The numerous Celestial Immortals felt a subtle alarm in their hearts.
The gazes of the Immortals shifted, all somewhat unwilling.
Though Ancestor Chufa had cultivated for the longest time, why should we all listen to his command when we are all Celestial Immortals?
The identity of an Earth Immortal was not enough to suppress these immortals.
Ji Tianyun’s gaze shifted with some hesitation, but after a moment, he smiled and said.
"Indeed, Brother Chufa is of high moral standing, having participated in the great battle that slew the Netherworld Demon God, and is much more familiar with the Netherworld Demon Spring than any of us, with elite soldiers under his command. We are willing to follow Brother Chufa’s lead!"
Upon mentioning elite soldiers, the other immortals’ eyes flickered.
Among the immortals of the Nanhua Sect, a middle-aged Daoist wearing a Carefree Scarf and dressed in a Brocade Robe looked toward Ancestor Chufa and said.
"Friend Chufa is indeed the only one among us who has faced the Netherworld Demon God. The Nanhua Sect is also willing to heed Brother Chufa’s orders!"
He cupped his hands slightly.
He was Qianguang Daoist, the Celestial Immortal Ancestor of the Nanhua Sect.
This was an existence that became immortal during the Middle Ages.
A person of innate talent and powerful Dao Practice.
At the top, Ancestor Chufa maintained a smiling expression from beginning to end.
Seeing the crowd’s endorsement, he did not speculate further and nodded.
"I am honored by your kindness. Let us join forces to once again suppress the Netherworld Demon Spring and overcome this great calamity!"
He paused slightly, and the next moment his gaze hardened, speaking in a grave tone:
"However, I must state upfront, since you all are willing to consider me as commander, I hope you will follow orders. If anyone causes serious trouble, I will not spare them!"
As he finished speaking, his expression became serious, and an immense pressure flowed out from him.
At that moment, the wooden house felt like the eye of a storm.
That overwhelmingly strong Spiritual Pressure reached the heavens and earth.
Even for these Celestial Immortal-level powerhouses, it felt as if they were mere ants.
The two immortals from the Celestial Will Sect and Nanhua Sect exchanged looks.
"This old fellow has indeed reached that crucial point, perhaps even crossing into the Taiyi Realm?"
The two immortals were secretly alarmed.
The accumulation at the Celestial Immortal Level is slow and arduous, and every bit of progress is precious.
Breaking through a realm is not something achieved merely by the length of cultivation, but requires individual wisdom, perseverance, comprehension, and destiny.
"It seems that after becoming an Earth Immortal, he has acquired some opportunity in the Celestial Court!"
The two Ancient Immortals were secretly envious.
In a Great Realm, there are only four Earth Immortal positions, and the Tongshan Dao Lineage holds two of them, which naturally incites their envy.
As for the other two Earth Immortals, one is within the Sheji Divine Dao.
The other is among the Dragon Race.
The others do not have such fortune.
Even though the Celestial Will Sect and Nanhua Sect have deep backgrounds, their influence in the Celestial Court is still no match for the Tongshan Dao Lineage!
Once all the immortals agreed, Ancestor Chufa officially took on the role of ’Commander,’ stationed at the Central Hub, directing the multitude of immortals to different directions to gather various materials for repairing the Forbidden Technique sealing the Ancient Demon Spring.
At the same time, high-tier immortals from other Saint King Dao Lineages and even cultivators from the Immortal Sect Dao Lineage, upon hearing the news, began arriving.
Zhang Jian and Ji Ning entered the Celestial Heart Province at this time.
...
In Celestial Heart Province, at the site of the Ancient Demon Spring’s seal.
It was a dark forest surrounded by numerous strange, tangible demonic evil qi.
Beneath the evil qi, many ancient towering trees stood like demon fiends, each rising to the sky, with countless branches dancing as if demons were in a frenzy.
In the distance of the forest, Zhang Jian’s figure appeared.
Beside him were Ancestor Chufa and Zidian Ancestor, two second-generation ancestor masters.
In Zhang Jian’s vision, the location of the Demon Spring was a massive celestial pit, unfathomably deep, with countless demonic evil qi turning into black clouds surging above it, quite terrifying.
It surged continuously.
As if a living thing below was breathing.
With each breath, it had the power to sweep the heavens and the earth.
In the depths of the forest were concealed numerous arrays of Tower Forest.
In Zhang Jian’s Innate Divine Gaze, he could see at least eighteen Cloud-Piercing Stone Towers hidden on the earth.
The stone towers, crafted from special materials, were covered in intricate Heaven and Earth Runes.
Eighteen giant towers formed an array that locked the heavens and the earth, preventing the entry of earthly evil qi and stopping the evil qi from the depths of the Ancient Demon Spring from dispersing.
Now, due to temporal chaos, some of the heaven and earth runes on the eighteen giant towers have been erased.
The absence of these runes is causing a constant influx of evil qi to be absorbed by this Demon Spring, and demonic evil qi continues to leak out.
The balance of the Ancient Demon Spring has been disrupted.
If the demonic evil within the spring continues to expand, the forbidden techniques around it will eventually decay, and by then the Ancient Demon Spring will fully erupt, summoning billions of Celestial Demon Stars from beyond the realm.
"Ah Yu, within our Tongshan Dao Lineage, in terms of understanding heaven and earth runes, you are one of the top. Are you confident in repairing these runes?"
At this moment, Ancestor Chufa’s gaze turned to Zhang Jian.
The task of repairing these eighteen Cloud-Piercing Giant Towers is undoubtedly extremely arduous.
But it also offers great merit and destiny.
If successful, it would be a great achievement.
Such benefits, Ancestor Chufa naturally wouldn’t hand over to others.
He wouldn’t trust others to handle it either.
Zhang Jian’s eyes fell on the Cloud-Piercing Giant Towers and said,
"Judging by these heaven and earth forbidden techniques, they seem to be inscribed using the Ancient Dragon Phoenix Treasure Talisman. I have studied this talisman extensively recently, and there should be no problem in repairing such forbidden techniques!"
Upon hearing Zhang Jian’s assurance, both Ancestor Chufa and Zidian Ancestor had a hint of a smile on their faces.
However, Zhang Jian continued,
"But Master Ancestor, I have a proposal!"
"Speak!"
Ancestor Chufa gently stroked his beard!
Zhang Jian then said, "According to Master Ancestor, it seems necessary to disperse some of the demonic evil within the Ancient Demon Spring as well. There is someone beside me who could assist!"
Zhang Jian also explained the situation regarding Noble Consort Ji.
The Tier Five Immortal Treasure in Ji’s possession wields immense power.
The Paradise Immortal Spirit Map can absorb the seven emotions and six desires of the world, converting them into a Paradise Space-Time, and its nature leans towards the Demon Dao.
Ji also uses it to refine her Primordial Spirit Dao Heart and hone her magical power.
From Zhang Jian’s perspective, there’s no reason it couldn’t directly devour the demonic evil qi of the Ancient Demon Spring, thus transforming into a Paradise Demon Realm.
Over the recent years, Ji Ning has formed a symbiotic bond with him and has also absorbed part of the creation power from the Map of Mountains and Rivers, enabling her to absorb a portion of the demonic evil qi.
Upon hearing Zhang Jian’s words, Ancestor Chufa pondered briefly.
"Suppressing some of the demonic evil qi with a Tier Five Immortal Treasure shouldn’t be a problem, but are you not concerned that your Noble Consort may fall into the Demon Dao after absorbing too much demonic evil qi?"
Zhang Jian smiled slightly and said,
"Prosperity is found in danger; to achieve success, one must bear what others cannot!"
His eyes sparkled with a unique light.
Ancestor Chufa was still somewhat worried.
If a Tier Five Immortal Treasure were to become demonized and fall, the resulting disaster would be unimaginably terrifying.
However, since Zhang Jian had confidence, he decided to let Zhang Jian try.
Seeing he had received Ancestor Chufa’s approval, a slight smile appeared in Zhang Jian’s eyes.
Ji Ning is someone he planned to have stationed in the mortal world to guard the Zhang family as an Immortal.
He naturally has other arrangements and would not allow Ji Ning to become demonized, which would be like lifting a rock only to drop it on his own feet.
After contemplating, Zhang Jian looked at Ancestor Chufa and couldn’t help but ask about another secret.
"Master Ancestor, I heard other immortals address you as Earth Immortal!
Master Ancestor, what exactly is an Earth Immortal?"
Upon hearing Zhang Jian’s words, Ancestor Chufa and Zidian Ancestor exchanged glances and laughed.
Zhang Jian finally asked about this matter.
Ancestor Chufa smiled slightly.
"An Earth Immortal is also known as a Pioneer Immortal. Being called so isn’t far off, as you, being an overlord, should know that when a dynasty expands, and some dukes surrender, you must send some strong figures to assume control and ensure understanding of that duke. The role of an Earth Immortal is quite similar!"
"In ancient times, our Zhou Mountain Realm was a barren land, with numerous demonic entities of great influence, and the power from the Celestial Realm couldn’t reach here. Fortunately, several Ancient Saints of that era recognized the need to avoid a catastrophe!"
"After the Middle Ages, with the cessation of heavenly access and the ascension of all gods, appointing Earth Immortals became necessary!"
"Every Earth Immortal is, in fact, an Immortal Official, but their duty is to remain in the world, protecting the realm through various great tribulations, preventing it from falling, and ensuring it stays free from the corruption of demon fiends!"
"I see!"
Zhang Jian thought to himself.
Then he heard Ancestor Chufa laugh again,
"Our Zhou Mountain Realm has a total of four Earth Immortals, and we four are the main force suppressing those old beings unwilling to ascend!"