This temporary expedient, after all, could not be equated with the true Altar of Wanfa Sect.

The Li Clan didn't even have the opportunity to worry about the distant future; their current situation alone was enough to drive them to despair.

Not to mention the many precious Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures consumed when the Yellow Sky Altar was originally built, many of which are now extinct.

Even if all the auxiliary materials were complete, the Li Clan currently lacked an Upper Three Heavens cultivator from the Talisman Sect willing to sacrifice themselves.

Wishing to transform one's body into an Ancestral Altar was not something just anyone could do.

First, it required an Upper Three Heavens master from the Daoist Talisman Sect.

Second, this individual had to be willing.

Where could the Li Clan possibly find such a person?

If this were not the case, everyone would not be lamenting the unexpected and impactful deaths of Li Song, Li Hongyu, and the other two.

Could the Li Family's younger generation strive hard, hoping to produce new young Upper Three Heavens powerhouses like the Xiao Clan from Longwai?

Sorry, but that was still not possible.

Without their own Ancestral Altar, bestowing the Transcension Ritual upon disciples would be difficult, essentially severing the path from the Lower Three Heavens to the Middle Three Heavens.

Without their own Ancestral Altar, Middle Three Heavens cultivators also could not open the Heaven Gate and ascend to the Upper Three Heavens.

The Seventh Layer of Heaven Realm in the Daoist Talisman Sect was known as Connecting Heaven.

How arduous was the road to Connecting Heaven?

Even if a miracle were possible, let alone whether the Celestial Master Mansion would agree, the Yellow Sky Sect would be the first to refuse.

Therefore, Shangguan Ning had said that if, by some remote chance, the Li Family were to recover the Celestial Master Robe first, it would be due to their incredibly good fortune.

"When I travel in the future, I will also help keep an eye out," Xiao Xueting said.

Yuan Mobai and Shangguan Ning both expressed their thanks.

Their subsequent conversation was more casual.

Lei Jun, Zhang Jingzhen, and others also interjected from time to time.

Later, Shangguan Ning and Zhang Jingzhen arranged for Xiao Xueting to stay in a guest room.

Lei Jun returned to the High Merit Pavilion with Yuan Mobai.

"Chongyun, you don't seem very enthusiastic about dealing with representatives from the Tang Imperial Court," Yuan Mobai asked in a gentle voice.

With only master and disciple present, Lei Jun spoke without much reservation, "Master, you see clearly. I currently do not reject dealing with the Tang Imperial Court, but indeed, I am not enthusiastic about it."

Yuan Mobai took a seat. "Oh?"

Lei Jun replied, "The Tang Imperial Court supports various Sacred Lands, including Our Sect, to check and balance the power of noble families. Our Sect's vitality was severely damaged, and it urgently needs to recuperate. Receiving support from the Tang Imperial Court indeed requires a response. However..."

He smiled, but the smile was distant. "Looking at it from another perspective, isn't the Zhang Family of the Capital City also a great house passed down through bloodlines?"

Yuan Mobai also smiled. "There are still differences."

Lei Jun nodded. "Rather than calling the Zhang Family another noble family outside the Five Clans and Seven Families, it's more accurate to say they are the foremost magnate clan in the world.

Their history is not as long as that of the Five Clans and Seven Families, but in terms of the power of a single family name, they might even surpass them.

Patriarch Zhang, who stabilized the world in ancient times, was undoubtedly talented and powerful. However, the same cannot be said for his descendants, who were raised in the imperial court."

"Yes, under the Way of the Emperor, successive Tang Emperors have all been top-tier experts. But this was the result of the world's power being channeled to support one or two individuals.

If the Emperor loses virtue, the people's hearts will scatter, and the nation's fortune will undoubtedly be lost. New heroes should then rise to contend for supremacy and change the dynasty. However, the common people will have already been trampled, again and again.

This isn't unique to the Zhang Tang; the rise and fall of all imperial dynasties have followed this pattern."

Lei Jun spread his hands. "I am not opposed to Our Sect's past and current cooperation with the Tang Imperial Court. However, in my eyes, while there are differences between the Zhang Family of the Capital City and the Five Clans and Seven Families, these differences are limited."

Yuan Mobai did not take offense, merely smiling and pointing at his disciple. "Chongyun, be cautious with your words."

Lei Jun nodded with a smile.

He didn't subscribe to the notion that "contending with others is an infinite joy."

If possible, he wished no one would disturb him, allowing him to quietly cultivate, contemplate spells, and immerse himself in the profound world of Taoist Laws.

However, some scourges truly tested his restraint.

Among the noble clans, there were quite a few individuals he could get along with. It was just that the overall number of troublemakers was too great.

If the Tang Imperial Court harbored a similar situation, Lei Jun would likewise find it hard to restrain himself.

This was related to whether the other party was a scourge in themselves, irrespective of their identity.

As for the mindset of opposing only the aristocracy but not the Emperor, Master Lei had never taken it seriously.

Of course, Her Majesty the Empress had only recently ascended the throne, so everything remained to be seen.

"Chongyun, what are your thoughts on the position of Celestial Master?" Yuan Mobai suddenly asked.

Lei Jun was somewhat surprised and looked at his master.

Yuan Mobai's gentle smile did not waver; he remained as warm as ever.

Lei Jun said frankly, "I have some interest, but not a great deal. It's mainly because such an opportunity is rare, and I'd like to try it.

But if I were to truly attain this position one day, I estimate I would hold it for a while and then abdicate in favor of someone more capable.

I am more interested in cultivating Taoist Laws and appreciating the wonders of this world."

Yuan Mobai smiled. "With that mindset of yours, I'm afraid many would not agree."

Lei Jun replied, "Seeking common ground while reserving differences is fine."

"Those four words can be matched with another four..." Yuan Mobai smiled and sighed. "Knowing is easy, acting is hard."

After a period of handling affairs and gaining experience with Yuan Mobai at the High Merit Pavilion, Lei Jun returned to his residence late at night to continue his cultivation.

After his usual routine of Breathing Skills, meditation, and spirit contemplation, Lei Jun stood up and walked to the window.

Gazing at the starry night sky, he was lost in silent contemplation.

After a long moment, Lei Jun withdrew his gaze and opened his palm.

A Spirit Talisman and a Sword Pellet floated above his palm.

The Spirit Talisman was a Thousand-Mile Sound Transmission Talisman.

The Sword Pellet was a Fine Gold Sword Pellet.

Lei Jun contemplated the two items.

In the previous battle beneath Sword Valley, he had used the Thousand-Mile Sound Transmission Talisman that could contact Li Xuan to determine the latter's approximate location.

Such a method relied on an element of chance.

Moreover, it exploited the fact that Li Xuan and the others were unaware.

The Magnetosword Pellet was powerful, but its consumption was also great.

Lei Jun pondered further improvements.

Currently, the primary issue was accuracy.

In other words, aiming and targeting.

Pondering these related issues, Lei Jun conducted some experiments, busying himself until dawn.

The next day, Lin Shan paid a visit and extended an invitation. "Lei, Zhang and Fang are discussing hosting a banquet for Master Xiao and would like to invite you. What are your thoughts?"

Before Lei Jun could answer, a sphere of light suddenly flickered in his mind:

[Newly risen to prominence, a target for many. Fortune and misfortune are intertwined. Advance or retreat, the decision is yours.]

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