Fengxi County, Zhang Jian's Residence
The grand mansion, Zhang Jian's expression was somewhat peculiar at the moment.
He frowned, appearing as if communicating with someone.
In fact, he was indeed communicating with a 'person'.
Divine Thought was communicating with a deity through a special seal.
That was the Spirit Communication Seal.
After assisting Feng Ling Ghost King to return to the Divine Dao, Zhang Jian proposed to help Feng Ling Ghost King remove the Spirit Communication Seal, but was refused by Feng Ling Ghost King on the grounds of convenience for constant observation to prevent recurrence.
With this Spirit Communication Seal, the two could maintain long-distance contact within a certain range.
The cost was some Magical Power.
Feng Ling Mountain God did not wish to refine the Spirit Communication Seal, and Zhang Jian naturally wouldn't refuse such contact.
Communicating with a deity, exchanging insights between the two, was of great benefit to him.
Especially in exchanging Magic.
Two heads are better than one.
Feng Ling Mountain God also had exceptional talent, and the other could provide some excellent suggestions for optimizing many complex Technique Models.
Zhang Jian had made rapid progress during this time, thanks to Feng Ling Mountain God's assistance.
Of course, Feng Ling Mountain God also got a lot of excellent advice from Zhang Jian, such as optimizing the establishment of the management structure of the Mountain God's Mansion.
"By the way, Brother Zhang, my Feng Nest Mountain Mountain God Department is being rebuilt, and there are vacancies for both the Mansion Judge and the Mountain Patrol General. Do you have any recommendations!"
In the depths of his soul, upon hearing that gentle and pleasing voice, Zhang Jian responded.
"Thank you for the kind offer, Mountain Lord. The few brave generals under me are mostly still young and vigorous, unsuitable for use, and I have no friends in the mountain…"
Zhang Jian smiled slightly.
The Feng Nest Mountain Mountain God Department belongs to Feng Ling Mountain God's direct lineage; he had no intention of intervening, not to mention that he indeed had no one suitable to recommend.
The few cultivators with whom he had a friendship, Daoist Taixu, wouldn't consider taking a position at the Mountain God Department before passing away peacefully.
The next is Zhang Yi.
Zhang Yi was in his prime, and Zhang Jian intended to pass on the Soul Implantation Technique to him, so it wasn't very appropriate at the moment.
"Well, next time then!"
The voice was delicately soft, seemingly as gentle as water, and Zhang Jian found it difficult to associate her with the Feng Ling Ghost King who nearly caused a disaster earlier.
Just then, Zhang Jian felt a movement in his heart, proactively severed contact with Feng Ling Ghost King, as he sensed a subtle disturbance in his Magical Power. He immediately briskly entered the Zhang Family Ancestral Hall, also instructing Zhang Lu to seal the inside and outside of the ancestral hall.
Moments later, the Magical Power around him seemed to resonate with a vast presence in the unseen.
Zhang Jian knew this was his opportunity.
He at once actively circulated his Magical Power to establish a connection.
Rumble!!
As if the void trembled, a majestic portal of a thousand feet manifested behind him.
That portal seemed like it stood between heaven and earth.
Zhang Jian instilled a bit of Divine Thought in an instant, following the portal's guidance, this time his Divine Thought clearly appeared atop a high platform.
Before the high platform, at that moment, Bai Xianyin stood at the side with a cheerful smile.
"Young Master, I was ordered to escort you to the Ancestral Hall to receive teachings!"
Zhang Jian nodded, his eyes glancing around. As he passed through the magnificent Heaven and Earth Profound Sect Gate, it seemed his Divine Thought was strengthened by that Magical Treasure, transforming into a fully human shape, indistinguishable from the senses of his flesh body.
A novel experience.
Seeing Zhang Jian's expression, Bai Xianyin explained:
"Young Master, there's no need for you to wonder. Your Divine Thought, having been bolstered by this Heaven and Earth Profound Sect Gate, is no different from your flesh body for a short time!"
There was a hint of astonishment in Zhang Jian's eyes.
The concept of Spirit Treasure was something he encountered for the first time; he only knew Dharma Artifacts and Magical Treasures.
As for what a Spirit Treasure truly was!
In Zhang Jian's mind flashed the Stone Mirror in the Zhang Family Ancestral Hall; whether that treasure was a Magical Treasure or a Spirit Treasure was unknown.
Bai Xianyin's expression turned solemn, reciting parts of the sect's steps and rules for imparting teachings.
She said. "According to tradition, after one such as yourself who is a True Inheritance joins the sect, you should first meet the master, who is the Chairman of your line, then go to the Main Hall to pay respects to the Sect Master and several Sect Elders, then present your name in the Ancestral Hall and select a Dharma Gate. However, due to significant sect matters, the elders are absent, naturally bypassing many tedious steps, and we directly go to the Ancestral Hall for instruction!"
Hearing this, Zhang Jian nodded slightly.
There was some regret in his eyes; he actually wanted to use this opportunity to meet his own master, and establish good relationships with several sect elders.
The Zhang Family had expanded to this extent, even producing a Dragon Vein; it seemed unlikely they wouldn't vie for the dragon in the future. Building good relations with sect elders and finding out the sect's stance on vying for the dragon was clearly beneficial to his upcoming actions.
However, since visiting wasn't possible, Zhang Jian could only be pragmatic.
First, obtain the benefits.
Bai Xianyin directly led Zhang Jian flying towards the direction of the Ancestral Hall, with Forbidden Techniques escorting them below.
She explained: "Young Master, according to order, you entered under my True Monarch Zhanmo's lineage, which is one of the eight branches of Tongshan.
Remember, Tongshan Dao Lineage is manifold, but led by the eight branches, whose inheritances differ from others.
Every True Inheritance upon initiation chooses one Fundamental Technique of the direct lineage, one Supporting Technique of the direct lineage, and may select two Magics in the Scripture Building of the main peak. But since you caused an anomaly in the Fortune Pool, sprouting several Cyan Lotuses, the ancestors have shown generosity, allowing you to select an additional Supporting Technique in the Ancestral Hall, and enhance one more choice in the Ancestors' Hall's Magic! This is your advantage!"
Listening to Bai Xianyin's earnestness, Zhang Jian couldn't help but ask.
"Is there any difference between the Magics of the Ancestor Hall and the Zhanmo Lineage's Magics?"
Bai Xianyin nodded: "Indeed, the Magics chosen for the Ancestor Hall are tremendously significant. While their power might not always be the greatest, each has unique aspects, bringing considerable benefits to our sect practitioners!"
Bai Xianyin was all smiles, sharing in Zhang Jian's joy.
The ability to choose two more Magics was an advantage.
Within the sect, such opportunity could only be exchanged with significant contributions to the Fortune Pool.
It would undoubtedly require decades of effort!
Bai Xianyin then diligently explained some details of selecting Magic, to prevent Zhang Jian from incurring a great loss therein, wasting such benefits.
"… Our Tongshan Dao Lineage excels in Water Techniques, owing to our ancestor, an ancient Saint King of water governance, who created an extraordinarily potent Great Power Technique, primarily featuring Water Techniques.
However, other techniques have also been largely supplemented after repairs by previous sect predecessors.
Young Master, from my observation, your Spirit Root should lean towards Fire and Thunder. Later, you can prioritize these two attributes when choosing Supporting Techniques.
However, to be certain, it is best to conduct a check first. You may preemptively go before the Spirit Stele to measure your Spirit Root attributes and advantages before making a choice!"