Chapter 1222: A Single Move Impacts the Whole

Though a Talisman Decree was bestowed upon the Great Tang Mount Shu Sect, and it has been regarded as the current leader of the Taoist Sect by them, Lei Jun had no intent to decide matters for them.

Therefore, after passing the message to the Great Tang Mount Shu Sect, he did not say much.

Upon learning the situation at the Summit, the Great Tang Mount Shu Sect put considerable attention on it internally.

Previously, after hearing the rough situation of the Great Ming Mount Shu Sect from Xu Yuanzhen, Lei Jun had discussed related matters with Zhang Taigang and Ji Chuan of the Great Tang Mount Shu Sect.

At that time, Zhang Taigang and others considered the Great Tang Mount Shu Sect to be in recovery, thus adopting a cold attitude towards the same sect faction of the Ming Realm.

Now, upon hearing the latest news, the Great Tang Mount Shu Sect decided, after consultation, to send a High Merit Elder.

Speaking of other things, the Qiankun Sun and Moon Pot is one of the six treasures of the Mount Shu Sect’s founding, bearing significance different from other magical treasures, and the Great Tang Mount Shu faction is constantly watching.

The treasure originally remaining in the hands of the disciples from the same origin of the Great Ming Mount Shu Sect could be forborne, but now it has been seized by the Ming Court, news that the disciples like Zhang Taigang of the Great Tang Mount Shu Sect cannot remain indifferent upon hearing.

Eventually, the newly advanced High Merit Elder with an Eighth Heavenly Layer cultivation, Ji Dongquan, the father of Ji Chuan, emerges, coming to Dragon Tiger Mountain’s Celestial Master Mansion to meet the Celestial Master Lei Jun.

The man had already surpassed three hundred years in age, and his cultivation had not proceeded as smoothly as his son Ji Chuan who was in his prime.

However, after years of accumulation, coupled with the surge of Heavenly and Earthly Spiritual Qi in recent years, he successfully surpassed the Heavenly Moat Tribulation between the Seventh and Eighth Heavenly Layers during his secluded cultivation, reaching the Daoist Artifact Refining Sect’s Eighth Heavenly Layer wandering realm.

In recent years, after recuperating, the Great Tang Mount Shu Sect finally added another Eighth Heavenly Layer cultivator.

After hearing Lei Jun’s introduction of the latest specific situation, Ji Dongquan further contacted Mount Shu Sect Summit, then continued his journey toward the east oversea.

Upon reaching Guicang, he visit Xiao Xueting who came here to replace Zhang Hui in the station.

Through arrangements by Xiao Xueting, Ji Dongquan secretly accessed the Void Gateway left by Zhang Hui and Meng Shaojie, arriving in the Great Ming Realm.

Here, he was assisted by Chu Kun and Xiao Chunhui.

“A person came from the Great Ming Mount Shu Sect, named Li Miaozhen, an outstanding talent of the young generation.”

Chu Kun privately introduced the situation to Lei Jun: “The person he represents can already be confirmed as the new Sect Leader of the Great Ming Mount Shu Sect, Yuan Qingci.”

Lei Jun: “I see.”

Yuan Qingci and Han Qingtao are sect siblings, entered the sect slightly earlier than Han Qingtao, but his cultivation realm is below Han Qingtao, previously always at the Eighth Heavenly Layer Perfection realm.

But within and outside the Great Ming Dynasty, including Xiao Chunhui, all had a high opinion of him.

It is rumored that Yuan Qingci had achieved the Daoist Artifact Refining Sect’s Eighth Heavenly Layer Immortal Wandering Four Seas perfection realm early on.

He had never been able to take that last step upward, it is hard to say whether it was his own incapability or because of the broader environment of the Great Ming cultivation world.

Across from the Great Ming Dynasty, whether it’s True Martial Taoist Temple, Mount Shu Sect, or the Buddhist Sacred Land Bodhi Temple, all had only one Ninth Heavenly Layer cultivator in the same era.

Compared to the earlier Great Tang cultivation world and Great Han cultivation world, it has naturally outshone quite a bit.

But neither the Great Tang cultivation world nor the Great Han cultivation world had a surge of Heavenly and Earthly Spiritual Qi until the most recent hundred years or so.

While the surge of Spiritual Energy in the Great Ming Realm has been ongoing for several hundred years, and Confucian Rationalism’s Ninth Heavenly Layer Great Scholars are numerous.

In comparison, the current situation of the True Martial Taoist Temple, Bodhi Temple, or Mount Shu Sect of the Great Ming Realm may not necessarily be due to a lack of talent under their sect.

Concretely speaking of the Great Ming Mount Shu Sect, should there be a Ninth Heavenly Layer Mahayana High Immortal to emerge, Han Qingtao, originally from the Great Ming royal family, would undoubtedly be in a stronger position than Yuan Qingci.

Only the old grandees of the Great Ming Court ultimately misjudged Han Qingtao.

Han Qingtao became a rebel, leading followers of the Intermediary Path Country to break away from the Sect Summit.

The second person, Yuan Qingci, of the Great Ming Mount Shu Sect below him, who took over the portal, has also not found himself in much better circumstances.

Countless eyes are watching him and the remaining members of the Great Ming Mount Shu Sect.

Being said as teetering on the edge capable of further catastrophe at any moment is hardly exaggeration.

Currently, the Great Ming Dynasty has begun mobilizing troops preparing for a northern expedition against foreign tribes and the Western Regions’ Buddhist Sect, allowing Yuan Qingci and the Great Ming Mount Shu Sect rare respite.

“It is still unclear whether this new Sect Leader of the Great Ming Mount Shu Sect has any remaining strength to ascend the Ninth Heavenly Layer realm, given he has been delayed for too long.”

Chu Kun commented: “But even if he holds sufficient confidence, now he would likely not dare act recklessly, with many inside and outside the Great Ming Dynasty still watching him.”

Lei Jun: “Though contacting the Great Tang side is the intent of this new Sect Leader of the Great Ming Mount Shu Sect, with the current circumstances of the Great Ming Mount Shu Sect, the hearts are restless, and he probably has quite a gap to cover before he can command the entire sect.”

Chu Kun: “Sect Leader’s brother is right, I share the same sentiment.”

Lei Jun: “Elder Ji has already gone over, leave related matters to the Mount Shu Sect’s fellow cultivators to decide, you focus on your tasks, do not delay your own matters.”

Chu Kun: “Rest assured, brother Sect Leader, I am aware and will act with caution, everything is progressing smoothly for now, it’s just the time might take longer, which I had not anticipated before coming, it may inevitably affect my duties at the mansion, I’ll rely on brother Sect Leader to support me a bit more.”

Lei Jun still did not inquire what Chu Kun was busy with specifically, only responded: “I will arrange someone to assist you.”

It was Chu Kun who further continued: “By chance, an opportunity arose, leveraging the unique terrain of the Great Ming side, attempting to cultivate an Exotic Treasure, named Supreme Green Crystal, hoping to produce several pieces.”

“Supreme Green Crystal, indeed that is a fine item.” Lei Jun remarked.