Chapter 1123 - 384: Each of the Seven Pages of the Celestial Book Is Unique (First Update)

Chapter 1123: Chapter 384: Each of the Seven Pages of the Celestial Book Is Unique (First Update)

Prior to this, both the Great Tang and Great Ming realms inflicted heavy losses on the Little Ming Court of Heavenly Principle.

Although the Ming Dynasty later withdrew its troops, after the Tang Dynasty finished its purge of the Chu Clan in Suzhou and the Ye Clan in Qingzhou, more Tang cultivators, including Yuan Mobai, Abbot Miaoxin of Tianlong Temple, and Prince Changshan Zhang Junhai of the Tang Imperial Court, entered Heavenly Principle to join forces with the State Master Tang Xiaotang.

On the side where the Great Tang Realm connects with the Void Gateway to Heavenly Principle, several Tang cultivators, including Wang Guiyuan, are on high alert, both overtly and covertly.

The Little Ming Court of Heavenly Principle found it difficult to maintain its foothold in Heavenly Principle, much less retreat as the Tang realm could.

With no option for retreat, they could only grit their teeth and return to the mortal realm of the Great Ming Dynasty.

Years ago, to avoid the Ming Dynasty’s pursuit, they hid within Heavenly Principle and propagated until now.

Now, years later, they have no choice but to fight their way back again.

Although the Ming Dynasty withdrew its troops, some still guard the void portal between the mortal realm and Heavenly Principle.

Due to personnel arrangements and official appointments, the Ming army temporarily took no further action, only holding this side of the Heavenly Principle portal to prevent it from being shut down by the Little Ming Court.

But the Ming army did not expect the Little Ming Court, instead of closing the door, to break out through the Heavenly Principle portal and return to the Ming realm.

Caught off guard, those left at the Heavenly Principle portal by the Ming side were pushed aside by the surviving remnants of the Little Ming Court fighting for their lives.

In their initial rage, the Ming Dynasty quickly responded by gathering experts from various areas to swiftly encircle those rebels and traitors who "appropriated" the Young Emperor’s name.

The escapees mostly belonged to the upper echelon of the Little Ming Court of Heavenly Principle.

Left in Heavenly Principle were a large number of civilians and cultivators of low to mid-level cultivation who thrived there.

Tang cultivators then needed time, manpower, and resources to undertake large-scale cleansing and pacification.

Xu Yuanzhen once again headed to the Ming realm.

Zhang Junhai and other members of the Tang Imperial Court tried to retain her and hoped to seal off the void gateway between the Ming realm and Heavenly Principle.

Since the Little Ming Court of Heavenly Principle could not serve as a buffer between the Tang and Ming dynasties, the Tang Imperial Court considered severing the connection between the two sides.

Other considerations would be left for the future.

Presently, after years of turmoil, the people of the Tang realm yearned for stability.

Xu Yuanzhen didn’t return to the Great Tang, but she also didn’t mind if Zhang Junhai and other experts from the Tang Imperial Court sealed the void gateway to the Ming realm, without considering her presence.

In short, she wasn’t done playing yet...

On Dragon Tiger Mountain, the visiting Zhang Hui and Meng Shaojie gradually learned of the situation in Heavenly Principle through other channels.

"The influence of Neo-Confucianism has permeated every aspect of Heavenly Principle."

Zhang Hui pondered, "Not only did the establishment of rivers and mountains affect the Spiritual Energy pulsations of this Ninth Heavenly Layer, but the related studies have become norms deeply embedded in every corner..."

Both the practitioners and the common folk are involved.

Meng Shaojie had a somewhat complex expression, "Is the Ming realm the same as Heavenly Principle?"

Lei Jun: "Essentially the same."

The Ming realm has about twenty-four hundred more years of history compared to the Tang realm.

Many things have been solidified over a long period. ℯℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Meng Shaojie and Zhang Hui exchanged a glance, "Mr. Xiao mentioned previously wanting to visit there."

Lei Jun: "True, Neo-Confucianism is predominant in the Ming realm, but the Confucian legacies related to Scriptures Studies, Chanting, and Divine Archery have not been entirely severed. Master Xiao’s discreet conduct without revealing his origins should be safe, and Senior Sister Xu Yuanzhen from our sect is currently in that realm."

Though, to some extent, it would be better if Xiao Chunhui’s connection to Xu Yuanzhen was not known by the people of the Ming dynasty, thus making his actions easier...

As for Heavenly Principle, the disposition of the populace, the influence of the teachings, the inheritance of the magical lineages, and other aspects all require careful handling by the Tang side, and cannot be achieved overnight.

"Are you two intending to visit Heavenly Principle?" Lei Jun looked at Zhang Hui and Meng Shaojie.

Zhang Hui: "Like Mr. Xiao, I also wish to gain a deeper understanding of the teachings and knowledge transmitted between Heavenly Principle and the Ming realm, but under the current circumstances, I have no plans to leave the Tang realm for now, and plan to visit Heavenly Principle in a few years."

Meng Shaojie: "I’m also very interested, so I’ll go take a look first. Help is needed there now, and I can lend a hand upon arrival."

Lei Jun: "After all, it is one of the Nine Heavens, and though the Spiritual Energy has declined due to the various changes caused by the Little Ming Court, now that it has become history, with good adjustments and care, it is likely to return to its former state."

How long that will take remains a question.

But anyway, Tang cultivators will wholeheartedly work on cultivating the area.

"Do you think the Celestial Master plans to rename it?" Zhang Hui smiled and asked.

Lei Jun: "As times change, I prefer to go with the flow and have no new ideas; we just await the emperor’s decree."

Zhang Hui: "I guess, aunt will delegate the matter back to you."

Lei Jun casually responded, "Heavenly Principle is the name given by those from the Little Ming Court; if it needs renaming now, going back to Guicang would be fine."

Zhang Hui and Meng Shaojie said in unison, "Great words from the Celestial Master."

Later, Meng Shaojie took his leave from Lei Jun and Zhang Hui and was the first to descend Dragon Tiger Mountain, heading east to overseas Heavenly Principle.

Zhang Hui stayed longer on Dragon Tiger Mountain, exchanging Celestial Book pages for viewing with Lei Jun.

Both gained something from the exchange.

"I wonder what principles are contained in the other Celestial Book pages?" Lei Jun casually inquired.

When meeting with the empress, there was little need for conversation, as there were things unsaid that were already understood.

So now when Lei Jun and Zhang Hui talked about the matter, there were no reservations, and his tone was normal.

Zhang Hui was equally frank: "As for the specific content of the other Celestial Books, I don’t know either. I only heard from my aunt before that one page concerned the mysteries of time, the Comet Moon Star page related to thoughts, the Mercury Water Luminary page pertained to life and reproduction, the Mars Fire Radiance page explored the mysteries of the universe and void, and the Saturn Earth Radiance page contained many principles and connotations about decline and demise."

Lei Jun was slightly taken aback upon hearing the last part.

He had previously witnessed Saturn Earth Radiance Fang Yue engaging in combat with someone.

In the midst of danger, no such principles or implications were evident through Fang Yue’s strokes.

Presumably, it wasn’t due to secrecy but rather self-restraint.

However, Lei Jun vaguely felt that Fang Yue had also gained quite a bit through that page of Celestial Book Seven.

It might be more focused on his own internal cultivation rather than dueling external opponents.

After staying on Dragon Tiger Mountain for a while, Zhang Hui bid farewell to Celestial Master Lei Jun and descended the mountain.

He didn’t leave the Great Tang Mortal Realm but also didn’t return to the Imperial Capital, Luoyang; instead, he continued to wander the landscapes and admire the scenery.

Previous obstacles have now been compensated, thrilling the former Crown Prince to the utmost.

Within the Celestial Master Mansion on Dragon Tiger Mountain, Lei Jun waved his hand.

After reforging, the dark side universe of the Celestial Book reappeared, resembling the Shadow Palace.

As Lei Jun’s cultivation reached the Ninth Heavenly Layer, the dark side universe of the Celestial Book also gained another hidden dark luminary.

The fourth dark luminary after Luo Hou, Ji Du, and Moon Star.

Lei Jun named it Purple Qi.

He lightly flicked his fingers, without needing special arrangement, and this Purple Qi dark luminary turned invisible, tunneling underground to quietly integrate into the flow of the earth’s Spiritual Energy veins.

Waiting for the destined one... Lei Jun nodded slightly, putting away the dark side of the Celestial Book.

Speaking of which, previously Moon Star Nie Fang, along with other Great Tang cultivators, invaded the void gateway over the East Sea.

Unfortunately, he couldn’t confront his target there.

His father and other members of the Nie family had fled to the Ming Realm.

Nie Fang seemed to have returned empty-handed, with his meticulously cultivated mechanism puppet contrary current damaged in the battle.

Yet, his mindset remained steady, not bearing any negative emotions, and he appeared to have gained significantly.

Earlier, he had already successfully shattered the shackles formed by Neo-Confucianism in the original world while in the Great Tang Mortal Realm.

Now, he has severed the inner shackles as well.

He was naturally talented and encountered many opportunities in the Great Tang Mortal Realm.

Even though today he couldn’t completely resolve the past grievances, his intentions were fulfilled, which benefited his future cultivation.

As for the Little Ming Court being pushed back to the Ming Realm and the siege likely leading to their annihilation, Nie Fang was not worried.

From what he knew, the Nie family had already submitted to the Ming Dynasty over there.

Initially, Nie Fang was surprised, but upon reflection, he realized that his father had never served in the Little Ming Court, choosing to live in seclusion for years, leading Nie Fang to a realization.

Returning from the Heavenly Principle now renamed to Guicang, Nie Fang first went to Dragon Tiger Mountain to meet Celestial Master Lei Jun, before later returning to his own Mystery Observatory.

Dragon Tiger Mountain’s talisman-instructed disciple Xin Beiyuan escorted Nie Fang down the mountain, and later accompanied him to Mystery Observatory.

Lately, Xin Beiyuan left Mystery Observatory and returned to the Celestial Master Mansion’s mountain gate.

Already an elder in the mansion, Qin Caiwei happened upon the newly returned Xin Beiyuan and curiously asked, "Xin Junior Brother, is there any progress in the magic artifact you’ve been researching recently?"

"Sister Qin."

Xin Beiyuan paused: "There’s some outline, but we’re still far from the original expectation."

In recent years, Mount Shu Sect, Mystery Observatory, and Celestial Master Mansion have communicated extensively in artifact refining.

Previously, when Mount Shu from the Netherworld attacked again, the Mount Shu Sect suddenly displayed a large number of Pure Yang magical treasures, causing some Inner Mount Shu cultivators to suffer.

Strictly speaking, the continuous flow of Pure Yang magical instruments at that time was not enough to play a decisive role.

But everything was just beginning.

Xin Beiyuan pondered deeply and realized there was still a lot of mystery to explore.

Qin Caiwei accompanied him to the Talisman Ink Workshop and other places for a look.

There, a new batch of all-new magic artifacts was performing as expected.

A large amount of seemingly component-like small-scale magic artifacts were crafted at Mount Shu, then sent to Dragon Tiger Mountain Mystery Observatory, where they were initially assembled and adjusted. A rare, large-scale assembled magic artifact gradually took shape as a result.

This magical treasure was then transferred from Dragon Tiger Mountain Mystery Observatory to Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion.

Everything was proceeding orderly.

Even though Nie Fang himself had traveled overseas earlier, it didn’t affect his disciples in assembling those numerous scattered magic artifacts.

And crafting talisman ink is undoubtedly a time-consuming and labor-intensive chore for low-level Lu Sect cultivators.

Currently, in the Talisman Ink Workshop of the Celestial Master Mansion, with the help of the large assembled artifact, everything became more efficient.

"Later, a second batch of magic artifacts will be sent to the Cave Heavens of Kuanglu Mountains."

Xin Beiyuan introduced, "For different purposes, the second batch of artifacts primarily aids in mining Mysterious Crystal Iron there."

Qin Caiwei: "Mysterious Crystal Iron, after mining, will be sent to Mount Shu for further refining of other more magic artifacts?"

Xin Beiyuan: "Yes, as Mysterious Crystal Iron is rare."

It can be imagined that similar situations will gradually spread to more areas, and the scale of individual places will also grow larger.

After chatting for a few more words, Xin Beiyuan bade farewell.

Qin Caiwei watched the other’s distant figure disappear, then stood silently for a moment, as if talking to herself: "This is the idea and arrangement of the Sect Leader Uncle...well, the Sect Leader Uncle is indeed incomparable to ordinary people."

She returned to the Medicinal Garden.

There were no other people on the way.

As Qin Caiwei walked, she said, "...hmm, the distance between places like Mount Shu and Dragon Tiger Mountain is vast, and the manpower and time spent in transportation are issues.

...hmm, it should still be in the testing stage now, and later adjustments will probably be made according to the place of origin and route.

...hmm, hmm, if needed, I can journey to Bashu and visit Mount Shu Sect to take a look?

...oh, then don’t go for now."