Cultivation: Fortune by Lots

Chapter 841: Chapter 328: The Road to Greater Heights (Double-Length Chapter) (Part 2)

I would guess that in other regions of the mortal world, there might also be Taoist figures, aligned with people like Huang Xuanpu from the Great Tang for some reason, perhaps Penglai or something else.

Huang Xuanpu has almost been turned into a lone ranger by our sect, yet no supporters from other regions’ Taoist nations have come to his aid.

Apart from the Void Realm as a barrier, I speculate they are only loosely allied or in parallel, not an inseparable whole.

Now, if Taoist figures from other regions of the mortal world were able to come to this side of the Great Tang, Huang Xuanpu might not be pleased and may become more vigilant.

However, as long as both sides don’t completely fall out, Huang Xuanpu’s vigilance against them might not be as severe as it is against us, which could be something to work with."

Xu Yuanzhen: "Too passive, like there’s no other choice."

Lei Jun nodded: "Indeed."

Xu Yuanzhen took those talisman decrees and continued to examine them closely.

A few days later, Tang Xiaotang returned to the mountain.

Her interest was more drawn to the Nine Springs Ascending Spirit Jue.

"Senior sister, did you gain natural comprehension through the Netherworld and the former Heavenly Palace?" Tang Xiaotang asked with curiosity.

Xu Yuanzhen replied offhandedly: "At that time, the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths hadn’t yet returned to the mortal world in such numbers as today, where would one find the Netherworld?

The success mainly came from three opportunities: one in the Snowy Plateau, one in the East Sea Ocean, and one in the Great River Dragon Gate to the north."

Although she spoke lightly of it, both Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang understood that such opportunities, regardless of risks, were extremely rare, likely unique, and hard to replicate.

Without such, it would be insufficient to achieve natural comprehension beyond Serene Insight through acquired means.

As for why Xu Yuanzhen seized all those chances, that’s something only she knows, and Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang had no intention of asking.

But seeing Lei Jun and Xu Yuanzhen, Tang Xiaotang puffed up her cheeks: "You two really have great luck."

Xu Yuanzhen was calm: "It’s average; encountering you two means it’s neither high nor low."

Tang Xiaotang pouted, then looked at Lei Jun and the Nine Springs Ascending Spirit Jue before him: "Don’t get too proud, who knows when you’ll get that final piece, perhaps I’ll end up surpassing you."

All signs indicated that the opportunity to elevate from Serene Insight to natural comprehension most likely fell to Lei Jun.

Although Tang Xiaotang envied his luck, she had no plans to contend with him.

Her thoughts were more on other matters.

Her Taoist body.

And then...

"Senior sister!"

The tall woman stepped before the petite Xu Yuanzhen, making the latter appear even smaller in comparison:

"Now that we are both at the Ninth Heavenly Layer, let’s have an official bout!" freewebnσvel.cѳm

Compared to before, Xu Yuanzhen’s attitude was more serious, she lifted her eyes to Tang Xiaotang before her, a slight smile on her lips:

"An official bout; if you lose, it could harm the Celestial Master’s prestige."

Tang Xiaotang’s eyes were bright, as if golden flames danced within her irises: "There’s no need to worry, for I will be the winner!"

Though she said so, Yuan Mobai, upon hearing the news, still advised:

"If you truly wish to have an unrestricted duel, don’t do it here at the mountain gate. It could cause damage and lead to misunderstandings."

Tang Xiaotang: "Let’s go to sea, into the deep ocean."

Lei Jun immediately sought the consent of Xu Yuanzhen and Tang Xiaotang to follow along and watch. freēwēbηovel.c૦m

The duel between top-tier experts, a clash of divine skills, and the collision of incredible talent—Lei Jun was very interested in how it would unfold.

On the other hand, if Xu Yuanzhen and Tang Xiaotang unleashed their full power for a grand battle, it would certainly affect the ocean currents and storms; even far from land, it could trigger a tsunami.

Such a disaster might impact coastal areas, but with a nearby expert ready to calm the tides and storms, the negative effects could be mitigated.

Lei Jun planned to watch the battle and maintain the environment and order on site...

The news was only disclosed within a small circle.

But Lei Jun wasn’t the only one interested.

Third junior brother Chu Kun, although usually more fond of peace than movement, was excited to go and expand his horizons.

For him, such an opportunity was equally rare.

Chu Kun had been quietly cultivating in seclusion in recent years, only recently achieving perfection.

He successfully crossed the Heavenly Moat Tribulation between the Sixth Heavenly Layer and the Seventh Heavenly Layer, reaching the Seventh Heavenly Layer of the Taoist Talisman Sect, in the Heaven-connecting Realm, becoming another newly promoted Upper Three Heavens Cultivator of the Celestial Master Mansion after Lei Jun and Zhang Jingzhen.

Master Yuan Mobai and senior brother Lei Jun were both delighted for him.

However, another person’s involvement genuinely surprised Lei Jun...

"Senior brother, are you...coming out of the mountain with us?" Lei Jun asked.

Wang Guiyuan nodded: "Yes, indeed."

Lei Jun: "Leaving the mountain?"

Wang Guiyuan shrugged: "Yes, I happened to be leaving the mountain for a stroll."

Lei Jun leaned back slightly, looking him up and down.

Chu Kun mimicked the exact same action.

Wang Guiyuan: "Watching the battle is fine; I’ll help calm the sea tides and winds with you before embarking on my own journey."

No matter how much Lei Jun and Chu Kun marveled, this battle-watching expedition became an outing for their brothers.

The three of them trailed far behind Xu and Tang.

Tang Xiaotang led the charge, charging forward.

Xu Yuanzhen sat atop a glacier-suspended, abyssal black thundercloud, following unhurriedly.

The three brothers, Lei Jun among them, were enveloped together under the Taiqing Eight Scenic Treasures Raincoat...

However, none of them considered the contrasting scene to be problematic.

Lei Jun quietly left the mountain, unknown to the outside world, so there was no concern about appearing weak to others.