Chapter 927: Chapter 345: The Great Han Dynasty Survives to This Day? (Second Update)_2
To become an advantageous school of inheritance, it also requires a process of returning from depth to shallowness, and then from shallowness to depth again.
Lei Jun himself enjoys this greatly.
Within the mansion, there is harmony and peace, while from the perspective of the outside world, since Celestial Master Lei took over, although there are some new developments, the entire Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion will be quiet and calm for a period, seemingly apathetic to worldly affairs, exhibiting a sense of transcendence.
Comprehending Tao, practicing method, teaching disciples.
Lei Jun does not care about the opinions of others outside, continuing his own rhythm, cultivation, and life.
Winter passes to spring, spring arrives to summer.
The weather gradually enters summer.
On a certain day, the Seven Luminaries on the side of the Celestial Book Universe gather once again.
This time, Mercury Water Luminary is absent; the other six arrive.
Lei Jun has basically confirmed that the questions raised by the Solar Luminary of the Great Tang Empress Zhang Wantong, as before, are still about whether there is any news regarding the other four Vajra Divisions, aside from the Vajra Division, among the Five Vajra Sects in the Western Regions Buddhism.
As for this matter, Lei Jun currently has no clear leads.
While organizing items from Master Zongcuo previously, he learned about the tendency of servitude issues to worsen within the influence of Western Regions Buddhism, but the useful items that Master Zongcuo carried were ultimately limited, insufficient for Lei Jun to explore more secrets of Western Regions Buddhism.
However, Lei Jun faintly has some speculations.
Penglai within the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, up to now, can at least be confirmed to be related to both the Great Tang and Great Ming Mortal Realms.
Huang Xuanpu and the Western White Emperor, whose true identity is very likely the Sect Leader of the Great Ming Shu Mountain Sect, are both related to Penglai.
If other so-called Emperors exist planning their own Taoist Nations in different mortal realms, then the mortal realms related to and even connected to Penglai are even more numerous.
The Netherworld, also one among the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, was rumored to have plundered a large population from other mortal realms to fill the netherworld.
Adding to that, in the Great Tang Realm, the Netherworld may also connect simultaneously to two mortal realms.
Then, what about Sumi, also one of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths?
Xu Yuanzhen once said, the disciples of the Xumi Vajra Sect come from complex backgrounds.
Besides the Great Tang Mortal Realm, they likely operate in other mortal realms as well.
Perhaps, their situation and development are even better than on the Tang side.
Otherwise, it would be hard to explain where they get such a large population base, amassing such a strong number of experts.
The Five Vajra Sects might be divided yet united, each cultivating one side while mutually sharing and joining populations and resources.
This should also be one reason why Empress Zhang Wantong has always had suspicion towards them.
However, whether for Zhang Wantong or Lei Jun, these are currently mere guesses without clear leads or evidence.
"I want to inquire about one thing this time, still about the lineage of Inner Mount Shu Sect in Netherworld."
Taiyin Yueyao spoke up: "But it’s no longer about that Banner of Ten Thousand Souls."
In the battle at Bashu, Nanzhao, although the Banner of Ten Thousand Souls is a powerful magical treasure arranged by the Inner Mount Shu Sect as part of the Great Yin-Yang Nine Palaces Immortal Array, it no longer manifests evil souls like those from Great Tang Shu Mountain Sect Elder Wang Kun.
Thus, it is ultimately a good thing.
Though there might be other reasons, it’s temporarily unconfirmable.
Taiyin Yueyao continues: "What I want to inquire about today is, according to legend, the Inner Mount Shu lineage has derived the Taoist reasoning of the Five Paths of Reincarnation, known as Heavenly Path, Human Path, Animal Path, Hungry Ghost Path, and Hell Path.
Currently, it seems that among the legendary Six Treasures of the Shu Mountain Sect, the Five Declines Great Path Bell flowing into the Netherworld should correspond to the so-called Heavenly Path.
The Bone Boat injured by a previous Celestial Master of Dragon Tiger Mountain more likely corresponds to the Human Path.
The Banner of Ten Thousand Souls corresponds to the Hungry Ghost Path.
The fierce and murderous flying sword magic treasure corresponds to the Hell Path.
With four of the Five Paths of Reincarnation manifesting in the world, does Inner Mount Shu have a fifth corresponding top-tier magical treasure for the Animal Path?"
Lei Jun secretly nods, he also had some guesses about this matter earlier.
Unfortunately, the Netherworld is mysterious, currently lacking stable channels to get information.
The "Ghost King" Zonghan colluded with Huangquan Inner Mount Shu Sect, disappeared once again right before the outbreak of the Nanzhao battle.
Now, indeed many people from various sides are searching for him.
No one could answer Yueyao’s question immediately.
Similar situations have occurred many times, everyone remains calm, waiting for Lei Jun, as the Taibai Metal Scepter, to continue.
Lei Jun: "My question is not much different from before; it’s about information on the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands or other realms. Any aspect will do, and the reward will depend on the value of the information."
Future Maitreya of the Age Star Muyao then spoke: "I also want to inquire about information related to the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands, but I’m only asking about one. Which friend has information about Shambhala?"
Lei Jun looked at the Age Star Muyao signifying the other party.
Shambhala, Sumi, and Avici are all locations related to the Buddhist Sect within the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands.
Compared to Avici in that realm, which is extremely dangerous with opportunities and catastrophes coexisting, Shambhala, ranked alongside Sumi in the Nine Heavens, is undoubtedly much safer.
Is it because Future Maitreya has some clues that he asked this?
Mercury Water Luminary was absent, while Huo Yao Shen Qubing, who had not attended many times before, finally arrived this time.
"I have quite a few questions, but for now, I’m primarily seeking someone who has the Blood Dragon Scale?" Shen Qubing asked.
Lei Jun pondered upon hearing this.
This treasure is what high-realm martial arts practitioners need for their cultivation.
Generally speaking, it’s more suitable for martial arts practitioners who focus on Weapon Strike rather than those who focus on Physical Training.
Is Shen Qubing seeking it for himself, or is he requesting it for someone else?
He himself has already achieved the Martial Tao Eightfold Heaven Realm.
"I have it." Age Star Future Maitreya spoke at this time.
Fire Yao Shen Qubing was somewhat troubled: "But I don’t have clues or information about Shambhala among the Nine Heavens."
Age Star Future Maitreya said: "Can you search for some Spiritual Objects in the Earth Sea?"
Fire Yao Shen Qubing thought for a moment: "It depends on what exactly it is."
Age Star Future Maitreya: "We can discuss this separately later."
Lei Jun looked at the Mars Fire Radiance symbolizing Shen Qubing, surmising that his channels in the Earth Sea were likely related to the Wu Li tribe in the Jiuli.
His methods were unexpectedly rather unconventional.
"May I ask, who has the Six Yang Essence?" Saturn Earth Radiance Fang Yue, who had remained quiet, finally spoke at the end.
Lei Jun heard this and felt a twinge in his heart.
Six Yang Essence is extremely useful for Confucian Cultivators, but this treasure had long vanished in the Great Tang Realm, and there had been no news of its reappearance.
Fortunately, after resolving the matter related to Xue Xingzi from the Ming Realm, Lei Jun managed to obtain a small amount of Six Yang Essence from him.
He then arranged to meet Saturn Earth Radiance Fang Yue privately.
Upon learning that Lei Jun had the Six Yang Essence, Saturn Earth Radiance Fang Yue pondered slightly: "Regarding the information about the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands and other realms you’re seeking, I happen to have some due to a fortuitous encounter, but I’m unsure if it will satisfy you."
Lei Jun: "Feel free to speak; I’ll give you the Six Yang Essence. If your clues are too few, you can just supplement it with something else for me."
Fang Yue’s character and integrity need not be doubted.
"In that case, I thank you in advance."
Saturn Earth Radiance Fang Yue said: "Over a year ago, while traveling in the Northern Lands, I unexpectedly obtained a Spiritual Object. Through this object, one can access an Independent Cave Heaven Villa. From what I observed, it was not left by a Great Tang Cultivator; I suspect it might have been left by someone from the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands or another realm, but the inside of the Cave Heaven Villa is sparsely furnished, lacking more clues."
He paused slightly before continuing: "The owner of the Cave Heaven Villa might have already perished."
Lei Jun: "Why do you speculate it’s left by someone from beyond our realm?"
Saturn Earth Radiance Fang Yue: "The few words left there indicate that the owner claimed to belong to the era of the Great Han Dynasty. However... based on my observations, everything left there is quite recent, within the past century."
Lei Jun understood upon hearing this.
Here in the Great Tang realm, looking back into history, it’s been several thousand years since the end of the Great Han Dynasty.
No wonder Fang Yue had doubts.
"I am willing to exchange this Spiritual Object for the Six Yang Essence," Fang Yue said. "But the items inside the Cave Heaven Villa are of limited value. I wonder if you’d be willing to trade? If you have any other needs, as long as I have it, I can provide it to you."
Lei Jun was about to answer when suddenly a light sphere flashed in his mind with text appearing:
[Tang Dynasty Bright Moon, Han Dynasty Horizon, Dongyang Manor, Gathering in Mid-Autumn,]
Then, three lottery sticks flew out, presented in front of Lei Jun:
[Moderately good lot, trade to obtain Dongyang Jade Pendant. During the bright moon of Mid-Autumn, go to Dongyang Manor to have the opportunity to gain a Third-Rank Opportunity. No current risks, but possible subsequent karmic entanglement; should be handled cautiously; auspicious.]
[Neutral lot, no trade to obtain Dongyang Jade Pendant, with no additional gain or loss, neutral.]
[Neutral lot, trade to obtain Dongyang Jade Pendant outside of Mid-Autumn, with no additional gain, losing Six Yang Essence; neutral.]
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