To witness firsthand the advent of the Saint King from myth and legend, and to serve the Saint King’s Dynasty, the Immortal Gods naturally displayed their utmost enthusiasm.
This is also the time when the merits of following the dragon pay off.
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"The era of the Saint King has arrived!"
At this moment, throughout the five great divisions, both inside and outside the many Spirit Mountain Blessed Lands, numerous powerful Ancient Immortals and Ancient Gods gazed at this scene from afar, silently marveling.
Some were shocked, disappointed, while others secretly rejoiced.
But none were happier than those of the Tongshan Dao Lineage.
Since the Ancient Times, the Tongshan Dao Lineage has finally given birth to the second Ancient Saint King.
At this moment, on this magnificent Ancient Holy Mountain, an abundance of grand fortune descended, manifesting various grand omens inside and outside the Divine Mountain.
Countless fortunes materialized as tangible Zilan, Spirit Beasts descended from the heavens, directly absorbed by some High-Tier Cultivators and Immortal Gods who gained merit from Supporting the Holy Court.
Even True Monarch Zhanmo, who was in seclusion, gained. Above the firmament, a stream of fortune transformed into a snow-white Celestial Horse, descending into her place of seclusion, manifesting a grand auspicious cloud at Demon-slaying Peak.
The majority of the fortune, however, fell into the places where the three Second Generation Ancestor Masters were in hiding.
With the realm of the three Second Generation Ancestor Masters, they could now perceive part of the fortune’s transformations, naturally realizing they had obtained great fortune from supporting the Holy Court, each clearly felt their Primordial Spirit’s sensitivity to the Great Dao Law of heaven and earth increasing.
This is the most direct application of grand fortune.
Grand fortune can enhance one’s connection with heaven and earth, temporarily dispelling various ’interferences’ surrounding the Primordial Spirit, such as Evil Qi, causality, Evil Power, and even celestial fate.
However, grand fortune does not remain at its peak indefinitely. As the connections between everything in heaven and earth evolve, it still has a time limit.
But during this period, for many Immortal Gods, it is already sufficient.
Sufficient to distance themselves from other Immortal Gods.
At this moment, deep within Celestial Pool Peak.
In the Fortune Lotus Pool, a torrent seemed to descend from the heavens, layers of vast fortune poured into the pool water, instantly filling the entire Fortune Lotus Pool, with additional layers of fortune rainbow light descending, causing the fortune to overflow.
Witnessing this, Fuyou Daoist was flushed with excitement, nearly lunging towards the pool, eager to absorb all the overflowing fortune rainbow light.
As the recipient of such fortune, inside the Lotus Pool, lotuses bloomed, their hues transforming as if becoming Immortal Plants.
"They’ve all become Immortal Seeds, and there’s even a Celestial Immortal Seed!"
With just a glance, Fuyou Daoist’s Dao Heart trembled violently, unable to resist scratching his head.
As the Sect Leader of the sect, how could he have seen such a sight?
The majority of the lotuses in the pool had undergone a tier of transformation, and there were even Immortal Plants that had transformed two or more tiers in quality.
A Cyan Lotus covered with Evil Qi, part of the Tribulation Fiend, was washed over by this fortune, transforming the hostile aura into harmony, while some lotuses with robust foundations were nourished by this fortune, instantly raising their tier, roots thickening, fortune thickening, and those lotuses whose fortune was already astounding had Immortal Light swirling around them, with power surging.
Nearby, many elders guarding the Lotus Pool were also shocked as they watched this scene unfold.
They did not dwell on the young Sect Leader’s loss of composure.
In their hearts, their Dao Hearts were equally shaken.
At this moment, the three Second Generation Ancestors sensed anomalies within Celestial Pool Peak and hurried over.
As they surveyed the scenes within the Daoist Palace, each one was left in awe.
Such a sight was something they had never seen before.
Regarding the time King Xia Yu attained enlightenment, the Tongshan Dao Lineage had yet to be established, so they had never witnessed such grandeur.
"Ancestor, we have prospered!"
Fuyou Daoist, losing composure, even grabbed Qing Yuan Ancestor’s hand, eyes reflecting undisguised excitement.
The Great Xia Emperor successfully achieved the position of Saint King. As the Third Generation Sect Leader of the Tongshan Dao Lineage, he is likely the most relaxed among the past Sect Leaders. Riding this favorable wind, he can achieve far greater accomplishments than his master, True Monarch Jue Ming.
Qing Yuan Ancestor watched this scene, coughed lightly, and rebuked him.
"Calm down! You are the Sect Leader of the Tongshan Dao Lineage, how can you let your Dao Heart falter!"
Although rebuking him, Qing Yuan Ancestor’s face showed no sign of reproach.
All three Second Generation Ancestors had smiles on their faces.
Through supporting the Holy Court, they have also greatly benefited, and their Dao Practice is bound to advance further.
However, at their level, they should start considering selecting the next batch of Earth Immortals.
Once their Dao Practice advances, they are destined to ascend the Celestial Palace.
Once they advance again, their main objectives in this realm will be fulfilled.
Their foundations have been completed, and next, they should ascend to the Celestial Palace in search of a renewed path.
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Inside and outside Haojing City, prosperity flourished day by day.
In the blink of an eye, a hundred years swiftly passed.
On the Observatory Platform, amidst waves of Thunder Tribulation descending from the heavens, beneath magnificent Thunder Light, a figure firmly stood under this celestial sea of thunder. Thousands of thunder lights interwoven, an elderly figure in a Purple Gold Daoist Robe floated amidst numerous realms of lightning, manifesting a grand Thunder God Dharma Aspect, wielding the thunder as if it were as simple as eating or drinking.
"It’s just the Seven-Nine Thunder Tribulation; for the Supreme Master of Truth, overcoming this ordeal ought to be no challenge!"
At this moment, numerous High-Tier Cultivators observed this scene from afar.
Jingming Daoist stood behind a figure in regal Python Robe. Upon hearing another Immortal beside Zhang Zhao speak, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Seeing this, Zhang Zhao replied.
"It seems it won’t be long before our Eastern Palace gains another True Immortal!"
Beside him, the dignified Crown Prince Consort nodded silently.
Jingming Daoist’s eyes gazed at the firmament above, holding a hint of worry.
His master, though with a solid foundation, was affected by Daqian’s destiny. Whether his master had completely dispelled the backlash over the years remained unknown.
Above the firmament, after sixty-three waves of sevenfold Thunder Tribulation, Dong Shen Ancestor consistently relied on his profound accumulation to withstand the final wave of Apocalypse Divine Thunder. Daoist Laws of the Immortal Dao fused into the evolving True Immortal Primordial Spirit, regenerating into a True Immortal Body.
Seeing this scene, many cultivators of Dong Shen Temple below were already cheering.
Their ancestor had finally successfully overcome the great tribulation, achieving immortality.
This is a tremendous encouragement for all the cultivators of Dong Shen Temple and similarly serves as an incentive for High-Tier Cultivators of other Immortal Sects Dao Lineages.
In front of the Imperial Mausoleum, Zhang Jian also observed this scene from afar, his expression unaltered.
Dong Shen Ancestor had a profound foundation, and attaining immortality after dispelling the backlash of his destiny was not beyond his expectations.
However, his choice to achieve True Immortal status directly rather than continue accumulating surprised him slightly.
Still, it’s better this way – to first achieve True Immortal status and then pursue Celestial Immortal Dao Practice, it’s indeed a good choice.
Dong Shen Ancestor wasn’t of the Longevity Dao Lineage, he didn’t have the protection of a sect, relying solely on himself was ultimately too difficult. It’s better to first obtain True Immortal status and then seek other paths.
Zhang Jian glanced briefly and did not linger.
After achieving Saint King Dao Fruit, the High-Tier Cultivators who benefit are not only limited to Dong Shen Ancestor.
He walked according to the management and stepped into the Imperial Mausoleum.
Inside the Imperial Mausoleum, Zhang Yi and his wife, Qi Yuhua, Prince Duan Zhang Min were still in deep slumber.
Within Profound Ice, all appeared lifelike, their vitality, even their soul imprints completely ice-sealed as if they hadn’t felt the passage of time.
Watching these figures, Zhang Jian’s expression softened slightly.
He muttered to himself.
"Sister Yu Hua, second brother, you might have to sleep a little longer!"
"But I won’t let you wait long. Once I thoroughly fulfill the merit of the Saint King, we shall ascend the Celestial Realm together!!"
From deep within his eyes emerged a strong Emperor’s Might.
How powerful the Human Emperor’s Position truly is, and how much one can benefit from it, all depends on the Saint King himself.
Among many Ancient Saint Kings, there are strength and weakness distinctions.
For example, several Ancient Human Emperors, such as the Agricultural Emperor and the Yellow Emperor, were among the most prominent, whereas some later Ancient Saint Kings clearly lacked power compared to these outstanding figures. Even upon ascension, their Dao Fruits fell short by a great deal.
Among later Ancient Kings, Middle Ages Kings, including King Geng, the White Emperor, the Sun Saint Emperor, and King Huo De, all were somewhat lesser!
Since aspiring to the status of Saint King, he naturally strives to fulfill the duties of a Saint King, seeking Perfection in saintly achievements, maximizing the Saint King’s role.
Zhang Jian stood quietly in front of the ice coffin for a moment before turning to leave.
Upon returning, Zhang Jian continued to conduct ancestral sacrifices.
With the Saint King Dao Fruit established, he believed this ancestral offering might hold additional surprises!