Chapter 98

Phoenix Stream County, Zhang Jian's residence.

In the manor, Zhang Jian's expression was somewhat strange at this time.

He furrowed his brows, seeming to be communicating with someone.

In fact, he was indeed communicating with a 'person'.

His divine sense was communicating with a deity through a special mark.

That was a spirit-communion seal.

After assisting Feng Ling Gui Wang in returning to the divine path, Zhang Jian had once offered to help Feng Ling Gui Wang remove the spirit-communion seal, but Feng Ling Gui Wang refused, saying it was convenient for constant observation to avoid repetition.

With this spirit-communion seal, they could maintain long-term contact within a certain distance.

The price was some magical power.

Feng Ling Mountain God was unwilling to refine the spirit-communion seal, and Zhang Jian naturally would not refuse such contact.

Communicating with a deity, exchanging resources between them, was of great benefit to him.

Especially the exchange of techniques.

One person's plans are short; two people's plans are long.

Feng Ling Mountain God also possessed extraordinary talent; for many complex technique models' optimizations, the other could offer good suggestions.

During this period, Zhang Jian's progress was rapid, also thanks to Feng Ling Mountain God's assistance.

Naturally, Feng Ling Mountain God also received many excellent suggestions from Zhang Jian, such as optimizing the management structure for establishing the Mountain God's manor.

"By the way, Brother Zhang, my Feng Chao Mountain God Office is being rebuilt; whether it's manor judges or mountain patrol generals, there are vacancies. Do you have any recommendations, Brother Zhang?"

Deep in his soul, upon hearing that gentle, water-like pleasant voice, Zhang Jian returned.

"Thank you for your kindness, Mountain Lord; the few brave warriors under my command are mostly young and strong, yet they cannot be put to use, and there are no good friends in the mountains......"

Zhang Jian gave a slight smile.

The Feng Chao Mountain God Office is the direct lineage of the Feng Ling Mountain God; he had no intention of intervening, let alone the fact that he indeed had no suitable candidates to recommend under his command.

The only few cultivators he had acquaintances with, Tai Xu Lao Dao would certainly not consider taking a post at the Mountain God Office before his natural death.

Next was Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi was in his prime, and he also intended to pass on his soul-attachment technique, which is currently not very suitable.

"Hmm, then let's do it next time!"

That voice was soft and weak, appearing gentle and water-like; Zhang Jian found it hard to associate her with the Feng Ling Ghost King who had nearly caused a heavenly disaster before.

At that moment, Zhang Jian felt a stir in his heart, actively severing the connection with the Feng Ling Ghost King; he sensed a faint fluctuation in his own magical power, and immediately hurried into the Zhang family ancestral hall, ordering Zhang Lu to seal off the interior and exterior of the hall.

Shortly after, his surrounding magical power seemed to sense a grand existence in the dark.

Zhang Jian knew this was his opportunity arriving.

He then actively circulated his magical power to establish a connection.

Boom—

As if the void trembled, a magnificent thousand-zhang gate of light and shadow burst forth behind him.

That gate stood as if towering between heaven and earth.

Zhang Jian's divine sense instantly plunged into it, following the gate's pull; this time his divine sense appeared with perfect clarity upon a high platform.

Before the platform, Bai Xianyin stood at the side, smiling.

"Young master, I have been ordered to come and guide you to the Ancestral Master Hall to receive instruction!"

Zhang Jian nodded; at this moment his gaze swept around, and as he passed through the magnificent Heaven-Earth Mystic Gate, it seemed that this divine sense was empowered by that treasure, his divine sense transforming into a complete human form, indistinguishable from his physical perception.

A very novel experience.

Seeing Zhang Jian's expression, Bai Xianyin explained:

"Young master, there's no need to be surprised; your divine sense, having been empowered by the Heaven-Earth Mystic Gate, this spiritual treasure, is indistinguishable from your physical body for a short time!"

Zhang Jian's eyes held a hint of astonishment.

The concept of a spiritual treasure was something he had encountered for the first time; he only knew of magical implements and treasures.

As for what a spiritual treasure actually is, he had no idea!

In Zhang Jian's mind flashed the stone mirror of the Zhang family ancestral hall; he didn't know whether that treasure was a magical implement or a spiritual treasure.

Bai Xianyin clenched her small face, her expression gradually becoming solemn, and she also outlined part of the sect's instruction procedures and rules.

She said: "Originally, according to the rules, after you, a true disciple, enter the sect, you should first go see the master, that is, the head of this lineage, then go to the Main Hall to pay respects to the sect leader and all the sect elders, then go to the Ancestral Master Hall to submit the roster and choose a dharma, but now that a major sect event has occurred and the elders are absent, many cumbersome steps are naturally waived; we will go directly to the Ancestral Master Hall to give instruction!"

Hearing this, Zhang Jian gave a slight nod.

He felt a hint of regret; in fact, he still wanted to take the opportunity to meet his own master and, in passing, establish good relations with many sect elders.

The Zhang family has expanded to the present; even the dragon veins have sprouted. If one were to say in the future they won't contend for the dragon, that seems unlikely. Maintaining good relations with the sect elders and finding out the impact of contending for the dragon on the sect is clearly advantageous for his upcoming actions.

However, since he cannot go to meet in person, Zhang Jian can only seek tangible benefits.

First, obtain the benefits.

Bai Xianyin directly led Zhang Jian flying toward the Ancestral Master Hall, and below there were protective wards escorting them.

She explained, "Young master, according to the rules, the sect you have joined is under my Slay Demon True Lord lineage; my Slay Demon True Lord is one of the Eight Meridians centered on Tong Mountain!"

You must remember, Tong Mountain has many Dao lineages, but the Eight Meridians are the main ones, and their inheritance differs from the others.

Each true disciple entering the gate can choose one Direct Transmission Fundamental Law and one Direct Transmission Auxiliary Law in the Ancestral Master Hall, and select two techniques within this peak's Sutra Pavilion; however, young master, you triggered an anomaly in the Qi Fortune Pool upon entering and opened several green lotuses. The Ancestral Master, in his grace, specially permits you to select an additional Direct Transmission Auxiliary Law in the Ancestral Master Hall and to gain an extra technique choice from there. This is your advantage!

Hearing Bai Xianyin's extremely solemn words, Zhang Jian could not help but ask.

"Are there any differences between the techniques of the Ancestral Master Hall and those of the Slay Demon lineage?"

Bai Xianyin nodded and said, "That is natural; the techniques selected for the Ancestral Master Hall are all of great importance. Although their power may not necessarily be strong, each has its unique aspects, and any one of them can greatly benefit our fellow Daoists."

Bai Xianyin, meanwhile, wore a full smile and was also happy for Zhang Jian.

Being able to select two additional techniques is also an advantage.

If this were within the sect, who knows how much contribution one would have to make to the qi fortune pool to exchange for such an opportunity.

It will inevitably take decades of hard work!

Bai Xianyin then dutifully explained part of the details of selecting a method to Zhang Jian, so that Zhang Jian wouldn't suffer a major loss there and waste such a good opportunity in vain.

""Our Tongshan Dao Tradition excels in water techniques, for our founding ancestor was once an ancient holy king who governed waters; the great mighty techniques he developed are primarily water-based.""

However, after being repaired by successive sect predecessors, the other techniques have also been largely supplemented.

Young master, according to my observation, your spiritual root leans toward the fire and lightning paths; later, when you choose an auxiliary method, you should as much as possible select techniques of those two attributes.

However, to be safe, it's best to first test your spiritual root's attributes and advantages before entering the spirit stele, then make your choice!