"So it turns out to be this item, no wonder!
Nine-Colored Earth is extremely rare in the world, even those Ancient Immortal Daoist Monarchs seek it but cannot obtain it. You fused this treasure into the foundation of your Primordial Spirit, no wonder you could achieve the grand enterprise of becoming a Divine Dao Emperor!"
The figure on Tianhe Master’s golden body displayed a bit of astonishment.
This Nine-Colored Earth is a well-known treasure.
Apart from King Xia Yu who unexpectedly received it as a grant, only in mythology did some ancient Daoist Venerables and Ancient Gods possess it.
If this treasure were to be leaked, the trouble would be beyond ordinary.
Though the heavens are vast, there would be no place to hide!
Fortunately, this place is sealed by the magical power of King Xia Yu, so there is no fear of the celestial secret being leaked.
Otherwise, even mentioning a few words about such a treasure might be sensed by those with supreme Dao Practice through the ’Search’ Secret Technique, bypassing the seal of time and the Great Dao.
He said solemnly:
"Fellow senior disciples, please immediately perform magic to proactively seal this ’memory’. If this matter gets out, perhaps only the master descending can protect Ah Yu!"
Hearing this, the other Second Generation Ancestors’ gazes fluctuated, nodding slightly, and with a thought, they each performed magic to extract this part of the memory, turning it into a light-shadow sealed within countless memory fragments.
This included True Monarch Zhanmo.
At this moment, Tianhe Master looked at Zhang Jian, thought for a moment, and then continued.
"Ah Yu, the Emperor Position of Sheji, this is your core secret, and there’s no need to tell us. Remember not to easily reveal the core elements of your path in the future. Every path’s core elements are invaluable and a huge treasure. Once your opponent knows your secret, it might pose unnecessary danger to you!"
His way of addressing had clearly changed slightly, with a hint of closeness and concern in his demeanor.
Hearing this, Zhang Jian nodded quietly.
At this moment, with a solemn expression, he looked at Tianhe Master and the other Second Generation Ancestors’ caution, clearly realizing he had completely underestimated the value of the Nine-Colored Earth.
"So, what are you planning to do next? Will your future cultivation focus primarily on the Authority of Sheji Emperor?"
Tianhe Master looked again, causing a flicker in Zhang Jian’s heart.
He realized Tianhe Master seemed intent on advising him.
To be guided by such a venerable figure was a rare opportunity for him.
Perhaps it could save him from many detours.
At this moment, many Second Generation Ancestors were also looking over.
The information about the Nine-Colored Earth in their minds had been sealed autonomously, but the news of Zhang Jian as the Emperor of Sheji was not voluntarily sealed.
Everyone had heard just now that Zhang Jian’s Sheji Emperor seemed to be not just the Authority of the Earth, but it primarily dealt with it.
Zhang Jian had long devised a draft for his own path.
Now he spoke slowly, ready to take this opportunity to pull some ’angel investors’!
The many Second Generation Ancestors present, all of whom were his elders, were experienced and knowledgeable, or possessed abundant resources that, if they could aid him, would benefit his Dao Skill and the Great Xia.
The Emperor Position of Sheji requires a great deal of resources to transition from its initial formation to small success.
Whether that’s population or territory.
Thus, Zhang Jian began to articulate a part of his path.
This feeling was familiar to Zhang Jian, like standing in front of investors laboriously ’pitching’.
The hardest part, convincing the other party, was over, and now it was time to lay out what ’help’ he needed!
Just like his previous self-summary.
The path of the Sheji Emperor now needs to be divided in two: one aspect is the Divine Dao, and the other is the Ancient Saint King Dao.
To continue perfecting the Authority of Earth for the Divine Dao Emperor requires mastering more of the Earth Origin, necessitating the ’Map of Mountains and Rivers’ to quickly advance.
He had long combined his path of the Divine Dao Emperor with the Lifebound Immortal Technique, the ’Map of Mountains and Rivers’.
So long as this self-created ’Map of Mountains and Rivers’ keeps advancing, the Authority of the Divine Dao Emperor can gradually move from initial formation to small success.
There are actually other ways to further the position of the Divine Dao Emperor.
Such as obtaining other innate origin treasures of the Earth Attribute.
Perhaps the Nine-Colored Earth within the Tongshan Dao Lineage could directly let the Emperor Position of Sheji skip initial formation.
However, Zhang Jian only ’mentioned it in passing’, knowing there’s almost no chance given the preciousness of the Nine-Colored Earth.
Secondly, the merits of the Ancient Saint King Dao could be manifested using a Primordial Spirit Immortal Technique.
Or it could be represented by the Life Plate within the Life Palace.
For example, the next step could directly evolve into the Human Emperor’s Fate.
If the Human Emperor’s Fate is achieved, it signifies further advancement in the Saint King Dao.
Concluding the Saint King Dao, the Human Emperor’s Fate will naturally mature, transforming into another form of Dao Fruit, merging into the Primordial Spirit of the Sheji Emperor.
Zhang Jian separated his path.
Dividing it in two.
However, the Ancient Saint King Dao only requires accomplishments naturally after the advent of the Saint King.
And the Divine Dao Emperor should actually be a combination of the two paths of Immortal Gods.
Zhang Jian didn’t think the essence of ’Map of Mountains and Rivers’ was solely the Divine Dao.
It simply incorporated part of the Divine Dao essence into the Primordial Spirit Immortal Dao.
Just like many Immortals will hold Divine Positions, but one cannot assume that Immortal becomes a Divine Dao God.
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The two paths also have a common core.
Zhang Jian felt the Sheji Dao centers around earth, so future cultivation techniques would also revolve around this point.
This is the main focus of his cultivation techniques, and it will supplement the ’Map of Mountains and Rivers’, ultimately forming his complete Dao Fruit.
He thought there were two directions.
One is rooted in the thick earth, the other in the absolution of the Earth Official.
One governs the Mountains and Rivers, the earth and the heaven.
Another penetrates life and death, Yin and Yang, and through the earth, gains insights into reincarnation.
Zhang Jian has a huge ambition to merge the Authority of the two Mother of the Earth from mythology. If he can perfect them around his Dao Fruit like Yin and Yang, it would surely allow him to achieve an unprecedented Dao Fruit, enabling him to dominate the era, even to reign in the Celestial Realm.
Of course, facing the many Second Generation Ancestors, Zhang Jian couldn’t be completely open-hearted, sharing his ideas entirely.
He merely vaguely expressed his intention not only to perfect the Authority of the ’Map of Mountains and Rivers’ but also to cultivate techniques on the side of life and death, reincarnation to harmoniously integrate Yin and Yang of the earth.
The many Second Generation Ancestors listened, their expressions shifting.
One side governing Mountain and River, the other immersing in life and death, reincarnation.
If he succeeded, the world would witness the birth of an extremely terrifying immortal.
However, as a Divine Dao Emperor, Zhang Jian had already paved the way with a Longevity Immortal Body, and didn’t have to worry about lifespan. He indeed had hope of completing such an enterprise.
The numerous Second Generation Ancestors felt a sense of admiration, yet had no better suggestions.
Tianhe Daoist sighed.
"The Dao of Sheji lies in Heaven and Earth. If you can traverse two paths, in some sense, you’ve compensated for its shortcomings! However, being all-encompassing usually means lacking specialization, and you need to make choices!"
Zhang Jian nodded upon hearing this.
"I will differentiate between the primary and secondary!"
Tianhe Daoist continued, "You’re a clever one, I hope you won’t waste this great opportunity!"
"Regarding the Divine Position aspect, don’t worry. The Grandmaster will help you explore if there’s a suitable Divine Position in this realm for you. If not, when the time is right, once you attain enlightenment and become an immortal, the Celestial Palace will be petitioned to grant a scattered number of titles!"
"Scattered number, Third Grandmaster, is this scattered number like those honorary titles of the mundane court such as Purple-Blue Grand Commandant?"
Zhang Jian’s expression shifted to curiosity.
Purple-Blue Grand Commandant is essentially an honorary title, like a titular name, but given the opportunity, one could directly replace and obtain formal credentials.
Tianhe Daoist chuckled.
"Indeed, holding this Celestial Palace position, you’ll have a slight advantage over others when substitutions are needed!"
The expression of Tianhe Master was full of smiles, and his demeanor and patience caused the eyes of several Second Generation Ancestors to shift.
They knew this Third Senior Brother was usually stern and rarely treated others warmly.
However, Zhang Jian being a Daoist Monarch Divine indeed was different from other Sect disciples.
He could be said to already stand on the same level as Tianhe Master.
Zhang Jian nodded, indicating he would remember this.
After the departure of the numerous Second Generation Ancestors and even True Monarch Zhanmo, Tianhe Master sent another message.
"Also, Ah Yu, the Sect indeed has some records about the Nine-Colored Earth, all of which are found in your Grandmaster’s handwritten notes. You can visit the Sect’s restricted area during this period to examine them!"
"Thank you, Third Grandmaster!"
Zhang Jian’s face lit up with joy.