Cultivation: Fortune by Lots

Chapter 922 - 343: New Heavenly Master, New Atmosphere

Wen Xi is a rising young leader from Gepo Mountain after Li Tianqing, gaining fame in recent years in the Southern Wilderness."This time, on the occasion of congratulating Celestial Master Lei, I invite the three of you here to discuss major issues together. It’s great that you’re able to make it," Chu Yu smiled on the side.

However, her smile soon faded and she became serious:

"The disaster of Jiuli has far-reaching consequences, and if not addressed, the Great Tang will find it difficult to rest easy, whether in the north or the south.

The Emperor has decreed that manpower will soon be arranged to head south and together seal the portal connecting Earth Sea with the Mortal World.

Here, we sincerely request Celestial Master Lei and esteemed members of the Southern Wilderness to lend a helping hand to restore peace to the Mortal World."

Due to some special and mystical characteristics of Earth Sea itself, it has not been able to be completely sealed shut.

The Tang Imperial Court and the Southern Witchcraft Sect can only dispatch specialists to monitor the Void Gateway.

As time has passed, research on Earth Sea has increased, and the Tang Imperial Court is beginning to find solutions.

However, putting them into practice is not so simple.

The Southern Witchcraft Sect shows a resistant attitude towards these steps.

Even Gepo Mountain, which suffered the calamity of Jiuli people, holds a subtle stance on this matter.

The reason is none other than that the Southern Witchcraft Sect has weakened in recent years.

If the Earth-Sea Portal is completely sealed, Jiuli may no longer pose a temporary threat, but what happens next in the Southern Wilderness is uncertain.

The power of the Great Tang Dynasty has extensively controlled the Southern Wilderness by resisting the Jiuli people from Earth Sea.

Will they change their target once the threat is gone?

All major sects of the Witchcraft Sect have become vigilant.

"The brutality of Jiuli people and the dangers of Earth Sea threaten the people of the Mortal World. To prevent this calamity, sealing the portal leading to Earth Sea as early as possible is paramount."

Lei Jun calmly said, "The Southern Wilderness has suffered repeated ravages from the Jiuli people. The already mountainous and watery environment becomes even less suitable for ordinary people’s lives. What comes next must focus on recuperation; chaos should be avoided. I sincerely hope the Southern Wilderness can break free from bloody chaos and experience the dawn of civilization anew, making our efforts to seal Earth-Sea Portal worthwhile."

Three Great Witches of the Southern Wilderness exchanged glances.

Later, Elder Wen Xi of Gepo Mountain directly said, "The Celestial Master is compassionate and righteous, Gepo Mountain has no objection."

Elder Tian Cheng of Yintuo Mountain, who was once known in her youth alongside Blood River Sect’s Xing Feng and Gepo Mountain’s Li Tianqing as the pride of the Southern Wilderness, but suffered serious injury during the sweeping battle in Wei Ancheng and subsequently delayed her cultivation, losing her former meteoric rise.

But after recovering and with diligent cultivation over the years, she has now reached the Eightfold Heaven Realm.

Having pondered slightly, she said, "The Celestial Master is compassionate and righteous, Tian Cheng deeply respects you and will certainly convey your words to our sect’s Holy Master, hoping to initially facilitate this matter."

Elder Yang Haolong from Samsara Abyss also expressed similar sentiments.

"The Celestial Master is compassionate and righteous, I will report promptly to the Emperor," Chu Yu showed a smile again and nodded in agreement.

The Celestial Master Mansion on Dragon Tiger Mountain, situated in the South, has faced the Southern Witchcraft Sect for many years, with continued grudges and conflicts.

Now, as the Master Mansion rises again from the depths, the Southern Witchcraft Sect equally feels the pressure immediately.

The Celestial Master Lei supports the Tang Imperial Court in sealing the Earth-Sea Portal, cutting off the possibility of Jiuli people’s invasion, then this endeavor surely will proceed.

Conversely, if Lei Jun opposed it, along with the Southern Witchcraft Sect as the local authority, the Great Tang Dynasty would have to reconsider and delay its original plan.

What relieves Chu Yu, Tian Cheng, Yang Haolong, and Wen Xi simultaneously is that Lei Jun does not oppose sealing the Earth-Sea Portal, yet he also does not wish for further chaos in the Southern Wilderness.

The Great Tang might not necessarily shower its grace on the people of the Southern Wilderness.

Conversely, the Southern Witchcraft Sect needs to alter its previous approach.

The core principle is to end the bloody chaotic situation in the region.

Sealing the Earth-Sea Portal also stems from this pursuit.

The attitude is relatively moderate and reconciliatory, easing the hidden tensions and worries between the Great Tang and the Southern Wilderness.

Everyone can continue to join forces against the Jiuli people from Earth Sea.

Chu Yu looked at Lei Jun, then at the three Great Witches of the Southern Wilderness, Tian Cheng, Yang Haolong, Wen Xi, pondering something.

Now, the words of the Celestial Master from the Celestial Master Mansion carry heavy weight, and the Imperial Court must carefully consider them.

Fortunately, compared to the flamboyant and carefree Tang Xiaotang, Lei Jun is more restrained and courteous.

Like a majestic mountain, quietly standing there, not proactively collapsing and suffocating others, yet everything near the mountain is inevitably connected to it.

However, Chu Yu faintly feels, beneath this silent mountain, there seems to be more surging power...

By comparison, there is a similar mountain to the west.

Chu Yu recalls the scene when Jiasheng Upper Master visited and Lei Jun hosted him.

......

Western Regions, Vajra Temple.

Jiasheng Upper Master has returned, preparing to meet Vajra Sect Leader Garuda.

He is also recalling the visit to Dragon Tiger Mountain earlier.

Compared to the consistently unfriendly attitude toward Buddhist monks of the Western Regions by the former Heavenly Master Tang Xiaotang, the current Heavenly Master Lei is relatively easier to deal with.

But...

"Huangquan Heretics, harm the people. Our sect’s Brother Renzhu also met his end because of it."

Back then, on Dragon Tiger Mountain, Jiasheng Upper Master looked at Lei Jun: "Although the demons have temporarily retreated, they are surely unyielding, striving for a resurgence. Our sect sincerely hopes to join hands with your sect to eradicate these demons."

Lei Jun replied, "What the Master says makes sense."

Jiasheng Upper Master continued, "The places where Huangquan surged into the Mortal World are difficult to predict, but considering previous circumstances, I believe that establishing temples and Taoist temples widely in areas like Bashu, Chuanxi, Nanzhao, weaving a network, would provide timely warning, assistance from all sides if needed, and promptly detect the movements of Huangquan Heretics."