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"Heaven has summoned us; the Celestial Master is about to arrive!"

"Could it be that 'Zhang Xuanye' has returned?"

"no no!"

"It's not that Zhang Xuanye has returned, but rather that a second Celestial Master has drawn the Celestial Master's talisman hidden in Nanming Mountain and the Celestial Master's Mansion!"

"In other words, it means that Zhang Xuanye did not disappear without a trace after being trapped in the Daoist ruins, but rather..."

"Truly, undeniably, they have perished!"

"Otherwise, why would the Celestial Master's edict re-select the 'Great Destiny Master' and allow him to be born to rule the righteous law for a day?"

"But in the past, when the Celestial Master appeared, wasn't it always the Celestial Master's talisman that flew away? How come it is still in Nanming Mountain this time?"

"Could it be that the Nanming Mountain lineage, which holds the true essence of the [Fire Element], is about to produce another [Celestial Master] ordained by Heaven?"

"At worst, we can follow the example of sinking the continent last time, but we can't let Nanming Mountain produce another Celestial Master!"

"If it were another character like Zhang Xuanye, intending to control Yin and Yang, govern the Five Elements, and truly take charge of the 'Righteous Heaven,' there would be a chance to advance to the position of Dao Lord."

"We, who hold the highest rank in this world and govern the ancient lineages of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, must we once again have to contend with them!"

"Instead of doing that, it would be better to nip it in the bud and bring it under our control!"

Within the True Dharma Heaven, there are seven ancient lineages that hold the highest-ranking Daoist talismans, each governing Yin and Yang and the Five Elements respectively. This lineage is the pinnacle of a single lineage, comparable to the Crimson Heaven and the Ten Great Daoist traditions.

Those figures from their respective families who hold the authority over Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, and are known as Heavenly Officials, are some of the most ancient who have already reached the threshold of becoming immortals.

Even without figuring it out, mastering this path can grant one the title of "Immortal"!

Therefore, they are all people with extraordinary supernatural powers, whose thoughts are constantly in turmoil, and who can survey the world and continents.

When the righteous Dharma and the Heavenly Dao trembled, countless ancient and slumbering beings were disturbed.

Some people even appeared as phantoms across continents and in the heavens above, talking and discussing with each other.

The Celestial Master's Talisman is formed from the Heavenly Dao within the Righteous Law Heaven, making it extremely special. If one has the destiny to wield it and refine its power, it is highly valuable.
Once you embark on your cultivation journey in the mortal realm, you will be able to proceed without any obstacles, comparable to a reincarnated immortal. The three trials and nine realms will not be able to stop you!

If that were all, it would be fine.

However, if a Celestial Master can ascend to the rank of "Immortals"...
It can then govern all the laws and paths of the entire True Dharma Heaven, and gather all the 'Yin Yang, Five Elements and Twelve Qi' into its palm!
When that time comes, the Celestial Master will be in charge of the rise and fall of the realm, and will have the opportunity to glimpse the immortals!
For the Celestial Master of the Righteous Dharma, it was an irresistible temptation.

However, for the various sects such as the [Sun], [Moon], and [Five Elements], which occupy the Yin and Yang positions, govern the Five Elements, and oversee all the first-rank Daoist talismans, possessing orthodox supernatural powers, this is not the case.

This undoubtedly means the arrival of a figure who is like a great celestial being who has traversed the nine heavens and divided the universe in ancient times!
That is absolutely intolerable.

Therefore, although each generation of Celestial Masters is a synonym for glory.

With the Celestial Master's Edict in his possession, even if he has never ascended to the ranks of the immortals, as long as he cultivates to become a True Man of Supernatural Powers, becomes a True Lord of the Grotto Heaven, and is then ascended to immortality and ranked among the True Venerables, he can rival the immortals with his peak achievements in the mortal world!
Even if immortals were to lie in wait in the mortal world and encounter a mortal celestial master at the peak of their destiny, they would still be unable to defeat the celestial master who had received the favor of Heaven.

With the birth of the Celestial Master, all the orthodox celestial officials of the various schools of Taoism (Yin Yang and Five Elements) will retreat in defiance, ensuring the prosperity of their lineage in this era.

However, there is also an unwritten rule.

That is why those who have become "Celestial Masters" throughout history cannot ascend to the ranks of immortals unless they commit suicide and relinquish their Celestial Master status!

Otherwise, if a Celestial Master ascends to immortality and then attempts to advance further after attaining the status of a True Venerable, countless Celestial Masters in the past have been attacked by the masses and subsequently perished because of this.

The only two unexpected events.
These were the first Celestial Master, and the previous Celestial Master Xuanye from Nanming Mountain!

The former existed during the time when the Daoist court ruled the world and regarded all the heavens as straw dogs; that period is too long ago to mention for now.

The previous Xuan Ye Celestial Master nearly succeeded in becoming one, only disappearing without a trace in the crumbling ruins of the ancient Daoist court after fulfilling the Daoist-Buddhist calamity.
With his "all spirits paying homage," he bestowed titles upon the numerous auspicious creatures and demon saints under his command who came from mountains, rivers, and lakes.
It's likely that this could truly become the dominant trend, leading to the re-conferring of first-grade Daoist talismans such as [Yin Yang Five Elements], and completely bringing 'Zhengfa Tian', one of the three heavens of [Immortal Path], into the palm of one's hand!
Boundless energy overflowed, filling the azure sky above the realm!
This place is where all the heavens converge, known as the 'Boundary Wall,' and only those with great supernatural powers can ascend to it.

Looking out from here, you can even vaguely see the scenery and features of other great heavens.

If it weren't for an invisible barrier preventing the crossing, any powerful being capable of ascending to this place could probably break through the local area and descend upon the heavens with a mere thought!
At this time.

A female Taoist official, clad in a light veil and a pale blue palace dress, with eyes like silver bells and a mesmerizing voice, was the first to manifest a phantom image in the azure sky, gazing at the 'red aura soaring to the heavens' of Nanming Mountain.

He spoke softly:
"Everyone, you all saw what happened just now, right?"

"Since we've all met here in this azure sky without prior arrangement, but we haven't invited that [Fire Element] Pure Yang Heavenly Official, let's share our thoughts."

"how?"

She conjured a light blue celestial talisman in her palm, seemingly imbued with an endless, vast ocean, as if it could control all the waters under heaven.

"The Heavenly Official of the Water Element has a point."

"You are all those who hold the authority of the First-Rank Dao Register. The scene of Zhang Xuanye nearly breaking through the shackles and ascending to the ranks of immortals, stripping us of our Dao Register authority, is still vivid in my mind."

"To avoid any unforeseen circumstances, I believe we should gather all the authority of the various Taoist talismans and petition the Heavenly Dao to reveal the location of the Heavenly Master's destiny!"

"The fact that the Celestial Master's edict has shaken this time means that Zhang Xuanye has completely lost his position as Celestial Master. Otherwise, the edict that had been dormant in Nanming Mountain would not have suddenly chosen a new master."

"In that case, we no longer need to worry too much."

"If Zhang Chunyang does not hand over the Celestial Master's Edict to our chosen new Celestial Master at the next 'Luo Tian Grand Ceremony'..."

"Then it's not impossible to replace one of the seven treasure positions of the Daoist official in the orthodox lineage with another!"

An old man in a green robe, with a ruddy complexion and black hair, leaned on a wooden cane and seemed to exude an aura of 'immortality and eternal indestructibility'.

He gently struck the azure sky, creating ripples, and spoke in a deep voice.

It is the Heavenly Official of the Wood Element, an existence that governs the lifespan of those destined by Heaven and the righteous laws, possessing the authority to rule the Underworld, and is terrifying beyond measure.

As soon as he spoke, phantoms appeared one by one, some as dazzling as the sun, others with an aura as cold as the moon, and they nodded in turn:
"can."

"You both make a good point."

"The reason why the Heavenly Master's talisman only manifested in Nanming Mountain must be because Zhang Chunyang used some means to imprison it, not wanting to let it go."

"But the authority and talismans we hold are all below the Heavenly Way, of the highest order in the world, and are inseparable from the righteous Heavenly Way."

"If we all activate it together, we can guide the newly appointed Celestial Master, who is favored by Heaven, to reveal his location!"

Those who are favored by Heaven and are classified according to destiny are among the three highest destinies, the ultimate in the world, meaning "Son of Heaven". Their destiny is long and prosperous, and it is said that neither Heaven nor Earth can kill them. If they are destroyed for no reason, they will suffer disaster.

Therefore, once a Celestial Master is discovered, he is basically incorporated into the various paths of Yin-Yang and Five Elements to replenish his own fortune and increase his authority.

As long as it is not too outstanding and does not intend to dominate all paths and become the master of the path, it is the most auspicious and lucky charm. It will be blessed by the heavenly officials and protected by the true gods. It can go anywhere in the world.

"But some things need to be agreed upon beforehand."

"Whoever can be the first to find the emperor who is 'ordained by the Heavenly Master' and bring him into their family will have the ability to share in the fortune of the next era."

"No one else may interfere." A golden-armored deity, whose brilliance almost overshadowed the sun, spoke solemnly and steadily.

He is the Heavenly Official in charge of the [Sun] Dao Register, possessing the power to stabilize the heavens and suppress the universe. His supernatural powers and combat skills are unmatched in the world!
"good."

"That's only natural."

Upon hearing this, the other celestial officials exchanged glances, their eyes darting around. Regardless of their own schemes, they all echoed his sentiments.

then
At the same time, the Heavenly Dao Talisman was unleashed!

In an instant, the Sun, the Moon, and the Five Elements appeared.
Many great principles of the world, their origins, vie to shine together in this azure sky, and the commotion is so great that it seems as if the earth, water, fire, and wind will be reenacted!

Until the very end————

The celestial dome suddenly churned and trembled, drawn by numerous first-grade Dao talismans, before falling silent for only a few breaths.
Suddenly, an incomparably dazzling beam of light burst forth, even breaking through the 'boundary wall' that had been eroded by demonic barriers since the collapse of the Dao Court, and could only be opened once every thousand years, shining towards the heavens!
This unexpected turn of events caused the expressions of the celestial officials to change, as if they had never anticipated it.
The righteous law of Heaven shines forth, and the lucky one who triggered the 'Celestial Master's Edict' is not a native being, but someone from beyond the realm!
"It is the Great Profound Heaven of the Human Immortal Martial Path, located in the very center of all heavens!"

The Heavenly Official of the Water Element, with eyes like silver bells and a face covered by a light veil, once again took charge of the Dao Register. Looking at the traces of the Heavenly Dao on it, he sensed something and made a judgment in an instant!

"It's actually in the Great Xuan Heaven?"

"Fortunately, some of my disciples have opened separate residences and established foundations in the Great Mystery, and have also supported a certain vassal king in the Jade Capital."

"It comes in handy just in time."

"Now that the details have been ascertained, I will not linger any longer. I have other important matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."

Upon seeing this, the old man in the green robe, the Heavenly Official of the Wood Element, seemed to be deep in thought. He stroked his beard and then vanished without a trace.

Seeing this, the others understood:
"This old thing wants to preemptively issue a decree, intercept the Heavenly Dao guidance within the Dao talisman, and transmit it to the disciples and separate residences within the Great Xuan Heaven, instructing them..."

"Go and find the person chosen by the Heavenly Master, and take him under your wing first!"

"How can we simply hand over a disciple who is so crucial to our destiny and helps us understand the [Heavenly Way]?"

"Since they are beings from outer heavens, they must not have entered the orthodox lineages. Who will be the first to take the lead?"

"He is someone's disciple!"

With this in mind, all the celestial officials took their leave without hesitation!
Many celestial officials, moved by the Celestial Master's edict, would likely return to their former positions immediately.
They then sought to manifest themselves beyond the heavens, vying to instruct their branch families to recruit disciples across the heavens and bring the one chosen by the Heavenly Master into their fold!
But they never expected this.
This newly appointed "Celestial Master" may have a deep connection with their old friends, both beneath their outward appearance and inner core.

Meanwhile, at Nanming Mountain.

Sitting cross-legged on a futon of wind and fire, a red-robed Taoist priest seemed to be wielding fire and embodying the true nature of all things, encompassing all the fires under heaven. He had a youthful face, with sharp features and resolute eyes.

The moment it opened its eyes, they were like two blazing, inextinguishable flames, seemingly capable of burning everything in sight.

In front of him
An ordinary-looking talisman floated in mid-air, inscribed with eight Daoist characters: "By the mandate of Heaven, may your life be long and prosperous."

This very talisman is the "Celestial Master's Edict" that drives people mad with desire.

Looking at the talisman that was subtly vibrating, its veins seemingly connecting heaven and earth, Zhang Chunyang frowned, and after a long while, sighed:
"The imperial edict choosing a new master signifies the complete eradication of any trace of the previous Celestial Master."

"Could it be that the prediction made by the Xuan Turtle Venerable, who was once known as the 'Seven Great Sages' under my cousin's command and was appointed as the assistant of the [Wood Element] by him, was inaccurate?"

He murmured softly, his tone somewhat inaccurate, but only for a moment, he received a fragmented message from his disciples, sent from beyond the heavens.

After Zhang Chunyang read it from beginning to end...
He immediately looked up, his eyes gleaming:
"Great Xuan Heaven, the Celestial Master's decree!"

Could it be...?

"Is this also part of your scheme, Zhang Xuanye?"

Looking at the Celestial Master's talisman before him, Zhang Chunyang's eyes widened in shock. It was indeed exactly as the Xuan Turtle Venerable had foretold. His cousin...
They even interfered in the selection of the person in charge of the Celestial Master's Edict!

To what extent does he control this edict?
Such a person could not possibly perish so easily!
"The best course of action now is to bring that destined person back to Nanming Mountain to participate in the next 'Luotian Grand Ritual', to worship the heavens, and to take charge of the talisman!"

"And we absolutely cannot let other families get there first, so that the person my cousin has chosen and finalized will end up benefiting someone else for nothing!"

"He was one of the 'Seven Great Saints' who was previously appointed as the Water Lord, who was appointed as the assistant to the 'East Sea Dragon King' in the Water Element. After he disappeared, he was defeated, and even the power of the Dao talisman was taken back by that woman, the Water Element Heavenly Official."

"Left with no other choice, he had to fall into the Great Profound Realm through the boundary gate."

"Within the Water Lord's Palace, there was once a 'divine forbidden' separate residence left behind by him when he was a Celestial Master, the Sea-Stabilizing Needle."

"If we can truly bring that destined person back to Nanming Mountain, we must find a way to have them go there first and open it up, lest someone else get there first."

Zhang Chunyang kept thinking, and the more he thought about it, the more horrified he became. He felt that all these things were like an invisible net that had been woven by someone long ago.

Even though he was almost an immortal, he couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions:
"What exactly is my cousin plotting?"

"Could it be that he did all of this intentionally?"

"Never mind."

"Let him be. After all, his ambitions have never been limited to controlling the [Fire Element]; he wants more."

"Uphold the Way of the World, and become the Master of the Way!"

Daxuan.

Ji Xiu was completely unaware of all the variables that had caused such a commotion in the 'Righteous Dharma Heaven'.

All he knew was that after this transformation, his 'Primordial Dao Register,' the foundation of his life, had become even more refined!

Meanwhile, Li Qianyuan, who had quietly conveyed the whole story to Nanming Mountain, became even more cautious upon seeing Ji Xiu awaken.

He didn't ask Ji Xiu what he had gained.

Instead, he immediately asked about Xiao Mingli's condition.

After knowing everything
He immediately spoke with confidence and certainty:

"It must be the [Wood Element]'s divine power that destroys a person's very foundation—[All Things Decay]!"

"However, I have already examined the [Sumeru Immortal Fruit] that you brought, young friend. It happens to possess the spiritual essence of 'vigorous vitality and the flourishing of all things,' which can perfectly counteract and eliminate it!"

"Otherwise, even elixirs made from ordinary rare materials would probably not be enough to eliminate the hidden dangers."

“Young friend, come with me. I will now set up an altar and open a furnace to refine a heavenly medicine called ‘Spring Before Illness’ to treat your ailment.”

"When you can help that lady regain her peak condition, you can transform her long-accumulated ailments into resources for cultivation!"

"Young friend, are you welcome to take a look?"

(P.S.: After finishing this chapter, I'm driving from my hometown to Changsha tonight. It's almost 3 kilometers and will probably take a whole day. I won't arrive until tomorrow night. There shouldn't be any updates on the 28th. I'll resume full attendance on March 1st. Thank you everyone~) (End of Chapter)