Cultivation: Fortune by Lots-Chapter 596 - 275. Stillness and Motion, a Fate Made by Heaven (Combined Chapter)_3

This does not mean that others could easily cultivate Tang Xiaotang’s Pure Yang Thunder Dragon and Pure Yang Fire Tiger. But at least, there was now a possible path. In the future, if this was continually developed, even if the Pure Yang Thunder Dragon and Pure Yang Fire Tiger cultivated by later generations weren’t as powerful as those of cultivators with the Pure Yang Immortal Physique, it would still be a brand-new and open road.

Lei Jun took the Pure Yang Talisman from Tang Xiaotang’s hand, carefully savoring its intricacies, and nodded repeatedly. "Quite ingenious, quite ingenious."

At this point, Tang Xiaotang seemed to suddenly remember something. "Right, you mentioned earlier about the Qi of Transforming Heaven and Earth you acquired, is there any left?"

Lei Jun replied, "A little is left. Does Senior Sister need it?"

Tang Xiaotang said, "Master Yuan might have more use for it in the future. I won’t refine it, but let me observe and ponder it for a while."

Lei Jun nodded. He took out the cauldron that had been properly Warming and Nurturing and handed it to Tang Xiaotang.

No sooner had Tang Xiaotang taken the cauldron and seen the Qi of Transforming Heaven and Earth inside, she nodded slightly. "This indeed is a good Spiritual Object."

After a few more words, Tang Xiaotang returned to the Celestial Master Hall. She needed to summarize the insights from her previous exchange with Xu Yuanzhen and prepare for presiding over the New Year’s ceremony and the Lecture Ceremony later on.

Initially, Celestial Master Tang was quite interested in these ceremonies, each time feeling they added luster to her face. But over time, she began to find them somewhat troublesome. At the Lecture Ceremony, she served again as Supervisory Master. This year’s Transcension Ritual Master, who was also the main host of the ceremony, was Shangguan Ning. Lei Jun, Zhang Jingzhen, and other elders assisted from the side.

As usual, Xu Yuanzhen did not participate in such events. Of course, that did not affect her presence. Although guests from outside couldn’t see her, she remained a focal point of discussion. To be precise, she was one of the focal points. The other three subjects discussed alongside Xu Yuanzhen were Tang Xiaotang, Lei Jun, and Lei Jun’s only direct disciple, Zhuo Baojie.

Watching Celestial Master Tang and Elder Lei at the ceremony, and seeing Gungun who was to undergo Talisman-bestowment that year, many guests were emotionally stirred.

After the ceremony ended, Shangguan Ning once again played host to the visitors who remained on the mountain.

"Master Lei’s chief disciple also underwent Talisman-bestowment this year," said Prince Xun’an Zhang Mu. With his profound and studious demeanor, he was a member of the Royal Family.

Shangguan Ning and Zhang Jingzhen, who were also present, both nodded subtly.

Zhang Jingzhen calmly stated, "Lei has no plans to take on another disciple for the time being."

Zhang Mu let out a soft sigh. "Is that so..."

Shangguan Ning then said, "These things shouldn’t be forced; it is best to let them happen naturally."

Zhang Mu sighed softly and fell silent.

Currently, and perhaps even within the Great Tang Dao Sect as a whole, Xu Yuanzhen was the most skilled. Her temperament was as renowned as her strength. Xu Yuanzhen never took disciples. Even when her master, Li Qingfeng, was still alive, it was the same. The two people she once brought back to Dragon Tiger Mountain were Tang Xiaotang and Lei Jun, now the other two young powerhouses of the Celestial Master Mansion known throughout the world. According to the long-standing conventions of the Taoist Sect, Tang Xiaotang and Lei Jun should have belonged to her lineage, but in the end, both entered other masterships. If it was so for Tang Xiaotang and Lei Jun, it was even less likely for others. The Current Celestial Master, Tang Xiaotang, also showed no signs of taking disciples up to now. The only one who had set a precedent was Lei Jun.

At the same time, people like Zhang Mu were also optimistic about Master Lei’s future. Whether Lei Jun would succeed Tang Xiaotang as Celestial Master or not, he would, barring any major surprises, be one of the pillars of the Celestial Master Mansion for hundreds of years to come. His lineage was bound to be one of the Celestial Master Mansion’s crucial lines of inheritance. The Tang Imperial Court naturally hoped that members of their family could join it. But as Shangguan Ning and Zhang Jingzhen said, such matters could only be left to nature.

Yet, upon recalling the round Taoist in the dark red Taoist Robe from the Lecture Ceremony, Zhang Mu couldn’t help but feel speechless.

Lei Jun and his disciple didn’t overly concern themselves with what Prince Xun’an thought.

「Right now」

Lei Jun was passing on the third volume of the True Formula of the Great Way Scripture to his own disciple, just as his Master Yuan Mobai had done for him.

Zhuo Baojie had a look of humanized solemnity on his face, seriously learning the Dao from his Master Lei Jun.

Yet Lei Jun’s tone was somewhat whimsical. "Baobao..."

This time, Zhuo Baojie did not correct his Master’s form of address but kept his face solemn and proper. "Please instruct, Master."

Lei Jun said, "You’ve completed your Talisman-bestowment, then."

Zhuo Baojie replied, "It was all thanks to Master’s teachings in the past. Disciple will not forget in the future and will definitely cultivate with a focused mind."

Lei Jun continued, "You’ll have the chance to enter the Supreme Pure Thunder Mansion Cave Heaven by yourself now, then."

Zhuo Baojie declared, "Disciple will surely follow the leading Senior Brother’s instructions, not run around randomly, and not cause trouble for Master!"

Lei Jun handed over a piece of paper. "Wipe your mouth first."

Zhuo Baojie exclaimed, "HISS... thank you, Master... OWW!"

Lei Jun withdrew his hand, somewhat exasperated. "You stinky kid, such an attitude."

The little bear hugged his head with both paws, his formally composed expression instantly shattering, leaving only an awkward, embarrassed smile. Lei Jun wagged a finger at him.

As they were talking, Chu Kun entered the courtyard.

Lei Jun said, "I was concerned you missed the Lecture Ceremony."

Chu Kun sighed with emotion. "It took longer than I had anticipated." He casually plucked a Spirit Fruit and handed it to Zhuo Baojie, who was at his side.

Zhuo Baojie’s small eyes darted around ceaselessly, but his face was stern and proper as he accepted it with all due etiquette. "Disciple thanks Uncle Master for the treasure."

Chu Kun then chuckled. "Now that you’ve undergone Talisman-bestowment and can enter the Supreme Pure Thunder Mansion Cave Heaven, I’m feeding you first. This is to prevent you from going on a rampage and completely ravaging the Cave Heaven once you’re inside."