After Ancestor Chufa received good news, he immediately summoned the patriarch of the Zhang family from Copper Furnace Mansion.
The patriarch of the Zhang family at Copper Furnace Mansion is Zhang Qi.
"Grand Ancestor!"
Upon seeing Ancestor Chufa, Zhang Qi bowed slightly, his expression somewhat solemn.
Ancestor Chufa glanced at him.
Currently, Zhang Qi is still a Primordial Spirit True Monarch, but he possesses an exceptionally profound accumulation in the Celestial Immortal Realm. He should hope to step directly into the Celestial Immortal Realm in less than ten thousand years.
Indeed, the resources of the Celestial Realm are more abundant than those of the Lower Realm.
However, among the third generation of the Zhang family, the foundation of Zhang Yi’s branch remains even more substantial, with a bloodline that is uniquely endowed.
Even Ancestor Chufa pays more attention to the bloodline of Zhang Yi’s branch.
Of course, the reason behind this is that Zhang Yi is the direct disciple of Chuyunzi, the fourth generation head of the Demon-slaying Peak lineage.
In other words, Zhang Tianrui, Princess Tianxiang, and Zhang Tianhe were all Celestial Immortals born from the Demon-slaying Peak lineage.
Zhang Qi, though a descendant of the Ji family, also entered the Tongshan Dao Lineage for cultivation but was not a disciple of the Demon-slaying Peak lineage.
"No need to adhere too strictly to formalities!"
Ancestor Chufa waved gently.
His gaze settled on Zhang Qi, examined him for a moment, and then spoke.
"Your Master Qing Yuan in the Lower Realm has agreed to the matter, but although he hasn’t put forth any conditions, this favor must eventually be repaid by the Zhang family!"
He thought for a moment and then said.
"Your Master Qing Yuan also has many immortals in the Dao Lineage of the lower realm who have reached their Dao Skills, estimating he also sees the convenience of cultivation within Lingyuan Emperor’s Mansion. You should mention this to your grandfather!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Qi’s expression grew solemn, with a hint of bitter smile in his eyes.
The Lingyuan Emperor’s Mansion is already renovated, and the list of officials within its mansion is gradually being compiled. Apart from the two middle-level immortal officials, six mid- and mid-low-level officials, twelve junior-level officials are listed, as well as twelve reserve officials.
Though there are many in number, in reality, it is too many monks for too little porridge!
It’s hardly enough to share.
Even though a reserve immortal official is like a non-ranked careerist, they are needed and can be supplemented without going to the Celestial Soldier Camp or elsewhere as cannon fodder and can be replaced at any time.
Zhang Qi himself is eager to secure a position as one of the immortal officials, but whether he has hope remains uncertain!
However, since Qing Yuan has acted, naturally, there must be a gesture of return, lest the hearts of many elders in the Sect grow cold.
This favor can also be repaid in various ways, but ultimately still depends on his Grandfather’s thoughts.
Zhang Qi, having been ’spot-instructed’, left the Demon-slaying Hall with a heavy heart.
Only after leaving the Demon-slaying Hall did he receive news that his Grandfather, the Lingyuan Emperor Zhang Jian, had already exited seclusion.
This has also stirred up movement within the deeper parts of the Tongshan Dao Lineage.
This is the Tongshan Dao Lineage’s second Outer World Human Emperor.
Also, someone who can reside in the Fire Cloud Grotto Heaven for over twenty thousand years.
The Tongshan Dao Lineage, as one of the cores of the Three Emperors and Five Elders Assembly, understands the insiders within the Fire Cloud Grotto Heaven well, the numerous Immortal Gods know what this means.
The longer one stays, the greater hope there is for impacting the Dao Monarch Realm in the future!
...
In the outer layer of the Fire Cloud Grotto Heaven, within the Ancestral God Hall.
Zhang Jian at this time felt a sense of being far removed from the past.
Over twelve thousand years is a long time for an Innate God like him.
At this moment, a layer of vast Dao Rhythms flowed around his body, with three blossoms of Taiyi Cyan Cloud drifting deep in his brow, each containing incalculable Daoist Technique’s pressure.
This is a sign of the Taiyi Celestial Immortal Realm nearly at Great Perfection.
He has been making rapid progress within the Fire Cloud Grotto Heaven.
It took less than seventy-eight thousand years for his Dao Practice to reach such a state.
He is only a step away from achieving the Taiyi Great Perfection Realm.
Taiyi Great Perfection is the final step before the Dao Monarch Realm, once one reaches this step they can launch an impact toward the Dao Monarch Realm.
However, it has been a short time since Zhang Jian’s ascension.
Just at this moment, a clear voice rang out from afar.
"Zhang Jian, congratulations to you, the twenty-thousand-year-old journey has not been wasted! You indeed exhibit the demeanor of our kind!"
Two figures appeared instantly inside the Ancestral God Hall.
With majestic pressure sweeping through, yet it vanished in a flash, two tall figures were revealed in the Divine Light, one dressed in a deep cyan magical robe, with a middle-aged emperor’s face smiling, the other being an absolutely stunning woman in purple attire with an exquisite figure, her presence resplendent with a grand and noble aura, making people unable to look directly at her, her eyes settled lightly on Zhang Jian, nodding slightly.
Looking at both, Zhang Jian’s figure paused, then quickly bowed and saluted.
"Demon-slaying Peak fourth-generation disciple Zhang Jian pays respects to Ancestor Master Yu, Lady Qingqiu!"
King Yu laughed heartily, signaling Zhang Jian to skip formalities.
Zhang Jian also for the first time truly encountered Ancestor Master Xia Yu and Lady Qingqiu; his heart stirred with emotion.
Since entering the Tongshan Dao Lineage, he has been hearing the myth of Ancestor Master Xia Yu all the way through his cultivation path, always having taken him as a model to aspire to on the path of cultivation.
Suddenly meeting in person naturally brought a flood of thoughts to his mind.
But to have Ancestor Master Xia Yu and Lady Qingqiu personally greet him upon exit made Zhang Jian feel a bit overwhelmingly honored.
Subsequently, Zhang Jian saw behind the two Totem Masters many Second Generation Ancestors and those of the Third Generation Masters, too many are fresh faces.
And many other strong individuals under the Saint Emperor Dao Lineage.
Countless Immortal Gods came to watch the spectacle.
Zhang Jian’s expression remained calm, and following the introductions of several Second Generation Ancestor Masters, he interacted with numerous powerful figures from the Saint Emperor Dao Lineage.
Including a number of Outer World Human Emperors.
"Brother Zhang, I truly admire you, being able to stay inside this long, that Xuanyuan Divine Sword is exceptionally formidable. Even with all means exhausted, I couldn’t move it an inch!"
Not far away, Source Sea Emperor expressed admiration.
Zhang Jian smiled without speaking.
Simply said.
"Brother Source Sea, if you have free time, you are welcome to visit the Tongshan Dao Lineage, or perhaps the Lingyuan Emperor’s Mansion at Central Celestial Realm as a guest!"
Source Sea Emperor laughed heartily and said.
"Sounds good, just please don’t find me bothersome!"
This Outer World Human Emperor born in the Star River World was extremely cheerful.
Zhang Xian nodded slightly, and after bidding farewell to the gods, he and the people of the Tongshan Dao Lineage entered Tongshan.
Being a disciple of the Tongshan Dao Lineage, naturally, one must enter Tongshan, at some point at least, to familiarize oneself with the numerous Immortal Gods within the sect.
The Tongshan Dao Lineage also took the opportunity to hold a grand welcoming banquet in their honor.
After the banquet, Zhang Jian planned to lead the Zhang family members to take office in the Central Celestial Realm.
He had been lingering enough in the Three Emperors Celestial Realm.
Before departure, however, Ancestor Master Yu still met with Zhang Jian once in the Ancestral Hall.
Within the Ancestral Hall, Ancestor Master Yu sat at the central seat, while the hall contained several Second Generation disciples.
Ancestor Master Yu spoke directly.
"Ah Yu, now that you have emerged, presumably you have made a decision on another matter. Do you wish to become a formal member of the Three Emperors and Five Elders Assembly?!"
Zhang Jian already had a decision ready in his heart.
In fact, he didn’t have much choice.
After all, the Tongshan Dao Lineage he belongs to is itself the core of the Three Emperors and Five Elders Assembly.
Even if he said no, others might not believe it.
He directly agreed.
"Ancestor Master, the disciple wishes to enter the Three Emperors and Five Elders Assembly, becoming a formal member of the Three Emperors and Five Elders Assembly!"
Upon hearing, everyone in the hall exhibited a smile.
Ancestor Master Yu didn’t give any hint; he laughed and said.
"Being a member of the Three Emperors and Five Elders Assembly has its advantages, and naturally, its disadvantages. In the future, since you will join the Celestial Court, you are likely to be enmity from some factions outside of the Three Emperors, yet you will have many friends, all three Saint Emperors had held Heavenly Emperor positions before, also having numerous old subordinates in the depth of the Heavenly Realm!"
Zhang Jian’s eyes slightly moved upon hearing.
Then Ancestor Master Yu continued.
"Since you have decided to join the Three Emperors and Five Elders Assembly, I will have your ancestor Chufa report your name to the Three Emperors Ancestral Land shortly. It should be approved very soon!"
"Furthermore, based on your Dao Skill, and the Destiny you bring to the assembly, a corresponding position will be given. In the future, you will receive varying degrees of support across the Immortal Sect Dao Lineages in the Three Emperors and Five Elders Assembly!"
Zhang Jian nodded slightly.
Zhang Jian did not linger long at the Tongshan Dao Lineage; after several days, once his appointment confirmed by the Three Emperors and Five Elders Assembly, he led members of the Zhang family to the Central Celestial Realm for duty.