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Chapter 326: Elder Lei's Fishing Trip Without Backup (Part 1)
Chapter 326: Elder Lei's Fishing Trip Without Backup (Part 1)
After Lei Jun emerged from his seclusion, he journeyed eastward, arriving in the mountainous region between Zhejiang and Jiangxi.
According to Master Xu Yuanzhen's previous investigations, the humans from the Country of the Human Path, relying on the Taiyi Xiantian Tower, had likely shifted their location to the sea.
Elder Lei's fishing trip was a willing bait, but if given a choice, he would naturally prefer to lure the humans from the Country of the Human Path rather than the Shushan Sect.
Thus, he chose a direction away from Shushan.
Upon reaching the mountainous area between Zhejiang and Jiangxi, Lei Jun surveyed the surroundings and selected an appropriate location to enter the earth's veins.
With a wave of his hand, a purple light that resembled both starlight and the gleam of a sword illuminated the dark underground.
At the center of the purple radiance was a long sword, its blade shimmering with a cold light.
It was none other than the Shushan Sect's most treasured heirloom, the Ziwei Sword.
Lei Jun waved his hand again, dispelling most of his spiritual power from the Ziwei Sword.
Then, he cast the treasure into the raging river of spiritual energy within the earth's veins.
As the sword plunged into the river of spiritual energy, the purple glow flickered and vanished.
Lei Jun, clad in the Taqing Bajing Treasure Cloak, followed suit.
With the help of the hidden side of the heavenly book and the eight scenic treasure robes, he subtly influenced the Ziwei Sword within the river of spiritual energy, causing it to circulate within a large but relatively limited area, preventing it from escaping this designated zone.
Lei Jun imposed no other restrictions or obstacles, allowing the Ziwei Sword to quietly emanate its sword intent.
Meanwhile, his Grand Heavenly Cycle Law Mirror hung high above in the sky, its reflective light scanning the surroundings.
Through his previous study and research on the Ziwei Sword, Lei Jun could now discern clues related to the sword, thus gaining a rough idea of others' movements who were tracking the sword's wielder.
Lei Jun remained calm and patient, biding his time as he waited for his targets to approach. He spent his time underground, observing the Ziwei Sword while cultivating himself.
The underground primal magnetic force of this vast area was gradually grasped and refined by him, silently and inconspicuously.
Xu Yuanzhen and Tang Xiaotang did not immediately close in on this location to avoid attracting attention and alerting their targets too soon.
The person they were waiting for was Huang Xuanpu himself.
Until he appeared, they would refrain from making any hasty moves, leaving everything in the hands of Lei Jun.
After waiting patiently for a while, Lei Jun's heart stirred slightly.
Above the ground, in the distant sky, the light of the Grand Heavenly Cycle Law Mirror flickered and turned quietly.
Underground, the Heavenly Communication and Earthly Penetration Law Formula in Lei Jun's eyes began to shine and flow subtly.
It was like ripples spreading on a calm surface.
This time, the direction was very clear.
It seemed like they had left the Taiyi Xiantian Tower, revealing their whereabouts... Lei Jun thought to himself.
Based on the direction of their departure, the Taiyi Xiantian Tower was indeed located further east, across the sea.
However, the distance was too great to pinpoint an exact location, only a general direction towards the northeast of the sea.
But the precise angle and distance were still unclear.
Lei Jun remained calm and patient, waiting with anticipation.
Then, he sensed that they were not heading directly towards the Ziwei Sword's current location in the Zhejiang-Jiangxi mountain range but were vaguely heading south.
Did I overestimate him? Is he heading towards the original location of the Ziwei Sword in the Earthly Sea, and therefore going to the southern border where the Earthly Sea and the human world connect?
As these thoughts crossed Lei Jun's mind, the Heavenly Communication and Earthly Penetration Law Formula in his eyes flashed once more.
This time, he sensed something from the west.
Could it be someone from the Shushan Sect? Have they also sensed the presence of the Ziwei Sword?
It wasn't entirely unexpected. On one hand, the Qingming Sword was currently at the peak of Shushan, and on the other hand, not only Chen Donglou but also other Shushan disciples had been searching for the Ziwei Sword for many years.
Previously, when the Ziwei Sword was lost in the Earthly Sea, Fu Dongsen, Zhang Taogang, and others had no clue about its whereabouts.
Now that the Ziwei Sword had returned to the human world of the Tang Dynasty, and with Lei Jun lifting the blockage, the efforts of Fu Dongsen from the Country of the Human Path, as well as Zhang Taogang and Xu Duan, who had remained at the peak of Shushan, were finally bearing fruit.
As Lei Jun considered this, his heart stirred slightly once more.
This time, he sensed movement from the north, indicating that someone else was also searching for the Ziwei Sword.
Well, it seems my bait has attracted quite a few fish.
I wonder how many are according to plan and how many are unexpected surprises?
Lei Jun observed with a detached gaze.
The first to make a move was someone from the east, likely from the Country of the Human Path. Instead of heading directly to the Zhejiang-Jiangxi mountain range, they went to the southern border.
Immediately after, Lei Jun discovered that they seemed to have employed some sort of trick.
Even Elder Lei, who was extremely familiar with the Ziwei Sword, momentarily felt a sense of illusion:
It was as if this long-lost sword of Shushan had finally resurfaced in the southern border, after being missing for many years.
The deception was so effective that for a fleeting moment, Lei Jun almost doubted himself, wondering if the Ziwei Sword in his possession was a fake.
Perhaps the real Ziwei Sword was still in the southern border.
Hmm, impressive. It seems I didn't overestimate you, but rather underestimated you before... Lei Jun remained calm.
It must be Fu Dongsen from the Country of the Human Path.
This former Shushan Sect Master, who had led the sect for many years, indeed had his tricks up his sleeve.
Lei Jun believed that even if Fu Dongsen hadn't pinpointed the exact location of the Ziwei Sword, he should at least have a general idea of its direction.
But to prevent competition from others, he first went to the southern border to create a diversion and mislead others.
Then, he would follow his own senses and take his time to search for the exact location of the Ziwei Sword.
Indeed, he was quite convincing in his act.
In the dark underground, Lei Jun silently applauded.
The only question remaining was whether Huang Xuanpu would accompany him on this trip.
Fu Dongsen's cautious approach didn't seem to fit the style of a top expert like Huang Xuanpu...
Oh well, willing bait, I'll leave it to fate.
As long as I don't end up empty-handed... Lei Jun remained unhurried, continuing to wait patiently.
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On the northern shore of the Grand River.
Two human experts were quietly crossing the Grand River, a formidable natural barrier.
Their cultivation in spiritual energy was exceptional, and unlike powerful demons, they did not trigger a violent reaction from the raging spiritual energy of the river.
The spiritual energy of the Grand River surged skyward, fierce and rampant, but the profound cultivation of the man and woman ensured their safety.
Neither of them belonged to the Tang Dynasty; they had come from another human world.
Shang Nan and Xue Xingzi, two formidable Daoist cultivators from another mortal realm, appeared on the scene.
"Has your sect's Ziwei Sword reappeared in this world?" Shang Nan inquired.
Xue Xingzi's expression turned solemn as she nodded slightly. "My intuition, honed by my cultivation, rarely steers me wrong."
She gazed westward toward the upper reaches of the Grand River with a hint of emotion in her eyes. "The disciples of Shu Mountain in this world do not seem to cherish their sect's treasures."
Shang Nan smiled. "The vicissitudes of the world are unpredictable, but it is precisely because of this that you, my friend, have the opportunity to reclaim this invaluable treasure of Shu Mountain."
"Your words are true," Xue Xingzi acknowledged.
Shang Nan's gaze followed hers as they looked westward toward the upper reaches of the Grand River. "Speaking of which, the Shu Mountain Sect in this world of the Great Tang has also crafted four remarkable artifacts, which, together with the Ziqing twin swords, form a new set of six peerless treasures. They must have put in a great deal of effort."
In ancient times, the Shu Mountain Alliance further consolidated, giving rise to the establishment of the Shu Mountain Sect.
Multiple founding elders stood side by side, jointly creating the foundation of Shu Mountain's legacy.
Over the passage of time, the most renowned figure among them, without a doubt, was the first sect leader of Shu Mountain, the White Eyebrow Patriarch. Many even considered him to be the founding patriarch of Shu Mountain.
The Ziqing twin swords he left behind became the treasured heirlooms of Shu Mountain, passed down to this day.
The other founding elders of the Daoist alchemy sect, who were present during the establishment of Shu Mountain, also left behind precious artifacts.
At that time, including the Ziqing twin swords, there were six artifacts.
However, aside from the Ziqing twin swords, the other four artifacts were lost without a trace towards the end of the Grand Han Dynasty.
The successors of the Shu Mountain Sect in the world of the Great Tang went on to forge four powerful artifacts: the Taiyi Xiantian Tower, Qingxiaofu, Nanming Lihuo Ding, and Beiming Shenqiang. These artifacts once again formed a set of six supreme treasures alongside the Ziqing twin swords, earning them fame throughout the world to this day.
However, the Ziwei Sword had been lost due to unforeseen circumstances.
"The Emperor once said that aside from the Qiankun Riyue Hu, all six founding artifacts of our sect disappeared during the end of the Grand Han Dynasty," Xue Xingzi said slowly. "At the end of the Grand Han Dynasty, there must have been significant changes in the fabric of space and time, leading to the emergence of multiple mortal realms. Based on our current knowledge, it appears that our sect's six founding treasures were scattered across different mortal realms during that tumultuous period."
Shang Nan pondered for a moment. "The Qiankun Riyue Hu is in our world of the Great Ming, and the Ziqing twin swords are here in the Great Tang realm. As for the other three treasures, their whereabouts are unknown. They might be in other mortal realms or hidden somewhere within the nine heavens and ten lands."
After a brief pause, his gaze shifted towards the direction of Longhu Mountain. "Interestingly, the three treasures of the Tian Shi Fu, the sacred ground of the Fu Lu sect, ended up in this world of the Great Tang."
Xue Xingzi nodded. "The Emperor is currently preoccupied, so we must bide our time regarding the Tian Shi Fu. If we can retrieve the Ziwei Sword first, it will be a great blessing and facilitate our future endeavors."
Shang Nan added, "If the Ziwei Sword truly resurfaces, we may face competition from numerous rivals."
Xue Xingzi nodded again. "There's Fu Dongsen, and... the branch of our sect in the Great Tang."
Without waiting for Shang Nan to ask, Xue Xingzi continued, "I have never personally come into contact with the Ziwei Sword before, and I can only rely on the limited knowledge passed down by our sect. Thus, I have scarce clues to go on. When faced with Fu Dongsen and his companions, we may be at a disadvantage. For now, we can only give it our best shot."
"As long as we can find the right place, a slight delay won't matter," Shang Nan assured.
Xue Xingzi nodded gently.
Shang Nan continued, "Speaking of which, the four artifacts crafted by the branch of your sect in the Great Tang are also quite remarkable."
Xue Xingzi nodded calmly. "Indeed, even though I have not personally witnessed them, just from the information I've heard, I know that those four artifacts are extraordinary. Especially the Taiyi Xiantian Tower and Qingxiaofu, they are ingenious creations. While they may not surpass the Ziqing twin swords in terms of offensive power, they possess numerous wonders, rightfully earning their places as the upper and lower pillars of the six supreme treasures."
"I've heard that Qingxiaofu is currently without an owner, and the Taiyi Xiantian Tower is in the hands of the Black Emperor and Fu Dongsen in the north..." Shang Nan remarked.
"Let's focus on the Ziwei Sword for now," Xue Xingzi said, bringing their attention back to the present matter.
The two exchanged a glance, both slowly nodding.
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At the summit of Shu Mountain, where the sect's headquarters was located, Zhang Dongyuan bowed to the sect leader, Zhang Taogang, his uncle Xu Duan, and his junior fellow disciple, Ye Dongming. "Sect Leader, Uncle Xu, and Ye Dongming, please stay. We shall depart now."
Behind him, two Shu Mountain elders, He Dongxing and Ji Dongquan, who had attained the Seventh Heavy Heaven realm, mirrored his action.
Zhang Taogang and Ye Dongming returned the gesture with a half-bow. "He Uncle-Master, Ji Uncle-Master, and Zhang Uncle-Master, please be careful on your journey. May you successfully retrieve our sect's treasured Ziwei Sword."
A faint, sword-like glimmer of cyan light seemed to emanate from Zhang Dongyuan's body.
It was emanating from the Qingming Sword, another treasured flying sword of the Shu Mountain Sect, which shared a common origin with the Ziwei Sword.
The members of Shu Mountain had never given up on finding the Ziwei Sword, and over the years, they had made continuous efforts in that pursuit.
Now, the Qingming Sword, which was of the same lineage as the Ziwei Sword, suddenly sensed its presence, and with the assistance of other magical artifacts and treasures of Shu Mountain, they finally had a lead on the long-lost Ziwei Sword.
Filled with excitement, they quickly made arrangements. Zhang Dongyuan, armed with the Qingming Sword, set out with He Dongxing and Ji Dongquan to search for the Ziwei Sword.
Meanwhile, Zhang Taogang, the sect leader, along with two other elders who had attained the Eighth Heavy Heaven realm, Xu Duan and Ye Dongming, remained at the sect's headquarters, safeguarding it with the two supreme treasures, the Beiming Shenqiang and Nanming Lihuo Ding, awaiting further news.
"There seem to be some unusual movements in the Yellow Springs Seal beneath the mountain in recent days," Zhang Dongyuan added. "We should have paid more attention to it, but the matter of the Ziwei Sword is of utmost importance..."
Xu Duan nodded. "With our previous experience, this time will be much easier. You may rest assured."
"Thank you, everyone," Zhang Dongyuan and his companions bowed once more before bidding farewell and departing on their journey.
After leaving the mountain, they headed east, carefully analyzing the clues they had gathered.
However, the direction indicated by those clues was ambiguous, pointing vaguely towards two different paths: one leading south and the other heading east.
"The situation is unclear, so we'll split up," He Dongxing decided. "We must also be mindful of the time. The heretics from the Country of the Human Path may have sensed something as well, and we must prevent them from reaching it before us."
Zhang Dongyuan agreed.
(End of Chapter)
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