Chapter 2815: Chapter 1307: Repairing the Sound String (Part 2)
It’s just the first step, tuning, melding, shaping, and harmonizing, each is harder than the last.
Yet, relying on the Dao Fruit refined from the Dan Cauldron Jade Tree, Chen Mobai had all the knowledge of zither-like Magic Artifacts well understood, and with his smooth operation, the first zither string was soon assembled in his hand.
This step brought an unexpected joy to Feng Qingshu, who had little hope initially.
Seeing this, Immortal in Flames felt tense. As the former leading Artifact Refiner of the Five Continents and Four Seas, his discerning eyes saw that the zither string made by Chen Mobai was far more rounded and exquisite than the one left in the sect by Mu Xin Ancestor.
In this regard, this Eastern Wilderness Qing Emperor is undoubtedly of the sixth rank in making zither strings.
However, having mocked earlier, retreating now was impossible.
"Just sheer luck!" murmured Immortal in Flames.
At this moment, Chen Mobai, amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, swiftly completed the tuning step.
Once the new string was fixed, seeing the Spiritual Light of the Fire String on the side about to invade, Chen Mobai suddenly extended his right index finger and lightly pressed down on the Fire String.
With a clear sound, the Phoenix Zither Spirit, which had remained hidden, finally flew out from the Flames.
Under Feng Qingshu’s shocked gaze, this zither spirit circled above Chen Mobai’s head and then affectionately landed on his shoulder, tenderly nudging his cheek.
"This new string requires a long time to cultivate its spirituality. Can you control yourself from letting the Fire Great Dao erode over?"
Chen Mobai pointed to the new string he just replaced next to the Fire String, intending to set a Restriction but thought that persuading the Fire String Zither Spirit could yield twice the result with half the effort.
"Certainly, Master!"
The Zither Spirit nodded repeatedly, addressing him with a title that made everyone present widen their eyes.
"Mr. Chen, I merely asked you to repair the zither, not to take it."
Feng Qingshu spoke immediately, although she didn’t know how Chen Mobai subdued the proud zither spirit, she had to prevent the clan’s treasured artifact from being taken away.
"It called me that itself; I didn’t instruct it to do so."
Seeing Feng Qingshu’s suspicious and guarded expression, Chen Mobai promptly explained.
Although a sixth-rank top-tier Magic Artifact is powerful, he wasn’t lacking and didn’t need to risk ruining his reputation over it. If it were a Treasure of Dao, it might be worth considering.
The reason the zither spirit called him master might be due to using "The Union of Differences" on the Nine Tribulations Heavenly Phoenix Zither too often, or when he was simultaneously refining the Tribulation Breaks the String, his Dan Feng Primordial Spirit got drenched by Phoenix Essence Blood.
But these reasons were hard to explain to Feng Qingshu.
To avoid the zither spirit speaking further, Chen Mobai directly proceeded to the next steps after tuning.
He wrapped the broken string around the new one, then appeared to apply adhesive on the surface, while in fact operating "The Union of Differences" to fuse them.
This cultivation technique passed down by the Dan Ding Taoist did not disappoint Chen Mobai.
Under the disbelieving gaze of Immortal in Flames, the new string and the former broken string began to integrate, accompanied by a melody resembling a phoenix’s cry in the ears of all Divinity Transformation cultivators, making them feel as if they were listening to celestial music, leaving them in a state of bliss.
The ancestor Mu Xin of Mysterious Fire Sect once failed at this step and tried several times without any sign of success.
Yet, in Chen Mobai’s hands, it seemed as simple as eating and drinking.
"Mission accomplished! This Sound String counts as repaired, but if it were to be fully spiritual and comparable to the Fire String, it would require a long period for nurturing, or perhaps the Phoenix clan themselves cultivating a cultivator adept in the Great Dao of music..."
Upon completing the repair of the second Sound String, Chen Mobai didn’t forget to set a Restriction, ensuring the string had space for spirituality to arise, and also instructed Feng Qingshu.
"Thank you, Mr. Chen. You must be thirsty. We at Heavenly Phoenix Valley have sixth-rank Parasol Tea, most suitable for restoring Divine Sense and enhancing the Purple Palace. Lizhu, quickly serve the tea!"
Chen Mobai never expected Feng Qingshu to have such a warm attitude.
He always thought coldness was her hallmark.
But perhaps the sixth-rank Parasol Tea was brewed from the leaves of the Parasol Divine Wood?
Just as Chen Mobai had expended much Divine Sense operating "The Union of Differences" at high intensity, he paused his actions in anticipation.
Meanwhile, he would also deal with Immortal in Flames.
"By the way, when I was repairing earlier, I might have been a bit too fast and skillful. If Brother Zhu didn’t understand, feel free to ask; I promised the Phoenix Clan Leader earlier to guide you."
These words from Chen Mobai made Immortal in Flames’s face turn completely red with embarrassment.
Given his temper, facing such provocation, he would certainly want to retort.
But Immortal in Flames had nothing to say.
Because the successfully repaired Sound String represented Chen Mobai’s undeniable level as the top Artifact Refiner in the Five Continents and Four Seas, even surpassing the founders of Mysterious Fire Sect.
If he were to retort, then he, who was not even as good as Chen Mobai, and even the founders of Mysterious Fire Sect, would be considered much less.
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After a long pause, Immortal in Flames squeezed out this sentence.
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Chen Mobai’s words made Immortal in Flames bow his head in deeper shame; without bidding goodbye to Feng Qingshu, he retreated with his face covered.
Seeing this, Pharmacist Li called out a couple of times and even chased after him, seemingly having a good relationship with him.
"That old boy finally gets his own, haha!"
Great Ancient True Monarch couldn’t help but burst into laughter upon witnessing this, followed by Dustless True Monarch and Ao Yuxia who joined in the laughter as well.
Clearly, Immortal in Flames was not well-liked.
"Mr. Chen, your technique in repairing the zither string earlier was beyond my comprehension; could I ask for your guidance?"
Possessed by a true desire to learn, Fan Yun couldn’t resist asking as Immortal in Flames left, and considering Yi Yuan True Monarch and the Primordial Clock, Chen Mobai nodded slightly and began to offer selective guidance.
At that time, Feng Lizhu had already stepped into the Qin Hall with a pot of rich tea, and Feng Qingshu personally poured a cup, presenting it to Chen Mobai: "Mr. Chen, please, soothe your throat, and speak slowly."
Chen Mobai downed the Parasol Tea in one gulp, finding the taste quite ordinary, but the strength was potent; his prior Divine Sense exhaustion from refining the zither was not only fully restored by this cup of sixth-rank Spiritual Tea but also seemed to be ascending to a higher level.
Moreover, he felt his Divine Sense clearer, with a seemingly enhanced insight into the Great Tao.
Thanks to him, Dustless True Monarch and others also enjoyed a cup.
"Mr. Chen, when will the remaining zither strings be repaired?"
After Chen Mobai finished drinking, Feng Qingshu asked politely.
"This might be tricky; currently, repairing a single Sound String is my limit," Chen Mobai said without pretension. Though there was a Tribulation Breaks the String, it involves the innate Great Dao, and the residual power of the Great Dao hasn’t dissipated over time, with his mere Divinity Transformation cultivation level, he couldn’t merge it using "The Union of Differences."
Forcing it might even lead to a backlash from the Tribulation Destiny Great Dao.
"I see..."
Hearing this, Feng Qingshu, radiant earlier, showed disappointment again.
"However, rest assured, Clan Leader Feng, I already have some ideas for repairing the other strings of Life, Death, Desire, and Stars..."
Just as Chen Mobai spoke, outside the Qin Hall, Pharmacist Li and Immortal in Flames returned together, the latter seemingly persuaded by the former.
And upon hearing Chen Mobai’s words, Feng Qingshu’s expression brightened once more: "Mr. Chen, have you already established the method for the other four Great Daos?"