Cultivation: Fortune by Lots-Chapter 381 - 220. New Clue for the Celestial Master’s Robe_2

Chapter 381: 220. New Clue for the Celestial Master’s Robe_2

But in an instant, the cluster of ink characters was completely dispersed.

Having frequently operated in the bloody chaos of the Southern Wilderness, Yang Tai reacted quickly despite the sudden attack. He didn’t bother drawing his sword to counter-attack, instead sliding forward first.

The attacker, who managed to approach him silently from behind, is obviously no ordinary person. In such times, it’s best to first widen the distance between us... Yang Tai’s thoughts flashed like lightning.

As the Wenhua Qi surged around him, it somewhat resembled the flow of Earth Vein Qi, gathering into a grand river.

At that moment, Yang Tai, as if riding the wind and cutting through the waves, slid out instantly along with the river of Wenhua Qi.

This was called "a gentleman perceives danger and avoids it," a wondrous technique of the Confucian Scholars of the Sixth Heavenly Layer.

However, Yang Tai found that his body merely shook but didn’t move from the spot.

At his feet, strands of white light, like vines, bound him in place.

The source of the white light was a bizarre-looking Dharma Banner, fluttering in the wind.

This is bad. Yang Tai’s heart lurched. The longsword at his waist emitted a Dragon Chant and unsheathed automatically, the vast Vast Integrity Qi transforming into a long river and beginning to flow...

THUD!

But in that brief pause, the large club struck down for the second time, this time hitting Young Master Yang squarely on the back of the head.

"Damn..."

Yang Tai’s vision went dark, and stars burst before his eyes. His body uncontrollably went limp. The frustrations and repressions from successive setbacks finally erupted, and he lost his usual demeanor, cursing out loud.

His retinue and the guards from the Sui Dynasty remnants who were at the scene watched in astonishment as a tall Taoist suddenly appeared behind Yang Tai. They only recovered their senses then and quickly rushed forward.

Lei Jun, looking unperturbed, held the Supreme Pure Golden Bamboo, which had grown two sizes larger after absorbing Kui Ox Blood.

Around him, dark as ink, the Gui Water Yin Thunder appeared automatically, rolling back to sweep over the surrounding people.

The black thunderous water spread out widely, instantly transforming the Jinxi Cliff valley into a vast black pool of thunder. Many Sui Dynasty Cultivators were engulfed by the dark, churning water.

The people guarding the ritual at the base of Jinxi Cliff were startled. They dispatched men to investigate while urgently trying to contact the outside world.

Lei Jun remained calm, even leisurely enough to comment, "Not as good as the people from Star Dragon Abyss. It seems that after continuous losses, their manpower here has also become scarce."

Though they had been operating for years, the environment where the Sui Dynasty remnants resided was indeed perilous and difficult. Their resources were hard to accumulate, making it even harder to replenish their numbers in a short time.

The guards at Jinxi Cliff, although their Cultivation Strength was not as high as those from Star Dragon Abyss, were vigilant and attempted to contact the outside world at the first sign of trouble.

However, the transmission didn’t go through.

Although the ritual site had yet to collapse and the Earth Vein Spiritual Energy was shaking, it was not yet chaotic enough to completely disrupt the exchange of internal and external Spiritual Energy. Normally, communication methods should have functioned properly.

The man in charge opened a scroll, but its pages were blank.

He wrote on it, attempting to use the scroll to send a message.

This was a wondrous Confucian Sect technique called the Seeing the Words as if Seeing the Person Technique, available to Middle Three Heavens Cultivators at least.

But at this moment, the ink on the pages couldn’t coalesce. It wouldn’t genuinely settle onto the paper as distinct text, remaining just a blur.

What’s happening... Have we been sealed off and isolated by the enemy? Was it an expert from the Upper Three Heavens?!

The person in charge’s heart sank to the depths.

"Although there was previously a hint of building a cart behind closed doors, and the Confucian Sect communication methods I have are too few, fortunately, they still work to some extent. However, further refinements are necessary," Lei Jun nodded slightly, then stuck a Thunder of Thor Talisman on Yang Tai’s forehead.

The Binding Body Talisman, a Basic Spirit Talisman, was not Lei Jun’s Life-bound Talisman Art and couldn’t be enhanced alongside his Wind Riding Talisman, Divine Strike Talisman, or Dark Five-Thunder Orthodox Talisman.

Lei Jun, now at the Sixth Heavenly Layer, could craft top-grade Binding Body Talismans and Sealing Talismans. However, using one to immobilize Yang Tai, who was also at the Sixth Heavenly Layer, would be somewhat presumptuous.

Thus, Master Lei applied a Thunder of Thor Talisman instead.

The Thunder of Thor Talisman didn’t have immobilization or sealing functions.

But if Yang Tai dared to make a move, a top-grade Thunder of Thor Talisman would surely blow his head clean off, with power to spare.

Yang Tai immediately stopped resisting.

Although he was seeing stars and felt dizzy, he almost subconsciously pulled out a scroll.

This scroll was also for communication.

Moreover, its effect was far better than anyone else’s.

Although Yang Yuqi, needing to keep his movements secret, had not personally prepared communication scrolls for his two sons, Yang Tai’s status was special. Other Great Scholars from the Upper Three Heavens had prepared scrolls for him to use to call for help in times of crisis.

The scroll in Yang Tai’s hand now showed text on its paper.

But the Wenhua Qi rising from the scroll was blocked by an invisible barrier as it ascended from the Jinxi Cliff valley.

An overwhelmingly powerful Primordial Magnet Force permeated Jinxi Cliff at that moment. It enveloped the vast mountain area, completely cutting off communication methods such as the Thousand-Mile Sound Transmission Talisman and the Seeing the Words as if Seeing the Person Technique.

Some Sui Dynasty remnants, seeing that the situation was hopeless, had no choice but to turn and flee.

After all, there were many of them, and Jinxi Cliff covered a large area. As they scattered, it seemed difficult for Lei Jun to handle them all at once.

But at that moment, one flare after another of white light suddenly lit up among the mountains.

Peculiar Dharma Banners unfurled in the wind between the mountains, one after another, extending many white threads that looked like living vines.

Lei Jun beckoned. The Primordial Magnet Coiling Dragon Banner that had bound Yang Tai earlier flew up and returned to his hand.

Then, Lei Jun casually threw it out again.

Together with the eleven Dharma Banners already set up around the perimeter, a total of twelve Primordial Magnet Coiling Dragon Banners now formed a Mysterious and Profound Formation. The Primordial Magnet Force surged, and numerous vines formed from the white light intertwined, instantly covering and sealing off the entirety of Jinxi Cliff.

The Taiji Yuan Magnet Dragon Locking Array.

Lei Jun had previously used this formation to envelop Jinxi Cliff and block communications into and out of the area.

Now, under his command, the Great Formation not only sealed the mountains but also sent its white light vines to automatically capture those fleeing in all directions.

No one present could escape.

Yang Tai dared not act rashly at this point. He watched Lei Jun intently and, after a long moment, spoke, "Elder Lei of the Longhu Mountain Celestial Master Mansion?"

Lei Jun had no interest in conversing with him. He had attacked up close, instead of striking Young Master Yang with a Magnetosword Pellet from afar, to avoid damaging the Cosmic Coordinate Box Yang Tai carried.

Once I take the Cosmic Coordinate Box, it won’t be easy to open it forcibly. I’ll also have to be wary of any traps or hidden mechanisms inside.

If it had been earlier, Lei Jun would have needed to be more careful.

But now...

He extended his hand, spread his five fingers, and gave a faint wave toward the Cosmic Coordinate Box.

Although he had not yet fully mastered the Dark Side of Celestial Book, tendrils of shadow flowed from it.

Touched by the shadows, the Cosmic Coordinate Box instantly loosened.

Currently, it’s inconvenient for me to meticulously remove any restrictions or marks left by others on Spiritual Objects or Magic Artifacts without damaging the items themselves. So, I won’t be greedy. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

He didn’t take anything else from Yang Tai, only one thing.

It was also the primary goal of his journey.

Indeed, it was a Nine-colored Radiance.

A Nine-colored Radiance originating from the Celestial Master Mansion’s treasured Celestial Master Robe.

Young Master Yang truly didn’t disappoint. He actually possessed a clue related to the Celestial Master Robe.

Interestingly, the Dragon Eye Point, which Yang Tai had previously valued, isn’t here. He must have given it to his father, Yang Yuqi, earlier. I’m not too concerned about that. Having acquired a new clue about the Celestial Master Robe, this trip is already worthwhile.

"The loss of the Celestial Master Robe is heartbreaking," Yang Tai said calmly, his expression relaxed and his tone mild. "I, Yang, also hope that it can return to Dragon Tiger Mountain as soon as possible.

"Elder Lei, it’s not just today—in the future, we can certainly continue to cooperate. There are no grudges between us. In years past, my Great Sui and your sect, Dragon Tiger Mountain, also had amicable relations."

Lei Jun glanced at him.

The brocade-clad young master is unflappable in the face of danger, speaking eloquently and presenting himself well. Except for the Spirit Talisman stuck to his forehead...

Yang Tai steadied his mind and continued, "The Tang Imperial Court merely uses Sacred Lands like Dragon Tiger Mountain and other Taoist Sects. Even if we can’t cooperate, we can completely avoid being enemies, Elder Lei. To put it differently, with us in the picture, wouldn’t the Blood River Sect always face some constraints?"

Lei Jun first nodded, then shook his head. "Perhaps you’re right. But these matters depend on your father, Crown Prince Sheng Kang, not so much on you."

With that said, the Thunder of Thor Talisman on Yang Tai’s forehead suddenly exploded, unleashing endless thunder that engulfed him.