Once the "Three Thousand Great Dao" is achieved, it is the "Mahayana."
Chen Mobai found this somewhat incredible, because this part of the content, theoretically, should have been possessed only by his senior sister.
And now it was recorded in the Heavenly Book on the remote Earth Element Star of the universe.
Could it be that after Master Zi Xiao left, his senior sister, under the pressure of other classmates, released this part of the content?
However, after Chen Mobai thought about it carefully, he found that the Mahayana Book only recorded the methods of opening up the universe and evolving the Three Thousand Great Dao, without the crucial part of refining the Three Thousand Great Dao to attain Creation Power.
This made him slightly relieved, thinking that the secret teachings of the Purple Cloud Lineage hadnât been leaked throughout the universe.
But soon, a wave of disappointment surged in his heart.
After all, when he was attending classes at the Purple Cloud Palace, he hadnât been taught this. If he could learn it from the Mahayana Book, his status as a direct disciple of Zi Xiao would be all the more justified.
In the time that followed, Chen Mobai put the remaining Six Great Heavenly Books back, sealed them again, and focused on the Mahayana Book to deeply comprehend it. But perhaps his cultivation level was limited, or he hadnât yet formed a Law Domain, so beyond the initial profound insights, there was no further gain.
That day, Yu Yi sent a message, saying that two Rank-5 Wood Spiritual Talismans had been completed, only lacking the final step of infusing Innate Wood Element Essence Qi.
Chen Mobai put back the Mahayana Book, applied the previous restriction, and then carried the birdcage placed on the first floor to find Yu Yi.
With the two Rank-5 Wood Spiritual Talismans in hand, Chen Mobai left the Heavenly Book Academy and returned to the Dance Tool Dao Academy.
Since he didnât intend to let Qing Nu know about Kong Feichenâs situation, they needed a quiet place within the Immortal Gate to be kept.
Chen Mobai originally wanted to entrust it to Zhuang Jialan, but considering she already had enough on her plate, he decided not to add to her burden.
Thinking it over, Chen Mobai recalled the back mountain of the Daoist Academy.
Coincidentally, both Chen Xingxing and Yu Tianguang practiced the Twofold Divine Technique, as did Kong Feichen.
The three together, it seemed like fate.
With that thought, Chen Mobai immediately headed to the back mountain.
"Ah Xing, this is a strange bird I discovered during my morning practice today. You two must be bored during your shifts, so I thought itâd be good company for you."
Chen Mobai spoke to Qian Xingâs reincarnated self who was on duty today, placing the birdcage on the edge of the guardroom window.
"Alright, but I wonât feed it. I canât even guarantee a meal for myself every day. If this bird starves to death, donât blame me."
Chen Xingxing glanced at the birdcage, and seeing the dazed bird, didnât pay it any further mind. His fingers behind his back continued tapping his phone screen, maneuvering his character through levels.
"No worries, I primarily came to see you. Iâll talk to Old Yu about feeding the bird."
Chen Mobai said kindly, and to avoid disturbing Qian Xingâs operation, immediately bade farewell.
After returning to the principalâs office, Chen Mobai called Yu Tianguang, who was off today, and mentioned the bird. The latter became much more respectful, promising to ensure the bird sent by the True Monarch would grow healthy and strong.
Having dealt with this matter, Chen Mobai was planning to go to the Eastern Wilderness to deliver the two Wood Spiritual Talismans when he received some bad news.
Yu Huiping was also at the end of her life.
Listening to the crying voice of the daughter on the phone, Chen Mobai sighed, and hurried to Wangwu Cave Heaven.
Upon his arrival, many from the Weapon Dancing Sect were already waiting. Though Yu Huiping wasnât famous among the general public of the Immortal Gate, as Bai Guangâs only direct disciple, her status was significant.
Moreover, outwardly, Chen Mobai was Bai Guangâs husband, thus Yu Huiping was also considered a disciple of his, the Pure Yang True Monarch.
Chen Mobai approached the bedside, where he saw Chen Xiaohei holding Yu Huipingâs aged hand, tears streaming down her face.
"True Monarch, youâve come."
Hua Zijing was also present. She greeted Chen Mobai upon his entrance and immediately stepped out, standing guard by the door.
"True Monarch, my life was actually fulfilled when Master left. Seeing you ascend to Divinity Transformation, and Xiao Hei grow up, has been an extra joy beyond perfection..."
At the end of her life, Yu Huiping faced it with a smile.
For her, the latter half of her life held no regrets.
Especially in raising Xiao Hei, fulfilling her expectations as an elder.
Previously, Yu Huipingâs most cherished memory was being Bai Guangâs disciple, but now, it was seeing the carefree and radiant Xiao Hei.
Though her life was about to end, as long as Chen Xiaohei existed, the traces of her existence would not vanish.
Her existence would continue in these people beside her as her eyes closed.
"Do you have any last words? I might be able to see her in the future."
Chen Mobai gently asked.
Yu Huiping naturally understood who Chen Mobai referred to as "her."
"Then please do tell Master, how wonderful my time with her on the mountain was, even though she was often immature and needed my care, I always regarded her as my mother..."
Chen Mobaiâs words seemed to spark Yu Huipingâs memories. As she spoke, her gaze drifted, scenes of hundreds of seasons spent with Bai Guang emerged, and a smile appeared on her lips.
"Daughter, thereâs something Iâve never told you. Your mother actually has another identity..."
Seeing Yu Huipingâs weakening breath, knowing her time was short, Chen Mobai guessed she might regret not letting Xiao Hei know her mother was Bai Guang. Thus, he decided not to hide it any longer and revealed this secret.
"You mean, Mother was the reincarnated body of White Light Ancestor..."
True to expectation, upon hearing it, Chen Xiaohei was shocked, murmuring in disbelief. But soon she remembered being taken to Wangxian Peak by Yu Huiping during her Nine Yin Meridian incidents, where even sages like the Three Extremes Sage responded promptly and even easily borrowed a Rank-5 Lingxiao Jade Pendant from Taiyuan Academy. Her face showed sudden realization.
At that time, her father Chen Mobai hadnât yet undergone Divinity Transformation and was merely an up-and-comer in the Immortal Gate without such influence.
It turned out to be because her mother was Bai Guang.
"Why didnât you tell me sooner!"
Understanding it, Chen Xiaohei exclaimed loudly.
"Xiao Hei, I hope you wonât blame Master for pursuing a higher realm and abandoning you and your father..."
At that moment, seeing Xiao Heiâs emotional upheaval, Yu Huiping, still clinging to life, had to muster her strength, gripping Xiao Heiâs hand, pleading for her masterâs understanding.
After all, Bai Guangâs departure, under any light, was seen as abandoning her husband and child, wrong from the start.
"I was afraid you couldnât handle it, but she loves you..."
Chen Mobai also spoke well of Bai Guang, for before she left, she gave him the Matriarchâs Fire Origin Inner Core and left the Mystic Finger Sword for her daughter. Her leaving the Immortal Gate was because there was no way forward for her here.
Compared to her eventual demise stuck within the Immortal Gate, Chen Mobai preferred her to venture forth.
Moreover, precisely because of this, she became the first genuine cultivator to cultivate the void in the history of the Immortal Gate.
"Grandmother, I donât blame her, Iâm just shocked to think mother is still alive..."
Seeing Yu Huipingâs wide-eyed, erratic breaths, Chen Xiaohei immediately grasped her hand, comforting her.
Hearing this, Yu Huiping exhaled deeply, and her body relaxed entirely.
"Xiao Hei, should you ever meet Master, I hope you can call her Mom, this is Grandmotherâs last wish."
Chen Xiaohei nodded repeatedly, afraid Yu Huiping would pass without peace of mind.
"Grandmaster, these mother and daughter share a similar temperament; both are somewhat naive and immature. Should your family of three reunite, please..."
Yu Huipingâs final words trailed off, her strength waning, gaze unfocused.
But Chen Mobai understood her intention.
"Rest assured, I will assume the responsibility of the family head!"
Upon hearing this from him, Yu Huiping nodded, finally feeling at ease as she took her last breath.