Cultivation: Fortune by Lots

Chapter 907: Chapter 340: The Rightful Successor Xuanxiao Zi (Double Chapter)

Back when Tang Xiaotang first took over as the Celestial Master and bestowed the talismans, it was Tang Xiaotang who made the decision personally, allowing him to participate and not be deferred to the next session.

Afterwards, as Xu Rui practiced, encountering difficulties, Yuan Mobai, Lei Jun, Shangguan Ning, Zhang Jingzhen, and others often provided guidance, generously teaching him.

Xu Rui often felt grateful for this.

"Since Huangtian has returned to the sect, many newcomers have entered the mansion."

Fang Jian said, "All of this should be pursued gradually, there’s no need for haste, with the last and the next Celestial Master presiding, everyone is a disciple of our sect, essentially the same, I believe that day won’t be far."

Xu Rui: "This is also what I hope for."

The other group involved in the matter is currently feeling mixed emotions.

Following acquisition and screening, a number of Yellow Sky Sect disciples have been sent to Dragon Tiger Mountain.

They have been temporarily settled at the foot of Dragon Tiger Mountain.

Being sent here, to some degree, equates to receiving recognition.

Upon arriving at the mountain gate, the people from the Celestial Master Mansion appeared gentle in attitude.

Still, a group of former Yellow Sky Sect disciples couldn’t help but feel a bit anxious.

Overseas, and in the Snow Mountains of Western Sichuan, both places had their Yellow Sky Sect Ancestral Altars destroyed, with Lei Jun directly involved.

His impending appointment as the New Celestial Master made the feelings of these former Yellow Sky Sect disciples indescribable.

The feeling of being captives lingered, as if becoming part of someone’s honorary ceremony...

"Over there is the Tao Boy Court."

A young Taoist clad in an apricot Taoist robe pointed toward the distant collection of buildings at this moment.

The people beside him followed his gaze: "Senior Brother Xin, we know that is the Tao Boy Court, some Tao Boys have already gone over."

The leading young Taoist was named Xin Beiyuan.

He calmly stated: "Dragon Tiger Mountain’s Tao Boy Court has eight branches, years ago, the First Branch was different from other places."

Someone nearby nodded: "I’ve heard of it, I’ve heard that in those days the First Branch exclusively served Li Clan disciples."

Xin Beiyuan: "Now all of this no longer exists, the First Branch is not special, Tao Boys of the Huangtian lineage enroll without being specifically concentrated in the First Branch or avoiding it, once scattered, each branch has people enrolling."

The former Yellow Sky Sect disciples around him appeared contemplative upon hearing this.

"Time can change many things." Xin Beiyuan remarked: "Since we have already come here, let’s not trouble ourselves needlessly."

He looked towards the direction of the Mansion halfway up the mountain: "Elder Lei has his duties, although he destroyed the Yellow Sky Altar, judging by his previous actions, he’s not a harsh or merciless person. We should follow the arrangements, before that, just calmly cultivate."

Everyone agreed: "What Senior Brother Xin says is true."

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The two groups of people related to the previous Li Wai dispute had more complex feelings towards the transition of Celestial Masters, compared to ordinary people, they were more pensive.

Fortunately, Elder Lei, who is about to assume the position of Celestial Master, is quite composed in this regard, being fair and impartial, making everyone feel quite reassured.

Meanwhile, Elder Lei, who was on everyone’s mind, had just detached himself from the Dark Side Universe of his Celestial Book, returning to the real world.

Yuan Mobai asked: "Kang Ming?"

Lei Jun nodded: "Yes, he is currently at the Northern Border."

The owner of the Dark Side Universe of the Celestial Book couldn’t ascertain the exact whereabouts of the Dark Star Luo Hou via the book.

But Celestial Master designate Lei Jun could use Heaven’s Sight Earth’s Hearing Talisman and Thousand-Mile Sound Transmission Talisman to determine the whereabouts of Yellow Sky Sect Elder Kang Ming.

"Due to previous disturbances caused by Inner Mount Shu, and incidents related to the ’Ghost King’ Zonghan of the Witchcraft Sect, the Southern Wilderness and Bashu are now key inspection areas for the Great Tang Dynasty and the Witchcraft Sect. Snow Mountains of Western Sichuan were thoroughly investigated by our sect, while the Western Regions are under the scrutiny of the Sumi Vajra Division."

Lei Jun continued: "Kang Ming, Chen Ziyang, along with Han Wuyou, currently went to the Northern Border, seeking refuge without establishing a new Ancestral Altar."

While Kang Ming intended for Han Wuyou to reach the Mortal World outside Great Tang, realizing this plan has proven not so simple.

"Since they chose this path, whether they can forge ahead depends on them."

Lei Jun said: "In Celestial Book’s Dark Universe, disciples will assist Kang Ming, but he must offer other clues or items in exchange."

Yuan Mobai: "Handle it as you see fit."

Lei Jun: "Is there any official from the Imperial Court visiting the mountain and entering the mansion?"

Yuan Mobai: "Indeed, Zhang is currently receiving them, and I am preparing to go over, Chongyun, you should come along."

Lei Jun agreed, heading over with Yuan Mobai.

The visitors were familiar faces; a lavishly dressed palace woman and a middle-aged man in brocade.

These were none other than Chu Yu and Great Tang’s Prince Xun’an, Zhang Mu.

Currently, High Merit Elder Zhang Jingzhen from Celestial Master Mansion was responsible for their reception.

With Lei Jun and Yuan Mobai arriving, everyone exchanged greetings.

Subsequently, Zhang Jingzhen took his leave.

In recent years, she has become increasingly gentle and focused more on Taoist practice, distinctly reducing interactions with the outside world.

Yet no longer as tense as a taut bowstring like before.

As far as Lei Jun knows, Zhang Jingzhen earlier made a definitive statement to relinquish her half of the Heavenly Palace Chapter Tablet.

The mansion offered compensation, but Zhang Jingzhen declined to accept it.

Later, considering the enthusiasm of other disciples within the mansion in this regard, she ultimately accepted rewards from the mansion.

However, she chose not spiritual objects to aid personal cultivation, instead opting for a piece of Cloud Patterned Jade.

That was one of the spoils obtained from Xue Xingzi following Lei Jun’s slaying of the Ming Realm’s top figure.

Xue Xingzi was a High Merit Elder of the Ming Shushan Sect, and Cloud Patterned Jade was a rare spiritual object for artifact refining.

Zhang Jingzhen took this treasure for refining a magical treasure.

Even though she focused more on her own cultivation, her increasingly balanced approach led to even greater progress.

"Overseas, Chuanxi purged remnants of the Intermediary Path Country from the Mortal Realm, while Bashu and Nanzhao settled disturbances caused by Inner Mount Shu’s heretical cultivators. The celestial mansion’s contributions to these tasks were significant."

Prince Xun’an Zhang Mu calmly explained: "His Majesty has issued a sacred decree, rewarding the celestial mansion for its service to the state."

Lei Jun and Yuan Mobai humbly expressed gratitude.

Chu Yu and Zhang Mu then congratulated Lei Jun on his impending appointment as Celestial Master.

Elsewhere, centered on the Sumi Vajra Division, arrangements by the Imperial Court for rewards are already underway.

The celestial mansion had the most distinguished achievements, receiving equally significant rewards.

However, with the approach of the new year, the transition ceremony for the Celestial Masters is imminent, and the Tang Imperial Court’s actions are grander, intending to combine rewards with the festive celebration offerings.

Chu Yu and Zhang Mu came earlier to congratulate Lei Jun and discuss a special reward, coordinating with the Celestial Master Mansion.

Previously, the designation of ’Protector of the Taoist Sect’ ended up as a historical misstep, almost a joke due to Huang Xuanpu.

Originally, during Dragon Tiger Mountain’s battles, those in the Celestial Master Mansion should have been honored with the title, yet it was temporarily set aside.

Now that Huang Xuanpu has been executed, the title of ’Protector’ is not a historical blemish anymore.

Moreover, individuals from Dragon Tiger Mountain’s Celestial Master Mansion, including Lei Jun, personally eradicated Huang Xuanpu, a dual blemish on both the Taoist and Imperial Court.

Therefore, this time, the Imperial Court intends to officially bestow the Protector title to Lei Jun and others.