Chapter 931: Chapter 347: Eight Layer Heavens Fourth Level, Divine Court Superior Vista (Double Chapter) (2)
Lei Jun should now look back at the past, further summarize, improve, and refine his current knowledge.
Fortunately, in the previous transition from the first to the fourth layer of the Eighth Heavenly Layer, a lot of time was saved. Lei Jun estimated that with the foundation of the Five Qi Three Cave Mystery Crystal, he had the confidence to strive for the Nine Heavens Realm before the age of seventy.
Having achieved this after years of hard work, Lei Jun was also delighted.
After the joy, his mindset quickly returned to calmness.
The path of cultivation is long and endless, and a lengthy road lies ahead.
That’s exactly what makes it so fascinating.
Lei Jun calmly nurtured his mana.
In the days that followed, he continued his previous rhythm of life, studying his own cultivation and teachings every day, presiding over the affairs of the mansion, and instructing the younger disciples of the sect, including his direct disciple, Zhuo Baojie.
Thus, time slowly passed.
Lei Jun reached his sixty-third birthday.
After that, waiting for winter to set in, as the new year approached, the Celestial Master Mansion was also about to welcome a new Transcension Ritual.
The Transcension Ritual is held every three years.
This time, it was Lei Jun’s second Transcension while serving as the Celestial Master.
Everything within the mansion was orderly and proceeded smoothly.
Lei Jun remained calm throughout, as steady as ever.
Everyone inside and outside the mansion, seeing this, was deeply impressed.
The fellow elders in the mansion were particularly moved.
When the previous Celestial Master, Master Tang, held the position, she could maintain her composure in the initial years and was evidently keen on various ceremonies.
However, as time passed and the ceremonies became more frequent, the novelty began to fade, leading a previous Celestial Master to start slipping away and letting the high merit elders preside over the grand ceremony on her behalf.
But the current Celestial Master maintained a calm demeanor, neither as eagerly curious as Master Tang initially nor as indifferent afterward.
This, in turn, reassured everyone.
Although it was still uncertain how long Celestial Master Lei would remain in position, it was likely that his stability would surpass that of the former Celestial Master Tang...
"Sect Leader, this is the list of names from the Tao Boy Court, compiled in conjunction with fellow sect members who are interested in taking on disciples for this Transcension."
Chu Kun reported to Lei Jun.
After reviewing, Lei Jun nodded slightly: "Not bad indeed."
Chu Kun: "In recent years, as the reputation of our sect has grown, more young disciples have shown interest in joining the Taoist path, and their overall qualifications are indeed exceptional.
This year, among the Tao Boys who meet the Transcension standards, there is one who possesses both the Spiritual Body Root Bone and excellent comprehension, four who only have the Spiritual Body Root Bone, and three who only possess excellent comprehension."
As one of the three great sacred lands of the global Taoist sects, the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion has always maintained a high entry threshold when accepting disciples.
Although there are many aspirants from various regions, those who can pass the first gate and enter the Tao Boy Court at the mountain’s base are already the best of the best.
Most of the more outstanding Tao Boys were fortuitously discovered and brought back to the sect by the Taoists of the Celestial Master Mansion during their travels, contributing to its current scale.
As for those disciples qualified to participate in the Transcension, their overall qualities are even more outstanding.
Any one of them would be eagerly sought after by other sects like the elusive Tianxu Mountain or Purple Cloud Sect in the Yunxiao Mountain Range.
Lei Jun recalled the Transcension he attended over forty years ago and, comparing it with the current one, found the average qualifications back then considerably lacking.
This is partly due to the current surge of Heavenly and Earthly Spiritual Qi in the environment and partly due to the increasing prestige of the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion in recent years.
The overall quality of the disciples noticeably rose alongside this.
Although no disciples with a Saintly Physique Root Bone or Clear Insight Enlightenment emerged, the overall situation was already satisfying.
Given that the Transcension Ritual occurs every three years, as long as the momentum is maintained, with a sufficient talent pool, the foundation of the Celestial Master Mansion will grow increasingly solid.
Furthermore, it isn’t entirely devoid of standout talents.
"The seeds for next year’s Talisman-bestowed are basically accounted for," Lei Jun discussed with Chu Kun.
Chu Kun: "Xin Beiyuan, Zhang Xiongtai."
Regarding the Yellow Sky Sect’s loyalty, some among them have already participated in the Transcension over there. Returning to the true lineage of Dragon Tiger Mountain and participating in another Transcension is more an identity ritual change, including some who have already achieved Foundation Establishment or even cultivated the Three-layered Heaven Dharma Platform Realm.
Xin Beiyuan is one of them.
Thus, he has already reached the standard for participating in the new Talisman-bestowed.
The identity issue is not a problem either.
Back then, Tang Xiaotang did not obstruct Li Zhengxuan’s disciple Xu Rui’s Talisman-bestowed, nor will Lei Jun hinder Xin Beiyuan or any other original Yellow Sky Sect disciple’s Talisman-bestowed now.
Since returning to the allegiance of the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion, Xin Beiyuan has not concerned himself with external affairs, rarely descending the mountain, focusing solely on selfless cultivation.
He inherited teachings from a master, who has long since passed away, and did not formally join another lineage after returning to Dragon Tiger Mountain.
Fortunately, there were other senior sect members in the Celestial Master Mansion providing guidance and instruction to Xin Beiyuan and the others.
This was similar to how Xin Beiyuan and others were taught and guided by Kang Ming in their time in the Yellow Sky Sect.
This is not just unique to the former Yellow Sky Sect disciples.
Throughout, if any senior lineage members in the Celestial Master Mansion passed away early, other senior sect members would undertake the guidance and education of their disciples.
Even Celestial Master Lei Jun occasionally inquired about the cultivation progress of younger disciples.
"In recent years, the spell inheritance of the Yellow Sky Sect has indeed seen numerous changes," Chu Kun remarked. "Even Xin Beiyuan and others’ personal habits are closely tied to their previous living environment."
Lei Jun: "There’s no need for them to forcibly change. As long as they themselves are willing, they should integrate and embrace their practices to suit their nature."
Chu Kun: "Yes, Sect Leader."
He remembered something: "By the way, Sect Leader, I heard the sealing of the Earth Sea Void Gateway near the Southern Wilderness is nearing completion?"
Lei Jun nodded: "Due to the turmoil of the Earth Sea, the Void Gateway has been extremely difficult to seal, which is why it took so long. Fortunately, long-term efforts have finally yielded results."
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