pjbooks Chapter 119: A single word of advice: The Maoshan Sect Leader enters the Void Refinement stage!
Chapter 119: A single word of advice: The Maoshan Sect Leader enters the Void Refinement stage!
Upon seeing the pop-up video invitation, Mingxin quickly answered it.
Li Jun's image appeared on the phone screen.
He was wearing a simple Taoist robe, and the background was the kitchen of Qingfeng Temple, which looked very plain.
However, the Qingwei Sect Leader dared not be negligent in the slightest.
He straightened his robes and stood solemnly.
Mingxin then pointed his phone camera at his master.
"Master Li, wishing you a happy and healthy New Year!"
The Qingwei Sect Leader spoke first, his voice respectful.
On the other end of the video call, Li Jun smiled slightly.
"Master Qingwei, Happy New Year! I apologize for disturbing you."
"No, no!"
Master Qingwei quickly waved his hand.
"Whatever Master Li commands, Maoshan will not shirk its duty."
After exchanging a few polite words, Li Jun got straight to the point.
"Please instruct me, Master, on the location of my master's cenotaph."
Master Qingwei nodded and took the phone from Mingxin's hand.
He opened his map software and located the Kunlun Mountains region.
"Master Li, the cenotaph of Senior Xuanzhen should be located in a sheltered mountain valley on the southeast side of Yuzhu Peak, one of the main peaks of the Kunlun Mountains."
Master Qingwei moved his finger across the map.
"But the exact location... is impossible to pinpoint precisely."
He smiled wryly and said, "The circumstances were special back then, and no obvious markings were left. I can only circle this general area based on my memory."
As he spoke, he drew a circle on the map.
The area is quite large, covering a radius of several dozen miles southeast of Yuzhu Peak.
"It's probably in this area."
The Qingwei Sect Leader shared the marked map with Li Jun.
"Thank you for your help, Master."
Li Jun's voice came through, but his emotions were unreadable.
The Qingwei Sect Leader hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Daoist Li, although I was young back then, I personally experienced that event."
"If Master Li does not mind, I am willing to accompany you, which may help us find the necessary items more quickly."
That's a sincere statement.
But on the other end of the video, Li Jun shook his head.
"I appreciate the Sect Leader's kind intentions."
"But Kunlun is bitterly cold and the journey is treacherous. The sect leader is already old and it is really not suitable for him to travel."
"Li can handle this matter himself."
Upon hearing this, the Qingwei Sect Leader felt both moved and disappointed.
What moved me was Master Li's consideration for his advanced age.
The disappointment was that a fantastic opportunity to get up close and personal with Master Li was lost.
But he didn't dare to insist and could only nod.
"In that case, I will not cause any more trouble."
"If Master Li needs anything, please let me know at any time."
"it is good."
After exchanging a few more polite words, they prepared to end the call.
Just as the video call was about to end.
As if remembering something, Li Jun added with a smile:
"By the way, I wish the Sect Leader a speedy breakthrough in his cultivation and a higher level of cultivation. I also wish Fellow Daoist Mingxin a smooth path of cultivation and early attainment of the Dao fruit."
The video call ended as soon as the words were spoken.
The screen went dark.
The Qingwei Sect Leader stood still, holding his phone, without moving.
Master Li's last words kept echoing in his ears.
"May I break through this barrier as soon as possible and advance my cultivation to a higher level..."
These words were like a thunderclap, or a key, suddenly breaking through a long-standing obscure barrier in his heart!
He has been stuck at the peak of the Refining God Realm for many years.
Although the barrier to refining the spirit and returning to emptiness had already loosened with the rise of the spiritual tide, it always felt like there was still a little bit of opportunity, a little bit of inspiration missing, and it was hard to take that final step.
To this end, he read through classic texts, sat quietly and pondered deeply, and even consulted Zhang Yunpu, the Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain, but he still could not find the key.
But at this moment!
Master Li's seemingly casual blessing, to his ears, seemed to contain a profound rhythm that pointed directly to the Great Dao!
"Breaking through the barriers...reaching new heights..."
The Qingwei Sect Leader murmured repeatedly, his eyes growing brighter and brighter, and a sudden realization welled up from the bottom of his heart like a clear spring!
An opportunity!
The opportunity to break through to the Void Refinement Realm has arrived!
The Qingwei Sect Leader suddenly looked up, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, and his originally peaceful aura suddenly became turbulent!
"Mingxin!" he said rapidly, "Go and guard outside the hall immediately! No one is allowed to enter and disturb me! I am going into seclusion!"
"Huh? Now?" Mingxin was startled by her master's sudden change.
"Now! Go now!" Master Qingwei almost roared.
Seeing that his master's expression was more solemn than ever before, Mingxin dared not ask any more questions and quickly replied, "Yes, Master!"
He turned and rushed out of the Sanmao Zhenjun Temple, closing the door behind him and standing solemnly outside like a door god.
Inside the hall.
Without further hesitation, Sect Leader Qingwei sat down cross-legged on the prayer mat in front of the statue.
Use your hands to perform the Zi-Wu Mudra, look at your nose, and then look at your heart.
The true energy within his body, already overflowing and just one step away from completion, surged forth like a river bursting its banks!
……
outside the temple.
At first, Mingxin was just confused, but soon he sensed that something was wrong.
Inside the hall, the master's aura surged like a tidal wave, growing stronger and stronger, gradually drawing in the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth.
Before long, the originally calm clouds above the Sanmao Zhenjun Temple began to slowly rotate. Streams of spiritual light, invisible to the naked eye but perceptible to cultivators, converged from all directions, forming a small vortex of spiritual energy. The faint sounds of wind and thunder could be heard rumbling within the vortex.
Although its scale is like fireflies compared to the moon compared to what Li Jun caused, it is still an extraordinary phenomenon on the main peak of Maoshan.
Although its scale is like fireflies compared to the moon compared to what Li Jun caused, it is still an extraordinary phenomenon on the main peak of Maoshan.
"Huh? That's... the direction of the Sanmao Temple?" The Maoshan disciples who were walking and working in the mountains all looked up, their faces showing surprise and doubt.
"Spiritual energy is gathering? Someone is breaking through? Judging from this commotion... this is no small matter!"
"Is it the sect leader?!"
Meanwhile, outside the Sanmao Zhenjun Temple.
"This...this is..." Mingxin's eyes widened, her face filled with wild joy. "Master...Master is about to break through?! The Void Refinement Realm?!"
Maoshan is finally going to have a master at the Refinement Realm!
The commotion alarmed everyone on Maoshan Mountain.
Figures emerged from various halls and houses, converging with surprise and uncertainty towards the Sanmao Zhenjun Hall.
Soon, dozens of people gathered in the open space outside the hall. They stared at the strange phenomenon above the hall gate, discussing it animatedly, their faces filled with shock and anticipation.
"quiet!"
A low shout came.
Everyone turned around and saw a sharp and capable old Taoist priest walking over as he parted the crowd.
He was none other than Qingxu Daoist, the junior brother of the Qingwei Sect Leader and an elder of Maoshan.
"Uncle-Master Qingxu!"
"Grandmaster Uncle!"
Everyone bowed in greeting.
Master Qingxu waved his hand, his sharp gaze sweeping across the tightly closed temple door, then looking at Mingxin, who was guarding the door, her face tense yet unable to hide her excitement. He had already guessed seven or eight parts of the story.
He walked up to Mingxin and asked in a low voice, "Junior Nephew Mingxin, is that your master inside? Is he...?"
Mingxin nodded vigorously, lowered her voice, and said excitedly, "Uncle-Master, Master... he's breaking through to the Void Refinement stage!"
Despite having suspected it beforehand, when he heard it confirmed with his own ears, Master Qingxu couldn't help but gasp, his eyes gleaming with astonishing light!
"Good! Good! Heaven blesses Maoshan!" Master Qingxu clapped his hands and laughed heartily, feeling extremely happy.
Refining to the Void! Since the end of the Dharma-ending Age, apart from Zhang Tianshi of Longhu Mountain who was able to break through with the help of the legacy of the Celestial Master's Mansion, the strongest members of all other sects, including their Maoshan sect, are stuck at the peak of Refining Spirit and Returning to the Void.
Now, Senior Brother is finally taking this step! Maoshan will truly possess its own Void Refinement combat power! In the coming era, their confidence will be completely different!
But amidst his joy, Master Qingxu also harbored some doubts.
He was discussing Dao with his senior brother just a few days ago. His senior brother clearly said that he felt he was still lacking in skill and needed a period of time to hone his skills. How could it suddenly be like this...?
Master Qingxu looked at Mingxin, his gaze sharp as lightning: "Mingxin, did your master have any special experiences or receive any assistance before?"
Mingxin hesitated for a moment, then lowered her voice even further, almost inaudibly: "Reporting to Uncle-Master, before Master broke through... he just had a video call with that Taoist Priest Li from Qingfeng Temple."
"What? Master Li?!" Master Qingxu's pupils shrank suddenly.
That mysterious and unfathomable Taoist priest, Master Li?