Cultivation: Fortune by Lots

The White Lotus Sect and the Blood River Sect also went into hiding.

"Chongyun, there’s no need to worry. My staying in the Southern Wilderness is more beneficial than harmful," Yuan Mobai privately instructed Lei Jun. "During this time, through contact with the Jiuli, I’ve gained some insights and am gradually accumulating them."

Lei Jun said, "Since the disciple has decided to return to the mountain, it would be better to leave the Celestial Master Seal with you. If there are any unforeseen changes, the Celestial Master’s Sword can be sent over immediately."

Yuan Mobai replied, "There’s no need for that. The foundation of Our Sect is of utmost importance. If possible, it’s best not to bring out any of the Celestial Master’s Three Treasures from the mountain." He paused slightly, the smile on his face fading to a more serious expression. "For the Mortal Tao Country to succeed, relying only on the Yellow Sky Altar may not be enough."

Lei Jun nodded in agreement. If earlier on their information was lacking, now after numerous interactions, both Yuan Mobai and he had a much deeper understanding of the Mortal Tao Country.

Whether it was the destroyed Ancestral Altar previously above the East Sea or the new Yellow Sky Altar now in Chuanxi, compared to the grand aspirations of the Mortal Tao Country, both seemed to have an insufficient foundation. Especially now that the Yellow Sky Sect’s influence was waning and their numbers dwindling.

The intentions of people like Fu Dongsen and Rong Guangchen were ultimately based on the inheritance of the Ancient Talisman Sect. Therefore, they were destined not to be able to completely separate themselves from the current Taoist Talisman Sect. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

The Yellow Sky Altar is unreliable; what can be depended on? Undoubtedly, Dragon Tiger Ancestral Court, Altar of Wanfa Sect! The next best thing isn’t the Yellow Sky Altar. It’s the True One Altar. In other words, the Celestial Master Seal.

Unfortunately, no matter how much speculation there might be, the only certain information to the outside world at present is that the Celestial Master Seal has been lost for many years and hasn’t appeared. When it briefly appeared near Dragon Tiger Mountain years ago, that might have been the Mortal Tao Country’s best opportunity. Unfortunately, the precious seal came and left in a hurry, catching them off guard.

The person who ambushed Li Qingfeng was chased by Xu Yuanzhen all the way, moving far from Dragon Tiger Mountain. Since then, there has been no word about the Celestial Master Seal, which frustrated people like Fu Dongsen.

Afterward, during the battle with Li Wai, they plotted to obtain the Celestial Master Robe, which was a secondary choice.

"What Master says makes perfect sense. The disciple will pay extra attention," Lei Jun then bid farewell to Yuan Mobai and secretly returned to the Ancestral Courtyard of the Sect.

Upon hearing Lei Jun recount his journey, Tang Xiaotang laughed uncontrollably. "Those Western Region Foreign Monks got what they deserved!"

Lei Jun expressed, "The Great Monks just lack some luck."

Tang Xiaotang cast a sidelong glance at him. "You sucked it all away from them, so of course they’re lacking."

Lei Jun shook his head repeatedly. "According to the Buddhist Sect view, it’s all karma."

Tang Xiaotang dismissed it with a snort. "I’m not sure exactly what devious scheme they’re up to, but they’re definitely no good!"

Her thoughts leaped wildly, and she suddenly got up and circled around Lei Jun a few times.

Lei Jun asked, "Junior Sister Xiaotang?"

Tang Xiaotang looked puzzled. "It seems, something is not quite right..."

"Junior Sister’s intuition is sharp, which I admire," Lei Jun then asked, "Junior Sister Xiaotang, what do you think about our Senior Sister’s Natural Comprehension?"

Tang Xiaotang replied, "I’ve said before, it’s good, of course, but it’s not unique."

Lei Jun nodded. "Above Serene Insight in Comprehension, there is Natural Comprehension. Similarly, above the Immortal Body for Root Bone, there is the Taoist Body. But nowadays these are only seen in ancient texts, nearly legendary, so most people in the world know little and discuss them even less."

Tang Xiaotang looked at Lei Jun and suddenly smiled. "You have ascended all the way from the Acquired stage, so naturally, you know that some things in this world are rare but not completely impossible. If your Root Bone were to take one more step forward, achieving the Taoist Body, what do you think it would be like?"

"Taiji," Lei Jun answered calmly. He had previously delved into related ancient texts with great care.

Accordingly, he had also studied Tang Xiaotang’s situation. Although there was no precedent, Lei Jun, through his own cultivation and understanding of the world, could roughly explore some patterns.

If Tang Xiaotang’s Pure Yang Immortal Physique were to be elevated further, it most likely wouldn’t be the same Taiji Dao Body as his, not following the path of Yin Yang harmony. The greater possibility is...

"Tai Chu," Tang Xiaotang voiced the answer herself, just as Lei Jun had surmised.