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Chapter 370: Enlightenment Ascends, Natural Progression Unveiled (Part 2)
Chapter 370: Enlightenment Ascends, Natural Progression Unveiled (Part 2)
Does anyone here know what transpired in Luoyuan?'
Located in the Northern Sea of the Tang world, Luoyuan was currently in turmoil, showing signs of reopening, but it had not truly broken free from its seal yet.
Xingxu Thursday, the Future Maitreya, interjected: 'The Sea King Chrysanthemum wreaked havoc in the East Sea again, but according to my understanding, the Sea King Chrysanthemum still maintains a deep connection with the Grand Emptiness Tradition. Although the Grand Emptiness Tradition is unique, it primarily cultivates spiritual energy. How is it able to repeatedly associate with powerful demons?'
Lei Jun and the others listened quietly, agreeing with Xingxu Thursday's assessment.
'The Grand Emptiness Tradition is indeed unique in that regard. However, the Sea King Chrysanthemum's current behavior is unusual,' Lei Jun said. 'I suspect that there might be other factors at play.'
'I have heard that Huang Xuanpu might have consecutively enlightened the Chrysanthemum King and the Whale King, creating two powerful demons,' Xingxu Thursday said. 'But that should have been accomplished through ancient edicts of the Daoist Talisman Sect, not the Grand Emptiness Tradition. I believe that the situation is more complex than it appears.'
Lei Jun and the others remained silent, acknowledging Xingxu Thursday's judgment.
The relationship between the Grand Emptiness Tradition and the demons was indeed too intimate for comfort.
Speaking of demons, one could not help but think of the Shamanistic traditions.
Although one should not make assumptions, it was worth investigating.
'I have a different matter to discuss. It concerns the White Lotus Sect, the Grand Emptiness Temple, the Golden City Garrison, and the Blood River Sect. Any information about these groups would be appreciated,' Shen Quibing said.
The nation was in chaos, with frequent disturbances caused by powerful demons.
If the situation escalated, it would inevitably lead to widespread human-caused disasters.
Shen Quibing wanted to gather information to stay ahead of potential crises.
After Wei Ancheng's demise, the Blood River Sect had maintained a low profile.
However, their historical reputation was so terrible that Shen Quibing still felt compelled to mention them.
As for Jin Cheng Zhai, it was as simple as it could get.
"Ghost King" Zong Han was connected to Shu Mountain in Huangquan.
"I'm trying to inquire about a spiritual creature," Lei Jun said.
At that moment, Town Star Saturday Fang Yue asked, "Do any of you currently have Earthly Vibration Essence?"
Subsequently, Lei Jun did not get the answer he was hoping for.
Regarding Luoyuan, the current cultivators in the mortal world of the Great Tang seemed to have limited knowledge.
Lei Jun did not press the issue.
He decided to seek out Taiyin Monday.
He had what she needed—Kirin Saliva.
It was one of the harvests from Tang Xiatang, Xu Yuanzhen, and Lin Shan's previous expedition to the North Border to clean up Huang Xuanpu's secluded meditation site.
At that time, everyone's attention had been focused on the several talismans related to Penglai.
While Kirin Saliva was indeed an excellent spiritual treasure, none of the Dragon and Tiger Mountain cultivators had an urgent need for it.
Therefore, Lei Jun chose to chat with Taiyin Monday.
If she had treasures like the Great Void Conjoined Lotus, the Earth-Emerging Star, or the Void-Breaking Origin Stone, it would be perfect.
However, Taiyin Monday seemed to be engaged in a private conversation with someone else at the moment.
Lei Jun then turned to Chenxing Wednesday.
He also had what they needed—the Ancient Frost.
It was one of the spoils from the destruction of the Vajra Temple.
To Lei Jun, it held little value.
He had brought it back mainly for his senior brother, Wang Guiyuan.
However, Wang Guiyuan had no use for it.
Lei Jun kept it, initially considering that Future Maitreya might need it.
But upon hearing the name, Future Maitreya showed no particular reaction.
"I'll get straight to the point. Do any of you have the spiritual object, the White Lotus?" Chenxing Wednesday asked without further ado.
After asking, he did not expect an immediate response from the others.
After so many interactions, everyone was accustomed to making requests and discussing the details privately later.
Although, in reality, everyone's guard against each other had significantly lowered, some habits were hard to break.
Taiyang Jinri, suspected to be the Sun Empress, was the second to speak: "I have a matter to inquire about. It concerns the Ten Lands of the Nine Heavens and the Ten Lands. Specifically, regarding Luoyuan of the Ten Lands, which has deep ties with the Shamanistic traditions in ancient times. However, in this era, Luoyuan is witnessing frequent activities of powerful demons, not shamans. Does anyone here know what transpired in Luoyuan?"
Located in the Northern Sea of the Tang world, Luoyuan was currently in turmoil, showing signs of reopening, but it had not truly broken free from its seal yet.
Xingxu Thursday, the Future Maitreya, interjected: "The Sea King Chrysanthemum wreaked havoc in the East Sea again, but according to my understanding, the Sea King Chrysanthemum still maintains a deep connection with the Grand Emptiness Tradition. Although the Grand Emptiness Tradition is unique, it primarily cultivates spiritual energy. How is it able to repeatedly associate with powerful demons?"
Lei Jun and the others listened quietly, agreeing with Xingxu Thursday's assessment.
"The Grand Emptiness Tradition is indeed unique in that regard. However, the Sea King Chrysanthemum's current behavior is unusual," Lei Jun said. "I suspect that there might be other factors at play."
"I have heard that Huang Xuanpu might have consecutively enlightened the Chrysanthemum King and the Whale King, creating two powerful demons," Xingxu Thursday said. "But that should have been accomplished through ancient edicts of the Daoist Talisman Sect, not the Grand Emptiness Tradition. I believe that the situation is more complex than it appears."
Lei Jun and the others remained silent, acknowledging Xingxu Thursday's judgment.
The relationship between the Grand Emptiness Tradition and the demons was indeed too intimate for comfort.
Speaking of demons, one could not help but think of the Shamanistic traditions.
Although one should not make assumptions, it was worth investigating.
"I have a different matter to discuss. It concerns the White Lotus Sect, the Grand Emptiness Temple, the Golden City Garrison, and the Blood River Sect. Any information about these groups would be appreciated," Shen Quibing said.
The nation was in chaos, with frequent disturbances caused by powerful demons.
If the situation escalated, it would inevitably lead to widespread human-caused disasters.
Shen Quibing wanted to gather information to stay ahead of potential crises.
After Wei Ancheng's demise, the Blood River Sect had maintained a low profile.
However, their historical reputation was so terrible that Shen Quibing still felt compelled to mention them.
(End of Chapter)"It's thoughtful of you to join us so soon after emerging from your seclusion."
Lei Jun said, "It seems that you've completely refined the Revolving Heaven and Earth Energy?"
Yuan Mobai smiled and said, "I've benefited greatly from it. But fundamentally, I have to thank the Sect Master for the ancient relic he brought back from the Southern Kingdom."
"It's similar to the Scarlet Spirit Desolate Bone and is likely not from the Underworld, but rather from the Great Empire's mortal realm, according to my speculation," Lei Jun said.
Through their interactions with the Ghost Eagle Khanate, Lei Jun and the others had gained a deeper understanding of the Great Empire's mortal realm.
The most concerning aspect, without a doubt, was the impending downfall of the Great Empire's imperial court due to the Golden Khanate.
On one hand, a foreign imperial court seemed poised to establish its roots, and its influence could potentially be far more reaching than what they were currently witnessing.
On the other hand, aside from the Gray Wolf Khanate and the White Deer Khanate, Lei Jun also noticed that the Shu Mountain sect had been active in the Great Empire's mortal realm, and their involvement predated that of his group by a significant margin.
The Great Empire's mortal realm had been in a state of war for many years.
The Shu Mountain sect had undoubtedly taken advantage of the chaos to fish in troubled waters, and their number was likely not small.
In addition to their usual dealings with living souls and death energy, they were also involved in acquiring a large number of spiritual treasures necessary for their cultivation.
The Scarlet Spirit Desolate Bone might have been one of them.
"The ebb and flow of spiritual energy in the various mortal realms differ in timing, intensity, and focus. Hence, they give birth to spiritual creatures unseen in other realms," Yuan Mobai said.
Lei Jun spoke softly, "Master, regarding the Eastern Empire's mortal realm, we've received more news recently."
Through the dark side of the Heavenly Tome and with the help of Kang Ming, who was in the Eastern Empire, Lei Jun gradually gained some understanding of the situation there.
Yuan Mobai looked at his disciple.
Lei Jun's appearance suggested that the news was not ordinary.
"There's still a Divine Master's Mansion in the Eastern Empire's mortal realm," Lei Jun said.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Mobai's expression immediately turned serious.
"Although their imperial court still bears the name of the Eastern Empire, it's very different from the Eastern Empire that we know of..." Lei Jun continued.
To be precise, in terms of time, the Eastern Empire's mortal realm was probably the closest to the Golden Empire's mortal realm among all the different time streams.
However, in that time stream, the Eastern Empire's imperial court had managed to survive.
There were major forces that reversed the tide and preserved the Eastern Empire's rule for thousands of years.
Then, there were descendants of the Eastern imperial family who rebuilt the mountains and rivers, extending the Eastern Empire's reign for another two thousand years.
After that, there was another period of turmoil, followed by the Eastern imperial family's resurgence, which further extended the Eastern Empire's reign for over two thousand years.
And now, once again, it seemed to be "the end of an era."
However, it couldn't be said that the Eastern Empire was still the same as before.
From Kang Ming's perspective, the current so-called Eastern Empire was already vastly different from the one they knew.
"The situation there is rather turbulent, and the Divine Master's Mansion is like the eye of a needle, keeping a close watch on the imperial court's every move..." Lei Jun said.
Yuan Mobai's first question was, "What about their sect's altar?"
"Their sect's altar is called the Dragon-Tiger Altar," Lei Jun replied.
Yuan Mobai's second question was, "Then, what about the Three Treasures of the Divine Master?"
"They don't have them either. According to what I've heard, their sect's treasure is called the Three Caverns and Twelve Supreme Treasures," Lei Jun said.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Mobai fell silent, deep in thought.
The two remained silent, facing each other.
After a long while, Yuan Mobai finally spoke, "The ancient Fortune and Prosperity tradition?"
"Their situation is rather unusual. The Buddhist sects there are not thriving, and their main opponent is the Great Void Temple. However, the Great Void Temple primarily cultivates spiritual energy, which is rather peculiar," Lei Jun said.
Yuan Mobai and Lei Jun listened quietly, agreeing with Xingxu Thursday's assessment.
"The Great Void Temple is indeed unique in that regard. However, the Sea King Chrysanthemum's current behavior is unusual," Lei Jun said. "I suspect that there might be other factors at play."
"Sect Master, what about the Heavenly Ascension Tower?" Yuan Mobai inquired about another lost treasure of Shu Mountain.
Lei Jun shook his head, "I don't sense much."
Yuan Mobai nodded lightly.
Back when they were searching for Huang Xuanpu, Lei Jun had managed to uncover some clues about the Heavenly Ascension Tower, successfully locating this treasure.
However, this treasure had also drawn the attention of the Western Emperor from the Great Ming Empire.
Eventually, the collision between the two sides caused the Heavenly Ascension Tower to tear open the void and disappear without a trace.
Most of the clues that Lei Jun had gathered were now scattered, and he needed to start his search anew.
However, after these years of accumulation, Lei Jun vaguely felt that the Heavenly Ascension Tower, a unique treasure of the void, might have already left the mortal realm of the Great Tang.
At that time, countless portals to other dimensions had opened in the mortal realm of the Great Tang.
The Heavenly Ascension Tower was exceptionally stealthy, and it might have departed from this realm altogether.
Yuan Mobai was now asking Lei Jun if he had sensed the Heavenly Ascension Tower returning to the mortal realm of the Great Tang.
"For now, we can only wish the best for the Dao friends from Shu Mountain in their quest to retrieve the Celestial Palace." Yuan Mobai spoke.
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In the southern realm of Nanzhao, amidst the Red Tea Ridge, a portal to the Underworld quietly opened.
This portal had always been relatively stable, with less turbulent movements compared to other portals.
But now, this portal had silently opened, unleashing billowing gray mist.
This portal was once sealed by the Shu Mountain sect from the Underworld.
Hence, it was less influenced by the Great Tang.
Conversely, it was easier for the Shu Mountain sect from the Underworld to reopen it.
From within the mist, silhouettes emerged.
The Tang imperial family and the Shu Mountain sect had stationed people here to monitor the portal constantly.
Upon seeing the portal open, they didn't hesitate and evacuated immediately.
There were countless high-level cultivators from the Shu Mountain sect in the Underworld, and it was impossible for the few monitors to stop them.
The Tang imperial family couldn't afford to station people here for an extended period.
Thus, the only task of the monitors was to report any signs of activity immediately.
This way, the Tang imperial family could make arrangements and gather their high-level cultivators to face the impending battle.
The Shu Mountain sect from the Underworld was well aware of this strategy.
However, they seized the opportunity without hesitation.
"The so-called Great Tang Dynasty in this mortal realm is indeed showing signs of decline."
Li Linxue, the elder with the highest seniority in the Shu Mountain sect, kept his eyes closed as he spoke. The high-level cultivator from the School of Artifact Refinement, a Nine Heavens Sage, released his Red Dust Energy to sense the surroundings and quickly formed a conclusion.
"The Phantom King" Zong Han's undead servant stood beside them and calmly replied, "There hasn't been any movement from the Nine Li of the Earth Sea. It might be better to wait for them to make their move as well."
The sect leader of the Shu Mountain sect from the Underworld, Ji Yao, stood with his hands behind his back, the supreme treasure, the Banner of Ten Thousand Souls, floating beside him. "Some things cannot wait."
He waved the Banner of Ten Thousand Souls, and black mist swirled around it, revealing the figure of a middle-aged cultivator.
"The Phantom King" Zong Han found the man unfamiliar.
He wasn't a cultivator from their era.
Connecting this to the effects of the Banner of Ten Thousand Souls, Zong Han had a vague idea of what was happening.
"Indeed, there are signs that the Celestial Palace is about to reappear in this world."
Upon arriving in the mortal realm, Ji Yao and Li Linxue became even more certain of their previous speculations.
The Celestial Palace was a supreme treasure refined by Li Ke, a senior expert from the Shu Mountain sect of the Great Tang, and it had been preserved until now.
Although Ji Yao's Banner of Ten Thousand Souls failed to capture Li Ke's evil soul, it managed to capture the evil soul of Li Ke's direct disciple and former elder of the Shu Mountain sect, Shi Chunbin.
Through Shi Chunbin's evil soul, Ji Yao and Li Linxue gained some insights.
"The Sumeru Department has been destroyed, the Tang imperial family is weakened after their war with the Ghost Eagle Khanate, the Heavenly Master's Mansion on Dragon and Tiger Mountain is also in a similar situation," Li Linxue asked Zong Han.
Zong Han replied, "After the battle with the Sumeru Department
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