Free Web NovelChapter 914: Chapter 341: Celestial Master, Lei Jun 7
From the moment the other party personally visited to observe the ceremony and seek teachings on Pure Yang Skill, Lü Jinduan had a premonition.
Otherwise, if Mount Shu wanted to make private contact with their Zhongnan Mountain Pure Yang Palace, they could do so directly, and, if refused, they could then turn to the Celestial Master Mansion.
On reflection, one cannot blame Zhang Taigang and the others from the Mount Shu Sect for making this decision.
Because the turmoil in the Mortal Tao Country had left the Tang Mount Shu Sect severely weakened.
Meanwhile, their direct enemy, the Inner Mount Shu Sect, had powerful beings like Ji Yao, who had achieved the Scattered Immortal Body. Even if Taoist Kang An fell, they still had many formidable fighters.
The pressure on the Tang Mount Shu Sect was imaginable.
And Chen Donglou, it seems, would not return to Mount Shu.
He might still look after the Mount Shu Sect, but his whereabouts were unpredictable.
During the second invasion of the mortal realm by the Inner Mount Shu, Chen Donglou did not appear.
With his personality, he naturally wasn’t afraid of enemies, but as he himself stated, he wasn’t always present in the Great Tang Realm.
"What Sect Master Zhang said makes sense. Forgive my boldness, but I would also like to request a Talisman Decree from Dragon Tiger Mountain to bring back to Zhongnan Mountain." Lü Jinduan smiled, nodding at Zhang Taigang, then solemnly addressed Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang.
He had previously had similar discussions with Wang Xuan and Yue Xiling.
Although this trip wasn’t entirely within the itinerary, it didn’t hinder Lü Jinduan from making a decision at this moment.
Tang Xiaotang thought for a moment and said, "Thank you for your kindness. I offer my gratitude. This matter is significant, and if you have the time, perhaps you could stay a few more days after the grand ceremony, and we can discuss it further in detail."
Zhang Taigang and Lü Jinduan both said, "The Celestial Master speaks wisely."
They first looked at Tang Xiaotang, then at Lei Jun.
After the grand ceremony, it would be Celestial Master Lei who holds the authority over the Celestial Master Mansion.
He would then issue the Talisman Decree to both Mount Shu and Zhongnan Mountain.
Regarding the usual conduct and rumors of Celestial Master Tang, Zhang Taigang and Lü Jinduan were also aware.
She gave up her last opportunity to issue the Talisman Decree to the Mount Shu Sect and Pure Yang Palace while in office, which was contrary to her usual style.
Is this her gift to the new Celestial Master?
It seems that Celestial Master Tang and Elder Lei indeed share a close friendship...
Along with Xie Yiling, the three from Pure Yang and Mount Shu all looked at Lei Jun.
A new leader of the Mystic Sect has emerged.
Perhaps this statement isn’t entirely accurate.
Apart from the likes of the inner Mount Shu, it is now confirmed that there are still multiple Taoist inheritances, of varying strength, in the mortal realm.
Currently, the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion and Lei Jun, strictly speaking, can only be referred to as the Tang Sect’s leader of the Mystic Sect.
There is still a long way to go before becoming the true leader of the Mystic Sect, and the future holds many uncertainties.
Not to mention, Lei Jun’s current cultivation stage of the Eightfold Heaven Realm is still early to ascend to this position.
However...
Considering the changes in Lei Jun and the Celestial Master Mansion over the past few decades, one cannot help but be fascinated. Perhaps, in the future, he might even remove the "Great Tang" prefix from the title "Tang Mystic Sect Leader"...
Related matters, with Zhang Dongyuan present in the Mount Shu Sect, naturally won’t be hidden from the Tang Imperial Court.
Moreover, neither the Celestial Master Mansion, the Pure Yang Palace, nor the Mount Shu Sect have such intentions.
The representatives from the Tang Imperial Court probably already know, and upon arrival, when discussing this matter with the Taoist sect members, they all expressed approval and support.
On this occasion, besides Chu Yu and Prince Xun’an Zhang Mu, there were also Xiao Chunhui and the Divine Strategy Army’s Shangguan Sheng who arrived together.
They were all Lei Jun’s old acquaintances.
Fang Yue, who was hosting New Year-related affairs at the Scholarly Mansion, could not come in person but specifically asked Xiao Chunhui and Chu Yu to bring his gift.
Meng Shaojie and Shen Qubing also came along.
Meng Shaojie had always been grateful for Lei Jun’s assistance and guidance when he was on Dragon Tiger Mountain before, and he did not want to miss this grand event.
As for Shen Qubing, after a period of closed training, he finally overcame the tribulations between the Seventh and Eighth Heavenly Layers, successfully ascending to the martial Eightfold Heaven Realm.
Another person who came with Chu Yu and the others was also known to Lei Jun.
However, the identity of this person was somewhat intriguing.
His name was Shangguan Zhengqing, a member of the Shangguan Clan, previously a Crown Prince’s Personal Reader, and now an official of the Eastern Palace, representing the Eastern Palace on this occasion.
Considering all aspects of security, Crown Prince Zhang Hui did not leave the capital but prepared a generous gift and asked Shangguan Zhengqing to bring it and attend on his behalf.
The Eastern Palace came alongside Chu Yu, Xiao Chunhui, Zhang Mu, and others.
Another unexpected guest came from the Youzhou Prince Zhao’s Mansion.
General Jiang Yuan, carrying Prince Zhao’s gifts and greetings, arrived at Dragon Tiger Mountain to observe the ceremony.
"Earlier in the Imperial Capital, His Highness was slandered by the White Lotus Sect’s demonic forces and was grateful for Elder Lei’s assistance, which allowed His Highness and myself to clear our names."
Jiang Yuan clasped his fists in a salute: "His Highness, entrusted with the responsibility of defending the Northern Border, cannot easily leave, but before my departure, he specifically instructed me to extend his regards to all the Taoists of the Celestial Master Mansion and to Elder Lei."
Lei Jun contemplated inwardly, but remained expressionless and calm on the surface: "You are too kind, General. In the future, please pass my regards to His Highness, Prince Zhao."
Several prestigious scholarly families also sent representatives.
No matter the undercurrents, on the surface, everyone maintained cordial relations.
Therefore, the Jingxiang Fang Clan and the Suzhou Chu Clan, both of which had long engaged with the Celestial Master Mansion and had more than one family member studying the Tao there, sent significant figures.
Fang Du from Jingxiang and Chu Peng from Suzhou, both key elders from their respective clans.
Chu Peng had recently accompanied the members of the Celestial Master Mansion to overseas territories to cleanse the remnants of the Mortal Tao Country.
Thus, as guests, they were received with due propriety by the Celestial Master Mansion.
From the Buddhist Sect, since the internal turmoil jointly erupted during the previous battle in Jinzhou, Xuantian Temple had become increasingly isolated.
They politely declined the Celestial Master Mansion’s invitation to attend the ceremony, sending their congratulations instead through representatives of the Tang Imperial Court such as Chu Yu, Zhang Mu, and others.
