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Chapter 145: The Heavenly Master's Direct Disciples
Chapter 145: The Heavenly Master's Direct Disciples
Yuan Mobai looked at the giant panda at this moment with a calm and composed demeanor, no longer affected by its presence.
Hearing Lei Jun's question, he smiled and said, "It has a slight hint of talent, but much of it depends on its own efforts and nurturing."
Despite Lei Jun's knowledge of his master's expertise in physical training at Longhu Mountain, Yuan Mobai was known to rarely rely on other supernatural techniques during battles.
The most common techniques he employed were three types of secret arts passed down in the Heavenly Master's Mansion.
Divine Striking Talisman.
Walking the Heavenly Steps.
Vitality Star God.
One technique, one art, and one supernatural ability. All of them were close-combat styles.
The fighting style of this elder of Longhu Mountain resembled that of a martial artist specializing in physical training, which had become somewhat of a trademark. Even experts from other places were aware of this fact.
As Lei Jun looked at the massive panda, he felt a strong sense of deja vu regarding its future development path.
However, there were also significant differences between this panda and Yuan Mobai.
For instance, it seemed quite content with being just a panda…
Although Lei Jun had imparted the Scripture of Crossing the Tribulation to it and patiently taught it, its progress was swift.
But this panda didn't seem to care much about transforming into a human. It still maintained its lazy and gluttonous demeanor.
Apart from its small eyes becoming more lively and crafty, there were no noticeable signs of its cultivation progress from practicing the Scripture of Crossing the Tribulation.
On the contrary, its daily habits became even lazier, greedier, and more mischievous, as it constantly played pranks on Lei Jun and his fellow junior brothers.
Chu Kun was the first to feel exasperated by its antics.
This panda particularly favored Chu Kun feeding it.
Due to Chu Kun's insufficient cultivation, he often failed to catch the panda, unintentionally benefiting this giant creature.
"That's enough, you only know how to bully me," Chu Kun said in annoyance as he threw the spiritual bamboo in his hand to the panda.
The panda immediately chewed on the bamboo leaves with delight.
Chu Kun laughed in frustration, "Don't get too comfortable, your easy days are over."
He was about to leave the mountain for a while.
A group of young disciples from the mansion, including Chu Kun, had been selected to undergo a trial at Yang Mountain's Manor, Xuan Yang Cave.
Just like Lei Jun and the others had experienced before.
"The establishment of the Yang Mountain Manor and Xuan Yang Cave has been around for some years now. In theory, it should be stable and relatively safe."
Wang Guiyuan worriedly said, "But given the current turbulent times, it's better to be cautious."
He turned to Lei Jun and said, "When Lei Shidi went to Yang Mountain Manor, he encountered an attack by the Yellow Sky Sect."
Lei Jun blinked.
That was true.
And during that incident, he had obtained a great opportunity—the Fire Marrow Sunfish, a fourth-grade opportunity that helped enhance his understanding.
"Shixiong, rest assured, I'll be vigilant," Chu Kun replied. "Speaking of the Yellow Sky Sect, their losses were far more severe than ours. Lately, we haven't heard much from them."
Wang Guiyuan said solemnly, "Precisely because of that, we must remain cautious and not let our guard down."
Just as he had prepared for Lei Jun's departure, Wang Guiyuan made similar arrangements for Chu Kun.
Normally, for such travels within their own territory, Wang Guiyuan wouldn't go overboard with the preparations.
However, given the recent tumultuous events, he adhered to the principle of 'better safe than sorry' and once again facilitated a 'relocation' for Chu Kun.
After all, like Lei Jun, Chu Kun also possessed convenient treasures like the Latitude and Longitude Box for carrying items…
"Shixiong's words are wise. It's always better to be cautious," Lei Jun agreed, standing beside them.
He glanced up and down at Chu Kun's figure before taking out the improved Golden Threaded Robe that he had enhanced with dragon horse scales, further increasing its defensive capabilities. Unfortunately, there hadn't been many opportunities to test its effectiveness recently.
With Lei Jun's current cultivation base at the fifth level of the Five Heavens, the Golden Threaded Robe had limited use for him.
"Take this with you," Lei Jun said.
"Borrowing Shixiong's famous saying, safety first, stability above all," Lei Jun added with a smile.
Given his family background and the teachings of his sect, Chu Kun was a discerning individual. Seeing their thoughtful gestures, he was overjoyed and thanked Lei Jun profusely.
In his heart, he felt grateful for having chosen to become Yuan Mobai's disciple.
Just as his little grand-aunt, Chu Yu, had said, not only was his master reliable, but his two fellow disciples were also pleasant companions.
After being thoroughly equipped by Lei Jun and Wang Guiyuan, the little Daoist Chu bade farewell to his master and fellow disciples and set off to meet his fellow sect members. Together, they would journey to the Yang Mountain Manor and Xuan Yang Cave.
Lei Jun saw him off, and then he refocused on his own cultivation.
He continuously guided the Azure Dragon Thunder Dragon into his body and refined it.
Within the Central Sanqing Palace formed by his essence, qi, and spirit, the dragon's roar and thunderous sounds resonated together.
After Lei Jun felt that he had sufficiently refined the Yang Qi to complement his cultivation, his training at the mountain gate came to a temporary close.
Next, he needed to consider the Yin Qi.
As he had previously thought, he already had a target in mind.
His goal was the Chi Long Zhen Yuan Gang, the crimson dragon suppressing the abyss, located in the Chi Yu Dong Tian of the Chi Shan Bie Fu.
Lei Jun made the necessary preparations and was all set to leave the mountain once again, this time with the massive Rolling Rolling by his side.
"Senior Brother Wang, there's still a lot left from the items you prepared for me last time, so I really don't need them this time," Lei Jun said, preempting Wang Guiyuan.
"Anyway, Lei, you still need to be extra careful on your journey," Wang Guiyuan said with a smile, his eyes narrowing slightly.
His smile faded a little, and his expression turned serious. "You are now also a prominent figure that attracts a lot of attention."
"I understand, thank you, Senior Brother, for your reminder," Lei Jun replied.
After bidding farewell to his master, Yuan Mobai, and informing him of his plans, Lei Jun descended the mountain.
Perhaps it was the theme of recent times, but as Lei Jun was about to exit the mountain gate, he ran into another familiar face who was also about to embark on a journey.
"Senior Brother Luo," Lei Jun greeted.
Luo Haoran, who was at the mountain gate, smiled upon seeing Lei Jun. "Lei Shidi is also leaving the mountain?"
Lei Jun nodded slightly. "I'm going out to gain some experience."
Luo Haoran was accompanied by another group of young transmitted disciples, and Lei Jun nodded to them in greeting.
The group couldn't help but feel excited when they saw him.
Strictly speaking, Lei Jun's age wasn't very different from these young disciples.
In fact, there were even some among them who were his peers.
Lei Jun's gaze swept across the group, and he spotted two familiar faces—the Tian Shi Fu true disciples who had participated in the transmission ceremony with him ten years ago.
These few individuals felt a mix of emotions upon seeing Lei Jun.
However, most of the others looked at him with admiration and reverence.
To them, Daoist Lei was already a legendary figure within the sect.
It wasn't just because they were still at the stage of transmission while Lei Jun had already received his ordination, but also because, despite their similar ages, they felt like they were from different generations.
Even in the Tian Shi Fu, a sacred land for the Daoist sect, brimming with talented individuals, Lei Jun was among the very few who stood out.
People often referred to him as a genius among geniuses.
Or, a monster among monsters.
"Senior Brother Luo, where are you all headed?" Lei Jun asked, thinking that it was currently summer, and floods were frequent. He had a guess about their destination.
As expected, Luo Haoran replied, "There's been a lot of flooding in Xin Jiang recently. The Executive Hall has already dispatched a group for a related trial, and we've been assigned to help out."
Even if it weren't for this particular incident, Luo Haoran, given his personal connections, would have applied to go to the banks of the Xin Jiang River to lend a hand.
Now, he had a group of fellow sect members accompanying him.
As an ordained Daoist priest, Luo Haoran was responsible for leading the team.
"Senior Brother Luo, take this with you. It might come in handy," Lei Jun said, his gaze sweeping across the group behind Luo Haoran before taking out a treasure pearl that shone with a faint golden light and handing it to him.
It was the Avoid Water Golden Pupil that Lei Jun had obtained back at Qing Xiao Lake in the Yun Xiao Mountains.
Both he and Luo Haoran were now at the middle stage of the Three Heavens, and they could easily create top-quality Avoid Water Talismans.
Unless it was an extremely exceptional situation, Luo Haoran himself wouldn't need this treasure.
But having it would provide them with an additional layer of protection.
Moreover, even if Luo Haoran didn't need it, he could pass it on to one of the transmitted disciples accompanying him.
Lei Jun, who wasn't going on the Xin Jiang trip himself, wanted to lend a helping hand to his fellow sect members with this treasure.
Luo Haoran and the others immediately thanked Lei Jun for his thoughtfulness.
After exchanging farewells and well-wishes, the two groups parted ways, each heading to their respective destinations.
Lei Jun leaped into the air and landed on the massive Rolling Rolling's shoulder. "Let's go, Glutton."
While the giant panda still loved the Upper Clarity Golden Bamboo, it was also fond of trying new things.
Upon hearing that Lei Jun was going to Chi Shan Bie Fu, it decided to tag along to see if there were any new delicacies it hadn't tasted before, hoping to expand its menu.
After this period of cultivation, the giant Rolling Rolling had not only grown in size, becoming even larger than it had been in Bashu, but it had also become faster and more agile. When it ran, it truly felt like a flash of lightning and a streak of thunder.
Lei Jun sat on the panda's back, and the two of them swiftly traversed the mountains and rivers, heading toward Chi Shan Bie Fu.
At Chi Shan Bie Fu, everything was just as it had been before.
Lei Jun looked at the thick cloud layers above the mountains, flashing with red light, and nodded in satisfaction. That was his goal for this trip.
Having been here before, he was now familiar with the place. He first went to the Daoist palace in the nearby town to greet the locals and then made his way to the Bie Fu deep in the mountains.
He paid a visit to the elder of his sect who presided over this place.
The elder was amiable, but his eyes couldn't help but reveal a hint of surprise and admiration as he looked at Lei Jun.
He knew exactly when Lei Jun had achieved the Nine Earth Yin Wind Sha.
Never did he imagine that in just a short span of a few years, he would be back to cultivate the Chi Long Zhen Yuan Gang once more?
This young man was truly extraordinary...
"Jin Shidi is also here."
Finally, the elder remembered something and informed Lei Jun.
"Zhang Shijie?" Lei Jun nodded.
The previous Celestial Master, Li Qingfeng, had perished, and the new Celestial Master had not yet been decided.
However, this did not affect the personal disciples of the previous Celestial Masters.
According to the sect's customs, even if there was a change in the position of the Celestial Master, the treatment of the personal disciples of the previous Celestial Master would not be downgraded.
Moreover, Li Qingfeng's personal disciples were never ordinary figures.
The first disciple, Xu Yuanzhen, and the second disciple, Li Zhengxuan, were already well-known.
Fang Jian, whose progress had been hindered to some extent, had stabilized his cultivation and reached the middle stage of the Three Heavens after receiving his ordination just a few years ago.
Even without considering the level of cultivation, Fang Jian, as the direct descendant of the Jingxiang Fang clan, could not be overlooked.
Another personal disciple of Li Qingfeng was Zhang Jingzhen.
In terms of cultivation and strength, she had already reached the Six Heavens level several years ago.
Among her peers, only Xu Yuanzhen, Li Zhengxuan, and Tang Xiaotang could surpass her.
The others, such as Lin Shan, Li Xuan, Li Kong, and Xia Xiushan, didn't feel very confident when facing Zhang Jingzhen.
It could even be said that before Lei Jun's sudden rise to prominence, she was already considered one of the most outstanding geniuses in and out of the sect.
Many people guessed that the next person from the Celestial Master's mansion to reach the Seventh Heaven realm would most likely be Zhang Jingzhen.
In terms of background and origin, she was the Princess of Datang.
This further fueled the imaginations of many people inside and outside the Celestial Master's mansion.
When considering the influence of Shangguan Ning, who was already a high-ranking elder, and the growing power of the Tang court within the Celestial Master's mansion...
Zhang Jingzhen had not been in seclusion. She was temporarily residing in the Chi Shan Bie Fu for cultivation.
Lei Jun paid her a visit, following the proper etiquette.
She maintained her usual demeanor, exuding a noble and gentle aura.
Based on her appearance alone, many fellow disciples felt that this Zhang Shijie resembled a female version of the Yuan Elder.
"The Chi Long Zhen Yuan Gang is yin in nature, but it contains a hidden fierceness. Be cautious, Lei Shidi," Zhang Jingzhen reminded him after they exchanged a few words.
Lei Jun replied, "Thank you for the reminder, Shijie Zhang. I will be careful."
Zhang Jingzhen nodded and did not say more.
She would continue her cultivation deeper within the Chi Abyss Heaven.
Lei Jun, on the other hand, would head to the mountain peak to draw in the Heavenly Yin.
Perhaps it was his imagination, but Lei Jun felt that in the few years since they last met, there seemed to be a subtle change in her.
This change was so subtle that Lei Jun couldn't be sure if it was real.
If the change was significant, others would have noticed it already.
Lei Jun wondered if it was his own subjective perception influencing his thoughts.
He recalled the time in the Upper Clarity Thunder Palace when he had chosen the True Yang Miracle Flower, a fourth-grade opportunity, and given up a third-grade opportunity that might have had a hidden danger.
But he didn't know what that danger was.
And was Zhang Jingzhen's subtle change related to this?
Lei Jun shook his head slightly, reining in his wandering thoughts.
Although he was curious, he had no intention of prying into others' secrets.
From then on, he focused solely on his own cultivation.
Following the Qinglong Yu Lei Gang, Lei Jun continued to draw in the Chi Long Zhen Yuan Gang and refine it.
With the Yin-Yang Holy Body and the Central Sanqing Palace working together to harmonize them, the Yin and Yang Yin melted together, combining with the Yin-Yang Double Sha.
Soon, a blue and a red dragon-shaped qi surrounded his Central Sanqing Palace.
After a period of stabilization and nourishment, Lei Jun officially ended his cultivation in the Chi Shan Bie Fu.
After taking care of his business, he did not linger and patted the giant panda. The two of them set off on their return journey to Longhu Mountain.
However, not long after they set out, a light bulb flashed in Lei Jun's mind, and words appeared:
[Spiritual energy rises and falls, nature is unpredictable, and fortune and misfortune are intertwined, and heaven and man are both calamities.]
This was followed by four fortune-telling signs:
[Upper-middle sign: Passing through the Yu Huang Gorge to return to Longhu Mountain, you will gain a fifth-grade opportunity, no danger, no after-effects, auspicious.]
[Middle sign: Passing through Yu Huang Gorge, Cangling River Valley, and other paths outside Tian Song Mountain to return to Longhu Mountain, nothing gained, nothing lost, neutral.]
[Lower-middle sign: Passing through the Cangling River Valley to return to Longhu Mountain, you will gain a fifth-grade opportunity, but dangers lurk everywhere, murderous intentions abound, taking risks, and the outcome is unpredictable, ominous.]
[Lower sign: Passing through Tian Song Mountain to return to Longhu Mountain, there is a chance to obtain a seventh-grade opportunity, but you will be trapped in a desperate situation, no life to enjoy, dead end, extremely ominous!]
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