Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Misfortune: Starting from the Celestial Master’s Mansion
Chapter 151: First online group chat

Seven Luminaries, huh…

Lei Jun murmured quietly in his mind.

His gaze quickly scanned the scene, and he noticed some issues.

Currently, only the Sun Luminary, Moon Luminary, his own Venus Luminary, and the Jupiter Luminary were glowing brightly. The remaining Water, Fire, and Earth Luminaries were dim and silent, showing no radiance.

Was it because no one was online, or were the three pages of the Heavenly Book they represented currently ownerless?

Was the “third” and “fourth” that person mentioned referring to his Venus Luminary and the nearby Jupiter Luminary?

If so, then it was possible to determine whether the Heavenly Book had an owner or not.

Not only was Lei Jun remaining silent, but the Jupiter Luminary beside him was also quiet.

“It’s reasonable to have some caution,” a voice came from the Moon Luminary. “But since we’ve crossed paths, it’s a fated opportunity. There’s endless mystery here; why not explore it together?”

At that moment, he was guessing that if the Venus Luminary he occupied corresponded to Heavenly Book Three, then did the Moon Luminary correspond to Heavenly Book Two?

Looking at the Sun Luminary and Jupiter Luminary, Lei Jun wondered:

Was the numbering of the Heavenly Book pages arranged in the same order as this world’s luminaries?

Right now, it seemed that those who had arrived first were indeed numbered one and two, while he and Jupiter Luminary followed as three and four.

Jupiter Luminary remained silent.

The Moon Luminary appeared calm: “It’s normal to have concerns when sudden changes occur. You two new friends are welcome to explore on your own. Perhaps we’ll meet again later.”

After speaking, the radiance of the Moon Luminary dimmed.

Logged off…? Lei Jun noted.

Regardless of whether the person was lurking or not, the Moon Luminary’s glow temporarily faded.

However, this was different from the Water, Fire, and Earth Luminaries, which had never lit up.

The reason the Moon Luminary’s light dimmed was that a hazy current of energy enveloped it, obscuring the glow.

The energy flowed around the Moon Luminary, which fell silent, though faint silver light still peeked through.

Then, the Sun Luminary finally spoke: “Don’t disturb others without reason.”

Afterward, a current of energy surrounded the Sun Luminary, and its glow dimmed.

Lei Jun noticed that while he could tell who was speaking, that was due to the mystical nature of this universe.

The Sun Luminary and Moon Luminary spoke with identical voices, making it hard to distinguish gender.

So, does everyone here sound like this when they speak?

Lei Jun turned to look at the newcomer, Jupiter Luminary.

The other remained silent.

Daoist Lei lingered intentionally for a while.

Then, he awkwardly realized that it seemed impossible to lurk invisibly here.

If he didn’t leave, his Venus Luminary would continue to glow.

The Jupiter Luminary beside him remained lit as well.

Lei Jun: “……”

Jupiter Luminary: “……”

After a brief moment, the Jupiter Luminary was also surrounded by energy currents, and its light dimmed.

Only Lei Jun’s Venus Luminary remained, shining brightly in the void.

He decided not to hurry away.

The Sun Luminary’s words, “Don’t disturb others,” implied there was a way to contact each other.

After thinking for a moment, Lei Jun focused on the Moon Luminary.

With a thought, the energy surrounding the Moon Luminary fluctuated slightly.

Is this a pop-up notification?

Lei Jun’s emotions felt a bit strange.

At the same time, he sensed a significant drain on his mental energy.

The energy around the Moon Luminary dispersed, and the clear, cold silver light shone again.

“This friend has grasped a bit of the technique.” The voice sounded friendly.

Lei Jun finally spoke, his voice exactly like the other’s: “Can you refuse to respond?”

In this starry sky, it seemed impossible to hide who was a veteran and who was a newcomer, so Lei Jun didn’t bother and asked directly.

Moon Luminary: “Of course. For me, it’s just a slight feeling in my heart. Naturally, I can choose to respond or not. The same applies to you.”

Before Lei Jun could ask more, the other continued: “If needed, you can leave a message with your intent. Even if I miss it now, I’ll respond later when I see it.”

Hmm, a messaging system when offline… Lei Jun found it amusing.

He considered for a moment and chose to be direct: “Are you familiar with this place?”

Moon Luminary: “I wouldn’t say that. I’m just as clueless, but I arrived here a bit earlier than you and Jupiter Luminary.”

Lei Jun: “Even if we met by fate, this connection feels too tenuous. How about we part ways and not disturb each other in the future?”

Moon Luminary: “I have no intention of probing your secrets, nor do I want mine probed. Your suggestion suits me well. However, since we’re all cultivators, there’s no need to avoid this fated encounter. Working together now might benefit us later. The world is in flux, and being prepared is wise. Even if there were past grudges, let’s not bring them here. The future is up to destiny. What do you think?”

Lei Jun: “Cooperate? How?”

The Moon Luminary’s tone lightened slightly: “We’re still strangers, so there’s no need to discuss too much yet. Inside this starry universe, we can explore together. Outside, we can share information or trade items. For anything else, let’s wait until we know each other better. Maybe we’ll go our separate ways, or maybe we’ll find common ground.”

Lei Jun: “So, how did your conversation with the Sun Luminary go?”

Moon Luminary: “That friend is reserved, but we reached a basic agreement.”

After pondering briefly, Lei Jun replied: “Count me in.”

Moon Luminary: “Good news.”

Lei Jun: “Shall we exchange our first piece of information?”

Moon Luminary: “Go ahead.”

Lei Jun: “Does your page of the Heavenly Book say ‘Two’?”

“To show sincerity, I’ll answer. Yes, by chance, I obtained the Heavenly Book marked ‘Two.’” The Moon Luminary continued, “Information exchange must be equal and honest. Don’t you agree?”

Lei Jun: “You’ve probably guessed it by now. Mine says ‘Three.’”

Moon Luminary: “Guessing and confirmation are different things. Thank you. Our exchange has a promising start.”

Lei Jun carefully noted the conversation. The other person didn’t reveal anything about their identity. Even if there was something, it could be fake.

A game of online alliances with hidden identities… Lei Jun mused.

He ended the conversation: “Let’s leave messages for the others and meet up again.”

Moon Luminary: “Agreed.”

The Moon Luminary left a message for Jupiter Luminary.

Lei Jun left one for the Sun Luminary.

After the energy currents around the two Luminaries stirred slightly, they returned to calm.

Neither responded.

Lei Jun and Moon Luminary also logged off.

With a thought, the dark starry universe vanished, and radiance reappeared.

A flash of light, and Lei Jun’s vision returned to his residence.

The Heavenly Book page was gone.

In the depths of his spirit, within the True-One Altar Grotto-Heaven derived from the Tianshi Seal, a glowing page had appeared.

Lei Jun gathered his thoughts, nodded slightly, and stretched his limbs.

With his current cultivation level, he could easily deduce a few things.

First, time continued to pass outside while his spirit was in the Heavenly Book universe. The time flow was consistent.

Second, he wasn’t physically transported; his spirit entered, similar to an out-of-body experience.

Third, interacting within the Heavenly Book universe drained his mental energy. Frequent use could be harmful.

After meditating briefly, Lei Jun organized his altar and stepped outside.

He kept the Yin-Yang Brush for himself.

He reserved a few upgraded Azure Brushes for gifts and sent the rest to the Treasure Pavilion.

His latest crafting had used up many of the mansion’s resources. Although the mansion encouraged his efforts, Lei Jun still offered something in return.

The upgraded Azure Brushes were far more valuable than the standard versions.

The mansion rewarded him generously, adding to his merit points.

While completing the handover in the Treasure Pavilion, Lei Jun’s spirit stirred.

In his mind, the Heavenly Book glowed, displaying incomprehensible script that he instantly understood.

The Sun Luminary agreed to meet at midnight.

Lei Jun remained calm, finished his business, and returned to his residence.

At midnight, he re-entered the Heavenly Book universe.

The starry sky reappeared. The Sun Luminary and Jupiter Luminary were already glowing.

The Moon Luminary’s light shone shortly after.

The Water, Fire, and Earth Luminaries remained dark.

“Let’s begin.”

The Sun Luminary’s opening was simple: “Three pages of the Heavenly Book are missing or ownerless. Feel free to seek them. If anyone wants my page, they’re welcome to try.”

“Agreed,” Jupiter Luminary spoke for the first time.

Moon Luminary added: “We’re all new here. We can explore together or alone. Let’s start by sharing some information.”

Jupiter Luminary: “One piece each, shared openly?”

Moon Luminary: “Yes.”

Lei Jun: “I’ll go first.”

He had prepared: “In the northern border, an

icy lake holds True Yin Stones, visible in midsummer.”

Moon Luminary: “True Yin Stones? Rare indeed. But I heard powerful demons roam the north.”

Then, Moon Luminary shared: “General Sheng Yan of the Demon Suppression Guard is colluding with Prince Wu.”

Lei Jun’s eyes flickered.

Jupiter Luminary: “The abbot of Bodhi Temple will visit Youzhou in the north to retrieve a sacred relic.”

Finally, Sun Luminary: “Li Zhengxuan of Tianshi Mansion has a lead on the Tianshi Sword.”

Lei Jun was surprised but not shocked.

How does Sun Luminary know this so confidently?