Seeking Fortune And Avoiding Calamity, Starting From The Heavenly Master's Mansion Chapter 469: The Supreme Leader, the Celestial Master Lei (Part 1) - Novel Cool

Chapter 469: The Supreme Leader, the Celestial Master Lei (Part 1)

Chapter 469: The Supreme Leader, the Celestial Master Lei (Part 1)

At this moment, the four sect leaders couldn't take their eyes off each other.

When they first met, their hearts were stirred, but now, they had all calmed down.

Even if they had something to say, they would wait until after meeting the current Celestial Master before discussing it privately.

"Fellow Daoists, you've traveled far, and I apologize for any neglect during my closed-door cultivation," Lei Jun said as he hosted the four in the Celestial Master Hall.

All four said they dared not.

Lei Jun turned to Shen Xi, "How is your teacher, Elder Gongsun?"

Shen Xi bowed slightly, "My teacher is doing well, thanks to the guidance of the Celestial Master. My teacher and I are forever grateful."

Lei Jun spoke, "Your teacher and disciple are too kind."

Deng Lei looked at Chen Lingfeng, who also seemed surprised.

They had heard a little about the Great Han Shushan Sect leader, a branch of the Two Jin's Shushan Sect, which had once interacted with the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion.

But until today, Chen Lingfeng didn't know that the connection between the two sides was already so deep.

It was clear that Shen Xi had personally met the current Celestial Master Lei Jun.

Among the four present, he was the only one.

Shen Xi's demeanor was calm and detached, but like his cultivation and strength, he didn't show off his abilities. Suddenly, a surprising turn of events occurred.

Compared to the Two Jin, the Now Han had undoubtedly interacted more with the Great Tang, and their relationship was longer.

However, this Southern Jin Shushan Sect leader's actions were quicker than both Chen Lingfeng and Deng Lei.

Although he was calm by nature, he was quite decisive in his actions...

While Chen Lingfeng and Shen Xi couldn't be considered as close as family, there were no grudges between them, so at this moment, Chen Lingfeng only had a little sigh in his heart.

On the other side, Murong Minghui, the leader of the Northern Jin's Pure Yang Palace, had a shocking and overwhelming reaction.

Fortunately, her cultivation in controlling her emotions was excellent, allowing her to maintain her composure.

But her gaze still couldn't help but circle between Lei Jun and Shen Xi during the conversation.

For various reasons, the relationship between the Great Han Shushan Sect and the Great Han Pure Yang Palace was relatively harmonious.

To be precise, they, like the early Great Han Dragon Tiger Mountain, often interacted with each other.

However, the relationship between the Southern Jin Shushan Sect and the Northern Jin's Pure Yang Palace was a bit complicated.

The reason was simple; the Southern and Northern Jin had been separated and confronting each other for many years, often engaging in conflicts.

The Shushan Sect and Pure Yang Palace, belonging to the south and north respectively, followed the actions of the Southern Jin and Northern Jin dynasties, and the conflicts and frictions between them were also numerous.

As sacred sites of the Daoist tradition, they were both suppressed by the Western Paradise and the Mount Sumeru Buddhist Department in the Southern and Northern Jin, respectively. Due to the confrontation between the two dynasties, the Shushan Sect and Pure Yang Palace couldn't unite, but instead became enemies, with the blood of the other's disciples on their hands. Over the years, their grudges had deepened.

Now, a significant change had occurred in the Two Jin.

Whether it was the Mount Sumeru Buddhist Sect in the north or the Saha Buddhist Sect in the south, they had both become history overnight.

Mount Sumeru and Saha first retreated, and the top experts of the Two Jin Buddhist sects largely returned to Mount Sumeru and Saha.

Such a tense situation hadn't been seen in many years, but it was just the beginning.

The final outcome was that Mount Sumeru and Saha had changed owners together.

The Tang Emperor Zhang Wantong took control of Mount Sumeru, while the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion entered the Saha.

Moreover, with the surge of spiritual energy in the Two Jin, this world was undergoing a once-in-a-millennium great transformation.

The situation was almost like a dramatic change, causing even the Two Jin dynasties to hesitate to act rashly for a while.

Although there were still numerous temples and monasteries scattered in the south and north like stars in the sky, they had all become rootless duckweeds at this moment.

However, the royal courts of the Two Jin dynasties hadn't made any clear moves yet.

Their involvement was too extensive, so they had to observe the situation more carefully to avoid the return of the Wise Wisdom Venerable and Venerable Puguang.

The Northern Jin's Pure Yang Palace and the Southern Jin's Shushan Sect had fewer concerns and came to the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion first.

To some extent, they were also entrusted by the Two Jin royal families.

Before coming to the Great Tang, Murong Minghui had first paid respects to the Northern Jin Empress.

She and Shen Xi's teacher, Elder Gongsun, were of the same generation, and there had been some grudges between them in the past.

On this trip to the Great Tang, meeting Shen Xi, who had reached the Ninth Heaven realm, Murong Minghui had some reservations in her heart.

However, she still believed that she had made the right decision in coming.

Until this moment, when she learned that Shen Xi had personally met the Celestial Master of Dragon Tiger Mountain, Murong Minghui's heart skipped a beat.

Lei Jun acted without hesitation and first greeted Shen Xi, with whom he had met several times before. Then, he turned his gaze to the others, maintaining his consistent attitude:

"Previously, our sect acted against Mount Sumeru and Saha, indirectly involving various realms. This was done out of confidentiality considerations, so we didn't inform fellow Daoists beforehand.

As the saying goes, 'Tugging one hair affects the whole body,' and this has caused waves that have influenced the realms. Although this wasn't my original intention, it has disturbed everyone, so I ask for your forgiveness.

Fortunately, Mount Sumeru and Saha have been stabilized, and I hope the realms will soon be free from turmoil."

He looked at Shen Xi and Murong Minghui, who came from the Two Jin: "As cultivators, we follow the will of heaven and man! In the Great Han, our sect already has a branch, and in the Two Jin, since our lineage has been severed, it is the will of heaven. Let everything take its natural course. I have no intention of re-establishing our sect in the Two Jin, but I hope to sort out the legacy of our predecessors here. During festivals and holidays, I will send disciples to Dragon Tiger Mountain to pay respects. If there are any troubles that require the help of the two of you, I'd like to express my gratitude in advance."

Shen Xi and Murong Minghui both replied, "Celestial Master, your words are too kind. We will certainly assist."

Murong Minghui pondered in her heart, observing the performance of the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion in the Great Han Dynasty. It was evident that they were indeed restrained and had no intention of further expanding their influence, given their current reputation and strength. There was no need for empty words or deception.

However, the door to the Saha was wide open.

No matter how low-key the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion was, they couldn't ignore the other's intentions amidst all the changes in the Two Jin.

Just as Murong Minghui had witnessed on her journey, the establishment of the new ruler of the Great Han Dynasty was the best example.

Even if they couldn't get Dragon Tiger Mountain's explicit support, they must at least not be opposed by Dragon Tiger Mountain.

The fate of the Two Jin was closely related to this.

As soon as she thought of this, Murong Minghui's eyes glanced at Shen Xi beside her, and a layer of darkness added to her heart.

She contemplated Lei Jun's previous words and had an epiphany:

May the turmoil in the realms subside soon.

This was probably the key point.

Before her stood the Celestial Master Mansion of Dragon and Tiger Mountain, whose words were humble and polite, without a hint of arrogance. However, considering the various rumors about them, if one didn't take their words seriously, the consequences could be unimaginable.

The Northern Jin Dynasty, in their pursuit of further progress, had to take into account the existence of the Tang Emperor and the Celestial Master Mansion of Dragon and Tiger Mountain.

Murong Minghui's eyes flashed.

Speaking of which, the current Northern and Southern Jin Dynasties were in a subtle power struggle, with the Northern Jin Dynasty seemingly having the upper hand.

With the Buddhist sects vanishing like smoke, the native Confucian families who passed down their scholarly traditions had more experts in the Northern Jin Dynasty.

Not only the clan leader Xiao Chan of the Beyond Longxi Xiao Clan, but also the members of the clans who had migrated from the Han Dynasty realm to the Northern Jin Dynasty.

However, based on the information Murong Minghui currently had, these people might not be seen favorably by the Tang Emperor and the Celestial Master of Dragon and Tiger Mountain.

On the contrary, some of the famous clans and families of the Great Han Dynasty had moved to the Jin Dynasty realms precisely to avoid the Tang Dynasty's Daoist world.

Lin Xiaoyi and the others must be feeling like vomiting blood right now.

After finally finding a new home in the Jin Dynasty realms, the Jin Dynasty realms were about to change hands again.

How the Northern Jin Dynasty would handle these people was a major challenge, but they had to find a way to resolve it... Murong Minghui thought to herself.

Her thoughts raced, and she took a deep breath, first bowing to Lei Jun: "With the division of the mortal realm, we, as fellow Daoists, have been oppressed by the Mount Sumeru Buddhist Sect. Now, we finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Although the Mount Sumeru Buddhist Sect has retreated, there is still a possibility of their resurgence. As the leader of the Pure Yang Palace in Northern Jin, I have always been concerned about this.

The Celestial Master's noble character has won the respect of me and my entire sect. Therefore, I have come today with a humble request, hoping to follow the ancient tradition and receive a talisman from the Celestial Master, which will facilitate future communication between our two sects.

In this way, if the Mount Sumeru Buddhist Sect returns to the Jin Dynasty realm with ill intentions, I and my sect can quickly contact the Celestial Master.

I apologize for my sudden request, and I hope the Celestial Master will forgive my boldness."

Chen Lingfeng and Deng Lei glanced at Murong Minghui.

Well, you people from the Jin Dynasty realms are truly formidable, with hidden dragons and crouching tigers, each more impressive than the last.

Shen Xi had previously interacted with Lei Jun, so it was fine.

Murong Minghui and the Pure Yang Palace of Northern Jin should be having their first formal contact with the Celestial Master Mansion of Dragon and Tiger Mountain.

So, what's the difference between this and directly kneeling upon meeting? Although Chen Lingfeng and Deng Lei, the two sect leaders, were visiting the ancestral court of the Celestial Master Mansion for the first time, the Shushan Sect and Pure Yang Palace of the Great Han had already been interacting with the Celestial Master Mansion for quite some time.

They had basically made up their minds before coming here.

However, the current leader of the Pure Yang Palace of Northern Jin, Murong Minghui, was exceptionally decisive.

Do you realize that making such a request on your first meeting is quite bold? Murong Minghui's companion, Shen Xi, the leader of the Shushan Sect in Southern Jin, felt much more relaxed.

Regardless of whether it was the Mount Sumeru Buddhist Sect or the Saha Buddhist Sect, they had previously seemed like dark clouds pressing down, but now the clouds had finally parted, revealing the sun.

With their lineage established in the Jin Dynasty realms, things were much easier.

As for obtaining the talismans from the Celestial Master Mansion of Dragon and Tiger Mountain, Shen Xi was not opposed to it.

This would be beneficial for his master, Gongsun Daoqi, to extend his longevity.

And he also understood Murong Minghui's decision.

Compared to the Pure Yang Palace and Shushan Sect of the Great Han, the environment for the Daoist sects in the Jin Dynasty realms had been far worse.

Even now, the future of the Jin Dynasty realms was even more unpredictable.

Under such circumstances, Murong Minghui and the Pure Yang Palace's reaction was not surprising.

"I wish to request the talismans of Dragon and Tiger Mountain for the Shushan Sect in Southern Jin. I hope the Celestial Master will grant this," Shen Xi said, not looking at Murong Minghui, and calmly performed a Daoist bow to Lei Jun.

Chen Lingfeng and Deng Lei steadied their minds and did the same: "In these turbulent times, with the situation changing in an instant, we, as fellow Daoists, should stand united. Having the leadership of the Celestial Master Mansion of Dragon and Tiger Mountain is a blessing for the Daoist world. Therefore, I wish to follow the example of the ancient ancestors and bring the talismans of Dragon and Tiger Mountain back to our sect for veneration. I apologize for any boldness, and I hope the Celestial Master will forgive me."

"Previously, I also considered the unity of the Daoist community, so I accepted the request of the Pure Yang Palace's leader, Jiang, and the others. However, at that time, I was not aware that there was still a high-level cultivator in the Dan Ding lineage," Lei Jun said, looking at Murong Minghui and Deng Lei, and continued calmly, "In the Qingwei Heaven of Kunlun, there is a Dan Ding lineage known as the Kunwu Sect, and within this sect, there is a cultivator named Zhao Zhenjun who has achieved the realm of the Nascent Soul."

Upon hearing this, Deng Lei confirmed the previous rumors, and Murong Minghui was even more surprised, as this was the first time she had heard of this news.

Lei Jun nodded slightly, "If you two wish to seek an audience in Kunlun, I can convey your request."

He had also shared this information with Jiang Yu and Mu Chunyang, without hiding anything.

As for the Shushan Sect, he didn't mention Bai Mei, as he had met her in person and roughly understood her intentions, so he continued to keep her secret.

Regarding Zhao Chanyang and Zhang Haipeng, Lei Jun had less interaction with them. Although they seemed to be reclusive, without a clear statement from them, Lei Jun informed the Dan Ding Sect about the news, leaving it to them to handle.

In recent years, both Mu Chunyang and Jiang Yu had already gone to Kunlun.

However, without exception, they didn't even get to see Zhao Chanyang's face.

After learning that the Pure Yang Palace of the Great Han still existed and that the Dan Ding lineage was continuing, Zhang Haipeng and the Kunwu Sect also declined the invitation to return to the mortal realm."

"If we can enter Kunlun and pay respects to Zhao Zhenjun, that would be the best outcome. Thank you, Celestial Master," Deng Lei replied with a hint of surprise, "At the same time, our sect still wishes to bring the talismans of Dragon and Tiger Mountain back to our sect for veneration."

Murong Minghui had the same intention.

As far as she knew, whether it was the previous great war in the Han Dynasty realm or the later disturbances in Mount Sumeru and Saha, that Zhao Zhenjun of the Kunwu Sect had never appeared.

Although he had achieved the Nascent Soul realm, he seemed to have chosen a reclusive path.

Such an existence, even in the face of the entire Dan Ding lineage facing the crisis of discontinuation, might not take action, let alone for the specific case of the Pure Yang Palace's single lineage in Northern Jin.

Therefore, they would definitely pay their respects to the mountain, but regarding the fate of the Pure Yang Palace in Northern Jin and the Jin Dynasty realms, the Tang Emperor and the Celestial Master of Dragon and Tiger Mountain clearly held more decisive power.

"Your requests are well-considered, and it's difficult to refuse such kindness. Please forgive my boldness," Lei Jun said with a slight nod. "As you all have said, the world is full of unpredictable changes, and we, as fellow Daoists, should stand united.

If you have the time in the future, please come and visit the Tang Dynasty again. I can help arrange for fellow Daoists from the refining sects and Dan Ding sects of both the Tang and Ming Dynasty realms to meet.

(End of Chapter)

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