Chapter 966: Tai Xu Four Volumes

"Oh, I didn't expect your sect to also win the bid."

Revered Master Yuanhuo was slightly surprised to see the Three-Light Divine Water. It was his first time attending the Big Dipper Convention, and being an outsider, he had assumed there was only one precious bottle of Three-Light Divine Water as the grand finale item.

Chen Mobai offered no explanation, simply smiling as he handed the Three-Light Divine Water to Yuanhuo. The latter retrieved an identical bottle from his own storage pouch. After comparing and inspecting them, he confirmed they were indeed the same.

"This item is very precious, Sect Master Chen. Are you truly willing to exchange it?"

Revered Master Yuanhuo was certainly pleased. Even though he already possessed one bottle, he couldn't guarantee his disciple would succeed with just a single use of the Three-Light Divine Water.

Moreover, this item was worth half a grade more in Nanzhou than in Dongzhou, roughly equivalent to the price of a fifth-tier pill.

He could even use it to invite a true fifth-tier artifact refiner to emerge from seclusion.

"I reckon this is the only thing I have that would interest you, fellow Daoist. I hope you can help me out."

Chen Mobai said with a smile. For the Five Elements Sect, the next cultivators who might form their core, whether Qing Nu or Yin Qingmei, would still need at least several decades. Keeping the Three-Light Divine Water for such a long time would be a waste; it was better to exchange it for something that could enhance his own combat power and ensure his sect's survival...

...to get through the upcoming war between the righteous and demonic factions.

"Here, here's my communication talisman. If Sect Master Chen ever comes to Nanzhou in the future, you can seek me out."

Revered Master Yuanhuo no longer hesitated. After accepting the Three-Light Divine Water and the Pure Yang Condensing True Pill, he handed the White Glass Heavenly Grade and Nine Suns True Fire Stone to Chen Mobai.

"Thank you, Daoist Brother!"

Chen Mobai took the items and expressed his gratitude. According to the prices of the Celestial Dao Sect, a single fifth-tier spiritual material could be exchanged for a portion of Three-Light Divine Water. For example, Fire Cloud Palace had quoted a Nine Suns True Fire Stone.

Now that Revered Master Yuanhuo had given him both items, Chen Mobai had essentially gained half a piece of White Glass Heavenly Grade.

"These are the materials I intend to use for artifact refining. I would appreciate your guidance, fellow Daoist."

After the transaction was complete, Revered Master Yuanhuo got down to business. He took out a jade box from his storage pouch and handed it to Chen Mobai.

After learning Chen Mobai's "true" identity from Zhang Pankong, Revered Master Yuanhuo knew that this young Daoist was the top artifact refiner in Dongzhou, which was why he greatly desired to invite him to Nanzhou. Unfortunately, as the Primordial Dao Son, Chen Mobai was also responsible for the common people and had no intention of avoiding the upcoming righteous-demonic war...

...demonic battlefield.

Having just received a benefit, Chen Mobai found it hard to refuse. He was also somewhat curious, knowing that in the Sky River Realm, conventionally refining fifth-tier magical artifacts required at least peak fifth-tier, or even sixth-tier, materials.

He wondered what Yuanhuo had prepared.

He opened the jade box. Inside lay a plume interwoven with a shimmering essence, emitting an aura that made Chen Mobai feel as though his entire being—essence, qi, and spirit—was soaking in a hot spring, his pores opening in comfort.

"This is..."

Chen Mobai's face registered surprise. He could sense that this feather was nearly sixth-tier, likely a true spirit feather of the fire attribute. And what could make him feel this way, could it be...?

"...a phoenix feather!"

Chen Mobai practiced the 'Phoenix Facing the Sun' technique, and as his mastery of this art deepened, he would gradually acquire various auspicious traits of a phoenix. The feather before him seemed to belong to the legendary King of Birds.

"Sect Master Chen is indeed worthy of being a fifth-tier artifact refiner. However, this is not a true phoenix feather, but rather a fire phoenix feather, possessing phoenix bloodline."

Revered Master Yuanhuo nodded and explained the feather's origin.

It turned out that Nanzhou, in its most ancient times, was the dwelling place of a true spirit Fire Phoenix. The Profound Fire of the Xuanhuo Sect originated from the Heavenly Phoenix True Fire.

After the true spirit Fire Phoenix ascended to the Spirit Void Immortal Realm, Nanzhou became a paradise for its descendants.

The major sacred lands of Nanzhou only achieved their current state after tens of thousands of years of development. This particular fire phoenix feather came from a peak fifth-tier fire phoenix that the Xuanhuo Sect had slain when they first opened up the Nanzhou desolate ruins.

"Daoist Brother, what kind of artifact do you intend to refine?"

"I plan to use this feather as the main component, supplemented by other golden fire-attribute feathers, to refine a feather fan."

Revered Master Yuanhuo explained his idea. Besides the fire phoenix feather, he had also collected and exchanged other bird feathers. Unfortunately, most were fourth-tier; only one Fire Crow feather and one Fire Phoenix feather were also fifth-tier. Three fifth-tier feathers, plus over a dozen fourth-tier feathers, to refine a feather fan!

How extravagant!

This was the only thought Chen Mobai had after hearing it!

If this were in the Immortal Sect, three fifth-tier feathers would be enough to refine three fifth-tier flying swords!

"Fellow Daoist, your idea is excellent. If these materials are combined in a symbiotic manner to refine a fifth-tier feather fan, it will certainly be more than sufficient." Chen Mobai nodded slightly, speaking with a slightly admiring expression while suppressing a pang of regret.

"However, because these feathers contain powerful fire elemental energy, extreme caution is required during refining. If not controlled properly, it can easily lead to failure."

Chen Mobai had, after all, received a favor from Revered Master Yuanhuo, so after some thought, he offered some pointers on potential issues.

Revered Master Yuanhuo listened intently. He had indeed considered these problems, and seeking help from powerful artifact refiners was precisely for this reason. If he were to refine this fifth-tier feather fan himself, he could at most control the power of one fifth-tier feather, requiring other powerful refiners to share the burden.

"Sect Master Chen, please guide me. Are there any good methods to minimize the chance of failure as much as possible?" After hearing this, Chen Mobai pondered for a moment. Believing that fostering a good relationship with the Xuanhuo Sect would be beneficial in the future, he decided to demonstrate some genuine skill.

"During refining, you can find a material to fuse with the feathers, sealing and suppressing the power contained within them. Once the artifact fully forms and gains controllable spirituality, you can use refining techniques to have the artifact spirit gradually release these seals, or even use them as a guide to unleash the full potential of these feathers."

In the Immortal Sect, this was a perfectly normal operation for artifact refiners, but in the Sky River Realm, it was quite unique.

Revered Master Yuanhuo nodded repeatedly and continued to inquire, "Sect Master Chen's words are absolutely right. May I ask which spiritual materials would be suitable?"

Chen Mobai smiled faintly and took out the White Glass Heavenly Crystal he had just acquired. "This item can enhance the power of flames. Fellow Daoist, you can try experimenting in the opposite direction. However, this will require a considerable amount of time to test the material's properties. When refining this fifth-tier feather fan, do not rush; simply try it slowly." Revered Master Yuanhuo suddenly understood and repeatedly thanked Chen Mobai for his guidance. He then took out many more materials from his storage pouch, including two other fifth-tier feathers, as well as various ores and spiritual woods. These were all materials he had collected to prepare for refining the fifth-tier feather fan.

Chen Mobai couldn't help but pick up a piece of golden spiritual wood, and sure enough, it was a fifth-tier Sun God Wood. Upon asking, he learned that Zhang Pankong had facilitated the exchange, acquiring it from Old Ancestor White Crow.

Chen Mobai put down the Sun God Wood, took the other spiritual materials, and after examining each one, he briefly pointed out the taboos and proper heat control for processing the materials.

"Many thanks, Sect Master Chen. If I successfully refine this fifth-tier feather fan someday, I will personally come to Dongzhou to express my profound gratitude to you." Revered Master Yuanhuo committed Chen Mobai's words firmly to memory, expressed his thanks once more, then carefully put away all the spiritual materials and bid farewell.

"Master, that Sect Master Chen Guixian of the Five Elements Sect, is he actually a fifth-tier artifact refiner?" As the master and disciple of the Xuanhuo Sect returned, Hong Xiu asked Revered Master Yuanhuo with a surprised expression. She had previously inquired about the Five Elements Sect and Danxia Pavilion with her friend Lin and others, learning that they were a prominent primal sect from the Eastern Barrens, but not known for artifact refining.

"Sect Master Chen has another identity, which is widely known among the upper echelons of Dongzhou: he is the Primordial Dao Son. Sixty years ago, at the Big Dipper Convention, he was already a quasi-fifth-tier artifact refiner." "Even if Old Ancestor Flame Immortal were to act, this would likely be his level. This person has definitely inherited the true artifact refining legacy of Primordial True Monarch. He is indeed a genius, worthy of the Primordial Dao Son position with his fire-attribute cultivation method!"

As Revered Master Yuanhuo spoke, he took out a lotus-shaped treasure lamp. This was a piece Chen Mobai had made decades ago to familiarize himself with the refining blueprints of the Eight Scenes of Dou Shuai Lanterns, a practice piece. He had refined eight lamps in total, later combining five of them into a set of Five Fire Array, which he put up for sale at the Small Southern Mountain shop in the Eastern Land. However, after a long period, this set of Five Fire Array had long since been dispersed, and the five lamps scattered across the land. One of them happened to appear at this Big Dipper Convention. It was originally used by a Primal Core cultivator for detailed inscription, but Revered Master Yuanhuo recognized it and bought it along with its accompanying paper.

The magical artifacts refined by Chen Mobai, like Qing Nu's pills, all bore his unique mark, so that people would know they were made by him. Revered Master Yuanhuo took the lamp and inquired with Zhang Pankong. Upon seeing the small tortoise carved at the bottom of the lamp, Zhang Pankong knew it was Chen Mobai's work.

"He's the Primordial Dao Son?!" "Is this what a fifth-tier artifact refiner who inherited the true legacy of Primordial True Monarch's refining techniques is like?"

Hong Xiu had always been proud of being an artifact refiner of the Xuanhuo Sect, believing herself to be excellent even in the Central Lands. But now, seeing Chen Mobai's work, she deeply felt the shallowness of her own skill.

Her fourth-tier artifact refining skill, compared to that of the Primordial Dao Son, was like an apprentice still lingering outside the gate.

"What a pity this is Dongzhou..." Revered Master Yuanhuo looked back at the Five Elements Sect's courtyard and said with a slight sigh of regret.

After seeing his guests off, Chen Mobai looked at the White Glass Heavenly Grade and Nine Suns True Fire Stone in his hand, suppressing the urge to refine them on the spot. After all, the Eight Scenes of Dou Shuai Lanterns were true fifth-tier artifacts, unlike the already formed Grand Unity Five Smoke Veil. At that time, he only needed to use the 'Participatory Agreement' to refine the materials one by one. But for the White Glass Heavenly Crystal and Nine Suns True Fire Stone, as fifth-tier materials, the immense power they contained required Chen Mobai to be completely focused, even for him.

With these two materials in hand, Chen Mobai felt that his main objectives for attending the Big Dipper Convention had been achieved, and he felt a slight urge to return to the Eastern Barrens. However, he wasn't alone this time. The other disciples of the Five Elements Sect, including Qing Nu, were thoroughly enjoying their browsing, immersed in the joy of treasure hunting.

Especially Qing Nu, who, in Qi Jiansu's thatched cottage at the Daoist Moral Sect, saw many legendary herbs she had only ever read about in the textbooks of the Gou Mang Dao Academy. She quickly found herself kindred spirits with Qi Jiansu, becoming good friends as if they had known each other for ages.

Chen Mobai could only stroll around, passing the time.

It is worth mentioning that Ye Qing, who had initially planned to leave after a quick look around, also stayed temporarily because of the fifth-tier Profound Light Fiend. This Profound Light Fiend was needed for the sword art Ye Qing cultivated. At the Big Dipper Convention, he bought a bottle from a rogue cultivator at the Primal Core stage. The cultivator, however, said he had more Profound Light Fiend, and if Ye Qing was willing to buy it at the same price, he could make a trip to gather a few more bottles. Ye Qing initially didn't want this hassle and intended to buy out all the Profound Light Fiend Earth Fiend Yin Caverns from the rogue cultivator at once, but the latter was unwilling, seemingly intending to establish a long-term business relationship. Ye Qing had no choice but to tell the rogue cultivator that he would buy as much as available, but only until the end of the Big Dipper Convention.

Now Ye Qing was waiting for this. When they discussed it, Chen Mobai learned that Ye Qing had also mastered "Condensing Sword into Silk," and with enough Profound Light Fiend, he could achieve grand completion and begin attempting "One Sword Breaking Ten Thousand Laws."

"I can't believe that despite my diligent cultivation of the sword dao all these years, I'm still half a step behind you!" Chen Mobai said with a sigh after hearing this.

"Oh, Brother Chen has also mastered 'Condensing Sword into Silk'. Given your talent, that's normal. Perhaps in the future, the second Divine Transformation path of the Primordial Dao Palace will be opened by you." Ye Qing was only slightly surprised to learn that Chen Mobai had mastered "Condensing Sword into Silk," as he knew Chen Mobai's talent in the sword dao was no less than his own.

"Forging one's own path is incredibly difficult, but since I am a Fire Spirit Body, pursuing the Path of the Primal Chaos Dao Fruit is even harder." Chen Mobai continued to lament. The Primal Chaos Dao Fruit of the Primordial Dao Palace, since ancient times, could only lead to Divine Transformation if cultivated by an Earth Spirit Body or someone with a Heavenly Earth Spirit Root.

After finding himself positioned as the Primordial Dao Son, he tried every possible way to clear his name and avoid truly being conscripted by the sacred land to the front lines of the righteous-demonic battlefield.

"I, however, believe you can do it."

But Ye Qing held Chen Mobai in high regard and said this.

'Brother, you overestimate me. I don't even have that much confidence myself...' Chen Mobai smiled wryly internally, but on the surface, he could only modestly shake his head.

After chatting with Ye Qing for a while in the courtyard of the Nine Heavens Demon Eradication Sect, Chen Mobai went out to stroll through the streets.

He had already seen all the central streets where the Primal Core cultivators were located. There were indeed many good items, no fewer than dozens of types of fifth-tier spiritual materials, but unfortunately, he was too poor to afford them.

So Chen Mobai now concealed his aura and wandered through the outer districts.

These past few days, Mo Douguang and Zhou Ye were also there. The former was purchasing metal-attribute cultivation methods or sword arts, while the latter was collecting artifact materials according to Chen Mobai's list.

After Chen Mobai exchanged some local specialties from Xiaonanshan for a few fourth-tier spiritual materials, he arrived at the cultivation methods area. However, compared to the central streets for Primal Core cultivators, the quality here was quite uneven.

Some deliberately aged, yellowed books could even stain one's fingers yellow if touched.

To his surprise, quite a few people were gathered around, picking through the items.

As Chen Mobai wandered, he came across a corner where there was another stall. An old man with a wrinkled face was puffing on a pipe, exhaling smoke. On the blanket in front of him lay several books with their covers torn off.

"May I have a look at this one?" Chen Mobai asked, sweeping his divine sense over the books and picking one up.

"Ten high-grade spirit stones for one-third of the content," the old man stated. Chen Mobai immediately handed over ten stones and began to read.

This book astonishingly described a void-related spell called "Void Lock." Upon successful cultivation, it allowed one to harness void energy to form chains, imprisoning opponents. At its highest level, it could even directly seal off an entire space. After reading one-third, Chen Mobai, relying on his knowledge of the Void Scripture, confirmed that there were no issues, but he still asked a question.

"Did this originate from the Grand Void Ethereal Palace?" In the entire Sky River Realm, everything related to the void stemmed from the Grand Void Ethereal Palace. However, because cultivators with void talent were exceedingly rare, the Grand Void Ethereal Palace would deliberately release some cultivation methods similar to 'Vacuum Dharma Body' to help them screen disciples. These methods were fine to cultivate, but if they weren't authentic, it would invite pursuit from the Grand Void Ethereal Palace, such as in the teleportation array business.

"If you can master it, then it is. If you cannot, then it is not." The old man, however, said with a smile something that made Chen Mobai frown slightly. Thinking he could ask Zhang Pankong about it later, he said no more, paid the remaining twenty high-grade spirit stones, and took the coverless Void Lock.

"I also have a 'Void Escape Technique', a 'Vacuum Dharma Body', and a 'Void Illusion', which are complementary to this 'Void Lock'. Do you need them?" Just as Chen Mobai was about to get up and leave, the old man put down his pipe and pulled out three scrolls, also with their covers torn off, from a torn sleeve, and asked.

"I'll inspect the goods." Curiosity piqued, Chen Mobai took the three scrolls. As he did, he used 'Empty Valley Sound' to ascertain the old man's cultivation level, discovering he was only at the mid-Core Formation stage, which put his mind at ease.

"Thirty high-grade spirit stones." The old man extended his hand for the spirit stones. Chen Mobai nodded, handed over the stones, and began to read.

The Void Evasion Art was an escape technique, a combination of Void Walking and Grand Void Teleportation. Upon grand completion, it was said one could enter the netherworld, tread the Nine Heavens, or even directly escape into the Spirit Void Immortal Realm in a single step! This was the first time Chen Mobai had seen a similar spell in the Sky River Realm that was more exquisite and outstanding than those in the Immortal Sect. The Void Evasion Art encompassed both Void Walking and Grand Void Teleportation, yet it surpassed them.

Seeing this, Chen Mobai's face showed surprise. This kind of technique was probably not something the Grand Void Ethereal Palace would willingly let circulate.

He suppressed the shock in his heart and began to read the second book, "Vacuum Dharma Body." The Five Elements Sect had a portion of this body-refining technique up to the Core Formation stage, but Chen Mobai found that the copy in his hands was far more detailed and exquisite than the "Vacuum Dharma Body" he had obtained from the mountaintop. After reading one-third, it already covered cultivation to the perfected Core Formation realm. As for the latter two-thirds of the content, besides forming a Nascent Soul, could it also include Divine Transformation?

Chen Mobai wanted to read the rest of the content but found he couldn't turn the pages; there were restrictions he hadn't even noticed. He looked up at the old man in front of him, who was squinting, puffing on his pipe.

"I'll buy all three of these." Chen Mobai handed the remaining sixty high-grade spirit stones to the old man. After receiving the stones, the old man tapped each of the three books with his pipe. An invisible, exquisite spiritual force flowed into the books, and the restrictions were released. Chen Mobai immediately looked at the latter two-thirds of "Vacuum Dharma Body," only to find that it merely described cultivation up to the perfected Primal Core realm.

Despite his disappointment, Chen Mobai didn't expect to be so lucky as to buy a Divine Transformation cultivation method at such a low price.

Next, he continued to read the last book, "Void Illusion"! Like "Void Lock," this was a spell that could use void energy to create an illusory space, fabricating any scene one wished others to see within it. At its highest level, it could even transcend the distance between heaven and earth—a person in the upper realm could project an illusion into the lower realm, conveying information they wished lower-realm disciples to know!

Upon reading this, Chen Mobai's eyes widened instantly, and he abruptly looked up at the old man. This "Void Illusion," according to its description, was likely a closely guarded secret, known only to a select few even within the Grand Void Ethereal Palace! Who exactly was this old man in front of him? This was certainly not something the Grand Void Ethereal Palace would dare to let circulate!

"What's wrong? Are you dissatisfied with the content recorded later? The rules are clear: the transaction is entirely voluntary. However, this old man is kind-hearted. If you feel you've lost out, I'll return these spirit stones to you. You'll return all four books to me, and then swear an oath never to reveal what you've seen to a second person." After hearing the old man's words, Chen Mobai used his 'Empty Valley Sound' and 'Insightful Spiritual Eye' to probe him repeatedly, yet he could only detect that he was a Core Formation cultivator.

"The items are excellent, I'm very satisfied!" After pondering for a moment, Chen Mobai decided to take the four books. However, his initial thought of verifying them with Zhang Pankong had vanished. If the Grand Void Ethereal Palace found out these items had been leaked, unless he joined their sect, they would likely pursue him relentlessly.

"However, please, old man, don't tell anyone that I bought these items." Chen Mobai spoke. The old man squinted, nodding repeatedly. "Naturally, naturally. We all understand the rules; business dealings are always confidential."

Next, Chen Mobai looked at the other books and found that they were all remarkably strange and extraordinary spells and cultivation methods, with exaggeratedly powerful descriptions. However, Chen Mobai lacked the discernment to judge these, so he could only regretfully put them down.

After leaving this stall, Chen Mobai went to browse other places, wondering if he could find any more good items. Unfortunately, in this outer area, even cultivation methods capable of reaching the Primal Core realm were few and far between, and their authenticity was hard to discern.

Seeing that it was late, Chen Mobai turned and headed back to his Five Elements Sect courtyard. As he passed the stall, the old man was still puffing on his pipe.

Night quickly fell, and one by one, cultivators packed up their stall items. The old man seemed lost in the smoke until he was the only one left. He then put down his pipe. Opening his eyes, a sliver of silver light flickered. The old man lightly tapped the blanket with his pipe, and then both he and the coverless books on it vanished from the spot, as if they were an illusion. If Chen Mobai had witnessed this scene, he would have realized it was exactly as described in "Void Illusion."

The next day, Chen Mobai, who had spent the entire night comprehending the four books, found them increasingly profound and wondrous. Opening his eyes, he reached for the Void Evasion Art placed beside him, intending to read it again, but discovered that all the text had vanished.

Chen Mobai's eyes widened instantly. He picked up the other three books, only to find they were identical; all had become blank books. He rose abruptly, put the four books away, and went to yesterday's stall, but it was empty. Chen Mobai asked nearby stallholders, but they claimed to have no knowledge of such a person.

At this point, Chen Mobai knew without a doubt that he had encountered a master. Someone who could prevent even his perfected fourth-tier 'Empty Valley Sound' from detecting any clues was undoubtedly a Divine Transformation True Monarch. He just didn't know which one. However, upon closer thought, only a Divine Transformation cultivator from the Grand Void Ethereal Palace could casually produce such cultivation methods. Could it be Grand Void True Monarch, who was stationed in Dongzhou?

Chen Mobai had never met the three Divine Transformation cultivators of Dongzhou, so he had no way of knowing who the old man from yesterday was. However, since the old man had given him these four books, there must have been a reason, and at the very least, no malice. After all, if a Divine Transformation True Monarch wanted to attack him, Chen Mobai would have no means of resistance. Could it be that he took a liking to him and wanted to take him as a disciple? This thought inexplicably crossed Chen Mobai's mind.

When he cultivated the Myriad Sword Dharma Body, he used the technique of Outer Body Incarnation to absorb and refine many Void-Calming Stones, and now he possessed some characteristics of a Void Spirit Body, already showing extraordinary talent in the Dao of Void. This Divine Transformation cultivator might have taken a liking to this. However, Chen Mobai thought carefully again: the current Saintess of the Grand Void Ethereal Palace was a true Void Spirit Body, and even she only became a disciple of Grand Void True Monarch after forming her core. Surely, he, a mere dabbler, wasn't worth a Divine Transformation True Monarch personally coming over?

The more he thought about it, the more confused he became, but Chen Mobai knew that he might have been targeted by a Divine Transformation cultivator from the Grand Void Ethereal Palace. From now on, he would need to act with greater caution to avoid revealing any traces of the Immortal Sect. He hoped the name of the Longevity Sect could fool the Grand Void Ethereal Palace's Divine Transformation cultivators.

Thinking this way, Chen Mobai decided not to linger at the Big Dipper Convention. Conveniently, yesterday, under the arrangements of Revered Master Xingchen, Zhuo Ming, Mo Douguang, and the others had all acquired the cultivation methods they desired. That evening, he summoned all the disciples of the Five Elements Sect and informed them about returning to the Eastern Barrens.

Although the disciples were puzzled, they all complied with Chen Mobai's decision. "I'll go say goodbye to Brother Ye next door." After stating his decision to leave tomorrow, Chen Mobai stood up and said to Qing Nu. She nodded and followed him out.

However, Qing Nu was heading to the Daoist Moral Sect's residence across the way to bid farewell to Qi Jiansu. "What a coincidence, I was just about to look for you too."

Unexpectedly, just as Chen Mobai arrived at the entrance of the Nine Heavens Demon Eradication Sect's residence, he saw Ye Qing walking out. It turned out that the rogue Primal Core cultivator who had gone back to collect Profound Light Fiend was blocked by a powerful fourth-tier demonic beast in the desolate ruins. Left with no choice, he sought help from Ye Qing, who, concerned about his Profound Light Fiend, decided to make the trip.

"The desolate ruins are full of dangers; you must be careful." After hearing this, Chen Mobai spoke.

"Don't worry, I have the Grand Harmony Sword with me." Ye Qing smiled confidently. After bidding farewell to Chen Mobai, he went to Revered Master Xingji, then transformed into a streak of sword light and vanished into the sky above Stone City.

"I'll go kill him. The Primordial Dao Son is yours to handle." Venerable Ming, who had already left Stone City, said to the two figures behind him, then merged with the night. Su Zihong watched Venerable Ming depart using the Shadow Escape technique, then expressionlessly raised her head. Beside her was a middle-aged man with a full forehead and a gentle expression.

This man was one of the three Holy Envoys of the Underworld Devil Sect. Four hundred years ago, he was already at the late Primal Core stage. When Venerable Ming swept through the Eastern Land, this man followed him. Although Su Zihong was also at the late Primal Core stage now, she still felt that this Holy Envoy of Light had unfathomable cultivation.

"Besides the Primordial Dao Son, the Five Elements Sect has two other early Primal Core cultivators. To avoid any unexpected issues, I've called for a helper." The Holy Envoy of Light spoke, and Su Zihong's brow furrowed slightly upon hearing him.

"Venerable Ming said that just the two of us would suffice. That Chen Qingdi cultivates a fire-attribute sword art, which my Primal Chaos True Qi can completely suppress. You only need to deal with two early Primal Core cultivators and some Core Formation cultivators. Does the Holy Envoy of Light lack even this much confidence?" As Su Zihong's voice trailed off, a beam of mirror light suddenly shot down from the bright moon in the sky, and then a figure emerged from it.

"Saintess Su, please don't be offended. After the righteous-demonic war begins, according to Venerable Ming's orders, our sect needs to capture Dongwu. This Five Elements Sect will be our sect's greatest opponent then, so I've been keeping an eye on them. If we can use this opportunity to capture all the high-level cultivators of the Five Elements Sect in one go, it would be a significant advancement for Venerable Ming's great cause!" A handsome man in silver robes stepped out from the mirror light, smiling as he spoke to Su Zihong.

"Wen Buyue? You're actually still alive?" Seeing the silver-robed man, Su Zihong looked somewhat surprised. According to rumors, wasn't he supposed to have died long ago at the hands of Saintess Jade Mirror?

"Good luck, I crawled back from the gates of hell," Wen Buyue said with a faint smile, then added a reminder. "This Primordial Dao Son, Chen Qingdi, has extraordinary sword dao cultivation. He once used a Heavenly Tribulation Sword to slay a venomous dragon beast. Saintess Su and Holy Envoy of Light, you absolutely must not underestimate him."

"No matter how formidable he is, he's only just entered the mid-Primal Core stage. Such a vast disparity in cultivation cannot be compensated by talent." The Holy Envoy of Light, however, spoke dismissively. If Wen Buyue hadn't approached him proactively this time, he would have even thought that dealing with a mere Five Elements Sect would only require himself.

"In that case, I will observe the battle from a distance and help you two clean up the Five Elements Sect's rabble. That way, it won't count as me interfering, and I'll have an explanation for Venerable Ming." Wen Buyue smiled and said this after hearing him. The Holy Envoy of Light nodded.

"Then we'll trouble Saint Son Jade Mirror to hold the line." Hearing this, Wen Buyue smiled and took his leave, then his figure vanished into the moonlight. On a hilltop a hundred li away, Wen Buyue's true body opened his eyes, looking at Su Zihong and the Holy Envoy of Light ambushing in the distance, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

"I've already warned you. I hope this Primordial Dao Son's fifth-tier sword intent can inflict enough damage on these two Primal Core cultivators of the Underworld Devil Sect..." Among the demonic cultivators, infighting was constant. Although Venerable Ming had forcefully unified the Dongzhou demonic path with his Divine Transformation realm, the Qitian and Yujing factions, who had governed the Dongli demonic path for years, each had their own agendas. In this righteous-demonic war, the two perfected Primal Core old devils also intended to try for Divine Transformation. However, Venerable Ming and that ghost deity would certainly not be too keen on this, and might even try to stop it. Therefore, Wen Buyue needed to find ways to weaken the strength of the Underworld Devil Sect. That was why he clearly knew Chen Mobai's true strength but did not fully disclose it.

Before leaving the Celestial Dao Sect, Chen Mobai bid farewell to Zhang Pankong, in addition to Ye Qing. He even thought of Kuzhu, but the latter had already left with Master Mingwen and her disciple at the end of the Big Dipper Convention.

Finally, he naturally bid farewell to Xingji, the host. "Sect Master Chen, leaving so soon? Won't you browse a bit more?" Xingji tried his best to persuade him to stay, but Chen Mobai, having already learned of his true "old fox" nature from Ye Qing, gave two insincere smiles in response, then unfurled the Grand Unity Five Smoke Veil and departed the stone city.

Soon, they left the Dongyue territory and entered the desolate city. Since the demonic beasts along this path had been cleared on their way there, the journey back was very easy and smooth.

Soon, Chen Mobai arrived at the place where he had previously slain the Dark Violet Heavenly Scorpion. "Oh!" Chen Mobai suddenly exclaimed in surprise and stopped.

"You brat, you actually saw through it?" A questioning voice rang out as the Holy Envoy of Light and Su Zihong emerged from mid-air. The sky behind them was faintly distorted.

"The ambush formation is too crude; it's full of traces!" Chen Mobai's expression remained unchanged as he saw the two figures, commenting on the fourth-tier formation spanning between heaven and earth before them. If he hadn't noticed and flown straight into it, though he could easily break through, the other members of the Five Elements Sect would certainly have been affected.

"What a pity. That's a great geomantic spot. If you were to die and be buried there, perhaps after a thousand years, you might even turn into a zombie." The Holy Envoy of Light shook his head regretfully, then took out a pair of gleaming golden wheel-shaped artifacts. His entire aura suddenly erupted, and a chilling demonic energy, nearly at the perfected Primal Core stage, obscured the sky, making it seem as if they had entered a gloomy ghost realm.

Mo Douguang and Zhou Ye's expressions instantly changed to alarm, but they both stepped forward to stand beside Chen Mobai, one drawing his sword, the other gripping a hammer, guarding him on either side. "Who goes there? My sword does not slay nameless ghosts!"

But Chen Mobai, facing the Holy Envoy of Light, who was nearly at perfected Primal Core, didn't even lift an eyelid as he asked that question. "Hahaha, when this Venerable One followed Venerable Ming to slaughter your Primordial Dao Palace's Five Emperors Mountain, you brat weren't even born yet!"

Amidst the Holy Envoy of Light's laughter, he threw the golden wheel in his left hand. In that instant, all the chilling demonic energy filling the sky was absorbed by this artifact. A golden beam of light, capable of cleaving heavens and splitting earth, shot forth with an unstoppable and terrifying might, cutting mountains and severing rivers, and landed before the Grand Unity Five Smoke Veil. "Demonic fiends, to show yourselves here! Today, you shall come, but not leave!"

Facing this golden beam of light that could cleave the heavens, Zhou Ye stepped forward first. As he spoke, he opened his mouth and exhaled a vibrant, multicolored stream of Primal Chaos True Qi. "Oh!" Upon seeing Zhou Ye's Primal Chaos True Qi, Su Zihong, who had been silent, frowned slightly. She then watched as the Holy Envoy of Light's golden artifact light collided with the Primal Chaos True Qi. The originally immensely powerful golden radiance, which seemed capable of severing anything, dissipated into golden ripples in the middle section where it met the Primal Chaos True Qi, transforming into a sky full of golden spiritual energy. "How come this kid seems more like the Primordial Dao Son?" The Holy Envoy of Light, witnessing this scene, maintained his composure and said to Su Zihong, who was not far away. Then, golden light flashed in his eyes. The golden light that had been dispersed by the Primal Chaos True Qi suddenly split into two, moving above and below, drawing two golden arcs in mid-air that landed above Chen Mobai's head and below his feet.