Chapter 847: Chapter 329: Celestial Master Tang on the Last Watch (Double-Length Chapter)
Celestial Master Tang Xiaotang finally emerged from seclusion and personally presided over the ceremony.
Although some disciples wanted to join Tang Xiaotang’s ranks as direct disciples of the Celestial Master, none could catch the eye of Celestial Master Tang.
Another year passed.
The Celestial Master Mansion welcomed its once-every-six-years Talisman-bestowed Ceremony.
"This year’s most outstanding candidate should be Senior Brother Luo’s disciple, our Sect Leader Huawei, right?" Like Lei Jun, Chu Kun, who had also donned the purple robe and become a High Merit Elder, stood beside Lei Jun.
Lei Jun nodded slightly: "Indeed, this happens to be her tenth year since she transcended into the Mansion.
In ten years, she has reached perfection in the Three-layered Heaven Altar Stage Realm; we’ll see how long it takes her to condense her own Original Talisman after the ceremony."
Speaking so, Lei Jun glanced at Chu Kun: "Your speed back then was quite similar."
Chu Kun: "I was merely lucky, Senior Brother, don’t tease me. I can boast in front of others, but you have advanced even faster than I."
Qin Caiwei’s pace of cultivation has been quite remarkable, and her reputation has soared both within and outside the Mansion.
Among peers, only Zhuo Baojie, Lei Jun’s disciple, is faster than her.
Yet Zhuo Baojie’s situation during the Lower Three Heavens was exceptionally unique, his talent and foundation substantial—a singular case.
Even Chu Kun seemed to lack noticeable talent during his time in the Lower Three Heavens, but Lei Jun believed this junior brother surely had extraordinary qualities.
Clearly, Qin Caiwei did as well.
"A momentary speed does not equate to true speed; I hope she maintains it consistently, so our Sect can gain another pillar of talent," Chu Kun remarked.
Lei Jun: "In some respects, she already is."
Chu Kun smiled at this: "Indeed, once her cultivation is higher, she could manage the entire Medicinal Garden."
After the laughter, he pondered: "But, Senior Brother, I feel that nurturing Spirit Flowers and Spiritual Medicines is truly her personal interest, and her speed in cultivation seems to have unconventional fortune and opportunities... Is it alright?"
Lei Jun: "As long as Sect Leader has no objections, and Huawei doesn’t pose a threat, we need not investigate further."
Chu Kun gently nodded.
Lei Jun: "Now that you are older and accomplished in cultivation, have you considered taking on a disciple?"
Chu Kun, having achieved the Seventh Layer of Heaven Realm at the age of forty-five or forty-six, might not be as dazzling as Lei Jun, Xu Yuanzhen, or Tang Xiaotang, but his speed is equally shocking, having sparked discussion in Great Tang.
He may not achieve the Eightfold Heavenly Divine Court Realm before fifty, but Lei Jun is not at all worried about his junior brother’s future.
Clearly, he bears similarities with him and Xu Yuanzhen, constantly improving in all aspects.
"According to Sect Leader, haven’t found someone who meets the eye," Chu Kun replied with a smile.
The two brothers exchanged light-hearted words.
Once the ceremony formally commenced, they had to participate to assist the Celestial Master in presiding over the ceremony.
"This was the last time." After the Talisman-bestowed Ceremony concluded, a certain Celestial Master announced thus.
She looked at Lei Jun, slapping his shoulder: "Been eyeing my position for a long time, haven’t you?"
Lei Jun: "As long as you like it, continue; it’s all the same to me."
Tang Xiaotang puffed up her cheeks: "If I didn’t have to do anything, continuing wouldn’t be an issue, but there are heaps of tasks, and they’re always repetitive."
She paced around: "However, I must move up in glory and step down in glory, hum, Huang Xuanpu, the old trickster, makes for a great target!"
Tang Xiaotang halted and looked at Lei Jun: "Quickly find him out, though there are two years until the next Transcension Ritual, at least before the next Talisman-bestowed Ceremony. By then, it’s your turn to take up my mantel."
Lei Jun: "No need for such a long time."
Tang Xiaotang’s eyes lit up upon hearing: "Oh?"
Lei Jun: "The next Transcension Ritual and Talisman-bestowed Ceremony will likely be my responsibility."
After this Talisman-bestowed Ceremony, Lei Jun entered seclusion for deep cultivation.
