Zhang Jian sat cross-legged atop a massive golden tripod at the center.
This was his Lifebound Spiritual Treasure.
The Qianyuan Golden Tripod.
After its successful refining, he buried this Golden Tripod within the Zhang Family Dragon Vein, using it to suppress the Dragon Vein while also utilizing the Zhang Family Dragon Vein to refine this Lifebound Dharma Artifact.
In truth, his plan succeeded.
Nurtured by the Dragon Qi of the Zhang Family Dragon Vein, this Spirit Treasure now possesses vast power and has a clear capability of suppressing Dragon Qi.
Its power is formidable.
If combined with the Eight-Formed Sheji King Tripod he has now successfully cultivated, there is potential to form a lethal move by utilizing magic that involves Dragon Qi.
Currently, Zhang Jian using this as the control core for the Nine Tripods is more than appropriate.
In fact, the "King's Cauldron Demon-Vanquishing Secret Record" is the foundation for cultivating the "Nine Revolutions of Heaven and Earth Cauldron Secret Record," and encompasses the Emperor's Fate "Tripod Calms Heaven and Earth" that he nurtured.
Only with the "Tripod Calms Heaven and Earth" Emperor's Fate and the Eight-Formed Sheji King Tripod can one master the "Nine Revolutions of Heaven and Earth Cauldron Secret Record"!
Sitting atop the Qianyuan Golden Tripod, faint shadows of nine red copper tripods emerged in Zhang Jian's mind.
Upon close inspection, these shadows of red copper tripods resemble the Dharma Aspect of the Eight-Formed Sheji King Tripod he has condensed, yet each tripod contains the mysteries of Heaven and Earth, Sheji, different from one another.
If refined, suppressed, nurtured, or isolated... their mysteries are unfathomable.
It can be said that this is an exceedingly unique combination-type Dragon Qi Secret Technique.
At this moment, it was cultivated by Zhang Jian using his overwhelmingly powerful Primordial Spirit Divine Sense.
Below, the nine tripods were gradually taking shape, and with Zhang Jian's thoughts, the secret technique was activated, gradually resonating the nine tripods deep within his sea of consciousness with the nine red copper tripods on the ground.
His vast and magnificent magical power transformed into nine streams of light, infused into the nine tripod artifacts respectively.
Buzz, buzz, buzz!
Visible to the naked eye, the nine tripod artifacts in the void trembled and slowly rose from the ground.
Zhang Jian's expression subtly changed as he rapidly formed seals with his hands, and streams of light transformed into nine beams, shooting out and embedding into the nine tripod artifacts.
He urged the nine primordial spirit tripods formulated through visualization from the center of his brow, transforming them into nine imprints, seamlessly integrating into the nine tripods!
It was like the finishing touch that brings a drawing to life.
In the void, Zhang Jian's expression remained unchanged, yet he felt his own magical power pouring forth like a torrent, incredibly swift.
The material of these nine tripods was too unique, and once successfully refined, they start as a Creation Level Spirit Treasure with an additional eight Pure Yang Level Primordial Spirit Treasures, requiring immense magical power for support.
Fortunately, after cultivating the Longevity Immortal Body, Zhang Jian's magical power was immense, and he wasn't afraid of such "output."
Suspended in mid-air, Zhang Jian's expression remained calm.
A moment later, Zhang Jian was the first to see the first red tripod nearby emitting a dense layer of Great Dao Law Power, seemingly becoming the core atop the earth, with a heavy earthen yellow light bursting forth, resonating with the earth, possessing great suppressive power over the earth, Heaven and Earth, Yin and Yang, and the void.
"Primordial Spirit Treasure!"
Witnessing this scene, several Daoists from the Dong Generation in the distance had their expressions change.
Their eyes were solemn, sensing a deep-layered power from the tripod that emitted profound light, surpassing the limits of ordinary magic, containing Dragon Qi, Earth Qi, and the law power of authority within the earth.
If activated, these Yin Spirit Level cultivators might be suppressed to death in an instant.
"It succeeded!"
Zhang Jian also felt his Primordial Spirit and Divine Sense merge with the tripod artifact, as easily controlled as his own limbs, flesh, and blood, with a hint of a smile in his eyes.
Thankfully, the method of forging these nine tripods was quite similar to the refining technique of the Qianyuan Golden Tripod, allowing him to refine it smoothly. If it were any other Dharma Artifact, his clumsy refining skills might not achieve success so swiftly.
After the first tripod was successfully refined, the second beam of light soared skyward, followed by the third, then the fourth and fifth... all the way to the eighth.
The nine tripods, each nine zhang tall, rose into the air above the ground, hovering above the plaza, under Zhang Jian's command, spinning incessantly, continuously absorbing Great Xia's National Fortune, gradually forming a grand array with faint power to suppress the heavens and earth.
Strands of golden-yellow light bloomed and dispersed, the formless waves spreading, causing many cultivators watching, even those with looks of shock, to feel their souls trembling momentarily, their magical power shackled by a terrifying confinement, unable to move.
This included several Primordial Spirit Masters who were observing.
Taiyin Fairy, Huang He Daoist, Phoenix Spirit, and the newly ascended Primordial Spirit Master, Jingming Daoist.
Under this power, the four felt their authority like a lone boat amidst raging waves, ready to be overturned at any moment.
Even those with the strongest Dao Practice, Taiyin Fairy and Phoenix Spirit.
"This is probably not even the true power of this Secret Treasure set..."
At this moment, Jingming Daoist looked at the nine copper tripods rotating above, and in his keen Primordial Spirit Divine Sense, those nine tripods were a scene of chaos.
They seemed like the unshakable earth.
In the void, having initially refined the nine tripods, Zhang Jian moved, taking the Qianyuan Golden Tripod and vanishing.
Next, he needed to embed the Qianyuan Golden Tripod deep within the Earth Vein of Haojing City to stabilize the Dragon Vein, while using the Dragon Vein Dragon Qi to continue refining this main tripod.
As for the other eight tripods, their placement was of no concern. As long as they were visible within Haojing City, it was sufficient.
They could allow the people to offer worship, using the incense of belief to continue refining.
All nine tripods were refined by Zhang Jian, connected with the Dragon Qi of the Earth Vein, heavier than mountains, not afraid of being stolen by others.
Soon after, within Haojing City, many high-tier cultivators of the Great Xia side noticeably felt the profound Great Xia Dragon Qi around Haojing begin to change.
No longer was it like the past few years, merely circulating around the Red Dragon in the void, but instead, that Red Dragon seemed to return to its sheath, falling deep into the earth.
Meanwhile, the vast Dragon Qi split into several parts, one part diving into the earth with the Dragon Soul, and another transforming into torrents, merging into the other eight tripods, refined anew through the tripods. Threads of Dragon Qi seemingly bore a special imprint, revolving around Haojing City.
They became rhythmic, a pattern.
One by one, phantasmal dragon shadows emerged, swimming through the void, weaving an invisible barrier between the sky and the depths of the earth.
"Nine Tripods Barrier!"
This is the result of the deep-level utilization of Dragon Qi.
The Dragon Qi in ordinary dynasties is too scattered, and the efficiency of its use is very low.
The Saint King dynasty is completely different in that it can deeply utilize this power.
Even after countless years have passed, the Nine Tripods Barrier of the Ancient Saint King, King Xia Yu, remains an unforgettable supreme secret technique in myth to many cultivators.
But shortly after, this layer of barrier power dissipated again.
Zhang Jian's figure appeared out of thin air, his gaze sweeping over the numerous cultivators, a slight smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
Jingming Daoist was the first to speak, stepping forward and congratulating him. "Congratulations, Your Majesty, for mastering the supreme technique. From now on, the Great Xia Dragon Vein will be as solid as gold and stone!"
"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
Upon hearing this, the numerous cultivators all congratulated in unison.
Although some did not understand, joining in the congratulations with Master Jingming, this Primordial Spirit Master, surely couldn't be wrong.
Zhang Jian's gaze took in the crowd, his expression capturing their emotions, and a subtle smile appeared on his lips.
"Get up, all of you. The Nine Tripods have been successfully refined; everyone present, including the craftsmen, has made contributions. I will order the Ministry of Revenue to grant you all an additional twelve months of salary as a one-time reward!"
Upon hearing this, the numerous summoned cultivators next to the tripod were overjoyed.
"Thank you for Your Majesty's generous gift!"
The Great Xia court's salary for cultivators and ordinary officials is differentiated; their salary is settled purely in spirit crystals.
Spirit crystals can be used in the market established by Great Xia to purchase dharma artifacts, even magical treasures, magic, etc.
Zhang Jian's lips slightly curved up, and his mood was quite good as well.
The Nine Tripods are built for advancing and defending.
What's rare is that this set of Nine Tripods will evolve with the accumulation of Dragon Qi over time.
The stronger the Nine Tripods,
the stronger the King's Cauldron Demon-Vanquishing Array formed by the Nine Tripods will be.
"A powerful Dragon Qi-type magical treasure that integrates defense, suppression, attack, and even augmentation into one, indeed a supreme treasure any Emperor of the Saint King dynasty dreams of!"
Zhang Jian mused in his heart.
This set of Nine Tripods can be considered the best supporting magical treasure for the Saint King Dao of the Emperor's cultivation.
The rare part is that it can continuously be refined to enhance its power.
Zhang Jian was in a very good mood.
After the successful arrangement of the Nine Tripods, Zhang Jian could finally relax, refocusing on other Primordial Spirit Immortal Techniques.
The various Primordial Spirit Immortal Techniques he was cultivating at this time progressed rapidly after the Map of Mountains and Rivers advanced to the Creation Level.
The Great Success of the Seven-Orifice Exquisite Heart spared him much of the time for arduous cultivation.
At the same time, with the successful refining of the Nine Tripods, Zhang Jian planned to perform another 'sacrifice to the ancestors'.
In fact, after pacifying Beichu three years ago, Zhang Jian had thought of taking the opportunity to perform another sacrifice to the ancestors, to harvest more from the ancestral hall.
However, during the founding of Great Xia, the sacrifice only yielded a Wind and Thunder Immortal Apricot, which he felt was still not influential enough, so he waited three years.
By the fourth year of Saintly Virtue, as Great Xia gradually stabilized the mountains and rivers, and signs of good governance appeared, he then performed the second sacrifice to the ancestors after the founding.
This time, riding on the momentum of expanding territories and the rise of Great Xia, Zhang Jian believed that the value of the wool he could 'harvest' from the ancestral hall should be able to further increase.
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Meanwhile, as Zhang Jian performed the ancestral sacrifice, in the Two Realms Region, before a grand and dim cave, several streaks of light, resembling thundering bolts, continuously bombarded the dark red walls.
Upon closer inspection, the dark red walls seemed like the intestines of living creatures, constantly writhing, with vaguely visible countless terrifying faces on the wall, letting out anguished cries.
As the streaks of thunder struck the dark red horrifying walls, a portion of the walls immediately turned charred black, but that was all.
Watching this scene, one figure's expression changed, saying to the others.
"It's useless; don't waste your efforts. This Asura Gate can only be destroyed from the inside out!"
That figure was clad in blue robes, surrounded by a vast aura, but in the depths of his eyes was a frosty coldness like an ocean.
He was Wu Liang True Monarch of the Tongshan Dao Lineage.
Beside him were several Daoists with varying temperaments, all from the Tongshan Dao Lineage.
Among them, a tall figure with a giant sword on his back asked, "Uncle Master, now that the disciples are trapped inside this Asura Gate, what should be done?"
Wu Liang True Monarch chuckled lightly, saying, "These little ones are bold enough to approach this place; however, you needn't worry. They are equipped with the sect's Purple Blood Talisman, so there won't be a problem for now. Later, when the strong from various sects arrive, we will join forces to break in, destroy this gate, and rescue them!"
Thinking a moment, Wu Liang True Monarch suddenly looked at the tall Daoist who spoke.
"But to ensure the success of this mission, Chi General Nephew, you should first make a trip to the Great Xia Capital City to borrow a treasure from your junior brother!"
"A treasure?"
Chi General's expression showed a slight surprise.