Zhang Jian smiled slightly upon hearing this.
"It may not count as becoming an immortal, but it could barely count as becoming a god!"
His eyes swept over the women, and seeing their astonished expressions, he chuckled lightly. He was in an excellent mood, so he said,
"It’s a minor breakthrough!"
Actually, it was far more than a minor breakthrough.
The essence of the Innate Gods is extremely powerful. Although it’s newly formed, with Zhang Jian’s grasp of the Heaven and Earth Dao Laws, it is enough to rival beings of the Celestial Immortal Level.
This is only the initial formation.
Furthermore, with the divine profundity of the ’Celestial Blood,’ the Immortal Dao Law within his Primordial Spirit Sea of Consciousness is further expanding, like a great sun of purple and yellow encompassing the entire space of the Primordial Spirit Sea of Consciousness.
’Celestial Blood’ indeed saved him thousands of years of arduous cultivation and accumulation.
Zhang Jian felt that his perfection of the Immortal Dao Law Origin would happen soon.
Perhaps within a century, he would manifest the Celestial Immortal Body.
The other women did not understand just how great Zhang Jian’s breakthrough was, but they were happy for him.
After all, Zhang Jian was the backbone of the Great Xia Dynasty, and to many of them, he was also their backbone.
Bai Xianyin’s eyes, distinctly black and white, looked up and down at Zhang Jian earnestly and said,
"Little master, you seem to be much stronger than the True Monarch master!"
After a brief pause, realizing her mistake, she quickly added,
"No, not just the True Monarch master, you are much stronger than our clan’s Clan Leader, but the aura on you smells so good..."
As she spoke, she leaned closer and sniffed, her face showing a bit of a dazed expression.
She refers to the Clan Leader Baiqiu True Immortal of the White Tiger Race.
Zhang Jian casually flicked her forehead, sending her away. He noticed from afar Qi Yuhua and Bai Liying, who had been gazing from a distance, were now approaching.
In the distance, there was another enchanting female cultivator dressed in purple-black, full of elder sister charm.
That was Consort Meng, her enchanted eyes falling upon Zhang Jian, showing a hint of surprise.
"Your Majesty!"
Qi Yuhua, clad in a magnificent vermilion phoenix robe, was breathtakingly beautiful, ecstatic at the sight of Zhang Jian being unharmed.
Bai Liying, in a seven-colored Jueqiao robe, her eyes bright, showed slight amazement. The essence of the Divine Beast Profound Nether Dragon Carp made her instinctively perceive the difference in Zhang Jian.
Previously, Zhang Jian gave her more of a sense of authority.
The Divine Dao is bright, majestic, and sacred.
Now there is an added layer of innate nobility.
Like an essence that surpasses the immortal gods, unable to be directly observed, unable to touch or desecrate in the slightest.
After Qi Yuhua approached, Bai Liying smiled and said,
"Congratulations, Your Majesty, your Dao practice has advanced significantly, and your Dao skill is promising!"
Zhang Jian chuckled gently, casually embracing the two women and laughingly said,
"We celebrate together. As my Dao practice progresses, your future is also assured. If I can become an immortal, then everyone in our family, from top to bottom, can all ascend to immortality!"
Zhang Jian smiled, and the other women exchanged glances, their eyes shimmering.
If these words came from other cultivators, they would consider them mere boasting, but from Zhang Jian’s mouth, they felt it was not simply joking.
From afar, Meng Bingyun’s eyes showed a hint of different colors.
Qi Yuhua’s smile bloomed like a flower as she casually pushed away Zhang Jian’s chest and charmingly said,
"Then I and my sisters will await your ascension to immortality, and together we’ll enjoy the carefree Immortal Dao!"
Zhang Jian nodded lightly.
The couple, just like when they first met, this mutual support caused a bit of a stir among the women.
Bai Liying, standing nearby, felt slightly bitter but quickly adjusted.
After all, only Qi Yuhua was Zhang Jian’s true married wife.
The other concubines, even her, were not quite the same.
Of course, it was a path she herself chose.
...
After a moment of intimacy with the court’s concubines, Zhang Jian left the secluded place to visit the honored guests of the Imperial Palace.
These honored guests were primarily the three Second Generation Ancestor Masters of the Tongshan Dao Lineage.
Then there was an elder from the Si Family.
Zhang Jian did not know most of the other immortals, but with the introduction from the three Second Generation Ancestor Masters of the Tongshan Dao Lineage, he quickly became acquainted.
The immortals all came seeing the anomaly, under the pretext of passing by, somewhat probing and wishing to make good connections.
A Divine Dao Emperor was already beyond contest, and this Divine Dao Emperor seemed to have newly achieved Innate Creation, naturally even more so should not be easily provoked.
It would be best to use this opportunity to ascertain the intentions of the Great Xia Emperor.
The three Second Generation Ancestors of the Tongshan Dao Lineage did not give these people any opportunities.
At the banquet, the various Immortals tried several times to probe, but were either interrupted or diverted by the three Second Generation Ancestor Masters of the Tongshan Dao Lineage, smoothly bypassing it.
However, the banquet did yield some gains.
Upon learning that the Ji Family was willing to pay sixty million top-grade Spirit Crystals, the astronomical price for one of their True Immortals, to repurchase five True Immortals and compensate the East Continent Zhang Family’s losses, Zhang Jian immediately expressed willingness to turn enmity into friendship with the Ji Family.
As long as they’re willing to pay, Zhang Jian’s attitude remained accommodating.
As for accepting a True Seed from the Ji Family into the Imperial Court, he agreed to this without much consideration.
The Ji Family is different from the Yun Family.
The Ji Family’s influence still remains.
While it may be possible to eventually overcome them, Zhang Jian might have to bear some costs.
If there is no immediate conflict of interest, accepting this goodwill is inconsequential to the overall situation.
If any conflict arises in the future, Zhang Jian can still act decisively, taking the necessary actions.
At any rate, benefit first, discuss later.
The banquet continued until evening when the Immortals gradually dispersed.
The three Second Generation Ancestor Masters of the Tongshan Dao Lineage did not leave.
After everyone had left, inside the great hall, Ancestor Chufa was the first to speak.
"Ah Yu, have you truly achieved Innate Creation?"
At the seat, the three Ancient Immortals turned their gazes over.
Even though they had tried hard at the banquet to shield Zhang Jian from being exposed to the Immortals, their curiosity was undeniable.
Zhang Jian looked at the three Ancient Immortals, knowing that this matter was likely no longer a secret, he smiled leisurely.
"Master Ancestor, this disciple has fortunately achieved Innate Creation, attaining the Innate Divine Body!"
Upon hearing this, the three Ancient Immortals exchanged glances, the joy in their eyes unmistakable.
Even though they had suspected, the feeling of hearing Zhang Jian personally confirm was altogether different.
Ancestor Chufa praised.
"An Innate God indeed, even in the Outer Heaven Realm, beings of your caliber are mythical!"
The three Ancient Immortals nodded slightly, having seen Innate Great Gods with their own prowess.
During King Xia Yu’s flood-control efforts, Heaven and Earth Gods and Demons, or Innate Gods might have appeared, but at that time they had not reached enlightenment, their vision too limited to make any contact.
Of course, the state of mind was entirely different as well.
Zidian Ancestor’s eyes showed interest, he spoke.
"Ah Yu, a bold inquiry, what mystical powers does the Innate God possess?"
After speaking, Zidian Ancestor looked at Zhang Jian again and said.
"Of course, if you prefer not to disclose, we understand. This inquiry is merely casual, not an attempt to delve into your roots!"
Qing Yuan Ancestor and Ancestor Chufa also voiced their views, telling Zhang Jian not to worry.
Zhang Jian understood.
For everyone, the Innate God is akin to mythology.
They only knew of their formidable nature, not the reasons for their strength, naturally causing a restless curiosity, perhaps mixed with some disbelief.
Zhang Jian pondered, then chuckled: "Specific advantages and disadvantages are hard to articulate, and perhaps only through combat can one truly understand the capabilities of the Innate God!"
Zidian Ancestor’s eyes lit up upon hearing this.
"Ah Yu, simple enough, how about a sparring session with your Uncle Ancestor?"
Qing Yuan Ancestor immediately rebuked.
"Eleventh brother, do not act recklessly!"
Upon saying this, he cast a glance at Zidian Ancestor, seeing Qing Yuan Ancestor’s solemn gaze, Zidian Ancestor’s expression calmed, though the words ’lame’ were clearly written in his eyes.
Qing Yuan Ancestor’s expression turned serious, his eyes fixed upon Zhang Jian.
"Ah Yu, since you have a great opportunity, having cultivated an Innate God’s body, you should seize this chance to enhance your strength!"
He paused slightly, then continued.
"Perhaps, in time, the Tongshan Dao Lineage might require your assistance!"
His words carried hidden meaning.
Zhang Jian’s heart stirred.
Qing Yuan Ancestor pondered further, then said.
"Of course, if you wish to test the divine techniques of the Innate God, perhaps you may venture into the Barbaric Land, recently you suppressed the Demon Master of the Three Holy Countries, they are now plotting to awaken a slumbering Demon Monarch in their depths! Should it rise, it might pose problems for you!"
"Of course, it also poses an obstacle to our Tongshan Dao Lineage’s unification of the East Suspended Divine Continent, if you could eliminate it, it would be most favorable!"