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Chapter 142: Unraveling the Heavenly Master's Sword (Part III)
Chapter 142: Unraveling the Heavenly Master's Sword (Part III)
Although Lei Jun didn't explicitly say it, Yuan Mobai nodded slightly. "Hmm, yes..."
Wang Guiyuan, standing beside them, also understood who Lei Jun was referring to.
The beloved daughter of the Heavenly Master's Mansion.
Tang Xiaotang, who was already on her way to becoming the greatest Dao child in history.
Possessing a Pure Yang Immortal Body, she chose to cultivate at the Heavenly Master's Mansion instead of the Pure Yang Palace, following a path of yin-yang harmony unique to her circumstances and talents.
In addition to her exceptional bone marrow, she also possessed a clear and calm level of spiritual understanding, which formed the foundation for her distinct path.
And so, she came to be associated with the Law of the Yang Fire Tiger, a phenomenon never before seen in the history of the Heavenly Master's Mansion.
She was indeed that special one.
However, amidst all her glory, there remained a few minor issues.
For instance, when it came to the Yin Moon Soul Stone, Tang Xiaotang found herself in a similar situation as the cultivators of the Pure Yang Palace.
It would be an exaggeration to say that the Yin Moon Soul Stone was their bane, but it was certainly one of the least welcome things in the world for them.
And so...
Was the Yin Moon Soul Stone prepared by this mysterious person intended to target the cultivators of the Pure Yang Palace, or was it meant to restrain Tang Xiaotang in the future? What was this person's true identity?
"Master..." Lei Jun looked up at Yuan Mobai.
Yuan Mobai shook his head gently. "At present, we have no concrete evidence, only speculation. We must be cautious and not jump to conclusions. Let's not rush to judgment and observe for a while longer."
Lei Jun nodded slightly and then asked, "Then, why is this person targeting the descendants of Uncle Song? Is there a specific intention, or are they just stirring up trouble?"
"The latter is more likely," replied Yuan Mobai. "That is why we must be even more careful before making any assumptions."
Lei Jun and Wang Guiyuan both acknowledged his words.
After Chu Kun sent off the guests and returned to the mountain, he specifically conveyed to Yuan Mobai some of Chu Yu's thoughts.
Chu Yu shared these thoughts in front of Chu Kun, hoping that the message would be passed on to the Heavenly Master's Mansion to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings between the two parties.
The mysterious person had disappeared without a trace, leaving the mansion with no leads to continue their investigation.
For the time being, they could only temporarily drop the matter.
Although one of their disciples had been attacked and killed, causing some embarrassment, the mansion was more alert than ashamed, considering that the enemy had been a cultivator from the Upper Three Heavens.
Based on the scene of the battle between Chu Yu and the mysterious person, it was likely that this newly emerged figure was not the same as the one who had ambushed the previous Heavenly Master, Li Qingfeng, leading to his demise.
This was not good news.
It suggested that Dragon Tiger Mountain might be facing more enemies.
The Heavenly Master's Mansion needed to be even more vigilant.
The complacency that had set in during the peaceful years was something everyone needed to reflect upon.
As a result, the atmosphere in the mansion became tense once more.
However, Lei Jun continued his usual routine of living and cultivating.
The only thing that could disrupt his pace, for now, was the greedy Glutton.
The Yin Moon Soul Stone had immediately attracted this big guy's attention.
But Lei Jun firmly stopped him from getting close to it.
As he himself didn't need the stone for his cultivation at the moment, he decided to put it away for safekeeping.
Coincidentally, not long after Lei Jun obtained the Yin Moon Soul Stone, Tang Xiaotang returned to Dragon Tiger Mountain.
After being away for a long time, she finally came back.
However, she returned secretly.
"I said I wouldn't return without the Heavenly Master's Sword," the tall woman said, a little embarrassed. "It's better if fewer people know about my return this time."
Lei Jun was curious. "Then, Little Sister Tang, what brings you back to the mountain this time?"
Given Tang Xiaotang's personality, it certainly wasn't homesickness.
Hearing Lei Jun's question, Tang Xiaotang immediately became proud.
She seemed to have a little tail wagging behind her as she said, "Of course it's because of something very important!"
Without waiting for Lei Jun to ask further, she continued, "This time, I have finally found some real clues about the Heavenly Master's Sword!"
"Oh?" Lei Jun raised an eyebrow.
"So, I came back this time to ask Little Master Uncle to help me perform the ritual at the Wanfa Zongtan. With these clues, I want to dig deeper and find the true Heavenly Master's Sword!" Tang Xiaotang explained eagerly.
"That's wonderful," Lei Jun said sincerely, happy for her.
Then, he watched as Tang Xiaotang's interest quickly shifted elsewhere.
The young lady's attention was now fully on the giant Glutton. "Hey? Your mountain pie is huge!"
The massive Glutton, seemingly quiet as it sat by the side, had its small eyes spinning as it also examined Tang Xiaotang.
However, it seemed that its interest in the tall woman was only to determine if she had any food that might interest it.
After a couple of sweeps, it lost interest when it found none. The giant Glutton turned its huge head away from Tang Xiaotang, no longer paying her any mind.
But even though it ignored her, she didn't ignore it.
The tall woman took a big step forward and casually reached out to rub the fat Glutton.
Even though this Glutton was strong and powerful, how could it compete with Tang Xiaotang?
Despite its struggles, it had no effect.
In the end, it could only lie flat on the ground and endure a good rubdown from Tang Xiaotang.
It lay on its back, limbs flailing, and turned its big head toward Lei Jun, a rare plea for help.
Lei Jun looked up at the sky.
Perhaps it was a case of like attracting like, as the vicious bear attracted a vicious person.
Fortunately, Tang Xiaotang was always generous in her actions.
Whether it was petting or feeding the bear, she did so lavishly.
Later in the day, she plucked a large number of spirit herbs from the Upper Clarity Thunder Palace Cave and fed them to the giant panda, filling its belly to its heart's content.
However, her generosity knew no bounds, and even Yuan Mobai had to repeatedly stop her.
If she had continued feeding the panda at that rate, it would have been no different from letting it roam free in the cave.
Of course, Tang Xiaotang's primary goal in returning this time was not to pet the panda.
The one thing that constantly occupied her thoughts was the missing Heavenly Master's Sword.
After visiting the Wanfa Zongtan, she headed to the forbidden land of the ancestral mausoleum at the back of the mountain.
Although Lei Jun did not know the specifics of the clues she had found, Tang Xiaotang seemed very satisfied, and she set off once again, continuing her relentless quest for the Heavenly Master's Sword.
......
"Tang Xiaotang is leaving again," Elder Ziyang said as he gazed out from his residence.
Seated beside him was a man who appeared to be in his thirties or forties.
It was none other than Li Ziyang's eldest son, Li Xuan.
However, Li Xuan was not wearing the traditional attire of a disciple ordained by the Heavenly Master's Mansion. Instead, he donned a low-key Confucian robe.
Usually, when outside the mountain, he would be dressed in the uniform of the Demon Suppression Guard.
The former Li Chongxuan, the Daoist priest, was now barely recognizable.
"She has a good chance this time," Li Xuan said softly. "As far as I know, she has obtained solid leads on the Heavenly Master's Sword."
Li Ziyang replied, "It's not certain yet."
Li Xuan nodded silently.
Then he asked another question, "How far is she from the Eightfold Celestial Tribunal?"
His father, Li Ziyang, gazed out the window for a long time before answering, "I'm afraid it's not very far. In recent years, she has been wholly focused on searching for the Heavenly Master's Sword, which may have slowed her progress a bit."
"What about Second Aunt?" Li Xuan asked quietly.
"Your second aunt is devoting all her energy to diligent cultivation. I don't know how far she is from the Eightfold Heaven, nor can I say if she will be faster than Tang Xiaotang," Li Ziyang replied.
Li Xuan exhaled deeply, remaining silent.
Li Ziyang then asked, "Any news on Zhenchang's case?"
"Although there is still no concrete evidence, it is highly likely that Chen Yi is responsible... This person's progress is extremely fast, and his actual combat techniques are also fierce. It's not impossible for Zhenchang, who hasn't cultivated the Yuan Fu, to die at Chen Yi's hands when they are both at the same level of the Law Realm," Li Xuan answered.
"As for the second case, it may have nothing to do with him, although the Qin adult from the Demon Suppression Guard thinks highly of him. But I don't think he would go as far as to kill for him.
As for the mysterious person from Xiexing Peak, his identity remains a mystery, but..."
His voice grew even softer, and he hesitated, "I suspect that this mysterious person's scheme is not only aimed at the branch of our family, including Third Granduncle and Elder Liang. His target may be even bigger."
Li Ziyang nodded slightly, "That will be all for now. It hasn't been easy for you to shuttle back and forth between two places. From now on, you don't have to do that, and you should focus more on yourself."
"Yes, father, I understand," Li Xuan acknowledged.
Although they suspected Chen Yi of killing Li Zhenchang, and Li Xuan had taken opportunities to target Chen Yi, his attitude toward Chen Yi was surprisingly calm.
At least, it was not the attitude one would expect from a direct descendant of the Heavenly Master's Mansion toward a disciple who had betrayed the sect.
Nor was it the attitude of someone seeking revenge for a fellow clan member, Li Zhenchang.
His actions toward Chen Yi seemed more like a cover-up.
Even if he wanted to deal with Chen Yi, the real reason would be Chen Yi's unconcealed hostility toward the entire Li family, rather than just the Heavenly Master's Mansion.
Deep down, ever since Li Xuan had joined the dark court of the Demon Suppression Guard, his identity had shifted.
He was no longer a true disciple of the Heavenly Master's Mansion.
He was not even considered a member of the Li family anymore.
Instead, he viewed himself as a member of the Li family branch descended from Li Ziyang, Li Xuan, and Li Fenghua, and made decisions accordingly...
"Zheng Xuan is about to leave the mountain," Li Ziyang finally said.
Li Xuan took a deep breath, "Does the senior master have some certainty this time?"
"After all, he once wielded the Heavenly Master's Sword. With the preparations he has made over the years in the ancestral mausoleum at the back of the mountain, his chances are no smaller than Tang Xiaotang, who has been traveling constantly," Li Ziyang explained.
Li Xuan exhaled deeply, "If we can really find the Heavenly Master's Sword, then the truth about the mountain gate will be revealed!"
Li Ziyang gazed out the window, lost in thought, "And there's also the Heavenly Master's Seal..."
......
On that day, Li Zhengxuan, the son of a former Heavenly Master who had been in seclusion for many years in the forbidden land of the ancestral mausoleum at the back of the mountain, finally emerged.
He offered sacrifices to the ancestors, determined to make amends for his past transgressions. He vowed to leave the mountain to search for the Heavenly Master's Sword and personally bring back the lost treasure to the Heavenly Master's Mansion.
With the already tense situation on Dragon Tiger Mountain, the impending sense of an approaching storm kept everyone whispering behind closed doors.
Lei Jun, however, remained unaffected by external influences and continued his cultivation.
After a period of preparation, he informed his master, Yuan Mobai, of his intention to hold a ritual.
He was officially preparing to advance to the Fifth Heaven of the Dao Palace realm.
PS: This is the third update for today, and we've reached 10,000 words. Let's continue our efforts tomorrow!
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