"An expert has made a move!"
All three reacted simultaneously.
A violet-yellow light pierced through the void, revealing several figures faintly appearing in the void, observing closely.
Two men and two women.
Leading them was a figure in a green robe, an invisible divine aura swirling around him. Just one glance induced a sense in the trio, as if their Primordial Spirits were bound by that divine power, unable to move.
This involuntarily stirred a sense of fear and awe in the hearts of the three Primordial Spirit Masters.
Yet, the figure in the green robe spoke faintly.
"No need to panic, I am Zhang Jian, Emperor of Great Xia and a cultivator of the Tongshan Dao Lineage. Today, I heard of the Drought Fiend causing havoc here, endangering our human race, so I came specially to eliminate it!"
"The Great Xia Emperor?"
Upon hearing this, the three Primordial Spirit Masters' expressions shifted, their eyes immediately showing joy.
All three had previously participated in the Tongshan Dao Lineage's Ascension Ceremony.
The Great Xia Emperor was indeed a prominent figure to emerge from this Ascension Ceremony.
Despite being a fourth-generation disciple, he could rank alongside the third-generation ancestors of Tongshan.
Roar!!
From below came violent roars.
Deep within the earth, countless earth fires boiled. The Drought Fiend Corpse God was surrounded by dark red armor with countless twisted runes, each resembling a centipede with the power to distort the Heaven and Earth Law.
"Primal Runes?"
Observing this, Zhang Jian's eyes lit up and he thought to himself.
'Indeed a product of heaven and earth!'
Such monsters like the Drought Fiend, born from the earth itself, inherently possess terrifying divine techniques, all originating from these 'Primal Runes.'
Primal Runes are nurtured by the Heaven and Earth Dao Laws.
Examples include the Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Talisman, Ancient Yin Texts, Nine Domains Yin Text, and Ancient Golden Script, derived from Primal Runes.
The original divine powers of Heaven and Earth Gods and Demons also originate from Primal Runes.
To Zhang Jian, this represents the greatest value of the Drought Fiend.
If dissected properly, it might even complete a part of his Authority of the Earth.
Roar Roar!!
Below, the Drought Fiend struggled mightily, unable to break free from the suppression of Zhang Jian's authority over the earth.
The earth, which once felt like a realm of freedom, now was unfamiliar, turning into a swamp constantly dragging it down, as numerous wet hands seemed to grab its body, threatening to drown it.
In the void, as Zhang Jian clenched his fist.
"Crack crack!"
From beneath the ground came the horrifying sound of bones shattering.
"The corpse armor is broken?"
Perceiving this terrifying change, Qianlei Master was astounded, his expression utterly shaken.
The layer of dark red cold armor surrounding the Drought Fiend, forged by the refining of Drought Fiend's Corpse Qi, integrated with the fire divine power of the earth, was considered a natural treasure, no weaker than Creation Level defensive Spirit Treasures.
Qianlei Master had tried it himself, and only his strongest Thunder Technique could contain the opponent.
Yet before them, the Great Xia Emperor crushed the corpse armor with ease, which was truly terrifying.
As the corpse armor shattered, the Drought Fiend below was like a trapped beast, becoming more violent in resistance.
Countless terrifying Drought Fiend fires erupted from its body, hardening the soft earth.
In its reckless outburst, it broke free from the binding swamp power, transforming into a red light shooting through the air.
Watching this, Zhang Jian was slightly surprised.
The brute strength of the Drought Fiend was indeed frightening, capable of breaking through the Emperor's divine authority.
But it's a pity this monster had not yet fully matured.
Zhang Jian raised his palm, two Creation Level Primordial Spirit Immortal Techniques forming between his fingers, pointing outwards.
The void suddenly seemed to manifest the abnormality of the Golden Crow and Jade Hare running, intertwining red and white streams akin to a Tai Chi Fish formed by red and white Qi, splitting the void into Yin and Yang, as the blazing sun in the sky was easily severed by the red and white Qi.
It was the fracturing of a First Layer Heaven and Earth Dao Law.
The escaping Drought Fiend met a similar fate.
First, the Drought Fiend's True Fire, dark red flames were extinguished in an instant under the red and white light.
Then, the terrifying True Body of the Drought Fiend.
This meticulously refined True Body of the Drought Fiend was transformed into Primordial Yin and Yang Qi by the red and white Qi.
In moments, only a pearl with dark red runes swirling around it remained at the original spot.
This pearl can be referred to as the Drought God Treasure Pearl or the Earth Fiend Fireball, a treasure nurtured naturally by the earth, containing a hint of Earth Origin.
Zhang Jian then grasped it, taking it into his hand, examining it with a slight smile in his eyes.
The power of the Drought Fiend was far more than this; delving into it might aid in integrating his Authority of the Earth.
"This is the Dao Practice of Father!"
Zhang Zhao, standing beside Zhang Jian at this moment, was also slightly awestruck by the scene.
Though he was new in the cultivation realm, he was aware of the reputation of such monsters like the Drought Fiend.
He had also consulted the records of the Great Xia.
Every appearance of this creature would trigger a great calamity, requiring countless cultivators' sacrifices to quell the drought.
Yet, it was subdued with a mere wave of the hand here.
Below, the three observed this and reacted, rushing forward to thank him and inviting Zhang Jian to visit Thousand Dragons Sect as a guest.
Having subdued the Drought Fiend, Zhang Jian initially did not intend to stay long, but after some thought, he accepted the invitation of the three Primordial Spirit Masters.
With Great Xia newly established, now with the Eastern Continent's fertile lands stabilized, to expand, the target naturally falls on the Two Realms Region.
Zhang Jian hadn't initially thought of completing the quest of the Ancient Saint King by triggering various wars.
Competing against numerous Immortal Sect Dao Lineages in the East Suspended Divine Continent with one's own strength was unrealistic.
The best method, undoubtedly, was to first enhance his Dao Practice, and once it reaches the pinnacle, just a single call to arms would compel other human nations to recognize the status of the Great Xia Dynasty.
When the time comes, if they truly desire to sweep across the land, they will have stronger backing.
And the fastest way to enhance strength is no doubt to draw benefits from the Ancestral Hall.
By continuing to amplify his influence, he could continually receive treasured items fed back from the 'Ancestors.'
Similar to the Nine-Colored Earth.
Even just one would significantly increase his Divine Dao Authority.
Zhang Jian's consideration for engaging with Thousand Dragons Sect also involved this aspect.
Hoping to see if he could learn any valuable information from Thousand Dragons Sect, leading to an expansion of his influence over the Two Realms Region and across the entire East Suspended Divine Continent.
...
Meanwhile, deep within the majestic Immortal Realm.
'Daoist Monarch Qingxia' was gradually refining the 'Purple and Cyan Treasure Volume' sacrificed by Zhang Jian.
With the 'Purple and Cyan Treasure Volume' in hand, 'Daoist Monarch Qingxia' felt a layer of merit light deep within her Daoist Monarch's Primordial Spirit, impervious to myriad calamities.
"Truly extraordinary!"
This transformation delighted 'Daoist Monarch Qingxia,' but after some contemplation, she calmed down.
Merely two sacrifices had already 'entangled' her.
She must take proactive action.
First, find a way to exchange some good items back; otherwise, another sacrifice of such scale could be disastrous.