Cultivation: Fortune by Lots

Chapter 906: Chapter 340: The Rightful Xuanxiao Zi (Double-Length Chapter)_3

He and Lei Jun entered the mansion in the same transcension batch.

However, since long ago, Shangguan Hong would no longer refer to him as a fellow disciple, but always respectfully called him Elder, even though Lei Jun himself didn’t mind.

Shangguan Ning glanced at Shangguan Hong.

Their origins are relatively sensitive.

Nonetheless, for the current Celestial Master Mansion, with Tang Xiaotang first and Lei Jun later, the succession of two Celestial Masters in the same generation has made the origins of others within the mansion less sensitive.

Or rather, it has become meaningless.

Shangguan Ning was sure that it’s the same case on Zhang Jingzhen’s side.

They need not, nor was there a necessity to have other identities and thoughts.

It was sufficient merely to be inheritors of Dragon Tiger Mountain and elders of the Celestial Master Mansion.

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"Nowadays, it is thoroughly the era of the young."

In the quiet room, an elder of the Celestial Master Mansion wearing a deep red Taoist robe expressed his feelings.

Although his tone was sentimental, the elder wore a smile, appearing highly gratified.

To Elder Zuo Li, witnessing the emergence of young talents in their sect and the continuation of its legacy, even surpassing their predecessors, was indeed joyous.

Beside him, two other Talisman-bestowed elders gently nodded.

They were of the same generation as Yao Yuan, Shangguan Ning, and Yuan Mobai, elders of the Celestial Master Mansion.

One was surnamed Du, named Du Yu.

The other was surnamed Liu, named Liu Xiao.

Both had witnessed Tang Xiaotang and Lei Jun grow and progress from the day they joined.

"For other young disciples in our sect, Nephew Chongyun is even more inspiring than the current sect leader."

Elder Du Yu remarked, "He undoubtedly possesses great opportunity and fortune, with his root bone and comprehension making a dramatic difference since entering the sect. Yet, knowing this, his journey and achievements would still inspire later generations."

Celestial Master Tang was a heavenly talent, emerging like a comet, making others feel unattainable right from the start.

Elder Lei, on the other hand, seemed to climb steadily, rising gradually until reaching heights beyond the common.

This gradual ascent, even if challenging, still attracts countless hearts aspiring towards it.

"Not just young people, even those of us who are aged, aren’t we influenced by it?"

Although Liu Xiao Elder and Yuan Mobai weren’t of the same lineage, they had always been close, and watching Lei Jun and Chu Kun mature, aside from being happy for Yuan Mobai, it stirred deeper sentiments within them.

He looked earnestly at his peer disciples Zuo Li and Du Yu, and said, "I’m planning to enter seclusion for a few years."

Elder Zuo Li heard the underlying message and said, "Are you attempting to break through the Heavenly Moat Tribulation between the Sixth and Seventh Heavenly Layer?"

Liu Xiao Elder nodded, "I’m neither impulsive nor reckless. Although the Global Spiritual Qi Surge indeed benefits the young, it also presents an opportunity for us veterans.

Over recent years, I have felt increasingly confident. Although I can’t guarantee success, if I lack this spirit and ambition, I certainly won’t achieve it."

Compared to the four-hundred-year lifespan of Middle Three Heavens Cultivators, he is over a hundred, but not yet two hundred years old.

Before entering the decline phase of middle age, he wished to take a chance.

Elder Zuo Li was the oldest among the three, having surpassed two hundred years, but he sincerely wished Liu Xiao Elder well, saying, "Liu, may your endeavor achieve perfection."

Liu Xiao replied, "Thank you, Brother, for your kind words."

Du Yu Elder remarked, "Although I have some remaining time, my spirit has gradually waned, and I’m afraid I can’t overcome this challenge."

He smiled, "Nonetheless, with our remaining lifespan, seeing our sect advance further is enough. With Tang and Lei as successive sect leaders, our sect’s achievements will surely surpass today’s sights."

Zuo Li and Liu Xiao both agreed, "That’s very true!"

......

In the residence of Celestial Master Mansion Elder Fang Jian.

Despite mastering rejuvenation, Elder Fang Jian appeared as a young man standing before another young Taoist in a deep red Taoist robe.

Elder Fang Jian smiled at him, "Good, your cultivation has progressed."

The young Taoist was named Xu Rui.

Indeed, his instructor, his transcension mentor, was the late Celestial Master Mansion Elder Li Zhengxuan.

Due to Li Zhengxuan’s demise, other sect seniors stepped in to teach and pass on the Tao.

Over the years, Xu Rui mostly followed Uncle Fang Jian to study the Tao.

"Thanks to the guidance of you, Uncle, and other sect elders," the two addressed each other as uncle and nephew, but Xu Rui held him in the same regard as a mentor.

Fang Jian smiled and shook his head, "Nephew Hua Rui, all along, your talent and capability have surpassed mine. Now, your cultivation realm is about to catch up. As you face difficulties in cultivation ahead, seek more guidance from other masters in our sect."

Xu Rui said, "Disciple still has many matters needing Uncle’s guidance."

Fang Jian looked at him with a smile, "Worries?"

Xu Rui replied, "It’s not exactly worries, but... My mind has fluctuated a bit recently, feeling I’ve not lived up to your teachings."

"You already possess maturity beyond your years; this transient turmoil is nothing to worry about," Fang Jian said, "Is it because of the recent issue with Yellow Sky Sect returning to the sect?"

Xu Rui confirmed openly, "Yes."

The return of Yellow Sky Sect also resurrected past disputes about Li Wai again with noise.

As a successor of Li Zhengxuan’s lineage, Xu Rui naturally became a topic of discussion both inside and outside Celestial Master Mansion.

About this, he had long been indifferent, though his heart was nonetheless filled with some sentiment.

Fang Jian, however, smiled and said, "The sect leader distinguishes grievances clearly and speaks bluntly. Elder Lei is as deep as the sea, detached yet far, but always illuminating for fellow sect members."

Xu Rui nodded firmly, "Uncle is right."

He seldom engaged with Tang Xiaotang.