Chapter 961: Mingzun Returns, Farewell Ye Qing

Chen Mobai didn't understand why Ye Qing would use the Grand Harmony Sword. Furthermore, his Five Elements Sect and the Fire Cloud Palace had no prior enmity. Could it be that the Five Blazes of Heaven were truly going to intervene on behalf of Sun-Bathing Sea?

"What is the reason behind this? Could you enlighten me, fellow Daoist?" Since Xing Ji had brought up the matter, he clearly wasn't playing a guessing game. Chen Mobai asked very politely.

"Speaking of this matter, it's mainly because Daoist One Yuan didn't manage his neighborly relations well..." Xing Ji smiled and recounted the entire reason behind the incident, from beginning to end.

The origin was Old Ancestor Baiwu, but the main reason was the Five Elements Sect's rapid development over the past few decades. Core Formation cultivators were sprouting up like leeks in a field. One should know that Golden Crow Immortal City, with its Sun God Tree, could refine the Core Formation elixir, Heaven Yang Fire Liquid, yet it had only accumulated ten Core Formation cultivators over several centuries. Among them, Zhu Jun had died in the Eastern Wasteland. Recently, Sun-Bathing Sea had gained a new Core Formation cultivator, which just maintained the grandeur of the Ten True Ones of Sun-Bathing Sea.

The Five Elements Sect possessed Core Formation elixirs superior to Heaven Yang Fire Liquid. Thanks to Old Ancestor Baiwu's widespread promotion, this was known by almost all major forces in the Eastern Land. However, initially, awed by the might of the One Yuan Dao Palace and considering the Five Elements Sect was also a significant Nascent Soul sect, those major Eastern Land sects merely harbored intentions. Lacking a sufficiently powerful leading force, they waited for someone else to make the first move against the Five Elements Sect before acting opportunistically. This waiting continued until news arrived of Mo Douguang successfully forming his Nascent Soul.

At this point, all the observing forces could no longer sit still. The Five Elements Sect, with its three Nascent Soul cultivators, could now rank among the top twenty even in the Eastern Land. Furthermore, after Mo Douguang formed his Nascent Soul, Old Ancestor Baiwu concluded that the Five Elements Sect must possess Nascent Soul elixirs in addition to their Core Formation elixirs. Regardless of whether this news was true, many major forces in the Eastern Land believed it.

Sometimes, forbearance is simply due to insufficient stakes and benefits. Facing Core Formation elixirs, the major Eastern Land forces could tolerate it, but when it came to Nascent Soul elixirs, even the reputation of the One Yuan Dao Palace could not suppress their desires. After all, the One Yuan Dao Palace had been dormant for too long; in the eyes of many forces, it had even been removed from the ranks of Sacred Lands.

Some greedy Nascent Soul sects in the Eastern Land, secretly manipulated by a hidden hand, formed an alliance. They planned to come to the Eastern Wasteland and force the Five Elements Sect to hand over the Core Formation and Nascent Soul elixir formulas of the ancient Longevity Sect. Leading them was the Fire Cloud Palace, the foremost of the Five Blazes of Heaven. Old Ancestor Baiwu's daily propagation of the "Five Elements Sect Threat Theory" had indeed played a role.

However, not long after this alliance was formed, Ye Qing, having received the news, personally descended upon the Fire Cloud Palace. Grand Elder Hongyun of Fire Cloud Palace, a Grand Completion Nascent Soul cultivator second only to Soul Transformation in the Eastern Continent, initially had no intention of backing down when facing Ye Qing, a younger generation cultivator. It wasn't until Ye Qing drew his Grand Harmony Sword and reasoned with him that Hongyun finally came to his senses.

After helping the Five Elements Sect avert this tribulation, Ye Qing, however, did not inform Chen Mobai.

"Fellow Daoist Ye is truly righteous!" Chen Mobai, after hearing the whole story, exclaimed with heartfelt emotion.

"After Ye Qing used the Grand Harmony Sword for you, even if you weren't Daoist One Yuan before, from then on, even if the One Yuan Dao Palace denied it, it would be seen as them trying to cover for you to prevent you from being targeted by major demonic sects." Xing Ji's words made Chen Mobai smile bitterly. He then asked for more specific details.

After Ye Qing stepped in and persuaded Hongyun, Fire Cloud Palace withdrew from the alliance. Without their leadership, the remaining Eastern Land forces dared not offend both the One Yuan Dao Palace and the Nine Heavens Demon Eradication Sect simultaneously, and they all withdrew one after another.

"It seems that after the frontier development, Golden Crow Immortal City will no longer be necessary." Since Chen Mobai now knew the reason for the incident, he also understood the true meaning of Xing Ji's remark about not managing neighborly relations well.

"Actually, it wasn't impossible to make a move even before the frontier development," Xing Ji, however, said something that greatly surprised Chen Mobai.

"Didn't you say that the Five Blazes of Heaven are very useful for frontier development? The Moral Sect shouldn't just stand by if I attack Sun-Bathing Sea, right?"

"Then, Sect Master Chen, who do you think was instigating Fire Cloud Palace to dare let Hongyun mobilize the Five Blazes of Heaven and the major Eastern Land sects to target your Five Elements Sect?" Xing Ji asked, making Chen Mobai frown deeply.

The Five Elements Sect possessing the Core Formation elixir formula was now common knowledge, as too many new Core Formation cultivators had emerged in recent decades, and they had already begun selling to outsiders like Wan Dengyong. However, the Nascent Soul elixirs were likely a baseless fabrication by Old Ancestor Baiwu to draw animosity towards the Five Elements Sect. Still, given that Yan Shaoyin and Qing Nü had successively refined Infant Nurturing Pills, with the main ingredient being the Sun Sacred Fruit, traces might have been discovered.

In the Eastern Continent, only the Sacred Land Moral Sect could refine Nascent Condensing Pills, which, along with the Three Luminaries Divine Water of the Star Heavens Dao Sect, were the two most renowned Nascent Soul elixirs. If the Five Elements Sect had one more such elixir, it would undoubtedly further weaken the Moral Sect's influence. According to previous intelligence, Fire Cloud Palace had negotiated with the Moral Sect, uniting the Five Blazes of Heaven, to obtain the Saint-Reaching True Spirit Pill in exchange for assisting with frontier development. In other words, the force behind this alliance targeting the Five Elements Sect was... the Moral Sect!

With Xing Ji's prompting, Chen Mobai realized this and fell into contemplation.

"It seems Daoist One Yuan understands now. In that case, perhaps we can cooperate," Xing Ji spoke again at this moment.

"Cooperate?" Chen Mobai looked puzzled. Didn't the Star Heavens Dao Sect also have requests for the Moral Sect, wanting the Saint-Reaching True Spirit Pill?

"There's something Daoist One Yuan might not know yet. In Dongli, several old demon lords who had been missing for a long time have recently reappeared. They are already assembling a cultivators' army and gathering at the border of the Eastern Land. It's estimated that a major battle between the righteous and demonic factions will begin soon!"

"Dongli Demonic Path? Without a Soul Transformation cultivator to hold the fort, I alone could cut through them. How dare they?" Chen Mobai looked bewildered. Although the One Yuan Dao Palace was currently closed, the other three Sacred Lands were not mere decorations; they were all super-powers with Soul Transformation True Monarchs presiding over them. Especially Yuan Qingque of the Nine Heavens Demon Eradication Sect, she was one of the fifteen individuals closest to ascension in this realm, ranked among the Four True Ones.

Chen Mobai had already witnessed the vast difference between Soul Transformation and Nascent Soul during the Immortal Gate's frontier expansion war. That was not something quantity could make up for, especially these top Soul Transformation cultivators nearing ascension. Each of them was at least at the Star-Guiding level.

"The fact that those cunning demon lords dared to show themselves naturally means someone is backing them. Our Star Heavens Grand Commerce Alliance's hidden agent in Dongli received reliable news: Ming Zun, who had been missing for centuries, has reappeared and returned to the Profound Nether Demonic Sect." Xing Ji's grave tone revealed news that made Chen Mobai's expression change drastically.

"Ming Zun! He's not dead!" This was the One Yuan Dao Palace's foremost enemy. "Ye Qing has done me a disservice!" Chen Mobai instantly understood how much attention he would attract from the demonic path if he continued to carry the title of Daoist One Yuan. "That fellow Ming Zun wouldn't possibly bully the young with his seniority, would he?"

"It's not just Ming Zun. The Ghost God of the Spirit-Driving Demonic Sect has also been summoned from the Yellow Springs, and even a True Spirit Manifestation from the Demon Clan Royal Court has appeared in Dongli. Since those major demonic sects dare to make a move this time, there will be at least as many Soul Transformation realm cultivators as there are in the Sacred Lands."

After Xing Ji finished revealing these secret details, Chen Mobai had only one thought in his mind: return to the Eastern Wasteland as quickly as possible, activate the Heaven's Canopy Earth Vein Grand Array, and guard his sect's gates. A righteous-demonic war of this scale was not something a provincial sect like their Five Elements Sect could participate in.

"This matter was likely also triggered by the Moral Sect's intention to develop the frontier. If they truly succeed in refining the Saint-Reaching True Spirit Pill, our righteous path might gain several more Soul Transformation True Monarchs. At that point, the balance of power between the righteous and demonic factions in the Eastern Continent would be completely disrupted," Xing Ji shared his conjecture. Their Star Heavens Dao Sect was a major force in the Eastern Continent, second only to the Sacred Lands. Once the war began, they would be unable to escape and would certainly have to go to the front lines.

"In that case, before the frontier development, there's definitely going to be a major confrontation between the righteous and demonic factions!" Chen Mobai felt incredibly fortunate at this moment. The Five Elements Sect's territory was far on the border, and Dongli was separated by the Eastern Land. There was no way the demonic army could reach the Eastern Wasteland.

"Soon, it's likely that the One Yuan Dao Palace, currently in seclusion, will also be asked to emerge. After all, on the Eastern Land's side, only your esteemed sect has experience dealing with Ming Zun," Xing Ji said with a faint smile. He had used the opportunity of Chen Lingming and Xiao Yuli descending the mountain earlier to converse with several mountain masters of the One Yuan Dao Palace and had learned some things.

"I wish our righteous path a great victory!" Chen Mobai pretended not to understand and simply uttered this sentence.

"At that time, the Five Blazes of Heaven will also be deployed to the front lines. The Heaven-Burning Purifying Fire they jointly unleash is very effective against the demonic Ghost God. If Daoist One Yuan is willing, you could send people to help Sun-Bathing Sea guard Golden Crow Immortal City, preventing demonic scoundrels or the demon army of the Black Flood Dragon Royal Court from landing and seizing the large teleportation array there!" Xing Ji said tactfully. The large teleportation array in Golden Crow Immortal City led directly to the heartland of the Eastern Land, making it a critical strategic point during wartime.

"Although I have an old grudge with Old Ancestor Baiwu, if he is fighting on the front lines, I would certainly not send people to attack his Golden Crow Immortal City." However, Chen Mobai still had some principles. And although Xing Ji's excuse was good, no one was a fool. If he truly did that, the Five Elements Sect's reputation in the Eastern Land would likely be completely ruined.

"What if the Sacred Land asks Daoist One Yuan to guard Golden Crow Immortal City, this gateway on the sea?" Xing Ji, however, asked again.

"Since Golden Crow Immortal City belongs to Sun-Bathing Sea, naturally, only if Old Ancestor Baiwu personally implores me will I lead the Five Elements Sect's army north and take control of Golden Crow Immortal City." In all the years Chen Mobai had been in the Heavenly River Realm, even when annihilating hostile forces like the Xuanxiao Dao Palace atop Shaking Mountain Peak, he always had absolutely legitimate reasons, placing himself at the moral high ground.

"Daoist One Yuan, that's a bit too demeaning. Baiwu doesn't deserve such humiliation!" But Xing Ji misunderstood, thinking Chen Mobai was narrow-minded and wanted Old Ancestor Baiwu to personally humble himself and beg him.

"Fellow Daoist, you've misunderstood. By the way, have your esteemed sect and the Moral Sect not yet reached an agreement?" Chen Mobai didn't want to dwell on this and immediately changed the subject.

"We've barely managed to reach an agreement that our junior brothers and sisters can accept, but it's only a verbal agreement with the Divine Stream Sect Master of the Moral Sect," Xing Ji sighed and, without concealing anything from Chen Mobai, spoke of the results of his extensive lobbying over the years. If he succeeded in Soul Transformation with the help of the Saint-Reaching True Spirit Pill, the Star Heavens Dao Sect would have to offer the formula for the Three Luminaries Divine Water to the Sacred Land. If the Soul Transformation failed, they wouldn't need to offer the Three Luminaries Divine Water formula, but they would have to reveal the immortal jade slip treasured by their sect for the Sacred Land's cultivators to study once. The Three Luminaries Divine Water of the Star Heavens Dao Sect was precisely comprehended from that immortal jade slip.

"If the Sacred Land's people not only comprehend the Three Luminaries Divine Water but also fully understand all the Dao principles contained within the immortal jade slip, wouldn't your esteemed sect suffer a huge loss?" Chen Mobai thought for a moment and expressed his thoughts.

"After all, that's the Saint-Reaching True Spirit Pill, and it's our sect's closest chance to a Sacred Land. We have no choice but to fight for it!" Xing Ji spoke helplessly. This was a clear scheme targeting their Star Heavens Dao Sect's immortal jade slip, but even if he saw through it, he had no choice but to leap in. Furthermore, the Three Luminaries Divine Water formula had been modified by their sect's successive ancestors; even if one thoroughly comprehended the immortal jade slip, they would only obtain the ancient formula, not the current version that aided in forming a Nascent Soul.

"Then I wish fellow Daoist success in achieving Soul Transformation, and that your esteemed sect becomes a new Sacred Land of our Eastern Continent, a pillar of the righteous path!" Chen Mobai's words brought a slight smile to Xing Ji's face.

"I've heard that Daoist One Yuan's Dao companion, the Danxia Divine Maiden, is exceptional in alchemy and can refine the Core Formation elixirs of the ancient Longevity Sect. I wonder if you could help our sect refine a few batches? As for materials, your esteemed sect can make any demands. In the entire Eastern Continent, I estimate only the Moral Sect's medicinal ingredients are more abundant than ours." Xing Ji stated another purpose for inviting Chen Mobai today. Their Star Heavens Dao Sect possessed the Three Luminaries Divine Water, and their number of Nascent Soul cultivators was already second only to the Sacred Lands. However, they still lagged behind in terms of Core Formation cultivators. In the Eastern Continent, the best elixirs to aid Core Formation were Heaven Yang Fire Liquid and Spirit Ice Profound Liquid. Their Star Heavens Dao Sect had long acquired these two formulas by exchanging them for Three Luminaries Divine Water, but unfortunately, the Sacred Lands of the Eastern Land had monopolized the raw materials. The Sacred Lands of the Eastern Land used this method to restrict the number of Core Formation cultivators in the Star Heavens Dao Sect. When Core Formation cultivators were few, even with their Three Luminaries Divine Water, the number of Nascent Soul cultivators would naturally be correspondingly lower. Logically, with the Three Luminaries Divine Water, the Star Heavens Dao Sect should have at least twice as many Nascent Soul cultivators.

"These Core Formation elixirs are Tier 4 pills. Even if Qing Nü refines them, it requires her utmost effort, consumes mental energy, and takes several years of nurturing to complete. With the righteous-demonic war imminent, refining several batches is simply not feasible." Chen Mobai wanted to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with the Star Heavens Dao Sect, hoping that in the future, like the Sacred Lands, he could exchange for Three Luminaries Divine Water every sixty years. He was slowly probing Xing Ji's bottom line.

"Then, in Daoist One Yuan's opinion, what would be suitable?"

"In the future, if any disciples of my sect cultivate to the Grand Completion of Core Formation realm, I wonder if your esteemed sect could arrange for Three Luminaries Divine Water?" Chen Mobai expressed his intent.

"The Three Luminaries Divine Water is precious. For one or two portions, I can still make the decision..." Xing Ji seemed a bit troubled.

"Then, how about we try a cooperation first?" Chen Mobai's suggestion made Xing Ji nod gently.

The two parties agreed that the Five Elements Sect would help the Star Heavens Dao Sect refine one batch of Core Formation elixirs, ensuring a pill formation rate of over 70%, and the Star Heavens Dao Sect would provide one portion of Three Luminaries Divine Water as compensation. After the agreement was reached, Chen Mobai immediately wrote a list of medicinal ingredients on the spot. Of course, to prevent the Star Heavens Dao Sect from reverse-engineering the formula, besides the ingredients for the Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill, he also added those required for other formulas, such as the Purple Spirit Pill. However, this was also the standard practice for alchemy in the Eastern Continent. If one wanted to hire an alchemist, they first had to ensure the alchemist was well-supplied, otherwise, the employer might worry that the alchemist wouldn't exert their full effort.

"In my Eastern Peak region, countless cultivators are eagerly awaiting the establishment of a branch of your esteemed sect's Danxia Pavilion here. Does Daoist One Yuan have any plans in this regard?" As they parted, Xing Ji mentioned another matter with a smile. Chen Mobai thought about it and decided it would be better to discuss it after the righteous-demonic war. After all, Eastern Peak bordered the Eastern Land.

"Our small workshop has insufficient alchemists, I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, fellow Daoist. After a few decades, when my sect has trained new alchemists and resolved the production issue, we will definitely open a Danxia Pavilion branch in your esteemed sect's Stone City immediately." Chen Mobai's words filled Xing Ji with regret. The pills produced by Danxia Pavilion's Qing Nü were of exceptionally high quality, possessing a near-absence of pill toxins, making them unique. The cultivators of the Star Heavens Dao Sect were not short on spirit stones; for the same type of pill, they would rather pay a bit more to purchase those without pill toxins. It was precisely for this reason that the Moral Sect, a giant in Eastern Continent alchemy, felt threatened. If Qing Nü's production increased, it was feared that the market for high-end pills would be monopolized by Danxia Pavilion in the future.

After bidding farewell to Xing Ji, Xing Xuan still led Chen Mobai away. This time, the Five Elements Sect's visit was different from when Chen Mobai came alone. The Star Heavens Dao Sect had actually arranged a large courtyard with Tier 4 spiritual energy for them. However, the three accompanying cultivators from Ku Zhu had to pay for their own accommodation. This matter instantly made Chen Mobai feel the difference in status. And right next to their Five Elements Sect's courtyard was, surprisingly, the Nine Heavens Demon Eradication Sect's. This made Chen Mobai instantly realize that this seemed to be the treatment reserved for Sacred Lands.

"It's over, the identity of Daoist One Yuan can't be shaken off now!" Chen Mobai sighed inwardly, then informed Qing Nü about the cooperation with Xing Ji. The latter nodded indifferently; she could now refine ten Golden Liquid Jade Return Pills with her eyes closed.

"I didn't expect the Three Luminaries Divine Water matter to be resolved so easily." Qing Nü had previously heard Chen Mobai describe how difficult it was for him to obtain his portion of Three Luminaries Divine Water, requiring Ye Qing of the Nine Heavens Demon Eradication Sect to help verify his identity. After obtaining it, he was also spied upon by Zhu Jun of Sun-Bathing Sea, nearly causing a massacre in Golden Crow Immortal City, and so on. Who knew that this time it would be so easy? It was already reserved even before the Big Dipper Assembly officially began.

At this moment, E Yun also returned from next door. He had gone to knock on the door on behalf of the Five Elements Sect and had a brief exchange with the Nine Heavens Demon Eradication Sect.

"Reporting, Sect Master, Daoist Ye Qing has not arrived yet, but Saintess Yuan Zhen happens to be here. Knowing you've arrived, she invites you over." After E Yun finished relaying the news he had gathered, Chen Mobai nodded.

"Let's go meet them together. I'll introduce you to a friend of mine." Chen Mobai said to Qing Nü. The latter was also very happy to hear this; her main reason for this trip was to experience the wider world of the Heavenly River Realm. She had heard of the Daoists and Saintesses of the Eastern Continent's Sacred Lands for a long time.

"Sect Master Chen, long time no see." Yuan Zhen personally greeted them at the main entrance. Seeing Chen Mobai bring his Dao companion, especially Qing Nü, whose aura was clear and dazzling, distinctly different from any female cultivator she had ever seen, Yuan Zhen felt a mix of emotions. Yuan Zhen had been wondering who could possibly capture Chen Mobai's attention. Now, seeing Qing Nü, she felt they were truly a match made in heaven.

"...May I ask who this fellow Daoist is?" After entering the courtyard and making introductions, Chen Mobai saw a plainly dressed female cultivator beside Yuan Zhen, wearing a moon-white Daoist robe and with an ordinary face. Feeling a sense of familiarity, he couldn't help but ask.

"I am Qi Jiansu." The Daoist-robed female cultivator smiled and spoke first.

"So it's the Saintess of the Moral Sect, my apologies for not recognizing you!" Upon hearing her name, Chen Mobai's expression subtly changed. After his conversation with Xing Ji, his impression of the Moral Sect was temporarily negative. However, in such a setting, he certainly wouldn't show it and greeted her very politely.

"Sect Master Chen, important people often forget things. Sixty years ago, at this very Big Dipper Assembly, you even sought my appraisal for a pill." Qi Jiansu, however, brought up this matter. After hearing it, Chen Mobai's face showed sudden realization. He recalled that during the appraisal at the thatched hut back then, it seemed it really was her who appraised the pill. No wonder she felt familiar. However, the female cultivator before him was too plain and unadorned, lacking any distinguishing features, so he really hadn't remembered her.

"Please forgive me, my memory hasn't been as good since I turned over a hundred!" Chen Mobai gave a dry laugh, using the excuse previously employed by Venerable Xingchen.

"I presume the supreme-grade pill Sect Master Chen brought for appraisal back then was refined by Fellow Daoist Danxia?" After Qi Jiansu spoke, her bright eyes fixed directly on Qing Nü. As one of the few Tier 5 alchemists in the Eastern Continent, even she found it difficult to ensure every pill in every batch of Tier 4 elixirs was supreme-grade and free of pill toxins. One must know that she was reputed to be the Moral Sect's most promising talent to achieve Tier 6 alchemist status. It was precisely for this reason that she paid particular attention to the pills produced by Danxia Pavilion. Every time Little Nanshan Shop in the Eastern Land stocked newly refined pills from Qing Nü, she would send a disciple to purchase a portion. The more she appraised Qing Nü's pills, the more she felt as if her own alchemy skills were inferior to those of Qing Nü, who was merely at the Core Formation stage.

"Indeed..." Chen Mobai had just spoken two words when suddenly, a vast aura, like a clear blue sky, emerged above Stone City. Yuan Zhen and he immediately stood up. Ye Qing has arrived!

The two immediately flew above the courtyard, and soon after, saw Ye Qing arriving with Xing Ji.

"Then I won't disturb Daoist Ye. We can talk again when there's time." Xing Ji saw Chen Mobai and Yuan Zhen and bid farewell to Ye Qing.

"Brother Ye, long time no see." Chen Mobai saw Ye Qing flying over and, for some reason, felt a great sense of relief. For a long time, he had been the pillar of the Five Elements Sect, and even the Dance Instrument Dao Academy, needing to single-handedly support the situation of two major forces. But with Ye Qing present, he felt he could, for once, relax.

"It has been a while." Ye Qing also smiled and uttered two words.

"Senior Brother!" Yuan Zhen greeted Ye Qing respectfully. Over the years, Ye Qing's prestige in the Nine Heavens Demon Eradication Sect had grown stronger, while she still had not formed her Nascent Soul, thus gradually feeling somewhat inferior.

After the three landed in the courtyard, Qi Jiansu politely greeted Ye Qing, then requested to take her leave.

"Junior Sister, please see off Fellow Daoist Qi." Ye Qing instructed Yuan Zhen, who immediately stood up and left with Qi Jiansu.

"Regarding the Fire Cloud Palace matter, thank you, fellow Daoist!" As soon as the outsiders left, Chen Mobai immediately and solemnly thanked Ye Qing.

"It's a small matter. Besides, a major war between the righteous and demonic factions is likely to begin soon. The Fire Cloud Palace's actions were weakening the strength of our righteous path. Since I knew about it, I naturally had to step in and stop it." Although Ye Qing said so, Chen Mobai remembered this favor in his heart.

At this moment, Yuan Zhen also returned. She proactively boiled water and prepared tea.

"Recently, because the righteous-demonic war is about to begin, the Moral Sect wants to cultivate more Nascent Soul cultivators, so they plan to open a furnace to refine Nascent Condensing Pills. I'm hoping to reserve one through her." Yuan Zhen proactively explained why she had invited Qi Jiansu. Ye Qing nodded gently after listening, looking at his formerly bright and smiling junior sister, and sighed inwardly at the slight worry in her eyes.

Previously, Yuan Zhen had attempted to form her Nascent Soul for the second time, but still failed. Now, within the Nine Heavens Demon Eradication Sect, some elders had even begun to consider replacing her as Saintess. However, because the war was imminent, and also because she was a member of the Yuan family, this matter was temporarily put on hold. As her senior brother, Ye Qing also wanted to help her, which was why he was attending this Big Dipper Assembly, using his influence and reputation to help her acquire another portion of Three Luminaries Divine Water. Coupled with the Nascent Condensing Pill from Qi Jiansu, this would be Yuan Zhen's last chance to form her Nascent Soul. If she failed this time, even Ye Qing would find it difficult to help her further.

After hearing this, Chen Mobai took out a bottle of pills. "These are Infant Nurturing Pills I obtained from the Longevity Sect's secret realm. There were four in total. The first three were used by two senior brothers from my sect for their Nascent Soul formation. Coincidentally, one remains, which should be of some help to Saintess Yuan's Nascent Soul formation." He wanted to repay Ye Qing's great kindness even if only a little, so he took out the last Infant Nurturing Pill refined by Qing Nü.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Zhen's expression showed a hint of excitement.

"So you do have Nascent Soul elixirs in your possession. No wonder Fire Cloud Palace couldn't resist its greed." Ye Qing did not refuse, proactively took the Infant Nurturing Pill for a look, and after a brief appraisal, handed it to Yuan Zhen beside him.

"Thank you, Sect Master Chen, and thank you, Senior Brother!" Nascent Soul elixirs were incredibly precious, even in Sacred Lands. Yuan Zhen understood very well that Chen Mobai was able to produce the Infant Nurturing Pill entirely out of consideration for Ye Qing's reputation, so she thanked both of them.

"I hope that the next time we meet, Saintess Yuan will already be a Nascent Soul cultivator!" Chen Mobai said with a smile, offering his blessings to Yuan Zhen.

Next, Chen Mobai asked some more questions about the One Yuan Dao Palace and the righteous-demonic war, and Ye Qing answered truthfully. It was basically the same as what Xing Ji had said, except for one thing.