Chapter 593: The Dao Lord's Body (4K)

At this moment, Zhang Jian could feel that the Nine Netherworld and the two ancestral qi of the state and altars, as well as all kinds of heavenly and earthly great Dao authorities, seemed to have been purified, completely merged into the ancestral qi Dao fruit of the Earth Emperor.

Like the sea accepting a hundred rivers.

A brand new road appeared deep within the earth-attribute ancestral qi wheel on the earth.

When this road appeared, Zhang Jian felt no pollution at all.

This shows that the Earth Emperor's path can be elevated to the Dao Lord realm.

This is extremely important to Zhang Jian.

At the same time, Zhang Jian sensed rolling heavenly and earthly authorities from all directions merging into the Earth Emperor's Dharma body, reconstructing an extraordinarily unique and magnificent divine body.

Inside his body, three kinds of heavenly and earthly treasures began to melt and fuse into the new divine body one after another.

Hunyuan Life and Death Pearl.

Samsara Divine Stone!

Star of Fate!

The power of the heavenly and earthly treasures accelerated the evolution of the divine body.

Zhang Jian knew this was the condensation of the Dao Lord's body.

Upon completing the fifth step of Returning the Heart to the Dao, one's true path is confirmed, and the added benefit is the nurturing of one's own unique Earth Emperor Dao Lord's body.

The rolling heavenly and earthly Dao laws continued to merge into his still-unformed Dao Lord's body.

However, at this time, the three heavenly and earthly treasures, along with the previously refined heavenly and earthly treasures, exerted tremendous effect, containing vast amounts of heavenly and earthly essence like an ocean, nourishing his physique like a spring breeze, allowing his innate sacred Dao body to gradually transform toward the Dao Lord's body.

At this moment, the Dao fruit immortal light deep between his eyebrows surged in layers, and the purple-yellow crystalline immortal light gradually condensed into an acre of cloud light continuously overflowing.

This is a surge in Dao cultivation.

In a short time, he felt his Dao cultivation had expanded by more than double compared to before.

Moreover, as the Dao Lord's body took shape, his Dao cultivation continued to rise.

At this moment, Zhang Jian finally understood why those immortals and gods find it difficult to deal with Dao Lords across realms.

Not only is there a huge gap from the realm difference, but the gap produced by this Dao cultivation is even more despairing.

The source of the great Dao, the master of all Daos—this is indeed correct.

After the breakthrough, Zhang Jian slightly restrained the joy in his heart, continued to sink his mind to listen to the Dao, and paid no attention to the various strange glances from the surrounding immortals and gods.

After Fuxi the Holy Emperor finished his lecture on the Dao, next came the immortal known as Zhenyuanzi to give a supplement.

This immortal named Zhenyuanzi is undoubtedly extremely familiar with the earth-attribute ancestral qi network.

His supplement focused more on the profundity of earth's heaviness, using detailed data to derive the mysteries of earth's heaviness from all aspects, including gravity, weight, pulsation, and so on.

This is clearly a different direction from Fuxi the Holy Emperor's focus on earth suppression.

Many thoughts flashed through Zhang Jian's mind.

He also holds dominion over the earth, but his emphasis is on earth's bearing and the ability to govern all phenomena.

However, although there is a primary focus, it does not mean abandoning other directions.

At this moment, many thoughts arose in Zhang Jian's mind.

In the Niwan Palace, after his transformation, the Earth Emperor's ancestral qi produced layers of radiance, within which the transformations of the infinite earth ancestral qi evolved, thereby recording all kinds of earthly divine marvels, mutually verifying with his own insights.

The fifth-rank immortal method, the Earth Xuanhuang Fetal Membrane Grand Formation within his body, is also undergoing changes.

Only seen: the Earth Emperor's ancestral qi surged deep between his eyebrows, layers of auspicious clouds and immortal light condensed into a magnificent heavenly and earthly Xuanhuang fetal membrane, likewise with threads of eternal immortal light merging into it.

Having taken the fifth step, he successively condensed eternal Dao cultivation, the Dao Lord's heart, and the Dao Lord's body.

Only the Dao Lord's will and, most importantly, the Dao Lord's primordial spirit are lacking.

When the five become one, the Dao Lord's body can naturally be achieved.

One's own Dao methods can also transform into eternal Dao methods.

As Zhenyuanzi explained the divine marvels of the earth, in front, several immortals and gods appeared with strange omens on their bodies, clearly indicating their Dao cultivation had advanced or they had cultivated new immortal methods.

This is a feast of earth-attribute, soil-attribute immortals and gods.

A feast for the senses.

The many immortals and gods listened as if intoxicated and entranced.

Not long after Zhenyuanzi finished his lecture on the Dao, finally came Xuanyuan the Yellow Emperor.

This human Holy Emperor mainly lectures on earthly conduct, his direction differs from Zhenyuanzi's, focusing on earthly virtue.

Zhang Jian could clearly sense that this Xuanyuan Holy Emperor also holds authority over the state and altars, and has absolutely condensed the ancestral qi of the state and altars, and his attainment is not low.

Only, what his core Dao fruit is, no one knows.

Only, his way of explaining the great Dao is much more obscure.

The many earthly conduct Dao profundities he spoke of are extremely profound, and most of the immortals and gods present find them difficult to understand.

However, the immortals clearly understood that the most basic theories had already been lectured by Fuxi the Holy Emperor, Zhenyuanzi the Great Immortal had already supplemented most of the gaps, and Xuanyuan the Holy Emperor could only supplement some more profound areas.

Zhang Jian's spirit and energy were highly focused.

Those profound, grayish soil-attribute profundities were aimed at non-soil-attribute, earth-attribute immortals and gods; for him, however, it felt like receiving sweet rain.

Many doubts in his heart now had answers.

Soil-attribute and earth-soil-attribute actually have many overlapping aspects, making it easier to draw parallels.

Converting from the earth-attribute path to the soil-attribute path is actually relatively easier.

Xuanyuan the Holy Emperor's insight into the heavenly and earthly Dao of soil-attribute is undoubtedly already reached an unimaginable realm; in the field, probably no one can surpass him.

Not even Zhenyuanzi the immortal, nor Fuxi the Holy Emperor.

Moreover, regarding how to coordinate the immortals, suppress the earth, and subdue all heavenly and earthly phenomena, as the Holy Emperor who holds authority over slaughter, war, and governance, he is even more persuasive.

In fact, the three Holy Emperors each have their own emphases in achieving the Dao.

Fuxi the Holy Emperor is the ancestor of human culture.

The Agricultural Emperor represents the fire virtue, replacing the light of the Bright Sun, and bestowing blessings upon all beings through the myriad things of heaven and earth, the earth and its blessings.

The Xuanyuan Holy Emperor represents conquest and unification.

In commanding troops in battle, he holds greater authority.

After the three Holy Emperors finished their discourse, other great divine beings and numerous immortals and deities present were allowed to voice their opinions and participate in the debate.

This is the most lively segment.

Zhang Jian did not miss it either, and took the opportunity to voice part of his doubts, asking several great divine beings to clarify.

This is a once-in-ten-thousand-years opportunity; naturally, he did not wish to miss it.

……

Three hundred years later, the Heavenly Emperor's discourse concluded.

After the discourse ended, the crowd filed out of the Heavenly Que Divine Bridge one by one, and many immortals and deities still felt somewhat unsatisfied.

Zhang Jian followed closely behind the crowd as he emerged, and from afar he saw some familiar immortal forms, so he smiled and greeted them.

As the conversation grew lively, he joined other immortals in finding a teahouse and began exchanging thoughts.

Zhang Jian noticed that, in the distance, the Three Sovereign Emperor and the Five Gods of Fortune, Prosperity, Longevity, Happiness, and Wealth were passing together, and he likewise took the opportunity to greet them.

The Celestial Official Emperor and the Terrestrial Official Emperor were quite enthusiastic.

Thanks to Zhang Jian, they had entered the Heavenly Holy Palace early, secured seats, and their attitude toward him had completely changed.

Moreover, they saw Zhang Jian on the throne, appearing to have gained much.

Such a heavenly pride, they naturally would not exclude Zhang Jian.

As for the Aquatic Official Emperor, although he greeted him, he remained rather aloof.

Zhang Jian had a faint suspicion in his heart, but paid it no mind.

If the Aquatic Official Emperor truly regarded him as a threat, he could not change that.

He could not possibly abandon his own progress.

Meanwhile, the Celestial Official Emperor also sighed faintly.

"This Eternal Heavenly Lord is indeed a rare heavenly pride in this evolution era; even those top-ranked talents listed on the Dao Seed Board cannot conceal his brilliance!"

The Terrestrial Official Emperor also said.

"The divine form is indeed blessed by heaven!"

The two emperors expressed some sighs.

They attained the Dao before this evolution era; although they had reincarnated upon their descent at the beginning of this era, they still lacked great certainty in proving themselves as Dao Lords.

They had even prepared to accumulate another evolution era.

When the Five Ancient Gods of Fortune, Prosperity, Longevity, Happiness, and Wealth saw this scene, they merely smiled faintly.

They differ from the Three Sovereign Emperor; their divine offices have never been inherited, and they have always existed as ancient deities, so their experience naturally surpasses that of the later-successor Three Sovereign Emperor.

The divine form possessing such expression is nothing remarkable.

In ancient mythology, the displays of those great divine beings are what truly astonish.

Not long after, disciples from the Tongshan Dao Tradition's outpost entered the teahouse, met Zhang Jian, and the Yu King Ancestral Master had sent a request.

Zhang Jian immediately rose to bid farewell and depart.

……

In the teahouse in the distance, Ji Qing was also conversing with some ancient immortals; these ancient immortals and deities mostly had good relations with the Ji clan, and some were former subjects of the Ji clan, and though now their cultivation is not weak, many have already attained the Dao Lord identity in the ancient era.

For example, the Qi Practitioner Chichengzi.

Again, for example, Limu.

Ji Qing also caught sight of Zhang Jian's presence from afar.

Within the Heavenly Holy Palace, Ji Qing observed Zhang Jian's progress, which prompted a shift in his impression.

'Does the Ji Clan Head recognize this Eternal Heavenly Lord?'

The Red City Daoist beside him, gazing at this scene, could not help but wear an expression of inquiry.

Although the Red City Daoist once assisted Xuanyuan Huangdi, he is actually a loose cultivator, and now resides in the Kunlun Heavenly Realm, having established his own lineage as a Dao Lord, quite unrestrained.

Ji Qing slightly shook his head and said.

"Just now in the great hall, among the immortals and deities who broke through on the scene, only this Eternal Heavenly Lord left a deep impression; the path he revealed is also of the earth attribute, though I do not know which direction— I am somewhat curious!"

He wore a smile on his face.

The Red City Daoist nodded.

He also held a deep impression of this Eternal Heavenly Lord.

Of course, immortals and deities who have no impression of Zhang Jian are actually few.

The divine form is like a chicken among cranes— wanting to go unnoticed is difficult.

After all, the two words 'divine form' naturally carry countless halos.

This causes many immortals and deities to unconsciously generate many fantasies.

……

The Three Sovereign City also has the sacrificial holy temple belonging to the Yu King.

The Yu King arranged the reception site here.

When Zhang Jian arrived, he saw from afar that the Aquatic Official Emperor, Tianhe Zhenren, was already beside the Yu King.

At this moment, the Yu King was preparing a special meal for him.

After Zhang Jian arrived, the Yu King immediately turned his gaze, greeting Zhang Jian to sit on the other side.

He wore a smile on his face and asked.

"A Yu, I heard you completed the fifth step of the Taiyi Perfection cultivation in the Heavenly Emperor Palace!"

"Lucky breakthrough!"

Zhang Jian's mouth also showed a slight smile.

Yu Wang was in high spirits.

After passing the fifth step, in the next two steps, the sixth step was not particularly difficult for Zhang Jian, who had a divine origin.

Only the final step of breaking the great calamity might be somewhat dangerous.

Thinking of this, his expression became somewhat solemn.

Once the great calamity of destruction is triggered, all kinds of tribulations arrive together, yet it requires the protection of heavenly fate.

This involves the issue of quotas for heavenly Dao attainment in each heavenly realm.

The quota for each heavenly realm to protect those attaining Taiyi Perfection in Dao is limited; exceeding it would let the heavenly origin be tainted by the aura of the great calamity of destruction, affecting the heavenly origin.

Of course, Taiyi Perfection immortals and gods may also choose to undergo the great calamity of destruction in the myriad heavens' void, or even in the human dimension.

But that would be too dangerous.

Without the great fortune of a heavenly realm's protection, one is easily targeted by powerful beings from beyond the realm, or extraterritorial heavenly demons, or extraterritorial demon gods, and ultimately becomes a target of hunting; even if one succeeds in proving the Dao, survival is not guaranteed.

"It seems some things ought to be discussed!"

At this moment, he spoke slowly.

Hearing Yu Wang's solemn tone, Zhang Jian and the Water Official Emperor both had a faint suspicion in their hearts.

Indeed, only hearing Yu Wang say.

"This matter, you must surely have some idea in your hearts!"

"As an Elder of the Princes' Rank, Eleventh in the Assembly of the Three Sovereigns and Five Elders, I possess certain privileges, including that in each Era, there is a Dao Lord quota bestowed by the Assembly of the Three Sovereigns and Five Elders!"

"In previous Eras, I usually traded this quota with other Elders for materials, or for benefits!"

"But this Era is different; the Tongshan Dao Lineage has you two, both of whom have hope of stepping into the Dao Lord realm!"

"One of you is my personal disciple, the other is of divine origin, with immense potential!"

Saying this, Yu Wang's gaze fell upon Zhang Jian, and he spoke lightly.

"A Yu, the Heavenly River is one I personally raised and nurtured, even taught myself; I do not conceal this here, my feelings for him are naturally deeper, and my heart leans toward the Heavenly River!"

"A Yu, will you blame me for this?"

Zhang Jian shook his head and said: "No!"

This is quite normal, human nature.

Beside, the Heavenly River True Person's expression showed some emotion.

At this moment, the depths of his eyes were quite complex.

Soon, Yu Wang's gaze fell upon the Heavenly River True Person, and he spoke again.

"But Heavenly River, you must also know, A Yu is, since the founding of our Tongshan Dao Lineage, the most outstanding disciple; I have placed great hopes in him, his wisdom, perseverance, fate, and comprehension are visible to you!"

"Attaining Dao with a divine body, his potential is immense, even with hope of achieving the Dao Venerable realm!"

"Of course, the most important is his character, which I and your teacher-mother both highly value!"

Zhang Jian remained composed.

Yet in his heart, he felt somewhat secretly moved.

Although he knows this is merely Yu Wang's imperial tactics, who could not feel moved by such reliance?

Seeing this, the Heavenly River True Person then spoke.

"Master, disciple is willing to compete fairly with A Yu!"

Zhang Jian, seeing this scene, felt a secret sigh in his heart, yet his body rose and he said.

"Ancestor Master, the Three Grand Tutors, when I first entered the Heavenly Court, took great care of me; I dare not forget this kindness; I am willing to relinquish the quota of the Three Sovereigns Heavenly Realm, and strive fully for the Dao Lord quota of the Central Heavenly Realm!"

Upon hearing this, the Water Official Emperor, Heavenly River True Person, was stunned; his heart's depths surged with waves, and after a moment he said.

"Master, how about this: let the quota of the Three Sovereigns Heavenly Realm be fairly competed for by disciple and A Yu; whoever attains Dao first shall then assist the other in contending for other quotas; what do you think?"

At this moment, the Water Official Emperor, Heavenly River True Person, was unwilling to yield in dignity to Zhang Jian.

He likewise had his own pride.

Zhang Jian glanced slightly surprised at the Water Official Emperor.

Seeing this, Yu Wang laughed heartily, his eyes falling upon Zhang Jian.

"A Yu, are you willing to accept such a mode of competition?!"

For him, palm and back of hand are both flesh; neither can be abandoned.

Such an outcome is naturally the best.

It also does not waste all the effort he has expended.