"Could the Spiritual Sense of the Innate Gods be refined to such a degree?"
Qing Yuan Ancestor glanced with surprise at Zhang Jian, then shook his head and said.
"In the heavens and earth, every few ages, some tribulations emerge; this is the process of the world, naturally evolving. Among our Tongshan Dao Lineage, some outer second-generation senior brothers are skilled in Great Derivation Divine Calculation and have already sensed the rise of Tribulation Qi, thus causing Tongshan to transition from a hidden to revealed lineage!"
"What is the extent of such a great tribulation?"
Zhang Jian frowned.
It wasn’t that he was overly worried, but the final tribulation of the Middle Ages was too brutal, directly leading to a fracture in mythology.
Such scenes make one’s blood run cold.
If such a level of calamity recurs, there won’t be as many Ancient Immortals to hold the fort as in antiquity.
Qing Yuan Ancestor calmly said.
"Ah Yu, you need not worry, you are an Innate Emperor, inherently transcendent; just be cautious, and it will be hard to face a deadly tribulation!
Zhang Jian nodded, fully aware of the strength of the Innate Gods; as long as he doesn’t leave Zhou Mountain Realm, the equivalent of a maternal womb, it’s basically difficult to kill him.
Unless Zhou Mountain Realm is destroyed, or an unimaginably strong figure descends, an Innate God can be killed.
Yet, Qing Yuan Ancestor’s words suggest that others besides the innate beings will have to face the great tribulations.
"Master Ancestor, can we identify the clear cause of the tribulation?"
Zhang Jian’s eyes turned to Qing Yuan Ancestor.
Qing Yuan Ancestor nodded and said.
"We are calculating currently, but the tribulations nature born of the heavens are minor; the main issue is from the outer realm. It’s when the numerous Outer Demon Gods and Outer Demon Immortals become most active during celestial disasters. If they join with forces inside, grave disaster could ensue!"
Zhang Jian’s expression steadied.
Since ancient times, external enemies aren’t lethal; it’s the internal-external collusion that is a major threat.
A thoughtful look crossed his face.
Hence, Tongshan Dao Lineage vigorously promotes the unification of East Suspended Divine Continent.
But for the Great Xia Dynasty, it’s akin to a rejuvenating breeze.
The Great Xia Dynasty can forge and refine itself during calamities, uniting the Human Race to achieve the Saint King Dao Skill.
After pondering, Zhang Jian raised the most critical issue.
"Master Ancestor, is it possible to estimate how many years until the great tribulation occurs?"
"The exact timing can’t be deduced, but it is most likely from several decades to several hundred years!"
Zhang Jian’s eyes flickered.
This timeframe isn’t abundant for an Innate Emperor, but he is different.
By periodically harvesting benefits from the depths of the Ancestral Hall, a hundred years is enough for him to reach a state other cultivators can only dream of.
Qing Yuan Ancestor also directed his gaze towards Zhang Jian, with a look of anticipation in his eyes.
As the great tribulation approaches, Zhang Jian, standing before Qing Yuan Ancestor, is undoubtedly pivotal for the Tongshan Dao Lineage.
An Innate Emperor is akin to a Stabilizing Divine Needle.
Even if tens or hundreds of years are merely a period of retreat for these Ancient Immortals, the growth space is limited.
But for the Innate Emperor before them, it’s potentially an excellent growth period.
The faster Zhang Jian grows, the safer Tongshan Dao Lineage will be amidst the great tribulation.
They might even achieve the Saint King Dao Fruit through these tribulations.
And that would be the Creation of the entire Tongshan Dao Lineage.
...
With Qing Yuan Ancestor’s clear stance, Zhang Jian was reassured, and subsequently discussed part of the Great Xia Dynasty’s expansion plan with him.
The speed of the Great Xia Dynasty’s expansion is too fast; currently, they haven’t fully absorbed even the Southeast Two Hundred Continents. Much of the areas remain blank regions, so Zhang Jian can only rely on the power of the Jiuzhou Barrier for control.
For many state mansions, to the Great Xia Dynasty, they are still enclaves.
Nominally holding the righteous title of governance, they are actually still controlled by local Immortal Sect Dao Lineages.
However, this situation was anticipated by Zhang Jian, and he’s not worried.
His lifespan is now lengthy, with sufficient time to take control of all these state mansions one-by-one.
And for the Two Realms Region and other continents in the Barbaric Region, Zhang Jian plans to emulate this method.
First, he will recognize Great Xia Dynasty’s governance; he generously grants duke titles, waiting for Great Xia Dynasty to gradually expand and eventually take these state mansions fully under its reign.
...
After the discussion concluded, Zhang Jian acquired the Nine Heavens Divine Palace Golden Seal inheritance within the Ancestral Hall, as well as four Tier Two Divine Techniques, four Tier Three Divine Techniques, and two Tier Four Divine Techniques inheritance.
Within the "Nine Heavens Divine Palace Golden Seal," various Divine Dao Techniques inheritance is included.
However, the Nine Heavens Divine Palace Golden Seal is divided into Chapters, including the Gold Chapter, Wood Chapter, Water Chapter, Fire Chapter, Earth Chapter, Thunder Chapter, and Ghost God Chapter.
Zhang Jian chose the Earth Chapter.
His Sheji Divine Dao authority lies in the earth.
Significantly stronger than traditional Mountain Gods or City Gods.
And most of the ten Divine Dao Techniques also focus on earth attribute and earth attribute divine techniques.
Additionally, there are Primordial Spirit type and Dao Heart type divine techniques.
Such as two Tier Four Divine Techniques, "Earth Decree" and "Royal Path Subjugation"!
"Earth Decree" is a pure earth attribute matrix-type divine technique, composed of numerous forms of Immortal Techniques and Divine Techniques. It can fully control Earth Law with Divine Dao Authority, integrating offense and defense.
It can form an Earth Membrane and similar types of attacks like "Central Earth Yuan Qi."
"Royal Path Subjugation" belongs to the Dao Heart type technique, linking Divine Dao to Heavenly Dao to interfere with the Dao Heart and authority of other human gods, performing High Tier suppression.
The other four Tier Three Techniques are partly enhancement type divine techniques.