Luck entry, starting from the Nine Dragons' succession

Chapter 134 Innate Spiritual Treasure, Primordial Five Thunder Mountain
The ancestral temple of the Shenxiao School.

The ancestral temple of the Shenxiao Sect is located atop "Tianlei Peak".

It is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, and occasionally flashes of purple lightning.

The mountain gate is made of two natural lightning-struck black stones, with the four characters "Five Thunder Orthodox Method" inscribed on them. The strokes are as sharp as if they were cleaved by a knife and axe, and there are faint lightning patterns flowing on them.

A "Thunder Drum Stele" stands in front of the gate. Whenever there is a thunderstorm, the inscription on the stele will sound on its own, the sound of which can be heard for miles around, thus deterring evil spirits.

Thunder-sound bamboo grows in the mountains. Its bamboo is greenish-purple, and when the wind blows through it, it makes a metallic clanging sound.

The stream flowing in it is not ordinary spring water, but Thunder Marrow Liquid, which can temper the meridians when drunk, and is a treasure that countless thunder cultivators dream of.

In the main hall.

Two elderly men in Taoist robes were playing chess. On the chessboard, two large black and white dragons were locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle.

The player holding the white pieces is Shenxiao Zhenjun, the sect leader of Shenxiao Sect, who is known as the number one thunder cultivator in China.

As for sitting opposite him, it was the Supreme Elder of the Shenxiao Sect—Master Xuanting.

He also has another identity: the grandfather of the current Crown Princess.

"What do you intend to do with the message Yun Zhao sent back, Sect Master?" Xuan Ting Zhenren's voice carried a hint of vicissitude.

The white chess piece in Shenxiao Zhenjun's hand paused slightly, revealing a thoughtful expression.

"On the second day of the second lunar month, the dragon raises its head, and the underworld emperor is born. This is an attempt to catch us off guard."

"The Crown Prince isn't exactly a peaceful person either!"

Shenxiao Zhenjun seemed to be implying something, but did not directly answer Xuanting Zhenren's question.

Snap!
After the white piece was placed, Shenxiao Zhenjun changed the subject.

"Junior Brother Xiao is probably still angry."

"After all, Junior Brother Xiao only has one promising offspring, Juefeng."

Master Xuanting paused in his black chess piece, his expression turning slightly silent.

He was well aware that the biggest obstacle to the sect's renewed cooperation with the Crown Prince was Xiao Wujiu.

Xiao Juefeng's death remained a thorn in the side between the Shenxiao Sect and the Eastern Palace.

The most difficult situation for them must be that of the grandfather and grandson.

Yun Zhao possesses the Dragon Roar Thunder Body and needs to rely on the Great Qian Phoenix Qi to suppress the Yang Qi within his body.

Both publicly and privately, he hoped that the sect and the Crown Prince's Palace could rekindle their past relationship.

"I understand the grievances in Junior Nephew Xiao's heart."

"However, the Underworld Emperor is the sect's appointed guardian deity. This is a long-term plan that cannot be put aside for personal reasons."

Master Xuanting also had his own selfish desires, but his selfish desires and the sect's public spirit were not contradictory.

Therefore, he never mentioned his own selfish motives in any of his sentences, yet every sentence contained his own selfish motives.

Shenxiao Zhenjun's eyes flickered slightly; he knew perfectly well why Xuanting Zhenren was so eager to persuade him.

In fact, after receiving Tantai Yunzhao's message, he suppressed his decision and did not make one.

All of this was for Xiao Wujiu to see.

If the sect is so eager to reconcile with the Crown Prince, what will Xiao Wujiu think?
Even if Shenxiao Zhenjun intended to rekindle his relationship with Donggong from the very beginning, he had to suppress it first and give Xiao Wujiu some face.

However, this little bit of face alone is not enough to appease Xiao Wujiu.

At the very least, there should be some real compensation.

Shenxiao Zhenjun pondered for a moment, a troubled expression on his face.

"This is difficult!"

"Junior Brother Xiao has made great contributions to the sect, we cannot let him feel disheartened."

Upon hearing this, True Man Xuanting immediately understood what True Lord Shenxiao meant.

We cannot let Xiao Wujiu's heart be broken.

In other words, once Xiao Wujiu calms down, cooperation with the Crown Prince will naturally follow.

At the same time, Master Xuanting also knew that True Lord Shenxiao was subtly reminding him.

Most of the compensation for Xiao Wujiu will require his own efforts.

"What kind of compensation does Junior Nephew Xiao desire?"

"Junior Brother Xiao has a Thunder Abyss Suppressing Evil Token in his hand."

"It's a pity that Junior Brother Xiao didn't have enough opportunities. He has had the Thunder Abyss Suppressing Evil Token for decades, and has missed the Thunder Abyss several times."

The Thunder Abyss, created by the Five Thunder Heavenly Venerable, is hidden in the void and constantly wanders.

It only reveals a trace of its presence during thunderstorms.

However, in such a vast world, there are quite a few places where thunderstorms occur simultaneously.

Therefore, even if someone obtains the Thunder Abyss Suppressing Evil Order and searches the world for thunderstorms, they still have to rely on luck.

If you're lucky, you might run into it on your first try.

Those who are unlucky, like Xiao Wujiu, end up with nothing after decades of hard work.

Shenxiao Zhenjun knew that Xiao Wujiu had a deep obsession with Lei Yuan.

Perhaps only Lei Yuan could soothe his grief over the loss of his son.

Thinking of this, Shenxiao Zhenjun paused for a moment.

"Uncle-Master, you have a past relationship with True Lord Tiandun. I would like to trouble you to ask True Lord Tiandun to perform a divination for Junior Brother Xiao."

“Once Junior Brother Xiao goes to Lei Yuan, he will naturally have no mind to care about the affairs of the Eastern Palace.”

As Shenxiao Zhenjun finished speaking, Xuanting Zhenren's expression shifted slightly.

Our sect leader is truly remarkable.

Knowing that she was in love with Yun Zhao, she was determined to help the sect and the Crown Prince reunite.

He then personally stepped forward to compensate Xiao Wujiu.

Unfortunately, he himself had no way of controlling Shenxiao Zhenjun.

"Ugh--"

"Sect Master is brilliant!"

"Tomorrow I will go see the Heavenly Escape True Lord and swallow my pride to ask him to tell my divination for my junior nephew Xiao."

Upon hearing this, Shenxiao Zhenjun smiled and nodded slightly.

"Great!"

The reason why True Lord Shenxiao troubled True Man Xuanting to invite True Lord Tiandun was because True Lord Tiandun was no ordinary person.

In the land of China, the arts of celestial secrets are revered, with the Four Great Divine Arts being the most supreme.

Zi Wei Dou Shu, Tai Yi Shen Shu, Liu Ren Shen Ke, Qi Men Dun Jia.

These four divine arts are undoubtedly unparalleled in the world.

The lineage of Zi Wei Dou Shu (Purple Star Astrology) is passed down through the Jian Zheng lineage.

Taiyi Shenshu is a direct descendant of the Qiankun Sect.

As for the Heavenly Escape True Lord, he possessed extraordinary fortune and received the inheritance of Qimen Dunjia at a young age.

His mastery of the art of divination and escape is unparalleled.

Looking across the entire land of China, in terms of the art of divination, it ranks among the top five.

Unfortunately, the Heavenly Escape True Lord was a rogue cultivator, without children or disciples, and lived all alone.

Even if Shenxiao Zhenjun wanted to control him, he would have no way to do so.

Therefore, asking the Heavenly Escape True Lord to perform a divination comes at a great cost, and it also depends on his mood.

If the Heavenly Escape True Lord is in a bad mood, even the face of the Qiankun Sect Master, the Taixu True Lord, won't make a difference.

That is why Shenxiao Zhenjun set his sights on Xuanting Zhenren.

Xuan Ting Zhenren and Tian Dun Zhenjun knew each other when they were young. If he were to step in, Tian Dun Zhenjun would most likely give him face.

After dealing with Xiao Wujiu, Master Xuanting asked in a deep voice.

"The Yin Emperor has been born ahead of schedule, what do you plan to do, Sect Master?"

"This is a great opportunity!"

"His early emergence caught the Qiankun Sect off guard. If we can subdue the Yin Emperor and have our own guardian deity, we won't have to put up with the Qiankun Sect anymore."

The other nine Dao Courts have all witnessed the development of the Qiankun Sect over the past ten thousand years.

It would be a lie to say I'm not envious. The Qiankun Sect is so extravagant that it assigns a protector to each of its direct disciples.

As for the other nine Daoist courts, each court only has a dozen or so guardians available.

Only the most talented disciples will receive the protection of a guardian.

Xiao Juefeng's talent is considered quite remarkable among the younger generation of the Shenxiao Sect.

But he wasn't qualified enough to gain a protector.

If he had a protector, how could he have perished in the Crown Prince's conspiracy?
If Xiao Juefeng doesn't die, a hundred years later, he will surely add a tenth-realm expert to the sect.

A hint of solemnity and ambition appeared in Shenxiao Zhenjun's eyes.

"The right time, the right place, and the right people are all in our Shenxiao Sect."

"This time, I will personally take the Hunyuan Five Thunder Mountain to Yujing."

"The sect is in dire need of your presence, Uncle-Master!"

Upon hearing Shenxiao Zhenjun's plan, Xuan Ting Zhenren's weathered old face also revealed a solemn expression.

The Hunyuan Five Thunder Mountain is a primordial spiritual treasure used by the Shenxiao Sect to suppress destiny.

The sect leader taking this innate spiritual treasure away will surely leave the ancestral court empty.

Although the probability of being attacked is low, we still have to be prepared.

"Sect Master, please go all out. This old man of the Ancestral Court will naturally protect it well!"

"Thank you so much, Uncle Master!"

……

Tongzhou.

A strong stench of blood permeated the official road.

If Fang Heng were here, he would be surprised to find that the air was filled with a rich divine aura.

Clearly, many evil spirits who worshipped gods perished in this place.

Li Qingya wiped the blood from the sword, his eyes filled with a cold, piercing light.

He had long anticipated that once he left Yujing and headed to Chentang Pass, someone would likely take action against him.

Unexpectedly, the first to make a move was the evil spirit of the White Lotus Sect.

Beside Li Qingya, a phantom old man's figure accompanied him.

"Disciple, it seems quite a few people are watching you!"

"Even the White Lotus Divine Thought wants a share of what's in your life."

Although Sword Elder said this, his tone was quite relaxed, as if he was not afraid of the attack by the White Lotus Divine Demon.

"Humph--"

"If they want the inheritance of the Heavenly Sword Palace, let's see if they have the ability."

Li Qingya exuded a powerful sword aura that soared into the sky, like a sword drawn from its sheath.

Seeing this, Elder Jian couldn't help but smile with satisfaction and look at him with approval.

This is truly his good disciple!

Sword cultivators must possess an indomitable spirit!
……

Li Qingya's departure from Yujing has stirred up a lot of emotions.

Prince Qin's Mansion, study.

The second prince looked at the note in his hand, which contained information about Li Qingya.

"Li Qingya actually chose the fourth brother?"

"This... is such a pity!"

A faint hint of disappointment appeared in the Second Prince's eyes, but more than that, there was displeasure.

Clearly, he harbored resentment towards Li Qingya's choice to side with the Fourth Prince.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Hansong's face showed a thoughtful expression, and he slowly spoke.

"Your Highness, compared to Li Qingya's allegiance to the Fourth Prince, his trip to Chentang Pass is even more noteworthy!"

Upon hearing this, the second prince frowned slightly.

"Chentang Pass?"

What is Li Qingya going to Chentang Pass for?

"Mr. Cheng, what are your thoughts?"

Cheng Hansong cupped his hands in a gesture of respect and offered a reminder:
"Your Highness, the selection of the divine generals takes place at Chen Tang Pass!"

"He's going to interfere in the selection of the Divine Generals?" The Second Prince looked slightly taken aback. "It seems that none of the families participating in this selection are affiliated with Fourth Brother..."

"wrong!"

Halfway through his speech, the second prince seemed to realize something, exclaimed in surprise, and then looked as if he had just understood.

"Li Qingya is after Lu Xiaoyang."

"When Consort Min miscarried, it was always suspected that Consort Ning had secretly poisoned her, but no matter how much we investigated, we found no evidence."

"Although there is no evidence, Consort Min and Consort Ning have been at odds in the palace for years."

"I heard that the Lu family went bankrupt for this competition for the Divine General title; the Lu family's treasury is so full that mice can run around in it."

"If we fail in this struggle, the Lu family will be completely ruined!"

A hint of surprise appeared on the second prince's face.

He suddenly realized that Li Qingya's defection to the Fourth Prince and his targeting of Lu Xiaoyang was good news for him.

Lu Xiaoyang is Ninth Brother's man.

Once Ninth Brother suffers a loss, I can then show him kindness and win his complete loyalty.

Thinking of this, the Second Prince's eyes shone even brighter.

……

Meanwhile, in the study of the Prince's mansion.

Xie Qingming knelt on one knee, his head bowed low.

"Greetings to Your Highness!"

"What's the situation with the Qilin Guards?"

"After you manipulated the mechanical beast last time, did the madness in your body recur?" Fang Heng asked with concern.

The Qilin Guards were his most important force, and he couldn't afford to be careless about them.

Although Fang Heng was very confident in planting lotus in the Heart Abyss, he still needed to personally oversee the process.

"Your Highness, rest assured, the mad blood within the guards is very calm and shows no signs of relapse."

Xie Qingming reported the truth, his gaze towards Fang Heng filled with fervent admiration.

Xie Qingming's respect and admiration for Fang Heng had reached the point of complete devotion.

Having personally experienced the torment of mad blood, he knew all too well how troublesome mad blood was.

It was enough to make every soldier who controlled the mechanical beasts turn pale with fear.

But ever since using His Highness's secret technique, Mad Blood has been completely suppressed, as if he had encountered his nemesis.

Even when manipulating mechanical beasts, it will not cause the madness to recur.

If all the soldiers who operate the mechanical beasts could have their hearts planted with lotus flowers by His Highness?

A glimmer of imagination surfaced in Xie Qingming's mind.

“Your Highness, the Heart Lotus is incredibly profound, and the Qilin Dark Guard can certainly expand its manpower.”

"In my opinion, no soldier who operates mechanical beasts can resist the temptation of the Heart Lotus."

Hearing Xie Qingming's heartfelt words, Fang Heng nodded slightly.

"Go and investigate the headquarters and battalions of the major armies first, recruit secretly, and don't make too much of a fuss."

"Got it, Your Highness!"

"Also, how is the situation regarding your surveillance of the governor of Donghai County?" Fang Heng asked, changing the subject.

He hadn't forgotten that the Ten Deadly Poisons on Pei Qingxuan's body were inextricably linked to Chen Mu, the governor of Donghai County.

Now that the Crown Prince is imprisoned in the Eastern Palace, Chen Mu's situation is also not good.

(End of this chapter)