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Chapter 249: 248. Dao Foundation Treasure, the Jade Celestial Bamboo of Upper Clarity (Part 2)
Chapter 249: 248. Dao Foundation Treasure, the Jade Celestial Bamboo of Upper Clarity (Part 2)
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The little bear nodded vigorously.
"I have other plans for that item," Lei Jun said.
The little bear in front of him froze, his eyes blank with disappointment.
Wang Guiyuan, who had been smiling at the playful exchange between master and disciple, shook his head and said, "Let's give Junior Brother Zhuo his Daoist name first. It should be based on the one reported in the chapter."
"I've already thought of it. Their generation's name is 'Hua,'" Lei Jun said.
The little bear, who had been as limp as a frost-bitten eggplant, suddenly jumped up, his hands waving in front of him, "Master, please, not Zhuo Bao Hua or Zhuo Hua Bao!"
Lei Jun looked at his disciple.
The little bear pouted, "I will obey my master in everything."
Lei Jun said, "Taking the character 'Jie' from your name, I, your master, have chosen the Daoist name Hua Jie for you..."
Zhuo Bao Jie heaved a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Master!"
Lei Jun continued, "...but that won't stop me from calling you Bao Bao in the future."
Zhuo Bao Jie: "...”
Wang Guiyuan said, "Brother, forgive me for being blunt, but neither you nor the Sect Leader are very suitable to be teachers..."
Although he had been teased by his mentor for a long time, after the initiation ceremony, the little cub was now officially a disciple of the Celestial Master's Mansion.
And so, Lei Jun began to teach him the ways of cultivation.
In his teaching, Lei Jun did not indulge in the same way he did when exploring magic on his own.
On the contrary, the way he instructed Zhuo Bao Jie was very orthodox and proper, similar to how Yuan Mubai had taught him.
At least, this was the case during the early stages of Zhuo Bao Jie's foundation-building.
Later on, when Zhuo Bao Jie made some progress in his cultivation, Lei Jun would allow him more freedom to explore.
Lei Jun's personal cultivation was one thing, but his teaching philosophy was similar to that of his master, Yuan Mubai.
Zhuo Bao Jie's situation was rather unique.
Even before he returned to the mountain and received the Transmission of the Dharma from Lei Jun, he had been constantly strengthening his foundation.
Coupled with his naturally robust foundation, although Lei Jun was currently teaching him in a step-by-step and steady manner, Zhuo Bao Jie's cultivation still progressed rapidly, resembling the accumulation-and-explosion style of a few Confucian cultivators.
Not long after receiving the first volume of the "True and Righteous Way of the Great Dao" from Lei Jun and beginning his cultivation, Zhuo Bao Jie successfully built his foundation.
And after foundation-building, his cultivation continued to advance at an astonishing pace.
"Our sect emphasizes the dual cultivation of nature and life, with the cultivation of life taking precedence. The first and second layers of heaven focus on the cultivation of physical essence and blood, and Hua Jie has an extremely solid foundation in this regard. So, it's not surprising that his realm is advancing by leaps and bounds."
Lei Jun sat with Xu Yuanzhen, Tang Xiaotang, and Yuan Mubai, chatting about his disciple, "Or perhaps I should say that he already has the strength of the first layer of heaven, or even the second, but it needs to be converted into our sect's orthodox cultivation."
The challenges were self-evident, and there was no need to elaborate further. Zhuo Bao Jie had already been in Longhu Mountain for more than ten years.
In terms of time, it was hard to say if he had gained an advantage.
But for the future, the current efforts were necessary.
"In terms of root bone aptitude, he may be superior to a sacred body, but it's hard to say if he reaches the level of an immortal body." Yuan Mubai smiled as he evaluated his grand-disciple.
Lei Jun said, "In terms of physical body and life cultivation, he is undoubtedly comparable to an immortal body; otherwise, all those years of eating and drinking would have gone to waste."
Different root bone qualities sometimes exhibited varying degrees of compatibility with different cultivation systems.
However, in the case of sacred bodies and immortal bodies, even the worst combination could maintain a certain level of proficiency.
To break through to the upper limit, it was best to have a strong combination.
When it came to comprehension, the difference was much smaller, especially between superpowers, brilliant minds, and calm minds.
Only in the Buddhist and Confucian traditions, where enlightenment and accumulation played a significant role, did occasional subtleties arise.
Zhuo Bao Jie's comprehension was also excellent.
However, for the time being, his advantage in root bone was more apparent.
From a certain perspective, this was part of his racial talent.
Including this little bear's habit of eating and drinking indiscriminately, his ability to transform the acquired essence into something beneficial to himself was also a kind of talent.
However, when Lei Jun mentioned this, his gaze was sincere as he looked at his master.
Yuan Mubai didn't say anything; he just raised his finger and pointed at him.
"Sister, speaking of talent and aptitude, I also talked to Lei Jun about this some time ago." Tang Xiaotang looked at Xu Yuanzhen, who was beside her.
Xu Yuanzhen was casually sketching with a brush, her movements graceful.
The painting depicted a rainy scene.
"What?" Xu Yuanzhen didn't stop her actions, her brush continuing to dance across the paper.
"Has anyone ever mentioned your root bone and comprehension aptitude, and what grade they are?" Tang Xiaotang asked.
Upon hearing this, Lei Jun's gaze also turned towards Xu Yuanzhen.
Usually, he rarely delved into others' private matters.
However, if there was one thing that piqued his curiosity, it was the cultivation of his senior sister, Xu Yuanzhen.
It was common knowledge that the little junior sister, Tang Xiaotang, possessed both an immortal body root bone and a calm mind comprehension.
As far as Lei Jun knew, compared to Xu Yuanzhen, Tang Xiaotang's progress was faster.
Especially in the Lower Three Heavens and Middle Three Heavens.
Every time Tang Xiaotang broke through a major realm, from the First Layer of Heaven to the Seventh, she took less time than Xu Yuanzhen, without exception.
Until they reached the Upper Three Heavens.
From the Seventh Layer of Heaven to the Eighth, both of them took around twelve years, with their speeds becoming quite similar.
Looking back, the lower the realm, the more significant Tang Xiaotang's advantage.
As their cultivation levels increased, her advantage diminished.
From another perspective, Xu Yuanzhen's cultivation seemed to be accelerating.
Lei Jun, who had upgraded his root bone and comprehension aptitude more than once, was particularly sensitive to this aspect.
"In terms of root bone aptitude, I'm not as good as you." Xu Yuanzhen stated calmly, "I currently possess a sacred body aptitude, not an immortal body."
Tang Xiaotang chuckled.
Upon hearing Xu Yuanzhen's words, Lei Jun's gaze flickered slightly.
Yuan Mubai, sitting beside him, also turned his gaze, his face showing a rare hint of curiosity.
Xu Yuanzhen's expression remained unchanged, as if she were discussing someone else, "However, my comprehension is superior to yours..."
Her tone was casual.
Tang Xiaotang, on the other hand, was not so calm, "Naturally?!”
Xu Yuanzhen nodded casually.
Yuan Mubai applauded, "Indeed!"
"Generally speaking, there are three levels of root bone and comprehension aptitude above the fifth grade: root bone - spiritual body, sacred body, immortal body; comprehension - superb, brilliant, calm. This is because, although rare, the world is vast and populated, and occasionally, one or two individuals with such aptitudes emerge." Lei Jun spoke softly, "But anything higher is rarely seen in the world, resembling mythical legends that make it hard for people to discern fact from fiction."
He had only read about such legends in ancient texts.
They spoke of the first Celestial Master who founded the Heavenly Masters Mansion on Longhu Mountain.
In those records, there was mention of a comprehension beyond the calm level.
And it was called, nature.
To follow the Dao and revere nature, to learn from the heavens and the earth, was to reach a level of clarity and understanding beyond that of mere mortals.
"Swish!"
Tang Xiaotang stood up and paced back and forth in the room several times before suddenly stopping and turning to look at Xu Yuanzhen.
Xu Yuanzhen casually remarked, "Seems like your confidence has taken a hit."
Tang Xiaotang's eyes widened as she stared at Xu Yuanzhen for a long while, then suddenly broke into a smile.
With her already striking features, this smile made her even more dazzling, illuminating the dark room with her radiance.
"Senior Sister... If it weren't for that old fox in Jinzhou, I would be eager to spar with you right now!" Tang Xiaotang's eyes sparkled with a golden flame as she spoke.
Xu Yuanzhen remained unperturbed and repeated what she had said earlier, "Then you'll have to work harder."
Tang Xiaotang nodded, "I will."
With that, she turned and left the room, disappearing from view.
"..." Lei Jun was taken aback. "Is Little Sister Tang going into seclusion?"
Yuan Mubai smiled, "It seems so."
Ever since Tang Xiaotang had achieved the Eightfold Heavenly Court realm, most of her time in recent years had been spent refining her newly created divine abilities.
While her cultivation base had grown, she hadn't paid much attention to improving her realm in the last little while.
But now, with her divine abilities taking shape, she was bound to make some moves, spurred on by Xu Yuanzhen's challenge.
That was just her style, always decisive and swift.
Xu Yuanzhen, on the other hand, seemed completely unconcerned, admiring her own painting at the moment.
Lei Jun looked at the painting, his eyes falling on the continuous ink blots that depicted a gloomy scene of thunder and rain, devoid of any sunlight.
...Senior Sister, your taste is rather unique.
"Little Sister Tang might not have been affected, but I certainly was." Lei Jun shook his head and smiled bitterly, "I need to find a place to soothe my wounded heart."
Yuan Mubai also smiled, "Are you planning to enter the Upper Clarity Thunder Palace Cave Heaven?"
"I intend to pay a visit to the Green Jade Immortal Mountain," Lei Jun replied.
With his cultivation having reached the Seventh Heaven realm, he had become a high-achieving elder of the Palace, and from then on, he could freely enter and exit the Upper Clarity Thunder Palace Cave Heaven.
Previously, the core area of the Palace, the Green Jade Immortal Mountain, had been almost like a forbidden zone to the disciples.
Now, with Lei Jun's improved cultivation and strength, he no longer needed assistance and could venture to the Immortal Mountain on his own.
Of course, he didn't plan to stay there indefinitely.
Firstly, the Palace was currently short-staffed, and it wouldn't do to leave only Yuan Mubai as the high-achieving elder to hold down the fort. Lei Jun would assist him in managing the Palace.
Secondly, Zhuo Bao Jie had just become his disciple, and this was a crucial time for his cultivation. As his master, Lei Jun needed to guide and instruct him.
After bidding farewell to Xu Yuanzhen and Yuan Mubai, Lei Jun arrived above the main peak of Longhu Mountain.
He looked up at the sky, where thunderclouds gathered and purple lightning danced, and raised his palm.
In his palm, light converged and a talisman appeared.
The Upper Clarity Thunder Palace Cave Heaven opened, and Lei Jun's figure ascended into it.
He bypassed most of the areas within the Cave Heaven, heading straight for the core, the Green Jade Immortal Mountain.
The mountain was shrouded in purple Nine Heavens Thunder, fierce and vibrant, exuding both the vitality of life and the aura of destruction.
Lei Jun walked through the thunderous storm, his body surrounded by countless twinkling stars that converged into talismans, like a flowing galaxy.
The starry river flowed through the ocean of thunder, leading directly to the summit of the Green Jade Immortal Mountain.
With the multitude of star talismans aiding him, Lei Jun stood atop the mountain like a majestic star god.
One of the benefits of the Dou Mu Star God Law was that the surrounding talismans not only provided offense and defense but also allowed him to redirect and convert the forces acting upon him, turning them into his own power.
Thus, Lei Jun stood unharmed amidst the thunder, absorbing strands of purple lightning.
He then took out the Upper Clarity Golden Bamboo, which had grown significantly after being soaked in the blood of the Kuniu.
Stimulated by the strands of purple lightning, the Upper Clarity Golden Bamboo burst forth with dazzling thunderous light.
Thunder and lightning intertwined, swirling and coiling.
In the blink of an eye, a massive thunder net formed, centered around Lei Jun and the Upper Clarity Golden Bamboo, constantly contracting and expanding.
Lei Jun then took out a large amount of Mountain God Jade obtained from the Lin Clan's ancestral land in Jiangzhou.
The purple lightning howled and roared, shattering the Mountain God Jade into dust.
However, instead of dissipating, the shattered Mountain God Jade transformed into luminous dust that hung in the air above the Green Jade Immortal Mountain.
This luminous dust enveloped Lei Jun, forming a faint illusory mountain.
The real Green Jade Immortal Mountain seemed to tremble slightly beneath their feet.
Countless talismans, imbued with the power of the Dao, emerged from within.
Lei Jun then sat down, his spiritual power dividing into two streams, one yin and one yang, that continuously intertwined and flowed, coordinating the various forces around him.
The thunderous power also manifested a yin-yang pivot.
With his guidance and control, the spiritual power of the Nine Heavens Thunder and the Mountain God Jade continuously merged into the Upper Clarity Golden Bamboo.
Unprecedented vibrant life force blossomed within this bamboo shoot-shaped artifact.
As time passed, the Upper Clarity Golden Bamboo, which had already been refined into a magical artifact, seemed to come alive.
Starting from its tip, it began to transform.
Slowly, it stretched and extended.
Eventually, a towering bamboo tree appeared on the summit of the Green Jade Immortal Mountain.
Lei Jun smiled and formed an incantation seal with one hand while pointing at the bamboo with the other.
The massive thunder net and the illusory mountain formed by the Mountain God Jade dust were drawn into the long bamboo, along with strands of purple lightning.
The originally dark bamboo gradually turned green, and the golden light flickering on its surface transformed into a purple-gold hue.
With no one else around, Lei Jun summoned the Heavenly Master Seal and channeled the Nine Abyss True Fire from within.
At this moment, heavenly thunder and true fire refined this treasure together.
The artifact gradually took shape.
It was the first magical artifact that Lei Jun had refined himself.
A Dao foundation treasure.
The Upper Clarity Jade Celestial Bamboo!
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