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Chapter 472: 471. True Dragon (Part 2)
Chapter 472: 471. True Dragon (Part 2)
"The reopening of Canghuan is unexplained, and I will return to Spirit Mountain. If needed, I plan to visit that human realm to investigate."
Leilei smiled, "My husband, Qiao Yang, also wishes to stay in the Great Tang human realm for a while longer."
Her husband, Wu Peng Qiaoyang, also smiled, "Qiao has a desire to observe the plants and trees of the four directions and seek out fellow Taoists from various sects. I hope the Celestial Master can forgive my boldness."
Lei Jun said, "Elder Qiao is too polite."
Wu Peng Qiaoyang's cultivation and strength were even higher than his wife, Wu Gu Leilei, but he was more low-key than her.
In terms of cultivation and strength, he was known in Spirit Mountain alongside Wu Xian Zhao Qianran and Wu Zhen Jia Xianting as a Five-Layered Perfected Descending God Realm Great Shaman of Toad Techniques in the Ninth Heaven.
However, according to Sun Li's introduction, although Wu Peng Qiaoyang was a Great Shaman of Toad Techniques, what he was most renowned for in Spirit Mountain was his skill as a healer.
Most of the toad techniques he cultivated were not for harming others but were instead used under his control and improvement to save lives.
As a result, Wu Peng Qiaoyang was very low-key in the cultivation realm, rarely engaging in disputes or expressing his opinions, making his presence in the Ten Sorcerers of Spirit Mountain extremely faint.
But as a shaman doctor, he was quite famous among the common folk of Spirit Mountain.
In the human realm during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, his good name occasionally spread among the people.
"With the reopening of Canghuan, there may be many rare flowers and exotic grasses that have not been seen before reappearing in the mortal world, which has made Qiao quite excited."
Qiao Yang seemed to smile calmly and then said, "However, recently, some fellow Taoists in the Great Tang human realm have opened my eyes. After much hesitation, I still wish to stay here and bother you for a while longer."
Lei Jun's expression remained unchanged, "Is this because of the research of the Yinshan Cave's Hu Sect Leader in recent years?"
Qiao Yang nodded, "That's right. When I heard about it from Fellow Daoist Sun, I became very curious. Now that I've seen it, the toad technique's assistance in farming and childbirth is indeed ingenious and has given me much inspiration."
He looked at Lei Jun, "I heard that this was originally inspired by Celestial Master Lei?"
Lei Jun shook his head, "No, these are the merits of Hu Sect Leader and Fellow Daoist Tian. First, they benefited the people of South Ruined Plains, and gradually, it spread throughout the Great Tang. Without the dedicated research of the Taoists in Yinshan Cave, there wouldn't be the current situation."
Qiao Yang said, "It is indeed a rare situation, so Qiao has the intention to assist and stay in the Great Tang human realm for a period of time."
Lei Jun said, "With Elder Qiao's help, everything will naturally progress further. It is fortunate for the common people."
"I heard that the Yinshan Cave's Hu Sect Leader has the intention to break through the Nine Heavens' Descending God Realm in recent years. I ask Elder Qiao to take care of this matter. I'd like to thank you in advance."
Overcoming the heavenly tribulation is something that cultivators must rely on themselves.
However, before the Great Tang Yinshan Cave's Saint Master Hu Hengyuan entered seclusion, he was able to receive guidance from Qiao Yang, a fellow cultivator of the Descending God Realm's Perfected Toad Technique Great Shaman.
Of course, the Spirit Mountain Sorcerers and the Great Tang Sorcerers have been separated for many years, and their developments have become quite different.
But sometimes, by drawing parallels and providing some guidance, there can be significant benefits.
For example, Li Tianqing successfully recreated the long-lost Sacrificial Array Nine Songs - Eastern Emperor Taiyi with the help of Sun Li from Spirit Mountain.
"Celestial Master, your words are too kind. Qiao has also gained much from exchanging with the fellow Taoists of the Great Tang," said Qiao Yang.
Lei Jun slightly nodded.
The Great Tang Yinshan Cave's Saint Master Hu Hengyuan was still far from being at the age of decline, but he was already over two hundred years old.
In recent years, the South Ruined Plains was no longer as bloody and chaotic as it once was.
While leading his disciples, the Yinshan Cave's Great Shaman Hu Hengyuan, in addition to researching various new toad techniques, also constantly cultivated himself. Finally, in recent years, he decided to attempt to break through the heavenly tribulation between the Eighth and Ninth Heavens.
Someone in a similar situation was the Great Tang Reincarnation Abyss' Saint Master Feng Gui.
Perhaps because of Sun Li, Feng Gui had been quite low-key in recent years.
After chatting with Qiao Yang and Leilei for a while longer, Lei Jun instructed his senior disciple, Zhuo Baojie, to see them off.
After Zhuo Baojie sent off Qiao Yang and Leilei down the mountain, he returned to meet his master, Lei Jun.
He had previously gone to the Dragon Tiger Mountain's Great Han lineage to observe the Battle Division Three Scriptures among the Three Cavern Heavens' Twelve Supreme Treasures. Recently, he returned to the Great Tang sect's ancestral court to continue studying under his master, Lei Jun.
At this moment, he no longer appeared in his former small stature but directly revealed his true form.
A giant bear with black and white fur, comparable to Yuan Mo Bai's true form when he was in the Eighth Heaven, appeared, and its physical aura alone shook the heavens and earth.
Fortunately, he was currently within his master Lei Jun's Great Vehicle Dao Scene, or else his massive body would have almost exceeded the Dragon Tiger Mountain's main peak.
However, unlike Yuan Mo Bai in the Eighth Heaven, after Zhuo Baojie revealed his true form, the surrounding starlight that flickered around his body was tinged with a hint of purple.
His master Lei Jun, his grandmaster Yuan Mo Bai, and his third uncle, Chu Kun, were all present, quietly observing Zhuo Baojie's display.
"It already has an initial form," Lei Jun repeatedly nodded.
Yuan Mo Bai's face carried a gentle smile as usual, "It's indeed gradually taking shape. Once it's complete, it can be called the Central Heavens Treasure Scroll, achieving the Doumu North Pole Divine Image."
Chu Kun examined it from the side, "It's still quite different from the Doumu Central Heavens Treasure Scroll on the Great Han side."
Lei Jun said, "Previously in the Yellow Springs, I discussed the Human Law Treasure Scroll and the Doumu Star Deity Divine Image with Senior Sister quite a bit. The related insights and techniques have all been passed on to Hua Jie."
Chu Kun understood.
Xu Yanzhen further contemplated the Nine Springs True Flame in the Yellow Springs.
Regarding the Nine Heavens Thunder Ancestor Divine Image and the Doumu Star Deity Divine Image, she already had different insights.
The former evolved the Nine Heavens' divisions, and according to Chu Kun's knowledge, there were even more additional changes.
The latter was said to be Xu Yanzhen's attempt to deduce the Purple Emperor Imperial View based on the Doumu Star Deity Divine Image.
Chu Kun had not yet seen it in person, but the Purple Emperor was the Central Heavens' Northern Star, also known as the Ten Thousand Stars' Master, with all stars bowing to the north.
Chu Kun himself was a Heavenly River Immortal Body, and during his cultivation, he had always paid attention to the changes in the stars. Just thinking about it, he could sense the profound mysteries within.
Although Chu Kun did not specialize in this aspect, he still felt a stir after hearing about it.
When Xu Yanzhen went to the Great Measure next, he had the intention to seek further guidance and exchange.
At this moment, Zhuo Baojie, under the guidance of his senior fellow disciples and his own comprehension, gradually comprehends the second innate divine ability that suits him best.
"It's like the Yang Lei Dragon, Yin Fire Tiger, Life Star God, and the Origin Pearl... and that... what was it again?"
Lei Jun kept his gaze steady and spoke in his usual tone, "Hua Jie's new divine image can also have a short name in the future, how about Purple Emperor Bear?"
Chu Kun, standing beside him, observed his master's every move:
Master, what you were about to say earlier, was it actually the Yin-Yang Bear of our master?
The massive black and white giant bear in front of them suddenly seemed to deflate, shrinking in size and returning to Zhuo Baojie's usual appearance.
The little bear's face expressed a very human-like speechless expression as he looked at his master.
Lei Jun could clearly read from his face, 'Master, when will you ever mature?'
Zhuo Baojie then turned to look at his Grand Master Yuan Mo Bai.
Yuan Mo Bai's expression remained unchanged, showing no signs of disturbance, "There's no rush. After the talisman is fully formed and we pay respects to the ancestors, let Hua Jie decide for herself."
Zhuo Baojie straightened his Dragon and Tiger Mountain Elder's attire and bowed respectfully, "Yes, Grand Master."
Lei Jun remained calm and composed, and it was only after Yuan Mo Bai and Chu Kun left that he pulled his senior disciple over and ruffled his hair, "Hao Bao, you're acting like you've forgotten your master."
The little bear spoke seriously, "Master, I believe Grand Master's teachings are quite reasonable."
Lei Jun said, "I was just talking to your Grand Master, and in recent years in the Bashu region, we haven't encountered any mountain apes with spiritual intelligence. But this time, there's news from the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms that there seems to be a mountain ape with considerable cultivation in the Canghuan."
Zhuo Baojie was curious, "Is it a human cultivator who doesn't rest, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth for cultivation?"
Lei Jun patted his senior disciple's head and then helped him straighten his Taoist crown, "That's right, all the spiritual beasts in the Canghuan are like this."
During this time, Lei Jun himself had not gone to the Canghuan.
But Zhou Pu, Mu Chunyang, Sun Li, and others had already made several inquiries.
After Wang Guiyuan arrived in Sappho, Tang Xiaotang, whose injuries had already healed, couldn't hold back any longer and directly left Sappho to go to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.
Her appearance once again brought a shock to the ever-changing human world of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.
However, Tang Xiaotang's interest lay solely in the Canghuan.
She had recently received news about the internal situation in the Canghuan.
"According to that little spiritual beast, there are two immortal-level spiritual beasts in the Canghuan."
Tang Xiaotang marveled, full of enthusiasm, "The Golden Crow and the True Dragon."
Lei Jun seemed deep in thought upon hearing this, "Before the Great Cataclysm at the end of Han, there were rumors about an immortal-level Golden Crow, possibly referring to this one?"
Tang Xiaotang replied, "That's right. He has been ruling over the Canghuan until recently, when a true dragon ascended to the immortal realm and proclaimed himself the Huaming Sage Lord."
Lei Jun raised his eyebrows slightly, "It's hard not to talk about it, there truly is an immortal-level true dragon."
Speaking of which, although the Golden Crow and the True Dragon may not be violent, they are rumored to be highly arrogant.
With both of them present, the Canghuan's internal situation might not be peaceful.
"Yes, I heard the atmosphere is tense."
Tang Xiaotang said, "They are not giving in to each other, and they don't seem to have much interest in the human world. Most of the time, it's not them who open the Canghuan's gates.
However, they also don't have a strong intention to seal the void gates at the moment.
The Golden Crow and the True Dragon are keeping a close eye on each other, and currently, the attention regarding the Canghuan's gates mainly comes from other spiritual beasts under their respective commands.
Within the Canghuan, the gate's location falls within the Golden Crow's sphere of influence, so those who go to investigate the human world are mostly spiritual birds."
She smiled, "It's about time, I'm going to see the Phoenix!"
Lei Jun became interested as well, "There's a Phoenix too?"
Tang Xiaotang said, "It's thanks to Hua Wei Shizhi. She became friends with a green phoenix that flew out of the Canghuan. That green phoenix is very knowledgeable about cultivating plants and trees, and they talked about transplanting rare spiritual herbs. The phoenix mentioned that the most skilled in this field in the Canghuan is her senior, a proper Phoenix."
Lei Jun said, "I've heard that the Phoenix's attributes are of high purity, even the Silver Moon Dark Phoenix, who cultivates evil and dark energies, is like this. A pure Phoenix should be no less impressive.
But it's always good to be cautious. Little Shijie, follow your own pace, and I'll go to the Sappho side for now."
"Okay!" Tang Xiaotang ended her conversation with the Heaven Observing Earth Listening Talisman and immediately took Qin Cuwei out of Sappho.
After Lei Jun arrived, he went to see his senior brother Wang Guiyuan.
His senior brother was researching at the former site of the Thunder Sound Temple and smiled wryly upon seeing Lei Jun, "Tang Shimei is still as fiery as ever."
Lei Jun said, "There shouldn't be any major issues. Even if she enters the Canghuan, you and I can rush to her aid if necessary."
When it comes to seeking good fortune, Tang Xiaotang's luck fluctuates greatly.
But when it comes to avoiding calamities, she is very reliable.
Lei Jun wondered if he would be as capable in this aspect without the light ball in his mind.
Ever since she began her cultivation, the occasional mishaps she encountered were mostly due to her own personality, knowingly walking towards danger.
Wang Guiyuan also understood this, and upon hearing Lei Jun's words, he sighed.
After the smile, he signaled Lei Jun with his eyes.
Although he didn't inquire much about Qin Cuwei, hearing Lei Jun say that the two of them left Sappho together was fine, which meant...
Lei Jun nodded slightly.
Wang Guiyuan understood and didn't ask further.
Lei Jun then wandered around Sappho and finally arrived at a deep valley underground.
The ritual instrument left by Venerable Puguang, after being handled by Lei Jun, Tang Xiaotang, Xu Yanzhen, and Wang Guiyuan, appeared stable, but its internal details were completely different.
When Lei Jun arrived, the air beside the ritual instrument slightly distorted, revealing a blurry female figure.
It was Bai Mei, one of the founding ancestors of the Shu Mountain Sect.
"Didn't Bai Zhenjun accompany Hua Wei Shizhi?" Lei Jun asked.
Bai Mei replied, "With Xiao Tang Daoyou here, there shouldn't be any major issues. If I enter the Canghuan, it might attract the attention of the dragon and the bird."
She stared at the gap in Sappho, sealed by the ritual instrument, for a long time before turning to Lei Jun and asking, "I heard that someone in that human world has come into contact with the Great Measure?"
(End of Chapter)
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