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Chapter 95: The Third Layer of the Altar, Perfection in the Triple Heaven
Chapter 95: The Third Layer of the Altar, Perfection in the Triple Heaven
After the departure of Master Taiping, the second uncle, Li Hongyu, quickly returned to Longhushan.
She brought back even more pressing news.
The previous generation's elder of the Huangtiandao, Yu Qingling, joined forces with Master Taiping, but they were still no match for Xu Yuanzhen and Li Hongyu.
In the end, Yu Qingling perished, and Master Taiping fled.
Xu Yuanzhen and Li Hongyu split their forces, with Xu pursuing Master Taiping, while Li returned to the mountain to deal with the remaining Huangtiandao cultivators.
Ultimately, the Huangtiandao suffered a crushing defeat.
In this battle, they were still unable to successfully push back Longhushan.
However, Li Hongyu's mood was anything but pleasant.
With the loss of the Celestial Master's Sword, the Li family was left with a messy situation that would be difficult to resolve.
As the main force opposing the Celestial Master's Mansion, the Huangtiandao's retreat caused the high-level practitioners of the Nanbarbarian Witch Gate near Longhushan to gradually escape as well.
Although Yinshandong and the Blood River Sect were the holy lands of the Witch Gate's Gu magic and Blood River lineages, this time it wasn't a direct confrontation between the two holy lands and the Celestial Master's Mansion. Instead, it was the personal actions of some cultivators from the two sects.
Now that they saw no opportunity to take advantage of the chaos, they naturally wouldn't stay any longer to cover for the Huangtiandao.
If it were based on Tang Xiaotang's usual temperament, she would probably pursue them all the way to the Nanbarbarian lands.
But this time, she returned to Longhushan with Yuan Mobai as soon as possible.
Both of them had received news about the loss of the Celestial Master's Sword.
"What is that Lee up to?!”
The tall woman was furious: "How could he lose the Celestial Master's Sword in a situation where we were supposed to win? It's a joke!"
Yuan Mobai remained relatively calm, but at this moment, his expression was unusually solemn, without his usual smile:
"The Huangtiandao shares the same origin as our sect. Yu Qingling was once an elder of our previous generation. They cannot be compared to other external enemies.
Over the years, the Huangtiandao has been wholeheartedly focused on our sect, and some of their unusual ideas are beyond our expectations."
The Golden Lock Talisman that restrained the Golden Lock Talisman a few years ago was a case in point.
However, the Golden Lock Talisman was, after all, just a basic spirit talisman, and the subsequent problems were quickly resolved by the Celestial Master's Mansion.
Compared to the issue with the Celestial Master's Sword, it was like comparing a tiny witch to a powerful sorcerer.
"Master, the owner of the Moon House is still waiting outside the mountain." Wang Guyuan reported.
Speaking of Chu Yu, she was also in an awkward situation when the Celestial Master's Sword was lost.
Although this incident had nothing to do with her, she was caught off guard, but after all, she had also been one of the contenders for the Celestial Master's Seal.
If we're talking about displaced anger, Chu Yu couldn't avoid being blamed to some extent.
She failed to catch the fish, but she ended up covered in fishy smell. Why bother?
She was straightforward, and although she felt embarrassed in front of the Celestial Master's Mansion, she didn't leave immediately but stayed to apologize.
"The Celestial Master's Seal was lost by our sect first, and it's understandable that the Chu clan may have some ideas. But no matter what, with the Chu clan leader coming to Longhushan in person, it will make others consider the Chu clan's attitude, and our sect can then focus on dealing with the Huangtiandao and the Nanbarbarian experts."
Yuan Mobai stood up: "The loss of the Celestial Master's Sword is also not caused by the Chu clan leader."
Most of the high-level elders in the Mansion were busy searching for the Celestial Master's Sword, so Yuan Mobai took the initiative to entertain Chu Yu.
"Why are you being so polite to that woman?" Tang Xiaotang puffed up her cheeks.
Lei Jun and Wang Guyuan exchanged a glance and sighed softly.
If Chu Yu had directly caused the loss of the Celestial Master's Sword, Yuan Mobai would not have been so polite.
But since it wasn't her fault, Yuan Mobai's intention was clear.
With the demise of the current Celestial Master, Li Qingfeng, and the loss of the Celestial Master's Sword, it was a time of turmoil, and they didn't need to create additional enemies.
Especially not with a formidable force like the Suzhou Chu clan.
To some extent, they could even be considered a rare ally at the moment.
Although this ally also had their own agenda, which was annoying...
Whether it was his personality or his experience, Yuan Mobai rarely acted based on personal likes or dislikes. Since he didn't intend to make more enemies, he naturally wouldn't treat Chu Yu coldly.
Tang Xiaotang's anger came and went quickly, and after a moment, her attention turned elsewhere:
"Lei Jun, it's been a while since we last met. I feel like there's something different about you compared to before."
Lei Jun: "What's different?"
Tang Xiaotang frowned: "It's hard to explain, but I do feel like there's something extra about you, but it doesn't seem like you've been possessed or affected by a soul-possessing spell..."
Hmm, it seemed that after leaving the ancestral tomb in the back mountain, the high-level elders of the Celestial Master's Mansion might still be able to notice something amiss... Lei Jun's previous speculation was confirmed.
However, this was mainly because Tang Xiaotang had more interactions with him, so she felt that he seemed a little different from their last meeting.
If it were someone who had less contact with him, like Li Zhengxian or Li Ziyang, they probably wouldn't notice anything unusual.
But out of caution, he still couldn't let his guard down.
The perception and senses of the Upper Three Heavens cultivators were indeed sharp.
Back when Lei Jun was still a Daoist child in the Daoist Academy, Xu Yuanzhen had seen through his possession of the Purple Gold Lingzhi Essence and the Dragon Horse Scale.
However, this was also related to Lei Jun's low cultivation level at that time.
As his cultivation level increased, it would become more and more difficult for others to perceive the connection between him and the Celestial Master's Seal.
Hmm, this couldn't help but make one wonder if Chen Yi's secret had been truly hidden from his master, Yao Yuan... Lei Jun shook his head and retracted his wandering thoughts.
Facing Tang Xiaotang, he pondered for a moment before asking a question in return:
"Little Senior Sister, now that both the Celestial Master's Seal and the Celestial Master's Sword are missing, if you have the chance to look for one of them, which one would you choose?"
Tang Xiaotang raised her eyebrows and smiled: "Of course, I would want both!"
Lei Jun: "I mean, if you had to choose one?"
Tang Xiaotang tilted her head and thought seriously: "Then I guess it would be the Celestial Master's Sword."
Lei Jun: "Intuition?"
Tang Xiaotang: "Not really. Firstly, I prefer the killing power of the Celestial Master's Sword, and secondly, since Lee lost the sword, if I find it, it would showcase my capabilities!"
Lei Jun: "But if you obtain the Celestial Master's Seal, you can cultivate the Thunder Law of Heaven's Law."
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"Hehe, I'm not particularly interested in the Thunder Law of Heaven's Law."
Tang Xiaotang suddenly smiled mysteriously. "Our sect's Thunder Law is indeed powerful, but who's to say that I won't be able to create an even more powerful Thunder Law of my own? A divine thunder technique unique to me!"
Lei Jun leaned back slightly, looking her up and down.
Given her character, he was quite surprised by her statement.
Based on his previous understanding of Tang Xiaotang, her attitude should be something along the lines of, 'You put something in front of me, I may choose not to take it, but you shouldn't hide it from me and deny me the opportunity to even consider it...'
"Of course, if I have the chance to study the Heaven's Law, I won't refuse," Tang Xiaotang added nonchalantly.
Lei Jun nodded, then asked, "What if someone else from our sect finds the Celestial Master's Seal or the Celestial Master's Sword first?"
"Then I'll admit their skill, I won't fight my fellow disciples for it. But they better take good care of the treasure, because if they lose it again, I won't be so nice. What's mine is mine, and I won't return it to them..." Tang Xiaotang said, her eyes sparkling with determination.
It took her a moment to realize what she had just said, and her eyes widened as she recalled the initial topic that Lei Jun had steered the conversation towards—her suspicion that something was amiss with him.
"You..."
Tang Xiaotang whirled around, her eyes wide as she stared at Lei Jun.
Lei Jun spread his hands helplessly, then looked away, "Master."
Yuan Mobai entered, shaking his head with a smile, "I used to admire Yuan Zhen's good fortune, but now it seems you are equally blessed, my disciple."
"It's not that I intentionally hid it, Master. It's just that I feel like I'm in a dream, and everything feels unreal," Lei Jun replied.
Tang Xiaotang gaped at him, her eyes fixed on Lei Jun for a long moment before she blurted out, "The Seal or the Sword?"
"The Seal," Lei Jun answered.
The tall woman rose to her feet and spun around in place a couple of times before stopping. "What kind of luck do you have? I've always been the one others admired, but today is the first time I've ever felt envious of someone else!"
Yuan Mobai's expression softened from his previous seriousness, and his smile was even brighter than usual, "Regardless, it's a great joy that the Celestial Master's Seal has returned to our sect."
"I feel uneasy possessing such a treasure, and with the Celestial Master's Seal, there seems to be some trouble." Lei Jun frowned.
Hearing this, Tang Xiaotang and Yuan Mobai became intrigued.
At that moment, the two of them released a thread of their spiritual power to investigate.
"The Celestial Master's Seal is fused with your soul, so even I can't separate it from you for the time being," Yuan Mobai mused.
"However, it shouldn't cause you any harm, and it might even aid your cultivation," he added after a moment's thought.
Tang Xiaotang furrowed her brows, "Something has tainted this treasure. It feels like a technique from the Nanbarbarian Witch Gate, but it's quite sophisticated."
Yuan Mobai nodded, "That's not surprising. The Witch Gate is ancient and has a long history of intricate and unpredictable techniques. If not for that, the Sect Leader wouldn't have been plagued by illness for so many years, and he wouldn't have been forced to take such a risky move this time."
Tang Xiaotang suddenly smiled at Lei Jun, "So, it was all for nothing? Not only can you not extract the Three Realms' true scriptures and techniques, but you also can't unleash the full power of the treasure."
"Is there a way to fix it?" Lei Jun asked.
"Just focus on cultivating," Tang Xiaotang advised, patting his shoulder in a paternal manner. "You're not far from the Yuanfu realm now. If you can reach the middle stage of the Triple Heaven, you might have a chance to unlock the first layer of the True One Law Altar."
Lei Jun heaved a sigh of relief at her words.
Yuan Mobai added, "Regarding the taint on the treasure, we'll go to the Nanbarbarian lands later to seek a cleansing method. But there's no rush."
He paused for a moment before continuing, "For now, let's keep this matter under wraps."
Lei Jun nodded in understanding.
Yuan Mobai and Tang Xiaotang's assessment that the Celestial Master's Seal was fused with his soul and couldn't be separated without harming him was likely based on the assumption that they wouldn't resort to extreme measures that could endanger his life.
If they disregarded his well-being and employed harsh methods, the outcome might be different...
"Revered Cloud, I'm glad that the Celestial Master's Seal has returned to Longhushan. It brings me great comfort," Yuan Mobai said with a sigh.
"Lei Jun took refuge in the Three Jewels upon entering the mountain, becoming a disciple of the Daoist Gate. He received the transmission of the Precepts and entered the Celestial Master's Mansion, becoming a disciple of the Mansion, and underwent the Ring-Breaking Ceremony, becoming your disciple, Master," Lei Jun replied solemnly.
Yuan Mobai smiled and nodded, "Soon, you will add another achievement to your list: receiving the Register of Gods and attaining the rank of Celestial Official."
Lei Jun smiled at his master's words.
A young Daoist disciple standing nearby pouted, "Little Master Uncle, the two of you are showing off, aren't you? You're deliberately trying to make me jealous!"
Lei Jun and his master laughed even harder at the disciple's comment.
After a few more lighthearted exchanges, Yuan Mobai fell into a thoughtful silence before beginning a ritual to help Lei Jun conceal his condition further.
With this, even Tang Xiaotang couldn't detect anything unusual about Lei Jun's soul.
The commotion inside and outside the mountain seemed to have nothing to do with Lei Jun anymore.
He decided to focus solely on his cultivation.
And so...
The third layer of the Law Altar appeared in Lei Jun's Dao foundation altar.
The first layer was a square altar.
The second layer was an octagonal altar.
And the third layer was a round altar.
At this moment, the third layer, the round altar, was no longer a vague shadow but had solidified and become distinct.
With all three layers of the Law Altar complete, Lei Jun's inner world seemed to form its own miniature universe.
Dots of light shone like stars, creating a wondrous phenomenon as they revolved around the Law Altar.
This phenomenon was known as: The Law Creates the Heavens, the Stars Circle the Poles!
It signified that Lei Jun had reached the third layer of the Law Altar and achieved perfection in the Triple Heaven realm!
After recuperating and adjusting his condition, Lei Jun went to meet his master, Yuan Mobai, again.
Coincidentally, Yuan Mobai was not there at the moment.
However, there was another piece of good news:
The eldest senior sister, Xu Yuanzhen, had finally returned to the mountain.
PS: This is the second update for today, and there will be a third one later.
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