Wisps of smoke curling up.
In Zhang Jian’s eyes, the gold and silver yuanbao inside the great cauldron transformed into smoke.
The scale of this sacrifice was enormous; the quantity of gold and silver yuanbao prepared was five to six times greater than the last time.
But in Zhang Jian’s eyes, not all were completely burnt; when it reached nearly five times the Gold and Silver Yuanbao Mountain, the flames ceased burning.
Zhang Jian promptly withdrew the excess gold and silver yuanbao.
He then sent another prepared spiritual treasure into the great cauldron.
It was a spiritual treasure resembling a special mirror, surrounded by countless space-time Dao laws, like runes formed by the condensation of those laws, its surface embedded with special rune crystals, as if inlays of crystal runes.
Its material was quite unique, crafted by Zhang Jian using space-time divine iron, inherently containing a portion of the nature of space-time laws.
Its grade was close to the Immortal Treasure level.
Thanks to this ’sincere filial piety,’ his mastery in the path of artifact refining advanced swiftly!
After concluding the sacrifice, Zhang Jian returned to court.
The next round of expansion for the Great Xia Dynasty over the other four major regions was about to commence; he needed to prepare for war mobilization and various eastward and westward campaigns.
Upon completing the arrangements, Zhang Jian also needed to spare time for refining the Pure Meditation Staff.
...
Deep in the Celestial Realm, within a grand, vast Immortal Realm.
’Daoist Monarch Qingxia’ was communicating with her true form,
This time she was compelled to ’complain’!
In front of the cloud bed, a large expanse of Divine Light appeared, revealing the form of ’Daoist Monarch Qingxia,’ her face showing some shock as she heard Qingxia’s grievances.
After a moment of contemplation, she smiled.
"Indeed, this is problematic, but you need not worry; this time I’ve also explored ancient Innate ruins, gaining significant rewards, including various Heaven and Earth Treasures from ancient times, Innate Divine Objects! Enough to alleviate the urgent situation!"
Upon hearing this, Qingxia’s eyes brightened, bringing her some relief.
From within the Divine Light, Daoist Monarch Qingxia spoke with a laugh.
"Never forget, this Monarch always has opportunities not lesser than others; besides, once this sacrifice concludes, you can proceed to the Three Emperors Celestial Realm to spread the news of Taiyin Treasure Mirror, the timing is quite right!"
’Daoist Monarch Qingxia’ consented.
At that moment, her gaze suddenly shifted to the Two Realms Pool.
"It’s here!"
She called out to the Qingxia’s form within the Divine Light, then quickly retracted her Divine Technique, her form moving in a single step to arrive before the Two Realms Pool.
Within the Two Realms Pool, golden springs surged from the Nine-Colored Pool Water.
Rumbling sounds endlessly echoed.
As if a boundless ocean condensed within, had magical power not maintained it, ’Daoist Monarch Qingxia’ was certain that this Two Realms Pool would surely explode.
Even through the Two Realms Pool, she could sense the aroma of Incense Fire Divine Power surging within.
The passage of Two Realms Pool seemed blocked by Incense Fire Divine Power!
But with diminished pressure this time, ’Daoist Monarch Qingxia’ was quite expectant.
She manifested an immense Incense Fire Divine Body, shielding the Two Realms Pool with layers of milky white Divine Light, and in the next moment saw a torrent of golden light rushing towards her.
One magnificent Incense Fire Golden Body after another flew out and was absorbed by Qingxia’s Incense Fire Divine Body.
She seemed to manifest a grand Incense Fire Dao Law around herself.
No refusals.
As her comprehension of Incense and Candle Divine Profound deepened, she no longer needed a Supreme Treasure for conversion, directly absorbing through Incense Fire Golden Body.
Like a whale swallowing!
Within several breaths, hundreds of Incense Fire Golden Bodies were absorbed by her.
They comprised billions of Flawless Incense.
’Daoist Monarch Qingxia’ remained composed, only manifesting a ring of vast Incense Fire Golden Light around herself.
Inside the Incense Fire Golden Light, visions of forming, breaking, void, life and death reincarnation, and the grand destruction of Heaven and Earth were visible, myriad Heaven and Earth Dao laws shattered, prohibitions submitted underfoot, and an immense Great Dao power spanning endless time-space, revealing a perfect, eternal, unbreakable grand phenomenon.
Following the consumption of the two hundredth Incense Fire Golden Body, a second Incense Fire Golden Light emerged behind her.
The two Incense Fire Golden Lights revolved like wheels, moving counter-clockwise, with an unimaginable power being condensed within, invisible, indescribable, as if wielding authority over infinite Heaven and Earth Dao laws flowing within.
Then came the third, fourth, and up to the fifth Incense Fire Golden Light forming.
Unparalleled power gathered within the incense behind Qingxia, a primordial divine force shattering the ancient firmaments, subduing countless Great Dao, emerging, with a thought capable of forming vast Incense Realms.
’Daoist Monarch Qingxia’ sensed this power, a trace of delight appearing on her jade-like face.
If such scale is maintained for two or three more sacrifices, she could attempt surviving the Destruction Tribulation, establishing her position as a Daoist Monarch through the Incense Fire Dao.
Moreover, given the potential demonstrated by Zhang Jian, the title of Daoist Monarch would certainly not be her final destination.
Nearly six billion Flawless Incense, Qingxia rejoicingly peered into the depths of Two Realms Pool.
The anomalies of Two Realms Pool were yet ongoing.
Strands of Innate Divine Light pierced from Nine-Colored Pool Water, bringing with them the Great Dao Celestial Sound, seemingly projecting myriad Heaven and Earth Dao into the void, merging within the Two Realms Pool.
Gazing above, Qingxia’ expression became solemn.
This time, two kinds of Great Dao laws manifested.
They were time and space!
"Is it an Innate Spiritual Treasure of the space-time type?"
As this thought emerged, a trace of anticipation also appeared in the phoenix-like eyes of ’Daoist Monarch Qingxia’.
Although she already had the Flowing Light Zither, treasures like this could never be too abundant.
Not to mention, it’s an innate spiritual treasure of the time-space type!
She didn’t wait long; after a brief moment, she saw a long river of time and space flying out from within.
The moment it appeared, it wanted to soar into the sky and vanish into the vast torrents of time and space.
’Daoist Monarch Qingxia’s’ phoenix eyes remained calm; with a gathering of incense fire golden light around her, she instantly collected the torrent of time and space into her palm, where it transformed into a treasure mirror.
This treasure mirror was enveloped by dragon and phoenix patterns, and its entirety seemed to be a crystal formed by the Great Dao of time and space, stunningly beautiful.
’Daoist Monarch Qingxia’ said nothing further, directly infusing it with a bit of magical power to begin its preliminary refinement.
She decided this treasure mirror was hers!
The Flowing Light Zither was already reserved by her true form; this innate merit spiritual treasure of the time-space type must be for her use!
With the preliminary refinement, she gradually understood the mysteriousness of this spiritual treasure.
Dragon and Phoenix Treasure Mirror: an innate merit spiritual treasure, containing three innate divine prohibitions, and it holds the authority of both time and space, along with numerous mysterious laws of the Great Dao of time and space!
Playing with the exquisite treasure mirror the size of her palm, she revealed undisguised fondness in her eyes.
Supreme treasures of the time-space type are usually both offensive and defensive; the most remarkable is its extremely strong ability to break through boundaries, making it difficult to be imprisoned or killed.
This treasure is a timely boon for her journey to the Three Emperors Celestial Realm.
Having secured the treasure, she had an idea on how to repay it.
Last time, she retrieved a private treasury in the Lower Realm, which still contained an item at the bottom of the chest.
With a wave of her hand, she sent it into the Two Realms Pool.
...
In the Great Xia Dynasty, Haojing City.
Under the starlit sky, the city remained bustling; many residences, even those of ordinary citizens, hung lanterns, a scene rarely seen elsewhere.
Unless a household was well-off, how could they light lanterns deep into the night on non-festival days?
Ordinary folk would surely be thrifty and save wherever possible!
Within the Imperial Palace, Zhang Jian was hosting a family banquet.
Many princes, imperial grandsons, and even imperial great-grandsons gathered together.
The number was not large, just a few dozen, yet the atmosphere was harmonious.
Zhang Jian watched this scene with tranquil eyes, thinking that if Zhang Yi and Madam Qi were to see it, they would surely be pleased.
Glancing over the many princes and imperial grandsons, he just gave some brief encouragement, urging them to practice diligently.
Among them, many had inherited part of his talent; most possessed spirit roots or root bones suitable for cultivation, and a few even had postnatal Dao bodies, with three or four having innate Dao bodies.
This was an impressive ratio.
In any noble family or Immortal Sect, this would stand out.
But in the East Continent Zhang Family, it was quite ordinary.
Zhang Jian himself was born with the body of an Innate Emperor.
For the offspring of an Innate Emperor, the birth of several with innate Dao bodies was hardly surprising.
Moreover, their mothers and grandmothers also possessed innate Dao bodies, such as the innate Yellow Court Dao Body of the Imperial Consort Ji, the innate Primordial Qi Dao Body of the Noble Consort Yun, and the innate Profound Yin Dao Body of the Pure Consort Meng.
Also, the Crown Prince Consort Si had the innate Water Spirit Dao Body!
Coupled with various spirit fruits and treasure medicines that laid a solid foundation from an early age, purging mortal bloodlines, each could certainly be seen as a born cultivation seed.
However, Zhang Jian did not overly interfere with these descendants.
With many children, it is impossible to treat everyone exactly equally.
He merely established a relatively fair family system, leaving everything else to Zhang Zhao.
Zhang Jian noted those descendants with special physiques but did not show undue attention.
After the family banquet dispersed, the various princes and imperial grandsons returned to their respective palaces.
Under the night sky, several stunningly beautiful concubines looked on with a sense of sentiment.
They, often thought of as the pride of the Immortal Sect Dao Lineage, destined to achieve immortality, never expected to bear many sons and daughters, becoming, in that sense, like ancestors of a family!
Zhang Jian glanced at the women before giving a few more words of guidance, then returned to the Grand Ancestral Temple.
Within the Grand Ancestral Temple, the lamps were bright.
At this moment, grandiose Dragon Qi and Emperor’s Qi manifested above the temple, the vast and majestic National Destiny Dragon Soul vaguely resonating with Zhang Jian.
Under such a blessing of national destiny, Zhang Jian almost seemed to have become the Sovereign of Heaven and Earth, his speed of absorbing spiritual mechanism ever-increasing.
Zhang Jian glanced around, a faint smile emerging in his eyes.
He knew that his Saint Dao was about to be completed!
At this time, spatial fluctuations appeared within the Grand Ancestral Temple.
His eyes suddenly focused on the ’ancestor’ golden body, where a milky white spatial passage simultaneously took shape.
A vast divine light flew toward him, instantly grasped by his hand and absorbed into his body.
At the same time, a message surged into his mind.
At just a glance, he couldn’t help but reveal a hint of joy deep in his eyes.