Cultivation Helped by Ancestors

Since it’s about reaping benefits, naturally it must be done at the most effective time.

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A thousand years passed in the blink of an eye.

Zhang Jian spent most of his time in deep cultivation at the depths of the Eternal Ice Fortress, while also entering the Celestial Court for activities related to his new Immortal Position.

After thousands of years of cultivation, his Daoist Monarch Body has completely stabilized.

Zhang Jian has already begun attempting the cultivation of the Taiyi Perfection Sixth Step Daoist Perfection.

The most prominent sign of achieving Daoist Perfection is the condensation of Eternal Will.

This requires the Earth Emperor Dao to be fully developed, extending into the Sea of Chaos Origin, fully traversing the Earth Emperor Path, which in turn triggers the transformation of one’s Earth Emperor’s Divine Sense into Eternal Will.

This lays the foundation for the transformation of the Primordial Spirit.

As for how to specifically complete this step of cultivation, Zhang Jian already has a clear understanding in his mind.

He only needs to integrate himself into that point in the Sea of Chaos Origin where the Earth Emperor Ancestral Qi Seal transforms into the Earth Emperor Daoist Monarch Position, to naturally induce the transformation of Divine Sense.

To evolve the Earth Emperor Ancestral Qi Seal into the Earth Emperor Daoist Monarch Position.

Even a virtual Earth Emperor Position requires a tremendous Destiny, Merit, along with harmonious Earth Emperor Dao Rules.

As for Destiny and Merit, he, being an Innate Divine, lacks none.

As for the Daoist Monarch Position, for someone like him who is Innate Divine, it also has a natural advantage.

Because from the moment he was born, he naturally resonated with the Sea of Chaos Origin, with a trace of Innate Ancestral Qi Seal integrated within.

Unlike other Taiyi Great Perfection Immortals, even if they condense Innate Ancestral Qi, it’s not guaranteed to directly resonate with the Sea of Chaos Origin, requiring postnatal effort to embed the Innate Ancestral Qi Seal into it.

In the Eternal Celestial Monarch Divine Hall.

Zhang Jian sits cross-legged, his Primordial Spirit Divine Sense reaching through the Innate Ancestral Qi Seal, invoking the power of the Sea of Chaos Origin, thereby grasping its mysteries.

An immense and grand divine energy gathers around him, with the Earth Emperor Dao Fruit Cloud manifesting above his head, merging continuously with the magnificent power called upon from the Sea of Chaos Origin, the energy within the Dao Fruit Cloud slowly moving closer to a special trajectory within the depths of the Sea of Chaos Origin.

The energy around him grows even more grand, undulating as if the immeasurable laws of heaven and earth’s path are quaking.

Such might is vast, its power intimidating endless void worlds.

At his level of Dao Practice, his might is truly incredible.

Within the ocean of heaven and earth’s Dao laws, there seems to be a number of Innate Dao Qi and Postnatal Dao Qi surging.

Additionally, there’s a portion of Postnatal Ancestral Qi, with the power of Innate Ancestral Qi surging.

Under the divine might, the Dao Qi Network, Earth Attribute, and the Earth Attribute Ancestral Qi Wheel vibrated.

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On this day, above the Eternal Ice Fortress, celestial clouds manifested, and a figure stepped out of the immortal light from the clouds, revealing two figures.

"Ancestor, Taibai Star Monarch?"

Zhang Jian came out of seclusion, looking at the two figures before the Eternal Ice Fortress, slightly surprised, and immediately welcomed the two Immortal Gods into the Eternal Ice Fortress.

The two ancient Immortal Gods stood side by side, the Taibai Star Monarch smiling as his gaze swept around.

"Eternal Celestial Monarch, others may not admire you, but I do indeed admire you. Other Immortal Monarchs, upon hearing about serving in the Eternal Immortal Prison as a Defensive Celestial Residence, might just shake their heads."

"But not only did you seize the opportunity to train there, but you also succeeded in your cultivation, earning great achievements above your Immortal Position, truly making the Great Immortals and Emperors of the Celestial Court take notice!"

"The Star Monarch overpraises, it was just luck for this Little Immortal!"

Zhang Jian smiled.

He led the two deities into the Divine Hall of the Eternal Celestial Monarch and took out some Longevity Peaches and Fire Dates granted by the Emperor of Longevity of Nanji to offer the two deities.

The intention of Taibai Star Monarch’s visit was evident.

In the Divine Hall of the Eternal Celestial Monarch, he first announced the Golden Decree of the Celestial Lord Jade Emperor.

As Zhang Jian suspected, his term was over, and a new transfer order had arrived.

However, Zhang Jian was slightly astonished after Taibai Star Monarch announced the new transfer order.

He was promoted!

But this Immortal Position was beyond his expectations.

This Immortal Position is neither in the Chonghua Palace nor in the official hall.

The Taibai Star Monarch laughed at this moment.

"Honestly, this humble Daoist was also surprised that even His Majesty Houtu has such regard for the Emperor!"

"In fact, the Celestial Master’s Mansion intended to transfer you to the Chonghua Palace for you to serve as the Prison God Emperor, to replace the Celestial Monarch Zhonghua in guarding the Chonghua Palace!"

"But His Majesty Houtu appeared in the Celestial Court, aiming to transfer you to the Netherworld to be the Great Spirit Official of the Three Realms Nine Nether!"

"With the divine title of the Three Realms Nine Nether Spirit Emperor, ranked ninth, responsible for overseeing the Netherworld, wielding a portion of the Nether Authority..."

"And permitted you to work in the Central Celestial Realm, proceeding to the Netherworld upon promotion to Daoist Monarch!"

In short, to serve as the Great Secret for the Earth Goddess Houtu!

Taibai Star Monarch glanced again at Zhang Jian, a peculiar look in his eyes.

The Three Realms Nine Nether Spirit Emperor is undoubtedly a title for an actual power Emperor of the Celestial Realm.

But the most unique is the personal nomination by the Earth Goddess Houtu.

How highly regarded he must be for her to personally ask for him in the Celestial Court before the Celestial Lord Jade Emperor.

This blessing is quite rare in the Celestial Court.

Zhang Jian was also somewhat delighted, his heart feeling complex.

"It seems, the debt of gratitude will eventually be repaid!"

Zhang Jian certainly hadn’t forgotten that he’d agreed to a condition from the Earth Goddess Houtu.

Clearly, this majesty had already arranged this for him in advance.

However, the Three Realms Nine Nether Spirit Emperor is indeed a power Emperor of the Celestial Realm.

Moreover, it aligns with his path, beneficial for his cultivation.

Since it has come, then let it be accepted!

At this point, Zhang Jian indeed had no more worries.

What’s more, didn’t His Majesty Houtu say he’s allowed to work in the Central Celestial Realm.

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Taibai Star Monarch soon left, but King Yu stayed behind.

He had other important matters to instruct.

Most of which concerned the authority of the Nine Nether Emperor, involving many taboos of the Nine Nether Authority.

Zhang Jian listened and felt exceedingly grateful for King Yu’s concern.

After a brief pause, King Yu said again.

"Secondly, you still need to be careful about that Celestial Evil King!"

"Ancestor, wasn’t this demon captured?"

Zhang Jian’s expression was solemn, showing some astonishment.

King Yu shook his head and said.

"Although the Celestial Court used the Celestial Mirror to capture the Celestial Evil and imprison him, this notorious villain known as the devil among devils has countless tricks. Having roamed free for such a long time, who knows if he left any contingencies, just be careful!"

Zhang Jian nodded in agreement as he heard this.

"Additionally, while it’s a good thing you can assume the role of the Three Realms Nine Nether Spirit Emperor, this position holds authority over surveillance, which can be a position that offends people, tread carefully to maintain balance!"

After a round of advice, King Yu also left.

After King Yu’s departure, the entire Eternal Ice Fortress, upon hearing the news, turned into a sea of joy, especially within the Divine Hall of the Eternal Celestial Monarch.

The happiest, without a doubt, was the Ji Family.

From being a Celestial Monarch to becoming an actual power Emperor of the Celestial Realm, and particularly one of the Six Imperial Lords, the first Spirit Official handpicked by His Majesty Houtu, is a massive leap.

This equated to having the protection of the Earth Goddess Houtu.

The Zhang Clan will surely rise with it.

After accepting the Golden Decree, Zhang Jian went to the Celestial Court to receive the Emperor’s Divine Position of the Three Realms Nine Nether Spirit Emperor, subsequently relinquishing the Immortal Position of Eternal Celestial Monarch.

Then, along with the Ji Family and the Jiuling Fairy, he left the Eternal Ice Fortress.

However, the traces he left at the Eternal Ice Fortress might not erase for a long time.

Zhang Jian originally intended to visit Fengqiao Town to pay respects to his ancestors as a filial gesture upon promotion.

Unfortunately, upon his return to the upper fifth layer of the Celestial Realm’s Nine Nether Emperor’s Mansion, celestial gods came continuously to offer congratulations.

He had no choice but to ’be forced’ to entertain.

For a time, the Nine Nether Emperor’s Mansion was abuzz.

Many Immortal Gods came and went, like clouds.

Aside from colleagues from the Celestial Court, there were friends as well, such as the increasingly familiar Seven Immortal Maidens, as well as several Flower Fairies and so on.

After sending off numerous visiting Immortal Gods, Zhang Jian took time again to enter Qingyi City, Fengqiao Town, in the Eastern Immortal Realm.

Eastern Immortal Realm, Qingyi City, Fengqiao Town.

The Zhang Clan members from the Central Celestial Realm had already received the news in advance, waiting there as a whole clan.

At this moment, the entire Zhang family was brimming with uncontainable excitement.

Till today, their ancestor has finally surpassed the threshold of an actual power Emperor of the Celestial Realm, especially serving as an actual power surveillance Emperor before His Majesty Houtu of the Six Imperial Lords.

Doesn’t this mean the Zhang Clan now has backing in the Netherworld!