Cultivation: Fortune by Lots-Chapter 599 - 276. Behead with a Sword (Two-in-One Chapter)_2

Chapter 599: 276. Behead with a Sword (Two-in-One Chapter)_2

The group of people did not come from the direction of Pure Yang Palace, but rather the opposite, heading south from the north. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Judging by their direction, they came from north of the Grand River.

The newcomers were roughly divided into two groups.

One group, relatively more numerous, wore monk robes and kasayas, but their style was quite different from the disciples of Central Land Buddhism—they belonged to the Vajra Lineage of the Western Regions.

The other group, smaller in number, wore Taoist robes that were black on the outside and white on the inside, the attire of the successors of the Pure Yang Palace.

On the Pure Yang Palace’s side, there were two leading figures, a man and a woman; one looked relatively older, and the other extremely young.

Lei Jun was not unfamiliar with these two.

The one of advanced age but with a youthful appearance and an air of immortality was a Pure Yang Palace Elder, Lü Jinduan, whom Lei Jun had encountered a few times.

As for the younger Female Crown of Pure Yang Palace, whom Lei Jun had never met in person, he was well-acquainted with her portrait.

Her family name was Jiang, given name Yu.

She was the woman who, despite being born with a Pure Yin Immortal Body, had joined the Pure Yang Palace. Without a doubt, she was the most outstanding young talent of the Pure Yang Palace’s newer generation after Yue Xiling. Despite her youth, she had already successfully formed her Nascent Soul and reached Upper Three Heavens cultivation.

Lei Jun’s Dual Polarity Immortal Body possessed the ability to carry various mysteries, and it allowed for balanced advancement in cultivation, capable of excellence in all aspects.

However, when it came specifically to the speed of cultivation progress, he was slightly inferior to those with extreme Pure Yang or Pure Yin Root Bone Physiques like Tang Xiaotang and Jiang Yu.

I wonder what level Jiang Yu’s comprehension is... Lei Jun couldn’t help but speculate.

Pure Yang Palace always regretted missing out on Tang Xiaotang.

Jiang Yu’s entry into the sect, to a certain extent, made up for their regret.

Just by looking at the speed of Jiang Yu’s cultivation progress, one could tell that although it seemed somewhat like black humor for someone with a Pure Yin Immortal Body to join the Pure Yang Palace, the Pure Yang Palace’s heritage had its own unique aspects and had not buried Jiang Yu’s talent.

On the other side, the successors of Western Region Buddhism were led by three Upper Three Heavens Cultivators who were also not unknown figures; Lei Jun recognized all of them.

One, an Elder of the Western Region Vajra Temple with Seventh Heavenly Layer cultivation, who appeared to be of old age, was clearly Master Longjia—the one who had once obtained a clue regarding the Celestial Master Seal and tried his luck near Dragon Tiger Mountain.

Another Western Region Monk, also with Seventh Heavenly Layer cultivation, appeared to be in his thirties but was actually even younger. With a serene and composed demeanor and profound eyes, he was named Suoyang, the current Abbot of the Vajra Temple.

When Suoyang was confirmed as the next Abbot of the Vajra Temple in his youth, he was ambushed by the White Lotus Sect and Great Void Temple while being escorted back to the temple.

Many monks from the Vajra Temple suffered casualties, but the young Suoyang ultimately returned to the temple safely.

He did not disappoint, as he achieved Upper Three Heavens cultivation in an extremely short time.

His speed was so rapid that it was almost comparable to Tang Xiaotang.

Even knowing that this was due to the Vajra Temple’s secret inheritance method—an extremely special technique that only one person per generation could successfully use—Lei Jun still marveled, sighing at how the Great Thousand World was full of wonders.

However, such methods mainly aimed for rapid advancement, facilitating quick accession to the Upper Three Heavens Level.

According to past experiences, once reaching the Seventh Heavenly Layer, the advancement speed of the Vajra Temple Abbots would no longer be as stunningly exceptional.

As for Suoyang’s future, that remained to be seen.

However, his life experiences were more particular compared to many previous Abbots of the Vajra Temple.

Originally, the Vajra Temple stood alone in the Western Regions, and as the Abbot, Suoyang had to support the sect on his own.

But now, with the return of Sumi and the masters of the Xumi Vajra Sect stepping into the Mortal World, Western Region Buddhism suddenly became a force no one dared to underestimate.

Still, Suoyang and the Vajra Temple became part of the Xumi Vajra Sect.

The change from being the head of a chicken to the tail of an ox was something only Suoyang himself could truly understand, like a person drinking water knows whether it is cold or warm.

Right now, standing beside him was an eminent monk from Sumi.

He was a young monk who appeared to be at most in his early twenties. He possessed a dignified appearance, his face fair as jade, making him extremely handsome.

But this monk, who looked the youngest, actually possessed the highest cultivation among the Western Region Monks on this journey: Eighth Heavenly Layer cultivation in the Buddhist Handprint Lineage.

He appeared younger than Suoyang, but his true age was much older than his appearance suggested.

Although this was the first time Lei Jun had seen him in person, the monk’s reputation was already resounding.

Master Sangjie.

Hmm... so this was the Master from the Xumi Vajra Sect who got beaten up by Tang Xiaotang that time.

Judging by his appearance, there was nothing about him that looked like he deserved a beating.

But as for what’s inside, well, you can know a person’s face but not their heart.

Lei Jun silently concealed his own movements, making no particular effort to eye or observe this group.

Both the Taoist Dan Ding Sect and the Buddhist Handprint Lineage emphasized the cultivation of both the Spiritual Soul and the physical body, possessing unique insights in mental perception. This was especially true for Western Region Buddhism. If cultivators from the Taoist Dan Ding Sect didn’t release their Yang God or Nascent Soul from their bodies, the Buddhist Handprint Lineage might even hold a slight advantage in perception.

However, Lei Jun contained his Mana and breath, blending in with Beiguang Mountain, making it difficult for Master Sangjie and Lü Jinduan to notice him.

Without specifically eavesdropping, he still overheard fragments of the conversation from the group opposite.

Apparently, the group led by Master Sangjie, Suoyang, and Master Longjia had just returned from the Northern Border beyond the desert and were planning to visit Pure Yang Palace.

Upon receiving the news, Pure Yang Palace dispatched Lü Jinduan and Jiang Yu, among others, to welcome the guests a certain distance outside the mountain gate.

In recent years, Western Region Buddhism had been very active and proactive.

The three great Sacred Lands of the Taoist Sect had all been quietly on guard.

However, since the other side had not shown any overt hostility, Pure Yang Palace naturally would not fail in courtesy.