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In the depths of the void, Ancestor Chufa, Qing Yuan Ancestor, Zidian Ancestor, and many Elders of the Tongshan appeared with traces of smiles on their faces.
The Great Xia Emperor’s passing of this Immortal Tribulation was relatively smooth.
They also breathed a sigh of relief.
Considering that with the successful passing of the Great Tribulation by the Great Xia Emperor, the rise of the Great Xia Dynasty’s prestige would also greatly enhance the influence of the Tongshan Dao Lineage.
After all, the Immortal Sect Dao Lineage now had an additional powerful Celestial Immortal.
Such a Celestial Immortal would be qualified to be placed in the Ancestral Hall.
This is the foundation!
"This rebellious disciple, after all, has surpassed me!"
Beside Ancestor Chufa, True Monarch Zhanmo looked somewhat wistful.
Although Zhang Jian initially showed the potential of an Innate Emperor, he was, after all, just at the Primordial Spirit True Monarch level.
Yet now he has surpassed her, stepping into the Immortal Dao and achieving the most revered status of a Celestial Immortal!
Seeing this scene, Ancestor Chufa smiled and said.
"Disciple, this is just the beginning. My disciple’s disciple will next achieve the Saint King Dao Fruit and, with the Saint King’s body, ascend to the Celestial Palace!"
True Monarch Zhanmo’s gaze shifted.
"Master, I heard in ancient times, the Ancient Saint King could ascend with multiple people, do you think I should just wait for Ah Yu to achieve the Saint King legacy, and then ascend to the Celestial Palace together, saving thousands of years of bitter cultivation..."
Seeing that there was nothing set in stone yet, and True Monarch Zhanmo was already thinking of ’lying flat,’ Ancestor Chufa snorted lightly.
"Wishful thinking, if that’s the case, I would expel you, this rebellious disciple, from the sect to avoid losing face!"
True Monarch Zhanmo was unmoved by these words.
She only mentioned it casually; with her pride, how could she tolerate ascending to the Celestial Palace in such a manner?
However, assisting Zhang Jian in achieving the Saint King Dao Fruit could indeed be a shortcut.
By supporting the Holy Court’s merit, she might be able to complete her accumulation of Immortal Dao Law ahead of time, and also have the hope to verify herself as a Celestial Immortal and ascend to the Celestial Palace with the Celestial Immortal body.
The cultivators of the Tongshan Dao Lineage were in high spirits.
Witnessing a fellow cultivator from the same lineage attaining the Celestial Immortal status was a great boost for many high-tier cultivators.
In fact, quite a few high-tier cultivators instantaneously felt that if he could do it, so could they.
However, high-tier cultivators from other Immortal Sect Dao Lineages and noble families outside of Haojing City looked much more cautious.
Some of them couldn’t hide the disappointment in their eyes.
In the depths of the void, the Golden Maiden Sect Saint Mother held a Dragon-Head Walking Stick, as she saw from afar the grand auspiciousness dissipating, with some sigh in her eyes.
This Great Xia Emperor, she had watched grow up with her own eyes.
This is truly the birth of a legend!
Beside her was the Golden Maiden Sect Saintess Liu Rui, who, after the fall of Daqian, found her Dao Heart calmed, allowing her to view this matter with normalcy.
Since this Great Xia Emperor could replace Daqian, he naturally had exceptional qualities.
At this moment, she instead felt a special sense of pride.
She had also once fought against this Great Xia Emperor, and although she failed, being able to face such a myth and successfully escape alive was no small feat to brag about.
In the future, this might also become a talking point for the Golden Maiden Sect.
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Meanwhile, in another direction, among the many loose cultivators, there were several True Monarchs with complex expressions watching this scene.
They were True Monarch Gu Mu, True Monarch Jinci, and Nine Heavens True Monarch, members of the Four Barbaric Immortals.
Nine Heavens True Monarch Xin Ziqing, in her purple robe, her figure graceful, with phoenix eyes that swept over, carried a unique charm, although now there’s a slight lament deep in her gaze.
The Four Barbaric Immortals had become three, and the other three Immortals were filled with hostility toward Zhang Jian.
After all, True Monarch Ape Emperor had fallen at Zhang Jian’s hands, beaten to death by him.
Yet the Great Xia Emperor’s accomplishments far exceeded their imagination.
The three of them had long abandoned thoughts of revenge.
In the end, it was True Monarch Ape Emperor who courted death.
Knowing the circumstances were overwhelming and still insisting on revenge, how could he not perish?
At this moment, Xin Ziqing’s eyes swept over, noticing a familiar graceful figure in the distance. That azure-clad figure was livid, her eyes fixed on the Great Xia Emperor, vehemently cursing him as a fraud.
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And soon after, news spread from the Great Xia Dynasty.
The East Continent Zhang Family will hold the Celestial Immortal Grand Ceremony in Haojing City after three months, stirring the hearts of many cultivators.
The Celestial Immortal Grand Ceremony is undoubtedly the most bustling event in the Zhou Mountain Realm. Cultivators from every Immortal Sect Dao Lineage are preparing gifts to head to the East Continent and participate in such a grand gathering.
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Inside the Imperial City, after Zhang Jian descended, he was immediately surrounded by the women.
At this moment, all the concubines by his side were adept in cultivation.
Zhang Jian has not taken any new concubines over the past eighty years.
Aside from the Empress of the Western Palace, only the Imperial Consort Ji Family, Noble Consort Yun Family, and Pure Consort Meng Family remain, with no other concubines.
Among the consorts, the Imperial Consort Ji Family has the most profound Dao practice, followed by the Empress of the Western Palace.
Empress of the Western Palace Bai Liying has already utilized the Great Xia Dynasty’s resources, allowing her Divine Beast body to reach adulthood, acquiring power comparable to a Primordial Spirit Master, while her realm is merely at the initial stage of the Yin Spirit Venerable level.
Next in line are Noble Consort Yun Family and Pure Consort Meng Family.
Both women are powerful beings at the Venerable Yin God Level.
"Your Majesty!"
Seeing Zhang Jian, all the women’s faces radiated joyful smiles.
"No need for formalities, beloved consorts!"
Zhang Jian, in a rare good mood, casually chatted a few words with the women.
Knowing that there were still many distinguished guests needing to be entertained in Yingxian Hall, he only conversed briefly and then proceeded to Yingxian Hall.
Yingxian Hall was already lively and bustling at this time.
After the return of the Tongshan Dao Lineage’s cultivators, most gathered here, along with members from the Si Family, Ji Family, Celestial Will Sect, and Nanhua Sect, some relatives of the East Continent Zhang Family arriving ahead to offer congratulations.
After the moon climbed above the willow branches, many high-tier cultivators reluctantly departed.
As a Celestial Immortal who has successfully overcome the tribulation, the various insights on tribulation he shared, were as precious as gold embodiments and jade laws for other high-tier cultivators.
It was akin to a textbook on overcoming tribulations.
And Zhang Jian’s understanding of the various magic within heaven and earth, even if he casually imparted a few pointers, left many high-tier cultivators with a feeling of enlightenment.
Naturally, they couldn’t help but want to cling to this Great Xia Emperor, hoping to glean more experience from his words.
In the hall, moments later, only three Second Generation Ancestor Masters of the Tongshan Dao Lineage remained, along with several Third Generation True Monarchs, the patriarchs of the Ji and Si families, and a few strong individuals who attained the Immortal Dao.
The assembly seemed eager to speak.
Ancestor Qing Yuan was the first to speak.
"Ah Yu, now that you have attained the Celestial Immortal Body, what are your plans moving forward?"
In the hall, numerous cultivators turned their gaze towards him.
Zhang Jian pondered. Now, having successfully proven the Dao of Celestial Immortal, his Dao practice further enhanced, he could attempt to fulfill the great task of uniting the human race across the five major divisions.
Just at this time, the frequent eruption of heaven and earth’s tribulation qi presented a fitting opportunity.
Of course, more importantly, with the assistance from the Tongshan Dao Lineage, and after over eighty years of governance, the Great Xia Dynasty began to gradually control the East Suspended Divine Continent, initially able to freely mobilize the powers from various places within the dynasty.
A moment later, he raised his head and said solemnly:
"Unite the human race, sweep across the world, quell the great tribulation, achieve the Saint Dao!"
With these simple sixteen words, smiles appeared on the faces of many ancient immortals and immortals present.
They aren’t afraid of the Great Xia Dynasty’s expansion; they’re concerned this Emperor might continue to delay, missing the favorable moment.
Ancestor Qing Yuan’s eyes glimmered with a smile as he said:
"Excellent, Ah Yu, the Tongshan Dao Lineage, along with the Si Family, Ji Family, and several other Saint King’s Families, will fully support you in uniting the Zhou Mountain Realm, reunifying the human race, assisting you in completing the great endeavor!"
Zhang Jian nodded, with assistance from the Tongshan Dao Lineage, Ji Family, and Si Family, the Great Xia Dynasty stands a chance of accomplishing the great task.
If he manages to unite other Saint King’s Families and garners support from a segment of Immortal Sect Dao Lineages, achieving the Saint King Dao Fruit could be soon within reach.
The immortals of the Ji and Si Families watching the scene were also nodding discreetly.
The Great Xia Dynasty has now become a formidable force.
Other Saint King’s Families would no longer pose a barrier.
If unable to defeat them, the best course is to join!
Especially with the Great Xia Dynasty already having the Saint King Dao Lineage as a backing.
Temporarily submitting to another Saint King Dao Lineage doesn’t cause much disgrace; in ancient times, that’s how they survived.
Sending away this Innate Emperor a day earlier brings advantages.
They are but this Innate Emperor’s transition, also hoping to remain as such!
Accompanying the emperor is akin to accompanying a tiger indeed!