As Zhang Jian raised his hand, a pigeon egg-sized ice-blue rhomboid crystal floated in the depths of his palm.
It emitted a faint blue light, mysterious and beautiful.
After slaying the remnant soul of the Desolate God Emperor, he obtained two Divine Crystals.
This was one of them.
The other pigeon-egg-sized Divine Position quality is above the Celestial Immortal level, and that Divine Crystal contains the Authority of the Death God Dao.
Zhang Jian’s gaze fell on Xuan Zhen, and he spoke lightly.
"Fifth Crown Prince, what you lack isn’t actually a Divine Position, but a Spiritual Object that can perform Bone Marrow Cleansing. You still have a chance to decide. If you want to change your mind, I can also invest millions to purchase an Innate Spiritual Object for you to help transform your foundation!"
Zhang Jian’s expression was calm, his eyes fixed on Xuan Zhen, carrying a hint of expectation in his demeanor.
Given Xuan Zhen’s qualifications, refining the Divine Dao Authority and walking the path of the Divine Dao would be too wasteful.
Refining the Divine Dao Authority can certainly grant a surge of power in a short period, rapidly increasing his strength, but in the long run, it’s quite disadvantageous.
Of course, if it’s merely borrowing the Divine Dao Authority for temporary self-protection and transition, then there’s no problem.
Many powerful cultivators also hold a corresponding Divine Position.
Xuan Zhen, however, had his own plans, and he directly replied.
"Thank you for your kind offer, Your Majesty!"
"I still choose the Divine Position!"
His gaze was solemn.
Xuan Zhen had his own considerations; he knew that in this chaotic era, gaining strength first is more important than Bone Marrow Cleansing. Once he has the corresponding strength, he can slowly return to the path of the Immortal Dao.
Seeing that Xuan Zhen was firm in his decision, Zhang Jian did not persuade further. With a wave of his hand, he stored the Sea God Authority in a Jade Box and handed it to Xuan Zhen.
At the same time, Xuan Zhen formally handed over the pile of Dragon and Phoenix Bone Books to Zhang Jian.
With a wave of his hand, Zhang Jian stored them inside the Map of Mountains and Rivers and then, together with Xuan He, he walked out of the Ningshen Hall.
His gaze flickered, taking a glance at the Ningshen Hall behind him in the void, with some ripples in the depths of his eyes.
Zhang Jian was sure that the Fifth Crown Prince definitely had secrets.
A Dragon God in the Yin Spirit Realm couldn’t possibly understand so many Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Talismans.
Because each Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Talisman contains the power of the Heaven and Earth Dao Laws.
Zhang Jian knew clearly that unless one possessed a Supreme Treasure like the Seven-Quartet Exquisite Heart to enhance one’s comprehension ability and focus, perhaps there would be a chance to surmount all difficulties and comprehend the Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Talisman.
However, since he decided to form this bond with Xuan Zhen, Zhang Jian did not pursue the matter further.
He even left a warning within the Sea God Divine Position’s Jade Box.
His expression fluctuating, Zhang Jian then looked towards the Dragon Maiden beside him!
"Daoist Xuan He, rest assured, I will lend you a hand at the appropriate time!!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Upon hearing this, Xuan He’s eyes were filled with joy.
For Zhang Jian, rescuing her from the sea of suffering might just be a matter of a single sentence, but for her, it was a matter of life and death.
...
In the Ningshen Hall
At this time, Xuan Zhen slowly opened the Jade Box in the depths of his palm, only to find that aside from a Sea God Divine Position, there was also a Jade Slip.
Xuan Zhen’s expression was one of surprise, and he then placed the Jade Slip on his forehead. After a moment, a sentence emerged.
"If the ruler is not secretive, he will lose his ministers; if the minister is not secretive, he will lose his life; if matters are not secretive, they will fail. Understanding human nature is the true essence of writing!"
The words carried a clear tone of warning.
Xuan Zhen’s eyes wavered, despite having little experience in worldly matters, he was decidedly a smart person.
He instantly realized he had taken out too many Dragon and Phoenix Bone Books this time.
How could he reveal that he could replicate the Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Talismans!
The Lord of the Eastern Continent was evidently hinting to him.
This made a cold sweat appear on his body.
He indeed held an enormous secret; if it were leaked, it could lead to catastrophe.
...
After acquiring those hundreds of precious Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Talismans from Xuan Zhen, Zhang Jian wasn’t immediately eager to comprehend them.
The treasures were there; they wouldn’t run away for the time being.
He was instead slowly fusing the Tier Four Death Divine Position.
The Tier Four Death Divine Position contained power on par with a Tier Four Immortal Technique. If refined gradually, it would be beneficial for him in understanding the Death Dao Laws.
Zhang Jian planned to find an Immortal Technique containing the Life and Death Dao Laws to accommodate it.
This method of refinement was no different from how he incorporated the Innate Taiyin Law Dao Seed through Taiyin Refining Form Technique.
It could avoid polluting his own path to the greatest extent, preventing an impure foundation.
But it could also borrow the power of the Divine Dao Authority.
Although it would also waste some of the Divine Dao Law’s profundity, it was still considered worthwhile.
Zhang Jian was somewhat hesitant at this moment; he actually possessed an Immortal Dao Technique containing part of the Life and Death Dao Laws, and it was still high-tier enough.
That would be the Tier Two Immortal Technique, Cyan Lotus Soul Purification Spell.
The Cyan Lotus Soul Purification Spell, this Tier Two Immortal Technique, at this stage, besides the core Redemption Immortal Dao Laws, also included Yin and Yang, Reincarnation, and Life and Death.
However, Zhang Jian ultimately dismissed this thought.
He finally chose the Nine Nether Corpse Transformation.
Though incomplete, the Nine Nether Corpse Transformation held massive potential.
Zhang Jian used a paper page condensed from the Nine Nether Corpse Transformation, slowly absorbing the Death Authority and gradually merging it in.
With the structure of the Nine Nether Corpse Transformation’s magic, it began to take effect after absorbing the light of the Divine Position, and numerous death-related Divine Dao Runes started to proliferate.
Zhang Jian could sense that after the Nine Nether Corpse Transformation merged with the Death Divine Position, his control over a special Heaven and Earth Law in the depths of the Profound Void was gradually increasing.
...
While refining the Death Divine Position, Zhang Jian was also preparing to leave the Dragon Palace.
He had spent enough time in the Dragon Palace.
Most of what he wanted had been obtained as desired.
As for the transaction with Xuan He, it was simple; a word to Bai Shuang would suffice.
In consideration of Bai Shuang, the Dragon Maiden who was valued by a Great Power, the Qingping Dragon Monarch would also treat Xuan He well.
Zhang Jian planned to return and perform another ancestral ritual.
This time, he resolved the collapse calamity in the depths of the Sea Eye, converting over a hundred Desolate God Remnant Souls; an ancestral ritual would likely yield significant rewards.
At once, Zhang Jian called upon Bai Liying to depart from the Qingping Dragon Palace.
But as he was leaving, Zhang Jian cast one last glance into the depths of the Sea Eye Secret Realm, a trace of strange emotion flickering in his eyes, and a Treasure Pearl appeared in the center of his brow.
That was the Red Dragon Pearl.
This Exotic Treasure manifested a Red Dragon before him, merging into his Sheji Emperor’s Authority. The Emperor Star Shone Brightly, faintly dispelling a mysterious Divine Light sweeping from the void.
He snorted lightly, his eyes holding a hint of inexplicable resentment!
This was akin to a dragon biting Lv Dongbin, unable to discern a benefactor!
...
In the Sea Eye Secret Realm
At this moment, the Qingping Dragon Monarch wore a cold expression. After half a year of obstruction and dispute, he finally borrowed the Supreme Treasure Heart Observation Mirror from the Nanhua Sect.
Alongside it came a powerful figure from the Nanhua Sect, Meng Daoist.
This was a True Immortal Daoist.
He was responsible for utilizing the Heart Observation Mirror to aid the Qingping Dragon Palace in investigating past changes in the depths of the Sea Eye.
At this moment, the Heart Observation Mirror revealed various ether strands, like time reshaping, grasping much ether from the depths of the river of time.
But most of the ether strands carried a hint of death, clearly already fallen.
Several others were gathered on one individual.
And at this moment, in the depths of the Sea Eye, as Meng Daoist cast his spell, a mighty Divine Light penetrated the void, reflecting the heavens and earth, and gradually a strong purple-yellow Divine Light emerged from within.
The purple-yellow Divine Light appeared, radiating an aura of supreme sovereignty over the world.
Immense Emperor’s Qi seemed to surge through the Heart Observation Mirror, impacting towards the two standing before the Treasure Mirror.
"Divine Dao Emperor’s Qi!"
Recognizing the grand Divine Dao radiance emerging, Meng Daoist’s expression changed, and he quickly retrieved the Heart Observation Mirror.
His forehead was now drenched in cold sweat as he gazed at the somewhat dazed Qingping Dragon Monarch, repeatedly gesturing with his hands.
"Dragon Monarch, Your Majesty, it’s best if we stop here; we must not proceed with the investigation, or else..."
The Qingping Dragon Monarch nodded repeatedly.
Cold sweat also drenched his back.
An existence bearing the Divine Dao Emperor’s Qi—this kind of presence was beyond what they could afford to offend.
Better to investigate only the matters within reach.
Like the Outer Demon Gods!