The door to the quiet room opened silently, and Han Xuanji's calm voice came out:
"Come in."
Li Taiqing stood up and strode into the quiet room. Upon seeing the figure sitting upright on the Chaos Azure Lotus, he was startled.
On the lotus platform, Han Xuanji sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, his face calm, his aura perfectly blending with the entire Azure Lotus, becoming one with it.
He seemed to be the center of the three thousand great paths, the master of all things.
Simply by gazing at Han Xuanji, Li Taiqing felt his own Law Power involuntarily increase, and his soul seemed to be cleansed, becoming more transparent.
"Even in the entire Immortal Realm, it would be difficult to find Azure Lotus of this caliber. As expected of Master."
Li Taiqing was startled.
Although he couldn't fully see through the origins of this Azure Lotus, the ancient aura originating from Chaos and the supreme Daoist charm all indicated its extraordinary nature.
Suddenly, he remembered fragments he had seen in some incomplete Jade Slip, about those supreme divine objects that nurtured the Great Dao within the Chaos...
"Could it be... that this thing is the Chaos Azure Lotus?"
An unbelievable thought exploded in his mind like a thunderclap.
The legendary Chaos Supreme Treasure exist only in the oldest myths and legends.
Master... he actually possesses such a divine artifact?
At this moment, Li Taiqing's heart was filled with turmoil, but he did not ask any questions.
Instead, with a "plop," he involuntarily knelt down again.
"Disciple... disciple Li Taiqing greets Master!"
His voice trembled uncontrollably. Before the legendary Chaos Azure Lotus and his master sitting atop it, he felt as insignificant as a speck of dust.
"Speak, what do you want?"
Han Xuanji closed his eyes and said calmly.
In reality, he didn't display any overwhelming aura of a powerful figure; he even concealed the aura of the Chaos Azure Lotus. However, his appearance was so terrifying that his disciple had already deified him.
Li Taiqing looked up, his eyes filled with hope.
"Master! This disciple... this disciple begs Master to help this disciple break through to a higher level!"
Han Xuanji opened her eyes, her gaze falling on Li Taiqing, but she did not respond immediately. The air in the quiet room seemed to freeze.
The invisible pressure startled Li Taiqing, making it hard for him to breathe.
He thought that his request had angered Han Xuanji.
In reality, Han Xuanji was reflecting on his own behavior, realizing that he had indeed neglected his eldest disciple somewhat in the past.
After all, Li Taiqing has always been unassuming and hardworking, and Li Taiqing has helped many sects to convey and respond to messages. Even if he has no merit, he has certainly worked hard.
Why?
Han Xuanji's voice remained calm, revealing no emotion.
"Could it be for revenge?"
In his view, Li Taiqing could easily achieve the Daluo simply by following the steps, and it wouldn't take too long.
"That's right."
Li Taiqing looked up and met Han Xuanji's deep, unfathomable eyes, and quickly explained:
"Master, please understand! This disciple is not questioning my own Dao Path, nor is I dissatisfied with your arrangements. It's just... it's just that my enemy is Taiyi Golden Immortal of the Golden Crow Divine Race. Now that the Demon Court is frequently at war with various parties, this disciple is truly worried... worried that if he were to perish at the hands of others, or encounter some misfortune, where would this disciple seek revenge for this deep-seated blood feud?"
Upon hearing this, Han Xuanji pondered for a moment and felt that it might indeed be possible.
The Immortal Realm is not peaceful right now. Li Taiqing's enemy is only a Taiyi Golden Immortal of the Golden Crow Divine Race. In the past, it would have been difficult for him to cause any trouble, but now that the Demon Court has started a war, this Taiyi Golden Immortal is not so safe.
After some calculation, Han Xuanji realized that Li Taiqing's worries were not unfounded.
The Golden Crow Divine Race's Taiyi Golden Immortal is currently still on the front lines of the battlefield. Several hundred years later, he will go to the rear of the Demon Court. At that time, it will be difficult for Li Taiqing to take revenge, and the opponent will most likely perish in the Calamity Tribulation.
Your concerns are not without merit.
Han Xuanji spoke slowly, her voice becoming much gentler.
"However, haste makes waste. Forced efforts are like a tree without roots; though it may grow tall for a time, it will ultimately be unable to withstand wind and rain."
Just as Li Taiqing was feeling somewhat disappointed, Han Xuanji changed the subject:
"However, considering your steadfast resolve and that your desire for revenge is a driving force for your progress, I will grant you this fortuitous opportunity."
Before he finished speaking, Han Xuanji pointed his fingers like a sword, but did not cause any earth-shattering phenomena. Instead, he condensed a wisp of extremely refined gray energy at his fingertips.
The airflow, though seemingly weak, appeared to contain the profound Daoist principles that shaped the creation of the world.
"This is a wisp of ' Chaos Origin Qi,' which can help you refine your immortal foundation. Are you willing to accept it?"
"Willing."
Li Taiqing answered without hesitation.
Upon seeing this, Han Xuanji casually took out a copy of the Devil God Origin that he had previously signed in, and then used a wisp of Origin Power to shape it into a wisp of Origin Qi.
This primordial energy has a very simple function: it can transform a person into Chaos Physique.
Although the Chaos Physique is not as domineering as that of the Chaos Devil God, its cultivation speed is extremely fast, it is naturally close to the Dao, and its physical body is comparable to that of ancient beings.
He was, after all, his eldest disciple; they couldn't just give him a perfunctory response.
With this primordial energy for transformation, it won't be difficult for the opponent to break through to the Daluo Golden Immortal realm.
As he spoke, the wisp of gray Dao energy, like a serpent, silently disappeared into Li Taiqing's brow.
Li Taiqing trembled violently.
I felt an indescribable, cool, and vast power instantly sweep over my entire body, as if my limbs and bones were being cleansed by the purest spring water.
At first, it was an extreme feeling of comfort, as if every cell was rejoicing and greedily absorbing this power.
But soon, the intense pain brought on by the transformation came like a tidal wave!
"Ugh!"
Li Taiqing couldn't help but let out a suppressed growl, feeling as if his body was being torn apart inch by inch by an invisible force.
This is a transformation originating from both the physical body and the soul; blocking the sense of pain is useless.
However, Han Xuanji couldn't bear it, so he used his Law Power to make Li Taiqing faint.
Seeing this, Han Xuanji didn't remain idle either; he closed his eyes and began cultivating on his own.
The power contained in that [ Immortal Realm Samsara Origin Power ] was immense; even he couldn't refine and absorb it in a short time.
I don't know how much time has passed.
Li Taiqing finally regained consciousness. Sensing the changes within himself, he immediately understood everything.
His eyes were filled with gratitude, and he kowtowed deeply again, his voice choked with emotion:
"Disciple... kowtows in gratitude for Master's grace!"
"Okay, go ahead."
Han Xuanji waved his hand, feeling a sense of relief.
This was also the first time he had done something like this, and he wasn't entirely confident of success.
Of course, it's okay if you fail.
Even if Li Taiqing dies, he can resurrect the other person.
"If anyone else is willing to endure this pain, they are welcome to come to me."
Han Xuanji thought for a moment and then added a sentence for Li Taiqing.
Upon hearing this, Li Taiqing stopped in his tracks, recalling the pain, and nodded sharply.