Chapter 480: 479. Five Qi Converging to the Zenith, a Perfect Fusion

Chapter 480: 479. Five Qi Converging to the Zenith, a Perfect Fusion

The treasure bottle provided by Wang Guiyuan, after further refinement and consultation with Lei Jun, transformed into the Ethereal Bottle, a creation with a unique charm akin to the Ethereal Jade Bell.

Then, using these Ethereal Bottles as the core, Lei Jun continued to set up the new Ethereal Net.

The Ethereal Bottles, being Buddhist treasures rather than Taoist artifacts, still had differences compared to the net centered around the Ethereal Jade Bell.

Fortunately, with Lei Jun's cultivation and understanding, he could make subtle adjustments.

After completing all this, Lei Jun quietly traveled to the Great Ming Realm through the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.

At present, the southern region was relatively stable, but it was a case of calm on the surface and tension beneath. The Great Ming Court continued to increase its surveillance in the south, including the southwest region of Nanhuang.

Lei Jun remained calm and composed, quietly heading north, and then met the future Maitreya Huiyin of the Tang Dynasty.

Over a hundred years old, the white-robed monk still maintained a youthful and handsome appearance. He greeted Lei Jun with a double palm gesture as a sign of respect.

"Celestial Master, it's good to see you well."

Not only were external enemies paying attention to Lei Jun's movements, but the future Maitreya Huiyin of the Tang Dynasty, with whom Lei Jun had become familiar, was also surprised to see Lei Jun's true self suddenly appear in the Great Ming Realm.

Lei Jun's gaze swept over Huiyin, and he also seemed to be deep in thought.

The profound and hidden nature of Buddhist cultivation made it difficult to discern Huiyin's true strength, especially as he was a Buddhist expert. As his cultivation deepened, it became even harder to gauge his abilities when not engaged in a direct confrontation. However, Lei Jun still sensed that the other's cultivation realm had noticeably improved compared to before.

He guessed that after Huiyin had reached the Nine Heavens Dharma Body realm, he had temporarily changed his previous cultivation habits.

This future Maitreya of the Tang Dynasty possessed exceptional talent and wisdom, and he simultaneously inherited the four lineages of Buddhism, advancing them equally.

Previously, he had achieved the Buddhist Dharma Body through the four traditions of vows, Chan martial arts, upholding precepts, and hand seals.

Although there was a certain degree of interconnection among these traditions, it had somewhat slowed down Huiyin's progress in terms of pure cultivation speed.

If he had focused on cultivating a single lineage, his current cultivation realm would have been higher than it currently was.

However, after achieving the Nine Heavens Dharma Body realm, it seemed that he temporarily shifted his focus to refining a single Buddhist lineage, aiming to raise his cultivation realm's upper limit.

By entering the Great Ming Realm alone, it was unlikely that he would change his approach.

Nowadays, the Tang Imperial Family was not as harsh towards the White Lotus Sect, but the sect's situation in the Tang Realm might not have been much better than its current state in the Great Ming Realm.

Huiyin's change in strategy was likely related to the overall environment, where many Immortal Realm experts were emerging.

Without a sparring match, Lei Jun couldn't determine which lineage Huiyin was focusing on. However, it was an undeniable fact that his Dharma Body's cultivation level was rapidly increasing, which also confirmed some of the earlier speculations about Huiyin. If he dedicated himself to a single lineage, his cultivation progress would undoubtedly be faster than before.

"You've worked hard, Master," Lei Jun said.

Huiyin shook his head, "Celestial Master, you're too kind. I am also concerned about these matters."

He examined the Ethereal Bottle in his hand, which served as the core of the net, and asked, "Is this the work of the Holy Sovereign?"

Lei Jun nodded, "Senior Brother is currently in the Sappho Realm."

The future Maitreya Huiyin of the Tang Dynasty said, "Since the Holy Sovereign is in seclusion, I won't disturb him. When he sends a message to summon me, I will pay him a visit."

After saying this, he and Lei Jun first deployed this Ethereal Net in the Great Ming Realm.

Although it could only cover a limited area, Huiyin would be able to move it using his abilities.

The net integrated the strengths of both Taoist and Buddhist traditions, but its core foundation was the Ethereal Bottle. Huiyin quickly grasped its intricacies and secrets.

"Master, your cultivation is profound, and your understanding is remarkable. Senior Brother once said that among the White Lotus Sect's legacies in the Tang and Ming Realms, the highest achievement is yours," Lei Jun praised.

Huiyin replied, "Did the Holy Sovereign say that? It's truly an honor."

Lei Jun smiled, "Senior Brother, you're good at hiding behind others."

Hearing this, Huiyin looked at Lei Jun, and they exchanged glances.

Meeting Lei Jun's clear gaze, Huiyin smiled and sighed softly, a rare expression for him, "The Holy Sovereign is being humble. As a Buddhist, I speak no falsehoods. Regardless of others, the Holy Sovereign surpasses me."

After a brief pause, he explained, "The Holy Sovereign not only has exceptional innate talent but also gained great opportunities and fortunes in his cultivation. Therefore, I can't hope to catch up to him."

As he spoke, Huiyin also maintained a calm gaze, meeting Lei Jun's eyes.

This contemporary Celestial Master, whose reputation had spread across multiple realms, had indeed improved his cultivation talent through acquired opportunities. This was no longer a secret in the Tang Realm, and Huiyin had also heard about it.

Lei Jun didn't hide this fact and smiled, "Senior Brother, you're protecting us."

Hearing this, Huiyin was slightly taken aback, and then he also smiled.

After a while, his smile faded, and he pondered for a long time before finally speaking, "Tai Bai Jin Yao?"

Lei Jun remained composed and said, "Sui Xing Mu Yao."

Huiyin nodded, and a page of the Heavenly Scripture appeared above his head, displaying the number '4'.

Lei Jun did the same, and the number '3' appeared above his head.

Huiyin clasped his hands together, "Previously, I received a lot of help from the Celestial Master."

Lei Jun said, "It's no trouble. Master, there's no need to worry."

Their conversation wasn't limited to the transactions within the Heavenly Scripture Universe but also included the fact that Lei Jun had already guessed Huiyin's identity but kept it secret.

Huiyin also vaguely felt that his identity had been exposed, and he had some speculations about Lei Jun's identity as well, although he was slower in guessing the answer compared to Lei Jun.

In the present, the seven stars of the Heavenly Scripture Universe rarely gather together, but there are still many private one-on-one chats.

Lei Jun brought up another matter, "The 'Dark Abyss' mentioned by the Master earlier, its true identity, might be the Northern Star Master Zheng Baiyu from over four thousand years ago."

Although the White Lotus Sect remains hidden for most of the time, they have extensive information channels and a deep accumulation of collections. Monk Huiyin had naturally heard of Zheng Baiyu's name and pondered upon hearing this:

"As far as I know, the Northern Star Master had already achieved the Three Immortal Achievements of Confucian Scholarship before the great calamity at the end of the Han Dynasty. Yet, the rumors about the Dark Abyss describe it as a place dominated by martial power. If he didn't perish during the Han Dynasty's calamity as rumored, then his entry into the Dark Abyss was..."

Lei Jun spoke from the side, "According to the information I currently possess, he didn't reluctantly enter or fall into the Dark Abyss out of desperation. Instead, he went in with preparation and a plan, specifically to fulfill his own ambitions."

He introduced the situation to Monk Huiyin based on his current knowledge.

Monk Huiyin nodded silently, "Previously, I thought that the arrival of someone from the Dark Abyss in the Great Ming Realm was a plan to bring the Dark Abyss upon the Great Ming. But now it seems that after they formed numerous causes and conditions, the Dark Abyss has yet to arrive, not because their plan didn't go smoothly, but because this was their intention all along.

This makes the Dark Abyss's ambitions seem even more profound and difficult to fathom..."

Lei Jun asked, "Master, do you have any leads regarding the Messenger of the Dark Abyss?"

Monk Huiyin replied, "He is cautious. I found some traces before, but his trail quickly disappeared."

"If the Master has the time, please help keep an eye out," Lei Jun requested.

Monk Huiyin responded, "The Celestial Master is too kind."

After bidding farewell to Monk Huiyin, Lei Jun didn't stay long in the Great Ming Realm and returned to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Realm.

Next, he continued to work on the third and fourth Ethereal Nets.

With the first two as a foundation, the subsequent tasks became much easier.

After completing the third Ethereal Net, Lei Jun once again traveled to the Former Song Realm.

This third Ethereal Net was sent to Zhu Junjie, a remnant official of the Song Dynasty.

Zhu Junjie received it as if it were a priceless treasure.

Currently, in the Former Song Realm, the remnants of the Song Dynasty were still holding their ground.

The Kongsang Buddhist Sect was keeping a low profile.

The Golden Khanate was being pressured by the Blue Wolf Khanate, but the Blue Wolf Khanate was restrained and hadn't invaded the Central Plains.

As the Blue Wolf Khanate and the Lotus Department of the Kongsang Buddhist Sect gradually interacted, and their attempt to seize the Great Wilderness Gateway failed, they slowly started to consider moving south into the Central Plains.

However, just recently, the Earth Sea Gateway reopened.

Although Lei Jun didn't openly appear, his presence still intimidated all sides.

The Blue Wolf Khanate's southward advance was once again forced to slow down.

The remnants of the Song Dynasty could finally breathe a sigh of relief and even gradually moved closer to the Jingxiang region, the location of the Earth Sea Gateway.

However, there was still no sign of an opportunity to restore the Song Dynasty's territory.

In this situation, the remnants of the Song Dynasty, with their numerous factions, became more united than they were during the more favorable times.

Yet, hidden undercurrents continued to stir.

Some hoped to gain support from the Tang Dynasty's cultivation world and eagerly approached them.

Others were more concerned about the stability of the Song Dynasty's imperial lineage and held reservations.

Lei Jun observed everything but had no intention of getting involved.

He continued to support Zhu Junjie as he always had.

Aside from that, he also helped his little senior sister, Tang Xiaotang, with some matters.

After the previous visit from the Song Dynasty Pure Yang Palace's people and their return to the Former Song Realm, later on, an elder of the palace with more influence arrived.

His name was Qi Yicheng, whom Lei Jun had heard Tang Xiaotang mention. Qi Yicheng was one of the outstanding talents who had emerged in the Song Dynasty Pure Yang Palace in recent years and often received guidance from the "Elder Zheng."

Tang Zhenren, having served as the master of the Song Dynasty Pure Yang Palace for a long time, started to think about when to find an opportunity to "sacrifice" herself.

Directly entering closed-door cultivation and failing, resulting in death, seemed somewhat disgraceful. Therefore, "Elder Zheng" hoped for a more glorious opportunity to "die in battle."

After her "Elder Zheng" passed away, the person she had in mind to take over the Song Dynasty Pure Yang Palace was Qi Yicheng.

This time, Qi Yicheng specifically came to visit the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion to receive the Dragon Tiger Talisman.

Despite his young age, Qi Yicheng possessed exceptional talent, even surpassing his teachers at the palace. He was currently one of the few top Infant Transformation experts at the Eighth Heaven level in the Song Dynasty Pure Yang Palace, second only to his grand-uncle, "Zheng Chen."

However, over the years, first the Golden Khanate, then Li Hangli's establishment of the Song Dynasty Realm, and later the Western Buddhist Sect, surrounded them with powerful enemies and constant dangers.

Therefore, Qi Yicheng not only appeared calm and composed in his demeanor but also approached problems with a practical mindset.

There were other elders and peers in the Song Dynasty Pure Yang Palace who coveted the position of the new palace master and considered seeking support from other Pure Yang Palaces in different realms and even the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion.

In the end, it was the youngest Qi Yicheng who took the initiative and became the first to come to the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion to receive the talisman.

Despite being the youngest, there was not a trace of arrogance in his demeanor.

"Elder Qi, I heard that your sect has a Great Enlightenment True Person named Zheng still alive?"

Lei Jun calmly asked in the Celestial Master Hall, "Did you seek his opinion before coming here?"

Qi Yicheng replied, "My grand-uncle is currently in closed-door cultivation, and I haven't had the chance to discuss this with him yet.

However, in the past, when we talked about Dragon Tiger Mountain, my grand-uncle had high praise for it.

Especially for the Celestial Master and your sect's Tang Zhenren."

Lei Jun's expression remained calm, "Elder Zheng and Elder Qi are too kind!

It's true that several sacred grounds of the Alchemy Cauldron Sect originated from our sect and received our talismans, but there were reasons for each case.

Our initial intention was to unite as fellow Daoists of the Profound Dao, cooperate, and jointly face the rapidly changing chaos of the current times, standing together against external threats."

Regardless of our sect or any other, we do not interfere in each other's internal affairs."

Qi Yicheng gave Lei Jun a Taoist bow, "The Celestial Master's teachings are that I seek to be reckless today, but I have no intention of interfering with the inheritances of the other branches of the Purity Yang Palace."

Lei Jun nodded slightly, "Regarding this matter, it's better to wait until Elder Zheng of your sect comes out of seclusion. You can discuss it in detail within your sect and then make a decision."

"I will follow the Celestial Master's decree," Qi Yicheng replied, "I take my leave."

Lei Jun said, "The Great Tang Human World and Dragon Tiger Mountain welcome fellow Daoists to visit at any time."

Qi Yicheng said, "Thank you, Celestial Master."

He felt calm, but with a hint of regret.

Since Lei Jun had given him this response, he would likely give the same answer to other visitors from the Purity Yang Palace of the Great Song.

However, Qi Yicheng's trip to the Celestial Master Mansion on Dragon Tiger Mountain to seek the Taoist decree was not solely for his own pursuit of the new leader of the Purity Yang Palace in the Great Song.

For the Purity Yang Palace to continue its presence and rise again in the Former Song Human World, there were still many difficulties and a long way to go.

They needed time.

During this period, the dangers and challenges from the outside world could interrupt the Purity Yang Palace's resurgence at any time.

They needed external support.

Although this trip did not succeed in obtaining the Taoist decree from the Celestial Master Mansion, it further strengthened the relationship between the two parties.

The scenery of the Great Tang and Dragon Tiger Mountain was vastly different from that of the Great Song, and Qi Yicheng was very curious, but he had no time to travel and visit.

After bidding farewell to Celestial Master Lei, the elder of the Purity Yang Palace of the Great Song immediately returned to the Former Song Human World.

As he watched his counterpart descend the mountain, Lei Jun turned to look at Tang Xiaotang, who had avoided him earlier, "So, when is 'Elder Zheng' planning to come out of seclusion?"

Tang Xiaotang puffed out her cheeks, "I haven't decided yet."

She then asked, "What about the Elder Chen of Shu Mountain and the Eastern Yang Mountain Daoist from your side?"

Lei Jun replied, "The Eastern Yang Mountain Daoist can be more casual and can also choose to seclude himself from the world.

As for Elder Chen of Shu Mountain, I have been thinking about it recently, mainly because it involves the Taiji Sky-Earth Talisman and the Primordial Magnetic Flying Sword."

Tang Xiaotang asked, "Oh, are you planning to include them in the sect's collection for our disciples to study?"

Lei Jun nodded, "Yes, now that we've reached this point, some things from the past can be gradually revealed. It's better to have a reasonable explanation for the public."

Lei Jun had created various Taoist methods, from the Five Thunder Talisman to the Yin Five Thunder Righteousness Talisman and the Xuanxiao Five Thunder Talisman, which were already included in the sect's collection.

Any disciple of the sect who was interested could choose to cultivate them.

Nowadays, many young disciples have chosen to cultivate the Taoist methods created by the contemporary Celestial Master.

The Taiji Sky-Earth Talisman and the Sky-Penetrating Earth-Piercing Talisman, including the Two Extremes Primordial Magnetic Incantation and the Heaven-Viewing Earth-Listening Talisman, are still kept secret and only known to a very small number of people.

Lei Jun had no intention of keeping them private, mainly because of their special functions. When they are unknown to others, they can be used more efficiently.

Even now, Lei Jun still does not plan to reveal the Sky-Penetrating Earth-Piercing Talisman, including the Jade Purity Zhou Tian Magic Mirror and the Galaxy Heavenly Net.

However, the Taiji Sky-Earth Talisman and the Primordial Magnetic Flying Sword, some related mysteries can be considered for gradual disclosure.

The secrets from the past involving Lei Jun using them to impersonate Confucian divine archers and Taoist flying swords are no longer a big deal if revealed now. The outside world knowing about them would only add to the legends.

On the other hand, the Primordial Magnetic Flying Sword is gradually becoming less suitable for Lei Jun to use against his enemies.

As Lei Jun's divine abilities and cultivation become more profound, the power of the Primordial Magnetic Force continues to accumulate, and the power of the flying sword also increases.

However, the enemies he faces next often have their own specialties.

Martial arts practitioners, high cultivators of the Taoist alchemy sects, Buddhist Zen martial law bodies with divine footwork, Taoist Talisman sect's Five Qi Facing the Zenith Bridge, and various other methods can all avoid the sharpness of the Primordial Magnetic Flying Sword.

Even high cultivators of the Taoist alchemy sects from the Ninth Heaven Realm, after achieving perfection in the Five Qi Uniting the Primordial, can use their divine footwork to evade the flying sword's lock-on.

Buddhist masters like Master He Hui from the Pure Land of Nirvana, who have vowed to hide their true nature, can also avoid the Primordial Magnetic Flying Sword.

At higher cultivation levels, even without extremely high speed and agility, masters from various sects often have their own methods to dodge straightforward attacks.

For heavenly realm cultivators, it's even less of a problem.

Even with powerful attacks, if they can't hit the target, it's all in vain.

Currently, Lei Jun can only rely on various other means to restrict his enemies before the Primordial Magnetic Flying Sword can be effective.

The sharpness remains, but the upfront cost increases as the opponents become stronger.

However, if passed down to middle and lower-level disciples of the Celestial Master Mansion, it can significantly enhance the strength of the younger generation.

Moreover, after years of Lei Jun's constant contemplation, research, and improvement, the Two Extremes Primordial Magnetic Incantation and the Taiji Sky-Earth Talisman have become more versatile.

Nowadays, as long as the younger generation disciples have suitable aptitudes and cultivate Lei Jun's self-created divine abilities, they can achieve remarkable accomplishments, even if they don't surpass him.

As for the enemies knowing that he has such means and becoming more cautious, Lei Jun doesn't worry about it.

He himself has been constantly innovating and exploring more Taoist methods.

This is the greatest joy and motivation for his cultivation.

However, the specifics of how to pass on these divine abilities and the details of the process still require careful consideration... Lei Jun thought to himself.

In the following days, Lei Jun continued to cultivate calmly.

The accumulation of the Nine Pristine Qis gradually strengthened his foundation in the Fifth Layer of the Ninth Heaven Realm.

Like the Taoist alchemy sects' Five Qi Uniting the Primordial, the Taoist Talisman sects' cultivation of the Five Qis seems to be a step-by-step process, but with each additional Qi, it becomes increasingly difficult to harmonize and integrate with the previous cultivation, making it more challenging and requiring longer cultivation time.

The Five Qi Facing the Zenith Realm was already formed, but Lei Jun still needed to continuously accumulate and fine-tune to bring his essence, energy, and spirit to their optimal state, thus gaining the opportunity to climb higher.

In the void, the immortal gate became increasingly clear before him.

With the help of the Shadow Blade's spirit, Lei Jun could save a significant amount of time, like a water mill grinding away.

Time passed unnoticed during cultivation.

Lei Jun soon celebrated his ninety-fifth birthday.

In addition to his daily cultivation, Lei Jun successfully refined the fourth Ethereal Net.

This Ethereal Net was sent to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Human World.

Zhenzhu Temple Master Mu Chunyang and Han King Zhou Pu, after a period of recuperation, gradually digested the Northern Liang territory and began to further their military campaign against Southern Chu.

Mu Chunyang, having received the Ethereal Net from Lei Jun, continued to secretly investigate Buddhist cultivators, especially keeping a close eye on the actions of Bao Neng Master and Du Ming Master, who were secretly planning under the orders of Venerable Puguang to further intensify the surge of spiritual energy between heaven and earth.

"Brother Mu and the generals will provide a detailed introduction regarding these matters," Lei Jun said to the crowd before him.

Xiao Xueting and Shangguan Yunbo, leading a group of Great Tang martial artists, nodded, "Rest assured, Celestial Master, on this trip, we will definitely pay attention to this matter in secret."

The situation in Summi was gradually stabilizing.

The Great Tang Human World was even more stable.

As for the Great Tang cultivation world, they began to make other arrangements.

Tang Empress Zhang Wantong had no intention of further expansion.

However, in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Human World, martial artists were rampant, and their martial arts heritage was unique, already vastly different from the traditional martial arts paths of the Great Tang, Great Han, and Great Ming regions.

Therefore, the Great Tang martial artists were eager to experience it firsthand.

At the moment, Shen Quibing was on duty, staying in the Great Tang, while Xiao Xueting and Shangguan Yunbo, along with selected capable rising stars, changed their attire, passed through Saha, and arrived in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Human World.

Their identities were relatively sensitive.

Even Zhou Pu, who had been informed in advance by Mu Chunyang, would be somewhat concerned upon hearing the news.

Therefore, Xiao Xueting, Shangguan Yunbo, and the others planned to keep a low profile during this trip, avoiding direct involvement in the chaotic wars among the numerous kingdoms and nations of this Human World.

They were there primarily to observe.

Learning from others' experiences could help them improve.

As for their nominal mission, it was convenient to assist Mu Chunyang in using the Ethereal Net to investigate the misbehaving monks.

After Xiao Xueting and Shangguan Yunbo's group left, Lei Jun continued his daily routine and pace of life.

Aside from his personal cultivation and handling affairs within the mansion, he also taught his disciples.

After entering autumn, his second disciple, Han Xiaofei, successfully reached the Sixth Heaven Realm of the Talisman School of the Daoist Spell School.

Looking at his second disciple standing before him, Lei Jun couldn't help but sigh inwardly:

Her innate talent was indeed enviable to others.

The speed of cultivation improvement in the early and middle stages was like pulling a radish out of the ground.

Seeing Han Xiaofei's progress was like watching a younger version of Tang Xiaotang.

"Disciple pays respects to the Master," Han Xiaofei said respectfully, without any mishaps this time, as she bowed to Lei Jun.

Lei Jun asked, "Have you chosen the Dragon and Tiger Dual Spirits as your natal law?"

Han Xiaofei replied, "Yes, Master, I do intend to."

Lei Jun nodded slightly and immediately began to guide his disciple in practicing this profound art of the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion.

Although his own natal law did not include the Dragon and Tiger Dual Spirits, he had achieved considerable proficiency in it as a non-natal law.

"I will help you lay the foundation first. Later, when your cultivation reaches a certain level, you can seek further guidance from your Master Xu," Lei Jun instructed.

Among the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion lineage, the one with the highest proficiency in the Dragon and Tiger Dual Spirits was Xu Yanzhen.

Lei Jun didn't mind his personal disciple seeking guidance from Xu Yanzhen.

Just as he often took the initiative to guide Tang Xiaotang's personal disciple, Cheng Rongrong.

Like them, the most outstanding top disciples would usually receive the collective care and cultivation from numerous seniors in the sect since ancient times.

"Yes, Master," Han Xiaofei replied respectfully and then smiled, "Master, I'll go find my junior sister."

Her junior sister was, of course, Cheng Rongrong.

She was well-behaved in front of her master, but after achieving the Sixth Heaven Realm, she would go find Cheng Rongrong, who was at the Fifth Heaven Realm.

This time, she learned from her previous experience and quietly secluded herself to break through, then quietly went to find Cheng Rongrong, ensuring that she wouldn't give her the chance to hide in Tang Shibo's other mansion again!

"Go ahead, but there's one more thing," Lei Jun said calmly, "Now that you've reached the Sixth Heaven Realm, you will officially become a senior of the mansion and receive your duties and training."

The Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion had grown in size and talent, unlike the early days when it was in a low period and lacked talented individuals.

Therefore, outstanding disciples could focus more on their cultivation, and it wouldn't be too late to assign them more responsibilities later.

However, Elder Han was a bit special.

Considering her personality, Lei Jun didn't suppress her but had already made arrangements for further training.

Upon hearing this, Han Xiaofei quickly composed herself and replied respectfully with her hands clasped, "Yes, disciple will follow the Master's arrangements."

Nevertheless, this didn't affect her plan to find Cheng Rongrong immediately.

Lei Jun watched his second disciple leave excitedly and couldn't help but chuckle.

He shook his head slightly and continued his quiet cultivation.

The Nine Qi of Qingling was constantly accumulated and refined, gradually balancing with the One Qi of Xuanling, the Three Qi of Danling, the Five Qi of Wuling, and the Seven Qi of Haoling, becoming interconnected and integrated as one.

Time passed.

Lei Jun celebrated his ninety-sixth birthday.

(End of Chapter)

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