There are many traitors like this in the cultivator camp, but few are as honest as him.
Most people who come here want both benefits and face-saving; they verbally express their allegiance, but in practice, they are reluctant to lower themselves to do so.
Having seen so many people like this, I find Teng Yunhai, who wears his "I'm just here to get benefits" on his sleeve, to be much more reassuring.
However, while it may be worry-free, precautions still need to be taken.
He sat up straight, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eerie vertical pupils, his tone neither warm nor cold:
"Alright, I appreciate your frankness. However, you'll have to show me your sincerity first."
"I have naturally brought my sincerity."
Teng Yunhai quickly cupped his hands in greeting, then changed the subject:
"However, I must remind you, sir. A peerless genius has recently emerged in the Nine Mysteries Prefecture, named Han Xuanji."
This person cultivated for no more than ten thousand years, yet he had already reached the Eternal Sage Realm and even won the championship at the Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet.
The Nine Mysteries Holy Lord valued him highly, and the Holy Venerable Tianming was his grandmaster.
It is said that this person came from a small town on the border, and now enjoys extremely high prestige in Nine Mysteries Prefecture. He may pose a significant obstacle to your plans, sir.
He frowned slightly.
He had vaguely heard the name Han Xuanji before; someone seemed to have mentioned it briefly.
But he didn't take it too seriously.
Even if a young person has cultivated for thousands of years and has the highest talent, they have only just stepped into the Eternal Sage.
He curled his lip, saying dismissively:
"What's so special about a mere young prodigy who has just entered the Sage Realm Stage?"
Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet Champion?
That's something the younger generation plays at.
"When I was fighting the Sage, he wasn't even born yet."
He paused, then added:
"As for the Nine Mysteries Holy Lord, he is indeed not to be trifled with."
But as long as I don't touch Nine Mysteries City, he shouldn't completely turn against me. Even if he does... hmph, I'm not afraid of him now."
Teng Yunhai opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he did not refute it.
He only needed to hand over the information, and let Zi make the rest of the judgment.
Having operated in Nine Mysteries City for many years, he knew better than Zi what the name Han Xuanji meant in the Sacred Court.
But he also knew that he was asking for a favor, and it wasn't worth arguing with someone who was irrelevant to him.
"That's right, Lord Zi's divine power is now boundless; a mere Jiuxuan Realm cultivator is naturally no match for him."
Thinking of this, Teng Yunhai revealed a perfectly measured look of excitement, echoing her sentiments and flattering Zi to the point of great pleasure.
"Good, you have a good eye."
Zi nodded in satisfaction.
Then he thought about it and realized that he was a man destined for great things, so he couldn't treat those who surrendered unfairly.
Once there is one, there will be two; this is the knowledge he learned from practitioners.
He flipped his hand and took out a fist-sized crystal, its entire surface dark red, with an extremely dense flow of Power of Eternity, and handed it to Teng Yunhai:
"This is a specialty of the Heavenly South Desolate Domain, the Eternal Origin Crystal."
While I can't directly help you break through, it's enough to loosen your bottleneck. If your information is accurate and there are no problems, I naturally have more to offer."
"Thank you, sir!"
Teng Yunhai recognized the item at a glance, and his eyes suddenly blazed with undisguised desire.
He took the crystal with both hands, and only when he felt the warm touch firmly against his palms did he finally feel at ease.
"Of course, if you dare to lie to me, I'll show you what cruelty truly means."
His gaze held a hint of ferocity, and the air grew heavy.
The retaliation of a being comparable to the Eternal Holy Lord is unimaginable.
"Of course I wouldn't dare deceive you, sir."
Teng Yunhai nodded repeatedly and quickly left the main hall.
At this moment, the fear on his face disappeared, but he was secretly making plans in his heart.
He only needs to do his job and get what he's entitled to. As for whether Zi ultimately wins or loses, what does that have to do with him?
If this riot succeeds, the benefits he gains should be enough for him to break through his limitations.
He didn't care how many people would die if the riot failed.
He could abandon even his own Lineage, let alone others.
After Teng Yunhai left, one of Zi's confidants stepped forward, his face showing some dissatisfaction:
"My lord, I find this cultivator cunning and should not be trusted. He speaks sweetly, but who knows if he is a spy?"
Zi nodded, his expression remaining calm.
"I will naturally not easily trust these practitioners."
Therefore, you still need to carefully verify his information.
Don't believe everything he says.
The trusted confidant acknowledged the order and withdrew.
Zi stood up from the stone seat, walked to the palace gate, and looked at the surging Chaos mist in the distance. His vertical pupils reflected the gray sky light, and a fierce smile appeared on his lips.
" The Great One are watching me; this is a golden opportunity."
"I want those cultivators to know that we, the Eternal Deity, will be great again."
Han Xuanji was unaware of the commotion in the Heavenly South Desolate Domain.
In the Time Domain, the hands of the clock continue to move at a steady pace, while silvery-white filaments flow silently within the clock's interior.
This was the day Han Xuanji planned to attempt to become the Eternal Holy Lord.
Prior to this, he had successfully fused with the Time Dao Embryo and comprehended the profound insights left on the Saint Mark of Time, thus adjusting his own condition to its optimal state.
Han Xuanji sat cross-legged beneath the Clock of Years, enveloped by the power of time. The surrounding atmosphere was as deep and still as an abyss, and every breath carried a rhythm that was almost perfect.
He opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the several treasures that aided his breakthrough placed before him, and he silently pondered in his mind.
"I must thank my master and the Saint Emperor for this..."
Although Han Xuanji received many treasures from daily check-ins, very few of them were actually of any use.
One of them was the last Azure Origin Hongmeng Dao Fruit that Master had given him.
Although two fruits have already been consumed, reducing their effectiveness, it must be said that the power contained within these fruits is quite pure and profound, making them excellent for breaking through to higher levels.
The other items were rare and precious heavenly materials and earthly treasures specially selected from the many treasures given to him by the Immeasurable Saint Emperor, suitable for his breakthrough. Presumably, they were also specially prepared for him by the Immeasurable Saint Emperor, and each of them would be a priceless treasure in the outside world.
Among these treasures, the most valuable one is not even the Azure Origin Hongmeng Dao Fruit, but a treasure called the Dao Attainment Pearl.
This bead is translucent milky white, about the size of an egg, and its effect is simple and direct; it doesn't increase the success rate of breakthroughs or anything else.
Instead, if a cultivator fails to break through, this bead can be consumed to bear the consequences of the failure on behalf of the cultivator, giving the cultivator one chance to make a mistake.
This is the masterpiece of a Saint King craftsman, hailed as one of the most outstanding inventions in the history of the Eternal Continent.
Many exceptional talents face arduous paths, and having even one chance to make a mistake is already quite fortunate.
It is worth mentioning that a cultivator can use a maximum of three Dao Attainment Pearl, which greatly increases the success rate of breakthroughs for some prodigies.
The wealthy and Immeasurable Saint Emperor was very thoughtful and prepared three pills for Han Xuanji.
It wasn't that he thought Han Xuanji lacked talent; quite the opposite, he knew all too Taiqing Han Xuanji's foundation was incredibly deep, making a breakthrough extremely difficult, and failure would be disastrous.
It should be understood that the Eternal Holy Lord is already an insurmountable bottleneck for the vast majority of cultivators and geniuses.
Even those geniuses who participated in the Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet are not guaranteed to reach the Holy Lord Realm in the future.
A powerful Eternal Holy Lord is capable of being the ruler of a province or the lord of a holy city.
Han Xuanji took a deep breath, took out a communication jade talisman, and sent a message to the Immeasurable Saint Emperor.
There's no need to hide such an important matter; if anything really happens, the other party can take care of things.
Less than three breaths after the message was sent, the void of the Time Domain rippled slightly.
The figure of the Immeasurable Saint Emperor stepped out from the void, still wearing that dark black imperial robe, his face was thin and refined, and when his gaze fell on him, it carried a rare solemnity.