Chapter 1416: Chapter 755: Mysterious Light Soap Carved Flag (7K) Chapter 1416: Chapter 755: Mysterious Light Soap Carved Flag (7K) There is good news and there is bad news.
The good news is that Yue Zutao has succeeded in Core Formation and has also passed the Heavenly Tribulation. He is currently stabilizing his realm.
Besides that, itâs all bad news.
Both Meng Hong and Xie Yuntian have failed.
Upon hearing this, Chen Mobai couldnât help but show a sorrowful expression.
Meng Hong had refined a Heterodox Golden Core. Once the attempt to breakthrough with the Golden Core swap technique fails, without the Three Lights Divine Water and similar spiritual objects, death is inevitable.
Thinking back to when the two first met, at that time Chen Mobai was just a common Foundation Establishment Practitioner, whereas Meng Hong was the Sect Leader. Even though there was a huge difference in their status, Meng Hong recognized his peerless talent at first glanceâŠ
âSect Leader, although Brother Meng has failed in Core Formation, thanks to the Golden Liquid Jade Pill and Elder Fu Zongjueâs intervention, his life was saved.â
Chen Mobaiâs sorrow had just surfaced when he heard Gu Yanâs words.
âThatâs good, thatâs very goodâŠâ
While feeling relieved, Chen Mobai had not expected that the Golden Liquid Jade Pill could also counteract the deadly outcome of failing in Core Formation with a Heterodox Golden Core.
It truly lives up to its reputation, being the masterpiece synthesized by an Alchemy Dao master after summarizing hundreds of Golden Elixir Spiritual Medicines.
Apart from aiding cultivators in Core Formation, the Golden Liquid Jade Pill also allows cultivators who have failed the process to keep their lives and preserve their Essence, Qi, and Spirit as much as possible, avoiding severe damage to their vital energy.
If Meng Hong didnât die, there was even less to worry about Xie Yuntian.
It was just a Core Formation failure, resulting in the loss of some vital energy.
Chen Mobai thought for a moment and decided to personally visit Meng Hong.
Meng Hong attempted Core Formation at Zhou Shengqingâs Longevity Wood Dojo and is still there now.
When Chen Mobai arrived, Zhou Shengqing was also there. Only after asking did he learn that it was him, a Nascent Soul Cultivator, who had given a hand to Meng Hong. After Meng Hongâs failure in Core Formation, he forcibly dispersed Meng Hongâs spiritual power.
Together with the remnants of the Golden Liquid Jade Pillâs medicinal power, Meng Hongâs life was barely saved.
However, because Zhou Shengqingâs presence needed to be concealed, it was publicly declared that it was Fu Zongjue who intervened.
âCough cough, I am sorry to have disappointed you, Sect LeaderâŠâ
Upon seeing Chen Mobai come over, Meng Hong got up from the bed but started coughing with the effort.
âNo need for formalities, just rest properly.â
Chen Mobai immediately moved to the bedside and took Meng Hongâs pulse, only to find that many of his meridians were severed. The abundant spiritual power that once rivaled a Core Formation cultivator had now dissipated by ninety-nine percent. Only a small amount was silently lingering in his body.
With his current situation, even if he recovered, advancing further would definitely be out of the question.
âDo you have any unfulfilled wishes?â
Chen Mobai asked Meng Hong, who shook his head with a wry smile.
âIâm grateful that the Sect did not abandon me and gave me two opportunities to try Core Formation. Wasting a lot of resources, I hope in the coming decades I can utilize what remains of my abilities to guide the newly initiated disciples in their cultivation.â
Meng Hongâs words made Chen Mobai shake his head.
âThe resources for your Core Formation were earned through your own contributions over time; you donât need to worry about that. In the second half of your life, do whatever you wish.â
At these words from Chen Mobai, Zhou Shengqing, who was nearby, also nodded slightly.
Meng Hong was his direct disciple, and although his failure in Core Formation was deeply saddening, since he could live, he should embrace what life had to offer from now on.
âYes, thank you, Sect Leader, thank you, Master!â
Chen Mobai then inquired about Meng Hongâs situation during Core Formation. In theory, using both a Heterodox Golden Core and the Golden Liquid Jade Pill should have brought the success rate of Core Formation up to fifty percent.
The fundamental reason for failure resided in the incompatibility of the properties of the Heterodox Golden Core.
While the attributes of wind and wood are related, the fit with the Longevity Scripture canât reach one hundred percent.
Moreover, Meng Hong was a bit too old, and he had relied on numerous elixirs to raise his Cultivation Realm when he was young. Even though he tried to compensate for it over the years, it still impacted the success rate of Core Formation.
This resulted in yet another near-success but ultimate failure.
Hearing this, Chen Mobai could only sigh again, then recorded all these experiences for future generations of disciples in the Five Elements Sect to consult.
After ensuring Meng Hong rested properly, Chen Mobai had another chat with Zhou Shengqing outside.
Soon, Fu Zongjue also arrived.
Chen Mobai mentioned the matter of forcing Yan Shaoyin to attempt Core Formation. Both patted their hands in approval, as neither believed Yan Shaoyin would succeed.
Finally, the matter of establishing the Five Elements Commerce Association was discussed. As Yue Zutao had successfully formed his core, he naturally became the prime candidate to preside over the Commerce Association.
âI have also had the idea for a while, but not as clear as yours, Junior Brother.â
After listening, Zhou Shengqing also showed a look of approval.
Resources in the Eastern Wilderness are still insufficient. If one wants to go further in the future, one still needs to head to the East Land at the center of the East Continent.
For example, if Chen Mobai wanted to embark on Nascent Soul Formation, the elixirs like the Coagulation Infant Pill can only be obtained in the East Land.
Although Yue Zutao is currently in seclusion to consolidate his realm, the arrangements for this matter can already be started.
After all, the staff for the Five Elements Commerce Association will nominally be drawn from among the Five Elements Meridians, and it also requires the preparation of unique resources from the Eastern Wilderness to gradually tap into markets outside the Barren.
Chen Mobai issued the orders in his name, conveying them throughout the various veins of the Five Elements Sect.
However, he didnât insist on it, as the primary purpose of establishing this Commerce Association was to serve the elders of their Sect. Sometimes, they would prefer to operate at a loss to acquire the elixirs and resources they needed.