The same Yin Spirit Techniques!
Under the thunderstorm, the Gu God only had time to let out a few screams before its Gu God Undying Body collapsed and vanished in flames.
"Three Caverns Divine Thunder?"
In the sky above, that Divine Demon Golden Body watched this scene, its expression changing.
The Dong Shen Temple is renowned for its Thunder Techniques, with the Three Caverns Divine Thunder being its core inheritance, a powerful mysterious technique at the Primordial Spirit Level.
That old Daoist must be a Great Cultivator in the Yin Spirit Realm secretly residing in the Dong Shen Temple.
And such an old Daoist is not just one.
But a group, three or four Daoists with equally profound energies appeared one after another in the sky above the Celestial Law Net formed by limitless Dragon and Tiger Qi.
At this moment, the old Daoist who had just killed the Gu God smiled and said, "The arrival of the two distinguished guests finally gives our laboriously cultivated net a purpose, and today just happens to be an auspicious time to use your two's essence blood as a blood offering, to intimidate those with ill intentions!"
"Arrogant, with the Xuan Du Celestial Venerable here, do you think you old relics with one foot in the grave can do anything?"
In the void, the Xuan Du Ancestor's expression had already changed dramatically, fiery rage in his eyes.
Not only was he unable to save the person, but he also ended up losing a Yin Spirit Venerable.
What shamed and angered him the most was being outwitted by a junior.
In his fury, he drove the Profound City Golden Body, transforming the Golden Halberd into a fierce golden edge, slashing forcefully at the Celestial Law Net in the void.
The golden halberd slashed onto the Celestial Law Net, and although it was easily cut open, to the surprise of the Xuan Du Ancestor, layers of starlight appeared instantaneously in the depths of the ripped Celestial Law Net.
"Starlight, is this net related to the stars in the heavens?"
The Xuan Du Ancestor's thoughts moved, and he was about to think of a way to break the predicament, but the four old Daoists were already unwilling to give him a chance, each taking out a Nine-Headed Black Dragon Banner.
These are the Dragon Banners representing the Daqian Society.
With the appearance of four Nine-Headed Black Dragon Banners and the malicious smiles of the four old Daoists, four intense currents of Dragon and Tiger Qi surged towards the heavens; the next moment, only a palm-sized Golden Body remained in the Heaven and Earth Net, and the Xuan Du Ancestor's Divine Thought collapsed and was instantly put down on the spot.
At this time, Zhang Jian's figure appeared in an inn within the city, but through his Spiritual Eye, he could still see the scene of the four old Daoists entrapping the Xuan Du Ancestor.
"It seems that the Dong Shen Temple has begun to further develop the mysteries of the Dragon and Tiger Qi; the Zhang's Law Net not only shares some properties with ordinary Magical Treasures but also can accommodate and channel Dragon and Tiger Qi into it, making it possible to withstand the terrifying abilities of the Demon God Golden Body!"
Zhang Jian's eyes were thoughtful; he always felt that the Zhang's Law Net wasn't as terrifying as it seemed, but it contained some Profound Mysteries of Heaven and Earth that he had yet to see through.
From these changes, he could actually see that each Immortal Sect Dao Lineage was evolving, no longer sinking into the established methods of cultivation.
They were not merely limited to fighting and killing, but were also delving into the essence of each magic.
Fake cultivation is, you deploy Flying Swords, I use Magical Treasure.
Real cultivation involves everyone calculating the trajectory, force, and range of the Flying Sword, and the amount of Spiritual Mechanism it could attract.
They also attempt to mark the optimal solution in their minds through Divine Thought calculations and Rune inference.
Sects like the Xuan Du Sect that only focus on the surface of techniques and not their essence are easily toyed with by opponents of the same level, unaware of their defeat.
Zhang Jian mused thoughtfully.
With the Cave God Sect present, he knew that rebellion wouldn't be easy.
Unless the Tongshan Dao Lineage is willing to help, but the Tongshan Dao Lineage might not want to intervene recklessly.
"I still have to rely on myself!"
This thought flashed through Zhang Jian's mind.
His method was through reading books.
Nowadays, only by reading more can one become stronger.
Of course, it's also important to keep building connections!
...
Within the Sports and Arts College, Zhang Jian spent most of his time in the South Study, except for the occasional social call to Qi Mansion.
When he had leisure time, he would also use the talismans of the Heaven and Earth Profound Sect to enter the Transmission Hall and remotely listen to the Dao, contemplating the mysteries of runes.
However, on the other side, the court was experiencing a storm.
Emperor Jingwu learned that the Rebel Suppression Army soldiers were attacked in Haojing City and his good mood completely disappeared, even though this time they had severely damaged the Xuan Du Sect, almost leading to its destruction.
"These cultivators are truly brazen and arrogant to the extreme!"
Emperor Jingwu's expression was somber, eyes brimming with intense anger.
Chao Mu, seeing this, softly comforted, "Your Majesty, anyone who achieves great deeds must endure what others cannot endure, and to accomplish great goals, one must be patient!"
Emperor Jingwu's face was grim, his eyes flashed with cold light, and after a while he asked.
"Great Companion, why did the gods of Haojing City remain silent this time, allowing the Xuan Du Ancestor to act unrestrained?"
He remained somewhat unsatisfied.
Chao Mu glanced at Emperor Jingwu, secretly sighed, knowing that Emperor Jingwu had developed mistrust towards cultivators, which is a very dangerous notion.
In truth, the Daqian Court has the protection of various gods, making it difficult for the cultivators to affect the overall situation significantly.
Even if some harbored ill intentions, they couldn't shake the larger situation.
For there are cultivators who hold malice against the court, yet there are also those who are loyal, willing to help maintain order.
The court has already attracted many unique talents inside and out, making no need to overly dwell on this matter.
There were mythic ancient Saint Kings who ruled with their abilities, making even cultivators bow, but once those ancient Saint Kings passed, the establishments they left soon crumbled and fragmented, returning to the original state.
Everyone practicing their own ways is already very good.
Moreover, given that the Daqian Court's foundation isn't stable, Emperor Jingwu shouldn't develop dangerous thoughts that could affect the tacit cooperation between the Daqian Royal Family and the Cave God Sect, which would be very unfavorable for the Daqian Court.
Nowadays, according to the plans of the Grand Ancestor of Daqian, by taking step-by-step actions, there would eventually be a day when Daqian might establish a foundation for longevity.
Upon hearing this, Chao Mu shook his head and said, "Rest assured, Your Majesty. It was because the elders of the Cave God Sect set a trap, notified the various gods of Haojing City in advance, that's why they were late."
"In fact, the trap set by the Dong Shen Temple has been effective!"
"The four elders of the Cave God Sect—Dongzhen, Dongxuan, Dongxiao, and Dongjin—exterminated the Second Sect Leader of the Xuan Du Sect and severely damaged the Xuan Du Ancestor, intimidating the restless heterodox sects!"
Chao Mu explained patiently; he resembled not an ordinary eunuch.
In private with Emperor Jingwu, he seemed more like a senior.
In truth, Chao Mu could indeed be considered a 'senior.'
And not an ordinary 'senior.'
With Chao Mu's calming influence, Emperor Jingwu's inner anger eventually subsided, and he became calm again.
A slight pause later, Chao Mu advised again.
"Your Majesty, with Old General Yang and several young generals barely escaping death, should we issue a decree to comfort and acknowledge them?"
Emperor Jingwu sighed and said, "I originally planned to have the Prime Minister represent me to commend the generals of the Rebel Suppression Army, but given this mishap, I will personally go!"
Upon hearing this, Chao Mu said, "Your Majesty is wise!"
Emperor Jingwu suddenly added, "I have heard that in ancient times, there were Saints endowed with Vast Righteous Qi upon descending to the world, capable of suppressing Immortal Gods with a roar. In your opinion, could Scholar Zhang potentially reach such a realm?"
His eyes were filled with hope.
Scholars endowed with Vast Righteous Qi are rare, usually only certain Great Scholars might, by chance, possess a wisp of it, primarily for self-preservation or subduing spirits, leaving little advantage over cultivators.
For someone like Zhang Jian to comprehend Vast Righteous Qi at such a young age is indeed scarce.
Chao Mu was taken aback for a moment, then gently shook his head.
"The ancient Saints are too distant from us. The last Confucian Saint, Yu Saint, was a thousand years ago; no one knows how to reach such heights. This matter is too elusive!"
Chao Mu shook his head in silence; only a few Emperors have received the fortune of having a Saint safeguard the nation's destiny.
However, so as not to disappoint Emperor Jingwu, Chao Mu still said.
"But Scholar Zhang has the advantage of youth and could indeed have hope!"