Zhang Jian had enough patience.
In the quiet room, Zhang Jian’s gaze was fixed on the three treasures before him.
He first put away the Three Lights Divine Water, then his gaze fell upon the Tier Two Divine Technique, which shimmered with countless rays of divine brilliance.
A faint smile appeared in his eyes, for cultivating a Tier Two Divine Technique could take other Second-Grade Gods thousands of years of hard practice.
But with the Emperor’s Authority of Sheji, that greatest challenge was already overcome.
With the authority of the Sheji Emperor, akin to the Celestial Immortal Tier, cultivating a Tier Two Divine Technique came naturally to him.
Raising his hand, he placed the jade slip containing the Tier Two Divine Technique against the depths of his forehead, and moments later, a divine light slowly merged into the depths of Zhang Jian’s primordial spirit.
The divine light flowed in, manifesting a technique structure composed of countless innate divine patterns.
This particular technique structure made Zhang Jian feel a significant increase in his connection with the Path of Heaven and Earth, as if he merged into the Great Dao of the world, becoming one with the vast Heavenly Dao Laws.
"It’s indeed extraordinarily profound!"
Zhang Jian perceived slightly, his eyes glistening with a hint of joy.
It bore some similarity to his "Supreme Forget Emotion Technique."
However, their directions differed.
One was to eliminate personal distractions, to better comprehend the changes of the Heavenly Dao.
The other was to strengthen the link between oneself and the Heavenly Dao.
The effects of both complemented each other.
Zhang Jian immediately began outlining this Divine Dao technique structure with the formidable power of his primordial spirit.
Its essence was actually a Tier Two Primordial Spirit Immortal Technique.
However, for now, he needed to first understand and analyze this technique structure diagram.
The countless innate divine patterns, when analyzed his way, were essentially countless Heaven and Earth runes united together.
Once comprehended, using his own primordial spirit origin to construct it, he could naturally wield it and even potentially elevate it in the future.
Zhang Jian’s analytical speed was exceptionally fast.
Zhang Jian felt that with half a month, mastering this Tier Two Divine Technique would be no problem.
...
In the depths of the Dragon Palace, at this moment, the Qingping Dragon Monarch sat upon the dragon throne, his face somewhat weary.
After ten continuous days of utilizing field-controlling Divine Dao techniques, the Demon-Suppressing Divine Spell to eliminate the demonized water race and the sea race Divine Beasts, purifying the water quality, even he, as the Qingping Dragon Monarch, felt it unbearable.
If this continues, the power of the Qingping Sea God Department would continue to shrink, consumed step by step by that terrifying Demonic Qi.
At this moment, he gazed around at the Dragon Race Elders, their expressions grave.
He spoke in a deep voice, "Fellow Elders, to capture the ringleader is to capture the thieves. These alien monsters emerge endlessly from that whirlpool demon gate. Instead of being on the defensive, why not take the initiative? Once we slay that Outer Demon God, this calamity will naturally be resolved!"
Upon hearing this, the many Dragon Race Elders exchanged glances.
It wasn’t cowardice, but dealing with that Outer Demon God was indeed daunting.
During this period, they had attempted organized assaults from Dragon Palace strongmen, but the results were not satisfactory.
Several Dragon Race True Monarchs hadn’t even made it into the core area of the Demon Realm before being swept away by demon light.
The Ten Thousand Souls Lamp, deep within the Dragon Palace, had extinguished, signifying their souls’ dispersion.
Several Primordial Spirit True Monarchs!
They were no ordinary beings.
Each took thousands of years of the Dragon Race’s accumulation, serving as the foundation of Qingping Dragon Palace.
Beside them, seeing the many elders remain silent, the Dragon Mother said.
"Your Majesty, do you have any plans to share with the Elders?"
The Qingping Dragon Monarch glanced over the elders, and with a calm face, he said.
"That Outer Demon God is like a cancerous tumor, the longer it lingers, the more troublesome it becomes. They might even call more of their ilk, eventually forming a Demon Calamity. Many of you here have experienced such a disaster, and I doubt you’d want it to unfold over Qingping Sea!"
His voice was eerie, yet to the elders, it was like a cold wind, chilling them to their core.
Over ten Demon Calamities had occurred, and each was a colossal disaster for the world, turning countless beings into mere food for demons.
Even cultivators like them, who have attained the primordial spirit state, were merely slightly larger ants in the grand scheme.
True Immortals could only brace themselves and charge into battle.
The elders fidgeted in their seats.
One tall Dragon God in a purple-gold robe sighed.
"Your Majesty, tell us, what is your plan?"
On the throne, the Qingping Dragon Monarch’s face was solemn as he spoke in a deep voice.
"I have decided to call upon the Five Ancestors and ask for the Sea King Ancestor’s assistance. Our priority must be eliminating demons and upholding the Dao!"
This proclamation visibly changed the Dragon Elders’ expressions.
Requesting aid from the Five Ancestors was expected, but invoking the Sea King’s Treasure caught them off guard.
The Sea King’s Treasure was Qingping Dragon Palace’s core strength.
Its deployment indicated a near-extinction-level crisis for the Qingping Dragon Race.
Beside them, a black-robed elder, one of the ancient members of Qingping Dragon Palace and a True Immortal of the Dragon Race, raised his head, frowning.
"Isn’t calling upon the Sea King Ancestor an overreaction...?"
The Qingping Dragon Monarch’s eyes moved slightly, he waved his hand.
"It’s not an exaggeration; a lion uses its full strength against even a rabbit. I feel that this crisis looming over Qingping Sea is extraordinary. Prepare yourselves, as we will soon head to the Five Ancestors’ retreat to request their aid!"
As his gaze swept the elders, it was clear he had made his decision.
The Dragon Race Elders, seeing his resolve, chose to support him.
...
Outside Qingping Sea, on another Spirit Island.
Rubble sprawled everywhere; the former prosperity and bustle had vanished, leaving behind bloodstains and remnants of dismemberment.
Like a hurricane’s aftermath, barren and lifeless.
In an ancient divine temple, a formidable figure stood solemnly, his head lowered.
Before him, another powerful god, surrounded by the thick incense fire divine power, whose divine might was as pure as jade.
"Celestial Venerable, we’ve received word that the Dragon Palace is preparing to deploy their core strength. Should we also make preparations?"
The grand divine figure smiled slightly.
"Since the time is ripe, we should prepare as well!"
The Third-Grade God’s eyes lit up, though he hesitated shortly after.
"Celestial Venerable, although the Outer Demon has drawn away most of the Dragon Palace’s strongmen, I’m afraid some might still guard it. If we enter the Sea Eye, we’re bound to alert them!"
Celestial Venerable Qingxu remained calm, casually stating.
"The guardians within Qingping Dragon Palace won’t be an issue; someone will deal with them. We just need to enter the Sea Eye and retrieve what’s within!"
...
Meanwhile, at the outskirts of Qingping Sea, within a special subspace, several figures gathered, led by a young cultivator exuding an air of grandeur.
He was Ji Ke.
A powerful True Immortal of the Ji Family, followed by many adherents and several Ji Family Primordial Spirit True Monarchs.
"Ancestor, should we aid the Qingping Dragon Palace?"
One Ji Family True Monarch gazed towards the distant sea; it had only been ten days.
The distant sea was heavily shrouded in demon clouds, the Demon Realm expanding more than four to five times over.
This rapid expansion startled even the Ji Family cultivator.
Ji Ke’s eyes glinted with a cold sneer.
"I believe the emergence of the Outer Demon God is timely. Perhaps instead of waiting idly, we might soon storm into the Qingping Dragon Palace to capture that brat!"
Upon hearing him, the Ji Family cultivators exchanged glances, naturally deferring to the True Immortal.
Two hours later, Ji Ke suddenly opened his eyes as a strong divine light shot up from the sea’s depths, followed immediately by hundreds of grand divine rays, seemingly emptying out towards the distant sea.
The seawater below boiled, with demon qi soaring skyward. Numerous Dragon Palace Divine Generals manifested, also chasing the divine lights towards the distant sea.
Amazed by the terrifying aura within those countless streaks of light, the Ji Family cultivators’ expressions changed.
Watching the scene, Ji Ke’s surprise turned into a smirk.
"Our opportunity has come!"
Intense killing intent gleamed in his eyes.