The sea of clouds stretches across the horizon, and all around is utter desolation.
"May we meet again someday, if fate allows."
Han Xuanji turned his gaze to Jian Wuchen and smiled slightly.
Jian Wuchen bowed in a daze, his mind still immersed in the unbelievable scene that had just unfolded.
He subconsciously responded:
"Oh... okay, alright..."
He felt he needed to calm down. Li Changkong was the personal disciple of the Sword Lineage's leader, a genius sword cultivator of his generation who swept aside all others. Yet, such a figure was completely suppressed by Han Xuanji.
How much of a handicap did Han Xuanji hold back when they sparred before?
Jian Wuchen took a deep breath, trying to calm his turbulent emotions, his tone filled with reluctance and gratitude:
"Brother Han, take care! I am deeply grateful to have seen you again during this trip to the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace, and even more so to have received your guidance in obtaining this divine sword!"
His fingertips brushed against the ancient bronze sword at his waist, its starlight subtly concealed, and the blade hummed softly, as if in response.
Han Xuanji smiled calmly and returned the greeting with clasped hands.
"Brother Wuchen, there's no need for such formalities. We are old friends, so it's only right. After you return, continue your diligent practice, and I look forward to meeting you again someday, when your Sword Dao will have reached an even higher level."
"Must!"
Jian Wuchen nodded emphatically, his eyes burning with ignited fighting spirit.
"Once my Sword Dao has improved, I will seek out Brother Han again for a true duel! Farewell!"
After speaking, he transformed into a clear, cold sword light and vanished into the vast sea of clouds, his departing figure carrying a sense of loneliness and resolve after breaking through the illusion.
"Take care of yourself."
Han Xuanji nodded slightly, her voice weak.
Li Changkong immediately stepped forward, his attitude respectful and even slightly obsequious:
"Brother Han, rest assured, I will personally escort this fellow Daoist out of the mountain gate!"
He quickly changed his tune, and his expression no longer showed any arrogance.
After Li Changkong had gone far away and disappeared into the horizon, Han Xuanji turned to the void beside him and said calmly:
"Come out."
As soon as he finished speaking, Su Ming emerged from behind a gnarled ancient pine tree, quickly approaching with a look of amazement and his usual smile on his face.
"Senior Brother Han is indeed a hidden talent! I've heard that Li Changkong is a once-in-a-century genius of the Sword Lineage, with Sword Heart Clarity. I never expected that he wouldn't even be able to put up a fight against Senior Brother."
He clicked his tongue in amazement, even secretly comparing himself to Jiang Hao, who had made a pact with him, and wondered what kind of scene he would have if he were facing his senior brother.
Then he thought, if he had half of Han Xuanji's cultivation, he wouldn't be afraid of Jiang Hao at all.
Han Xuanji shook his head:
"These are mere tricks, nothing to boast about. Do not divulge this matter."
Then, changing his tone, he asked:
"Why did you specifically seek me out here?"
Su Ming chuckled and scratched his head, saying:
"Ahem, Senior Brother Han, you understand. It's all because of that thirty-year agreement... I've been worried day and night, afraid that my skills won't be good enough by then, and I'll embarrass you, Senior Brother, won't I?"
What does this have to do with me?
Han Xuanji rolled her eyes and said irritably.
As for Su Ming, a person with great fortune, he knew that although his fate was full of tribulations, he would always be able to turn misfortune into good fortune and would never easily perish in a competition with his peers. Whether he won or lost, there was no danger to his life, so why should he worry too much?
After speaking, Han Xuanji turned around and slowly walked back into the Myriad Phenomena Garden. Surrounded by Chaos Spiritual Qi, his figure quickly disappeared.
Su Ming stood there, feeling somewhat lost, when suddenly a vast and profound amount of information surged into his mind—this was an extremely profound teleportation Divine Ability.
He was taken aback at first, then overjoyed. He bowed solemnly in the direction of the Myriad Phenomena Garden, and then impatiently transformed into a stream of light to return to his cave abode, wanting to immediately go into seclusion to study this life-saving technique.
The technique Han Xuanji bestowed upon Su Ming was the " Heaven and Earth Shift Technique " he had obtained from signing in earlier.
This technique is incredibly profound. It was created by a Taiyi Golden Immortal who specializes in Divine Ability. He has mastered it to a high degree, and even if he is in the upper realm, he can travel millions of miles in an instant, making him difficult for ordinary True Immortal to find.
For him, Divine Ability don't necessarily need to be numerous, but they must be practical.
Han Xuanji has already deduced all the Divine Ability he previously mastered to the level of Heavenly Immortal. Coupled with powerful Immortal Artifact, he is hard to beat at the same level, and he is not afraid even when facing True Immortal.
As for facing Mystic Immortal, the only way is probably to borrow a powerful Immortal Artifact like the Myriad Phenomena Pagoda and then use the Heaven and Earth Shift Technique to escape.
However, Han Xuanji would generally not put herself in such a dangerous situation.
I think Su Ming will probably need it in the future, so it's better to let him run faster than to teach him that kind of killing Divine Ability.
Of course, this was just one of the pleasures he found in his longevity.
Spiritual practice is the primary goal.
Han Xuanji stopped thinking about it and focused on cultivating.
Spirit Void Heavenly Palace, Sword Lineage.
In a certain dojo.
"You really can't even fight back?"
Li Xuanxiao's usually calm and composed face now showed an undisguised emotion.
Li Changkong stood below with his head bowed, a trace of lingering fear still on his face, and silently nodded:
"Reporting to Master, it is absolutely true. He didn't even... draw his sword."
Recalling the overwhelming majesty he felt at that time, he still feels a chill run down his spine.
Li Xuanxiao was in a daze, and the Daoist temple fell silent.
Li Changkong remained silent.
There were only the two of them in the hall.
After a long silence, Li Xuanxiao finally spoke, his tone filled with indescribable emotion:
"It seems I underestimated him."
He even felt a pang of regret.
"Such Sword Dao genius deserves to shine brightly within my Sword Lineage. What need is there for refining pills..."
Li Changkong then said:
"Master, you taught him the ' Extreme Heaven Sword Dao,' so you can be considered half a master to him."
Li Xuanxiao smiled. If he really wanted to take it, his younger brother Li Xuandao, who was also the Immortal Lord Yunmiao, would probably sever their brotherly relationship.
"Master, given his talent, where do you think he ranks on the Immortal Dao Heaven's Chosen Ranking?"
Li Changkong thought for a moment and then asked.
The Immortal Dao Heaven's Chosen Ranking is a list that compiles the list of prodigies from all races in the Immortal Dao. It covers countless Immortal Domain, counts 108 individuals, and only records those under 1,000 years old.
This list is published by the Immortal Dao Alliance and is highly authoritative.
As for the Immortal Dao Alliance, it is not a specific sect, but an organization formed by the union of many Immortal Dao forces. Its purpose is naturally to prevent the demonic path from invading the Immortal Domain.
The head of the seven lineages of the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace will automatically become an elder of the Immortal Dao Alliance.
"Hmph, you still care about this empty reputation?"
Li Xuanxiao snorted coldly, his tone carrying a warning.
"To be listed on this list certainly brings fame, but fortune and misfortune are intertwined."
It should be known that even the Devil Race can see this list; how many geniuses have met their demise because of their prominence?
The Devil Race' methods are unpredictable and far more complex than you imagine. Moreover,
He then changed the subject, saying meaningfully,
"There are many geniuses in the world like Han Xuanji, who are hidden in seclusion and do not covet fame."
Being listed on the Immortal Ranking is but a mirage; who will reign supreme at the pinnacle of the Great Dao a thousand or ten thousand years from now remains to be seen.
When Li Xuanxiao said this, his gaze was distant, as if he were recalling some long-forgotten events.
He suddenly gave a solemn instruction.
"By the way, you mustn't tell anyone about this."
"Clear!"
Li Changkong nodded quickly.
He still has a sense of propriety.
In any case, since Han Xuanji intends to keep a low profile, even if he doesn't understand, he won't ruin other people's plans.
Clouds drift and time flies; in the blink of an eye, twenty years have quietly passed.
Within the Myriad Phenomena Garden, the Chaos Spiritual Qi remains as vast as the sea, nourishing all things.
Han Xuanji devoted himself to cultivation, signing in daily, and his cultivation level gradually improved, eventually reaching the peak of the Heavenly Immortal Perfection.
He couldn't help but sigh, realizing that cultivating Immortal Dao was indeed not as simple as he had thought.
Over the years, he has never slacked off in his spiritual practice.
As for what was happening outside, he heard about it from Jiang Yuan, Su Ming, and others.
I've learned quite a bit.
In general terms, it's about various fortuitous opportunity occurring, and a certain prodigy obtaining some kind of treasure...
In summary, everything seems to be thriving and moving in a positive direction.
The duel between Su Ming and Jiang Hao has also been put on the agenda.
However, the news that arrived that day carried an unusual sense of solemnity.