Chapter 1115: A Thread Completed

After a round of drinks, Chen Mobai and Cheng Xuan left early to have tea.

"Zhongli Tianyu has formed his Nascent Soul, and the Kunpeng lineage is already working to make him the Hall Master of the Zhengfa Hall." Cheng Xuan shared what Yun Hai had told him. Although Wenren Xuewei is the current Hall Master of the Zhengfa Hall, it's widely known that Chen Mobai supported her ascension. Therefore, if Zhongli Tianyu wants to take the position, their Wuqi lineage's approval would definitely be needed.

"He's one of us, and we should always show respect to Senior Brother Qi." Chen Mobai had no interest whatsoever in worldly power. Moreover, Qi Yuheng had mentioned this matter to him before. The favor of the Jumang lineage certainly couldn't compare to that of a Divine Transformation True Monarch.

"Then we don't need to make an appearance. The Kunpeng lineage will arrange everything else." Cheng Xuan listened to Chen Mobai and nodded gently.

The Jumang lineage has no Divine Transformation cultivator; without their support, it would be difficult for anyone to securely hold the position of Zhengfa Hall Master.

"We should still inform Wenren Xuewei. After all, she's been working for me all these years. However, for her, leaving that position might actually be a good thing..."

It's worth noting that Wenren Xuewei was once considered Chen Mobai's equal in potential for Divine Transformation in the Immortal Sect. However, she was somewhat lackadaisical, and her resources were not as abundant as his, so in the past century, her cultivation has only reached the fifth level of Nascent Soul.

But this progress is already very rapid compared to other Nascent Soul cultivators. Among the current Nascent Soul cultivators in the Immortal Sect, her probability of reaching Divine Transformation is second only to Yuan Xu.

"Alright, thank you for your trouble." After Cheng Xuan finished speaking, he got up and left. Deng Daoyun had formed his Nascent Soul, making him eligible to use some fourth-tier resources from the academy and the Immortal Sect to enhance his natal artifact. As the Immortal Sect's top artifact refiner and a Divine Transformation True Monarch through the Can Tong Qi, Cheng Xuan would now provide him with thorough guidance.

Chen Mobai saw that it was late outside. Remembering that Meng Huang'er had also attended today's celebration, he instantly teleported to her mountain-top villa.

However, Meng Huang'er had not yet returned. As an outstanding graduate of the Wuqi Academy and a Dao Seed of the Profound Sound Wonderful Law, she was considered by many to have the potential to form a Nascent Soul, making her a focal point of attention.

"With two True Monarchs present, the academy won't lack resources for Nascent Soul formation in the future. After Director Deng, it should be Junior Sister Bian and Junior Sister Meng..." In the banquet hall, a table of Core Formation female cultivators was seated. Bian Jingchun and Meng Huang'er, being relatively younger, were frequently toasted and flattered by the others.

"Oh no, I still have a long way to go..." Meng Huang'er humbly replied. Just as she was about to raise her wine glass, she suddenly sensed something. Her spiritual sense shifted, and she saw a message pop up on her vibrating phone screen inside her handbag.

"My apologies, I just remembered there's something urgent I need to handle at my department. I'd like to toast all you senior sisters..." Meng Huang'er's delicate face showed an apologetic expression. With her slender, fair hand, she drained the wine glass on the table and then hurriedly excused herself.

Everyone looked puzzled. After all, Meng Huang'er's Literary and Art Department was arguably the most relaxed department in the Immortal Sect when there were no major performances. Furthermore, people from Chicheng Dongtian should have known she was attending the celebration at the Wuqi Academy. No one should be so clueless as to try and reach her at such a time.

However, everyone immediately shifted their attention to Bian Jingchun. Compared to her, Meng Huang'er seemed almost like a placeholder.

Bian Jingchun was a true genius, having already reached the ninth level of Core Formation. Moreover, Chen Mobai's words at the memorial service and just now at the banquet table had already spread far and wide.

With the favor of a Divine Transformation True Monarch, there would be no worries about resources for Nascent Soul formation. Furthermore, compared to the other three lineages, the Wuqi Academy would also receive the Nine Heavens Clear Spirit Purple Essence Qi bestowed by Chen Mobai, increasing the success rate of Nascent Soul formation by ten percent.

"Junior Sister Bian, when you celebrate your Nascent Soul formation in the future, don't forget about us older sisters..." A rather mature female cultivator smiled and raised a toast to Bian Jingchun. The latter also set aside her confusion about Meng Huang'er's sudden departure and began to socialize.

The Mountain-top Villa.

The indoor temperature was several degrees higher than outside. As it was already winter, there was even a bit of frost on the windows, making the view through them somewhat blurry. Yet, this gave Chen Mobai a unique feeling of a sudden warmth followed by a chill.

After an unknown period, he let out a long breath and patted Meng Huang'er, who was on him. She immediately gasped, collapsing weakly and limply.

"I'm so tired..." Meng Huang'er pouted and said. After all, her cultivation was still somewhat low, but because she had cultivated the Longevity Dao Body, she was the most resilient to exertion.

Furthermore, given her openness, Chen Mobai found being with her the most relaxed and enjoyable.

"You worked hard. Rest for a bit. I need to take a call." Chen Mobai comforted her gently. With one arm, he embraced her, playfully caressing her soft, supple parts; though far less intense than with Yan Bingxuan, it still evoked a ripple of pleasure. With his other hand, he pressed the answer button.

The call was from Wenren Xuewei. Before Meng Huang'er had returned, Chen Mobai had already discussed the Zhengfa Hall Master position with her.

Wenren Xuewei herself was willing to step down and yield to a more capable person, but the Jumang lineage clearly had other intentions.

Because Pei Qingshuang was also a Nascent Soul cultivator, and with her efforts over the years, her prestige and influence within the Zhengfa Hall were no less than Zhongli Tianyu's, so they wanted to contend for the position.

Chen Mobai naturally didn't interfere, stating that he would let the two lineages compete. For Wenren Xuewei's sake, the Wuqi lineage would remain neutral.

Compared to Pei Qingshuang, Zhongli Tianyu at least came from the Wuqi Academy. Wenren Xuewei was already very satisfied to have this commitment.

Originally, thinking the matter was settled, Chen Mobai had relaxed and begun to enjoy the beautiful evening with Meng Huang'er. He hadn't expected Wenren Xuewei to call again.

"Principal Taohua wants to speak with you. She said there's something only you can know." Chen Mobai looked surprised after hearing this.

True Person Taohua? Is she kidding? He's a Divine Transformation True Monarch now. How dare a mere Nascent Soul cultivator be so mysterious?

"I don't have time. I'm busy right now!" After saying this, Chen Mobai hung up immediately.

Meng Huang'er also instinctively lowered herself. Soon after, the rhythm of breathing in the room began to change again.

In the morning, a refreshed Chen Mobai arrived at the principal's office. He turned on his phone, which he had switched off last night, and soon several text messages and missed calls popped up.

He first called Hua Zijing.

"True Monarch, I have already spoken with Minister Zhongli and conveyed your intentions to him..." Wang Xinfu had failed his Nascent Soul formation and was currently in seclusion for recovery. Therefore, all personnel across the three main halls of the Wuqi lineage were currently under Hua Zijing's coordination.

Most people in the Wuqi lineage still approved of Zhongli Tianyu becoming the Zhengfa Hall Master. Compared to Wenren Xuewei, he at least graduated from their lineage.

"If Minister Zhongli gets promoted, the position of Minister of the Enforcement Department will become vacant. Lin Yin from the Butian Group has sufficient qualifications, experience, and ability, and she's also your old subordinate, True Monarch. I plan to transfer her up."

Hua Zijing then discussed a series of personnel transfer arrangements. Chen Mobai had no objections to any of them. Since Chen Xiaohei took over as Director of the General Forestry Bureau a few years ago, there was nothing left in the Immortal Sect that truly concerned him.

"Just arrange it as you see fit. I trust you." After listening, Chen Mobai said this.

"True Monarch, there's one more thing. The release process for True Person Yu Tianguang has been completed. From now on, he will no longer be confined." Hua Zijing then gave Chen Mobai another piece of good news.

Yu Tianguang had inadvertently cultivated the God-Devouring Art and had a divine seed planted in him by the Master of the Shenyu Pavilion. According to Immortal Sect rules, he was subject to lifelong confinement.

However, Cheng Xuan had intervened for him previously, teaching him a two-part divine art. As long as Yu Tianguang could remove the divine seed and pass the Immortal Sect's relevant departmental certification, he could be released.

But the forbidden art's influence was far deeper than imagined. It was only recently that Yu Tianguang barely managed to eliminate the divine seed's effect.

Once this most difficult hurdle was overcome, with the current influence of the Wuqi Academy, the remaining procedures were naturally completed at the fastest possible speed.

"Excellent, excellent. I'll go pick him up myself." Remembering Yu Tianguang's past kindness to him, Chen Mobai immediately stood up.

The place of confinement was one he had personally arranged. With his current cultivation, he didn't even need the help of the Sky Curtain Earth Net Formation for precise location. With a thought, his spiritual sense shifted, and he instantly teleported there.

The local Enforcement Department was responsible for the confinement. Hearing that Chen Mobai had arrived, the heads of various departments in this Grotto-Heaven city swarmed over.

However, before they could arrive, Chen Mobai had already left with Yu Tianguang.

"I never thought I'd have a day where I could fly freely again." In the sky, Chen Mobai and Yu Tianguang flew slowly. The latter rode a crimson cloud, looking at the vast clear sky and the boundless earth, tears streaming down his face.

Chen Mobai vaguely remembered that Yu Tianguang was in his prime and full of vigor when they were at the Danxia Pavilion. But now, after over a century of confinement, his hair was completely white, and his face was weathered.

"Alas, if not for this tribulation, with your talent, you might also have had a chance to form a Nascent Soul." Chen Mobai sighed. Qin Beichen, who was in the same batch as Yu Tianguang, had already reached the ninth level of Core Formation after cultivating the Heaven-Burning Art, and his True Qi had condensed into twenty-seven strands.

For the next batch of Nascent Soul elixirs refined by the Immortal Sect, Chen Mobai intended to arrange for Qin Beichen's early release as well.

In contrast, for the past century, Yu Tianguang's Dantian and Qi Sea had been confined, preventing him from cultivating. Only because he had to practice the two-part divine art, his spiritual sense had broken through to the perfected Core Formation stage.

However, because he had split off nearly half of his spiritual sense, his Purple Mansion Sea of Consciousness was somewhat empty and shrunken, showing a tendency to fall in cultivation realm.

"Being able to come out and breathe free air already makes me very content, Chunyang. Thank you!" Yu Tianguang said to Chen Mobai with a grateful expression. He naturally knew that his release was entirely due to the person before him.

"Do you have any plans for what's next?"