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Chapter 468: 467. Together to Dragon and Tiger Mountain (Part 2)
Chapter 468: 467. Together to Dragon and Tiger Mountain (Part 2)
"The restoration of the Three Caverns and Three Heavens is indeed a cause for celebration." Wang Guiyuan nodded repeatedly.
Lei Jun added, "There are still some acupoints that need further contemplation."
Before that, he also needed to treat his own injuries and repair the damaged Taiping Eight Scenic Views Treasure Cape and Nine Heavens Immortal Capital Treasure Scroll.
Wang Guiyuan spoke, "I'll go to Sappho first, and you can do as you please, junior brother."
Lei Jun asked, "How is the Silver Moon Dark Phoenix doing now?"
Wang Guiyuan replied, "Although her resentment is deep, her temperament remains noble and proud. She usually cultivates in Luo Yuan, and as long as she has a place there, she doesn't seek more. The reason she fought with the great demons like Yuluo Mountain Lord was because they didn't allow her to stay in Luo Yuan anymore."
"Now that you and I are leaving, she won't take further action against Luo Yuan. Junior brother, you can rest assured and return to the human realm of the Great Tang. Although Luo Yuan has abundant spiritual energy, its evil atmosphere is too strong, which is not conducive to your recovery and treasure refinement."
Lei Jun's gaze swept across the cold and lifeless Luo Yuan world, revealing a hint of malevolence, and then he turned his eyes back to Wang Guiyuan, quietly transmitting his thoughts:
"Senior brother, you still have some backup plans, right?"
Wang Guiyuan also remained silent and only transmitted his thoughts, sounding matter-of-fact: "There is indeed a little bit."
Lei Jun nodded, "As expected of you."
Wang Guiyuan observed his surroundings, taking in the scene with a calm and composed demeanor.
Lei Jun mirrored his actions, "Luo Yuan's talismans and scrolls are easily eroded. This time, I came not only to deliver things to you, senior brother, but also to replenish and repair the talismans and scrolls."
The two brothers exchanged a smile, both feeling relieved.
"In that case, senior brother, after I finish here, I'll return to the Mountain Gate Ancestral Courtyard." Lei Jun bid farewell.
Regarding his senior brother, Wang Guiyuan, Lei Jun had always been curious about one thing in recent years.
The senior brother was willing to give up the past body of the White Lotus Supreme Monarch, Jing Jiu, and transform the current body of the Faqing Monk of Tianlong Temple into a new past body. Then, he would turn his future body, the Conferment Abbot of Dragon and Tiger Mountain, Wang Chonggui, into a new present body.
As for the new future body, Lei Jun believed that Wang Guiyuan already had a plan in mind.
The advantage of this approach was that it would, to some extent, alleviate the hidden dangers brought by Avici.
In theory, if Wang Guiyuan could successfully reach the Immortal Realm, the hidden dangers of Avici would be resolved, and it might even become a source of strength.
However, the contradiction lay in the fact that due to his connection with Avici, he basically had no chance of achieving Buddhahood through the Immortal Gate.
Hence, Wang Guiyuan came up with the idea of separating from the body of the White Lotus Supreme Monarch.
Now that he had obtained the Unmoving Venerable Lotus Platform, the situation had improved.
However, from Lei Jun's observation, Wang Guiyuan still intended to continue with the previous plan, using the existence of the Unmoving Venerable Lotus Platform as a backup.
But Lei Jun noticed a small issue with his original plan.
That was that Wang Guiyuan's current life as his new present body seemed a bit weak.
In the cultivation of the Talisman and Scroll Sect of the Daoist School, Wang Guiyuan indeed had limited talent and made average progress.
However, as Lei Jun and Wang Guiyuan exchanged more cultivation methods, Lei Jun gradually developed some speculations that Wang Guiyuan might be contemplating a deeper understanding of the path of emptiness and freedom.
Since Wang Guiyuan already had his plans, Lei Jun didn't inquire further.
He returned to the Mountain Gate Ancestral Courtyard, while Wang Guiyuan temporarily left Luo Yuan and headed for Sappho.
Sappho had been managed by Venerable Puguang and the Thunder Sound Temple's lineage for many years, and it held great reference value for Wang Guiyuan.
Especially since they had specifically prepared for the salvation of reincarnation, resolving the disasters of Avici, Luo Yuan, and the Yellow Springs.
Even without any grudges or entanglements with Venerable Puguang, Wang Guiyuan would still go to observe and learn from them.
Meanwhile, Lei Jun returned to the Celestial Master Mansion on Dragon and Tiger Mountain in the human realm of the Great Tang to cultivate and recover from his injuries.
...
At the same time, in the human realm of the Great Han, an eerie calm prevailed.
Prince Qin, Xiang Sheng, entered the capital of the Great Han Dynasty, Chang'an, in a low-key manner.
Accompanying him on his journey to Chang'an were Deng Lei, the head of the Great Han's Pure Yang Palace, and Chen Lingfeng, the head of the Great Han's Shu Mountain Sect.
In addition to them, representatives from various factions, such as the Langya Wang Clan and the Suzhou Li Clan, had already arrived in Chang'an ahead of time.
"Prince Jin was sent back to Chang'an along with the Western Buddhist Treasure Division, which retreated into Mount Sumeru. The current news is that the leader of the Treasure Division, Fan Datuo, has died, and Prince Jin has been sent to Chang'an."
Wang Yan, the current head of the Langya Wang Clan, bowed to Prince Qin, "Please allow me to handle the specific arrangements, Your Highness. However, I believe that the most urgent task is for Your Highness to ascend the throne and inherit the imperial authority as soon as possible."
It was said that a country couldn't function without a ruler, but in recent years, during this special period, the imperial throne of the Great Han Dynasty had been vacant for a long time.
But today, everything seemed to fall into place.
Mount Sumeru, Datong.
Wise Wisdom Venerable and Immortal Warrior Ang Qin Fu.
Tang Emperor Zhang Wantong and the lineage of the Celestial Master Mansion on Dragon and Tiger Mountain.
The outcome of their confrontation would determine the new ruler of the Great Han Dynasty!_
Such a situation naturally made the hearts of the Great Han's rulers and subjects complex.
Even Prince Qin, who was supported by Chen Lingfeng, Deng Lei, and Wang Yan, couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions at this moment.
He asked, "Did they only send back Prince Jin from the Mount Sumeru side?"
Wang Yan, Chen Lingfeng, and others replied, "Yes, Your Highness."
Prince Qin exhaled a long breath, "Send emissaries to Mount Sumeru and Dragon and Tiger Mountain separately to congratulate the Tang Emperor on obtaining Mount Sumeru and invite the Tang court and the Celestial Master Mansion to be guests in Chang'an."
Wang Yan and the other Great Han officials all agreed, "We will follow Your Highness's orders."
Finally, the Great Han Dynasty was about to establish a new ruler.
How to deal with the powerful neighboring Great Tang was a matter they couldn't ignore.
Deng Lei, the head of the Great Han's Pure Yang Palace, and Chen Lingfeng, the head of the Great Han's Shu Mountain Sect, left the Eastern Palace together.
Chen Lingfeng's gaze turned westward.
That direction was not only the location of the Mountain Gate of the Dragon and Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion in the Great Han lineage but also the area where the void gateway connected the human realm of the Great Han with that of the Great Tang.
Deng Lei looked at him, "The matters of Mount Sumeru and the Tang Emperor will be handled by the new ruler. From what we've seen, the Tang Emperor is restrained and doesn't have the intention to annex the Great Han. In comparison, the Celestial Master Mansion on Dragon and Tiger Mountain seems even more restrained."
Chen Lingfeng nodded slightly.
Deng Lei spoke, "The current situation is ever-changing, and I often feel it's hard to grasp.
Although our sect's circumstances differ from the Great Tang branch, whenever I think of the chaotic times, I feel uneasy."
Chen Lingfeng looked at Deng Lei, "Have you made up your mind to represent the Pure Yang Palace... to personally visit Dragon Tiger Mountain in the Great Tang on behalf of the Great Han Pure Yang Palace?"
Deng Lei's expression was calm, and his eyes were gentle, "I do have this intention. Although we are not from the same sect, we belong to the same Taoist lineage. In these troubled times, we should help each other."
Chen Lingfeng asked, "Is it true that there's a Dan Ding Sect immortal in Kunlun?"
Deng Lei shook his head slightly, "I can't confirm it at the moment, but it doesn't affect my decision. There might indeed be a Dan Ding immortal in Kunlun, but it seems they are secluded from the mortal world. Even if a heavenly realm expert can travel in the mortal realm, they might not easily enter the mortal dust. In that case, how dare I disturb a high immortal's cultivation?"
Chen Lingfeng nodded silently.
In fact, the Great Han Shushan Sect also had a glimmer of hope.
It was because of that sword that had cut through the sky and struck down the Spirit Mountain Great Shaman and Zhou Tian Daoist.
Although that sword seemed to come from the Great Tang and was the Purple Microcosmic Sword, it was ultimately a Shushan Sword Cultivator's move.
However, after Chen Lingfeng, He Yuhang, Yu Boyan, and others searched for a long time, they found no real news, and their hopes gradually faded.
"There's some news..."
Deng Lei pondered and said, "The Jiangzhou Lin Clan has opened a void passage, leading to a mortal realm where the north and south are facing off. This realm didn't have a surge of heavenly essence before, but in recent years, it has also started to change... There's a speculation that if all the mortal realms after the historical divergence start experiencing a surge of heavenly essence, then the mortal realms might merge again!"
Deng Lei spoke the last few words slowly, almost one word at a time, as if squeezing them out between his teeth.
After a moment of silence, Chen Lingfeng spoke softly, "What you said is probably true. I've also heard about it."
He gave Deng Lei a Taoist bow, "When you go to the Great Tang's mortal realm, please pass on a message for me, asking to accompany you."
Deng Lei returned the bow, "It's excellent to have a fellow Taoist companion."
They first sent a message to the Dragon Tiger Mountain's lineage in the Great Han's mortal realm to facilitate communication.
The current Celestial Master, Lei Jun, had a close disciple, Zhuo Baojie, who was currently in the Great Han's mortal realm, making him the most suitable person for communication.
Zhuo Baojie, Fu Yuzhou, Ma Zongxiang, and others quickly responded:
The current Celestial Master was in closed-door cultivation and would receive guests later.
Chen Lingfeng and Deng Lei first went to the Great Tang's mortal realm, visiting the Great Tang Shushan Sect and the Great Tang Pure Yang Palace, planning to visit the Celestial Master later.
Lei Jun's closed-door cultivation didn't last long.
The Great Tang's Medicine King, Sun Mingjing, was discussing new medicines with the Dragon Tiger Mountain, Shushan Sect, and Xuanji Monastery.
When Lei Jun returned to the mountain to rest, Sun Mingjing took the opportunity to diagnose and treat him.
Sun Mingjing's current cultivation level was at the Eighth Heaven Fourth Layer, and although he was inferior to Wang Guiyuan's Buddhist vow method simulating the Medicine and Martial Dao's Martial Sage, he was even more meticulous in handling details.
"Thank you, Elder Sun," Lei Jun thanked him.
Sun Mingjing smiled and shook his head, "Celestial Master, you're too kind. It's I who should thank you for opening my eyes and letting me see the injuries caused by an Immortal Warrior."
Lei Jun had a realization, "It's good that Elder Sun has made progress."
Sun Mingjing was open and didn't hide anything, "In recent years, I've often hesitated and been indecisive. Now, with the rapid changes in the times, it has prompted me to make a decision."
He was already at an advanced age, but due to the unique nature of his cultivation in the Medicine and Martial Dao, he didn't show any signs of decline.
Sun Mingjing had once aspired to climb to the Ninth Heaven realm of the Medicine and Martial Dao system and become the new Martial Sage of this lineage.
However, at his age, the Heavenly Chasm Tribulation stood in his way, and the chances of failure were higher.
If he attempted to break through this barrier, he might enter a new realm, but the likelihood of dying in the process was high.
If he didn't attempt it, he could survive and continue to travel to more places, research and study more medicinal herbs, and treat more patients in his lifetime.
Sun Mingjing was well aware of these concerns, and with such heavy worries, the Heavenly Chasm Tribulation might be even more dangerous, cutting off even the slightest hope.
However, as the Golden Khan Angqin Fu and Tang Emperor Zhang Wantong ascended to immortality one after another, the mortal realm's situation kept changing. Great figures like Wise Wisdom Venerable, Zhou Tian Daoist, and Venerable Puguang appeared in the mortal realm, influencing the world. Sun Mingjing gradually changed his original plan and mindset.
"My knowledge and skills will have successors, and with the current turmoil in the mortal realm, it would be a regret if I didn't give it a try."
Sun Mingjing looked at Lei Jun and smiled, "Medicine and martial arts are inseparable. Even as a doctor, one should dedicate oneself to the craft, and after cultivating calmness and meticulousness, one should also be fearless and undaunted in facing challenges."
Lei Jun gave Sun Mingjing a Taoist bow, "May Elder Sun take one more step forward on the path of a hundred feet."
He smiled, "It wouldn't be good if I were your last patient, as it would be embarrassing. Please don't give me this opportunity, Elder Sun."
Upon hearing this, Sun Mingjing also smiled, "Celestial Master, don't worry. I also don't wish for such an outcome."
Lei Jun instructed his second disciple, Han Xiaofei, to see the guests off on his behalf.
Then, his first disciple, Zhuo Baojie, who had returned from the Great Han's mortal realm, entered, "Master?"
Lei Jun asked, "Have the guests arrived?"
Zhuo Baojie replied, "Yes."
Lei Jun nodded slightly and left his chamber, "Let's meet in the Celestial Master Hall."
Zhuo Baojie agreed and led the guests to the Celestial Master Hall.
Chen Lingfeng and Deng Lei maintained calm expressions, but their emotions were fluctuating.
During the Celestial Master's period of closed-door cultivation, they stayed as guests at the Great Tang Shushan Sect and the Pure Yang Palace. While waiting, they met the second batch of guests heading to Dragon Tiger Mountain, and now they were all traveling together.
The newcomers were also two Taoists.
One looked like a young man, wearing linen clothes and straw sandals, dressed like a Shushan cultivator like Chen Lingfeng.
The other was a middle-aged female crown, wearing black and white Taoist robes, dressed like a Pure Yang Palace cultivator like Deng Lei.
However, these two were not from the Great Han's mortal realm.
The former was Shen Xi, the current head of the Southern Jin Shushan Sect.
The latter was Murong Minghui, the current head of the Northern Jin Pure Yang Palace.
(End of Chapter)
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