Before Core Formation

When Fu Zongjue handed the pill to Chen Mobai, he also gave him a token.

This is an access pass for a cave dwelling in the Golden Crow Immortal City of the Sunlit Sea within the Eastern Yi territory, and it can also be considered an asset of their Divine Wood Sect.

When Zhou Shengqing and Fu Zongjue went to Eastern Yi, they would usually stay there.

The Cave Mansion possesses Third Grade superior Spirit Vein, which is sufficient for cultivators to Core Formation. If Spirit Gathering Formation is set up using High-grade Spirit Stone, it will be no less effective than the one at Giant Wood Ridge.

Chen Mobai was deeply moved by the sect's arrangements.

Not only did they help him refine the Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill, but they also considered the possibility of encountering a situation like Meng Hong's when Core Formation, and arranged the path to the Sun Bathing Sea.

However, after learning that there was Heavenly Tribulation for Core Formation in the Sky River Realm, Chen Mobai was determined to return to the Immortal Sect to Core Formation.

Moreover, since he had not yet mastered the Longevity Dao Body, he used this as an excuse to stay at the Divine Wood Sect for another two years.

In the past two years, he has basically been sitting on this Fourth Tier High-grade Spirit Vein, diligently cultivating.

However, he did return to the Immortal Sect twice.

One instance was when his cousin, Wang Xinying, successfully completed her Foundation Establishment, which was just a year after her graduation, so she was considered very lucky.

If I don't succeed this time, I'll have to go on blind dates and get married.

Chen Mobai had a deep bond with her since childhood, so naturally he had to go and celebrate with her.

He gave her the Golden Token he had obtained from the Xuan Jinzhi as a gift.

Another instance was not long ago, when Meng Huang'er broke through to the Foundation Establishment Eighth Layer.

At that time, although he had refined all the Longevity Tree Sap into his Longevity Dao Body, he was still one step away from completing it. He sat in meditation for a long time but could not succeed, so he simply took this opportunity to return to the Immortal Sect to relax.

Who would have thought that after guiding Meng Huang'er to break through, her cultivation suddenly became smooth and her Qi and Blood and qi flowed freely.

Having successfully cultivated the Longevity Dao Body and with preparations for Core Formation nearly complete, Chen Mobai was ready to set off.

He took back the Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill Rejuvenation Pill, and first went to pay his respects to Fu Zongjue.

"When you go to the Sun Bathing Sea, keep a low profile. Although your safety can be guaranteed within the Golden Crow Immortal City, you should still be wary of the Xuanxiao Dao Palace hiring desperate criminals. If you are preparing to Core Formation, you can secretly prepare another Cave Mansion under an alias."

Fu Zongjue had seen a lot in the Sky River Realm, and he had obviously given full consideration to Chen Mobai's Core Formation, offering a cautious suggestion.

"Thank you for your kindness, Ancestor. My journey may take several years. Please keep an eye on Xuan'er's matter."

Luo Yixuan disappeared in the Ming Country, the headquarters of the Five Elements Sect. The only people who can mobilize the Divine Wood Sect's spies there are the Sect Leader and the two patriarchs.

"Yes, I'll let you know if there's any news."

Chen Mobai thanked him again and was about to leave when Fu Zongjue called him back with a strange expression.

"Why don't you ask about the sect's secret Core Formation Experience stage?"

"This... I was so excited about achieving a high Dao Body that I forgot about this."

Chen Mobai immediately slapped his forehead and came up with an excuse.

The main reason was that he was able to download hundreds or even thousands of unique Core Formation insights from the Divine Wood Sect Immortal Sect. These Core Formation Experience were highly personalized and not very useful for reference, so he had little interest in them.

"These things are passed down orally. Before you can pass them on, you must make Dao Heart Oath that you will never reveal them to outsiders."

Fu Zongjue's expression turned serious, and he began to instruct Chen Mobai on how to acquire the most precious knowledge of the Divine Wood Sect.

Besides Zhou Shengqing and Fu Zongjue's Core Formation Experience, there were also those from True Person Nu Jiang the Five Elements Sect and Mo Douguang of Golden Light Cliff.

However, what surprised Chen Mobai the most was the last one, which was from the Five Elements Sect Primordial Ancestor Hunyuan.

However, the sentences in this "Core Formation Core Formation Experience of the Primordial Ancestor" are not very coherent, and it seems that some content has been omitted.

According to Chen Mobai's guess, the complete version should probably be the Nascent Soul Formation Experience, but this part was removed during the transmission, resulting in the current version of the Core Formation Experience with its disjointed sentences.

While lamenting the closed nature of knowledge transmission in the Eastern Wasteland, Chen Mobai listened respectfully to Fu Zongjue's narration.

"Okay, that's all. Did you write it down?"

Half a day later, Fu Zongjue recounting the five Core Formation Experience from the Divine Wood Sect. Chen Mobai nodded and thanked him again.

Before you leave, let me give you one last piece of advice.

"Please enlighten me, Ancestor."

Chen Mobai still held Fu Zongjue in high esteem.

"When Core Formation, find a belief in yourself that you must succeed."

After Fu Zongjue speaking, he told the story of his own Core Formation.

At that time, if he had not successfully Core Formation, Zhou Shengqing and Mo Douguang would not have been able to withstand the pressure from the Five Elements Sect. The newly separated Divine Wood Sect and Golden Light Cliff would have been destroyed, and all his relatives and friends would have died after the war was lost.

These were Fu Zongjue's thoughts at the time Core Formation.

He was able to overcome the Tribulation Pass and achieve his current success because he believed that he would die if he did not Core Formation.

After hearing this, Chen Mobai's expression changed slightly. Such a belief was unimaginable to those in the Immortal Sect.

For cultivators of the Immortal Sect, if they cannot break through their cultivation level, they will not. They can settle down, start a family, and die peacefully in old age, which is considered a fulfilling life.

Chen Mobai himself did not have this belief.

For him, failing to Core Formation was just that—failing. He could always try again.

Anyway, he has resources from both worlds and is young, so he can afford to wait.

He held the same thought when he was Foundation Establishment.

Now, after hearing Fu Zongjue's words, Chen Mobai felt that his mindset had been somewhat lacking.

If you can succeed on the first try, why waste time preparing a second or third time?

Thinking this through, Chen Mobai's expression became thoughtful.

After thanking Fu Zongjue, he returned to his Longevity Wood Dao Field, still pondering this matter.

It wasn't until Liu Wenbai and Zhuo Ming arrived that he came to his senses.

"Greetings, Master!"

Liu Wenbai shouted loudly, Chen Mobai looked up at him.

Not bad, you've reached the Foundation Establishment.

During the two years that he secluded himself to cultivate the Longevity Dao Body, this Senior Disciple adjusted his essence, energy, and spirit to their peak, then took the Foundation Establishment Pill that Zhuo Ming had given him. With the strong confidence that Chen Mobai gave him, he finally succeeded in Foundation Establishment.

The power of belief is indeed very strong.

Seeing Liu Wenbai's example, Chen Mobai gained a deeper understanding of Fu Zongjue's words.

"I need to go out and take care of some things for Old Ancestor Fu..."

Chen Mobai did not hide the fact that he had left the sect from his two disciples, but to be on the safe side, he did not mention that he was preparing to Core Formation.

"From now on, Wen Bai will continue to manage the Little South Mountain Shop, Ming'er will be in charge of all the businesses within our sect, Xuan'er's Soul Lamp must be kept under constant watch..."

The disciples in the Eastern Wasteland are all very obedient. As soon as Chen Mobai finished speaking, the two nodded in unison.

"Master, the Third Tier Immortal Peach Tree on Black Cloud Mountain is of such a high grade that even though I have communicated with it, I may need to reach the Core Formation stage before I can ensure its complete transplantation to Little South Mountain."

Zhuo Ming reported on something that Chen Mobai was concerned about, but for the latter, Core Formation the most important thing right now. Since there was no complete certainty about transplanting the Immortal Peach Tree, they should put it aside for the time being.

"By the way, I once obtained a Seed Wood Art from the Divine Tree Secret Realm. It was specifically used by the Ancient Longevity Sect for transplanting trees. Listen carefully..."

Chen Mobai suddenly remembered the secret technique he had obtained from the Talent Tree.

However, this secret technique requires cultivation to the Third Grade before it can affect the Immortal Peach Tree. He was busy with various preparations for Core Formation and had not paid much attention to it.

Zhuo Ming inherited his Legacy of Spirit Plant cultivation, and it was just right for him to pass it on to her.

In addition to the Seed Wood Art, he also passed on the Jia Mu Art.

"Thank you, Master, for transmitting the Dharma!"

After hearing about the two great Spirit Plant secret techniques of the Longevity Sect, Zhuo Ming's eyes lit up and his expression became excited.

The teachings weren't kept secret from Liu Wenbai, but compared to Zhuo Ming, who was exceptionally talented in Spirit Plant, this Senior Disciple was completely confused and didn't understand much.

"Wen Bai, now that you have Foundation Establishment, I will also impart to you two secret techniques of the Longevity Sect."

Knowing that he would be away for several years and that Liu Wenbai had just Foundation Establishment, Chen Mobai passed on the "Spirit Light Hundred Changes Art" and the "Spirit Light Absorbing Soldier Art" to his Senior Disciple.

Liu Wenbai cultivates the Water-Wood Revolving Two Aspects Technique, and will focus on the Longevity Sutra. Therefore, if he can reach the pinnacle of the Heavenly Wood Spiritual Light during the Foundation Establishment, or even comprehend the Heavenly Wood Divine Light, he might be able to obtain the title of being invincible among his peers.

"Master's Great Virtuous One and virtue are beyond repayment!"

After Foundation Establishment, Liu Wenbai's horizons and knowledge greatly broadened. After listening to the teachings, he realized the value of the two secret techniques taught by Chen Mobai, and he was even more excited than Zhuo Ming.

"You may all leave."

After settling his two disciples, Chen Mobai went to see some friends in the sect.

By now, almost all the True Disciple have taken the Foundation Establishment.

Among the true disciples he knew, Xi Jinghuo successfully Foundation Establishment, while Qi Rui and Qi Hou failed.

While drinking with Meng Hong, the retired sect Sect Leader was quite satisfied with this generation of True Disciple.

Compared to previous years, the number of people who have reached the Foundation Establishment is almost double this year.

Chen Mobai's three disciples, Li Yixian, Jiang Zongheng, Lian Maozhi, Gu Yan, Xi Jinghuo, Ding Ying, a total of nine people, successfully Foundation Establishment.

Apart from Li Yixian, Ding Ying, Xi Jinghuo, the rest were all newly recruited disciples of Chen Mobai.

This made Meng Hong feel that his policy of the Great Sect the recruitment of disciples during his tenure was absolutely correct.

He has even recently been considering taking charge of recruiting new disciples, planning to shorten the ten-year cycle to eight years.

After drinking with Meng Hong, Chen Mobai went to see Yuan Chiye, Yan Jinye, and other friends from the sect.

The only common point among the five Core Formation Experience taught by Fu Zongjue is that before Core Formation, it is best to understand all the things that are on your mind and settle all Karma.

Whether a clear mind helps with Core Formation is unknown, but having worries in one's heart is definitely detrimental to Core Formation.

Chen Mobai recalled every detail of his journey since arriving in the Sky River Realm.

In the Water Mansion, he honestly ate fish and cultivated himself, without any social interaction.

In South Stream Market, while setting up a stall to earn Spirit Stone, I met Lu Shu and Zhuo Ming. I was tricked by the former and took advantage of by the latter.

Lu Shu disappeared without a trace, and Zhuo Ming became his apprentice.

There were also South Mountain Bandits tried to rob and kill him, but they had all been killed by E Yun.

On Green Light Island in Cloud Dream Marsh, Chen Mobai still vividly remembers those who fought alongside him.

Especially Qi Rui; without him, Chen Mobai would not have developed a longing for the Divine Wood Sect.

When leaving the group, Qi Rui also gave them his insights on refining the Crimson Flame Sword Talisman, something that is only done between Life and Death Friend in the Eastern Wasteland.

However, they faced the Demon Beast together on Green Light Island, and they could indeed be considered Life and Death Friend.

After joining the sect, the generous and magnanimous Qi Rui took great care of Chen Mobai. However, after the latter became the Top True Disciple and even reached the Foundation Establishment, Qi Rui gradually reduced his contact with him.

Looking back now, Qi Rui can be considered the first friend in the Sky River Realm who truly cared for him.

"I will spend the rest of my life repaying the contributions I owe you. You don't need to worry about me disappearing and giving up."

When Chen Mobai came to find Qi Rui, he was surrounded by three Qi Cultivation Disciple from the Divine Wood Sect. He spoke while suppressing his anger.

Most of the Sect Contribution that True Disciple use to exchange for Foundation Establishment are borrowed.

"Senior Brother Qi, it's not that we don't trust you, but don't you still have a top-grade first-tier flying sword? How about this, we'll take a loss: you give me the flying sword, and we'll consider the contributions you owe me and my two junior brothers wiped clean..."

The three Divine Wood Sect disciples said with forced smiles.

"I need this flying sword to hunt Demon Beast in Cloud Dream Marsh and earn Sect Contribution. If I give it to you, how will I repay the debts to my remaining dozen or so fellow disciples?"

Although Qi Rui was unshaven and reeked of alcohol, he was still very responsible.

"Hmph, don't push your luck. If you don't give me the flying sword, you'll have to pay back the five hundred contribution points you owe me within three days, or I'll report you to the Punishment Hall."

After leaving those words, the Divine Wood Sect disciple turned to leave with his two junior brothers, but suddenly his whole body trembled and he stood frozen in place.

"Elder Chen... Elder Chen..."

Chen Mobai looked at the three men expressionlessly. If he remembered correctly, these three were Qi Rui's friends; they had even eaten together in Divine Wood City before he had reached the Foundation Establishment.

Unexpectedly, now that Qi Rui Foundation Establishment Failure, all their past friendship has vanished.

However, since it is only right to pay back debts, Chen Mobai did not say anything more.

"I'm sorry you had to witness this scene."

After the three of them ran away, their foreheads drenched in cold sweat, Qi Rui looked at his disheveled appearance and couldn't help but give Chen Mobai a wry smile.

"How much Sect Contribution do you owe for exchanging Foundation Establishment? I'll pay it off for you first, and you can pay me back later if you have any."

"Thank you, but no need. It's just that those three are pressing me hard. I've already made arrangements with my other fellow disciples. They'll pay some Spirit Stone as interest every year, and we'll be able to pay it off eventually."

Qi Rui was a man of some pride, and it was precisely because of this that he took the initiative to distance himself from Chen Mobai after Chen Mobai achieved Foundation Establishment.

"Take this and open it in a year."

Chen Mobai knew his personality very well, so after sealing the Foundation Establishment Pill he had obtained from the Nan Xuan Sect, he put it in a brocade pouch and gave it to him.

"Okay... this is fine."

Although Qi Rui found it a bit strange, he didn't think much of it. Chen Mobai usually had his apprentices bring him new wine and rice, so he simply accepted it.

After delivering the Foundation Establishment, Chen Mobai suddenly felt that he had nothing to talk about with Qi Rui anymore, and he understood why the latter had basically stopped contacting him after he achieved Foundation Establishment.

After reaching a different level of understanding, it is indeed difficult to recapture that feeling of genuine connection that we had back then.

"Come visit me for drinks whenever you have time."

Chen Mobai could only leave these words behind before taking his leave.

Before he left the Divine Wood Sect via the Teleportation Array, his two disciples came to see him off and told them to look after Qi Rui when they had time.

"Junior Nephew Chen, I hope that when you come back next time, you can call me Senior Brother."

When the Teleportation Array array lit up, Chen Mobai heard Fu Zongjue's words. It was clear that he had also arrived, but he did not show himself when he saw the three of them.

"Must!"

After hearing this, Chen Mobai solemnly clasped his hands in front of the void and said two words.

Since the Divine Wood Sect did not have a direct Teleportation Array to Eastern Yi, they first went to Illusion Wave Market, then transferred to the Yan Kingdom, and then to the Yan Kingdom Xiao Kingdom. After passing through six Teleportation Array, they finally left Eastern Wasteland.

Between the Eastern Wasteland and the Eastern Yi are some desolate Wild Mountain and rivers rarely visited by humans, which cultivators need to fly across on their own.

Chen Mobai left the Formless Puppet behind, asking it to go to the Golden Crow Immortal City in the Sun Bathing Sea in his place, while he himself directly activated the Turtle Treasure.

Upon returning to the Immortal Sect, he immediately applied to the Wuqi Dao Academy for Core Formation.