His eyes swept across the void, observing the ten directions within the Immortal Court Celestial Realm and the endless space-time.
Yet, this world was veiled by a layer of grand force; only Infinite Light remained constant, even blinding, and not even his Celestial Emperor vision could penetrate it.
This mysterious change brought a trace of strange emotion to Zi Yuan Celestial Emperor’s eyes.
Although he couldn’t clearly see what was happening here, he already had suspicions in his heart and only needed to find ways to verify them later.
His gaze was somewhat indifferent, for if he and other Daoist Monarchs’ true bodies were not entangled in the backlash of the Path of Heaven and Earth, he wouldn’t be so passive.
Following this event, Zi Yuan Celestial Emperor realized that Qinglian Suffering Relief Celestial Venerable’s ’flattery’ might truly have won the favor of the Celestial Realm’s Heavenly Dao; otherwise, he wouldn’t be entirely unaware of such a major occurrence.
He couldn’t allow the other to complete his grand aspiration, or else he might ascend to the supreme position and become his formidable rival.
"Qinglian Suffering Relief Celestial Venerable!"
Zi Yuan Celestial Emperor silently recited this divine title, his form transforming into a stream of light, rushing back to the depths of the Immortal Palace, while issuing an edict, commanding the Immortal Court Immortal Gods to intensify their search for "Qinglian Suffering Relief Celestial Venerable," a ’Evil God,’ and to dismantle all faith related to ’Qinglian Suffering Relief Celestial Venerable,’ declaring it treasonous for any mortal, cultivator, or Immortal God to have contact with him.
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On the other side, Zhang Jian quickly learned of the Immortal Palace’s reaction through some followers, but he wasn’t concerned.
After suppressing the No-Tribulation Demon God, he felt Zhaoian Suffering Relief Daoist Monarch’s position gradually strengthening.
Eradicating Demon Tribulation, saving the common people, was also one of his grand aspirations.
Suppression of No-Tribulation Demon God fulfilled a large part of his aspiration to eradicate Demon Tribulation.
On a beautiful mountain peak, in a simple cave dwelling, with a simple stone bench and stone chair, two Daoist Monarchs sat face to face, Zhang Jian’s brow glowed with Divine Light, purple-yellow Earth Emperor Qingyun shimmered behind his head, and the Infinite Great Bright Cloud appeared behind him, seemingly manifesting a bright universe, a Treasure Pearl blossomed with infinite Primordial Divine Power within.
With the support of the Primordial Jade Pearl, Zhang Jian found that whatever he did became twice as effective with half the effort.
This is the most precious aspect of the Primordial Jade Pearl.
Watching Zhang Jian’s growing position divine power gradually stabilizing, Fellow Daoist Yu Zuo eyed him with a hint of envy.
She was truly envious; the opportunities of this Earth Emperor Daoist Monarch were beyond her imagination.
But she soon collected her thoughts, casually asking.
"Fellow Daoist Di Huang, how do you plan to handle No-Tribulation and Celestial Sin?!"
At this moment, the little prince formed by Consort Ming and Sinful Demon Gods from the Nanliang Royal Palace remained within Zhang Jian’s Map of Mountains and Rivers.
Zhang Jian pondered slightly.
"First, No-Tribulation will be suppressed, as I have another purpose for this Demon God!"
"As for Celestial Sin, if properly nurtured, it might transform from demon to dao, and in the future, serve as a Dharma Protector Divine Monarch of innate divine origin!"
Although Celestial Sin was formed from an Innate Demon Embryo, it naturally ruled over the world’s original sin, hence known as Original Sin Demon God.
But in Zhang Jian’s view, it only ruled over the world’s authority or possessed a uniquely accompanying Heaven and Earth Ancestral Qi; as long as the Dao Heart is embraced, it could still return to the righteous path.
Fellow Daoist Yu Zuo smiled softly, saying.
"I hope he does not let down your painstaking efforts, Fellow Daoist!"
A brief pause, then she continued.
"What do you plan to do next? Do you wish to continue perfecting the remaining grand aspirations?"
Zhang Jian nodded.
Each time a grand aspiration is perfected, his Qinglian Suffering Relief Daoist Monarch position is elevated.
He also gradually receives part of the Immortal Court Celestial Realm’s Heavenly Dao’s favor, which is part of the salvation process.
Zhang Jian then stated again.
"Next, I intend to first stabilize the Root of the Earth and perfect the world’s lack of water element, allowing Fellow Daoist Yu Zuo to gain this world’s Water Mother Daoist Monarch position, then we will have more certainty to restore the natural order!"
Yu Zuo Daoist Monarch’s face froze; she glanced at Zhang Jian.
Zhang Jian laughed at this moment, saying.
"Fellow Daoist Yu Zuo, haven’t we cooperated to such an extent that you won’t deny it?"
Yu Zuo Daoist Monarch looked at him, saying solemnly.
"I thought I hid well, without revealing any flaw; what made you suspect, Fellow Daoist?!"
Zhang Jian gazed at her and said.
"During our duel, I suspected, for your Dao Practice was more grandeur and resilient than I imagined, but at that time, I couldn’t confirm it, considering the numerous secret techniques and supreme treasures in all heavens were capable of extending Dao Practice beyond other Daoist Monarchs!"
"But, on this journey, my suspicion was confirmed!"
Yu Zuo Daoist Monarch partially understood but still asked.
"On this journey, I believe no flaw was shown; I didn’t engage in combat, so what proof is there?"
Zhang Jian smiled, saying.
"I believe the secret techniques in the Water Mother Daoist Palace that restore the Daoist Monarch position for you are no less than those in the Celestial Court, especially as this realm lacks a Water Attribute Daoist Monarch, unless what Fellow Daoist Yu Zuo seeks isn’t merely an ordinary Water Element Daoist Monarch position!"
Yu Zuo Daoist Monarch looked at him, shaking her head, saying.
"You’re mistaken, Fellow Daoist; actually, this realm has several Immortal Gods qualified to covet Water Attribute Daoist Monarch position, but the original position has long been attained by Tianhe Daoist Monarch!"
"However, with the divine techniques of the Water Mother Daoist Palace lineage, reshaping a Water Element origination Daoist Monarch position isn’t challenging..."
Yu Zuo Daoist Monarch left the rest unsaid.