Chapter 309: Repelling the Enemy (4K)

Is this the voice of that Qianhai True Lord?

Zhang Jian's mouth twitched slightly.

He saw that the Blood Shadow Demon Sect's Primordial Spirit True Person was certainly no "little monster"!

Zhang Jian had wanted to continue watching the spectacle, but seeing the direction in which that crimson light was racing, he still decided to act.

The direction in which that crimson light was racing happened to be precisely toward the Palace of Supreme Harmony.

The Palace of Supreme Harmony is the Empress's sleeping quarters.

Heaving a slight sigh, his figure vanished instantly from the spot.

Inside the Palace of Supreme Harmony, the lights were brilliant.

Compared to the other palaces in the darkness, here it was not only brilliant and lofty, but also possessed a far heavier dragon aura than the other palaces.

In an instant, it attracted the attention of the Blood Fiend Old Ancestor.

Inside the Palace of Supreme Harmony,

Empress Qi was chatting idly with the other consorts, and also waiting for news from the Eastern Mausoleum Plaza.

The Emperor Jingwu participating in such a dangerous ritual inevitably caused many consorts in the harem to worry.

At this moment, beside Empress Qi were the Fourth Consort, Consort Chen, Consort Lan, Consort Liu, and Consort Wang; the Fourth Consort's expression was equally heavy.

"Your Majesty the Empress, in your opinion, is His Majesty in danger?"

At this moment, a consort with delicate features beside her could not help but speak up to ask.

Consort Chen sat in the first seat below Empress Qi; among the four consorts, she held the rank of chief consort, equal to that of a secondary empress, and before Empress Qi entered the palace, she had managed the affairs of the six palaces in her stead.

However, since Empress Qi entered the palace, she has been favored above the six palaces, reclaimed the empress's authority, and many of the emperor's secrets have only been mentioned to Empress Qi.

Upon hearing this, Empress Qi glanced over the other consorts with her phoenix eyes and said with a smile: "His Majesty is the descent of the Heavenly Emperor, blessed with boundless fortune; moreover, there are also the Great Qian State-Protecting True Persons plotting for him—nothing will happen!"

Upon hearing this, the consorts felt somewhat reassured.

But just then, outside the Palace of Supreme Harmony, a rumbling sound suddenly came.

Whoosh!

Outside the palace, demonic winds blew, faintly carrying a grand and obscure dragon's roar.

The entire Palace of Supreme Harmony trembled in an instant, as if some terrifying existence were about to forcefully break through the palace gates.

This change caused all the consorts present to lose color in their faces.

Empress Qi's jade countenance also showed a faint change; she quickly turned her gaze toward the two female officials beside her who practiced cultivation. At this moment, the two female officials also lost color in their faces and seemed at a loss; they could faintly sense that outside the palace there was an immensely powerful demon, seemingly shaking some of the dragon aura magical seals outside the Palace of Supreme Harmony, intending to swallow the entire Palace of Supreme Harmony whole.

But just then, the demonic wind outside the Palace of Supreme Harmony suddenly fell silent.

That tremendous rumbling sound abruptly ceased.

"Is it over?"

At this moment, the luxuriously dressed Consort Lan glanced around with her beautiful eyes; she wore a splendid deep-red palace robe, her figure tall and alluring, her beautiful countenance radiant and charming, almost like a blooming peony.

Empress Qi glanced at Consort Lan, a hint of disdain in her eyes, but after scanning the consorts she still soothed them.

"It seems a high personage from within the palace has taken action, repelling the external enemy!"

……

At this moment, outside the Palace of Supreme Harmony, the Blood Fiend Old Ancestor's face was grim, his expression unprecedentedly solemn.

Just as he was preparing to break through the dragon aura magical seal atop the Palace of Supreme Harmony, he felt a sense of crisis unprecedented in his experience, and thus actively halted his charge against the palace gate.

His vigilant gaze swept over the area around the palace gate, his vast primordial spirit sense spreading out without restraint, yet what shocked him was that he could not find the opponent's whereabouts.

But that faint, dark, watching sensation made him feel like a thorn in his back.

And there was also a feeling of intimidation.

In the void, suddenly a cyan light appeared—it was a cyan lotus flower.

It hovered in midair, and a figure wrapped in cyan robes appeared out of nowhere; his entire form was hazy, but when his gaze fell upon him, the Blood Fiend Old Ancestor felt his primordial spirit sense suddenly plunge into a realm neither alive nor dead, pure and at ease, a grand and blissful Dao rhythm.

Deep within his primordial spirit, pure and clear cyan lotuses actually began to grow.

As the cyan lotus bloomed, it suppressed the surging, vast malevolence within him, transforming evil into auspiciousness, so that in an instant he could not generate any thought of resistance.

This is not right!

The Blood Fiend Old Ancestor's Dao heart surged violently, but in that instant a thick layer of bloody slaughter appeared around his body.

Deep within his primordial spirit, a long banner automatically appeared; within the long river, it seemed as if a blood river surged, within countless blood-colored waves, myriad souls wailed and screamed.

The spiritual light of his primordial spirit treasure flowed, and the surging malevolence that shot to the heavens could not break free from the suppression of this Dao-heart cyan lotus.

In his shock, a fierce blood light appeared deep between the Blood Fiend Old Ancestor's eyebrows—it was his pre-prepared second primordial spirit immortal method.

It is also a life-preserving immortal method.

This immortal method, when his primordial spirit is sluggish or unable to be activated, will trigger naturally, and within a short time will greatly enhance his primordial spirit strength, thereby countering this type of Dao-heart or primordial spirit immortal method.

This primordial spirit immortal method is called the "Nine Nether Blood Refining Great Law"; within a short time it will burn a portion of his own blood river essence and qi, transforming the blood river essence and qi into a blood lotus demonic curse, which will forcibly surge into his primordial spirit, thereby breaking the shackles of Dao-heart-type immortal methods, to secure for himself a thread of life.

Only see him: above his head, a thunderous boom rang out, as if a terrifying blood light burst forth, blood light enveloping his entire body, merging into the depths of his primordial spirit, causing a blood-colored lotus to appear around his primordial spirit, faint red light blossoming, instantly allowing the Blood Fiend Old Ancestor to break through the suppression of the Dao-heart cyan lotus.

And almost at the same moment, Zhang Jian raised one palm; deep within his palm, the Emperor East's Treasure Mirror appeared, and a surge of vast golden light burst forth in an instant.

This is that unknown creation-level immortal method within the Emperor East's Treasure Mirror.

The vast golden light contains a power to pierce through primordial spirits and annihilate all phenomena; yet where the golden light shone, a blood shadow vanished into the void.

Within Zhang Jian's vast primordial spirit sense, that blood light burned fiercely, suddenly rushing into the profound depths, moving toward the direction of a certain astral space, where there was the phenomenon of a vast blood sea.

And the vast golden light shone upon the empty ground.

Zhang Jian did not continue to use the Emperor East's Treasure Mirror.

In fact, if he wanted to detain the opponent, he would not have first used the Emperor East's Treasure Mirror.

The correct method is to display the Map of Mountains, Rivers, and the State to seal the void, cut off the opponent's retreat, and then use the Emperor East's Treasure Mirror to search for the opponent's whereabouts, delivering a full combination strike, making the opponent die with resentment here.

This is merely because Zhang Jian does not wish to display himself so shockingly and outrageously.

One strike and he instantly killed a Primordial Spirit expert—such an action was astonishing.

Especially at this time, usually the stronger one's ability, the heavier the 'responsibility' placed upon them; Zhang Jian at this moment only wished to perfect his own cultivation and safely pass through the Fifth Tribulation of the Yin Spirit, not truly risking his life for the Great Qian court.

He still hoped to take its place and achieve his own supreme merit.

Within the range of his vast Yang Spirit divine sense locking on, that streak of blood light swiftly merged into the mysterious blood river and suddenly vanished.

At this moment, his figure appeared at the gate of the Zhonghe Palace, not entering the palace gate, merely a calm voice transmitted outward.

"Please, Empress, and all honored ones, rest assured—the invading demons have been repelled; I shall now rush to aid His Majesty!"

In the palace, the consorts hearing the sound couldn't help but glance toward Empress Qi; moments later, a palace maid hurried forward to report.

"Your Majesty, it is Zhang Daxueshi of the Taishifu!"

Upon hearing this, the consorts' jade faces showed slight surprise; Empress Qi's momentarily flustered expression gradually eased, and a hint of joy appeared on her jade countenance.

She swept her gaze over the consorts and slowly spoke:

"So it's my brother-in-law!"

She did not address Zhang Jian by his official title, but used a more intimate form of address—whether intentional or not, unknown.

She smiled at a female official beside her:

"Go, on behalf of this palace, go out and properly thank my brother-in-law; if not for him, the Zhonghe Palace above and below might have faced unforeseen danger!"

The female official acknowledged and hurried away!

Seeing the Empress's demeanor, Consort Liu Xian couldn't help but say: "I never imagined Scholar Zhang possessed such power to repel demons!"

Empress Qi smiled faintly: "My brother-in-law is a sage of the world; ministers all say he is the Wenqu Star descended to earth, the Wenqu Star Lord appearing—naturally, all evils dare not intrude, and demons retreat!"

The four consorts seated below her, upon hearing this, had their gazes ripple; they realized—this Empress was revealing her natal family's 'strength'.

At once, a disadvantaged consort stepped forward to flatter: "What Empress says is absolutely correct; Scholar Zhang compiled the *Great Qian Compendium*, improved many crop seeds, benefiting countless commoners—we in the inner court have also heard that Scholar Zhang is a virtuous minister who aids His Majesty in governance! Sent by heaven to assist the Emperor, to accomplish a great undertaking!"

Upon hearing this, many consorts voiced their agreement, causing Empress Qi's smile to widen on her jade face; her gaze swept over the silent four consorts, her phoenix eyes carrying a hint of laughter.

……

Dongling Plaza

Within the Chaos Chessboard, Qianhai Zhenjun's vast Primordial Spirit divine sense enveloped the void, noticing the escape of the Blood Kui Old Ancestor, a ripple appeared in his eyes.

Zhang Jian appeared to have already 'exerted his utmost'.

The Blood Kui Old Ancestor is also a Primordial Spirit True Person who has attained the Dao for over six or seven hundred years in the Blood Shadow Magic Sect; Zhang Jian being able to frighten him away—this strength should not be merely 'hiding clumsiness'.

Even if he hid some, at most they would be trump cards.

This eased Qianhai Zhenjun's mind considerably.

At this moment, Qianhai Zhenjun operated the Chaos Chessboard to completely seal the void; chaotic light surged under his mana's turbulence, continuously resonating, within as if colossal waves surged to the heavens, constantly trembling to form chaotic resonance, thereby refining the Wu Xiang Shenjun.

Qianhai Zhenjun's eyes revealed gloom; his gaze swept over the void.

Meanwhile, in the void, the Yin Yue Dianzhong of the Taiyin Palace and the Bai Xiang Lao Zu of the Nie Mo Sect all saw Qianhai Zhenjun manifest, their expressions drastically changing.

A He Dao True Monarch—such ancient monsters are all masters of intrigue and deceit; whether in power, methods, or accumulation, they are absolutely beyond what they can oppose.

Many Primordial Spirit True Persons have already tried to think of ways to escape.

And Chaomu, Tiangang Zhenren, as well as the Xingxiu Palace's Yinghuo Daoist and Xingji Zhenren are also exerting their full effort.

The two Primordial Spirit True Persons of the Xingxiu Palace at this moment each manifested a grand celestial phenomenon, condensed into a Star Lord Primordial Spirit; starlight descended to form numerous star charts aiding the observers of the Dongshen Guan, sealing the prey in the heavenly net and earthly trap within.

"Since you have come, then stay—behave as 'guests' properly within our imperial palace!"

Chaomu's body erupted with countless azure-blue Nine Nether fires; the Yin Shi Gui Di Dharma Aspect manifested, resembling the Ghost Emperor illuminating the Netherworld descending into the world; behind him surged the mighty Yellow Springs, divine fire illuminating the Netherworld's mighty power; he rapidly formed seals in his hands, behind him appearing a colossal black-and-white mysterious light interwoven wheel.

As if the Six Paths Wheel descended, Bai Xiang Lao Zu only felt himself locked by a divine power from the dark abyss, his lifespan rapidly depleting.

This change caused his expression to shift.

Although Primordial Spirit True Persons have shed their death registers, their physical bodies have not yet escaped the sea of suffering; they still have lifespan limits.

When lifespan ends, they can only escape as Primordial Spirits, walking the pure path of divinity, evolving Primordial Spirits into divine beasts or deities, truly walking this narrow bridge.

Moreover, Primordial Spirits themselves also have lifespan.

However, lifespan is long, allowing constant replenishment of the Three Treasures of essence, qi, and spirit; but if this replenishment loses balance, they too may fall.

Zhang Jian's figure appeared within the palace gates; his vast Yang Spirit divine sense gazing upon this scene, he too felt astonishment.

Several powerful beings clashed, as if towering deities walked out of the void, now contending.

In fact, Primordial Spirit True Persons are already living deities; they possess part of a deity's essence—calling them terrestrial immortals and deities is not inappropriate.

But clearly, this time these demonic path Primordial Spirit True Persons are likely to fail.

With Qianhai Zhenjun acting, these demonic path Primordial Spirit True Persons will likely find it hard to escape.

There, Qianhai Zhenjun used the overwhelming Primordial Spirit immortal law of the Chaos Chessboard to trap the Wu Xiang Shenjun, while in his hand another Primordial Spirit immortal law condensed.

Countless lights intertwined at his fingertips; deep in the void, it seemed as if the chaos roared, the void unknowingly covered by a layer of chaotic phenomena; Qianhai Zhenjun's spell directly pulled everyone into a chaotic battlefield.

This is a very powerful and effective spatial immortal law.

Spatial immortal law is precisely this—once trapped within, if one wishes to break free, it is extremely difficult.

It requires special conditions, or absolute power to break.

This is also a special function of high-level Primordial Spirit cultivators.

If one cannot even handle a spatial immortal law properly, one should not be running around recklessly.

However, just as this spatial technique formed, pulling many cultivators into the void, suddenly within the Chaos Chessboard, five-colored divine light illuminated the void; the five-colored radiance condensed, as if a divine mountain instantly shattered the Chaos Chessboard.

A magnificent power burst forth from within.

Within the palace halls, Zhang Jian's gaze suddenly tightened; he opened his palm, and within the Eastern Emperor Treasure Mirror faintly reflected a magnificent five-colored peak.

The mountain peak was magnificent; within, a layer of five-colored divine energy burst forth, instantly piercing the chaotic resonance, the magnificent power suppressing the Chaos Chessboard.

Zhang Jian's gaze fluctuated; this magnificent power in his perception surpassed a limit, as if possessing a special powerful Dao rhythm.

This great True Person of the Five Elements Immortal Sect also appears to have on his person a life-preserving treasure similar to the Slaying Demon Sword Talisman; at critical moments, it can erupt with a heaven-shaking, earth-striking blow.

That force was such that even the Chaos Chessboard could not control it.

At the same time, above Eastern Ling Square, the firmament seemed to manifest a great star, golden light intertwining, within which a heaven-shaking, earth-moving, majestic cry seemed to be heard.

The sword light entered the world, as if a golden-natured sword that cleaved the firmament; he chose his timing with extreme propriety, and his target was not the Formless God Monarch breaking free within the Chaos Chessboard, but rather aimed at the depths of Eastern Ling.

To sever completely the remaining dragon vein.

Seeing this, Qianhai Zhenjun's countenance sank.

That treasure still lay in the depths of Eastern Ling, at a critical juncture of its formation; he could not allow it to come to harm.

A burst of chaos light erupted from his hand, and in an instant, a chaos divine light appeared from the depths of the void, sweeping toward that golden sword light.

A special beast-shaped mark appeared deep between his brows.

The majestic sound pierced straight through the firmament.

"Jinchen Daoist, you, the venerable elder of the Five Elements Immortal Sect, have come to save a demon spawn—do you not fear that, if this gets out, fellow Daoists of all sects will ridicule and despise you?"

"Qianhai, what I wish to do is my own affair—why should others interfere?"

In the depths of the void, that voice gave a cold laugh, yet the sword light appeared as if, as if hundreds of golden stars were falling from the void, blanketing a vast expanse of emptiness.

While Qianhai Zhenjun withdrew to circulate his divine light to block the impact of the vast sword qi river, within the five-colored divine light, a majestic talisman enveloped the Formless God Monarch, who in an instant fled into the void, instantly breaking through chaos and vanishing without trace.

"An ancient Realm King talisman—truly a fine method!"

Seeing this, Qianhai Zhenjun's expression darkened, his eyes flashing with severity; he had intended to pursue, but saw that in the depths of the void, the sword light howled, as if hundreds of golden light swords formed a river piercing through space, firmly pinning him in place.

Within the palace halls, Zhang Jian at this moment gazed upon this scene, his eyes fluctuating, but in an instant his gaze fell upon the Eastern Emperor Treasure Mirror within.

Though only a fleeting glance, the earlier appearance of the Dao diagram on Qianhai Zhenjun's brow allowed him to catch a glimpse of this true monarch's hidden depths.

"It turns out his primordial spirit is fundamentally that of a ferocious beast..."