Keeping two pieces of magic, he naturally could always find an opportunity to return to the Divine Mountain and seek guidance from True Monarch Zhanmo.
Bai Xianyin also supported this idea.
"Young Master, it's a good decision. The fundamental technique and the two supporting techniques you currently possess are vast and profound. They indeed require time to comprehend!"
"But, Young Master, have you really not considered staying in the Divine Mountain for cultivation? The cultivation atmosphere here is vastly different from the mortal realm. In the mortal realm, you might find many things lacking!"
Bai Xianyin advised Zhang Jian and analyzed it for him.
There are many disadvantages to cultivating in the mortal realm.
Firstly, a cultivator needs many resources for cultivation. For instance, after the Divination Foundation Establishment stage, one can try refining some elixirs to accelerate the absorption of spiritual mechanisms.
Furthermore, refining a lifebound Dharma artifact also requires many unusual spiritual materials, which only certain places can nurture, and such transactions are even rarer in the mortal world.
"But, with your special constitution, your breathing should not be a concern, as you can be self-sufficient!"
"However, other aspects will still have a significant impact!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jian was speechless.
He would not be slow.
There was that ancestor in the clan's ancestral hall, who often allowed him to reap benefits, using Celestial Treasures as elixirs, whose effects were undoubtedly strong.
As for collecting artifact refining materials, it indeed requires some effort.
However, since he has placed his path in the secular world, he naturally has ways to proceed.
For example, he could completely adopt methods like befriending the Bai Shui Dragon Palace, asking the deities for help in gathering, which would be faster than tirelessly searching everywhere.
Besides, he deliberately left two pieces of magic unclaimed, thinking of having the opportunity to return and explore the path thoroughly.
Even though he wished to walk the Mortal Realm Path, it didn't mean he would sever ties with the Dao lineage of the Divine Mountain Lineage.
Rather, it was about having them run parallel and distinguishing the main and the secondary!
Seeing Bai Xianyin still wanting to persuade him, he shook his head and smiled.
"Where there are difficulties, there will be ways to resolve them!"
"When the ship reaches the bridge, it will naturally straighten!"
Bai Xianyin was helpless, and afterward, Zhang Jian's form turned into a stream of light and disappeared.
After Zhang Jian left, an intangible, tall, and aged figure appeared beside Bai Xianyin.
"Master Tie Xin!"
Seeing this elder Daoist whose face bore the marks of time, Bai Xianyin quickly saluted.
This elder, known as Tie Xin Daoist, was a contemporary of True Monarch Zhanmo and a guardian of the Zhanmo Lineage.
Tie Xin Daoist smiled slightly, his gaze following the direction of Zhang Jian's departure. "Little Immortal Yin, you need not persuade him further. This disciple's life plate is special. The two kind of life plates he condenses are both Commands of the Duke, and there's a Hidden Dragon aura above his head. Perhaps he will participate in the Dragon Contest in the future!"
"Moreover, he chose the 'Tongshan Pure Treasure Record' over the 'Nine Qi Essence True Scripture', and also has that special lifebound Dharma artifact. This clearly indicates he doesn't want to walk the ordinary path of cultivation!"
Tie Xin Daoist gently stroked his beard and chuckled while highly appreciating Zhang Jian.
"But the Path of the Dragon Contest is inherently contrary to the path of orthodox cultivators like us. By then, it might waste Young Master's entire potential?"
Bai Xianyin still felt regretful.
Two innate constitutions, such extraordinary talent, yet he wants to get entangled in mundane affairs. Obviously, without flaw, yet he strives to enter the mud. Strangely, True Monarch Zhanmo and this Elder Tie Xin even support this.
Tie Xin Daoist laughed heartily: "Immortal Yin, you misunderstood. As the rivers and mountains operate, they nurture splendid spiritual mechanisms by themselves!
The Dao lineage of Sheji reconciles the Heaven and Earth Yin and Yang, transforming Hunyuan. That position actually possesses a heavier spiritual mechanism than that in the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land, but those mechanisms carry the divine mystery of Heaven and Earth operation. Without a special life plate and secret cultivation technique, one might not withstand the weight of the Sheji spiritual mechanism nor harness the spirit charm within it!"
"However, if one can condense a special life plate, they could enter the secular world and harvest the spiritual essence of rivers and mountains for personal use!"
"It's just like the Cave God Sect! It's indeed suitable for cultivation in public affairs!"
Listening to Tie Xin Daoist's words, Bai Xianyin's eyes were filled with amazement.
"However, if someday the life plate backfires, the cost would be more severe compared to the orthodox path!"
Hearing this, Bai Xianyin's expression became stern.
This is a path with no retreat, only moving forward.
He can only succeed, not fail!
...
Zhang Clan Ancestral Hall
The magnificent stone gate continuously glowed, enveloping Zhang Jian, and layers of mysterious spiritual mechanisms connected with his flesh body. At this moment, a stream of light descended from the gate and instantly fell into Zhang Jian's forehead.
The spiritual light flowed in his forehead, threads of spiritual mechanisms spinning continuously beneath his skin, and Zhang Jian soon opened his eyes.
"Traveling to Beihai at dawn, and Cangwu by dusk, it truly makes one's heart yearn. No wonder so many people are relentlessly squeezing into the Path of Longevity!"
He had a look of amazement and noticed that the Heaven and Earth Profound Sect connected above his head was dissipating.
He slowly walked out of the ancestral hall. At this moment, outside the hall, the sunlight was dazzling, and the air was filled with the ambiance of mid-autumn.
The leaves were golden, and even the ground was covered in golden hues.
Outside, Zhang Lu and others were patrolling around the ancestral hall, with the courtyard full of sentries.
In the distance, squads of guards were undergoing regular drills, with veteran soldiers leading and giving commands.
Seeing Zhang Jian emerge, Zhang Lu couldn't help but beam with joy.
"The Young Master is out!!"
"Yes!"
Zhang Jian nodded.
"Young Master, the small kitchen has already prepared the ingredients, I'll get you something to eat!"
Zhang Lu clasped his hands lightly in acknowledgment and hurried off, while elsewhere, several graceful maids came forward with a toothbrush made of pig bristle and soft silk towels.
Zhang Jian accepted them casually, and he noticed that the maid in front of him had been replaced. Previously, his maids were either robust or older in appearance, now they were young, elegant girls, all with dignified and beautiful faces.
Zhang Jian glanced, knowing without much thought that it was Zhang Yi's work, as no one else would easily replace the people around him.
Zhang Yi was strict in the upbringing of heirs, not even allowing the main lady, Madam Zhang Qi, to interfere, which led to frequent complaints from Zhang Qi.
"What are your names?"
Zhang Jian looked at the two leading graceful young ladies, who were pure and dignified without a hint of coquetry, their demeanor disciplined, clearly specially trained by a prestigious family to prevent using charm to gain favor.
The slightly older leading maiden spoke, "Young Master, I am Mei Zhu!"
"I am Peach Blossom!"
The other pure maiden bowed formally as well.
Standing beside Zhang Jian, Hu Shan remarked.
"Young Master, this is arranged by the Lord's message. Since the Young Master is nearly fifteen and has been self-disciplined from a young age, these two girls are arranged to take care of the Young Master's daily life!"
"These two girls were also trained by the Qi Family and were specially taught by old nanny from the palace to be appropriately behaved, without charming their master! However, if the Young Master is interested, they can be brought into the chamber after turning fifteen, but the number of times must be limited. Otherwise, these two girls would inevitably be sold!"
Hu Shan hinted with some eyebrow movement as he spoke.
Both girls blushed slightly, lowering their heads a bit more, not daring to look up.