Hearing what Lin Che had said, his son Lin Lang hesitated to speak.
"The Jinzhou Ye Clan wants to use us in Jiangzhou as pawns to take the brunt of the risk; I am naturally aware of that," Lin Che stated. He continued indifferently, "But since we now have a common enemy, cooperation is based on sincerity and contributions from both sides."
Lin Lang understood. "I understand, Father."
After pondering for a mont, he asked, "Father, it seems there have been so minor movents on Lin Yuwei’s side recently."
Lin Che nodded. "Hmm, has Chu Mingxian co over?"
Chu Zhe Chu Mingxian, Chu Yu’s third brother and the third son of Elder Chu of the Suzhou Chu Clan, was also his most outstanding offspring. In recent years, Chu Zhe had been handling most of the daily affairs of the Suzhou Chu Clan in place of Elder Chu, and it was generally accepted that he would be the next leader of the clan. For this reason, Chu Zhe, like his father Elder Chu, spent most of his ti stationed in Suzhou and rarely went out. Yet now, he had quietly co to the outskirts of Jiangzhou, an action which in itself revealed an unusual intent.
Lin Lang looked at his father with a questioning gaze.
"As previously ntioned, cooperation is based on sincerity and contributions from both sides," Lin Che remained calm. "Jiangzhou is no exception to this principle."
Lin Lang acknowledged. "Yes, Father. I understand."
Lin Che casually wrote a note and handed it to his son. "I still need to continue resting, but so preparations must start ahead of ti. The things listed on the note need to be prepared discreetly and promptly. Once I have fully recovered, we can also make our move."
Lin Lang received it respectfully.
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At Dragon Tiger Mountain, Lei Jun cultivated silently.
The Tao Seal hovering above his head had undergone so subtle changes. Its overall appearance was now very different from the Celestial Master Seal. The Five Thunder and Five Elents Formation that originally existed between Lei Jun and the Tao Seal had rged and further condensed into Lei Jun’s Tao Seal.
Now, a misty array of stars hung suspended between Lei Jun and the Tao Seal. The stars, small as grains of millet yet dense, shone like the All Heavens Star Fighting in the night sky, gathering together like a nebula. Each tiny point of light was constantly moving, following its own orbit while also being mutually attracted to others. This was the embodint of the Artistic Conception behind Lei Jun’s life-bound First Law, the Star-stepping Spell.
Compared to the previous Dark Five-Thunder Orthodox Talisman, the process of condensing the Star-stepping Spell into the Tao Seal was now much more straightforward and swift. As the nebula circulated, it seed to gradually coalesce into a human shape. The figure had a stature and physique strikingly similar to Lei Jun himself. The starlit figure, now ford of gathered light, perford no other actions; it rely sat cross-legged, silently ditating like Lei Jun. Yet, within the flow of the starlight, the profound and magnificent principles of moving constellations and shifting asterisms were inherently present.
At a glance, it sowhat resembled the embryonic form of the Celestial Master Mansion’s great Divine Skills, the Destiny Star God, also known as the Doumu Star God Dharma. The teachings of the Celestial Master Mansion were continuous, passed down and refined by sages through the ages, creating an inherent structure. To so extent, the Five Thunder Righteous Talisman might be considered the fundantal basis of the Ninth Heaven Thunder Ancestor Dharma, while the Star-stepping Spell might be seen as the fundantal basis of the Doumu Star God Dharma.
The mystery of the Divine Faculty Talismans was profound, far beyond what ordinary Schools of Dharma could compare with. Therefore, one could not deduce the Yang Thunder Dragon or the Destiny Star God from just the Five Thunder True Skills and the Star-stepping Spell alone. However, Heavenly Master Mansion Disciples who had the Five Thunder True Skills and the Star-stepping Spell as their Life-Bound Magic Arts had an advantage. If they succeeded in reaching the Upper Three Realms and trained in the Divine Faculty Talismans, they could cultivate the Yang Thunder Dragon and Destiny Star God much faster.
Lei Jun sat in ditation, continuously practicing his Breathing Skills. The starlight human figure above his head, brought forth by the Star-stepping Spell, slowly rose and condensed into the Tao Seal. The Great Seal, suspended in mid-air, shone brilliantly, its appearance undergoing further minute changes.
Although the Star-stepping Spell was a core technique of the Celestial Master Mansion, individuals who cultivated it would bring about their own subtle variations. Reflected on the Tao Seal, it could not be uniform across all practitioners. Especially after Lei Jun’s Comprehension reached the Tranquil Level, he brought his own unique research and understanding to the Star-stepping Spell. His Tao Seal was influenced to so extent by the Celestial Master Seal and was based on it. However, as he continuously synthesized and refined his understanding of the Taoist Laws, the differences between his Tao Seal and the Celestial Master Seal gradually expanded.
Lei Jun continued his silent Breathing Skills. After a mont of contemplation and focus, the shining Tao Seal descended, turning into a stream of light that rged with him completely.
He rose to his feet and pushed the door open, leaving the quiet room. It was the mont when the dawn’s early light began to shine, and the morning sun was rising. Overnight, Lei Jun felt refreshed and clear-headed. He did not need to bathe, as his Magical Spirit Qi was abundant, naturally purifying him. As for als, they were not obligatory, depending solely on personal interest. Although Lei Jun could forgo food, he occasionally called for sothing to eat, savoring the flavors of the Mortal World.
He left his residence and strolled through the woods. As he felt the flow of Spiritual Energy at the Dragon Tiger Mountain Ancestral Court and admired the scenic beauty of the mountains, Lei Jun sensed himself growing slightly closer to nature and the universe, even though he was rely wandering aimlessly.
After his walk, Lei Jun sauntered toward the Edict Hall in the Celestial Master Mansion. The Edict Hall was a tranquil place. He could leave most, if not all, matters to the Talisman-Instructed Disciples and transmission disciples also present there, needing only to take charge occasionally. In the Edict Hall, Lei Jun could either use the ti to cultivate or wander through the sea of books, exploring its collections.
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