Chapter 830: Taiyuan Blue Pearl

A deep blue gemstone emitted a faint glow in his palm, as if a profound ocean were sealed within it. Its undulating surface hinted at endless mysteries.

This was precisely the Taiyuan Blue Pearl, a fifth-grade spiritual item that could only be formed within the Eye of the Four Seas in the Tianhe Realm.

Legend had it that in the deepest part of the Eye of the Sea, where the Guixu Abyss lay, extremely pure innate water spiritual energy, after hundreds of millions of years of oceanic scouring and earth fire refining, had a minuscule chance of forming a Taiyuan Blue Pearl.

It was said that the Jellyfish Empress herself was originally a Taiyuan Blue Pearl that had taken human form. This was precisely why she inherently controlled the waters of the Four Seas, possessing boundless magical powers and divine abilities.

The Taiyuan Blue Pearl possessed the miraculous power to condense, purify, and ensure the ceaseless flow of water spiritual energy, making it an indispensable and precious material for refining the Taiyi Genesis Water Pill.

But what surprised Chen Mobai the most was that it contained a complete innate water element essence.

If he were to absorb it into his body, he could elevate his water spiritual root to an innate water spiritual root.

Later, with the aid of spiritual items like Celestial Realm Pure Water from the Immortal Gate, he might even be able to elevate it to the level of an Immortal Spiritual Root, just like his fire spiritual root.

The only catch was that doing so would render it unsuitable as the main ingredient for the Taiyi Genesis Water Pill.

However, for Chen Mobai, who had just formed his Nascent Soul and was still a vast distance from the God Transformation realm, enhancing his water spiritual root with the Taiyuan Blue Pearl first was the more logical choice.

Although the water spiritual root held little direct use for his Pure Yang Scroll cultivation, it was beneficial for the Primordial Dao Fruit.

In the future, if he could elevate all five elemental spiritual roots to the Immortal Spiritual Root level, then even if his comprehension wasn't exceptional, this supreme divine ability left by True Monarch Yiyuan would undoubtedly be incredibly compatible with him.

Perhaps even more compatible than it was with True Monarch Yiyuan himself.

Furthermore, even after absorbing the innate water element essence, the Taiyuan Blue Pearl would remain a fifth-grade spiritual material. The profound mysteries of the Great Dao of Water it contained would be undiminished, allowing him to give it to Qing Nü for her to refine into a Natal Dharma Artifact.

Chen Mobai always focused on the present. After careful consideration, he solidified this idea.

However, the absorption of the innate water element essence still required him to use the Square Inch Book in conjunction with knowledge from the Immortal Gate to thoroughly deduce the process. After all, when Chen Mobai had first established his foundation by understanding the Dao, his innate fire element essence had been directly bestowed by heaven and earth, and he hadn't even felt it happening.

Whether it could be absorbed and refined through acquired methods specifically, he might still need to consult professionals.

Chen Mobai carefully placed the Taiyuan Blue Pearl back into its white jade box and closed it. He was very curious about where Old Ancestor Jinfeng had obtained such a treasure.

Could it have been obtained along with that Daoist Jade Scroll?

The thought of this possibility made Chen Mobai take a deep breath to suppress the rising turmoil in his heart.

If this Taiyuan Blue Pearl truly had such an origin, then he absolutely could not let outsiders know. After all, if it were to provoke the Tianhai Jellyfish Palace, even the major holy lands of Dongzhou would have to give it a wide berth.

When refining it into a dharma artifact, it would be best to disguise its original form.

Thinking of this, Chen Mobai felt a slight urge to return to Donghuang.

Both the Daoist Jade Scroll and the Taiyuan Blue Pearl would be extremely useful for Qing Nü.

However, it was just a fleeting thought. After all, for the Five Elements Sect to fully consolidate and assimilate the Xuanxiao Dao Palace's territory, they still needed to reach agreements with the Sunbathing Sea and the sixteen Golden Core forces of East Yi.

The sixteen forces were relatively easy to manage; they certainly wouldn't dare to openly defy.

But the Sunbathing Sea...

Just as Chen Mobai was pondering how to negotiate with Old Ancestor Baiwu, the latter sent someone over first.

Inside the main hall of Bright Mirror Mountain.

Liu Nansheng, though trembling inside, maintained a facade of composure as he, on behalf of the Sunbathing Sea, handed over Chu Zuoshu.

"Sect Leader Chen, previously, a rogue cultivator stole a supreme treasure from our Golden Crow Immortal City and disappeared near your sect's shop. That's why I took Nephew Chu, who was in charge of your sect's affairs there, for investigation."

"Now we've discovered it was all a misunderstanding. After my master learned of it, he severely punished me and sent me here with Nephew Chu to offer our humble apologies."

"This is my master's letter. Our Sunbathing Sea was in the wrong in this matter; please be magnanimous, Sect Leader Chen."

Liu Nansheng's words were intended to align with the contents of Old Ancestor Baiwu's letter, presenting it as a mere misunderstanding. They wanted to convey that the Sunbathing Sea had absolutely not arrested Chu Zuoshu because they knew he was Chen Qingdi.

"Do you think I'll accept that explanation?"

Chen Mobai took the letter but, without opening it, sneered and retorted to Liu Nansheng.

A faint cold sweat appeared on Liu Nansheng's forehead, and he could only stammer, unable to speak.

However, he also understood that the crux of the matter lay in whether the Five Elements Sect truly wished to go to war with the Sunbathing Sea.

Old Ancestor Baiwu had analyzed the situation and believed that the Five Elements Sect would not initiate war before fully digesting the Xuanxiao Dao Palace's territory. Furthermore, such a conflict would actually benefit the Sunbathing Sea.

Because in such a scenario, the other sixteen Golden Core forces of East Yi would undoubtedly be intimidated by the Five Elements Sect's dominance and would flock to the Sunbathing Sea for self-preservation. For the sake of East Yi's peace and tranquility, they would be willing to heed Old Ancestor Baiwu's call and collectively crusade against the Five Elements Sect, this formidable 'dragon crossing the river'.

With its fifth-grade grand array, the Golden Crow Immortal City feared nothing less than an invasion.

The Sunbathing Sea could even use this to tie down the Five Elements Sect's main army, providing an opportunity for the other sixteen Golden Core forces of East Yi to counterattack.

However, if that were the case, Liu Nansheng would undoubtedly become a sacrificial lamb today.

Therefore, Liu Nansheng hoped Chen Mobai would accept his explanation.

"Congratulations, Sect Leader! I never imagined that since our parting at Golden Crow Immortal City, you would have successfully formed your Nascent Soul and joined the ranks of immortal cultivators."

At this moment, Chu Zuoshu spoke.

He had been imprisoned for ten years, losing a significant amount of weight. His hair had even turned gray from the daily worry of life and death, making him look much older.

As Liu Nansheng led him out of Golden Crow Immortal City, Chu Zuoshu knew he had returned to the human world from the brink of the underworld. The feeling of being reborn from death filled him with both elation and sorrow.

Especially upon seeing Chen Mobai now, his heart swelled with gratitude.

He clearly understood that if the Five Elements Sect had not crushed the Xuanxiao Dao Palace and displayed strength far beyond the Sunbathing Sea's imagination, he would certainly not have returned.

At that moment, Chu Zuoshu felt fortunate to be a member of the Five Elements Sect!

"You've suffered these past years."

Chen Mobai's originally cold expression softened slightly upon hearing Chu Zuoshu's words. He called Luo Xue'er in and instructed her to take Chu Zuoshu to rest.

Both of them hailed from the Hall of Rewards and Goodness and were close senior and junior fellow disciples.

After watching them leave the hall, Chen Mobai's gaze turned to Liu Nansheng, becoming cold once more.

"Your Sunbathing Sea should consider yourselves fortunate for returning Chu Zuoshu. Otherwise, the Xuanxiao Dao Palace would have served as your stark warning."

Chen Mobai's voice was calm, yet the intimidating aura it contained made Liu Nansheng feel a suffocating pressure.

Liu Nansheng gulped, knowing this was no time for explanations. He could only bow his head and admit his fault: "Sect Leader Chen is truly wise. Our Sunbathing Sea is willing to offer compensation for this. From now on, your sect's trade association will be exempt from taxes when operating within our Golden Crow Immortal City."

These concessions were written in Old Ancestor Baiwu's letter, a privilege usually reserved only for the trade associations of major sects, saving at least millions of spirit stones annually.

"We, the Five Elements Sect, want two-thirds of the spirit stone mine at Duojiu Mountain."

Chen Mobai, naturally unimpressed by the previous offer, stated his own terms.

"This... I need to report back to my master. Only he can make that decision."

"Go back and tell Old Ancestor Baiwu this: if there's a next time you unjustly detain a disciple of my Five Elements Sect, it will mean war."

Upon hearing this, Liu Nansheng felt a wave of relief. He hurriedly nodded and bowed in agreement, then quickly took his leave.

However, no sooner had he left the main hall than Liu Nansheng felt a headache coming on. If he relayed Chen Mobai's words truthfully to Old Ancestor Baiwu, he would undoubtedly face the old ancestor's displeasure again.

Still, at least he hadn't died on Bright Mirror Mountain, which was a blessing in misfortune.

Watching Liu Nansheng depart, the coldness in Chen Mobai's eyes gradually faded. He then teleported to see Chu Zuoshu.

"You've been wronged."

Chen Mobai sighed as he spoke. Chu Zuoshu immediately shook his head, indicating that merely surviving was enough for him.

Luo Xue'er, who was standing nearby, immediately took out a tea set and began brewing tea for them.

"It's still because our Five Elements Sect isn't strong enough. If we were a Holy Land, even if the Sunbathing Sea had ten times the courage, they wouldn't dare imprison you."

Chen Mobai's words startled both Chu Zuoshu and Luo Xue'er.

They had just recently been elevated to a Nascent Soul Grand Sect, and the Sect Leader was already thinking of a Holy Land?!

However, with the talent the Sect Leader had displayed, he might truly be able to reach the God Transformation realm in the future.

As this thought crossed their minds, their expressions grew even more respectful.

"Here are three Xuantian Dark Gold Pills. After you take them, your lifespan can be extended by forty to fifty years. When we return to Donghuang triumphantly, I'll have Qing Nü help refine a batch of Wood Origin Golden Core Pills for you. After you've recuperated, perhaps you'll also be able to form a Golden Core."

The bottle of Xuantian Dark Gold Pills, taken from Old Ancestor Jinfeng's storage bag, contained nine pills in total.

For this type of longevity pill, the first one could extend life by twenty years, with diminishing returns for subsequent pills. Three pills were considered the most cost-effective.

"Thank you, Sect Leader. I haven't accomplished anything, so I truly feel unworthy."

Chu Zuoshu, somewhat embarrassed, tried to decline, but Chen Mobai simply handed them to him.

"The Five Elements Sect still has a long path ahead. While the younger generation is flourishing, we cannot do without the experience of you elders. Rest well, and I hope to see the day you form a Golden Core."

Chu Zuoshu was greatly moved by Chen Mobai's words.

In the Tianhe Realm, cultivators his age who had previously failed in breakthroughs were generally abandoned by their sects.

After all, the future belonged to the younger generation.

But Chen Mobai, however, cherished old relationships. He had given both Chu Zuoshu and Meng Hong more than one opportunity to form a Golden Core.

After Chu Zuoshu thanked him again, Chen Mobai told him to rest well and recuperate, also giving him a bottle of Longevity Tree Sap.

As he left with Luo Xue'er, Chen Mobai noticed a look of envy on her face.

It was then that he remembered he hadn't yet told her the good news.