Chapter 509: Mystic Profound Second Level (508) (Part 2)

Chapter 509: Mystic Profound Second Level (508) (Part 2)

However, when it came to a matter involving a Demon Saint from the Ninth Heaven, Han Xiaofei, who was usually unreliable, would not act on her own. Instead, she first informed her master, Lei Jun, of the situation.

Lei Jun, residing in his earthly cave abode, was aware that Luo Hai and the Pi Xiu Demon Saint harbored no ill intentions. Thus, he permitted Luo Hai to enter Guizang, where he would meet with him.

Or, to be precise, meet with the Pi Xiu Demon Saint.

Luo Hai, guided by Han Xiaofei, embarked on his journey to Guizang, his heart filled with awe.

Indeed, the Daoist School and Dragon Tiger Mountain produced countless talented individuals.

Although Han Xiaofei led the way, Luo Hai couldn't help but feel that he couldn't grasp her existence.

If she hadn't spoken from time to time, he might not have noticed her movements even if he closed his eyes.

Earlier, when he had managed to find Han Xiaofei, it was largely thanks to the Pi Xiu Demon Saint.

It was only because of their significant difference in cultivation realms that they were able to locate her.

Upon entering Guizang, the vast and empty world before him made Luo Hai's heart tighten.

Following Han Xiaofei's lead, Luo Hai approached a towering Daoist with a youthful appearance, clad in a nine-colored robe and wearing the Yuan Shi crown, standing calmly in the distance.

As Luo Hai observed him, he felt as if he were gazing upon the vast universe, seemingly all-encompassing yet shrouded in mystery, making him feel insignificant.

"Junior Luo Hai pays his respects to the Celestial Master," Luo Hai stepped forward and bowed.

Han Xiaofei stood beside Lei Jun, who calmly said, "Elder Luo, there's no need for such formalities."

Luo Hai replied, "Celestial Master, may you live a long and blessed life."

After speaking, he stood with his hands clasped, saying no more.

From his body, a faint dark aura began to emerge.

This dark aura condensed above his head, taking the form of a mythical beast—the legendary Pi Xiu.

Lei Jun observed it calmly.

On the contrary, Pi Xiu's expression revealed a complex and human-like emotion.

Although he was a newly risen junior, he deeply feared Lei Jun.

The reason was simple: many of the top powerful demons in the Great Ming Dynasty had been exterminated by this Daoist.

Aside from the attack on the Great Ming capital, Lei Jun rarely interfered with human cultivators.

Over the years, other human cultivators had frequently traveled in the mortal world, exchanging information with each other, and Luo Hai had heard about Pi Xiu's activities.

In other mortal worlds, Lei Jun also had occasions to specifically eradicate powerful demons.

Although Pi Xiu had already attained the body of a Demon Saint, he couldn't help but remain vigilant.

However, he ultimately decided to take this trip.

The reason was that, according to rumors, the powerful demon Yin Yue Minghuang was still safely residing in Luoyuan.

Pi Xiu had taken the initiative to enter Guizang, but he was still undertaking a significant risk. At this moment, facing Lei Jun, his emotions were a mix of various feelings.

"Pi Xiu Demon Saint, I've long admired your reputation," Lei Jun said calmly.

Pi Xiu replied, "I dare not accept such praise."

Lei Jun asked, "Why have you come here?"

His expression was as usual, his tone calm, and although indifferent, at least for now, there was no sign of hostility or dissatisfaction on his face.

Luo Hai, standing by, felt his heart lighten as he saw this:

It seemed his earlier speculation was correct.

The Celestial Master's judgment of demons didn't lie in whether they cultivated demonic energy or the energy of the heavens and earth.

The decisive factor was more likely whether the demon had caused large-scale slaughter and brought suffering to countless lives.

Those who cultivated demonic energy were not only mostly cruel, cold-blooded, and bloodthirsty, but they also often had a strong desire for the lives of cultivators of heavenly energy and even ordinary mortals. They might even use the souls and blood of living beings to cultivate demonic arts. Therefore, most powerful demons regarded human lives as insignificant and were filled with bloodlust.

The Kun Peng Demon Saint in Gui Xu had once caused the demise of countless lives in the Great Song Dynasty.

Yin Yue Minghuang was one of the rare exceptions.

The current Pi Xiu Demon Saint was another such exception.

On the one hand, Pi Xiu was also a divine beast, and on the other hand, he had extraordinary natural talent, which set him apart from the extremely greedy creatures like the Tao Tie.

Strictly speaking, Pi Xiu Demon Saint might not have completely avoided contact with the mortal world like Yin Yue Minghuang, but overall, he had very few evil deeds.

Of course, if one had to say so, it was also related to the fact that he had been suppressed by the Wise and Benevolent Venerable for many years.

After breaking free, he urgently needed to recuperate and replenish his energy, but the situation in the mortal world was special, making it difficult for immortal cultivators to move freely.

If he truly reached a dead end, Pi Xiu Demon Saint might have no choice but to take risks.

However, fate had it that he met Luo Hai and encountered Zhou Mingzhe, a great Confucian scholar who was reforming the current Neo-Confucian rituals.

In the end, Pi Xiu Demon Saint and Luo Hai reached a mutually beneficial agreement, and they ended up taking advantage of the various leaders of the Ming Dynasty.

Although Pi Xiu had exhausted much of his hard-earned gains due to the earlier risky interception of the Wise and Benevolent Venerable,

With the imminent merging of the human and immortal realms, his situation had stabilized, and there was no need to take such risks.

However, given the current situation in the mortal world, Pi Xiu Demon Saint still couldn't help but pay attention to Lei Jun's attitude.

"I have no desire to involve myself in other mortal affairs. I only wish to cultivate and recuperate in peace," Pi Xiu Demon Saint spoke in human language. "Thanks to the Bald Donkey, I've been stagnant for many years, and I no longer have the strength to make further progress. I can only hope to spend my remaining years in peace."

This was also the reason he didn't consider the former members of the Celestial Palace.

Although Gao Tian Sui welcomed cultivators from all paths, seeking like-minded companions without inquiring about their past, the events during the great catastrophe at the end of the Han Dynasty had made it clear that the former members of the Celestial Palace considered everyone else as enemies, leaving no room for neutrality.

Lei Jun, while ruthless in slaying demons and eliminating evil, also stood in opposition to the former members of the Celestial Palace. However, he didn't mind the existence of neutral parties and didn't force people to choose sides.

Therefore, if one had to choose between the Celestial Master of Dragon Tiger Mountain in ancient times and the current one, Pi Xiu Demon Saint would prefer Lei Jun to prevail.

Although he had intended to remain uninvolved, he knew he had to express his stance, so he took the risk of meeting Lei Jun.

"Your cultivation is rare, and I hope this aspiration remains unchanged, so as not to bring suffering to countless lives," Lei Jun said.

After listening to Pi Xiu's words, Lei Jun's expression remained unchanged. "I also hope that you can fulfill your wish.

"Precious Vajra Kong looked at Luo Hai.

Luo Hai bowed to him and Lei Jun, then said, "The mortal world is in decay, and the replacement of divine artifacts is a matter of the capable and virtuous. I, a junior, am not yet worthy of contending for the world. I only hope that this world can restore order and justice, and that is enough for me."

Precious Vajra Kong spoke to Luo Hai, "Mortal affairs are for mortals to handle. Even the Celestial Masters rarely interfere directly. I will also try to refrain from intervening, and from now on, you must rely on yourself."

Since this adventure was successful and Lei Jun showed no hostility, Luo Hai could return to the mortal world of the Great Ming and interact with other high-level cultivators from the Daoist schools as equals, gradually merging their factions without relying on Precious Vajra Kong's help to establish his own power in the chaotic world.

'It is a blessing for the common people that you, a layman, care for them,' Lei Jun said.

Luo Hai quickly replied, "Your words are too kind, junior here dares not accept such praise."

Precious Vajra Kong looked at Lei Jun, and after a brief moment of contemplation, he spoke again, "I have the intention to retire and live in seclusion, but I once heard a human saying, 'The tree desires peace, but the wind never stops.'

Today, I am grateful for the Celestial Master's concern, and it is only right that I repay this favor. By helping you, I am also helping myself. If you can win against the former subjects of the Celestial Court, my retirement will be peaceful.

However, I need a considerable amount of time to prepare. Distant water cannot extinguish nearby fire, and I may not be able to arrive in time for the Celestial Master's conflict with the former subjects of the Celestial Court."

Lei Jun's expression remained unperturbed, "No matter, we cultivators follow the will of Heaven and act according to our circumstances."

Han Xiaofei, on behalf of her master, saw Precious Vajra Kong and Luo Hai off as they left Guizang for the mortal world of the Great Ming. After they left, she returned, curious and asked, "Master, what is Precious Vajra Kong planning? If he has such a method, why not use it on himself to heal his injuries?"

Lei Jun smiled slightly, "No need to worry, let's wait and see."

He looked at his disciple, nodding in satisfaction, "You've been running around a lot lately, but your cultivation hasn't been neglected."

Han Xiaofei's face lit up with a smile, "Master, I've always been diligent and earnest in my cultivation!"

Lei Jun said, "You've also been diligent in cultivating your supernatural powers and seizing every moment."

Han Xiaofei nodded like a chick pecking at rice, "Yes, yes!"

Lei Jun continued, "You've been working so hard that after seeing off the guests, you've transformed into a Precious Vajra Kong in front of me."

Han Xiaofei said, "Uh... please forgive me, Master."

The slightly smaller Precious Vajra Kong in front of her apologized and quickly scurried away.

Seeing this, Lei Jun couldn't help but shake his head and smile.

His second disciple was often unreliable, but as she had said, she never slacked off in her cultivation, and instead, she was extremely diligent.

Over the next three years, Han Xiaofei dedicated herself to quiet cultivation. Following in the footsteps of Zhuo Baojie, she successfully cultivated to the eighth level of the Divine Court Universe.

After she emerged from seclusion, she officially took over Zhuo Baojie's duties, overseeing the cultivation of her third junior brother, Feng Ting.

Zhuo Baojie began his seclusion, preparing for the heavenly tribulation between the eighth and ninth levels.

A few years later, Qin Caifei successfully reached the fourth level of the eighth heaven.

However, compared to Zhuo Baojie, who was already preparing to break through to the Great Vehicle Realm, Qin Caifei, who had just reached the eighth heaven, still needed a considerable amount of time to silently accumulate her cultivation.

Meanwhile, in the mortal world of the Later Han, after years of secluded cultivation, Kang Ming successfully took this step forward.

For the first time in history, the Yellow Heaven had its own Great Sage of the Ninth Heaven.

At this moment, Lei Jun looked at the four dark stars in his Profound Dao Ascension's dark universe. Zhou Pu and Kang Ming had both successfully reached the ninth heaven, while Nie Fang and Meng Shaojie had reached the fourth level of the eighth heaven and were preparing to break through to the ninth heaven.

Compared to Nie Fang, who had been active in the mortal world of the Great Ming in recent years, Meng Shaojie was much quieter.

He silently observed and recorded the rise and fall of the mortal world, almost entirely experiencing the Great Ming Dynasty's decline from its peak to its downfall.

For Meng Shaojie, who practiced the Shi family's cultivation method, this experience was invaluable.

Meng Shaojie cherished and valued this experience, carefully pondering it.

With his talent and experience, his progress towards the ninth heaven should not have been slower than Kang Ming's.

However, in recent years, he had been quietly organizing and summarizing historical records from various aspects, slightly slowing down his self-cultivation and upward progress.

Although it wasn't Meng Shaojie's intention, he was gradually building up his foundation.

Zhang Wantong was not currently in this world, and Meng Shaojie had lost his best teacher.

But compared to his past self, Meng Shaojie was now able to face the current situation with calm and composure. He hoped that Zhang Wantong would be safe and even observed and recorded the changes in this world with a relatively detached perspective.

'Twenty years have passed since the Profound Dao Ascension of the Celestial Master, and sixteen years since His Majesty entered the Time Abyss...'

Meng Shaojie flipped through the book in front of him, "Sixteen years have passed in the blink of an eye. The Celestial Master once said that if no one interferes, the natural convergence of the mortal world is not far off. It seems that the time is near."

He closed the book in front of him, "I hope His Majesty will be blessed with good fortune."

At the same time, Lei Jun sat quietly in Guizang, waiting.

Later, the figure of his senior sister, Xu Yuanzhen, reappeared in Guizang.

"After all these years, are you ready?" Xu Yuanzhen looked at Lei Jun with interest.

Lei Jun nodded, "It will be around this time, so I had to disturb Senior Sister's seclusion in Kunlun."

Xu Yuanzhen casually sat down beside the Time Abyss, "It's no trouble. Things on my side are going well, and I can continue nurturing in the furnace."

Lei Jun said, "In that case, thank you for your hard work here, Senior Sister."

He greeted Xu Yuanzhen and left Guizang, heading towards the Saha world.

There, Lei Jun used his divine powers to retrieve the Jade Purity Profound Microcosm Heavenly Realm.

The Saha world did not completely collapse.

In the deep valley below, within the cracks, countless spiritual talismans flashed with brilliance, weaving into a radiant storm that filled the gaps in the Saha world.

Lei Jun raised his hand, and with a flick of his fingers, a black and white Taiji Diagram appeared and descended into it.

The gap between the mortal world and the divine realm began to gradually heal, and the radiant light dissipated.

Until finally, the talisman's brilliance completely vanished, and the rift in the void also disappeared entirely.

On the ground of the deep valley, only a massive black and white Taiji Diagram remained.

Wang Guiyuan, in the form of Master Zhiqing, stood by, and upon seeing this, his figure transformed, revealing his original appearance.

A Daoist in a deep red robe bowed to Lei Jun in the Daoist manner, "The mortal world has healed, and your merit is boundless."

Lei Jun returned the bow, "The preparations over the years were not my accomplishment alone. I will need to trouble you further, Senior Brother."

Wang Guiyuan said, "May your cultivation reach perfection."

Lei Jun bid farewell and stepped into the Jade Purity Profound Microcosm Heavenly Realm.

This heavenly realm finally regained its ability to move through the void.

Next, Lei Jun did not wander between the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths but instead brought the Jade Purity Profound Microcosm Heavenly Realm directly back to the human realm of the Great Tang, returning to the Celestial Master Mansion's ancestral hall on Dragon Tiger Mountain.

Yuan Mo Bai, who had received the news early on, had already made preparations within the Ten Thousand Dharmas Altar.

The Jade Purity Profound Microcosm Heavenly Realm hovered in the void, resonating with the Upper Clear Thunder Mansion.

Lei Jun himself entered the Ten Thousand Dharmas Altar.

For the next year, he remained there.

Faint light and dust fell from Lei Jun's body.

Even though the human realm had not yet merged, when immortals walked in the mortal world, their immortal energy would still dissipate to some extent.

Through Lei Jun's Taiji Dao Body, he gradually replenished his energy from the surrounding human realms.

A subtle cycle formed between humans and nature.

Relatively speaking, Lei Jun still lost more energy.

With his solid foundation, he wouldn't face any major issues within a certain period.

However, if this situation continued to prolong, it would become a burden.

Especially since he was about to break through to the Second Level Profound Dao.

Lei Jun's expression was calm as he silently practiced breathing and meditation, focusing on his spiritual cultivation.

The Ten Thousand Dharmas Altar glowed, but there were no extraordinary phenomena.

However, within the Upper Clear Thunder Mansion, the Jade Purity Profound Microcosm Heavenly Realm, and the Great Clarity Transformation Mansion in the distant Han Dynasty's human realm, talisman arrays lit up with brilliance.

At the same time, the arrangements Lei Jun had entrusted Chu Kun, Zhuo Baojie, and Han Xiaofei to make in various human realms began to take effect.

In the human realms of the Great Tang, the Great Song, the Han Dynasty, the Jin Dynasty, the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, and even the unsettled human realm of the Great Ming, the mountains and earth veins quietly transformed, and spiritual energy converged.

In these six human realms, the mundane aura of the common people merged with the spiritual energy of the mountains and rivers, unknown to the outside world. Through special rituals, they crossed the void and distance, converging upon the Celestial Master Mansion's ancestral hall on Dragon Tiger Mountain.

Under the influence of these rituals, Lei Jun not only prevented the rapid dissipation of his immortal energy but also received more feedback from the human realm as the black and white Taiji Diagram circulated.

The cycle established between them gradually reached a balance.

Although Lei Jun had to maintain his current state and remain seated, he was no longer affected or worn down by anything during his extended stay in the human realm.

He continuously nurtured himself.

Winter passed, and summer arrived.

Lei Tian Shi celebrated his 120th birthday, entering the age of two cycles.

This summer, he unfolded his dual Dharmic Vision Mystic City.

Then, these two primordial universes gradually began to merge.

Unlike the previous nested combination, they truly became one.

It was during this process that Lei Jun began his assault on the Second Level Profound Dao.

Unlike his previous effortless breakthroughs, Lei Jun now faced a heavenly tribulation as he advanced from the First Level to the Second Level Profound Dao.

In his sea of consciousness, Lei Jun's perception of the world seemed to shatter.

The scene of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths splitting at the end of ancient times seemed to reappear.

It also seemed to tear apart Lei Jun's immortal body and his Dharmic Vision Mystic City.

But Lei Jun remained calm.

He maintained constant contact with the six human realms.

Compared to these six human realms, the talismans Lei Jun had left in other realms quietly took effect.

In the Nine Heavens were Kunlun, Penglai, Datong, Shapo, Sumeru, and Spirit Mountain.

In the Ten Earths were the Earth Sea, Yellow Springs, Luoyuan, Great Rectifier, Kongsang, and... the Great Wilderness.

With the restoration of the Great Song, Mu Chunyang and others had previously suppressed the grassland tribes in the Great Song's human realm, officially becoming history.

The talisman Chu Kun had left behind responded to Lei Jun's control, resonating with the human realm.

Six heavens.

Six earths.

Six human realms.

Although it wasn't a complete Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Great Thousand World, under Lei Jun's Taiji Dao Body, it constantly transformed and evolved, gathering divine essence and empowering Lei Jun to face the heavenly tribulation resembling the splitting of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths at the end of ancient times.

The Taiji Dao Body, as a foundation, naturally inspired the cultivation of methods.

This not only accelerated Lei Jun's previous cultivation speed but also prepared for this moment.

He had been cultivating and preparing in these realms and human realms for many years, and now he had a unique method to overcome the current tribulation.

And so...

The Second Level Profound Dao was achieved today.

Lei Jun opened his eyes.

His Dharmic Vision Mystic City also transformed from the Tian Shi Barrier to the Taimei Barrier.

The new immortal technique he had conceived over the years was born from this, turning from concept to reality.

As Lei Jun cultivated the Taimei Barrier, in this Great Thousand World, all talisman sect cultivators of the Eightfold Heaven and above had their spirits shaken.

Yuan Mo Bai, Chu Kun, and Kang Ming, cultivators of the Ninefold Heaven, momentarily felt their Great Vehicle Dharmic Vision tremble, as if it were about to unfold uncontrollably due to external influences.

More cultivators of the Eightfold Heaven, especially those at the third and fourth layers of the Eightfold Heaven, had their Dharmic Vision universes unfold instantly.

They quickly retracted their visions.

As the inheritors of a historic sacred site, after their initial surprise, the group recalled the records in their sect's ancient books and suddenly understood, their excitement overflowing: After the great catastrophe at the end of the Han Dynasty, the Daoist Talisman Sect had a cultivator who achieved the Second Level Profound Dao.

(End of Chapter)

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