Cultivation: Fortune by Lots

Lei Jun gazed at the formation map suspended in mid-air for a moment, then raised his hand and lightly tapped the void.

The formation map did not unfurl but instead contracted into the shape of the Yin Yang Taiji Diagram.

Two Eclipse Lotus Seats of the ninth grade soared up, alighting at the two ends of the Yin Yang Taiji Diagram.

Upon contact, the Yin Yang Taiji Diagram subtly trembled, swaying left and right.

The two black lotus seats similarly vibrated slightly, unable to settle down for a time.

Lei Jun concentrated with a calm mind, constantly fine-tuning the formation map and lotus seats.

The repulsion between the two sides began to diminish.

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Guanlong Mountain Area.

The Vajra Sect Leader stood solemnly, amidst desolate mountains.

He gazed serenely towards the east.

Soon, Elder Dong Da, Master Wanglang, and other Sumeru Vajra Division experts returned from all around: "Master, the nine Vajra Pestles here have been buried."

The Vajra Sect Leader nodded, then formed hand seals.

Under the flashing of Buddha Light, similar to earlier within the Vajra Division, a pagoda appeared as if isolating the outside of time and space, gathering the nine Vajra Pestles buried in the surroundings, forming a formation together.

Meanwhile, the Nine Consciousness Fantasy Time-Space appeared within this Guanlong Mountain Area, corresponding remotely with the Vajra Temple in the Western Regions.

Furthermore, another layer of connection was established between the two locations.

A watery brilliance emanated from the Vajra Sect Leader, like the source of a long river.

And the direction of the river was entering the Nine Consciousness Fantasy Time-Space.

One Buddha, one Tao, two mystical mana auras intertwined at this moment, neither clashing violently nor merging entirely.

Under the manipulation of the Vajra Sect Leader’s Buddhist divine skills and mana, the two seemed to negate each other, the aura vanished entirely, as if none existed here.

Even the mana aura of the Vajra Sect Leader Garuda was unprecedentedly restrained as a result.

He nodded lightly: "Hopefully, the expected outcome can be achieved."

Beside him, Elder Dong Da offered the Dharma Bell taken from the stone wall of Vajra Temple earlier.

The Vajra Sect Leader accepted it and instructed: "The Great Tang Northern Border battles have begun, the situation is more favorable than I anticipated. Here in the west, you may also commence, and closely monitor news from all sides."

Elder Dong Da, Master Wanglang, and others all responded: "Yes, Master."

They were heading to the Alchemy Cauldron Sect Holy Land, Pure Yang Palace of the Taoist Sect.

The Sumeru Vajra Division would instigate a contest between Buddhism and Taoism with the Great Tang native Taoist Sacred Land.

From supporting the Solitary Eagle Khanate to open the Void Gateway to the Great Tang Mortal World, the Sumeru Vajra Division had already decided.

They did not, quietly observe from the sidelines, waiting for the Solitary Eagle Khanate and the Great Tang Imperial Dynasty to decide the victor before making plans.

Despite current reports, Jiasheng Upper Master and Consort Yang Jinming have yet to face off against Great Tang cultivators.

Still, the Sumeru Vajra Division would directly join the battle now.

Once the bow is drawn, there is no turning back.

If they miss today, with the Great Tang victorious, the Sumeru Vajra Division will find it difficult to improve relations and continue straddling the fence.

The Great Tang does not choose Sumeru.

Sumeru likewise does not choose the Great Tang anymore.

Having chosen the Solitary Eagle Khanate, they aim to leverage the Solitary Eagle Khanate’s breakthroughs in the current Mortal World, thus, the Sumeru Vajra Division decided to invest more efforts.

Only this way can the Western Regions Buddhist Sect hold a more decisive post once the Solitary Eagle Khanate comes to this Mortal World.

Opening the Void Gateway is certainly a significant achievement, but still not enough.

Because, within the Solitary Eagle Khanate, the Sumeru Vajra Division also has rivals.

Even if the Lotus Division originating from the same source adheres to principles and refrains from interfering in Great Tang’s Mortal World affairs, there are still Three Springs Palace and other forces within the Solitary Eagle Khanate.

Moreover, it’s uncertain whether there will also be shifts in alliances on the Great Tang Mortal World side.

The Sumeru Vajra Division couldn’t let their extensive efforts become someone else’s bride veil.

Even if the Great Tang doesn’t collapse necessarily, if the Solitary Eagle Khanate divides the empire, the Sumeru Vajra Division will gain greatly.

At worst, if the Solitary Eagle Khanate fails to invade, while retreating to the Western Regions or even back to Sumeru, they still aim to obtain something worthwhile for themselves.

For instance, transforming a guardian with heavenly talent.

Indeed, similar matters need to be kept confidential.

Not only concealing from the Great Tang side but also from the Solitary Eagle Khanate.

Because such matters are easy to execute but hard to articulate, even if the Solitary Eagle Khanate hears about it, they might equally harbor suspicions and vigilance.

The Vajra Sect Leader Garuda believes the northern warfare exceeds expectations not because the Solitary Eagle Khanate initially sweeps through like a storm.

If the Great Tang’s north becomes exceedingly dire, it can’t help but draw all the Great Tang experts northward.

The Sumeru Vajra Division in the west might not see all go according to wishes.

Now knowing Solitary Eagle Khan Harigel did not head south immediately puts the Sect Leader’s last concern to rest.

It’s hard to say for others, but upon hearing changes in both the north and west, that Tang National Master is likely to seek out these Vajra Division monks in the west, right?

Honestly, whether they come or not, it’s okay.

The current situation is already favorable; the Vajra Sect Leader Garuda cannot demand more.

Their past low-profile actions, leaving the temple discreetly to Guanlong, were to prepare the Nine Consciousness Fantasy Time-Space and other Ritual Instruments in advance.

Now everything is prepared, and they can act openly and honorably.

The Vajra Sect Leader sat with eyes closed, silently chanting sutras.

Elder Dong Da, Master Wanglang, and other Vajra Division experts respectfully bowed to him, then departed.

They headed towards Pure Yang Palace’s mountain gate.

Then, commenced the mountain assault.

Far away in the ancestral courtyard of the Vajra Temple in the Western Regions.

Inside the temple, the monks left behind, Master Gongbu, Elder Ge Luo, and Suoyang, upon receiving the news, all chanted the Buddha’s name in unison.