The so-called future troubles might not manifest immediately. As personal cultivation and circumstances change, the possibility of resolution in the future remains. But for Lei Jun, naturally, it was best to avoid them if possible. For example, those who chose to become direct disciples of the former Celestial Master Li Qingfeng during the Transcension Ritual were, to varying extents, influenced in their future prospects. Elder Wang Guiyuan was previously targeted by Prince Wu, which caused him no small headache. Although Prince Wu has now perished, Taoist Wang's reputation, spread through the Prince's residence, has become widely known, making it difficult for him to continue keeping a low profile. When Xiao Xueting came to pave the way for the Empress, she even inquired about Wang Guiyuan. Fortunately, Yuan Mobai knew his disciple's temperament well and handled matters discreetly; otherwise, Wang Guiyuan would have had even more trouble.

At this moment, Lei Jun could only wish Lin Shan to take care.

He himself was exchanging the Twin Spirit Treasure Tree for Zhang Jingzhen's Blood-Vigorating Heaven Brew. This Blood-Vigorating Heaven Brew was a matured spiritual liquor, not inherited from the Taoist Talisman Sect but crafted by martial medicinal experts. As its name suggests, its primary function is to bolster the body's qi and blood, further strengthening the physique. It is not only suitable for Martial Arts Practitioners but beneficial for any cultivator whose practice involves the physical body, qi, and blood.

Taoist Talisman Sect cultivators, who engaged in dual cultivation of body and spirit, naturally focused on Corporeal Life Mastery cultivation. Even Zhang Jingzhen, who appeared delicate and slender, as a Talisman Sect cultivator of the Sixth Heavenly Realm, possessed a foundation in bodily qi and blood that was by no means weak. She often practiced Taoist martial arts, including boxing and sword fighting, and could readily engage in close-quarters combat using the Divine Strike Talisman and the Five Ding Open Mountain Talisman. However, she didn't cultivate them as her Life-Bound Magic Art.

In this regard, her attitude toward the Blood-Vigorating Heaven Brew was similar to Lei Jun's view of the Twin Spirit Treasure Tree. Having it is very nice, but it's not the most suitable for oneself.

The Taoist Talisman Sect cultivators, given the variety of Spirit Talismans, were relatively versatile and had fewer weaknesses. On this basis, everyone tended to further elevate their strengths. Currently, Zhang Jingzhen's swap of the Blood-Vigorating Heaven Brew for the Twin Spirit Treasure Tree with Lei Jun was essentially a mutual optimization of resource allocation.

However, According to my luck, if I had the Gathering Yuan Ice Soul instead of the Twin Spirit Treasure Tree, this Zhang probably wouldn't have made the trade... Lei Jun thought. In Zhang Jingzhen's eyes, was the Twin Spirit Treasure Tree not only better than the Blood-Vigorating Heaven Brew but also superior to the Gathering Yuan Ice Soul? Perhaps she wants the Twin Spirit Treasure Tree not just to strengthen the School of Dharma that aids the Dragon-Tiger Dual Spirits, but also for some deeper mystery built upon this.

Lei Jun pondered thoughtfully but did not delve too deeply into others' secrets. He began to consume and refine the Blood-Vigorating Heaven Brew in his subsequent cultivation.

Lei Jun's physical body, already toughened by the Bear King's Mysterious Gall, was stronger than that of his fellow Taoist Talisman Sect peers. Having successively refined the Yin Yang Two Evil and then the Yin Yang Er Gang in his Original Talisman realm and Tao Palace realm respectively, he not only strengthened his Mana but also nourished his physical body's qi and blood in return. Now, with the addition of the Blood-Vigorating Heaven Brew, his reserves were growing ever more profound, gradually showing signs of a quantitative change leading to a qualitative transformation.

In his own courtyard, Lei Jun was not seated in meditation but was slowly practicing his fist forms. His movements seemed slow, yet every gesture contained an astonishing power, condensed and unreleased. The air around his body appeared to twist slightly.

Gungun watched curiously from the side for a long while, then slowly ambled closer to Lei Jun. But before getting too close, a wave of heat hit it, making Gungun feel like it was approaching a Furnace of Roaring Flames. Startled, the little creature instantly transformed into a huge one, its body swelling enormously, becoming even larger than it had been back in Bashu.

Seeing this, Lei Jun smiled, stopped his fist practice, and gathered his vital energy. The heat gradually subsided. The enlarged Gungun blinked its eyes, shrinking back to its regular size.

Lei Jun rubbed its head with a smile. Mmm, that felt very good.

Gungun's large head and small eyes seemed to swivel in unison as it looked at him, puzzled.

"Your Corporeal Life Mastery cultivation is impressive," Tang Xiaotang's voice suddenly said from outside the courtyard.

Lei Jun opened the courtyard door with a smile and welcomed her in, "Lei Jun greets the Celestial Master."

Tang Xiaotang walked in cheerfully, "Dispense with the formalities."

After the New Year, witnessed by all the Elders in the sect, Tang Xiaotang had gone to the forbidden area of the Ancestral Tomb to offer sacrifices to the past patriarchs and formally took charge of Dragon Tiger Mountain. Ceremonially, she was now the new generation's Celestial Master of Dragon Tiger Mountain. While carrying the Celestial Master's Sword, Yuan Mobai had also long since handed over the Altar of Wanfa Sect to her. On the fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month this year, the formal enthronement ceremony for the Celestial Master would be held, and fellow Taoists from far and wide would be invited to celebrate the grand occasion.

There was less than half a year left for preparations. Undoubtedly, no matter how long Tang Xiaotang remained in this position, she would leave a bold stroke in history.

In name, she would be the first Talisman Sect cultivator ever to progress from a Tao Boy to Celestial Master. In reality, although she never lacked any of the treatment or privileges typically afforded to those who had undergone the Transcension Ritual, were Talisman-Instructed Disciples, or even High Merit Masters, her official status was never formally justified. Especially since this unique and unparalleled Tao Boy, who had a flair for the dramatic, refused to undergo the Transcension Ritual and Talisman-bestowing ceremony even after confirming her future role as Celestial Master. She stubbornly wanted to maximize her own legend.

In Lei Jun's words, Celestial Master Tang did all this so that when she wrote her memoirs in the future, she could confidently title it "From Tao Boy to Celestial Master."

It seems some of my jokes back then made her decide on this. This is truly a transgression! Ancestors above, please forgive your disciple... Lei Jun thought, making a Taoist salute towards the Rear Mountain Ancestral Tomb.

Tang Xiaotang, standing beside him, looked on with a forehead full of question marks, "What are you doing?"

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