Daqin Zhentiansi

The collision of two fiery wills representing the pinnacle of their respective paths instantly stirred the strings of law throughout the entire primordial world!

Centered on the immortal phoenix tree, invisible ripples swept across the eight directions and six realms!

The sky was torn apart, revealing the deep cosmic background, and the earth groaned from afar!

Even the fleeting image of the river of time flashed across the sky!
Such a terrifying change in the heavens and earth finally alarmed the colossal creature high in the sky!

"Wow—!"

A clear yet majestic phoenix cry resounded throughout the universe. The phoenix's Nirvana Flame surged, forcibly stabilizing the turbulent world of flames and temporarily suppressing the aftershocks caused by its collision with Zhang Yuan's flames.

But it was too late.

Above the nine heavens, the outline of the celestial palace, which was originally shrouded in auspicious clouds and rosy light and invisible to mortals, was revealed for the first time clearly under the violent tremors of the laws of heaven and earth!
The majestic palaces stretched endlessly, with cold, orderly principles binding them like chains, exuding an aura of majesty that suppressed all ages.

A figure stepped out from the depths of the Heavenly Palace, ignoring spatial distance, and instantly appeared in the void above the Flame World.

This man was dressed in a moon-white Taoist robe. His face was handsome but cold and devoid of any emotion. A silver moon divine mark slowly flowed between his forehead.

His aura was as deep as the sea. Although he did not deliberately exude pressure, the terrifying Daoist charm belonging to the peak of the Venerable Realm or even the half-step Supreme Realm had already caused the temperature of the entire Flame World to drop several degrees.

"Fellow Daoist Phoenix." The newcomer's voice was clear and cold, like jade striking against jade. His gaze swept across the area below, lingering briefly on Zhang Yuan, a barely perceptible hint of surprise flashing across his face before finally settling on Phoenix. "What is the purpose of invoking the Primordial Great Dao and disrupting the laws of heaven and earth?"

"Do not forget the importance of the primordial order. If the foundation of the Great Dao is shaken and collapses as a result, and the primordial world is overthrown, even the Holy Spirit will not be able to escape the calamity. The Heavenly Palace is not easy to maintain, so I hope you will be careful, fellow Daoist."

The words seemed calm, but they carried an undeniable warning and reminder.

The phoenix raised its head, its golden-red eyes calmly meeting the gaze of the other, its Nirvana True Flame still burning steadily around it: "Thank you for your concern, Fellow Daoist Xingyao. I know what I'm doing, no need for the Heavenly Palace to worry. Now that this matter is settled, please return, Fellow Daoist."

His voice was gentle, yet it carried an undeniable authority, implying that he was being asked to leave.

The Heavenly Palace expert known as Xingyao gave the phoenix a deep look, then glanced at Zhang Yuan below, whose aura had changed drastically and was now firmly established at the Venerable realm. A glint of unfathomable light flashed in his eyes.

He said no more, and his figure vanished into the void like a bubble, as if he had never appeared.

The illusory image of the celestial palace in the heavens also disappeared.

The tremors between heaven and earth gradually subsided.

The torrent of the Great Dao that enveloped Zhang Yuan gradually dissipated, and he stepped out from the blazing Nirvana Flame.

At this moment, his aura was restrained yet profound, and his every move carried a Daoist charm that was perfectly integrated with the primordial world.

The Venerable Realm!

The power of the Ten Great Stars was completely refined, achieving perfect harmony!
The body of the chaotic god and demon swirled with dark gold, as if it could bear the weight of heaven and earth!
Between the opening and closing of his eyes, the chaotic divine light appeared and disappeared, and his understanding of the Great Dao of Flames reached an unprecedented level.

Furthermore, one can faintly sense the deeper level of life creation and annihilation cycle contained within the Phoenix Nirvana True Flame.

"Thank you for your kindness, Ancestor!" Zhang Yuan bowed deeply to the phoenix atop the parasol tree.

This refinement has saved him from a thousand years of hard work, making his foundation more solid and his potential more profound than immeasurable.

Phoenix nodded slightly, and its voice rang out again, carrying a hint of reminiscence and solemnity: "What Xingyao said contained a warning, but it also revealed part of the truth. The relationship between us and the Heavenly Palace cannot be summed up in a few words."

"Confrontation is inevitable because they have usurped the mandate of heaven and enslaved all living beings; however, cooperation is also a last resort."

His gaze seemed to pierce through time and space: "Beyond the primordial wilderness, on the edge of the chaotic sea, ferocious beasts roam freely, and covetous stars and giant beasts lurk."

“These chaotic and ferocious creatures are born from nothingness, and only know how to devour and destroy. Their calamity is even greater than that of the gods and men.”

"Because the celestial beings have usurped the power of the Heavenly Dao, they also have the responsibility to maintain the barrier of the primordial world and resist external aggression. If the primordial world is overly depleted and the barrier weakens, the star beasts will rise up and invade, then all living beings will suffer, and even the divine beasts will find it difficult to remain unscathed."

"This is... like drinking poison to quench thirst, a desperate attempt to survive."

These words confirm the complex relationship between the Heavenly Palace and the primordial divine beasts on the battlefield against external enemies, as revealed by Venerable Cangming.

Zhang Yuan remained silent.

The situation in the primordial world was far more complex and treacherous than he had imagined.

The Heavenly Palace is both a shackle and a barrier.

Overthrowing the Heavenly Palace not only liberates all living beings in the primordial world, but also means facing an even greater threat from chaos.

The phoenix continued, "I observe that your Heavenly Way is vast and boundless, orderly and awe-inspiring, encompassing all things."

"To merge with the primordial way is not to forcefully suppress or replace, but to coexist and prosper together, like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, each following its own path, together building the universe. The primordial way was originally conceived from chaos, and its vastness is revealed only by embracing all things. Forcing uniformity will only lead to the loss of its true nature."

These words were pointing out the key to Zhang Yuan's understanding of the fusion of the Heavenly Dao.

Inclusivity and coexistence, rather than forceful conquest.

The inclusiveness of the primordial world itself is the soil in which the Great Qin Heavenly Dao can take root.

Zhang Yuan suddenly felt enlightened.

Previously, he was more concerned with how to make the Great Qin Heavenly Dao confront or even replace the Primordial Heavenly Dao.

Now that the phoenix has awakened, the way of integration lies in "harmonious co-construction," allowing the order and will of the Great Qin Heavenly Dao to become a powerful and unique pole among the diverse Great Daos of the Primordial World, jointly supporting this vast world.

This subtly aligns with his gradual consolidation of power and establishment of order in Chenshahe, Zhenyueshan, and Xinzhaoyuan.

"I am deeply grateful for your guidance." Zhang Yuan bowed again, his eyes shining with understanding.

We have gained a clearer and deeper understanding of the direction in which the Great Qin Heavenly Dao is integrated into the Primordial World.

"Good." The phoenix let out a soft cry, and a gentle golden-red light enveloped Zhang Yuan and the Vermilion Bird.

The scene before my eyes changed again.

The world of flames faded away, replaced by an endless spiritual illusion.

Here, the stars are dazzling, the mountains and rivers are magnificent, yet it feels both real and illusory.

Several figures, exuding the same ancient and vast aura, revealed partial outlines or imprints of will within the illusion.

In the central region, auspicious energy gathered. A colossal beast phantom, standing on nine-colored auspicious clouds, covered in five-colored scales, with a robust physique and embodying boundless benevolence and the weight of the earth, nodded slightly. This was the Central Qilin Holy Spirit!

In the dark and deep abyss of the north, a colossal shadow, like a moving continent, slowly rises and falls. Natural runes flow on its back armor, emanating an aura that freezes the void and bears all things—the Northern Xuan Turtle Holy Spirit!
Above the Nine Heavens Gale, a colossal golden shadow, obscuring the sky and sun, flashed by in an instant, its speed unparalleled in the primordial world—the Golden-Winged Roc Holy Spirit! Further away, even more powerful wills, some majestic, some fierce, and some peaceful, cast their watchful gazes—all top-tier divine beasts and venerable beings from all corners of the primordial world.

They didn't say much, but each exuded either goodwill or scrutiny, which was considered as a brief encounter with Zhang Yuan, the human who had attracted the attention of the Phoenix Ancestor and possessed an extraordinary Heavenly Dao.

This illusory gathering was more like a recognition and a mark, declaring that Zhang Yuan had officially entered the sights of the most powerful divine beast forces in the primordial world.

"The road ahead is fraught with difficulties; take care of yourself."

The phoenix's voice rang out for the last time, and the illusion dissipated like ripples on water.

Zhang Yuan and Zhu Que reappeared in the sky above Xin Zhaoyuan.

Below is a vast camp that has been completely transformed after being repeatedly baptized by blood and fire.

Centered around the Qiongqi Clan's "Burning World Demon Realm," the newly attached warriors from various races, including the Rock Python, Black Scale Crocodile, and Soul-Crying Bird, are training according to the rudimentary battle formations previously taught by Zhang Yuan.

Although the demonic flames were contained, the fierce and resolute aura that had been gathered was even more captivating than the flames that had been released outwards.

Zhang Yuan and Zhu Que exchanged glances, nodded to each other knowingly, and agreed to meet again another day.

After bidding farewell to his divine beast allies, Zhang Yuan transformed into a streak of light, broke through space, and returned to the Chensha River base.

Standing atop the clouds, Zhang Yuan looked down upon this vast camp, which he had single-handedly propelled, a place where the power of all races converged, and which carried the hope of resisting the Heavenly Palace and integrating the Great Qin Heavenly Dao into the Primordial World. He felt the surging power of the Venerable Realm and the perfected power of the Ten Great Hongs within his body, his eyes sharp as a drawn sword.

The "Great Qin Martial Guard" formation, composed of Black Horned Rhinoceros Heavy Cavalry, Giant Ape Warriors, Iron Feathered Eagle Scouts, and some human elites, as well as forces secretly supported by the Thousand Observation Hall, was imposing and its iron-blooded aura soared to the sky.

The battle flags fluttered in the wind, their dark black backgrounds faintly visible, adorned with what appeared to be coiled dragons and elephants, and towering sword monuments, silently gathering a belief that "the Black Riders are invincible under heaven."

The guidance of the phoenix, the approval of the divine beast allies, the warning from the Heavenly Palace, the threat from external enemies... all information flows and is deduced under the "Art of Destiny".

The "olive branch" from the Xuanqiong Palace, the threat from the Chaos Trial Grounds, the potential for a larger-scale counterattack from the Heavenly Palace, and the stellar behemoth hidden in the shadows of chaos...

Everything foreshadowed an even bigger storm to come.

At this moment, Zhang Yuan was no longer a hidden dragon who had just entered the primordial world, but a true venerable "Fire General" who could stir up the winds and clouds and even establish a firm rule over a region!
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The smoke of war at Xinzhaoyuan and the shock of the Phoenix Ancestral Land were still surging in his heart when Zhang Yuan's figure tore through space and returned to the Thousand Views Guardian Hall.

Standing inside the Thousand Views Guardian Hall, Zhang Yuan felt the immense Daoist aura originating from the Venerable of the Chaos Evolution Realm spread out like an invisible tide, causing the hall's spiritual light to arise spontaneously, and the laws to appear and disappear.

He seemed to have merged with the primordial earth beneath his feet, and every gesture he made contained the power to create the world.

The deputy prefect, Yue Zhenshan, who had already sensed his return, along with several guardians of the hall, including the Rock Venerable and the Azure Sea Venerable, all showed indescribable shock upon seeing the Venerable aura emanating from Zhang Yuan!

The rock-like aura surrounding the Venerable Rock rippled slightly, as if an ancient mountain had sensed a thunderclap from the depths of the earth.

A ripple appeared in the deep eyes of Venerable Cangming, as if the abyss had encountered a hurricane that stirred up the universe.

The longsword carried by the Sword Master Lingxiao emitted a low, clear sound, as if resonating with the unfathomable pressure emanating from Zhang Yuan.

The Venerable Zhenyue's expression was solemn. He could clearly sense that Zhang Yuan's current level of power far exceeded that when he first entered the Chensha River.

"Welcome back, Marshal Huo!" Yue Zhenshan clasped his hands in greeting, his voice filled with excitement and a hint of disbelief. "Marshal Huo, this time... truly... you've risen to the top in one step!"

He couldn't find a more fitting word to describe the shock of Zhang Yuan entering the Venerable Realm.

"Fire General's divine might is truly a blessing for our human race!" Venerable Rock's voice was deep and resonant, filled with heartfelt praise. "In the previous battle on the Blackstone Plains, Fire General slew Black Rock with his arrow, subdued the Black Horned Rhinoceros, and facilitated trade with the Azure Scaled Flood Dragon, already displaying his towering presence. Now, he has reached even greater heights, and our human race's borders can finally rest easy!"

During Zhang Yuan's absence, the "Great Qin Martial Guard" had already taken initial shape.

It includes the Black Horned Rhinoceros Heavy Cavalry, which are unparalleled in their charges; the Giant Ape Warriors, who can shake mountains and move peaks; the Iron Feathered Eagle Scouts, who soar through the sky; and the human forces such as the Rock Camp and the Rift Camp, which are imbued with high fighting spirit.

Everything in Thunderfall Abyss was in perfect order. The Kui Niu Clan and the Human Clan cooperated closely. The Kui Niu Thunder Prison Venerable personally oversaw the Thunder Pool. Their elite troops and the Human Clan's garrison commander jointly patrolled and shared intelligence. They also built a powerful regional defense network based on the power of the Thunder Pool.

As guardian spirit beasts, the Black Horned Rhinoceros Clan adhered to the contract, and a portion of its heavy cavalry had been incorporated into the "Great Qin Martial Guard" as requested by Zhang Yuan.

In addition, the trade routes of the Azure Scaled Dragon Clan have been initially opened, and the flow of goods is smooth, effectively relieving the pressure on the front line.

Zhang Yuan nodded slightly; this was exactly the effect he had intended to achieve through his previous planning.

He also quietly recounted what he had gained from the trip.

"The Primordial Phoenix?!"

Venerable Cangming cried out in shock, his eyes filled with indescribable astonishment.

The other venerable ones were also greatly shaken.

Phoenix!

That is the most ancient holy spirit in the primordial world, the source of all fire!
How could Zhang Yuan receive His summons and baptism?
This is no longer a simple recognition of strength, but rather an acceptance of the most powerful divine beast forces in the primordial world!
"The Fire General was actually able to meet the Phoenix Ancestor..." Venerable Zhenyue's voice was deep and filled with emotion. "Such an opportunity is rare throughout the ages! It seems that the recognition of our human race, especially the path followed by the Fire General, by the divine beast races far exceeds our imagination."

Throughout history, the human race has held a low status in the primordial world.

Even the demon race considered humans to be inferior.

Being able to converse with the ancestral phoenix and gain its implicit approval undoubtedly adds tremendous confidence to the human race in its fight against the Heavenly Palace.

Zhang Yuan's blueprint for a "symbiotic and prosperous" order, under the corroboration of the divine beasts and holy spirits, appears even more real and promising.

Inside the hall, the sacred aura of the Phoenix Ancestral Land seemed to still linger, stirring the hearts of everyone and leaving them unable to calm down for a long time.

Venerable Pan Shi stroked his beard and sighed, his eyes still filled with shock: "The Primordial Phoenix, the source of all fires, possesses power as vast as the sea of ​​stars, and its life essence is beyond our reach. The power of the divine beast bloodline is truly like an ancient river in the primordial era, surging endlessly and unstoppable."

His words were filled with sincere awe for the powerful essence of the divine beast.

Lingxiao Sword Master, longsword in hand, a complex expression flickered across his usually cold face: "Indeed. Bloodline inheritance and innate talents—these are the foundation upon which the divine beast race stands proudly in the primordial world. In contrast, look at my human race..."

He paused slightly, not continuing, but the unspoken meaning struck everyone's heart like a heavy hammer.

Venerable Cangming stepped forward, his excitement replaced by deep worry.

He glanced around at his colleagues, his gaze finally settling on Zhang Yuan, whose aura was as deep as the sea and who had already stepped into the Venerable Realm. His voice was heavy with bitterness:
"The Fire General's encounter with the Holy Spirit and his enlightenment, leading to his ascension to heaven, is a once-in-a-millennium stroke of good fortune for our human race, and a ray of dawn piercing through this dark sky! However..."

He took a deep breath, as if to pour out the resentment and helplessness that had been building up in his chest for hundreds of years.

"Marshal Huo, you should know that while we are overjoyed, our hearts feel as if weighed down by a massive boulder!" (End of Chapter)