Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Misfortune: Starting from the Celestial Master’s Mansion
Chapter 291: Target, Longhu Mountain Wanfa Sect Altar!

"Are you referring to the area near Mingzhou, the bay outside Yuhang, and the East Sea?" Lei Jun sent his eldest disciple down to continue studying the spiritual talisman and then went to meet Xu Yuanzhen.

Xu Yuanzhen was about to leave the mountain: "Yes, that area does sound interesting."

Upon hearing this, Lei Jun raised an eyebrow lightly.

Recently, Longhu Mountain received a transmission from the Tang Imperial Court, confirming once again that a void portal had appeared near the bay outside Mingzhou. On the other side of the portal was a sizable celestial realm, likely one of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

There were signs of human activity there.

Out of caution, the Tang Imperial Court, along with monks from the Tianlong Temple and the Chu Clan, had been acting relatively restrained and had not made direct contact with those on the other side.

However, various signs indicated that the portal on the other side was rich with the essence of scholarly law. Confucian cultivators were likely dominant in that realm.

What drew attention was that the nature of the Confucian aura there seemed to differ significantly from the classical Confucian teachings of the Tang Dynasty.

In contrast, the aura from the other portals connected to the strange realms of Dahuishan and Changjie Island had a similar essence to that of the Confucian aura but still carried a distinct character.

Xu Yuanzhen, intrigued by this, said her goodbyes to the others on the mountain and prepared to leave to investigate further.

Before she departed, she spoke to Lei Jun: "The items I’ve been refining are mostly done, though still rough. If anyone has time, please help continue nurturing them."

Lei Jun agreed.

Xu Yuanzhen then summoned a dark thundercloud beneath her, lifting her into the air, and after leaving Longhu Mountain, she headed east.

Lei Jun watched her depart before heading to a separate estate that Xu Yuanzhen had set up in the mountains.

Inside the cave, there were no other items except for an ancient and standard cauldron emitting a faint blue light.

Lei Jun approached and saw that the cauldron was not used for alchemy, but two objects—an ostrich feather duster and an ancient mirror—were floating within the blue flames.

The Jiuyuan True Fire was particularly useful for alchemy and refining items. The Jiuyuan True Fire Xu Yuanzhen left here seemed to burn eternally.

However, with Lei Jun helping nurture the spiritual items in the cauldron, the fire's fluctuations were more subtle and conducive to the spiritual items’ growth.

Lei Jun, who also cultivated the Jiuyuan True Fire, had no difficulty taking over for Xu Yuanzhen in continuing the nurturing process.

He combined his own Jiuyuan True Fire with the one in the cauldron, continuing to nourish the spiritual items while also refining his new technique.

Lei Jun’s Tianchen True Fire and Tang Xiaotang’s Pure Yang True Fire were both new creations. While powerful, there were still many finer details to explore and improve upon.

The Jiuyuan True Fire, passed down for many generations, might not have a much greater direct force but was very stable. Practitioners who cultivated this fire had reliable strength, with particularly gifted cultivators displaying even greater power.

For Lei Jun, his Tianchen True Fire had respectable power, but it would be difficult for others to achieve the same level of strength he commanded. Even for Tang Xiaotang, though her Daoist path was advanced, her newly developed Pure Yang Fire still required further polishing.

The Jiuyuan True Fire didn’t have these issues. Since Lei Jun quickly cultivated it through the Tianpo Flame Heart, he continually discovered new subtle nuances within, enhancing his understanding.

However, on another note...

"What about these two spiritual items?" Lei Jun gradually gained more insight into the two items while nurturing them with the Jiuyuan True Fire.

Strictly speaking, while both the feather duster and the ancient mirror had clear forms—one being a feather duster and the other a mirror—they were different from the usual magical treasures like the Xirang Flag or the Xuanxu Mirror.

These two items were more like the products Lei Jun had refined during the Jiangzhou battle—items designed for one-time use.

Both seemed to have specific purposes.

"Senior Sister is quite persistent, but there might still be a possibility," Lei Jun reflected, concentrating on nurturing the items and also contemplating the nuances of fire talismans and the Jiuyuan True Fire.

For the remaining time, he assisted Yuan Mo Bai, Shangguan Ning, Zhang Jingzhen, and others with their daily tasks around the estate.

Overall, the work was not overwhelming.

After more than a decade of cultivation, the younger generation within the Tian Shi Fu was steadily growing.

In terms of cultivation, except for special cases like Tang Xiaotang and Lei Jun, the progress of a generation of practitioners within a mere decade was often insufficient to drastically change the course of their sect.

However, the growth in time and experience meant that more and more members of the Tian Shi Fu were now ready to take on responsibilities.

In terms of rejuvenation, this was one of the signs.

The disciples who had joined the Tian Shi Fu alongside Lei Jun were now in their fifties. Among them, the most outstanding had already received talismans and reached the Fourth Heaven realm, advancing to the Middle Three Heavens.

Although they could not yet become full-fledged elders, as Daoist talismans, individuals like Shangguan Hong and Guo Yan were now pillars of the sect and capable of relieving their superiors of some burdens.

Even Zhang Yuan was showing signs of increased maturity.

Meanwhile, older disciples like Fang Jian and Luo Haoran had reached the Fifth Heaven in recent years.

In terms of both cultivation and responsibilities, they were already fit to take on the role of elders.

However, the Tian Shi Fu was no longer in the dire straits it had been in a decade ago, so things were much more gradual.

Even so, individuals like Fang Jian and Luo Haoran were taking on more duties within the sect.

As for Chu Kun, he, along with Lin Shan and Ke Sicheng, were now official elders of the Tian Shi Fu.

On the other hand, they were also focusing on nurturing future candidates who might break through into the Upper Three Heavens.

Of course, this process couldn't be rushed.

As long as the younger generation continued to grow steadily, Lei Jun, Yuan Mo Bai, and other high-ranking elders could rest assured.

"Qin Shizhi is progressing very quickly," Lei Jun casually mentioned while chatting with the familiar Luo Haoran, bringing up the latter's disciple, Qin Caiwei.

Luo Haoran smiled: "She has talent and works hard. I believe her future achievements will surpass mine."

Lei Jun: "The student surpasses the teacher; that's the true meaning of inheritance."

Luo Haoran nodded in agreement.

Lei Jun: "I heard Qin Shizhi has another hobby."

"Yes, apart from regular cultivation and our sect’s unique talisman techniques, her biggest interest is tending to various spiritual flowers and plants."

Luo Haoran said: "Compared to alchemy and artifact refining, she prefers spending time in the herbal garden."

Lei Jun: "How is her talent?"

Cultivating spiritual flowers and plants, like alchemy, artifact refining, and talisman crafting, requires talent as well.

Personal hobbies are one thing, but talent is another.

Lei Jun wasn’t going to force anyone to abandon their personal interests, but recalling Qin Caiwei's unique qualities, he asked.

Luo Haoran responded: "Her talent is extraordinary. Senior Uncle Xie from the herbal garden praises her frequently."

Lei Jun: "It's fortunate that she has both talent and passion for her hobby."

"Indeed," Luo Haoran replied. "I’m considering applying for a small plot of land in the herbal garden for her. Since she hasn't accumulated enough merit yet, I will cover it for her."

Qin Caiwei and Zhuo Baojie were peers, and according to the sect’s internal naming convention, members of this generation all had names starting with "Hua," so Luo Haoran gave her the Daoist name Hu Wei.

The herbal garden at Longhu Mountain was rich in spiritual energy, though its vast area meant there were still distinctions in the finer details.

Qin Caiwei could cultivate her spiritual plants in her courtyard, but the quality wouldn't match that of the herbal garden, so she had requested the master, Luo Haoran, to help her apply for a small plot in the garden.

Such requests were not unreasonable, as the herbal garden had areas designated for this purpose, but since Qin Caiwei had only recently joined and still had limited merit, Luo Haoran had stepped forward to handle the application on her behalf.

"There's no problem with that. Those with talent should receive support," Lei Jun said.

Though young, Qin Caiwei had already shown signs of standing out within the Tian Shi Fu, and such young talent was naturally supported by the elders.

Even if her personal hobby was gardening...

If she were a prodigy like Tang Xiaotang, who had amazed everyone from the moment she joined, it wouldn't be unreasonable to make exceptions.

However, Luo Haoran did not wish to break the sect's rules too easily, so he was willing to use his own accumulated merit to cover her request.

When the spiritual plot was granted, Qin Caiwei was overjoyed and expressed her gratitude to her master, Luo Haoran.

"The Tian Shi Fu is truly wonderful."

Dressed in an apricot-yellow Daoist robe, the young female cultivator carefully planted a spiritual flower and began nurturing it.

Outside the herbal garden, Lei Jun quietly observed her, noting no unusual signs for now.

After a while, he withdrew his gaze.

As long as it didn't harm the surroundings, a person having a few small secrets was no cause for concern.

At this moment, as the world was changing rapidly, one never knew what opportunities might arise.

In some ways, Lei Jun himself was also someone else's opportunity.

Under the support of Haoran Yunhui, he became even more alert.

Over the years, he had read extensively, continuously accumulating knowledge, and in recent years, the momentum of his progress had started to show.

The Confucian cultivation method builds up energy, and once accumulated to a certain point, it is not impossible to make multiple breakthroughs in a short time.

Meng Shaojie’s cultivation had been rising rapidly in recent years.

In fact, his progress was becoming increasingly fierce, and his speed of improvement was accelerating.

In other words, he had opened his mind.

Lei Jun did not disturb him.

With Xiao Chunhui and even Empress Zhang Wantong supporting him, Meng Shaojie lacked no famous teachers and had most of the resources for cultivation.

"The court is also building a new city, are they opening the third Academy?"

One day, Lei Jun, Yuan Mo Bai, Shangguan Ning, and Zhang Jingzhen were discussing matters when a report came from outside Longhu Mountain.

"Many of the great families have been keeping a low profile in recent years. The court’s internal affairs hall is gaining more influence, and the expansion of the academy is now on the agenda," Zhang Jingzhen said.

Jianye, essentially the first city of the southern Great Tang, had once been the capital of the previous dynasty. While it didn’t have the fame of Suzhou and Hangzhou in recent years, its importance could not be ignored.

After Luoyang and the old capital Chang'an, the third academy would be set up in Jianye, which was expected.

"The Academy’s chief scholar, Fang Yue, is personally going to Jianye," Yuan Mo Bai said after reading the report and handed it to Lei Jun.

Lei Jun quickly skimmed through the report.

The current chief scholar of the Academy was Fang Yue, and it seemed that he valued this new academy in Jianye, so he was personally going south.

"Fang Yue has asked our sect to send a few talented disciples to Jianye."

Previously, both the Luoyang and Chang'an academies had received help from the Celestial Master’s House. On the one hand, it was a clear sign of support for the academy, and on the other hand, it was a way to recruit talented individuals.

The four were still discussing these matters when Shangguan Ning suddenly changed expression.

She took out a Qiankun transmission talisman, which was usually used for urgent reports.

This message also came from the imperial court.

In the overseas area near Mingzhou, someone had stepped into the Great Tang’s realm from the Void Portal.

This newcomer had clashed with Great Tang cultivators, and the local atmosphere had become tense, with tensions reaching a breaking point.

"These are indeed Confucian cultivators, but their teachings are distinctly different from the Confucian philosophy currently prevailing in the Great Tang," Shangguan Ning said, her voice deep. "Their teachings resemble those of the falling Cultural Essence from the Great Black Mountain and Changjie Island, but there are still notable differences."

Yuan Mo Bai replied, "According to what Xu Yuanzhen said, the lands and rivers of those two places have shattered, and their Cultural Essence has withered."

Shangguan Ning continued, "The specific situation is still unclear. The court has already sent reinforcements, and representatives from Qingzhou and Suzhou are also heading there."

Although they were also Confucian, the Great Tang’s prominent families followed a different classical tradition, which set them apart from these outsiders. Even if they followed the same principles, places like Qingzhou and Suzhou had integrated Confucian teachings with local traditions, making them powerful in their own right.

They could not tolerate the invasion of Buddhism or Daoism, nor could they tolerate outsiders infringing on their interests. At least, they would not welcome someone with the same philosophy at this point.

And of course, they would not risk their lives as pawns for the imperial family.

It seemed like their true intentions were to observe and gather information.

"The foreigners claim to come from 'Tianli,'" Shangguan Ning finally said.

Hearing this, Lei Jun was deep in thought.

"It seems the court will have more detailed reports soon," Yuan Mo Bai said.

The other three nodded in agreement.

Lei Jun tried to contact Senior Sister Xu Yuanzhen.

However, the connection wasn’t smooth.

As Lei Jun’s cultivation reached the Eighth Heaven, his connection with talismans like the Celestial Communication and the Qiankun Transmission Talisman grew stronger.

The difficulty in contacting Xu Yuanzhen likely meant that she was attempting to enter the realm of Tianli.

Sure enough, after some time, the connection went through, though the voice was broken and intermittent:

"Interesting… but there are some unpleasant aspects… I will go in and check it out."

Lei Jun remained calm and was not surprised.

His Senior Sister had always been spontaneous and, at times, quite willful.

She had a sense of responsibility, but it wasn’t very strong.

It could be said she had just a bit of it.

Later that day, the imperial court indeed sent back a more detailed report.

There were four key points.

First, the so-called Tianli was populated primarily by Confucian cultivators, although their teachings were vastly different from the mainstream Confucianism of the Great Tang. Nonetheless, their philosophy contained many subtle aspects, and they had quite a few masters.

The most obvious feature was the strong sense of discipline and order in their actions. The Confucian scholars in Tianli were extremely strict, with a clear hierarchy. A higher-level Confucian scholar exerted immense pressure on lower-level scholars.

When fighting, they often used their pens and ink first to establish rules of etiquette. If a Great Tang cultivator did not resist immediately, it became increasingly difficult to counter later on. The rules of etiquette took precedence over the law, leading to punishment for anyone who violated them.

Second, it was highly probable that Tianli was the reincarnation of the long-lost Guicang from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. However, the current inhabitants’ origins remained mysterious.

The original Guicang, now known as Tianli, had undergone changes long ago, and the exact nature of those events was still unknown.

Third, it had been confirmed that their Confucian teachings were similar to the Cultural Essence that Xu Yuanzhen and Lin Che had encountered before, yet there were clear differences. Their teachings were harder to suppress by the destructive, martial laws of the "barbarian" forces.

In fact, the Confucian scholars in Tianli were superior to those in the Great Tang in certain ways. The contrast was stark, especially when compared to the early encounters of the South and North Lin with the "barbarians."

The fourth key point revealed that while the Great Tang cultivators were battling the Tianli scholars in Mingzhou, other powerful individuals planned to enter Tianli.

It was clear that the powerful elder of the Celestial Master’s House, Xu Yuanzhen, was among those leading the charge.

A battle broke out at the Void Portal, distorting the Void Domain and affecting nearby seas, even approaching the mainland.

The situation escalated quickly, and the imperial court dispatched reinforcements, led by Chu Yu and others, to Mingzhou and Yuhang.

Fang Yue, who had been in Jianye, had already set out in the same direction.

Although the initial idea was to observe the situation as they had done in the past with the Southern Wasteland’s Nine Li tribes, after Xu Yuanzhen took decisive action, most people followed suit.

This led to the Great Tang taking the initiative in countering Tianli.

"…It’s not impossible," Lei Jun and the others exchanged glances.

At this point, they could only hope that Xu Yuanzhen would remain safe.

The Celestial Master’s House was currently understaffed.

After much discussion, Yuan Mo Bai and Lei Jun decided to stay at Longhu Mountain, while Shangguan Ning would represent them and coordinate efforts with the imperial court in Yuhang and Mingzhou. Meanwhile, they would contact Tang Xiaotang to determine the next steps.

The return of Guicang, or Tianli, to the world had captured the attention of everyone inside and outside the Great Tang.

In the northern region of Youzhou, Ye Moquan once again met with Lin Xuan, the head of the Lin family.

Both were serious as they met.

"In this troubled age, the people suffer," Ye Moquan said calmly. "But the changing times also present opportunities."

Lin Xuan nodded gently.

Some things need not be spoken aloud, as the insightful could understand:

The flow of spiritual energy was beneficial for cultivators, but this also meant the old aristocratic families with inherited bloodlines were at a disadvantage. When ordinary people found it difficult to cultivate, many talents were lost, but these families, due to their long accumulation of resources, could establish their positions more easily.

Now, although the Great Tang’s stability was not in immediate jeopardy, internal strife and external threats were more numerous than before.

The Western Buddhist sect was temporarily not a threat, but the Tianli and Nine Li tribes had already begun to shake the foundations of the Great Tang.

At this moment, the Ye and Lin families had to be extra cautious in consolidating their own position.

"Uncle Ye, what about the Sumeru Vajra Sect and the Heavenly Dao Kingdom?" Lin Xuan asked softly.

Ye Moquan: “Because of the Tianshi Robe, the two sides were at odds, but now the Mortal Daoist Nation is in hiding, and the Vajra Sect of Mount Sumeru cannot be found. The focus has now shifted to the Blood River Sect and the great demon of the Southern Wasteland.”

Sangjie Shangren fell due to the conflict with the great demon of the Southern Wasteland, Four-Eyed Python King, and the Blood River Sect’s Wei Anchang.

Jia Sheng Shangren has not left the Southern Wasteland and has been intensifying the search for Wei Anchang and Four-Eyed Python King.

“The latest news is that the Vajra Sect of Mount Sumeru seems to have caught a trace of Four-Eyed Python King, so they have sent out their top experts to encircle and eradicate that great demon,” Ye Moquan said.

Lin Huan pondered: “In that case, it’s good.”

Ye Moquan: “Don’t be careless. I believe the Vajra Sect of Mount Sumeru is hiding its true strength. It’s not as simple as it seems.”

Lin Huan: “What you say is true, Uncle. If the Buddhist scriptures are correct and the Vajra Sect is only one of the five sects in the Vajra Realm, then…”

Ye Moquan: “The attitude of the current Emperor toward them will be completely different.”

Lin Huan nodded.

Tang Emperor Zhang Wantong’s current attitude toward the Buddhist sects of the Western Regions is neither especially favorable nor unfavorable.

If the Western Region Buddhist Sect indeed has great strength, the Emperor’s attitude would change, but it would likely not be one of greater closeness. Instead, it would be one of caution and vigilance.

“Yujing…” Ye Moquan softly called Lin Huan.

Lin Huan turned to look at him, but saw Ye Moquan in silence.

The elder stood with his hands behind his back, staring into the distance, though his eyes seemed unfocused.

Lin Huan was slightly surprised, unsure of the importance of the matter that had caused Ye Moquan to look like this.

After a moment, the elder seemed to regain focus.

He lightly cleared his throat: “Speaking of the Buddhist Sect, there is another matter concerning the White Lotus Sect.”

Lin Huan, aware that the Cangzhou Ye Clan had some arrangements within the White Lotus Sect, asked, “Has there been a change? Is it related to the future Maitreya?”

About three or four years ago, the future Maitreya’s battle in the Southern Wasteland shocked the world, demonstrating his extraordinary Buddhist attainments and essentially cementing his status as the greatest Buddhist genius, surpassing even the abbot of the Great Void Temple.

This, of course, caused his influence within the White Lotus Sect to rise sharply.

As far as Lin Huan knew, however, there were problems within the White Lotus Sect.

These problems, precisely speaking, were partly due to the contributions of the elder beside her in recent years…

“The conflict between the Silent Mountain Demon Monk and the future Maitreya has grown increasingly irreconcilable. The White Lotus Sect was already showing signs of splitting,” Ye Moquan said.

Lin Huan nodded.

Because the current White Lotus Sect Master had been in seclusion for many years, most of the sect’s affairs were handled by other elders.

The leading figure, Silent Mountain, the junior brother of the sect master, was considered the second most powerful in the White Lotus Sect.

However, with the rise of the future Maitreya in the past thirty years, new voices began to emerge within the sect.

After over a century of cultivation, Silent Mountain had many supporters, and his influence was nearly as strong as the sect master’s.

Though the outside world was unaware, Ye Moquan had information channels that revealed that, initially, the future Maitreya had few supporters within the sect.

The earlier uprising in the Huai Mountain region was actually a result of differing opinions within the sect.

When the future Maitreya formally entered the world, his first major act was to bring back and admonish the rebellious disciples, thanks to the support of the sect master. This enabled him to stand toe-to-toe with Silent Mountain.

In the past few years, another young genius of the White Lotus Sect, Hui Zhen, reached the Upper Three Heavens and even threatened the future Maitreya’s position.

Hui Zhen, cultivated by Silent Mountain, suddenly gained the support he needed.

However, during this period, the future Maitreya’s spectacular performance in the Southern Wasteland shocked the world, and Hui Zhen’s status was completely overshadowed.

The internal situation of the White Lotus Sect was beginning to turn.

Silent Mountain gradually showed signs of taking risks.

A split within the White Lotus Sect seemed possible.

“But two years ago, Silent Jiu emerged from seclusion,” Ye Moquan said slowly.

Silent Jiu, the current Sect Master of the White Lotus Sect, had been in seclusion for so long that there had been doubts about his life and state.

But when he emerged, he not only quelled the unrest caused by Silent Mountain but also suppressed the growing divisions.

“He reached the Buddhist Nine Heavens Realm.”

Ye Moquan: “Although he didn’t take direct action, this point should be indisputable.”

Lin Huan: “Silent Jiu was once known as a genius. It’s just that after that, he chose to live in seclusion. Now, he’s clearing up the misunderstandings about himself.”

Ye Moquan gently nodded.

He was about to speak when his expression shifted slightly, and he turned his gaze in another direction.

Lin Huan followed his gaze.

It was toward the Zhao Wang’s residence.

At that moment, in the quiet room of the Zhao Wang’s residence, Prince Zhao Zhang Teng was sheathing his long blade.

This once middle-aged man, now older than before, had an even more imposing presence.

But then…

“Crack!”

Zhang Teng looked at the sword he had forged, noticing the crack suddenly appearing in the blade.

He didn’t show any anger, but instead wore an expression of quiet resignation, as though he had already expected it.

“Order those stationed in the Northwestern Yuanzhou region to report back immediately. Is there any movement there?” Zhang Teng instructed his attendant.

The attendant quickly acknowledged.

After the person left, Zhang Teng gazed toward the west, remaining silent for a long time.

Neither Ye Moquan nor Lin Huan knew.

Before Xu Yuanzhen returned from the Great Black Mountain, Prince Zhao had already come into contact with the true essence of martial arts symbolized by the “barbarians.”

But not in Youzhou.

Instead, it was in the Northwestern Yuanzhou.

There, Zhang Teng had found an opportunity for his own advancement.

Then, with the support of Ye Moquan, who provided him with the energy from the collapse of the ancestral lands of the Jinzhou Ye Clan, Zhang Teng was able to truly take that step.

But at what cost?

Not just for him, but possibly for the changes in Yuanzhou as well…

He may have opened a portal to an unknown fate.

Zhang Teng had hesitated at that time.

But he had ultimately crossed that line.

Zhang Teng stood in the courtyard, staring westward. After a moment, he closed his eyes.

……………

Yuanzhou, located in the northwest of the Tang Dynasty, is already a frontier region.

The Great and Small Pass Mountains stand on either side.

But one day, both the Great and Small Pass Mountains suddenly trembled.

Beneath the distortion of the void, a “portal” gradually appeared.

At first, there was no movement.

Local officials noticed and continued monitoring, quickly reporting to the imperial court.

But before the imperial emissary could arrive, just a short time later, outsiders entered the human realm through the portal.

There were many of them.

Soon, the sky was filled with them.

A few days later, Chang’an was shaken!

Urgent news from the northwest reported that large numbers of unknown martial experts, riding on great demons, trampled the mountain passes.

In a short time, Yuanzhou had a new ruler.

No one knew where they came from.

But a large banner, as though capable of dividing the land, flew high above.

At the top of the banner, a solitary eagle was carved, wings spread as though ready to soar.

……………

The news reached Mount Longhu, and Lei Jun and the others were all surprised.

The descent of Heavenly Principles into the human world had been vaguely anticipated.

But the changes in Yuanzhou were completely unexpected.

The entire Guanzhong region was in shock.

The experts who entered from Yuanzhou were far more aggressive and invasive than those from the Nine Li, Western Region Buddhist Sect, or Heavenly Principles.

The martial experts that entered seemed endless, and the western frontier of the Tang Dynasty suddenly felt like it was on the verge of a great change.

If it weren’t for the Empress being stationed in the central plains, the Tang Dynasty’s western border would have fallen into chaos immediately.

After several clashes, the Tang Dynasty and the newcomers both suffered casualties.

It was clear that their martial arts paths were the same, as they trampled the broken mountains in a savage, domineering way.

Some intelligence gradually surfaced.

“Solitary Eagle Khanate…” Lei Jun frowned at the name.

He looked at his master.

Yuan Mobai’s expression was also devoid of his usual smile, his face now serious: “The current Emperor is in Chang’an, and while the changes in the northwest are severe, for now, we can only trust the Emperor. The problem is…”

The problem is, both the Eastern Sea and the northwest are experiencing changes at the same time.

Shangguan Yunbo and others are still in the Southern Wasteland.

The imperial court’s energy is stretched across three fronts, and even if they can cope, little strength remains for other areas.

Moreover, on the Tianshi Mansion side, Xu Yuanzhen is currently in the Eastern Sea with Heavenly Principles.

The Western Region Buddhist Sect is a mystery, but what about the Mortal Daoist Nation? Will they take action next?

In the depths of the North Sea, within Qingxiao Hall.

Fu Dongsen and the others exchanged glances.
The arrival of fortune had come so suddenly that it left them somewhat unprepared.
No, it wasn’t a lack of preparation.
They had been preparing and waiting all along.
It was just that the opportunity had arrived so suddenly that it created a sense of surreal caution.
Until…
"By order of the Emperor." Rong Guangchen slowly exhaled: “The target is Mount Longhu and the Ten Thousand Laws Sect’s Altar!”