Are You Free?

A somewhat strange White Stone fell into Chen Mobai's palm.

Its white, jade-like shell shimmers with rainbow-like light.

Chen Mobai was taken aback. What was going on?

You should know that even though he painstakingly infused it with the Five Elements Sword Qi, it only produced a dazzling five-colored light.

How come the White Stone that Shi Wanyu infused with sword energy has so much light?

Could she be even more talented than I, a peerless swordsman?

This is impossible. Chen Mobai knew very well how many resources he had used and how many times he had been empowered by the Great Dao Tree to get to this point.

Even the true sword genius Zhai Jianbai couldn't infuse White Stone with five sword energies at his age.

How could a mere student from the Flowing Light Academy be more outstanding than him? Chen Mobai still in shock and had not yet realized the seriousness of the problem.

He sat down, activated his Void Glimpse Spiritual Eye, and carefully examined the White Stone in his palm.

Gradually, he discovered the pattern.

The rainbow-like shimmering light flashed intermittently, like a rainbow lamp that flickered on and off. When it was bright, it was incredibly dazzling, and when it was dim, it was just a very ordinary Baiguang, similar to the color of the White Stone itself. If Chen Mobai hadn't cultivated his Void Glimpse Spiritual Eye to its full potential, he probably wouldn't have been able to see this detail.

In other words, it is a Baiguang sword aura, but it can flash with all sorts of colorful lights, making it a beautiful sword aura.

After understanding, Chen Mobai breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He thought of Shi Wanyu was also one of the peerless sword geniuses selected by Hao Cao, the principal of the Mountain Sea Academy. It was understandable that she could do this.

It could even be said that Shi Wanyu's talent in swordsmanship is superior to Chen Mobai's.

Thinking this, Chen Mobai put the White Stone in his hand back into his Sword Pouch.

Eager to help Meng Huang'er break through her barrier, he quickly disappeared from the spot.

Of course, before leaving, he told Bian Jingchun next door to avoid Zhongli Tianyu waking up and finding that he was no longer shouting.

After arriving at Building Nine, he calmly booked a room, as he was quite familiar with such matters, and then went to knock on the door that evening to listen to Meng Huang'er sing.

One of my childhood dreams has come true once again.

A feeling of satisfaction, coupled with the aid of the Profound Sound Wonderful Method, made Chen Mobai feel that his Spiritual Sense had been enhanced once again.

The amount of Spiritual Sense that had been reduced due to being tempered and solidified by the Morning Bell has been restored to its previous maximum level.

Even during this process, the saplings of the Green Wutong Sapling in Chen Mobai's Purple Mansion Sea of Consciousness blossomed and bore fruit, almost completely filling the edge area.

Time flies like water.

Graduation day arrived quickly.

First up were the students' performances. Compared to Meng Huang'er's major, their movements were a bit clumsy and their facial expressions were less refined, but they were full of energy and every performance came from the heart.

The graduation ceremony was hosted by Zhuang Jialan, who smiled sweetly and guided each performance according to the rehearsal schedule.

After the students' performance, Che Yucheng, a teacher representative from the Dao Academy, took the stage to speak.

Chen Mobai sat in the backstage dressing room, looking at the stage displayed on the screen on the wall, and at the Great Hall below, which was unusually full of people. For some reason, he suddenly felt a little nervous.

"I feel like there's no difference between the Foundation Establishment Second Layer and the first level of Foundation Establishment."

In this lounge, besides Chen Mobai, there was also the Big Star Meng Huang'er. She sat on the sofa, stretching out her snow-white and slender fingers, playing with a Yu Xiao Magic Artifact.

She was the grand finale, and at the end of the opera, there was a solo performance of the xiao (a type of vertical bamboo flute) to interpret the theme of the profound and long life of cultivators.

"Your Profound Sound Wonderful Method leans towards support, so the changes in your spiritual power and Spiritual Sense aren't significant. You'll feel the difference when you break through from the third to the fourth level. By the way, do you have any methods to avoid being nervous when going on stage?"

After answering Meng Huang'er's question, Chen Mobai asked her about her experience performing on stage.

"I forgot. I started singing when I was very young. As far back as I can remember, I've been used to performing on stage and I don't feel nervous at all."

Meng Huang'er tilted her head; the image of her first time on stage was already somewhat blurry.

"Oh, I see. Let me take another look at the manuscript."

As a representative of the graduates, Chen Mobai gave a speech. He put a lot of effort into writing the speech, and even called his grandfather to ask for advice. He refined it word by word to ensure that it was the most official speech and that no one could find any fault with it.

"If you're really nervous, there's still some time. I can help you relax."

At this moment, Meng Huang'er suddenly said something that surprised Chen Mobai with a playful smile. He nodded subconsciously, but his eyes did not leave the manuscript in his hands.

Then his expression turned strange, and by the time he tried to stop it, it was too late.

At this moment, Chen Mobai realized that Meng Huang'er's performance outfit today was the same one he had mentioned, the one he had seen her wearing when he first met her in Vermilion Cloud City playing the Stepping on the Moon Melody.

The layers of light, white dress could not conceal her slender figure. Her exquisite face was adorned with delicate makeup, and her smooth forehead was decorated with Plum Blossom flowers. The two crescent-shaped red lines on her cheeks contrasted with her snow-white skin. Paired with gorgeous earrings, she exuded an even greater elegance than when they first met.

Meng Huang'er felt her movements were a little awkward, so she reached out and lifted her long, black hair, tucking it behind her shoulder.

I don't know how she trained, but every movement is simple and elegant, yet full of captivating charm.

With her help, Chen Mobai completely relaxed.

If he had more time, he would have liked to hear Meng Huang'er sing again.

"Today, we graduated..."

"This is an important day, and a milestone in our journey..."

"Here, I want to thank my teachers... my classmates..."

"We are about to face new challenges. We must bravely step out of our comfort zones, explore the unknown New World, and realize our dreams..."

"Finally, I want to thank the Dao Academy for giving me the most beautiful memories of my life. These ten years will forever remain in my heart."

"Thank you everyone..."

After Chen Mobai finished his mature-sounding speech, the students in the audience gave him a loud round of applause.

Of course, some people with eccentric personalities were disappointed that this disciple, the most outstanding one in the Dao Academy in the last hundred years, was so steady in character.

However, those who know Chen Mobai know that this is his style.

He takes every step very steadily, and never makes any mistakes on matters of principle.

At the end of the graduation ceremony, Meng Huang'er, whom everyone had been eagerly anticipating, took the stage.

All the classmates who had slandered her in the Dao Academy in the past have graduated, and no one would say that she was admitted through connections anymore, because she has successfully Foundation Establishment.

Because of her outstanding influence in the Immortal Sect, Meng Huang'er has now become an outstanding alumna of the Wuqi Dao Academy.

However, this is the norm in the Immortal Sect. If you randomly ask ten people to do a survey, maybe half of them won't know that Chen Mobai Chief of the Wuqi Dao Academy, but definitely nine of them will know that Meng Huang'er, the Big Star, graduated from the Wuqi Dao Academy.

In some ways, the reputation of the Wuqi Dao Academy among the people has become even more prominent because of Meng Huang'er.

Therefore, the younger students sitting in the auditorium were more looking forward to Meng Huang'er than to all the previous performances, such as Chen Mobai's speech.

And Meng Huang'er clearly did not disappoint them.

She entered the venue dressed in an exquisite gown, exuding a classical charm that immediately caught everyone's eye.

Her long, flowing hair had been re-adorned with hairpins, and paired with her gentle smile and exceptionally rosy cheeks, she descended to the center of the stage like a fairy with light, graceful dance steps.

Chen Mobai watched Meng Huang'er's beautiful dance and listened to her melodious singing, and couldn't help but applaud.

How beautiful!

Even after the graduation ceremony ended, the departing students were still excitedly discussing Meng Huang'er, the Big Star senior.

Chen Mobai gave a wry smile, said goodbye to Che Yucheng, and went back to his wooden house.

Meng Huang'er's schedule is very tight; after the graduation ceremony, she will have to return to the Art Troupe.

So she didn't want to waste her last night at the Wuqi Dao Academy.

Chen Mobai had no choice but to accompany him, and the two were delayed on their way back.

That night, Meng Huang'er, dressed in her gorgeous performance costume, exuded an unprecedented allure.

When he saw her off in the morning, Chen Mobai suddenly felt a little reluctant to part with her.

However, both of them are very rational people.

They clearly understood that if they were to get together, they might actually hinder each other's progress, so they both had great self-control and said goodbye at the fork in the road at the foot of the mountain.

"I'll let you know when I break through next."

After saying this, Meng Huang'er, her face flushed, pulled her small suitcase and turned to leave.

"If you happen to be passing through Vermilion Cloud City, you can come and find me."

Chen Mobai called out to Meng Huang'er's slender back. Although he would be studying at the Sky Mending Dao Academy for the next five years, Graduate Exam were not as formal as studying; they were very broad.

He only needs to report to the Dao Academy at the beginning of the year, and then present his achievements when he wants to apply for graduation.

Even if you are not in the Sky Mending Dao Academy for two or three years, it will not matter.

Therefore, Chen Mobai will likely spend the rest of his time cultivating both the two realms in Vermilion Cloud City, only occasionally visiting the Sky Mending Dao Academy for a few days.

Meng Huang'er, who was about to disappear from sight, obviously heard these words. She waved her hand without turning around, indicating that she understood.

What a great senior!

Chen Mobai was very fond of Meng Huang'er.

Regardless of whether he could ultimately break through to the Core Formation level of Spiritual Sense, at least for now, everything about her had made him very satisfied.

After Meng Huang'er left, Chen Mobai did not leave the Wuqi Dao Academy immediately, as he still had some credits left to use.

Moreover, knowing that he was leaving, many Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the Myriad Treasures Cave brought their accumulated Artifact Nurturing Sphere, which they had been saving for several years, hoping that he would help them appraise them all.

Chen Mobai naturally wouldn't refuse.

After all, he could no longer earn credits after leaving the Dao Academy, so he took this opportunity to earn enough Qi Replenishing Spirit Water to exchange for the Pure Yang Scroll Foundation Establishment Perfection.

Although the Dao Academy has rules that each person can only exchange credits for one year, Chen Mobai easily solved the problem by transferring credits and using their quotas with the help of several good friends.

After appraising all the Artifact Nurturing Sphere, Chen Mobai was about to pack up and leave.

"Come on, I'll take you to visit Chicheng Cave Heaven."

At this moment Bian Jingchun walked in, and she also invited Zhongli Tianyu and Zhuang Jialan.

Chen Mobai figured he hadn't booked his ticket yet, so he went with them.

To my shame, he had been at the Wuqi Dao Academy for ten years and had never properly explored the Chicheng Cave Heaven.

I did come here when Lesser Red Heaven first opened, but that was only to rebuild the glory of the Dao Academy. I only visited the stalls of the Daoist Academy and did not properly explore this Great Cave Heaven Immortal Sect.

Chen Mobai was strolling around the city with Bian Jingchun and the others when he suddenly saw a familiar place.

"Oh, I didn't expect this Maid Cafe to still be around."

In the past, in order to make up for the lifespan lost by consuming the Longevity Tree Fruit, he consulted Yu Rulin, the Chief of the Longevity Academy, here.

"I'll wander around by myself first, and then I'll come find you later."

Thinking of this, Chen Mobai became interested. After telling Bian Jingchun and the others, he walked the same path he had taken before.

Although many shops and stalls of the Daoist Academy had disappeared by the time of the Chicheng Cave Heaven's Millennium Celebration, some maid shops and similar establishments remained due to their excellent reception.

For example, when Chen Mobai saw the Cat Cafe at the True Spirit Academy, he was reminded of Hua Zijing.

I wonder how she's doing after passing the Civil Service Examination.

Just then, Chen Mobai walked to the front of an alley.

It was here that he met the successor of the Divine Machine Mansion.

After learning about the mystery of this lineage from Che Yucheng, he was always worried about the Three Tribulations of Core Formation mentioned by the Sunglasses Girl, fearing that he might accidentally fall into a trap.

He took out the card he had drawn from his storage bag and slowly walked into the alley.

The Divine Machine Mansion lineage was originally a training ground for the Supporting Dragon Court in ancient times. Those Fated One to be found by them were all Hidden Dragon.

It was precisely because of this that Chen Mobai became more and more confident in himself.

He felt that since obtaining the Turtle Treasure, he had escaped his mediocre fate and even had hope of Nascent Formation in the future.

However, thinking about this, Chen Mobai thought of Shi Wanyu. Since she was able to get a chance to benefit from his opportunity and had her fortune told by the Divine Machine Mansion, she might also have a chance to change her ordinary fate.

Since we've come all this way to Chicheng Cave Heaven, why don't we ask if she's still there? Shi Wanyu, who was packing her luggage in her dormitory with a gloomy expression, heard the text message notification on her phone and listlessly opened the screen to glance at it.

Then, her eyes became brighter than ever before! Chen Mobai: [Are you free? I've finished up with the graduation ceremony. Would you be so kind as to invite me to dinner?]