Chapter 446: The Framework of the Taiji Dao Body (Part 1)

Chapter 446: The Framework of the Taiji Dao Body (Part 1)



In some respects, the efficacy of the Guiyuan Bottle resembled the effect of the Shi Ling Gu technique used by the Wu Gu sect.

Even in the midst of battle, facing formidable opponents and their powerful esoteric arts, one could forcibly absorb and assimilate the opponent's vitality and spiritual power.

This even extended to seizing their spiritual tools and treasures.

The seemingly fragile porcelain bottle possessed exceptionally sturdy and reliable restrictions.

In addition to spiritual tools and treasures, the absorbed vitality and spiritual power could be temporarily stored within the bottle for the owner of the Guiyuan Bottle to draw upon later.

Earlier, Lei Jun had temporarily sealed the entrance to Taiqing Duren Dongtian with the Celestial Master Seal.

If left unattended, with Xiang Jing's personal strength and the wonders of the Guiyuan Bottle, taking away the Celestial Master Seal would have been a trivial matter.

However, in the end, Xiang Jing's efforts amounted to naught.

Lei Jun constantly refined the Guiyuan Bottle by imposing his own spiritual power restrictions, gradually altering some of the restrictive spells over time.

Or, to be more precise, this was also a part of the Great Han Longhu Mountain's Daoist Law Reform.

From the Guiyuan Bottle downward, all kinds of spiritual treasures and tools collected by the mountain gate would have to undergo a similar process.

The ancient Fulu School's legacy would gradually transition to the various aspects of the Great Tang Celestial Master's Mansion.

After gaining a basic understanding of the Wu Jin Knife and the Guiyuan Bottle, Lei Jun's attention turned elsewhere.

The White Day Moon, obtained from Kongsang Tianjing, was what he valued most at the moment.

The formation of this treasure was somewhat unexpected, a serendipitous achievement born from a special treasure encountering unique heavenly and earthly environmental conditions.

What caught Lei Jun's attention was that this treasure seemed to correspond with the Sea Heaven Fusang that he had obtained from Penglai earlier.

Within the seas of Penglai, the Sea Heaven Fusang exuded a scorching yang energy, manifesting the Shaoyang image of yin within yang.

In contrast, the White Day Moon shrouded itself, amassing yin and soft energy amongst the radiant sky, forming the Shaoyin image of yang within yin.

The two were in perfect opposition, and they just so happened to originate from one of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths respectively, imbued with all kinds of profound truths.

Although they didn't accomplish the flawless harmony between the Buluosezhui and the Jiquanshengjinge as before, they still fused the multitude of marvels from heaven and earth into one.

Thus, they also laid the initial framework for the evolution of Lei Jun's Two Heavenly Immortal body into the Taiji Dao body.

Despite there being no predecessors, which left Li Zong without any references, he had already understood the method to attaining the Tai Chi Dao physique, due to his current wisdom, cultivation, and the fusion of the refined balanced primeval energy essence with the three treasures: White Jade Moon, Daybreak Glow, and Sky Heaven Fuhsang.

"The overall idea was to adhere to the concept of the Four Symbols entering the Two Yi, and the Two Yi returning to the Taiji."

In addition to the White Day Crescent, Sea Heaven Fusang, and the two treasures of Yin-Yang Lesser Yang and Yin-Yang Greater Yang, he also had to arrange appropriate Yang-Yang Major Treasure and Yin-Yang Minor Treasure.

When the moment arrived and the four emblems of Sungem, Eastsun, Westmoon, and Northstar were congregated, the harmonious foundational energy force would be utilized to arbitrate, upgrading the Dual Method Immortal body to the Supreme Ultimate Dao body.

In other words, based on the Two-Life Heavenly Body, Lei Jun needed to collect five more Heavenly Treasures.

Currently, he had acquired three out of the five.

There might be other paths to elevate the Two Elemental Ascension body to the Supreme Polarity Dao body, but for Lei Jun, he was already halfway there, and all that was left was to persist in his efforts.

Referring to the Shaoyang Sea Heaven Fusang from Penglai and the Shaoyin White Day Moon from Kongsang, Lei Jun could infer that the spiritual objects embodying Taiyang and Taiyin should also originate from one of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths respectively.

Over the years, he had traveled through countless worlds, including Gui Cang, Da Tong, Di Hai, and Huang Quan, but he had yet to encounter suitable candidates.

Lei Jun wasn't impatient, however. He calmly awaited further opportunities, choosing to follow the flow of heaven and act as circumstances permitted.

"Treasures related to Taiyang and Taiyin?" Chu Kun nodded slightly as Lei Jun brought up the matter, "I'll also try my best to keep an eye out for them for my senior brother."

Lei Jun said, "Let's just go with the flow. Taiyang and Taiyin treasures aren't unique in this world, and there are probably quite a few varieties. Just like how there are heavenly treasures comparable to the Sea Heaven Fusang in terms of Yang Energy, and the White Day Moon in terms of Yin Energy, but they may not necessarily be suitable for me."

Chu Kun replied, "I understand."

After the two senior and junior brothers chatted, they left the quiet room and entered the main hall.

In the hall, Ma Zongxiang and the other high-achieving elders of Longhu Mountain were already waiting.

In addition to the elders in purple robes, the hall was filled with a group of elders in deep red Daoist robes who were responsible for bestowing talismans.

There were also those in blue robes, who had come from outside the mountain gate's ancestral hall and were the leaders of the various branches of the Fulu School of Daoism in the Han world.

Everyone greeted Lei Jun together, their manners exceedingly respectful.

Most of them had mixed feelings, and only they themselves knew what they were thinking.

In the Great Han cultivation world, the Fulu School of Daoism was about to officially usher in the Daoist Law Reform.

During this period, disciples from all factions had been traveling back and forth to the mountain gate ancestral hall.

This change would have far-reaching implications.

For new disciples, the impact of the Daoist Law Reform wasn't that significant.

Even for young disciples who had already been initiated but had not yet received their talismans, the impact wasn't too great.

The ones most affected were the middle and upper-level disciples who had already received their talismans.

Completely severing the connection with the Heavenly Daoists would not only affect their current use of talismans but also hinder their future cultivation progress.

One wrong step, and not only would they fail to advance further, but they might even slide backward in their cultivation realm.

In this regard, the cultivators of the Middle Three Heavens faced the greatest risks.

Although Ma Zongxiang and the others from the Upper Three Heavens were also affected, even if they didn't reach the Great Vehicle realm of the Ninth Heaven, they had already attained the Upper Three Heavens, ensuring they would live for at least eight hundred years. With the exception of a few elders who were already advanced in years, they still had the hope and possibility to slowly adjust.

However, for cultivators of the Middle Three Heavens whose lifespan was limited to four hundred years, the loss of hope and potential for advancement naturally stirred up turmoil within their hearts.

This was especially true for those who had originally been hopeful of continuing their ascent and challenging the Upper Three Heavens.

The more potential they had left untapped, the more despair they felt in the face of the current situation.

Moreover, the heavenly and earthly spiritual energy was surging in the Han world, favoring cultivators' progress. Disciples of other sects and schools were currently in a stage of rapid advancement, which only served to highlight the contrast.

Relatively younger and exceptionally talented individuals could choose to undergo the talisman-bestowing ceremony again and restart their cultivation from the Four Heavens realm.

Inevitably, some time would be wasted in the process.

A fine line, and they might miss the opportunity to challenge the Upper Three Heavens because of it.

Fortunately, the heavenly and earthly spiritual energy was surging in the Han world, barely making up for it.

But such choices were still not easy for everyone to make.

Those who still had choices were the most difficult. They had already walked far down this path, and their age and time were not so forgiving. Giving up everything and turning back to rebuild would almost certainly mean missing the chance to challenge the Upper Three Heavens.

Ironically, most of these people had already attained the Fifth Heavy Heaven or Sixth Heavy Heaven cultivation realm, and they were the backbone of the Great Han Longhu Mountain's legacy.

Lei Jun had always said that this matter could not be taken lightly, and the reason for it was clear.

Unless he took drastic action to eliminate everyone at this stage.

However, that was not what Lei Jun wanted.

In his opinion, the Great Han Longhu Mountain was not entirely filled with enemies from top to bottom.

If that was the case, then more delicate maneuvers were needed.

Fortunately, the Great Tang Longhu Mountain Celestial Master's Mansion had relevant experience in the past.

Although records from thousands of years ago were vague due to various reasons, Lei Jun had already gained a lot of insight from them.

Thus, the Longhu Sect Altar radiated a brilliant light that soared into the cloudy sky.

The light attracted countless Daoist cultivators of the Fulu School from all corners of this world to draw near.

"Master," Lei Jun communicated with the Great Tang through the Heaven-Earth Vision and Hearing Talisman.

Far away in the Great Tang world, Yuan Mobai presided over the Ten Thousand Methods Sect Altar in the Celestial Master's Mansion, where the intricate patterns of the Daoist Arts and the weaving of the Laws of the Heavens formed a pillar of light that pierced the clouds.

In that moment, the Sect Altars of the two worlds seemed to overlap in the void.

Influenced by this, the ancestral tombs in the back mountains of both the Great Tang Longhu Mountain and the Great Han Longhu Mountain began to resonate, causing the same ancestral tablets enshrined within to vibrate in harmony.

Enveloped by the pillar of light, the Middle Three Heavens cultivators of the Fulu School, who had received the talismans from the Ancestral Masters, were left with a glimmer of hope to connect with the Heavens.

However, whether they could pass this trial like the successors of the Great Tang Longhu Mountain depended on their own cultivation and karmic fortunes.

As time went on, some would succeed, while others would fail.

And when that time came, it would truly test their mettle.

It would also test Ma Zongxiang and the others.

There was still a possibility of internal strife.

However, Lei Jun would not cut off this glimmer of hope prematurely.

"The Old Ancestral Master is not returning, so even if they wanted to cause trouble, they wouldn't be able to create a big disturbance. It won't get to the point of a major upheaval," Ma Zongxiang said to Fu Yuzhou, another core elder of the Great Han Longhu Mountain.

After a moment of silence, Fu Yuzhou finally spoke, but he didn't continue Ma Zongxiang's train of thought. "Does the Great Tang Celestial Master not have any plans to prevent potential problems?"

Although it was a question, his tone indicated that he had already confirmed this point.

Ma Zongxiang nodded and said softly, "The Celestial Master handles matters in the Great Tang world with swift and decisive actions, showing no mercy and sparing no feelings. Whether it's crushing a sect or destroying a temple, he does it all.

But during my time in the Great Tang world, I also heard about other incidents. Although the Celestial Master appears cold on the surface, he is actually quite forgiving towards the Celestial Master's Mansion and even other Daoist sects. His demeanor is extraordinary.

Now, his actions in the Great Han Dynasty are not unexpected. I feel ashamed for failing to live up to the expectations of the Ancestral Masters, but if I can contribute to the continuation of our sect's legacy in the Great Han world, then it won't be in vain."

Ma Zongxiang said with a calm resolve, "In fact, I'm relieved that the one presiding over our sect's ancestral court in the Great Tang lineage is the current Celestial Master."

Fu Yuzhou nodded slightly.

As long as Lei Jun was there, they didn't worry about the Great Han Longhu Mountain's strategy fluctuating.

Because there was no need for it.

Instead of wavering in the future, they might as well take decisive action now and uproot the Fulu School's cultivators of several generations, leaving no need for the Great Tang Longhu Mountain to start anew in the Han world.

If the Great Tang Celestial Master didn't take such drastic action now, there would be no need for concern in the future.

Based on Ma Zongxiang and Fu Yuzhou's observations, the young man's demeanor was calm and steady.

Even if there were minor deviations in the future, this Great Tang Celestial Master would, at most, trim the deadwood without resorting to sweeping purges.

Unless there was an earth-shattering change in the Great Tang Longhu Mountain.

Of course, all this was based on the premise that the Great Han Longhu Mountain lineage would no longer maintain ties with the Ancestral Masters, Wood Wei Zi, and others.

Some of the Great Han Daoist cultivators who leaned towards the Ancestral Masters, Qi Tianzi, and the others had already been purged.

"I wish to have an audience with the Celestial Master." Fu Yuzhou stated his intention.

Was there any risk in completely pledging allegiance to Lei Jun and the Great Tang lineage?

Naturally, there was.

If the Ancestral Masters returned, those who failed to undergo the Daoist Law Reform would be stripped of their talismans one by one, and their cultivation would be greatly diminished, if not completely eradicated.

However, Fu Yuzhou's expression remained calm and serene.

Hearing the change in his address for Lei Jun, Ma Zongxiang understood his decision, "The Celestial Master is currently presiding over the Daoist Law Reform at the Longhu Sect Altar."

Fu Yuzhou nodded and made his way towards the Longhu Sect Altar.

The pillar of light within the Sect Altar shone ceaselessly towards the heavens.

The Daoist Law Reform of the Great Han Longhu Mountain would continue for an extended period.

Not only within the Longhu Mountain Celestial Master's Mansion, but also among the various powers in the Han world, this matter attracted a lot of attention.

Vamdatta, the master of the Treasure Department in Suomi, left the Han world and returned to Suomi.

At the center of Suomi, on Mount Suomi, the Buddha's light illuminated the surroundings, obscuring the true nature of this place.

The youthful-looking master of the Dharma Department, Vimalasara, and the middle-aged monk-like master of the Vinaya Department, Jnana, stood together at the foot of Mount Suomi.

The tall and slender master of the Treasure Department, Vamdatta, arrived and offered his greetings to the Buddha's light, performing a ritualistic hand gesture as a sign of respect. He then exchanged greetings with Vimalasara and Jnana.

"The Great Han Longhu Mountain's Daoist Law Reform has begun.

"The master of the Treasure Department, Vamdatta, slowly spoke, "If the Zhou Tian True Man doesn't come forth to stop it, then in the future, there won't be a distinction between the Longhu Mountains of Great Tang and Great Han. They can be unified as one lineage of the Longhu Mountain Celestial Master's Mansion."

There may be some turbulence during this mid-reform stage.

However, even the Three Departments of Suomi Buddha Sect were certain that under the leadership of the contemporary Celestial Master, Lei Jun, this endeavor would undoubtedly succeed.

The only one capable of interrupting this process, Zhou Tian Daoist, had suffered a great loss previously.

The master of the Buddha Department, Vimalasara, slowly said, "The Longhu Mountain Celestial Master's Mansion has successfully defied the immortals and achieved victory in the mortal realm, which is truly unexpected."

Jnanira and Vamdatta both nodded in agreement.

Vamdatta asked the master of the Buddha Department, "Senior Brother, what is the current situation in the mortal realm of Sappo?"

The Five Departments of Suomi Buddha Sect each managed their respective mortal realm.

In most cases, they would not interfere in each other's matters.

However, there were a few exceptions.

The devastation of the Jinguan Bureau, the killing of the Lotus Department Head Zongga, and the latest commotion instigated by the Longhu Mountain Heavenly Master's Manor in the human mortal realm have naturally become the central focus of attention for the whole Suomy.

In addition, the mortal realm of the Two Jin Dynasties was also rather unique.

This occurred due to the presence of another sect in that realm, the Lesser Western Heaven (Small Xi Tian), which was a different branch of the Buddhist order.

Behind the Western Pure Land was another of the Ten Lands, a world ruled by the Buddhist Sect of Sappo.

Although they were all Buddhists, the relationship between Suomi and Sappo could hardly be described as amicable.

Throughout the vast and lengthy history, the rivalry and conflicts between the two sides were sometimes even more intense than their confrontations with the Taoist and Confucian sects.

The standoff between the Suomi Buddha Department and the Little Western Paradise of the Two Jin Dynasties was a direct manifestation of this intense rivalry.

"Fortunately, the Little Western Paradise of the South Jin Dynasty dares not venture north at the moment."

Vimalasara spoke, "Their relationship with the South Jin Dynasty is rather delicate at the moment."

"However, I always suspect that they have other plans in motion. Perhaps they are plotting in another mortal realm or one of the Ten Lands, which is why the South Jin Dynasty has not made any significant moves as well."

Upon hearing this, Vamdatta and Jnanira exchanged a glance.

The Suomi side was well aware that the power of the Sappo Buddhist Sect was not to be underestimated.

Just like how the Suomi side would not interfere in the matters of the other four departments, the Sappo side would not easily involve themselves in the affairs of the Little Western Paradise.

However, the Sappo Buddhist Sect was not just limited to one Little Western Paradise.

According to the estimations of the Venerable Good Wisdom, if the Suomi Buddhist Sect was at its peak, the overall strength of the Sappo side would be roughly equivalent to three of the Five Departments of Suomi.

The Five Departments of Suomi had accumulated such a profound foundation due to various reasons, including some fortuitous encounters and the support of Suomi itself.

One significant factor was the previous encounter with the demon beast Pi Xiu, where the Venerable Good Wisdom had managed to suppress and refine it, converting its power into spiritual energy and nourishment for Suomi.

Such an opportunity was a rare occurrence.

After the great chaos in the past, the Pi Xiu demon beast had fled, and Suomi no longer held that advantage.

Otherwise, the reconstruction of the Diamond Division would have been even quicker.

"Nevertheless, with the Lotus Department heavily damaged and the Vajra Department's rebuilding progress limited, the overall strength of the Five Departments of Suomi had suffered a significant blow, and they no longer held a clear advantage over the Sappo Buddhist Sect."

The Sappo side might be plotting in another mortal realm or one of the Ten Lands, which was cause for concern.

"The mortal realm is filled with complexities and constant changes." Vimalasara spoke calmly, "Fortunately, Suomi is much more stable compared to before."

Vamdatta then asked, "What about the latest news from the Great Han Dynasty and the Great Tang Dynasty? Have you seen it?"

Vimalasara and Jnanira both nodded, "The Venerable Good Wisdom has reviewed it and shared it with us."

In the Great Han Dynasty, the decision on the new emperor was still pending, with the Kong Sang Imperial City and Kong Sang Heavenly Capital factions locked in a prolonged struggle.

Meanwhile, the Longhu Mountain Celestial Master's Mansion had initiated the Daoist Law Reform.

Due to the dispute over the imperial throne, various parties were seeking external support.

Some members of the Han court had secretly reached out to the Suomi Treasure Department.

Such matters were naturally handled by Vamdatta.

However, there was another matter that he wanted to discuss with his senior brother and Jnanira: "The Longhu Mountain Celestial Master's Mansion is connected with the White Lotus Sect!"

Vimalasara nodded, "And there's also... the Infinite!"

"This matter is indeed unexpected," Jnanira agreed.

Nowadays, the mortal realms of Great Tang and Great Han were connected through the void, with increasing exchanges and interactions between cultivators from both sides.

Whatever happened on one side quickly spread to the other, and the frequency of these occurrences was rising.

In the mythology of Pokemon, Ro Yan has ventured into the mortal realm of Great Tang twice. On his latest intrusion, he attempted to submerge Mount Longhu using the waters from the Ro Spring.

However, the result of that pursuit was the emergence of the Empty Island and its conflict with Ro Yan.

The cause of the crisis in the mortal realm lies with Jing Jiu, the Holy Master of the White Lotus Sect in Great Tang.

And Jing Jiu is none other than Monk Faqing, the true disciple of Longhu Mountain's Celestial Master Mansion, Wang Guiyuan.

The revelation of Wang Guiyuan's identity caused quite a stir.

Any one of these pieces of news would be enough to captivate the public, let alone when they are all combined together?

Not to mention the uproar in the Great Tang mortal realm, even in the Han dynasty, people are whispering about it.

In Suomi, Vamdatta and the others are naturally among the first to pay attention.

"The Longhu Mountain Celestial Master's Mansion has become even stronger."

The master of the Buddha Department, Vimalasara, directly stated, "Although Jing Jiu has left Longhu Mountain, we can't assume that he has completely severed his ties with the Celestial Master's Mansion."

On the surface, Wang Guiyuan shoulders all the blame.

The explanation given by the Longhu Mountain Celestial Master's Mansion to the Tang court and the Buddhist holy sites of Tianlong Temple, Bodhi Temple, and Xuan Tian Temple is that they were also unaware of his identity.

But Vimalasara is not taking this revelation lightly, "He exposed his identity to protect the Longhu Mountain Celestial Master's Mansion, just like how he revealed himself as Monk Faqing during the previous attack on Longhu Mountain by the Great Tang human realm. This indicates that his connection with the Celestial Master's Mansion is extraordinary and not merely a temporary refuge."

Master Vamdatta and Jnana, the master of the Vinaya Department, both slowly nod in agreement with Vimalasara's judgment.

If so, then when considering the threat posed by Longhu Mountain, they must include Wang Guiyuan in their calculations.

"We seem to have underestimated them before." Jnana, the master of the Vinaya Department, commented.

Indeed, and the same could be said of Wang Guiyuan, Lei Jun, Xu Yuanzhen, and Tang Xiaotang.

Previously, they had consecutively lost two of their departments, the Diamond Division and the Lotus Division. Now, with the emergence of the White Lotus Sect and the revelation of Wang Guiyuan's identity, the threat posed by Longhu Mountain had become even more evident.

"Moreover, Tang Xiaotang has gone to the Wu Clan." Jnana added.

And among them, there were two cultivators at the fifth and sixth layers of the Nine Heavy Heavens, the peak of their power.

Yet, in the end, it was still a defeat, with the death of Ji Dao Cheng and Xiang Jing, one after another.

(End of Chapter)

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