On Dragon-locking Dam, the surrounding rainwater roared, and the entire Bai Shui seemed alive after the Bai Shui Divine Department’s revival.
The spiritual field above Bai Shui was exceptionally active.
Clearly different from before.
On Dragon-locking Dam, it was unclear how long had passed before Zhang Jian opened his eyes, surrounded by a thick aura of divine charm flowing outward.
With a taste of legal principle.
The whole person, under the special glow of magical power, appeared like a jade figure.
Having a power completely different from the ordinary.
"Is this divination?"
Zhang Jian felt a noticeable change in himself under the nourishing of that magical power.
Regardless of the change in his magical prowess, his body seemed to have a layer of vibrant vitality.
That was the result of being nourished by magical power.
Extreme Yang Spiritual Power combined entirely with his essence, spirit, and even the blessings and lifespan from the void, forming Extreme Yang Magical Power.
It was blazing, pure yang, and vibrant.
Zhang Jian raised his hand, and in a moment, magical power condensed into a Thunder Walking Talisman; crimson thunder cut through the sky, the void filled with the taste of crimson currents, with crimson lightning subtly appearing beneath his feet and behind him.
Truly terrifying.
Zhang Jian felt that whether it was the response speed of condensing the talisman or the potential of magical power, there was room for improvement, and after a little practice, such progress could be made.
Besides, he could truly comprehend the meaning of thunder in the Thunder Walking Spell, unleashing its peak power.
"The Divination Stage can indeed be called a Dao Foundation, with the manifestation of the Great Dao’s root, the difference between condensed and uncondensed magical power becomes increasingly significant!"
Zhang Jian familiarized himself with this power, unable to help but feel amazed.
All magical power still centered around his dantian, continually circulating, establishing a special connection with heaven and earth.
Due to a special cultivation technique, he could feel that when magical power flowed through his hundred apertures, over a hundred external meridians opened in the void, internally and externally intersecting, connecting with each other.
This was one aspect.
After divination foundation establishment, the most crucial aspect was another currently unseen ability.
After divination foundation establishment, he could finally nurture Dharma artifacts.
He had always envied the elder Tianxu’s ability to wield Dharma artifacts with power.
...
Overhead, after continuous collisions, the two intertwined divine powers slowly dispersed.
Bai Nu looked grimly at the Commandery City God Chen Qingyuan, realizing he couldn’t tear apart the opponent’s City God Divine Realm with the Power of the Flood Dragon.
If the opponent focused solely on defense, he truly had no means of breaking through the City God Divine Realm in a short time.
Yet retreating just like that, Bai Nu’s pride couldn’t handle it.
The Commandery Governor’s Mansion had conspired with the Well Dragon King to grab his foundation, plotting against him; not punishing them would mean losing face.
"You little god, my patience is limited..." Bai Shui Dragon Monarch’s eyes showed intense danger.
On the other hand, the City God’s condition worsened, surrounded by dim divine glow, holding a longsword with nicks, Chen Qingyuan was internally shaken.
This Bai Shui Dragon Monarch’s Dao practice was completely beyond his imagination.
He could feel that even with the Bai Shui Dragon Monarch being weakened by millennia, his power was still formidable—what would it be like in full strength?
Chen Qingyuan was a bit frightened, yet he had to stand his ground here.
At this moment, both divine beings noticed a stream of light flying from below, transforming into a figure in a purple robe and golden crown.
Seeing this figure, the City God’s demeanor eased, gaining some confidence, first saluting: "Master Yuhe!"
...
In front of Dragon-locking Dam, Zhang Jian’s keen divine thought sensed the gradually dispersing energies of divine powers overhead.
"Didn’t manage to break in?"
This scene surprised Zhang Jian.
The Bai Shui Dragon Monarch’s previous wrathful demeanor had clearly shown an intent to storm into Fengyang County and kill the Commandery Princess.
Now, it unexpectedly retreated.
What force could make an enraged Flood Dragon return to reason and stop its outburst of anger?
Zhang Jian’s thoughts flashed; this unknown made him feel a sense of insecurity.
"The outside world is truly dangerous!"
Zhang Jian sighed inwardly.
Yet shortly, Zhang Jian’s gaze fell on the rejoicing commoners, and he was infected by their joy, walking amidst them in the streets and alleys, experiencing the vitalizing rainfall from the heavens.
He appeared like an ordinary scholar, standing among the common folk, freely expressing his emotions.
But soon he changed into dry clothes and appeared outside Qi Mansion.
In Qi Mansion, a group of women supported the elderly lady outside the door, happily under oil-paper umbrellas, enjoying the rare heavenly drizzle.
Dozens gathered, making it quite lively.
Some younger Qi Mansion descendants abandoned their umbrellas, frolicking in the rain.
"Ah Yu!"
Seeing Zhang Jian holding an umbrella walking from the long street, the elderly lady hurriedly called him over, while some aunts stood beside her, including Zhang Jian’s familiar Madam Qi Wan on the elderly lady’s left.
This position originally belonged to Madam Qi Zhou; before the family split, she was the Qi Mansion’s manager, holding the family’s finances.
After Madam Qi Zhou’s demise, Madam Qi Wan, as the second bride, temporarily took charge of family accounts and finances.
She was indeed the proper housekeeper.
Beside Madam Qi Zhou were unmarried Qi family girls; Yuxian still wore simple attire with white flowers on her head, greeting Zhang Jian with bright eyes!
Nearby were Qi Yuhua, Qi Yuzhu sisters, as well as little girls Qi Yuheng, Qi Yuxin, and cousins Gu Linlang, Wu Qing’an.
There were more young males, but most were underage, and Zhang Jian knew few.
Qi Yi stood beside the elderly lady, straight-backed; he perceived Zhang Jian had something to say, and they walked under the eaves.
After a brief conversation, Qi Yi’s eyes brightened and he hurriedly departed.
...
And as Zhang Jian forged the Supreme Dao Foundation, deep within a magnificent, splendid Divine Mountain, changes brewed.
This mountain concealed within mists, resembling the Divine Mountains in myths of mountain seas.
The Divine Mountain was adorned with numerous palatial structures.
Within one grand hall, a list suddenly materialized from the void—a scroll of purple, beside it, a red list.
"A true name appears on the main list; seems someone has achieved a top Dao Foundation with a sect’s Foundation Establishment Technique!"
A light shadow emerged from the void, revealing an elder’s visage akin to a baby’s.
A hint of a smile showed in his eyes; it was rare for another name to appear on the primary list after staying here so long. He cast a mysterious technique to explore, sending a spiritual mechanism into the list, moments later scanning the unfolding message, his expression froze.
"Not within the mountain gates; is this someone fated activated the guide mechanism?"
His gaze subtly shifted, adhering to Tongshan’s transmission method.
In the mundane world, if anyone successfully cultivated one of the scattered Foundation Establishment Techniques of Tongshan Lineage, a guide would be dispatched to lead them.
This kind of wild cultivators can establish a top Dao Foundation without consuming any resources from the sect or Dao Lineage, exhibiting extraordinary aptitude or great perseverance and wisdom.
They wouldn’t be inferior to the sect’s cultivated talents.
Actually, every major orthodox sect had similar guide mechanisms.
But per the mechanism, an investigation was still necessary.
Ensure the foundation, lest ending up claiming people from other orthodox sects!
Additionally, like other Dao Lineages, the Divine Mountain Lineage had its unique way to nurture loose cultivators’ Dao Foundation, which might not suit traditional cultivation paths.