Chapter 790

Zhang Jian and the Dark Talisman Celestial Venerable did not determine a winner, but this battle had a great impact on the Talisman Realm.

Moreover, after this battle, the atmosphere in the Talisman Realm became quite strange.

The Blood Shadow Celestial Venerable vaguely became the focus of all the powerful beings in the Talisman Realm.

The Blood Shadow Celestial Venerable also sensed the danger, but he fled in advance, directly leaving the Dark Talisman Realm.

……

The Blood Shadow Celestial Venerable temporarily hid himself, while Zhang Jian took the opportunity to come to Kongyuan Mountain.

He had not forgotten that there was still someone here who needed his appeasement.

This is a good opportunity.

Especially after he just fought a great battle with the Dark Talisman Celestial Venerable.

He believed this would help Huangyi Daozun calm down and think.

Kongyuan Mountain.

After Zhang Jian arrived, Qingning Daoist still led many disciples to welcome him, his face showing an enthusiastic smile, as if the previous grudges did not exist at all.

Above the Kongyuan Hall, Zhang Jian had already seen Huangyi Daozun standing in the center of the hall.

This Daozun had a solemn countenance; upon seeing Zhang Jian arrive, he immediately turned around, his eyes slightly showing a complex color, but on his face he actively spoke.

"Earth Emperor Dao friend, why have you come this time?"

His countenance was calm and composed.

Seeing this, Zhang Jian directly said.

"Naturally, I have come for Dao friend; I do not know how your considerations have been these past days?!"

Huangyi Daozun glanced and then said.

"This matter is of great importance; this venerable one cannot give Dao friend an answer in a short time!"

Zhang Jian glanced at Huangyi Daozun, as if sensing the resistance in Huangyi Daozun's eyes, his expression calm and unbothered, and upon sitting down he said.

"Huangyi Dao friend, have you heard of the Talisman Realm, or perhaps some rumors from beyond the myriad voids?"

Huangyi Daozun sat in the main seat and said calmly.

"What does Earth Emperor Dao friend refer to? This venerable one has been devoted to cultivation these days and has not paid attention to changes in the void!"

Seeing Huangyi Daozun still feigning ignorance, Zhang Jian also did not mind.

He simply said.

"Does Dao friend truly believe that when the great calamity arrives, one can remain detached?"

After a slight pause, Zhang Jian said calmly.

"Our human race has already received definite news: a peerless demon god has manifested traces in the vicinity of the Talisman Realm, and I fear Dao friend has already become one of the powerful beings on the demon clan's extermination list!"

"The ancient demon clan's methods, Dao friend should know!"

Without waiting for Huangyi Daozun to speak, Zhang Jian said calmly:

"And now, in the myriad voids, the existence that can protect Dao friend is probably few; only our human race can protect Dao friend and spare him from the killing calamity!"

Zhang Jian fixed his gaze on Huangyi Daozun, his eyes deep with intense divine light.

"Now, our human race seeks talent with thirst; someone of Dao friend's great talent, if unable to join the Three Emperors Heaven Realm, would be truly a pity!"

Huangyi Daozun deeply glanced at Zhang Jian, and after a moment said.

"Earth Emperor Dao friend's methods, this venerable one has learned them well!"

After a slight pause, he said.

"But has Earth Emperor Dao friend not considered that this might backfire?"

Zhang Jian glanced at him, knowing Huangyi Daozun's meaning, and simply said calmly.

"Huangyi Dao friend is a smart person; your great fame in both elixir and formation arts, if merely confined to the Talisman Realm, would be a pity; in fact, Dao friend, having cultivated to this point, your ways to improve are already limited; what we cultivators seek is not our own path?"

"Dao friend's hesitation is merely due to enjoying comfort too long, making it hard to bear parting with this ease!"

Seeing Huangyi Daozun's expression noncommittal, Zhang Jian smiled slightly.

"I have learned that Huangyi Dao friend, all along your path, you are also a loose cultivator; achieving your current cultivation level relies entirely on your own perseverance and wisdom!

Huangyi Dao friend, these years you have maintained good relations with the Four Great Dao Palaces, often visiting the Four Great Ancient Teachings to attend various gatherings, yet you have never wished to join any one of them—could it not be that you are waiting for a price, fearing also that in the myriad voids, one of the super Dao lineages will extend an olive branch!"

Zhang Jian lifted his gaze; at this moment he already saw some change on Huangyi Daozun's face, and so he smiled.

"Our Three Emperors Holy Court, in the myriad worlds, is also a well-known existence; I believe it can bear Huangyi Dao friend's path and assist Huangyi Dao friend to advance further!"

"Huangyi Daozun should also understand this point; we are mutually beneficial and win-win!"

Zhang Jian paused slightly, then slowly rose, his voice deep as he said.

"Huangyi Dao friend, I believe you have already learned over the years how our Three Emperors Holy Court treats its own people; even if non-human lineage, they are equally valued, and there is no mere exploitation or deceit!"

"Huangyi Daozun, do you still worry that after joining our Three Emperors Holy Court, you will be unable to display your ambitions?!"

Huangyi Daozun glanced at this Earth Emperor God.

The other party truly had a silver tongue; clearly, it was the other party who designed a trap to harm him, yet it turned into being for his good, helping him make a decision in advance?

However, after forming this preconceived notion, his Dao heart deep down was actually not resistant.

Moreover, what the other party said was also factual.

The cultivation atmosphere of the Three Emperors Holy Court is quite good.

He moved freely among the Four Great Dao Ancestors, and indeed he was waiting for a price, unwilling to become the appointed alchemist and formation master of the Four Great Dao Palaces.

There was also no lack of dislike for the small temple.

At this moment, Zhang Jian did not miss the opportunity to extend the ladder, saying.

"Of course, Huangyi Dao friend, if you have any conditions, you can directly propose them; you can even directly enter our Three Emperors Holy Court to inspect, and after seeing our clan's rotating Holy Emperor, then make a decision—it is not too late."

Huangyi Daozun originally wanted to take the opportunity to open his lion's mouth wide, to make things difficult for this Earth Emperor God, to vent some spite, but upon hearing this, he immediately swallowed the words that had reached his lips.

Seriously thinking it over, he said.

"As for going to the Three Sovereigns' Celestial Realm, I will give it serious thought and will surely reply later!"

Seeing his attitude clearly change, Zhang Jian's heart immediately showed a hint of a smile, which vanished in an instant as he took out a jade box.

"I previously manifested my true form proactively to meet you, Fellow Daoist, causing you trouble—this was a lack of consideration on my part. This item is my apology; please accept it, Fellow Daoist!"

This was a small gift Zhang Jian had prepared long ago.

After giving a beating, if you don't give a date, how can the other party vent their frustration?

Zhang Jian then stepped forward and left the Kongyuan Hall.

In the hall, Huang Yi Daozun opened the jade box in his hand, and merely glancing at it caused his eyes to twitch.

Yet inside the jade box was a jade tablet.

On the jade tablet swirled intense black-and-white light.

This was a mid-grade postnatal spiritual treasure refined by Zhang Jian, the Infinite River Chart.

Engraved within it was the Infinite River Chart Grand Formation, which can be considered a defensive spiritual treasure, also possessing the ability to conceal heavenly secrets.

Its value is not low.

Gazing at this mid-grade postnatal spiritual treasure, Huang Yi Daozun was slightly moved.

Postnatal spiritual treasures are naturally extremely precious.

Especially since it is still a mid-grade postnatal spiritual treasure.

Deep in his heart, his impression of this Earth Sovereign God has deepened further.

This Earth Sovereign God is quite skilled at gauging people's hearts.

"After all, attaining the Dao through the dignity of an emperor..."

Huang Yi Daozun casually put away the gift in his hand.

At this moment he already knew that, to some extent, he had already made up his mind.

If so, then he must also prepare some things next.

Since he is to join the Three Sovereigns' Holy Court, naturally he cannot let people look down on him, and even take this opportunity to obtain better conditions.

……

Walking out of Kongyuan Mountain, Zhang Jian gave a faint smile.

He had a premonition that the next time he entered Kongyuan Mountain, it would surely be when great affairs were accomplished.

After leaving Kongyuan Mountain, Zhang Jian turned his attention to the Blood Shadow Heavenly Venerable.

However, the Blood Shadow Heavenly Venerable is now hiding.

To find his whereabouts in the vast Tianfu Realm is undoubtedly like searching for a needle in the sea.

Zhang Jian pondered slightly, feeling that perhaps he could start from Hong Ling Xianzi.

After returning to Yuan Zhou City, Zhang Jian directly sought out Hong Ling Xianzi.

Within the Daoist Pavilion, in an independent small courtyard, this place features jade towers and jade halls, carved beams and painted pillars, the whole body exuding an air of grandeur and dignity, yet inside, everywhere reveals a sense of simplicity and warmth.

Though the courtyard is small, it has everything a sparrow needs.

There is a small flower garden, a medicinal garden, and additionally a small pond connecting to the inner lake of Yuan Zhou City, with dense spiritual veins in the water system.

Qing Lan Xianzi and Hong Ling Xianzi were sitting by the lakeside at this moment, master and disciple facing each other, both possessing absolutely beautiful countenances; even though Hong Ling Xianzi had transformed into an evil spirit form, at this moment her entire body instead emanated a bewitching aura intertwining evil and holiness.

Qing Lan Xianzi was at this moment helping Hong Ling Xianzi transform her foundation.

Around them, precious heavenly materials and earthly treasures were automatically flowing into Hong Ling Xianzi's body.

These materials were naturally Zhang Jian's 'sponsorship'.

It is rare to have two Dao Lords nearby, and moreover one of them is a third-transformation Dao Lord, and moreover a peak Dao Lord, only one step away from the Shore of Perfection Realm; Zhang Jian naturally took the opportunity to bring them under his seat.

The territory of the Earth Sovereign Dao Palace is expanding, requiring more and more powerful beings to hold the fort.

Especially Dao Lords and Dao Venerables.

Unfortunately, cultivating a Dao Venerable is too difficult.

Moreover, most Dao Venerables belong to various major super Dao lineages; trying to poach them is too difficult.

Similar to Hong Ling Xianzi, this kind of 'heaven's mandate worker', Zhang Jian obviously will not give up,

Sending out a bit of resources, he feels no regret at all.

Even preparing to wait until the other party refines their evil spirit essence, then directly using the last Nine-Revolution Yellow Returning Soul Pill to help them rebuild their Dao Lord body.

At this moment Zhang Jian walked in from outside the courtyard, and from afar he saw the warm master and disciple by the lakeside.

Upon seeing Zhang Jian arrive, Qing Lan Xianzi and Hong Ling Xianzi hurriedly rose to their feet.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"No need for excessive courtesy!"

Zhang Jian smiled faintly, and with a wave of his hand, an invisible extraordinary force lifted the two up.

After glancing up and down at the two women, his eyes fell upon Hong Ling Xianzi, and he said with a smile.

"How do you feel?"

Hong Ling Xianzi made a slight bow, clasped her hands, and said.

"Thanks to the Emperor providing the Qinglian Secret Treasure, otherwise this little immortal would probably only be able to fall into the evil path and be unable to extricate herself!"

Zhang Jian smiled faintly, and with his attainment in the rules of the Great Dao of Creation, purifying Hong Ling Xianzi's evil spirit body was merely a matter of lifting a hand.

Immediately he then said.

"When this matter is settled, you will follow me back to the Immortal Court Celestial Realm; then you can completely discard the evil spirit body, transform into an innate divine body, and return anew with the true face of an innate deity!"

Upon hearing this, Hong Ling Xianzi's face showed some joy.

Although her special evil spirit body also possesses extraordinary talent, how could it be compared to an innate deity?

Moreover, being born as an innate deity makes it more convenient to walk upon the heavens and void.

At this moment, Zhang Jian directly got to the point and asked.

"Hong Ling, can you now proactively contact the Blood Shadow Heavenly Venerable?"

Upon hearing this, Hong Ling Xianzi glanced at Zhang Jian and then said.

"I can try!"

In ancient times, she, Xinglan Daozun, and the Blood Shadow Heavenly Venerable had entanglements, which could not be simply described as a love triangle; they had once been close friends and had shared many experiences together.

But due to different choices, Hong Ling Xianzi ultimately grew closer to Xinglan Daozun.

However, the memories of the past did not fade, and many bonds still remained.

At this moment, Hong Ling Xianzi took out a blood-red horned conch from her bosom.

This blood-red horned conch was covered with countless spiral-shaped peculiar patterns.

Gazing at this small horned conch, a hint of complex emotion appeared in the depths of Hong Ling Xianzi's eyes, and then she said to Zhang Jian.

"The Blood Shadow said that as long as I blow this hollow horned conch, no matter where he is, he will respond!"

Zhang Jian thought for a moment, then grabbed Hong Ling Xianzi's shoulder with one hand.

"Let's change locations!"

The two directly left the Hall of Humanity.

Qinglan Xianzi stood in place, her eyes holding a hint of complexity.

Outside Zhouzhou City, upon a lofty mountain ridge.

Two figures appeared out of thin air.

Hong Ling Xianzi's expression differed; she took out this blood-red horned conch and placed it at her lips, blowing gently.

'Om'!

An invisible rhythm emanated from the horned conch, as if extending into the depths of endless dimensions and spacetime.

At this moment, Zhang Jian stood tall, his gaze fixed upon the depths of endless dimensions and spacetime; following this fluctuation, after a moment he saw a blood-red figure appear out of thin air, and upon appearing, without hesitation, it followed the invisible rhythm toward the direction of the mountain peak.

Shortly after, a stream of blood-red light suddenly fell from the heavens, transforming into a youth clad in black robes, with a handsome visage.

Upon his brow hung an ornament, and another blood-red rhombic crystal shimmered with iridescent light.

Yet deep in his eyes flickered a faint crimson glow; at this moment he seemed no longer a cunning, malevolent evil spirit king, but merely an ordinary mortal.

At this time he also noticed Zhang Jian's presence, his expression unmoved, as if utterly indifferent.

Hong Ling Xianzi also witnessed the manifestation of the Blood Shadow Heavenly Venerable, her eyes rippling with emotion; she smoothed the blue strands at her temples, and at this moment the purple patterns on her snow-white skin became visible, giving her an indescribably alluring and strange charm.

She then softly sighed.

"Blood Shadow, you ought not to have come!"

The Blood Shadow Heavenly Venerable smiled faintly.

"In my presence, there is no such thing as 'should' or 'should not'; you know, as long as I am pleased, I can go anywhere!"

A fierce, defiant gleam flashed in the depths of his eyes; he then turned his gaze upon Zhang Jian and sneered.

"Moreover, what I now hold is desired by all; with this in hand, where could I not go? You say so, Your Majesty the Earth Emperor?"

Zhang Jian fixed his gaze upon this Blood Shadow Heavenly Venerable, nodded, and said.

"You speak truly, and in fact you now also need my protection!"

At this moment, all three could sense a vast, terrifying, magnificent evil intent flowing along the connection between the Blood Shadow Heavenly Venerable and the Dark Sigil Heavenly Realm, steadily approaching the abode of his entrusted primordial spirit.

That is the Dark Sigil Heavenly Venerable!