Tongshan Dao Lineage, within the Ancestral Hall

At this moment, Zhang Jian was holding a Beast Hide Manual in his hands, the characters on the hide were all in Ancient Golden Script.

These ancient characters resembled tadpoles, fully embodying the rhythm of the Path of Heaven and Earth, with each character slightly twisting and distorting, as if manifesting a Daoist Technique ready to strike.

And each line of text, when linked, resembled a collection of Magic.

For Zhang Jian, reading such a note was a supreme mental enjoyment, allowing him to learn a lot of knowledge.

Whether it was the Ancient Saint King's understanding of the Path of Heaven and Earth or the application methods, all were eye-opening for him.

Not to mention the original contents of the Beast Hide Book.

"I never thought the Nine-Colored Earth could be used like this..."

As he carefully read, Zhang Jian lamented.

He directly refined the Nine-Colored Earth into the Sheji Emperor's Primordial Spirit and consumed it as a tonic, retaining the core power of the Nine-Colored Earth but wasting many effects.

There were many Dharma Gates here that, while retaining the core effects, could also produce many additional benefits.

For example, it could be integrated into the Blessed Land Technique to promote one's Blessed Land, and during the process, further deepen and strengthen a portion of the Authority of the Earth of the Nine-Colored Earth.

Or establish an Earth Altar, which could connect oneself more closely with the Nine-Colored Earth and the Earth Law, prolonging the first contact with the path marks of the Nine-Colored Earth from Heaven and Earth.

There was a trace of regret in Zhang Jian's expression.

However, another part of the wonderful ideas regarding the use of the Earth Law left by Ancestor Master Xia Yu greatly benefited Zhang Jian.

Undoubtedly, Ancestor Master Xia Yu had obtained a portion of the Authority of the Earth after acquiring the Nine-Colored Earth.

But back then, Ancestor Master Xia Yu mainly cultivated based on the Nine Qi Essence True Scripture, consolidating the Water Attribute Primordial Spirit of the Dong Yin Emperor, ultimately achieving the position of the Water Element Water Official Emperor among the Three Elements.

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Zhang Jian did not stay long in the Ancestral Hall, and after the succession ceremony of the third Sect Leader of the Tongshan Dao Lineage, Fuyou Daoist, he prepared to return to Great Xia to continue perfecting the Map of Mountains and Rivers and the Sutra of the Human King.

Having just attained perfection in the Divine Dao Emperor's Authority, Zhang Jian was most eager to completely elevate the power of the Divine Dao Emperor.

However, upon learning that Zhang Jian was preparing to depart, True Monarch Zhanmo summoned him.

On the Demon-slaying Peak, he saw that True Monarch Zhanmo, with a solemn expression, raised his hand, and a stream of light manifested into a map in an instant.

At the center of the map, a red dot appeared.

True Monarch Zhanmo pointed again, bringing the red dot closer, revealing a terrifying scene, with countless red lights flowing from the depths of the void, resembling a blazing fire spreading across the land, devouring the vitality of countless beings as the fire swept past.

Even entire cities were turned into deserted wastelands, devoid of life.

"Master, what is this?"

With just one glance, Zhang Jian frowned.

True Monarch Zhanmo's expression was solemn.

"The Power of the Drought God!"

"Drought Fiend?"

Zhang Jian's eyes slightly narrowed. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

The Drought Fiend was a mythical figure of the Corpse Race.

Once such a monster was born, it would bring a blazing desolation for countless miles.

Each appearance of a Drought Fiend was a natural disaster for all living beings between Heaven and Earth.

A dozen years ago, a Drought Fiend was said to have been born within the territories of Daqian, and Yinsi Master Chaomu pursued it for two years, intending to eliminate it as it took form to prevent future disasters.

But Yinsi Master only wounded the Drought Fiend and could not completely succeed. Being entangled by it for two years, the defenses of Haojing City were breached, providing an opportunity for others to exploit.

Zhang Jian's thoughts turned.

It seems this is the Drought Fiend that escaped from Daqian.

After over a decade of recovery and cultivation, it not only healed its wounds but its fierce aura had become even more intense.

"Master, do you want me to take action?"

Zhang Jian looked at True Monarch Zhanmo, roughly understanding his intentions.

True Monarch Zhanmo nodded.

"This place ravaged by the Drought Fiend is within the territory of a sect called the Thousand Dragons Sect. The Thousand Dragons Sect has successively dispatched several Primordial Spirit Grand Masters to investigate, but when these Grand Masters reached the surroundings of Gao Lu City, the Drought Fiend vanished without a trace. Yet once they left, the Drought Fiend reappeared to continue extracting essence blood from living beings. This cycle repeated, and the Drought Fiend grew increasingly stronger until the Thousand Dragons Sect feared it would create a disaster, so they requested cultivators from our Tongshan Dao Lineage to intervene..."

Zhang Jian raised an eyebrow.

True Monarch Zhanmo continued: "The Thousand Dragons Sect has long been on good terms with our Tongshan Dao Lineage, being our 'ally'!"

Zhang Jian smiled and said:

"I recall that the 'Thousand Dragons Sect' occupies a small province in the southeast region of the Two Realms Region. Though it acts as a local overlord, it is essentially a medium-sized sect. Master, are you saying that the 'Thousand Dragons Sect' is a subsidiary sect of ours?"

True Monarch Zhanmo smiled warmly at these words.

"Calling it a subsidiary sounds so harsh!"

"In fact, the Thousand Dragons Sect was also founded by an Immortal under Master Qing Yuan. Sister Qianlong entered the Celestial Realm through special means a thousand years ago, so it is natural for us to offer some protection!"

After a brief pause, True Monarch Zhanmo became solemn.

"Additionally, Nephew Sect Leader hopes to use this opportunity to showcase the prestige of our Tongshan Dao Lineage! It is time for Tongshan to reveal itself!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jian's eyes moved, a slight smile emerging in his eyes.

"Leave this matter to me!"

True Monarch Zhanmo smiled slightly: "Though it is the first battle since our Tongshan Dao Lineage emerged into the world, you sly one must be careful not to disgrace the name of the Zhanmo Lineage!"