The complete Three Caverns and Three Realms Scripture was preserved, along with the Celestial Master Robe and Celestial Master Seal.

But the Celestial Master Robe's whereabouts were currently unknown.

The first layer of the True One Altar, derived from the Celestial Master Seal, could only channel the profundity of the Fire Dharma Earth Script Talisman.

The Celestial Master's Sword, though capable of summoning the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder, itself did not contain the inheritance of the Thunder Law Heavenly Scripture Talismans.

For cultivators as gifted as Tang Xiaotang, she might rely on the Tao Containment of the sword as reference, drawing inferences and further perfecting her self-created Thunder Method.

But for others, the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder remained inaccessible.

Naturally, this meant there was no way to cultivate the Ninth Heaven Thunder Ancestor Dharma.

Leaving aside sect inheritance issues, speaking from the perspective of actual combat spellcasting, the Yang Thunder Dragon was undoubtedly of extreme importance.

Not only was the Yang Thunder Dragon extraordinarily powerful, it also touched upon another great Divine Skill from Celestial Master Mansion, the Dragon-Tiger Strike.

In these times, when Celestial Master Mansion had suffered repeated calamities and fallen into decline, such things held even greater significance.

After Tang Xiaotang reached the Eightfold Heaven Realm, she did not cultivate any Life Skill Human Script Talismans other than the Fire Dharma Earth Script Talisman.

She was a rare Heavenly Talent, striking out on her own, opening new horizons, and inventing an entirely new Thunder Method; beyond the purple lightning of Nine Heavens Divine Thunder, she cultivated a golden thunder called Pure Yang Immortal Thunder.

But this Thunder Method was intimately connected to her own Pure Yang Immortal Physique.

At least for now, it still belonged solely to her, with no prospect of being widely disseminated.

"So, you kept that Dragon Bind Hemp. What do you plan to do with it?"

After finishing up, Tang Xiaotang asked Lei Jun curiously, "Though this thing's vital spirit is durable and can regenerate, it all draws from its own Spirit Root. If you separate the vine, it dies, and the root can't be split either. Trying to propagate or transplant it is basically hopeless."

Lei Jun said, "I know, I'm thinking of using this Spirit Plant to refine a Magic Artifact. I have some ideas I want to try out."

Tang Xiaotang responded indifferently, "Then you handle it yourself."

Lei Jun left Upper Pure Thunder Mansion Cave Heaven together with her.

Tang Xiaotang returned to Celestial Master Hall.

Although she rarely managed day-to-day affairs, now that the New Heavenly Master had ascended, High Merit Pavilion was history. Yuan Mobai, Yao Yuan, and Shangguan Ning would come to report to the new Heavenly Master in the hall, to coordinate and confer, making final decisions.

Lei Jun, meanwhile, went alone to Treasure Pavilion.

Thanks to his accumulated merit and achievements, Lei Jun had been rewarded; beyond his chance to enter Supreme Pure Thunder Mansion Cave Heaven, there were other prizes as well.

Given that he was now an elder of the mansion, he was permitted to go to Treasure Pavilion and freely choose what he needed.

Lei Jun had been weighing his options for some time, making note of things for now, but hadn't picked anything yet.

After this trip out of Supreme Pure Thunder Mansion Cave Heaven, having gained the extraordinary Dragon Bind Hemp, his thoughts gradually became more lively.

Lei Jun was contemplating the refinement of a Magic Artifact.

The gift Ji Chuan had sent him, he had looked through after the grand ceremony, opening the Miniature Bag.

As a direct disciple of the Taoist Sect's Sacred Land, and with both his teacher, He Dongxing, and his father, Ji Dongquan, as high backgrounds, Ji Chuan's offerings were naturally exquisite.

The present inside the Miniature Bag was a lump of spirit treasure, looking part cloud, part crystal, straddling reality and illusion—a most mysterious thing.

[Broad Method Spirit Crystal]

It was an incredibly rare treasure, especially invaluable for cultivators enthusiastic about alchemy and artifact refining.

The Broad Method Spirit Crystal could breed Broad Method Mist, a major aid in alchemy and artifact refinement, not only increasing the rate of success but sometimes even enhancing the product's quality.

With this treasure's aid, Lei Jun could let loose and do as he wished.

He went first to the Pavilion to select some materials.

The presiding elder at Treasure Pavilion now was Zuo Li, whom he had dealt with before.

Zuo Li looked at Lei Jun with some surprise, "Lei, are you sure you want these?"

It wasn't that they were too rare,

but rather, far too common.

Lei Jun said, "They're just what I need as a disciple."

Elder Zuo thought for a moment, then spoke, "Lei, since taking up your new post, you have conducted yourself uprightly and thoughtfully for the sect. You're truly a model for your peers and juniors."

Due to the previous great battle with Jiangzhou Lin Clan, as well as the internal struggle on Dragon Tiger Mountain, Celestial Master Mansion was severely damaged in vitality.

To say Celestial Master Mansion was currently at a low point was a comprehensive assessment affecting every part of the sect—not just its cultivators, but its reserves as well.

On one hand, all the wars had burned through resources dramatically.

On the other, it was extremely difficult to replenish afterwards.

It was much the same as the chaos over a century ago, when Ganoderma Terrace and many Spirit Veins were destroyed in succession.

Last winter's internal conflict was fought right within the ancestral courtyard of the sect.

At the conflict's climax, both sides threw caution to the wind and unleashed True Fire, naturally causing further harm to Mount Ling.

Many spirit gardens and mineral veins were damaged or even ruined completely as a result.

All these factors combined had left Celestial Master Mansion's Treasure Pavilion severely depleted, sinking to a low not seen in recent years.

Still, Zuo Li looked at Lei Jun, speaking earnestly. "Even so, the Treasure Pavilion cannot withhold your reward simply because things are a bit tight right now; that would break the rules. Besides, you're at a key point in your cultivation journey."

Last winter, Lei Jun rendered great merit in battle. Thus, the mansion granted him the rare honor of freely choosing resources from the pavilion—a heavy reward, not given lightly.

Elder Zuo had always cared for Lei Jun, this young junior with immense potential, and now found himself hoping Lei Jun wouldn't overdo his exemplary conduct.

Lei Jun smiled and explained, "Elder Zuo, your concern moves me deeply. But just as my master often taught, we who follow the Tao act in harmony with Heaven, moving as circumstances dictate. There's no need to seek excess or greatness; everything should simply suit one's own needs."

Zuo Li nodded at this, stroking his beard and smiling, "Mm, that's good. Your heart is set, and you're not swayed by external things. Very good."

Lei Jun took the materials, thanked Zuo Li, and left Treasure Pavilion.

After returning to his residence, he organized the materials and began to make preparations.

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