Cultivation: Fortune by Lots-Chapter 415 - 233. Fourth-grade Opportunity, Nebula Star Dust

Hearing what Lin Che had said, his son Lin Lang hesitated to speak.

"The Jinzhou Ye Clan wants to use us in Jiangzhou as pawns to take the brunt of the risk; I am naturally aware of that," Lin Che stated. He continued indifferently, "But since we now have a common enemy, cooperation is based on sincerity and contributions from both sides."

Lin Lang understood. "I understand, Father."

After pondering for a moment, he asked, "Father, it seems there have been some minor movements on Lin Yuwei’s side recently."

Lin Che nodded. "Hmm, has Chu Mingxian come over?"

Chu Zhe Chu Mingxian, Chu Yu’s third brother and the third son of Elder Chu of the Suzhou Chu Clan, was also his most outstanding offspring. In recent years, Chu Zhe had been handling most of the daily affairs of the Suzhou Chu Clan in place of Elder Chu, and it was generally accepted that he would be the next leader of the clan. For this reason, Chu Zhe, like his father Elder Chu, spent most of his time stationed in Suzhou and rarely went out. Yet now, he had quietly come to the outskirts of Jiangzhou, an action which in itself revealed an unusual intent.

Lin Lang looked at his father with a questioning gaze.

"As previously mentioned, cooperation is based on sincerity and contributions from both sides," Lin Che remained calm. "Jiangzhou is no exception to this principle." 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Lin Lang acknowledged. "Yes, Father. I understand."

Lin Che casually wrote a note and handed it to his son. "I still need to continue resting, but some preparations must start ahead of time. The things listed on the note need to be prepared discreetly and promptly. Once I have fully recovered, we can also make our move."

Lin Lang received it respectfully.

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At Dragon Tiger Mountain, Lei Jun cultivated silently.

The Tao Seal hovering above his head had undergone some subtle changes. Its overall appearance was now very different from the Celestial Master Seal. The Five Thunder and Five Elements Formation that originally existed between Lei Jun and the Tao Seal had merged and further condensed into Lei Jun’s Tao Seal.

Now, a misty array of stars hung suspended between Lei Jun and the Tao Seal. The stars, small as grains of millet yet dense, shone like the All Heavens Star Fighting in the night sky, gathering together like a nebula. Each tiny point of light was constantly moving, following its own orbit while also being mutually attracted to others. This was the embodiment of the Artistic Conception behind Lei Jun’s life-bound First Law, the Star-stepping Spell.

Compared to the previous Dark Five-Thunder Orthodox Talisman, the process of condensing the Star-stepping Spell into the Tao Seal was now much more straightforward and swift. As the nebula circulated, it seemed to gradually coalesce into a human shape. The figure had a stature and physique strikingly similar to Lei Jun himself. The starlit figure, now formed of gathered light, performed no other actions; it merely sat cross-legged, silently meditating like Lei Jun. Yet, within the flow of the starlight, the profound and magnificent principles of moving constellations and shifting asterisms were inherently present.

At a glance, it somewhat resembled the embryonic form of the Celestial Master Mansion’s great Divine Skills, the Destiny Star God, also known as the Doumu Star God Dharma. The teachings of the Celestial Master Mansion were continuous, passed down and refined by sages through the ages, creating an inherent structure. To some extent, the Five Thunder Righteous Talisman might be considered the fundamental basis of the Ninth Heaven Thunder Ancestor Dharma, while the Star-stepping Spell might be seen as the fundamental basis of the Doumu Star God Dharma.

The mystery of the Divine Faculty Talismans was profound, far beyond what ordinary Schools of Dharma could compare with. Therefore, one could not deduce the Yang Thunder Dragon or the Destiny Star God from just the Five Thunder True Skills and the Star-stepping Spell alone. However, Heavenly Master Mansion Disciples who had the Five Thunder True Skills and the Star-stepping Spell as their Life-Bound Magic Arts had an advantage. If they succeeded in reaching the Upper Three Realms and trained in the Divine Faculty Talismans, they could cultivate the Yang Thunder Dragon and Destiny Star God much faster.

Lei Jun sat in meditation, continuously practicing his Breathing Skills. The starlight human figure above his head, brought forth by the Star-stepping Spell, slowly rose and condensed into the Tao Seal. The Great Seal, suspended in mid-air, shone brilliantly, its appearance undergoing further minute changes.

Although the Star-stepping Spell was a core technique of the Celestial Master Mansion, individuals who cultivated it would bring about their own subtle variations. Reflected on the Tao Seal, it could not be uniform across all practitioners. Especially after Lei Jun’s Comprehension reached the Tranquil Level, he brought his own unique research and understanding to the Star-stepping Spell. His Tao Seal was influenced to some extent by the Celestial Master Seal and was based on it. However, as he continuously synthesized and refined his understanding of the Taoist Laws, the differences between his Tao Seal and the Celestial Master Seal gradually expanded.

Lei Jun continued his silent Breathing Skills. After a moment of contemplation and focus, the shining Tao Seal descended, turning into a stream of light that merged with him completely.

He rose to his feet and pushed the door open, leaving the quiet room. It was the moment when the dawn’s early light began to shine, and the morning sun was rising. Overnight, Lei Jun felt refreshed and clear-headed. He did not need to bathe, as his Magical Spirit Qi was abundant, naturally purifying him. As for meals, they were not obligatory, depending solely on personal interest. Although Lei Jun could forgo food, he occasionally called for something to eat, savoring the flavors of the Mortal World.

He left his residence and strolled through the woods. As he felt the flow of Spiritual Energy at the Dragon Tiger Mountain Ancestral Court and admired the scenic beauty of the mountains, Lei Jun sensed himself growing slightly closer to nature and the universe, even though he was merely wandering aimlessly.

After his walk, Lei Jun sauntered toward the Edict Hall in the Celestial Master Mansion. The Edict Hall was a tranquil place. He could leave most, if not all, matters to the Talisman-Instructed Disciples and transmission disciples also present there, needing only to take charge occasionally. In the Edict Hall, Lei Jun could either use the time to cultivate or wander through the sea of books, exploring its collections.