Chapter 689: 295. Elder Lei Speaks with Resounding Conviction (10,000-word mega Chapter)_3

However, there was no need to rush for now. The most pressing task at hand was the reconstruction on the mountain and in the Celestial Master Mansion.

After Yuan Mobai used the Altar of Wanfa Sect to generally stabilize the earth veins below, he finally managed to free himself and headed to the Rear Mountain Ancestral Tomb forbidden area with Lei Jun.

There, they met Yao Yuan.

"Huang Xuanpu?" Yao Yuan asked with emotion.

Yuan Mobai nodded gently. "Exactly."

He added, "The man you had dealings with earlier must be Huang Xuanpu himself, no doubt. However, the mysterious person who infiltrated our sect grounds during the battle at Jiangzhou could have been the Thousand Leaves Butterfly King, commissioned by Huang Xuanpu. Alternatively, it might have been Feng Yi impersonating Taoist Taiping."

Despite faking his injuries, Huang Xuanpu himself was indeed still in the North back then.

When the Youzhou Lin Clan ancestral lands were breached by Xu Yuanzhen, Huang Xuanpu was also nearby, confronting Ye Moquan.

After the battle of Jiangzhou, Yuan Mobai brought up this matter. He felt that the mysterious person who returned to Dragon Tiger Mountain seemed different from the one who had earlier attacked Li Qingfeng and Li Hongyu.

At the time, the reason was unclear. Thinking back now, it must have been because of Huang Xuanpu’s stand-in.

"It must be so," Yao Yuan nodded in agreement.

He remarked with some feeling, "Although Huang Xuanpu has slipped away, as of now, a burden has been lifted from my heart."

Yuan Mobai said, "Now that the burden is off your mind, Senior Brother, why not leave the mountain?"

Yao Yuan shook his head. "Even though the burden is removed, the sect’s rules are even more important to uphold."

Yuan Mobai said, "Fifth Senior Sister Wu, Martial Niece Yuan Zhen, and Martial Niece Jingzhen will likely not be able to return to the mountain anytime soon. I need to use the Altar of Wanfa Sect to stabilize the earth veins. The Sect Leader must also guard against Huang Xuanpu making a comeback. Currently, the mansion is short-handed. There aren’t enough people in charge. It wouldn’t be right to place the entire burden on Chongyun alone, would it? Senior Brother, in these special times, the sect’s reconstruction is paramount."

Yao Yuan pondered for a moment. "I will take the liberty of leaving the mountain for a time. Once things stabilize within the mansion, I will return here."

Lei Jun and Yuan Mobai could tell that he was not speaking out of mere politeness and did not press the matter further.

Since Yao Yuan had given his promise, he immediately stepped into his role. He began to coordinate with the other elders and disciples who had taken refuge in the Rear Mountain, helping them gradually return to the main peak.

Although he had come to the Rear Mountain to guard the Ancestral Tomb and reflect on his mistakes, the specific reasons were never made public, nor were any punishments imposed.

Most people in the mansion were unaware of the details. Although they had their speculations, given the special circumstances at the time, they still followed the arrangements of High Merit Elder Yao Yuan.

Watching Yao Yuan leave, Lei Jun turned to Yuan Mobai. "Master, now that Fourth Martial Uncle has passed this emotional hurdle, will he try to break through to the Eightfold Heaven Realm?"

Yuan Mobai replied, "That depends on him, but I hope he will be successful."

Lei Jun nodded lightly.

The master and disciple then stepped into the Rear Mountain Ancestral Tomb forbidden area alone.

Although the news was not made public, Lei Jun and his master still burned incense and prayed to heaven, informing the ancestral masters that the Celestial Master Robe had finally returned to the mountain.

After coming out of the Ancestral Tomb, Yuan Mobai headed to the Altar of Wanfa Sect, while Lei Jun went to meet up with Yao Yuan.

Yao Yuan knew that not only Yuan Mobai but also Shangguan Ning intended to cultivate Lei Jun in this aspect.

From his own heart, he too was optimistic that Lei Jun could become a key pillar in the mansion, or at least one of them.

The two of them oversaw the reconstruction of the Celestial Master Mansion, with Zuo Li, Du Yu, and younger elders like Ke Sicheng and Chu Kun assisting.

The other Talisman-Instructed Disciples and Transcension Ritual Disciples obeyed their orders and began to take action together.

"The Medicinal Garden has also suffered damage. There’s a lot to do and few hands to do it, so you’re responsible for managing a large area here," Luo Haoran said to his disciple, Qin Caiwei.

Qin Caiwei straightened her expression. "Please rest assured, Master. Leave it to your disciple!"

Luo Haoran nodded and said warmly, "If anything comes up, you can find me or someone else. There’s no need to force yourself."

After he left, Qin Caiwei and a few other disciples immediately got to work restoring the Medicinal Garden that had been affected by the battle. Each of them took charge of a large area, and they all busied themselves with their tasks.

After Qin Caiwei successfully revived an almost withered Spirit Flower, she showed a weary yet contented smile.

She looked up at the surrounding mountains. "What a massive battle that was! Thank goodness our sect won."

The young girl moved to another cluster of Spirit Plants. "Hmm, I was indeed terrified back then. Fortunately, it seems our sect was truly prepared."

Elsewhere, Elder Chu Kun, having settled his own affairs, reported back to his senior martial brother, High Merit Elder Lei Jun.

As Luo Haoran had said, there were more tasks than hands in the mansion. So, Lei Jun immediately had another task for Chu Kun. "Third Junior Brother," he said, "the stone platform where the Cloud Cars stop has been damaged. I’ll leave its reconstruction to you. First, have the disciples take an inventory."

Chu Kun accepted the task earnestly. "Rest assured, Senior Brother. I’ll arrange it right away."

Lei Jun glanced at him. "Something on your mind?"

The two were close, so Chu Kun did not hide his feelings in front of him. He said with feeling, "Seeing you and the others defending the front mountain filled me with such passion! It’s a pity that my current cultivation is insufficient. All I can do for now is contribute what I can after the battle." Although he had a somewhat lax temperament, his long time in the sect had fostered a deep affection for it within him.

Lei Jun said, "Your time will come." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

He turned his gaze to the side. "Really, your time will come."

Following Lei Jun’s gaze, Chu Kun looked over.

There, a fated person was approaching.

Dressed in a deep red Talisman-bestowed Taoist’s robe, he had the appearance of a young man, lean and with a mild demeanor—it was their Eldest Senior Brother, Wang Guiyuan.

After the martial brothers exchanged greetings, Lei Jun’s gaze fell on Wang Guiyuan’s head.

Being tall, it was easy for him to see the top of people’s heads, and he stared unabashedly.

Wang Guiyuan’s expression remained normal.

Chu Kun, however, seemed contemplative, his gaze profound. "Eldest Senior Brother," he said, "I finally understand why you don’t need treasures like the Immortal Spirit Primordial Seed or Nebula Star Dust."