Cultivation: Fortune by Lots-Chapter 589 - 273. The opportunity for natural understanding_3

Chapter 589: 273. The opportunity for natural understanding_3

Xu Yuanzhen stood with his hands behind his back within the Ancestral Altar, looking up into the sky as his figure began to rise, gradually ascending into the clouds.

As the person with the next best comprehension present, Lei Jun’s figure also started to float upwards.

Once again in mid-air, the two gazed into the distance together.

This time, within Lei Jun’s perception, a more concrete existence appeared. A vast Star River. It was not illusory like the ones within the Celestial Book Universe. It was the actual universe, the real Milky Way.

Yet, the legendary Heavenly Palace was still nowhere to be seen between the stars.

"Indeed, there was something that used to exist, but now it has vanished," Xu Yuanzhen said indifferently.

"Having existed is enough to incite fervor and pursuit in some people," Lei Jun remarked.

Xu Yuanzhen looked around. "However, this place itself might grant you or Xiaotang an opportunity. As to which one of you, it will still come down to luck."

"From the Tranquil Level to the Natural Level?" Lei Jun asked.

Standing here, he felt at one with the universe, as if on the verge of merging into a singular entity. But at the moment, it was only a vague notion. Like an unreal phantom. To make it reality was still a far cry. At present, it could only be considered an opportunity.

Although Lei Jun had already experienced similar events more than once, he still felt exhilarated and yearning.

"Yes, opportunities like this are very rare." Xu Yuanzhen’s figure began to descend as he continued, "Whether it’s you or Xiaotang, or someone else, who will succeed depends on other elements of fortune."

At the very least, it required the foundational comprehension of the Tranquil Level. It wasn’t that Zhang Jingzhen had no chance at all, but for now, she didn’t, unless she could first raise her own comprehension to the Tranquil Level. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Xu Yuanzhen didn’t spread word of Lei Jun’s possession of the other half of the Chapter tablet, nor did he hide this opportunity from Zhang Jingzhen. After leaving the Altar of Wanfa Sect, he explained that possessing the other half of the Chapter tablet offered a wonderful advantage. However, the conditions were harsh, and Zhang Jingzhen’s current chances were slim.

After the incident in the Stone Forest of Nanzhao, Zhang Jingzhen’s demeanor and mood seemed to become even more composed. Upon hearing what Xu Yuanzhen said, she was unflustered, nodding slightly. "It involves the Mortal Tao Country, a matter of great importance. I believe that this treasure should remain in the sect for safekeeping, and I will no longer hold onto it personally."

Xu Yuanzhen waved his hand casually. "As you wish."

Yuan Mobai then said, "Although it comes from the Supreme Pure Thunder Mansion Cave Heaven, it is ultimately your personal fortune, Jingzhen. It’s fine if you hand it over to the mansion. The mansion will officially calculate and credit it toward your merits and virtues, compensating you from other sources. This treasure aids cultivation, and you can also borrow it for your practice when you are in the mansion."

Zhang Jingzhen said, "Thank you, Master Yuan." She paused for a moment and then continued, "That renegade disciple from Our Sect, Chen Yi, besides having half of that Chapter tablet, also has another special aspect."

After some time of consideration, Zhang Jingzhen ultimately decided not to keep secrets and revealed that Chen Yi possessed a special golden hall.

"Oh? That’s interesting." Xu Yuanzhen smiled. "Let’s make it public and see how many ripples it stirs."

Zhang Jingzhen suddenly smiled too, a smile that held a certain sense of relief and a likeness to Xu Yuanzhen. "Yes..."

Indeed, this breeze stirred ripples in several ponds at once. The people of the Mortal Tao Country, who had just decided to stay low and quietly build up their strength, discovered that a treasure of theirs had walked away. Initially, they had only thought that Chen Yi carried half of the Heavenly Palace Chapter Tablet. Only now did they realize that this young man held even greater secrets.

The Tang Imperial Court, naturally, would take this matter even more seriously. Whether it was searching for Chen Yi’s whereabouts on their own or using Chen Yi to set up a trap to capture the rebels of the Mortal Tao Country, it was the perfect opportunity.

Even the Confucian Families and the Western Region Buddhism were paying attention to this matter at the moment. The news had not been thoroughly verified; it was currently just Zhang Jingzhen’s side of the story. But the related information indeed caught the attention of the major powers. Even without going all out, they would still pay close attention.

If anyone was upset by this turmoil, it was definitely Chen Yi himself. The once forsaken disciple of Celestial Master Mansion had truly become famous throughout the world, but becoming the target of public criticism was not as pleasant.

The human world’s tumult was not paused by the temporary end of the disturbance at Mount Shu; instead, it continued to surge unstoppably.

However, all of this was temporarily unrelated to Lei Jun. In the following days, he mostly stayed within the Ancestral Courtyard of the Sect, quietly cultivating on Dragon Tiger Mountain.

Without any leads on Fu Dongsen, Gu Han, and other core members of the Mortal Tao Country, Lei Jun didn’t obsess over it, leaving it to the Tang Imperial Court to worry about.

As for the opportunity to possibly enhance his understanding by merging the two Heavenly Palace Chapter Tablets, it was just one of many at the moment. As to who between him and his Senior Sister Tang Xiaotang would be the first to seize this opportunity, Lei Jun didn’t mind and let fate decide.

It was actually his Celestial Book’s Dark Universe that was more noteworthy, where Luo Hou Kangming and Ji Du Meng Shaojie each found their own paths.

Meng Shaojie’s plainness was genuine. After switching to study history, he didn’t suddenly soar to amazing new heights, nor did he astonish everyone in contrast to his formerly mediocre appearance. He felt somewhat uneasy, but since he had made his decision, he committed himself to studying and accumulating knowledge.

From Lei Jun’s observation, this young man was beginning to show signs of amassing a charge for a potential breakthrough.

As for the other side, Kang Ming’s situation was a bit more thrilling. He had just met a high-ranking member of the Mortal Tao Country. Although it wasn’t the Eighth Heavenly Layer’s Gu Han, he was still an Upper Three Heavens Cultivator: Guo Ling, whom Lei Jun had once seen at the New Altar of the Yellow Sky Path in the snow-capped mountains of Chuanxi.

By relying on the remnants of the Qi and fractured memory of Wen Zhaoqian’s Nascent Soul fragment, Kang Ming successfully impersonated Wen Zhaoqian and, with both luck and cunning, passed Guo Ling’s probe. While gaining trust, this also brought Kang Ming some problems: On the surface, because he was impersonating the successfully body-snatched Wen Zhaoqian, whether there was an ancestral altar or not, he could only pause his progress at the Sixth Heavenly Layer of the Talisman Sect. Kang Ming was mentally prepared for this.

After passing the first hurdle, this silent young man started on his second step of the plan. First, he secretly studied the teachings of the Alchemy Cauldron Sect, attempting to form his nascent soul in secret to enhance his power. At the same time, he sought to understand the extent of Yu Shao’s power, waiting for the right moment to seize back the Yellow Sky Altar for the Yellow Sky Sect. Only then would he continue the cultivation of the Talisman Sect.

With the news about the Mortal Tao Country being public, Kang Ming was aware of the kind of adversary he faced. But he was resolute and patient, facing even the greatest of difficulties without giving up hope, starting with small, silent efforts to accumulate power.

Although the Mortal Tao Country was powerful, it also had formidable opponents.

Lei Jun’s attitude towards this was... Ambitious. Do your best.

Through active contact with Guo Ling and the Mortal Tao Country, Kang Ming didn’t acquire any high-level intelligence but diligently collected information related to the Ancient Talisman Sect and even magic artifacts, then reported back to the Celestial Book’s Dark Universe. Lei Jun was generous with rewards for this, helping Kang Ming to better accumulate and enhance his strength.

He, himself, was likewise focused on his own cultivation.

Time moved on, quickly slipping by. As time flew, Lei Jun’s cultivation became increasingly profound.

「One day」

In the quiet room, Lei Jun sat cross-legged.

Above his head hung a Talisman, flickering with purple light, interwoven with thunder and lightning.

At noon on this particular day, a Dragon Chant suddenly sounded from the purple Talisman. A vast amount of purple thunder and lightning surged out and merged continuously. Finally, an enormous purple Thunder Dragon extended its head out from the Talisman.