However, he did not choose to do so. Firstly, he intended to use this opportunity to ’gift’ some benefits to the Sect, pulling fellow members closer.
He established Great Xia and obtained the creation solely. If he doesn’t offer some benefits, the elders in the Sect might not say anything, but they would have some thoughts.
In the future, he will need the Sect’s help in many areas.
For example, how to refine the Nine Tripods and truly achieve the Saint King’s Position. These are core secret techniques within the Sect.
Or, for instance, dealing with those high-tier cultivators outside eyeing his position; he’ll need the elders of the Sect to step forward and ’negotiate’!
Secondly, of course, he has ways to restore these fortunes of the kingdom, and through this ’investment,’ he will double them back.
Actually, Zhang Jian knew clearly in his heart.
Only benefits can bind the Sect and the newly risen Great Xia together.
Emotional ties cannot be consumed indefinitely; if used too often, they’ll inevitably wane.
"As for the lack of national fortune, it can only be seized again..."
Zhang Jian pondered quietly.
A massive chunk of opportunity still surrounds him, waiting to be seized.
Above the clouds, at this moment, Jue Ming Daoist sees the magnificent purple qi sweeping in, surging ceaselessly towards the Tongshan Dao Lineage direction. He and several other Daoists all have a hint of a smile in their eyes.
This ’destiny’ is substantial.
Even for beings like them, who have achieved in cultivation and can divine travel across star rivers.
True Monarch Zhanmo sees this and can no longer bear it, and coldly huffs.
"Dear senior brothers and uncles, my disciple has just founded a dynasty and has already allocated so much national fortune to the Sect. As elders, shouldn’t you show some gesture?"
At her words, Jue Ming Daoist laughed heartily, then said.
"Junior Sister Zhanmo, don’t be in a hurry. Our nephew is an extraordinary immortal material in the Tongshan Dao Lineage. How could we let outsiders harm him a bit!"
True Monarch Zhanmo smirked: "Indeed, the immortal material you speak of has just given you a large bribe, and you people shamelessly take advantage of the younger ones!"
True Monarch Zhanmo is not used to this group of people. Zhang Jian might not mind, but she feels distressed.
In her opinion, to instructing these old antiques, where is the need for ’such a price’!
Jue Ming Daoist laughed heartily, not caring.
A Daoist beside him was displeased: "Junior Sister Zhanmo, what are you saying? Isn’t this the respect from our little nephew to us elders? Our nephew knows how to behave, unlike how you keep squeezing us senior brothers — it’s been thousands of years, and the benefits you’ve given are not as generous as our nephew’s once!"
Another tall Daoist in a dark blue robe also chuckled: "Indeed, sister, if you possessed the ’filial heart’ of our nephew, there would be no need to experience so much arduous ’grind’!"
True Monarch Zhanmo raised her eyebrow: "What’s wrong with grinding? Without such grinding, how could this monarch achieve current Dao Practice!"
"My disciple just has too much scheming, lacks grinding, rightly needs a good experience!"
Hearing this, the cultivator wearing the dark blue Dao robe shook his head.
"Who resembles your fierce star? Cultivators walk the path of comprehending the great Dao, following nature, and seeking the Dao. Once the Dao is achieved, infinite divine techniques and fruits of the Dao will naturally emerge, rather than walking the Asura Demon Path!"
To these words, True Monarch Zhanmo was very dismissive, coldly huffed.
"Nonsense, if the longsword in hand is not sharp, how to face endless longevity tribulations, how to protect the Dao fruits? If the great Dao is not achieved, it would have already turned to ashes with tribulations!"
Beside him, Zidian Ancestor’s lips also curled into a smile as he waved his hand, saying.
"Let’s stop joking around. An excellent group outside has come to ’visit.’ Since the juniors need us old undead seniors to step forward, we should indeed step forward and ’chat’ with them!"
At this moment, he observed within the profound void, where streams of light appeared. Some are curious, while some hold malicious intent, seemingly united in hope, to disperse Great Xia’s national fortune before it becomes complete.
Upon hearing this, the streams of light no longer jest with True Monarch Zhanmo, merely saying.
"What the elder uncle said is very true!"
The streams of light successively vanished into the void.
True Monarch Zhanmo gazed at this scene, still shaking her head, glancing below to Zhang Jian. Originally, she hoped he would seize this opportunity to demonstrate his Dao practice, but that was curtailed.
"Such a cunning fellow!"
Zhang Jian observed what transpired, slightly smiling.
This ’bribe’ was paid with immediate effect.
The efficacy of ’money power’ was straightforward.
Zhang Jian’s gaze fell upon the ministers below, and then decreed to appoint more Dragon Attendants, including Old Grand Commandant Wang Huan, a father-son duo as dual Dukes, and additionally, Minister of Justice Wang Wan, Marquis Dingyuan Song Shang, Marquis Zhenbei An Ruming; also including Zhang Lu, Zhao Qingshan, Song Yingzhen, Kou Huai Sheng, and other close officials.
After enlisting these people, the grand occasion at the Sacrificial Altar finally reached its peak.
Zhang Jian simultaneously announced that soon there would be a general amnesty to demonstrate his benevolent virtue.
...
Among the crowd, there was still a small group of people, bewildered as they gazed at the dispersing multitude. This small group was the remnants of Daqian’s royal family.
In a night, they transformed from Celestial Royal to ordinary civilians, albeit civilians under surveillance!
Leading them was Minister of the Imperial Clan Court, King Wu Wei Xi. Although Zhang Jian had yet to decree stripping of his official post or title, Wei Xi knew his days as King Wu were likely numbered.
Among the crowd, Dong Jue Daoist observed this scene, with a light sigh but somewhat relieved.
Emperor Xia at least left a pathway for Daqian’s royal lineage to survive.
Lacking a prominent status is insignificant; at least their lives are spared, allowing the Wei family lineage to continue, which is far better than the Former Shu Royal Family.
"My magical power is being restored!"
Beside him, Dongzhen Daoist’s joyous voice emerged.
Nearby, Dongxuan, along with several Honored Guest Elders, also exhibited joy.
As Great Xia reaccepted the Daoists from Dong Shen Temple, while Xia Dynasty’s Dragon Vein entered Haojing City occupying the Qian position, everyone again attained protection from the Dragon Vein of the New Dynasty. All sorts of evils are buffered by the Dragon Qi.
Dong Jue Daoist also sensed that the vague lock from the void was dissolving. She can already resume using the Yin Spirit Power.
This feeling of magical power restoration is truly wonderful.
Like removing a thick chain from one’s body.
This sensation dispersed the melancholy from Dong Jue Daoist’s mind.
Suddenly, establishing the New Dynasty did not seem bad.
At least it provided some breath of life for many cultivators of Dong Shen Temple.
At the original location, Jingming Daoist slightly closed his eyes, an invisible spiritual pressure circulating around him, magical power burgeoning, and the Yin Spirit seemed like a bright pearl, regaining its dazzling glow.
"It’s now possible to attempt the Fifth Tribulation of the Yin Spirit!"
At this moment, Jingming Daoist’s eyes brimmed with intense radiance.
...
Within the imperial city, inside the newly established Hanyuan Hall, Zhang Jian sat upon the dragon throne, momentarily closing his eyes. As time passed, the national fortune continuously grew, noticeably elevating his aura.
The Sheji Emperor’s Primordial Spirit authority rapidly completed.
Once integrated into Great Xia’s national fortune, governing mountains and rivers, and the Sheji Heaven and Earth, he truly comprehends the strength of the Sheji Emperor’s Primordial Spirit.
If combined with the power of the Map of Mountains and Rivers, Zhang Jian believes he possesses the ability to completely suppress and seal even an immortal demon descending onto the world.
This has yet to reach the limit of the Primordial Spirit Golden Body.
The Sheji Emperor’s Primordial Spirit he has gathered is more formidable than he anticipated.
Next, he needs to convert all of Great Xia’s national fortune potential into strength.
This is a unique method practiced by cultivators of the Ancient Saint King Lineage.
Ordinary emperors can only obtain a few essences of the ’Emperor’s Fate,’ gaining benefits like having the Hundred Gods at One’s Side or being Immune to Evil, while the cultivators from the Ancient Saint King way can fully exploit it.
Zhang Jian did not remain in closed cultivation for long, merely adjusted his state briefly before coming out.
Currently, there are many tasks at hand needing attention.
Such as appointing Qi Yuhua and Bai Liying, and then also appointing his children and his only daughter Zhang Chang’an.
Furthermore, addressing how to handle those princes of the Daqian royal family, as well as Empress Dowager Qi, Grand Empress Dowager Li, among others.