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Chapter 390: The Heavenly Master Enters Da Tong (Part 1)
Chapter 390: The Heavenly Master Enters Da Tong (Part 1)
"Indeed, it's quite intriguing." Lei Jun agreed with Xu Yuanzhen's viewpoint.
Xu Yuanzhen asked, "We couldn't discuss this further over the call earlier. Could you elaborate on the situation now?"
Lei Jun replied, "Based on the information mentioned in the ancient texts in Da Tong, as well as the news Huang Tian Dao gathered over there, we can now affirm that the Tian Shi Manor in the Han realm is following the ancient Harmony School's path. However, we still cannot determine if there is any connection to the Heavenly Palace from years ago."
Xu Yuanzhen inquired, "Has there been any precedent of a Harmony School disciple being expelled over there?"
"There are historical records mentioning this, but it was a long time ago, and it's challenging to trace the truth behind it now," Lei Jun answered slowly.
In the early days of the Harmony School, they sought the guidance of the Upper Realm and the Heavenly Palace's ancestral masters to bestow the divine talismans.
This naturally brought about numerous advantages, the first being the relatively relaxed requirements for a cultivator's qualifications.
Even those of advanced age retained the possibility of continuing their upward breakthrough.
Of course, those with higher qualifications would naturally progress faster than those with average or ordinary qualifications.
Simultaneously, in terms of combat techniques, disciples with higher qualifications could communicate with spirits and deities, summoning stronger ones to Earth and thus obtaining more potent divine powers.
However, there were also several drawbacks.
Among them, the two most significant were that the Harmony School disciples were relatively weak before communicating with the heavens, spirits, and deities, making them vulnerable to their enemies.
Secondly, if their cultivation foundation was expelled by the Upper Realm's ancestral masters, they would quickly fall back to the mortal realm.
Nowadays, the Tian Shi Manor in Dragon Tiger Mountain could seal the divine texts of certain successors through the Universal Altar, but they lacked the means to do the same for the divine powers of Upper Realm cultivators.
Back in ancient times, if an Upper Realm ancestral master expelled the divine talismans, they could potentially cast down high-achieving Harmony School cultivators back to the mortal realm.
Without the Three Treasures and One Altar, the Han Dragon Tiger Mountain Tian Shi Manor has still managed to produce many powerful cultivators over the years.
Therefore, people speculate that they must have ascended ancestors who are still alive.
Conversely, if the Han Tian Shi Manor had unruly disciples directly expelled by the ancestral masters, it would be equally indicative of the existence of Upper Realm ancestors.
"Although ancient rumors are now difficult to verify, and the senior ancestors of the Han Tian Shi Manor haven't shown themselves in many years, I personally speculate that the situation is highly likely to be true," Lei Jun concluded.
Xu Yuanzhen smiled with interest, "Among those who have ascended and reached enlightenment, there are distinctions as well. Most of them still have life spans and eventual demise."
"It's challenging to make any judgments about their specific situation. They might be temporarily blocking all communication, undergoing seclusion, busy with other matters, in a less-than-ideal state, or as you've speculated, they might no longer be in this world," Lei Jun replied.
The Tian Shi Manor had always been renowned and revered by the masses.
Even through the dynasty's turbulences, the Han Dragon Tiger Mountain Tian Shi Manor remained steadfast like a pillar in the midst of a torrent.
Until recent years, when the Han Grand Temple rose to challenge the Han Tian Shi Manor.
It was fine for a short while, but as time went on, it gradually began to erode the prestige of the Han Tian Shi Manor.
Especially, it made people doubt if the venerated ancestors worshipped by the Han Dragon Tiger Mountain Tian Shi Manor were still alive.
Such a daring act would not be taken lightly, not just by the aristocratic families or the Han royal family, but even the Sumeru Treasury Department would refrain from doing so.
Unfortunately, it was the Grand Temple that took such a bold step.
And it was already a well-established, powerful lineage with countless exceptional cultivators.
Lei Jun strongly suspected that there was significant backing behind this Grand Temple lineage, and it might not be just a single force supporting them.
"The current master of the Han Dragon Tiger Mountain Tian Shi Manor is named Ji Dao Cheng,"
Lei Jun mentioned this Grand Master, who shared the title of Heavenly Master with him. "According to the rumors I've heard, he has attained the fourth layer of the Ninth Heaven, cultivating the Pure Spirit true energy to its peak. He is in his prime and possesses remarkable strength."
Unfortunately, during Ji Dao Cheng's tenure, the Han Tian Shi Manor faced external challenges.
This generally involves testing the cultivator's understanding and aptitude.
Otherwise, trying to walk down multiple paths simultaneously will likely result in failure on all fronts.
A positive example is the future Maitreya of the Buddhist faith.
On the contrary, a negative example can be found in another story.
Regarding Pan Hailin, it is currently known that he specializes in cultivating the Daoist Fulu School's tradition.
"That young man from the Huang Tian Dao has the Two Aspects Sacred Body, the Two Aspects Soul, doesn't he?" Xu Yuanzhen asked.
"Yes," Lei Jun replied, "If Kang Ming's Two Aspects Sacred Body could further advance, it would become the Primordial Immortal Body. However, for now, he doesn't seem to have that fortune."
"There's a Creation Immortal Body in the Great Ming Dynasty," Xu Yuanzhen said.
"Oh?" Lei Jun asked.
"Zhen Wu Guan, Mu Chunyang," Xu Yuanzhen replied.
Lei Jun nodded, "The Zhen Wu Guan's current master that you mentioned before, sister."
Like his Two Aspects Immortal Body, if Mu Chunyang's Two Aspects Immortal Body had the opportunity to advance further, it would evolve into a Taiji Dao Body.
Lei Jun remained calm upon hearing this.
Each has their own karmic path, and their speed and success depend on their individual efforts.
"As I recall, sister, you mentioned before that despite the numerous external threats faced by the Great Ming Dynasty, the Confucian School still holds a dominant position in the court and the country?" Lei Jun asked.
"The Ming Emperor is incompetent and has very low aptitude for cultivation. He relies solely on imperial techniques and various heavenly treasures to sustain his power," Xu Yuanzhen replied.
Lei Jun gave a slight nod, recalling that Xu Yuanzhen had briefed him on this matter before.
In the Great Ming Dynasty, there was a sense that the imperial descendants' aptitude for cultivation was declining with each generation.
On the other hand, the court was filled with renowned ministers, presenting a scene of prosperity with numerous elders in the Nine Heavens realm... No, there were numerous elders in the Confucian School, who supported the country and were loyal to the Emperor.
The only minor issue was the clear factions within their ranks.
Currently, the three major factions vying for power in the Great Ming Dynasty's court were known as the Wu Party, the Chu Party, and the Qin Party.
"Speaking of which, back then in the Ruicang Small Ming Court, there were also three major factions," Lei Jun recalled. "If I remember correctly, they were the Wu Party, the Chu Party, and the Gan Party."
Furthermore, when relating this to the Great Ming Dynasty, the similarities were striking, and it made for an intriguing comparison.
"Our Fulu School of the Daoist tradition has already lost, and the Dan Ding School's Chunyang Palace is also in decline, with only the Zhen Wu Guan remaining," Xu Yuanzhen said.
"Mhm, it's because I exposed the matter of Han Qingtao, the master of Shu Mountain School, establishing the Human Dao Country and proclaiming himself as the Western White Emperor, that they are now in this situation," Lei Jun remained calm as he spoke.
"In the Buddhist faith, both Tianlong Temple and Xuantian Temple are no more," Xu Yuanzhen continued. "However, the Zen Martial Arts' Putisi Temple is still doing well, and it is now the first holy land of Buddhism in the Great Ming Dynasty, standing alongside Zhen Wu Guan as the representatives of Daoism and Buddhism."
The Hand Seal Sect's Xiyu Jinjiao Temple had already welcomed the arrival of the Sumeru Karmavira Department long ago.
However, due to the environment in the Central Plains, the Sumeru Karmavira Department and the Great Ming Dynasty's Xiyu Jinjiao Temple had joined forces with the northern tribes in the Great Ming Dynasty.
Xu Yuanzhen suddenly smiled as she recalled something, "There's also the White Lotus Sect, and they seem to be doing quite well."
"Sister, what about the Gui Xu group of demons?" Lei Jun asked.
"They are gaining momentum, and some of the powerful demons are quite intriguing in terms of strength. However, none of them have particularly caught my attention," Xu Yuanzhen replied.
Compared to strength, she was more interested in the exotic species that were rumored to be extinct.
"After the portal to the Southern Realm opened, I also entered that world and took a look around," Xu Yuanzhen said, her usual rapid pace of speech unchanged. "It's quite similar to the old Southern Wasteland, with killing and chaos rampant. There are some promising talents, but whether they will amount to anything is hard to say. If there's anything interesting to note about that place, hmm, some of the Wu Sect's techniques and curses, when combined with martial arts, give birth to something entirely new. It's quite fascinating."
Lei Jun's interest was piqued upon hearing this, "Oh? How so?"
"With the Blood River as the main technique, supplemented by other Wu Sect curses, and integrated with martial arts training and combat techniques, it abandons some of the swift and violent aspects in exchange for more sustainability in battle and self-healing abilities," Xu Yuanzhen explained.
Lei Jun fell into deep thought, "I suppose it's a product of the times and environment as well."
As he was conversing with Xu Yuanzhen, Lei Jun's heart suddenly stirred, "Hmm... That Purple Qi Star has found its master, and it's in that world of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms."
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The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.
The land was ravaged to the point of being almost unrecognizable.
Bones littered the land, and rivers of blood flowed.
A group of brutal and fierce soldiers passed by a mountain of bones.
Their leader was of medium build, clad in armor from head to toe, with a stern yet calm visage.
Compared to the savage soldiers surrounding him, he appeared much more peaceful.
However, the proud warriors under his command bowed their heads and obeyed without the slightest hint of defiance.
"General..."
Hearing someone calling out to him, the calm and steady Zhou Pu turned his head.
"A urgent message from the Commander," the person beside him reported.
Zhou Pu took the message and read it, then kept it as he ordered, "Change our course and head east, we're going to rendezvous with the Commander."
The soldiers obeyed in unison.
He was strict and fair, exceptionally skilled, and wise in both strategy and combat, naturally earning the respect and obedience of those under his command.
He was the Commander's cousin, and the Commander had no offspring of his own. Zhou Pu became the Commander's adopted son in his youth and had followed him on countless campaigns since his teenage years, establishing an impressive record of merit.
The father and son duo were among the few most formidable fighters in the Later Chu Dynasty, and the soldiers under their command were the elite forces of their time.
In the current era, this mattered more than anything else.
Zhou Pu rode on the back of a beast, his thoughts wandering elsewhere as the beast carried him forward.
His thoughts wandered to the strange "star" he had obtained before.
Zhou Pu wasn't even sure if he could call them stars.
After making contact, the "stars" unfolded, and the "starry sky" that appeared before him became even more bizarre.
Under the pale void, the starlight seemed like black ink.
Purple qi...?
Zhou Pu focused his thoughts.
As he approached his adoptive father's central army camp, Zhou Pu leaped down and continued on foot.
Immediately, someone came forward to greet him: "General!"
Zhou Pu glanced ahead: "Is there a guest in front of the commander-in-chief?"
Although they usually called each other father and son in private, Zhou Pu always maintained strict military discipline during the march.
"Yes, General. It's a monk from Liuli Chan Court," the man beside him reported.
Zhou Pu walked at a steady pace, but his eyebrows furrowed instantly.
Those bald donkeys, always trying to benefit themselves by siding with whoever is in power!
Zhou Pu asked expressionlessly, "Wasn't there a rumor that the Liuli Chan Court was secretly amassing a large amount of heavenly resources and cultivating monk-soldiers? Has it been verified?"
The man beside him looked around and lowered his voice, "It's probably true, but the exact number is unclear."
He hesitated slightly, "General, should we..."
But Zhou Pu said, "It's not urgent for now."
His expression returned to normal, and he calmly entered the camp.
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In the human world of Great Han.
Above the East China Sea, on a desolate island.
From a distance, the island seemed uninhabited, no different from the other small, desolate islands in the vicinity.
But here, there was a hidden altar.
In the human world of Great Han, outside the Dragon and Tiger Mountain Heavenly Master's Mansion, there was another altar belonging to the Daoist Fulu School.
Octagonal, with an upper circle and a lower square.
Modeling the heavens above and the earth below, and embodying the human form.
Concealed by Daoist magic, the altar quietly glowed, serene and stable.
At the top of the three-layered altar, Kang Ming sat cross-legged, quietly cultivating and preserving his spiritual energy.
It wasn't until another person approached the altar that Kang Ming stopped his cultivation and opened his eyes, "You're back?"
The newcomer was none other than Chen Ziyang, the high-achieving elder of the Yellow Heaven Dao.
He and the other Yellow Heaven Dao cultivators had followed Kang Ming to the human world of Great Han and took root here.
Han Wu You had now become the new Yellow Heaven Dao altar.
"How was it?" Kang Ming invited Chen Ziyang to sit down.
Chen Ziyang spoke slowly, "It should be the people from the Ye Clan of Qingzhou in this human world of Great Han."
Kang Ming nodded slightly, "The Ye Clan of Qingzhou?"
According to current knowledge, among the prominent families in the human world of Great Han, there were currently two well-known Nine Heavens scholars.
One of them was the master of the Ye Clan of Qingzhou.
However, the spiritual energy in the human world of Great Han was also surging and profound, greatly influencing the cultivators here.
(End of Chapter)
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