Chapter 1452: Repairing the Qin

After becoming the Imperial Tutor, Chen Mobai’s first priority was naturally to resolve the widespread rebellion currently engulfing the Immortal Realm.

The top masters of the Demonic Dao suffered heavy losses in the great battle besieging the Myriad Heavens, especially with the Nine Heavens Demon-Slaying Ancestor sealed. The few who escaped were no longer a concern.

“Mainly the Eight Northern Heavens, led by Heavenly King Hanjie and the Star Palace, along with the Eight Divisions of the Heavenly Court and the elite forces from the Thirty-Three Heavens that could be mobilized, are all concentrated there, barely holding the line.”

Kongming spoke to Chen Mobai, who was seated to the left of the main position in the Ziwei Palace. To his right sat the Heavenly Consort.

With one on the left and one on the right, the Emperor’s Throne was situated between them.

“Heavenly King Hanjie is a Primordial Dao Lord. It’s already extremely commendable that Heavenly Lord Beixuan has managed to hold him back.”

Chen Mobai nodded, acknowledging Heavenly Lord Beixuan’s contribution, and then began preparing to dispatch troops.

After he took office as the Imperial Tutor and became the current leader of the Heavenly Court, merely holding the line was no longer the objective. The goal was to completely suppress and defeat the rebel army.

As for Primordial Dao Lords, it was best for other Primordial Dao Lords to deal with them.

Chen Mobai personally went to see Heavenly King Taihuang.

“I never expected you to achieve Dao-integration with Virtuous Dao at this time.” In Taihuang Heaven, Heavenly King Taihuang expressed deep emotion upon seeing Chen Mobai, who had already achieved Dao-integration.

“Heavenly King, are you willing to take command against the rebellion in the Eight Northern Heavens?” After exchanging a few pleasantries, Chen Mobai got straight to the point.

“I am old now and only wish to enjoy my remaining years. Imperial Tutor, please seek someone more capable,” Heavenly King Taihuang directly shook his head and refused.

The two Heavenly Kings and the Heavenly Emperor were all incarnations of the Ancestral Dragon Dao, essentially brothers. It was precisely for this reason that Heavenly King Hanjie’s desire to succeed the Heavenly Emperor had a legitimate basis. Heavenly King Taihuang, uninterested in power struggles and unwilling to fight his brother, had already made his stance clear after the Battle of Burning Heaven.

“In that case, I won’t disturb you, Heavenly King.” Hearing this, Chen Mobai did not press further.

However, seeing him leave so decisively, Heavenly King Taihuang began to worry about Heavenly King Hanjie instead.

The Heavenly Emperor controlled destiny, with past, present, and future all within his gaze. Entrusting the Heavenly Court to Chen Mobai and granting him the title of Imperial Tutor before departing likely meant he had foreseen something.

Now that Chen Mobai had integrated with the Virtuous Dao, slaying demons and sealing the Grand Ultimate, if he were to personally lead the elite forces of the Eight Divisions, Heavenly King Hanjie might indeed prove no match for him.

The only variable was the Star Palace.

It was unknown whether the Demonic Lord had left any other contingencies.

Amidst his worries, Heavenly King Taihuang suddenly felt that his staying out of the matter might not be ideal.

Upon returning to the Ziwei Palace, the Heavenly Consort was already waiting for Chen Mobai.

“Reporting, Imperial Tutor, these are the items you asked me to find.”

Behind the Heavenly Consort stood several celestial maidens, each holding a tray laden with supreme treasures imbued with Dao resonance, all of them Seventh-grade Primordial Spirit Materials.

“Thank you for your trouble, Heavenly Consort.”

Chen Mobai swept his divine sense over the items, confirmed them, and nodded in thanks.

The Heavenly Consort did not ask Chen Mobai what he needed these items for. After placing them down, she departed with her attendants.

“No wonder the Heavenly Empress was outmaneuvered by her.”

Seeing the Heavenly Consort’s shrewdness, Chen Mobai couldn't help but remark to Kongming beside him.

Kongming nodded in agreement, then pointed to the spirit materials and asked, “Little Martial Uncle, are you planning to reforge your Dao-integration treasure?”

Many True Immortal Dao Lords undergo this process after Dao-integration.

However, Chen Mobai was different. His Primordial Yang Sword and Primordial Yang Ruler of a Thousand Autumns were already perfectly suited to him. The reason he needed these Primordial Spirit Materials was to resolve another matter.

“Back when I was in the Heavenly River Realm, I promised to repair a guqin for the Heavenly Phoenix Valley.”

“Coincidentally, with the authority of the Virtuous Dao, I sensed that Heavenly King Yanque has already awakened. She's likely feigning continued Nirvana because she doesn't wish to get involved in this demonic tribulation.”

“Once I’ve repaired the Nine Tribulations Sky Phoenix Zither, take it to Scarlet Bright Heaven in the south. Tell her that the Immortal Realm is in a time of crisis and needs Heavenly King Yanque to emerge.”

Upon hearing this, Kongming looked worried: “Will Heavenly King Yanque truly be willing?”

After all, Heavenly King Hanjie has the Demonic Lord backing him.

“If Heavenly King Yanque declines, tell her that as long as the rebellion in the Eight Northern Heavens is resolved, I will personally mediate the grievances between her clan and the White Tiger Saint Ancestor.”

Chen Mobai’s words greatly astonished Kongming.

“Little Martial Uncle, the White Tiger Saint Ancestor was born from the Dao of Slaughter. She fights against heaven and earth and respects no one.”

“Don’t worry, she will definitely give me face,” Chen Mobai said with a confident expression.

Next, Chen Mobai activated his turtle treasure and returned to the Heavenly River Realm, heading to the Heavenly Phoenix Valley in Nanzhou to retrieve the Nine Tribulations Sky Phoenix Zither.

“Greetings, Imperial Tutor!”

Upon seeing Chen Mobai, Feng Qingshu immediately bowed deeply.

“Oh, has the news spread even here?”

Chen Mobai was quite surprised, as he had only recently assumed the position of Imperial Tutor.

“The Parasol Divine Wood can communicate with the Upper Realm…” Feng Qingshu pointed to the Heavenly and Earthly Spiritual Root beneath her feet, answering Chen Mobai’s question with utmost respect.

After all, the one before her was a Primordial Dao Lord, and even the junior brother of True King Taixu. In terms of both power and influence, he was among the absolute top in the Three Realms.

Moreover, during the previous Battle of Burning Heaven, the sudden appearance of the Dao Ancestor of Slaughter, who attacked the Heavenly Emperor, had terrified their clan.

The Upper Realm had specifically sent a message, instructing them to fully cooperate if the Dao Ancestor of Slaughter came to reminisce about her past battlefield with the Heavenly Phoenix Saint Ancestor, for instance, to look at the Nine Tribulations Sky Phoenix Zither that she had severed with her Heaven-Slaying Sword.

Feng Qingshu also understood that if the Dao Ancestor of Slaughter truly came to Nanzhou, she would be walking to her death.

Now that Chen Mobai had come to retrieve the Nine Tribulations Sky Phoenix Zither, Feng Qingshu was overjoyed.

“This is my command token. If the White Tiger Saint Ancestor comes, she will spare your clan out of respect for this token.”

Considering the White Tiger Saint Ancestor’s meticulous nature, Chen Mobai thought that if the Heavenly Emperor truly couldn’t stop her, she might take the opportunity to visit this place while in the Three Realms. So, he left Feng Qingshu something to protect her life.

“This junior, leading my entire clan, prostrates to thank the Imperial Tutor for your immense grace!”

After receiving the golden spiritual talisman, Feng Qingshu immediately performed the most solemn bow.

Chen Mobai waved his hand, turned, and departed with the Nine Tribulations Sky Phoenix Zither.

Since he was in the Heavenly River Realm, he naturally had to visit home.

Yellow Dragon Cave.

Qing Nü looked at Chen Mobai before her with a shocked expression: “Husband, you... you’ve achieved Dao-integration!”

Compared to other major powers, the Five Elements Sect had a shallower foundation, with Chen Mobai being its only representative in the Spiritual Void Immortal Realm. Thus, the news of his Dao-integration with Virtuous Dao could only come from him.

Evidently, even though Qing Nü knew her husband possessed extraordinary talent and the potential to become an immortal, hearing Chen Mobai say he had achieved Dao-integration still left her in disbelief.

Not only her, but Yang Jing, Jin Ling’er, Sun Hongxiang, and others nearby were also wide-mouthed, their eyes filled with shock.

One must understand, the entire Five Elements Sect currently didn't even have a second Void Refinement cultivator, yet Chen Mobai had achieved Dao-integration.

The disparity was simply too great.

“After returning to the Immortal Realm, seeing the hordes of demons besieging the Myriad Heavens, my mental state could not be restrained. I took that crucial step, and with the courtesy of Saint Qianqiu, I attained enlightenment in the Virtuous Dao.”

Chen Mobai recounted his Dao-integration process lightly, but everyone present understood the significance of this realm.

Even during the ancient primordial era, such beings were among the absolute pinnacle.

“For the sake of the sentient beings in the Three Realms, I have assumed the position of Imperial Tutor of the Heavenly Court. But rest assured, my dear wife, once this demonic tribulation subsides, I will relinquish all duties and live a carefree life with you.”

Chen Mobai solemnly told Qing Nü that having reached the Dao-integration realm, he was now immortal. His initial goal in cultivation had been achieved, and he could now relax and enjoy life.

“Yes, husband, I will also work hard.”

Qing Nü nodded emphatically, recalling Chen Mobai’s past words about hoping to walk alongside her.

As long as she could also achieve Dao-integration, this dream could be realized.

Chen Mobai stayed in Yellow Dragon Cave for a period. With his current cultivation, refining artifacts anywhere was the same. With a thought, he could draw water from the Nine Heavens and fire from the Nine Netherworlds through the Great Dao of Void, and temper the zither strings with various Great Daos.

While repairing the Nine Tribulations Sky Phoenix Zither, Chen Mobai also summoned his disciples.

He was now the Imperial Tutor, and with the integration of the Three Realms reaching its final stage, he could activate the Ascension Platform.

“Among you, who wishes to go to the Heavenly Court?”

As soon as Chen Mobai asked, Luo Yixuan was the first to raise her hand. She had successfully achieved Spirit Transformation and expressed her willingness to follow her master to the Immortal Realm.

“I am also willing, Master.”

The second was Jiang Zongheng. He cultivated the Heavenly Emperor Sutra and was currently at the peak of Nascent Soul, ready to step into Spirit Transformation at any time.

The others—Liu Wenbai, Zhuo Ming, and Kuzhu—wished to remain in the Heavenly River Realm, content with their current lives.

Seeing that Zhuo Ming had no ambition, Chen Mobai sighed inwardly, thinking he might have guessed wrong. The Heavenly Emperor's chosen successor should have been Jiang Zongheng.

Chen Mobai said: “Zongheng, once you’ve achieved Spirit Transformation, make a trip to Zhongzhou and ask the Purple Cloud Heavenly Palace for someone. His name is Yuwen Baozhi, and he is considered a descendant of the Heavenly Emperor. Given the current situation in the Heavenly Court, a Heavenly Emperor is needed, and he is quite suitable. It would also be giving face to the Heavenly Consort…”