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Chapter 390: The Heavenly Master Enters Da Tong (Part 2)
Chapter 390: The Heavenly Master Enters Da Tong (Part 2)
Similar to the situation in the human world of Great Tang, some cultivators who had already reached the perfect state of the Eighth Heaven, especially those who were still young, could break through to the next level at any time.
Nevertheless, the internal strife in the human world of Great Han was also intense, adding numerous variables to future developments.
"Just like when we were in the human world of Great Tang," Chen Ziyang said calmly. "The Ye Clan of Qingzhou intends to support us."
After arriving in the human world of Great Han, Kang Ming and Chen Ziyang had kept a low profile due to the presence of the Dragon and Tiger Mountain Heavenly Master's Mansion.
However, as a significant number of outsiders trying to establish themselves in this world, it was challenging to remain completely inconspicuous.
Especially with the Ye Clan of Qingzhou, a deeply rooted family situated close to the sea.
"They are prepared for any eventuality," Kang Ming remarked.
Having realized that the Yellow Heaven Dao followed a different lineage from the Fulu School of the Dragon and Tiger Mountain Heavenly Master's Mansion, and learning about the existence of the human world of Great Tang and its Dragon and Tiger Mountain Heavenly Master's Mansion through information from Datong, the Ye Clan of Qingzhou naturally wanted to make careful plans.
Secretly supporting and funding the Yellow Heaven Dao was akin to planting a bomb for both the Heavenly Master's Mansions in Great Han and Great Tang.
Kang Ming and Chen Ziyang saw this situation clearly.
For the Yellow Heaven Dao, which had just arrived in the human world of Great Han and was working to establish itself and expand, such support was like a timely aid in a snowy winter.
The Yellow Heaven Dao had experienced similar situations during their time in the human world of Great Tang.
Kang Ming and Chen Ziyang were not opposed to this.
However, they would not give away their entire hand.
The future was yet to be determined, and it was too early to make definitive plans.
"Our priority for now is to cultivate quietly and accumulate strength," Kang Ming said.
Chen Ziyang bowed to him, "Yes, Master."
Kang Ming sat cross-legged.
It had been only about ten years since he achieved the Seventh Heaven of the Fulu School of Daoism, the Tongtian realm.
He had achieved the Seventh Heaven of the Dan Ding School of Daoism, the Yuan Ying realm, even earlier.
From Wen Zhaoqian, he had obtained part of the authentic scriptures of Pure Yang Palace.
And from the dark side of the heavenly book, he had gained even more knowledge that benefited his cultivation.
Considering the current situation of the Yellow Heaven Dao and his own circumstances, Kang Ming chose to work towards the Eighth Heaven Infant Transformation realm of the Dan Ding School of Daoism first.
He could sense that the human world of Great Han, just like the human world of Great Tang, had reached a critical period of change.
To establish oneself in this world, one needed not only good fortune but also diligent cultivation.
As the saying goes, 'Man proposes, but heaven disposes.'
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In the human world of Great Han, in the region of Qingzhou.
A caravan was quietly heading north.
The caravan had previously traveled to the Lin Clan's ancestral land in Jiangzhou, and they were now returning after a successful visit.
However, this did not prevent them from taking care of some minor matters on their way back.
For example, secretly meeting with the descendant of the Daoist Fulu School, whose lineage was different from that of the Great Han Heavenly Master's Mansion.
Yes, according to the latest news from Datong, there was a human world that followed the orthodox calendar of the Great Tang, and the people of the Dragon and Tiger Mountain Heavenly Master's Mansion there had also gained a foothold.
The Yellow Heaven Dao had split from them and somehow ended up in the human world of Great Han.
"Uncle, they are still very wary of Qingzhou.
The caravan stopped for a rest break, and within a pavilion, the Ye Clan's disciple, Ye Jingya, stood beside her uncle, Ye Yong.
Ye Yong's expression remained unchanged as he remarked, "It's not surprising."
Ye Jingya asked, "They seem to be in a rather sorry state. Can they still accomplish anything?"
Ye Yong replied, "It's always good to be prepared. Sometimes, unexpected opportunities arise when you least expect them."
"Yes, niece understands," acknowledged Ye Jingya.
Ye Yong then turned his gaze towards the side, "Are Longwai and Langya still searching for the burial site of the Eastern Mountain people?"
"Indeed they are," confirmed Ye Jingya.
She continued, somewhat perplexed, "Doesn't the Langya Wang Clan know that the Longwai Xiao Clan is being manipulated by the Great Unity Clan?"
While the Imperial side tried to block the news, there were no walls that could completely contain the wind.
News had already reached the Ye Clan on this side of the Imperial Dynasty, hinting at a possible rift between the Imperial Dynasty and the Great Unity.
If the human realms of the Imperial Dynasty and the Great Unity were to connect directly, it would undoubtedly alleviate the pressure on the Great Unity.
The Xiao Clan of the Imperial Dynasty's Longwai branch was relatively relaxed.
Through the connection between the Langya Wang Clan and the Eastern Mountain people, Wang Xu, the search for the burial site of the Eastern Mountain people, and the potential opening of a portal between the human realms of the Imperial Dynasty and the Great Unity, posed no immediate threat to the Xiao Clan of Longwai, as the portal was located far to the east of their territory.
Of course, the Great Unity Xiao Clan wouldn't have been able to persuade the Longwai Xiao Clan without offering something in return.
Then, what about the Langya Wang Clan?
"They are aware of the risks," Ye Yong acknowledged. "However, the Langya Wang Clan may have their sights set on a more important target, and thus, they have made their current choice."
Ye Jingya nodded gently.
After a moment, she asked softly, "Uncle, what about our Ye Clan in relation to the Imperial Dynasty?"
"It could be an opportunity," replied Ye Yong. "The clan head has already arranged for people to keep a close eye on the situation."
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In the human realm of the Imperial Dynasty.
Within the Dragon-Tiger Mountain's Temple of Heaven.
Tang Xiaotang emerged from the Upper Clarity Thunder Cave, "Has the master sister returned?"
From her expression, it was clear that she still had some dissatisfaction with the mystical techniques she was currently studying.
However, with the return of Xu Yuanzhen, Lei Jun's invitation to join him on a trip to the Great Unity had Tang Guoshi itching to get involved.
"Are you ready?" she asked, her eyes sparkling with anticipation, as if she were rubbing her hands together.
"More or less," replied Lei Jun. "It's time to give it a try."
The latest news was that Sun Li had not returned to his sect's sacred site, the Cycle Abyss, but had instead secluded himself in a mysterious place overseas.
As Lei Jun had anticipated, Sun Li had waited in the Earthly Sea until he obtained the final crucial element he needed.
With his ample preparations, Sun Li had emerged from seclusion in recent days and successfully became the third Grand Shaman of the Southern Wasteland in the present age, following Lei Tianqing and Xing Feng.
However, what Wind Return, the sacred master of the Cycle Abyss, had been concerned about, did not come to pass.
Sun Li did not stir up any disputes over the position of the Cycle Abyss' master.
On the contrary, he didn't return to the Cycle Abyss at all.
This news brought both relief and complex emotions to those in the Cycle Abyss.
At least, for the time being, Lei Tianqing and Xing Feng, both members of the Blood River Sect, maintained a low profile, keeping a reclusive lifestyle and rarely making public appearances.
In Lei Jun's opinion, the current situation in the human realm of the Imperial Dynasty was stable, with several Nine Heavens cultivators emerging, and Empress Zhang Wantong herself taking charge at the center of power. Neither the existing great demons nor any potential external threats would be able to stir up much trouble in the short term.
At Dragon-Tiger Mountain's ancestral court, Yuan Mobai, Wang Guiyuan, and Chu Kun were all present, ensuring the stability of the sect.
Thus, Lei Jun, together with Xu Yuanzhen and Tang Xiaotang, could consider paying a visit to the Great Unity...
After bidding farewell to Yuan Mobai and the others, the trio headed towards their destination—the Golden Ridge in Lu City, Shenzhou.
These ritual vessels and ceremonial instruments seemed to be on par with what one would expect from a master scholar of the Nine Heavens.
Under Lei Jun's arrangement, the numerous ceremonial instruments and ritual vessels formed a grand ritual.
Literary talent and Daoist magic intertwined at this moment, soaring upwards together.
Countless Daoist talismans and Confucian characters flowed like a river, endlessly upwards, transforming into a brilliant radiance above Weijin Ridge.
From a distance, it resembled a splendid article, yet also akin to the profound meanings within Daoist scriptures.
The myriad radiances then descended, enveloping Weijin Ridge and expanding further.
Then, within the thick column of light, the void seemed to ripple like a flowing river.
With another wave of Lei Jun's hand,
a small black dot flew out, growing larger as it rode the wind, eventually transforming into a small boat.
Tang Xiaotang took the lead and stepped aboard.
Lei Jun and Xu Yuanzhen followed side by side, together boarding the boat.
Then, Zhang Hui bade them farewell as the boat disappeared into the illusory river within the column of light.
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Datong.
Lin Zheng, the patriarch of the Lin Clan, was the first to sense something amiss, his eyes flashing with light: "They're here?"
The patriarchs of the other clans, Fang Xi of the Fang Clan, Su Guang of the Su Clan, and Han Tian of the Han Clan, also felt a disturbance.
In the ancestral lands of the Fang Clan, Fang Zifeng hurried to meet his father, Fang Xi.
"Do not panic."
Fang Xi was on his way to the ancestral hall for a ritual.
Fang Zifeng followed closely behind him: "We've made so many preparations, and yet they still managed to open a void portal. Those from the Great Tang are indeed powerful, and their intentions are not good."
Fang Xi instructed: "Proceed as we have planned."
Soon, a rare sight of black smoke rose from the Fang Clan's ancestral mansion, piercing the heavens above.
The smoke carried an awe-inspiring power.
As the smoke ascended, it spread in all directions.
The ancestral lands of the Lin, Xiao, Su, and Han Clans also experienced similar disturbances.
A rare aura of slaughter and ironblood filled the air of Datong.
This ironblood aura eventually converged upon the nominal imperial capital of Datong, igniting into a sea of flames that swept across the land.
All of Datong trembled.
Countless lives withered in that instant, as if transformed into an iron-willed determination, blocking the invading enemy.
This was known as the Datong Beacon, the Ironblood Loyal Soul.
When this Ironblood Loyal Soul ritual reached its peak, the sea of flames began to condense.
Under the concerted efforts of Lin Zheng, Fang Xi, and the other patriarchs of the Nine Heavens, the heart of the flames converged upon the point where the void portal between Datong and the mortal realm of the Great Tang would open.
Their intention was to deliver a crushing blow to the intruders.
"As a precaution, notify Yuan Feng to leave seclusion, but do not expose ourselves unnecessarily."
Fang Xi instructed Fang Zifeng: "Meanwhile, arrange for a branch of our clan to leave Datong and journey to the mortal realm of the Great Han. They shall go to your elder brother."
Fang Zifeng acknowledged the order and then asked: "What of you, Father?"
Fang Xi replied: "Our ancestral lands of the Fang Clan are interconnected with the Nine Provinces. While I cannot speak for the other clans, our clan has the means to escape through the void if necessary, especially with Yuan Feng by my side."
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Having just arrived in Datong and not yet having the chance to take in the scenery, Lei Jun, Xu Yuanzhen, and Tang Xiaotang's brows furrowed as one.
The malevolent smoke before them, unlike the methods of Confucian scholars, had already formed an ambush, completely blocking the void portal, and was even pouring back towards the mortal realm of the Great Tang.
Lei Jun's first thought was:
'Why didn't my light sphere provide any omen or fortune-telling signs about this ambush?
...Well, I suppose we don't really need fortune-telling in this situation since the three of us are together.'
Lei Jun gestured for Xu Yuanzhen and Tang Xiaotang to proceed.
With their high cultivation and profound understanding, no words were necessary for them to grasp the situation upon seeing this Ironblood Loyal Soul ritual.
Tang Xiaotang took the initiative, without any change in the color of her eyebrows, eyes, or hair, as was usually the case.
Yet as she lifted her hand, it seemed as if an invisible, enchanting power accompanied her movement.
Then, a "door" opened by itself.
With this opening, the dense smoke and flames before them roared and dispersed.
It was as if a sturdy mountain had been cleft open.
Then, Xu Yuanzhen waved his hand.
The purple Yangrai Dragon and the verdant Yin Fire Tiger merged, forming a purple-green Tai Chi diagram, emitting a brilliant light.
The magic was the most orthodox Dragon-Tiger Strike of the Great Tang Heavenly Master's Mansion.
Yet as Xu Yuanzhen performed it, there seemed to be a subtle mystery within.
The brilliant light surged through the opening created by Tang Xiaotang, forging ahead and dispelling the dense smoke and flames, as if an invisible spatial barrier were pushing it back, forming an invisible path.
Finally, Lei Jun lifted his hand, and the purple Yangrai Dragon and verdant Yin Fire Tiger surged forth, merging only at the end of the invisible path to form the purple-green Tai Chi diagram.
Then, as the Tai Chi diagram rotated, everything seemed to reverse.
With the flashing of countless radiances, the smoke and flames began to pour back into Datong, with clear direction.
They fell upon the ancestral lands of the Five Clans.
The ancestral lands of the Fang Clan, with its interconnection to the Nine Provinces, suffered the most severe impact, as thick smoke completely blocked their ability to shift through space and open void portals.
Fang Xi and the other Fang Clan experts were all affected, trapped within the rolling smoke and flames, with no way to escape, be it up to the heavens or down to the earth.
On the other hand, the void portal between the mortal realm of the Great Tang and Datong was once again unobstructed.
Lei Jun, Xu Yuanzhen, and Tang Xiaotang stood at the prow of the boat, sailing into Datong.
(End of Chapter)
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