Chapter 928
Chapter 928: Chapter 511 Reaction of the Eastern Wilderness_2 Chapter 928: Chapter 511 Reaction of the Eastern Wilderness_2 It’s a shame that the most precious Void Mysterious Stone Mine has been completely depleted, but even when it was under the control of Shake Mountain, the reserves were already limited. The Divine Wood Sect mined it vindictively when they handed it over to Nanxuan Sect, so it’s natural that it has become an empty mine now.
Under the protection of Chen Mobai, a Golden Core Cultivator, the Divine Wood Sect’s takeover of the three countries proceeded without any ripples.
In Rock Country, Yue Zutao still serves as Town Guard, while in Sky Country, Zhou Wangshen is well-versed and familiar. For the newly added Rainbow Country, Chen Mobai also sent his good friend Yuan Chiye there.
However, as the Divine Wood Sect gradually took control of the resources and Spirit Veins of the three countries, an undercurrent began to stir throughout the Eastern Wilderness.
The Five Elements Sect, Back to Sky Valley, and Snow-blowing Palace were all deeply anxious.
Originally, the Seven Great Factions of the East Desolate had reached a delicate triangular balance after the Five Elements Sect splintered.
But now with the destruction of Mountain Shaker Peak and Liu Jia Mountain existing in name only,
the Golden Core Alliance, which was once one side of the triangle besides the Five Elements background, was instantly reduced to just Back to Sky Valley and Snow-blowing Palace.
These two were also intimidated by the Divine Wood Sect.
If they could understand the destruction of Mountain Shaker Peak, then the fall of Nanxuan Sect and Liu Jia Mountain was completely beyond their expectations.
Setting Liu Jia Mountain aside, just the two Golden Core Cultivators of Nanxuan Sect were formidable adversaries in the Eastern Wilderness, with no one daring to claim a certain victory over them, except for Zhou Shengqing.
These two were the elders of a Nascent Soul Major Faction and were renowned far and wide even among the adjacent territories of East Barbarians.
Their interference to disrupt Zhou Shengqing’s “Nascent Soul Formation” was also in line with the expectations of Back to Sky Valley and Snow-blowing Palace.
Yan Shaoyin even felt that only with Nanxuan Sect entering the Eastern Wilderness and muddying the waters did he see a chance of forming his own Nascent Soul.
While Divine Wood Sect and Nanxuan Sect arranged their forces for a great battle in Rock Country, Yan Shaoyin had made some inferences, thinking that Fu Zongjue’s survival was already the best outcome.
Who would have known the result would be completely contrary to his expectations?
The army of cultivators from Nanxuan Sect not only failed to reach Giant Tree Ridge but was also swept away by the newly-promoted Golden Core Cultivator of the Divine Wood Sect before they could even leave Rock Country.
“So, the Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill was intended for him.”
In Back to Sky Valley, thinking back on the elixir he painstakingly refined, Yan Shaoyin couldn’t help but feel a twinge of regret.
But thinking about it again, if he could go back to the day Zhou Shengqing came to ask for his help, Yan Shaoyin would still nod in agreement if given another chance to choose.
“I hope my disciple will also succeed in his Core Formation.”
Of the Golden Liquid Jade Return Pills that were made, four were successful, and Back to Sky Valley received half. One of them was already given to Yan Shaoyin’s eldest disciple, who was in closed-door cultivation, adjusting himself in preparation to take it.
With the successful example of Chen Mobai, Yan Shaoyin held high hopes for his own disciple as well.
Hopefully, Back to Sky Valley could also produce another Golden Core Cultivator.
“Why is Zhou Shengqing’s luck so good? When the sect divided, there was Fu Zongjue forming his Core, and now, when forming his Nascent Soul, there is this Chen Guixian. He might really achieve Nascent Soul Formation!”
Yan Shaoyin muttered to himself, his brows involuntarily furrowing.
If Zhou Shengqing managed to form his Nascent Soul, Yan Shaoyin would have no room to raise his head in this life. If he wanted to advance further, he might have to give up the Back to Sky Valley business and join the Starry Sky Commerce Guild.
But until the last moment, he would not give up.
“Zhou Shengqing definitely won’t be able to form his Nascent Soul.”
In the depths of an Ice Palace built from blocks of ice at the Snow-blowing Palace, a pure white lotus as snow bloomed in a cold pond, with a slender figure seated at the center of the flower, surrounded by chills condensing into ice, encasing her and the white lotus together.
Two women in blue and white palace attire, beautiful in appearance, entered.
They were none other than the Sect Leader of the Snow-blowing Palace, Zhu Jinyu, and the manager of the Outer Sect, Lan Lingping.
“Greetings, Master!”
Upon entering, they knelt before the white lotus, offering their respect to none other than the Golden Core Cultivator of the Snow-blowing Palace, Kong Lingling.
“What is it?”
A cool voice arose in the Sea of Knowledge at the Purple Mansion within the two women, and they immediately began to report all the information they had gathered about the Divine Wood Sect and Chen Mobai to Kong Lingling.
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“This person’s talent is astonishingly brilliant, and judging by the pace of their advancement, they are likely the most probable within the Eastern Wilderness to achieve ‘Nascent Soul Formation’ among those at Core Formation.”
After hearing the life story of Chen Mobai, Kong Lingling couldn’t help but sigh.
Such talent, I fear even those with a Heavenly Spiritual Root might seem somewhat inferior in comparison.
“Master, Master Yan from Back to Sky Valley has sent a letter.”
“I know, but I’m at a critical point in my cultivation right now and cannot travel. Moreover, since the Divine Wood Sect executed Nanxuan Jing, even if the lifespan of Golden Wind Ancestor is limited, he will definitely make a statement in facing such an event. Let’s wait for Xuan Xiao Taoist Palace’s reaction for now.”
After synthesizing all the intelligence, Kong Lingling made the decision to wait and see how things would unfold.
“Master, before Elder Chen of the Divine Wood Sect achieved Core Formation, he and I had exchanged thoughts and enjoyed a very pleasant conversation…”
At this moment, Lan Lingping reported on the matter of the Fire Spirit Rice. Kong Lingling also had an impression of this affair. If Zhou Shengqing were to reach ‘Nascent Soul Formation’ and the Divine Wood Sect became powerful, they could use this connection to form a good relationship with Elder Chen.
However, with the attitude of Xuan Xiao Taoist Palace still unclear, Kong Lingling decided to let Lan Lingping wait and see as well.
“Right, hasn’t your disciple also reached Foundation Establishment? It would be appropriate to have her represent us and offer congratulations to Elder Chen on his Core Formation. If Divine Wood Sect can’t withstand the retaliation from Xuan Xiao Taoist Palace afterward, then just expel her from the palace.”
“Yes, Master.”
This idea was largely consistent with Lan Lingping’s own. However, now that Xue Ting had reached Foundation Establishment, she was no longer able to manipulate this former disciple at will, and so she needed Nascent Soul Ancestor Kong Lingling to speak.
After leaving the ice palace, Lan Lingping passed Kong Lingling’s handwritten letter to Xue Ting.
“Since it is the Ancestor’s wish, I shall naturally comply,” Xue Ting said in a cool tone. As she turned to leave, a hint of resentment flashed in her eyes.
She hadn’t expected that, even after reaching Foundation Establishment, she was still being sidelined.
In this Snow-blowing Palace, she felt no warmth at all.
For some reason, she remembered her year spent on Little Nan Mountain.
Although it was very brief, it was the only memory in her life where she felt warmth.
What if Snow-blowing Palace also came under the rule of the Divine Wood Sect?
Suddenly, this terrible thought surfaced in Xue Ting’s mind.
She immediately suppressed the distracting thoughts, selected some special spiritual products unique to Snow Country, and then took the Teleportation Array to Jian Country.
In the White Moon Market, she expertly found her way to the Little Nan Mountain Shop, and not long after, Liu Wenbo also arrived via the Teleportation Array.
“Junior Sister Xue Ting, what a coincidence. Our Master just returned from Rock Country the day before yesterday, and the sect is currently discussing how to organize a grand Core Formation celebration for him. I didn’t expect your Snow-blowing Palace to be the first to visit.”
Over the years, Liu Wenbo, through dealings in Spirit Rice and Talisman Paper, had expanded the Little Nan Mountain Shop to half of the Eastern Wilderness, establishing three branches in Snow Country alone. When he went there to deliver goods on regular days, he also exchanged quite a few words with Xue Ting.
The two of them could be considered friends.
“If it hadn’t been for Elder Chen’s guidance back in the day, I could not have succeeded in Foundation Establishment. I’ve wanted to come and express my gratitude for a long time, but since Elder Chen was in seclusion, and I was busy with sect affairs, only now do I have the opportunity to come personally.”
In recent years, Xue Ting was assigned to handle various trivial matters in the Outer Sect and to cultivate Spirit Fields of Fire Spirit Rice. Her verbal skills had improved significantly, no longer as icy as when she was on Little Nan Mountain.
“Hahaha, Master will definitely be very pleased to see you’ve succeeded in Foundation Establishment,” Liu Wenbo said, and then he took Xue Ting via the Teleportation Array to the Yuhu Market closest to Giant Tree Ridge. Thereafter, he presented her invitation to Chen Mobai.
“Oh, she’s achieved Foundation Establishment? That’s indeed a happy occasion,” Chen Mobai commented, not having much of an impression of Xue Ting. However, Zhuo Ming seemed to have a very good relationship with her. During the initial cultivation of Fire Spirit Rice in Snow Country, she encountered many technical problems, all of which she wrote to consult with, and Zhuo Ming resolved them one by one.
“Have Zhuo Ming receive her,” Chen Mobai nodded, then looked up at the Everlife Wood at the very center of Giant Tree Ridge after making arrangements for Xue Ting.
“Junior Brother Chen, come over for a visit,” Zhou Shengqing’s voice rang in his ear.