Chapter 533: Return to Zhou Mountain Realm (Part 1) (4K)

In the void, the Northern Dipper stars and Southern Dipper stars reacted the fastest.

Many powerful beings combined the strength of the hundred thousand heavenly soldiers and generals; on one side of the immortal formation, numerous divine weapons and artifacts burst forth with divine light, instantly restraining part of the divine materials, spirit ores, immortal abodes, and treasures that sought to fly out.

Yet another portion of treasures possessing extraordinary spirituality instantly flew out from the ruins.

In the void, the many immortals and gods who had been watching the spectacle finally acted at this moment.

Streams of terrifyingly extreme divine light and immortal radiance descended from all directions, forming rainbows that crisscrossed heaven and earth, instantly enveloping the streams of flying treasure light, or perhaps remnants.

Zhang Jian's divine gaze swept over, and he saw that even the searched-for Lotus King's traces also emerged from within the vortex.

Chaotic immortal light intertwined; it was like a flat boat floating in a flood.

This scene instantly attracted the attention of many immortals and gods.

The immortals and gods were all discerning; they could see that the prohibitions surrounding the Lotus King's traces were extraordinary.

Those immortal arts were high-level immortal arts of the Dao Jun level, containing within them extraordinarily complex and terrifying flavors of law.

"Is this a secret abode left behind by a Dao Jun-level powerhouse?"

The many immortal gods and powerful beings instantly had their eyes brighten, and their movements in hand unconsciously paused.

"Good opportunity!"

Zhang Jian gazed at this scene, saw the opportunity, and a stream of purple-yellow divine light instantly shot out from his entire body, fiercely sweeping toward the several strands of primordial qi fragments flying out.

Zhang Jian's eyes were venomous; those few primordial qi fragments could be said to be the most outstanding in value among the many treasures that had flown out.

Yet many immortals and gods also fixed their gaze on these fragments containing the source of the heavenly Dao's laws.

But seeing the purple-yellow divine light rush over, it instantly severed several streams of magnificent immortal light, and before the immortals and gods could react, it enveloped this primordial qi fragment.

However, seeing Zhang Jian seize these primordial qi fragments, some immortals and gods had grim faces and were unwilling.

Primordial qi fragments are not merely heavenly and earthly treasures; after refinement, they can be directly integrated into one's own authority, or enhance one's Dao fruit.

For immortals above the Taiyi level, divine objects that can enhance cultivation and Dao fruit are already limited.

These primordial qi belong to the most classic category of heavenly and earthly treasures.

"Put down the primordial qi!"

At this moment, from the depths of the void came icy words, and a sharp, killing sword light flashed across the sky.

It was a gleam of brilliant sword light, the sword light evolving with the power to command heaven and earth.

Zhang Jian raised his gaze and could see several immortals and gods clad in broken Dao robes manifesting their forms; this group of Daoists had immortal light flowing around their bodies, and bore no heavenly court law seals, suggesting they were powerful beings from other heavens who had received the news and rushed here.

The leading sword immortal had layers upon layers of dense Dao fruit immortal light flowing around his body.

He was a Taiyi True Number-level immortal, but the immortal sword in his hand was a fifth-rank immortal treasure.

"Get lost!"

A cold voice emerged from Zhang Jian's mouth; as he waved his hand, the Emperor of the Earth's divine light swept horizontally, instantly dispersing all the various immortal lights, and that fifth-rank immortal sword was directly blasted away.

At this moment, the divine light flowing around the Emperor of the Earth's primordial spirit had already surpassed the shackles of the State and Sovereign Emperor's primordial spirit, and could now be called the Emperor of the Earth's divine light.

This Emperor of the Earth's divine light is not only mighty and heavy in force, but also possesses imperial way and emperor's way divine might.

Under this magnificent divine power, many immortals and gods also felt fear.

Seeing the primordial qi being taken, the Daoist holding the immortal sword had eyes filled with anger, and shouted loudly.

"Who are you, dare to leave your name?"

"What, still want revenge?"

After putting away the few strands of primordial qi spirit light he had collected, Zhang Jian's good mood instantly suffered a setback; a hint of killing intent flashed in the depths of his eyes, and he immediately said directly.

"I am the Emperor of the Lingyuan, from the Three Yuan Spirit Officials Palace of the Heavenly Realm; you immortals and gods, from which heavenly realm do you come? Do you have the gall to leave your names?!"

Upon hearing this, the group of immortals and gods changed their expressions.

This is actually a Heavenly Realm Emperor; they fell silent, preparing to leave without a sound.

Seeing the other party turn and walk away, Zhang Jian's eyes flashed with a hint of mockery.

Yet his voice was like a cold wind appearing beside the ears of all the immortals.

"Escaping is useless; you think you can escape this Emperor's pursuit?"

His innate primordial spirit openly locked onto everyone's qi mechanism.

The immortals sensed the unhidden terrifying malice from the depths of the void, and their hairs instantly stood on end.

The Daoists glanced at each other; the one carrying the immortal sword forced out a smile, turned back, and apologized.

"We are immortals and gods of the Nine Heavens Realm, from the Northern Yuan Star Alliance, the Six Harmonies; poor Dao does not recognize the Emperor in person, and in our words we have offended; please forgive us, Emperor!"

"Another day we will certainly enter the Central Heavenly Realm and come to apologize in person!"

Seeing he was still sincere, and there was no killing intent in the depths of his eyes either, Zhang Jian let out a cold snort and immediately ceased paying attention.

Such immortals who bully the weak and fear the strong are not taken seriously by him.

At this moment, in the distance, Zhang Jian saw the Three Yuan Emperor actually also turning his attention to the Lotus King's traces, and his eyes flashed with a hint of strangeness.

At this moment, the five-element law prohibitions surrounding the Lotus King's traces erupted with magnificent defensive divine power.

More and more immortals and gods focused their attention on the Lotus King's traces, simultaneously using immortal arts and treasures to wildly bombard.

Yet relying on the power of the immortals, they could never break through that magnificent five-element law prohibition.

Seeing this, Zhang Jian took advantage of the situation and snatched some scattered divine objects that had flown out.

Zhang Jian is not picky.

With the authority of the Emperor of the Earth at the Great Perfection of the Taiyi realm, he exerted full force to seize these things; other immortals and gods simply had no strength to contend with him.

Boom—!

At this moment, the heavenly gods also had their hands free, and successively collected the many heavenly and earthly divine objects of the Jade Glass Realm; at this time, one piece after another of magnificent divine weapons again gathered from the void, instantly transforming into a banner of stars.

Starlight like the Nine Heavens Milky Way washed down from the depths of the endless void, and in an instant re-established the five-colored divine light.

The magnificent Nine Heavens light pillar actually blew up the entire Lotus King's traces, starlight enveloping it.

This scene is extremely terrifying.

Zhang Jian watched this scene from afar, and his expression also changed.

His eyes fell upon the exceptionally bright sun star, as well as the Big Dipper and the Southern Dipper Six Stars above.

The stars of the heavens were already powerful beings, and with three Dao Lord-level experts taking action, they instantly tore through the restrictions of the Lotus King's relics.

However, these immortals and gods will likely be very disappointed.

There is probably nothing at all inside the Lotus King's relics!

Zhang Jian worried that these Dao Lords would become furious and might suspect him, so he silently vanished without a trace.

Moments later, myriad silver lightning bolts erupted from the depths of the void.

At this moment, the group of stars also saw the scene within the Lotus King's relics.

Inside the Lotus King's relics, it was spotless and empty, and this sight immediately enraged the stars, who then took out their anger on the nearby gods who were taking advantage.

Streams of starlight burst forth, beginning to clear the area directly.

Meanwhile, on the backside of the original Jade Liuli Realm, a tremendous earth-shaking roar suddenly appeared.

As destructive power erupted, a magnificent spatial rift burst forth.

Yet, a magnificent purple lotus flashed briefly from the depths of the void and vanished instantly into the boundless heavenly void.

Yet, a magnificent divine scroll slowly emerged from its original place and fell into a pair of slender, bare hands.

Qingxia Dao Lord appeared with furrowed willow brows.

Zijing Demon Lord has fled!

In the end, Zijing Demon Lord began a desperate struggle, sacrificing over half of his demon body's Dao fruit, borrowing a super-tier eternal immortal law to break the seal of the Heavenly Reincarnation Diagram, and escaped!

However, even having escaped, he will inevitably fall from the Dao Lord realm and dare not easily return to the Black Abyss Demon Realm.

The Black Abyss Demon Realm is not the Heavenly Realm; falling from the Dao Lord realm at least allows one to barely preserve their life.

But within the Black Abyss Demon Realm, chaos reigns, and returning with diminished cultivation is tantamount to suicide.

At this moment, Qingxia Dao Lord glanced again at the area shrouded by the heavenly stars, a faint smile appearing at the corner of her mouth as her form flickered, transforming into a streak of azure immortal light that swept across a vast region, arriving instantly upon a floating river of stars meteorite.

Zhang Jian stood upon the meteorite at this moment, his eyes gazing into the depths of the void dimension, lost in thought; upon seeing Qingxia Dao Lord arrive, he hurriedly bowed with a smile.

"Disciple pays respects to the 'Ancestor'!"

Qingxia Dao Lord looked him up and down, then smiled and said.

"Just call me Dao Lord!"

Zhang Jian's eyes brightened, and he clasped his hands again: "Disciple pays respects to Dao Lord!"

Qingxia Dao Lord chuckled, and Zhang Jian immediately took out that peculiar three-grade stone lotus from his bosom and presented it to Qingxia Dao Lord: "Fortunately, I did not disgrace my mission!"

Qingxia Dao Lord waved her hand, directly taking the three-grade stone lotus from afar, played with it slightly, and immediately confirmed it was indeed the rumored object.

At this moment, Zhang Jian suddenly took out the Nine Heavens Azure Lotus Diagram, as well as several immortal treasures.

"Dao Lord, these are the additional gains from this journey in the Jade Liuli Realm; please inspect them, Dao Lord!"

Zhang Jian raised his hand to present the Nine Heavens Azure Lotus Diagram.

He actually wanted to keep all these treasures for himself, but after careful consideration, Zhang Jian chose to turn them over.

The reason is simple: after his previous contact with Qingxia Dao Lord, Zhang Jian had carefully inquired about the Lan Tai Dao Palace and Qingxia Dao Lord's related information in the Central Heavenly Realm.

However, the information he received greatly surprised him.

This ancestor of his, besides being a renowned 'wealthy lady' in the Central Heavenly Realm, holds the Lan Tai Dao Palace, which is an important 'intelligence agency' for the Yaochi Holy Land's external affairs.

She holds many secrets.

Regarding this Lotus King's relic in the Jade Liuli Realm, Zhang Jian believes it is merely one of them.

At this moment, Zhang Jian offered up the treasures, seeking nothing more than hoping Qingxia Dao Lord would have such good fortune again next time and remember to invite him, for he desires 'not much'!

Of course, secretly Zhang Jian still kept some things, such as the Nine-Eyed Chaos Creation Divine Spring, and the jade bottle among the five eternal immortal treasures, which he quietly kept.

That jade bottle is the most useful of the five immortal treasures for him.

Of course, Zhang Jian is also betting that Qingxia Dao Lord will not take a liking to the immortal treasures besides the Nine Heavens Azure Lotus Diagram.

Qingxia Dao Lord glanced at Zhang Jian with slight surprise; Zhang Jian's expression remained unchanged, appearing utterly sincere.

She casually took the Nine Heavens Azure Lotus Diagram into her hand and glanced at it briefly.

Before possessing an innate spiritual treasure, such an acquired spiritual treasure could indeed hold her attention for a few more glances, but now she lacks interest, and she immediately smiled and said.

"Your intentions are commendable, but keep these things yourself!"

Zhang Jian couldn't help but lift his head; Qingxia Dao Lord is truly more generous than he imagined.

The Nine Heavens Azure Lotus Diagram, an acquired spiritual treasure, actually failed to move her heart!

However, for him, this is truly good news.

If possible, he naturally wants to keep the Nine Heavens Azure Lotus Diagram, this acquired spiritual treasure.

Qingxia Dao Lord's eyes fell upon Zhang Jian, her face filled with a smiling expression.

Regardless of her purpose, Zhang Jian's demeanor still made her extremely satisfied.

After thinking, Qingxia Dao Lord looked toward Zhang Jian and said.

"Do you wish to return to the Zhou Mountain Realm next?"

Her eyes fell upon Zhang Jian, her gaze seeming able to penetrate everything; Zhang Jian calmly nodded and said.

"After ascending for over twenty thousand years, the disciple wishes to return and take a look!"

Zhang Jian's eyes were solemn; he knows that with his current cultivation, it is obviously impossible for his true body to descend to the Zhou Mountain Realm.

However, he can meet the ministers of the Great Xia outside the Zhou Mountain Realm.

The Great Xia has already established a firm foundation outside the realm.

Qingxia Dao Lord looked at Zhang Jian, a hint of strange color flashing in the depths of her eyes, and then said.

"Since that is the case, then you will just help this palace with a small favor. These immortal treasures, these heavenly and earthly divine objects, shall be considered your reward. As for the heavenly realm side, this palace will bear it for you. This palace also has the authority to temporarily conscript immortals and deities to serve the Lan Tai Dao Palace!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jian's eyes twitched, and he said.

"Disciple is willing to obey the orders of the Lan Tai Dao Palace!"

Qingxia Daozun nodded slightly.

"This matter is actually very simple; it is still about saving people. This palace has a bosom friend who, in the past, was framed by others and demoted to the mortal world. She has now undergone three reincarnations, and her tribulation is nearing completion. However, this palace has divined that she faces one death tribulation. Go and lend her a hand, bring her back to the Central Heavenly Realm!"

Zhang Jian nodded in agreement.

At the same time, with a wave of his hand, he also released the Lotus Immortal Maiden and the Carefree Heavenly Sovereign.

"This child is the fallen sovereign of the Jade Glazed Realm after its destruction; please, Daozun, dispose of him!"

At this moment, the Carefree Heavenly Sovereign's face was ashen with despair, and he did not utter a word.

Within the Mountains and Rivers State Diagram, he and the group of immortals could all see the destruction of the Jade Glazed Realm.

No matter what, that was their root; to perish because of his private thoughts is truly unjust.

Qingxia Daozun spoke calmly.

"This matter will be judged by the Heavenly Court itself!"

At this moment, the Lotus Immortal Maiden also saw Qingxia Daozun's figure. She and Qingxia Daozun were originally old acquaintances, but she still first performed a salute according to the rules of the Heavenly Court.

"Greetings, Daozun!"

"Lotus Sister, there is no need for us to be so formal!"

Qingxia Daozun, however, casually pulled the Lotus Immortal Maiden over, glanced left and right, and then said.

"Although we have suffered some hardship, we have ultimately successfully passed the tribulation, and thereafter we can enjoy a period of carefree ease!"

On the Lotus Immortal Maiden's jade-like countenance also appeared a hint of a smile, though her interest was not high.

At the same time, she glanced toward the Carefree Heavenly Sovereign beside her, her beautiful eyes full of indifference.

Qingxia Daozun also noticed this, and at once, taking the Lotus Immortal Maiden and the Carefree Heavenly Sovereign, he proceeded straight toward the Central Heavenly Realm.

Zhang Jian stood in place, thought for a moment, then went to deliver a letter to the Water Official Emperor, stating that he had been summoned by the Lan Tai Dao Palace and had a temporary mission to perform, and so on. Only then did he fly toward the Zhou Shan Realm.

At this time, within his Mountains and Rivers State Diagram, there were still many living beings of the Jade Glazed Realm. He prepared to first find a place to settle them.

He believed that the Great Xia Dynasty could assist him in this endeavor.

As for Qingxia Daozun's task, it is actually very simple: to aid the Hundred Flowers Immortal Maiden in overcoming her life-and-death great tribulation.

She is another of the Jade Pool Flower Immortals; Zhang Jian has heard her name before.

This maiden currently resides in the Donghua Great Realm.

That is a semi-public great realm.

Zhang Jian prepared to first return to the Zhou Shan Realm, then set out for the Donghua Great Realm.