Apprenticeship Ceremony

Little South Mountain.

Chen Mobai sat in front of his wooden house, playing with the wisp of purple flame in his palm.

After demonstrating the "Sword Rainbow Light Splitting" in the Divine Wood Hall, Meng Hong immediately made Zeng Woyou and Yan Jinye Dao Heart Oath that they must never reveal this matter.

Sword Cultivator are known as having the strongest combat ability among their peers, relying on the powerful single-target damage they can achieve after mastering Sword Light.

The first three realms of Sword Cultivator are: Refine Sword into Qi, Sword Qi Transformation, and Sword Qi Like a Rainbow. Although these are very powerful, they cannot make one invincible among those of the same level.

Only after mastering the Sword Light, and being able to condense all spiritual power into a single point, can Sword Cultivator begin to sweep Qidian the world.

Sword Qi Like a Rainbow: This technique uses a single point of spiritual energy to draw upon several times the amount of heaven and earth's primordial energy, transforming it into an overwhelming Rainbow of Sword Qi that crushes and overwhelms the opponent.

However, although such attacks are powerful, they can be blocked by defensive Magic Artifact or talismans because their power is not concentrated enough.

For example, during the Sect Grand Competition, the Spirit Leaf Talisman that Zhou Wangshen gave to Feng Hongxue easily blocked Chen Mobai's Rainbow of Sword Qi.

To compensate for this shortcoming, the fourth realm of Sword Cultivator is "Sword Rainbow Light Splitting".

By concentrating the Heavenly Sword into a single strand, all the power was gathered together and condensed into the most extreme and terrifying segment of Sword Light, with a power more than ten times that of the sword rainbows.

Generally speaking, those who can master Sword Light are at least mid- Foundation Establishment level Sword Cultivator, which is already considered exceptionally talented.

In the history of the Eastern Wasteland, it is recorded that more than 80% of the Sword Cultivator who mastered the Sword Rainbow Light Splitting were in the late Foundation Establishment.

With such a level of swordsmanship at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, Chen Mobai is, according to Ancient Texts records of the Divine Wood Sect, the Number One Person of Eastern Wasteland.

It was precisely for this reason that Meng Hong, in his capacity as Sect Leader, made Zeng Woyou and Yan Jinye, who had witnessed the Purple Fire Sword Light, Dao Heart Oath.

This is an Peerless Divine Sword. Once drawn, it must cause bloodshed for miles around, and there must be absolutely no risk of it being exposed to enemy sects.

After mastering the Sword Light, in a head-on confrontation with Chen Mobai, only those in the late Foundation Establishment and a few exceptionally talented Foundation Establishment could stand a chance.

After Chen Mobai recovered, Meng Hong let him return to Little South Mountain.

The Sect Leader only had one sentence.

Practice your swordsmanship diligently!

The "Sword Rainbow Light Splitting" realm is the Qidian for Sword Cultivator to be invincible among their peers. It is also profound and extensive. Mastering Sword Light is the entry point, while being able to Sword Light Differentiation is the true mastery.

At Chen Mobai's current level, he can only condense a Purple Fire Sword Light, and he can only do so by relying on the Azure Sun Fire Seed.

When he is able to create hundreds or thousands of Sword Light Sword Light, he will be truly invincible in both one-on-one and group combat.

Thinking of this, Chen Mobai had a thought, and the Azure Sun Fire Seed in his palm started to burn, absorbing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy that was floating on the top of Little South Mountain. In an instant, it condensed into a piece of crystal-clear, jade-like Sword Light, which looked like flowing Magma.

This is precisely the "Purple Fire Sword Light" of the Crimson Flame Sword Art.

Chen Mobai activated his Spiritual Sense, and in the Splitting Spirit Manifesting Thought his mind, the Purple Fire Sword Light floating in his palm began to crack from the top, and then, like a tree branch, it forked into a second, smaller Purple Fire Sword Light.

The small Sword Light that had split off shot out and landed on a rock on the mountaintop.

The Sword Light pierced through, and silently, the stone melted into Magma, rolling down the ground and scorching a large patch of green grass.

This is called "Sword Light Differentiation".

The Great Dao Tree bestowed upon him all its insights into the realm of Sword Cultivator. With just a thought, the understanding accumulated through years of cultivation would arise in his mind, making it easy for him to do so.

Unfortunately, his Spiritual Sense strength was insufficient. Although he was considered quite good among those of the same realm, he was only able to differentiate a second Purple Fire Sword Light.

He naturally concealed his true abilities at this level, not displaying them at the Divine Wood Hall.

This is to maintain his image as an unparalleled swordsmanship genius. After a few years, he will use it as if he had come up with it himself.

The main reason for creating the story of the Azure Emperor was for this purpose.

Firstly, it shows that the "Sword Rainbow Light Splitting" realm was comprehended by himself after observing the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sword, rather than being obtained out of thin air from the Great Dao Tree's empowerment, thus demonstrating that he is truly an unparalleled genius in swordsmanship.

Continue to solidify your public image.

Secondly...

Chen Mobai took out his phone and opened "Turtle Treasure".

The teleport button that was originally the only one has now become two.

[Portal 1], [Portal 2]

He named Portal 1 "Sky River Realm" Portal 2 "Divine Wood Realm".

Turtle Treasure is still amazing; even though its master was unconscious, it still managed to successfully anchor itself in the Divine Tree Secret Realm.

If Chen Mobai's cultivation level increases in the future, he will be able to control the overall situation, and he plans to properly develop this secret realm.

He might not be able to utilize all the resources of the entire Divine Tree Secret Realm on his own, and he might need the assistance of a sect or Immortal Sect in the future.

However, compared to the Immortal Sect, Chen Mobai felt that the Divine Wood Sect was easier to cooperate with.

He felt that if he stayed here for several decades, he might even become the Sect Leader. If one day the two Golden Core Ancestors died, wouldn't he be in charge?

Moreover, he didn't want to expose the existence of the Turtle Treasure. He couldn't fool the Immortal Sect, so he should focus on cultivating his presence in the Sky River Realm first.

Therefore, Chen Mobai laid the groundwork by making up a story in the Divine Wood Sect in advance, and then said that he had comprehended the Longevity Sword and suddenly could freely enter and leave the Divine Tree Secret Realm.

"Master, Senior Brother Liu is back."

Just then, Zhuo Ming shouted something from outside the Array Formation.

Chen Mobai withdrew the Azure Sun Fire Seed, and the Purple Fire Sword Light immediately dissipated.

He rubbed his eyes, which were sore and swollen from staring at the flames for so long, and couldn't help but sigh that he needed to buy some Eye Soothing Drops drops.

At the same time, an entrance to the Array Formation fog that shrouded the top of Little South Mountain was also opened.

This is Second Grade Cloud Mist Array obtained from the Spiritual Plant Department. In addition to defense, it can also gather the clouds, water, and mist in the sky. After reaching a certain level, it can turn into spiritual rain and fall down to nourish the earth.

Chen Mobai placed the core of the Array Formation at the top of Little South Mountain, after all, he had many secrets and there were some things he couldn't let his disciple see.

After the Cloud Mist Array opened, Liu Wenbai and Zhuo Ming walked in with respectful expressions.

"Master, your disciple has lived up to your expectations and brought all the Spirit Plant from the Water Mansion."

As he spoke, Liu Wenbai took out three Jade Box of different lengths and sizes from his storage bag.

This is a tool used in the Sky River Realm to preserve Spirit Plant Herb, and it can preserve spiritual energy for the longest time.

Among the Hundred Arts of Cultivation Immortal Sect, there is a special category called "Jade Master," which includes knowledge of finding, nurturing, cutting, carving, and repairing jade. It is considered a relatively high-end profession.

However, things are much simpler in the Sky River Realm; they are directly categorized as Artifact Refiner.

Chen Mobai took a look and found that the three Jade Box were carefully prepared, and there were some patterns on them.

He first opened the long Jade Box, inside which were four slender bamboo stalks, all uprooted and untrimmed, taken out intact. However, the Gold-edged Jade Bamboo seemed to have been drained of its spiritual energy and had withered.

"Huh, why is that?"

Chen Mobai had planned to use this jade Jade Bamboo as a pen holder, but now, he didn't know if it could still be used.

"Master, please forgive me. After I picked the Bamboo Fruit, the entire Gold-edged Jade Bamboo withered. I asked the family and learned that the Bamboo Fruit must be dried up by absorbing the spiritual energy of the entire bamboo before it can ripen."

Chen Mobai genuinely didn't know about this, but he understood that his disciple wouldn't lie to him about something like this, so he nodded and accepted his explanation.

Then, he opened the smallest wooden box, and a pure Wood Spiritual Qi rushed out. Inside was a smooth-skinned, fist-sized, pale green fruit.

This is Bamboo Fruit.

After confirming, Chen Mobai immediately closed the box to prevent the loss of spiritual energy.

This Bamboo Fruit took sixty years to mature, and its quality has reached the Second Grade superior level. If it were put on the market, it could sell for at least several Spirit Stone.

However, he already knew how to use this Bamboo Fruit and had no intention of letting the Alchemy from the Sky River Realm waste it.

In the Divine Tree Secret Realm, he was not highly regarded because the Longevity Spiritual Power contained Pill Toxin.

Let the Alchemy of the Immortal Sect handle it.

Chen Mobai opened the last Jade Box, which was full of red soil, with six or seven Jade Bamboo Shoots emerging from it, covered in Red Soil.

"Wen Bai has worked hard too. Here, take these two Jade Bamboo."

Chen Mobai gave two Silver-edged Jade Bamboo from the long Jade Box to his Senior Disciple, who declined several times before finally accepting them.

"Zhuo Ming, take one too."

For Chen Mobai, the first-tier Jade Bamboo was no longer of any use, but for Zhuo Ming it was a spiritual object, since the Jade Bamboo Leaf could be used as Talisman Paper and the bamboo stem could be made into Talisman Brush handle.

After the two disciples thanked him, they were about to leave.

"The day after tomorrow, I will invite a few friends to formally accept you as my disciples."

"Yes, Master."

Upon hearing this, Liu Wenbai and Zhuo Ming's faces lit up with joy.

Although the three have already established their respective titles, Chen Mobai can only become their support after a formal Apprenticeship Ceremony is held.

From now on, the two of them can act under his name when they go out.

"Haha, I'm going to call you 'Uncle-Master' now."

On the day of the apprenticeship ceremony, Qi Rui was the first to arrive.

He and Chen Mobai were sworn brothers, and even though the latter was now the Top True Disciple and even Foundation Establishment Elder, he was still very open and joked around.

"In a few years, this title will have to be changed back; this rule is not good."

Upon hearing Chen Mobai's words, Qi Rui's face lit up with joy. This meant that he would be able to obtain the next batch of Foundation Establishment and successfully Foundation Establishment on his first attempt.

"This has been the rule since ancient times, and it cannot be changed."

The two talked for a while longer, and then Xi Jinghuo arrived. Not only him, but also Qi Hou came.

"Senior Brother Qi, what a rare guest."

Chen Mobai personally welcomed him up the mountain.

Qi Hou forced a smile. He had been in seclusion since obtaining the Foundation Establishment. Some time ago, he pushed himself too hard because of the Divine Tree Secret Realm, but he Foundation Establishment Failure.

Upon seeing Chen Mobai, the young man who once needed his protection to venture into Cloud Dream Marsh for training, now a Foundation Establishment cultivator and hailed as Peerless Duo of Divine Wood Sect alongside Hong He, Qi Hou couldn't help but sigh and call out "Uncle-Master."

"Here, this is our gift."

In contrast, Xi Jinghuo, like Qi Rui, casually handed a Jade Box to Chen Mobai.

Little South Mountain is rather simple.

Chen Mobai simply set up the Apprenticeship Ceremony outside the wooden house, holding an open-air ceremony.

Cultivators are generally easygoing people, and they didn't feel there was anything wrong. Xi Jinghuo and Qi Hou went directly to Qi Rui's side, and the three of them sat on the ground, forming a circle.

The next three to arrive were E Yun, Yuan Chiye, Yan Jinye.

The first two were Chen Mobai's good friends, and the last one had taken care of him for a long time in the Divine Wood Hall. After learning about Chen Mobai's background, he was even more eager to befriend him, and they had developed a relationship over time.

Once the three of them arrived, the group was basically complete.

After all, Chen Mobai didn't know many people in the sect.

Two more Invitation Letter were sent to Yue Zutao and Sun Gaochang, but the former, who doesn't like to go out, asked E Yun to deliver a talisman instead.

Chen Mobai thanked him and accepted the item.

After waiting for a while, Sun Gaochang arrived, bringing Lu Jun and Teng Jie with him.

Once everyone had arrived, Chen Mobai asked Liu Wenbai and Zhuo Ming to come up and introduce themselves to everyone.

His two apprentices were both good-looking, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, which drew praise from everyone.

Then came the apprenticeship ceremony.

The Divine Wood Sect didn't have so many formalities. Chen Mobai sat in his seat and drank the tea offered by the two people, thus establishing their master-disciple relationship.

From now on, the three of them will share both glory and misfortune.

"Master, this is Apprenticeship Ceremony from the Liu Family's Great Elder, presented to me as a formal apprenticeship present."

After serving the tea, Liu Wenbai took out a Jade Box and presented it to the customer.

Chen Mobai was slightly surprised. He took it and saw that it was actually a Second Tier Magic Tool, an arm guard covered with scales.

"Please thank the Great Elder for me."

After thinking it over, Chen Mobai decided to accept the Magic Artifact.

He also knew about the Liu Family. They started by raising Blood Jade Carp, and besides the Great Elder, they also had a Foundation Establishment Cultivator was a disciple of the Five Elements Sect.

Liu Wenbai is now doing very well in the Divine Wood Sect, and is expected to become a true disciple. The resources his family provides are also increasing, and the Apprenticeship Ceremony are exceptionally generous.

Second Tier Magic Tool, especially those for defense, are even more valuable; this arm guard could be worth thousands of Spirit Stone.

"Master, this is my Apprenticeship Ceremony."

Although Zhuo Ming didn't have a Cultivating Family behind her like Liu Wenbai, she still brought out her most precious treasure.

It was a yellowed Dao Scripture called "The Hundred Herbs Sutra".

"You're so thoughtful."

Chen Mobai accepted it with a smile without looking at it.

He knew his disciple's background; this Dao Scripture was her family heirloom, and the fact that she was willing to give it to him showed her sincerity.

"Haha, it seems I've arrived just in time."

Just as the Apprenticeship Ceremony was about to end, a familiar voice rang out in mid-air.

Meng Hong descended from the sky, walking over with a smile.

"Greetings, Sect Leader."

"Rise, all of you. No need for formalities."

Meng Hong gestured for everyone not to come over and to make themselves at home, then took out a storage bag and gave it to Chen Mobai.

"This is what I promised you, and I added a little more."

After delivering the gifts, Meng Hong took out two bottles of pills from his pocket and gave them to Liu Wenbai and Zhuo Ming. Then he waved his hand and sat down without any ceremony.

"Where's your wine? Didn't Xiaoyun'er say that your wine is exceptional, just Sword One?"

Upon hearing this, E Yun felt a little embarrassed.

He didn't really want people to know his nickname.

"Zhuo Ming, open the jar."

Chen Mobai was naturally generous today, and Zhuo Ming, who had brewed the Jade Sprout Spirit Wine Zhuo Ming year, also participated. She delivered the sealed small jars of wine to each guest's table.

"There's plenty of alcohol tonight."

Upon hearing this, Sun Gaochang's eyes lit up.

The guests were all delighted that evening.