Chapter 466: Farewell to the Golden Lotus of Yaochi (4K)

With Shiru's guidance, Zhang Jian first rushed to Changchun Palace.

There were also demon gods guarding around Changchun Palace, a wood-attribute demon god, but the moment Zhang Jian entered, he was instantly taken by Zhang Jian using the Map of Mountains and Rivers.

His Map of Mountains and Rivers silently enveloped Changchun Palace.

Whatever demon creature stepped into it would be confused by the Map of Mountains and Rivers, unknowingly stepping into a deadly trap.

At this moment, Zhang Jian also saw the few precious trees Shiru mentioned.

First catching the eye was a towering ancient tree with white jade bark and jade-green leaves, its entire body emitting a faint heroic light under the sunlight, with over a dozen white jade spirit fruits growing along its veins, three of which were already ripe, showing white jade color, while more than a dozen others were still unripe, needing more time to mature.

"White Jade Spirit Fruits!"

Gazing at this extraordinarily precious treasure, Zhang Jian's eyes lit up.

Other spirit fruits he might not care for, but this treasure capable of cleansing demon beast and divine beast bloodlines was something he greatly valued.

As for Bai Li Ying beside him, well, never mind.

Bai Nu, Zhang Yi, Bai Gui, and Feng Ling could all make use of it.

There was also Bai Xianyin among the Four Symbols Divine Beasts.

Zhang Yi's future descendants could also use it.

Zhang Jian said nothing more, immediately using a jade plate to pluck the three already ripe fruits, then with a casual wave, he swept them all into the Map of Mountains and Rivers, uprooting the entire tree.

This posture even made Shiru break out in a sweat.

At this moment, Zhang Jian also noticed Shiru, and merely said calmly.

"We cultivators cannot lack wealth, companions, methods, or land—these heavenly materials and earthly treasures, if they fall into the hands of cultivators bearing divine beast bloodlines, can be put to great use; if there is a life-or-death battle, or if we encounter a killing calamity, perhaps a single heaven-earth spirit fruit could change the tide of life and death!"

Upon hearing this, Shiru replied.

"Master, so do we cultivators seize every opportunity to grow stronger, without scruple?"

Zhang Jian glanced at the silently Shiru with surprise, seeing his expression somewhat bewildered, then smiled.

"Acting without scruple is the way of demonic cultivators; we immortal sects uphold the Dao heart, cultivating qi in tandem—we seek longevity, yet we must also hold fast to a heart seeking the Dao, observe all precepts, have what we forbid and what we uphold, only then can we truly seek; otherwise, sooner or later our Dao heart will collapse and our cultivation will backfire!"

Shiru, however, did not relent, continuing immediately.

"Master, these past years, while wandering the Three Saints City, I have seen many cultivators, yet it seems many do not observe precepts, but instead do as they please!"

"Thus, most of them have impure power, unable to advance even an inch, or their primordial spirit and Dao heart are flawed, giving rise to many demonic external manifestations, like those demonic primordial spirits—their bodies are filled with demonic aura; though their divine powers are vast, they are either controlled by demons or constantly devising myriad ways to subdue their demon-heart, relying purely on their own demonic aura to grow strong quickly, lest they become snacks for even greater demon heads!"

Zhang Jian was quite busy at this moment.

His gaze fell upon several other strange trees in Changchun Palace.

Beside it stood another tree with a bluish-green hue in the eyes, its bark showing jade quality, yet its entire form was unlike the previous one—only its treetop stood like a blue cloud rising into the void.

This was the Qingling Tree, whose fruit serves to remind wood-affinity cultivators and enhance wood spiritual roots—a fine product.

Such fruit bears only eight or nine every five hundred years.

Zhang Jian casually plucked some as well.

Furthermore, there were two other ancient trees Zhang Jian did not recognize well, but their fruit was bright red, seeming highly toxic—likely used to feed poisonous creatures, enhance gu worm quality, or aid poison-attribute aberrant beasts, demons, or divine beasts in tempering deadly poison—spiritual trees.

Seeing them as rare, Zhang Jian immediately swept them all away.

Besides these, there was the ancient Bodhi treasure tree Shiru mentioned.

It was a lush green ancient tree with vast branches.

Yet Zhang Jian noticed this special Bodhi treasure tree had no main trunk—one trunk split into dozens of branches gathering together, curving upward, like the mind of a living being, filled with a unique Daoist rhythm, from which a radiant wisdom burst forth.

Yet there were no Bodhi seeds on it at all.

Gazing at this treasure tree, Zhang Jian's eyes brightened slightly.

The Bodhi treasure tree is rare under heaven and earth, especially one this large—its Bodhi seeds condense divine wisdom and enhance enlightenment; cultivating beneath it also aids in entering meditation.

Shiru, however, did not notice this, instead turning serious and asking.

"Master, then how do those greater demon heads, demon gods, cultivate?"

"You have a hundred thousand 'whys' in your heart!"

Zhang Jian let out a light snort, not impatient, merely saying.

"Heaven's way is fifty, Great Derivation forty-nine—between heaven and earth, there will always be someone who walks the narrow bridge; these demonic cultivators are the same—you need not ask so much; since you have entered my Tongshan Dao lineage, you must uphold precepts, otherwise be careful—I may expel you from the sect!"

Upon hearing this, Shiru's expression turned solemn.

But Zhang Jian suddenly shifted his tone.

"However, when dealing with these demons and demonic cultivators, we need not worry so much—leaving such treasures in their hands will only harm more people; seizing them is to rob the rich to aid the poor, to eliminate harm for the people!"

Saying this, Zhang Jian glanced at the lush Bodhi treasure tree.

Shiru, out of the corner of his eye, glanced at the uneven ground and nodded.

"Come, let's go to the next place—you said there is a pool of lotuses in the Dragon Transformation Pool? Let's go see it now!"

Yet Zhang Jian paid no heed to all that, leading Shiru rushing to the next place.

He did not immediately move this most precious Bodhi treasure tree.

The root system of this Bodhi treasure tree is far more complex than the other spiritual trees—its roots and stems penetrate deep into Mount Muyun; moving it would inevitably disturb the demons in Mount Muyun, even possibly prompting the demon lord to emerge prematurely.

He planned to wait until after dealing with the demon lord, then bring this treasure back to share with the officials of the Great Xia dynasty.

After the two departed, the Map of Mountains and Rivers gate buried within Changchun Palace remained, yet was not retrieved.

Not long after the master and disciple left, a troop of demon soldiers and generals came toward Changchun Palace.

Leading them was a handsome demon god; two demon gods appeared to be of the same clan—both tall and slender, with beautiful faces, and deep in their brows lay serpent scales.

They were both from the Heavenly Serpent Mansion.

One wore floral robes, with oiled head and powdered face—a handsome demon god who said.

"Second brother, this matter will have to trouble you—Fenglong Demon Commander says the Golden Toad Ancestor of the Myriad Poisons Cave must not be neglected; this ancestor has a unique retinue and extraordinary eyesight—ordinary things would not enter his old eyes, so for now, I can only come to this Changchun Palace, for only here can the fine red wine entertain this ancestor!"

Upon hearing this, the other demon god, dressed in green robes, laughed and said.

This matter is simple, Ninth Brother need not worry; the Qingye King Brother guarding Changchun Palace is my good friend. Once I notify him, we can directly enter Changchun Palace to pick the fruits!

He immediately ordered the many demon soldiers and generals behind him to stand outside the main hall, then sent a demon soldier to deliver the message, but to his surprise, there were no guards inside Changchun Palace.

Could Qingye Brother have also run out to watch the excitement?

The azure-clad demon god's expression was somewhat astonished at this moment.

Since the two great demon marshals issued the myriad demon summons, demons have gathered at Moyun Ridge, and the demon gods have had various kinds of lively festivities; it is not impossible for the demon god clan, by their nature, to go out and watch the excitement.

Yet at this moment, the azure-clad demon god still felt some vigilance.

He pondered for a moment, then said to the anxious demon god beside him.

Let us go in together to take a look!

If it really won't do, let us first pick the fruits; I will explain to Qingye Brother later!

Still, he kept one eye open, leaving a unit of demon soldiers and generals outside.

The two demon gods then entered Changchun Palace side by side.

But upon entering Changchun Palace, a nine-colored light suddenly swept out, enveloping the demon soldiers and generals outside, swallowing all the demons within.

In another palace far away, Zhang Jian sensed this scene and smiled faintly, then withdrew the River and Mountain Community Map.

Dragon Transformation Pool

This place lies deep within the Three Saints Palace.

The surroundings are filled with countless demonic aura prohibitions, but these cannot stop Zhang Jian, nor can they stop the power of an innate deity.

At this moment, as he broke the prohibition, the Earth Spring Pearl within Zhang Jian's sleeve suddenly emitted an unusual glow.

Zhang Jian took out the Earth Spring Pearl, only to see it burst forth with an intense, unparalleled spiritual light fluctuation—a tiny white point, as bright as a star never before seen.

This change caused Zhang Jian's expression to shift slightly.

It seems there is another heavenly earth divine spring within the Dragon Transformation Pool.

This thought made Zhang Jian's eyes instantly gleam with a hint of brightness.

He stepped forward and crossed the palace before him; what met his eyes was a pool as green as jade.

Its area is not large, comparable to the artificial lake once built in the imperial garden of the Great Qian Palace, except its surroundings are lined with beautiful jade railings, covered in countless peculiar retro carvings, and the entire body is layered with intense innate spiritual energy.

Zhang Jian rarely sees a place with such abundant innate spiritual energy.

Moreover, what made Zhang Jian widen his eyes were the many lotuses in the pool.

So many rare lotus varieties— the Seven-Leaf Purple Lotus that nourishes the soul's root and repairs soul injuries, the Water Attribute Rare Treasure Water Spirit Jade Lotus born from the power of heaven, earth, and water spirits, the Wood Attribute Spirit Lotus Yi Mu Qing Lotus containing the nurturing of primordial essence... and also the Seven-Colored Golden Lotus...

Zhang Jian saw a Seven-Colored Golden Lotus in the center.

The Seven-Colored Golden Lotus radiated intense seven-colored golden light throughout its body, with innate spiritual energy intensely abundant.

But after just one glance, Zhang Jian's eyes showed something strange.

Because he had seen this before.

Not only seen, but also eaten.

Heavenly Tribute Jade Pool Golden Lotus.

Legend says this object grows in the Dao field of the Heavenly Jade Pool Holy Mother; it can be called a specialty of the Jade Pool Holy Land.

The seeds of the Jade Pool Golden Lotus can extend the soul's origin and aid divine wisdom and magical power.

After refinement, there is a one-in-a-thousand chance to comprehend the innate divine ability within.

If one devours the entire Jade Pool Golden Lotus, there is a thirty percent chance to awaken an innate divine ability.

This thing also brings considerable benefit to Zhang Jian.

He does not mind eating another Jade Pool Golden Lotus to awaken another innate divine ability.

Good thing!

Zhang Jian's gaze merely passed over it, yet his eyes were already full of smiles.

Such treasures would also make other demon gods drool.

But now everything belongs to the Zhang family!

Zhang Jian's vast innate divine sense, at this moment, could also sense that beneath the Dragon Transformation Pool lies a heavenly earth divine object-level divine spring; the spring water contains the power of creation, and beneath it lies some spiritual mud.

This is the supreme quality for nourishing lotuses.

Inside, many spiritual lotus roots have already grown— all are supreme heavenly earth spiritual objects.

Zhang Jian opened his palm; nine-colored divine light emerged from his hand, instantly enveloping this not-large lotus pool, swallowing all the lotuses within, including the sleeping guardian demon dragon inside.

That fellow, a blackish demon dragon, dazedly entered the River and Mountain Community Map while lost in the misty lake.

And finally, as the Dragon Transformation Pool gradually dried up, a huge black hole appeared within it.

Beneath the black hole, a thick layer of upper-grade spirit crystals could be faintly seen, laid as padding; this layer of upper-grade spirit crystals is used to nourish the spiritual mud and aid the spiritual pool's spiritual energy.

Zhang Jian took it all in one go.

The next moment, a blue light gradually emerged from within; upon close inspection.

Within appeared several azure-colored water droplets, presenting the ordinary shape of water droplets, yet within them lay contained the spiritual energy of heaven and earth like a vast ocean.

They are heavenly earth divine object spring seeds.

They are water-attributed heavenly earth divine objects, and also the seeds of divine springs!

The foundation of this heavenly earth divine spring is rich and thick, actually nurturing several spring seeds.

Within the spring seeds lies a trace of innate water spirit Dao rhythm.

These spring seeds, at critical moments, can also aid in increasing the origin and even enhancing magical power— they are divine objects.

Zhang Jian's gaze flickered slightly.

With this spring eye, the water-attributed descendants of the Zhang family will be blessed.

A hint of smile appeared in Zhang Jian's eyes.

Among his descendants, the fire and lightning attributes are more prominent, but the metal and water attributes also exist.

Because Bai Li Ying is a dragon girl, her main attributes are water, ice, and lightning; if Zhang Yi's lineage is passed down, there will not be few descendants possessing ice, water, and lightning spirit roots.

Next is Zhang Zhao's lineage.

Zhang Zhao married Shi Li Er of the true lineage of the Shi family.

Shi Li Er is an innate Dao body of the water attribute.

Zhang Jian even felt that one divine spring might not be enough to divide.

After thoroughly cleansing the Dragon Transformation Pool, Zhang Jian brought Shi Rui to the core treasure vault of the Three Saints Palace.

The two treasures of the Three Saints Palace are extremely formidable.

Since Zhang Jian has already entered, naturally he cannot let it pass.

The treasure vault is called the Hall of Great Achievement.

The Hall of Great Achievement is unfamiliar to many guardian demon generals and demon gods of the Three Saints Palace, but due to the surrounding demon clan secret arts, for Shi Rui, it is well-known territory.

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Meanwhile, on the other side, the Teng Long demon commander, who was entertaining the Golden Toad Old Ancestor and many invited demon gods, also sensed something amiss.

He is an old man wearing a green robe, with a ruddy infant-like complexion, his head full of green hair, resembling a benevolent old longevity star, except his eyes are golden, bearing an unusual dignity.

At this moment, he lightly stroked his beard.

He had ordered the demon god before the hall to go to the Hall of Eternal Spring to pick some red brewed fruits to entertain the Golden Toad Old Ancestor who had come from afar; it has been a while, yet that demon commander has delayed until now, and seeing that the main topic is about to begin, the appetizing treasure has still not been delivered—how can he save face?

In suspicion, he directly used his primordial spirit divine sense to investigate.

This action of his naturally could not escape the notice of the many demon gods feasting, but moments later, the Teng Long demon commander's face turned as black as a pot bottom.

"What happened?"

On the right, a demon commander wearing black-gold robes, with a strikingly beautiful yet demonic appearance, gazed toward the Teng Long demon commander.

She is the Nine Infant demon commander.

A female demon.

Her demonic aura is magnificent; she wears a white bone crown on her head, her eyebrows are long and fine, and her aura is extremely fierce.

"The Hall of Eternal Spring has been robbed!"

The Teng Long demon commander almost gritted his teeth.

The contents inside the Hall of Eternal Spring are the foundation of the Three Saints Palace.

On the Teng Long demon commander's face, which bears the demeanor of an immortal and the bones of a Daoist, every expression is filled with anger.

But in an instant, the two great demon commanders exchanged a glance, and simultaneously, a sense of unease arose in their hearts.

"Hall of Great Achievement!"

The two great demon commanders' faces changed color; they no longer bothered to entertain the guests, and their forms vanished instantly, rushing toward the direction of the Hall of Great Achievement.

Inside the hall, the demons watched this scene, their expressions slightly dazed, but several great demons of unparalleled might quickly followed suit.

"It seems there is something exciting to watch!"

At this moment, in the crowd, a green-robed female demon seated in the upper position brightened her eyes and immediately rose as well.