Isn't this just nepotism cheating?
Zhang Jian curled his lips; he detests such nepotism the most.
Because he himself has never needed it.
"However, this Talisman Decree is quite useful for cultivating Thunder Technique!"
Zhang Jian's eyes flickered slightly.
At this moment, all the information on the Thunder Dao Talisman Decree surfaced in his mind.
Thunder Dao Talisman Decree: Condensed by the Celestial Monarch of the Thunder Department from the Thunder Dao Rules. Acquiring it can exempt one from part of the Thunder Tribulations in cultivation (e.g., Transformation Tribulation, Dragon Transformation Tribulation, Divine Dao Thousand-Year Thunder Tribulation); it can assist in the cultivation of the Thunder Technique. With this Talisman Decree, there's no need to rely on talisman rituals to communicate with the Thunder Department deities in cultivating the Thunder Technique. For those cultivating the Thunder Technique, adding their own name can use this to achieve the Thunder God Dharma Aspect.
Its third function may be the most crucial one.
Zhang Jian is quite knowledgeable about many secrets of the world, such as the Nine Heavens Wind-Riding Thunder-Controlling Technique he practices. If based on the Dharma Aspects of Wind and Thunder, in order to cultivate the Wind God Primordial Spirit or the Thunder God Primordial Spirit, one ultimately has to establish rituals to communicate with the heavenly rules. Ideally, there should be someone in the Outer Heaven Realm to gain recognition from the Celestial Realm.
If one can obtain a Talisman Decree, then the tribulation during the breakthrough of the Primordial Spirit will be significantly reduced.
If there is no one, then unfortunately, one will have to face the full backlash of the heavenly rules.
"If those Daoists from Dong Shen Temple knew about this thing, they'd probably go crazy..."
Zhang Jian thought secretly.
He put on his clothes and got down from the Luo Bed, his gaze far away, looking at the brightly lit Observatory Platform, still shining brightly in the dark night.
It looks like a Daoist Temple that always radiates brightness, never extinguishing, even in the darkest night, it remains brilliantly lit.
Dong Shen Temple is based on the Grotto God Thunder Skill, and various Dharma Gates are essentially cultivating all sorts of Thunder God Dharma Aspects, and many of the rituals are madly flattering the Thunder God of the Celestial Realms to gain Thunder God's favor, reducing the risks of cultivation.
Unfortunately, it's not that easy to flatter the Thunder God of the Celestial Realms.
With many trying to flatter, if it's not unique, it won't be noticed.
Therefore, obtaining such a Talisman Decree is extremely rare, akin to a Supreme Treasure, more precious than any common treasure.
Zhang Jian first stored this Talisman Decree deep within the Divine Thunder Talisman, using this Thunder Dao Talisman Decree, he could refine his Thunder God Dharma Aspect perfectly, and in the future, it might even transform into a Primordial Spirit Technique.
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Half a month later, at the ferry, Zhang Jian in a cyan Chengzi Robe stood calmly, a gentle breeze blowing.
Ahead, an official boat gradually sailed away, and at that moment, a young and bold voice could still be heard from the boat.
Zhang Jian simply waved towards the figure on the boat.
This time he was seeing off Zhan Xiong.
Two years ago, in the palace examination, Zhan Xiong, with his remarkable talents, was conferred Second-Class Scholar status by Emperor Jingwu, and in the same year, he also secured a position at the Sports and Arts College as a compiler.
Zhang Jian took the opportunity to lend him a helping hand, giving him a chance to compile the Daqian Complete Book!
This time, Zhan Xiong rode the wave of promotion, smoothly advancing by one rank, securing a Junior Fifth-Grade Official position in an upper-class state county.
For a Second-Class Scholar making his first assignment outside the capital, being endowed with a Junior Fifth-Grade Official position is a rare opportunity even among those in positions at the Sports and Arts College who topped the palace examinations.
Moreover, the external Junior Fifth-Grade Official position is the much-envied Provincial Education Officer.
Going out means presiding over the provincial exams in a state county.
Although due to his age and experience, he might not be able to secure the position of Chief Examiner, even holding a Vice Chief Examiner spot would be quite prestigious and respected.
For this, Zhan Xiong was immensely grateful to Zhang Jian.
Watching the departure of this friend, Zhang Jian's gaze remained calm, and he too must plan for himself next.
According to common sense, he should also make a choice, whether to stay in Haojing or to take the opportunity to move around and become an administrator in a state county elsewhere.
With his current credentials, he is fully qualified to be posted outside as a Governor, an administrator in any state county.
But he quickly suppressed this thought.
What he values most at this moment is not what kind of official he wants to be; what comes next is his path to sainthood.
Zhang Jian hopes that before attempting the Fifth Tribulation of the Yin Spirit, the Reincarnation Life and Death Tribulation, he can complete the path to sainthood, becoming a Saint.
This would certainly be beneficial to him.
His Seven-Orifice Exquisite Heart, after reaching the second stage of the Kind Heart and Bones, has progressed slowly, unable to reach the third stage of the Saintly and Exquisite Heart.
Even after extensive reading, continually expanding his accumulation of knowledge in the Three Religions.
Zhang Jian knows that relying solely on reading, it is hard to achieve the perfection of the Kind Heart and Bones; he must find another way.
As for how to become a Saint, many ancient sages have paved a complete path.
The three immortal feats are to establish words, establish virtue, and establish achievements.
Compiling the Daqian Complete Book for the Daqian Court does not count as establishing words.
Establishing words means articulating the truths of the world in one's own words, elucidating the profound mysteries of the Great Dao.
Zhang Jian already has an idea.
After returning to the Sports and Arts College, Zhang Jian consciously accepted numerous invitations from prominent figures in the city, while also seizing the opportunity to reveal his own profound knowledge in the classics.
And the residences of these prominent and noble figures in the city are often places where many scholars love to gather.
When Zhang Jian shared his thoughts and insights, it immediately attracted many young scholars, who were passionate about the imperial examinations, and were quickly drawn to Zhang Jian's erudition in various classics.
Moreover, as Zhang Jian's deliberate lectures became more frequent, the number of attracted students increased.
Even those well-versed in literature were drawn to Zhang Jian's vast ocean of knowledge.