Cultivation Helped by Ancestors

Zhang Jian gazed at Madam Qi.

He learned about this from others.

Madam Qi slightly nodded and said,

"Indeed, Zhao’Er has earned the trust of Emperor Ziwei in the mansion. As for becoming a Star Lord, it was Zhao’Er’s careful weighing of pros and cons. Having a star of his own not only saves many years of cultivation but also allows him to smoothly integrate into the lineage of the Ancient Stars, under Emperor Ziwei’s line..."

Madam Qi was evidently very attentive to Zhang Zhao.

Hearing this, Zhang Jian nodded secretly.

Becoming a Star Lord is not a bad thing.

Protected by the stars of the celestial sphere, even if dispatched, his survival ability will significantly improve.

Everyone has their own path, and Zhang Jian did not interfere much.

From Madam Qi’s words, it seemed Zhang Zhao also intended to reestablish a line in the Nine Luminaries Celestial Realm, the stronghold of the Star Gods.

He had already sent Si Li’Er ahead into the Star Sea, and many of their ascended offspring were taken there by the couple.

"Zhao’Er has finally grown!"

Hearing this, Zhang Jian could not help but smile slightly.

Madam Qi immediately shook her head and said, "In the Emperor’s eyes, Zhao’Er has not yet grown, even if he inherits the title of Great Xia Emperor..."

Zhang Jian smiled faintly.

He was actually quite assured about Zhang Zhao.

Zhang Zhao had achieved the Immortal Dao through the Dream Traveling in the Void Technique, which transitions between reality and illusion, making it extremely effective for self-preservation.

Moreover, Zhang Zhao has traveled through numerous realms. In terms of wisdom and depth, he is considered the foremost among all the progeny.

Even if his innate potential is not as outstanding as Zhang Yi’s or Zhang Xian’s, Zhang Jian still believes he will have a place in all heavens and myriads of worlds in the future.

Zhang Jian then inquired about the cultivation progress of Zhang Yi and Zhang Xian.

Currently, Zhang Yi is in the Tongshan Dao Lineage, now cultivating in the Three Emperors Celestial Realm.

Zhang Xian has joined the Celestial Soldier Camp in the Celestial Court and is currently battling in the Celestial Soldier Martial Arena. Though they pursue different paths, both are progressing quite smoothly.

Aside from the second-generation Zhang clan members, most of the third and fourth generations have also found their paths.

Some may have joined various Immortal Sect Dao Lineages, or simply chosen the path of independent adventure.

Zhang Jian did not interfere.

Madam Qi glanced at Zhang Jian and suddenly asked,

"Emperor, how should we handle Jiuling Fairy?"

Madam Qi’s bright eyes fell on Zhang Jian. She wasn’t being jealous, but was purely curious.

She had heard Zhang Jian mention that Jiuling Fairy and Zihua Fairy both carry celestial destiny.

Zihua Fairy has now entered the Jasper Pool and is said to be under a certain Yaochi Daoist Monarch, with a promising future.

Jiuling Fairy likely won’t fare any worse.

Zhang Jian understood Madam Qi’s implication and shook his head, saying,

"Different people, different fates. Though she has opportunities and good fortune, it may not be enough to make her another Zihua."

Just like Jiang Ziya and Shen Gongbao were treated differently even though both were destined men.

Similarly, King Wu and King Zhou.

Of course, these two women may not necessarily be rivals in destiny, and could complement and fulfill each other.

Reflecting for a moment, Zhang Jian added,

"She is currently unacknowledged, but must have certain thoughts."

"Open part of the non-core areas of Zhang clan’s Scripture Pavilion to her. Whatever she learns depends on her own fate!"

Madam Qi nodded slightly.

The Zhang clan’s Scripture Pavilion now has a modest scale, containing various classics and Secret Techniques.

Zhang Jian had once entered the Agricultural Emperor’s library, memorizing a multitude of classics.

Besides, the immortal technique manuals he himself has read and created are vast, including not a few High-tier Immortal Techniques and even the Eternal Dao Skill.

The Zhang clan can now be regarded as a supreme family possessing Daoist Monarch Level heritage.

A glimpse of the Zhang clan’s prosperity can be seen.

...

Deep within the Celestial Court, the Jiuyou Spirit Emperor’s Mansion was soon completed.

Zhang Jian officially entered it, to perform his duties as Emperor.

In actuality, his most important job now is to assist in administering celestial and earthly affairs for the postnatal gods.

However, this Six Celestial Emperors seldom manage affairs personally. Although they whimsically appointed Zhang Jian as Spirit Official to handle secular matters, there are not many tasks.

Most are already managed by the Ten Great Netherworld Emperors.

Unless there’s a notorious grievance from the Netherworld or the Two Realms, he has to intervene.

This only requires Zhang Jian to dispatch a part of his Primordial Spirit to oversee the lower realm.

Zhang Jian’s days were relatively leisurely.

He spent most of his time cultivating.

During his free time, he also participated in gatherings invited by colleagues or friends from the Celestial Court.

The Seven Immortal Maidens were not ones to remain idle.

Especially after Zhang Jian returned to the Celestial Realm; they sought him out for excursions every so often, introducing him to many ancient immortals of the Celestial Court.

Zhang Jian noticed that these seven fairies were particularly close to him.

This closeness was not of romantic nature, but more like a feeling of familial blood ties.

In a strict sense, they were indeed related.

During this time, he also entered some Celestial Realm secret realms rich in earth and soil attributes.

Yet, the calm years were soon disrupted by a peculiar phenomenon.

On this day, deep within the Central Celestial Realm, a grandiose phenomenon emerged.

Above the sky, a massive star was radiating an unmatched brilliance.

It was the power of the Taiyin Star.

At this moment, it seemed the Taiyin Star had a resonance with an unknown deity between heaven and earth, and a grandiose Taiyin Starlight pierced through the Celestial Realm dimension, cascading down towards the distant Mortal Realm dimension.

This spectacle triggered responses from many immortals and gods of the Celestial Court.

"The Taiyin has manifested!"

Deep in the Jasper Pool, Bai Hua Fairy watched the scene, a sharp color flashing in her eyes.

Her eyes were deep.

The phenomenon arising from the Taiyin Star clearly indicated that the Taiyin Fairy’s Dao Practice had broken through, awakening part of the Taiyin Immortal Monarch’s origin.

This signifies the power of the Taiyin Immortal Monarch is beginning to recover.

However, since the Taiyin Immortal Monarch has manifested, Lantai Daoist Palace should soon be able to re-locate her, offering special care.

...

Zhang Jian sensed the Taiyin Star’s anomaly but soon immersed himself in his own cultivation.

In the Jiuyou Emperor’s Mansion, near the side hall of the Nine-Eyed Chaos Creation Divine Spring.

In the side hall, a grand aura surrounded Zhang Jian, transforming into violet-yellow Immortal Light, while an imposing, muddy Divine Light manifested around him.

The muddy Divine Light pulsed, seemingly able to make the heavens and earth fall and all things obscure.

It was the power of many types of Innate Kun Yuan Muddy Qi Ancestral Qi, each possessing divine profundity, could enhance the earth’s gravity, suppress, obscure all things, shield their perception and even the five senses spiritual sense, solidify the earth, differentiate heaven and earth and all things, and even hold creation, nurturing all living beings, with a darkness and obscurity, profound and unfathomable.

Beyond the Qiankun Map’s own power, merely gathering these numerous innate muddy ancestral qi was already a major supplement to his Earth Emperor’s authority.

At the moment, Zhang Jian could sense his Earth Emperor Ancestral Qi Seal within the depths of the Chaos Origin Sea gradually changing, starting to evolve towards the Earth Emperor Daoist Monarch Position.

This was a very positive transformation.

Zhang Jian was exceptionally delighted.

He was somewhat thrilled deep inside.

’Daoist Monarch Qingxia’ truly came at the right time.

Apart from the various innate muddy ancestral qi contained within the Qiankun Map, he could actually enter other Celestial Realms, like more participation in various Netherworld profound mystique, to harmonize the Earth Emperor Position, eventually condensing it into the Daoist Monarch Position, even if a fictitious Daoist Monarch Position, it would be enough to summon the Chaos Origin Sea Power’s descent, triggering transformation.

However, before that, he also needed to actively consider the final step in Taiyi Perfection’s cultivation.

That Destruction Tribulation was extraordinarily terrifying, reportedly the backlash from escaping fate brought by Taiyi Immortal Gods surpassing the heavens and void, destruction that would erase all imprints, Dao Fruits, destiny, will, and even Dao Heart from the root.

Such a calamity was extraordinarily alarming.

If not careful, one might be completely obliterated.

Ordinary Taiyi Immortal Gods, upon reaching this step, naturally required millions of years of preparation to traverse the Destruction Tribulation and achieve enlightenment amidst the great destruction.

However, he had two Innate Spirit Treasures and the Supreme Treasure Three Lives Stone accompanying him, sufficient to suppress the destruction forces from sources like the Primordial Spirit, Dao Heart, and even Destiny.

As for the other tribulations, preparing for them was much easier.