And in the moment that both became one, Lei Jun's Divine Soul Consciousness suddenly became dazed. The scene before his eyes seemed to change abruptly.

A virtual portal opened elegantly before Lei Jun, just waiting for him to step through and easily reach the Sixth Heavenly Realm of the Taoist Talisman Sect. Lei Jun dared to traverse this Heavenly Moat Tribulation as he had ample confidence. Everything at the moment seemed to confirm this point. But Lei Jun did not recklessly take that step. His mind was calm yet focused, silently contemplating.

After a long while, the scene within Lei Jun's Divine Soul Consciousness, the open portal, began to change. Countless identical portals appeared.

Had he stepped through when there was just one, the outcome would not have been a smooth path, but an irrecoverable abyss of failure. The tribulation between the Fifth Heavenly Layer and the Sixth Heavenly Layer was unlike the direct challenges of Yin Fire, Yin Wind, and others before. It was a tribulation interwoven with various thoughts, making it difficult to distinguish between true and false. Now, the appearance of these many identical phantom portals marked the true beginning of the test for the Cultivator. To discard the false and preserve the true was the way to advance further.

Lei Jun, seemingly without much consideration, stepped directly into one of the portals. His initial choice was correct.

From the outside, the virtual Great Seal that hovered above his physical body began to glimmer, as if becoming somewhat more substantial. But it was not yet over.

The Heavenly Moat Tribulation between the Fifth Heavenly Layer and Sixth Heavenly Layer was exceedingly long. In Lei Jun's Divine Soul Consciousness, as he walked through the virtual portal and continued forward, his surroundings changed. It seemed as if he had entered the True One Altar, where numerous Tao Containments hung in the air, ineffably graceful.

Could I possibly take a look at the True One Altar for reference? Before the thought could fully form, Lei Jun dismissed it.

In a mysterious turn, the very moment he dismissed such thoughts, the path before him widened even more. Lei Jun came to understand the tribulation between the Fifth Heavenly Layer and Sixth Heavenly Layer more profoundly.

This tribulation involved disrupting and diminishing various distracting thoughts. In a sense, it accurately corresponded to the Taoist foundation of the five Tao Palaces within oneself. These were the foundation for ascending to the Sixth Heavenly Realm but also the source of inner demonic obstacles.

One must overcome the indulgent thoughts concerning various quick techniques that arise from the Southern Dragon Tiger Palace.

One must overcome the dependent thoughts on using various treasures and Spiritual Objects that originate in the Eastern Mysterious Platform Taoist Palace.

One must overcome the reckless and blind thoughts obsessed with power that arise from the Western Spiritual Officer Palace.

One must overcome the indulgent and lazy thoughts that originate in the Northern Mysterious Underworld Taoist Palace.

One must overcome the self-satisfied and negligent thoughts that arise from the Central Three Pure Palace.

Cultivators, in their daily practice, might constantly admonish themselves to be vigilant and overcome these various distractions. Yet, these distractions often inadvertently resurface. The more one cherishes the foundation and capabilities one has, the more likely these thoughts will grow and become an impediment to one's cultivation. The so-called inner demons and mental barriers originate within oneself.

Lei Jun calmed the various thoughts within his heart and suddenly felt his consciousness and mind becoming clear and open. He looked again at the real world before him.

He saw that the five Tao Palaces he had painstakingly refined had all disappeared without a trace. Only a Tao Seal remained, suspended above his head.

The Tao Seal was pure white, like translucent jade, with threads of Tao Containment condensed within, not displaying openly, yet ineffably graceful. In appearance, it somewhat resembled the Celestial Master Seal, yet it held its own profound mysteries. Because it incorporated Lei Jun's personal understanding and perception of the Taoist Laws.

However, as Lei Jun's thoughts shifted, the Tao Seal changed its form, becoming identical to the Celestial Master Seal. With another shift in thought, the Tao Seal reverted to its original state.

It must be related to the fusion of my Spiritual Soul and the Celestial Master Seal... Lei Jun thought. His Spiritual Soul returned to his physical body.

And the Tao Seal still hung in midair. With a thought from Lei Jun, the Tao Seal flashed and numerous Spirit Talismans appeared simultaneously, with the Primordial Qi of Heaven and Earth converging from all directions.

As the Tao Seal was formed, the clouds stirred. Today, Lei Jun had cultivated to the Sixth Heavenly Realm of the Taoist Talisman Sect.

A single Tao Seal, connecting Heaven and Earth, commanding the spirits of all directions! No matter which path of cultivation one follows, the Sixth Heavenly Layer is an important checkpoint that links previous and subsequent stages.

For the Taoist Talisman Sect, the formation of this Tao Seal signifies a summary and conclusion of all past cultivation practices. More importantly, through the Tao Seal, the Cultivator now has a new bridge to communicate further with all things in the world. From there on, a brand new foundation is laid, making the initial preparations for ascending to the realm that Connects Heaven.

In the Taoist Talisman Sect, the Sixth Heavenly Realm is called Tao Seal, while the Seventh Heavenly Realm is called Connecting Heaven. As the name implies, the precious Tao Seal is the seal and key to the future path of Connecting Heaven.

This realm was unlike the Fourth Layer of Heaven, which required the crafting of four Original Talismans. Nor was it like the Fifth Heaven Layer, which necessitated the construction of five Tao Palaces. The Sixth Layer of Heaven Dao Seal Realm of the Taoist Talisman Sect has no further subdivided minor realms within it.

The subsequent cultivation involves constantly refining and perfecting one's Tao Seal, continuously accumulating Mana, and preparing to open the path to Connecting Heaven in the future. In the Cultivation World, regardless of the sect, a common saying states that one practices techniques in the Lower Three Heavens, studies laws in the Middle Three Heavens, and cultivates Divine Skills in the Upper Three Heavens.

For the Taoist Talisman Sect, the Tao Seal is the seed of Divine Skills. Hence, the cultivation and preparation that follow involve nurturing this seed, waiting for the day it successfully sprouts.

Lei Jun let out a long breath.

The Tao Seal, which seemed as real as physical matter, shimmered with a moist glow and slowly descended, merging with the figure of Lei Jun. At this moment, his thoughts were lively, and he calculated the time.

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