"If you cannot comprehend it, don't force it!"
Zhang Jian chuckled lightly.
The Old Dragon Monarch observed this scene, a hint of a smile on his face.
This Young Master Zhang was quite agreeable.
Unlike others, who had such a violent temperament...
The Old Dragon Monarch shook his head secretly. He had a strong liking for Zhang Jian and immediately instructed the Dragon Crown Prince to personally accompany Zhang Jian to the depths of the Dragon Palace Treasure Vault.
Beside him at that moment, the Canal Dragon Empress, adorned as a beautiful woman, quietly spoke again.
"Dragon Monarch, I see that this Young Master Zhang's character is quite commendable, with a good background and solid foundation. Under our command, aren't there a few daughters who haven't been married off yet? Each of our daughters is exceptionally beautiful, perhaps..."
Upon hearing this, the Old Dragon Monarch glanced at his old wife.
He seemed a bit surprised, but then he shook his head and said,
"Wife, I have considered your thoughts before, but unfortunately, this Young Master Zhang already has an official wife, who is also from our Dragon Race?"
The Dragon Empress was startled, "Oh, which distant relative acted ahead of us?"
Among the Dragon Race, most Water Elders were related by blood or marriage, as a characteristic of the Dragon gods.
The Old Dragon Monarch replied in frustration, "It's the Bai Shui Dragon Monarch!"
"That impetuous one!"
The Dragon Empress's eyes showed surprise at his words.
Bai Shui was not far from the canal, and naturally, the Canal Dragon Palace was quite familiar with this Dragon Monarch.
However, they had little interaction with him, because Bai Nu had previously disregarded the advice of the Dragon Race gods and allied himself with Prince Mian, offending many Dragon Race deities.
"Who would've thought that impetuous one would be so lucky!"
The Canal Dragon Monarch nodded, then his expression grew solemn.
"Let's leave this matter aside for now!"
"Next, I will convene a meeting of the Water Elders of the Southern Provinces to discuss countering the Xuan Du Sect. That sect has slain our Dragon Palace deity, and I will make them pay the price!"
The Canal Dragon Monarch's face was filled with a murderous intent.
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Dragon Palace Treasure Vault
The area was filled with dense Divine Dao runes, and the power of forbidden techniques encased the stone corridors, forming a massive dragon-shaped tunnel.
The treasure vault was at the end of the tunnel.
At that moment, a dragon and a human stood at the entrance of the vault.
The Dragon Crown Prince, Jin Ping, took a Jade Pendant from his hand, which slowly flew out and merged with the treasure vault door. Moments later, the stone door emitted a faint blue glow, and a portal appeared within.
"Brother Zhang, let's go in!"
Zhang Jian nodded and stepped inside.
Before him appeared a vast and open treasure vault, with numerous water vein coiling dragon reliefs carved above, exuding an air of majesty and grandeur.
It felt as though it had existed for eternity, from time immemorial.
"Brother, the Ancient Mountains and Rivers Map you need is on that wall!"
At this moment, Jin Ping pointed to a peculiar map hanging on the wall.
Those few maps were hung in the center of the wall, their texture quite unique, made of stone slabs, yet the slabs radiated a jade-like luster.
However, these five or six stone slabs were considerably incomplete, some had broken corners, others had magic-damaged holes in the center, and the most damaged one was only a small portion left.
Upon seeing Zhang Jian frowning, the Dragon Crown Prince said.
"Brother Zhang, actually, Father intends to give you an opportunity. If Brother Zhang is unsatisfied, I can offer to exchange another opportunity for you, allowing you to choose any piece of spirit medicine, divine weapon, or dharma artifact from the treasure vault!"
Zhang Jian waved his hand with a slight smile, and he directly sat in the center of the treasure vault, his eyes fixed on the six pieces of broken map.
At first glance, he sensed his inner Qianyuan Golden Tripod and the deep spirit of the Four-Formed Sheji King Tripod vibrating.
He naturally couldn't give it up.
Seeing this, the Dragon Crown Prince could only relent, shaking his head privately.
The reputation of this Ancient Mountains and Rivers Map was significant; he too had tried to comprehend it but had gained nothing substantial from it.
However, it wasn't that this treasure was without effect!
Otherwise, it wouldn't be cherished by the Canal Dragon Palace!
Some geniuses from the True Dragon Daoist School admired the map; entering the Canal Dragon Palace, they gained some divine techniques from it.
This treasure might only reveal its divine mysteries to those with extraordinary wisdom.
At this moment, Zhang Jian didn't find it difficult.
At a glance, he seemed to see countless Divine Mountains and Great Rivers towering between Heaven and Earth within the map, with the Divine Mountains brimming with the grand power to suppress mountains, seas, and the Earth's crust.
With this vision, Zhang Jian instinctively channeled his magic to engrave these grand mountain and sea forms on his Qianyuan Golden Tripod, directly imprinting its divine essence.
At that moment, the True Monarch Zhanmo, whose Divine Thought was attached to Zhang Jian's arm, gathered this scene into her eyes, witnessing Zhang Jian enter a state; she too felt a resonance.
The comprehension Zhang Jian held was truly astonishing.
Even as she pondered its thought, part of her wanted to keep Zhang Jian in Tongshan for cultivation.
With Zhang Jian's talent, by staying on the Divine Mountain to cultivate step by step for several centuries, he was sure to become a Primordial Spirit Master again.
However, that thought was quickly suppressed by True Monarch Zhanmo.
Every Primordial Spirit Master has their own path, and interferences might not help their innate foundation shine.
Even with her qualifications, she only emerged after countless slaughters to achieve her True Monarch status.
Talent is always just one aspect; the decisive part is the cultivator's opportunity and mindset.
If Zhang Jian walks his own path and takes the Heaven and Earth Sheji as his Dao Foundation to become a Primordial Spirit Master, he would certainly belong to an extremely powerful category of Primordial Spirit Masters.
...
At the same time, True Monarch Zhanmo also sent her Divine Thought into a massive and unique stone portal.
It was the supreme treasure of the Tongshan Lineage, the Heaven and Earth Profound Sect.
Inside the portal, numerous deities were gathered, discussing the division of the Kitchen God's functions.
The emergence of the Kitchen God functions made numerous Fire Attribute Gods of the Tongshan Lineage exceptionally active.
"Regardless of your arguments, the chief position of the Kitchen God must belong to the Celestial Fire Divine Monarch's residence. I will be the Kitchen God, and you all can compete for functions similar to the Kitchen God Envoy or the Fire Extinguishing Divine Monarch!"
The leader was a domineering deity surrounded by flame and a thick beard, burning fiercely with fire.
He was originally the leader of the Eight Hundred Fire Gods worshiped by the Daqian Court, the Celestial Fire Divine Monarch.
He presided over specific functions like fires and safety.
For the newly emerged Kitchen God Divine Position, he considers it a secured possession.
"Celestial Fire Divine Monarch, aren't you being too domineering? The Kitchen God position is open to all; relying on yourself alone, I'm afraid you can't withstand Senior Sister Zhanmo's Demon-Slaying Sword!"
At this moment, another young voice arose.
It was a child who looked no older than seven or eight years, adorned with fiery beauty, and surrounded by flame.
Though small in stature, this was a powerful Fire God, mastering the functions related to lamps and flames, very formidable.
It was rumored to be an Artifact Spirit born of some Fire Attribute Supreme Treasure within the Sect, backed by an old monster of the Sect.