Chapter 546: The First in the Dharma Realm (Part 4) (Part 2)

Chapter 546: The First in the Dharma Realm (Part 4) (Part 2)

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Wang Guiyuan's gaze shifted between the Emperor's Furnace and his third junior disciple, Chu Kun.

Chu Kun was somewhat in a daze.

But when he looked at the Emperor's Furnace, there was no longing in his eyes; instead, there was a hint of fear, rejection, and aversion.

As Lei Jun, Xu Yuanzhen, Tang Xiaotang, and Wang Guiyuan eagerly examined and pondered the Emperor's Furnace, Chu Kun seemed to unconsciously distance himself, moving half a step away.

Lei Jun and the others turned their gazes towards him.

Wang Guiyuan called out to him, and Chu Kun responded, "Ah? Oh, I'm fine."

His gaze remained on the Emperor's Furnace, "It's just that, this Emperor's Furnace, for me, might be somewhat dangerous."

Tang Xiaotang immediately became interested, "Oh?"

Lei Jun nodded slightly, "Let's see."

The danger might only be directed at Chu Kun, and it was difficult for the others to take his place.

However, his Jiazi Immortal City and Xu Yuanzhen's Three Heavens Immortal Realm Unification could both protect others.

Chu Kun took a step forward.

Just as he approached the Emperor's Furnace, it seemed to actively tremble slightly.

Then, as if by magic, a profound and surging power emerged from thin air, transforming from void to reality and rushing towards Chu Kun.

Lei Jun silently pondered the underlying principles and instantly judged the level.

He stood still without speaking.

Without the need for verbal communication, Xu Yuanzhen's Three Heavens Immortal Realm Unification had already layered protection around Chu Kun.

Under the collision of powers, the combined Immortal Realms of the Underworld, North Pole, and Shenxiao swayed unsteadily, appearing precarious at this moment.

Xu Yuanzhen's expression remained unchanged, and instead, her eyes narrowed, "Most Three Immortal Realm cultivators would face significant pressure against this."

Lei Jun, standing nearby, said, "This Emperor's Furnace is related to another world of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, and the connection between the third junior disciple and the Time Abyss might be associated. The Demon Dragon Emperor might have also come from there in his early years."

Separated by two worlds, the attacks from the other side were still so fierce.

If they faced each other directly, the power would undoubtedly be incomparable.

In that world of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, the Demon Dragon Emperor, a Threefold Demon Saint, if frequently facing such attacks, would likely struggle to survive.

So, was it by chance that it escaped to the Demon World later?

Then, due to this chance, it became a Great Sage of the Demon Race.

But perhaps there was a hidden concern within this opportunity, or perhaps the Demon Dragon Emperor itself had some underlying issues, which led to its situation not being as favorable.

However, at its current level, if it were only attacked by this Emperor's Furnace, it could suppress and endure it.

Precisely because of their connection, the Demon Dragon Emperor turned to using this furnace to refine treasures, seeking true self-preservation or a comeback?

Chu Kun took a step back.

The Emperor's Furnace stopped trembling instantly.

While Xu Yuanzhen was blocking the Emperor's Furnace's attack for him, Lei Jun, without speaking, focused on observation and contemplation.

"Martial Arts."

Lei Jun understood in his heart, "A Martial Arts Saint Emperor."

Fists crossing space and time, even with the separation of two worlds, regardless of the opponent's location, the fist intent crossing space and time remained formidable.

Judging by this, the world related to this Emperor's Furnace was highly likely a world where Martial Arts cultivators had achieved great success.

However...

Xu Yuanzhen strolled with her hands behind her back, circling the Emperor's Furnace a few times, "This Martial Arts Saint Emperor, why didn't he pursue into the Demon World, or perhaps pursue here?"

Wang Guiyuan sighed, "...This question... makes the situation even more puzzling."

Chu Kun, standing beside them, could only smile bitterly.

The other party not pursuing them might be due to disdain for the chase.

Or perhaps due to some situation, their steps were hindered, unable to pursue.

But in fact, whichever of these possibilities came true, it implied that the other party was even more terrifying than they currently appeared.

Disdain for the chase meant that the current fist intent was naturally emitted, done casually, and even so, it already had such power; if they focused their efforts and struck with full force, it would undoubtedly be even more exaggerated.

The situation where they were hindered due to certain reasons and couldn't pursue was slightly better, but still limited.

This also implied that the current situation wasn't the other party's peak state.

Otherwise, if this Martial Arts Saint Emperor didn't personally descend upon this world of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, under normal circumstances, their fist intent crossing space and time would also be even more formidable than now.

The situation was dire, and it was difficult to determine whether it would worsen or improve.

But with the urgency of the Demon Dragon Emperor's desire to refine treasures, secretly plotting against Zhao Chanyang, the outlook didn't seem optimistic.

"Perhaps that Dharma Realm was sealed off due to some unknown reason."

After a moment of observation, Lei Jun spoke, "The Time Abyss hasn't shown any unusual activity related to this Imperial Furnace."

Tang Xiaotang, fixated on the Imperial Furnace, suddenly blurted out, "The peak Martial Saint... Could it be that the Celestial Emperor still exists after the ancient calamity?"

Lei Jun replied, "I'm not certain, and I'm unaware of why this Martial Saint is attacking people related to that Dharma Realm."

To verify this, he sent his third disciple, Feng Ting, to the Shadow Capital of the Earth Plane.

"Master," Feng Ting greeted upon arrival, bowing to Lei Jun and the others, "Greetings, Master, Senior Masters, and Junior Master."

After a brief introduction of the situation by Lei Jun, Feng Ting was taken aback, his mouth agape. After a long pause, he finally regained his composure.

"Is the situation truly this dire?"

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He had achieved a certain level of cultivation, and his childhood memories were not blurry. But in his recollection, when he was still an infant, his daily life was filled with constant escape and survival.

Given the circumstances of the Demon World, it seemed like a fitting description.

He was grateful for the meticulous protection his parents and family provided, ensuring his survival.

However, due to their overprotective nature, he had limited exposure to the outside world, hence his lack of knowledge about the details of their escape.

Judging by the current situation, it seemed that before the great escape in the Demon World, his family might have experienced a journey from another Dharma Realm to the Demon World.

Perhaps his ancestors were also powerful cultivators.

But that escape to the Demon World had exhausted all their resources, leaving behind only a weak and frail lineage.

Unfortunately, after barely escaping the tiger's mouth, they had jumped into the wolf's den.

They had fled to the Demon World, a terrifying place filled with danger at every turn.

Although the past was now a distant memory, as he gazed upon the Imperial Furnace, he felt a surge of emotions. Feng Ting, at that moment, still felt his heart racing. He stared at the furnace, his feet momentarily frozen. He wanted to approach it, yet he also wanted to turn and run. But in the end, he couldn't make any move, standing motionless.

Lei Jun quietly observed his closed-door disciple, remaining silent.

Tang Xiaotang opened her mouth but ultimately didn't speak.

Xu Yuanzhen, Wang Guiyuan, and Chu Kun also remained silent.

After a long while, Feng Ting's body relaxed, and the divine light in his eyes calmed.

He took a deep breath and said, "So many years of cultivation, almost wasted..."

It wasn't fear or dread that caused this reaction.

In that moment, he felt like he had returned to his childhood, a time when he never felt safe.

After taking a deep breath, Feng Ting composed himself and said, "Thank you, Master, for your guidance, and thank you, Senior Masters, for your insights."

Tang Xiaotang finally smiled and said, "No, your ability to overcome this tribulation today is a result of your years of cultivation. It wasn't in vain."

Lei Jun's expression remained unchanged as he nodded, "Go."

Feng Ting responded, "Yes, Master."

And so, like Chu Kun before, he approached the Imperial Furnace.

The result was the same.

A powerful punch, as if capable of shattering heaven and earth, struck Feng Ting directly, piercing through time and space.

Feng Ting stood firm, unmoving, as the mighty Jiazi Immortal City appeared out of thin air. The thunderous gates opened and closed, but instead of unleashing a torrent of thunder, they enveloped Feng Ting, protecting him within the city.

The punch struck the Jiazi Immortal City, causing it to tremble slightly, yet it remained intact.

In terms of defense alone, Xu Yuanzhen's Three Heavens combined were superior, even surpassing the Jiazi Immortal City.

However, the current disparity in cultivation levels between the two sides determined that the Jiazi Immortal City would fare better against the attacks from the Divine Sky, North Pole, and Netherworld's Three Immortal Realms.

Just like Chu Kun earlier, the opponent wasn't relying solely on the power of their punches.

The punches came in rapid succession, as if without any interval, relentlessly pounding the Jiazi Immortal City. The force of the punches, reminiscent of a mighty tiger, showed no signs of diminishing.

After personally experiencing the attacks, Lei Jun instructed Feng Ting to retreat.

As Feng Ting stepped aside, the punches originating from the Imperial Furnace ceased.

Lei Jun, after deep contemplation, finally spoke again, "Perhaps... but it's too early to make any conclusions."

In this Dharma Realm, no one was more qualified to comment on the situation.

"Even the infants in diapers weren't spared, this seems a bit extreme..." Chu Kun exclaimed, "The rules of the Celestial Palace are strict, but surely it's not to this extent?"

Lei Jun replied, "It's too early to tell. We'll investigate further and discuss it later."

Chu Kun nodded in agreement.

Indeed, it was hard to say.

His senior brother, Xu Yuanzhen, a master of the Taoist School, had also unleashed the Celestial Emperor's punch.

Even with the convergence of all laws and the return to the Great Dao, the Celestial Emperor's punch demonstrated by the Martial Saint was equally impressive.

"I wonder what the internal state of that Dharma Realm is like now?"

Chu Kun speculated, "Based on the current situation, that Dharma Realm doesn't seem to be related to the Hundred-Eyed Demon Tree or the External Heaven."

Xu Yuanzhen spoke to Lei Jun, "You should focus on recovering first. We'll take a trip to the Scholar Forest Dharma Realm with the Imperial Furnace and investigate further."

Lei Jun asked, "How is Junior Sister's injury?"

Tang Xiaotang smiled, "Although I'm not as skilled in healing as you, Master of the Earth True Body, I'm doing well. With the External Heaven's activities, we should definitely take a look."

Chu Kun said, "With the Time Abyss descending upon the mortal realm, I'll keep an eye on it."

Master Wang Guiyuan decided that for the next period, he would stay in the Earth Plane to recover and cultivate.

Chapter: The Return of the Saint

Even though the human realm boasts the presence of top-tier experts like Zhang Wantong and Bai Mei, Chu Kun, who is highly sensitive to the Time Abyss, decides to go and take a look.

This will also put Zhang Wantong and the others at ease, as the Heaven, Earth, and Human realms have just been reunified.

After sending the three away, Feng Ting stays behind to attend to Lei Jun, asking, "Master, now that the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths World has been reunified, what should we call it?"

Lei Jun: "Just keep calling it the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths World. There's nothing special about it."

Feng Ting: "Yes, Master."

Lei Jun: "I've taken care of a matter for you, but it will add more tribulations in the future."

Feng Ting: "Disciple will certainly follow Master's teachings, keeping a calm mind and upright body, and continue my cultivation."

Lei Jun: "That's very good."

Wang Guyuan arrives at the Shadow City in the Underworld, but instead of going to the Fengdu City left by Lei Jun, he decides to establish his own Daoist temple:

"Silver Moon Daoist, you've become a Saint, and the Wild Lands, as well as the more distant Gui Xu, are yet to be pacified. It would be a great place for junior disciples to train. What do you think, Silver Moon Daoist?"

Lei Jun sits in meditation and smiles upon hearing this, "That's very good."

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Xu Yuanzhen and Tang Xiaotang arrive at the Scholar Forest World, and Yan Aoyun finally relaxes.

He doesn't need to worry about the Demon World and the Heavenly Demon Capital causing chaos on both sides.

Xu Yuanzhen and the others handle the invasion of the Heavenly Demons from the Outside World, allowing Yan Aoyun to confidently suppress the three major demons of the Demon World, preventing any thoughts of retaliation.

Among those returning from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths World to the Scholar Forest World is a Second-Tier Immortal Scholar, Shao Bowen.

After witnessing the previous Celestial Master Lei Jun passing on his position to his chief disciple, Zhuo Tian Shi, Shao Bowen spends most of his time in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths World, occasionally traveling back and forth between the two worlds.

On one hand, the Scholar Forest World previously lacked enough high-caliber Buddhist, Taoist, Shaman, and Martial experts.

Shao Bowen interacts with various Immortal Scholars from different worlds, learning from each other's strengths and gaining profound insights.

He is already a successor of the New Confucian School, following in the footsteps of Yan Aoyun, Lian Feng, and Jiao Feiyang, and is one of the closest to the Third-Tier Immortal Scholar.

This journey has been extremely fruitful.

However, after traveling extensively in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths World and specifically staying there during its reunification, Shao Bowen has another consideration.

The Scholar Forest World previously experienced a shocking transformation in the Time Abyss, resulting in a tragic disaster over forty years ago.

Fortunately, with Yan Aoyun's arrival as the Saint, the situation didn't escalate into a major catastrophe.

Nevertheless, following the old Confucian School's demise and the subsequent collapse of various old Confucian family lineages, a new change is emerging in the Scholar Forest World.

The once-vanished Celestial Realm is showing signs of reappearing.

Back then, the establishment of the old Confucian School's foundation was closely related to this, and now, with the restoration of the classics and the continuation of the bloodline, the achievement is secured.

After Yan Aoyun's ascension as the Saint, he neither takes significant action against the Demon World and the Heavenly Demon Capital nor retaliates against the Great Annihilation Bodhisattva's intrusion into their world.

Except for this trip, where he assists Lei Jun, he rarely leaves the Scholar Forest World.

The reason lies in Yan Aoyun's efforts over the years to mend the wounds of the world, gradually leading to the reemergence of the Celestial Realm.

Clearing the old Confucian family lineages is more about suppressing potential threats than anything else.

With Yan Aoyun's presence, the situation is under control.

If Yan Aoyun were not here, the situation might become unstable.

You Yue Ning is not an isolated example.

Therefore, Yan Aoyun's current focus is on thoroughly addressing the root cause and restoring order.

The influence of the Saint from years ago will completely disappear with the reemergence of the Celestial Realm.

In this way, even without attacking or destroying the old Confucian School's ancestral lands and bloodline-based foundations, their existence will also come to an end.

The reemergence of the Celestial Realm is a significant matter with far-reaching implications, and Yan Aoyun, as the Confucian Saint, needs to be cautious.

Failure is not an option, but to prevent unnecessary complications, careful handling is required.

The threat of the Demon World and the Outside World Demons persists, and Yan Aoyun must remain vigilant.

That's why Shao Bowen frequently travels between the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths World, sometimes bringing others along, and this trip is specifically to observe and learn from the reunification of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

With the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths World setting an example, valuable experience is accumulated for the Scholar Forest World.

With Shao Bowen's return, their next steps can be accelerated, and the preparations will be more thorough.

"Thank you for your hard work," Yan Aoyun and Jiao Feiyang both say.

Through Zhang Wantong, Zhang Hui, and Lei Jun, they have received the news and understand the general situation.

Hearing Shao Bowen's detailed introduction, everything becomes clearer.

Upon learning that Zheng Baiyu has vanished without a trace, Yan Aoyun's feelings are also complex:

"Zheng Beiyuan, with his extraordinary talent, had planned meticulously, but ultimately, he missed a step. He rose in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths World, and also perished there."

Shao Bowen: "It was Lei Zhangjiao and Tianrui Scholar who outmaneuvered him, especially Lei Zhangjiao's ability to sense and respond to the calls of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. It's truly remarkable. Zheng Beiyuan's demise right in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths World is indeed unexpected."

Jiao Feiyang speaks softly, "Lei Zhangjiao's profound understanding of the Three Heavens and the Purple Micro Palace is increasingly incomprehensible. He could have defeated Zheng Beiyuan's scheme, but Zheng Beiyuan's on-the-spot death is truly beyond expectation."

Shao Bowen takes a deep breath, "What Jiao Lao said is indeed..."

Zheng Baiyu not only possessed the extraordinary intuition of the Confucian School's highest level but also gained a fortuitous encounter, becoming one of the Five Ancient Martial Saints.

With such exceptional talent, if he were determined to leave, even those of the same realm and equally top-tier abilities would find it challenging to keep him.

Zhang Wantong's historical knowledge is unique, not only enhancing his abilities as an Ancient Martial Saint but also allowing him to replicate the power of the Supreme Sage.

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Nine Heavens and Ten Earths World.

Earth Plane, Netherworld.

Lei Jun calmly cultivates.

As time passes, his injuries gradually heal.

Once his physical body and spirit recover, Lei Jun's cultivation base surges, and his spiritual power becomes more agile.

He opens his eyes, and a black and white Taiji diagram rotates at his brow.

With a wave of his hand, black and white dual energies intertwine, surrounding an eleven-section long green bamboo staff that appears.

This is his Upper Purity Jade Heaven Immortal Bamboo.

After reaching the third level of Cave Profound, Lei Jun is busy preparing for the unification of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, and dealing with Zhao Chanyang and the Demon Emperor.

Finally, with some free time, Lei Jun, in addition to using the Three Realms Sacrificial Sword to continue his cultivation and accumulate his own Purple Microcosm, begins to refine his own completed Daoist treasure.

For Lei Jun at this time, it is not difficult to extend the eleven-section Upper Purity Jade Heaven Immortal Bamboo to twelve sections.

The black and white dual energies intertwine, and as Lei Jun continues his refinement, this bamboo staff successfully reaches twelve sections.

For a Daoist cultivator, the first level of Cave Deity cultivation base is divided into twelve levels, also known as the Twelve Celestial Floors.

Now Lei Jun has reached the third level of the Immortal Realm, and the Upper Purity Jade Heaven Immortal Bamboo also extends to twelve sections, which is in harmony with his cultivation.

Just like the third level of the Daoist Talisman School's immortal, also known as the Cave Profound Returning to Truth, compared to the previous Immortal Realm first and second levels, it seems to be far from complete.

However, Lei Jun's expression is neither happy nor sad, he just quietly observes the black and white dual energies swirling around the twelve-section green bamboo.

After a while, he waves his hand.

Thus, the Upper Purity Jade Heaven Immortal Bamboo temporarily floats to the side.

Next, a mirror appears in front of him.

This treasure mirror has lost its physical frame and other tangible existences, becoming transparent and formless, now resembling the High Purity Void Mirror of Xu Yuanzhen.

This is Lei Jun's other completed Daoist treasure, the Upper Purity Heavenly Harmony Law Mirror.

This treasure, Lei Jun has not used it for some time.

For top cultivators like High Harmony, Zheng Baiyu, or Wu Hailin, this Upper Purity Heavenly Harmony Law Mirror, although suspended high above, distant from the mortal realm, may still be discovered by them.

Not to mention the Demon World's Demon Emperor, Hundred-Eyed Demon Tree, and Great Compassion Bodhisattva, these three great demons.

Easily discovered by them, and easily destroyed by them.

At this moment, as Lei Jun's cultivation base reaches the third level of the Immortal Realm, and further refines the treasure, the Upper Purity Heavenly Harmony Law Mirror becomes even more profound.

With enhanced detection capabilities, it also becomes more concealed.

Even for top cultivators like High Harmony and Wu Hailin, at their current level, it is also difficult to perceive the existence of the Upper Purity Heavenly Harmony Law Mirror.

As for its durability and offensive capabilities, Lei Jun forms a hand seal in front of his chest.

Thus, the Thunder Capital appears with the Ten Heavenly Sceneries.

The Taiji Twelve Heavenly Gates open.

The Thunder Capital transforms into the Jiazi Immortal City.

Then, this vast city, under Lei Jun's control, begins to transform from reality to illusion, gradually shrinking, slowly rising like a wisp of blue smoke, eventually ascending into the Upper Purity Heavenly Harmony Law Mirror.

The Jiazi Immortal City merges with this treasure.

From now on, this mirror not only can survey the Three Realms and even beyond, its own body also becomes extremely durable, possessing extremely powerful offensive and defensive capabilities.

Lei Jun completes the initial refinement of the Upper Purity Heavenly Harmony Law Mirror, then temporarily sets it aside.

He summons his Great Purity Eight Sceneries Immortal Mantle.

This treasure, originally integrated with multiple Daoist principles and concepts, can adapt to different enemies, thereby suppressing and countering them.

But at this moment, as Lei Jun's cultivation base increases, his treasure refinement also tends towards the unity of all methods, the unity of the Great Dao.

Therefore, this time, Lei Jun refines the Great Purity Eight Sceneries Immortal Mantle, and finally integrates the Daoist principles and concepts into the treasure.

Lei Jun sits in a meditative posture on the Earth Plane Netherworld, quietly observing the Upper Purity, Jade Purity, and High Purity Three Treasures floating in front of him.

Inspiration sparks in his mind, but he does not immediately take action.

In the future, there may be realms of cultivation surpassing that of High Harmony, Zheng Baiyu, and others.

Lei Jun also has a progressive mindset, further advancing his own cultivation, while refining more powerful treasures, rather than limiting himself to his current attainments.

Refining and contemplating the Three Treasures, he gradually forms some thoughts.

(End of Chapter)

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