Chapter 880: Seven Great Heavenly Books

Back at the Immortal Sect, Chen Mobai first called True Monarch Yu Yi. He scheduled a time with her to view the Dao Law Heavenly Book.

True Monarch Yu Yi replied, "I await True Monarch Chunyang's esteemed presence."

After ending the call, Chen Mobai announced that he had emerged from seclusion.

The first person he saw was naturally Shi Wanyu, the mother of his child. She looked delighted to see Chen Mobai. The couple chatted for a while, expressing their mutual affection and longing.

Soon after, Hua Zijing, who had received the news earlier, arrived. As soon as she came, Chen Mobai heard good news. Zhuang Jialan had successfully formed her Golden Core and was now consolidating her cultivation. She would likely be able to start working early next year.

"Tell Jialan not to rush; consolidation is very important..." Chen Mobai had always been very concerned about his subordinates. As he spoke, he couldn't help but think of Meng Huang'er. With a thought, he connected with the Anomaly Puppet on Danxia Mountain. He found that Meng Huang'er was still refining her liquid spiritual power and had not yet taken the pill. This was clearly a sign of her lack of confidence.

Chen Mobai shook his head inwardly. At this moment, Wang Shuye and others from the Weapon Mastery lineage also arrived. Within the three great halls, a tripartite balance of power had now formed. The Heaven Mending, Weapon Mastery, and Kunpeng lineages each held authority over one hall, while Jumang was affiliated with Weapon Mastery. All three parties operated within their own domains with a strong sense of boundaries. It was precisely because of this stability that Chen Mobai could confidently enter seclusion.

Currently, the three great halls' main focus was on the World Gate Administration. In another five years, they would be able to use the World Gate to send cultivators from the Immortal Sect into other worlds. Nangong Xuanyu had already been confirmed by Old Ancestor Qianxing as the leader. However, the remaining personnel had not yet been finalized. This was the point where the three factions were currently vying for influence.

Going to another world was certainly very dangerous, but according to the Immortal Sect's rules, very valuable items would be offered as compensation. For instance, cultivators who had reached the perfected Golden Core stage were promised one of the three spiritual medicines for Nascent Soul formation if they returned safely. For Foundation Establishment cultivators, the compensation would be spiritual medicines for Golden Core formation. Although these rewards would only be granted upon their return, such conditions were only offered during expansionary wars.

Despite these incentives, not many people were willing to go. After all, the Immortal Sect had become accustomed to peace, and being able to live a peaceful life was already highly satisfying for them. These conditions were primarily set for those with greater ambitions for advancement. Since the Immortal Sect's resources were limited, a selection process was necessary among those who signed up. This selection process was precisely what the three factions of the three great halls were currently negotiating and contending over.

Wang Shuye informed Chen Mobai of the preliminary results he had negotiated. This time, in addition to Nangong Xuanyu, there were slots for ten Golden Core cultivators and thirty perfected Foundation Establishment cultivators. Among these, their Weapon Mastery lineage received three Golden Core and eight Foundation Establishment slots, which was about average. The Heaven Mending and Kunpeng lineages received similar allocations. Jumang received the fewest, with only one Golden Core and six Foundation Establishment slots, but Pei Qingshuang was content with this, as their strength was limited, and this was already a good outcome.

From these allocations, their four lineages also symbolically needed to distribute one or two slots to the academies or even colleges below them. Chen Mobai looked at the list Wang Shuye handed him and had no objections, nodding his agreement immediately. Having many capable subordinates had this advantage: he only needed to make the final decision.

"I'll be going to the Heavenly Book Academy in a few days. Comprehending the Heavenly Book might take some time, so I'll leave Mount Wangwu Grotto-Heaven to your care." Hearing that Chen Mobai, having just emerged from seclusion, was already planning to comprehend the Heavenly Book, Wang Shuye and the others secretly admired him. They thought, "No wonder True Monarch Chunyang achieved so much at such a young age. His talent surpasses ours, and his diligence is greater. For such a person, success is only natural." Fortunately, he was their leader. If he were an opponent, seeing Chen Mobai's relentless pursuit of progress would surely cause them great anxiety.

After seeing off Wang Shuye and the others, Shi Wanyu personally prepared a lavish dinner. Chen Xiaohei, who had returned from work, was also delighted to see Chen Mobai, who had emerged from seclusion.

The next day, Chen Mobai took a private plane to the Heavenly Book Academy.

The Heavenly Book Academy was located in Weiyu Grotto-Heaven, holding a status in the hearts of Immortal Sect talismansmiths similar to that of the Weapon Mastery Daoist Academy for artifact refiners. As a child, Chen Mobai had wanted to become an excellent talismansmith and had set the Heavenly Book Academy as his goal. However, his college entrance examination results were too outstanding, so he could only go to the Weapon Mastery Daoist Academy. Later, for the sake of the Daoist Academy, he gave up his personal hobby of talismansmithing and focused on improving his cultivation realm. Otherwise, he probably would have come to the Heavenly Book Academy for further study.

When Chen Mobai landed at Weiyu Grotto-Heaven airport, he found that the person who came to greet him was an old acquaintance. It was Song Zheng, his former classmate from the Immortal Sect's Fifth High School.

"Hahaha, Old Song, I didn't expect it to be you! Long time no see!" Chen Mobai, laughing heartily, strode forward to Song Zheng and clapped him on the shoulder. Song Zheng's initially uneasy expression immediately relaxed.

"Greetings, True Monarch Chunyang. The principal asked me to pick you up," Song Zheng said. After graduating from high school, he had enrolled in the Heavenly Book Academy, but unfortunately, he failed to establish his Foundation during university. He later married Mo Simin, who then used this to gain exemption from military service and remained in Danxia City, while Song Zheng, yearning to establish his Foundation, joined the army. His talent was quite good; after ten years of training in the military, he finally succeeded in establishing his Foundation on his second attempt.

After his discharge, considering his child's future, he brought Mo Simin and their daughter to Weiyu Grotto-Heaven. Song Zheng was now a teacher at the Heavenly Book Academy. Perhaps due to his age, he often boasted to his colleagues in the office that Chen Mobai was his high school classmate and that they had a very good relationship. Thus, when Chen Mobai came, the task of picking him up was assigned to Song Zheng.

When he first met Chen Mobai, Song Zheng was a little reserved, but after a few sentences of conversation, he realized that Chen Mobai hadn't changed and still treated him as a friend. All his apprehension vanished, and he became more at ease. They naturally reminisced about their busy and intense college entrance examination days in high school.

Chen Mobai asked about Mo Simin. He had a deep impression of their former class monitor, especially since she always tagged along as a 'third wheel' when he and Yan Bingxuan had meals together. Song Zheng spoke tenderly about his wife, mentioning that Mo Simin now ran a clothing store in Weiyu Grotto-Heaven, which had been her childhood dream.

Their daughter, Song Sisi, had also grown up. Inheriting her parents' genes, she had good talent, successfully enrolled in the Heavenly Book Academy, and established her Foundation during university. After graduation, she worked hard and passed the civil service examination. She was currently working at the Talismansmith Association while waiting for an assignment from the Immortal Sect, to see when a vacancy would open up for her to transfer into.

"Time really flies!" Chen Mobai also sighed with emotion after hearing this. Back when they graduated from university, a group of them had gathered in Danxia City. At that time, Mo Simin was heavily pregnant, and now, in the blink of an eye, her daughter was already sixty or seventy years old.

As they chatted, the two arrived at the Heavenly Book Academy. It was located in a serene valley, surrounded by lush vegetation. The academy's main gate was grand, with the words "Heavenly Book" carved upon it, looking particularly solemn.

True Monarch Yu Yi was actually waiting for Chen Mobai at the entrance. Chen Mobai immediately went over to greet her. As the two Nascent Soul cultivators met, many people nearby instantly raised their phones and started taking pictures. Chen Mobai noticed that there were also many media reporters. Upon inquiring, he learned that they were local to Weiyu Grotto-Heaven. His visit as the Deputy Hall Master of the Hall of Righteous Law was undoubtedly a major event, certain to be reported extensively.

True Monarch Yu Yi was already accustomed to this; every time a Nascent Soul cultivator came to view the Heavenly Books, it was big news for the academy, and even for the Immortal Sect as a whole. Chen Mobai nodded as well, then followed True Monarch Yu Yi towards the Heavenly Book Pavilion. That place was the core of the Heavenly Book Academy. Besides the seven Heavenly Books on the top floor, there were also many ancient documents and original manuscripts by outstanding Immortal Sect talismansmiths. Chen Mobai even discovered the initial manuscript of the Heavenly Heart Sword Talisman, causing him to stop and carefully examine it.

True Monarch Yu Yi did not disturb him. Only after he finished viewing did she inquire. Upon learning of Chen Mobai's connection with the Heavenly Heart Sword Talisman, she had a look of sudden realization.

"The seven Heavenly Books are up there." After browsing through the manuscripts and ancient talismans on the lower floors of the Heavenly Book Pavilion, the two walked towards the sparsely furnished top floor. At this point, the media and the teachers from the Heavenly Book Academy dared not follow.

Chen Mobai followed True Monarch Yu Yi to the highest attic and immediately saw seven ancient and exquisite Heavenly Books enshrined within transparent glass cases. These were the Immortal Sect's seven most precious Heavenly Books. The books were of various colors, together forming a complete rainbow spectrum.

Led by True Monarch Yu Yi, Chen Mobai soon arrived before a cyan jade book. Evidently, this was the Dao Law Heavenly Book!

True Monarch Yu Yi extended her hand and drew a talisman in the air. Soon, pure True Qi condensed at her fingertips into a brilliant script-mark. Chen Mobai carefully sensed it; it was actually a Tier 5 talisman. Truly worthy of being the Immortal Sect's Tier 5 talismansmith!

The talisman from True Monarch Yu Yi's fingertip landed on the glass case of the Dao Law Heavenly Book. Soon, a vast, invisible restriction on the case opened. She then reached out, opened the case, took out the Heavenly Book, and handed it to Chen Mobai, who immediately received it with both hands.

"Comprehend it carefully. The other six Heavenly Books also have powerful restrictions; do not touch them unless necessary." After saying this, True Monarch Yu Yi descended.

Chen Mobai escorted her to the entrance. After confirming that her aura had left the Heavenly Book Pavilion, he did not immediately begin comprehending the Dao Law Heavenly Book. Instead, he walked to the other six Heavenly Books. The Immortal Sect's Seven Great Heavenly Books! One by one, they fell into his gaze.

Heavenly Cycle, Purple Azure, Phoenix Seal, Dao Law, Grand Origin, Creation-Destruction, and Mahayana!

(End of Chapter)