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Chapter 466: 465. Shocking the Immortals and Buddhas (Part 1)
Chapter 466: 465. Shocking the Immortals and Buddhas (Part 1)
Lei Jun directly opened the void gateway connecting Sappho to the human realm of Wudai Shiguo.
In the distance, a transparent stairway seemed to traverse the void, leading to the Sappho gateway.
On the stairway, a woman and a man arrived one after the other.
The woman wore intricate and luxurious attire, with a crown on her head and a veil covering her face, concealing her appearance.
A faint glow surrounded her, as if countless specks of light were scattered, hinting at her current inconvenience in the human realm, but also revealing her identity.
She was the Great Sorcerer who had already opened the Immortal Gate.
According to the information Yuan Mo Bai received from Sun Li, her name was Huangfu Qi.
This name, Lei Jun and his master had seen brief mentions of in ancient texts.
Now, an ancient figure had reappeared in the present.
Lei Jun remained calm.
Previously, according to Sun Li, this Spirit Mountain Shaman King rarely took the initiative to make enemies.
The reason for the ongoing discord with Sappho was due to a treasure from Spirit Mountain that now belonged to Sappho.
Since the division of the Nine Heavens, for many years, Spirit Mountain had been under the control of the Sorcery Sect, but midway, it had fallen into the hands of the Buddhist Sect.
Although the Sorcery Sect later regained Spirit Mountain, some treasures had been lost since then.
The Spirit Mountain Shaman King, Huangfu Qi, had confirmed that the treasure Chiming Linglang was in Sappho, in the hands of Venerable Puguang, and had always wanted to retrieve it, but had not succeeded until now.
With the chaos in Sappho, the Shaman King Huangfu Qi had immediately come to the door.
Naturally, Sun Li's words might be one-sided.
What he told Yuan Mo Bai was true, but despite being one of the Ten Shamans in Spirit Mountain, he was still subordinate to the Shaman King Huangfu Qi, and his understanding of her might be biased.
It was the reaction of the recently escaped Venerable Puguang that indirectly confirmed Sun Li's words, aiding Lei Jun in his judgment.
Having suffered a great defeat, even if Venerable Puguang valued Chiming Linglang, in such an embarrassing situation, he would have taken a drastic measure and tried to persuade the Shaman King Huangfu Qi to help retrieve Chiming Linglang, regardless of the odds.
But his choice was to leave without hesitation.
Perhaps it was due to the Shaman King's temperament or the deep-rooted grudge between them, as it was evident that the two sides could not become allies.
Even the Shaman King's attitude towards Sappho itself was unclear.
Otherwise, the previously dominant Venerable Puguang might have had some room for negotiation.
The woman in ancient yet luxurious clothing arrived at the Sappho gateway, her gaze resting on Lei Jun in his Daoist robe, "The contemporary Heavenly Master of Dragon Tiger Mountain?"
"This humble Daoist is Lei Zhongyun of Dragon Tiger Mountain," Lei Jun said calmly. "Is this the Spirit Mountain Master in person?"
The woman nodded, "I am Huangfu Qi."
Lei Jun calmly led her into Sappho, "Thanks to the Layman's blessing, Venerable Puguang has already escaped from this realm."
The Spirit Mountain Shaman King, Huangfu Qi, entered with her hands behind her back, "Daoist Lei, you're too kind. This is my first time in Sappho, and it's Spirit Mountain that should be thanking you."
A male shaman, Zhao Qianran, followed her inside and bowed to Lei Jun with a smile, "I am Zhao Qianran, thanking Heavenly Master Lei."
"Daoist Zhao, you're too kind," Lei Jun said, his heart stirring at the words.
Zhao Qianran, the Great Wizard of the Sorcery Sect.
Within Spirit Mountain, he was known as the leader of the Ten Shamans.
Below the Shaman King Huangfu Qi, the three top experts of the Sorcery Sect were Zhao Qianran, Jia Xianting, and Peng Wizard Qiaoyang, all of whom were Descending God Shamans who had reached the fifth layer of the Ninth Heaven.
For the people of Wudai Shiguo, the most familiar among them was Jia Xianting, who handled most human affairs and had many followers among the active Shamans in the human realm.
In comparison, Zhao Qianran and Peng Wizard Qiaoyang spent most of their time in Spirit Mountain, either in seclusion or serving the Shaman King.
But according to Sun Li, Zhao Qianran was often in charge of various affairs and rituals in Spirit Mountain, and he was also the Shaman King Huangfu Qi's most trusted confidant.
Jia Xianting, on the other hand, had a long-standing disagreement with Zhao Qianran.
Lei Jun led Huangfu Qi and Zhao Qianran into Sappho.
Huangfu Qi scanned the surroundings.
Numerous stupas and bodhimanda lotuses could still be seen in the heavens.
Currently, Venerable Puguang had taken the Buddhist disciples of Sappho and left.
However, the Buddhist relics in Sappho did not show signs of decline and decay.
Instead, the Buddhist teachings seemed frozen, as if encased in an invisible layer of ice.
The gaze of the Spirit Mountain Shaman King, Huangfu Qi, finally rested on the crack in the earth where Thunder Sound Temple had once stood.
Lei Jun spoke, "Below is an important place in Sappho, where Venerable Puguang had set up rituals, containing many secrets. Our Jade Purity Miro Heaven is also located there."
Huangfu Qi withdrew her gaze and did not descend, turning her attention to Lei Jun, her voice steady, "Daoist Lei, I have come to Sappho for two reasons. First, to settle the grudge with Venerable Puguang, and second, to retrieve a treasure that originally belonged to Spirit Mountain, known as Chiming Linglang.
Venerable Puguang has already escaped, so we need not mention him for now. If we receive any news of him later, we can send a message to Spirit Mountain, and I am willing to lend a hand.
As for Sappho, I have no intention of staying here. I only hope to retrieve Chiming Linglang and return to Spirit Mountain."
Lei Jun nodded, "Our senior sister Tang has already gone down to investigate and will be back soon."
He waved his sleeve, and several quiet thunderclouds appeared, transforming into meditation cushions that floated in mid-air and landed in front of each of them, "My fellow disciples and I are also new here, and we have yet to settle in. Please forgive us for any shortcomings in our hospitality."
"It's no trouble," Huangfu Qi calmly sat on one of the thundercloud cushions.
Zhao Qianran did the same beside her.
After they were seated, Lei Jun chatted with them for a while.
With Sappho connected to the human realm of Wudai Shiguo, and the Daoist Sect temporarily replacing the Buddhist Sect, they could now travel to the human realm.
Huangfu Qi didn't seem to mind this, but she did ask Lei Jun about the three places of Ground Sea, Kongsang, and Luo Yuan. However, she did not delve into them.
Zhao Qianran sat quietly beside her, speaking little, as if attending to her.
After a while, the ground below the crack suddenly shook.
Then, Tang Xiaotang's figure slowly rose from it.
Her gaze swept over Huangfu Qi and Zhao Qianran before settling on Huangfu Qi, her expression curious, "The Spirit Mountain Shaman King?"
Seeing his junior sister's calm demeanor, Lei Jun nodded inwardly, feeling that this was further evidence to support his judgment.
He introduced Tang Xiaotang to Huangfu Qi and Zhao Qianran.
"The rituals below involve many things, and our Jade Purity Miro Heaven and a jade treasure of the Sorcery Sect are key among them.
Tang Xiaotang spoke, "The jade is within the ritual, and its clear and melodious sound resonates with an ancient and profound rhythm. It must be the Chiming Linglang that you mentioned."
Huangfu Qi confirmed, "Indeed."
Tang Xiaotang continued, "The object is indeed beneath, but the ritual is intricately connected to the entire Sappho. Sappho had previously sustained damage, and the ritual is currently holding it together."
She surveyed her surroundings.
Aside from the numerous stupas and bodhi lotuses, Sappho was vast, much like Datong, Ground Sea, and Gui Cang, teeming with life and civilization.
Rushing to extract the Jade Purity Miro Heaven and Chiming Linglang could potentially cause Sappho to crack open again, making it difficult for the beings within to survive.
"Aside from temporarily mending Sappho, the ritual's true purpose is to assist the monk named Puguang in his cultivation," Tang Xiaotang explained, gesturing upwards with her hand. "He aims to break through to the 'Manifestation Great' realm."
The 'Manifestation Great' realm signifies the manifestation of the true nature of all beings' minds, embodying all virtues.
From the perspective of the Vow Lineage's combat against external demons, the 'Utilization Great' manifests the Transformation and Manifestation Two Bodies, adding an Incarnation Body to the Dharmakaya and Transformation Body in the Ninth Heaven. The 'Manifestation Great' further enhances the abilities of the Transformation Body.
Finally, the third realm of the Golden Body, the 'Body Great', verifies the true nature of all beings' minds, demonstrating equality. When manifested externally, it's akin to reshaping the origin, further elevating the capabilities of the Dharmakaya.
Currently, Venerable Puguang resides in the first realm, the 'Utilization Great', and is diligently cultivating to achieve the higher realm of 'Manifestation Great'.
The cracking of Sappho presents both challenges and opportunities for Venerable Puguang.
By taking advantage of Sappho's unique condition, along with the Chiming Linglang from Spirit Mountain and the Jade Purity Miro Heaven from the Two Jin World, Venerable Puguang has devised a special method, paving the way for his continued ascent.
It is for this purpose that he has clashed with the Sorcery Sect of Spirit Mountain and the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion.
If the ritual succeeds, regardless of whether Venerable Puguang achieves the second realm of the Golden Body, the Jade Purity Miro Heaven and Chiming Linglang will ultimately disappear, losing their true nature and merging with Sappho, repairing its cracks.
The Shaman King Huangfu Qi of Spirit Mountain has long been aware of the presence of Chiming Linglang in Sappho, leading to their longstanding feud.
Regarding the Jade Purity Miro Heaven, Venerable Puguang had previously concealed its existence using the Great Jin River Map, hoping to avoid detection and being caught in a two-front war.
Unfortunately, his plans were foiled, and Lei Jun and his group arrived at his doorstep.
If Lei Jun and his group hadn't unexpectedly breached the Enduring World, Huangfu Qi wouldn't have sought him out so readily.
However, Lei Jun's group not only broke through the Enduring World using the Three Mystic Bridges but also relied heavily on the Three Treasures of the Heavenly Masters and the Three Great Heavens.
With the Jade Purity Miro Heaven exposed within Sappho, everything became inevitable.
In the end, Venerable Puguang lost not only Chiming Linglang but also the entire Sappho.
"The ritual not only serves Venerable Puguang's personal cultivation but also maintains the integrity of Sappho. Therefore, our sect is not rushing to immediately separate the Jade Purity Miro Heaven, evacuate the residents, or modify the ritual for improvements."
Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang sat side by side in the void, facing Huangfu Qi and Zhao Qianran.
Lei Jun spoke, "Chiming Linglang will be returned to its rightful owner, but we request that the master of Spirit Mountain grant us some time."
Huangfu Qi gazed into the deep valley below, "I won't be going down there. Qianran, please go and take a look on my behalf."
Lei Jun replied, "Of course."
Zhao Qianran, the Great Wizard who rarely spoke while attending to Huangfu Qi, accepted the task, "Yes, my king."
Tang Xiaotang called out, "Follow me."
Zhao Qianran politely thanked them, "Thank you, fellow cultivators."
He and Tang Xiaotang descended into the deep valley and returned after a while, reporting to Huangfu Qi, "The ritual is currently stagnant. The Jade Purity Miro Heaven in Dragon Tiger Mountain has temporarily merged with Sappho. As the Thunder Master said, Chiming Linglang is currently intact within the heaven."
Huangfu Qi rose from the thundercloud meditation cushion, "As long as Chiming Linglang is unharmed, I hope for good news soon."
Lei Jun added, "That is also the wish of my fellow cultivators and me."
Huangfu Qi invited, "Welcome, fellow cultivators, to visit my Spirit Mountain. If I am unavailable, Qianran will host you."
Zhao Qianran smiled, "Welcome the esteemed cultivators from Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion."
Lei Jun politely declined, "You're too kind."
Huangfu Qi nodded slightly and left Sappho with Zhao Qianran!
Upon returning to Spirit Mountain, the Shaman King Huangfu Qi announced his seclusion for cultivation.
Zhao Qianran, the Great Wizard, went to meet with the other members of the Ten Shamans of Spirit Mountain.
Among them was Shaman Luo Sun Li.
Zhao Qianran nodded to Sun Li, "The communication between Spirit Mountain and the Great Tang will require much effort from you, Sun Li."
Sun Li's smile was sincere, "Serving my king is not a hardship."
Also present was Jia Xianting, the True Wizard, who had spent most of his time in the Wudai Shiguo world.
His expression was calm, revealing neither joy nor anger.
The Grand Rectum Incident had previously weakened the position of the Buddhist sect in the Wudai Shiguo world, resulting in casualties.
In recent years, the Sorcery Sect of Spirit Mountain had taken advantage of this situation, gaining the upper hand.
Jia Xianting, the True Wizard, had also pressured Du Ming, the master of the Western Paradise in the Wudai Shiguo world.
Recently, Sappho suddenly contracted, even showing signs of sealing the Void Gateway.
With this shift in power, the Sorcery Sect's influence in the Wudai Shiguo world had grown significantly.
The conflict between the Sorcery Sect and the Buddhist sect escalated, with Jia Xianting himself residing in the human world.
However, amidst the raging flames, he couldn't shake off his doubts.
After Zhao Qianran, the Great Wizard, explained the situation, Jia Xianting asked, "Did our king personally intervene?"
Zhao Qianran shook his head after glancing at Jia Xianting, "No, before our king arrived in Sappho, the monk Puguang had already retreated."
Jia Xianting fell into deep thought.
Although Venerable Puguang had managed to retreat safely before the Shaman King Huangfu Qi's arrival, the fact that he couldn't stop Huangfu Qi from leaving Sappho indicated that he was also powerless against the Daoist cultivators who had intruded into Sappho earlier.
These talisman array Daoists not only infiltrated the Enduring World in Sappho but also confronted Venerable Puguang, who presided over Sappho.
Their strength even surpassed that of ordinary high-level cultivators in the Immortal Realm...
Currently, Sappho and the Wudai Shiguo world have reestablished smooth communication.
The Buddhist Sect's influence was replaced by the Daoist Sect, and the Sorcerer King Jia Xianting glanced at the Great Wizard Zhao Qianran.
During the subsequent meeting, Jia Xianting remained silent, not uttering a single word.
After the meeting, he quietly left.
Sorceress Lei Lei watched his figure disappear, then turned to look at her husband, Peng Qiaoyang. "Elder Zhao still showed mercy. Otherwise, he could have made Jia Xianting pay a heavy price in the mortal world.
(End of Chapter)
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