Chapter 1070 - 375: Unexpected Gains (Double-Length - )

Chapter 1070: Chapter 375: Unexpected Gains (Double-Length Chapter)

After Yuan Shanji’s disappearance, Gepo Mountain and Li Tianqing have been tirelessly searching for him over the years, but to no avail.

Now, he too has entered the Earth Sea.

Unfortunately, Li Tianqing had earlier driven the Nine-winged Golden Centipede southward, away from the entrance to the Earth Sea.

"What is the current situation of the Lu Li Clan?" Lei Jun pondered for a moment before asking.

Tian Cheng replied, "The current leader of the Lu Li Clan is named Li Jin, a recently rising Jiuli Great Witch, who, like Li Zhongding, the leader of the Wenli Clan, practices the Divine Dance lineage of the Witchcraft Sect."

In the early years, the Lu Li Clan was close to the Wenli Clan, jointly opposing the Tanli, Wu Li, and the other four clans.

The end result was Li Zhongding, the leader of the Wenli Clan, suffering severe injuries and fleeing.

The old leader of the Lu Li Clan died directly as a result, and the Lu Li Clan wandered in the Earth Sea for many years before slowly recovering their Primordial Qi, until recently when Li Jin emerged.

Lei Jun asked about this because as the Great Tang Human Realm learned more about the Jiuli of the Earth Sea, people knew that back then both Gepo Mountain and the entire Southern Wilderness’s Witchcraft Sect made a huge mistake.

Those who invaded the Great Tang Human Realm were actually the Poli Clan and the Bili Clan lead by Li Yan and Li De.

During their rampage, they attacked and defeated Gepo Mountain, resulting in the death of the previous Holy Master Sang Lu of Gepo Mountain.

Li Tianqing, due to the exposure of his Jiuli bloodline, was forced to leave Gepo Mountain and for a time was almost a public enemy of the Southern Wilderness.

But later it was gradually discovered that Li Tianqing was neither from the Poli nor the Bili Clan.

He belonged to the Lu Li Clan.

Although now the five clans have joined forces, with the Lu Li, Poli, and Bili Clans among them, united in one stream, reflecting on the past events, many people sighed deeply.

After concluding the conversation with Tian Cheng, Lei Jun looked elsewhere: "Senior, it’s been years since we last met. I hope you’re well."

In the dim underground world, a figure slowly emerged: "Thank you, Celestial Master, for your concern. I’m undeserving of it."

Appearing as a middle-aged man, the visitor had handsome features but dark skin, a rather unkempt appearance, with a pair of bright eyes.

It was Sun Li, the long-unseen Elder of the Witch Sect’s Curse Blessing Sacred Land, Samsara Abyss.

"It is only right, Senior was an old acquaintance of my master." Lei Jun stated.

Sun Li replied, "Celestial Master is too gracious. This time I am the one being intrusive."

Lei Jun said, "My master has sent word to me, informing of the general situation. But what specifically to do, does Senior have any plan?"

Sun Li nodded: "The Earth Sea’s abnormality involves both the effect of the Witchcraft Sect’s Sacrificial Formation and Ritual Instrument, as well as some countermeasures from the Great Tang.

The combination of these opposing forces has created a rare phenomenon in the Earth Sea, where Spiritual Energy and desolation coexist.

Upon noticing this, I immediately contacted Mo Bai, hoping to earnestly request the Celestial Master’s assistance."

As he spoke, Sun Li produced a piece of wood emitting a faint glow.

Initially small, upon being released from Sun Li’s curse suppression, the wood expanded into a giant log nearly three zhang in length.

In the dim environment, the giant log emitted a soft glow, akin to sunlight.

Lei Jun observed it, his eyes flickering slightly, pondering: "This... resembles the legendary Morning Sun Precious Wood?"

Sun Li replied, "It is indeed the Morning Sun Precious Wood, which I acquired by fortuitous chance.

Though it is rare and precious, it is not urgent for me.

Until the Earth Sea’s current phenomenon occurred, I deduced that by using specific Ritual Instruments, aided by the current unique conditions of the Earth Sea, there is hope to refine this Morning Sun Precious Wood into another type of Spiritual Object.

By leveraging that Spiritual Object... I will have greater confidence in reaching the Ninth Heavenly Layer’s Divine Descent stage."

In the current age, the major cultivation methods across different sects and lineages use almost identical terminology for the Ninth Heavenly Layer’s realm.

For the Taoist Sect, the Talisman Scriptures, Dan Ding, Artifact Refining traditions, refer to the Ninth Heavenly Layer stage as Mahayana.

Within the Buddhist Sect, the Precept Holder, Zen Martial Arts, Hand Seals, and Vow Making traditions refer to the Ninth Heavenly Layer as the Dharma Body.

For the Confucian Sect, the Ninth Heavenly Layer is called Pacifying the World, while for Martial Tao it’s referred to as Martial Saint.

The Witchcraft Sect’s five lineages, when reaching the Ninth Heavenly Layer’s realm, conventionally refer to it as the Divine Descent stage.

Lei Jun had limited direct interactions with Sun Li previously, but it was evident that compared to the past, Sun Li’s cultivation and power had significantly advanced.

His age is above Yuan Mobai, yet Lei Jun is unaware of Sun Li’s true current age.

Nevertheless, judging by his life force, it remains vigorous and abundant.

Although his appearance seems to suggest he is older, Lei Jun perceives that it’s more that Sun Li is indifferent to his outward looks.

"Senior can begin anytime, and I will provide my support." Lei Jun stated.

Sun Li replied, "Thank you, Celestial Master."

He progressively embedded the entire Morning Sun Precious Wood into the ground.

Then, moving around, he sprinkled various uniquely shaped Witchcraft Sect Magic Artifacts.

Once these artifacts landed, they merged into the black soil as if sinking beneath the water’s surface.

The glow from the Morning Sun Precious Wood was also buried, akin to a setting sun.

Sun Li sat cross-legged above the buried wood, closed his eyes, and concentrated.

Lei Jun watched with interest beside him, and Sun Li didn’t mind.

However, soon both felt a stir in their spirits, sensing a powerful presence drawing near.

Lei Jun, as his character currently suffered unhealed injuries, feigned ignorance.

Yuan Mobai and Sun Li were old friends, but he wouldn’t reveal Lei Jun’s true state to his friend.

Hence, Sun Li also assumed that Lei Jun’s current condition was troubled, prompting him to stand up first, keenly looking into the distance.

There, shadows of figures slowly emerged.

"Leader of the Ju Li Clan, Li Bin." Sun Li softly spoke to Lei Jun, immediately identifying the approaching person.

Such sensitivity has no other reason.

Because the individual is also a Great Witch skilled in the Curse Blessing methods.

Moreover, he is indeed a Ninth Heavenly Layer Jiuli Great Witch.