Cultivation: Fortune by Lots

In the end, it was Tang Xiaotang who emerged victorious, becoming the Imperial Protector Mage of Great Tang, representing the Taoist Sect to overshadow the Buddhist Sect.

If this were not the case, the Vajra Division of Sumi would not need to seek distant allies and instead turn to the Solitary Eagle Khanate of the Mortal World.

Unfortunately, a step behind, every step behind, leading to today’s outcome.

If now a master of the Ninth Heavenly Layer from the Vajra Division were to drive the Aksobhya Elephant Throne, Tang Xiaotang’s Pure Yang Ship would not be so easily repelled.

But now Elder Luo Chi and Duo Pei Shang Ren can only barely support it.

"A message has been sent to the Treasure Department Master," said Duo Pei Shang Ren.

Elder Luo Chi nodded without speaking, focusing entirely on driving the Aksobhya Elephant Throne to resist the pressure brought by the Pure Yang Ship.

The other surviving disciples of the Vajra Division of Sumi all boarded the Aksobhya Elephant Throne at this time, sitting down together in silent chanting.

Tang Xiaotang stood on the Pure Yang Ship, and the divine vessel once again struck at the opponent.

Elder Luo Chi’s expression was solemn, appearing a tri-cobalt vajra pestle in his hand, but he did not brandish it; instead, he held it in front of himself with one hand.

His other hand performed the Earth-Touching Seal downwards.

An invisible immense force stealthily emerged, assisting the Aksobhya Elephant Throne to confront Tang Xiaotang’s Pure Yang Ship.

Lei Jun and Tang Xiaotang, seeing this, had their eyes lit up.

From what they previously saw, only experts who had at least achieved the Dharma Body Realm of the Ninth Heavenly Layer in the Vajra Division mastered the Earth-Touching Seal.

This great seal, which shook all directions and subdued demons, indeed possessed extraordinary power.

But it seemed quite challenging to master.

Previously, even Elder Gongbu of the Eighth Heavenly Layer Perfection failed to master it.

Now it was seen with Elder Luo Chi.

It wasn’t because he was the direct disciple of the Vajra Sect Leader Garuda, but because his natural talent indeed far surpassed his peers.

But now his opponent was Tang Xiaotang.

The tall woman shouted, and at the prow of the Pure Yang Ship, a massive flaming tiger appeared, entirely composed of emerald Nine Abyss True Fire.

The golden Pure Yang Thunder Dragon, still circling in the sky, descended at this moment.

Amidst the Dragon’s Chant and Tiger’s Roar, the Golden Green Taiji Diagram reappeared, its brilliant radiance shooting straight out, striking the Aksobhya Elephant Throne.

Elder Luo Chi and Duo Pei Shang Ren both grunted softly.

Standing beside Tang Xiaotang, Lei Jun also had one pure black and one crimson-gold divine faculty talisman circulating above him.

Xuanxiao Five Thunder Talisman, birthing the Yin Thunder Dragon.

Chenyang Midheaven Talisman, birthing the Yang Fire Tiger.

Under the harmony of Yin and Yang, the black-red Taiji Diagram rotated, the Dragon-Tiger Strike reappeared.

Another strong radiance struck the Aksobhya Elephant Throne in front.

At this moment, Elder Luo Chi and Duo Pei Shang Ren’s bodies and spirits were both heavily shaken.

The Pure Yang Ship once again struck fiercely.

The azure giant elephant tilted, seemingly losing its footing, leaning sideways.

Elder Luo Chi and Duo Pei Shang Ren’s noses and mouths nearly overflowed with blood.

And other disciples of the Vajra Division on the Aksobhya Elephant Throne, with relatively lower cultivation, spat blood, some were directly shaken off the throne.

Elder Luo Chi and Duo Pei Shang Ren dared not hesitate and urgently drove the Aksobhya Elephant Throne to retreat.

Tang Xiaotang drove the Pure Yang Ship in relentless pursuit.

At this moment, Lei Jun stood on the Pure Yang Ship, his attention more focused on observing the surroundings than on the fleeing enemy.

Being new to Sumi, many situations were unfamiliar, Lei Jun’s eyes were continuously circulating with the Heaven-piercing Earth-penetrating Taliscript, surveying all around.

The divine vessel passed over a grand river.

Lei Jun stood on the boat looking at the river water, pondering: "Little Sister, perhaps you should go ahead, I’m preparing some gifts for others in Sumi."

Within Sumi, the five Vajra Sects appeared to each have their own members guarding.

With outsiders invading Sumi at this moment, the other four sects would likely not sit by idly.

Lei Jun always harbored caution against Sumi.

The same went for the Great Wilderness.

The Buddhist Hand Seal Lineage, and the Four Great Khanates of the Song People’s world, all extremely powerful, their strength noteworthy.

Sumi and the Great Wilderness might harbor different secrets.

But since a move has been made, one might as well strike hard at the opponent.

"Gifts?"

Tang Xiaotang: "This river does seem somewhat special..."

Her insight and comprehension were extraordinary, she immediately guessed what Lei Jun was thinking.

Lei Jun: "It could be useful, and we’ve just received news that Layman Xiao of the Longwai Xiao Clan has arrived at the Vajra Temple Ruins with the Hao Ran Sword. I’ve asked him to temporarily guard the Mount Sumeru Portal."

"Alright, since we’ve entered this far, let’s stir up some real trouble, at least sever the Vajra Division’s foundation!" Tang Xiaotang resolved.

She continued to chase the Vajra Division members and the Aksobhya Elephant Throne.

Lei Jun quietly disembarked from the Pure Yang Ship.

The grand river before him was turbid, seemingly containing countless flowing sands.

After careful discernment, Lei Jun extracted a large amount of flowing sand from the riverbed.

[Ganges River Sand]

Inspiration struck his mind, giving rise to this nomenclature.

So, is this river the Ganges?

Ganges River Sand, Ganges River Sand...

Lei Jun felt a flash of insight.

But the timing wasn’t right, so he temporarily held back all thoughts, and also stored away these Ganges River Sands.

Then he took out something else.

Black Bodhi Seeds.

At this moment, the advantage of Master Brother Wang Guiyuan’s thorough preparations showed.

Previously, when battling the Vajra Sect Leader, Lei Jun had used a spray of Black Bodhi Seeds, catching the opponent off guard.

At that time, he used twenty-four of them.

Now, eighty-four remain.

Having suffered once, the Vajra Sect Leader was deeply wary, making the Black Bodhi Seeds more difficult to utilize.

But the problem is, others in Sumi didn’t know this...

Out of the remaining eighty-four Black Bodhi Seeds, Lei Jun counted another twenty-four, burying them in the riverbed sands.

Each Black Bodhi Seed was sealed with Lei Jun’s own talismans, not yet activating them.