Chapter 902: Talking about God Transformation Method, Discussing Water Spirit Talisman

Night.

After catching up, Chen Mobai gave Yan Bingxuan a Water Elemental Core Formation Pill he had prepared. "This pill is a treasured item from the Wuqi Dao Academy. Take it along with the one you exchanged for at the Immortal Affairs Hall, and with the Sky Blue Ice Jade, your Core Formation should be virtually guaranteed."

Yan Bingxuan took it with a look of surprise but didn't doubt Chen Mobai's words. After all, the Four Great Dao Academies were capable of refining Five Elements Core Formation Pills, so it was natural for them to possess such valuable reserves. "Core Formation elixirs are precious. Even if you're a Nascent Soul Venerable, obtaining this Water Elemental Core Formation Pill must have come at a great cost."

Yan Bingxuan was deeply moved, feeling that Chen Mobai was truly kind to her. "For you, any cost is worth it. Just know this, and remember not to tell anyone else," Chen Mobai said gently.

After receiving the Core Formation elixir, Yan Bingxuan stayed in Wangwu Grotto-Heaven for several more days before reluctantly booking her ticket to Linwu Grotto-Heaven. For her Core Formation, she naturally intended to follow Yan Qiongzhi's successful path. With Chen Mobai's influence, it was easy to secure a fourth-tier water vein cultivation dwelling by simply notifying the Jumang Dao Academy.

"I will definitely succeed in forming my core," Yan Bingxuan told Chen Mobai with determination before leaving.

Watching her disappear, Chen Mobai sighed inwardly. He had already decided to tell her the truth after she completed her Core Formation.

"Venerable, these are the wedding gifts for Deputy Hall Master Ye. Which one do you think is suitable?"

After seeing Yan Bingxuan off, Chen Mobai got into the car driven by Hua Zijing. Zhuang Jialan sat with him in the back, taking out various gift boxes for him to choose from. "Let's use this one." After reviewing them, Chen Mobai felt somewhat apologetic about using Ye Yun'e's wedding to divert attention. Therefore, he took out a Youth-Preserving Pearl and asked Zhuang Jialan to package it.

"Yes, Venerable." Zhuang Jialan respectfully took it and nodded.

Next, Chen Mobai inquired about the work at the Zhengfa Hall. After quickly handling the accumulated administrative tasks, Zhuang Jialan brought up an matter that required his attention. "Venerable, three days ago, news came from the Shanhai Academy that Headmaster Hao Cao failed his Nascent Soul breakthrough."

Chen Mobai paused slightly upon hearing this, then sighed with regret. Was it still too difficult to form a Nascent Soul with just one Soul Nurturing Pill?

Chen Mobai asked, "Are Headmaster Hao Cao's injuries severe?"

Zhuang Jialan replied, "I called the Shanhai Academy in the name of the Zhengfa Hall to offer our condolences. Headmaster Hao Cao didn't force the breakthrough; he quickly dispersed his true qi once he sensed signs of failure, so his injuries are not severe."

Chen Mobai felt relieved after hearing this. Hao Cao was considered half a member of the Wuqi Dao Academy, and he wasn't old. This failure could be seen as accumulating experience; there would be another chance next time. Thinking of this, Chen Mobai took out his phone and drafted a message of condolence to Hao Cao. The latter was surely still recovering and would likely see it after he emerged from seclusion.

Then he thought about it and felt that Zhuang Jialan's information might not be complete, so he called Pei Qingshuang. She was Hao Cao's disciple, so she would definitely know the details.

"The Headmaster is fine, but he did lose some of his essence..."

As expected, Pei Qingshuang knew more. Loss of essence would be troublesome to recover from, but unlike the Tianhe Realm, there were methods in the Immortal Sect to address it. "...I've booked an appointment for the Headmaster with Venerable Sanjue. However, since Councilor Nie from our academy also failed his Nascent Soul breakthrough, the appointment is scheduled for next year..."

Pei Qingshuang then mentioned something Chen Mobai didn't know: Nie Tinglan had also failed her Nascent Soul breakthrough. Because Jumang Dao Academy's standing in the Three Great Halls wasn't favorable, they had temporarily kept this news under wraps. However, after so many years of Soul Nurturing Pill exchanges, besides Gongsun Jielu who was delayed due to work, most others should be seeing results by now. After the news of Hao Cao's failure spread, Nie Tinglan would certainly attract more attention, and many people had probably already guessed.

"Senior Sister Wenren is also planning to attempt her first Nascent Soul breakthrough soon. I hope she succeeds smoothly and quickly." At the end of the call, Pei Qingshuang revealed another piece of news.

After ending the call, Chen Mobai thought for a moment and then called Wenren Xuewei.

"Oh, what makes Venerable Chunyang call me today? Could it be that your classmate is almost at Linwu Grotto-Heaven?" Wenren Xuewei asked with a hint of teasing in her tone after picking up. The last time Chen Mobai called her, it was precisely to arrange Yan Bingxuan's Core Formation spiritual ground.

Chen Mobai replied, "Ahem, she just left Wangwu Grotto-Heaven and should arrive at your place this afternoon. I'll trouble you to look after her then." At Jumang Dao Academy, Venerable Taohua disliked managing affairs, and since she was a materialized spirit plant, as soon as Wenren Xuewei formed her Nascent Soul, she would be appointed the new Headmaster. Therefore, it was more convenient to directly contact Wenren Xuewei for such matters.

"Understood. After all, she's a junior of Qiongzhi and your old classmate. I'll personally receive her when she arrives." Wenren Xuewei's way of speaking was much more amusing, putting less pressure on Chen Mobai.

"I heard from Senior Sister Pei that you're preparing for your Nascent Soul breakthrough. Has your true qi already achieved great mastery so quickly?" After discussing Yan Bingxuan, Chen Mobai shifted the topic to Wenren Xuewei. When he formed his Nascent Soul, Wenren Xuewei was only at the ninth layer of Core Formation. Now, eight years later, she dared to attempt Nascent Soul formation, which showed that her Evergreen True Qi had reached the required level of condensation.

"Not that fast. I've barely condensed thirty-two strands, which only meets the minimum requirement for Nascent Soul formation. I don't expect to succeed on my first attempt; it's just for accumulating experience." Facing Chen Mobai, Wenren Xuewei didn't hide her plans.

"Thirty-two strands of Evergreen True Qi? I wonder what the limit is for condensing true qi at the Core Formation stage of the Evergreen Cultivation Method?" Chen Mobai was very curious about this. The theoretical limit for his Acquired Pure Yang Body was eighty-one strands, but after his own efforts, it ended up at one hundred and eight strands. It was a pity he never had a chance to show off this achievement, which he deeply regretted.

"For me, the limit of the Evergreen Cultivation Method before Nascent Soul formation is eighty strands of Evergreen True Qi," Wenren Xuewei stated, explaining that this information was generally discoverable for anyone who bothered to look it up.

"Eighty strands? That's quite similar to the Pure Yang Scroll I cultivate." Chen Mobai nodded in understanding after hearing this.

"Eighty strands is my limit, not the limit of the Evergreen Cultivation Method." However, Wenren Xuewei then said something that surprised Chen Mobai. Could there be a physique similar to the Congenital Pure Yang Body that could break through the eighty-strand limit? He immediately asked further. Wenren Xuewei hesitated for a moment, then revealed a secret about the Evergreen Cultivation Method. "The complete cultivation state of the Evergreen Cultivation Method requires simultaneous participation from three spirit plants. I only have the Great Chun Divine Tree, so my limit is eighty strands of Evergreen True Qi. If all three could be fully utilized, the theoretical limit would be two hundred and forty strands of Evergreen True Qi."

After Wenren Xuewei finished speaking, Chen Mobai's faint desire to show off his one hundred and eight strands of Pure Yang True Qi instantly faded. It could only be said that the Evergreen Cultivation Method truly lived up to its name as a True Immortal inheritance. In its complete state, its foundation was unimaginably profound.

"Then how many strands of Evergreen True Qi do you plan to condense before forming your Nascent Soul?" Chen Mobai asked again. The bottleneck for true qi condensation only existed at the Core Formation stage; after breaking through, one could condense infinitely. However, all the core members of these Dao Academies knew that the true qi foundation formed during Core Formation determined the potential height of Nascent Soul and Soul Transformation cultivation. If possible, one should still condense their true qi to its limit before attempting Nascent Soul formation.

"I want to condense eighty strands, but if the other world involved in the 'Opening War' is very powerful, I might have to form my Nascent Soul early for the sake of the academy," Wenren Xuewei spoke with some helplessness. Jumang Dao Academy had utilized its foundational treasures to nurture her, so she couldn't disregard the academy's future for her own cultivation path. If a war with another world truly broke out, the other three branches of the Immortal Sect's Four Great Dao Academies all had powerful Nascent Soul cultivators. If Jumang didn't, even with Wuqi's care, it could easily fall into a dangerous situation. After all, in dangerous situations, Chen Mobai and Cheng Xuan would undoubtedly prioritize their own academy's people.

"I have Doushuai Fire. The reason I was able to quickly achieve true qi perfection and form my Nascent Soul was thanks to it. I wonder if it would be useful to you." Chen Mobai thought for a moment, realizing that Wenren Xuewei needed his help now, and so he spoke.

"Useful, yes, extremely useful!" Upon hearing this, Wenren Xuewei immediately emphasized it repeatedly on the phone, her voice trembling slightly for the first time, revealing her inner emotional turmoil. Regarding the Doushuai Fire, she had already learned about it when Chen Mobai used it to defeat Nangong Xuanyu, by cross-referencing information from Jumang Dao Academy's records. This item was a supreme immortal flame for the three great spirit plants of the Evergreen Cultivation Method, capable of fundamentally transforming them. If Wenren Xuewei could obtain Doushuai Fire, she could utilize the characteristics of the Evergreen Cultivation Method to rapidly refine the essence of the Great Chun Tree into her own Evergreen True Qi. For Pei Qingshuang, it would require gradual attempts for her body and bloodline to adapt to Doushuai Fire, but Wenren Xuewei was fearless and could directly use the most intense method to take in Doushuai Fire, forcing her body to habituate to the burning sensation. It was just a pity that since Chen Mobai didn't mention it, she couldn't presumptuously ask for it. After all, she maintained the reserved demeanor of an eternal maiden. Now that Chen Mobai had offered it himself, she couldn't express how delighted she was.

"Will you come here, or should I go to you?" Chen Mobai asked. Both of them could perform 'Great Void Teleportation,' making it convenient to meet.

"You're helping me; how could I make you travel? Just send me your location," Wenren Xuewei said with a lighthearted tone.

"Then come to my home. But don't teleport directly inside; remember to land at the entrance and knock." Chen Mobai thought about giving Shi Wanyu and her daughter proper recognition, so he decided to host guests at home. It was also a good opportunity to introduce his good friend Wenren Xuewei to them.

Soon after, Hua Zijing drove the car into the fourth-tier courtyard of Wangwu Grotto-Heaven. Chen Mobai got out of the car with Zhuang Jialan, instructing her to help Shi Wanyu prepare for guests. Hua Zijing, meanwhile, returned to Zhengfa Hall to continue handling affairs.

Once everything was ready, a silver light flickered at the entrance, and a maiden in a Jumang immortal azure robe, with bright eyes and teeth, and gentle brows and gaze, descended to the ground. Wenren Xuewei smiled, raised her hand, and gently tapped the doorbell array at the gate.

"Welcome!" Chen Mobai personally came out to greet her with Shi Wanyu, which made Wenren Xuewei slightly puzzled.

"This is my wife," Chen Mobai introduced. Upon hearing it, Wenren Xuewei's elegant face immediately showed shock. *This is your partner, so what about the one you arranged to form her core at Jumang Dao Academy?* Her mind filled with questions, but Wenren Xuewei, always possessing high emotional intelligence, very graciously greeted Shi Wanyu, who was merely at the Qi Cultivation stage.

"This is my friend, Wenren Xuewei, the Deputy Headmaster of Jumang Dao Academy." Shi Wanyu was clearly a bit nervous, as Chen Mobai rarely brought outsiders home. However, after the experience with the very polite Venerable Qingping last time, she had gained some experience and politely invited Wenren Xuewei inside.

After entering, Chen Mobai led Wenren Xuewei to the study for a discussion, while Shi Wanyu went with Zhuang Jialan to prepare lunch.

"When did you get married?" When only the two of them remained, Wenren Xuewei couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

"It's been a while, but we haven't officially registered the marriage. Oh, and I have a cute daughter too, but she's working during the day. If you're free tonight, you can come over for dinner again." Chen Mobai spoke openly and frankly, making Wenren Xuewei's eyes widen even further, after which she couldn't help but shake her head repeatedly.

"I thought you and Qiongzhi's student were a couple. I never expected you to marry and have a daughter with such an ordinary woman." Hearing what Wenren Xuewei said, Chen Mobai felt a bit embarrassed, because after making Shi Wanyu and her daughter public, the one he had most let down was probably Yan Bingxuan.

"Please don't tell Bingxuan about this. She's about to form her core, and I'll personally tell her the truth after she comes out of seclusion." Upon hearing Chen Mobai's words, Wenren Xuewei knew that there must have been a relationship between him and Yan Bingxuan as well. However, reaching his status and still being able to openly declare Shi Wanyu and her daughter was indeed a sign of responsibility.

"My lips are sealed; I definitely won't say anything." Wenren Xuewei nodded immediately. They had known each other for so long, and she had never broken a promise, so Chen Mobai trusted her completely.

The two then began discussing serious matters. "This is a strand of Doushuai Fire. Its energy is too vast for you to bear directly. I gave Senior Sister Pei a wisp, so you should also start by trying with a wisp."

Chen Mobai raised his hand, and the violet-green divine flame immediately blazed fiercely in his palm. The moment Wenren Xuewei's gaze fell upon the Doushuai Fire, she felt her body's essence, qi, and spirit begin to tremble slightly. This was because the Great Chun Divine Tree, which cultivated alongside her, had also sensed the Doushuai Fire. However, since Great Chun was already at the sixth tier, the Doushuai Fire's effect on it was no longer significant, so Wenren Xuewei calmed down after only a moment. Nevertheless, this confirmed to Wenren Xuewei that Doushuai Fire would be of great use to her.

"I'll try a wisp first." Wenren Xuewei immediately extended her right hand. Chen Mobai reached out and drew a wisp from the ball of Doushuai Fire in his palm. Like a violet-green stream of light, it settled onto her fair and delicate palm. Soon, the same scene that had occurred with Pei Qingshuang reappeared: Wenren Xuewei's palm began to blister and crack. However, compared to Pei Qingshuang, Wenren Xuewei, who had cultivated the Evergreen Cultivation Method, was far more formidable. The moment her palm skin showed signs of burning, a rich green-white vitality quickly surged forth, restoring it to its original state. Within a few breaths, the skin on Wenren Xuewei's palm cycled from scorching to recovery more than ten times. By the twenty-fourth cycle, a bright and captivating smile appeared on her face. She raised her right hand, holding the wisp of Doushuai Fire directly on her palm. And at this point, the violet-green divine flame no longer caused her any harm.

"Another characteristic of the Evergreen Cultivation Method is its ability to become immune to or adapt to forces that have previously caused injury or death to the cultivator. The Doushuai Fire's grade is too high, and my cultivation is too low, so it took twenty-four attempts for this hand to barely adapt," Wenren Xuewei explained, then pushed the Doushuai Fire towards her wrist, and the sight of skin blistering and cracking immediately reappeared.

"Truly worthy of being the Evergreen Cultivation Method!" Chen Mobai was also genuinely amazed. Among the Immortal Sect's Seven Great Soul Transformation cultivation methods, the Evergreen Cultivation Method was undoubtedly first in defense. If a power of the same tier caused a cultivator's physical body to die once, they would immediately become immune to it upon revival. Higher-tier powers required more attempts. And the cultivator could control the level of this immunity; after all, some forces, like Doushuai Fire, might be beneficial to them. What Wenren Xuewei wanted wasn't immunity to Doushuai Fire, but rather for her body to adapt to this wisp of fifth-tier immortal flame.

"If you give me the Doushuai Fire, will it affect those above?" While Wenren Xuewei continuously adapted to the Doushuai Fire using the Evergreen Cultivation Method, she also vaguely gestured towards the direction of the Five Peaks Immortal Mountain, as if speaking in riddles.

"I already reported this matter to Patriarch Qianxing. Your Nascent Soul formation is a natural progression. The Doushuai Fire merely allows you to do it earlier. Moreover, with the 'Opening War' imminent, the more high-level power the Immortal Sect has, the better." Chen Mobai's words caused Wenren Xuewei to nod gently. Among the Immortal Sect's Four Great Dao Academies, their Jumang lineage was the only one without a living Soul Transformation cultivator, so they often had to speculate when dealing with the highest echelons.

Next, the two discussed more about cultivation. Mainly, they exchanged insights on their respective Soul Transformation grand methods. Chen Mobai wanted to understand the Evergreen Cultivation Method better, in case Qing Nü's spiritual root met the requirements in the future, allowing her to switch cultivation. After all, the Black Emperor Abyssal Scripture Qing Nü currently cultivated only went up to the Soul Transformation stage. If she wanted to progress further in the future, he felt the Evergreen Cultivation Method would be quite suitable.

"Though I'm reluctant to admit it, the complete Six Imperial Scripture is the Immortal Sect's foremost Soul Transformation grand method. If one can cultivate all six sections at the Core Formation stage, they can condense three hundred and sixty strands of Six Imperial True Qi, laying a foundation worthy of a True Immortal!" Since they were discussing Soul Transformation grand methods, the Six Imperial Scripture naturally came up. The Evergreen Patriarch of Jumang Dao Academy once sparred with Patriarch Longzhuo, the founder of Kunpeng Dao Academy. Although relying on the profundities of the Evergreen Cultivation Method, he maintained an undefeated stance, in his later years, he admitted that he was inferior. However, when the two patriarchs sparred, the Great Chun Divine Tree was only at the fifth tier. If Great Chun had been at the sixth tier at that time, Patriarch Changchun would certainly have been able to defeat Patriarch Longzhuo and the Spirit Venerable. But among the Seven Great Soul Transformation cultivation methods, the Six Imperial Scripture being first in foundation was universally acknowledged.

Comparing them this way, Chen Mobai's Pure Yang Scroll seemed a bit inadequate.

"You can't say that. The Void Refining stage beyond Soul Transformation emphasizes the concept of 'purity.' Leaving aside other aspects, the Pure Yang Scroll is absolutely the most likely of the Immortal Sect's Seven Great Soul Transformation cultivation methods to break through to higher realms." Wenren Xuewei heard Chen Mobai's self-deprecating remark and immediately began to speak about what she had read in Patriarch Changchun's notes.

"Oh, is that so?" Chen Mobai was greatly surprised. He knew that the ancient cultivation method of the Pure Yang Scroll, brought by Patriarch Yun Ya, emphasized balance, peace, and stability. Because of this, while cultivation using this method was ordinary in combat and slow, as long as enough accumulation was achieved, bottlenecks would naturally loosen, and breakthroughs would be smooth. However, after Patriarch Yuanyang attained the Dao, he revised the Pure Yang Scroll into a new method. To adapt it to the Yuanyang Sword Art and due to his own immortal fire spiritual root, the balanced and stable Dao rhythm was instead overshadowed, leaning more towards demonic refinement and combat. Although overshadowed, the essence of the Pure Yang Scroll was still present. It was precisely for this reason that Chen Mobai was able to cultivate and break through realms smoothly as long as he had sufficient resources.

"According to the notes left by Patriarch Changchun, the Pure Yang Scroll was the preferred choice of ascetics in the ancient Daoist temples deep in the cosmos. Many used it to form their Primordial Spirit and even achieve the Dao Fruit in the Void Refining stage. Its only flaw was its inadequacy in combat. However, Patriarch Yuanyang knew this beforehand and compensated for it after revising it. But it was precisely because of this that Patriarch Yuanyang failed to successfully refine the void. It can only be said that every gain and loss is determined by fate." Upon hearing this, Chen Mobai immediately felt that he should study the ancient Pure Yang Scroll method more in the future. Fighting and killing, how could it compare to the importance of cultivating and breaking through realms?

Although referred to as Soul Transformation cultivation methods, the Immortal Sect's Seven Great Grand Methods actually all contained paths beyond the Soul Transformation stage. However, because no one on Diyuan Star had successfully completed these paths, they were simply called Soul Transformation cultivation methods. Furthermore, reaching realms beyond Soul Transformation required not only the cultivation method but also personal enlightenment. The original purpose of the seven Heavenly Books brought over was for Soul Transformation cultivators to comprehend the Dao Fruit suitable for themselves.

After discussing Soul Transformation cultivation methods, Chen Mobai also shared some of his insights on the Seven Great Heavenly Books. Wenren Xuewei hadn't yet delved into comprehending them, as she knew the Seven Great Heavenly Books were exceptionally profound and planned to attempt it after forming her Nascent Soul. This time, after hearing Chen Mobai's experiences, she nodded repeatedly.

"I won't aspire to comprehend too much. I only hope to gain some understanding of 'Violet-Green' and 'Creation and Destruction,' which are related to the Evergreen Cultivation Method."

"Your demands are quite high already," Chen Mobai heard Wenren Xuewei's words and chuckled unreservedly, causing her to purse her lips and smile faintly.

"By the way, there's something I'd like to ask your advice on. I hope you can keep it confidential for me." After some cheerful conversation, Chen Mobai's expression suddenly became slightly serious, and he spoke.

"Oh, please tell me!" Wenren Xuewei also became serious, nodding and promising not to reveal it to a third party.

"This is a fifth-tier treasure orb I obtained from opening a void blind box. Because it's so precious, I didn't dare consult anyone else. After years of my own exploration, I discovered that the orb actually contains a complete wisp of innate Water-elemental essence qi. I've been thinking about whether it's possible to extract it and refine it into a Water Spirit Talisman, similar to the Wood Spirit Talisman. This way, in the future, the Immortal Sect would have a foundational inheritance that could create Sky Water spiritual roots out of thin air. And if your Jumang Dao Academy ever has students with Sky Earth spiritual roots, they could directly use both the Wood Spirit Talisman and Water Spirit Talisman to cultivate the Evergreen Cultivation Method, ensuring this cultivation method is passed down through generations without interruption." Before Chen Mobai took out the Grand Abyss Azure Pearl, he set up a restrictive formation to isolate them, and then spoke words that made Wenren Xuewei's breathing quicken and her delicate body tremble intensely on the spot.

"Venerable Chunyang, truly... grand in vision!" After a long while, Wenren Xuewei finally calmed her intensely fluctuating emotions. If Jumang Dao Academy could have cultivators of the Evergreen Cultivation Method in every generation, it meant that their lineage of Nascent Soul cultivators would never be broken. They had wished for such a good thing for thousands of years, and now, the means to achieve it was so easily placed before her.

"The Evergreen Cultivation Method can only have one practitioner per generation. The next generation can only begin after I pass on. However, the Venerable's idea does have a basis for realization." As she spoke, Wenren Xuewei extended her fair left hand and pressed it against her elegantly curved waist. Soon, a deep azure light flickered, and the Immortal Sect's most precious fifth-tier Wood Spirit Talisman was taken out by her. The talisman looked extremely ordinary, similar to the Wood Spirit Talisman Chen Mobai had once used, but the runes inscribed on it were golden lines, containing extremely profound traces of time.

"Our Jumang Dao Academy has the inheritance of Wood Spirit Talismans, Earth Spirit Talismans, and Water Spirit Talismans. Unfortunately, after thousands of years, only this Wood Spirit Talisman has been successfully made. This is because the creation of all three spirit talismans requires a sixth-tier Great Chun Tree heart. Only then can they bear innate essence qi and even be preserved eternally without depletion. Venerable, if you are willing to promise that after I pass on, and if there are no Evergreen Cultivation Method practitioners in our Jumang Dao Academy, you would lend us the Water Spirit Talisman for use, I am willing to help you coordinate with the Great Chun Divine Tree to obtain its heart and create the talisman."

Wenren Xuewei's words made Chen Mobai nod in agreement without any hesitation. Aside from his genuinely grand vision, it was also because he believed that Wenren Xuewei would surely live for a very long time. Even if she stopped at the Nascent Soul stage, she would still have at least nearly a thousand years of lifespan. With so much time, he estimated he would have already reached Soul Transformation. By then, what would a mere Water Spirit Talisman matter if given to Jumang Dao Academy? Besides, Qing Nü already had a Sky Water spiritual root and wouldn't need it.

"Thank you, Venerable. However, to refine the Water Spirit Talisman, there's one more thing: it requires a fifth-tier talisman master." At this moment, Wenren Xuewei added a reminder.