Chapter 760

Seeing the Eastern Yang Emperor with a dark face, his eyes gazing over, the gods felt a chill in their hearts and hastily withdrew their released primordial spirit wills.

But deep inside, they were still somewhat startled.

Earlier, the Eastern Yang Emperor had clearly engaged in combat with the newly arrived Inspection Heavenly Venerable.

Judging by his movements, he seemed to have already unleashed his true fury, even employing the Dao-Union secret technique, yet still failed to subdue that Inspection Heavenly Venerable.

Numerous immortals and gods trembled inwardly.

Deep within the Immortal True Realm, in some ancient blessed lands and cavern-heavens, traces of ancient qi began to faintly emerge.

They too were observing the battle.

Whether it was the Eastern Yang Emperor or the Inspection Heavenly Venerable displaying their power, both far surpassed that of an ordinary second-transformation Dao Venerable.

The Eastern Yang Emperor holds the authority of Heaven's Dao, having transformed into the body of the Heavenly Emperor, capable of unreservedly accommodating the will of Heaven's Dao, and his suppression over all heavenly and earthly Dao principles has been amplified to the utmost degree.

At this moment, if an ordinary Dao Venerable following the path of rules were to confront him, they would likely be suppressed in a single encounter, their contained heavenly and earthly Dao principles restrained, becoming a puppet in the Heavenly Emperor's hands.

A Dao Venerable walking the path of self-attainment might fare slightly better, able to resist for one or two exchanges.

Only a Dao Venerable who has successfully walked the path of self-attainment can reduce this influence to the minimum.

But even if one walks the path of self-attainment, facing the Heavenly Emperor's Dao-domain that seals the Immortal True Realm, they would likely despair.

Within the Heaven's Dao domain, the Heavenly Emperor is almost like the Heaven's Dao in the unseen—omnipotent.

Other Dao Venerables within the Heaven's Dao domain are hardly different from mundane plants and trees.

Upon self-reflection, many Dao Venerables know that if they were to encounter this Eastern Yang Emperor, they would likely be dealt with in just a few exchanges.

Yet after the Eastern Yang Emperor displayed his Heaven's Dao domain, he actually suffered a setback!

Moreover, the divine form of the Heavenly Realm World Tree was pierced through.

The gods harbored some suspicions in their hearts.

At the same time, a concept lingered in their minds.

Perhaps this newly appointed Inspection Heavenly Venerable has truly walked the path to ultimate strength.

……

In the Immortal Divine Court, the Eastern Yang Emperor sat with a stern face.

The immense Heavenly Emperor's throne was entirely golden, yet at its center lay a verdant pattern, as if forged from the heart of a divine tree, towering above the throne, likewise able to overlook all of the Immortal True Realm.

In the past, the Eastern Yang Emperor took pride in this.

Over time, it was inevitable to develop a perspective nearly akin to that of Heaven's Dao.

To stand atop the peak and survey all mountains as small.

But now his mindset was inevitably shaken, as if another great mountain had reappeared above his head.

That great mountain pressed down upon his sky.

On that great mountain were three characters.

"Ultimate Powerhouse!"

Compared to other Dao Venerables, he could be more certain that Zhang Jian had likely already walked the path to ultimate strength.

Rather than his previous belief that he had merely attained some transcendent rank.

Otherwise, how could he be so terrifying, so domineering!

Even his Heaven's Dao domain had been shattered.

Moreover, the opponent seemed exceptionally familiar with the mysteries of Heaven's Dao, effortlessly severing his Dao-Union state and forcibly dragging him out of it.

Upon the Heavenly Emperor's throne, the Eastern Yang Emperor's visage continually shifted.

After the battle, as he reviewed every detail, his heart grew increasingly shocked.

It seemed that as he re-enacted the battle in his mind, recalling this fight, the mist on the opponent's body grew denser instead of clearing.

For instance, the opponent could easily break his Dao-Union secret technique—does that not imply the opponent is equally versed in Heaven's Dao-type secret arts?

Furthermore, the opponent is a realm lord, yet has not even unleashed their realm lord secret arts.

There are also innate spiritual treasures, the fundamental source of life, and even a decent immortal treasure—none of which have been brought forth.

Yet he himself has already deployed nearly all of his trump cards!

The Eastern Yang Emperor's visage ultimately transformed into utter coldness.

These calculations all told him that the opponent might be able to completely suppress him, even threaten his life?

This thought arose, sending a chill through his heart!

Even in his mind, a doubt emerged: had he overestimated the opponent?

The opponent's currently displayed cultivation clearly resembles that of a first-transformation Dao Venerable.

How could it be so exaggerated?

But his intuition told him that what he had deduced was closer to the truth.

But if this is the truth, then this Heavenly Emperor of the Divine Court would indeed be in great trouble.

It would be like the Three Emperors' Holy Court lowering a Retired Emperor to press down upon him.

……

At this moment, as the battle between the two Dao Venerables ended, discussions spread deep within the Immortal True Realm.

However, the dignity of the Inspection Hall was thereby established.

The newly arrived Inspection Heavenly Venerable being able to contend with the Eastern Yang Emperor—how could the host of immortals and gods dare to slight or neglect such an existence?

And as the Inspection Hall announced the re-recruitment of Inspection Envoys, Heavenly Monarchs, Divine Generals commanding troops, and even mid-level immortal army leaders, immortals flocked to probe the surroundings of the Inspection Holy Realm, making its gates bustling like a market.

The immortals and gods, being keen-sensed, could clearly feel that as the new Inspection Heavenly Venerable powerfully displayed their cultivation, the Inspection Hall would surely usher in a new wave of expansion.

During this expansion, the numerous immortal posts, divine positions, and even actual authority that arose were genuine benefits.

How could the immortals not be envious?

……

Inspecting the Sacred Hall.

In the main hall.

The three Dao Lords each had solemn faces, and deep in their Dao hearts, they also felt a faint unease.

They had clearly been watching a play in their mansion just moments ago—who would have thought disaster would strike the Three Gods in the next instant?

The Three Gods were actually 'given' by the Eastern Yang Emperor to this Inspection Heavenly Lord.

Know that they are senior ministers of the Immortal Longevity Divine Court, the left and right arms of the Heavenly Emperor.

On the main seat, Zhang Jian's gaze fell upon the Cangxiang Dao Lord, Yulan Dao Lord, and Liuguang Dao Lord—these three great divine beings.

"You should already know the matter. This Venerable One intends to appoint you as the Three Great Inspection Envoys of the Inspection Hall. Are you willing?!"

Zhang Jian glanced coldly at the three; that oppressive gaze made the three Dao Lords' faces slightly change color, feeling their primordial spirits and Dao hearts as if pierced by this look at this very moment.

Upon hearing this, the three Dao Lords exchanged a glance.

They are confidants of the Eastern Yang Emperor—who would willingly enter the Inspection Hall?

But when under another's eaves, one must bow one's head.

Feeling that scrutinizing, sharp gaze, the Cangxiang Dao Lord gave a dry, awkward smile and then said.

"This humble immortal willingly serves the Heavenly Lord, only fearing insufficient cultivation, lest I ruin the Heavenly Lord's great undertaking!"

Zhang Jian nodded and said.

To speak frankly, this Venerable One does not trust you in the slightest. According to this Venerable One's original rules, it is inevitable to implant a primordial spirit prohibition upon you, making you suffer a bit!

Zhang Jian raised his palm; deep in his palm, the Dao Heart Azure Lotus Mantra appeared.

The Azure Lotus was tender, yet it emitted a subduing, precious radiance.

That oppressive primordial spirit pressure made the three Dao Lords' faces rather subtle.

Their gazes followed the slow rotation of the Azure Lotus, and deep in their Dao hearts, there was even more fear.

But in their gaze, they saw that lotus momentarily retract into the Inspection Heavenly Lord's palm depths.

The indifferent voice sounded again from beside their ears.

"However, this Venerable One still decides to give you three a chance!"

"This Venerable One does not particularly like forcing others!"

"As long as you devote yourselves wholeheartedly, this Venerable One will naturally not treat you harshly, and even what you can obtain will certainly not be less than what the Divine Court offers!"

His voice was indifferent, yet the three Dao Lords secretly cursed in their hearts.

This still isn't called liking to force others.

Their faces still slightly relaxed, letting out a breath.

But then they heard Zhang Jian say again.

"However, this Venerable One's patience is not good. If this Venerable One discovers someone has betrayed this Venerable One's good intentions, this Venerable One will certainly be displeased, and when this Venerable One is in a bad mood, then someone must suffer misfortune—this Venerable One will not give others a second chance to make a mistake!"

His expression was cold, yet his eyes fell upon the three Dao Lords, making them feel boundless dread arise in their hearts.

That gaze came with boundless pressure, as if completely locking their vital energies.

Nowhere to flee, nowhere to escape.

They knew that although they had not been implanted with the primordial spirit prohibition, once targeted by the other side, they had absolutely no hope of survival.

This Heavenly Lord truly is more unreasonable than the previous Heavenly Lord.

At this moment, the three Dao Lords dared not refuse, and could only nod in acceptance of the duty.

And as the Four Great Inspection Envoys were replenished, the Inspection Hall finally resumed operation.

The Four Great Inspection Envoys are the Inspection Hall's deterrent force.

Without them, it would be as if the Inspection Heavenly Lord had lost his left and right arms.

A lone commander, even if the myriad immortals and gods are wary, their caution is limited.

And as the core immortal roster of the Inspection Hall was completed, the myriad immortals and gods could no longer act recklessly.

……

After sending off the three Dao Lords, Zhang Jian turned his gaze toward the depths of the Immortal Longevity True Realm.

His main purpose in entering the Immortal Longevity True Realm is to assist the Immortal Longevity Divine Court in guarding this realm.

Next, naturally, is to design a set of defensive systems suitable for the Immortal Longevity Divine Court, to ensure timely detection of any unknown threats at any moment.

In the vast void of the myriad heavens, that scene of demonic chaos dancing—he has already seen it.

He must prepare in advance and seize the initiative.

Besides that, there is cultivation.

Zhang Jian slowly descended from the Heavenly Lord's precious throne, his gaze looking down upon the flourishing, vibrant Immortal Longevity True Realm below.

These thirty yuanhui are precisely a good opportunity for his secluded cultivation.

Taking advantage of the fact that war has not yet reached the Immortal Longevity True Realm, he can fully devote himself to enhancing his own cultivation.

If it were merely cultivation realm, Zhang Jian would not need to worry—given his accumulation, once his cultivation rises, he will likely soon surpass the Second Transformation Dao Venerable realm.

But what he most wants to do is still to perfect the deficient primordial essence of the Earth Emperor's true form.

However, speaking of it, the Immortal Longevity True Realm stands out most in wood attribute, not lacking heavenly and earthly spiritual roots or innate spiritual fruits—perhaps he can find a way in the Immortal Longevity True Realm to let his supreme being form reach its most perfect state.

At this moment, he glanced at that magnificent, vast heavenly divine tree deep in the dark void.

That heavenly divine tree is so lush, constantly exhaling and inhaling oceanic vital energy toward the Immortal Longevity True Realm at all times—such a spiritual root even he finds somewhat awe-inspiring.

This one spiritual root can be regarded as the ancestor of all trees in the Immortal Longevity True Realm.

"Perhaps we can still think of a way from this ancestor of all trees!"

He secretly pondered in his heart.

He wasn't thinking about refining this tree.

Although with his Creation Divine Ability, he could indeed do it.

But more importantly, he wanted to comprehend the profound mystery of how this spiritual root nurtures and transforms vitality, or perhaps use that mystery to let the essence and blood of his Earth Emperor True Body arise on its own, achieving the same state of unity with heaven and earth, endless and self-renewing.

If he could achieve this, his Earth Emperor True Body might truly be perfected.

As various thoughts flashed through his mind, Zhang Jian then began his routine procedure.

Things must be done one by one.

This routine procedure is what he must accomplish first.

His routine procedure is very simple.

As an Earth Emperor, upon entering a heavenly realm, it is natural to first seize the position of the Lord of the Earth.

And in the Longevity True Realm, no one can stop him from condensing the primal authority of this realm's earth!