Chapter 684: 294. Celestial Master’s Robe Returns to the Mountain! (Chapter 10,300, Three-in-One)_6

Indeed, he stealthily slipped into the earth veins beneath the mountain.

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Within the earth veins, besides the Taoist Sect masters, there were also Buddhist Sect masters present at this moment.

Two monks from the Western Regions were walking while avoiding the turbulent flows of the Earth Vein Spiritual Qi.

One of the monks, who appeared to be middle-aged, hailed from Sumi and went by the dharma name Renzhu.

The other, seemingly older in age, was once the Elder of the Vajra Temple, known by the dharma name Yushu.

Yushu the Eminent Monk possessed an Eightfold Heaven Realm cultivation from the Buddhist Handprint Lineage. He had been well-known within and beyond the Great Tang for many years. It was he who had previously welcomed back Suoyang, the current Abbot of the Vajra Temple.

However, for the current mission, Yushu the Eminent Monk was following the lead of Master Renzhu.

The reason was not solely because the latter came from the Xumi Vajra Sect.

Master Renzhu was also exceedingly polite, "It should be around this area, Junior Brother Yushu. Let’s search separately and contact each other if we find anything. The environment within the earth veins is complex, so we must be extra cautious."

Yushu the Eminent Monk replied, "Senior Brother speaks the truth."

Just as the two were about to part ways, Master Renzhu suddenly asked, "Junior Brother Yushu, what are your current thoughts on the Celestial Master Robe from the Celestial Master Mansion?"

Yushu the Eminent Monk replied, "It’s not clear to me, but there are some doubts."

The two of them had actually arrived at the outskirts of Dragon Tiger Mountain a while ago but had not approached closer, merely observing from a distance.

A tremendous battle that shook the heavens and earth caught their gaze and secretly alarmed them.

Due to the distance, the two Western Region high monks did not know the specific details of the fight.

Yet from afar, it seemed they did not see anyone from the Mortal Tao Country reveal the Celestial Master Robe.

Could it be that they were unable to refine and control the Celestial Master Robe, or they didn’t bring the robe to Dragon Tiger Mountain, or perhaps... they didn’t have the Celestial Master Robe at all?

From such a distance, even Master Renzhu was not certain.

Following the great battle at Dragon Tiger Mountain, unlike the previous reappearance of the Celestial Master Seal and Celestial Master’s Sword, the Celestial Master Robe had not seemed attracted back to the vicinity of the Celestial Master Mansion.

However, as the Taiyi Primordial Tower collapsed and Qingxiao Manor sank into the ground, both Master Renzhu and Yushu the Eminent Monk, despite the distance, saw everything very clearly.

The two sensed the flow of the Earth Vein Spiritual Qi heading towards them, moving in the direction of Qingxiao Manor.

Without more clues to track down the Taiyi Primordial Tower, Master Renzhu chose to search for Qingxiao Manor first.

If the Mortal Tao Country could overthrow the Celestial Master Mansion, the Western Region Buddhism would be happy to take the opportunity to recruit talent.

If the Mortal Tao Country lost teeth at Dragon Tiger Mountain, then the priority target of the Western Region Buddhism would be the Mortal Tao Country, now public enemies of the Tang Court as declared by the Great Tang.

"First, let’s find Qingxiao Manor, and then discuss other matters. If possible, let us send that Taoist Hong to his demise," Master Renzhu said, nodding at Yushu the Eminent Monk.

The two split up and set off in their respective directions.

Master Renzhu clasped his hands together to form Dharma Seals, his already strong spiritual cultivation becoming even more acute at this moment.

He judged that the Magical Treasure was nearby, and he was not wrong.

Soon, he made a discovery.

Under the flow of the Earth Vein Spiritual Qi, Qingxiao Manor shrank to a smaller size, transforming into a stream of light darting about.

Master Renzhu immediately made a move to intercept it.

But before he could secure it, a cold gleam soared through the underground, aiming directly at Master Renzhu.

It was Hong Jie, wielding the North Abyss Divine Spear, in pursuit.

With the fierce attack of the North Abyss Divine Spear, Master Renzhu had no choice but to withdraw his attempt to capture the manor and dodge instead.

However, with one hand forming Dharma Seals and the other slicing through the air like a knife, he counterattacked without hesitation or politeness.

"...The grand Hand Seal of the Ninth Heavenly Layer?" Hong Jie was astonished. Apart from Jiasheng Upper Master, how could Western Region Buddhism have another high monk of the Nine Heavens Realm? This was previously unheard of. Was he also from Sumi? Were they concealing their true strength and acting low-key to avoid the jealousy and siege from the Tang Imperial Court and other Cultivation powers of the Great Tang? Hong Jie’s mind raced with many thoughts in an instant.

But she couldn’t give up on Qingxiao Manor.

Master Renzhu felt a slight regret, but it didn’t affect his state of mind.

Although they aimed to keep secrets as much as possible, sometimes, due to fortuitous coincidences, one couldn’t hesitate.

He struck decisively, dodging Hong Jie’s spear and quickly pursuing Qingxiao Manor again. Yet, midway, he suddenly changed his target and attacked Hong Jie once more.

Thus, a grand battle unfolded within the earth veins north of Dragon Tiger Mountain, revolving around the cherished Qingxiao Manor of Mount Shu, between two great experts—one Taoist and one Buddhist.

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Lei Jun was now traversing the earth veins to the south of Dragon Tiger Mountain.

He was using the Shadow Movement Variation of the Heavenly Travel Talisman and strengthening himself with the Mysterious Void Mirror.

At the same time, he continued to ponder and adapt to the current flow of the Earth Vein Spiritual Qi, concealing the pulsations of his own Mana within it, as if blending seamlessly with the surroundings.

Under the joint influence of the Heaven-piercing Earth-penetrating Taliscript and the Mysterious Void Mirror, Lei Jun carefully distinguished everything around him. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Suddenly, he felt a slight movement in his heart, a new discovery.

However, it wasn’t a chance finding, but rather a person.

Gu Han, once an Elder of the Pure Yang Palace who was flung away by the Taiyi Primordial Tower, hadn’t joined Fu Dongsen in searching for the tower. Instead, he had also submerged into the earth veins, joining Hong Jie in the search for Qingxiao Manor.

Hong Jie went north while Gu Han headed south, searching separately.

His injuries from earlier and disturbance from the earth’s qi made Gu Han’s Nascent Soul unstable. He had to pause for a moment to sit in meditation and recuperate, silently practicing his Breathing Skills.

Huang Xuanpu’s miraculous spiritual elixir was not unlimited.

And Gu Han had none at hand.

However, as long as he could stabilize his condition for the time being and later receive more of the spiritual elixir from Huang Xuanpu, he would be mostly fine.

His body, from flesh to Nascent Soul, had been pierced by Xiao Xueting’s sword strike; his life and soul were both injured, and his perceptive abilities had inevitably declined significantly.

Thus, he was unaware that behind him in the earth veins, a tall figure had approached.

A bamboo staff was raised high. Swinging it full circle, it struck down without a sound.

THUMP!

Without uttering a sound, Gu Han’s body lurched forward, his head smashed directly into his chest cavity.