The river was the Longze River, the largest water system in Taiyuan Heaven.
Zhang Jian descended from the void, silent as a shadow.
Before him, the towering waves parted after a moment. A streak of light flew forth, and a stern-faced middle-aged deity in everyday purple robes emerged from within. Upon seeing Zhang Jian, solemnity surfaced in the depths of his eyes. He cupped his hands and said sharply, "This junior, Tianchi, pays respects to Azure Lotus Savior Heavenly Venerable!"
Zhang Jian looked at the middle-aged deity. From him, he sensed the aura of a vast and majestic water-aspect Great Dao authority. This authority was no weaker than any other and was already close to the rank of a Dao Lord, yet this middle-aged deity still fell somewhat short of the Dao Lord level in cultivation, Dao heart, and Primordial Spirit.
Yet beneath Zhang Jian's gaze, Tianchi Dao Lord felt an incomparably immense divine power pierce through the barriers of time, space, and the river of destiny, descending around him. Nothing about him could remain hidden beneath that gaze; even every secret deep within his Primordial Spirit was utterly exposed.
Shock filled his heart.
Just as that senior said, this Dao Lord's cultivation was simply unimaginable!
His expression became increasingly respectful.
Seeing his expression, Zhang Jian smiled. "Fellow Daoist Tianchi, you are blessed with fortune and destiny. Today, your heart is turned toward all living beings. In the future, you shall surely reap good fruit!"
At those words, Tianchi Imperial Lord was slightly delighted.
"This lesser god is willing to give his all in aiding Heavenly Venerable and Dao Lord in accomplishing this great undertaking of saving the world!"
Zhang Jian nodded.
This Tianchi Imperial Lord was one blessed with fortune. If he could assist Jade Carver Dao Lord in