Possessing the Sheji Emperor's position in the Divine Dao alongside the Fate of the Human Emperor, though not quite the Human Emperor's Position, this kind of Fate is extraordinary nonetheless.
Not to mention, he also has a secret treasure that suppresses destiny.
Bai Liying is his Empress, and by the time comes, they only need to adapt a strategy to borrow a stroke of great fortune to move the Sea King's Secret Treasure.
This matter turns out to be quite simple.
After thanking Wu Liang True Monarch, Zhang Jian returned to the palace where he was staying.
Inside the palace, Bai Shuang was there in splendid attire to visit and intended to discuss the matter of sacrificial treasure with Zhang Jian.
Bai Shuang was adorned in splendid attire, her face devoid of anxiety and exhaustion. Her cold and elegant jade-like face was lightly adorned, making her beauty as flawless as jade.
Zhang Jian saw her and said with a smile.
"This matter is quite simple, elder sister; with this item, we will manage!"
At this time, Zhang Jian took out an item from his hand.
It was two sticks of incense!
Looking at these two sticks of incense, the Bai Sisters, Bai Shuang and Bai Liying, both looked slightly stunned.
There was also something peculiar in their eyes.
They couldn't quite believe it.
Zhang Jian thought for a moment, then said with a smile: "Two sticks of incense might be a bit much, I think one will do!"
He casually snapped one of the incense sticks in half.
With the body of a Divine Dao Emperor, it's more than sufficient to impress the inherited treasure of the Qingping Dragon Palace by lending Bai Shuang one stick of incense.
The Bai Sisters were somewhat doubtful, but Bai Shuang ultimately chose to trust Zhang Jian, and she casually put away the incense stick in her hand.
...
Meanwhile, deep in the Qingping Dragon Palace,
Several figures were still discussing the matter of Xuanli's severe injury.
The leader was a rather tall, cold-faced, handsome young man with prominent dragon horns atop his head.
His body was surrounded by flowing water, and his Dragon Qi was incredibly pure.
He was the Sixth Crown Prince, Xuan Gu.
Opposite him was a relatively tall deity, whose body was enveloped in strong divine light and thick with the presence of incense fire.
This was a God of Incense Fire.
And one who had cultivated into a Celestial God Body.
A God of Incense Fire with a Celestial God Body was on the same level as one with a Star God Body, both considered Third-Grade Gods and equivalent to achieving the primordial spirit, stepping into the longevity body.
"I didn't expect Fourth Brother's ambition to be so great, not only wanting to take the treasures provided by the Celestial Fire Palace for free but also wanting to capture the entire Celestial Fire Palace—truly unexpected!"
Sixth Crown Prince Xuan Gu said, full of amazement.
"In a hundred years, his daring has increased so much!"
The deity's face was calm, with a faint smile flashing in his eyes, he said.
"Any news from the Dragon Mother?"
"Can we still place someone inside?"
Xuan Gu chuckled lightly and shook his head slightly.
"I'm afraid there's no hope; Mother said the matter of the ritual has already been assigned by Father to the Divine Consort of Li Shui, Madam Bai!"
Upon hearing this, the deity's eyes showed a strange look.
"Madam Bai... wasn't it said that Madam Bai had no status in Xuanli Palace? Dragon Mother never favored Madam Bai; how did the spot fall into her hands?"
"Mother sent word; this is Father's decision!"
Xuan Gu's eyes also showed some solemnity.
"I heard it's because of the Lord of the Eastern Continent!"
"Again, a disciple of the Tongshan Dao Lineage!"
The deity's eyes revealed consideration.
Xuan Gu's gaze now showed slight concern.
"I just hope the involvement of the Lord of the Eastern Continent won't affect our plan!"
The deity smiled indifferently.
"Sixth Crown Prince need not worry; this time, we will surely help you win the championship of the Sea King Festival!"
...
The deity left the Qingping Dragon Palace not long after, his figure appearing on Wanzhou Island.
Using an ordinary divine temple on Wanzhou Island, he contacted the deity behind him.
That was a godly image radiating countless Qiantian Divine Lights, with a multitude of incense fires swirling around him, condensing into intense Divine Gold Light.
"Celestial Venerable, will the soul-searching of Huo Nu'Er alert anyone?!"
On the divine image, a true body of divine power emerged, emanating an imposing voice.
"Huo Nu'Er doesn't know much, nothing significant!"
"We'll prepare for both possibilities. If we can't get into the Sea Eye Secret Land, I have other methods to make sure our plan remains flawless!"
"If we can smoothly enter the Sea Eye Secret Land, that would be the best scenario, saving us a lot of trouble!"
Upon hearing this, Li Shui Water Master nodded slightly.
...
Over half a month passed rapidly under the bustling atmosphere of the Qingping Dragon Palace.
As the auspicious time for the Sea King Festival Hall arrived, guests invited by the Qingping Dragon Palace arrived one after another.
Talents gathered, coming together in one place.
Within the Dragon Palace, various spiritual mechanisms flowed, and from the Two Realms Region, even from the Barbaric Region and several other Divine Lands nearby, the Immortal Sect Dao Lineage sent distinguished individuals.
This once-every-three-centuries Sea King Festival had evolved into an unprecedented cross-cultivation-realm gathering not seen in hundreds of years.
Though many cultivation forces were led by Immortal Sect Dao Lineages, there were also several Independent Cultivator Grandmasters, heterodox ancestors, and even some Demon God influences from the Barbaric Region who received invitations.
For instance, Cyan Carp Palace, Du Long Palace, and others.
These were forces of water race demon cultivators.
And Bai Liying, after winning the three-thousand-year-old Purple-leaf Dragon Blood Grass, did not continue participating in the tournaments but quietly went into seclusion to refine this three-thousand-year-old Purple-leaf Dragon Blood Grass.
This Purple-leaf Dragon Blood Grass could significantly strengthen the bloodline power of cultivators with Dragon Race lineage.
Close to the time of the Sea King Festival grand ceremony, Bai Liying emerged from seclusion.
Her entire body was enveloped in a thick, original scent, with residual fluctuations of exceptionally potent spiritual mechanisms.
It was obvious that the refinement of this Purple-leaf Dragon Blood Grass had considerably elevated her magical power.
At this moment, Bai Liying also saw Zhang Jian waiting at the hall's door.
"Your Majesty, let us go!"
Zhang Jian nodded lightly.
The couple walked out of their palace quarters.
In the doorway, a Dragon Maiden was specifically waiting for them.
"Honorable guests, the auspicious time for the Sea King Festival grand ceremony is almost here; Father has commanded me to escort you!"
That was Dragon Maiden Xuan He!
"Thank you, Daoist Xuan He!"
Bai Liying's charming eyes showed a faint smile.
Xuan He nodded, her beautiful eyes containing a hint of smile as she gracefully took the lead, guiding and introducing Zhang Jian and the couple to parts of the Sea King Festival's history along the way.
Indeed, dispatching Dragon Maidens like her to guide these high-tier cultivators was also a method for Qingping Dragon Palace to help them find their path.
As Dragon Maidens, their inherent resources were not as ample as the many Dragon Crown Princes deep within the palace, hence they needed to find their own opportunities for cultivation.
Even just earning goodwill from these high-tier cultivators might lead to unexpected fortunes in the future.
When Zhang Jian and Bai Liying arrived at the Ancestral Dragon Hall, the entire Sea King Festival grand ceremony had already begun!
Many Dragon Offspring were gathered together for the formal ceremony!
When Zhang Jian and Bai Liying arrived, they immediately saw Bai Shuang among the crowd!
Bai Shuang stood in the middle of the group!
In front were the Qingping Sea Dragon Monarch and the Dragon Mother in splendid royal attire!
The Qingping Sea Dragon Monarch was dressed in a Five-Clawed Profound Black Emperor Robe, surrounded by a layer of intense Divine Dao aura!
Divine power seemed to resonate with the entire Qingping Sea!
The Divine Position was extraordinarily formidable!
Even Zhang Jian was a bit taken aback!
The Qingping Sea Dragon Monarch's divine position was very special, in his perception, not much weaker than the Divine Dao Emperor's Position!
This point did not surprise Zhang Jian!
To occupy such a vast expanse of ocean, the Qingping Dragon Palace must possess considerable heritage!
Behind them were numerous Dragon Race nobles donned in Four-Clawed Royal Robes, most of whom were Dragon Race Elders!
They numbered in the dozens!
This power commanded attention!
There were also a few Dragon Crown Princes among them!
Notably rare was a Demon God Dragon Maiden!
However, most of these Dragon Race Elders did not carry sacrificial offerings; it was clear they, like the Qingping Sea Dragon Monarch and the Dragon Mother, were participating in the ceremony to display their strength and deter external enemies!