearl to them. After all, he originated from the Immortal Sect. While he greatly desired the Grand Yin Dao Fruit for his daughter, it belonged to others. He could not bring himself to seize it through cunning or force, as it crossed his moral threshold.

Han Xingzi and Elder Luoying had not expected to retrieve the Grand Yin Pearl so easily. One must know, according to the rules of the Heavenly River Realm, they had even prepared for the loss of the Dao Fruit.

After solemnly thanking Chen Mobai, Han Xingzi activated the Grand Yin Pearl's refining method and retrieved it. Chen Mobai watched as he put the Grand Yin Pearl into his storage bag, his eyes narrowing slightly. The Dao Fruit hadn't been integrated into the body. This meant...

“With fellow Daoist’s cultivation, are you also unable to refine this Grand Yin Dao Fruit?”

Given Chen Mobai's current status, there was no need to be polite with the two Nascent Soul cultivators before him; he asked directly. Hearing his words, both Han Xingzi and Elder Luoying’s expressions froze. The Grand Yin Pearl, as a Dao Fruit, was known only to the two of them within the Three Ice Heaven Lineages. Externally, they always claimed it was True Monarch Suiyu’s former natal artifact.

“How did Sect Master Chen know this was the Grand Yin Dao Fruit?” Han Xingzi couldn't help but ask, astonished.

Chen Mobai smiled faintly, and the Azure Radiance Ice Heart Cord, which had been invisible, materialized. Among Fifth-tier artifacts, this one was rather ordinary in most aspects, but its ability to turn invisible was exceptionally potent. Even a Spirit Transformation True Monarch, without cultivating specialized secret arts, could not detect it with divine sense.

“The Azure Radiance Ice Heart Cord!”

Seeing this Fifth-tier artifact, lost to Ice Heaven Snowland for thousands of years, Elder Luoying beside him couldn't help but turn pale. This artifact was originally wielded by the Saintess of Ice Heaven Snowland. Although the Three Ice Heaven Lineages had since split, they still followed ancient rules: Han Xingzi was considered the Dao Child, and she was the Saintess. Theoretically, this should be her artifact. If she had this artifact, her cultivation would advance significantly in a short period. In the future, she might even attempt to enter the Frozen Mausoleum, open the ice coffin, and refine another Dao Fruit left behind by True Monarch Suiyu.

“May I ask, Sect Master Chen, where did you obtain this artifact?”

Elder Luoying couldn't help but ask, her eyes flickering as she watched the Azure Radiance Ice Heart Cord, like an ice serpent, coil around Chen Mobai’s wrist.

“Oh, you two don't know?”

Chen Mobai countered with surprise. Han Xingzi and Elder Luoying exchanged bewildered glances, having assumed he knew.

“That's strange. I acquired this from an underground ice cavern in the Eastern Desolate Region. The whole matter began when a small sect in the Eastern Desolate Region, called the Blowing Snow Palace, had a Core Formation cultivator named Kong Lingling practicing demonic cultivation. After learning of this, I invited Saintess Yuan Zhen of the Nine Heavens Demon Eradication Sect to handle it. Elder Bingyun of the Ice Heaven Palace wanted to shelter her...”

Chen Mobai recounted his conflict with Elder Bingyun, omitting the details and only stating the outcome.

“...After Elder Bingyun obtained this item, she was full of confidence and sought revenge on me. After I slew her, this item fell into my hands.”

After Chen Mobai finished speaking with a casual tone, he calmly looked at Han Xingzi and Elder Luoying, who both immediately shivered. According to the rules of the Eastern Desolate Region, once such enmity was formed, it usually meant an extermination.

“Sect Master Chen did well to kill her. Our Three Ice Heaven Lineages inherited from a Sacred Land have always commanded our disciples to follow the righteous path. Bingyun’s mind was clouded by hatred, and she might have already suffered qi deviation at that time. If Sect Master Chen hadn't killed her, I would have cleaned house myself upon learning of this matter.”

Han Xingzi’s mind worked quickly, and he immediately distanced himself from Elder Bingyun, even directly expelling her from the Three Ice Heaven Lineages.

“In that case, with this item in my possession, do either of you have any objections?”

Chen Mobai asked after hearing this. This Azure Radiance Ice Heart Cord was different from the Grand Yin Pearl; it was his spoils of war.

“Naturally, none. It rightfully belongs to Sect Master Chen!”

Han Xingzi nodded repeatedly, while secretly cursing Bingyun in his heart. She had known about the Azure Radiance Ice Heart Cord but hadn't informed him, and had even left such a great disaster for their Three Ice Heaven Lineages. If she had spoken earlier, with their three lineages united, they could have overturned not just the Five Elements Sect, but the entire Eastern Desolate Region.

“Good. With your acknowledgment, I can now openly use this artifact in the future.”

As Chen Mobai spoke, he let the Azure Radiance Ice Heart Cord coil around his arm, once again becoming invisible. Elder Luoying, seeing this, hesitated to speak, but remembering the power of the person before her, could only sigh and lower her head.

“It was precisely through the identification by the Azure Radiance Ice Heart Cord’s spirit that I confirmed that pearl was the Grand Yin Dao Fruit...”

Chen Mobai then returned to the original topic.

“To be honest, our sect's last Spirit Transformation True Monarch, True Monarch Suiyu, passed away in a hurry and did not transmit the method for refining the Three Yin Dao Fruits...”

Han Xingzi explained the truth with a wry smile, leaving Chen Mobai somewhat stunned. He had considered many reasons, such as the Grand Yin Dao Fruit requiring high refinement standards or a Pure Yin Physique, but he had never imagined that the Three Ice Heaven Lineages would lack a refinement method.

How very Heavenly River Realm! Not transmitting the most profound secret arts until the very last moment—this is how many great sects and sacred lands began their decline. Generation after generation, top-tier cultivation techniques were gradually buried with their masters, leaving even brilliant future disciples struggling due to incomplete inheritances.

“Our ancestors in the Suiyu Palace pieced together fragments regarding the Three Yin Dao Fruits from the sect's ancient texts. Only by relying on artifact refining methods could they barely manage to refine this Grand Yin Pearl and unleash some of its Dao Fruit power. If we had a complete inheritance, how could we have been suppressed by the Five Heaven-Incinerating Lineages and forced to relocate to this bitter, cold northwestern region?”

Han Xingzi began to lament. As fellow Sacred Land inheritances, the Five Heaven-Incinerating Lineages were still a top force in the Eastern Continent, second only to the Sacred Lands. Meanwhile, their Three Ice Heaven Lineages, due to incomplete cultivation inheritance, possessed a treasure mountain they couldn't utilize.

“In that case, would you two be willing to sell this Grand Yin Dao Fruit to me? Please state any requirements you may have.”

Chen Mobai pondered for a moment after hearing this, then asked. Although there was no refinement method, it was still a Dao Fruit. Once he reached Spirit Transformation, he would have ample time, and for his daughter, that bit of effort would be worth expending.

“Please forgive us, Sect Master Chen, but this was, after all, passed down by our Ancestral Master...”

Han Xingzi immediately shook his head. No matter how unfilial it might seem, this item simply could not be sold.

“What about a Spirit Transformation Elixir?”

Chen Mobai, however, believed that everything had its price. Han Xingzi’s refusal merely meant the price had not yet met his psychological bottom line. As expected, at his words, both Han Xingzi and Elder Luoying froze on the spot.

“This... Sect Master Chen truly knows how to jest...”

After recovering from his immense inner shock, Han Xingzi spoke with a dry chuckle. But in his heart, an inexpressible yearning flashed. Chen Mobai was certain there would be a Transcendent Sacred True Spirit Pill. If his words were true, should they make the exchange?

“Fellow Daoist, please consider it carefully. If, in the future, you wish to step into the Spirit Transformation realm but suffer from a lack of resources, you might recall what I said today.”

Chen Mobai still possessed a Heaven Spirit Pill, and in the future, he intended to collaborate with Qing Nü to improve the Grand Dao Pill formula and refine a Transcendent Sacred True Spirit Pill for the Five Elements Sect. If Han Xingzi was willing to exchange the Grand Yin Dao Fruit, Chen Mobai would be keen to trade.

“This matter... I need to return and discuss it with the other elders...”

Seeing Chen Mobai's calm expression, which didn't seem like a jest, a flame that had been extinguished in Han Xingzi’s heart suddenly ignited. A Spirit Transformation Elixir! With this, he could attempt that step. If he succeeded with extraordinary luck, he could enter True Monarch Suiyu’s mausoleum, retrieve all the hidden legacies buried by Ice Heaven Snowland, and then rebuild the Sacred Land, perhaps even surpassing past Spirit Transformation Ancestral Masters.

As he thought this, Han Xingzi's heart began to pound intensely. Chen Mobai naturally perceived this with his 'Voice of the Empty Valley' technique. He smiled and called in Han Zhiling, asking this grand-disciple to see them out.

As Elder Luoying finally left, she looked up at Chen Mobai's arm. The Azure Radiance Ice Heart Cord was coiled around it. She must have cultivated a technique related to this artifact, as she was able to sense it when activated. Chen Mobai also noticed this and met her gaze. The latter immediately lowered her head, not daring to meet his eyes, and hastily turned to leave.

“Master, this woman has the aura of the Profound Yin Dao Fruit about her.”

At this moment, the Azure Radiance Ice Heart Cord reappeared, respectfully reporting to Chen Mobai.

“She has refined the Profound Yin Dao Fruit?”

Chen Mobai’s face filled with surprise upon hearing this. One must know that the core of the Three Yin Dao Fruits is the Profound Yin Dao Fruit. True Monarch Suiyu, the last Spirit Transformation cultivator of Ice Heaven Snowland in ancient times, who was said to possess the qualifications for ascension, only refined the Grand Yin Dao Fruit and the Lesser Yin Dao Fruit.

“I don't know about that, but I heard Elder Qingyao say that True Monarch Suiyu was attempting to unify the Three Yin Dao Fruits to re-enact the Grand Dao of Ancestral Master Jiyin. Theoretically, this Profound Yin Dao Fruit should also have been in True Monarch Suiyu's possession...”

Too much time had passed between the Azure Radiance Ice Heart Cord and the current Three Ice Heaven Lineages. What it knew dated back to the very beginning of the Eastern Desolate Region. At that time, True Monarch Suiyu, accompanied by Elder Qingyao, quelled the locust plague in the Eastern Desolate Region. Subsequently, both it and Elder Qingyao were left in the Eastern Desolate Region. Later events, such as the mutually destructive conflict between Ice Heaven Snowland and Heaven-Incinerating Pure Land, and even True Monarch Suiyu's demise, were entirely unknown to it.

“It seems I need to find someone knowledgeable to ask.”

Chen Mobai muttered to himself. On the Eastern Continent, the Nine Heavens Demon Eradication Sect and the Daoist Virtue Sect, having existed as Sacred Lands since the establishment of the Eastern Lands, possessed the longest histories. They could be said to have personally witnessed the rise and fall of Ice Heaven Snowland and Heaven-Incinerating Pure Land. Thus, they surely held records concerning these matters.

As for the Daoist Virtue Sect, the two people Chen Mobai was familiar with, Xuande and Qi Jiansu, had already left. He also didn't want to bother Shen Xi with such a minor matter, so he sent a message to Yuan Zhen to inquire.

“In the past, True Monarch Suiyu was also one of the Heavenly River Realm’s top Spirit Transformation cultivators. During the most intense period of conflict between the two great Sacred Lands, she clashed fiercely with True Monarch Zhuhe of the Heaven-Incinerating Pure Land, freezing his physical body into ice shards with overwhelmingly powerful means. However, True Monarch Zhuhe had a sworn brother, True Monarch Fenqin of the Profound Fire Sect in the Southern Continent, whose cultivation was no weaker than True Monarch Suiyu’s. After True Monarch Zhuhe’s body was frozen, only his primordial spirit escaped to the Southern Continent. True Monarch Fenqin, upon learning of this, immediately came to the Eastern Continent to avenge him. True Monarch Suiyu, though weakened from her previous battle, still used a secret art to engage True Monarch Fenqin in a mutually destructive fight. Although their clash took place at sea, the collision of Spirit Transformation-level Ice and Fire Grand Arts still affected the celestial phenomena over the Profound Sea and the Eastern Continent, nearly wiping out the human populations, fish, shrimp, and demonic beasts along the coast. Therefore, the Spirit Transformation cultivators of our three sects, along with the Profound Flood Dragon Royal Court, intervened to make them stop. True Monarch Fenqin left with True Monarch Zhuhe, but they agreed to settle their grievances with True Monarch Suiyu in another battle a century later, during the Sacred Dao Grand Assembly in the Central Continent. True Monarch Suiyu also agreed, not to be outdone. However, sixty years later, an unusual avalanche suddenly occurred in Ice Heaven Snowland. The Sixth-tier ice spirit vein directly collapsed by more than half, and True Monarch Suiyu vanished thereafter. Later, disciples discovered that her soul tablet had shattered. At that time, our Nine Heavens Demon Eradication Sect’s Spirit Transformation Ancestral Master personally visited Ice Heaven Snowland to offer condolences and confirmed her death, stating she had failed in her attempt to break through to the Void Refinement realm...”

Yuan Zhen truly lived up to her title as the Saintess of the Nine Heavens Demon Eradication Sect. When Chen Mobai sent a message, she personally came over to relay everything she knew. Over the years, she, as the Saintess, had handled most of the sect’s tasks. After helping Chen Mobai deter Elder Bingyun in the Eastern Desolate Region, she returned to her sect and specifically researched all available information regarding Ice Heaven Snowland.

“What a pity, I regret not being born in that era.”

After hearing this, Chen Mobai felt that the Eastern Continent’s current strength was truly too weak. In True Monarch Suiyu's era, the Eastern Continent had five great Sacred Lands and five Spirit Transformation True Monarchs, which was far more glorious than the present. At that time, the demonic path dared not show itself. The righteous path was incredibly powerful in the Eastern Continent, even capable of waging civil wars. Chen Mobai believed this was due to the system. If he had been there at that time, he surely could have used more advanced systems to prevent civil war between the two great Sacred Lands of the righteous path.

“However, before True Monarch Suiyu’s demise, True Monarch Zhuhe of the Heaven-Incinerating Pure Land also perished, unable to withstand the Grand Yin divine light within his primordial spirit, forced to undergo tribulation and turn to ash. True Monarch Fenqin did want to pursue Ice Heaven Snowland, but he was blocked over the Profound Sea by our sect’s and the Daoist Virtue Sect’s Spirit Transformation Ancestral Masters. After that, the two great Sacred Lands split, becoming the current Three Ice Heaven Lineages and Five Heaven-Incinerating Lineages...”

Yuan Zhen finished recounting the aftermath, a hint of pride subtly appearing on her face. After all, in this matter, their Nine Heavens Demon Eradication Sect held a very positive image.

“Truly worthy of being the leader of the righteous path!”

Chen Mobai couldn't help but praise her upon hearing this. Putting aside other aspects of the Nine Heavens Demon Eradication Sect, at least all the disciples he had encountered possessed a heroic spirit of righteousness, quite distinct from local customs. Yuan Qingque was like that, Ye Qing was like that, and Yuan Zhen was also good.

“Oh, you flatter me. As representatives of the Eastern Continent’s righteous path, our sect has always upheld justice for the common people and maintained peace in the Eastern Continent...”

Yuan Zhen’s pretty face flushed slightly upon hearing Chen Mobai’s praise, clearly very pleased, though she remained modest in her words.

“There’s one more thing: when True Monarch Suiyu perished and vanished, the Spirit Transformation Ancestral Masters of the three sects were very curious and had been investigating. Finally, the Daoist Virtue Sect’s Spirit Transformation Ancestral Master, using the Celestial and Terrestrial Xuanji Instrument, found a minor realm. That was the place where True Monarch Suiyu failed to break through to the Void Refinement realm. The three Spirit Transformation Ancestral Masters jointly entered it, only to discover that it was already an enormous Frozen Mausoleum. Entering its core would require an immense expenditure of vital energy, so they all stopped halfway and came out. If True Monarch Suiyu perished within it, then the Three Yin Dao Fruits of Ice Heaven Snowland should all be in that mausoleum.”

Yuan Zhen finally revealed this secret matter. After inheriting the Nine Heavens Dao Fruit left by Yuan Qingque, her authority within the sect was equivalent to that of the Sect Master. Thus, content theoretically accessible only to Spirit Transformation cultivators and the Sect Master was also open to her. However, these contents were recorded not only in the Nine Heavens Demon Eradication Sect but also in the Daoist Virtue Sect and the Grand Void Ethereal Palace. She felt that given Chen Mobai’s status, if he were to inquire in the future, True Monarch Wuchen and True Monarch Dakong would inform him. So, she told him in advance to earn more goodwill.

“Such a thing actually happened!”

Chen Mobai was greatly surprised to hear this. But it wasn't for the reason Yuan Zhen imagined; rather, it was because he knew the Grand Yin Dao Fruit was currently in Han Xingzi’s possession. If all Three Yin Dao Fruits were in True Monarch Suiyu’s mausoleum, then how did this one come to be here?

This meant that in the thousands of years since True Monarch Suiyu’s demise, a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Three Ice Heaven Lineages must have entered that Frozen Mausoleum, possibly making significant gains and retrieving the Grand Yin Dao Fruit. Recalling the Azure Radiance Ice Heart Cord’s report that Elder Luoying possessed the aura of the Profound Yin Dao Fruit...

Could it be that, although the Three Ice Heaven Lineages lacked the method for refining Dao Fruits, they possessed the means to enter and exit the mausoleum? Upon realizing this, Chen Mobai felt he shouldn't underestimate these powers that inherited from Sacred Lands. The Five Heaven-Incinerating Lineages possessed items like the Purifying World Gourd and the Solar Divine Tree. Although the Three Ice Heaven Lineages appeared to have been suppressed by the Five Heaven-Incinerating Lineages for thousands of years, they were secretly working hard. If Han Xingzi had a Dao Fruit refinement method, he might become another Shen Xi, with hope for Spirit Transformation.

If that were the case, Han Xingzi would surely value his own Spirit Transformation more than the Dao Fruit. After all, True Monarch Suiyu’s Frozen Mausoleum was clearly not simple. Even with a method for entry and exit, one would likely need to reach Spirit Transformation at least to access its core. In this way, exchanging a Spirit Transformation Elixir for the Three Yin Dao Fruit seemed more likely to reach an agreement than Chen Mobai had initially imagined.

“Thank you, Saintess Yuan, for informing me of this.”

After Chen Mobai understood all the clues, he solemnly thanked Yuan Zhen. She, unaware of the significance of the information she had just provided, waved her hand dismissively.

“Sect Master Chen, you are too kind. Oh, by the way, I received news from my family that the spiritual energy of heaven and earth at Soaring Heaven Peak has changed. My senior brother might be coming out of seclusion soon.”

As they chatted, Yuan Zhen revealed another piece of news that greatly surprised and pleased Chen Mobai.

“Excellent, excellent! In this Eastern Continent, I feel quite lonely without fellow Daoist Ye. I hope we both can enter the Spirit Transformation realm together and spar once more in a sword discourse.”

In the Heavenly River Realm, Chen Mobai had few whom he could call friends. Ye Qing was currently the only one who could still keep up with him, and perhaps in the next thousand years, it would be the two of them supporting the righteous path of the Eastern Continent. Therefore, he also greatly hoped that Ye Qing would be able to obtain this Transcendent Sacred True Spirit Pill. After all, the two Spirit Transformation cultivators had already disclosed the distribution of this Spirit Transformation Elixir. The Nine Heavens Demon Eradication Sect would only receive one, and if Ye Qing didn't emerge from seclusion, it would surely belong to their Sect Master, Ni Yuanzhong.

“Alas, this matter might not be that simple.”

But upon hearing this, Yuan Zhen suddenly looked troubled. The Transcendent Sacred True Spirit Pill – that was an opportunity for Spirit Transformation! Neither Ni Yuanzhong nor Ye Qing would concede it. Logically speaking, Ni Yuanzhong had already failed once before, so it should be Ye Qing's turn. However, during this pioneering endeavor, Ye Qing was in seclusion and had made no contributions, so Ni Yuanzhong also had sufficient reason to contend for this Transcendent Sacred True Spirit Pill. Regarding this matter, the Nine Heavens Demon Eradication Sect was internally divided. Those supporting Ni Yuanzhong and those supporting Ye Qing were both significant in number.

Chen Mobai also realized that if this matter wasn't handled properly, it could trigger a crisis for the Nine Heavens Demon Eradication Sect, a Sacred Land. And to resolve it, there was one best method.

“I wonder what True Monarch Xuantian's opinion is?”

Chen Mobai asked. The Nine Heavens Demon Eradication Sect had channels to contact cultivators from the Upper Realm. As long as Yuan Qingque spoke, no one would dare to object.

“It’s not easy to contact cultivators from the Upper Realm, and since they are all Master’s disciples, I expect Master would find it difficult to speak out.”

Yuan Zhen said with a sigh. She certainly supported Ye Qing, but within the Yuan family, there were also others who supported Ni Yuanzhong.

“I hope your esteemed sect can resolve this disagreement appropriately and peacefully.”

Chen Mobai could only say this. After all, it was an internal dispute of another sect, and even if he strongly supported Ye Qing, it would be inappropriate for him to overtly intervene.

“Let’s hope so.”

Yuan Zhen nodded, and after they talked for a while longer, Chen Mobai personally saw her out of the courtyard. He was currently in Dongling Immortal City. After he displayed Spirit Transformation battle prowess, the Daoist Virtue Sect upgraded his original Fourth-tier spiritual energy courtyard directly to a Fifth-tier one in the very center. Chen Mobai did not refuse, as this would save him some spirit stones when condensing his Innate Pure Yang Qi.

Time flowed slowly. Soon, another half year passed. With the assistance of his second primordial spirit, Chen Mobai’s main body’s Innate Pure Yang Qi was finally condensed to perfection. His Nascent Soul had grown to its utmost, its features lifelike and solidified as if tangible.

After opening his eyes, he took a jade bottle from his storage bag. This was the Heaven Spirit Pill obtained from Su Taifeng. After slaying Li Li, Mu Youyi had already led the core disciples of the Beast Taming Sect and disappeared. They hadn't used Dongling Immortal City's teleportation array, seemingly fearing Chen Mobai would exterminate them, and had directly fled into the Barren Ruins. The remaining Beast Taming Sect disciples only realized much later that all their high-ranking cultivators had fled.

This incident also attracted some attention in Dongling Immortal City, but it was suppressed by Shen Xi’s intervention. Regarding Li Li, this Fifth-tier True Spirit, the two Spirit Transformation cultivators of the Eastern Continent likely had an idea. Although the Barren Ruins were vast, with depths even they could not fully comprehend, the areas around Dongling Region had been personally investigated by True Monarch Wuchen using the Celestial and Terrestrial Xuanji Instrument, ensuring that there were no other Fifth-tier True Spirits apart from the Golden Flame Suan Ni. They didn’t quite believe that this Fifth-tier True Spirit had suddenly emerged from the depths of the Barren Ruins after the pioneering expedition began. But since Li Li was dead, and Chen Mobai had demonstrated Spirit Transformation battle prowess, then it could only be a wild beast. And the subsequent disappearance of Mu Youyi and other high-level cultivators and core disciples from the Beast Taming Sect, who didn't even return to their main headquarters in the Eastern Lands, confirmed their suspicions. Shen Xi even consulted Chen Mobai, asking if the remaining Beast Taming Sect disciples should be transferred to the front-line battleground of Mount Shituo. Chen Mobai, however, did not take extreme measures. After all, the Beast Taming Sect disciples were somewhat innocent, and those remaining had incomplete inheritances, with the highest cultivated one only at Foundation Establishment.

Chen Mobai had largely analyzed Su Taifeng's Heaven Spirit Pill. Using his Five Tones of Law cultivation, he effortlessly elevated his alchemy appraisal ability to the Fifth-tier, confirming that this pill was indeed a Spirit Transformation Elixir. However, it did not align with his elemental affinity. This Heaven Spirit Pill was likely refined from the essence blood of an Earth-elemental True Spirit, and surprisingly, the pill also contained a very peculiar restriction. If this restriction wasn't removed, rashly consuming the pill would likely lead to it exploding and self-destructing. For Chen Mobai, a poisonous pill was not a concern, but for a restriction, there truly wasn't much he could do. It was precisely for this reason that he needed to wait for the Transcendent Sacred True Spirit Pill. However, once he reached Spirit Transformation, he would be able to elevate his Primordial Chaos True Qi to a higher level. If he refined the Primordial Chaos Bead, the restriction within this Heaven Spirit Pill would be easily broken by him.

It seems this pill is destined to belong to Ming'er. As Chen Mobai thought of this, his expression suddenly changed, and he looked up towards the direction of Dongling Immortal City’s teleportation array. A Spirit Transformation aura had appeared. True Monarch Wuchen had arrived.