"Sect Leader, do you know what’s really going on here?"
At this moment, an Elder dressed in white looked at Jue Ming Daoist, stroking his beard and sighing slightly.
"As a humble Daoist who has been stationed here for several centuries, although it was only a temporary duty, my research on the Dao of destiny is not as deep as some of the senior brothers and uncles in the sect, yet I have never witnessed such a strange phenomenon!"
Jue Ming Daoist glanced at this junior brother, his gaze falling on the Jade Pool.
In the Jade Pool, a peculiar Red Lotus was slowly revolving with a golden glow. The four unopened buds emitted circles of golden light, with patterns resembling dragon scales flickering inside, enveloped by a unique purple Dao wheel, shining brilliantly.
Jue Ming Daoist wasn’t entirely clear about this transformation either.
The Jade Pool has given birth to various Immortal Flowers, each with different phenomena, yet these phenomena are generally related to one’s own foundation.
However, he was quite clear about what the dragon patterns implied.
The Tongshan Dao Lineage is about to gain another True Disciple on the path of a Saint King.
Facing the gaze of the white-clad Elder, Jue Ming Daoist coughed dryly. He couldn’t very well admit that he didn’t know either, so he said,
"Junior Brother, this concerns the true foundation of the sect and must not be mentioned to anyone to avoid leaking celestial secrets and affecting the sect’s important affairs!"
Upon hearing this, the white-clad Elder nodded solemnly and said,
"Senior Brother, I understand the rules of Jade Pool Peak. We have all vowed that aside from the Sect Leader, no one else will know of this matter!"
Leaving Jade Pool Peak, Jue Ming Daoist appeared pensive, his gaze fluctuating, also somewhat sighing.
Possessing a body like the ’Seven-Orifice Exquisite Heart,’ the growth speed is somewhat beyond imagination.
"It seems the sect needs to further support this young nephew, but exactly how to support him still needs to be discussed with Junior Sister Zhanmo!"
Jue Ming Daoist pondered, knowing that the sect is different from other noble families, with a different way of distributing resources. However, as long as a disciple shows enough value, the sect wouldn’t hesitate to invest, just like it once steadfastly supported True Monarch Zhanmo.
True Monarch Zhanmo, despite the enormous troubles caused during his growth, had it not been for his intervention, how could those ancient major sects have sat idly by as True Monarch Zhanmo grew?
Now that Zhang Jian is about to grow, the upcoming troubles will probably not be few, but if he can grow, the support from the Tongshan Dao Lineage will surely add another pillar of strength to ensure the sect’s millennia of stable development.
...
At Demon-slaying Peak, Zhang Jian once again arrived at the Demon-slaying Hall.
This time, however, he didn’t see Tie Xin Daoist.
Instead, he met his Second Senior Brother, Chuyunzi, there.
After learning Zhang Jian’s intent, Chuyunzi said, "Junior Brother, your timing is unfortunate; Uncle Tie Xin has recently entered closed-door cultivation!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jian’s expression shifted slightly, and he couldn’t help but laugh, "It seems Uncle’s good days are approaching!"
Chuyunzi nodded with a smile.
"Uncle Tie Xin has been waiting for this day, it’s just that his Dao Heart had never been complete. Not long ago, he finally overcame the last obstacle, and now he has hope to make the final leap!"
He then added, "However, Uncle instructed earlier to make sure I properly entertain you if you came by!"
Hearing this, Zhang Jian was left speechless.
The two brothers casually chatted for a few more sentences, and Zhang Jian inquired about Zhang Yi’s cultivation.
"Yi’Er is currently training in Dragon Transformation Valley, progressing rapidly. He has perfected his nurturing of the spirit, only lacking the Divination Foundation Establishment to refine magical power. However, his flesh is strong, and his talent is exceptional. Not developing it would be a pity, so I sent him to Dragon Transformation Valley!"
"Dragon Transformation Valley?"
Zhang Jian’s eyes shifted, unfamiliar with this secret realm.
His cultivation had always been in the mundane world, unfamiliar with many of the sect’s training locales.
Seeing this, Chuyunzi said, "Dragon Transformation Valley has a unique origin, rumored to be built from part of an ancient Dragon Gate after it shattered, conquered by our ancestor, King Xia Yu, containing special mysteries!
Now it’s a secret realm constructed by the sect, specifically for students with special bloodlines, but that’s also because of you, Junior Brother. If not for you winning great fortune outside, our line of disciples at Demon-slaying Peak wouldn’t have the current relaxation and could stay in Dragon Transformation Valley for half a month!"
Zhang Jian let out a silent laugh, knowing well how the Tongshan Dao Lineage’s sect resources are distributed—it’s not based on some ethereal mission calculations, but on substantial fortune allocation.
Every peak has established a Fortune Pool, where disciples need to contribute a certain level of fortune to the sect to unlock various privileges or resources of cultivation secret places.
Most of his rights and resources within the sect remained unused, except for exchanging Dharma Gates, indirectly benefiting Zhang Yi.
With Zhang Yi as the medium, the relationship between the two brothers was significantly closer compared to other brothers. Zhang Jian then brought up the purpose of his visit.
"Second Senior Brother, I intend to seek a time-type Primordial Spirit level immortal technique from the sect. Do you have any recommendations?"
Zhang Jian only casually asked.
Upon hearing this, Chuyunzi’s expression shifted; he looked at Zhang Jian, unexpectedly giving an answer.
"Junior Brother, there aren’t many time-type immortal techniques in the sect’s inheritance, and at the Primordial Spirit level, there should only be two volumes!"
"Oh?"
Zhang Jian’s eyes lit up, looking toward Chuyunzi.
"Second Senior Brother, which two volumes are they?!"
Chuyunzi replied with knowledge, "One volume was passed down from the Second Generation Ancestor Master Ruyi, called the ’Nine-Turns Wishing Wheel Sutra.’ It’s the Lifebound Primordial Immortal Technique of Master Ruyi, said to have helped him roam the heavens, suppressing countless evil outsiders. The Nine-Revolutions Wheel is a top Supporting Technique, excellent for both offense and defense!"
Seeing this, Zhang Jian nodded; this Second Senior Brother lived up to his reputation as the ’Mobile Library’ of Tongshan, knowing just about everything...
"An Artifact Technique type Primordial Spirit Immortal Technique!"
At this moment, Zhang Jian’s thoughts surged.
Such techniques aren’t uncommon, but few choose them as their Lifebound Primordial Immortal Technique.
Many cultivators choose Lifebound Techniques mostly aimed at condensing divine or original dharma aspects to trace the origin, convert falsehood into truth, and ultimately gain the mighty power of ancient gods and demons.
Few achieve Artifact Technique Primordials because it’s easily coveted by others, though indeed powerful.
Zhang Jian then asked, "What about the other volume?"
Upon hearing this, Chuyunzi shook his head, saying, "I wouldn’t recommend the other one to you, Junior Brother. That technique is from the Outer World Celestial Book, named ’Candle Scripture.’ It’s rumored to be an ancient god-demon tome, obtained by Ancestor King Xia Yu after defeating a god-demon. Successfully cultivating it can condense the Ancient Original God Descendant Candle Dragon Dharma Aspect, but no one has succeeded within the sect!"
Zhang Jian raised an eyebrow:
"What happened to those who didn’t succeed?"
Hearing this, Chuyunzi gave Zhang Jian a peculiar look, then laughed, "What else? They couldn’t cultivate it, naturally, they died of old age!"
"...Understood!"
Zhang Jian nodded, immediately deciding to choose the "Nine-Turns Wishing Wheel Sutra," as he just needed to comprehend the final Time Mark.
He didn’t need any unnecessary risks.
However, he was somewhat curious about the "Candle Scripture."
Zhang Jian and Chuyunzi then entered the Ancestral Hall at the main peak, smoothly exchanging for the "Nine-Turns Wishing Wheel Sutra," without any complications.
Taking advantage of the completed allocation of resources, and with a ’why not use it’ mindset, the two agreed to select a Lifebound Technique and two Support Techniques for Zhang Yi.
Afterward, Zhang Jian directly returned to Haojing City.
With many High-Tier Cultivators focused on Beichu, he planned to master this Primordial Spirit Level Technique, completing the final accumulation.