Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Misfortune: Starting from the Celestial Master’s Mansion
Chapter 328: The Road to a Higher Level

Lei Jun first unfurled his Supreme Purity Eight Sceneries Treasure Mantle, shielding and concealing all directions.

Then, he spread open his left palm, from which shadows representing the dark side of the Heavenly Book began to emerge.

Next, Lei Jun took out a Talisman Decree he had obtained from Fu Dongsen.

He activated the Talisman Decree using his own mana.

The decree began to glow, but its light couldn't escape from the space—it was affected by both the Supreme Purity Mantle and the power of the Heavenly Book's dark side.

As the radiance grew, the surroundings became dimmer instead of brighter, making the glowing decree even more dazzling—like a lone star in the night sky.

Lei Jun observed quietly, deep in thought.

In the days that followed, he continued to cultivate in solitude while also studying the talisman decrees.

Meanwhile, the situation on Mount Shushan escalated instead of settling. The disturbances caused by Inner Shushan and Huangquan continued to ripple outward, drawing attention from all sides.

To some extent, even the news of Fu Dongsen's death had been overshadowed by the chaos caused by Huangquan and Inner Shushan.

At Tianshi Mansion, disciples whispered privately about the matter.

Midway up the mountain, in a forested area, a surge of green glow spread outward like a celestial wonderland hidden within the mountains.

At the center of this glow stood a not-very-tall treasure tree. Though modest in size, its swaying branches radiated spiritual energy, pulsing in all directions.

Surrounding the tree were numerous disciples in yellow Daoist robes, all sitting cross-legged in silent breathing and energy control.

The tree was called the Cangming Treasure Tree, a spiritual plant passed down in Tianshi Mansion since ancient times. When it spread its green light, those in lower realms of the Talismanic Branch could benefit greatly from cultivating within its range, receiving both support and assistance.

Unfortunately, for many years, the Cangming Treasure Tree had withered and ceased to aid the young disciples.

To rejuvenate the old tree, one required a rare spiritual item known as the Azure Crystal.

However, the Azure Crystal had also vanished from the Great Tang for many years.

It wasn’t until a major battle between Tang cultivators and Tianli cultivators over the Eastern Sea a few years back that the crystal was rediscovered—on the Tianli side.

Due to the involvement of Lei Jun, Xu Yuanzhen, and other Tianshi Mansion Daoists in the war, the Tang Imperial Family had awarded a large quantity of Azure Crystals to Mount Longhu afterward.

Through the mansion’s careful nurturing and repeated experimentation, the Cangming Treasure Tree had finally regained its vitality.

Now, as the green glow returned, it offered another minor blessed land for younger disciples to train.

To new disciples in recent years, the mansion seemed filled with depth and resources—something to yearn for.

To older disciples who had joined earlier or attended the Daoist Children’s Academy, sitting now beneath the tree, bathed in its spiritual nourishment, they couldn’t help but sigh when thinking of the current turmoil beyond the mountains, and the calamity faced by the Shushan Sect.

They didn’t feel smug about Shushan’s plight. Instead, they felt a deep sense of empathy—remembering the time over twenty years ago when Tianshi Mansion itself had hit one of its lowest historical points.

Fortunately, like the Cangming Treasure Tree that had sprouted anew, the mansion had gradually regained some of its vitality and foundation over the years.

And it wasn’t just the Cangming Tree. Many other things on the mountain had also begun to flourish again.

Unlike the others sitting around the tree, one young female priestess in a yellow Daoist robe stood beside the treasure tree.

Her presence and actions were familiar to the others.

After the tree had revived, Qin Caiwei had often come from the Medicinal Garden to help maintain and nurture it.

As her cultivation level advanced over the years, she began assisting with more and more rare and higher-grade spiritual flora.

After finishing her tasks, she didn’t linger under the green light to cultivate but instead returned to the Medicinal Garden.

There, she began watering the Lingxu Fruit Tree.

“I overheard the others talking about what happened at Shushan,” she murmured with concern. “The methods Inner Shushan uses to forge magical treasures and Daoist tools... they sound brutal and twisted. They’ve already strayed into the path of evil. Shouldn’t we be doing something? That place is still... Oh, forget it.”

She gave a wry smile. “Each generation has its own fate. Easy to say—but how many can truly let go?”

Shaking her head softly, she said no more and refocused her attention on the Lingxu Fruit Tree before her.

……

Later that day, Xu Yuanzhen finally returned to Mount Longhu.

Her first task upon arrival was to meet with Lei Jun to study the Talisman Decrees left behind by Fu Dongsen.

After examining them for a while, she agreed with Lei Jun’s assessment.

“We could try searching for the Taiyi Innate Tower, but we still haven’t caught hold of Huang Xuanpu’s trail.”

Although Fu Dongsen’s decree originated from Huang Xuanpu, neither Lei Jun’s Ground-Through Talisman nor Xu Yuanzhen’s abilities were currently sufficient to trace him back through the decree—or locate the legendary Penglai.

Huang Xuanpu’s cultivation was high, and he had always emphasized secrecy and concealment. He was clearly good at it.

“If we try to use the Taiyi Innate Tower as bait to lure him out, it’s still a long shot.”

Lei Jun said, “Knowing his personality, he’d likely give up the tower entirely rather than let us catch him. Still, maybe we can come at it from another angle…”

Xu Yuanzhen nodded. “Hmm. After all, Great Tang isn’t the only place with a Mortal Daoist Nation.”

Lei Jun agreed: “Exactly. So far, we’ve only heard the name of the Western White Emperor, but if that name isn’t just for show, it likely implies there are more people like him.

My guess is that other worlds—other Mortal Realms—also have Daoist figures who share the same ideals as Huang Xuanpu, whether due to Penglai or some other reason.

But even though Huang Xuanpu has been nearly isolated by us, we haven’t seen any others come to his aid.

Aside from the barrier of the Void Realms, I suspect their alliance is only surface-deep. They're probably not a close-knit group.

If anyone from another Mortal Realm comes to Great Tang, Huang Xuanpu might actually get nervous rather than pleased.

Still, as long as their relationship hasn’t turned hostile, his guard toward them won’t be as high as it is with us. That might be an opening.”

Xu Yuanzhen: “It’s a passive approach—one of those plans you use when you’ve got nothing better.”

Lei Jun nodded: “Exactly.”

Xu Yuanzhen took another look at the decrees, continuing her careful study.

A few days later, Tang Xiaotang returned to the mountain.

Her attention was immediately drawn to the Nine Springs Spirit-Raising Pendant.

“Senior Sister, did you get your Natural-Level Comprehension back in the day also through Huangquan or the fallen Heavenly Court?” she asked, full of curiosity.

Xu Yuanzhen answered casually, “Back then, the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths hadn’t returned to the Mortal Realm like they have today. How would I have accessed Huangquan?

My comprehension came from three major Opportunities—one in the Snow Plateau, one in the Eastern Sea, and one up north at the Longmen of the Great River.”

She downplayed it, but Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang knew well—such opportunities were not only rare but likely once-in-a-lifetime. Without them, one couldn’t possibly reach Natural-Level Comprehension beyond Clear Tranquility.

As for why Xu Yuanzhen managed to seize all of them? Only she knew. Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang didn’t pry.

Tang Xiaotang puffed her cheeks as she looked at the two of them. “You two are disgustingly lucky.”

Xu Yuanzhen replied calmly, “Meh. Meeting you two kind of cancels it out.”

Tang Xiaotang rolled her eyes and looked at Lei Jun and the Spirit-Raising Pendant. “Don’t get cocky. That last piece you need? Who knows when it’ll show up. Maybe I’ll overtake you in the end.”

All signs pointed to Lei Jun being the chosen one to receive this Comprehension Opportunity, allowing him to break through from Clear Tranquility to Natural Insight.

Though envious, Tang Xiaotang had no intention of fighting him for it.

She was more concerned with something else—

Her Dao Physique.

And also...

“Senior Sister!”

The tall girl stood before the petite Xu Yuanzhen, making her seem even smaller in comparison.

“Now that we’re both in the Nine Heavens Realm, let’s have an official match!”

Compared to before, Xu Yuanzhen’s attitude was more serious. She looked up, a subtle smile forming at her lips.

“An official duel? If you lose, it’ll hurt the reputation of our Tianshi.”

Tang Xiaotang’s eyes gleamed, twin golden flames dancing in her pupils. “No need to worry. I’m the one who’s gonna win!”

Despite her bold words, when Master Yuan Mobai heard the news, he still cautioned:

“If you’re going to go all out, don’t do it here at the Mountain Gate. One, you’ll cause damage. Two, you could trigger misunderstandings.”

Tang Xiaotang: “Let’s head to the deep sea—far offshore.”

Lei Jun immediately asked for permission from both Xu Yuanzhen and Tang Xiaotang to tag along and watch the fight.

A clash between top-tier experts, with the strongest Daoist abilities, and the fiercest talents—Lei Jun was definitely curious to see the sparks fly.

At the same time, their battle would surely disturb ocean currents and waves. Even if it was far from land, it might cause tsunamis. But if another expert were on hand to calm the seas immediately, it wouldn’t lead to disaster.

So Lei Jun would both watch and stabilize the environment.

The plan was kept low-key.

But Lei Jun wasn’t the only one interested.

Even their Third Junior Brother, Chu Kun, who usually preferred solitude, was excited to come along.

After years of secluded cultivation, he had finally succeeded.

He had overcome the Heavenly Chasm Tribulation between the Sixth and Seventh Heavens, ascending to the Seventh Heaven Talisman Realm—the Tongtian Realm. He became the newest Upper Three Heavens cultivator in Tianshi Mansion, after Lei Jun and Zhang Jingzhen.

Master Yuan Mobai and Senior Brother Lei Jun were both thrilled for him.

But one person truly caught Lei Jun off guard…

“Senior Brother… You’re coming with us?” Lei Jun asked.

Wang Guiyuan nodded. “Yeah.”

Lei Jun: “Leaving the mountain?”

Wang Guiyuan sighed. “Yep. Just stepping out for a bit.”

Lei Jun leaned back slightly, eyeing him up and down.

Chu Kun did the exact same thing.

Wang Guiyuan: “I’m fine watching the match. I’ll help with the tides and currents first. After everything’s settled, I’ll go off and explore on my own.”

No matter how much Lei Jun and Chu Kun marveled, this showdown became a full senior brother road trip.

The three of them followed far behind Xu Yuanzhen and Tang Xiaotang.

Tang Xiaotang surged forward like a bolt.

Xu Yuanzhen followed behind slowly, seated calmly atop a dark thundercloud that looked like a glacier suspended in the sky.

Lei Jun and his fellow senior brothers were all covered under the Supreme Purity Eight Sceneries Treasure Mantle…

But none of them thought the contrasting scene was strange.

With Lei Jun slipping out of the mountain unnoticed, there was no worry outsiders would think Mount Longhu was undefended.

Once they reached the open sea, Lei Jun began preparing to stabilize the ocean—when, in the distance, golden and black auras began to dominate the sky and sea, each occupying half the horizon.

Chu Kun: “That’s the Great Ascension Dao Domain, evolved from the Divine Court Upper Realm…”

Lei Jun: “Yeah. For our Talismanic Branch, this is the beginning of Five Energies Converging to the Mysterious.”

In the Daoist Three Branches, the Nine Heavens Realm was broadly called the Great Ascension Realm, but each had different classifications.

The Daoist Alchemical Sect called it Five Energies Converging to the Origin.

The Talismanic Branch called it Five Energies Converging to the Mysterious.

Also known as Five Qi Converging to the Mysterious, it had five specific energies:

• Mystic Spirit Qi: forms Mystic Dust, refines the soul.

• Elixir Spirit Qi (three kinds): forms the Three Radiant Glows, preserves essence.

• Five Spirit Qi: forms Five-Colored Clouds, defends in all directions.

• Bright Spirit Qi (sevenfold): forms Sevenfold White Light, sharpens power.

• Azure Spirit Qi (ninefold): forms Nine-Colored Radiance, nourishes life and restores the true self.

These five energies were reflected in different sub-realms of the Ninth Heaven.

A cultivator who achieved full mastery of the Five Qi could build a Bridge to the Mysterious.

“There are Three Caverns,” Lei Jun said. “Cavern of Spirits, Cavern of Mystery, Cavern of Truth.

Our cultivation from First to Ninth Heaven is summarized by these. At Upper Three Heavens, we develop spells worthy of being called Divine Abilities—that’s the Cavern of Spirits.

Going beyond, we enter the Cavern of Mystery—the so-called Immortal Realm, though we haven’t seen true Immortals in centuries due to the weakened spiritual energy.”

In the Alchemical Sect, the ninth heaven realm was likewise divided into five sub-levels under Five Qi Converging to the Origin, with the ultimate goal of opening the Gate of Immortality and evolving from Nascent Soul to Primordial Spirit.

The Artifact Refining Sect and External Alchemy Sect were more direct. They called the Five Levels Five Qi Converging to Immortality, seeking direct ascension.

Their Five Qi were: Life-Death Qi, Worldly Qi, Earthly Qi, Divine Qi, and Cosmic Qi—also known as Underworld Qi, Human Qi, Earth Qi, Luminous Qi, and Heavenly Qi.

When these five united, and one completed the Great Ascension Realm, they were called a Scattered Immortal—or Minor Carefree. Beyond that, opening the Gate of Immortality led to Major Carefree.

“Among mortals—whether in Great Tang or elsewhere—it’s been ages since anyone reached the Immortal Realm.”

Chu Kun, born into the Chu Clan of Suzhou, had a general understanding of the Confucian School: “The old patriarch of Suzhou, just like that old fox from Cangzhou, both cultivated the realm of Pacifying the World through the Three Classics via the Confucian Classical Studies branch.”

In Confucianism, the Three Branches of cultivation also referred to the Nine Heavens Realm as the Pacifying the World Realm.

However, the five sub-realms within the Ninth Heaven differed depending on the branch.

Currently, all Great Scholars of the Ninth Heaven in Great Tang came from the Classical Studies branch.

In this path, the Five Classics of the Pacifying Realm were: Poetry, History, Rites, Changes, and Spring and Autumn.

“Senior Brother, in Buddhism, does the Vow-Making Lineage also experience a major shift when progressing from the Fourth to the Fifth Layer of the Ninth Heaven?” Lei Jun asked Wang Guiyuan, who stood beside him.

No matter if it was Five Qi Converging to the Mysterious of the Talismanic Branch, Five Qi Converging to the Origin of the Alchemical Sect, or Five Qi Converging to Immortality of the External Alchemy Sect, all paths showed a clear divide in actual combat capability between the fourth and fifth stages of the Ninth Heaven.

“Buddhism is similar,” Wang Guiyuan nodded. “When the Vow-Making Lineage reaches the culmination of the Ninth Heaven—what they call the Liberated Wisdom Realm—there’s a clear leap in combat power. Still, in Buddhism, compassion and cultivation of the heart are paramount. Seeking battle isn’t the goal.”

In Orthodox Buddhism, the Four Great Lineages referred to the Ninth Heaven Realm as the Dharma Body Realm.

The Vow-Making Lineage broke this realm into five levels: Preliminary Practice, Settled Mind, Insight and Wisdom, Realization, and Liberated Wisdom.

“Senior Brother, I heard the Mudra Lineage calls their stages Five Forms into the Body?” Chu Kun asked curiously.

Wang Guiyuan nodded. “That’s right. First, you form the Dharma Body, then attain Bodhi Mind, cultivate that into Vajra Heart, then realize Vajra Body, and if you reach completion, you achieve Golden Body—which is equivalent to Daoists attaining Immortal Ascension.”

“A long and arduous path...” Chu Kun sighed.

He had just reached the Seventh Heaven, stepping into the Upper Three Heavens. This trip to observe the duel was both a rare opportunity to broaden his horizons and a chance to temper his heart.

“Senior Sister doesn’t seem to have the upper hand.” After watching for a while, Chu Kun looked back at his two senior brothers, a little uncertain: “But it feels like the Sect Leader has improved significantly since the last battle at Mount Longhu?”

There was no doubt Tang Xiaotang’s realm had advanced.

What confused Chu Kun was how much more overwhelming her power seemed compared to other cultivators of the same realm...

At first, he thought his perception was lacking due to his own lower level. But both Lei Jun and Wang Guiyuan nodded in agreement, confirming his observation.

“As her cultivation rises, her advantage over others in the same realm has grown more noticeable,” Lei Jun said.

Back when she was at the Eighth Heaven, Tang Xiaotang wouldn’t have had such an edge against someone like Xu Yuanzhen of similar rank.

“That’s because many of the Sect Leader’s divine abilities are self-created, right?” Chu Kun had a moment of realization. “As time passes and her cultivation deepens, those original techniques become more refined.”

Lei Jun looked into the distance. “That’s one reason.”

The world ahead seemed split in two—one half brilliant gold, blazing with radiance; the other pitch black, silent and deep.

The two sides clashed and squeezed against each other.

But neither side could completely overwhelm the other.

In terms of micro-realm levels, Xu Yuanzhen was indeed slightly ahead.

But the gap wasn’t like that between the fourth and fifth stages of Ninth Heaven, and Xu Yuanzhen never relied on that advantage to suppress her opponent.

Neither side could pull the other into their Great Ascension Dao Domain, so the battle became a head-on clash even as the two domains collided.

With Lei Jun’s current cultivation and perception, he could see all the intricate details of their duel.

This bout was like a full-scale weapons showcase from both women. Lei Jun was utterly engrossed watching the fireworks.

Xu Yuanzhen’s three natal techniques:

• Wind Riding Talisman evolved into Eternal Wind Talisman

• Golden Barrier Talisman evolved into Everlasting Talisman

• Thunderblast Talisman evolved into Dark Sky Talisman

Her three natal arts:

• Star-Stepping Combat Art evolved into Frozen Deep Space

• Dual Spirits of Dragon and Tiger evolved into Yin-Yang Twin Forms

• Five Thunder Proper Talisman evolved into Mystic Thunder Annihilation Treasure Talisman

At first glance, her base spells were the most mainstream picks from Tianshi Mansion.

But when infused with her unique understanding, they gave off an uncanny, almost eerie feel.

The black thundercloud that often surrounded her like a glacier in the sky was a fusion of her Dark Sky Talisman and Frozen Deep Space.

Her three innate divine abilities followed the canonical path of the Three Caverns, Three Realms Sutras—representing the Heavenly, Earthly, and Human Talisman Laws of Tianshi Mansion.

Mainstream on the surface, but full of personalized variation in the details.

By contrast, Tang Xiaotang’s style was even more distinctively her own.

Her three natal techniques:

• Thunderblast Talisman evolved into Thunder Vessel Talisman

• Flameburst Talisman evolved into Rising Sun Talisman

• Wind Riding Talisman evolved into Streaking Light Talisman

Her three natal arts:

• Star-Stepping Combat Art evolved into Nine Suns Over the Sky

• Boundless Sea of Flames Talisman evolved into Ten Earth Flame Sea Talisman

• Five Thunder Proper Talisman evolved into Nine Heavens Thunder Sea Talisman

During her Seventh and Eighth Heaven breakthroughs, she had successfully cultivated two innate divine abilities each time. As a result, she now simultaneously displayed the Nine Abyss Flame Ancestor Form, Pure Yang Flame Ancestor Form, Pure Yang Thunder Ancestor Form, and Doumu Star Goddess Form—a total of four divine manifestations.

Now in the Ninth Heaven, she hadn’t yet finalized her next divine ability and was still tinkering with a new creation.

But that was perfectly fine. She had the confidence and power to take her time.

Beyond the four divine forms, she had also merged her Thunder Vessel, Rising Sun, Ten Earth Flame Sea, and Nine Heavens Thunder Sea talismans into two massive constructs: a Sea of Pure Yang and a Vessel of Pure Yang.

Now that she had stepped into the Great Ascension Realm, these constructs appeared directly in the real world without relying on any Divine Court Cosmic Projection. The massive golden vessel of thunder and flame tore through the battlefield with unstoppable might.

“Senior Sister has truly mastered Natural Law, harmonizing with Heaven and Earth,” Wang Guiyuan said quietly. “Her finesse in the small details may now be unmatched in all of Great Tang.”

“But the Sect Leader doesn’t seem disadvantaged either,” he continued. “In fact, she appears to hold subtle advantages that counteract Senior Sister’s edge in Natural Law?”

Lei Jun nodded. “That’s the second reason.”

As Tang Xiaotang’s cultivation deepened, her mysterious abilities became more acute.

For instance—she could sense good and evil thoughts.

In actual combat, this gradually gave her something akin to premonition, a kind of spiritual foresight.

But even so—she still lost.

In terms of divine abilities, power, and mystique, Tang Xiaotang was not outclassed.

Their battle flipped the sky and sea upside down—yet the two remained evenly matched.

In the end, what decided the outcome were a few seemingly ordinary talismans.

Natal Talismans were more powerful, more mana-efficient, and easier to cast.

But a cultivator willing to dedicate time and effort could also master many non-natal talismans.

Lei Jun himself loved researching various divine arts and talismans.

Xu Yuanzhen was no different.

Even Tang Xiaotang, as the new Tianshi, had studied all the mansion’s techniques, aiming to become fluent in all.

But as the battle escalated and talismans filled the sky, it was Xu Yuanzhen who found a small opening.

A tiny gap—exploited again and again—eventually became a breach that decided the match.

In the end, it was classic Xu Yuanzhen.

Victory in the details.

Everyone knows the same spells—but when I use them, I win.

“So close. It really was that close,” Xu Yuanzhen said softly.

“But still... not quite enough.”

Tang Xiaotang puffed up her cheeks, saying nothing.

Actually—it wasn’t just “not quite”… Lei Jun and Wang Guiyuan exchanged a glance.

After all, Xu Yuanzhen hadn’t even used her Second Layer of the Ninth Heaven spell, Three Radiant Glows.

Still, without pressing her advantage in realm level, the actual gap between them was razor-thin.

Nonetheless, Tang Tianshi was completely shut down.

Even a single strike or spell—she wanted to win.

But once again, not today.

“You’ve never beaten me,” Xu Yuanzhen said with a rare smile, “but you always make me look forward to the next time.”

Tang Xiaotang turned away. “We’ll see about that!”

Off in the distance, Lei Jun and his senior brothers finished calming the sea and tides before stopping.

Tang Xiaotang didn’t even greet them—she just covered her face and stormed off.

Watching her retreat, the three couldn’t help but chuckle.

“You two head back,” Xu Yuanzhen said calmly. “I’ll wander the sea a bit, see if I can track down Huang Xuanpu.”

Lei Jun: “Take care, Senior Sister. Oh—could you create a copy of your Yin-Yang Twin Forms Talisman for me to study?”

Xu Yuanzhen flicked her finger, and a half-black, half-white talisman floated over to Lei Jun, who stored it away.

After parting ways, Wang Guiyuan also left.

It was rare for him to come down the mountain. Lei Jun and Chu Kun were curious, but didn’t press. They simply watched him go, then quietly returned to Mount Longhu.

Upon their return, they heard news—

A certain Tianshi surnamed Tang had gone into seclusion.

“Senior Brother, I’ll go cultivate for a bit too,” said Chu Kun.

Having just entered the Seventh Heaven, it was time to select his first natal divine ability.

There was no real debate—he had long decided on the Destiny Star Deity, corresponding to the Doumu Star Goddess Form and the Human Scroll of Destiny talisman.

As a disciple of Yuan Mobai’s lineage, this divine ability fit perfectly with his earlier stages—the Divine Combat Talisman of the Lower Three Heavens and the Star-Stepping Combat Art of the Middle Three Heavens.

Moreover, the Destiny Star Deity resonated deeply with Chu Kun’s own nature.

...The only question was, would this junior brother turn such a mighty divine ability into something else?

Thinking of that, Lei Jun couldn’t help but laugh.

He was actually looking forward to it.

“We’ll formally promote you to High Adept soon,” Lei Jun reminded him. “Don’t get so busy that you forget.”

Chu Kun: “Don’t worry, Senior Brother.”

Then he headed off to cultivate.

Lei Jun’s routine was about the same: besides researching the talisman decrees left by Fu Dongsen from the Mortal Daoist Nation, he also continued his own cultivation.

Xu Yuanzhen’s Yin-Yang Twin Forms Talisman hovered quietly before him.

Lei Jun observed it for a while, then used his mana to split the two forms and study them individually.

Xu Yuanzhen’s Yin-Yang Twins could divide and merge, deceive the eye, and even transform into each other.

After some time, the forms gradually dissipated before him.

Lei Jun calmed his mind and activated his Divine Court.

The world, already divided into Xuan and Huang, now felt like it was splitting in reverse.

He had already refined the Purple Mansion Mist.

The Innate Dual Essences still lay before him, unused.

But as he infused them with his mana, the spiritual treasure began to transform.

Its power turned into two distinct cloud-like energies, one on the left, one on the right.

Lei Jun flicked his fingers, and the mana infused with Purple Mist split into two streams, merging with the clouds on either side.