Chapter 629: The Dao Jun's Grand Direction (4K)

Jiuxiao Mountain, a nascent Daoist sanctuary, was quickly erected.

Zhang Jian had planned Haojing City in the mortal realm, Erlong Mountain, and had even constructed countless immortal cities.

After entering the immortal realm, he also rebuilt the Nine Nether Emperor's mansion, the old residence at Fengqiao Town, and arranging Daoist sanctuary restrictions was trivial to him.

The core of Jiuxiao Mountain lies between the emerald jade bamboo forest and the Jade Sea; Zhang Jian called this place the Xiao Lingjing, where he discovered a small grove of jade oranges—a unique fire-attribute heavenly earthly spiritual root—which he personally cleared from the ancient wolf-infested woods and cultivated separately.

Zhang Jian entered seclusion here.

Refining the Innate Four Symbols Divine Needles was also a good opportunity for Zhang Jian to comprehend the origin of the Innate Four Symbols.

After attaining the Dao Jun Dao Fruit, he needed to perfect this moment of Dao Jun Dao Fruit.

For Zhang Jian, there were two cultivation paths.

One was to continue along the path of the Earth Emperor Dao Fruit, constantly perfecting the Earth Emperor's way.

The second was to start from the foundation of the Earth Emperor Dao Fruit—this eternal Dao Fruit—and re-differentiate its three foundational ancestral qi: Nine Nether, State and Altar, and Great Earth—transforming them into the Dao Jun Dao Fruit.

After the three were differentiated, re-uniting them would naturally perfect the Earth Emperor's principles.

This involved two major cultivation directions.

Zhang Jian currently had no complete plan, as he also lacked a detailed understanding of the cultivation direction for the Dao Jun realm.

However, choosing the first path would certainly not be wrong.

The Innate Four Symbols Divine Needles contain an Innate Earth Mang Divine Needle; comprehending the innate divine prohibition within it would undoubtedly greatly aid his perfection of the Earth Emperor Dao Fruit.

Zhang Jian felt fortunate.

Other Dao Jun held no spirit treasure-level divine artifacts in their hands.

Yet he possessed four.

Among the three Innate Spirit Treasures: middle-grade Innate Spirit Treasure, Innate Creation Qing Lotus; top-grade Innate Spirit Treasure, Qiankun Diagram (damaged); top-grade Innate Spirit Treasure, Innate Four Symbols Divine Needles.

Plus the lower-grade Acquired Spirit Treasure, Nine Heavens Qing Lotus Diagram.

Both the Qiankun Diagram and the Innate Four Symbols Divine Needles contain partial earth-attribute divine marvels; if fully comprehended, they would greatly aid the perfection of the Earth Emperor Dao Fruit.

In the Xiao Lingjing, only Zhang Jian's body showed a mu-sized purple-yellow Dao Fruit auspicious cloud radiance, from which ultimate light manifested; within the purple-yellow immortal light, a purple-yellow immortal light manifested, revealing the myriad heavens' cosmic dimensions, within which the scene of the Yin-Yang two poles' earthly creation cosmos appeared.

The Yang-world earth bears and nurtures all heavenly earthly great Dao principles.

The Yin-Nether Earth nurtures the ultimate refuge of all things, possessing the authority to cycle and transform everything.

The two are like the Hunyuan Taiji Yin-Yang diagram constantly rotating; although initially perfected, one can still sense the myriad wondrous structures within, yet still lacks sufficient foundation.

Zhang Jian paid no heed to these; at this moment, his body flowed with Innate Four Symbols Divine Light.

Yet he saw yellow, blue, red, and green divine lights manifest behind him in the boundless radiance, each beam carrying an ultimate sharpness, as if able to pierce through everything; the four lights gradually separated, then formed four invisible fierce winds around Zhang Jian's body.

The powers of Innate Earth, Water, Wind, and Fire condensed from within, each bearing multiple unique abilities.

For example, the Innate Earth Mang Divine Needle inherently possesses tearing, suppressing, and petrifying abilities, capable of expanding into a heaven-supporting pillar or shrinking to possess armor-piercing and petrifying marvels.

The Innate Water Mang Divine Needle carries delaying, purifying, and freezing power, integrating slaughter and healing into one divine energy.

The Innate Wind Mang Divine Needle carries destruction, sharpness, and hidden miraculous ability.

The Innate Fire Mang Divine Needle carries destruction and irrecoverable innate miraculous power.

And they can be combined in pairs.

Zhang Jian spent nearly a thousand years to gradually refine this set of Innate Four Symbols Divine Needles to an initial stage, already able to use them freely.

As for deep refinement, it requires a long time.

Dao Jun, however, possesses the power to completely refine Innate Spirit Treasures.

With a wave of his hand, Zhang Jian's Innate Four Symbols Divine Needles appeared in the void as four invisible forces, moving at extreme speed.

Wherever they passed, even the river of time and space could not obstruct the power of these four Innate Spirit Treasures.

This is the most formidable aspect of the Innate Four Symbols Divine Needles.

Invisible and hidden.

When used with the Mountains, Rivers, State and Altar Diagram, it leaves opponents defenseless.

However, Zhang Jian also knows this treasure's weakness: if it encounters a defensive-type Innate Spirit Treasure, its effect will be greatly weakened.

It is suitable for ambushes or targeted counter-spells.

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After mastering the Innate Four Symbols Divine Needles, Zhang Jian did not rush to leave seclusion; instead, he chose to remain in seclusion.

Zhang Jian prepared to systematically review the eternal Dao laws he mastered.

He now masters many eternal Dao laws, but they are not systematic.

Zhang Jian decided it was necessary to reorganize them, selecting some primary subjects from among them.

Although he now masters many first-level eternal Dao laws, Zhang Jian feels that if he only achieves this level, he would likely not gain an advantage among many Dao Jun.

Every Dao Jun, after attaining the Dao, should have their own combat style.

Secondly, Zhang Jian realized that many of his formal immortal arts, upon reaching the eternal realm, lack divine resonance when operated, and exhibit many problems when displayed.

He indeed should retreat for a period to resolve these issues.

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At this moment, in the Central Heavenly Court, the appearance of a new Dao Jun in the myriad worlds indeed caused some ripples, but they did not last long.

A powerful Dao Jun is undoubtedly a myth among immortals and gods.

But the heavenly void is too vast; every moment, countless changes arise.

Many newly arisen things quickly divert the attention of the myriad gods.

For example, the news that several fifth-level eternal immortal treasures in the Central Heavenly Realm are about to transform into acquired spirit treasures also caused considerable ripples in the Central Heavenly Realm.

This rumor is said to have been led by a certain innate goddess who has been the most watched in Yaochi for tens of thousands of years.

Those several fifth-level eternal immortal treasures all share a common identity: they are the divine artifacts that safeguard the Thirty-Three Heavens Realm.

If these treasures could be advanced to acquired spiritual treasures, they would undoubtedly be of great help to the Thirty-Three Heavens Realm.

For this, they attracted many immortals and gods from the Central Heavenly Court to participate.

If one could participate in this, it would naturally be a great achievement, a posture for advancement.

For this, Zi Hua Xianzi did not forget the Zhang clan, sending people to deliver an invitation, asking Zhang Jian, this sworn brother, to come and lend a hand.

In the Nine Heavens Mountain, after Zhang Jian received the news, he thought briefly, but politely declined; however, he agreed to go and observe the ceremony, which could also be considered indirectly supporting her.

Actually, Zhang Jian could also see that, relying on the Yaochi lineage, such a great momentum could certainly be achieved.

Zi Hua Xianzi wanted to return the favor.

Zhang Jian indeed had some attainments in the Way of Artifact Refinement.

But he had no intention to participate in this matter.

Because his time was indeed insufficient.

At the same time, Zhang Jian received another piece of news: the Nine Spirits Xianzi, who was cultivating in the residence of the Nine Abysses Emperor, had disappeared!

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Fifth level of the Upper Realm of the Central Heavenly Realm, the residence of the Nine Abysses Emperor.

Zhang Jian rushed back alone to this place, and was questioned by several immortals and gods guarding the residence; soon he had a clear idea.

Bai Xianyin now had the appearance of a grown maiden, her body surrounded by lively spiritual light, and she was not far from the Taiyi Realm.

At this time, her face also showed some strange expressions.

"Your Majesty, the Nine Spirits Xianzi disappeared suddenly; I and Xuan Eleven are responsible for guarding the residence, yet we also did not detect any fluctuation in the residence's ward?"

Beside her, the little white turtle Xuan Eleven had now taken on a youthful appearance, his countenance handsome, his cultivation not inferior to Bai Xianyin's.

Compared to the lively Bai Xianyin, his cultivation was even somewhat stronger.

As the four spirit beasts ennobled by the edict of the Great Xia Dynasty, the two of them had deep roots and their cultivation proceeded very smoothly!

Both gods seemed somewhat strange.

They were immortals and gods of the Taiyi Realm, while the Nine Spirits Xianzi was still one step away from the Taiyi Realm.

The residence of the Nine Abysses Emperor still had the Dao Lord's ward; how could it be a place where others could come and go as they pleased!

"It seems that Nine Spirits possesses some unknown talent!"

Zhang Jian's eyes fluctuated, a hint of a smile appearing in the depths of his eyes.

He slightly calculated with his fingers; in the deep part of the Imperial Dao Fruit's auspicious clouds at his brow, a path of eternal Dao law shone brightly within the auspicious clouds.

First-rank eternal Dao law: The Infinite River Chart!

In the depths of his eyes, there was a faint hint of speculation.

Just like Zi Hua Xianzi, the Nine Spirits Xianzi bore heavenly mandate on her person, only her heavenly mandate was more obscure, so Zhang Jian merely kept her in the residence of the Nine Abysses Emperor, letting her cultivate on her own.

Now it seems her heavenly mandate has already been aroused.

And he even hooked a big fish!

Zhang Jian smiled slightly, instructed Bai Xianyin and Xuan Eleven to take good care of the residence of the Nine Abysses Emperor, and then his figure vanished directly.

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Central Heavenly Realm, first level of the Upper Realm of Heaven, before the Valley of Subduing Demons.

The Valley of Subduing Demons is one of the forbidden lands of the Central Heavenly Realm; it is said that here the ancient gods of the Heavenly Court subdued demons.

A heaven-shaking, earth-shattering great battle once occurred here.

After the ancient final calamity, countless gods and demons, monster gods, and living beings fell; their indestructible grudges wandered between heaven and earth, and with the ancient war causing the vast and barren world to split apart, the myriad realms were born; at that time, demonic influence rose and the Dao waned, and countless ferocious demon leaders were born between heaven and earth.

Among them, one demon leader was born from the grudges of the gods and living beings.

It contained part of the nature of the divine Dao, and was named the Five Calamities Heart Demon.

This demon mingled among the gods of the Heavenly Court, and no god could discern it; fortuitously, when the Heavenly Court gods suffered great damage, it brought chaos to the Heavenly Court, nearly causing a great upheaval; with the conclusion of the Investiture of the Gods, this demon's true face was finally recognized by the Jade Emperor, the Great Heavenly Lord.

The Jade Emperor, the Great Heavenly Lord, united the power of all gods to subdue it, destroying its primordial consciousness imprint.

However, its demonic body imprint would still continuously absorb the wandering desires of the pure spirits of the Heavenly Realm, constantly gathering.

To prevent the birth of new holy demons, the gods of the Heavenly Court established a seal here, and with the power of the Thirty-Three Heavenly Divine Artifacts, they continuously refined the demonic qi, which could also be considered merit of the Heavenly Court gods.

This time, several Dao Lords of Yaochi presided over the transformation of several realm-stabilizing divine artifacts, among which the most important were these three realm-stabilizing divine artifacts in the Valley of Subduing Demons.

The three realm-stabilizing divine artifacts were respectively the Nine Heavens Primordial Yang Ruler, the World-Heaven Thunder Pool, and the Sever-Heaven Seven Cultivations Divine.

The three realm-stabilizing divine artifacts were all five-rank eternal divine treasures of pure yang attribute, with magnificent and great power.

In the center of the Valley of Subduing Demons, this time it was led by the two great Dao Lords of the Yaochi Heavenly Realm lineage.

One was the Taiyan Dao Lord, the other was the Tianyue Dao Lord.

These two innate goddesses had considerable fame throughout the myriad realms, having attained the Dao for more than two yuanji.

Besides them, there were also many Yaochi female immortals, the Hundred Flowers Xianzi, and additionally several other female immortals participating.

At this time, the goddesses had already rechecked the ward around the Valley of Subduing Demons, confirming no error.

Moreover, many immortals and gods were waiting nearby.

This was in accordance with the agreement of the Yaochi gods, coming to help guard the dharma as Heavenly Court immortals and gods.

The Valley of Subduing Demons is deep in heavenly and earthly resentful evil, easily giving birth to demon leaders; the gathering of gods could also reduce pressure on Zi Hua Xianzi.

However, at this moment before the Valley of Subduing Demons, a vague divine light was seen flying swiftly, passing through the ward wall formed by layers of dark clouds, but instantly it was blocked by several strands of manifested immortal light.

Then, a team of golden-armored heavenly soldiers and generals emerged from the entrance.

"Which immortals and gods have come? Please halt!"

The several golden-armored heavenly soldiers and generals had immortal light shining all over their bodies; the immortal light and divine power they radiated were not weak; all were of the Taiyi Realm, obviously officers of the heavenly soldiers' camp, and also elite.

In the immortal light, a white-clad immortal maiden manifested from within; her countenance was pure and beautiful, her eyes glowed with lively light, and at this moment she spoke with a clear, tender voice and a smile.

"I am the disciple Nine Ling from the residence of the Nine Abysses Emperor in the fifth level of the Upper Realm of Heaven, and also an old acquaintance of Zi Hua Xianjun; now, by order, I have come to pay respects to Zi Hua Xianjun; may I trouble you heavenly generals to run an errand, to report, and simply say that Nine Ling Xianzi has an important matter to see Zi Hua elder sister!"

Upon hearing this, several heavenly generals were startled for a moment, and immediately dared not be careless.

Purple Splendor Immortal Lord was currently at the height of his power in the Jade Pool Heavenly Realm, and moreover a disciple of the Dao Sovereign Sect, so naturally they could not offend him; at once, one heavenly general turned and entered the ice fortress within the Subduing Demon Valley.

Subduing Demon Valley, beneath the great Subduing Demon Heavenly Wheel.

Purple Splendor Immortal Maiden was seated in meditation, adjusting her state, and upon hearing the heavenly general's report, she was momentarily surprised.

"Nine Spirit Younger Sister? How did she come here?"

Purple Splendor Immortal Maiden's eyes flickered with astonishment.

"Who is Nine Spirit?"

The Heavenly Transect Dao Sovereign beside her cast his gaze over.

She wore a splendid immortal robe, resembling a flying immortal maiden, yet her eyes bore a heroic spirit.

Purple Splendor Immortal Maiden spoke upon hearing this.

"Master Uncle, Nine Spirit is a sister I cultivated with in the Eternal Ice Fortress; she also seems to bear some heavenly mandate, and my sworn elder brother intended to nurture her, so he left her to cultivate in the Fifth Layer of the Upper Realm of the Heavenly Realm; how did she come here?"

"Heavenly Mandate?"

Heavenly Transect Dao Sovereign's expression shifted slightly.

"Then bring her in!"

Purple Splendor Immortal Maiden also gave a slight nod, and at once ordered the heavenly soldiers and generals to allow passage!

At the valley mouth, having received the order of Heavenly Transect Dao Sovereign, the heavenly generals immediately allowed passage.

Nine Spirit Immortal Maiden's eyes flickered slightly in their depths, then she smiled faintly and proceeded toward the Subduing Demon Valley; her lotus steps were light, yet her speed was extreme, and in an instant she had entered the Subduing Demon Valley.

Within the Subduing Demon Valley, Purple Splendor Immortal Maiden also saw afar the Nine Spirit Immortal Maiden whom she had not seen for tens of thousands of years, and her heart filled with joy.

Having depended on each other for tens of thousands of years in the Eternal Ice Fortress, she naturally would not forget.

Just as she was about to rise and approach, a purple-yellow immortal light flowed from the depths of the void, and in an instant descended from the void to block between her and Nine Spirit Immortal Maiden.

And there appeared a martial emperor clad in purple-yellow dragon-patterned Yellow Court robes, floating between the two.

At that moment, a faint voice echoed from afar.

"Really close call; if I had come a step later, I would have been entangled in great trouble!"

Upon seeing this figure.

Purple Splendor Immortal Maiden's eyes widened, then she immediately felt delighted.

"Elder Brother!"

"Earth Emperor Dao Sovereign!"

In the valley, the myriad immortals and gods gazing at this figure were first on guard, then their expressions froze.

The comer was naturally Zhang Jian.

At the same time, Zhang Jian's eyes turned toward Nine Spirit Immortal Maiden, and he said with a smile.

"Well done, you Thousand-Faced Demon Monarch; you couldn't find anyone else to take the blame, so you had to drag me into this?"