Cultivation: Fortune by Lots

Lei Jun calmed his trembling spirit and was not immediately drawn to the Thunder Light Mirror above him.

He observed carefully for a moment longer.

The mirror flickered with a purple glow, its interior dark as though it led to another world.

Yet the Tao Containment that emanated from it was consistent with the True Inheritance of the Celestial Master Mansion.

After a while, Lei Jun nodded slightly.

He sat cross-legged, silently contemplating the transformation of his spirit.

Eventually, his Spiritual Soul broke free from its shell and flew out, ascending and entering the mirror lit by the flickering purple Thunder Light.

Lightning, being utmost Yang and utmost resilience, traditionally suppressed Dark Souls.

But at that moment, it did not harm Lei Jun's Spiritual Soul and allowed him to pass through.

In Lei Jun's consciousness, he felt as though he had entered another realm, another world.

All around was pitch-black, like a silent universe.

As Lei Jun's Spiritual Soul entered, suddenly, a bolt of lightning streaked across.

It was like the primordial thunder that cleaved open the cosmos; after a clap of thunder, the quiet, dark universe suddenly lit up.

Light appeared in front of Lei Jun. He looked around and realized he was clearly within a vast ritual Altar Field.

The Altar Field was set with Eight Gates and Nine Territories, complete with Six Curtains and Six Halls.

In each of the four directions, nine lamps were set, called the array of the Forty-Nine Lamps, symbolizing the Dharma of the Thirty-Six Heavens, but all the lamps were unlit.

In the center stood a Treasure Banner, forty-nine feet high. It featured an octagonal treasure canopy at its apex. From each corner of the octagon hung small banners, and in the middle, a large Daoist Banner. At this time, all these Daoist Banners were furled and hanging downwards.

In the center of the Altar Field stood a three-tiered Altar.

Lei Jun's Spiritual Soul drifted but could never get close to the Altar.

But a thought arose in his consciousness: True One Altar.

This place was a different space, or rather, a unique Small Cave Heaven.

Generally speaking, the Celestial Master Mansion had only one Altar, which was the world-famous Altar of Wanfa Sect.

But there was one special case, and that was the Celestial Master Seal.

The Small Cave Heaven of the True One Altar originated from the Celestial Master Seal.

That lost supreme treasure of the Celestial Master Mansion was infinitely profound, with a Cave Heaven established within it.

To some extent, this True One Altar could be considered a part of the Altar of Wanfa Sect.

And after the two Celestial Master Seal imprints resonated, they now opened a "path" to the True One Altar Cave Heaven of the Celestial Master Seal.

However, the current situation of the True One Altar Cave Heaven was obviously abnormal.

Although the Tao Containment was deep, it seemed to be entirely repressed.

Lei Jun also could not determine the exact whereabouts of the Celestial Master Seal at present.

This supreme treasure, this Cave Heaven—Lei Jun felt it was not so much sleeping as it was sealed.

He could not tell whether the Celestial Master Seal had sealed itself actively or had been forced into closure.

However, seeing both sides of the coin, this might be good news for Lei Jun personally.

Based on the current situation, the Celestial Master Seal was still drifting alone and had not fallen into anyone's hands.

Whether it was those who went to the Xinjiang Grand Ferry or the experts near the Supreme Pure River, all their efforts had come up empty.

The Celestial Master Seal had made a fleeting appearance, and its current whereabouts remained unknown.

Lei Jun, situated within the Small Cave Heaven formed by the Tao Seal, had a realization.

Previously, the Celestial Master Seal seemed to emerge from the waters at the base of Thunder Mountain by the Supreme Pure River.

But it quickly re-entered the water near the Xinjiang Grand Ferry.

The treasure moved along with the spiritual lines of the mountains and rivers and the earth veins, possessing its own Spiritual Nature.

Although restless, it seems the Celestial Master Seal has not yet reached the right time to truly re-emerge... With this thought, Lei Jun composed himself.

His Spiritual Soul drifted around the ritual Altar Field a few times but still could not explore further into the secrets within.

He was calm and not in a hurry, so he simply settled down and carefully comprehended everything he could perceive.

He did not know how long had passed when a gentle breeze seemed to rise on the Altar Field.

The Daoist Banners swayed gently but did not unfurl.

Lei Jun was neither anxious nor impatient, looking up at the sky.

Above the Altar Field, it was as if it led to the real universe's starry sky; at that moment, the stars shone bright, and the Star River was brilliant.

A moment of inspiration struck Lei Jun, and his Spiritual Soul automatically exited the True One Altar Cave Heaven.

He retreated along the "passage," returning to the Mortal World, his Spiritual Soul retracting into his own body.

Lei Jun opened his eyes. His gaze was clear and bright, and Tao Containment Runes seemed to manifest in the depths of his pupils.

Thinking back now, the fact that my Comprehension successfully advanced beyond exceptional to Clear Insight has indeed had a profound impact.

Not to mention my previous progress and gains; for now, it seems that Comprehension at the Clear Insight level is likely required to perceive even a tiny fragment of the Tao Containment within the True One Altar Cave Heaven.

Lei Jun looked inward at his own body, where his Spiritual Soul was faintly glowing at this moment.

Lei Jun nodded, then waved his hand.

The Thunder Light Mirror above his head, or rather the entrance to the "passage," temporarily closed at his will.

The two imprints of the Celestial Master Seal also returned to tranquility, vanishing into the dim glow of the Breathing Soil Banner.

Lei Jun lit the Tranquil Spirit Incense and concentrated wholeheartedly on his cultivation.

In the following days, he immersed himself in cultivating Taoist Laws, oblivious to the celestial bodies cycling outside and the passage of time.

Inside Lei Jun, on the virtual Altar Field of his Tao Foundation Altar, the already established two-tiered Altar underwent further change after days of secluded cultivation.

Portals opened on both the first-layer square Altar and the second-layer Octagonal Altar.

Above the second-layer Octagonal Altar, a perfect circle of light appeared, shining brilliantly.

The light ring projected upwards, like a beam of light, shooting straight towards Lei Jun's crown.

Within the range of the light ring, countless script runes from the Taoist Scriptures, as if solidified, floated up and down like motes of light.

In the Taoist Talisman Sect, cultivation of the Altar Stage is divided into three tiers, similar to actual Taoist Altars.

The lower square Altar embodies the Earth.

The middle Octagonal Altar symbolizes Man.

The upper round Altar emulates Heaven.

Together, they correspond to the true meaning of the Law of Heaven and Earth, forming the very beginning and foundation of this Tao.

Now, the appearance of the perfect circle of light above the second-tier Octagonal Altar within Lei Jun's virtual Altar signified the initial formation of the third tier, the round Altar.

"The progress isn't bad, but I need to keep working hard," Lei Jun smiled.

After his Comprehension improved, his cultivation speed had clearly accelerated; he could no longer be measured by old standards.

He had also recently acquired the Yuanxin Calming Jade. Once Lei Jun established the three-tiered Altar and made some further preparations, the Fourth Layer of Heaven Original Talisman realm would be within reach.

He calmed his mind and spirit, then pushed open the door to step out of his dwelling.

His fellow disciple Wang Guiyuan, who lived in the adjacent courtyard, happened to be there as well.

Upon seeing Lei Jun, he smiled and said, "It looked like you were cultivating earlier, so I specially discussed with several of our Martial Uncles not to disturb you for a short while. It seems you've gained something."

"Only minor progress, still far from enough," Lei Jun honestly admitted. "Thank you, Senior Brother and our Martial Uncles, for your consideration."

It sounds like the fact that I carry the imprints of the Celestial Master Seal hasn't been exposed.

Wang Guiyuan smiled again and said, "Senior Brother Li Kong came by earlier, on behalf of Junior Brother Li Zhenchang and Junior Brother Chu Andong, to express their thanks to you once more."

The thanks from Li Zhenchang and Chu Andong were not just empty words.

They needed to recuperate and could not visit in person, but both entrusted Li Kong with some gifts for Lei Jun.

Li Zhenchang's gift was a Spiritual Object called the Ninefold Resurgence Stone, which could help Cultivators accelerate the recovery of their Mana.

This treasure was quite rare. Li Zhenchang's Ninefold Resurgence Stone was only about the size of an egg, yet it was exceptionally precious. Considering his status as a True Inheritance disciple of the Celestial Master Mansion and a scion of the Li Clan, this gift demonstrated considerable sincerity.

The gift from Chu Andong was an Inkstone.