With so many powerhouses at his disposal, Zhang Zhao should have no issues.
A trace of smile appeared in Zhang Jian’s eyes; he believed that after the Southeast Two Hundred Continents were included into the Great Xia’s territory, he would certainly have some surprises during the ancestral rites.
However, a good deed doesn’t fear being too impulsive.
He was patient, waiting for the auspicious day when the two hundred continents would fully merge with the Great Xia’s territory.
...
Zhang Jian pondered for a moment, then shifted his focus to another matter.
The Ji Family and the Yun Family.
The matter of these two families previously trying to snatch a marriage wasn’t over yet.
Now, he finally had the opportunity to retaliate, and naturally, he intended to take his revenge well.
As for how to exact his revenge, he planned to enlist some powerhouses from the Tongshan Dao Lineage to join him in action.
They would discuss and come up with an ’agenda.’
Yun Family’s Ancestral Land
The massive holy statue stood majestically within the ancient Saint King Temple; it belonged to the Yun family’s ancestor, the Ancient Saint King White Emperor.
White Emperor was born in Ancient Times, and legend claims he was a descendant of the progenitor of Ancient Saint King Yellow Emperor.
However, the progenitor Yellow Emperor was said to have a hundred sons, with numerous descendants under his leadership, among which the most outstanding was the Ji Family.
The Ji Family produced Saint Kings in both Ancient and Middle Ages, and even led the Human Race.
The Yun Family was another lineage, and to some extent, the two Saint King’s Families had some blood relations.
But as time passed and many ancestors gradually departed after the War of the Middle Ages, this relation faded.
Yet, they remained traditional allies.
At this moment, standing before the White Emperor’s Holy Statue, was a splendidly dressed, elderly, stooped man, leaning on a staff, silent in his gaze.
His eyes observed the flickering candles before the White Emperor’s Holy Statue, mirroring their dimness in the wind.
The Everlasting Lamp before the White Emperor’s Holy Statue manifesting such phenomena was undoubtedly an omen.
Furthermore, many of the Divine Master Tablets before the White Emperor’s Holy Statue were tinged with a gray-black hue.
This change added to the worries.
Moments later, Yun Qiao spoke slowly.
"Ancestor, is Heaven going to destroy my Yun Family?"
"Has my Yun Family committed some unforgivable sin!"
Fatigue was evident in Yun Qiao’s eyes.
Since Ancient Times, the Yun Family has never been so weakened, with the sole Celestial Immortal ancestor encountering an accident.
Many of Yun Family’s traditional allies are either unable to protect themselves or unwilling to intervene.
But moments later, his expression became resolute, staring at the colossal statue, his eyes hardened and cold.
"Ancestor, no matter who wants to annihilate my Yun Family, I will make them pay the price!"
"I pray for ancestor’s protection, to guide the Yun Family’s descendants safely through this ordeal, while crushing our formidable foes!"
He bowed slightly, then slowly proceeded to the holy statue.
Before the holy statue, several ancient artifacts were offered.
These artifacts emanated a powerful Emperor’s Qi, which seemed capable of eradicating gods once awakened.
This was the legacy of the Saint King’s Family, relics left by the Ancient Saint King.
Yun Qiao slowly lifted a peculiar weapon in front of him; this unique weapon was entirely golden red, appearing to be merely a relic left by an ancient tribe.
It was a Golden Halberd.
Once holding this Golden Halberd, Yun Qiao’s face brimmed with confidence.
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Great Wilderness Province
The territory of Great Wilderness Province bordered the Barbaric Region.
Due to its proximity to the Barbaric Region, many Alien Races and some powerful ancient races carrying ancient Demon God bloodlines thrived here.
It’s not that these ancient races dislike other places, but their cultivation still follows the ancient Qi Cultivation Secret Technique passed down by Demon Gods.
The ancient cultivation technique inherited from Demon Gods is naturally powerful, but demands greater resource consumption.
Because they pursue transformation of both flesh and soul.
Only regions retaining primitive features like the Barbaric Region still possess numerous exotic flora nearing extinction.
Additionally, they require bloodlines from many Barbaric Relic Species for various ancient Demon God rituals to enhance their strength.
The Yun family’s established Da Yin Dynasty was located here.
Zhang Jian, along with four or five other figures, emerged slowly from deep within the void, overlooking the Da Yin Dynasty’s territory below.
"Ah Yu, you should exercise caution later; a skinny camel is still larger than a horse. Though the Yun Family has lost its sole Celestial Immortal level ancestor, they still possess formidable Saint King’s Relics, so you should tread carefully!"
True Monarch Zhanmo’s expression was solemn.
Beside True Monarch Zhanmo were four other True Immortals whose bodies emitted intense Immortal Dao Law brilliance.
Even the Tongshan Dao Lineage made a significant effort this time, deploying four True Immortals in one go.
However, most of these four True Immortals weren’t originating from the orthodox Tongshan lineage; many were imbued with intense Demon Qi, or possessed strong Divine Power, likely Dharma Protector powerhouses subdued by Second Generation Ancestor Masters.
One True Immortal with a unicorn horn likewise spoke.
"Your Majesty Di Jun, while the Yun Family’s ancestor has fallen by your hands, the Da Yin Dragon Qi remains, so a direct assault may prove arduous!"
This unicorn-horned True Immortal was named Kanglong True Immortal, reputedly an Earth Dragon King who achieved enlightenment, possessing Dragon Race bloodline, exceptionally strong in combat, and leading the four Dharma Protectors.
Besides Kanglong True Immortal, there were Fire Crow True Immortal, Baiqiu True Immortal, and a powerful Alien Race God known as Three-Eyed True God.
Zhang Jian nodded with a smile.
"You all wait here, while I go down first to scout!"
Zhang Jian’s eyes were calm.
He was well aware of how formidable Dao powerhouses with Dragon Qi of Saint King Dao were.