Though Dong Shen Temple is on the verge of collapse, a dead camel is still bigger than a horse.
Many of Daqian's cultivators, as well as scholars, civil and military ministers have benefited from Dong Shen Temple. If a portion of them can be enlisted, that would be a great power.
"Scholar Zhang, please speak directly?"
Jingming Daoist looked over.
Zhang Jian said calmly: "Since Grand Ancestor founded the dynasty, the Daqian Dynasty has been laying a fatal hidden danger, relying on a Supreme Treasure for the Saint King's Ascension. How unwise that is, the fall of Former Shu serves as a cautionary tale, and Daqian thus exhausted the Dragon Vein's divine essence!
Now the Dragon Vein is rebelling, and there's no escape!"
"The problem lies at the root!"
"Scholar Zhang's meaning is...?"
Jingming Daoist's expression changed slightly, he vaguely understood Zhang Jian's thoughts.
Yet he still found it hard to believe as he looked at Zhang Jian.
Zhang Jian, seeing this, remained indifferent.
"The Daqian Dragon Vein is difficult to continue, a new dynasty must be born. If the Dong Shen Temple line can gain recognition from the new dynasty, it may sprout new growth from old roots, suppress the evil spirits, and flourish once more!"
Jingming Daoist frowned deeply at this time and said gravely, "Scholar Zhang, which force are you representing to come as an advocate?"
He looked Zhang Jian up and down, as if getting to know him anew.
"I am truly curious, which force has gained Scholar Zhang's approval!"
Zhang Jian shook his head slightly, smiling.
"Preceptor should know I am a descendant of the Tongshan Dao Lineage, but do you know how many core inheritance paths are there in my Tongshan Dao Lineage?"
Upon hearing this, Jingming Daoist's heart stirred, then he said:
"Indeed, I have inquired of my master on this matter. My master mentioned that the Tongshan Dao Lineage's inheritance is complex, while not disparate, it is vastly encompassing, primarily focusing on the 'Tongshan Pure Treasure Record.' There are also 'Nine Heavens Divine Palace Golden Seal' and 'Nine Qi Essence True Scripture,' with the core inheriting the Saint King Dao. Yet, cultivators in the Saint King path are few, most assist using destiny secret techniques from the Saint King Dao Lineage, thereby developing the sect. Essentially, most cultivators still follow the orthodox cultivation path!"
Zhang Jian smiled faintly and said: "Then, Preceptor, which path do you think I have been following?"
Jingming Daoist seriously pondered, having discussed this with the Dong Shen Sect Ancestor and many Dong Shen Temple Elders, quickly offering the joint conclusion: "Scholar Zhang is imbued with Vast Righteous Qi and is quick-witted. You should primarily practice with the 'Treasure Record,' assisted by destiny conversion techniques like 'Vast' to swiftly attain your Primordial Spirit..."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jian smiled slightly.
This is probably not only the view of Dong Shen Temple, but also a 'common experience' culled from 'ancient texts' by many cultivation sects.
Zhang Jian raised his hand, revealing a noble purple aura emanating from his body, gradually forming behind him into a magnificent purple giant star.
The starlight blazing, like the sun at its zenith.
Then the purple light morphs again, transforming into a grand, vast Ziwei Divine Being, dressed in the Ziwei Emperor's Robe, with countless silver lights outlined, myriad meridians and stars intricately interwoven, wide sleeves billowing, like a grand Giant God emerging from the center of the universe, overlooking the heavens.
"Ziwei Star Fate?"
Witnessing this scene, Jingming Daoist couldn't help but change his expression, his pupils dilated, staring incredulously at the scene.
No matter how he considered it, he never expected Zhang Jian to possess the Ziwei Star Fate.
Isn't it true then that all previous Ziwei star omens were focused on the 'Scholar Zhang' before him?
But upon closer inspection of that magnificent Ziwei Emperor Divine Being Dharma Aspect, sensing the overwhelming vast divine power.
He instantly raises his head again!
"No, it's the Ziwei Emperor's Fate!"
His gaze is somewhat shocked.
As the Daqian National Religion house, Dong Shen Temple is also an expert in this field, distinguishing between the Ziwei Star Fate and the Ziwei Emperor's Fate.
The Ziwei Emperor's Fate is the fate of the founding Saint Master, a most rare and special Emperor's Fate.
Zhang Jian has taken this Emperor's Fate as his foundation to attain his Primordial Spirit?
Jingming Daoist at this moment felt his Dao Heart rippling deeply, with his head erupting in dread, countless evil spirits suddenly transforming into a stream of black energy rushing into the depths of his brow.
Seeing this, Zhang Jian's expression changed slightly, waving his hand to condense a Purple Light Talisman in an instant, casting it deep within Jingming Daoist's Yin Spirit.
The Purple Light Talisman rapidly transformed into a unique purple flower taking root and sprouting deep within Jingming Daoist's Yin Spirit, causing him to feel suddenly lighter, his magical power also partially restored.
Petal after petal emerged, lifting countless evil spirits, keeping them from falling completely, guiding the calamity away.
This was Zhang Jian's condensed 'Little All Heavens Fortune and Tribulation Cutting Skill,' using this Yin Spirit Technique to withstand the evil spirits for a time.
Jingming Daoist at this moment remained silent, glancing at Zhang Jian.
Zhang Jian gazed at Jingming Daoist and said: "Master Jingming, I have come this time with a sincere invitation for Preceptor to join the Zhang Family camp. The Daqian Dragon Vein is broken, past recovery, while my Zhang Family is thriving, with Dragon Vein fortune burgeoning, soaring. If the sages of Dong Shen Temple wish to join my Zhang Family, it will be a powerful alliance, flying dragon in the sky!"
"When someday I establish a new dynasty, I can assure that the sages of Dong Shen Temple will have enduring incense and destiny as strong as a dragon!"
A slight pause, seeing Jingming Daoist still silent, Zhang Jian continued.
"After all, Zhao'Er is also born of the Dong Shen Temple line, having a share of incense sentiment with the Sect Ancestor and Master!"
Upon hearing this, Jingming Daoist's expression finally changed slightly.
"Zhao'Er?"
Jingming Daoist's gaze fluctuated. Zhang Zhao, ever since entering Dong Shen Temple, had been cultivating in the temple's lower courtyard. Out of affection, he had often instructed him, guided him in cultivation, and once discussed with Zhang Jian about recommending Zhang Zhao to apprentice under the Dong Shen Sect Ancestor.
This incense sentiment indeed genuinely existed.
But after pondering, Jingming Daoist raised another doubt.
"Scholar Zhang... oh, Clan Leader Zhang, I venture to ask, since Scholar Zhang entered Daqian with an early intent to replace, why was he assisting His Majesty and Dong Shen Temple repeatedly? To put it mildly, if Clan Leader Zhang hadn't intervened, His Majesty and I would have long since..."
Jingming Daoist smiled slightly.
Zhang Jian shook his head and said.
"Whether Master believes it or not, indeed I didn't initially aspire for the Emperor's position, seeking merely a lasting honor for my family and ancestors..."
This indeed was his initial thought, hesitating between becoming a saint and a rebel king. However, having obtained the Red Dragon Pearl Dragon Vein nurturing, and then the Hidden Dragon Fate formed, as the Dragon Vein shattered, he finally made his decision.
This fertile land of East Continent, beautiful mountains and rivers, ultimately belongs to the virtuous!
What Daqian couldn't accomplish, then take it upon oneself outside Daqian!
The repeated assistance to Jingming Daoist was partly due to genuine affection, later more for today's sake, to package all of Dong Shen Temple's forces.
Jingming Daoist wasn't sure whether he believed him, but solemnly looked at Zhang Jian and said.
"This matter is of great importance, I must confer with my junior uncles and senior uncles. Regardless, we will quickly provide Clan Leader Zhang an answer!"
Even at that moment, the depths of Jingming Daoist's heart were still shocked, somewhat hard to calm.