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Chapter 297: 296. The Second Fundamental Taoist Treasure, The Eight Sceneries of Taiqing Treasured C
Chapter 297: 296. The Second Fundamental Taoist Treasure, The Eight Sceneries of Taiqing Treasured Cloak (Part 2)
Even with the unexpected advantage of the Heavenly Master's Seal, this victory was still surprising.
Xiao Chunhui had heard the details from his sister, Xiao Xueteng, who had witnessed the events inside the Pure Yang Fantasy Realm.
While she hadn't seen everything that happened inside, she did notice that Dragon-Tiger Mountain had two unexpected treasures, a whisk, and an ancient mirror.
Although they were consumable treasures, their uses were infinite.
It was speculated that the whisk was responsible for the demise of the Chiba Butterfly King.
Xiao Xueteng found out later that they were left behind by Xu Yuanzhen.
From this, it seemed that people had underestimated Xu Yuanzhen as well, despite knowing of her exceptional talent.
Of course, the one who defied expectations the most was still Elder Lei... Xiao Chunhui thought to himself.
"I never expected that the Pure Yang Palace Master, Huang Xuanpu, would turn out to be the Emperor of the Human Realm Country."
Meng Shaoji suddenly remembered something, "Master, you mentioned that I should go to the dark side of the universe in the Book of Heaven..."
In the dark side of the universe in the Book of Heaven, they were interested in the ancient talisman technique lineage.
It was unclear what their specific connection was with the Human Realm Country, whether they were friends or foes.
Now that the Human Realm Country had suffered a heavy blow, some truths were gradually coming to light.
But on the dark side of the universe in the Book of Heaven, things seemed to be still up in the air.
Meng Shaoji's latest incarnation as Ji Du had gone there, and the instructions he received were still to continue searching for items related to the ancient talisman technique lineage.
"As for Qing Yan, let her continue as usual for now." Xiao Chunhui said thoughtfully, "We'll see what happens later."
Meng Shaoji hurriedly replied, "Yes, Master."
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On Dragon-Tiger Mountain, within the Celestial Master's Mansion.
Lei Jun was also studying his own dark side of the universe in the Book of Heaven.
Because, in that pale universe, amidst the starry sky that resembled ink stains, there was a new, massive "ink stain".
The third dark planet beyond Luo Hu and Ji Du.
This was a new change in the dark side of Lei Jun's universe after his cultivation reached the Eighth Heaven realm.
Lei Jun recalled that when he had first cultivated the Seventh Heaven realm, a new dark planet, Ji Du, had appeared beyond Luo Hu. So, it seemed that reaching a higher cultivation realm might be the key to the emergence of a new dark planet.
"Hmm, let's call this one 'Moon Domineering,'" Lei Jun nodded slightly.
Then, he separated a shadow of Moon Domineering and quietly sent it into the earth veins to spread.
As for who would eventually obtain it, Lei Jun would not interfere.
After all, some things were meant to be left to fate.
After sending away Moon Domineering, Lei Jun returned to the mountain as if nothing had happened.
In the mansion, the Fourth Master Yao Yuan was entertaining guests.
Lei Jun recognized the guest, who was the Venerable Miaoyi from Tianlong Temple in Suzhou.
Due to the situation in the East China Sea, Tianlong Temple had also sent a large number of experts to participate in the battle, including the abbot, Venerable Miaoxin.
However, Venerable Miaoyi had traveled west and made his way to Dragon-Tiger Mountain.
His purpose, of course, was to inquire about Faqing, the monk.
"For the specific details, you'll have to ask Yuan Shidi."
Yao Yuan was also unaware of Faqing's situation, so he instructed his disciples to invite Yuan Mobai.
Lei Jun had arrived earlier, and Venerable Miaoyi congratulated him once again on the Celestial Master's Mansion's victory over the Human Realm Country.
Then, without further ado, he directly inquired about Faqing.
"To be honest, I was also surprised by Faqing's presence," Lei Jun said seriously. "We are all grateful for Faqing's assistance to our sect, but before this, I didn't know that Faqing was still alive.
My master and Faqing were old friends, and he often lamented his early death, feeling sorrow whenever he thought about it. This time, I was equally surprised.
My master and I initially thought that Faqing had been in secluded cultivation in your sect all this time, and that he had come to aid us on behalf of your sect.
But later, Faqing came and left in a hurry, and no one in our sect knew of his whereabouts. Right now, we are just as clueless."
Since Elder Wang Guiyuan wanted to keep his identity a secret, Lei Jun would naturally not expose him.
The decision about what to do next was up to Elder Wang himself.
Soon after, Yuan Mobai returned and gave a similar account. He mentioned that he was grateful for Faqing's help and that he had also inquired about his previous doubts, but Faqing did not provide any answers, as if there was something he couldn't bring himself to say.
Yuan Mobai didn't press the matter further. Aside from expressing his gratitude for Faqing's timely assistance, he didn't feel it was appropriate to ask too many questions.
"Is Master Faqing keeping an eye on the Human Realm Country, or Huang Xuanpu and the others?" Venerable Miaoyi asked, though it seemed more like he was musing to himself.
After all, the timing of Faqing's appearance was quite coincidental.
"In that regard, I am also deeply puzzled," Yuan Mobai said with a sincere expression. "I wanted to express our sect's gratitude and invite Master Faqing to meet with your esteemed monks, but unfortunately, I was unable to persuade him to stay. I feel ashamed that I have let down the monks of Tianlong Temple."
Venerable Miaoyi replied, "You are too kind, Master Yuan. I am unworthy of such praise."
After sitting for a while longer without gaining any further insights, Venerable Miaoyi took his leave.
He was not the only one with lingering doubts. In fact, many people outside were speculating about the relationship between Faqing and the Celestial Master's Mansion, as well as his connection to Tianlong Temple.
"Why did he do that?" Tang Xiutang was frustrated that she had also misjudged Wang Guiyuan, just like her master.
Lei Jun said, "Perhaps Master has his own considerations."
Tang Xiutang huffed in response.
However, her temper flared up and faded away quickly, and soon she was no longer puffing out her cheeks.
Instead, her eyes darted about, as if she was thinking about something.
Lei Jun understood her thoughts at a glance and said, "Master won't do anything to you. If you push him too hard, he'll either run away or just lie down on the ground."
Hearing this, Tang Xiutang let out a disappointed "tsk."
She turned to Lei Jun and said, "You need to work harder and step up your game."
Having fought alongside Lei Jun in the recent battle, Tang Xiutang was well aware of his current cultivation level.
After all, the two of them often exchanged ideas and practiced their magic and supernatural powers together.
However, Tang Xiutang didn't feel the same sense of anticipation for Lei Jun's progress as she did for Xu Yuanzhen and Wang Guiyuan.
The reason was simple: Lei Jun's current cultivation level was lower than hers.
But she was quite curious about what Lei Jun's divine court outside his body looked like.
"Cultivation is not something to be rushed," Lei Jun said. "It's best to let it progress naturally."
Tang Xiutang disagreed, "I prefer to make rapid progress and forge ahead with great momentum!"
She suddenly remembered something. "By the way, let me see the Celestial Master's Robe."
Although the news about the Celestial Master's Robe was still being kept confidential, Lei Jun wouldn't hide it from Tang Xiutang, the current Celestial Master.
Tang Xiutang felt a bit disappointed that the three treasures of the Celestial Master were finally complete, but she couldn't show them off to others. However, she didn't insist on it.
She had never been one to place too much importance on magical artifacts or treasures.
Her interest in the three treasures of the Celestial Master was mainly because they would attract attention when worn.
If she had to choose, Tang Xiutang was actually more interested in the Celestial Master's Sword.
Now that she had obtained the Celestial Master's Robe from Lei Jun, she wanted to examine the dragon and tiger talismans woven from the profound laws.
Directly observing the Celestial Master's Robe would provide a better understanding than viewing the illusory dragon and tiger talismans formed by Lei Jun's previous Nine Lights of the Mixed Cave.
The Celestial Master's Robe encompassed the celestial master's classics, including the Three Caverns and Three Realms Scripture, the complete Orthodox Unity Scripture of the True One, and the full set of talisman manuals.
Tang Xiutang was already familiar with these texts.
But aside from its protective capabilities, it was the most comprehensive treasure in terms of celestial master's classic traditions.
Over the years, the profound and profound Taoist essences accumulated within the Celestial Master's Robe were the most profound, and at the same time, the related derivative details were extensive.
The more insightful and talented the observer, the more enlightenment they would gain.
Both Lei Jun and Tang Xiutang gained new insights as they examined the Celestial Master's Robe and compared it to their own original Taoist traditions.
This matter caused Tang Xiutang to restrain her impulsive nature and remain on the mountain.
With the recent battle shaking the foundation of the mountain gate, Lei Jun had no plans to leave either.
Fortunately, there weren't any major developments regarding Tianli, so there was no need to worry about Master Xu encountering any danger.
Communication was somewhat inconvenient, and messages were often delayed, but at least they hadn't completely lost contact.
News about Tianli continued to reach them, and Lei Jun gradually understood what Master Xu had meant when she described the Confucian tradition as "interesting but annoying."
But...
Was the so-called Great Ming Dynasty limited to Tianli? Lei Jun couldn't help but think of the fragmented world he had entered through the void portal at the top of Great Black Mountain.
With Xu Yuanzhen's reminder, Lei Jun had specifically visited the region of Zhongzhou in the current human world of the Great Tang Dynasty.
In terms of terrain and topography, the two places were almost identical.
Of course, in the Great Tang Dynasty, the land of Zhongzhou remained intact, unlike the other world where it had been ripped away.
But where did that fragmented world of void come from?
The people of Tianli referred to their country as the Great Ming Dynasty.
Lei Jun pondered this and formed a hypothesis: Could there be another human world that belonged to the Great Ming Dynasty?
Where did the fragmented world of void that was connected to the top of Great Black Mountain come from? There were many doubts and few clues, and after considering it for a moment, Lei Jun gradually put aside his wandering thoughts.
Perhaps some of his speculations could be verified once more information about Tianli was received.
He shifted his focus back to his own affairs on Dragon-Tiger Mountain.
After the intense battle, the Human Realm Country had suffered a crushing defeat, but Dragon-Tiger Mountain had also been shaken.
While it wasn't in a state of complete ruin, the reconstruction work was complex and tedious.
As the Celestial Master's Mansion busied itself with rebuilding, the outside world was not peaceful.
In addition to the ongoing conflict in the East China Sea between Tianli and Tianlong Temple, a new war had broken out in the northwest between the Great Tang Dynasty and the Lone Eagle Khanate.
However, the war in the northwest did not hinder the imperial family of the Tang Court from bestowing rewards and consolation on the Celestial Master's Mansion.
Defeating the Human Realm Country in a short period of time had, for the time being, removed a significant threat to the Great Tang Dynasty.
Although Huang Xuanpu was still at large, his identity was now known to the public, which was also a gain for the Tang Court.
As for the Pure Yang Palace, the imperial family was still biding their time.
There was no need to mention the Celestial Master's Mansion, as Xiao Xieting and the others had returned to report, and Prince Zhang Mu, as the official representative, personally visited Dragon-Tiger Mountain to offer consolation to the entire sect.
Following past precedents, the Tang Court would bestow rewards on those who had made great contributions to the country and its people.
However, there was a minor problem.
Among those currently alive, only one person had been officially bestowed the title of 'Pure Yang Xianzheng Guardian Deity' by the government in the past.
And that person was none other than the former master of the Pure Yang Palace, Huang Xuanpu, whose whereabouts were now unknown.
The title of 'Old Immortal' came from this.
But now, it had become an embarrassing piece of history.
To handle this discreetly, Lei Jun and the others' titles were temporarily put on hold, quietly shelved, and never mentioned again.
Lei Jun and the others didn't mind this.
To make up for it, the treasures bestowed by the court were even more generous.
In addition to the spiritual objects confiscated from Fu Dongsen, Rong Guangchen, and the others, along with the gifts from the imperial family, there was more than enough to rebuild Dragon-Tiger Mountain, with some left over.
Among the treasures given by the Tang Court, the four most notable items were:
The Celestial Revolving Fairy Dust.
The Nine Yang Divine Wood.
The Earth-Sea Profound Golden Metal.
The Divine Xiaoling Gold.
These four great treasures, to some extent, corresponded to Xu Yuanzhen, Tang Xiutang, Yuan Mobai, and Lei Jun.
According to Zhang Mu, these treasures were personally selected by the Empress while she supervised the war in the northwest.
After expressing their gratitude, Tang Xiutang, as the Celestial Master, took the Nine Yang Divine Wood without hesitation.
"It seems that General Shangguan and the others have made significant gains from their deep foray into the Nine Li Black Mist," Yuan Mobai commented as he looked at the Earth-Sea Dark Golden Metal. "It's truly thoughtful of Her Majesty to bestow such a rare treasure."
Wang Guiyuan sighed, "It's rare to have such good fortune without any cost. The imperial family has spent a lot in recent years, especially in the last few."
With internal and external troubles, consecutive unrest, and continuous warfare, the imperial family of this cultivation world had to spend a lot of money at times.
But this money was not the same as ordinary currency.
It was used for refining, pill concoction, healing, cultivation advancement, array formation, restoring strongholds, and even subsequent rewards, consolation, and bribery.
Everything required 'money'.
The Tang Court had deep pockets, but in recent years, especially the last few, they had been spending money like water.
"If Master Faqing were to show himself, he might receive a reward as well," Lei Jun remarked.
Wang Guiyuan waved his hand, "Let's not mention that. I wouldn't be able to handle such a reward."
Lei Jun asked, "By the way, Brother, how did you come up with such a dharma name?"
Wang Guiyuan asked, "What's the problem?"
Lei Jun replied, "It sounds like you're in heat."
Wang Guiyuan said, "Could you please enunciate clearly and precisely?"
After some playful banter between the two, they turned their attention back to the task of rebuilding the mountain gate.
As time passed, the Celestial Master's Mansion finally regained its former glory.
However, just like in the previous battles, due to the disturbance and changes in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, some things would undergo significant transformations, just like Lingzhi Terrace in the past.
Lei Jun and the others could only make fine adjustments, maintaining the overall lush and vibrant state of Dragon-Tiger Mountain.
After the reconstruction of the mountain gate was finally completed, Lei Jun could now focus more on his personal matters.
In addition to his daily cultivation, Lei Jun's next priority was the refinement of magical treasures.
First, he refined his Upper Clarity Jade Canopy Bamboo once again.
The green bamboo staff, shimmering with purple and golden light, was still seven sections long.
As Lei Jun's cultivation reached the Eighth Heaven realm, this Upper Clarity Jade Canopy Bamboo had another opportunity to advance.
Although it was not as closely connected to its owner as the magic weapons of the Daoist School of Artifact Refinement, this bamboo staff was still very closely linked to Lei Jun.
Lei Jun refined it once more, combining heavenly thunder and earthly fire.
As time passed, the seven-section bamboo staff finally grew to eight sections.
After nurturing the Upper Clarity Jade Canopy Bamboo for a period, Lei Jun turned his attention to the second magical treasure he had crafted himself.
For the main materials, he used the Dragon-Shaped Cloak, the Eight Scenic Winds, and the Monocular Wood Marrow obtained from the Thousand Leaf Butterfly King, along with other auxiliary materials, as he had planned earlier.
However, he did not use the Divine Xiaoling Gold obtained from the Tang Court, opting to decide on its use later.
Under Lei Jun's control, the Dragon-Shaped Cloak transformed into dragon shadows, swirling and dancing in the air.
The Eight Scenic Winds, solid-like yet ethereal, unfolded once more, maintaining their refined state.
The Monocular Wood Marrow was decomposed by Lei Jun's spiritual power, turning into a mist-like haze of light.
Chiba Butterfly King's innate ability was to conceal his presence, hide his tracks, and disguise himself.
Lei Jun patiently combined the Dragon-Shaped Cloak, the Eight Scenic Winds, and the Monocular Wood Marrow with the Nine Abyss True Fire, slowly melding them into one.
Gradually, a cloak took shape.
Unlike the Upper Clarity Jade Canopy Bamboo, this magical treasure leaned more towards the Taoism of Taiqing due to the influence of the Eight Scenic Winds and some of the auxiliary heavenly materials.
Lei Jun didn't mind this and instead found it intriguing.
He named it the 'Taiqing Eight Scenic Treasure Cloak'.
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