Cultivation: Fortune by Lots-Chapter 525 - 259. The Latent Powers of the Celestial Master Mansion (Combined Chapter)_3

Chapter 525: 259. The Latent Powers of the Celestial Master Mansion (Combined Chapter)_3

Just as Lin Yuwei and the others were in a state of anxious anticipation, a clansman suddenly reported, "There is news from Great-Uncle!"

Lin Yuwei and the others were immediately invigorated.

After all, Lin Jian’s Eightfold Heaven Realm cultivation was of vital importance to the Nanzong Lin Clan at this moment. Even if it meant splitting Lin Yuwei’s influence, they needed to band together more than ever.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t actually a message from Lin Jian.

It was an ink treasure he left behind that, for some reason, unexpectedly underwent changes.

"Pointing towards the East Sea..." Lin Yuwei and the few remaining Elders of the Lin Clan from the Upper Three Heavens looked at each other in consternation.

They tried to contact Lin Jian, but there was still no response.

Lin Yuwei, silent as a statue, decisively said after a long while, "Jinsong and I will set out to sea together. The rest of you will have to work harder on land."

Alongside him, Lin Jinsong, a Seventh Heavenly Layer Great Scholar who also came from a collateral branch of the Nanzong Lin Clan, had a somber expression and nodded in agreement.

In fact, he was more inclined to switch his allegiance to the Tang Imperial Court. Although losing the foundation of his family that spanned generations, their priority was to get through the current difficulties before thinking long-term. However, with Qingzhou and Suzhou casting covetous eyes on their lands, the clan members had different intentions, and Lin Jinsong had some ideas that he was not in a hurry to propose at the moment.

Although other members of the Lin Clan had their reservations, at this point, they could only agree with Lin Yuwei’s judgment first.

In Central State Luoyang, inside the Great Tang Palace.

Empress Zhang Wantong sat on the throne, and outside the hall, ministers entered to have an audience.

"You may be seated," Empress Zhang Wantong ordered calmly.

The four who came for the audience were Zhang, Shangguan, Xiao, and Lu.

After expressing their gratitude, the Empress said, "I will set out for Guanzhong, leaving all of you in charge here in Luoyang. Mo Feng’er will act as Regent, with the ministers assisting him. You may handle ordinary affairs of the state on your own, and report only major matters to Guanzhong."

Mo Feng’er was the pet name of her nephew, the Crown Prince Zhang Hui.

The current Chancellor Shangguan Qing softly said, "I still earnestly request Your Majesty to reconsider. If it is not absolutely necessary, please do not leave Zhongzhou for a prolonged period."

The Empress remained composed. "I need to make a trip to Guanzhong; the duration is yet to be determined."

Shangguan Qing bowed his head. "As you wish, Your Majesty."

Although this Chancellor was tall, his physique was relatively lean, and he possessed a refined and scholarly air. He was one of the few in the Shangguan Clan who practiced Confucian School Skill and achieved success.

Another middle-aged man by Shangguan Qing’s side was an unmistakable Martial Arts Expert, even though he was not in armor for the audience and had restrained his energy.

This man was surnamed Lu, named Zhen, a long-standing figure in the Great Tang Shenji Army, currently second only to Grand General Shangguan Yunbo.

The Lu Clan was also one of the founding nobilities of the Great Tang, the most significant martial family passed down to the present. Although not as prominent as the Shangguan Clan, their influence was nonetheless considerable.

Especially since the Zhang and Shangguan families were united, the Shangguan Clan was often considered as half of the Royal Family. In some respects, the Lu Clan could better represent the power of the noble families outside the Royal Family within the Tang Court.

"Your Majesty, the Grand General has sent a message that seven strongholds of the Great Void Temple have been confirmed, including the current whereabouts of rebels like Yuanmie and Jixiang Fawang," Lu Zhen reported as he stood up.

Grand General Shangguan Yunbo was not in the Imperial Capital at the moment.

He had emerged long before the battle at Jinzhou.

However, Shangguan Yunbo didn’t head to Jinzhou but went west.

Leading experts from the Divine Strategy Army, he moved in secret, aiming at one of the Great Tang’s openly declared renegade forces, the Great Void Temple.

On one hand, the Great Void Temple was inherently anti-Tang.

On the other, they had inner connections with Prestigious Families and were directly collaborating with Great Demons externally, effectively becoming a significant hub.

Abbot Yuanmie tested the Vajra Temple and hit a wall, which was a suitable opportunity at that time.

However, with the massive change in the Vajra Temple, which was out of the ordinary, it could no longer be considered the Buddhist and Taoist Sacred Land that had previously been inclined towards the Tang Court.

And with the unexpected downfall of Pure Yang Palace amidst the chaos in the Guanlong Region, it was another major upheaval.

In such circumstances, Shangguan Yunbo and his men refrained from acting rashly and instead ensured they didn’t lose track of Yuanmie, Jixiang Fawang, and the others.

Besides the Jingxiang Fang Clan and the Mount Shu Sect moving north to support Guanzhong, Guan Jing and Lü Jinduan swiftly returned to Guanzhong. Tang Xiaotang and Chu Yu also followed suit one after another, ensuring the situation in Guanlong didn’t deteriorate further.

Therefore, Shangguan Yunbo calmed his mind and refrained from hasty actions.

"I will move to the Guanlong Region to deal with the demon chaos and matters regarding the Vajra Temple. He needn’t worry about them. As for the Great Void Temple, leave it to him," the Empress said. "Xue Ting had already been equipped with the Mountain and River Sword before leaving the pass, and now he should also join him."

The Mountain and River Sword was one of the Martial God Weapons controlled by the Tang Imperial Court, renowned worldwide alongside the Taoist Sect’s Celestial Master’s Sword and the Confucian Sect’s Shuofeng Sword. It was also esteemed as one of the Great Tang’s seven renowned swords.

"According to the Grand General’s report, the Vajra Temple, after repelling the Great Void Temple, did not pursue them, but the Vajra Realm has greatly expanded."

Shangguan Qing said, "Based on what we know now, another Buddhist expert has emerged, claiming to be from the Vajra Division and originates from what was once one of the Nine Heavens, Sumi!"

The Nine Heavens and Ten Earths had been cut off from the Mortal World for many years.

Despite various indications from a few secret realms suggesting that, with the Surge of Heavenly and Earthly Spiritual Qi, the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths might reappear, no actual portals had officially been opened.

However, now, the first one had emerged.

Generally, the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths are all exquisite realms, superior to other top Blessed Land Cave Heavens in the Mortal World.

But precisely for this reason, after thousands of years of separation between Heaven, Earth, and Man, the potential changes that might have occurred made the internal and external forces of the current Great Tang feel more apprehensive than purely delighted.

The Empress’s personal trip to the Guanlong Region, besides quelling the demon chaos, focused on the reappearance of Sumi.

Although the other side had not taken any further action.

"The matters of the San Jin Territory will be left to Uncle Prince Changshan and the others for now," the Empress continued. "You will support them from the sidelines."

After the battle of Jinzhou, Chu Yu moved on to the Guanlong Region, while Prince Changshan Zhang Junhai remained in Jinzhou.