The Ancestor God Forbidden Technique and the shattered Heavenly Track were rebonded, and during this process, an endless cascade of Star Dust Divine Radiance burst forth, fleeting shadows within cast reflections of the original past and future, reshaping this world today.
Tao Qian, steering his boat, had indeed seen quite a lot.
For instance, after the official onset of the century-long calamity in the Human Dao, the scenes within the Seventy-two provinces of the Shen Zhou Holy Land were more chaotic than he had imagined.
Among these lights and shadows, there was not just warlord infighting, but also Major Sects and clans of the Cultivation World overwhelming and warring against each other, coupled with frequent visits from Outer Realm Evil Gods; moreover, those Alien Kingdoms from the Outer Domain were returning with their strange deities... It was truly as if the people were as disregarded as weeds and sheep, left to the slaughter, with fatalities surpassing his initial estimates.
However, looking at it now, these were but fragments, with no possibility of reenactment.
When Tao Qian's Miraculous Tree Treasure Boat returned to the realm from the Heavenly Track.
The first breath!
The first glance!
What Tao Qian saw was fireworks.
The Seventy-two provinces seemed to be completely immersed in the atmosphere of celebration.
Every province, every city, every town, every county... all were the same, and even some Cultivation forces had joined in.
The present Longevity Heavenly Dynasty, of course, still harbored numerous Demons, Evil Cultivators, and inscrutable Deceitful Objects, with occasional peeks from Evil Gods... But none of these were comparable to the devastation wreaked by Alchemists; once those cancerous beings disappeared and the Forbidden Techniques were reforged, order and prosperity returned overnight.
Within sight, it truly seemed as though all things were made anew, with sweet rain falling universally, fires raging, and a thousand cities buzzing with noise.
It was as if a Taiping era was about to begin from this day forward.
Tao Qian had seen both the immortal cave and the Outer Realm Abyss, but at this moment, he still found the scene before him to be the most wonderful.
He couldn't help but stop and watch for a moment longer.
Afterward, he was planning to return to Qiantang to handle some post-events.
But at this moment, he suddenly saw the figure of the "Ancestor Spirit" appear before him, this always solemn-faced and serious Daoist was now laughing heartily, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes multiplying.
Who had earlier dragged Tao Qian along to drink heartily, was now waving his hands in a hurry, urging him:
"Daoist, there is no need to return to Qiantang, as there is nothing there for you."
"Although the territory of the six provinces is vast, how could it be difficult for the Governance Divine Machine, the Heir of the Holy Emperor, the New Moon Society, and people like Shenxiu Monk, Zheng Yin, and others who are all holding various celebrations, restoring production, and prospering offspring."
"I was unaware that Daoist already had a Daoist couple, that's why I thought of dragging you along for a drink, which was indeed inconsiderate."
"Just now, elder brother Haotian sent a message, saying that your Yunrong is overly anxious, stirring some troubles with her pregnancy, and it's not good for you to rush back and forth."
"All matters here are resolved, and the calamity has passed, Daoist should quickly visit Jade Ring Mountain."
"All trivial and remaining matters can be left to us."
...
Tao Qian also knew there was nothing that he absolutely had to attend to, hearing these words, he didn't even have time to reply.
He gave a salute with cupped hands, and the direction of the Miraculous Tree Treasure Boat immediately shifted, heading back towards the Spiritual Mountain sacred place in the Ancient Qin Province, Jade Ring Mountain.
To get there even faster, Tao Qian borrowed a bit of the convenience from the Heavenly Track.
Ancient Qin Province was now the domain of Si Xixin.
Naturally, Tao Qian borrowing the path alerted this Hidden Dragon Talent who currently had the greatest influence.
If another "Forbidden Technique Holder" had done this, Si Xixin would have been on guard, and would've surely tested.
But the visitor borrowing the path was Great Master Tao himself, Si Xixin not only did not refuse but also manifested a projection of his Dharma Body beside the path.
With starry brows and handsome features, Si Xixin, who recognized Tao Qian's dislikes, even omitting the Emperor's Robe, seemed like a young man with great ambitions; after saluting with cupped hands, he said:
"Si Xixin greets Tao Master!"
"The end of this grand calamity in the Human Dao and peace for billions in this country, the Master should be credited with the greatest contribution."
"Si Xixin has admired few in his life, and the Master is indeed the first."
"If the Master has free time in the future, I hope you will visit Xixin Mansion for a reunion."
One does not strike a smiling face that reaches out.
Moreover, Si Xixin, whether in terms of external Dharma Body, inner aspirations, governance programs, interpersonal relations, or origins... simply had no faults to be picked at; he could even be described as a contemporary hero with a Human Emperor's demeanor, otherwise, he wouldn't be able to attract so many young talents to join him, and so many Great Sects to support him.
He played a cooperative role in the assassination and counter-killing of the Alchemist.
Now that Tao Qian's purpose had been achieved, he did not quibble over these details, but just smiled and returned the salute saying:
"Good, good!"
"Tao has an urgent visit to Jade Ring Mountain to see his wife, we shall meet another day when I have time."
With that, a flash of Divine Light and he vanished.
Si Xixin, watching the direction of his disappearance, displayed no change of expression, but inwardly he sighed:
"What a prodigy indeed. Previously, our ancestor used the Divine Arts of stealing the Heavenly Mechanism to obtain a Fragment of the Heavenly Dao, predicting the century-long calamity of the Human Dao, which should have added foundation to the Si family; who knew the Prediction would be wrong and the many arrangements would be disrupted by this Spirit Treasure Daoist, causing even the Alchemist to suffer."
"Fortunately, this individual has no intention of the Human Emperor's throne, and we still have many benefits to reap."
"Being able to win over this individual would yield even greater benefits."
"Hmm? This could be something to plan for, as there's quite a bit of friction between the Primordial Sect and the Spirit Treasure Sect."
...
While Si Xixin was secretly making plans, Tao Qian had already reached Jade Ring Mountain.
In the Cultivation World, when talking about blessed Spiritual Mountains and good Daoist Fields, most Cultivators would list places like the Spirit Treasure Sect's Penglai Sea, the Free Temple's Western Heavenly Spirit Mountain, and the Shenxiao Sect's Nine Heavens Peak, and so on.
Few would mention the words "Jade Ring Mountain," let alone Mortals.
In fact, even within Ancient Qin Province, there are very few who know the whereabouts of Jade Ring Mountain.