Countless Sun Fire Fiends continuously flowed from the depths of the Sun Star and fused into Zhang Jian’s "Golden Crow Body" through the Sun Mark.
Zhang Jian knew that at this moment, he needed to freely condense one or several forms of Golden Crow True Intent, True Intent of Fire, or True Intent of the Great Sun to integrate them into the Golden Crow Dharma Body to eliminate the power of the Sun Fire Fiend.
But he did not do so. Instead, he allowed the Sun Fire Fiend to charge into his Yin Spirit, continuously hardening the essence of the Yin Spirit, helping the Yin Spirit refine the Yin Essence, and nurturing Pure Yang Radiance.
Yet, Zhang Jian’s plan did not unfold as he intended. When part of the Yin Essence within the Yin Spirit transformed into Yang Spirit, a unique strand of Pure Yang True Intent naturally dawned upon him.
The intense Sun Fire Fiend gradually got suppressed by the Pure Yang Radiance, with its backlash power weakening progressively, unable to penetrate the defense of the Pure Yang Golden Light, ceasing the refinement of the Yin Spirit.
Seeing this, Zhang Jian immediately knew that continuing further would yield no more significant effect.
In the depths of his Divine Sense, strands of red light appeared, an invisible rhythm resonated with the Sun Star within the Void Dharma Realm, and he exuded an aura of dominance, unruliness, primitiveness, and nobility.
A strand of golden light bloomed.
This was the Golden Crow True Intent.
Integrating the Golden Crow True Intent into the Golden Crow Dharma Aspect was undoubtedly more suitable than Pure Yang True Intent, True Intent of Fire, or True Intent of the Great Sun, among others.
According to Zhang Jian’s inference, a Golden Crow Body thus condensed would be closer to the most ancient Golden Crow.
With the fusion of the Golden Crow True Intent, Zhang Jian perceived the Golden Crow True Flame entwining the Golden Crow Dharma Body seemed to come alive.
The power of the Golden Crow True Flame contained part of the rhythm of the Heaven and Earth Law.
Although he did not integrate the True Intent of Fire, he was naturally able to control flames, Pure Yang, and other innate divine techniques.
As if this was naturally accompanied by the Golden Crow Divine Bird.
If only the True Intent of Fire were comprehended and integrated, this Golden Crow Dharma Body would likely be incomplete, losing many innate subtleties.
After condensing the Golden Crow True Intent, Zhang Jian did not continue transforming the Golden Crow Mark.
Because this last hurdle might face the test of the Heaven and Earth Law.
Although the Golden Crow Dharma Body now possessed the Golden Crow True Intent, it was not yet a Golden Crow Divine Beast, but upon completing the last step, it would be akin to the birth of a Golden Crow.
Such a Golden Crow Divine Beast imbued with Heaven and Earth Law would attract the backlash of the Heaven and Earth Law and the jealousy of various divine entities and demons.
And this was not yet directly breaking through to the Primordial Spirit Realm based on this.
If one broke through to the Primordial Spirit Realm with this, the induced Reincarnation Life and Death Tribulation would be more complex and terrifying.
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Within the Champion Scholar’s Mansion, inside the Void Dharma Realm formed by the Map of Mountains and Rivers, the brilliance of the sun, moon, and stars suddenly shone brightly, a dense golden light penetrated the void and fell into Zhang Jian’s physique.
The Sun Mark emerged within his Sea of Consciousness, faintly attaching itself to the Yin Spirit, while strands of Pure Yang Golden Light emerged around Zhang Jian, blocking this mark.
After all, he did not intend to prove the Primordial Spirit through the Golden Crow Dharma Body.
The existence of the Sun Mark merely provided him with a powerful Yin Spirit Level Technique.
At this time, what was closely integrated with the Yin Spirit was another Celestial Heart Mark.
This was a blank Celestial Heart Mark.
Once Zhang Jian passed the fourth tribulation and realized the True Intent of Enlightenment, integrating it into the Map of Mountains and Rivers, he could achieve the Sheji Emperor’s Primordial Spirit.
At this point, strands of Golden Crow True Flame manifested around the Sun Mark, continually merging into his Yin Spirit Power, dispersing throughout his body, making Zhang Jian feel a warm sensation all over.
Using the Power of Spirit Absorption from the "Treasure Record," Zhang Jian absorbed it, continuously refining his Innate Dao Body.
He did not directly cultivate the Golden Crow Dao Body from the "Golden Crow Scripture."
Regardless of which Dao Body’s mysteries were comprehended, to him, it was merely about collecting the strengths of various Dao Bodies to nurture his Innate Dao Body.
He did not fully absorb all the characteristics of various Dao Bodies but instead made the Innate Daoist Embryo Body he condensed the main focus, continuously amplifying its affinity with the Path of Heaven and Earth.
Transforming various spiritual mechanisms and Great Dao Law into one, nurturing his Longevity Immortal Body.
Zhang Jian believed the characteristics of the Innate Dao Embryo Body were inherently close to the Great Dao; thus, continuously amplifying this advantage would suffice, while certain characteristics of other Dao Bodies could be absorbed if possible, but there was no need to force those that could not be absorbed.
There must be a selective enhancement in nurturing the Innate Dao Embryo Body.
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Meanwhile, as Zhang Jian was cultivating, Qi Yuhua faced a difficult situation elsewhere.
In the Imperial Court, with the Mid-Autumn night approaching, the Empress Dowager intended to hold a grand banquet for various noblewomen and Imperial Decree Ladies.
Qi Yuhua had not yet received an Imperial Decree status, but this time, the Empress Dowager showed special favor by choosing Qi Yuhua to attend the banquet at the palace.
This made Qi Yuhua quite hesitant.
She knew her Life Plate was special, and if she recklessly went to the palace, there might be a risk of exposure.
But Zhang Jian was currently in seclusion for cultivation.
Refusing the Empress Dowager outright would be inappropriate both emotionally and logically.
Yet she decided to wait, as she did not make major decisions on her own. Zhang Jian had mentioned that if her Life Plate were exposed, it could bring disaster.
At the gate, as Qi Yuhua anxiously paced back and forth, the wind bell around the courtyard rang, and the side door opened, revealing Zhang Jian stepping out in a red casual outfit.
Seeing Zhang Jian finally appear, Qi Yuhua’s jade-like face showed a hint of joy.
"Husband!"
"My lady, you called me urgently out of seclusion, is there something important?"
Zhang Jian was in a great mood, a smile gracing his expression.
Qi Yuhua, feeling a sense of reliance, immediately recounted the matter of the Mid-Autumn night banquet.
Thinking it over, Qi Yuhua solemnly said, "I dare not make this decision on my own; it can only be decided by my husband!"
Zhang Jian nodded, a smile appearing on his face.
"My lady, you did the right thing!"
Over the years, Zhang Jian had grown increasingly satisfied with Qi Yuhua.
If it were someone foolish, at this time, they might have rashly entered the palace, regardless.
That would have caused unnecessary trouble for him.
After all, several National Guardian Masters exist within the imperial palace, along with a few Magical Treasures related to the Phoenix Destiny, including the Empress Seal!
A Mimic Jade Pendant might not be able to conceal all the anomalies in Qi Yuhua.
However, with the addition of the Golden Lotus Hidden Breath Technique on him now, it would surely be foolproof.
With a gesture, he condensed magical power into a Golden Lotus, placing it at Qi Yuhua’s brow.
Qi Yuhua’s beautiful eyes sparkled like autumn water as she gently touched her forehead, her expression revealing surprise.
Seeing this, Zhang Jian smiled and, noting no flaws surrounding Qi Yuhua, instructed Zhang Fu to prepare a sedan chair to escort Qi Yuhua to the palace.
Zhang Jian himself stayed at the palace gate, waiting.
Only after the moon had risen above the willow did Zhang Jian see Qi Yuhua emerge from the palace gates, accompanied by two palace maids, indicating that no mishaps occurred in her entry to the Imperial Court.
This made Zhang Jian secretly sigh in relief.
But following the news he received from Qi Yuhua, Zhang Jian was startled.