Who is Ji Mingyue?
Would the Lord of the Sword Pavilion, Top-Tier Saint King, a being standing at the pinnacle of the Eternal Continent, really make such a promise to a mere Sage Realm junior?
Although he was confident that his future achievements would be no less than his opponent's, no one knew that he possessed a system.
Putting yourself in his shoes, if he were a peerless expert who had already reached the pinnacle, upon seeing a remarkably talented junior, he would choose to bestow favors and befriend him, but he certainly wouldn't make such an almost "fawning" gesture.
The identity of being Sword Ancestor's Successor is indeed extraordinary, but it's not enough to make a powerhouse of Ji Mingyue's caliber lower herself.
There must be secrets he doesn't know about.
Han Xuanji pondered to himself, "Although the system's detection function is powerful, it is not omniscient or omnipotent."
The sudden appointment of him as the Young Emperor by the Immeasurable Saint Emperor, and Ji Mingyue's personal visit to win him over at all costs—these two events, taken together, seem far from coincidental.
Perhaps after returning to the Sacred Court, I should find an opportunity to ask the Immeasurable Saint Emperor.
As for asking Ji Mingyue, Han Xuanji thought about it and decided to give up.
Who knows what conditions they might offer? It's best to avoid getting too involved right now.
Han Xuanji originally wanted to stay in the Sword Pavilion for a while longer, to find other places with profound Daoist knowledge to sign in at.
Now it seems he's considering giving up.
After all, he had already obtained the entry for the Ancestor of the Sword Dao, refined the Origin of Sword Intent, and completed the twelve-star sign-in for the Sword Stele Forest. The other Sword Pavilion Daoist Lands were no longer as attractive to him.
As for a true place of inheritance, the Sword Pavilion certainly wouldn't allow him to enter unconditionally unless some promises were made.
Han Xuanji had originally intended to test the waters, but Ji Mingyue's words made him vaguely feel that staying in the Sword Pavilion might involve getting involved in some secrets he didn't want to touch for the time being.
Not wanting to cause any more trouble, Han Xuanji gave up on this tempting idea.
Besides, he's almost used up all his points, so he's not in a hurry.
Since the other party has made a request, there should be room for further discussion in the future.
After some thought, Han Xuanji decided to calm down.
He decided to go into seclusion for a while to thoroughly settle the newly integrated Ancestor of the Sword Dao entry and then carefully study the Eternal Sword Instruction.
Although the trip to the Sword Stele Forest yielded amazing results, it's one thing to eat the food, but another to digest it properly.
Fortunately, he now has the Immeasurable Huntian Physique Body as his foundation, which allows him to digest food at a speed far exceeding that of ordinary people, so he is not afraid of overdoing it.
The meditation room at Listening to Swords Residence was exquisitely furnished, with layers upon layers of high-level Spirit Gathering Formation patterns, clearly chosen by the Sword Pavilion specifically for him.
Such an environment is not something that even Holy Lord- level cultivator might not easily obtain.
Han Xuanji stopped thinking about it, cleared her mind of all distractions, and closed her eyes to enter a meditative state.
"The most important thing right now is spiritual practice."
He didn't want to use his brain for any more complicated schemes.
If you're strong enough, you can solve any problem.
This is also the simplest benefit of the spiritual practice world.
When you have a strong fist, reasoning naturally follows.
Meanwhile, deep within the Taishang Sword Palace, in a grand hall.
Ji Mingyue sat upright on a futon, with a cup of spiritual tea that was almost cool floating in front of her.
A tall figure had appeared beside her without her noticing. The newcomer did not conceal his aura and stood quietly in the hall, yet the faint imperial aura emanating from him made the light in the corners of the hall appear three degrees dimmer.
Ji Mingyue didn't even raise her head, her tone indifferent, clearly already knowing who the visitor was:
" Wuliang Daoist Wuliang, what brings you here without even a greeting?"
The Immeasurable Saint Emperor was quite displeased with her cold demeanor.
You're trying to steal someone and then pretend to be all detached and indifferent—who are you trying to fool?
He didn't bother with pleasantries with this woman and said indifferently:
"What, am I just going to stand by and watch you steal my Sacred Court's Young Emperor?"
"Oh?"
Ji Mingyue raised her eyebrows slightly, a perfectly timed look of innocence appearing on her face, her tone carrying a hint of feigned apology:
"How come I didn't know Han Xuanji was so important to your Sacred Court?"
"Hmph, he is the successor of my Sacred Court Emperor, how can he not be important?"
The Immeasurable Saint Emperor snorted coldly:
"I don't know what you're planning, but you should know what's important..."
Ji Mingyue dropped her pretense, and her expression became more serious:
"I won't hurt him, but you should also understand how important he is to me."
These words brought a slight sense of relief to the Immeasurable Saint Emperor, but his heart remained uneasy.
He knows this woman too well.
Ji Mingyue appears aloof and reasonable, but deep down she has a wild streak; once she sets her mind on something, she's willing to risk everything to do it.
He hesitated for a moment, then made his point clear:
"I know you miss the Sword Ancestor... your father, but Han Xuanji couldn't possibly be his reincarnation, could he?"
Ji Mingyue nodded slowly:
"I know, of course, that Han Xuanji is not his reincarnation, but perhaps he is a contingency plan left by my father, or... he can guide me to his whereabouts."
She spoke softly, her gaze fixed on the cup of spiritual tea before her, as if looking at the tea itself, or perhaps at a very, very distant place, seemingly lost in a long-forgotten memory.
The Immeasurable Saint Emperor disagreed.
He and Ji Mingyue were among the same people who entered the Saint King around the same time, so he naturally knew her background and why she was so obsessed with the whereabouts of the Sword Ancestor.
Knowing this, he worried that Han Xuanji might succumb to temptation and be misled into making some unfavorable promises.
But after some conversation, he figured it out.
This woman clearly had no intention of harming Han Xuanji, and it seemed that Han Xuanji was being very cautious.
Indeed, she is worthy of his regard for her.
The weight on the heart of the Immeasurable Saint Emperor was finally lifted, and his tone softened:
" The Sacred Court and the Sword Pavilion have been one family since ancient times. Although Han Xuanji is in the Sacred Court, he has inherited the Sword Ancestor, so he can also be considered half a disciple of the Sword Pavilion."
Once his strength increases, perhaps he will make new discoveries.
Ji Mingyue nodded and said seriously:
"Even without you saying so, I will do my best to nurture him, and I hope he can bring me some surprises."
She paused, then added:
"Of course, I know this opportunity is hard-won, so I won't let him take any risks. You can rest assured."
After speaking, she glanced at the Immeasurable Saint Emperor, clearly sensing that he still distrusted her, and felt quite displeased.
"Good."
The Immeasurable Saint Emperor thought for a moment and added, "But let's make it clear first, you can't force him to do anything in the future."
"Okay, but you're not allowed to interfere with his choices."
Ji Mingyue nodded helplessly.
She knew that if she didn't make this promise, Fen Wuliang might turn on her on the spot.
After all, it's rare for the Sacred Court to produce such an amazing prodigy, and given the Immeasurable Saint Emperor's fondness for talent, he certainly wouldn't give in easily.
Moreover, Han Xuanji harbors a great secret; he is likely a person of great fortune, destined to become an extraordinary figure in the future.
Most importantly, the other party has Higher Vehicle character, which is exactly what the Immeasurable Saint Emperor values most.
"Yes, don't worry, this child isn't the kind of person who forgets kindness."
Having received the promise, the Immeasurable Saint Emperor finally smiled.
He was worried that the woman wouldn't wait and might put Han Xuanji in some dangerous situation.
As for Han Xuanji's future choices, he will naturally keep his promise and not interfere.
After their conversation, each with their own thoughts, they left their words unsaid.