Chapter 730: 303. A surge of good character, drawing consecutive excellent fortunes! (Combined Chapter)_4

Chu Yu said, "It’s still too early to say, but with this move that cuts off their escape, the arrangements made by the two Elders Chu and Ye have become even more secure."

Zhang Ziyin hesitated for a moment, then softly asked, "Could this be a fake surrender?"

Chu Yu said, "The main schemer within Heavenly Principle right now was supposedly the Wu Party, and Qi Haowei was originally from the Gan Party—their relationship is like ice and charcoal, absolutely incompatible."

Even if Qi Haowei was loyal to Heavenly Principle, and tried some fake surrender trick, he would never shill for the Wu Party.

And if he plotted on behalf of the Gan Party, it would not affect the arrangements of Chu Xiuyuan and Ye Yan.

Zhang Ziyin suddenly understood, "So that’s how it is."

She sighed in admiration, "Within Heavenly Principle, that False Ming era must be really torn apart by internal strife."

*She couldn’t help but think of the current situation in her own Great Tang.*

"The vicious factional struggle inside False Ming is critical news for us to have."

Chu Yu couldn’t help but sigh as well, but his sigh was for another reason, "Taoist Xuanxiao Zi from Dragon Tiger Mountain not only killed that Eighth Heavenly Layer Great Scholar from Heavenly Principle, but also saw through the truth that internal strife at the False Ming court is extraordinarily fierce. He poured even more fuel on the fire between Wu and Gan within False Ming; for Great Tang right now, that’s extremely important."

Zhang Ziyin nodded repeatedly, "Elder Lei of Dragon Tiger Mountain truly hid his strength well. To be honest, I had heard his name some years ago, but really never thought he was so monstrously powerful."

Chu Yu smiled slightly, "Back then I did feel that Taoist Xuanxiao Zi was a cut above the rest, but truth be told, his talent and insight still surpassed even what I’d expected."

As they both hurried off to the next vital location to continue their work, Chu Yu asked, "Taoist Xuanxiao Zi was originally responsible for the western ritual together with Duanfeng. How is it going now?"

Zhang Ziyin said, "The western ritual is still sustaining the spirit light. Previously, some people from Heavenly Principle’s False Ming side tried to interfere with a ritual as well, but it was resolved before sunrise.

Still, now with the global Spiritual Energy so chaotic, it’s become hard to communicate. I’m not sure if Elder Lei and Sacrificial Official Fang are still over there."

Chu Yu said, "The final battle is almost upon us and I really can’t spare the time. Commandery Princess, would you be willing to head west for me? If Taoist Xuanxiao Zi is free, please ask him to come over to this Void Gateway area?"

Zhang Ziyin said, "There’s no need for such courtesy, Minister Chu. I’ll head west immediately."

She fixed her eyes on the spirit light created by the ritual as her marker, and hurried to the near-sea coast west of their position, closer to land.

Lei Jun paid close attention to that Ink-Black Prison that was faked to appear as if he were trapped inside.

He left many Spirit Talismans hidden in the sea.

If anyone came near, Lei Jun would sense it ahead of time and observe, so as to avoid his secret being exposed.

When Zhang Ziyin got close, naturally he noticed her immediately.

She bumped into Master Faming, who was on guardian duty. Hearing his account of what had happened, Zhang Ziyin couldn’t help but exclaim in astonishment again and again.

A Heaven’s Sight Earth’s Hearing Talisman was left there, so Lei Jun could clearly listen in to the conversation between Master Faming and Zhang Ziyin on this trip.

"Please be careful, Commandery Princess. If you accidentally touch the black energy, you could get dragged in together," Master Faming warned.

Zhang Ziyin nodded.

She belonged to the same Confucian Divine Archery Lineage as Chu Yu.

Zhang Ziyin did not approach further, but instead drew her bow and loosed three arrows in rapid succession.

The arrows all hit their mark, but were blocked by the black energy.

Then, the arrows stuck in the black energy were indeed swallowed up and disappeared, without the slightest trace left. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Zhang Ziyin was helpless, so she could only ask Master Faming to continue guarding the white spirit light while also watching over Lei Jun, who had supposedly been sealed inside.

She herself hurried back to see Chu Yu.

"Right now, I really can’t get away." After thinking it over, Chu Yu personally gathered Vast Integrity Qi and Divine Edge light, finally forming three long arrows, and handed them to Zhang Ziyin.

Zhang Ziyin immediately set out a second time.

She returned to the so-called place where Lei Jun was "sealed." After greeting Master Faming again, she drew her bow without delay, nocking the arrow as its tip flickered with spirit light, aiming straight ahead.

After all, Chu Yu wasn’t making the shot personally, and Zhang Ziyin’s cultivation was lower than his.

To rely solely on these three arrows to break the seal, Zhang Ziyin had no confidence.

Her purpose was for these three arrows to attack the seal and provide Lei Jun inside with an opening.

With support from both inside and out, it would be much easier if Lei Jun wanted to break free.

Thus, the sharp arrows shot out, becoming streaks of light, in a blink reaching the black energy that formed the prison.

The black energy surged, fierce as it was, but after being struck by Zhang Ziyin’s first arrow, it had already begun to roll and churn.

Soon after, Zhang Ziyin’s second and third arrows followed closely behind.

Lei Jun used the Great Celestial Mirror to take a glance from afar.

He did not plan to go back.

*Just as back in the day when Senior Sister Xu Yuanzhen had left behind a Yin Fire Tiger in those Qingshan hills, this time, though Lei Jun slipped silently out of the seal, he also left something inside before he went.*

One Xuánxiāo Five Thunder Talisman.

At this moment, the dark prison was silent—completely empty.

But suddenly, a torrent of thunder of the same black shade suddenly surged forth, shaping itself into a terrifying yet utterly silent Yin Thunder Dragon.

The Yin Thunder Dragon showed no violent response; it merely stabilized its own power, working together with the black energy, using it to block outside prying eyes.

From the outside, Zhang Ziyin, Master Faming, and the others all thought Lei Jun had sensed that his allies wanted to help him break out.

That being the case, of course Taoist Xuanxiao Zi would throw everything he had at escaping.

That way, with inside and outside forces working in tandem, Lei Jun might stand a chance at breaking out.

But how could Zhang Ziyin, Master Faming, and the others know that Lei Jun had already left long ago?

Not only that, but the talisman he left behind was specifically meant to guard against his own friends.

The Yin Thunder Dragon made no effort to burst out of the Ink-Black Prison; instead, under Lei Jun’s control, it reinforced the prison, keeping it stable and tightly drawn.

This delicate, subtle manipulation was not something a Yang Thunder Dragon could accomplish; but as the Yin Thunder Dragon went to work, it made it seem as if the Ink-Black Prison itself powered up when attacked, locking in all three arrows, then swallowing them up entirely.

Zhang Ziyin could only shake her head in frustration, "Such a powerful seal—no wonder not even Elder Lei can escape for now.

Anyone else would probably have been killed outright by this thick ink barrier; only Elder Lei, with his supreme mana and vast magical powers, could hang on this long and make the whole thing look like nothing more than a sealing technique."

Master Faming joined his palms, intoning the Buddha’s name, "Buddha is merciful, the Commandery Princess speaks truly."

"My cultivation isn’t enough. I can’t try anything else and risk making things harder for Elder Lei." Zhang Ziyin had no choice but to go back and report to Chu Yu.

But just then, another fierce battle suddenly erupted between Great Tang cultivators and those of Heavenly Principle.

The Heavenly Principle cultivators, now with the upper hand, launched a fresh round of furious attacks.

Lei Jun, with the Great Celestial Mirror revolving, was still scanning the details of battle across various fronts.

Just then, the glowing sphere in his mind suddenly flared up, with words appearing on its surface,

[Purple mushrooms spread fragrance, moonlight dyes their hues; sea and sky swirl together, secret Jade gives birth to mist.]

Then, three divinations about fate flew out from it once more.

Lei Jun took a look, and couldn’t help but be a bit surprised.

The shape of the lots was exactly the same as last time he sought fortune against misfortune,

[Best lot, reach Xiaozhou Island in the southwest by midnight for a chance to gain a second-rank opportunity, with no risk and no hidden consequences—complete good fortune!]

[Neutral lot, reach Fish Star Island in the northwest by midnight for a fifth-grade opportunity. Currently, there is no risk, but afterward, karmic entanglements may follow, so treat it carefully—neutral.]

[Neutral lot, go elsewhere and neither gain nor lose anything—neutral.]

*Did my luck just explode?*

Lei Jun couldn’t help but wonder.

*Last time and this time, to get two consecutive best lots when seeking fortune and avoiding disaster?*

This was the first time he remembered such a thing happening.

And this time, the best lot actually pointed toward a second-rank opportunity.