Chapter 2809: Chapter 1304: Du Guang Field, Parasol Divine Wood (Part 2)
After listening, Chen Mobai immediately made arrangements.
Given the current power of the Five Elements Sect, wherever they go, major sects of the Eastern Continent would treat them as honored guests. The Eastern Continent Immortal Alliance has already included most of the Nascent Soul forces. Once they revolt, aside from special places like Ruins, they could overturn the entire Seven Domains.
"Thank you, Ancestor."
Upon hearing this, Mysterious Water nodded repeatedly.
Next, Chen Mobai mentioned his plan to go to the Southern State with the Dustless True Monarch. Ku Zhu stated he would be in charge of the Three Regions of the Eastern Continent Frontier, ensuring no miscreants could take the opportunity.
"There’s no need. Since Yiku disappeared, as a father, you must be worried. As long as you are within the Seven Domains of the Eastern Continent, you can return anytime through the teleportation arrays..."
Chen Mobai expressed that Ku Zhu only needed to be in the Eastern Continent.
After all, the safety issue primarily relied on his Second Primeval Spirit, notifying Ku Zhu was merely precautionary.
"Yes, Master."
After making arrangements, Chen Mobai left a message for the secluded Qing Nu and proceeded to the East Land.
The mountain gate of Taixu MiaoMiao Palace sits atop Tianya Mountain, where the intercontinental transmission array is located.
Chen Mobai was the last to arrive.
Besides Dustless True Monarch, Ao Yuxia of Purple Cloud Heavenly Palace was there, along with Zhang Pankong and Dan Miaosu.
When several Divinity Transformation cultivators gather, naturally, there’s a chat.
As the host, Dan Miaosu accompanied while Zhang Pankong activated the intercontinental transmission array, which required joint efforts with the Great Ancient True Monarch from the Southern State.
"I didn’t expect to see Mrs. Yuwen again. I heard Purple Qi True Monarch is about to ascend; I’ll congratulate you here in advance."
Chen Mobai greeted Ao Yuxia, who replied courteously as well.
"Oh, I might not be the first; perhaps Mr. Chen will be,"
Both being notable figures, the conversation quickly turned cordial.
After chatting for an hour, Zhang Pankong transmitted that everything was ready, prompting Dustless True Monarch to eagerly rise.
Chen Mobai lingered last, mentioning Zhang Yiku to Dan Miaosu, who promptly stated that if Yiku was spotted within any teleportation arrays under their control, Five Elements Sect would be informed at once.
"Thank you, friend."
After expressing gratitude, Chen Mobai proceeded to the mountaintop.
Soon, a beam of silver light shot into the sky, connecting to the Southern State under the vast Power of Void.
Among the Five Continents and Four Seas, the Southern State’s strength ranks second only to the Central State.
There are five Great Holy Lands here, namely: Mysterious Fire Sect, Ri Lian Temple, Medicine King Sect, Taixu MiaoMiao Palace, and Du Guang Field.
Chen Mobai had only not encountered Du Guang Field before.
Led personally by the Great Ancient True Monarch, they arrived at their destination swiftly.
Du Guang Field resides in the very center of the Southern State, a fertile place where it’s spring all year round with lush vegetation. But upon arrival, what caught everyone’s eyes was the sky-shielding majestic tree.
Seeing the tree, Chen Mobai felt a violent stirring inside, his eyes widening in awe.
"This is the Tianhe Realm’s top spirit plant, a Rank-6 Peak Parasol Divine Wood,"
The Great Ancient True Monarch observed Chen Mobai’s expression, thinking he lacked exposure to such a grade of spirit plant, he began introducing it.
The Dustless True Monarch and Ao Yuxia, evidently having visited Du Guang Field before, were amazed but didn’t react as expressively as Chen Mobai.
"So this is the Parasol Divine Wood,"
Whispered Chen Mobai.
It wasn’t shock at the Rank-6 spirit plant, even though this Parasol Divine Wood was the strongest spirit plant he had ever seen, with a canopy like a heavenly cover, rising into the Nine Heavens, nearly reaching the Ninth Level Heavenly Tribulation. Compared to it, the Immortal Gate’s Big Tree falls short.
"Originally, the Parasol Divine Wood connected the Spiritual Void Immortal Realm and the Tianhe Realm. Cultivators of the Southern State, after Divinity Transformation, can directly enter the Immortal Realm through this spirit plant."
"Unfortunately, following the Ancestor Fire Phoenix’s Nirvana in Du Guang Field, this spirit plant severed itself. The top half, protecting the Fire Phoenix, vanished."
"Now, this Parasol Divine Wood regrew from the original roots yet easily reached Rank-6 Peak."
The Great Ancient True Monarch continued explaining, while Chen Mobai couldn’t stop nodding, masking his inner tumult.
Chen Mobai was extremely certain that this Parasol Divine Wood was of the same species as the Jade Phoenix Tree from the Immortal Gate.
This made him more convinced that the Ancestor Fire Phoenix of Du Guang Field was the Saint Venerable Heavenly Phoenix of the Purple Cloud Universe’s Phoenix Palace.
The Phoenix Palace has an Eighth Rank Jade Phoenix Tree, esteemed as the Wood God, which has sheltered the Heavenly Phoenix’s nirvana multiple times.
And Du Guang Field also has a Parasol Divine Wood, providing similar protection for the Fire Phoenix Nirvana.
Earlier, Chen Mobai had heard of the Parasol Divine Wood here, assuming its name was coincidental, for any spirit wood favored by phoenixes tends to be termed "Parasol."
"Originally, thousands of volcanoes existed here. But after the Parasol Divine Wood rooted itself, it adjusted all the Fire Veins, transforming this location into the Tianhe Realm’s richest terrain..."
The Great Ancient True Monarch’s remarks made Chen Mobai think he should have realized earlier that the Parasol here was indeed the Jade Phoenix Tree.
Just then, a streak of fire descended from the sky, morphing into an elegant woman of dignified temperament.
Her hair was done up high, crowned with pearls, and loose strands shone red at the tips like flowing flames, radiant and captivating. Yet what drew the most attention were the three cinnabar moles beneath her left eye, resembling fresh blood.
Upon seeing her, the Great Ancient True Monarch and others greeted her immediately. After acknowledging them, she gave Chen Mobai a gentle bow.
"Is this the Eastern Wilderness Qing Emperor? I am Feng Qingshu,"
"Greetings, Clan Leader Feng."
Chen Mobai quickly returned the gesture, and their group followed Feng Qingshu into Du Guang Field.
"I heard my invitation reached you, and Immortal in Flames and Fan Yun wanted to observe, but artifact refining is a private matter, so I didn’t make the decision..."
Along the way, Feng Qingshu brought up a topic.
Immortal in Flames of Mysterious Fire Sect and Fan Yun of Ri Lian Temple, both Fifth Rank Artifact Refiners, hoped to observe Chen Mobai, the current Tianhe Realm’s only Sixth Rank Artifact Refiner, repair the Nine Tribulations Heavenly Phoenix Zither and learn something.
However, the local cultivators respected boundaries, so without Chen Mobai’s consent, Feng Qingshu wouldn’t allow them to come.
Chen Mobai had met Fan Yun in the Ninth Level Heavenly Tribulation due to Yi Yuan True Monarch’s relations with Ri Lian Temple. He couldn’t refuse. Thus, he agreed directly, given his admiration for the realm’s prior First Artifact Refiner.
"It’s my honor to exchange with two esteemed friends. But I dare not promise success in repairing your clan’s magic artifact,"
Though Chen Mobai was confident before the Fifth Rank Artifact Refiners, he had no assurances regarding the Nine Tribulations Heavenly Phoenix Zither, a former Treasure of Dao, hence the caution.
"Do your best, friend,"
Feng Qingshu responded politely, though disappointment flitted through her gaze.
With the speed of Divinity Transformation cultivators, they soon reached Du Guang Field’s core.
At this point, Chen Mobai took a closer look at the Parasol Divine Wood’s nearby scenery. Although not as visually overwhelming as afar, he saw a scene more astonishing.
Beside the divine wood flowed a river, home to lively fish, occasionally surfacing to blow bubbles.
This sight was reminiscent of his past insights during his path to enlightenment.
The Heavenly Sovereign originated from a branch of the Heaven-reaching Divine Wood, floating along such a river, eventually rooting in a spirit energy-rich valley in the Eastern Continent, becoming a Great Divine Power Wielder.
So it drifted from the Southern State’s Du Guang Field? Fate really smiled on the Heavenly Sovereign.
Chen Mobai glanced up again at the Parasol Divine Wood, its canopy akin to the heavens, overlapping partly with imagery in his mind, lacking prismatic spiders or the imposing silhouette seated upon the crown.
