Seeking Fortune And Avoiding Calamity, Starting From The Heavenly Master's Mansion Chapter 450: 449. Instant Ascension to Sainthood (Part 2) - Novel Cool

Chapter 450: 449. Instant Ascension to Sainthood (Part 2)

Chapter 450: 449. Instant Ascension to Sainthood (Part 2)

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Lei Jun's gaze returned to his disciple, "Focus on your cultivation. While I'm at the mountain gate, I will check your progress every day."

"Yes, Master!" Han Xiaofi replied, her expression determined.

Lei Jun nodded slightly, having already discussed this matter with all the high-ranking elders.

Years ago, as they witnessed the rapid progress of Han Xiaofi and Cheng Rongrong, the elders had engaged in discussions regarding this possibility.

Now that Cheng Rongrong had chosen to follow the standard path, Lei Jun decided to make an exception and grant Han Xiaofi an early talisman bestowal.

"Little Senior Sister, are you sure you don't want to join me?"

Han Xiaofi smiled at Cheng Rongrong and asked, "Senior Sister Cheng, I want to ask you something."

"It's not 'Senior Sister' yet," Cheng Rongrong corrected her without looking up.

Then she replied, "I'll just wait for the next talisman bestowal."

Han Xiaofi didn't force her, nodding her head. However, her heart was racing with anticipation, as she imagined herself receiving the talisman first and breaking through to the Quadruple Heaven of the Yuan Fu realm. At that time, with her superior cultivation, she could freely touch a certain little panda and have her way with her.

Thinking of that scene, the young girl couldn't help but laugh out loud, her fingers moving unconsciously.

Cheng Rongrong turned to look at her.

Han Xiaofi quickly suppressed her smile, her expression returning to normal.

"Huafei," Lei Jun called out to his disciple.

Han Xiaofi quickly stepped forward.

Lei Jun said, "Begin."

"Yes, Master," Han Xiaofi replied, her mind now clear and calm, having banished all distracting thoughts from her mind. She lit incense, changed into her ritual robe, and began to focus on crafting her spiritual talisman.

Once the talisman was complete, she ended the altar ceremony and returned to Lei Jun's side, ready to practice the various Daoist internal martial arts that her master had taught her.

The girl's movements became faster and faster, and with the Wind Riding Talisman enhancing her, the influence of her Void Fairy Body made even the most orthodox of talismans shine with a brilliance reminiscent of Lei Jun's Wind Riding Talisman.

The girl's choice of innate talismans also bore a resemblance to her master, Lei Jun:

First was the God Striking Talisman.

Second was the Wind Riding Talisman.

As for the third, Han Xiaofi didn't create it herself, but she chose a basic spiritual talisman that Lei Jun had created before.

It wasn't the Five Thunder Talismans, but... the Flying Fire Talisman.

However, this talisman took on new characteristics in Han Xiaofi's hands, becoming distinct from the Flying Fire Talisman that belonged to her master.

Lei Jun watched with interest as his second disciple summoned a spiritual talisman.

Aside from the initial flash of fire, there was no other movement.

There were no fireballs shooting out, nor any traces of fire streaking across the sky.

Suddenly, in the distance, a firelight illuminated the sky, shaking the ground around its point of impact. As the explosion occurred, fiery streams overflowed from it.

Lei Jun nodded slightly, "Very good. You're starting to get the hang of it."

On one hand, he was referring to how Han Xiaofi had used her Void Fairy Body to influence the Flying Fire Talisman, creating a completely new variation that maintained its power while vastly improving its concealment.

On the other hand, he was also acknowledging Han Xiaofi's gradual understanding and application of her Void Fairy Body.

"The Flying Fire Talisman originates from the combination of the Blazing Flame Talisman and the Wind Riding Talisman. Since your innate talismans already include the Wind Riding Talisman, you can try more intricate manipulations. It's not just about hiding the firelight," Lei Jun instructed.

Han Xiaofi listened attentively.

...

In the Han human realm.

North Border.

Inside the Huangtian Sect's altar.

Kong Mingjing sat quietly.

Chen Ziyang entered and greeted him with a bow, "Sect Leader."

Kong Ming asked, "Has the void passage connecting this human realm to Datong been reopened?"

Chen Ziyang's expression turned solemn as he slowly nodded.

Due to the void passage between the Han human realm and Datong, communication between the two realms was still possible despite the Great Han Calamity. Now, with Datong reopening the passage, interactions and resource exchanges between the two sides would become even closer.

However, the fact that the Great Tang had also proactively opened the related passage implied something else:

The rumors were true. The Tang Emperor, who had attempted to break through to the realm above the Nine Heavens, had succeeded.

After thousands of years since the Han Dynasty calamity, a new Confucian Sage had emerged in the human realm.

This news undoubtedly stirred the thoughts of the Great Han Dynasty's royalty and officials.

Kong Ming remained calm and asked, "Have the various princes of the Han court started to show their true colors?"

Chen Ziyang replied, "There are two or three who are gradually standing out. One is backed by the Sumeru Buddhist Sect, while the other has the support of the united local powers of the Great Han."

Kong Ming nodded slightly.

Among the united local powers of the Great Han were the Great Han Chunyang Palace, the Great Han Shushan Sect, the Great Han Putuo Monastery, as well as the Suzhou Li family, the Langya Wang family, and other eminent clans. There were also newly emerging clans from the lower classes of the Great Han Dynasty.

The most unique aspect was the presence of the Great Han Chunyang Palace and the Great Han Shushan Sect, two eminent Daoist sects.

In terms of overall strength, foundation, and influence within the Great Han Dynasty, they were superior to the Sumeru Sect.

However, despite knowing that there were Buddhist venerables above the Nine Heavens in the Sumeru Sect, the two Daoist sects were able to hold their ground against them. The core reason for this was the influence of the seemingly peaceful and reclusive Longhu Mountain in the Han human realm.

Although neither Longhu Mountain's Celestial Master Mansion nor the Great Tang court had made any explicit statements, others couldn't help but acknowledge their influence.

As a result, the various powers in the Great Han human realm privately referred to the Daoist sects as the 'Pro-Tang Faction'.

Strictly speaking, even this faction wasn't entirely stable internally.

The Han Buddhist sects, which used to be close to the Great Han Chunyang Palace and the Great Han Shushan Sect, had become more reserved in their attitudes in recent years.

It was no secret that the reason for this was the news from the Great Tang—Wang Guiyuan, the senior disciple of Celestial Master Mansion and Lei Jun's senior martial brother, was actually the White Lotus Saint Master of the Great Tang.

The other human realm was also causing a stir, constantly drawing the attention of the various powers in the Han human realm.

"The older and more prestigious clans have been rather low-key in recent years, and they haven't been too involved in the court disputes over succession," Chen Ziyang said.

There was no need to ask further, as the reason was once again the influence of the Celestial Master Mansion in the Great Tang.

The old and influential clans like the Lin Clan of Jiangzhou and the Ye Clan of Qingzhou in the Great Han were currently planning their escape routes, afraid of being implicated.

As for the Han Shaman Sect, the Tianjing branch and the Didu branch were currently locked in a fierce struggle, and with their past transgressions, the shamans wouldn't dare to get involved, lest they become the target of public outrage once again.

"The Lin Clan of Jiangzhou and other eminent clans are only concerned with self-preservation and dare not involve themselves in the affairs of the world as they used to," Chen Ziyang said with a self-deprecating smile. "Our sect is no different."

The Celestial Master Mansion had already become extremely powerful.

Now, with the Tang Emperor attaining sainthood, both Kong Ming and Chen Ziyang couldn't help but feel a sense of suffocation.

Kong Ming remained calm and said, "Let's take advantage of this opportunity to catch our breath while we're away from the East Sea..."

Chen Ziyang nodded.

At this moment, he felt a deep sense of respect for his fellow sect leader.

Back when the Huangtian Sect's altar was in turmoil and their location was exposed, Chen Ziyang had already lost all hope.

As the head of the Huangtian Sect, Chen Ziyang felt a sense of helplessness and despair, wondering what the future held for their sect if their altar was destroyed again.

If even a high-ranking elder like him felt this way, what about the other elders and disciples?

Fortunately, Kong Ming had a way to salvage the situation, and he successfully shifted the foundation of the sect's altar, providing a much-needed reprieve.

A collective sigh of relief swept through the Huangtian Sect.

However, Kong Ming was not satisfied. "We can't keep doing things the same way. We need to find a way to change this precarious situation where one mistake can lead to our downfall."

Chen Ziyang was taken aback. "Master, even the ancient Fulu School of Taoism needs an altar..."

Kong Ming interrupted, "The Taoist methods have changed for thousands of years. If we want to go back to the past, we might as well have joined the Human Dao Country back then. Why wait until now?"

Chen Ziyang asked, "Then, what does Master suggest?"

Kong Ming replied, "I have some ideas, but I need to think them through carefully."

He presented a list, "From now on, our priority is to gather these heavenly treasures and resources. Let's give it a try."

"I will follow your instructions, Master." Chen Ziyang said after examining the list. "Some of these items are difficult to find, especially given the current situation."

The unification of the Han and Tang branches of the Longhu Mountain Celestial Master Mansion had shaken the various factions of the Great Han Dynasty, making the Taoists of the Fulu School even more prosperous in the Han human realm.

As a result, the already marginalized Huangtian Sect faced further encroachment.

"Do our best and leave the rest to fate," Kong Ming said calmly.

Chen Ziyang bowed his head and replied, "Yes, Master."

Kong Ming also stood up, his hands clasped behind his back as he gazed at the Huangtian altar, lost in thought.

The situation they were in, where the discovery of their altar would lead to their destruction, was dire and needed to change.

With the changing times, there was a glimmer of hope for him and the Huangtian Sect.

The question was whether their current plans would succeed in practice.

Additionally, they had to be cautious and avoid falling into someone else's trap.

After deep contemplation, Kong Ming summoned a young Taoist priest, Xiahou Bo, one of his personally taught disciples, whom he had taken on after arriving in the Han human realm. Xiahou Bo was talented and brilliant, with a calm and capable demeanor.

"Yes, Master," Xiahou Bo replied, taking the five talismans from Kong Ming and leaving to carry out his instructions.

At the same time, in the Tang human realm...

Inside the Longhu Mountain Celestial Master Mansion, Lei Jun's eyes, shining with the wisdom of the heavens and the earth, continued to teach his disciples without any change in his expression.

Time flew by as they cultivated.

Lei Jun celebrated his eighty-fifth birthday.

As summer turned to autumn, his fellow disciple, Chu Kun, finally emerged from his seclusion.

Lei Jun greeted him with a smile. "Congratulations, Third Junior Brother, for reaching the third layer of the eight-layer God Court external realm."

"You're too kind, Senior Brother," Chu Kun said.

Lei Jun examined Chu Kun with interest.

The purple-robed Taoist priest before him shook his head repeatedly. "Senior Brother, I hope you're not like Senior Sister Tang, with her peculiar interests. Even if you are, with our current cultivation gap, I'm afraid I won't get the chance to spar with you."

Lei Jun said frankly, "I am indeed curious about your God Court external realm. Have you visited Master since your emergence from seclusion?"

Chu Kun sighed. "Please, Senior Brother, don't hold back on your guidance."

As he spoke, a vast expanse of starlight spread out in all directions, as if the starry sea was expanding.

Lei Jun stood still, allowing Chu Kun's God Court external realm to envelop him, as he curiously looked around.

Compared to the universe of yellow and purple stars that Lei Jun was familiar with, the stars in Chu Kun's universe were much denser and brighter.

In Lei Jun's universe, the stars were generally calm and distant, shining faintly in the vast darkness.

Chu Kun's starry sea, on the other hand, resembled Master Yuan Mobai's Milky Way Celestial Gate, with stars densely packed together, shining brilliantly like countless rivers and lakes.

Lei Jun found himself surrounded by stars in every direction.

What set Chu Kun's creation apart from Master Yuan Mobai's Milky Way Celestial Gate was a large expanse of land that appeared solid, resembling an island or continent in the starry ocean.

However, it was very far away, almost like it was on the other side of the Milky Way.

"It's a wonderful idea, and it's delightful," Lei Jun praised, nodding repeatedly as he gazed at the distant, peaceful-looking continent.

Chu Kun appeared beside Lei Jun and said, "There are still many imperfections, and I'm slowly refining it."

Lei Jun asked, "Do you have a name for it?"

"I plan to call it the Xiaohan Divine State," Chu Kun replied.

As they spoke, the starlight faded, and Chu Kun retracted his God Court external realm.

Lei Jun continued the conversation, "If you encounter any difficulties, we can discuss it together."

Chu Kun nodded solemnly. "I have some ideas, and I'll ponder them further before seeking your guidance, Senior Brother."

After bidding farewell to Lei Jun, Chu Kun returned to his cave abode.

He raised his finger and gently tapped his brow.

A faint glow appeared at his brow, but his physical body remained where it was and did not disappear.

The world beyond the "door" had indeed changed even more than he had expected.

Just as Chu Kun had anticipated.

Counting the years, it had been sixty years since he first entered and exited that unique world.

The changes had started gradually around the fifty-year mark and had become more pronounced over time, leading to the significant transformation he witnessed now.

Fortunately, there weren't any negative consequences yet.

However, the question remained: what would happen in the future? Perhaps it was time to seek guidance from his senior brother, Master, Senior Sister Tang, and the others... Chu Kun's thoughts were calm and collected.

He continued to tap his brow gently with his finger.

Unfortunately, for now, he could only enter that world alone and couldn't bring anyone else with him.

However, as that world underwent more significant changes, it also presented new opportunities.

With careful preparation, there was hope to alter the nature of the "door."

(End of Chapter)

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