Having obtained this half-written scroll, Dong Jue Daoist was very pleased and carefully placed it into his bag.
Half a month later, atop the majestic Jade Capital Palace, the sound of wind and fire intertwined, covering the area, while a brilliant light and intent shot straight up to the sky. Ten large characters coalesced in the air as Vast Righteous Qi appeared, purifying Heaven and Earth.
"In Heaven and Earth, there is Righteous Qi, naturally manifesting in various forms."
The Vast Light subdued the realm.
When the illusory river of Vast Righteous Qi dissipated, a spiritual radiance covered the sky above the Jade Capital Palace.
Seeing this Divine Light manifest, the Daoists of Dong Shen Temple immediately realized another Great Yin Spirit Cultivator had been born within the temple.
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"The essence of the Yin Spirit is akin to those Incense Fire Gods, able to roam the world without fear of the various Evil Winds, starlight, and fire energy in the void. It is similar to gradually exiting the cycle of Reincarnation and stepping into the realm of transcending life and death!"
Within the Sports and Arts College, Zhang Jian's Spiritual Gaze opened, his keen Divine Thought able to detect the Spiritual Mechanism from the manifestation of the Yin Spirit.
The Yin Spirit itself is also a deity.
At this point, cultivators already have the qualification for Soldier Resolution.
If it's not possible, they can leave the body and escape into another Magical Treasure, or into a flesh aperture, with a chance of a successful takeover.
This is also considered a way to avoid life and death.
A single scroll can help Dong Shen Temple give birth to a Great Cultivator at the Yin Spirit Stage.
Although most of it still relies on the Great Cultivator's own foundation at the Yin Spirit Stage, Zhang Jian felt he could definitely ask for a higher price?
This thought flashed through Zhang Jian's mind and vanished moments later.
Before him lay numerous ancient texts acquired from Dong Shen Temple.
Foremost among them was the Cave Scripture.
This scripture is reputed as the foremost classic of Dong Shen Temple.
Behind it were the Yellow Court Outer Scenery Scripture, Dragon and Tiger Scripture, Supreme Thirteen Scriptures, Circulation Scripture, Supreme Sensing True Scripture, Fuyou Scripture, Scripture of the True Void Destruction Method, Yi Dao Scripture… each a true scripture penned by high Daoists with Magical Power.
The content of these true scriptures was profoundly rich.
For Zhang Jian, who tirelessly sought the essence of the Great Dao, it was like being bathed in sweet dew.
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Before he could further his cultivation, a beautiful woman priestess with a modern attire and a striking figure approached.
She wore a light blue, gauzy robe, moving with grace, her slender figure standing tall as she boldly entered the Sports and Arts College, catching the attention of many 'staff' inside.
Though the college was in the Imperial City, it was still separated by walls from the depths of the Imperial Palace, neighboring three thousand beautiful courtesans, whom the officials of the college dared not covet or look at.
Such a woman in this entirely male department naturally attracted much attention.
In the Government Office, Chen Xiuming couldn't help but put down the classics he was reading and stepped forward with a smile.
About to make small talk, he heard the blue-clad woman ask:
"Are you the Champion Scholar?"
This appealing woman's voice was incredibly soft, her curious eyes fixing upon him.
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiuming couldn't help but straighten his chest, for this exact topic tickled his pride.
"Rather unworthy, I am the Champion Scholar of the Guiwei year, Chen Xiuming!"
"May I ask who you are, young lady…"?
Hearing Chen Xiuming reveal his identity, the blue-clad woman's brow suddenly furrowed. Noticing Chen Xiuming's intense expression, she immediately waved him away like she was swatting a fly: "What young lady, I'm your grandaunt!"
A gentle force pushed him aside as the blue-clad woman strode into the Government Office. With just one glance around, her eyes held some surprise as she asked.
"May I ask which one of you is the Bingxu Examination Champion Scholar, Zhang Jian, the compiler?"
"So you were looking for him?"
Just as Chen Xiuming was about to shout in anger, his face changed upon hearing this, and he pulled a long face.
In another section of the Government Office, Wangqing Province saw the situation and spoke.
"Brother Zhang's office is inside, he's currently gathering information in the South Study!"
Upon hearing this, the blue-clad woman's eyes lit up slightly.
"You're quite an honest man!"
She chuckled gleefully, a fragrant wind rushing towards the South Study.
Praised by the blue-clad woman, Wangqing Province felt somewhat embarrassed under the gaze of his many 'colleagues'.
However, unlike the other young advanced scholars, he was already married, so he didn't mind these stares.
Inside the South Study
At that moment, points of Spiritual Mechanism flowed around Zhang Jian, with many Talisman shadows forming deep within his Dantian.
The classics brought by Jingming Daoist contained profound principles of Heaven and Earth, especially the lead Cave Scripture, which he was still comprehending.
Comprehending the Yellow Court Outer Scenery Scripture, he understood the Yellow Court Visualization Method, allowing visualization of the Celestial Deities, nourishing his meridians.
Comprehending the Dragon and Tiger Scripture, he grasped a Dragon Tiger Mighty Divine Magic, cultivating which could result in a Dragon Tiger Dharma Aspect to subdue demons.
Comprehending the Supreme Thirteen Scriptures, he realized the Supreme Forgetting Emotions True Intent, which could strengthen his Dao Heart and eliminate all illusions.
Comprehending the Circulation Scripture, Zhang Jian further completed the mysteries in the Chaotic Star Technique, even perfecting its first form to create an All Heaven Stars Sword Array Map.
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These methods varied in level; Magic was secondary, the Legal Principles of Heaven and Earth contained within fused deeply into his soul as if bestowed by Heaven and Earth Dao Marks, continuously transforming and strengthening his soul.
As the blue-clad woman arrived, Zhang Jian sensed her presence, his gaze perceiving a special heavy Spiritual Pressure appearing within the Sports and Arts College.
Although suppressed by Dragon and Tiger Qi, the Spiritual Pressure was still heavy.