On the second day, Zhang Jian summoned Zhang Yi into the Ancestral Hall.
It was several days later before he was allowed to leave.
The joy of reunion is always fleeting; despite the reluctance, Zhang Yi and Zhang Chang’an stayed in the Imperial Palace for several days before leaving again.
At the palace gates, watching several streaks of light transport Zhang Yi and Zhang Chang’an away, behind Zhang Jian stood two dignified and beautiful empresses, whose elegant faces couldn’t help but reveal traces of melancholy.
Even Bai Liying’s cool demeanor was slightly touched.
Shortly after Zhang Yi and Zhang Chang’an departed, True Monarch Zhanmo and several high-ranking members of the Tongshan Dao Lineage arrived together.
Clearly, the Tongshan Dao Lineage had already ’negotiated’ with other dao lineages!
For this, Zhang Jian held a grand celebratory feast within the palace gates.
True Monarch Zhanmo also took this opportunity to introduce Zhang Jian to other prominent figures within the Tongshan Dao Lineage.
This time, only Zidian Ancestor came from the Second Generation Ancestor, while Qing Yuan Ancestor of the main peak lineage remained stationed at the sect.
However, quite a few Third Generation Ancestors came, including Sect Leader Jue Ming Daoist, and previously True Monarch Wu Liang and True Monarch Bone Burning, True Monarch Qingyun...there were known figures from the sect acknowledged by Zhang Jian, and some he had never heard of.
For example, that True Monarch Qingyun, who had once attempted to trade with him for the Great Peacock Scripture, although the deal was never concluded.
At this moment, under Jue Ming Daoist, True Monarch Wu Liang laughed: "Junior Zhang, if you have such good opportunities in the future, just inform us senior masters and uncles; any issues will surely have us solving them for you!"
The red-robed True Monarch Bone Burning teased:
"To spare your master from constantly buzzing in our ears, always claiming we senior masters are taking advantage of you!"
Zhang Jian smiled slightly, raising the wine cup in his hand: "It’s out of your affection for the juniors, esteemed masters. I deeply appreciate your kindness, let me offer you a toast!"
Upon hearing this, True Monarch Wu Liang turned to True Monarch Zhanmo beside him and laughed.
"Junior Sister, you see, our junior has a way with words, not like you who can hardly say anything nice!"
True Monarch Zhanmo cast a glance at True Monarch Wu Liang, with an indifference that made his heart skip, refraining him from teasing further.
Meanwhile, Jue Ming Daoist noticed Zhang Xian accompanying by Zhang Jian’s side
with a subtle flicker in his eyes.
After a delightful gathering, when other high members of the Tongshan Dao Lineage had left, Jue Ming Daoist lingered under the pretext of discussing the allocation of Daoist temples and palaces across Great Xia.
Great Xia is newly established, with much still to be restored.
Various issues require sorting out.
For instance, with the collapse of the previous dynasty’s Dragon Vein, numerous heterodox sects and monsters once again caused harm among people.
This is an urgent issue for the Great Xia Qintian Platform to resolve.
The Zhang Family has yet to cultivate any of its own cultivators, though they have subdued Dong Shen Temple and a section of loose cultivators, these are but a drop in the ocean.
During the ten-plus years of Dragon Qi backlash, many Dong Shen Temple cultivators became scattered; some departed to seek vitality across the Two Realms, while others fell victim to monsters and heterodox sects during the world’s backlash.
Fortunately, Zhang Jian protected some elders, now under Great Xia’s control, still able to exert influence.
The foundation of Dong Shen Temple remains intact.
Next comes the issue of land reconciliation.
This is a top priority for Great Xia.
The matter is profoundly intricate, Zhang Jian has restrained actions thus far, but now the imperial position is steady, he plans to secretly organize the landscapes; he sent a team of inspection envoys to various places, measuring the land, clearing the fields, while officially inspecting ’taxes’ and identifying unregistered households.
This team of envoys is led by Song Yingzhen as Imperial Envoy, with Zhang Jian deliberately selecting several elders from the Dong Generation to lead and ensure the delegation successfully completes its mission.
...
Having managed various mundane matters, Zhang Jian then discussed with True Monarch Zhanmo the resting place for the Zhang Family’s Dragon Vein.
Since the founding of Great Xia, the Zhang Family Dragon Vein must be relocated to Haojing City, simultaneously reassessing Feng Shui Treasure Acupoint for nurturing the Dragon Vein, also for suppressing the Sheji Divine Dao.
Three figures gazed at Haojing City from above the Imperial City, True Monarch Zhanmo’s gaze swept over, saying to Zhang Jian, "With the arrival of the newly born Dragon Vein in Haojing City, Feng Shui Treasure Acupoints will surely reform in the future, but master believes there’s no rush, Our Tongshan Nine Tripods Secret Technique is incredibly profound; it can create nine unique dragon acupoints, not only accommodating the Dragon Vein but also boosting Great Xia’s National Fortune!"
"Nine Tripods Secret Technique?"
Hearing this, Zhang Jian’s eyes gleamed.
This is an undisclosed secret of the Tongshan Dao Lineage.
It’s also the supreme secret by Ancestor Saint King King Xia Yu to establish the order of Heaven and Earth.
Zhang Jian had inquired about it several times, but such a Mysterious Technique seems to have a special mode of transmission.
"Master, Master Teacher, can the disciple seek the Nine Tripods Secret Technique?"
Jue Ming Daoist stood by, smiling subtly, saying.
"Junior Zhang, do you know why few in the sect can master the ’Nine Tripods Secret Technique’?"
Zhang Jian thought for a moment, then candidly responded.
"I’ve heard from the senior brothers that practicing the ’Nine Tripods Secret Technique’ has specific requirements, rumored to be an unheard-of Magic transmitted only within the sect leader branch!"
Jue Ming Daoist shook his head lightly with a smile upon hearing this, True Monarch Zhanmo looked at Zhang Jian and rebuked: "That’s just hearsay!"
"The real unshared rationale for the ’Nine Tripods Secret Technique’ lies in its nature as a National Fate Immortal Technique, and a Saint King Immortal Technique!"
"It has one prerequisite, the most fundamental being to condense the Emperor’s Fate or establish a dynasty to condense national fortune!"
"Beyond this, there are no other restrictions; if among the Human Race, others have Saint Kings who can pass tests set by ancestors of Tongshan Dao Lineage, they may hope to obtain such a Mysterious Technique to safeguard their path, there’s no favoritism by the ancestor!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jian was stirred.
"So does the disciple need to enter the sect and pass a test?"
True Monarch Zhanmo glanced at him.
"That’s not necessary, you only need to go before the ancestor and offer incense, you’ll naturally receive the Mysterious Technique!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jian’s eyes gleamed, praising uncontrollably.
"The ancestor truly shows noble integrity, embodying the Saint King’s demeanor!"
True Monarch Zhanmo snorted lightly at his words.
"Less of the pretty words, bring forth something more practical...!"
"Something more practical?"
Zhang Jian blinked, suddenly exclaiming in grievance.
"Master, your disciple here is truly penniless, the only possession, the King Jun Golden Man, was even snatched by you!"
"You must see the truth!"
True Monarch Zhanmo looked at Zhang Jian, who was directly ’lamenting,’ and shook his head immediately.
"You’re quite slick; master doesn’t need your treasures, just your ’people’!"
"’People’?"
Zhang Jian was stunned, only to see Jue Ming Daoist beside him, smiling warmly at him.
"Don’t play dumb; your Third Prince Zhang Xian has caught the eye of Master Teacher. Just say whether you’re willing!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jian was stunned and immediately spoke.
"This is a good thing; It’s a boon for Xian’Er to join Master Teacher’s sect; I couldn’t wish for it more, why wouldn’t I be willing?"
Zhang Jian inwardly chuckled bitterly; during the feast, he had already noticed Jue Ming Daoist’s eyes subtly fixating on Zhang Xian.
It turns out his suspicions were correct, Jue Ming Daoist took a liking to Zhang Xian.
Zhang Xian’s aptitude is arguably the best among his children.