The nine-zhang giant stone on the altar emitted a tangible spiritual light.

The Spirit Gathering Array around the Earth Altar Palace was fully activated, with celestial starlight and the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Mechanism continuously pouring into this nine-zhang giant stone. It was like a bottomless pit, absorbing all the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Mechanism and starlight.

Vaguely, around the nine-zhang giant stone, there were wisps of light resembling frost and snow.

"The spiritual light is restrained, the traces of the Great Dao hidden deeply. The most profound aspect is the refinement of qi and blood within this Innate Spirit Stone, containing the mystery of the Path of Longevity. With each heartbeat, the transformation of qi and blood, even in every breath, immense power is nurtured, capable of mobilizing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Mechanism, transforming it into qi and blood, and feeding it back to itself."

"The rumored body of the Innate Gods and Demons seems to be nothing more than this!"

At this moment, four figures were all full of praise.

These four figures were none other than the Four Spirit Divine Beast: Phoenix Spirit, Bai Nu, Bai Xianyin, and Little White Turtle.

After bringing back this Innate Spirit Stone, Zhang Jian granted part of the authority to the Four Spirits, allowing them to approach this place and thereby comprehend the innate mysteries.

Once the innate spirit nurtured within the Innate Spirit Stone is born, it will undoubtedly possess the body of the Innate Gods and Demons, born with a Longevity body. Comprehending the way to strengthen its physique would be akin to obtaining a shortcut to the ancient Gods and Demons.

Especially since the Four Spirits Guardians were originally descendants of the Four Spirits.

At this moment, Phoenix Spirit’s eyes glowed with specks of golden light. Her eyes fluctuated, and she simply sat on the mat in the south to comprehend.

Bai Xianyin and the White Turtle each found their own positions.

Bai Nu also clicked his tongue in wonder.

Such an Innate Stone Embryo, even he had only heard of it in legends, never actually seen it.

Thinking for a moment, he also decided to study it first.

He was about to transform into a dragon. If he could comprehend some of the mysteries of the Innate Immortal Embryo, it would supplement and greatly benefit him.

...

In the Imperial Palace, Zhang Jian was currently convening the Nine Ministers of the Cabinet to discuss the matter of recruiting talents.

Zhang Jian personally drafted a recruitment proclamation, intending to recruit talented individuals from all directions to enter Great Xia and govern state affairs, seizing the opportunity of the Tongshan Dao Lineage entering the world.

In recent times, he had intervened twice in Yuhua Province and Jiutanzhou, causing a considerable stir in the Cultivation Realm.

He believed that many cultivators would gradually notice the Great Xia Dynasty that was rising on the Eastern Continent Fertile Land.

Though newly established, the Great Xia Dynasty was filled with vibrant life, and under his leadership, it brimmed with endless possibilities.

He believed that once this recruitment proclamation was published, people of wisdom would come forward to help him complete his grand plans.

Of course, while attracting talents, Zhang Jian did not forget to cultivate his own direct lineage.

Within the Great Xia Dynasty, each Dao, county, and provincial Daoist Palace and temple was operating smoothly, constantly recruiting heroes from all directions, completing the Great Xia Dynasty’s system of separating the immortal and mortal realms.

On the other hand, Zhang Jian did not abandon his original intention.

Even after becoming emperor, he did not forget to continue optimizing existing vegetable and fruit seeds.

Although the benefits provided by this method were now limited.

...

Zhang Jian’s idea was not wrong.

Once the recruitment proclamation of the Great Xia Dynasty was published, it immediately attracted the attention of a group of people.

Thanks to his high-profile methods of eliminating the Outer World Demon Star in Jiutanzhou, many cultivators found it hard not to notice.

Especially at this time, with the Tongshan Dao Lineage announcing its appearance and becoming an Immortal Sect again, openly dividing territories with major forces, some insightful people had already started planning their retreat.

At this point, the emergence of the Great Xia Dynasty was undoubtedly a bright spot for many cultivators.

Whether it was the methods exhibited by the Great Xia Emperor himself or his background, they provided many cultivators a sense of ’security’!

The only concern was the conduct of this emperor?

For this reason, many cultivators immediately sent their disciples to the surroundings of Great Xia for on-the-ground ’inspections’.

A wise rabbit has three burrows.

Having another retreat option is always good. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Some leaders of small sects even entered the territories of the Great Xia Dynasty personally to investigate.

...

At this time, on the outskirts of the Hengling Mountain Range in Beichu, several streams of light came breaking through the sky, with one figure leading the way.

"Senior, further ahead is the capital of the Northern Land of the Great Xia Dynasty, Xuefeng County. Xuefeng County is close to Guangyuan County, where the former capital of Beichu was located..."

This figure seemed exceptionally familiar with the surrounding regions of Beichu, speaking as if enumerating his own family treasures.

It was a white-robed, elderly Daoist.

This was a Yin Spirit Venerable, whose magical power circulated, emitting an invisible spiritual pressure. However, to several nearby Daoists, this spiritual pressure clearly signified an impure foundation.

An impeccably flawless Yin Spirit Venerable would not lose control of their own Yin Spirit Power.

This was Cang Ling Daoist, a Loose Cultivator of Jail Divine Continent, who had sought the protection of the Overlord Sect Bath Fire Sect ten years ago.

A Yin Spirit Venerable delivering himself held some value, so Bath Fire Sect granted him the position of an Outer Sect Elder. On this occasion of intending to make contact with the Great Xia Dynasty, they had reactivated Cang Ling Daoist.

According to Cang Ling Daoist, his original sect, the Spirit Manifestation Sect, had been prosperous in the past, and at its largest scale, it was a Major Sect with a Primordial Spirit Master presiding.

The Spirit Manifestation Sect was located within the territory of the former Qian Dynasty.

Over five hundred years ago, it clashed with the rising Dong Shen Temple, targeted by the Dong Shen Ancestor, leading to the sect’s downfall.

The foothills and slopes seemed to have been cleared by cultivators, with the boulders now replaced by a stone pavilion, offering a view overlooking the border city below.

Among the five at the forefront, the leading figure was a dignified middle-aged Daoist clad in a red robe, embroidered with countless phoenix flames. Though some white hair streaked his temples, it did not detract from his presence, instead adding an air of authority.

He was Yuanhuo Daoist, Sect Leader of the Bath Fire Sect.

A genuine Primordial Spirit Master, it’s said he had validated his Primordial Spirit for a thousand years.

He listened to Cang Ling Daoist’s words, gently stroking his beard in deep thought.

Beside him, the other three Daoists in pale red robes had diverse expressions, all were sect elders with Dao Practice at the Yin Spirit Realm.

A Yin Spirit Venerable not casually participating in elite circles is indisputably a highly skilled individual in the Cultivation Realm, worthy of respect from all sides.

Standing at the foot of the Hengling Mountain, Yuanhuo Daoist maintained a solemn expression, already sensing a dense layer of Emperor’s Qi and Dragon Qi in the sky.

This Emperor’s Qi and Dragon Qi were light as silk, yet continuous and complete.

This is a barrier!

A peculiar barrier purely formed by Dragon Qi and Emperor’s Qi!

But if intruded upon recklessly, there might not be good results!

Realizing this change, Yuanhuo Daoist felt a quiet shock in his heart.

At that moment, the Dragon Qi Barrier ahead began to ripple, and everyone sensed Divine Power emerging from within, instinctively becoming alert.

Moments later, a blue-robed cultivator stepped out, directly approaching the group.

He had an immortal aura and, after glancing at the group, especially at Yuanhuo Daoist, he smiled and said.

"Are you all incoming cultivators? To enter the territory, you must first go to the County City God Department of Xuefeng County to obtain a travel permit, stamped with the Golden Seal. Without this document, it will be difficult to traverse our Great Xia lands!"

His kindly smile was like a breath of spring breeze.

"Pindao is Yuanhuo Daoist of the Bath Fire Sect. May I ask how to address you?"

Yuanhuo Daoist slightly clasped his hands respectfully, observing that the blue-robed Daoist emerging from the Dragon Qi Realm had not low Dao Practice, being a Primordial Spirit Master.

Great Xia has stationed a Primordial Spirit Master in such a modest location?

Yuanhuo Daosist was inwardly surprised.

A Primordial Spirit Master is such a prestigious existence, warranting respect and treatment even in major sects.

"Could it be that Primordial Spirit Masters have become so common in the Great Xia that they are in abundance?"

This left Yuanhuo Daoist somewhat disheartened.

But he heard the blue-robed Daoist laugh, saying.

"So it’s the venerable senior of the Bath Fire Sect, Yuanhuo Daoist. Pindao is Jingming!"

This Daoist was indeed Jingming Daoist, who had been assigned by Zhang Jian to this location to receive guests from all directions after the recruitment proclamation was issued, not without a hint of deterrence.

However, this was just the first gate Great Xia set up; numerous surprises awaited ahead for all.

At this point, he turned his gaze to everyone, a tinge of smile surfacing in his eyes.

"If you wish to enter the territory, then follow me!"

Without waiting for their reactions, he stepped into the Nine Tripods Realm first.