Within these treasures lay the Eternal Soul, Innate Profound Nether Divine Stone, Profound Nether Divine Iron, and an Ice Spirit Fruit Tree, which was a Heaven and Earth Spirit Root of an innate nature.
All of these were precious items.
With these items, the scale of Madam Zhang’s presence in the Celestial Realm could further expand.
Besides these, Zhang Jian also discovered numerous personal belongings of the Ice Emperor.
Zhang Jian simply set them ablaze.
Finally, Zhang Jian’s gaze fell upon several items.
With a wave of his hand, he pulled them to his side; these items might have been the relics of the Lord of Xuan Ming.
Among them was a dark gray comb, a stone comb merely refined from an ordinary Chaos Original Stone, not like a Dharma Artifact, yet it carried an ancient aura and was preserved by the Ice Emperor in a Jade Box.
Zhang Jian sensed intense traces of time on it.
Its journey through time was long; it could very likely be an old object mentioned by Jiu Feng.
Next was a Stone Key.
It was refined from multiple special Divine Stones, emanating a primitive and grand aura.
Zhang Jian had seen such an item in Ancient Texts.
In Ancient Times, when many Immortal Gods forged their Immortal Mansions, they often crafted such Stone Keys, but they were discarded long ago in ancient history.
Yet retaining it until now suggests it must have its purpose.
Zhang Jian toyed with the two items briefly and then collected them with care.
Finally, his eyes landed on a massive white bone.
This was a leg bone.
In its complete state, it should have been a divine staff.
This was a fragment of a White Bone Divine Staff, containing a grand and marvelous power within.
It was unclear from which deity’s corpse the white bone was refined, remarkably terrifying.
Zhang Jian speculated this might have been the former divine artifact of the Profound Nether God.
He immediately collected it as well, as it could assist Bai Liying in refining a Profound Nether attribute divine artifact for protection in the future.
After the identification was complete, Zhang Jian promptly gathered all treasures into the Map of Mountains and Rivers.
This time, he struck it rich.
Everything was in his grasp, and all seemed exceptionally perfect.
Zhang Jian slightly mused.
This seamless success also made him ponder whether his period of fortune had arrived.
Or perhaps the good fortune accumulated from the ascension of the Donghua Celestial Realm was now coming into play.
As recorded in the Classics, sacred fortune would grow like a snowball before reaching its peak.
Fortune surged like a rainbow.
Zhang Jian hoped this rumor was true.
With a sigh, Zhang Jian thought of Jiu Feng instantly.
Who knows what Jiu Feng Great God was scheming about?
Now that he had successfully acquired the All Heaven Profound Nether Ancestral Qi, Jiu Feng Great God should have no cards left.
"Or perhaps she intends to leverage my chance to meet Houtu Earth Goddess in the Netherworld to lure her to intervene?"
Zhang Jian frowned.
Instantly, Zhang Jian put away his wandering thoughts.
He strode out of the Ice and Snow Nest.
At this time, within the Ice and Snow Nest, hundreds of supernatural entities stood in the ice and snow, fearful and anxious.
Zhang Jian looked at this scene calmly.
"You all stay here and cultivate diligently; in a thousand years, your Divine Master will descend. By then, ensure her safety, and fortunes will be bestowed. If one harbors delusions and remains ruthless, they shall turn to ashes!"
As his words fell, Zhang Jian transformed into a stream of light and flew out of the Ice and Snow Abyss.
He did not simply destroy the place.
Such a Grotto Heaven was rare among the many Celestial Realms.
Destroying it would be a waste of heavenly resources.
With such a Dao venue, it would be enough to suppress the destiny of a Great Divine Ability User.
These entities could also serve as the foundation for Bai Liying’s rise.
Well cultivated, they could become formidable allies.
After obtaining the treasures, Zhang Jian did not choose to leave the ninth layer of the Eternal Ice Prison directly but went to meet with Jiu Feng.
Beneath the Profound Nether Treasure Tree, Jiu Feng watched Zhang Jian emerge from the Chaotic Qi Flow, with a faint smile.
"Young man, the power of the Xuan Ming Ancestor God must not have disappointed you!"
Zhang Jian looked at this Great God and simply said.
"To take one must first give, Great God has calculated well; however, who knows if it is as you wish?"
Beneath the Profound Nether Divine Tree, Jiu Feng’s eyes, black as ink, gazed at Zhang Jian, smiling indifferently.
"Young man, have you not already received your benefits? Why worry about further matters? Until now, you have paid no price!"
"People always wish to possess everything, driven by greed. Young man, starting now, I dislike you. You’d better leave this place early!"
Zhang Jian was speechless, then glanced at Jiu Feng, turned, and entered the Chaotic Qi Flow, departing from the ninth layer of the Eternal Ice Prison.
Jiu Feng watched Zhang Jian’s departing figure with eerily serene eyes from beginning to end.
In the depths of her eyes lay eternal darkness, devoid of any emotion.
Only occasionally did a hint of desolate sadness and timeless killing intent surface in her eyes.
...
At this moment, Zhang Jian returned to the Eternal Ice Castle, where he soon received news from King Yu.
"Ah Yu, I have two pieces of news for you, one bad and one good. Which would you like to hear first?!"
At that moment on the Magic Altar, the form of the Ancestor appeared amidst incense smoke, smiling.
Zhang Jian had good news to share with the other party, and upon hearing, he said.
"Ancestor, let me hear the bad news first!"
On the Magic Altar, King Yu wore a solemn expression as he spoke.
"Ah Yu, the bad news is that the Celestial Court is preparing to dispatch an Inspector Immortal Envoy to your Eternal Ice Castle to thoroughly investigate Wu Chun Immortal Monarch’s collusion with Outer World Demons, intending to sabotage the Eternal Immortal Prison!"
Zhang Jian’s gaze sharpened.
This was indeed bad news for him.
The new Celestial Envoy might be more focused on the Xuan Ming Divine Position.
However, this bad news was only relevant to the situation a few days ago.
Now that the Profound Nether Divine Banner was in his hands and he possessed three Profound Nether Divine Artifacts, others couldn’t find the Xuan Ming Divine Position, even if they turned the Eternal Ice Prison upside down.
Zhang Jian’s lips curved into a smile as he inquired.
"Ancestor, what’s the good news then?"
On the Magic Altar, King Yu smiled broadly and said.
"The good news is that I have decided to personally visit the Eternal Immortal Prison to meet the Jiu Feng Daoist Monarch and resolve this hidden danger for you!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jian’s eyes lit up.
That was truly good news.
At the same time, warmth surged in Zhang Jian’s heart.
He knew King Yu’s journey might be entirely to back him up and to intimidate the incoming Inspector Immortal Envoy.
After some thought, Zhang Jian said.
"Ancestor, I actually have a piece of good news to share with you as well!"
"Oh?"
King Yu’s eyes looked over, and he seemed to have a guess.
Faced with his slight surprise, Zhang Jian smiled.
"Ancestor, I have found the whereabouts of the Xuan Ming Divine Position, though the matter is somewhat complex..."
Then he recounted the various changes that occurred on the ninth layer of the Eternal Ice Prison.
Within the Incense and Candle Divine Technique, King Yu’s eyes brightened, and there was a joyful expression in his demeanor.
The Xuan Ming Divine Position in Zhang Jian’s hands would significantly enhance his capabilities.
Xuan Ming was indeed one of the most ancient of the Four Seasons Deities.
Accurately described as part of the Five Seasons Gods.
In ancient times, the celestial realm didn’t just have spring, summer, autumn, and winter but also had a season of Long Summer.
The God of Long Summer now embodies the Houtu Earth Goddess.
This was not only an immense power but also a destiny.
With this destiny, the Tongshan Dao Lineage would certainly benefit.
Even though Zhang Jian acquired the Xuan Ming Divine Position, King Yu decided it was necessary to visit the Eternal Ice Castle personally.
First, as a show of support; second, to study how to separate the Xuan Ming Divine Position from the Eternal Immortal Prison independently.
In the Three Emperors Celestial Realm, within the Qingqiu Land.
As he withdrew from contact, King Yu’s cheerful laughter couldn’t be concealed.
Upon hearing the laughter, Lady Qingqiu immediately walked in from a side hall.
"Your Majesty, what has made you so happy?"
King Yu, still smiling, said to Lady Qingqiu.
"Tushan, today, I am truly happy. I never expected that the Xuan Ming Divine Position would fall into the hands of our Tongshan Daoist Lineage. In the past, the might of the Four Seasons Gods was something we humans revered, their each word and action pondered by us for long. Now, the tables have turned, and our Human Race is about to birth a Lord of Xuan Ming..."