Cultivation: Fortune by Lots

Chapter 913: Chapter 341: Celestial Master, Lei Jun (6)

He gazed towards the north: "However, the ones who left are seemingly returning now."

If they reappear from the Northern Lands, then the Pure Yang Palace located in Guanlong will face their onslaught directly.

"The surge of Spiritual Energy in heaven and earth symbolizes a golden age for us cultivators, but where there is fortune, misfortune also arises, and this includes not only the Great Demon." Zhang Taigang deeply agreed with this sentiment.

Though the Intermediary Path Country no longer exists, their Mount Shu Sect might still face threats from the Inner Mount Shu Sect.

"I have a presumptuous request, hoping to seek assistance from the Celestial Master Mansion and Pure Yang Palace friends."

Zhang Taigang sincerely pleaded: "I am willing to offer our Mount Shu’s secret techniques of artifact refining, alchemy, and even our sect’s collection of pill recipes as a token of gratitude, hoping Celestial Master Tang, Lei, and Elder Lv would generously offer their guidance."

Lei Jun and Lü Jinduan exchanged a glance, both lost in thought.

As anticipated, Zhang Taigang continued: "Our sect plans to refine Pure Yang Magical Instruments and Magical Treasures to counter the impending threat from the Huangquan Heretics."

Lei Jun looked at Xie Yiling who had arrived with Zhang Taigang, understanding dawned upon him.

Xie Yiling had recently achieved the Seventh Layer of Heaven Realm, yet seemed not to have begun refining her lifebound first Magical Treasure.

If they could indeed gain the assistance of the Celestial Master Mansion and Pure Yang Palace, her first lifebound Magical Treasure would likely be acquired here, otherwise, she might have to settle for another option.

Later, if Ji Chuan successfully takes this step, he probably won’t be the exception either.

For the Great Tang Shu Mountain, the most direct threat at present is the Huangquan Li Shushan Sect.

In previous battles in Bashu and Nanzhao, although they blunted their edge, forcing them to retreat to the Netherworld to lick their wounds, the Great Tang Realm has yet to capture Wu Sect’s expert Zonghan who assists Li Shushan.

Li Shushan might make a comeback at any time, naturally making the Shu Mountain Sect feel a thorn in their side.

In earlier battles, Tang Xiaotang, and even Yue Xiling from the Pure Yang Palace, proved that Pure Yang Immortal Thunder and Pure Yang True Fire effectively countered the School of Destruction and Extinction Qi practiced by Li Shushan.

The Great Tang Shu Mountain certainly wouldn’t remain indifferent.

Sect Leader Zhang Taigang’s lifebound first Magical Treasure, the Emei Gold Seal, is renowned far and wide.

However, few have heard him mention his lifebound second Magical Treasure refined after reaching the Eighth Heavenly Layer.

To Lei Jun’s knowledge, Zhang Taigang had previously been preparing against the people from the Intermediary Path Country, such as Fu Dongsen.

Now that the Intermediary Path Country, Fu Dongsen, Hong Jie, Wei Qiyue, and others are all done for, the greatest threat to the Great Tang Shu Mountain has become the Huangquan Li Shushan.

Zhang Taigang might directly abandon his previously determined lifebound second Magical Treasure plan and instead seek to refine a Pure Yang Treasure.

"I don’t mind." Tang Xiaotang said: "But this issue isn’t something that can be resolved overnight."

According to protocol, before the official transfer of leadership at the ceremony, she is still the Sect Leader of the Celestial Master Mansion.

However, if this event indeed materializes, by the time the specific implementation phase comes, she will have already stepped down.

"As the two of you mentioned earlier, in this era of vast changes, the affairs of the world are unpredictable."

Lei Jun exchanged a glance with Tang Xiaotang and nodded slightly: "Although our three sects stem from different traditions, we are all members of the Taoist Sect, frequently communicating and supporting each other. Sect Leader has discussed with me that our Taoist Sect’s three parties can cooperate more closely and advance hand in hand in the future, and I completely agree."

Lü Jinduan spoke: "Celestial Master Tang, Elder Lei, what Sect Master Zhang said is very true; in my earlier discussions with fellow sect members on Zhongnan Mountain, we all shared this sentiment."

He smiled at Zhang Taigang and Xie Yiling: "The Huangquan Heretics are loathed by heaven and all people, and our sect is no exception. As for refining Magical Treasures, teaching is too bold a claim, and our sect is not skilled in External Alchemy Refining Treasure, but we are willing to offer our humble help."

Xie Yiling got up to pay her respects, and Zhang Taigang also said: "Thank you to both sects’ friends, the entire Shu Mountain is extremely grateful."

After a slight hesitation, he first apologized with a nod to Lü Jinduan, then turned to look at Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang, speaking loudly:

"Celestial Master Tang, Lei’s vision is broad, and his heart is vast, I am deeply impressed. Considering the need for more in-depth contact between our sect and the Celestial Master Mansion, I boldly wish to request a Talisman Decree from Dragon Tiger Mountain to bring back to Shu Mountain."

Tang Xiaotang gave him a slightly surprised look.

Known for being spirited and fiery, she didn’t immediately respond this time.

Having served as a Celestial Master for many years, even if various rituals and protocols don’t concern her, she’s read quite a few of them.

Zhang Taigang’s words seemed plain, but what he said is entirely different in meaning from the earlier arrangement for Ji Chuan and others to temporarily reside at Dragon Tiger Mountain for convenience of contact.

Requesting a Talisman Decree from Dragon Tiger Mountain to Shu Mountain isn’t just to take it back for casual use; it is intended for veneration.

Historically, such occurrences are rare, seen only during the early generations of Celestial Masters, mostly involving relatively smaller Taoist sects, unlike the major sacred land-level power of Shu Mountain.

In early years, the first few generations of Celestial Masters were known as Mystic Sect leaders and Taoist Sect leaders.

This scenario hasn’t been seen in subsequent years at Dragon Tiger Mountain.

There were smaller sects within Mount Shu Alliance that venerated the Celestial Master Mansion’s Talisman Decree.

But since the formal establishment of the Shu Mountain Sect, no similar events have occurred.

Zhang Taigang’s recent revival of this topic clearly shows an intention to respect the Celestial Master Mansion of Dragon Tiger Mountain as the leader of the Taoist Sect, willing to abide by their orders within a large scope.

Lü Jinduan calmly looked at Zhang Taigang.

Xie Yiling beside him was as sincere as Zhang Taigang, not surprised by their sect leader’s actions.

Clearly, this was a joint decision by the senior members of Mount Shu, not just Zhang Taigang’s idea.