Chapter 2817 - 1308: Phoenix’s Archenemy (Part 2)
Chapter 2817: Chapter 1308: Phoenix’s Archenemy (Part 2)
In fact, Chen Mobai had a faster method; the Power of the Great Dao was scarce in the Tianhe Realm, but it was everywhere at the Purple Cloud Palace. Once he found the method, he might achieve Perfection in the daos of the four new strings after just a few attempts.
But whether this method could succeed needed him to actually try it at the Purple Cloud Palace.
However, when dealing with Feng Qingshu, the client, he was sure to schedule the longest construction period first. That way, when he completed it ahead of time, he could showcase his skills as the foremost Artifact Refiner in the Five Continents and Four Seas.
"After all, this is my first time refining the zither, and I can’t say my technique is fully mature yet. Perhaps in a few decades, I might come up with a better method..." Chen Mobai noticed Feng Qingshu’s hesitant expression and offered her some new hope, laying the groundwork for an early delivery.
"Then, I’ll trouble you, Mr. Chen. Actually, to be able to repair the Sound String is already a big event worthy of celebration for my clan. Even if I ascend now, I would receive praise from the ancestors. But people are always greedy; after securing the Sound String, I also desire to see the other strings repaired. Feel free to proceed, ask for any materials necessary, and I’ll personally collect them!" Feng Qingshu solemnly nodded, entrusting the zither repair entirely to Chen Mobai.
"The materials are almost enough; mainly just need to make a few new strings. The body of the zither is still preserved quite well." While saying this, Chen Mobai regretted his earlier bravado in completing the Sound String all at once.
Now, he felt embarrassed to ask for reimbursement.
Originally, he intended to collect more Red Fire Silkworm Silk for his own Pure Yang Spell Robe.
"Mr. Chen, you are indeed noble-minded, unlike any Artifact Refiner I’ve met before."
Listening to Chen Mobai, Feng Qingshu felt even more respectful.
This made the Immortal in Flames blush, thinking Feng Qingshu was referring to him. As everyone knew in the Five Continents and Four Seas, he liked to report losses on material lists, requiring people to prepare three sets of materials for a single Magic Artifact.
"By the way, our Parasol Ancestor possesses the Great Dao of Life. I can help communicate a bit, and see how to cooperate with you to infuse the Power of the Great Dao into the new strings?" Feng Qingshu recalled something and asked.
"In that case, I can leave a new string in Heavenly Phoenix Valley and write the zither-repairing method into a Jade Slip to be passed down. Even if I ascend in the future, you can still transfer this legacy. For instance, if a new Sixth Rank Artifact Refiner appears at Ri Lian Temple, your descendants from the Phoenix clan can invite them to come over, show them the Jade Slip, and let them help string the zither. I’ll write it as simply as possible so it won’t be hard to understand."
Chen Mobai thought about it, and since he deduced the method to repair the zither, he ought to leave a document for the client.
His words stirred intense excitement in Feng Qingshu.
With this Jade Slip, once she ascends, she will become the most accomplished clan leader of Heavenly Phoenix Valley throughout its history, second only to the ancestor who created it, with other elders greeting her with toasts due to her position in the top three.
Nearby, Fan Yun, the resident of Ri Lian Temple, also had his mouth agape and eyes full of shock. Knowing this was at least peak Sixth Rank Artifact Refining knowledge, it was the prime inheritance for any Holy Land in the Five Continents and Four Seas.
And now, from Chen Mobai’s words, even if the Five Elements Sect no longer has a Sixth Rank Artifact Refiner, this knowledge could be accessed by Ri Lian Temple.
For any Holy Land, this was an immense favor.
"Wait, are you all so easily convinced? These four daos may not be accurate!"
At this point, the Immortal in Flames was still discussing this matter, but Feng Qingshu couldn’t bear to listen any longer.
She first apologized to Chen Mobai: "Mr. Chen, please forgive me; I’ll handle the distractions at once."
Then her phoenix eyes flared, and she reached out to touch the Fire String, causing the Phoenix Zither Spirit to bloom a brilliant flame vortex, which directly expelled the blushing Immortal in Flames from Qin Hall.
"Finally some peace." The Great Ancient True Monarch saw this and chuckled; he’d been at odds with the Immortal in Flames for a long time, finding joy in his misfortune.
Next, Chen Mobai spent time in Qin Hall slowly crafting new strings.
He kept his word; aside from leaving a Jade Slip, he also explained everything comprehensively to Fan Yun and the other two Artifact Refiners of the Phoenix clan.
In the Phoenix clan, those who awakened their bloodline always had high values for the Fire Spirit Root, most intensely with the Heavenly Fire Spiritual Root. As such, they excelled in both Alchemy and Artifact Refining.
These two Artifact Refiners had at least reached Rank-5, memorized what Chen Mobai taught, and could pass it on within the clan without issue.
After completing the refinement of the four new strings, Chen Mobai, carrying one string, ventured with Feng Qingshu into the heart world of the Parasol Divine Wood.
This was similar to when encountering the Spirit of Great Chun before.
"Oh, such pure and intense phoenix aura..."
But as soon as Chen Mobai’s Primordial Spirit entered, even in human form without exposing his Cinnabar Phoenix appearance, he was still recognized by the elderly Parasol Spirit.
"While repairing the zither, I unintentionally resonated with the Tribulation Breaks the String and saw some images..."
Chen Mobai didn’t wish to reveal the Vermilion Phoenix Facing the Sun diagram; hence, he simply told the tale of being drenched in the Phoenix Essence Blood.
"Mr. Chen, please do not disclose this to others." The Parasol Spirit was astonished and then earnestly reminded him.
"Oh? Why is that?" Chen Mobai was puzzled.
"The Ancestor Fire Phoenix’s Nirvana event is a taboo among all great beings in the Spiritual Void Immortal Realm who dare not surface, and even the Heavenly Spider Ancestor avoided it. The Ancestor’s foes are feared, speaking their name awakens a sense of danger, bringing calamity. You’d better forget the images of the Ancestor’s foes, lest you develop a Heart Demon..." Feng Qingshu explained, shocking Chen Mobai deeply.
He had thought it was about his Primordial Spirit being bathed in blood, but realized it was about the Ancestor Fire Phoenix being forced into Nirvana by the black and white swords.
"Such formidable enemies, could they be Pure Yang?"
Curious, Chen Mobai asked.
Since the Heavenly Spider Ancestor could produce Seventh Rank silk, it clearly was a Seventh Rank Immortal True Spirit, which could only be intimidated by Eighth Rank Pure Yang.
"For every Daoist Monarch and True Immortal, they are more terrifying than Pure Yang because they wield the End Path capable of slaying Seventh Rank beings!"
Feng Qingshu’s face turned solemn, revealing insider knowledge known only to the leaders of Heavenly Phoenix Valley, inherited from the Upper Realm.
If it weren’t for Chen Mobai’s major assistance and his involvement through the zither repair process, she would never have disclosed this.
"Which one is it?"
Recalling the black and white swords seen during the resonance with the Tribulation Breaks the String, Chen Mobai couldn’t help but ask.
"Discussing any related Great Dao draws its attention."
But Feng Qingshu only said this, leaving Chen Mobai to sigh in disappointment.
However, there are only a few End Paths to consider.
And recalling the appearance of the black and white swords during the resonance, they seemed somewhat akin to the Great Dao of Destruction.
Yet the Great Dao of Destruction had only Bai Guang, no dark light.
"Since you’ve been drenched in Nirvana True Blood, you might have a connection. Why not show him the Nirvana Book later?"
The Parasol Spirit instructed Feng Qingshu, who was surprised but nodded.
Next, Chen Mobai explained the method for nurturing the new string using the Great Dao of Life, which intrigued the Parasol Spirit. Guided by Chen Mobai, it infused its Grand Power of the Great Tao.
With the cooperation of this Sixth Rank Peak Spirit Plant, the new string quickly gained Spiritual attributes.
While Chen Mobai was surprised, he diligently completed the process of stringing the zither.
When the news of the third repaired Life String arrived, the Immortal in Flames, who had been grumbling at the Mysterious Fire Sect, was dumbfounded on the spot. At that moment, he realized that in terms of Artifact Refining Technique, he was far inferior to Chen Mobai.
[Have I been watching the sky from the bottom of the well all this time?] The once confident and proud Immortal in Flames began to feel his Dao Heart breaking.
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