Chapter 1100: Each Performs Its Duty

Most problems in the Immortal Sect stem from a lack of spiritual energy. A smaller portion of issues, however, can only be resolved with even more spiritual energy.

Take, for example, resource scarcity. The three foundational treasures for Foundation Establishment (Golden Liquid Jade Reversion Elixir, Five Elements Core-Formation Elixir), the three spiritual herbs for Nascent Soul formation, and other elixirs most crucial to Immortal Sect cultivators were severely restricted due to insufficient medicinal ingredients, raising the thresholds for their acquisition. With sufficient spiritual energy, the Immortal Sect's major medicinal facilities could plant extensively without fear of wilting due to energy shortages. However, even with the Immortal Sect's techniques for accelerating spiritual plant growth, millennia-old herbs still require long periods of maturation. Nevertheless, by sowing these seeds today, they, as their predecessors, could leave hope for future generations.

Successive Deified True Monarchs of the Immortal Sect, upon their demise, each left behind their own personal realms. While these might not be as vast as the minor realms of the Four Great Dao Academies, they were still considerable, comparable in size to several blessed grotto-heavens. Previously, due to spiritual energy scarcity, most of these realms had been sealed. The few accessible ones were used as warehouses or secret bases. For instance, the Immortal Sect's war artifacts—such as the Spirit霄 Treasure Palace, Four Symbols Dao Palace, and starships—were stored within the realm left by True Monarch Xuansu. Now, with ample spiritual energy, these sealed minor realms could be activated, allowing for the immediate planting of crucial medicinal seeds like Jade Marrow Golden Ganoderma.

Naturally, someone would need to be responsible for this task, but no one present was specialized in spiritual plant cultivation.

"Once there's enough spiritual energy, I believe the restrictions on Senior Taohua's true form can also be lifted," Chen Mobai suggested. "After all, the upcoming expansion war will be extremely perilous, and her successful advancement would be a great boon to the Immortal Sect." Among the Immortal Sect, the Jumang Dao Academy was undoubtedly preeminent in spiritual plant cultivation and a long-time ally of Chen Mobai. Given the current capabilities, he was willing to offer assistance.

"Taohua's personality is rather immature..." Qi Yuheng, however, had reservations. After all, among the Four Great Dao Academies, his Kunpeng lineage had always overtly and covertly suppressed the Jumang lineage. Moreover, Senior Taohua's usual behavior indeed made everyone uneasy.

"The method for the Primal Chaos Orb to convert spiritual energy isn't perfected yet," True Monarch Yunhai added, echoing Qi Yuheng's words. "The transformation of the Sky Veil Earth Network is not yet complete. Let's prioritize this fundamental task and discuss Senior Taohua's advancement later."

"Then inform the Head of the Zhenfa Hall to first open those sealed minor realms and convert them into medicinal fields," Chen Mobai concluded. He did not insist on forcibly assisting Senior Taohua's advancement for the sake of the Jumang Dao Academy. After all, Yunhai was right: the spiritual energy generated by the Primal Chaos Orb's refinement of the Myriad Phenomena of the Void had not yet been fully integrated into the Sky Veil Earth Network. If Senior Taohua were to advance immediately, Chen Mobai would have to carry the Primal Chaos Orb daily and transfer spiritual energy directly to her true form. Chen Mobai certainly wouldn't do such a thing; no one in the entire Immortal Sect commanded enough respect for him to act in such a manner.

However, the matter of spiritual plant cultivation was urgent and absolutely had to be entrusted to someone trustworthy. Because Chen Mobai intended to use this opportunity to gradually legitimize the resources from the Tianhe Realm within the Immortal Sect, he designated Wenren Xuewei. To this, Qi Yuheng had no objections, as everyone knew Wenren Xuewei was a professional in this field.

"Also, regarding war artifacts," Cheng Xuan offered a suggestion. "Previously, to conserve resources for future generations, the Four Symbols Dao Palace's accompanying starships, the Four Directions Heavenly Gates, and other armaments were not upgraded to their peak specifications. Now that we are facing a critical life-or-death situation, I believe all resources within the Immortal Affairs Hall's minor realm should be utilized." Among the Deified cultivators present, all but Shuixian had upcoming tasks; only he did not. Cheng Xuan felt that being idle would make him seem out of place, so he decided to proactively find something to do. In terms of artifact refining mastery within the Immortal Sect, only Chen Mobai surpassed him. As Chen Mobai was the leader of the Immortal Sect, and Cheng Xuan was the most skilled at artifact refining after him, it was natural for Cheng Xuan to take on this task. To this, all the Deified cultivators present nodded in agreement. After all, Cheng Xuan was from the Weapon Dance lineage, and this was indeed an important matter for the Immortal Sect. With a Deified-level refiner like him leading the project, everyone felt at ease.

"We'll trouble Senior Brother with this task," Chen Mobai said, the first to nod in agreement, leading the others in nodding towards Cheng Xuan.

Shortly after, Wenren Xuewei, having received a telepathic message from Chen Mobai, instantly teleported to the location. She had already seen the announcement from the Weapon Dance Dao Academy online, knowing that Chen Mobai had advanced to the Deified stage. But upon truly entering and seeing Chen Mobai seated at the center, with Qi Yuheng and Shuixian on his left, and Cheng Xuan and Yunhai on his right—a scene of five great Deified cultivators looking at her—she was still somewhat shocked. This was an unprecedented golden age for the Immortal Sect!

"Greetings to the five True Monarchs!" Wenren Xuewei paid her solemn respects. She then noticed Qingping, enveloped within the Fruit of Dao Laws, and the calm-faced Yuanxu nearby, causing her heart to skip a beat. She felt as if the three lineages had already agreed on everything and were merely symbolically informing her, the representative of the Jumang lineage. This feeling of being marginalized yet powerless left Wenren Xuewei quite helpless. It was simply because the Jumang lineage had no Deified cultivators.

"No need for formalities. I've summoned you today because there's something I need you to do..." As Chen Mobai spoke, Qi Yuheng gestured, and immediately a seat rose from the ground and settled behind Wenren Xuewei. Although the Kunpeng lineage had long targeted the Jumang lineage, proper courtesies were still observed in plain sight.

However, Wenren Xuewei at that moment was too preoccupied to sit down. Her eyes widened as she processed what Chen Mobai was telling her: The Primal Chaos Orb! Refining the Myriad Phenomena of the Void into spiritual energy! From now on, the Immortal Sect would never lack spiritual energy, and they were preparing to activate the sealed minor realms, transforming them into medicinal realms! After hearing this, Wenren Xuewei's first reaction was whether Senior Taohua could now advance, or perhaps, if Chen Mobai's agreement with the Great Chinese Toon Tree could finally be fulfilled! However, these matters certainly couldn't be discussed in front of so many people.

"I respectfully obey the True Monarch's command!" After her shock, Wenren Xuewei immediately bowed respectfully, indicating that she would carry out the task well.

"By the way, also gather all the ingredients for the Infant Transformation Elixir," Chen Mobai added. "Yuanxu will refine this batch." Qi Yuheng and the others all nodded in agreement, indicating no objections to refining the Infant Transformation Elixir ahead of schedule. This scene greatly impressed Wenren Xuewei. It showed that Chen Mobai was already acknowledged as the Immortal Sect's leader by the other four Deified True Monarchs, and clearly, everyone accepted this willingly.

"Understood!" Yuanxu, hearing Chen Mobai call his name, rose and stood beside Wenren Xuewei, bowing to accept the order.

"For now, that's all. Senior Brother Qi, do you have anything to add?" After Chen Mobai finished speaking, he politely asked Qi Yuheng beside him, who shook his head. Senior Qingping, being at a critical stage of refining rules, found it difficult to move, so she remained on Zhixian Peak. The rest of the attendees, before getting up to leave, came one by one to greet Chen Mobai. Among them, only Shuixian yawned and waved at Chen Mobai. In this high-level Immortal Sect meeting, the other Deified cultivators actively participated, but she only felt like sleeping. After it concluded, she was ready to teleport away and catch up on some sleep.

"Senior Sister Shuixian, after successfully cultivating the Primal Chaos Orb, I have thoroughly mastered the Five Elements Grand Dao," Chen Mobai called out, stopping her. "I can now easily condense the power of the Water Grand Dao. How about we work together to try refining Heavenly Realm Pure Water? If successful, it would greatly aid your cultivation of One-Origin True Qi."

"Damn it!" Shuixian was stunned on the spot after hearing this, her slightly hazy eyes suddenly cleared. Remembering this matter, she couldn't help but utter the word. She recalled her past words; at that time, she completely disbelieved that Chen Mobai, a cultivator of the Pure Yang Scroll, could possibly comprehend the Water Grand Dao, which seemed utterly unrelated to his cultivation. Now, having been proven wrong, even with her easygoing nature, she couldn't help but blush slightly, feeling both annoyed and anxious internally.

"Then I'll go back and prepare to collect and condense spiritual water and liquid," Shuixian replied. "Just come find me in the sea domain whenever you're free." Shuixian certainly wasn't keen on wasting time on Heavenly Realm Pure Water, as it was of no use to her and would only delay her cultivation. However, since Chen Mobai had spoken, she definitely had to comply. Hailing from the sea domain, she had always believed that might made right.

"Then I'll trouble Senior Sister with this," Chen Mobai said. His intention in refining Heavenly Realm Pure Water was also to help Qi Yuheng and the others. After all, if his method proved feasible, Heavenly Realm Pure Water combined with the Immortal Art of Mending Heaven could most quickly meet the spiritual root requirements for cultivating Primal Chaos True Qi. However, compared to his perfect hundred-point Five Elements Immortal Spiritual Root, Qi Yuheng and the others would likely achieve only half that at most. But even that would be sufficient for them. After all, working backward from the Deified realm, cultivating Primal Chaos True Qi or the Primal Chaos Orb would yield twice the results with half the effort.

After bidding farewell to everyone, Chen Mobai returned to Wangxian Peak with Cheng Xuan.

"Senior Brother, during my advancement to the Deified stage, I received the true teachings of the patriarch from the Elixir Cauldron Jade Tree," Chen Mobai revealed to Cheng Xuan. "This included not only the Three Azure Birds Dharma Idol inheritance but also the six Grand Dao True Meanings recorded in the Pure Yang Scroll. My ability to cultivate the Pure Yang and Sacred Virtue Grand Daos is thanks to this..." Chen Mobai also revealed the profundities of the Elixir Cauldron Jade Tree to Cheng Xuan. Of course, he omitted mentioning his entry into the Purple Cloud Palace for enlightenment through the Three Azure Birds Dharma Idol, as that matter was far too significant.

Yet, even so, Cheng Xuan was greatly astonished to hear that Chen Mobai had obtained chapters on Void Refinement and Dao Integration from the Pure Yang Scroll within the Elixir Cauldron Jade Tree. "Successive elders of the Weapon Dance Dao Academy have guarded this Jade Tree for so many years, and even astonishing figures like Old Ancestor Baiguang never obtained these," Cheng Xuan exclaimed. "Indeed, Pure Yang, you are destined by heaven to bring prosperity to our lineage!"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Xuan felt a slight regret. After all, he had initially refused Chen Mobai's request to refine more Dao fruits from the Elixir Cauldron Jade Tree. If he had agreed then, Chen Mobai might have reached the Deified stage sooner, perhaps even saving Old Ancestor Qianxing during the Calamity of Death.