chsdbacks Chapter 267 Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin Thunder Pivot Jade Scripture
Chapter 267 Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin Thunder Pivot Jade Scripture
Chapter 267 Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin Thunder Pivot Jade Canon (3k)
Inside the Celestial Master Hall, incense smoke swirls, creating an ancient and serene atmosphere.
The Celestial Master Qingxu deduced part of the truth and attributed Li Xijun's current predicament to Su Youli's true dragon identity.
After all, when people speculate about certain things, they cannot go beyond their own understanding.
No matter how much the Celestial Master Qingxu deduced, he could never have imagined that Li Xijun's true ability was to "converge all the heavens".
Li Xijun noticed the probing gaze of Master Qingxu and the "understanding" implied in that gaze. She chuckled inwardly but did not point it out. Instead, she picked up her teacup, took a sip, and adopted a mysterious and tacit attitude, acknowledging his conjecture.
Seeing Li Xijun's reaction, Master Qingxu became even more certain, and couldn't help but think of the "merit of following the dragon" that the past masters of Longhu Mountain had planned countless times but had never been able to enter.
That's right, it's the merit of following the dragon!
Why did the previous generations of Celestial Masters of Longhu Mountain get involved in matters concerning the throne?
Of course, they were also envious of the benefits of helping someone ascend to the throne and become emperor.
Although they will not enter the court as officials or hold power over the people like those powerful Confucian scholars.
But he could also be revered as the national advisor, a true national advisor who had been bestowed with the power to benefit all living beings.
All cultivators who refine their spirit, whether from Buddhism, Taoism, or Confucianism, covet the power of the will of all beings. And which sect does not need the power of the will of all beings to condense its spiritual image?
Even a True Lord of Manifestation, if he wishes to go further and undergo tribulation to break through the legendary realm of Yang God True Immortal, wouldn't he need a great deal of the power of the wishes of all living beings?
With lofty ambitions and a desire to emulate his master, Qingxu Celestial Master, who was attempting to break through to the second level of the Thunder Tribulation, naturally had his own thoughts on this.
Now, the Li Xijun before us is clearly half a true dragon, and he himself is a saint who has achieved the unity of the three religions in an unprecedented way. He has unlimited potential and will surely become a key figure who stirs up the winds and clouds of the world in the future.
If not now, when?
Thinking of this,
Without further hesitation, Master Qingxu revealed a sincere smile. With a wave of his hand, a purple light flashed, and an ancient scroll, neither gold nor jade, with faint thunder patterns on its surface, appeared on the table.
The scroll exudes an ancient and mysterious aura, with several large characters written on it in cloud seal script: "Jade Canon of the Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin of Thunder".
"Li Zhenjun,"
Master Qingxu gently pushed the scroll toward Li Xijun and said:
"This is a compilation of the insights gained by our past masters of Longhu Mountain in studying thunder magic and dealing with heavenly tribulations. Although it is not a fundamental cultivation method, we are confident that it is unparalleled in the world when it comes to overcoming tribulations. Today, we present it to you, True Lord, as a token of our apology and also as a sincere gesture from Longhu Mountain."
Li Xijun's gaze swept over the scroll, and he could feel the immense thunderous intent and wisdom contained within it; it was indeed an extraordinary object.
He nodded slightly, and without any hesitation, put it away: "A generous gift from the Celestial Master, I, Li, will remember it."
Seeing this, Master Qingxu felt reassured and continued:
"The True Lord has the world in his heart; in the future, he will surely be a pillar against the Western Church and a pillar of stability for the nation."
"Although Longhu Mountain is a secluded place, we know the principle that without the skin, where will the hair attach? If True Lord does not despise us, this humble Taoist is willing to lead the entire Longhu Mountain to do our utmost to assist True Lord in uniting the forces of Taoism, jointly resisting external enemies, and bringing peace to the people!"
This statement is quite straightforward, almost explicitly indicating the intention to pledge allegiance.
Li Xijun naturally understood what the other party wanted: the future position of "National Preceptor" and the immense power of the people's wishes.
This was not unacceptable to Li Xijun, who held the power of the White Dragon and regarded the Dasheng Empire as his base.
Trading future aspirations for the support of the powerful forces of Longhu Mountain in the present is a worthwhile deal.
Moreover, Li Xijun has never valued the power of the common people in this world.
Even if the entire Great Sheng were combined, it would still be far inferior to the quality and quantity of the wishes of all beings that he obtained from the main world.
He put down his teacup, looked at Master Qingxu, and said frankly:
"Since the Celestial Master has this intention, I, Li, will not speak empty words. If he achieves something in the future, he will surely have a place at Longhu Mountain as the leader of the Taoist school and the national teacher. The corresponding wishes of the people will also not be lacking."
Upon receiving Li Xijun's explicit promise, Master Qingxu was overjoyed, and his smile widened even further.
"In that case, I wish you a swift success, True Lord. The entire Longhu Mountain awaits your command!"
The host and guest smiled at each other, and the atmosphere in the hall was harmonious.
An agreement concerning the future structure of Taoism and even the general trend of the world was initially reached in this simple dialogue.
After chatting for a while and finishing their tea, Li Xijun got up to take his leave.
Master Qingxu personally escorted him to the outside of the hall, watching the streak of blue light disappear into the horizon before slowly withdrawing his gaze, his eyes gleaming.
He turned and went back into the hall, where he immediately began to purge Zhang Hongyuan's faction. With the intimidation brought by Li Xijun, he vigorously rectified the family's conduct and consolidated his own power.
Tianjin
The Li residence is a lakeside pavilion.
Li Boyan was sitting in the waterside pavilion, deep in thought about a game of chess, with an ancient book beside him.
Sunlight filters through the bamboo blinds, casting dappled shadows on the water's surface; all is tranquil and peaceful.
Suddenly, a streak of light, seemingly oblivious to spatial distance, silently passed through the courtyard's barrier and landed directly outside the waterside pavilion. As the light dissipated, Li Xijun's figure was revealed.
It wasn't until Li Xijun reached out and pushed open the half-closed pavilion door, making a soft "creak" sound, that Li Boyan suddenly realized what was happening, abruptly looked up, and his face showed an expression of disbelief and astonishment.
With his cultivation level of a Saint who had survived a tribulation of lightning, his spiritual senses were incredibly sharp; nothing within a thousand miles could escape his perception.
However, he didn't realize it until Li Xijun pushed the door open and entered!
This means that if Li Xijun hadn't revealed his presence, he might not have even noticed him getting close.
Looking at his disciple, whose aura was restrained yet seemed to merge with the entire world, Li Boyan put down the chess piece in his hand, let out a long sigh, and spoke with a complex mix of emotions, including relief and an indescribable sense of awe:
"hope Jun... your level of manifestation is truly extraordinary! Even I was almost fooled by you. Your mental acuity... is probably even more impressive than this old man's!"
He could clearly sense the hidden power emanating from Li Xijun, like a bottomless ocean, its profound depth even making him feel a little uneasy.
The opponent's cultivation of the three supreme visualization techniques, now combined with the unity of the three teachings to form a unified mental image, is indeed extraordinary.
Although he is now revered as the Manifested Sage True Lord, standing at the pinnacle of the contemporary cultivation world,
But Li Xijun, just like when she was a student, took the initiative to step forward, picked up the teapot, and poured seven-tenths full of tea into the empty teacup in front of Li Boyan, her movements natural and smooth.
"It is thanks to the help and guidance of Boyan Gong that I have achieved what I have today."
Li Boyan saw all this and, while feeling comforted, couldn't help but nod in approval.
"This is the 'Jade Canon of the Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin of Thunder' that I obtained from Longhu Mountain. It mainly records my experience and secret techniques for dealing with thunder tribulations. Please take a look and see if there are any omissions or inappropriate parts."
Li Xijun presented the ancient scroll, which was neither gold nor jade, with both hands.
Li Boyan took the scroll and immediately sensed its pure thunderous Daoist charm and the spiritual imprint of past Celestial Masters.
He unrolled the scroll, his gaze sweeping over the cloud-like and thunderous scripts engraved with divine sense, his expression gradually becoming focused.
Although he had already passed through one tribulation of lightning, the Celestial Masters sect had studied lightning magic for generations, and their accumulation of knowledge in the way of heavenly tribulations was truly unparalleled. Many of their ingenious insights and clever tricks were quite inspiring even for him.
After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Li Boyan slowly closed the scroll, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes:
"Indeed, it is the true teaching of Longhu Mountain. It contains extremely insightful discussions on the power of lightning tribulations, the cunning of inner demons, how to use the power of vows to protect one's mind, and how to temper the origin of one's soul during lightning tribulations."
"Even for me, revisiting it was very rewarding, and many key points became clear."
"hope Jun, this item will be of great benefit to you when you overcome your tribulation in the future, so you must study it carefully."
With the teacher's affirmation, Li Xijun's last trace of doubt dissipated.
He put away the jade tablet and said respectfully, "Thank you for your guidance, teacher."
Li Boyan nodded slightly, and then imparted to Li Xijun without reservation some of his personal insights from passing the first tribulation of lightning, the subtle techniques for using the power of the Manifestation Realm, and his experience on how to more effectively accumulate and condense the power of the will of all beings.
These experiences are not earth-shattering supernatural powers, but they are all valuable insights tested in practice, which can help Li Xijun avoid many detours on the path to enlightenment and lay a more solid foundation.
The master and apprentice engaged in a question-and-answer session, sometimes discussing, sometimes contemplating, as the sunlight outside the window gradually slanted, illuminating the waterside pavilion with a warm glow.
As the setting sun painted the lake red, Li Xijun, seeing that it was getting late, rose to bid farewell to Li Boyan.
"Master, I have been away from Tianjin for a long time and need to return to the martial arts school to see my senior brothers and master."
Li Boyan knew he cherished the old times, so he didn't try to stop him. He simply advised, "Go. The commander may not say it, but he's definitely thinking of you. Your status is different now, so you must remember that strength is the foundation of protection, not the basis for arrogance."
"Disciple will remember Master's teachings." Li Xijun bowed respectfully, and then his figure slowly dissipated like wisps of smoke, without causing the slightest spatial ripple. His control over spatial power was already quite proficient.
Li Boyan stared at the spot where he had disappeared for a long while before letting out a soft sigh, a relieved smile on his face, and muttering to himself:
"The young phoenix's cry is clearer than the old phoenix's... As its teacher, there's not much left for me to teach. Ultimately, he has to forge his own path in the future."
……
The next moment, Li Xijun's figure appeared in the familiar backyard of the Killing Body Martial Arts School.
The afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the bluestone slabs, gilding everything with a nostalgic golden hue.
Without disturbing anyone, he walked calmly towards the training ground where his fellow disciples often gathered, just like an ordinary traveler returning home.
At first, some people didn't notice and simply assumed it was a new disciple.
After all, as Li Xijun's reputation grew, the number of disciples at the Killing Body Martial Arts School increased several times over, and many of them could not be recognized.
But gradually, as Li Xijun arrived at the martial arts arena and was heading towards the inner courtyard, a startled cry attracted the attention of all the disciples in the martial arts hall.
"Senior Brother Li?!"
(End of this chapter)