Chapter 2992 - 1402:
"Where is Sun Huanglong?"
"He passed away thirty years ago due to old age, and since none of his descendants were capable, he appointed his brother-in-law Hong He as the proxy family head before his death, and it has been this way until now."
E Yun is quite knowledgeable about the situation of the major families within the Five Elements Sect, and when Chen Mobai asked, he immediately shared various key details.
"Another old friend has passed away, alas, too bad I was in closed-door cultivation at that time..."
Upon hearing of Sun Huanglong’s death, Chen Mobai was deeply moved.
Although he had become accustomed to people he knew passing away, each time he heard of someone familiar being buried, he still felt a sense of solitude.
"Sun Huanglong as the family head was quite a significant Guest Elder among the outer families affiliated with our Five Elements Sect, so when he passed, Master Zhou Shengqing personally paid respects and also offered incense on your behalf, Ancestor."
Chen Mobai nodded lightly, and at the same time, he had already finished reviewing the records of Sun Hongxiang and the Sun family.
Initially, because Du Mengyun got involved with the Incarnation Demon Technique, which led to the death of Sun Huangling, so Sun Hongxiang is not the daughter of Hong He and Sun Huangling but rather the daughter of Hong He’s remarried second wife.
She was named Sun Hongxiang supposedly to commemorate Hong He’s deceased wife Sun Huangling, and since Hong He was to become the proxy family head, having a daughter with the Sun surname helped stabilize other family members.
In reality, this remarriage was essentially still Du Mengyun.
None of this could escape the knowledge of Chen Mobai who had planted the Primordial Demon Talisman.
However, Chen Mobai had little interest in these matters.
After all, whether it was Hong He or Du Mengyun, in his eyes now, they were like roadside grass.
But since she is the daughter of two Devil Cultivators, she wouldn’t pass the political vetting, so Chen Mobai picked up the Heavenly Communication Device and called Qing Nu to inform her of the situation.
"There’s such a thing, but no one can choose their birth. Having parents that are Devil Cultivators doesn’t mean the daughter will be too. I believe she should still be given a chance."
Qing Nu was not overly concerned upon hearing this.
After all, she herself experienced much discrimination from the Immortal Gate due to being an experimental subject, so she did not wish for such a thing to happen to Sun Hongxiang.
In fact, she was more eager to guide Sun Hongxiang, the daughter of Devil Cultivators, towards a bright future.
"Since the lady says so, I certainly have no objections, but the opportunity for the Immortal Skill of Patching Heaven can’t be given to her."
Chen Mobai always respected Qing Nu but he also had his boundaries.
"It’s simple, I have quite a stock of Heavenly Spiritual Water. She can apply for these resources to enhance her Water Spirit Root upon becoming a True Disciple. I’ll give more, so with her Heavenly Water Spirit Root foundation, she can swiftly reach Immortal Spirit Root. Since this is earned through her own efforts, it’s not considered breaking sect fairness."
Qing Nu expressed her thoughts, and Chen Mobai considered it and agreed.
However, he still asked E Yun to keep a close watch on the matter.
"Yes, Ancestor, there’s another matter related to the Boundless Sand Sea..."
E Yun nodded, then mentioned that the Water Virtue Sect Leader, having accepted Zhuo Ming’s investigation task, led a group of Earth Master disciples into the Boundless Sand Sea but there has been no news of their return.
"Can’t contact through the Heavenly Communication Device?"
"Deep within the Boundless Sand Sea, there’s yet no ground signal towers set up, so although Nephew Zhuo moved a satellite into the sky, even after sending information to the Water Virtue Sect Leader’s device, there has been no response."
After hearing E Yun’s words, Chen Mobai nodded slightly and asked, "What about Water Virtue’s Soul Lantern?"
"At that time, when Elder Water Virtue split from Yi Yuan Dao Palace, he took it with him and it’s not within the Five Elements Sect. But if Ancestor wishes, I can have Brother Chen Lingming from Dongling Domain personally visit Water Virtue sub-sect for verification."
Chen Mobai shook his head, indicating it wasn’t necessary.
"Since I’m around, I’ll go check the Boundless Sand Sea myself. This area needs to be resolved sooner or later."
Regarding the merit of sand control, as the chief designer, Chen Mobai still receives significant shares annually. Even though Zhuo Ming manages the operation, and Water Virtue along with other members of the Five Elements Sect do the actual work.
Holding this merit means there’s a need to fulfill the task accordingly.
Moreover, after Cultivating Void, even the deepest parts of the Boundless Sand Sea void of Spiritual Energy pose no threat to him; he can refine the Void into Spiritual Energy and needn’t worry.
Before heading to the Boundless Sand Sea, Chen Mobai visited his disciple Zhuo Ming.
She now spends her days atop North Abyss Mountain managing the Sky Curtain Ground Network Formation, providing stable Sixth Rank Spiritual Energy to the Floating Dao Platform and cannot leave.
"Originally, dealing with the Boundless Sand Sea seemed a daunting task needing thousands of years, passed down generation after generation among sect disciples for completion, but now it appears that we, master and disciple, could resolve it within two generations."
Chen Mobai smiled while speaking to Zhuo Ming, who also remembered the initial hardships of sand control, her round face filled with reminiscence.
"Master, previously I sensed the vast land within the Boundless Sand Sea wailing, later heard of an earthquake occurring there, but because I can’t leave, I asked Sect Leader Water Virtue to investigate..."
Zhuo Ming shared her understanding, and Chen Mobai nodded gently, then asked to borrow her Lifespan Artifact.
"The All-things Meritorious Deed Cauldron is an Earth Element Supreme Treasure, so if there are ancient True Spirit monsters sleeping deep underground in the Boundless Sand Sea, they’d surely be Earth Element True Spirits. I’ll collect them in the cauldron and see if I can enhance your cauldron to Sixth Rank."
After refining the Sixth Rank Mysterious Nether Sword for Luo Yixuan, Chen Mobai intended to bestow similar treatment upon his diligent beloved disciple.
Otherwise, his heart wouldn’t be at ease.
"Thank you, Master!"
Zhuo Ming did not hesitate and expressed her gratitude immediately.
"Then I’ll leave this side to you, Master will return shortly!"
Chen Mobai held the Merit Cauldron in his palm, utilizing "The Union of Differences," transforming into a streak of silver light that vanished instantly.
Shortly after he left, a vortex suddenly emerged upon the Floating Dao Platform, like a whale swallowing, it absorbed the concentrated Sixth Rank Spiritual Energy around it.
Seeing this scene, Zhuo Ming’s expression slightly hardened; she immediately formed a Seal Formula, using the Sky Curtain Ground Network Formation to continuously and stably supply Sixth Rank Spiritual Energy, ensuring that any Spiritual Energy absorbed by Xuande’s refining would be replenished equally.
Escaping Lights flickered, and Nascent Soul Cultivators within Northern Abyss City naturally sensed Xuande’s Divinity Transformation onset and flew up to observe.
The first among them was Qi Jiannu.
She lived in a cave dwelling halfway up the mountain; the Dao Morale Sect owns significant property, enough to afford the most expensive cave dwellings in Northern Abyss City.
"Nephew Zhuo, how is my senior brother?"
Upon her arrival, Qi Jiannu inquired repeatedly.
"According to sect records, this signifies Nascent Soul’s transmutation and advancement to Primordial Spirit. If this barrier can be overcome, then the Heavenly Tribulation will descend, and passing it would mean reaching Deity Transformation True Monarch!"
Zhuo Ming’s response eased Qi Jiannu’s worries.
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Just having teleported to the edge of the Boundless Sand Sea and Five Elements Sect territory, Chen Mobai naturally sensed the Spiritual Energy fluctuations above Northern Abyss City.
With a movement of Divine Sense, he observed the situation on the Floating Dao Platform and nodded lightly.
Xuande was near Divinity Transformation.
As expected, one he had faith in.
Setting aside this minor affair, Chen Mobai let his Divine Sense begin an endless expansion, covering the Boundless Sand Sea inch by inch.
In the past, during Nascent Soul or even Divinity Transformation, the vast desert would seem immensely expansive, but now it appeared as clear as his palm, capable of scrutinizing any part with ease.
Quickly, he identified areas of discordance.
"Hmm!"
In a moment of puzzlement, Chen Mobai took a step forward. In the past, during Nascent Soul or even Divinity Transformation, the vast desert would seem immensely expansive, but now it appeared as clear as his palm, capable of scrutinizing any part with ease.
Quickly, he identified areas of discordance.
"Hmm!"
In a moment of puzzlement, Chen Mobai took a step forward.