CHAPTER 358: 210. I STARTLE A THUNDER OUT OF SILENCE_2

Tu Dong saw the situation turning for the worse, so he fled once again. The Sui Dynasty descendants at White Spring Mountain had no choice but to give up on White Spring Mountain, just as they had previously abandoned Star Dragon Abyss.

Xiao Xueting continued the pursuit, while Yuan Mobai, entrusted by her, stayed behind to resolve the chaotic earth veins at White Spring Mountain. Even if complete restoration wasn’t possible, he at least ensured things weren’t so chaotic that the Sui Dynasty descendants could continue taking advantage of them.

For the Tang Imperial Court, further sabotaging the Sui Dynasty descendants’ arrangements in the Southern Wilderness was certainly a gain.

For Yuan Mobai and the Celestial Master Mansion, preventing the rise of a massive entity uniting the Southern Wilderness, and stopping such an entity from heading north in the future, was a precaution as well.

However, the absence of any clues regarding the rumored Celestial Master Robe left Lei Jun and Yuan Mobai somewhat disappointed.

By interrogating Wang Jingfang and the others one after another, Lei Jun gained more insight into the current landscape of the Southern Wilderness and the Sui Dynasty descendants.

Overall, the Southern Wilderness was still in chaos, marked by mutual hostility and continuous attacks.

Although Wei Ancheng’s dominance made the Witchcraft Sect’s sacred lands appear to have a common enemy, in truth, unity among them was still far off.

Even now, the Divine Dance Lineage’s Holy Land Gebo Mountain, the Curse-Proclaiming Lineage’s Holy Land Samsara Abyss, and the Worm Art Vein’s Holy Land Yintuo Mountain seemed to have allied against Wei Ancheng’s pressure, but, in fact, each faction had dissent within their ranks.

Within all three sacred lands, there were those secretly communicating and even cooperating with the Blood River Sect.

Sect Master Liu Xun of Ox Soul Ravine, and Gu Ying of Rain Ravine, were not isolated cases.

So, the situation in the Southern Wilderness had generally become even more chaotic than before.

This included secret schemes by the Sui Dynasty descendants.

Quite a few Former Sui loyalists, and even Sui royal bloodline members, hid their identities and dispersed throughout Witchcraft Sect’s major legacies. They had now become a considerable hidden force.

Wei Ancheng was a prominent figure among them.

But as a collateral Sui Dynasty bloodline, his rising power had become a major concern for the main Sheng Kang lineage of the Sui Dynasty.

The main line of Sheng Kang at present, inheriting the will of their forebears, styled itself as Crown Prince Sheng Kang to outsiders. His name was Yang Yuqi, and he was a Great Scholar of the Eighth Heavenly Layer. He had studied the Sui royal family’s traditions since childhood, was classically trained, exceptionally gifted, and possessed profound strength.

Yang Yuqi had many children, but typically only two stood out, known among Former Sui loyalists as Mr. Yang Tai and Mr. Lei Jun.

Lei Jun had met Mr. Lei Jun, Yang Fei, at Star Dragon Abyss. Though still young, he had commendable cultivation and keen ability. At Star Dragon Abyss, he was tasked with receiving Wang Jingfang and other critical external allies, also overseeing the earth vein sacrifice.

On this trip to White Spring Mountain, Yuan Mobai and Xiao Xueting nearly trapped him, but thanks to Jiang Tiankuo and Tu Dong, Yang Fei seized the chaos to escape once more and was now being chased by Xiao Xueting.

By contrast, Yuan Mobai and Lei Jun were more focused on Crown Prince Yang Yuqi’s eldest son, Mr. Yang Tai.

Because, according to rumors, certain clues related to the Celestial Master Robe had fallen into his hands.

Sadly, Yuan Mobai had not caught sight of Yang Tai at White Spring Mountain this time. His whereabouts for now remained unknown.

Lei Jun and his master regretted this, but they couldn’t force results so soon. They could only continue their search for clues.

At the True One Altar’s second layer, the chart’s glowing points gradually found their matches.

Presently, only three to five points remained on the map.

Yet, each point basically marked a location where the Sui Dynasty descendants were disturbing or affecting the Earth Vein Spiritual Energy.

Apart from White Spring Mountain, which Yuan Mobai and Xiao Xueting had already visited, there were four more locations.

The closest was the lower reaches of the Zhao River, the first area identified.

Then, moving outwards, the upper reaches of the Zhao River and the western Silver Flute Rock mountains.

The furthest lay to the south, around Kongliu Mountain.

Lei Jun looked at the chart, contemplating where he should start first.

Then, a glowing orb in his mind suddenly began to flicker, showing words,

"When echoes spread, responses will follow, misfortune and blessing are intertwined, weigh your decisions carefully."

Then it revealed four lots,

"Moderately good lot, reach Kongliu Mountain before midnight, there’s a chance to obtain a Fourth Rank Opportunity, no danger, no complications, auspicious."

"Perfectly neutral lot, head to the upper reaches of Zhao River, there’s a chance to obtain a Sixth-Rank Opportunity, but slight risk may be present, so act with caution, neutral."

"Perfectly neutral lot, head to Silver Flute Rock, there’s a chance for a Fifth Grade Opportunity, but crisis could emerge, be doubly wary, neutral."

"Moderately unlucky lot, head to the lower reaches of Zhao River, there’s a chance for a Sixth-Rank Opportunity, but enormous danger may be encountered, every step fraught with peril, ominous."

Lei Jun read through all four lots, appearing thoughtful.

*No danger, no complications, and a Fourth Rank Opportunity for the moderately good lot―no need to think twice.*

*As for the moderately unlucky lot, the immense danger warned gave Lei Jun pause. Even with the Celestial Master Seal now awakened, allowing him to use the True One Altar Cave Heaven to avoid danger, the lot’s prediction of constant mortal threat remained an undeniable warning.*

*The two perfectly neutral lots had some differences. The second looked riskier but was tied to a higher grade opportunity. Going by the principle that blessing and misfortune balanced each other, maybe that’s why the lot still counted as neutral.*

*If Lei Jun had to choose, he’d obviously go for the moderately good lot, but he didn’t rush into action.*

Shangguan Peng was almost here, and Master Lei was curious about his next move.

He didn’t need to worry for now about Master Yuan Mobai wandering into hazardous places like the lower reaches of Zhao River.

Because Yuan Mobai was currently waiting around White Spring Mountain.

Through communications with Yuan Mobai, Lei Jun had a general sense of what was happening over at Nangu Valley Plain.