After Lei Jun leveraged the strength of both the Celestial Book Dark Shadow and the Celestial Master Seal to eradicate the ancient characters of the Witchcraft Sect, the shadow persisted. Though fainter, he retracted it into the True One Altar Cave Heaven and combined it with the Celestial Book for a period of tranquil convalescence.

As for Lei Jun himself, he sat quietly before the brilliant Celestial Master Seal, within which Tao Containment flowed.

The seal, harmonized with his Spiritual Soul, made Lei Jun’s perception especially acute. His Spiritual Soul felt momentarily burdened, as if carrying the weight of an entire world.

But that instant passed quickly, and the feelings of heaviness and expansion dissipated, leaving only a sense of lightness and grace.

With a thought, Lei Jun’s consciousness entered the True One Altar Cave Heaven once again.

Within the Cave Heaven, the Celestial Book and other items remained safely in place, while the three-tiered True One Altar emitted a brilliant light at that moment.

The entire Cave Heaven seemed to be illuminated by the altar, with constellations in motion, unfolding the profound mysteries of the Tao of creation.

Lei Jun crossed the Flying Bridge and entered through the Earth Door into the inner sanctum of the True One Altar.

He bypassed the first layer and directly ascended to the second.

The second layer, once sealed to him, was now fully accessible.

Compared to the first layer filled with green flames of Earthly Fire, the second layer was a realm where numerous stars circulated, their light dazzling as if it were daylight.

More intricate Tao Containment Talismans manifested on the surrounding walls, captivating Lei Jun completely.

The congealed Tao Containment of revered deities like the Three Origins General, the Overcoming Adversity Great General, and the Spirit Treasure Great General, together formed the foundational heritage of what is now the Taoist Talisman Sect.

With focused intent, Lei Jun saw at the center of this layer of the altar, amidst the constellations, what appeared to be an exceptionally mystical Talisman. It resembled both the brightest star under the vast sky and an ethereal humanoid figure.

The movements of the humanoid figure seemed to change every moment, just as the stars shifted across the universe following their own inscrutable patterns.

"Life Skill Human Script Talismans," Lei Jun murmured, nodding slightly. He knew this was one of the secret Divine Skills practiced by Xu Yuanzhen and Yuan Mobai from the Celestial Master Mansion.

The profound mysteries of the Tao Containment could not be captured in written form; they were passed down only through oral transmission between master and disciple and preserved within the Celestial Master Seal and the Celestial Master Robe.

Among the three great Divine Skills of the Celestial Master Mansion, Lei Jun was actually very interested in the Life Skill Human Script Talismans and the Destiny Star God associated with its lineage.

However, for now, he steadied his mind.

He looked upward.

Above the constellations, there seemed to be an even more profound existence.

It was the portal to the third layer of the True One Altar.

The portal was already open.

Lei Jun calmed his spirit and, after paying respects to the revered figures in all four directions, ascended and entered the third layer of the True One Altar.

Compared to the two layers below, the third layer of the altar appeared vast and empty, like an immense expanse of azure sky.

The melodious sound of the Great Tao hummed in Lei Jun’s ears, accompanied by the booming of thunder.

In silent contemplation, Lei Jun’s knowledge from the Celestial Master Mansion coalesced, and a Tao Seal materialized.

The appearance of Lei Jun’s Tao Seal resonated with the third layer of the True One Altar.

The sound of thunder and the melody of the Great Tao grew subdued, merging into a profound, almost inaudible harmony.

The surrounding void began to reveal numerous Tao Containment Talismans, shining bright and forming revered effigies.

These were representations of deified figures venerated in the third layer of both the True One Altar and the Altar of Wanfa Sect, including the Three Officials Great Emperor, various Heavenly Venerates, and Masters, among others.

And in the center of the void, a faint purple thundercloud could be discerned.

Hidden within the cloud was an extraordinarily mystical Talisman.

The Thunder Law Heavenly Scripture Talismans.

If not for members of the Li Clan, this Divine Skill would have been lost to the Celestial Master Mansion for nearly two hundred years.

Now, it had finally reemerged.

Lei Jun gazed at the thundercloud, and rather than feelings of excitement or thrill, he felt a sense of steadiness in his heart.

He composed himself, paid another round of respects to the thundercloud and the effigies in the void, then exited the True One Altar.

Lei Jun’s spirit withdrew from the True One Altar Cave Heaven.

In silent cultivation of his Mysterious Skill, mana circulated around him, and above his head, his own Tao Seal appeared.

The Tao Seal transformed, taking on the appearance of the Celestial Master Seal, then reverted back to normal.

The imbued mana and mystical nature had advanced much further than before.

Lei Jun first nodded, then shook his head.

Now there remained one minor issue.

The Celestial Master Seal was still integrated with his Spiritual Soul, unable to be separated and truly manifested in the world.

This was likely because, although the Celestial Master Seal had been revived, he, as a Middle Three Heavens Cultivator, had not yet refined it completely.

The burden of a small horse pulling a large cart was indeed a tough ordeal.

So, with this treasure in hand, how much can I utilize it?Lei Jun began to ponder.

Summoning the Great Seal to smash enemies is out of the question for now.

So, if the mountain will not come to Muhammad, perhaps Muhammad must go to the mountain?

Lei Jun’s thoughts reached this point, and his spirit made a subtle movement, connecting with the Celestial Master Seal.

His figure suddenly disappeared from the spot.

It was as if his entire being had vanished from this world.

He appeared within the True One Altar Cave Heaven.

It was no longer his spiritual consciousness that was present, but Lei Jun himself in his entirety.

From Spiritual Soul to physical body, it was all there.

"Just a moment..." Lei Jun’s gaze swept through his surroundings. "The Celestial Master Seal should have been deep within my Spiritual Soul, so where is it now?"

He focused his mind and looked inward.

Then he understood.

The Celestial Master Seal, still flashing with the brilliance of purple, gold, and green, was peacefully situated deep within Lei Jun’s Spiritual Soul.

The True One Altar Cave Heaven he was currently inside was an extension of the Celestial Master Seal.

At this moment, illusion and reality, the void and time, seemed to blur together.

Lei Jun let out a long breath, then with a thought, he left the True One Altar Cave Heaven and returned to the original world.

Looking around, he was still in the same place, with the Breathing Soil Banner’s concealment still in effect.

Lei Jun then put away the Breathing Soil Banner, changed his position, and conducted several more experiments.

After several trials, he had a rough understanding.

He could open a "door" to the True One Altar Cave Heaven from anywhere, but when he returned, he would be at the original position where he entered the "door."

The duration of each visit was not limited; if he wished, he could stay in the True One Altar Cave Heaven until the end of time.

But opening a "door" each time would consume a great amount of mana.

For now, Lei Jun was alone, and there were other issues he could not test.

For example, could he bring others with him?

What cultivation level of enemy could possibly see through it?

These questions would have to be researched slowly in the future.

As well as other functions of the Celestial Master Seal.

When Ye Chifeng attacked him using the Teng Snake Bone, the half-asleep Celestial Master Seal had assisted Lei Jun.

He would see what more he could discover in the future.

For now, he needed to find his master...Lei Jun thought to himself.

Seeing that sunrise was approaching, Lei Jun retraced his steps and drew closer to Ox Soul Mountain again, stopping at a distance to wait and observe patiently.

In the past, after making his choices, he generally did not dwell on what the other lots specifically meant, but today he would try to see if there were any relevant clues.

Morning arrived. Under the sunlight, Ox Soul Mountain still appeared bleak.

Soon, even the sunlight here was stripped away.

A vast blood-red color appeared on the horizon, rapidly approaching Ox Soul Mountain.

To Lei Jun, the aura seemed somewhat familiar.

It was very much like that of the Blood River Sect Elder who had gone north with Elder Tian Linlong of Yintuo Mountain during Tang Xiaotang’s retreat.

His disciples, Bo Hong and Shuiying, had perished at Lei Jun’s hands.

The raging Blood Sea had not yet formally approached Ox Soul Mountain when a violent fluctuation emanated from within, as if someone was furiously enraged.

In the midst of the Blood Sea stood an Elder of the Blood River Sect with a middle-aged man’s appearance, his face completely blackened like the bottom of a pot.

Blood River Sect Elder Tu Dong was indeed very dissatisfied at the moment.

Because Liu Xun and Gu Ying, the two damnable men who should have died but couldn’t be allowed to, were now unexpectedly dead.

If they had not died, there would be an unsettled account between Ox Soul Ravine and Rain Ravine, between Samsara Abyss and Gepo Mountain, which could have led to prolonged entanglements later on.

Even if it was impossible for those two Sacred Lands to conflict outright, he could at least plant a thorn between them.

As long as there was a thorn, there would always be a time to make use of it.

But now, with the deaths of both Liu Xun and Gu Ying, every person from the two ravines had perished.

This just meant Blood River had wiped out another group.

Such deeds were not uncommon for Tu Dong—if it weren’t for the purpose of planting a thorn between Samsara Abyss and Gepo Mountain, would he have gone through so much trouble? He could have simply done it himself!

For the overall situation of the Blood River Sect, and even more so for Tu Dong personally, this was a serious loss.

He had gone through the trouble of finding a Heavenly Evil Bone for Liu Xun, hoping to employ it with the Abyss Descent and the Blood Sea in a joint ritual. The results were supposed to enhance Tu Dong’s practice of the Blood River Sect’s Divine Skills in the Blood World.

Now, it had all gone to waste!

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