Zhang Jian nodded silently, noticing that the gaze of many Great Cultivators with Daoist Accomplishments unknowingly swept over him.
Indeed, his current position was quite special.
At this time, he was walking alongside many of the Third Generation Disciples.
Actually, according to the arrangement by Jue Ming Daoist, he was supposed to stand together with the Second Generation Ancestors, serving as the foundation of the Sect.
However, considering the newly established Great Xia, Zhang Jian rejected this arrangement.
Among the crowd, Zhang Jian also saw Madam Qi, Madam Bai, and others sitting at the upper seats.
What was quite peculiar was that Zhang Xian was standing behind Fuyou Daoist, continuously busy with Jue Ming Daoist's Ascension matters.
This was some sort of statement from the Qing Yuan Lineage!
Zhang Jian noticed that many High-tier Cultivators' gaze seemed to fall on Zhang Xian.
Evidently, the reputation of the Innate Dao Embryo Body was quite prominent.
After all preparations were complete, Jue Ming Daoist manifested his form in the void, dressed in a Daoist Robe interwoven with dark and white, his head crowned with the Sun and Moon Lotus Crown, surrounded by the golden light power flowing on his robe, and naturally, a circle of golden light appeared in his mind.
At this moment standing on the Ascension Platform, his eyes were crystal clear, the Immortal Dao Laws circulating around him, first sweeping his gaze over the many guests, then smilingly said.
"Fellow Daoists, many among you are friends of mine, and some are old rivals whom I've had disputes with in the past, but today, you set aside grievances to come as guests, naturally all friends of the Tongshan Daoist Lineage... My ascension is imminent, and I may not have entertained you properly in many areas, please forgive me!"
Upon hearing this, Qingping Dragon Monarch laughed.
"Jue Ming, if we consider the years of cultivation, you exceed the fellow Daoists present here; perhaps only I can contend with you. You need not be polite, they are either your juniors or peers, prepare for your ascension well!"
Jue Ming Daoist couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this.
In the upper seats, Copper Drum Immortal let out a sarcastic laugh and said.
"You old Daoist, even after achieving Celestial Immortal, you still delay like this; no wonder you could stay in the position of Sect Leader Tongshan for thousands of years. Yet truthfully, to be able to carefully carve out this position for thousands of years, this Immortal admires you!"
Saying this, Copper Drum Immortal's eyes also showed admiration.
After achieving Enlightenment, to painstakingly endure in the Mortal World for thousands of years just to ascend to the Celestial Palace in the Celestial Immortal Body, this is not something an ordinary Immortal can achieve.
Most Immortals who become True Immortals typically go to the Outer World, and then through some special means from the Outer World's relics, directly enter the Celestial Realm; who really follows the ancient method, seeking ascension in the Celestial Immortal Body?
Jue Ming Daoist glanced at the horizon; at this moment, the incense stick on the Bronze Tripod in front of him was about to burn out, and he knew the auspicious time was approaching.
With respect, he came before Qing Yuan Ancestor, offering a grand salute.
"Disciple thanks Master profoundly for the grace of Creation!"
Qing Yuan Ancestor smiled slightly, he helped Jue Ming Daoist up, merely saying: "Cultivate well, you and I shall reunite in the Upper Realm!"
Jue Ming Daoist rose, then looked at Zidian Ancestor, offering a salute, then gazed at Wu Liang True Monarch, True Monarch Bone Burning, True Monarch Zhanmo, True Monarch Qingyun, and other junior brothers and sisters, saying.
"Dear junior brothers and sisters, I entrust the Tongshan Dao Lineage to you all!"
Finally, he looked at the dozens of disciple kneeling in front of the Ascension Platform, showing some sentiment.
Over these thousands of years, Jue Ming Daoist recruited many personal disciples, as many as dozens, including Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, Primordial Spirit Grand Masters, and many disciples just achieving Golden Core and Yin Spirit.
There was even a disciple like Zhang Xian, who had only recently achieved Foundation Establishment.
As Sect Leader Tongshan of the Tongshan Dao Lineage, Jue Ming Daoist evidently did very well in expanding the Sect's branches.
For these disciples, he had already instructed, merely saying with a smile.
"Disciples, cultivate well, do not be sorrowful, we shall resume our master-disciple bond in the Celestial Realm!"
As his words fell, a Qing Ci turned to ashes on the large tripod, and suddenly billions of auspicious clouds emerged in the sky.
Thunderous booms!
The sky opened up.
Golden light shone upon the Ascension Platform.
Zhang Jian looked up, seeing a grand figure deep in the profound void, seemingly a mighty force penetrating through the heavens, opening a spatial path, a grand portal's phantom projecting, radiant clouds cascading, colorful neon rolling.
An overwhelming force suddenly surged out from the portal, converging into nine-colored light.
That force appeared, the surrounding Immortals on the Ascension Platform seemingly felt a tremor in the Heaven and Earth Dao Rules, like Heavenly Dao birthed an intention, even though that gaze didn't focus on them, everyone felt a mixture of shock and fear.
In the crowd, Zhang Jian also felt a terrifying pressure, even his own Divine Dao Emperor's Position involuntarily stagnated.
From the depths of the Profound Void, a calm, majestic voice resounded:
"Celestial Emperor decrees: Now has a disciple of Tongshan, born in the Barbaric Region, Enlightened in the Primitive, granted the Creation of Heaven and Earth, the Spirit of Sun and Moon, merits shining brightly, destiny forming a rainbow, sheltering the ignorant beings... Now conferred as Purple-Blue Division Blessed Spirit Official, permitted immediate ascension to the Celestial Palace!"
Immortal Sound reverberates, Heavenly Dao proclaimed!
With the rising and falling voice, a Nine-Colored Talisman Decree formed from the void.
In the instant of its appearance, the Primordial Spirit Masters below, even Immortals felt their Primordial Spirit trembling intensely.
Involuntarily gazing at the Talisman Decree, a strong desire crossed their eyes.
Beneath the vast cloud splinters, nine-colored light fell from the sky, transforming into a radiant glow enveloping Jue Ming Daoist.
Within the nine-colored radiance, Jue Ming Daoist's aura circulated, intense Immortal Light burst forth, grand phenomena seemingly shaking heaven and earth.
Immortal Light, like invisible ripples, erupted from the depths of the Tongshan Blessed Land.
Receiving this Celestial Palace Talisman Decree, countless Spiritual Mechanisms surged around Jue Ming Daoist, his form involuntarily flew swiftly towards the void, while a lingering laughter echoed.
"Everyone, see you in the Celestial Realm!"
"Congratulations to Master on the ascension to the Celestial Palace!"
"Congratulations Blessed Spirit Official!"
Beneath the Ascension Platform, numerous disciples of the Tongshan Dao Lineage under the leadership of Fuyou Daoist simultaneously offered salutations.
The sound echoed through the Divine Mountain.
Many guests witnessing this scene couldn't help but change their expressions.
"Purple-Blue Division Blessed Spirit Official?"
Among the crowd, Zhang Jian pondered, purple and blue usually signify nobility, also implying fortune and blessing.
This was easy to understand, after Jue Ming Daoist's ascension, he should assume a noble position governing mortal blessings and longevity.
Such a position is considered a prosperous one.
If used properly, it can accumulate Fortune Creation, greatly benefiting Dao Heart Cultivation and accumulating fortuitous connections.
This is certainly more noble than those hazardous martial positions involving fighting.
Martial positions are not only dangerous but also prone to becoming cannon fodder, tainted by Evil Qi and Demonic Qi.
This is the advantage of having allies above; otherwise, relying solely on the Celestial Immortal achievement for ascension, there may not be an immediate vacant Divine Position.
Just like in mundane courts, inevitably waiting for internal appraisals is needed.
This Zhang Jian could understand, and other High-tier Daoists were also very clear, their expressions solemn, eyes filled with envy.
This is truly the great figure.
Like they, who could command attention in the mortal realm, yet if venturing to the Celestial Realm, they would likely be assigned to the 'Celestial Soldier Post,' unlikely to mix into the "Celestial General," let alone becoming a Great Spirit Official compared to a First Hall General or Celestial Soldier Commander.
While Jue Ming Daoist, who just ascended and touched the threshold of middle-level Immortal Official status as a Celestial Immortal, is evidently not comparable to ordinary ascended Celestial Immortals.
It's truly enviable!
...
As Jue Ming Daoist smoothly ascended to the Celestial Palace, the ascension ceremony concluded perfectly, and many esteemed guests who attended the ceremony gradually departed, with only a few remaining to participate in the succession ceremony of the third Sect Leader of Tongshan.
Numerous Immortal Sect Dao Lineages also wanted to take this opportunity to inquire about the new Sect Leader of the Tongshan Dao Lineage's views on the current situation.
A new Emperor brings new courtiers.
After this new Sect Leader succeeds, will the Tongshan Dao Lineage continue to remain in hermitage?
...
At this moment, just after Jue Ming Daoist's ascension, at the edge of the Two Realms Region, deep within an ancient city, suddenly a blast roared through the skies, the sound of this explosion rising, the city creatures froze momentarily, then showed fear as an awe-inspiring fiery light surged forth, swiftly engulfing the sky.
A Drought Fiend rose from there, where its path fires soared into the sky, seemingly speeding in a certain direction.