The news spread uncontrollably, causing the entire Dragon Tiger Mountain to seethe with excitement.

The Celestial Master's Sword, having been lost for over two years, might it finally be returning to the Celestial Master Mansion?

Compared to the Celestial Master Seal, which had been lost for many years, the disappearance of the Celestial Master's Sword for a little over two years hardly seemed long.

But for the descendants of Dragon Tiger Mountain, whether they shared the Li surname or not, each day felt like a year, and they were tormented by the wait.

Now that hope had finally surfaced, everyone was naturally overjoyed.

But before they could celebrate for long, they were immediately doused with a bucket of cold water.

Above the East Sea Ocean, the Celestial Master's Sword appeared only to vanish once more, returning to the sea and disappearing without a trace.

Tang Xiaotang almost had it within her grasp, brushing past this treasured possession of the Celestial Master Mansion.

Had it not been for the sudden emergence of a Great Demon, her wish would have been fulfilled.

As a result, the greatest Tao Boy in history was so angered she was on the verge of blowing her top.

Even though she later tore the Great Demon into ten thousand pieces, she ultimately missed her chance with the Celestial Master's Sword.

Tang Xiaotang was so furious that she delved even deeper into the ocean, determined not to give up until she accomplished her goal.

Because of environmental barriers, her contact with the Celestial Master Mansion had even been interrupted in recent days.

"Ancient records state that deep within the East Sea lies a vast wasteland, also known as Guixu, the ultimate resting place where heaven and earth converge, fraught with danger."

Wang Guiyuan sighed, "Although Tang has high talent and strong abilities, she still should not underestimate the power of nature, especially in the current complex and hazardous environment."

Lei Jun silently nodded.

His little martial sister was clearly obsessed.

But now it was too late to say anything; they could only hope for her well-being, trusting she would turn misfortune into a blessing.

While the storm raged outside, there was still a Pure Land within the Celestial Master Mansion.

The new Lecture Ceremony was successfully convened and concluded perfectly.

After the ceremony, Lü Jinduan, Yue Xiling, and other cultivators from the Pure Yang Palace, as well as other guests, began their departure, leaving the mountain one by one.

Lei Jun assisted his Master Yuan Mobai in some follow-up work, and after everything was wrapped up, they returned to their usual routine.

For Lei Jun, that meant continuing his diligent cultivation.

Although the Pure Spirit Rock had been used up, the Qingxiao Divine Thunder Evil and the Nine Earth Yin Wind Evil, these Yin Yang Two Evil, continued to provide Lei Jun with a ceaseless source of power.

Not only did they not hinder his daily cultivation progress, they even enhanced and improved it.

Therefore, Lei Jun's primary focus became two things.

First, after the second Original Talisman, he aimed to continually accumulate and refine his mana, and begin gradually constructing his third Original Talisman.

Second, he began inscribing various magic spells and secrets onto his second Original Talisman.

Initially, when he only had one Original Talisman, his Three Lifesaving Techniques and one life-bound spell were all inscribed upon it. Then, around those core abilities, he developed a framework for other magical spells and secrets.

In this way, with only one talisman in the initial stage of the Original Talisman realm, he first attained a complete fighting ability.

Now with an additional Original Talisman, there was no need to cram everything onto one, and the duties could be spread between two talismans.

As a result, each magic spell, especially his Three Lifesaving Techniques and one life-bound spell, could become more focused and flexible, able to respond to his will.

Eventually, when the Original Talisman realm reached Perfection and he had four talismans in total, the ideal situation would be for his Three Lifesaving Techniques and his one life-bound spell to each individually dominate a separate Original Talisman.

At that time, the agility and individual power of each spell would be maximized.

Given the added assistance of the Yin Yang Twin Fiends, Lei Jun's spell power could reach even greater heights.

In cultivation, one loses track of time; in the mountains, the years pass unnoticed.

Engrossed in his personal cultivation, Lei Jun focused solely on his practice, oblivious to the swift passage of time.

The seasons turned, and soon another year had passed.

The person who interrupted Lei Jun's stable life was his master, Yuan Mobai.

Yuan Mobai said, "Yuan Zhen has sent word back that the True Yin Land in the Southern Shu Bamboo Sea is gradually maturing. The exact time isn't yet certain. She doesn't want to wait there idly. To secure an early advantage, she has informed us to choose a date ourselves, head to the location in advance, and quietly await the day of its full maturity."

Lei Jun nodded solemnly. "Senior Sister Yuan Zhen has worked hard. This disciple will set off soon."

His thoughts were similar to when he first discovered the Water Marrow Yin Fish.

Spiritual Objects are born and nurtured by Heaven and Earth; if someone else got there first, he would have no recourse.

However, Master Yuan Mobai had accompanied him back then. Now, Yuan Mobai was in charge of the Altar of Wanfa Sect and would not leave Dragon Tiger Mountain unless absolutely necessary.

Thus, Master Lei had no choice but to set off on this journey by himself.

He hoped to successfully find a True Yin Spiritual Object in the Southern Shu Bamboo Sea to pair with the Vermilion Sun Blossom.

Then, with the True One Altar, the Vermilion Sun Blossom, and this True Yin Spiritual Object combined, he might have a chance to further enhance his own Root Bone beyond his Spiritual Body foundation.

"Hmm, Chongyun, be very careful on this trip by yourself," Yuan Mobai said with a gentle shake of his head. "Unfortunately, Xiaotang has yet to return to the mountain."

Tang Xiaotang, who had earlier delved deep into the distant East Sea, finally re-established contact with the mountain after several months of silence.

The good news was that she was unharmed and even more spirited than before.

The bad news was that she still had not found the Celestial Master's Sword.

The latest information indicated that Tang Xiaotang had journeyed north, now heading towards the Northern Ice Seas.

She was clearly fixated.

As long as she was safe, Yuan Mobai and the others couldn't make more demands of her.

By comparison, the situation for some others was far worse.

A year was neither long nor short, but many things could happen in that time. For example, the Emperor had almost passed away—it had been a very close call.

The Emperor's life was saved only by the timely intervention of the imperial family's experts, alongside Elder Huang from the Pure Yang Palace and other powerful figures. Otherwise, he might have indeed ascended to heaven, perishing in the Western Regions.

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