Chapter 1218: Pure Yang Golden Lotus

Of the six Grand Daos in the Pure Yang Scroll, Chen Mobai had only yet to comprehend the Grand Dao of Nirvana. His accomplishment today brought a sense of completeness.

The moment he comprehended the Dao, all the texts and patterns related to this Grand Dao, as recorded in the Pure Yang Scroll, began to pour forth in his mind, transforming into profound insights. Most of these were left by Daoist Dan Ding. Although his Pure Yang Scroll was not as complete as Daoist Zi Xiao's, his understanding of the Grand Dao of Nirvana was exceptionally solid. Daoist Dan Ding's Pure Yang Scroll was akin to a textbook filled with notes on the Grand Dao of Nirvana, from which Chen Mobai benefited greatly.

This Grand Dao was innate and contained supreme power capable of resisting destructive ultimate Daos. If one could integrate with it, they could transcend even when an era's end arrived, safely awaiting the restart of the next epoch. It was precisely for this reason that Daoist Dan Ding chose this Grand Dao in the Purple霄 Palace back then. He too was an individual of lofty aspirations, seeking eternal transcendence. Given that Daoist Dan Ding chose the Grand Dao of Nirvana, it clearly implied that, in his era, this Grand Dao had not yet been fully integrated by anyone.

This made Chen Mobai somewhat curious, as he remembered seeing a phoenix in the front row when he attended lectures in the Purple霄 Palace, presumably the Holy Venerable Tianhuang of the Phoenix Palace. Logically, such an innate true spirit should have been intrinsically linked with the Grand Dao of Nirvana. Chen Mobai couldn't figure this out, so he simply stopped dwelling on it. After all, for him, the path to integrating with Pure Yang was already set. The greatest benefit of the Grand Dao of Nirvana for him was that he wouldn't have to fear death.

Having comprehended this Grand Dao, as long as he had a suitable Jade Wutong tree, he could establish a "Nirvana Point." As long as his lifespan wasn't exhausted, even if his physical body was annihilated and his soul scattered, he could resurrect and be reborn at the Nirvana Point. A fifth-tier Jade Wutong tree was just barely sufficient to establish a Nirvana Point. However, due to Chen Mobai's higher cultivation level, if he were to be resurrected using this spirit plant, he would only recover to the cultivation level of an initial Spirit Transformation cultivator. But that was enough. As long as he could live, there were infinite possibilities.

Next, Chen Mobai multitasked, simultaneously studying the Pure Yang Scroll left by Daoist Dan Ding and observing the Jade Wutong tree behind him. This spirit plant had actually accumulated enough energy for transformation long ago. However, due to prolonged suppression by the Heaven's Veil Earth's Network Formation, its energy was siphoned away whenever it showed signs of advancement. Consequently, over thousands of years, it instinctively maintained itself at the peak of the fourth-tier, unwilling to ascend further.

After Chen Mobai took charge of the Immortal Sect, he loosened the Heaven's Veil Earth's Network Formation's suppression on the tree and even irrigated it with some Myriad Transformation Thunderwater. Yet, it was only when he comprehended the fluctuations of the Grand Dao of Nirvana just now that the Jade Wutong tree ceased its restraint and began to ascend again. It seemed that in the very distant past, the first Jade Wutong tree in the universe coexisted with the Grand Dao of Nirvana. Under this spirit plant, many of Chen Mobai's confusions regarding the Grand Dao of Nirvana gradually dissipated. He even felt that the Longevity Art, which had already integrated with him, began to show unusual fluctuations, as if this great art contained some characteristics of the Grand Dao of Nirvana.

At the same time, the phenomena accompanying the Jade Wutong tree's advancement attracted the attention of relevant departments. Although the spiritual leyline at Danxia Mountain had been upgraded to the fifth-tier long ago at Chen Mobai's request, the massive intake and release of spiritual energy during its advancement was still reported all the way up to the Heaven's Veil Earth's Network Management Bureau. Upon learning this, True Monarch Yunhai immediately used the Great Void Teleportation to arrive, wanting to see what was happening. However, as soon as he teleported out, he saw Chen Mobai standing beneath the tree on the mountaintop.

"Oh, Pure Yang, you arrived so quickly?" True Monarch Yunhai had thought Chen Mobai also rushed over via Great Void Teleportation after receiving the news.

"I was already here and just happened upon it," Chen Mobai replied. At that moment, more Spirit Transformation spiritual lights began to glow in the void. It was quite difficult for the Immortal Sect to keep things secret. As the report traveled from Danxia City all the way up to the relevant departments in the Three Great Halls, all four major Daoist Academies generally became aware of it. With the fifth-tier spiritual energy at Danxia Mountain's peak being frantically absorbed, one could essentially guess what was happening on the mountain just by thinking about what was there.

True Monarch Taohua, having achieved Dao through spirit plants, was particularly concerned about this. And Reverend Qingping, as the current overseer of all spiritual leylines in the Immortal Sect, naturally had his attention drawn by the massive amount of spiritual energy absorbed by the Jade Wutong tree during its advancement. With True Monarch Yunhai, True Monarch Taohua, and Reverend Qingping — three Spirit Transformation cultivators — moving, their combined aura alerted all remaining Spirit Transformation cultivators to the situation. Although they didn't know why so many people were gathering at Danxia Mountain, they all teleported over out of curiosity to join the excitement.

Soon after, with the exception of Qi Yuheng, who guarded the Five Peaks Immortal Mountain, all other Spirit Transformation cultivators of the Immortal Sect had arrived. Even the usually leisurely True Monarch Shuixian was drawn by curiosity.

"This place brings back memories. It was here that Pure Yang and I killed a woman from the Ascension Cult," True Monarch Shuixian remarked upon arriving at Danxia Mountain. She immediately recalled the scene from over a hundred years ago, when she led Chen Mobai and others on a mission. She just couldn't remember Shi Qing's name.

"Yes, after you and Pure Yang slew that person, I was the first to come here to deal with this spirit plant…" True Monarch Taohua said with emotion. At that time, she had even considered recruiting Chen Mobai as her son-in-law. Now, looking back, she thought it would have been better if she had offered a higher price then. If she had Chen Mobai as a son-in-law, the Jumang lineage would never have to defer to the Kunpeng lineage. Chen Mobai could only smile in response.

At this moment, the auras of various Spirit Transformation lights on the mountaintop caused Yan Bingxuan and others, who had just descended the mountain, to look solemn, thinking something had gone wrong. Chen Mobai immediately transmitted a message, briefly explaining the situation, asking Yan Bingxuan and Wang Xinying to send people back first, and also requesting people in the vicinity not to come to Danxia Mountain during this period.

"If this Jade Wutong tree successfully advances, it could be established as the spiritual core of the Immortal Sect's southeastern region, and the surrounding Zhou Tian He Luo Star Dou Formation could also be gradually unfolded…" True Monarch Yunhai said, his gaze fixed on the Jade Wutong tree, which was continuously absorbing massive amounts of spiritual energy and stretching its branches and leaves, his face full of anticipation.

"That might not be possible. This spirit plant advanced under the influence of my Grand Dao; it's essentially my natal spirit plant. When I leave the Mortal Star, I may need to take it with me," Chen Mobai replied. He did not disclose the matter of the Grand Dao of Nirvana. Although he trusted these Spirit Transformation cultivators of the Immortal Sect, it concerned his trump card for resurrection, and it was certainly best if only he knew about it.

Upon hearing his words, True Monarch Yunhai's expression showed understanding, then regret, as he admitted he hadn't considered it thoroughly. Hearing this, all the Spirit Transformation cultivators wisely excused themselves.

"Pure Yang, I am in charge of spirit plants in the Immortal Sect. If there are any issues with the Jade Wutong tree's advancement, feel free to come to me," True Monarch Taohua offered. She very much wanted to stay, but Chen Mobai pretended not to understand her hint, politely thanked her, and saw her off. Soon, only Chen Mobai remained on Danxia Mountain's peak.

Following Chen Mobai's instructions, True Monarch Yunhai, along with Qingping, worked for a while nearby to mark this spirit plant as separate from the Heaven's Veil Earth's Network Formation. Once the Jade Wutong tree was completely free from the formation's restraints, its advancement became even more pronounced. It began to uninhibitedly absorb vast spiritual energy, stretching towards the sky.

While it was advancing, Chen Mobai also re-established a large formation on Danxia Mountain's peak. After all, if he were to set this as his Nirvana Point in the future, even if it needed to be kept secret, he still required a certain level of protective power. After completing a fifth-tier grand formation, Chen Mobai buried one hundred top-grade spirit stones in the center of the formation array. This way, even if the spirit veins of the Mortal Star were to completely dry up, this formation could be maintained for thousands of years.

The reason he possessed so many top-grade spirit stones was not due to his own savings, but rather from the "Eastern Continent Dragon Vein Map" he and Jiang Zongheng discovered in the Eastern Earth Imperial Court's secret realm. The map indicated a large spirit stone mine had indeed been found in the desolate ruins near the Eastern Desolation. To verify the output and scope of this spirit stone mine, Zhuo Ming even personally made a trip. With her touch, she effortlessly located the mine's core. Digging downwards from there, any random piece would be a high-grade spirit stone, and top-grade ones were frequently excavated. After the mine's scope was surveyed, E Yun gathered the first hundred top-grade spirit stones that were excavated and delivered them to Chen Mobai. Now, these were all buried at Danxia Mountain.

After Chen Mobai completed the setup of the grand formation and the top-grade spirit stones, the Jade Wutong tree finally emitted its most intense clear light. The entire Danxia Mountain Range began to tremble, and even the neighboring Taixu Mountain Range showed activity. In response, Chen Mobai displayed his mastery as a Geomancer, gently stepping onto the mountaintop. Immediately, the crustal vibrations in the Immortal Sect's southeastern region, caused by the Jade Wutong tree's advancement, completely subsided.

Following a clear phoenix cry, the phoenix avatar formed by Chen Mobai's fusion appeared above the tall canopy of the Jade Wutong tree, as if a phoenix had arrived, resting on the wutong. Below the mountain, countless birds in the wutong forest, hearing the phoenix cry, eagerly flew towards the tree and landed in its canopy, singing alongside the phoenix.

In this situation, Chen Mobai felt as if he had returned to the time when he listened to the "Startling God Melody." His mind became exceptionally clear and serene. The six Grand Daos on the Pure Yang Scroll, centered around his Nascent Soul, began to radiate brilliant light, and gradually, the Daos started to merge. Under the Jade Wutong tree, Chen Mobai opened his right hand, palm facing upwards. Soon, a resplendent golden lotus blossomed.

His second Nascent Soul, at some unknown point, had transformed back into the Pure Yang Pearl, floating around him. Not only the Pearl, but also the other five Pure Yang Artifacts, the Primordial Yang Sword, and so on, all suspended in the void. As the six Grand Daos evolved into lotus petals, each of the Pure Yang Artifacts found the Grand Dao that resonated with it and merged into the Pure Yang Golden Lotus. This was the Dao Fruit of the Pure Yang Scroll! It was something Chen Mobai had created himself when he comprehended the Grand Dao of Void, by combining it with the Dao Fruit methods from the Heavenly River Realm.

However, at that time, his six Grand Daos were not yet complete, so he only had the idea and dared not condense the Dao Fruit, to avoid misleading disciples. Although he still couldn't compare to a true Void Refinement cultivator now, there was no problem in leaving behind a simplified version of the Pure Yang Golden Lotus Dao Fruit. After all, he had already comprehended the Grand Dao of Void and could use the power of the void to seal away the Grand Dao powers related to the cultivation method.

With this, students of the Martial Artifact Dao Academy who cultivated the Pure Yang Scroll would have a clear path to Spirit Transformation in the future. For instance, after Ming Yihua forms her Nascent Soul, by refining the Pure Yang Golden Lotus, she could prematurely access the power of the six Grand Daos of the Pure Yang Scroll, discern which Grand Dao suited her best, thus saving time and focusing on that specific Dao. However, Chen Mobai was not a true Void Refinement cultivator after all, and his own comprehension of the six Grand Daos' powers was uneven, so he needed the Pure Yang Artifacts for assistance. With the Pearl of his second Nascent Soul mediating and ensuring the balance of the six Grand Dao powers, Chen Mobai slowly condensed the power of the void to solidify the blossoming Pure Yang Golden Lotus.

This was much more troublesome than anticipated. However, Chen Mobai had nothing pressing to do, so he could conveniently spend some relaxed and pleasant time with Yan Bingxuan at Danxia Mountain. It took a full year for Chen Mobai to complete this Pure Yang Golden Lotus Dao Fruit. By this time, the Jade Wutong tree had also successfully advanced. However, it still needed some time to consolidate and adapt to its new strength and realm, so Chen Mobai couldn't establish the Nirvana Point yet.

Chen Mobai didn't mind this. After leaving a spiritual talisman for his sister Wang Xinying to enter and exit the mountaintop, he personally used the Great Void Teleportation to send Yan Bingxuan back to the Natural Academy. Chen Mobai had originally intended for her to resign from her teaching profession and focus on the development of Xuanshuang Company. After all, with him supporting her, the share of the Immortal Sect's energy industry they could acquire depended only on how much Yan Bingxuan desired. However, Yan Bingxuan felt that having enough money was sufficient, and tens of billions or hundreds of billions made no difference anymore. She felt a sense of emptiness regarding making money. Apart from being with Chen Mobai, only when teaching did she feel the meaning of her life. Chen Mobai always supported his women.

At the Natural Academy, Chen Mobai also met with Yan Qiongzhi to inquire about the cultivation progress of this Nascent Soul cultivator from the Martial Artifact lineage. After all, as a cultivation method from the Heavenly River Realm, even though the Three Yin Scripture had been revised by the Spirit Transformation cultivators of the Immortal Sect, its ultimate efficacy still required a verified practitioner. Currently, as the only Nascent Soul cultivator practicing the Three Yin Scripture, Chen Mobai remained quite attentive.

"True Monarch, these are the fifth-tier silkworm threads produced over the years…" After their conversation and guidance concluded, Chen Mobai saw Yan Qiongzhi take out strands of material as clear and translucent as ice silk, and his face brightened with joy.

"Excellent, excellent! With these, my Pure Yang Robe can advance another small step," he exclaimed. Chen Mobai touched the lustrous, shimmering silkworm threads, then looked at the ice silkworms in the straw basket in the office corner, which were eating fresh mulberry leaves and emitting cold air, and couldn't help but burst into laughter. Although for him, there was little difference between low-grade fifth-tier and high-grade fifth-tier, it at least resolved a matter that had been on his mind.

After leaving the Natural Academy, Chen Mobai teleported to the Jade Peace Minor Realm. He felt that now that he had comprehended the Grand Dao of Nirvana, he could try to see if he could awaken the final Azure Bird avatar within the Dan Ding Jade Tree.