Chapter 738: Saving the Boundless (4K)

As the Cangming Divine Emperor spoke, a great divine adept whose body was covered in magnificent, vast, and wondrous abilities stepped out from behind him.

His entire body was shrouded in vast darkness, like a great vortex, faintly resonating with the Reincarnation Great Dao rules deep in the void, and a strange dharma-phantom appeared behind him.

It was a divine banner.

A Reincarnation Divine Banner.

The divine banner possessed vast divine power, faintly giving rise to boundless reincarnation divine light.

The Cangming Divine Emperor spoke, and the other Divine Emperors immediately frowned slightly.

The Tianfeng Divine Emperor's gaze fell upon this third-transformation great divine adept, his eyes slightly contemplative, and then he spoke.

"The Dao Master Yuan Zhen has already achieved the status of a great divine adept for dozens of extension eras; his cultivation is not lacking, but he likely cannot suppress the heavy lands of the netherworld. Under my command, there is a second-transformation Dao Master, Zhong Dao Xing, who has considerable insight on the Life and Death Great Dao and can assist Dao Master Yuan Zhen in guarding the netherworld!"

The other Divine Emperors watched this scene with cold eyes.

In any heavenly realm, the underworld holds great authority—whoever seizes it can occupy a vast share of fortune.

Yuan Huang's face was cold, and his eyes did not look pleased.

The Purgatory Divine Emperor had just been seized, and her authority over the netherworld underworld was immediately targeted—too hasty.

But she also knew the netherworld underworld indeed needed someone to guard and repair it, to prevent this place from becoming the weakest link in the heavenly Dao defense system.

Zhang Jian's expression remained unmoved at this moment; he knew that no matter how these Divine Emperors contended, the final decision still rested with Yuan Huang, the Danque Divine Emperor, and Jin Huang.

And among them, the netherworld divine network is currently hooked into the earth network.

This depends on the attitude of the Danque Divine Emperor.

If the Danque Divine Emperor does not nod, no one else can enter the netherworld underworld.

As Zhang Jian had anticipated, at this moment Yuan Huang and Jin Huang turned their gazes toward the Danque Divine Emperor.

"Second sister, the netherworld divine network is under the control, regulation, and dispatch of the earth network—what are your thoughts?"

The Danque Divine Emperor then turned his gaze toward Zhang Jian.

"Qing Lian, you once cultivated under the Dongji Majesty, mastering the redemption secret arts—surely you have also held authority over a side of the netherworld Great Dao?"

Seeing this, Zhang Jian's eyes remained unmoved in their depths; he merely took a slight step forward to stand before the scarred and wounded netherworld reincarnation passage, his feet trembling slightly as threads of creation divine light seeped out from within, and he saw threads of dust trembling on the earth, then a thread of azure pure-land divine light sank deep into the ground.

Magnificent and vast pure-world divine light burst forth from his entire body, sinking into the depths of the netherworld underworld.

He began repairing the netherworld land scorched and forged by countless Taiyi true fires.

This land is saturated with excessive residual yang qi mechanism, which, for the netherworld realm, is equivalent to an uninhabitable wasteland.

How could yin-nether ghosts and deities come into contact with pure yang qi mechanism?

Threads of purifying divine light fell upon the earth, instantly cleansing a portion of the pure yang qi mechanism.

Moreover, a magnificent and vast pure land emerged from behind him, transforming into a Qing Lian pure land, faintly enveloping half of the Jin Yuan underworld.

This was his deliberate concealment of ability.

If he fully unfolded the Qing Lian pure land, it could completely contain the Jin Yuan underworld, transforming it into a Qing Lian pure land.

Even more, within the Qing Lian pure land, boundless immortal and divine phantoms manifested, jointly chanting the Qing Lian Salvation Treasure Sutra; the sound of the Great Dao permeated the pure land world, transforming the interior into a realm free of disaster and calamity, eternally joyful and worry-free, and even more, numerous powerful ghosts and deities manifested from within.

The interior was in no way inferior to a single netherworld ghost kingdom.

The pure land's light merged with half of the nether soil, within which surged magnificent powers that gradually burst forth, slowly replacing the Jin Yuan underworld, and guiding the Yin souls and spirits from the many realms of the Jin Yuan heavenly realm to fall into it.

Upon seeing this sight, the Divine Emperors displayed varied expressions.

The Cangming Divine Emperor and the Tianfeng Divine Emperor had eyes like water, and both looked displeased.

Although this Qing Lian Dao Master had not spoken in contention, the boundless divine abilities he revealed were astonishingly remarkable; though he could not directly repair the Jin Yuan underworld, he could temporarily alleviate the worries of the Jin Yuan heavenly realm by opening his own pure land world.

This was something Dao Master Yuan Zhen and Dao Master Zhong Xing could not achieve.

In the void above, Dao Master Yuan Zhen and another Dao Master clad in black robes had complex expressions, with some annoyance deep in their Dao hearts.

But they were also helpless.

The methods displayed by this Qing Lian Dao Master were truly 'professional'.

They also could not suppress the pure yang Dao resonance left behind by the Taiyi divine fire.

This too was a difference in cultivation.

The Danque Divine Emperor watched this scene and then said:

"It seems Qing Lian is more suitable to be the master of this netherworld—he himself is skilled in redemption secret arts, and moreover cultivates a pure land world, capable of temporarily sheltering the homeless souls and wild ghosts of the Jin Yuan heavenly realm, preventing them from falling into the hands of other evil deities and cultivators!"

"But Dao Master Yuan Zhen can serve as the Netherworld Emperor, assisting Dao Friend Qing Lian in governing the netherworld, actively allocating the remaining ghosts and deities, and maintaining underworld order!"

"Dao Master Zhong Xing can serve as the Master of Purgatory, overseeing the judgment of good and evil!"

"This palace recalls that deep within the Jin Yuan Dao Court, there are still several Dao Masters who hold authority over netherworld authority—let them all enter the netherworld underworld, each taking up divine offices, filling vacancies, but they must obey the commands of Dao Master Qing Lian and Dao Master Yuan Zhen, or they will not be lightly spared!"

"Moreover, the netherworld ghosts and deities have suffered heavy casualties and still need the gods to exert more effort!"

As the Danque Divine Emperor issued these orders one by one, the Cangming Divine Emperor, who had originally wished to oppose, now swallowed his words back.

It would also be quite good for Dao Master Yuan Zhen to become the Netherworld Emperor.

As for the cultivation of this Qing Lian Dao Master, he had also sensed it—his cultivation was indeed extraordinary, and with the Danque Divine Emperor's support, he might not be able to contend.

The other Divine Emperors, seeing the situation, likely would not support him either; better to go with the flow than to offend the Danque Divine Emperor.

The Tianfeng Divine Emperor witnessed this scene and also did not speak.

Under her command, only Dao Master Zhong Xing, a second-transformation Dao Master, could contend for a position in the netherworld underworld—obtaining a position would already be quite a good result.

Moreover, the primary concern for the other Divine Emperors at present is still the Taiyi clan.

This Taiyi clan, a major hidden danger, cannot be resolved.

Even if one grasps the authority of the underworld, what of it?

If the Jin Yuan heavenly realm is destroyed, then it would instead become a burden.

Yuan Huang secretly nodded.

Since Zhang Jian rescued the Danque Divine Emperor, Yuan Huang's fondness for Zhang Jian has also risen in a straight line.

Since it was the decision of the Danque Divine Emperor, she naturally supported it as well.

After thinking for a moment, her gaze fell upon Zhang Jian, and she asked.

"Qinglian Dao Sovereign, do you have confidence in fully restoring the Jinyuan Underworld?"

Amidst the Pure Land Divine Light, Zhang Jian's sacred appearance was solemn and dignified; upon hearing this, he opened his eyes.

He naturally had confidence in restoring the Jinyuan Underworld.

However, this was too exaggerated, so he immediately said.

"More time is still needed!"

The Yuan Phoenix asked.

"How long?"

Zhang Jian pondered slightly, then said: "At least twelve yuanhui!"

With his methods, in fact, a mere ten thousand years would suffice to restore the Netherworld Underworld.

Because he possessed the innate spiritual treasure, the Creation Qinglian.

This treasure could completely refine the residual Taiyi divine power.

And it possessed the function of creation.

But the problem was that this treasure could not be taken out.

The only innate spiritual treasure he had revealed so far in the Jinyuan Heavenly Realm was the Innate Four Symbols Divine Needles.

Innate creation spiritual treasures, to a certain extent, are even more precious than slaughter-type spiritual treasures.

"Twelve yuanhui?"

The Yuan Phoenix slightly furrowed her brows.

To her, this was too long.

Even a thousand years would be considered long.

But she also knew that, given this Qinglian Dao Sovereign's cultivation level, this duration was actually normal.

In fact, it was even earlier than she had imagined.

"First restore the authority of the Netherworld Reincarnation, then slowly repair the other authorities!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jian nodded in agreement; at this moment, the Lord of the Nine Abysses in his Niwan Palace had already blossomed with joy.

At this moment, glancing at the chaotic Jinyuan Underworld, the Yuan Phoenix immediately summoned the various Divine Emperors to proceed to the Jinyuan Dao Court for deliberation.

Whether to fight or make peace, this time a decision will inevitably be made.

The various Divine Emperors departed in succession.

The Danque Divine Emperor finally cast a glance at Zhang Jian, pondered slightly, and then spoke.

"Actually, this palace does not actually hope you take control of the Jinyuan Underworld; this position is currently very dangerous!"

Zhang Jian's gaze flickered; he understood the Danque Divine Emperor's concern.

However, Zhang Jian believed this danger was still worth taking, and moreover, he speculated that what the Taiyi Clan needed was merely a hostage, not truly to destroy the Jinyuan Heavenly Realm.

To truly destroy the Jinyuan Heavenly Realm, the entire Jinyuan Underworld would likely already be reduced to ruins, not merely half-ruined.

Zhang Jian pondered, then simply said.

"Your Majesty, rest assured; I am one who cherishes life greatly, and I will certainly act with caution!"

The Danque Divine Emperor let out a soft sigh and gave a slight nod.

After the gods departed, Zhang Jian unreservedly restored the Yuanzhen Dao Sovereign, the Zhongxing Dao Sovereign, and part of the original Jinyuan Underworld Dao Sovereigns to their divine thrones, restoring the order of the Netherworld.

And he utilized the power of the Qinglian Pure Land to accommodate the souls of the deceased from the Jinyuan Heavenly Realm.

Fortunately, his cultivation was formidable; otherwise, other Dao Sovereigns would also lack the ability to single-handedly transform the vengeful spirits of an entire heavenly realm.

Simultaneously, he began refining a portion of the Reincarnation Divine Artifacts.

What the Yuan Phoenix said was quite correct; reincarnation is indeed the significance of the Jinyuan Underworld's existence.

If reincarnation remains blocked for too long, his Qinglian Pure Land might very well be burst open!

The various Dao Sovereigns in the Netherworld Underworld also dared not be negligent.

For such a great merit, people naturally would not let it slip away.

……

Jinyuan Dao Court.

The gods deliberated once again.

Compared to the previous court discussion, the various Divine Emperors now had many more taboos, with most keeping their mouths tightly shut.

Even the Minghuang Divine Emperor, the Danque Divine Emperor found it difficult to speak.

The Taiyi Clan's single palm strike shattering the Netherworld Underworld had indeed given the gods a tremendous shock.

Over these years, the Taiyi Clan's recovery speed has been too fast.

Merely rationally believing this battle might not be winnable, even if victorious, it would be like killing a thousand enemies while losing eight hundred oneself; yet the resentment in their hearts could not be dispelled, and they still could not speak out.

The Phoenix Clan has never suffered such humiliation.

Seeing the gods persistently unwilling to speak, the Yuan Phoenix had already formed an idea in her heart.

After making up her mind, she also ceased seeking the opinions of the various Divine Emperors.

But before that, she still decided to meet a certain person.

To be precise, to meet a deity, or perhaps an immortal, or a Buddha.

In the Ancestral Phoenix Hall

Upon the heavenly golden throne woven from nine-colored divine flames, boundless nine-colored divine light burst forth from around the Yuan Phoenix, as if merging with the mysterious Jinyuan Heavenly Dao.

The celestial light above was vast and magnificent.

Above the azure heavens, the stars were sparse, replaced instead by vast clear qi and pristine auspicious clouds.

The Yuan Phoenix waited a moment, then suddenly lifted her head to gaze upon the azure heavens, only to see a wisp of ethereal immortal light descend from the void above, five-colored immortal light swirling as it manifested a transcendent, otherworldly man—his features refined, clad in green robes, yet seeming like a mortal, yet he came flying through the void, instantly appearing before Yuan Phoenix.

His countenance was warm and moist, his eyes faintly glowing with a vast immortal radiance; at this moment, seeing Yuan Phoenix with a calm expression.

Upon seeing his appearance, Yuan Phoenix's eyes flickered with a complex hue, and after a moment she rose and said.

"Elder brother!"

The newcomer was the eldest son of the Phoenix, her blood-related elder brother.

Also, one of the supreme powerhouses who shook the heavens and earth above the myriad voids.

Had it not been for the immense pressure imposed by the Taiyi Clan, given her pride, she would never have summoned this elder brother.

This handsome immortal deity wore a tranquil expression as he faced Yuan Phoenix and said.

"Third sister, it seems you've changed your mind!"

He paused slightly, then said.

"This is good—indeed, I too wish to test the Dao cultivation of His Majesty Taiyi!"

He laughed again and said.

"After all, his treasure likely can no longer be repaid to him!"

Yuan Phoenix slightly pursed her lips, nodded, and said.

"Elder brother, let this matter be decided by you!"

The newcomer lightly nodded.

After a brief discussion, the newcomer vanished into the void.

Seeing the newcomer depart, Yuan Phoenix felt a sense of relief.

With this elder brother intervening, she knew the affairs of the Golden Origin Celestial Realm would surely be resolved smoothly.

Yet deep within her heart, a faint trace of unresolved resentment lingered.

Reflecting that since her birth, she had aimed to lead the Phoenix to renewed revival, yet now even the eldest brother could not resolve such troubles—truly making her resentful.

More so, it was the frustration born of failure.

But Yuan Phoenix, being of steadfast Dao-heart, quickly restored her resolve.

She knew that on the path of cultivation, there would never be smooth sailing—there would always be despair and helplessness; sometimes, what is needed is adaptation to failure.

Just like her elder brother, who, after attaining the Dao, had not been free of major setbacks, even being controlled by others, yet likewise could break free from bondage in dire straits and reopen a path, becoming one of the most legendary supreme existences among the myriad voids.

……

Deep within the Golden Origin Underworld, the vast pure land expanded with the swelling sun.

Swallowing chaos, all laws arise spontaneously; for Zhang Jian, this is the definition of the fruition of the primordial Dao.

Also, the ability that a supreme Dao Venerable of the highest rank should possess.

Zhang Jian has not yet broken through, but relying on the two Dao Venerable-level corpse deities, he also possesses similar capabilities.

Endless heavenly and earthly spiritual mechanisms flow with his breath, merging into the Azure Lotus Pure Land; the boundless pure land void continues to expand, within which manifests the illusory shadow of an infinite Azure Lotus World, as if gathering all the beautiful things of the mortal realm—countless yin souls and dead spirits enter, cleansed by the Azure Lotus, their deathly aura gradually dissipating; their obsessions fade gradually upon seeing the myriad omens contained within each azure lotus.

With this process, Zhang Jian clearly feels the Dao cultivation of the Lord of the Nine Nether Virtuous Corpses steadily increasing.

The Netherworld Judge's Pen also integrates the primordial source of the Golden Origin Underworld, enhancing the foundation of its innate spiritual treasure.

If he were to fully master the Netherworld Underworld, he would soon catch up to the Lord of the Evil Corpse State and Community, stepping into the realm of the Second Transformation Dao Venerable.

Yet within the Azure Lotus Pure Land, Zhang Jian shows little joy, his brow slightly furrowed.

Limited by the unopened cycle of rebirth in the Netherworld, these spirits can only temporarily remain in the Boundless Pure Land, becoming believers.

With his cultivation, guiding thousands, tens of thousands, even hundreds of millions of yin souls or billions of spirits is no difficulty.

But over time, he also feels Dao-heart fatigue.

The accumulated killing intent, resentment, and deathly qi of those billions of dead spirits, when resolved, require even more time.

If all were gathered together, they would also backlash upon him.

Excess is as bad as deficiency!

However, since he has made up his mind to consume this fatty meat and seize this great benefit, he naturally will also have dry goods to show others.