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Chapter 40: An Opportunity to Enhance Enlightenment
Chapter 40: An Opportunity to Enhance Enlightenment
Seeing Li Xuan and the others, Qu Yong was finally able to put his worries to rest.
Lei Jun approached and explained the situation. He omitted the part about Qu Yong being knocked unconscious, only mentioning that Qu Yong had been besieged by two Yellow Heaven's Way disciples and that he had come to his aid, using the earth fire to vanquish their foes.
Qu Yong offered a grateful glance at Lei Jun and nodded repeatedly.
"Most of the other Yellow Heaven's Way cultivators have also been eliminated, with only a few escaping. We will continue to pursue and wipe them out shortly," Li Xuan added.
Li Xuan regarded Lei Jun and Qu Yong, nodding slightly. "You two did well. Now, take some time to rest and recuperate to avoid any adverse effects from the scorching yang energy."
Lei Jun and Qu Yong acknowledged, following Li Xuan and the other Celestial Master's Mansion disciples out of the Xuan Yang Cave Heaven.
Outside the cave, the Yang Mountain Manor had sustained some damage. Fortunately, there were numerous buildings in the complex, along with surrounding estates and mansions, so Lei Jun and the others had plenty of places to stay without having to sleep outdoors.
Lei Jun arrived at the mansion assigned to him and settled down to meditate and recuperate.
Qu Yong, on the other hand, was not so fortunate. With three bloody welts on the back of his head, he had to be careful even when lying on his side, and sleeping on his back was out of the question. He could only lie prone.
Thankfully, with the medicines available at the manor, Qu Yong's discomfort would not last too long after applying the medicine.
A few days later, Li Xuan summoned Qu Yong for a conversation.
"The attack by the Yellow Heaven's Way cultivators was unexpected, and you endured a difficult situation. I'm glad you're safe," Li Xuan began, offering words of comfort. "However, when fighting for your life against enemies, unlike sparring with fellow disciples, one's true abilities come to light. Since you've been closely following Lei Jun, what is your assessment of his current state?"
Qu Yong replied, "Lei Jun has been making rapid progress. In just over two years since he formally joined the Celestial Master's Mansion, he has already reached the late Foundation Establishment stage. His proficiency in talisman-making is notable, and he crafts high-quality talismans with skill. He has also amassed a considerable collection of spiritual talismans.
However, there is indeed a concern regarding Lei Jun's physical condition. His body seems more frail and his qi and blood weaker compared to other cultivators at the same advanced stage of Foundation Establishment."
Qu Yong paused before continuing, "If not for this, the two of us together could have held our ground against those two Yellow Heaven's Way cultivators, who were also at the late Foundation Establishment stage, without needing to rely on the earth fire to defeat them."
It seemed that Qing Shi Mo's assessment was accurate... Li Xuan nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this.
...
In the following days, the Celestial Master's Mansion focused on rebuilding the Yang Mountain Manor and hunting down the remaining Yellow Heaven's Way disciples.
Ten days later, the elder in charge of this area from the Celestial Master's Mansion held a grand ritual, publicly punishing and executing the captured Yellow Heaven's Way cultivators, offering sacrifices to the heavens and their ancestors.
In Lei Jun's eyes, this act served not only to assert the Celestial Master's Mansion's legitimacy and denounce the Yellow Heaven's Way as a heretical sect but also to mitigate the negative impact of the attack on the Yang Mountain Manor.
Even though it was just a branch manor, the fact that the Yellow Heaven's Way had nearly infiltrated their premises had undoubtedly enraged the entire Celestial Master's Mansion.
The Gold Lock Talisman and the Gold Breaking Talisman, the defense and offense of the Yang Mountain Manor... Until the Celestial Master's Mansion eradicated the Yellow Heaven's Way and purged their ranks, there would likely be many more back-and-forth skirmishes between the two factions.
After a period of recuperation at the manor, Lei Jun and the other young disciples were sent back to the main headquarters at Dragon and Tiger Mountain.
"Thankfully, you're safe and sound," Yuan Mo Bai said gently, his voice like a soothing spring breeze.
Lei Jun did not hide anything and took out the Upper Clarity Golden Bamboo, "This time, I accidentally entered the Xuan Yang Cave Heaven and gained something extra. It seems that I have you, Master, to thank for this."
Yuan Mo Bai glanced at the Upper Clarity Golden Bamboo but did not take it. He merely smiled and said, "Indeed, I once encountered the essence of the Earth Fire Yang Flame in the Xuan Yang Cave Heaven when I was younger.
However, it was still weak back then, and now it has grown and matured.
It is of no use to me, and I left it in the Xuan Yang Cave Heaven, intending for it to find a new destined disciple from our sect.
I didn't expect it to end up in your hands, but it seems there is indeed a thread of fate between us, Master and disciple."
Lei Jun returned to his courtyard and spent a few more days in quiet recuperation, bringing his essence, qi, and spirit to their peak state before officially beginning the process of refining the Fire Marrow Sun Fish within the Upper Clarity Golden Bamboo.
The time spent bathing in the scorching yang energy in the grass hut outside the Xuan Yang Cave Heaven had unknowingly laid a solid foundation for Lei Jun and the others. Without this, his body would have required much more preparation to adapt to the fiery heat of the Fire Marrow Sun Fish.
Following Yuan Mo Bai's teachings, Lei Jun used his spiritual power to slowly draw out the Fire Marrow Sun Fish from the bamboo once more.
Without waiting for the fish to solidify again, Lei Jun directed the scorching yang energy into his body, focusing it on his nascent Foundation Establishment platform, which had already taken form.
With his advanced Foundation Establishment cultivation, Lei Jun's platform already possessed eight gates and six veils. The next step was to establish the left and right six halls as he progressed towards the peak of Foundation Establishment.
These illusory six halls were modeled after the real altar, each with its purpose: the Hall of Refinement, the Hall of the Divine Tiger, the Hall of Ordainment, the Hall of Silence, the Hall of Salvation, and the Hall of Chanting Scriptures.
Lei Jun had successfully established the first Hall of Chanting Scriptures.
For now, he set aside the function of the Hall of Chanting Scriptures on the real altar.
In the world of Daoist talisman practitioners, the purpose of establishing the Hall of Chanting Scriptures on the foundation platform of a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage was to aid them in constantly reciting scriptures, whether walking, sitting, or sleeping, bringing about subtle and gradual progress in their cultivation.
"The most suitable halls for nurturing spiritual beings are the Hall of Refinement and the Hall of Salvation. For now, we'll have to make do with the Hall of Chanting Scriptures."
Under Lei Jun's control, the golden-red Fire Marrow Sun Fish transformed into a golden light that drilled into the Hall of Chanting Scriptures on his foundation platform.
The illusory hall was instantly filled with dazzling golden light.
Lei Jun channeled his spiritual power, harmonizing it with the light, which instantly spread throughout his body, down to his very bones.
However, the most noticeable effect was on his consciousness.
As he turned his spiritual senses inward, he could vaguely see his soul beginning to take on a golden hue.
With a slight shift of his spiritual power, the golden light within his foundation platform condensed, gradually forming the outline of a new hall.
"Excellent," Lei Jun thought to himself, nodding in satisfaction. With his spirit focused, he continued his silent cultivation.
Based on his initial expectations, with his current talent and aptitude, it would take Lei Jun around six years to progress from the advanced Foundation Establishment to the peak.
With the help of Qing Shi Mo, he was confident he could shorten this timeline to around four years.
The trip to Xuan Yang Cave Heaven, where he was nourished and tempered by the earth fire's yang energy, promised to further reduce this period to three or four years.
And now, with the Fire Marrow Sun Fish, this timeline would be accelerated even further.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Lei Jun was confident he could halve the time again, reaching the peak of Foundation Establishment within the next year and a half! With the Misty Cloud Crystal in his possession, he would then be able to prepare for the tribulations of the third heaven, aiming to break through to the third-heaven altar realm.
"This top-grade divine lot is truly beneficial," Lei Jun sighed in relief.
There was one more thing that caught his attention.
One of the reasons for the acceleration of his cultivation growth after nurturing the Fire Marrow Sun Fish within his body was that his spiritual consciousness seemed more agile and nimble than before.
This led Lei Jun to wonder if this opportunity was a chance to enhance his enlightenment and improve his comprehension abilities.
However, the Fire Marrow Sun Fish alone didn't seem sufficient for this... Lei Jun pondered this for a moment before shaking his head.
But...
As he recalled the content of the divine lot, there was another matter that had been on his mind.
Opportunities could be expanded.
Was this Fire Marrow Sun Fish alone? Considering the image of the yin-yang fish and the extremely yang nature of this spiritual being, Lei Jun naturally wondered if there might also be a yin fish out there.
(End of Chapter)
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