The other three are purely aggressive Divine Techniques.
Zhang Jian made a conscious selection.
His Map of Mountains and Rivers is both offensive and defensive, so it doesn’t lack in defense.
But what it lacks is how to utilize the Authority of the Earth to multiply its destructive power.
Zhang Jian was in a good mood, having received the system’s inheritance of Divine Dao Techniques, which was beneficial for perfect control over the power of Innate Gods.
Taking this opportunity, Zhang Jian exchanged for three Tier Three Immortal Dao Techniques again.
To make up for his own shortcomings.
Opportunities like this are rare, and Zhang Jian certainly wouldn’t let it go to waste.
These three Tier Three Immortal Techniques pertain to life and death, creation, and space-time.
The Tier Three Immortal Techniques are "Nine Nether Life and Death Golden Seal," "Wood Virtue Creation Scripture," and "Eight Extremes Space-Time."
The "Nine Nether Life and Death Golden Seal" is even more profound than the Nine Nether Corpse Transformation Zhang Jian obtained from King Jun Golden Man. It was in the collection of Ancestor King Xia Yu, reportedly acquired by trading with an Ancient Immortal after learning from an ancient Great Power.
The "Wood Virtue Creation Scripture" comes from the ancient sage, King Mu De.
Zhang Jian had previously obtained the "Wood Virtue Scripture" of King Mu De and knew that this King Mu De was a scholar of the heavens and the earth on the path of the Wood Element.
The "Eight Extremes Space-Time" was acquired by a Second Generation Ancestor Master.
This Tier Three Immortal Technique can construct a special Eight Extremes Space-Time, suppressing the Immortal Gods that fall within it.
This technique is extraordinarily mystical, helping Zhang Jian further comprehend the mysteries of space-time.
In fact, Zhang Jian wanted to exchange knowledge about Dao Qi and even fate, but such knowledge is scarce within the Tongshan Dao Lineage.
For insights on Dao Qi, Ancestral Qi, and even the concept of fate, only a few Ancient Immortals within the Sect have some understanding.
These are deeply personal secrets of the Great Dao.
There is no way to exchange for them.
"Perhaps, in some time, I should also imitate the Ancient Immortals and host a ’Jade Pool Assembly’ within the Great Xia Dynasty? Or should it be called the ’Dragon Transformation Assembly’!"
Zhang Jian contemplated in his heart. At this point, he finally understood why influential Immortals enjoy hosting various assemblies or forming all kinds of ’Longevity Clubs.’
Some secrets are not so easily exchanged among many Immortals.
Only in such private types of ’clubs’ can all the Immortal Gods conveniently exchange their secrets.
"Knowledge comes at a cost!"
Zhang Jian thought to himself.
Although he knew this long ago, his understanding was especially clear at this moment.
A little ’knowledge’ is enough to change fate, a little ’insider information’ can save a mortal or a cultivator countless hours of searching, and can also save many costs.
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Tongshan Dao Lineage, Qi Yun Peak
This is one of the main peaks of the Qing Yuan Lineage. This Spirit Peak is rich in Heaven and Earth Spiritual Mechanism and leaves remnants of the Great Daoist Dao Rhyme; it is one of the rare cultivation treasure lands under heaven.
At this time, upon Qi Yun Peak, two figures stood tall, each surrounded by astonishing Spiritual Pressure.
One figure had a burly build, evidently dressed as a robust hero, though despite his height, his features were sharp, with a touch of straightforwardness and forthrightness. At this moment, he was dressed in a warrior’s outfit, looking like a heroic figure from Jianghu.
Behind him was a massive sword, though his face was somewhat sulky.
"I don’t know what Father was thinking. Clearly, I’m the eldest, yet he made me a Fifth Generation Disciple, and made you, the third, a Third Generation Disciple. Isn’t this belittling me?"
He is Zhang Yi, one of the most outstanding talents of the Tongshan Dao Lineage in decades.
The fame of his Innate Wind and Thunder Dao Body spread among all Immortal Sects.
The other figure was a handsome young man.
He and Zhang Zhao shared similarities in appearance — equally unmatched in beauty but with more scholarly air, reminiscent of Zhang Jian.
At the moment, he was holding a Dao Scripture in one hand and gently pinching a teacup in the other and chuckled lightly.
"Elder brother, you need to discuss this with the Emperor. I don’t know what Father was thinking back then, but I do envy you. Junior Chuyun is quite renowned in the Cultivation Realm for his understanding and pairing of various Magic Techniques and the Path of Heaven and Earth; disciples taught by him are strong at their respective levels!"
Zhang Yi laughed upon hearing this.
"It’s not a complaint about Master Chuyun, but our father is too irresponsible!"
Zhang Yi was exceptionally pleased with Chuyunzi.
His master fulfilled his duties with dedication.
He attained his current foundation and Dao Practice thanks to the efforts of Chuyunzi.
He was merely venting about Zhang Jian.
Zhang Xian’s eyes flashed as he spoke.
"I heard from Senior Martial Brother that the Zhang Family is about to ally with the Ji Family and the Yun Family, brother, wouldn’t you consider going back to replace Father in this marriage alliance?"
Zhang Yi shook his head repeatedly at this.
"The female cultivators from the Eight Great Saint King Families are not to be trifled with; I’ve already provoked a few, and now they shout to kill me every day. I’m afraid if I provoke more, I’ll be in grave danger!"
Zhang Xian couldn’t help but laugh, advising.
"Brother, Father has reminded you; you’re naturally blessed with an abundance of romantic prospects. Be careful; your peach blossom luck may turn into a peach blossom calamity!"
Zhang Xian cast a glance at Zhang Yi.
He was aware of the external situation through Fuyou Daoist.
The East Continent Zhang Family was in its ascendancy.
Various True Immortal Families and even the Saint King’s Families were paying attention to the East Continent Zhang Family.
The direct lineage siblings of the Zhang Family had become highly sought after.
Not only from other Immortal Sect Dao Lineages, but even within the Tongshan Dao Lineage, some Cultivation Families frequently extended olive branches to them.
He and Zhang Chang’an were excused as they did not wish to accept a Dao Companion through a marriage alliance.
Zhang Chang’an also preferred freedom.
But Zhang Yi, being a Dragon Child, was too abundantly blessed with romantic prospects, becoming the ’weakness’ of the East Continent Zhang Family!
There was a trace of boldness in Zhang Yi’s demeanor, not caring much about these matters but not indulging excessively either.
"So, Third Brother, will you go back when Father remarries?"
Zhang Yi’s gaze fell on Zhang Xian.
Zhang Xian pondered slightly before speaking after a moment.
"Mother asked Aunt Phoenix Spirit to send a message. Father recently defeated a significant force’s stronghold and obtained a batch of Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, as well as Heaven and Earth Divine Objects, so I naturally want to take a look!"
Zhang Yi smiled gently.
"The Kitchen God Aunt also brought me a message. Among the many Heaven and Earth Spiritual Treasures this time, there is a Spirit Root called White Jade Spirit Fruit, which can effectively enhance my Dragon Bloodline!"
At this moment, a strong Divine Light surged in his eyes.
His Dragon Bloodline had already been purified to a certain degree, nurtured further by the Tongshan Dao Lineage’s ’Dragon Transformation Pool.’ Enhancing his Dragon Body would naturally boost his strength farther.
The Golden Core Realm would also be even more stable.
His cultivation pace was incredibly swift.
Especially after consuming the Wind and Thunder Immortal Apricot, a large portion of the original Immortal Elixir power within his body remained untransformed.
This Immortal Elixir power continued to fortify his Innate Wind and Thunder Body, transitioning towards a higher dimensional state.
As if born from heaven and nurtured by the earth like a Wind and Thunder God.
However, this progress wasn’t significantly faster than his Third Brother, Zhang Xian.
Zhang Xian possessed an Innate Dao Embryo Body, a natural seed for cultivation; his Dao Heart was tranquil and equally suitable for cultivation.
The evaluations by the sect elders on him were no less than on him.
After their discussion, the two brothers decided to return together to Haojing City.
...
At the same time, the news about the Tongshan Dao Lineage’s annihilation of the Three Saints Palace spread rapidly through the Cultivation Realm via some clandestine tongues of the Tongshan Dao Lineage.
Like a stone stirring up a thousand waves!
The Three Saints Palace had stood firm in the Barbaric Region since ancient times, a terrifying existence that all cultivators mentioned with dread.
To the Demon Race, it was nothing short of a myth.
And now, this myth had been shattered.
This sent shockwaves through countless Heavenly and Earthly forces.
Many Immortal Sect Dao Lines were ready to sit and watch the ’spectacle.’
The conflict between the Tongshan Dao Lineage and the Three Saints Palace was anticipated, with many great forces having confidence that the Three Saints Palace could significantly damage the Tongshan Dao Lineage.
Yet, none expected the Three Saints Palace to be destroyed so quickly.
The subsequent news caught the attention of various major forces.
The Tongshan Dao Lineage intended to hand over the vast mundane realm to the Great Xia Dynasty, supporting it in achieving great deeds!