It seems that a powerful Immortal God wielding Taiyin Authority has been born deep within the Imperial Palace.
The Taiyin Fairy wore a solemn expression, speculating to herself.
This must be because the Great Xia Emperor has cultivated a supreme Taiyin Divine Technique of immense power, otherwise such a terrifying supernatural sign would not have occurred.
Haojing City remains the core of the Great Xia Dynasty; without the Great Xia Emperor, no one could resist the suppression by the Celestial Emperor's Qi and Dragon Qi.
Inside the Dong Shen Temple
The Sect Ancestor and Jingming Daoist, master and disciple, were sitting across from each other, exchanging insights on Primordial Spirit Dao Skills. Sensing the boundless supernatural signs emerging from the void, they both stepped out of the Daoist Temple.
The two of them looked up at the sky with solemn expressions.
"Who would have thought His Majesty is so proficient in Taiyin Techniques? This level of Taiyin Authority is comparable even to that old monster from the Taiyin Demon Palace!"
The Dong Shen Ancestor's mind was shaken, eyes filled with amazement.
Having served as the State Preceptor of Daqian, he was accustomed to interacting with divinities of the Sheji Divine Dao.
Yet he had never witnessed any deity or cultivator possessing such Taiyin Authority.
In the void, as the mysterious sign of the bright moon rose to Middle Heaven, it gradually dissipated.
Under the Taiyin Treasure Tree, Bai Liying had already stopped cultivating. She looked in shock at Zhang Jian before her, who now appeared surrounded by the mysterious sign of the Taiyin Bright Moon, like a radiant mystical moon that had descended upon the world.
Incomparably magnificent, it was almost the manifestation of the Path of Taiyin.
Even just one glance made it feel like her very soul, magical power, and Dao Heart were being frozen by the mystic moon, with moonlight circulating, ready to refine at any moment.
It was an extraordinarily terrifying feeling.
From it, however, she also sensed a grand Great Dao Rhyme, glimpsing slightly into it, realizing a subtle change in her mastery of some Profound Ice Techniques.
At this moment, Zhang Jian opened his eyes; it seemed as if he had returned to the Mortal World.
The ancient, heavenly coldness around him slowly dissipated.
"Your Majesty!"
Bai Liying's gentle voice sounded by his ear, and Zhang Jian nodded towards her.
"No need to worry, I just had a minor breakthrough!"
After reassuring Bai Liying, Zhang Jian then focused on himself.
He noticed a significant growth in his Sheji Emperor's Primordial Spirit.
The nine-zhang Primordial Spirit was clear and bright like the moon, with a pure and transparent divine charm, akin to a crystalline diamond.
It was not just a qualitative change; the extent his Primordial Spirit Divine Sense could cover, and even its reaction speed, along with his Primordial Spirit Dao Heart, all underwent a transformation.
"Enhancement of at least two to three times!"
Zhang Jian secretly thought to himself, marveling at how merely integrating the Innate Taiyin Law Dao Seed into his magic structure brought such benefits. Were he to pursue the Taiyin Immortal Dao, he believed he could easily achieve an Innate Taiyin Immortal Body and smoothly become immortal.
But that was not his path.
If his desire was simply to become immortal, he had already had several opportunities before.
Besides, he clearly felt he had gained mastery over the Taiyin Law Authority, and not at a low level.
For this, a bright moon now rested at the depths of his Sea of Consciousness.
It was a transformation brought by the Taiyin Refining Form Technique.
This Primordial Spirit Immortal Technique, having devoured the Innate Taiyin Law Dao Seed, underwent a unique transformation, as if turning into a crescent moon.
Zhang Jian distinctly felt that, through this magic structure, once released, it would certainly unleash a tremendous power of earth-shaking proportions.
Possibly even exceeding Tier Two Taiyin Immortal Techniques.
Stronger than the Tier Two Immortal Techniques he previously performed, like the Ten Directions Taiyin Freeze Immortal Technique and the Taiyin Ice Soul Divine Light.
However, its circulating Great Dao Law intent did not seem like that of a typical Immortal Technique.
It was peculiar!
It appeared to have immortal and indestructible attributes!
Endowed with an indelible power!
Zhang Jian pondered.
At the time, he just thought of refining other spiritual objects, similar to the way the Nine-Colored Earth overflowed and was refined into the Map of Mountains and Rivers, hence choosing the Great Taiyin Refining Form Technique for accommodation, unexpectedly resulting in such a peculiar transformation.
"But it seems like a good thing; it acts like a Lifebound Spiritual Treasure, not only naturally pre-emptively activated but seems to defend the Primordial Spirit and assist in its cultivation!"
Familiarizing himself with it a bit more, Zhang Jian decided not to dwell on it too much.
He continued to sit cross-legged beneath the Taiyin Treasure Tree.
This time, by utilizing the Innate Taiyin Law Dao Seed, he gained insight into the origin mysteries of the Innate Taiyin Great Dao Laws, and smoothly mastered Taiyin Laws. Naturally, he intended to thoroughly digest it, integrating it thoroughly with all his Taiyin Immortal Techniques.
Three years later
Beneath the Taiyin Treasure Tree, a grand Immortal Dao divine charm suddenly blossomed, a magnificent pressure rippling through, sweeping across this newly formed secret land like a roaring wave.
Countless Taiyin Spiritual Mechanisms surged in response, like a torrent.
In the center of the Spiritual Mechanism, the faint divine charm of Immortal Dao Laws circulated around Zhang Jian.
Zhang Jian rose to his feet, sensing the emergence of a trace of Immortal Dao Rhyme within his Lifebound Primordial Immortal Technique, a smile spreading across his eyes.
"I've succeeded!"
The greatest harvest of these three years was undoubtedly this trace of Immortal Dao Rhyme.
Condensing a trace of Immortal Dao Laws marked the beginning of transformation!
This trace of Immortal Dao Laws was the sublimation of his own Lifebound Immortal Technique, the embryonic form of his future Dao Skill.
With the sublimation of this trace of Immortal Dao Laws, Zhang Jian sensed the Sheji Emperor's Primordial Spirit being transformed by the Immortal Dao Laws, beginning to metamorphose.
However, this trace of Immortal Dao Laws was insufficient in quantity, lacking the momentum needed for the complete metamorphosis of the Sheji Emperor's Primordial Spirit.
Continuing, he needed to find ways to perfect this trace of Immortal Dao Laws!
Zhang Jian had heard that some formidable Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, having accumulated perfection, could manifest all sorts of supernatural signs through this trace of Immortal Dao Laws, perhaps transforming it into a Great Dao Pearl, or various Dao Skills' unique signs.
A slight smile appeared in his eyes; he needed only to continue the transformation of the Map of Mountains and Rivers, and eventually, he would increase its quantity.
With this trace of Immortal Dao Rhyme, the Map of Mountains and Rivers now counted as a Tier One Immortal Technique.
However, over these three years, he didn't just condense a trace of Immortal Dao Rhyme within the Map of Mountains and Rivers, but also successfully cultivated several Tier Two Immortal Techniques of the Taiyin attribute.
Benefiting from that Innate Taiyin Law Dao Seed, he successively cultivated Tier Two Immortal Techniques such as the Ten Directions Taiyin Ice Realm Immortal Technique, Taiyin Ice Soul Divine Light, Moonlight Sacred Lotus, and Taiyin Rainbow Light Technique.
Additionally, he also advanced the Tier Three Immortal Technique, Instant Freeze Yuan Technique, to the level of a Tier One Immortal Technique.
It could be said his strength greatly improved.
The potential benefits brought by the Innate Taiyin Law Dao Seed far exceeded his imagination.
Moreover, they continued to exert influence.
After refining his Dao Techniques slightly, Zhang Jian prepared to exit seclusion; he hadn't forgotten about the Sea King Festival that would be held a year later in Qingping Sea.
Zhang Jian summoned a portion of the National Guardian Masters of the Great Xia Dynasty to the court, followed by making some arrangements and preparations.
With the Dong Shen Ancestor and the Taiyin Fairy overseeing the Great Xia Dynasty, Zhang Jian had no worries about any unexpected occurrences during his travels.
Especially with the Dong Shen Ancestor, whose Dao Practice had been restored to its peak, bolstered by the Great Xia Dynasty's Emperor's Qi and Dragon Qi, even a True Immortal could be handled with ease.
The Taiyin Fairy, in possession of the Tier Two Immortal Treasure Xiyue Treasure Sword, and the Tier Two Defense Immortal Treasure Guanghan Immortal Palace, could likewise hold her own in one domain.
As for the court, Zhang Jian left behind an apparition for concealment and discreetly instructed Zhang Zhao to coordinate with the Imperial Cabinet, ensuring everything remained in order.
The Great Xia Dynasty was presently in a phase of quiet development, strengthening the nation's power and rejuvenating its vitality, rendering Zhang Jian worry-free for the time being.
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Upon making all necessary preparations, Zhang Jian sent a message to the True Monarch Zhanmo, inviting him along with Tie Xin Daoist to oversee the Great Xia Dynasty in secret for a time. Zhang Jian was then ready to set out.
Unexpectedly, before his departure, Zhang Jian received a message from the sect.
In front of the Imperial City, Zhang Jian was accompanied only by his wife, Bai Liying.
The two of them planned to enter the Two Realms Region through the Water Veins of the Grand Canal, then proceed to the Qingping Sea from there.
At the dock, numerous robust men were vigorously clearing the ice, heaving and shouting as they went.
At that moment, a stream of light descended from the void, instantly landing in Zhang Jian's hands.
Looking at this message, Zhang Jian was somewhat taken aback.
Seeing Zhang Jian's expression, Bai Liying couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, is something the matter?"
Zhang Jian laughed and said, "It's just that our Sect Leader Senior Martial Brother heard I was planning to head to Qingping Sea and took the opportunity to give me something to do!"