Chapter 516: 515. The Mystic City's Resonance

Chapter 516: 515. The Mystic City's Resonance



As one of Lei Jun's Daoist treasures, the Celestial Jade Bamboo of Upper Purity continued to advance alongside his cultivation realm.

Especially after Lei Jun achieved immortality, the Celestial Jade Bamboo also made significant progress, breaking through the opponent's peripheral restrictions. Even when striking a physical body, it could still injure the opponent's inner spirit.

At this moment, Lei Jun was refining the treasure, causing the ten-section green bamboo staff to grow to eleven sections.

However, as he gazed at the treasure, his expression was not one of satisfaction but deep contemplation.

With Lei Jun's spiritual power circulating, the black and white energies surrounding the green bamboo staff began to further intertwine, gradually forming a Yin-Yang Tai Chi Diagram.

Two Yin-Yang Tai Chi Diagrams, one at the head and the other at the tail, were positioned at both ends of the green bamboo staff, slowly rotating.

As Lei Jun pondered, he extended his hand and lightly tapped the eleven-section green bamboo staff floating in front of him.

Thus, in addition to the Yin-Yang Tai Chi Diagrams at both ends, a third one appeared in the center of the green bamboo staff.

It was as if the slender green bamboo staff simultaneously pierced through these three Tai Chi Diagrams.

The black and white colors of the Tai Chi Diagrams continued to intertwine without cease.

Upon seeing this, Lei Jun nodded slightly, then shook his head gently.

After his refinement, the Celestial Jade Bamboo of Upper Purity, with its eleven sections, had undoubtedly improved in all aspects compared to its previous ten-section state.

However, with Lei Jun's cultivation strength, insight, and perception, his envisioned improvements still had room for further progress.

The eleven-section green bamboo staff's foundation was insufficient to support Lei Jun's current ideas.

Compared to other treasures, the Celestial Jade Bamboo of Upper Purity was already exceptionally outstanding, with a solid foundation and the blessings of heaven and earth.

But Lei Jun's ideas were exceptionally grand.

Even with such a foundation, the Celestial Jade Bamboo still seemed inadequate.

As for the other treasures, there was no need to mention them.

Fortunately, Lei Jun did not become anxious because of this.

With lofty aspirations and a grounded approach, he decided to first complete improvements that met the current conditions and focus on the task at hand.

Under Lei Jun's refinement, the three Yin-Yang Tai Chi Diagrams rotated and merged into the green bamboo staff.

The black and white energies that had previously surrounded the treasure were now nowhere to be seen.

However, on the surface of the eleven-section green bamboo staff, a faint, lustrous glow circulated, with profound and pure energies flowing in all directions.

Wherever the clouds reached, it was as if a separate heaven and earth had formed, resembling a celestial realm in the clouds.

Lei Jun allowed the Celestial Jade Bamboo of Upper Purity to rest and nurture within the immortal clouds.

He then summoned his other two treasures of achievement.

The Jade Purity Heaven-Circling Mirror and the Supreme Purity Eight Sceneries Cloak.

For the time being, the mirror did not require any special treatment; Lei Jun simply nurtured it with the spiritual power gained from achieving the Taiji Dao Body and his elevated realm.

After returning from Gao Tian Sui and the Time Abyss, although Lei Jun successfully thwarted his opponent, he subsequently retrieved the Jade Purity Heaven-Circling Mirror and rarely allowed it to circulate in the mortal realm.

Since Lei Jun's ascension, the mystical powers of the Jade Purity Heaven-Circling Mirror had also grown in tandem with his cultivation, allowing him to traverse the heavens with great concealment while observing all directions.

However, even a cultivator as powerful as Gao Tian Sui possessed keen and expansive perception. They could discern even the unique existences within the vast void of the universe, and the Jade Purity Heaven-Circling Mirror was no exception.

Therefore, Lei Jun currently retrieved this treasure, utilizing it from a different angle to support his Seeking Sound and Responding to Senses Taiyi Imperial Body.

The Seeking Sound and Responding to Senses Taiyi Imperial Body was inherently profound and incredibly precise.

However, it was also susceptible to external interference.

With the Jade Purity Heaven-Circling Mirror's assistance, Lei Jun could further stabilize the foundation of this immortal technique.

For Lei Jun and his companions, the Seeking Sound and Responding to Senses Taiyi Imperial Body was of paramount importance, even surpassing Lei Jun's other three immortal techniques and rivaling the Three Caverns Three Heavens Supreme Dragon Tiger Array.

Only by combining this immortal technique with the grand formation could Lei Jun maintain the initiative against Gao Tian Sui, compelling him to retreat for the time being.

Without a solution to counter it, Gao Tian Sui would recover from his injuries and not return.

However, Lei Jun was not content with this.

At this moment, he sat facing the Jade Purity Heaven-Circling Mirror, gazing at his reflection within it, deep in thought.

The Yin-Yang Tai Chi Diagram reappeared, gradually filling the mirror's surface, replacing Lei Jun's image.

Simultaneously, a Yin-Yang Tai Chi Diagram also emerged on Lei Jun's forehead, emitting a radiant glow, and the two diagrams faced each other.

Mysterious, pure energies began to swirl around the Jade Purity Heaven-Circling Mirror, forming an invisible auspicious cloud.

Lei Jun nodded slightly, and the treasure, enveloped in the pure energy and auspicious cloud, drifted to the side, slowly nurturing itself, just like the Celestial Jade Bamboo of Upper Purity had done earlier.

Lei Jun then turned his attention to the last of the three treasures, the Supreme Purity Eight Sceneries Cloak.

When unfolded, the treasure revealed the Eight Sceneries Dao Palace, occupying a vast area within the Ten Thousand Dharmas Altar.

After the Time Blade Soul, the Vast and Majestic Jade Tablet, the Spirit Mountain Jade Bones, and the Vajra Sutra Wheel were refined into it, Lei Jun continued to refine other treasures, creating wondrous sights within the Eight Sceneries Dao Palace.

These included the Spirit Mountain and Pure Sky, as well as the numerous sorcery treasures left behind by top sorcery experts like Ran Qiao and Wang Dianchen. There were also the gains from consecutively slaying the Kunpeng Demon Sage and the One-Eyed Demon Sage.

Thus, following the integration of martial arts strikes, Confucian classics, Buddhist hand gestures, and sorcery incantations, the Supreme Purity Eight Sceneries Cloak further absorbed sorcery poison arts and even powers related to demons and spirits.

The Supreme Purity's teachings were vast, encompassing all realms and embracing all phenomena.

As Lei Jun continuously refines and accumulates, the Supreme Purity Eight Sceneries Cloak, a treasure, becomes increasingly rooted and its spirituality more abundant.

By incorporating the principles and realms of various Daoist sects, the treasure's defensive power is significantly enhanced when facing corresponding attacks from its affiliated traditions.

The foundation of this lies in Lei Jun's cultivation of the Daoist Talisman Sect's heritage.

Although the Eight Sceneries are not yet fully complete, Lei Jun considers further incorporating the principles and realms of martial cultivation's body-refining techniques.

However, this is only a partial consideration.

Overall, as Lei Jun achieves the Taiji Dao Body and combines it with his natural comprehension, and with his cultivation realm constantly improving, he begins to contemplate a more advanced design for this treasure.

With the support of the Third Immortal Principle: Supreme Non-Extreme True Solution, Lei Jun quietly observes the Eight Sceneries Dao Palace before him, and it gradually begins to dissipate.

The principles and realms within it disperse, and then...

A new transformation occurs.

The Supreme Purity Eight Sceneries Cloak itself also disintegrates.

The angry dragon-like straws of the cloak appear and disappear in the rain and mist, and then they, too, gradually disassemble and separate.

Then, they undergo constant changes and are rearranged into a new structure.

Lei Jun continuously experiments and refines.

In his eyes, the Yin-Yang Taiji Diagram silently revolves in each of his pupils, interpreting the myriad changes in the world.

In an instant, pure Qi fills the air, and within it, the original form of the treasure is no longer visible; instead, countless talismans, numbering in the hundreds of millions, swirl and intertwine.

Then, these talismans further decompose and change, becoming increasingly intricate and subtle.

Later, the numerous talismans regroup and, under the flashing glow, gradually transform into a brand-new treasure.

The treasure gathers and then disperses, quickly scattering into countless talismans once more.

Then, it regroups and continues to change.

The Supreme Purity Eight Sceneries Cloak also reappeared briefly during this process.

But Lei Jun quickly disassembled it again.

Finally, the countless talismans regrouped once more into the Supreme Purity Eight Sceneries Cloak.

Behind the Supreme Purity Eight Sceneries Cloak, a huge Yin-Yang Taiji Diagram appears, and its form and principles finally stabilize. It hangs within the Ten Thousand Dharmas Altar, supported by the auspicious clouds formed by the pure Qi, quietly nurturing.

"It seems there's still a long way to go."

In the Three Pure Ones Three Treasures Heavenly Realm, Yuanzhen, who had been in seclusion since the Daoist Ceremony, finally emerges and arrives at the Ten Thousand Dharmas Altar, observing Lei Jun's refinement and nurturing of the three treasures with great interest.

"Yes, it still needs further nurturing. I estimate that it will take until I reach the third level of the Immortal Realm and achieve Grotto Profound Ascension to truly bear fruit."

Lei Jun stands up and smiles as he greets Yuanzhen:

"Congratulations, Senior Sister, on achieving the Primordial Origin Body."

Previously, due to the need for healing and stabilization, Yuanzhen, although she had obtained the Profound Void Primordial Qi from Lei Jun, did not use it immediately.

After the Daoist Ceremony, she finally combined her accumulated resources with the Profound Void Primordial Qi, successfully crossing that threshold and elevating her Cosmic Immortal Body to the Primordial Origin Body.

Lei Jun's current cultivation realm is higher than Yuanzhen's.

But at first glance, he still feels that Yuanzhen seems to be completely integrated with the space of the Three Pure Ones Three Treasures Heavenly Realm, indistinguishable from it.

Upon closer observation, he experiences a contradictory feeling.

Yuanzhen seems to be completely integrated with the Nine Heavens Ten Earths Vast Universe.

However, regarding time and space, she appears completely independent of the world, isolated from the outside, unaffected by external influences, as if she does not exist in this world.

The contradictory and mysterious nature of these revealed realms is profound.

"I feel good," Yuanzhen says, her expression unchanged.

Lei Jun, full of enthusiasm, asks, "Senior Sister, what about your second Immortal Principle?"

Like Lei Jun, Yuanzhen had already attained a natural level of comprehension before achieving her Dao Body's foundation.

Although the Cosmic Immortal Body couldn't accommodate another Immortal Principle for Yuanzhen, she had already contemplated various Daoist traditions.

As Lei Jun achieved the Taiji Dao Body, the Second Immortal Principle: Taiji Twelve Thunder Gates, took shape and came into being.

The subsequent changes were mostly fine-tuning and further improvements, but the overall framework had already been established.

Yuanzhen's situation is similar to Lei Jun's.

"Yes, I have it."

The petite Daoist nun stands still, but her figure undergoes a subtle, translucent change:

"I call it the Great Void Mirror."

Lei Jun focuses his gaze.

The Primordial Origin represents the initial expansion of the universe's void, having form but no substance, embodying the Profound Void, capable of accommodating all things, laws, and phenomena, and allowing everything in the world to pass through the void, making it difficult to reach Yuanzhen herself.

If the Great Ease is difficult to comprehend and fathom, making it hard for opponents to inflict harm, then the Primordial Origin is difficult to touch.

In simple terms, during combat and the exchange of techniques, both characteristics tend towards evasion.

Those who possess the Great Ease Dao Body are more inclined towards concealment and stealth, while the Primordial Origin Dao Body is even purer in terms of evasion.

Lei Jun's Taiji Dao Body and Tang Xiaotang's Taiji Dao Body focus more on direct defense, rendering opponents' attacks ineffective or reducing their impact.

The former leans towards subtle changes, while the latter is more intuitive and presents an integrated offense and defense.

Gao Tian Sui's Supreme Essence Dao Body tends towards strong regeneration and recovery.

At this moment, Yuanzhen's appearance to others seems unchanged.

But in Lei Jun's eyes, she appears ethereal, as if existing outside the Vast Universe.

She is not within the Vast Universe either.

At first glance, Lei Jun is reminded of his previous experiences in the Time Abyss.

However, the Time Abyss is chaotic and unstable, while Yuanzhen appears exceptionally serene.

As Xu Yuanzhen stood still, a layer of light seemed to ripple around her body.

Upon seeing this, Lei Jun's eyes flashed with realization.

This light was intangible yet tangible, appearing like a halo around her, but to Lei Jun, it looked more like... a round mirror.

However, this mirror wasn't separate from Yuanzhen's body; it seemed to be an integral part of her, as if her body was coated with a layer of luminous film.

Every part of her body, from top to bottom, seemed like a mirror surface.

"The Great Void Mirror, truly worthy of its name," Lei Jun praised, clapping his hands. "It's not just the mystery of the Primordial Origin Body, but also the various mysteries you've learned are integrated into it. This method is truly unique."

They openly discussed their cultivation methods with each other, sharing their foundations and details without reservation.

At this moment, as Lei Jun observed Xu Yuanzhen's Great Void Mirror and comprehended its mysteries, he couldn't help but praise her repeatedly.

Just like when he had witnessed her first immortal technique, the Heavenly Qi of the Universe.

In fact, after Xu Yuanzhen achieved the Primordial Origin Body, her control over the Heavenly Qi of the Universe also became more exquisite.

Xu Yuanzhen's face showed no sign of pride. "There's still room for improvement. Right now, it's stable when I'm standing still, but when I engage in combat, it's not as stable."

Lei Jun said, "Let's study it together."

Xu Yuanzhen's Great Void Mirror and Lei Jun's Sound-Seeking and Feeling Taiyi Imperial Body were both extraordinary.

After achieving the Primordial Origin Body, Xu Yuanzhen gained a deeper understanding of the mysteries of time and space. Observing Lei Jun's Sound-Seeking and Feeling Taiyi Imperial Body again, she had new insights and inspirations.

Lei Jun benefited greatly from their exchange.

With his assistance, Xu Yuanzhen's control over the Heavenly Qi of the Universe and the Great Void Mirror improved, and she continued to make progress.

"With Little Senior Sister's natural enlightenment and Big Senior Sister's achievement of the Primordial Origin Body, our Daoist Talisman Sect will soon have two more Grotto Profound Taiwei Immortals," Lei Jun said.

After Lei Jun, Xu Yuanzhen and Tang Xiaotang successively ascended to immortality, about twenty years have passed.

If everything remained as it was before, they would still need some time to break through to the second level of the Grotto Profound Immortal realm.

However, just as Lei Jun's ascension to the Two Extremes Immortal Body accelerated his cultivation speed in the first level of the Grotto Profound realm, Xu Yuanzhen and Tang Xiaotang were now in a similar situation.

They would complete the accumulation of the first level of the Grotto Profound realm faster than before.

"With the foundation of about twenty years, it should be within the next ten years, right?" Lei Jun estimated.

Xu Yuanzhen gave an affirmative response, "About seven to eight years."

Lei Jun looked at the Ten Thousand Dharmas Altar and the Three Pure Ones Three Treasures Heavenly Realm, "For us, one or two doesn't make much difference, but for the myriad beings, if there were three Taimei Barriers, there might be some pleasant surprises."

Xu Yuanzhen didn't refute Lei Jun's judgment but showed little enthusiasm, "Hopefully, it won't be needed."

Lei Jun smiled but remained silent, and his Dharmic Vision Mystic City - Mystic Yellow Universe silently unfolded.

A separate universe appeared, as if it were a world of its own, but it was under Lei Jun's control, limiting its size and suspending it within the Three Pure Ones Three Treasures Heavenly Realm.

Xu Yuanzhen didn't step into Lei Jun's Mystic Yellow Universe.

Instead, she calmly unfolded her own Dharmic Vision Mystic City - Endless Void.

A universe smaller than Lei Jun's Mystic Yellow Universe appeared, darker and more serene, also limiting its own coverage and hovering in the Heavenly Realm, facing Lei Jun's Mystic Yellow Universe.

The two Dharmic Vision Mystic Cities appeared to be of similar size.

However, Xu Yuanzhen's Endless Void trembled slightly, seemingly influenced by Lei Jun's Mystic Yellow Universe.

Although the two Mystic Cities were side by side, they seemed to resonate with each other, with their powers and mysteries seamlessly integrated.

As the Mystic Yellow Universe of the Taimei Barrier, it took the lead.

Its power was further enhanced.

This was one of the mysteries of the Taiwei Barrier, one of the Three Barriers of the Daoist Talisman Sect's Three Heavens.

It had the ability to govern and coordinate, like a capable minister assisting the emperor, hence the Taimei Barrier's ability to unite and enhance the powers of the Tian Shi Barrier, the Great Vehicle Dharmic Vision, and the Divine Hall Universe of other Daoist Talisman Sect cultivators.

This divine mystery was particularly evident in the ancient Daoist Talisman Sect's legacy before the Dao Law Reform.

From ancient times until the end of the Han Dynasty, numerous Daoist Talisman Sect masters had unfolded their own Dharmic Vision Mystic Cities and Great Vehicle Dharmic Visions, creating a vast expanse of interconnected Daoist universes, like a grand assembly of immortal palaces.

The divine mystery of the Taimei Barrier primarily affected its own disciples and allied fellow cultivators.

Upon reaching the third level of the Grotto Profound realm, the Purple Microcosm Barrier would further enhance this divine mystery, even influencing and controlling the Dharmic Vision Mystic Cities, Great Vehicle Dharmic Visions, and Divine Hall Universes of rival Daoist Talisman Sect cultivators.

After the great calamity at the end of the Han Dynasty, due to the Dao Law Reform and the absence of new immortals, this divine use of the Purple Microcosm Barrier was only recorded in historical documents.

Until now, with the reappearance of the Pure Sky and the return of the old Imperial Palace affiliates.

However, with the successive falls of Quanyuan Qi, Yu Shuo, and Zhoutian Daoist, the only remaining Daoist Talisman Sect immortal among the old Imperial Palace affiliates was Gaotian Jun.

On the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion's side, only Lei Jun had recently reached the Grotto Profound Taiwei level.

After the Dao Law Reform, the Celestial Master Mansion's legacy retained some of the coordinating abilities of the Taiwei Barrier, but the governing abilities of the Purple Microcosm Barrier were mostly lost.

In actual combat, the Taiwei Barrier could still cooperate with fellow Daoist Talisman Sect masters of similar levels, fighting together and promoting each other.

To some extent, the Dao Law Reform during the Han Dynasty's end granted more freedom to future Dragon Tiger Mountain disciples while primarily weakening the combat abilities of the Purple Microcosm Barrier's legacy.

If Zhuang Zheng had been given more time, perhaps things would have been different, but unfortunately, his untimely death left a void.

Nowadays, Lei Jun, Xu Yuanzhen, and Tang Xiaotang have ascended to the immortal realm, continuing their journey while exploring and expanding their understanding.

Previously, the ability to command the Purple Microcosm mainly targeted fellow cultivators of the Talisman Sect, especially those with cultivation levels lower than themselves.

Without this convenience, Lei Jun personally didn't feel much regret.

However, this didn't hinder his communication with his fellow disciples, as he continued to study and contemplate.

This is the essence of carrying on the legacy and forging new paths.

Due to the difference in cultivation levels, Lei Jun's daily cultivation mainly involved communicating with fellow disciples who had not yet attained immortality in the Taimei Barrier. Their mutual benefits were limited.

But when Lei Jun resonated with the already-immortal Xu Yuanzhen in the Dharmic Vision Mystic Barrier, with Lei Jun's conscious control, it wasn't just beneficial to him personally, but both of them could benefit from it. This was conducive to both parties observing each other's Dharmic Vision Mystic Barrier and contemplating the principles and realms of heaven and earth.

For Lei Jun, this was also advantageous, especially as Xu Yuanzhen's Endless Void further merged with the mysteries of her Primordial Dao Body.

"Senior Sister..."

Lei Jun pondered, "Do you think there will be new changes in the Time Abyss soon?"

In the Mystic Yellow Universe, Lei Jun's words were directly conveyed to Xu Yuanzhen within the Endless Void.

Xu Yuanzhen calmly replied, "There's no conclusion yet, but it's not impossible for it to split and affect the mortal realm. This convergence won't just influence the mortal realm; the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths will also be affected."

Lei Jun nodded slightly.

Previously, the Time Abyss was carried by one of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

After various changes and shifts, it was moved to another Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

But after the convergence of the mortal realm, as time passed and with their current understanding of heavenly principles, Lei Jun secretly felt that the next time the Time Abyss trembled and left the Boundless, it might not necessarily fall into another Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

Perhaps it would directly fall into the mortal realm.

Given the current situation of the Time Abyss, this would bring more harm than good to the mortal realm, and it might even cause a disaster...

As Lei Jun contemplated, he didn't neglect his own cultivation.

The more complex and changeable the situation, the more he needed to diligently improve himself.

In the immortal realm, one loses track of the passage of time in the mortal world.

This summer, Lei Jun celebrated his 122nd birthday.

After the convergence of the mortal realm, although immortal experts could freely walk in the mortal world, Lei Jun actually visited it less frequently.

In the Celestial Master Mansion of Dragon Tiger Mountain, aside from hosting important festivals and teaching disciples, Lei Jun also reduced his involvement in the daily affairs of the mansion.

Fortunately, both inside and outside Dragon Tiger Mountain were peaceful.

Even with Lei Jun, Xu Yuanzhen, and Tang Xiaotang not interfering, Yuan Mo Bai's seclusion and quiet cultivation didn't affect the normal operations of the Celestial Master Mansion.

Lei Jun personally paid more attention to the cultivation of his disciples.

Not to mention Xu Rui, Xin Beiyuan, Shangguan Ning, and Han Xiaofei, Cheng Rongrong also successfully overcame the heavenly chasm tribulation between the Sixth and Seventh Heavens, becoming another high-achieving elder of the Eighth Heaven.

"My achievements today are largely thanks to the teachings of my master, Head Instructor Uncle, and other senior members of the sect."

A little panda in a purple Daoist robe bowed to Lei Jun in the Three Pure Ones Three Treasures Heavenly Realm.

For Cheng Rongrong, the time she had received guidance from Head Instructor Uncle since joining the sect was even longer than that with her own master.

This time, her seclusion and attainment of the Eighth Heaven Divine Hall Realm were also under Lei Jun's supervision and guidance.

"The master leads the way, but cultivation depends on the individual. It's fortunate that a talented person like you, Huarong Senior Apprentice, has achieved so much."

Lei Jun smiled, "For now, don't worry about other things. Carefully nurture your own spiritual power and internal universe."

Cheng Rongrong bowed again, "Yes, Head Instructor Uncle."

Han Xiaofei's eyes spun, but standing properly in front of her master, she didn't dare to look towards Cheng Rongrong.

After Cheng Rongrong bowed to Lei Jun, she calmly nodded to Han Xiaofei, then promptly withdrew.

Han Xiaofei stood still, looking up at her master with a nearly fawning smile.

Lei Jun didn't immediately let her leave, "In the mansion, there are already more than ten Sixth Heaven Cultivators preparing to ascend to the Three Heavens. The corresponding preparations must be made."

Hearing this, Han Xiaofei immediately straightened her expression, "Yes, Master. Please rest assured, Senior Brother has instructed us to make careful arrangements."

Han Xiaofei, Cheng Rongrong, and Feng Ting were all heaven-endowed talents, growing rapidly and quickly. Within a short time, they emerged one after another.

Aside from them, there were also many young disciples in the Celestial Master Mansion who had grown and become new core strengths.

Most of these people were accepted into the mansion after Dragon Tiger Mountain rose from its low point and began transmitting and accepting disciples.

As the reputation of Dragon Tiger Mountain continued to grow, even without actively recruiting talented individuals from all over the world, many outstanding talents were still attracted. As a result, the overall quality of disciples improved, and with various internal and external improvements in the mansion, more disciples quickly rose to prominence.

Among them, Lei Jun was particularly concerned about the descendants of the Han Dynasty branch who had merged with the Tang Dynasty, cultivated under the reformed Dao Law, and were now part of Dragon Tiger Mountain. Among them, a prominent representative had recently arrived at the critical moment of ascending from the Middle Three Heavens to the Upper Three Heavens.

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