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Chapter 298: The Five Grand Laws, Unprecedented (Part 2)
Chapter 298: The Five Grand Laws, Unprecedented (Part 2)
Yuan Mobai's primary focus at the moment was on further refining the Nine Cycles and Nine Refinements Palm Soldier Scripture.
He was exploring the fusion of water and fire, yin and yang, as a foundation for future advancements, and thus, he wasn't in a rush.
Therefore, regarding the water and fire techniques, Yuan Mobai was currently more focused on gathering information and broadening his horizons.
Previously, Tang Xiaotang had also condensed a Primordial Yang Scripture and sent it to him.
Naturally, Lei Jun intended to do the same for his master.
"Heavencap, you continue to surprise me with your unique achievements," Yuan Mobai said, smiling at Lei Jun instead of immediately examining the scripture.
His disciple had simultaneously cultivated three law images at the Seventh Heaven, an achievement that could be hailed as unparalleled throughout history.
This was made possible due to Lei Jun's possession of the Two Extremes Immortal Body and his exploitation of certain loopholes in the Dao.
And at that time, it had already given Yuan Mobai and a few others with insider knowledge a glimpse of what was to come.
When Lei Jun reached the Eighth Heaven, his accomplishments would be even more unimaginable.
While it was hard to say if there had been anyone in the history of the Celestial Master's Mansion who had cultivated the Heavenly, Earthly, and Human scriptures of the Three Caverns and Three Realms at the Seventh Heaven, it could be stated with certainty that there had never been a precedent of anyone cultivating five law images simultaneously at the Eighth Heaven! Lei Jun was indisputably the first in this regard.
There had been others in history who possessed the Two Extremes Immortal Body.
However, there was a minor issue.
They belonged to different Daoist traditions and were not of the Daoist Talisman Sect.
As for Tang Xiaotang and Jiang Yu, who possessed pure Yang or Yin Immortal Bodies, it could be confirmed that they couldn't exploit the Dao in the same way as Lei Jun.
There was no need to mention Jiang Yu, who had joined the Daoist Pill and Elixir Sect. In the case of Tang Xiaotang, at the Seventh Heaven, in addition to cultivating one law image through her own cultivation, she could also cultivate a second law image with the support of her pure Yang Immortal Body. By the time she reached the Eighth Heaven, she could cultivate a third law image through her own cultivation and a fourth with the aid of her pure Yang Immortal Body.
Therefore, from a certain perspective, the only law image that Tang Xiaotang currently possessed through her own cultivation was the Yin Fire Tiger.
The Pure Yang Thunder Dragon and the Pure Yang Fire Tiger were both supported by her pure Yang Immortal Body.
And the law image she was supposed to cultivate herself at the Eighth Heaven had yet to be chosen.
However, Tang Xiaotang had already made up her mind about this.
Although the Celestial Master Seal had returned to the mountain, Tang Xiaotang had already decided to cultivate the Life-Sacrificing Human Law Image and achieve the Life Star God.
The reason she had temporarily put this aside was that since reaching the Eighth Heaven, she had focused her time and energy on refining the two divine abilities she had created, hoping to guide all the disciples of the Celestial Master's Mansion to cultivate them.
Now that the Pure Yang Talisman and other divine talismans were gradually improving, the Celestial Master's attention had begun to shift towards the Life-Sacrificing Human Scripture.
However, regardless of her choice, at the Eighth Heaven, Tang Xiaotang could cultivate a maximum of four law images.
"The disciples have only just begun to grasp the basics, and there are still many mysteries to explore."
Lei Jun did not deny that he was also delighted about this.
However, after the initial excitement, he regained his composure.
As he had said to Yuan Mobai, there was still much for him to study and master regarding the Five Grand Laws and the Five Grand Law Images.
Master and disciple contemplated the Chen Yang Zhongtian Law together, discussing and refining it further.
Lei Jun was immersed in the path of cultivation, finding joy in it.
Just then, news arrived from outside the mountain.
"The senior disciple has disappeared from the Heavenly Principles?" Lei Jun exclaimed, looking at Tang Xiaotang and Yuan Mobai with surprise.
Yuan Mobai maintained a calm expression, his tone steady. "According to the latest information from the imperial court, that is what happened. We have also been unable to contact Yuan Zhen temporarily, so we will have to rely on you, Chongyun, to update us on the situation there."
Previously, Xu Yuanzhen had taken the initiative and directly entered the Heavenly Principles, turning the tables on the Ming Dynasty imperial court.
Although the Tang Dynasty's cultivators were caught off guard, they quickly adapted and followed suit.
Unlike the situations in the northwest and the southern wilderness, where the Lonely Eagle Khanate and the people of the Nine Li had intruded into the mortal realm, in the East China Sea, it was the Tang cultivators who successfully occupied the void portal and entered the Heavenly Principles.
However, Xu Yuanzhen's sudden decision to abandon her responsibilities left Ye Yan and the others, who had also entered the Heavenly Principles, unprepared.
With Xu Yuanzhen's absence, they not only lost her combat power but also had to scrap their previous plans.
As a result, the Ming cultivators in the Heavenly Principles seized the opportunity to counterattack.
The Tang group retreated to the void portal connecting the Heavenly Principles to the mortal realm, where both sides engaged in fierce battles.
At the moment, the focus of the Tang imperial family was still on the southern wilderness and the northwest.
Therefore, regarding the changes in the East China Sea, they contacted the Ye clan of Qingzhou, the Chu clan of Suzhou, Tianlong Temple, and other forces to gather reinforcements.
Currently, there was a Seventh Heaven cultivator, Elder Shangguan Ning, from the Celestial Master's Mansion in Yuhang.
However, the Tang imperial family politely expressed their hope that the Celestial Master's Mansion, now that it had stabilized, could send an Eighth Heaven cultivator to take charge.
While stabilizing the situation, they also wanted to search for and contact Xu Yuanzhen to uncover the truth behind her disappearance.
Lei Jun tried to contact Xu Yuanzhen first.
There was no response at first.
However, some news finally came back later:
First, she was perfectly fine.
Second, the reason for her sudden departure was that she had discovered something more interesting.
According to the imperial family's lineage, the so-called Ming Dynasty imperial court in the Heavenly Principles was not the rightful ruler.
The true Ming Dynasty had its own empire and subjects.
There was also another mortal realm.
Thus, Xu's interest had immediately shifted.
As she had mentioned before, she disliked the Confucian principles of the Ming cultivators, although she found their unique approach intriguing.
Now, with a new discovery, she was even more captivated.
As for the Heavenly Principles, she left it to Chu Yu, Chu Xiuyuan, Ye Yan, Miaoxin, and the others to handle as they saw fit.
Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang could also decide for themselves what to do, and she didn't need to be concerned.
"Hmph!" Tang Xiaotang's interest waned significantly. "I thought I'd have the chance to gloat over her."
Lei Jun and Yuan Mobai couldn't help but smile at her reaction.
They were less surprised by Xu Yuanzhen's unpredictability and were more concerned about her new discoveries regarding the Heavenly Principles and the Ming Dynasty imperial court.
As for the Tang imperial family, it wouldn't do to tell them about Xu Yuanzhen's sudden loss of interest and her decision to leave the Heavenly Principles just yet.
For now, they could only respond that they were unable to contact her.
The senior disciple would have to bear the consequences of her actions.
Of course, Xu Yuanzhen didn't mind at all.
"However, we can't completely ignore the unstable situation in the East China Sea," Yuan Mobai said to Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang. "The reconstruction of the mansion is almost complete, and we can spare some manpower."
Lei Jun was indifferent to this suggestion.
He enjoyed delving into the mysteries of cultivation and was also curious about the doctrines of other sects.
Just then, the light sphere in his mind suddenly flashed, and words appeared:
【A bright moon rises over the sea, illuminating the surging waves, amidst the wind and waves, danger lurks, yet opportunity awaits.】
Three fortunes then appeared in the light sphere:
【Upper-middle fortune: Go to Mingzhou Dqing Bay. There is an opportunity to obtain a third-grade opportunity. There will be some turbulence, but it will be more surprising than dangerous. Then, be cautious of the ensuing twists and turns, and all will be well.】
【Middle fortune: Stay in Longhushan and do nothing. There is no gain or loss, and all will be well.】
【Middle fortune: Go to Yuhang Qianjiangkou. There is an opportunity to obtain a fourth-grade opportunity. But the winds and waves are fierce, and it will be a thrilling journey. Be cautious and prudent, and all will be well.】
After reading these three fortunes, Lei Jun raised his eyebrows.
Mingzhou Dqing Bay and Yuhang Qianjiangkou... These fortunes seemed to suggest that the Tang cultivators were at a disadvantage in their battle for the void portal and that the Ming cultivators had seized it, counter-invading this mortal realm.
However, given Lei Jun's current strength, none of these fortunes posed any danger.
The third-grade and fourth-grade opportunities mentioned in the fortunes were also quite attractive.
"Hmm, going out for a walk is fine, but..." The Tang celestial master, whose surname was Tang, seemed somewhat tempted.
However, her enthusiasm was not as strong as before.
She felt that she had reached a critical juncture in her cultivation.
If it weren't for this new development, she would have planned to focus on cultivating quietly for a while.
Xu Yuanzhen was safe, which took away half of Tang Xiaotang's interest in going to gloat over her.
Although she usually preferred action over inaction, when it came to cultivation, she knew when to sit still and focus.
Unwilling to let things be, as was usually the case, Celestial Master Tang hesitated.
Seeing this, Lei Jun spoke up, "Since that's the case, Master, I'll make this trip."
Yuan Mobai had originally planned to make this trip himself, leaving Lei Jun behind to quietly cultivate on the mountain and assist Tang Xiaotang in handling the affairs of the mansion, further gaining experience.
But since Lei Jun volunteered, he nodded in agreement. "Very well, be careful on the way."
He had always trusted his second disciple, so he didn't give any extra instructions. Lei Jun then contacted their senior martial sister, Shangguan Ning, and the Tang Imperial Court.
"Master, I'd like to accompany Senior Brother on this trip to the land of Wu and Yue," said Chu Kun, the third disciple, taking the initiative to volunteer.
"To visit your family?" Yuan Mobai asked.
Chu Kun replied, "Firstly, I do want to visit my family, and secondly, I also hope to gain more experience through this journey."
He was from the Chu clan of Suzhou, but his parents' cultivation levels were not particularly high.
In recent years, Chu Kun's parents and some of his clan members had left their ancestral land in Suzhou to find a new place to settle down and expand their clan.
Thus, when Chu Kun returned home this time, he didn't have to go back to Suzhou.
Moreover, as his cultivation level increased, some aspects of his cultivation could no longer be achieved solely through seclusion and hard work.
It was beneficial to his cultivation to experience both the secular and the immortal worlds, the inner and the outer, and vice versa.
His early appointment as an elder, assisting in the management of the mansion, was also due to this consideration.
"Hmm, on behalf of your master, I send my regards to your family," Yuan Mobai said with a smile.
"Then, Senior Brother, please get ready, and let's depart," said Lei Jun.
Chu Kun smiled and said, "Senior Brother has already prepared everything for me, so I'm all set."
"Hmm, almost..." Lei Jun nodded.
"Chongyun, just in case, you and Chongguang should bring the Celestial Master Seal with you on your trip east, but keep it discreet," Yuan Mobai instructed.
The Celestial Master Seal was something that Huang Xuanpu and the Human Realm Country coveted.
Normally, for safety, the Celestial Master Seal shouldn't leave the mountain.
However, compared to the Celestial Master Sword and the Celestial Master Robe, the Celestial Master Seal had a rather unusual feature.
When the Celestial Master Seal was away, the ancestral court on the mountain could use the Myriad Laws Grand Altar to send the Celestial Master Sword and the Celestial Master Robe to it, connecting through the True One Law Altar derived from the Celestial Master Seal, thus providing support whenever needed.
Considering the many mysteries and uncertainties surrounding the Ming Dynasty Imperial Court and Heaven's Principles, Lei Jun and Yuan Mobai thought it best for Lei Jun and Chu Kun to bring the Celestial Master Seal with them on their journey to the east.
It was precisely because Xu Yuanzhen had mentioned that the Ming Dynasty possessed its own empire and subjects that they needed to be extra cautious.
Of course, the main consideration was to be prepared for any eventuality.
Lei Jun was already very familiar with the Celestial Master Seal, and he solemnly replied, "Please rest assured, Master. I will take good care of the sect's treasure."
Naturally, keeping things confidential was always one of the most effective means of protection.
So, Yuan Mobai and Tang Xiaotang maintained the pretense that the Celestial Master Seal was still on the mountain.
Before departing, Lei Jun summoned his grand disciple and, as was his habit, ruffled his hair before giving him instructions. "While I'm away from the mountain, if you have any doubts about your cultivation, ask your great-grandfather for guidance."
His grand disciple looked at his master with a hint of "when will you ever mature" in his eyes.
He straightened his clothes and said, "Please rest assured, Master. I will diligently cultivate."
Lei Jun continued, "Be careful during your sparring sessions, and remember to maintain harmony with your fellow disciples."
Zhuo Bao Jie scratched his head and said, "Master, rest assured. I made some mistakes during the previous sparring sessions because I wasn't yet proficient with the Spirit Devouring Talisman, but I've improved recently."
The three generations of their lineage had a tradition of choosing their primary technique.
Zhuo Bao Jie's primary technique was also the God Striking Talisman.
His secondary technique, like his master Lei Jun and great-grandfather Yuan Mobai, was the Wind Riding Talisman.
It was only for his tertiary technique that Zhuo Bao Jie chose the self-created Spirit Devouring Talisman.
In actual combat, his style was more similar to that of his great-grandfather, Yuan Mobai, focusing on pure physical power and close combat.
His attacks were powerful, heavy, and swift, complemented by the Spirit Devouring Talisman for both offense and defense.
However, because the Spirit Devouring Talisman was newly created, during sparring sessions with a few fellow disciples, he had difficulty controlling the intensity, causing them to cry out in surprise...
Lei Jun gave instructions to his disciple, and Zhuo Bao Jie's efforts had indeed been effective.
After... no, that's not right, after instructing his disciple, Lei Jun made the necessary arrangements for the mansion and then set off with Chu Kun, heading eastward.
Their first stop was Yuhang.
There, they met their senior martial uncle, Shangguan Ning, and the elderly and respected clan leader of the Chu clan of Suzhou, Chu Xiuyuan, who was in charge of holding down the fort in the rear.
"Greetings, Elder Chu," Lei Jun said, and Chu Kun also maintained a calm demeanor, following the customary greeting of the Daoist sect.
Chu Xiuyuan returned the greeting with a peaceful expression. "Thank you, Fellow Daoists, for your hard work in coming all this way."
Lei Jun and Chu Kun exchanged pleasantries.
As for Xu Yuanzhen's whereabouts and situation, they, of course, knew nothing, and their faces also showed confusion and concern.
After listening to Chu Xiuyuan and Shangguan Ning's introduction to the situation with Heaven's Principles, Lei Jun and Chu Kun prepared to go to the East China Sea to take a look.
However, before they could set off, news arrived:
The void portal had been recaptured by the Ming cultivators.
An unknown number of Ming cultivators had invaded the mortal realm of the Tang Dynasty through Heaven's Principles, and their presence had been detected along the coastal areas.
"Currently, we have received news from two places," Chu Xiuyuan said slowly. "One is in the area of Mingzhou, and the other is near Yuhang."
Lei Jun remained calm and composed. "Elder Chu, please hold down the fort in Yuhang. You are the pillar that stabilizes the situation. If possible, I would like to avoid any unnecessary travel, so my junior martial brother and I will go to the Mingzhou area to investigate."
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