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Chapter 308: The Grand Master of the Daoist Sect with Great Wisdom, Divine Power, and Courage (Part
Chapter 308: The Grand Master of the Daoist Sect with Great Wisdom, Divine Power, and Courage (Part 1)
In the ancient sea, not even bones remained.
The surrounding guards were stunned.
They stared blankly at the sea below, witnessing the forceful parting of the waters and the large-scale collapse of the reef beneath. Only at the very center stood a glowing sword, piercing through.
...So, it was a flying sword of the Daoist Sect?
The group was stiff, and they looked up again.
In the sky, the sword light had cleaved through the raging storm, temporarily halting the rainfall in its path.
However, there was not a soul in sight.
Soon after, amidst the turbulent winds and clouds, the rain gathered once more and continued to pour down violently.
As the rain drenched them, the group finally snapped back to their senses.
Could it be a flying sword from the heavens, of the Daoist Sect?
There was no such highly skilled artificer of the Daoist Sect in Tianli with such prowess; the Tianli cultivators had only read about such legends in ancient texts.
This left them bewildered.
The flying swords of the Daoist Sect artificers and the divine archers of the Confucianists were indeed capable of long-distance attacks.
However, if they were targeted, Gu Hai would have likely sensed it.
Yet, he didn't even have time to react, let alone dodge or defend himself, before being struck down.
What kind of expert could unleash such a thunderous and earth-shattering sword strike?
Compared to the bewildered Tianli cultivators, Chu Kun remained relatively calm.
However, his lips twitched slightly.
The reason he had paused earlier when facing Gu Hai's attack was that the Heaven-Viewing and Earth-Listening Talisman he carried suddenly spoke, and it seemed as if Lei Jun was whispering in his ear:
"Stay away from that corrupt Confucianist."
Chu Kun thought that Lei Jun must be nearby, and he wondered where his senior brother was. But before he could figure it out, a sword fell from the heavens.
Then, when Lei Jun asked him to help retrieve the Celestial Pivot Sword, Chu Kun finally understood that his second senior brother had never actually come to this place.
From a distant location, he had sent a sword that struck down Gu Hai.
Chu Kun was prepared for the power of his senior brother's Yuan Magnet Flying Sword, which could slay enemies from a thousand miles away, just like the swords of the Shu Mountain Sect.
But how could he aim so precisely?
If Gu Hai had taken a Heaven-Viewing and Earth-Listening Talisman from him, it would make sense for his senior brother to use the talisman to locate Gu Hai accurately and aim the sword strike.
But just now, it seemed as if he had aimed from thin air?
Could he still be so accurate?
Chu Kun couldn't help but marvel at his senior brother's capabilities, wondering what other surprises he had in store for them.
As he thought, his actions were swift.
Compared to the others, Chu Kun had regained his wits much faster.
With the support of the Xing Huang Step, his Stellar River Talisman shone once more, deriving countless stars.
Each star represented a mighty talisman passed down by the Celestial Master's Mansion.
When the numerous talismans erupted, they created a raging storm of thunder and fire that was even more violent than the current heaven and sea, instantly sweeping away the remaining guards of Gu Hai.
Lei Jun's sword strike was immensely powerful, and its impact was not small.
Although this area of the sea was relatively remote, it was possible that it could attract the attention of other experts.
While Ye Yan, the patriarch of the Ye Clan of Qingzhou, was engaged in a final showdown with the Nine Heavens Grand Confucianist of Tianli over the seal of the Void Gate, Chu Xiuyuan, the patriarch of the Chu Clan of Suzhou, was relatively free at this moment.
Therefore, Chu Kun did not delay and quickly eliminated the remaining Tianli cultivators.
These cultivators, who had reached the Middle Third Heaven, did not possess as much of the world's essence and luck as Gu Hai, nor did they have the advantage of realm suppression.
Chu Kun's sudden outburst wiped them out in the blink of an eye.
As he descended to the seabed to retrieve Lei Jun's Celestial Pivot Sword, he also took out a peculiar white jade bottle.
Chu Kun's movements were so skilled that they even carried a sense of beauty, devoid of any worldly aura. He poured out a stream of clear, purified water from the white jade bottle.
Wherever the clear stream flowed, the residual traces of their spiritual energy were thoroughly cleansed and washed away.
After finishing this cleanup work, Chu Kun calmly put away the white jade bottle, waved the Soil of Silence flag, and quickly disappeared into the sea.
Lei Jun, who was watching through the Grand Universal Law Mirror, couldn't help but feel speechless.
...Senior brother, why are you so skilled at this as well?
Lei Jun's current insight and perception were extraordinary. Although he was viewing the scene through the Grand Universal Law Mirror, he could roughly understand what was happening.
The clear stream that Chu Kun poured out from the white jade bottle had many other wonderful uses, but for now, its function was similar to the hidden side of his own Celestial Book.
It was used for cleaning up traces.
Its effect might not be as thorough as the hidden side of the Celestial Book, appearing relatively milder, but its utility was already remarkable.
Especially in the current situation, with the raging wind and rain and the surging waves of the East Sea.
After the clear stream washed away most of the spiritual energy traces, even the few remaining traces were swept away by the waves, leaving no trace of their presence.
Even if Ye Yan and Chu Xiuyuan were brought here later, it would be difficult for them to discern anything amiss.
Senior brother Chu Kun was indeed adept at this aspect as well... Lei Jun nodded slightly.
With Chu Kun's side taken care of, Lei Jun left without further ado.
With this battle, the dust had mostly settled.
Lei Jun returned to the area where he had been "sealed" earlier.
Faming and the other Dragon Temple disciples were still guarding the ritual's treasure light.
The huge "black box" of dense ink-like seal remained quiet, resting on the seabed, unaffected by the waves.
Concealed by the Eight Scenic Treasures of Taiqing, Lei Jun had arrived silently, and now he returned without causing even a ripple.
He quietly returned to the massive "black box."
Just like when he had left, Faming and the others were completely unaware of his presence.
The attention of the Dragon Temple disciples was mostly focused on the direction of the Void Gate.
As the spiritual energy of the world fluctuated, the tides surged, causing unease in their hearts.
However, at this moment, Faming suddenly sensed something.
Although he was curious about the situation at the Void Gate, his vigilance remained. He pressed his palms together and chanted, "May the Buddha bestow mercy. Which benefactor has arrived here?"
Amidst the flashing Buddhist light, a massive white elephant appeared on the surface of the sea.
The enormous white elephant, as tall as a mountain, shone with dazzling light, resembling an extremely large Buddhist bead that illuminated the area.
In this moment, the Buddhist dharma of the Dragon Temple manifested its divine wonder.
With the Buddha's light illuminating the surroundings, a shadow suddenly appeared on the distant sea.
It was a middle-aged man dressed in third-grade official robes, his expression as deep as the ocean as he squinted against the glare of the light.
Sensing the power of the Dragon Temple's Buddhist vow within the light, the man's face grew even grimmer. "Demon monk!"
A thick, ink-like aura surrounded him, forming a strict ritual that shielded him from the Buddha's light.
As the Buddha's light retracted, Dharma Ming and his massive white elephant reappeared.
"Patron, please stay," Dharma Ming said solemnly.
Their task was to guard the perimeter, not only to maintain the Grand Ceremony of the Great Confucians of the Tang Empire's Upper Three Heavens but also to prevent the display of power from the Grand Confucians of Tianli. Additionally, they were to form a encirclement, preventing any escape attempts by the Tianli experts.
Especially those Tianli cultivators who had attained the Upper Three Heavens, they were the primary targets of their vigilance.
If they were allowed to scatter, they might not be able to return to Tianli, but they could still pose a threat to the inland regions of the Tang Empire.
The Tianli Confucian before them was a typical example.
Therefore, the white elephant, manifested by the power of Buddhist vows, took the initiative to approach.
Upon seeing Dharma Ming, the Tianli official also revealed a malevolent expression.
He had been sneaking around, but now that Dharma Ming had blocked his path, he might as well let loose and attacked Dharma Ming with his brushstrokes like knives.
Lei Jun, who was watching from the side, felt that there seemed to be some personal grudge between the two.
He suddenly remembered that earlier, the Abbot Miaoxin of Dragon Temple had been pursuing a Tianli cultivator named Jiang Zhiming.
However, the pursuit was interrupted midway due to the destruction of the Great Empty Monastery.
Lei Jun took a closer look at the Tianli cultivator and indeed found that he seemed to be injured.
Dharma Ming, who was directly confronting him, felt even more familiar with the wounds: "Patron, were these injuries caused by our Dragon Temple's Buddhist dharma?"
The Tianli Confucian was indeed Jiang Zhiming, and upon hearing this, his expression became even more sullen, and his brushstrokes became faster and more fierce.
However, the Confucian school of ritualism was not known for their strength in battles.
Jiang Zhiming was also injured, and although he benefited from the blessing of Tianli's mountain and river aura, he couldn't fully utilize his abilities at this moment.
Dharma Ming fought steadily, not giving Jiang Zhiming any advantage.
As time passed, Jiang Zhiming, who couldn't return to Tianli, found himself in a desperate situation.
However, Dharma Ming's cultivation was not ideal.
In the distance, others were approaching—it was the remnants of another group of Tianli cultivators who had broken through the encirclement and were now fleeing for their lives.
When Dharma Ming and the other Dragon Temple disciples saw this, their hearts sank.
While they weren't worried about their own safety, they knew that it would be challenging to ensure that all these Tianli cultivators were captured.
Fortunately, at that moment, the "black box" on the seabed began to shake, and thunderous rumblings emanated from within, accompanied by flickers of lightning.
In the next moment, a purple thunder dragon, exuding the ultimate yang energy, burst out of the "black box" and soared into the clouds above.
With the emergence of the thunder dragon, Lei Jun's figure appeared on the seabed.
Jiang Zhiming and the other Tianli cultivators were shocked.
Dharma Ming and the other Dragon Temple disciples were overjoyed.
Elder Lei of Longhu Mountain had successfully broken free from his seal!
The thunder dragon rose from the sea, splitting the raging waves in two. Enveloped by purple electricity, Lei Jun ascended to the ocean's surface.
"Thank you for your hard work, Dharma Masters," Lei Jun said, nodding to Dharma Ming and the others.
Then, the thunder dragon roared, shaking the heavens and sweeping across the four directions.
The resistance of Jiang Zhiming and the other Tianli cultivators crumbled in an instant.
"May the Buddha's compassion be with you."
Dharma Ming and the other Dragon Temple disciples joined their palms together and bowed to Lei Jun, "We are fortunate that Elder Lei has escaped the calamity in time."
Lei Jun returned the bow with a Taoist salute, "You flatter me, Elder. It was I who was delayed by their ceremony. Fortunately, the venerable monks of Dragon Temple were here."
Dharma Ming shook his head repeatedly, "Elder Lei, you are too humble. If it weren't for you breaking their ceremony, we would have been at a loss. You braved great dangers, disregarding your personal glory and safety. You truly possess great wisdom, divine power, and courage, and we are in awe."
The two sides exchanged a few pleasantries.
Lei Jun pretended that he had indeed been out of contact with the outside world and asked Dharma Ming and the others about what had happened on the sea earlier.
Due to the inconvenience of communication, Dharma Ming was unaware of many details and could only share what he knew.
"Since that's the case, I'll go and take a look at the Void Gate. Please continue your efforts here, venerable monks," Lei Jun said.
Dharma Ming replied, "Of course, we will do our best, Elder Lei."
Their task of guarding the perimeter might have been monotonous.
However, the Void Gate was the key to concluding this battle successfully.
Although the Tang Empire had already secured victory, the perfect ending depended on whether they could achieve their core strategic goal of sealing the Void Gate.
That place was the most critical battlefield where powerful experts from both sides had gathered, a place Dharma Ming and the others couldn't afford to approach. However, it was within the capabilities of Lei Jun, who had attained the Eighth Heaven and possessed vast supernatural powers.
After bidding farewell to Dharma Ming and the others, Lei Jun headed towards the location of the Void Gate in the east.
His first priority was to contact his junior disciple, Chu Kun.
Later, the two brothers reunited.
Chu Kun retrieved the Celestial Pivot Sword and the Soil of Silence flag, returning them to Lei Jun:
"Senior brother, your sword technique is truly admirable. Even the elders of Shu Mountain at the same cultivation level as you might not be able to match such a powerful strike."
The flying swords of Shu Mountain might be more agile than Lei Jun's sword.
If it were the flying sword of a Shu Mountain elder at the Eighth Heaven Immortal Journey Realm, it could still be recalled from a thousand miles away, as long as it was connected to the owner's immortal soul.
However, in terms of power and speed, it was doubtful if a Shu Mountain flying sword at the same cultivation level as Lei Jun could achieve such a terrifying level.
Lei Jun took back the Celestial Pivot Sword and the Soil of Silence flag, "There's still room for improvement."
As the two brothers chatted, they made their way towards the Void Gate.
As they traveled amidst the wind and rain, the spiritual energy of the heavens and the earth suddenly stirred once more in the distance, causing the winds and clouds to surge.
Lei Jun, through the Grand Universal Law Mirror, could see that the Tianli cultivators had been pushed back.
At this moment, the Void Gate, which connected Tianli to the human realm, was being sealed shut.
(End of Chapter)
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