Within the Ling Yuan Emperor's Mansion, Zhang Jian led the mansion's Immortals to welcome the Celestial Emperor's envoy. After Taibai Jinxing finished announcing the decree, Zhang Jian then invited Taibai Star Monarch to stay and enjoy a few drinks.
This time, Taibai Jinxing brought with him nineteen Purple Qi Golden Flowers, Jade Dew, and a dozen types of precious Immortal Pills from the Celestial Court's Dan Yuan Mansion.
This is a substantial reward for redeeming the numerous Immortal Sect Dao Lineages and the human race's beings in the Jade Glaze World and for cooperating with the Southern Dipper Stars in the act of cleansing the world.
As for the actual promotion to an Immortal Position, there was none.
Taibai Star Monarch discreetly pointed out that this accumulation of Outer Training is still insufficient for Zhang Jian's rank to advance by another grade, but Taibai Jinxing also conveyed the Celestial Emperor's congratulations on his promotion to a Divine Position.
Zhang Jian, however, took it well, though the many Immortal Gods within the mansion were still somewhat disappointed.
In the mansion, Zhang Jian and this Celestial Realm Star Monarch sat down on the upper seats of the great hall, with one on the left and the other on the right.
Taibai Star Monarch sat in the top left seat, a position of greater esteem.
This Star Monarch, besides being a favored confidant of the Jade Emperor, was an ancient Daoist Monarch, and Zhang Jian naturally wouldn't neglect him.
The two discussed topics from the Lower Realm to the Central Celestial Realm, from myths to the changes in the Celestial Court; Taibai Star Monarch was quite talkative.
Finally, he said,
"Emperor, the Great Celestial Venerable truly has high hopes for you. Once the affairs of the Donghua Realm are accomplished, the Great Celestial Venerable will have a significant task for you!"
"I ask the Star Monarch to speak kindly of the younger generation before the Great Celestial Venerable!"
Zhang Jian slightly bowed while smiling as he presented the gifts prepared long in advance to this Jinxing. Taibai Jinxing glanced at them, smiled knowingly, and unceremoniously accepted them.
"Emperor, you are young and promising, and it won't be long before you can fully realize your ambitions!"
Taibai Star Monarch praised Zhang Jian greatly, and on account of these gifts, he casually asked,
"Fellow Daoist Zhang, now you possess a Divine Body and have undergone Ancestral Qi Transformation. Do you have plans to integrate the Earth Emperor Ancestral Qi into the Central Celestial Realm?"
Zhang Jian's eyes shone brightly.
"Jinxing, can I truly do this?"
If he could imprint the Earth Emperor Ancestral Qi deep within the Central Celestial Realm, he would undoubtedly become closer to the Celestial Realm Celestial Dao Origin.
This is the second method of divine cultivation referred to by King Yu.
However, the Central Celestial Realm differs from other celestial realms.
The Central Celestial Realm is entirely under the Celestial Court's control, and one cannot act recklessly.
The Three Emperors Celestial Realm is the same.
Within it are numerous taboos that Zhang Jian has yet to comprehend.
Taibai Jinxing nodded slightly with a smile.
"Emperor, as a Celestial Immortal of the Celestial Court, receiving its salary, you naturally can access certain resources from the Celestial Court. It's not just the Central Celestial Realm; other celestial realms under the Celestial Court's administration can be unsealed if approved by the Celestial Court!"
Zhang Jian was somewhat moved by these words.
The Celestial Court governs countless realms, with power across numerous dimensions. The exact number of earth realms directly and indirectly under its rule is probably only known by the Celestial Court itself.
If he could integrate the Earth Emperor Ancestral Qi into these vast domains, it would undoubtedly bring Zhang Jian immense Merit and Destiny, with tremendous benefits.
However, such a windfall surely wouldn't come without cost, would it?
Zhang Jian quickly smiled and said,
"I ask Jinxing to show me the right path. The younger generation would be most grateful!"
Taibai Jinxing gently smiled and said,
"The Emperor need not worry. In fact, the Celestial Court is always lenient with all gods and immortals, never intentionally making things difficult. After all, for the Celestial Court to develop to this day, it needs endless new blood to support it. Without that, how could it maintain its foundation or even speak of growth and expansion?"
Zhang Jian listened closely, then responded by playing along.
"This is the benevolence of the Great Celestial Venerable and Holy Mother!"
Taibai Star Monarch nodded slightly, a hint of "a teachable youth" in his eyes, smiling as he said,
"Three application conditions!"
"Firstly, Outer Training must exceed a billion!"
Zhang Jian's expression became serious.
"Secondly, the Celestial Court sequence must surpass nine, which is one of the basic conditions!"
Taibai Jinxing looked at Zhang Jian with a smile, and finally said,
"Lastly, the Emperor must accomplish something recognized by all the Celestial Court's gods, and only with such achievement can you convince them!"
"These three are basic conditions; only then will the Great Celestial Venerable consider opening a way for you!"
Zhang Jian furrowed his brows slightly, but he lightly nodded, indicating he remembered.
Seizing the opportunity, he quickly asked for some more details.
Whether it was the generous gift that delighted the elderly immortal, or Zhang Jian's Divine Body that made him willing to extend favor, the elderly immortal was very patient, answering each question one by one. After a short while, he stood up and took his leave.
Zhang Jian escorted him out, still contemplating over those three basic conditions.
The first two basic conditions are manageable; once the major plan in the Donghua Realm is accomplished, they will already be met.
The final third condition, however, is quite challenging.
And this is only a basic condition.
Zhang Jian feels the difficulty of obtaining these benefits is not trivial.
In the side hall, after Taibai Jinxing left, footsteps followed.
Bai Xianyin was the first to dash out, looking at the three or four opened casks of Jade Dew before her, she couldn't help but pucker her lips and say,
"This Immortal Official is small in stature, but his appetite is large. Out of a dozen casks of Imperial Wine, he drank three alone!"
She puffed her cheeks in anger.
The four Guardian Divine Monarchs guarding the hall all entered the great hall.
This was the first time they had seen such Celestial Realm bestowed items.
Jade Dew, Purple Qi Golden Flower, Immortal Pill, Immortal Fruit — these are the rewards that many favored ministers by the Celestial Emperor receive in mythical tales.