Cultivation: Fortune by Lots

He sighed: "After all, they are just small tricks, only enough to catch someone off guard. Sumi has its masters, and after suffering once, these things will hardly work again next time."

Lei Jun: "Having one chance is already very good."

Wang Guiyuan nodded.

He still trusted Lei Jun.

The other party wouldn’t easily take risks, and with such a rare opportunity, he would definitely make good use of it.

"If Little Sister Tang has spare time, do not rush to leave the mountain. First, give me a helping hand," Lei Jun said to Tang Xiaotang.

Whether it was him, Tang Xiaotang, or Wang Guiyuan, they were all people of exceptional comprehension.

When Wang Guiyuan’s eighteen Eclipse Lotus Seats became initially mature, Lei Jun saw the real objects and confirmed his thoughts, then discussed with Tang Xiaotang and Wang Guiyuan.

Everyone thought the method was feasible, so they brainstormed and scrutinized it carefully. After deciding on specific strategies, they began the process of re-refinement.

Lei Jun wielded the Nine Abyss True Fire, continuing to warm and nurture the Silver Cone left by Xu Yuanzhen.

On the Eclipse Lotus Seat side, it was mainly Tang Xiaotang who provided the Nine Abyss True Fire for the refinement.

She was not good at refining magic artifacts and magical treasures.

But she mastered the Fire Dharma Earth Script Talisman and the Nine Abyss True Fire proficiently, with Lei Jun and Wang Guiyuan assisting alongside, as the Verdant Earthly Fire leapt, the black lotus seat constantly rising and falling.

As the black lotus expanded, faint wisps of black gas emerged from within.

Wherever the black gas went, it obscured all light and heat.

The Nine Abyss True Fire found it extremely difficult to refine it.

Fortunately, though Tang Xiaotang was usually quick-tempered, she was very patient and meticulous when it came to cultivation.

With the help of Lei Jun and Wang Guiyuan, Tang Xiaotang gradually relied on the Nine Abyss True Fire to slowly refine the nine Eclipse Lotus Seats into one.

Thus, within the verdant true fire, a phantom Ninth Grade Black Lotus appeared, revealing not a trace of spiritual energy or spiritual nature, but rather resembling a small black hole, absorbing and devouring everything from the surrounding external world.

With just her cultivation strength, even Tang Xiaotang could not subdue it solely with the Nine Abyss True Fire for a time.

A large amount of verdant true fire was sucked into the black Ninth Grade Eclipse Lotus Seat, disappearing without a trace like a mud ox entering the sea.

Seeing this, Tang Xiaotang raised her eyebrows, with golden light faintly showing in her eyes.

Wang Guiyuan smiled bitterly: "Sister Tang, calm down, calm down. This property of the item is just like that."

Tang Xiaotang puffed her cheeks and snorted: "It makes people angry just watching it."

"The effect is not bad; it should meet expectations." Lei Jun took out his Supreme Pure Jade Heavenly Immortal Bamboo and gently tapped it on the Ninth Grade Eclipse Lotus Seat.

His mana woven with Yin and Yang, rounded and deft without a leak, absorbed the black lotus and temporarily stored it away.

Then, the three continued to refine the other nine Eclipse Lotus Seats, merging them into one more.

When the second Ninth Grade Eclipse Lotus Seat appeared, Lei Jun found it much more manageable to handle.

With the black and white Yin Yang Tai Chi Diagram revolved, the two identical Ninth Grade Eclipse Lotus Seats occupied two sides.

Under Lei Jun’s mindful control, the two black lotuses didn’t absorb and devour the surroundings but formed a situation of mutual attraction, thereby restraining each other and no longer affecting the surrounding things.

Thus, at this time, Lei Jun retracted the Supreme Pure Jade Heavenly Immortal Bamboo while also putting away the Yin Yang Tai Chi Diagram encompassing the two Ninth Grade Eclipse Lotus Seats.

"Pity that it’s currently only for one-time use and the time it can hold is limited."

Lei Jun said: "However, with the foundation laid this time, we can slowly plan in the future."

Tang Xiaotang dissipated the Nine Abyss True Fire: "We have the main framework; next, fill in the details."

...

In early summer of the Great Tang, the Vajra Sect Leader Garuda returned from Sumi.

"Master." Jiasheng Upper Master led the Vajra Division’s monks to greet him with respect.

After the Vajra Sect Leader was seated, he said: "I have already met the Solitary Eagle Khan of the Solitary Eagle Khanate."

Everyone was shocked upon hearing this.

Vajra Sect Leader: "The expedition to the extreme west of the mortal world by the Solitary Eagle Khanate has concluded. The Solitary Eagle Khan is considering directing his forces towards the Great Tang."

Jiasheng Upper Master took a deep breath: "On the Great Tang’s side of the mortal world, we have also made preliminary preparations."

Vajra Sect Leader: "Do not rush things. First, confirm the whereabouts of several key figures on the Great Tang’s side."

Besides preparing themselves, they must also consider the external environment.

Waiting may worsen the conditions, but it may also bring forth opportunities.

All the monks said: "Yes, Master."

The Vajra Sect Leader told Jiasheng Upper Master: "Jiasheng, under the circumstances, make the effort to journey to that side of the mortal world to coordinate with the Solitary Eagle Khan. Yang Jin from the Lotus Division will accompany you."

"Yes, Master." Jiasheng Upper Master knew that dealing with the other side inevitably involved the Lotus Division.

Their skills originally fell under other Khanates, but this time they can also incidentally connect with the Solitary Eagle Khanate.

It was always much more convenient for the Lotus Division to operate in that side of the mortal world.

While the Vajra Division ultimately aimed to establish themselves in the current mortal world.

The key lies in how much territory the wings of Solitary Eagle can cover in the Great Tang.

The larger, the better.

Ideally, it would encompass everything.

After paying his respects, Jiasheng Upper Master left the Vajra Temple of the Great Tang Mortal World, returning to Sumi.

To be precise, through Sumi, he headed towards another mortal world.

The Vajra Sect Leader then said no more, patiently waiting.

During the wait, he buried nine Vajra Pestles in the soil surrounding the Vajra Temple.

Meanwhile on Dragon Tiger Mountain, Lei Jun took his time, cultivating calmly and nurturing the Spiritual Objects according to his own rhythm.

In cultivation, one loses track of time, and before one knew it, time quickly passed by.

Lei Jun welcomed his sixty-seventh birthday.

And during this time, news came from outside the mountain:

Xu Yuanzhen successfully found the legendary Penglai, one of the Nine Heavens, overseas.

The Penglaimen Gateway had officially opened under the sea of the East Sea Ocean, connecting with the mortal world.