This Tier Five Buddhist Treasure, though not greatly compatible with his Dao path, still has its own wonderful uses according to Zhang Jian.
Zhang Jian plans to carefully refine it and use it as a great clan treasure for the East Continent Zhang Family.
In the future, this treasure will be left for the True Immortals, or even Celestial Immortals, of the East Continent Zhang Family remaining in the mortal world, to deter external enemies.
In the distance, Madam Ji, True Monarch Chang Chun, and True Monarch Yu Xiu also witnessed this scene, their expressions varied.
True Monarch Chang Chun and True Monarch Yu Xiu showed a hint of envy in their eyes.
Though they each held treasures in their hands, those treasures all came from the Immortal Sect Dao Lineage behind them and had to be returned after use.
There was no opportunity for them to independently possess a Tier Five Immortal Treasure like the other three.
They dared not easily take a Tier Five Immortal Treasure into their own hands to avoid bringing forth great trouble!
Madam Ji, however, held a smiling expression on her face.
For the East Continent Zhang Family to have yet another Tier Five Immortal Treasure, it’s certainly great news!
However, at present, everyone is focused more on the depths below the magical spring’s eye.
As the boundless Demon Fiend was completely refined by the grand array, the true form at the center of the Demon Spring revealed itself.
A massive Demon God’s corpse emerged in front of everyone.
This Demon God’s body appeared humanoid, already revealing white bones inside, yet the entire body was shrouded in a majestic layer of evil qi, making one feel frightened and uneasy, as if viewing it a little longer would pollute the Divine Sense and cause inner demons to arise.
At this time, the other four also activated the protective power of their treasures to shield their Primordial Spirits, avoiding corruption from the Demon God’s corpse.
Zhang Jian gazed at this Demon God’s corpse.
This Demon God’s corpse was the true source of the Ancient Demon Spring.
It continuously absorbed the killing intent, yin qi, and turbid qi from heaven and earth, thus forming the Ancient Demon Spring.
Of course, the core was a drop of heart’s blood from this Demon God’s corpse.
Now, the Demon God’s essence blood had already been completely refined by the Sheji King Tripod into spiritual feedback for heaven and earth.
Zhang Jian’s eyes glinted with purplish-golden light, and after a moment, with a wave of his hand, he extracted two streams of Divine Light from it.
These two streams of Divine Light intertwined and appeared like a dragon-snake floating deep in his palm.
They were two materialized Dao remnants.
Sometimes they transformed into a Great Dao Brand, other times into a Dao Dao Pattern, producing formidable and grand visions.
"Tier Four Authority!"
At this moment, a voice echoed from the void.
One could see a white and a purple stream of light swirling through the flow of spiritual mechanism; Ancestor Chufa and Zidian Ancestor materialized from the spiritual mechanism.
Following them were several Ancient Immortals and some Immortals.
All the immortals witnessed the two strands of Great Dao Divine Light in Zhang Jian’s hand, as well as the terrifying corpse deep within the magical spring.
Just a glance at the corpse caused all the immortals to look shocked and quickly avert their gaze.
Zhang Jian, on the other hand, calmly stored away the two remnants.
These two remnants were transformed from the Authority of the Great Dao.
One was of the Earth, the other of Profound Yin.
Both Authorities were imbued with the profound mysteries of the Heavenly and Earthly Dao Laws, possessing great value.
If provided to a deity for absorption, it might not create a Taiyi-level deity yet creating a True Immortal level Second Grade Star Monarch, or even a Second-Grade Celestial God, was not difficult.
They could also be integrated into one’s own practiced Immortal Techniques, significantly enhancing the power of said techniques.
Zhang Jian wasn’t particularly interested in the Profound Yin Authority, but he was quite intrigued by the Authority of the Earth.
"Looks like this is the resting place of the Netherworld Demon Gods’ corpses!"
Ancestor Chufa’s eyes were now fixed on the giant corpse.
He once mentioned that the Netherworld Demon Gods wielded both the Authorities of Earth and Profound Yin.
The two Divine Dao Authorities contained within the Ancient Demon God’s corpse before them were indeed those of Profound Yin and Earth.
Zhang Jian smiled at that moment!
"Ancestors, we shall leave the handling of this Ancient Demon God’s corpse to you. Our task here is complete, and we can take our leave in triumph!"
He was not very appreciative of this kind of Ancient Demon God corpse.
Although such a corpse held some value, it was extremely difficult to utilize, and he was not inclined to expend such effort.
He was now eager to return to the long-lost Great Xia Dynasty to the ancestral shrine for some profit!
Ancestor Chufa and Zidian Ancestor smiled slightly upon hearing this.
"Off you go!"
Zhang Jian nodded immediately, then, with Madam Ji and True Monarch Zhanmo, transformed into beams of light entering the Spiritual Mechanism Light Pillar to fly out of the Ancient Demon Spring.
Above the void, at this moment, all three had relaxed and smiling expressions on their faces.
During these five years of closed-door cultivation, the trio had strained their nerves, maintaining the Demon Refining Array with all their might to prevent any mishaps.
Zhang Jian proceeded to invite True Monarch Zhanmo.
"Master, after returning, I need to focus on refining this Tier Five Immortal Treasure. I cannot visit the Tongshan Dao Lineage to serve promptly; would you be willing to accompany me to Great Xia, so I may fulfill my filial duties?!"
Upon hearing, True Monarch Zhanmo snorted lightly.
"Inferior disciple, you speak as if you have much filial piety!"
She glanced coldly at Zhang Jian, who merely smiled nonchalantly.
"Master, you misjudge me. My filial piety is known throughout the Great Xia Dynasty, known by all!"
True Monarch Zhanmo scoffed.
"The people inside and outside the Great Xia Dynasty are either your subjects or your ministers; who would dare speak ill of you!"
Immediately, she put on a solemn expression and stated earnestly.
"After assisting you in refining the Demon Fiend, I have gained many insights into the Demon-slaying Immortal-slaying Sword Intent. The sword intent has become purer and more refined. I am afraid I must go into seclusion for a century. If anything arises, discuss it with your Uncle Tie Xin or your ancestor!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jian couldn’t help but feel happy for True Monarch Zhanmo.
In a realm such as True Monarch Zhanmo’s, each significant progression results in a substantial leap in power.
Zhang Jian also hopes that this Master will be a fellow traveler on the path of the Great Dao rather than one who ultimately fades into obscurity among the masses.
After True Monarch Zhanmo left alone, Zhang Jian exchanged glances with Madam Ji and smiled.
"Consort, do you have anything to say to my father-in-law? I can wait for you for a few days!"
Upon hearing, Madam Ji smiled sweetly.
"Your Majesty, don’t you know my father? He has many children and doesn’t lack me. We carry the Supreme Treasure; it’s better to return to the Great Xia Dynasty and properly refine it first!"
Zhang Jian nodded at these words.
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Great Xia Dynasty, Haojing City.
Five years gone by, yet there was not much change inside or outside of Haojing City, only an increase in population density. Many soldiers of the Great Xia Dynasty led numerous craftsmen to build the outer city and the acropolis.
Within the Imperial Palace, after Zhang Jian’s return, he first went to see the Empress of the Western Palace, Madam Bai.
Then, within the West Palace, he summoned several concubines, the Crown Prince, the Crown Prince Consort, numerous princes, and imperial grandsons, and finally prepared offerings to enter the Grand Ancestral Temple.
This time, Zhang Jian planned a solitary offering, no longer holding a grand ceremonial offering to heaven and earth.
Once he succeeded in the path of the Saint Dao, it wouldn’t be too late to perform the grand offering ceremony.
Within the Grand Ancestral Temple, numerous Divine Master Tablets were lit with numerous Everlasting Lamps, the lights shining brightly day and night. The lantern oil used in these Everlasting Lamps came as tributes from certain Immortal Sects Dao Lineage along the coastal states—whale oil made from the essence of demon beasts, capable of burning eternally.
And as soon as Zhang Jian entered the Grand Ancestral Temple, several eyes fixed on him intently.
’Daoist Monarch Qingxia’ felt a bit nervous.
What had transpired in the Zhou Mountain Realm was already known to her through special channels of Lantai Palace.
Someone even went out of their way to ’report’ the matter to her.
In reality, it was unnecessary.
Such a significant occurrence as divine merit descending from the heavens within a Great Realm naturally attracted attention from the Celestial Realm.
After all, when a prodigy of this nature emerges, they become focal points contested by various celestial realms.
The Celestial Court would naturally take notice.
’Daoist Monarch Qingxia’ paid special attention to Zhang Jian.
Sure enough, her conjecture was correct.
After resolving the Ancient Demon Spring, he eagerly rushed back to the Great Xia Dynasty, diving into the Grand Ancestral Temple.
’Daoist Monarch Qingxia’ felt all the pressure fall onto her shoulders at that moment.
The scale of the previous offering was already large, almost too much for her to bear.
And this time, it would probably be even bigger.
Meanwhile, within the ancestral shrine, the gold and silver yuanbao Zhang Jian prepared were truly piled up like mountains.
This time, he had prepared even more gold and silver yuanbao than before, breaking the limits of offerings once again.
Zhang Jian believed that with this token of ’filial piety’, the ancestors would surely be satisfied.
Immediately, he activated the Sumeru Mustard Seed Technique, placing this Gold and Silver Yuanbao Mountain directly into a great tripod to commence the offering.
Flames flickered, and green smoke rose directly to the heavens!