Chapter 1080: Wan Hua Ming He

Chen Mobai had a general idea why Xingji was visiting. Knowing that the Three Lights Divine Water had contributed significantly to the Five Elements Sect having so many Nascent Soul cultivators, he sent Han Zhiling to greet him.

"Greetings, True Monarch!" Xingji bowed courteously upon entering and then handed a jade box to Han Zhiling.

Seeing that Xingji hadn't come empty-handed, Chen Mobai secretly nodded in approval, though he still spoke politely. "Fellow Daoist, it's enough that you've come. Why bring gifts? You're too formal."

As he spoke, Chen Mobai swept his divine sense over the jade box, spotting two bottles of Three Lights Divine Water inside. A faint smile touched his lips. He rose to invite Xingji to sit and instructed Han Zhiling to brew a good pot of tea.

"True Monarch, I came today mainly because I have a request..." Knowing Chen Mobai was a straightforward person, Xingji directly stated the purpose of his visit after sitting down.

This last True Spirit Pill was currently being contested between him and Tude. Xingji was confident he could outcompete Tude if they followed the established rules, but he worried Tude might not play fair.

All fourth-tier demonic beasts in the Eastern Mausoleum Region had been cleared out under the leadership of the Four Sacred Lands. Theoretically, Xingji possessed over two million more "moral coins" than Tude, and this gap was expected to widen further as the Xing Tian Dao Sect recruited more Core Formation cultivators over time.

Yet, their absence from the Eastern Mausoleum Region didn't mean they were gone from the Desolate Ruins. Since Tude had raised this point in front of two Divine Transformation cultivators, Xingji estimated that he would surely lead the elite forces of the One Yuan Dao Palace to hunt fourth-tier demonic beasts in the Desolate Ruins beyond the Eastern Mausoleum Region.

Tude, being a peak Nascent Soul cultivator with a Primordial Dao Fruit, could potentially slay a high-grade fourth-tier demonic beast if luck favored him. In such a case, the Xing Tian Dao Sect's efforts in slaying numerous lower-tier demonic beasts within the Eastern Mausoleum Region would simply not compare.

Therefore, Xingji's primary reason for visiting was to request Chen Mobai to amend the rules, specifically that only demonic beasts slain within the Eastern Mausoleum Region would count towards moral coins.

"This matter is absolutely impossible." Chen Mobai immediately refused.

As he spoke, he handed back the jade box Xingji had presented.

It wasn't that Chen Mobai wanted to help Tude. Rather, if this matter were to proceed, it would require the Dao De Sect's approval, as they were the ones paying moral coins for various demonic beast resources from the Desolate Ruins.

To the Dao De Sect, tens of thousands of low-tier demonic beasts held less value than a single high-tier one. Thus, they certainly encouraged Nascent Soul cultivators from the Eastern Mausoleum Region to venture out and hunt more high-tier demonic beasts.

Aside from whether the Dao De Sect would grant Chen Mobai this favor, implementing such a rule would lead to numerous disputes in the future.

For example, how would one determine if a slain demonic beast originated within the Eastern Mausoleum Region? While high-tier ones were manageable, low-tier ones swarmed throughout the Desolate Ruins. Most large groups of demonic beasts in the Eastern Mausoleum Region had already been defeated and slain. Even factions within the Five Elements Sect were now organizing expeditions deeper into the Desolate Ruins to acquire more demonic beasts for moral coins.

A mere two portions of Three Lights Divine Water weren't enough for Chen Mobai to make such a request. However, the formula for the Three Lights Divine Water would be a different matter, open for discussion.

"True Monarch, I heard from Junior Brother Xingchen that our sect still possesses ten thousand acres of Coiling Dragon Spirit Rice within the Eastern Wilds. I am willing to bestow it upon you, as an early celebration of your successful Divine Transformation and a lifespan of two thousand years!"

"A gentleman doesn't take what others cherish. Moreover, practicing Emptiness Cultivation after Divine Transformation should not involve too many entanglements. I appreciate Fellow Daoist Xingji's good intentions."

Accepting a gift without fulfilling the request would still create an entanglement. Although Chen Mobai greatly desired the ten thousand acres of Coiling Dragon Spirit Rice to secure the last piece of land in the Eastern Wilds not belonging to the Five Elements Sect, he still felt it wasn't worth helping Xingji with this particular matter.

"True Monarch, according to the agreement between Sect Master Shenxi and me, if I successfully achieve Divine Transformation using the True Spirit Pill, I will offer the formula for the Three Lights Divine Water. And since your esteemed sect is also among the Sacred Lands, you, True Monarch, can likewise make a copy then."

Xingji then brought up another point. Previously, the Five Elements Sect had certainly not been part of that agreement. However, now that Chen Mobai had established his status as the orthodox lineage of One Yuan, Xingji believed he could use this condition to persuade him.

"Then I wish Fellow Daoist successful Divine Transformation. However, comparatively speaking, I would rather study the immortal jade slip treasured by your esteemed sect..."

The agreement between Xingji and Shenxi had a second part: if he failed to achieve Divine Transformation with the True Spirit Pill, he would have to reveal the immortal jade slip from which the Three Lights Divine Water was comprehended for the Sacred Lands to study.

Chen Mobai, now possessing the Realm of Five-Tone Laws, had maximized his comprehension. He felt confident he could decipher everything that the previous patriarchs of the Xing Tian Dao Sect had failed to comprehend.

"The premise of the agreement is that I must consume the True Spirit Pill!" Xingji reminded him. However, for the Sacred Lands, while the formula for the Three Lights Divine Water was precious, it wasn't indispensable.

After all, when Sacred Land disciples needed Three Lights Divine Water for Nascent Soul formation, the Xing Tian Dao Sect wouldn't dare to refuse them.

Furthermore, as long as the Xing Tian Dao Sect lacked a Divine Transformation cultivator, there was a possibility of decline. Once they declined, both the formula and the immortal jade slip would eventually have to be offered in exchange for resources.

A Divine Transformation cultivator, with a lifespan of two thousand years, could afford to wait.

"After all, the True Spirit Pill belongs to the Dao De Sect. It would be better for Fellow Daoist to discuss this matter with Senior Wuchen." Seeing that Xingji had no intention of trading the Three Lights Divine Water formula or the immortal jade slip with him, Chen Mobai didn't wish to say more. He picked up his teacup, ready to see his guest off.

"If that's the case, I hope True Monarch will not intervene on Tude's behalf. Let Tude and I compete based on our own abilities to determine who is superior."

As he spoke, he handed back the jade box containing the Three Lights Divine Water.

Compared to the previous request, this one was simple for Chen Mobai.

"That's fine. If Junior Brother Tude wishes to achieve Divine Transformation, and he can't even win against you, then his chances of success are likely not great..."

Chen Mobai nodded. He wouldn't forget how the One Yuan Dao Palace targeted him in the Eastern Land, just because Tude had called him "Sect Master" a few times.

He was quite petty!

If he weren't currently holding the title of the orthodox Sect Master of One Yuan, and suppressing Tude would damage his good name, he might have arranged for the Five Elements Sect and the Xing Tian Dao Sect to conduct trade.

After all, to compete for the True Spirit Pill, Xingji and Tude would not only hunt themselves but also undoubtedly offer high prices to frantically purchase demonic beasts slain by others on the market. The Five Elements Sect would surely be able to capitalize on this opportunity and make a substantial profit.

"This is the deed I've drafted. Please accept it, True Monarch." Having achieved his goal, Xingji handed Chen Mobai a prepared deed of gift, which bore his Daoist name and the official seal of the Xing Tian Dao Sect's Sect Master.

With this, the ten thousand acres of Coiling Dragon Spirit Rice would belong to Chen Mobai.

"Fellow Daoist, take care. I'll see you out!" After accepting the two gifts, Chen Mobai personally saw Xingji out.

He hoped such simple matters would occur more often in the future. He didn't need to do anything, just refrain from helping.

Indeed, improving one's cultivation realm and power was paramount. Without Divine Transformation combat power, he wouldn't command such prestige.

Perhaps even the True Spirit Pill wouldn't have been obtained so smoothly.

Thinking of this, Chen Mobai grew even more eager to return to the Immortal Gate and attempt Divine Transformation.

However, he still waited for half a day.

Sure enough, by the afternoon, Tude also personally arrived.

After all, Chen Mobai had personally seen Xingji out. As long as Tude wasn't foolish, he would know that their discussion surely concerned the last True Spirit Pill.

"Sect Master, we are of the same lineage after all. You must help me!"

Upon arriving, Tude handed his gift box to Han Zhiling. He seemed to have completely forgotten the time in the Eastern Land when he and Chen Mobai were fiercely at odds, almost coming to blows, and instead fully adopted the stance of an elder from a branch sect.

"The competition for the True Spirit Pill must be fair and just. As the Sect Master of a Sacred Land, I cannot actively break the rules."

Chen Mobai glanced at the three fifth-tier medicinal ingredients in the gift box. The refusal on the tip of his tongue was immediately softened, becoming more tactful.

The three fifth-tier medicinal ingredients Tude had chosen were all primary ingredients for refining the Nascent Soul Transformation Pill, for which the Five Elements Merchant Association had offered high prices in the Eastern Land. For decades, they had only managed to acquire seeds. It was unexpected that Tude possessed them, truly befitting the Grand Elder of the One Yuan Dao Palace.

"Sect Master, being an upright person, should be fair and just. Let me compete honorably with that Xingji for the True Spirit Pill."

Tude also took the opportunity to state his request, which surprisingly was identical to Xingji's.

"Good. Since Junior Brother Tude has such ambition, as Sect Master, I will certainly support him. I will absolutely not allow anyone to interfere and undermine the fair competition between the two of you."

As soon as Chen Mobai spoke these words, Tude breathed a sigh of relief.

He feared Chen Mobai would intervene to suppress him, especially after Xingji had presented his gift.

Tude had considered asking Chen Mobai to intervene and help him secure the last True Spirit Pill. However, after some thought, he realized that Chen Mobai would only be interested in his Primordial Dao Fruit and the Primordial Bell.

But the former was Tude's greatest hope for Divine Transformation, and the latter wasn't under his control at all. Thus, he could only ask Chen Mobai to remain neutral.

After receiving both lavish gifts, Chen Mobai happily departed Eastern Mausoleum Immortal City.

On his way back to the Eastern Wilds, he deliberately rode the Yellow Dragon, creating various phenomena to reveal his whereabouts. He was still wondering if he could lure more "fish" with the True Spirit Pill.

But it was clear that the local inhabitants weren't audacious enough to attempt such a feat.

For peak Nascent Soul cultivators like Hongyun, they dared to go all out and strive for the chance at Divine Transformation. However, facing an existence like Chen Mobai, who was already considered a Divine Transformation cultivator, no one dared to track him, let alone ambush and kill him.

Chen Mobai returned to the Eastern Wilds with a look of disappointment.

"Is this the True Spirit Pill?!" In Beiyuan City, the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Five Elements Sect gathered. Gazing at the cyan jade bottle Chen Mobai presented, they couldn't help but marvel.

"Indeed. It's a pity our sect lacks a formula for Divine Transformation pills. Otherwise, if Qing Nü and I teamed up, we might be able to refine a batch using the essence blood of a Li Li."

As Chen Mobai spoke, he took out the corpse of the Li Li from his storage bag. Even though the fifth-tier True Spirit was dead, its lingering aura still caused Zhou Shengqing and the others to look solemn.

"Junior Brother, once you achieve Divine Transformation, our sect will become a Sacred Land. At that time, will we still use the name 'Five Elements' or inherit the 'One Yuan' name from the Eastern Land?"

After admiring the Li Li's corpse, and while Zhou Ye and others were still praising the bravery and strength of Chen Mobai's second nascent soul, Zhou Shengqing had already thought far ahead and posed this question.

Zhou Shengqing had been hesitating about this. The name "Five Elements Sect" held emotional significance for him, but adopting the name "One Yuan Dao Palace" would allow them to become a Sacred Land and fulfill the lifelong regret of Patriarch Hunyuan.

Zhou Shengqing still deeply respected Patriarch Hunyuan as his master. Although the Patriarch later became estranged from them while paving the way for Zhou Ye, their current achievements were entirely due to Patriarch Hunyuan guiding them into the cultivation world.

Precisely because both options were acceptable, all Nascent Soul cultivators, including Zhou Shengqing, were conflicted about this issue.

"Let's stick with Five Elements. There's no need to change something we're accustomed to."

Chen Mobai, however, didn't hesitate at all. He had no particular affection for the One Yuan Dao Palace.

Furthermore, if they adopted the One Yuan name, even if he ascended, his reputation in the Sky River Realm would likely forever be beneath that of True Monarch One Yuan.

Chen Mobai was unwilling to accept this; he wanted to become the patriarch who founded a great Sacred Land sect!

The title of "One Yuan Orthodox" was only useful for now. Once the Five Elements Sect's power grew and fully absorbed everything from the One Yuan Dao Palace, it could be phased out.

"Then we shall do as Sect Master Junior Brother says!" After Chen Mobai made his decision, Zhou Shengqing also breathed a sigh of relief.

Deep down, he was also inclined to keep the Five Elements Sect's name. After all, while Patriarch Hunyuan might have had regrets, his own disciples did not.

Besides, the One Yuan Dao Palace was a Sacred Land, and after Chen Mobai achieved Divine Transformation, the Five Elements Sect would also be a Sacred Land.

As those of the same generation as Chen Mobai, their status would be equivalent to founding patriarchs!

With this thought, everyone grew even happier and successively wished Chen Mobai success in achieving Divine Transformation.

"Then I will return to the Yellow Dragon Cave Abode for secluded cultivation. As for sect matters, I will trouble you all."

Chen Mobai put away the True Spirit Pill, smiled, and prepared to use the Great Void Teleportation to go directly to the Yellow Dragon Cave Abode.

"Sect Master, there's one more matter that might require your attention."

At this moment, Zhou Ye suddenly spoke, presenting Chen Mobai with an invitation crafted from golden pages and inlaid with various pearls.

"Dragon Palace!"

Chen Mobai looked at the two words on the