Chapter 1329: Innate Void Spiritual Body

Grand Void Immortal had already suspected Chen Mobai was a Void Spirit Body when he previously witnessed him manifesting the Vacuous Dharma Body. However, by that point, Chen Mobai had become a formidable figure and it was clear he wouldn't join the Grand Void Drifting Gauze Palace, so Grand Void Immortal simply chose to act as if he didn't know.

"He is not an ordinary Void Spirit Body."

But at this moment, the artifact spirit of the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler spoke again.

Grand Void Immortal paused slightly, then looked at Chen Mobai with surprise and asked, "Fellow Daoist, how many Void Spirit Markings do you possess?"

"What are Void Spirit Markings?"

With a puzzled expression, Chen Mobai asked, not understanding.

"Stretch out your hand and hold me."

Grand Void Immortal was about to explain when the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler extended one end of its main body, on which it was seated, towards Chen Mobai. After a brief hesitation, Chen Mobai obediently complied.

Chen Mobai grasped the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler with both hands. The mysterious markings covering its pure white body began to light up one by one, until all of them were illuminated, emitting a dazzling silver light.

"A Complete Body!"

Seeing this, all the Transformation Gods of the Grand Void Drifting Gauze Palace gaped in disbelief.

"Indeed, you are a complete Void Spirit Body. If you grow to your peak, you can unleash my full power," said the artifact spirit of the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler, looking delighted.

"Is there a distinction between complete and incomplete Void Spirit Bodies?"

Chen Mobai, however, was quite curious, as such a physique was extremely rare. Neither the Immortal Sect nor the Longevity Cult possessed much knowledge regarding it.

"Fellow Daoist Chen," explained Grand Void Immortal, "a Void Spirit Body is an immortal physique naturally close to the Great Dao, born with Void Spirit Markings. However, because a complete imprint of the Great Dao is too powerful, most Void Spirit Bodies among humans only have markings on a part of their body. For example, I have them on both legs, while Senior Brother Shan has them on both hands. Only those whose entire bodies are covered in Void Spirit Markings can be called a 'Complete Body'.

"In our Grand Void Drifting Gauze Palace's body-forging technique, the Vacuous Dharma Body, once cultivated to the perfected sixth-tier realm, is also called a 'Complete Body'. At that point, the entire Void Great Dao is imprinted on one's body, and as long as there's an available position in the Great Dao, one can ascend to the seventh-tier at any time.

"So, fellow Daoist, if you were to join our Grand Void Drifting Gauze Palace now, perhaps in tens of millions of years, you would become the Sect Master of the Grand Void Drifting Gauze Palace in the Spirit Void Immortal Realm."

Grand Void Immortal said, his face filled with admiration.

It was at this moment that he finally understood why Grand Ancestor True King Grand Void had specifically used a Void Illusion to descend to the lower realm and impart the Four Volumes of Grand Void to Chen Mobai.

It was truly a sin that their Grand Void Gauze Palace in the lower realm had surprisingly failed to discover such a talent, even forcing the Grand Ancestor to trouble himself personally.

However, this matter certainly couldn't be blamed on Jiang Shuyu. One could only say that Da Kong was too neglectful in his duties on a daily basis.

Thinking of this, Grand Void Immortal looked up and briefly glanced at True Monarch Da Kong, who was still in shock beside him, wondering how to shift the blame onto him.

"Take out the Four Volumes of Grand Void," the artifact spirit of the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler suddenly said.

Upon hearing this, Chen Mobai hesitated even more, as the Four Volumes of Grand Void given to him by the mysterious old man did not contain the Dharma World. But at this point, he had no room to refuse. He respectfully took the items out of his storage bag. To Chen Mobai's surprise, the artifact spirit of the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler, after glancing at them, did not take them back. Instead, it touched each volume with its main body, the long ruler.

In an instant, mysterious and intricate silver-gray spirit markings suddenly lit up on the covers of the Four Volumes of Grand Void, which had originally appeared unremarkable. Then they seemed to melt into the air, vanishing without a trace.

"I have removed the void restrictions on these. You can now cultivate according to the legacy in these four volumes. When you ascend to the Spirit Void Immortal Realm in the future, take these four volumes and go meet my master."

These words from the artifact spirit of the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler made Chen Mobai confirm one thing.

That mysterious old man he encountered at the Big Dipper Assembly was indeed True King Grand Void.

If that was the case, this Pure Yang True King had known about him obtaining the Turtle Treasure long ago.

Even his travels between the two realms were likely under his watchful eye.

After all, the Turtle Treasure originated from the magical artifact held in the hand of his divine statue.

Now, thinking about it, the statue of the Grand Void True God in the Grand Void Temple, holding a jade ruler in its left hand and the Turtle Treasure in its right, had actually revealed the truth long ago. It was just that the mysterious old man back then was completely different from the majestic divine statue, so Chen Mobai hadn't dared to make the connection.

In that case, here in the Heavenly River Realm, he wouldn't be considered merely a disciple of True King Grand Void.

One must know that, according to the seniority within the Purple Snow Palace, he should be True King Grand Void's junior brother. But considering that the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler had saved him and the Five Elements Sect, Chen Mobai felt that taking True King Grand Void as a master was not unacceptable.

"As long as Teacher Zixue has no objections."

"Stretch out your hand."

At that moment, the artifact spirit of the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler spoke again.

This time, Chen Mobai didn't hesitate at all and immediately extended both hands.

The main body of the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler landed on Chen Mobai's left palm and gently tapped it. A silver-gray spirit marking lit up on Chen Mobai's palm and instantly spread throughout his entire body.

Chen Mobai first felt a sting in his palm, then a wave of comfort washed over his entire body, as if he were being massaged.

Grand Void Immortal, True Monarch Da Kong, and the other Transformation Gods of the Grand Void Drifting Gauze Palace who witnessed this scene were filled with envy.

When the Grand Void Drifting Gauze Palace recruits disciples with Void Spirit Bodies, they all need to be brought to the Central State, where the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler performs a check to identify which parts of their bodies have Void Spirit Markings, and then imparts the corresponding cultivation methods.

And now, with silver-gray spirit markings lighting up all over Chen Mobai's body, it signified the fact that he was a Complete Body.

One must know that for all the years the Grand Void Drifting Gauze Palace has existed, apart from the True Spirit Serpent born from the void, they had never recruited a Complete Body. Chen Mobai was the first.

Moreover, he wasn't formed through acquired cultivation; he could be called a "Congenital Void Spirit Body."

"I have left a mark in your palm," the artifact spirit of the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler said after tapping it. "Remember this oral incantation; you can activate it in moments of crisis. Its strongest power can reach the seventh-tier."

Chen Mobai was extremely excited inwardly. If not for the presence of so many outsiders, he would even shamelessly ask the artifact spirit to tap him a few more times.

He wasn't afraid of pain.

But after imparting the oral incantation, the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler directly transformed into a silver light and vanished from its spot.

"Thank you, Senior, for bestowing this technique."

Seeing this, Chen Mobai thanked it with a reverence he had never shown before. He then put the unsealed Four Volumes of Grand Void back into his storage bag. If the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler hadn't reminded him, he wouldn't have known that these volumes surprisingly contained hidden continuations.

"Respectfully escorting Grand Ancestor."

The Transformation Gods of the Grand Void Drifting Gauze Palace nearby also bowed in the direction of the Central State, led by Grand Void Immortal.

After seeing off the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler, Chen Mobai turned around and noticed something strange.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong is still here."

Grand Void Immortal saw Nangong Li standing rooted to the spot and asked with a surprised expression.

"The teleportation array seems to have been sealed by the Senior and cannot be used."

Nangong Li calmly pointed to the center of the floating cultivation platform and explained why he hadn't left.

Upon hearing this, Chen Mobai's expression changed to one of slight concern. He had thought Nangong Li was waiting to discuss something, or perhaps waiting for the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler to leave before having another confrontation with the Five Elements Sect.

"Let me take a look."

Grand Void Immortal nodded and approached the intercontinental teleportation array. Although the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler and the Primeval Water-Controlling Banner had a conflict just now, the Water Mother Palace was, after all, the Heavenly River Realm's largest power, so there was no need to offend them completely.

But after inspecting it, Grand Void Immortal's expression became awkward.

Because with his cultivation, he had no ability to lift the seal on this teleportation array.

He couldn't possibly summon the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler again just for this matter, could he?

Grand Void Immortal was certain that if he did so, he would definitely not be met with a pleasant look from the artifact spirit.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, you might have to trouble yourself to travel from the Ninth Heaven back to Heavenly Sea..."

If the teleportation array couldn't be used, this was the fastest way.

Upon hearing Grand Void Immortal's words, Nangong Li nodded. Emotional fluctuations were rarely seen on him; it was unknown whether this was due to his personality or the cultivation method he practiced.

However, this Sect Master of the Water Mother Palace was already ranked first on Chen Mobai's list of major enemies.

"Fellow Daoist Chen," Nangong Li suddenly said to Chen Mobai as he left, "if you have time in the future, you can come to the Water Mother Palace for a visit. There is no deep-seated hatred between our two sects."

In response, Chen Mobai remained silent.

Given his personality, it was absolutely impossible for him to go to an enemy stronghold like Heavenly Sea.

If he went, it was estimated that Elder A Yue of the Water Mother Palace would immediately bully him, and even the Primeval Water-Controlling Banner might secretly make a move.

After all, today's events caused the Water Mother Palace to lose a perfected Transformation God cultivator and lose face as "a palace" in front of so many righteous Transformation Gods. Normally speaking, the Five Elements Sect and the Water Mother Palace were already mortal enemies.

Seeing that Chen Mobai did not respond, Nangong Li did not wait. Waves appeared under his feet, as if a long river carried him flying up to the Ninth Heaven.

Upon seeing this, A Zi, after collecting Yuan Mo's corpse, immediately followed.

In her eyes, the Five Elements Sect was now a highly dangerous place.

She feared that Nangong Li would abandon her in such a dangerous place.

Seeing that both individuals from the Water Mother Palace had left, True Monarch Qingfeng and the other guests who had attended the Transformation God ceremony also bid their farewells one after another.

After today, the structure of the Heavenly River Realm was set to change dramatically.

The Five Elements Sect, now possessing a Void Refinement foundation beyond any single palace, was undoubtedly the strongest in the Eastern Continent, and could even rank among the top three human holy lands across the Five Continents and Four Seas.

They needed to return to make corresponding arrangements and adjustments regarding this matter.

Mainly, the Five Elements Sect and the Water Mother Palace would likely have no shortage of friction in the future. They had to avoid getting involved in any conflict between these two major powers; after all, not everyone could get the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler to openly support them.

Chen Mobai was also very courteous, and together with Qing Nü, saw off the guests one by one.

However, because the intercontinental teleportation array in the Eastern Continent had been sealed by the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler, the Transformation Gods from other continents could only return from the Ninth Heaven, just like Nangong Li.

Of course, if they were not in a hurry, they could also travel by sea and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

As Grand Righteousness Immortal left, he said, "Fellow Daoist Chen, you absolutely must attend the next Sacred Dao Assembly." The current Chen Mobai was undeniably the pillar of the righteous path, no longer dispensable as he had been before.

If he was absent from the Sacred Dao Assembly, the Qianqiu Brushwood Forest would surely be widely discussed, with people thinking that the favor with True Monarch Yiyuan was still ongoing. "As long as I am still in the Heavenly River Realm, I will definitely come," Chen Mobai replied.

Chen Mobai also couldn't refuse. After all, this time Grand Righteousness Immortal had brought out the Qianqiu Prime Yang Ruler. Although it was following the trend, it was still a huge favor to the Five Elements Sect.

If not for the Qianqiu Prime Yang Ruler, the Primeval Water-Controlling Banner, facing the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler alone, might not have conceded so quickly.

But since the Sacred Dao Assembly was held only once every sixty years, Chen Mobai estimated he might have already reached Void Refinement by then, so he added a condition. "With your words, fellow Daoist, I am relieved," Grand Righteousness Immortal said, revealing a plan still in preparation. "Before the great changes in heaven and earth, a few elders and I plan to temporarily organize a new Sacred Dao Assembly..." This assembly was primarily concerned with the upcoming battle between righteousness and evil.

Before the Void Refinement cultivators could descend, the righteous and evil factions would definitely have to engage in a battle.

This was also the agreement between Grand Void Immortal and the Master of the Central Demonic Dao back then.

Hearing this, Chen Mobai knew that he probably had no choice but to participate.

After all, what he owed Grand Void Immortal was a genuine life-saving favor.

At this moment, Feng Qingji also came to bid farewell.

"Fellow Daoist Chen," Feng Qingji asked, "the power of the Great Dao I saw you use against the Primordial Immortal Light earlier seemed to be the Way of Wetness?"

Feng Qingji asked, for the "Book of Wetness" was the highest inheritance of the Feng clan and contained many records regarding the Way of Wetness. Although she had personally witnessed Chen Mobai comprehend the Way of Wetness before, only a few years had passed, yet he was already able to utilize and control it. Such talent left Feng Qingji filled with awe.

One must know that although she could step into Void Refinement at any time, she had only comprehended an acquired Great Dao. As for the Congenital Way of Wetness, she didn't even dare to attempt it.

"I also have to thank the Divine Wutong Tree for allowing me to comprehend it," Chen Mobai nodded, not hiding anything, "and moreover, when I was previously cultivating the zither strings, I resonated with the Nine Heaven Phoenix Zither. After returning, I cultivated in seclusion for a long time, deepening my understanding of this Great Dao."

His Way of Wetness truly only became proficient through the Book of Wetness.

If he didn't have this Great Dao, facing Yuan Mo's Primordial Immortal Light, he would really have had no good solution.

"If you ascend, fellow Daoist, and if the Water Mother Palace gives you trouble," Feng Qingji said before leaving, "you can go to the Heavenly Phoenix Valley in the Immortal Realm. Elder Tianzhu is there, and she will definitely protect you." Grand Void Immortal, who was nearby, squinted his eyes after hearing this. He had a mind to remind her that this was not someone their Heavenly Phoenix Valley could poach.

However, because True King Grand Void had not announced it, he couldn't easily reveal Chen Mobai's true identity.

He was their Grand Void Drifting Gauze Palace's Junior Martial Great-Granduncle.

But given the Grand Void Sky-Measuring Ruler's actions today to contend with the Primeval Water-Controlling Banner, those with sharp eyes would likely be able to guess his identity after returning and contacting the Spirit Void Immortal Realm.