Chapter 356: Goodbye Kong Feichen

"You've successfully completed your mission by making me use my sword," Chen Mobai said softly to Daoist Master Ling, who had fallen into the lake.

This engagement was solely intended to draw out techniques other than his thunder magic.

The Sword Light Transformation was less likely to draw attention compared to his concealed Sword Fiend.

After all, some talented sword cultivators can practice and master various sword arts simultaneously.

The moment Chen Mobai unleashed the Five Elements Sword Light, most people didn't think of "Sword Light Transformation." This was because "One Sword Generates Ten Thousand Laws" was an extremely obscure concept, known only to Core Formation sword cultivators in the Immortal Sect who actively pursued such knowledge.

"This guy actually cultivated five sword arts with Five Elements attributes. Is it to avoid weaknesses from elemental counter-attacks?" Lou Fengcheng murmured to himself, observing the scene.

"Is it possible that, like Revered Master Qingping, he still primarily cultivates Five Elements techniques even at the Foundation Establishment stage?" Tao Mingqing heard Lou Fengcheng's speculation, pondered for a moment, but found no answer.

"It's hard to say. His third-tier thunder magic is wood-attributed, but according to reports from Wuqi Dao Academy and videos of him rampaging in Little Scarlet Heaven two years ago, he seems to follow the Pure Yang Scroll path. Now, with the exhibition of his Five Elements Sword Light, I'm truly uncertain."

"I need more information to pinpoint his weaknesses." After hearing Tao Mingqing's words, the golden three-dimensional human figure lines in Lou Fengcheng's right eye dissipated, and he looked towards Lu Qiulong, whose expression was grim, not far away.

"Tonight, at our usual spot, I'll give you the information gathered from this battle. His Yi Wood Divine Thunder is countered by the Grand Absolute Fierce Tiger. I hope you can force out his deeper sword cultivation."

As Lou Fengcheng and Lu Qiulong exchanged glances, a cloud of misty light suddenly ascended before him.

"Catch!" With these words, Chen Mobai maneuvered his Scarlet Cloud Smoke Gauze, carrying a drenched figure, and gently moved it onto the Butian Dao Academy's platform.

Daoist Master Ling was a respectable opponent, so Chen Mobai retrieved him from the lake and brought him to the platform.

"Many thanks," Lou Fengcheng said, cupping his hands to Chen Mobai after glancing at Daoist Master Ling, who was clearly exhausted from using the "Inch Square Scroll."

"I had a very satisfying fight this time; at least my body is thoroughly warmed up. By the way, Senior Brother Lou, do you also know the 'Inch Square Scroll'?" Chen Mobai suddenly asked. Lou Fengcheng nodded with slight reserve.

"That's excellent. I hope when I face you, I won't have to hold back anymore."

Hearing Chen Mobai's words, Daoist Master Ling, whose spiritual energy and spiritual consciousness were nearly depleted and who needed assistance to sit up, couldn't help but cough violently.

"Don't misunderstand; I didn't mean anything else. You performed exceptionally well. You were the first to make me draw my sword in this sparring match; you should be proud."

Chen Mobai comforted Daoist Master Ling. Both he and Taishi Shu represented the future of the Immortal Sect.

Their Dao hearts should not be troubled by a devastating defeat at his hands.

Indeed, Daoist Master Ling performed exceptionally well, arguably surpassing everyone's expectations.

Chen Mobai couldn't help but offer sincere praise.

In response, Daoist Master Ling, who lacked even the strength to speak, merely gazed weakly at Chen Mobai, his eyes fixed on him, seemingly determined to engrave the image of the refined young man before him into his memory.

"I hope you don't reveal too many of your trump cards against Wenren Xuewei, or your chances of losing under my Inch Square Scroll will be quite high," Lou Fengcheng said, a remark that made Chen Mobai turn his head.

"Senior Brother Lou, do you believe Wenren Xuewei isn't my match?"

"No, it's simply that whether you win or lose, our sparring match has already been decided, hasn't it?"

This rhetorical question made Chen Mobai chuckle, and he nodded in agreement.

"Indeed, I am still destined to face you. I look forward to experiencing your 'Inch Square Scroll'!"

After exchanging greetings, Chen Mobai turned and returned to his own platform.

"As expected of our leader, a clean and swift victory!" Zhuang Jialan clapped her hands, her face alight with excitement as he approached.

"That Five Elements Sword Light just now..." Zhai Jianbai still wore an expression of disbelief. He was considered an outstanding sword cultivator genius in the Imperial Sword lineage, but even so, he had only just reached the threshold of Sword Rainbow Splitting Light.

Yet Chen Mobai had not only mastered his original Fire Element Sword Light but had also cultivated the other four distinct types of sword light.

Such sword cultivation talent made Zhai Jianbai feel like a mere mediocrity in comparison.

"There's a trick to it. I'll teach you once you've mastered sword light." Chen Mobai couldn't bear to discourage Zhai Jianbai, knowing that Zhai was a true sword cultivation genius who had diligently ascended every stage of his sword path through arduous training, unlike himself, whose achievements were largely due to 'empowerment' without personal effort.

"Yes, President, I will definitely work hard to master sword light." At this moment, Zhai Jianbai already regarded Chen Mobai as a sword cultivation giant second only to Zuo Gong. Hearing that he was willing to teach him, Zhai Jianbai listened with an expression of deep respect, as if receiving solemn guidance from an elder.

"By the way, do you know how to get to the East Street Canteen?" At this point, Chen Mobai saw that normal sparring and exchanges had resumed on the lake arena below. Feeling that he had fulfilled his duty as the leader of Wuqi Dao Academy by staying there for over ten minutes, he finally asked about his main purpose for coming.

"Disembark on the east side, walk straight for two kilometers, then turn right onto a tree-lined path. After passing through, turn left for two hundred meters, and you'll see the East Street archway. The canteen is at the end of the street..." Bian Jingchun, who had recently been shown around by Song Yuexin, provided the directions.

"Thanks, I'll head out now. I'll leave things here to you."

Having obtained the address, Chen Mobai didn't linger.

"President, these are videos of your next few opponents sparring over the past two days. I'll forward them to you; please watch them when you have time." Seeing him about to leave, Zhuang Jialan immediately picked up her phone and forwarded the videos she had recorded and collected to Chen Mobai.

"Thanks for your hard work. I'll bring you some 'vegetable meatballs' from the small canteen tomorrow morning; I hear they're delicious." After waving to the Dao Academy members, Chen Mobai rode his Scarlet Cloud Smoke Gauze away from the branch platform, departing the island in the lake under the reverent gazes of most of the Foundation Establishment True Cultivators in the academy.

"Let's finish our share for today as soon as possible, so we can go back early and discuss tomorrow's tactics." Lou Fengcheng saw Chen Mobai leave and sent a telepathic message to Qi Huanzhi, Tao Mingqing, and others, then was the first to descend to the arena.

He stood on the quadrilateral arena, and no one dared to stand opposite him.

Consequently, he had to choose his own opponent.

Lou Fengcheng looked towards Wuqi Dao Academy, his gaze sweeping over Sun Daoji and the other two. He ultimately decided not to choose an opponent of the same cultivation level for now, believing that while he was confident of victory, it might inadvertently expose his own trump cards.

These three graduates from Wuqi Dao Academy were undoubtedly intended for Chen Mobai to gather information on them.

With his decision firm, Lou Fengcheng did not stoop to choosing a weak opponent. Instead, he selected a Foundation Establishment Seventh-Layer graduate from the Five Thunder Academy.

Coincidentally, this individual also specialized in thunder magic, allowing him to adapt beforehand.

On the platform, Zhuang Jialan, seeing their duel begin, once again took out her phone to start filming.

"Are Pei Qingshuang and Wenren Xuewei also quite formidable?" Chen Mobai, on his way back after buying vegetable meatballs, was watching the sparring videos Zhuang Jialan had sent him. In these videos, neither Pei Qingshuang's nor Wenren Xuewei's opponents could even retaliate.

Pei Qingshuang didn't even draw her sword; she merely used her finger as a sword, effortlessly defeating the Foundation Establishment Seventh-Layer leader of Tianshu Academy with basic sword qi.

As for Wenren Xuewei, it goes without saying that anyone who stood before her found it difficult to even move under her Everspring Technique, let alone force out her true strength.

However, Chen Mobai also noticed that neither woman's opponent was serious.

It wasn't that they were holding back, but rather that they didn't, like Daoist Master Ling, exhaust their spiritual consciousness and spiritual energy to challenge Chen Mobai, even knowing they couldn't win, merely to force out something other than his thunder magic.

The opponents sparring with Pei Qingshuang and Wenren Xuewei tried a few moves, displayed their techniques, and then, sensing defeat, ceased their efforts and readily raised their hands in surrender.

In comparison, he felt as if the whole world was against him.

Chen Mobai reflected on his recent actions and realized they indeed seemed to have invited some resentment.

But it didn't matter.

This was in the Immortal Sect; at most, it was about losing face, not risking lives.

If he were in the Tianhe Realm, Chen Mobai certainly wouldn't be so high-profile, as cultivators there, if serious, would genuinely kill.

Walking along the tree-lined path, eating vegetable meatballs, and about to watch the next sparring video of Qi Huanzhi, a crisp bird call rang out overhead.

Chen Mobai pretended not to hear it.

There were quite a few birds on the island. When he was with Qing Nü, he often saw greenish-gray sparrows circling in the tree outside her door.

Having seen them frequently, he had grown accustomed to ignoring them.

But the bird's chirping suddenly grew more urgent, its sound becoming sharper and more piercing, as if it were being captured.

Chen Mobai frowned slightly, quickened his pace, and prepared to leave the tree-lined path to get away from the annoying sparrow.

To his surprise, however, the chirping seemed to follow him persistently.

Chen Mobai finally couldn't tolerate it. He looked up, and just as he was about to project his spiritual consciousness to employ some technique, he suddenly realized something was amiss.

Why was the sparrow overhead holding a small black snake? And, wasn't this the very sparrow that always hovered near the alchemy room entrance?

As Chen Mobai felt a strange sensation, his gaze suddenly met the sparrow's tiny, pea-sized eyes.

A familiar spiritual consciousness fluctuation touched him, and Chen Mobai's eyes instantly widened in disbelief.

Immediately after, he seemed to receive some information. He frowned, and after a long moment, slowly nodded.

Afterward, Chen Mobai continued as before, eating vegetable meatballs and watching videos on his phone. However, after leaving the tree-lined path, he did not head toward the alchemy room but instead left Mushen Island, transforming his Scarlet Cloud Smoke Gauze into a cloud boat and drifting alone over Lake Wanshui.

It wasn't until he was far from Mushen Island, almost back at Xiaoye Island, that the greenish-gray sparrow, still clutching the small black snake, descended from the sky.

"You dare to appear in the Immortal Sect? Aren't you afraid I'll capture you and turn you in to law enforcement for a reward?" Chen Mobai looked at the sparrow before him. If he weren't so familiar with Kong Feichen's spiritual consciousness fluctuations, he truly wouldn't believe that this sparrow was Qing Nü's younger brother.

"I am merely a sparrow avatar controlled by a divine seed I planted. Even if you capture me, I will immediately destroy this divine seed myself, ensuring the Immortal Sect gains nothing."

The sparrow could not speak, but spiritual consciousness fluctuations allowed Kong Feichen and Chen Mobai to communicate without hindrance.

"Why are you looking for me? Does Qing Nü know you're nearby?"

"Sister doesn't know. I came to tell her that the trouble caused by Yang Jing's Twofold Divine Art has been resolved by the Devouring Divine Art. I just haven't known how to face her or how to approach her about it."

After Kong Feichen's spiritual consciousness finished, he released the small black snake held in his claws. The snake landed on Chen Mobai's cloud boat and slowly crawled toward him.

"This wouldn't happen to be Yang Jing, would it?" Chen Mobai frowned slightly. With a flick of his spiritual consciousness, the misty cloud qi transformed into a white mist cage, trapping the tiny, slender black snake within and preventing it from approaching.

"Yes, to be precise, it's the malevolent part stripped from Yang Jing's spiritual consciousness. I made it truly transform into a snake."

As Kong Feichen spoke, he suddenly opened his mouth and spat out a green pill.

"Give this to sister."

"What is this?"

"It's a pill that can break the restriction planted on us when we were children in that place."

Chen Mobai had heard Kong Feichen mention this. As children, the three of them were used as research materials for spiritual roots in a mysterious experimental institution. Although they were later rescued by a department of the Immortal Sect and placed in an orphanage in Danxia City, they were marked with a curse that prevented them from speaking about the matter.

"Why don't you give it to her yourself?"

"Because of me and Yang Jing, Sister had to join a mysterious department of the Immortal Sect and willingly accept surveillance. There might be a restriction placed on her, and if I contact her, that mysterious department might discover me."

"This mysterious department you're referring to, it wouldn't be the Heaven-Mending Group, would it?"

"How did you know!"

"Lan Haitan wanted me to take over as the leader of Group Six after he retired, but I declined."

Chen Mobai's understated remark left Kong Feichen speechless.

"If you became the leader of Heaven-Mending Group Six, wouldn't you be able to look after Sister more closely?"

"I'm very busy, alright? And I studied diligently for ten years, not to become a thug for the Immortal Sect."

The actual reason was that Chen Mobai needed to travel between two realms for extended periods. If he were to truly join the Heaven-Mending Group, and an urgent mission arose while he was in the Tianhe Realm, it would lead to significant trouble.

"Scumbag!" Kong Feichen cursed inwardly, but he couldn't say it in front of Chen Mobai, as he still had a favor to ask.

"I can't contact Sister. Find a pretext to give her this Restriction-Breaking Pill. Also, tell her not to investigate the events of twenty years ago anymore; I already know the complete truth."

"The truth? What truth?" Chen Mobai took the green pill, but Kong Feichen's words sparked a hint of curiosity within him.

"The mastermind behind our tragic childhood is one of the three great hall masters of the Immortal Sect."