Chapter 788: 316. Dragon Tiger Mountain Three Arrows Fired (Two-in-One Chapter)_3

Lei Jun observed, akin to an archaeologist’s field exploration.

When engaged in a Duel of Magic against strangers, Meng Shaojie could now take a more proactive approach to impact and disturb his opponents, rather than merely observing the information already displayed by a static opponent.

Next came the recording. Meng Shaojie meticulously noted down what he saw and heard. Doing so not only facilitated the summarization of his opponent’s habits and patterns but even allowed him to replicate their moves to a certain extent.

Oftentimes, this was the most effective and most unpredictable method of attack that Meng Shaojie possessed, apart from the sword in his hand.

Lei Jun believed that as Meng Shaojie’s scholarship deepened and his realm improved, this particular School of Dharma, history, would reveal its tremendous developmental value.

In fact, some of Lei Jun’s techniques in refining the Vast Integrity Jade Kui had been inspired by related concepts.

Meng Shaojie too had gradually summarized and created his current School of Dharma through exchanges with Lei Jun and Xiao Chunhui, constantly refining and perfecting it.

Just as Zhuo Baojie shifted his position with movements akin to the transfer of stars, deftly evading Meng Shaojie’s sword qi and closing in for another palm strike, the seemingly gentle and refined scholar suddenly unleashed a palm strike of his own, with an imposing momentum.

As their palms made contact, both bodies shuddered, and they stumbled backward in opposite directions.

A certain Xiaoxiong halted his retreat and looked up in surprise at Meng Shaojie across from him.

His physical strength was immensely superior, surpassing many of his peers at the Celestial Master Mansion with similar cultivation levels.

This, however, was obviously not one of Meng Shaojie’s strengths.

Although Meng Shaojie’s cultivation was higher, the correct course of action after Zhuo Baojie’s close-range attack was to create distance once more.

Yet, the palm that Meng Shaojie had unleashed earlier made Zhuo Baojie feel as if he had clashed against his own move.

Since Meng Shaojie’s cultivation was higher, a seemingly even exchange meant that he had effectively lost ground in that encounter.

But from the start of their exchange, as time passed, he clearly became more at ease.

If this continued...

"Mr. Meng, please forgive my boldness in asking..." Zhuo Baojie stopped and inquired curiously, "The move you just used, can it only be executed while sparring with me, or can you use it any time in the future?"

Meng Shaojie replied, "The writings of history can be preserved for a long time, but once the ink dries, there is no turning back. It will remain as it is, without any change in power.

Rest assured, Taoist Zhuo, I only recorded your palm strike during our sparring, and I will erase it shortly. I will certainly not use it to impersonate you and trouble others.

Moreover, although I replicated your palm strike, under the disturbance of my Literary Splendor Talent, it is evident that it was not the true divine Taoist method."

Zhuo Baojie nodded. "Hmm, I can feel the difference myself. There’s no need for such precaution, Mr. Meng. I naturally trust your character."

At this point, he was more curious. "Mr. Meng, can you continually accumulate these moves without end?"

Meng Shaojie gave a wry smile. "Just as people have limits to their strength, books have ends. I certainly cannot accumulate endlessly."

"That’s indeed impressive," Zhuo Baojie remarked with admiration.

He turned his head towards Lei Jun and asked, "Master, I heard that the Buddhist Oath Lineage in the sacred land, Tianlong Temple, has a Buddhist Law Divine Skills School of Dharma that allows one to manifest the spells of cultivators from other lineages through vows, correct?"

Lei Jun confirmed, "That’s true."

He smiled at Meng Shaojie and said, "However, it’s not as detailed and complete as Young Scholar Meng’s School of Dharma. Although one could tell at a glance that the foundation is of the Confucian Sect, it’s hard to distinguish the authenticity on the surface."

Meng Shaojie bowed and said, "As a young student with shallow knowledge, I often find myself unable to fulfill my intentions. It’s only with Elder Lei’s guidance that I’ve been able to achieve anything."

Lei Jun humbly replied, "I merely observed and pondered from the side. I dare not take credit."

In the following period, Meng Shaojie’s visits to Lianyun Temple became less frequent. This was not because he had become estranged from Lei Jun. Rather, after his exchanges with Lei Jun and receiving his insights, Meng Shaojie had many new ideas. He needed more time to contemplate and summarize his new findings and gains.

Lei Jun was pleased to see this development. This common ground was exactly where he and Meng Shaojie felt a connection.

After spending some time in Luoyang, an imperial edict once again arrived from the palace, summoning Lei Jun.

Lei Jun entered the palace to see the emperor.

The meeting this time was not in the Lake Heart Pavilion, but in a grand hall.

When Lei Jun arrived, Empress Zhang Wantong was inside, reviewing memorials.

"A seat for The Lei Ministerial House," she commanded without looking up, continuing her work.

After Lei Jun took his seat, someone handed him a memorial that had already been prepared.

Lei Jun took the memorial and began to read. As he did, his expression remained calm. "The West... White Emperor, you say?"

The battle at Longhu Mountain saw the Celestial Master’s Mansion clashing with the Mortal Tao Country.

Huang Xuanpu himself was present at the scene. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

If he had a choice, he would not have appeared so readily. Even if he had, he would have, as before, tried his best to conceal his true identity.

However, the outcome was that Longhu Mountain Celestial Master’s Mansion overwhelmed the Mortal Tao Country. They not only killed the Thousand Leaves Butterfly King, Rong Guangchen, Wei Qiyue, and others, but also forced Huang Xuanpu to reveal his true identity.

As a result, Huang Xuanpu naturally could no longer return to the Pure Yang Palace. The Tang Imperial Court did not make life overly difficult for the Pure Yang Palace afterward, but they did investigate the palace thoroughly, inside and out, many times.

Huang Xuanpu had always been cautious. However, he had spent too long in the Pure Yang Palace at Zhongnan Mountain. Over such an extended period, some traces were inevitably left behind.

Over time, through continuous scrutiny and research, the Tang Imperial Court finally made some findings. Unfortunately, these were too few. It was not enough to trace Huang Xuanpu’s whereabouts.