At the moment of parting, Zhang Jian also extended an invitation to the two senior brothers, inviting them to Haojing as guests.
Chi General, Chuyunzi accepted the invitation with a smile!
In addition, Zhang Jian also mentioned to True Monarch Zhanmo about Zhang Yi's apprenticeship.
"Which senior brother are you planning to have him apprentice under?"
True Monarch Zhanmo vaguely sensed Zhang Jian's intentions.
Zhang Jian spoke frankly.
"Master, I hope to send Yi'er under Second Senior Brother's tutelage. Second Senior Brother has profound experience and a deeper understanding of magical theory. Although he has only one disciple, I have inquired and found out that Second Senior Brother teaches very well. He is able to bring out the various strengths of a disciple with average aptitude, identifying and expanding the extraordinary in the ordinary, which is very rare!"
True Monarch Zhanmo smiled at these words.
"You have a keen eye. Since you can see this, you might be even more suited than Chuyunzi to teach him!"
Zhang Jian shook his head and said.
"Master, my cultivation time is too short, and even my own foundation has deficiencies that require refinement, and I have no time to teach Yi'er!"
True Monarch Zhanmo nodded.
"I will mention this to Chuyunzi for you. Your senior brother has recently accepted two new disciples and has limited energy. It's also good to apprentice under Chuyunzi."
Upon hearing this, a gleam flickered in Zhang Jian's eyes.
If this is the case, then it would be the best arrangement.
Then True Monarch Zhanmo also instructed Tie Xin Daoist to make a trip to the Ancestral Hall for Zhang Jian, to reconfirm the treatment for the Yin Spirit True Inheritance.
Upon ascending to the Yin Spirit, Zhang Jian's treatment improved in many aspects.
If a Golden Core Cultivator is considered a seed, protected under the Tongshan Dao Lineage, then a Yin Spirit Venerable serves as the backbone.
A Yin Spirit Venerable is capable of guarding the sect's territories, going on field assignments, or helping complete various high-difficulty sect tasks.
According to the rules, after ascending to the Yin Spirit, if Zhang Jian wants to acquire resources from the sect, he needs to complete various tasks to earn the sect's resources.
Due to being unable to leave Haojing, Zhang Jian accepted tasks involving improving cultivation techniques, magic, or deciphering runes.
These tasks are his specialty.
...
Imperial City, Observatory Platform
These days, Zhang Jian noticed that the patrolling frequency of the Imperial Guards around the Imperial City had increased significantly, and the number of personnel had also grown.
However, Zhang Jian could still observe various individuals entering the Imperial City with various purposes, attempting to investigate the reality within the Imperial Mausoleum.
The abnormal movement of the Dragon Vein had still caught the eye of some interested parties.
That day, Zhang Jian suddenly felt a stir in his heart. Gazing towards the sky, he saw a strange star manifesting in broad daylight, its brilliant star light suddenly falling like a meteor, disappearing instantly in the starry sky.
"A star falling, is a general falling?"
Zhang Jian's expression changed.
He calculated with his fingers, vaguely determining the origin of the fallen star from the star formation.
Marquis Tongcheng, Yang Gonghu.
A renowned general ended up lost on the northern land during the rebellion suppression.
"What a pity!"
A trace of regret emerged in Zhang Jian's heart.
Unexpectedly, Shanyang County became the last highlight of Yang Gonghu, this elder general.
Simultaneously, Zhang Jian noticed that as this general star fell, the Dragon and Tiger Qi within Haojing City also underwent various changes, as if a pillar of destiny had collapsed.
...
"The pot does not break apart until it reaches the wellhead, and a general cannot avoid dying on the battlefield!"
At this time, deep in a towering mountain range, several figures were gazing afar towards the direction of Lingwu County.
There, the evil qi was surging, countless blood fiends were churning violently.
They had already learned that Elder Hei Xue, one of the four Supreme Elders of the Blood Evil Sect, had emerged from seclusion and utilized a secret Killing Array from the Blood Evil Sect, the Blood Fiend Primordial Array, to trap nearly a hundred thousand troops of the court before Red Emperor Ridge.
"Pity for a generation's famous general, yet fell to a villain's sneak attack!"
One of the figures sighed.
Speaking words of regret, yet their faces remained cold.
Back then, the Grand Ancestor of Daqian cleaned up many sects across the world, not just the Blood Evil Sect. These individuals were also offspring of those sects, surviving only by luck.
At this moment, witnessing the fall of Yang Gonghu's representing general star, most of them felt a secret thrill.
"Elder, should we lend a hand to assist Elder Hei Xue? His Blood Fiend Primordial Array is nearing its limit!"
Behind a leading elder dressed in azure robe, was a beautiful young lady with a solemn expression. Though she wore a simple blue long dress, it could not conceal her graceful curves.
They were from a sect called the Spirit Manifestation Sect, led by an elder named Yang Ling.
This was also a Yin Spirit Venerable.
But most individuals behind him were cultivators in Divination Foundation Establishment, with a severe generational gap, except for the young lady who was about to reach Core Formation.
Yang Ling's eyes flickered.
He waved his hand.
"Fellow Daoist Hei Xue's Blood Fiend Primordial Array isn't as fragile as you think. This array has its mysteries. The cultivators at the Observatory Platform may not be able to break it. Our paramount task is to seek the new Hidden Dragon, which pertains to our Spirit Manifestation Sect's opportunity for a millennium!"
Upon hearing this, the several figures nodded quietly. Yet the young lady's gaze wavered.
These words might deceive those younger disciples with low magical power, but not her.
The nine-headed Blood Ghosts formed by the Blood Fiend Primordial Array were indeed formidable, unexpectedly killing several strong members from the Dong Shen Temple, but facing the experts invited from various Immortal Sect Dao Lineages through the Observatory Platform, it was evidently insufficient, the array would inevitably break.
The array breaking would mean the death of Hei Xue Daoist.
And the involvement of all from the Spirit Manifestation Sect wouldn't change the situation, but lead to death instead.
The young lady in blue naturally supported Yang Ling's decision.
At that moment, she said, "The elder is right. Blood Evil Sect dares to court disaster with Dong Shen Temple, must be thoroughly prepared. What we need to find are the traces of the Dragon Vein. According to the senior's words, not long ago, the Qian Dynasty incurred the wrath of Heaven, causing the Dragon Vein Qi to scatter, resulting in multiple Hidden Dragons emerging by destiny. If we can find these Hidden Dragons in advance, we can seize an opportunity, preparing ahead!"
Yang Ling expressed approval in his eyes at these words.
"Uncle Qingning spoke well. The Spirit Manifestation Sect, up until this generation, we are the only ones left. Establishing a shelter from the storm alone is easy, but to revive Spirit Manifestation Sect, who knows how long it will take. Only by nurturing the Hidden Dragons, this is our opportunity. We Spirit Manifestation members may well become the next Dong Shen Temple!"
The many disciples were instantly uplifted.
Henceforth, no more mention was made of interfering with the battlefield below Red Emperor Ridge.
...
At this time in Haojing City, Chao Mu was seated in the Black-clothed Guards' government office, calculating, with a somewhat somber expression.
Recently, many rumors had surfaced in various counties of Daqian, roughly suggesting that the Daqian court incurred heavenly punishment, the Dragon Vein damaged, the country's luck unsustainable, and in the coming decade, multiple Rebel Kings with rising dust will emerge, reestablishing the Lord of Sheji.
Such rumors were spoken with vivid detail, stirring discussions within and outside the court.
However, Chao Mu was unable to deduce the source of these rumors.
The Black-clothed Guards were also unable to verify.