Looking at the smiling faces, Ling Cang suddenly felt that he wasn't happy at all.
He remembered clearly that just half an hour ago, these people hadn't even given him a second glance.
Now, however, he takes the initiative to approach her, his words even carrying a hint of fawning.
He knew perfectly well who it was for.
Ling Cang simply nodded and replied:
"I had the Young Venerable Han before."
He didn't want to use Han Xuanji's name to elevate himself, so he didn't reveal too much information and dealt with the people who gathered around him one by one, but a surge of energy was secretly growing in his heart.
Things are different now; people and things have changed.
But Ling Cang wasn't a spineless person.
Back then at the Principle Conference, he was able to display his Sword Dao in front of Han Xuanji. Today, in the Eternal Sword Pavilion, he can also make a name for himself with his own abilities.
Han Xuanji's rise to his current position is due to both talent and fortuitous opportunity, as well as his character.
Ling Cang may not be as talented, but his character is probably not much worse.
One day, he will be able to make others remember his name through his own abilities.
The minor commotion here didn't cause any major problems.
Han Xuanji, along with the Grand Elder of the Sword Pavilion, Chen Xin, and others, ascended the white jade steps, passed through numerous restrictions, and finally arrived at the plaza in front of the main hall of the Sword Pavilion.
The plaza was extremely spacious, with the ground paved with a single piece of divine jade with sword patterns. At the four corners stood many giant sword sculptures, each a hundred feet tall, with sword inscriptions from famous sword masters of the past Sword Pavilion engraved on their blades, radiating a faint but powerful Sword Intent aura.
At the end of the plaza, the enormous sword-shaped palace stood majestically, its doors hanging high, with two rows of sword cultivators standing before them, their auras as sharp as unsheathed swords.
But what is most eye-catching is the figure standing with his hands behind his back in front of the palace gate.
He was a middle-aged man who appeared to be around forty years old. He was tall and slender, with a thin face and a few long wisps of beard on his chin. He wore a faded gray sword robe and had an ancient longsword hanging at his waist.
He stood there, his aura utterly concealed, yet Ling Cang felt as if his gaze had struck an invisible wall the instant it met, causing a slight tremor deep within his very soul.
Sword Venerable Wuxin.
One of the four great Sword Dao Saint Venerable of the Eternal Sword Pavilion, a being only a hair's breadth away from becoming Top-Tier Saint King.
Leng Qianqiu, Ling Cang, and the others felt a chill run down their spines and quickly composed themselves.
All eyes turned to Han Xuanji. Only someone of his stature could personally come out to greet him.
Han Xuanji walked at the front of the group, with Lu Mingyan and the Grand Elder of the Heart Sword Pavilion beside him. His steps were composed and his expression was calm.
His gaze paused slightly when it fell upon the figure in front of the palace gate, and then the information detected by the system appeared in his mind.
[ Hua Wuxin: Seventh level of Eternal Sage King, Sword Dao Saint Venerable, Taishang Elder of the Heart Sword Pavilion, Great Destruction Sword Physique, comprehended the Sword Dao of Great Destruction from the Heart Sword Dao, and is very friendly to you because of the Holy Venerable Tianming.]
The Sword Venerable Wuxin, at the seventh level of the Eternal Sage King, possesses a cultivation level that would be considered a core member among Saint King.
Although he is still some distance from being Top-Tier Saint King, his mastery of Sword Dao is extremely profound, especially his Sword Dao of Great Destruction, which is said to bring everything to Return to Stillness with a single strike. It is an extremely terrifying technique even in battles between Saint King.
More importantly, this person is an old friend of the Holy Venerable Tianming, and his personal appearance to welcome him today is clearly a favor paved in advance by his master.
My master's connections are indeed impressive.
Han Xuanji understood the situation and a look of respect appeared on his face.
Sword Venerable Wuxin saw Han Xuanji approaching, a gentle smile appeared on his thin face.
He looked Han Xuanji up and down, his gaze lingering on him for a moment before he nodded, his tone carrying an undisguised warmth:
" Xuanji, you've finally arrived. That old fellow Tianming has been talking about you to me countless times."
Seeing it today, it truly lives up to its reputation.
He spoke in a casual tone, as if chatting with a junior, showing none of the airs one would expect from Sword Dao Saint Venerable.
Han Xuanji bowed with her hands clasped, her posture respectful yet composed.
"Junior Han Xuanji has met Senior Wuxin. My grandmaster often mentions you, saying that your Sword Dao is among the best in the Eternal Continent."
Upon hearing this, the Sword Venerable Wuxin smiled and waved his hand.
"That old man will just brag about me; my little bit of Sword Dao is nothing special."
That being said, Sword Venerable Wuxin was quite pleased with Han Xuanji's flattery.
If an ordinary person said this, he would only take it as flattery, but Han Xuanji is different. Such a prodigy has extremely strong self-respect; why would he flatter someone?
The main hall of the Eternal Sword Pavilion is called the Taishang Sword Palace.
Looking at the four large characters on the main gate, Han Xuanji's heart stirred. The intensity of the Sword Intent in those four characters was terrifying.
"These four characters were left by our Eternal Sword Pavilion's founder, the ' Eternal Sword Ancestor '."
The Sword Venerable Wuxin smiled and explained to Han Xuanji:
" The Sword Ancestor was the junior disciple of the Wendao Saint Venerable. Back when he was still the Eternal Holy Lord, he was already incredibly talented. His Sword Dao amazed even Saint King level experts. Later, he even attained the Saint King realm. The four characters ' Taishang Sword Palace ' were written by the Sword Ancestor after he became a Saint King. His Sword Intent Immortal. If one does not reach the Sage Realm Stage and walks one's own path, one can easily be influenced by this Sword Intent."
Han Xuanji nodded.
Who was the Eternal Sword Ancestor? He Absolute Peak Saint King, and the Sword Intent he left behind was Immortal Imperishable.
Those who learn from me will live, those who imitate me will die.
Such a level of Sword Dao is beyond the comprehension of ordinary cultivators; the gap is too wide, and problems are more likely to arise.
Amidst laughter and conversation, the Sword Venerable Wuxin led Han Xuanji into the hall:
"Come in, the sect leader is already waiting inside."
Han Xuanji nodded and followed the Sword Venerable Wuxin into the palace.
It was at this moment that Han Xuanji heard the familiar system notification sound in his mind.
However, he did not rush to study it, but instead followed the Sword Master into the hall without making a sound.
Lu Mingyan followed behind the two, walking side by side with the Grand Elder of the Heart Sword Pavilion. The two were clearly old acquaintances, and they chatted and laughed all the way.
The interior of the Taishang Sword Palace was even more grand than Han Xuanji had anticipated.
The interior of the hall was surprisingly spacious, with a huge sword painting hanging high in the sky. Thousands of sword shadows flowed endlessly in the painting, each sword shadow representing a lineage of Sword Dao, intertwined with each other, creating a magnificent spectacle.
There were quite a few people on both sides of the hall.
Han Xuanji glanced at them briefly and realized that many of these people were likely elders of the Sword Pavilion, accompanied by several young, talented sword cultivators.
These elders all possessed profound and unfathomable auras, with even the weakest among them having the cultivation level of Holy Lord, some of whom had already reached the Peak Holy Lord. The genius sword cultivators were also mostly at the level of Eternal True God or higher.
Hundreds of Holy Lord- level powerhouses simultaneously turned their gazes to Han Xuanji.
If this were an ordinary prodigy, he probably wouldn't even be able to take a proper step.
Han Xuanji remained calm, and when he nodded slightly to the elders, a hint of approval could be seen on their faces.
On the high platform at the deepest part of the main hall, a figure sat in the main seat.
She was a woman who looked to be in her early twenties. Her silver hair cascaded down her shoulders, and her face was stunningly beautiful. Her features were so exquisite that they seemed to have been meticulously sculpted by heaven and earth. Her temperament was aloof and refined, like a solitary moon hanging in the night sky, inspiring awe in everyone.
She wore a moon-white sword robe, the hem of which was embroidered with fine silver sword patterns, which shimmered faintly in the light of the palace lamps.
But when her gaze fell on Han Xuanji, a faint smile appeared in her clear, cold eyes.
Han Xuanji was no stranger to this person; he was the current Sword Master of the Eternal Sword Pavilion.
Sword Lord Mingyue, Ji Mingyue.
[ Ji Mingyue: Ninth level of Eternal Sage King, Sword Dao Saint Venerable, Top-Tier Saint King combat power, Inviting Moon Saint Physique, top-tier comprehension, pioneered the Bright Moon Sword Dao, recognized for your talent due to your performance at the Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet.]
As expected, he is also a Top-Tier Saint King!