Plotting for Core Formation Spirit Medicine
One day, I'll kill those two.
After watching Zhao Xuankang and the other person leave, Chen Mobai frowned and thought to himself.
After experiencing two consecutive battles with the Mountain Shaking Peak, a murderous intent that disregarded life had unknowingly grown within him.
"Nephew Chen, there is no need to be angry. This is the law of the Sky River Realm since ancient times. Since the Jellyfish created this world, the big fish eat the small fish, which is the law of the Dao."
Zhou Shengqing walked to Chen Mobai's side, his face no longer showing the anger he had shown when facing Zhao Xuankang and the other man; it seemed that his previous expressions were just for show.
"Has it always been true?"
Chen Mobai countered with a question. Having grown up in the Immortal Sect and received its moral education, he was still very unaccustomed to the dog-eat-dog world of the Sky River Realm.
These words stunned Zhou Shengqing Fu Zongjue. The two Core Formation Cultivator remained silent, unsure how to respond.
"Reporting to the two patriarchs, giving the Void Stone Mine to the Xuanxiao Dao Palace is not a great loss."
At this moment, Ma Gang noticed that the atmosphere was a bit off and walked over to say something.
"Oh, what do you mean?"
Zhou Shengqing asked curiously.
"The Void Stone Mine on the top of the Mountain Shaking Peak is a miniature vein. In fact, it has been almost completely mined out. If the Xuanxiao Dao Palace takes over, it will probably be completely depleted in three to five years at most."
As the Minister of the Spiritual Vein Department, Ma Gang has been exploring the reserves of various mineral veins on the Mountain Shaking Peak in the Yan Kingdom. Although not all of them have been explored yet, the most important mineral veins have been surveyed to a great extent.
Originally, I planned to delay reporting this not-so-good news to Fu Zongjue for a while, but unexpectedly, the delay led to an unexpected situation.
"No wonder Ji Zhenshi hasn't been as generous with his spending in the Eastern Yi in recent years. He's had to mortgage his mines to exchange for Spirit Stone from the Xuanxiao Dao Palace. It turns out he's already run out of resources."
Upon hearing Fu Zongjue's tone suddenly became clear, and the gloomy look on his face dissipated considerably.
If the Void Stone Mine were still in the hands of the Divine Wood Sect, that would naturally be bad news, but for them now, it's actually good news.
"The disciples of the Xuanxiao Dao Palace are all in Eastern Yi. If we want to send people over to mine the veins, it will probably take some time. We can first mobilize the disciples of the Spiritual Vein Department to mine the three veins that are to be transferred to them as cleanly as possible during this period of time."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Shengqing immediately gave instructions to Ma Gang, who nodded and went to handle the matter.
"We must also be wary of them mobilizing local Cultivating Family to help them."
Fu Zongjue added that Chen Mobai immediately took out his phone and informed Zhou Wangshen about the matter, asking him to send someone to keep an eye on the various families still in Five Willow Mountain. If anyone from the Xuanxiao Dao Palace appeared, they could step in and give them a warning.
Even if we can't stop them from cooperating with the Xuanxiao Dao Palace, we should at least keep them in check during this period, giving the Spiritual Vein Department more time to mine.
"The Xuanxiao Dao Palace has established a branch here in the Eastern Wasteland. It seems that the rumors about the Great Elder's lifespan being nearing its end are true."
After Ma Gang left, only three people remained.
Through this war, Zhou Shengqing and Fu Zongjue come to regard Chen Mobai as the future of the Divine Wood Sect, and they do not shy away from mentioning him in their conversations.
"Oh, what you mean is that Xuanxiao Dao Palace is afraid that after that Great Elder passes away, he will be suppressed and annexed by the other two factions in Eastern Yi, so they came to Eastern Wasteland in advance to make arrangements for their retreat."
Fu Zongjue also been to the Eastern Yi Region territory many times and had heard a lot about the struggles between the three major factions.
The battles between Nascent Soul cultivators were fierce.
In the past, the Primordial Ancestor served as an external ally of the Sun Bathing Sea, fighting against the Nascent Soul cultivators of the other two factions of the Eastern Yi.
As for the Great Elder of the Xuanxiao Dao Palace, although outsiders do not know his exact lifespan, it is estimated from his cultivation time that he is at least over seven hundred years old.
Although Nascent Soul cultivators are said to have a lifespan of a thousand years, Spell Duel are frequent in the Sky River Realm. Every Nascent Soul cultivator grows up amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood, and they have all suffered damage to their vital energy.
In the past two hundred years, this Great Elder of the Xuanxiao Dao Palace has rarely engaged in Spell Duel, but he has been constantly collecting various longevity pills. All these signs reveal an aura of West Mountain that cannot be concealed.
Among the Core Formation Cultivator under the Xuanxiao Dao Palace, although many had attempted to Nascent Formation, they all ultimately failed.
Therefore, based on these observations, it can be inferred that Xuanxiao Dao Palace sent Nan Xuanjing to the Eastern Wasteland to establish Branch Courtyard sect, possibly to leave himself a way out.
"This is just my speculation. If it is true, before Great Elder Xuanxiao passed away, he might have used his last bit of energy to wash the Eastern Wasteland in blood to ensure that his sect would not face any powerful external threats for the next few hundred years."
Upon Zhou Shengqing's words, Fu Zongjue's expression became even more worried.
"Given the style of the Xuanxiao Dao Palace, this is very likely. To break this deadlock, I'm afraid only if you, Senior Brother Nascent Soul Formation Success."
Chen Mobai's expression turned very serious after hearing Fu Zongjue's words.
He knew best the power of a Nascent Soul cultivator, since Immortal Sect dramas often used people at this level as the final villains.
If it were before death, it would definitely be even more insane.
"Do your best. If all else fails, take your family and go to the Eastern Lands to seek refuge with the Primordial Unity Dao Palace. They will surely remember our past kindness and help us out."
Zhou Shengqing spoke calmly, but he was already prepared to fight with all his might. After all, he was not young anymore. If it weren't for the Longevity Sutra, his body would probably have aged long ago and he would have no hope of breaking through to the Nascent Formation.
That is why this is definitely his only chance in his life, and he will take this step even if it means death.
"If Xuanxiao Dao Palace is trying to leave itself an escape route in the Eastern Wasteland, then it won't go too far before that Nascent Soul cultivator reaches the end of his life. However, there will definitely be some underhanded tricks, which is Zhao Xuankang's forte. You must be careful after I go into seclusion."
Zhou Shengqing said this to both Fu Zongjue and Chen Mobai. The latter was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting that he would have such a status in the Divine Wood Sect.
"Well, I'll try my best. Junior Nephew Chen is decisive and courageous, and has outstanding talent. Once the situation in the Yan Kingdom and Xiao Kingdom stabilizes, he can focus on cultivating and improving his realm within the sect. If we have a few more Core Formation Cultivator, our Divine Wood Sect will be able to handle things more easily, even when facing Xuanxiao Dao Palace or other major factions in the future."
In just a few words, the Divine Wood Sect's plans for the next few decades were already set.
Zhou Shengqing went into seclusion to attempt to form his Nascent Soul, while Fu Zongjue oversaw the overall Nascent Formation. Meanwhile, geniuses like Chen Mobai, Hong He, and Yin Qingmei focused on improving their cultivation levels. When they were close to completing their Foundation Establishment, the sect would try to collect some Core Formation Spiritual Object and send them to the Sun Bathing Sea to attempt Core Formation.
"I will also visit the other major sects in the Eastern Wasteland before I go into seclusion to remind Yan Shaoyin and the others about this matter. These are all old foxes, and they all know Zhao Xuankang's character. As long as they are on guard, even if they do not resist Xuanxiao Dao Palace, at least they will not stand against our Divine Wood Sect."
Zhou Shengqing mentioned another matter: after destroying the Mountain Shaking Peak, Divine Wood Sect had already gained the momentum of being the number one sect in the Eastern Wasteland, and Xuanxiao Dao Palace was also coming on strong. These two major forces would definitely clash in the territory of the Yan Kingdom.
If the other major sects in the Eastern Wasteland understood the principle of Lips Gone Teeth Cold, they would definitely stand on the side of the Divine Wood Sect.
Zhou Shengqing was going to plant this seed in the hearts of the other Core Formation Cultivator in the Eastern Wasteland.
"Your Excellencies, there is something else I have never had the chance to say."
After listening to the two patriarchs' plan, Chen Mobai suddenly felt that this was a good opportunity. After thinking it over again and again, he finally spoke up when Zhou Shengqing was about to leave.
"Oh, what is it?"
Zhou Shengqing and Fu Zongjue both looked over curiously.
"Actually, before the great battle at the Mountain Shaking Peak began, I was so looking forward to the final battle with Ji Dingjin that I entered a Divine Enlightenment State during my seclusion. When I woke up, I found that I had broken through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment."
Upon hearing Chen Mobai's words, Zhou Shengqing and Fu Zongjue widened their eyes in disbelief!
But then, Chen Mobai activated the Crimson Flame Sword Art, revealing powerful spiritual energy fluctuations at the late Foundation Establishment stage.
"A genius... no, you are the genius among geniuses!"
"Could you be a legendary, unparalleled spiritual being, or a reincarnation of a celestial being from the upper realm?"
Zhou Shengqing and Fu Zongjue were both excited, and even became somewhat incoherent.
They remembered clearly that this person had only been a member of the Divine Wood Sect for ten years.
When he joined the sect, he was merely a Qi Cultivation Cultivator.
To successfully Foundation Establishment within ten years is already considered a once-in-a-century super genius for the Divine Wood Sect.
The young man before them had not only successfully Foundation Establishment, but had also broken through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment with unstoppable momentum. Such a terrifying speed of progress was unprecedented in the history of the Divine Wood Sect and even the Five Elements Sect.
Even if the Primordial Ancestor were alive, he would probably be horrified to see a genius like Chen Mobai who is progressing so rapidly.
"Junior Nephew Chen, from now on you will cultivate in Giant Wood Ridge and not worry about anything else. When you feel that you are about to complete the Foundation Establishment, then quietly leave the Eastern Wasteland through the sect's Teleportation Array. I will arrange for you to form your Core Formation in the Sun Bathing Sea."
After their initial euphoria, Zhou Shengqing and Fu Zongjue gradually calmed down.
After discussing it, they decided to use the name of the Divine Wood Sect to pretend that they were collecting Chu Zuoshu Core Formation Spirit Medicine for Chu Zuoshu, but in reality, they were preparing them for Chen Mobai.
"There are only two pieces of Chongxu Immortal Ganoderma left. I will keep one piece as a seed and harvest the other piece when the time is right. I will personally go to Yan Shaoyin. This item, combined with the Purple Extreme Ginseng from Returning Heaven Valley, can be used to refine a batch of Dragon Ganoderma Pill. This pill can protect the body from collapsing when Core Formation and can also increase the chances of Core Formation."
"I'm afraid Yan Shaoyin won't be willing to Purple Extreme Ginseng in his herb garden."
Fu Zongjue shook his head slightly. Yan Shaoyin was the number one Alchemy Grandmaster in the Eastern Wasteland, and the scale of the medicinal fields in Returning Heaven Valley was also the largest in the Eastern Wasteland. After the death of the Primordial Ancestor, no one could force him to refine pills anymore.
Last time, when Zhou Shengqing stepped in to try and refine a batch of Dragon Ganoderma Pill for Meng Hong, Yan Shaoyin flatly refused.
"This time is different. His little apprentice also broke through to the late Foundation Establishment stage a while ago. The batch of Fourth Grade pills that Yan Shaoyin wanted to refine was for Core Formation. He definitely wants to refine the Dragon Ganoderma Pill as well. I'll offer it to him and exchange a piece of Chongxu Immortal Ganoderma for one pill, plus some other Herb. He might be quite happy to do so."
After hearing Zhou Shengqing's words, Chen Mobai's thoughts became clearer and clearer. He carefully considered his words and said something that shocked and even terrified the two of them.
"Reporting to the two patriarchs, after I broke through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment, I was teleported to the Divine Tree Secret Realm. This time, I obtained a pill formula called Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill. This is Fourth Grade pill used by the Ancient Longevity Sect to help its disciples Core Formation. After taking it, cultivators can increase their chances of Core Formation by 20%."
After Chen Mobai finished speaking, Zhou Shengqing was so overwhelmed by the huge surprise that he almost couldn't breathe. Although Fu Zongjue was Puppet Body, he seemed to malfunction at this moment, standing still and stunned for more than ten seconds.
"Is this prescription real?!"
After regaining his senses, Zhou Shengqing immediately took out a verdant talisman, set up a Restriction that enveloped the three of them, and excitedly asked.
"When I Rogue Cultivator, I once obtained a Pill Scripture alchemy from a stall. I have some knowledge of Alchemy and after reading it, I felt there was nothing wrong with it. However, I would still like to ask the two elders to appraise it before I can be at ease."
Chen Mobai took out the Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill he had prepared earlier from his storage bag and handed it to Zhou Shengqing. Fu Zongjue leaned over to look at it together.
The cultivators in the Eastern Wasteland are basically all-rounders. Zhou Shengqing once refined Third Grade pill, which, according to the standards here, would make him Third Grade Alchemy.
After reading the recipe for the Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill three times from beginning to end, his eyes shone and his voice trembled.
"This is a sign from heaven that my Divine Wood Sect is destined for prosperity!"
After saying this, Zhou Shengqing looked intently at Chen Mobai and spoke.
"Junior Nephew Chen, this pill formula is extremely precious. Although the sect rules stipulate that anything obtained in the Divine Tree Secret Realm belongs to the individual, I have no choice but to take this pill formula on behalf of the sect."
"Since this disciple has brought it out, it is natural that I should offer it to the sect."
Chen Mobai spoke very generously, and then waited to see how the two elders would reward him.
"Hahaha, you little rascal..."
Seeing Chen Mobai's expression, Zhou Shengqing understood what he meant and couldn't help but laugh and shake his head.
"Senior brother, Junior Nephew Chen made great contributions in the war that destroyed the Mountain Shaking Peak, and this time he has presented the Fourth Grade pill formula of the Longevity Sect. I think it is necessary to reward him handsomely."
Fu Zongjue also very satisfied with Chen Mobai and offered his support from the side.
"Then, junior brother, what do you think is the best way to reward him?"
"The Fourth Grade pill formula is too precious, and it is also a core-forming Core Formation Spirit Medicine of the Longevity Sect. If it were outside, it would be worth at least ten million Spirit Stone. I think it would be better for the sect to refine this Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill Rejuvenation Pill and then give the completed pill to Junior Nephew Chen as a reward. It would be worthy of his great contributions in the war."
Fu Zongjue's words struck a chord with Chen Mobai. If he were to collect the Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill on his own, it would take an unknown amount of time. Moreover, the eight essential Thousand Year Spirit Medicine were something that couldn't be bought even with Spirit Stone.
If you want to refine a batch of Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill, it's best to have the sect take the lead.
Moreover, relying solely on the Divine Wood Sect might not be enough; they would also need to bring in the Returning Heaven Valley and Yan Shaoyin, the number one Alchemy Grandmaster in the Eastern Wasteland.
Most importantly, Chen Mobai wasn't very confident in the Alchemy skills of the Eastern Wasteland. Even if Yan Shaoyin capable, it was impossible for him to succeed in refining the Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill on his first try.
The Spirit Stone required to refine one Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill are estimated to be over a million, which Chen Mobai simply cannot afford.
Only by joining forces with the Divine Wood Sect and the Returning Heaven Valley can this Fourth Grade pill be successfully refined in the Eastern Wasteland.
Chen Mobai gave the pill formula to Zhou Shengqing. The shrewd old man didn't realize what was going on at first, but he soon understood what Chen Mobai meant.
Fu Zongjue then added that he was extremely satisfied with Chen Mobai, a disciple of his sect.
"This pill formula will not be recorded as a contribution to the sect, so as not to let others know. For your merits in this war, I will record 200,000 contribution points for you, but the sect will not transfer the money to you. I will tell Chu Zuoshu that I have already transferred this contribution to you personally."
Upon hearing Zhou Shengqing's words, Chen Mobai was overjoyed and immediately thanked the old ancestor.
This is a combination of his two great achievements: destroying the Mountain Shaking Peak and presenting the pill formula. The reward is that the sect will help him refine this Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill.
"Don't worry, with this pill formula, I'll make Yan Shaoyin kneel down and beg me to let him Alchemy. Just focus on cultivating and improving your realm. No matter how much the sect spends, they will at least help you refine a Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill."
"Thank you, both of you!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Mobai felt much more at ease.
Compared to the Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill, the rest, such as the Pure Yang Scroll, Foundation Establishment Perfection, Open Up Golden Core Domain, and Spiritual Sense Breakthrough and Transformation, are all minor matters.
At this point, there were no more obstacles on his path to Core Formation!