Li Taiqing's words, spoken so lightly, immediately displeased Immortal Venerable Yuheng.
But soon Immortal Venerable Yuheng fell silent. He had already reached the pinnacle of Taiyi Golden Immortal and was about to break through to Daluo Golden Immortal, and he sensed a threat from Li Taiqing.
What does this tell us?
Li Taiqing has definitely reached the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, which would place him at the level of an elder or even the head of a lineage in the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace.
"What level has Han Xuanji reached in his years of secluded cultivation at the Myriad Phenomena Garden? What exactly did Han Xuanji teach him?"
Immortal Venerable Yuheng was filled with doubt and unease.
He suddenly realized that perhaps he, and even the entire sect, had underestimated the true significance of that reclusive Dao Child and his seemingly young disciples.
Lu Fan is also a disciple of Han Xuanji, and he has already made a great name for himself. He is almost certain to become the Human Emperor, and the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace may even benefit from his glory.
At first, most people thought that Han Xuanji was lucky to have been accepted as a disciple by chance.
Upon closer reflection, it's no coincidence that Han Xuanji taught so many prodigies.
"This disciple knows that my cultivation is still shallow, but this disciple's journey is not to compete for merit, but to fulfill a long-cherished wish and to ensure that my Dao heart is flawless."
Li Taiqing did not explicitly state what his "long-cherished wish" was, but the cold, sharp glint in his eyes stirred something within Immortal Venerable Yuheng.
Knowing that Li Taiqing was not acting rashly.
After pondering for a long time, Immortal Venerable Yuheng did not ask too many questions, but simply sighed:
"Since you insist on this, I will not force you, and the sect will not prevent you from seeking the Dao."
He could no longer regard the other person as a junior disciple who needed protection.
After saying that, he changed the subject, his tone becoming serious.
"But the front lines are no child's play, especially since they involve the Golden Crow Clan; a single move can have far-reaching consequences."
Do you have specific plans? What kind of convenience or support do you need from the sect?
At a minimum, a detailed plan is necessary to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings or conflicts.
He was paving the way for Li Taiqing and preparing himself mentally in advance. Without much thought, Li Taiqing was bound to cause a stir, and the sect wouldn't be able to abandon him then.
Li Taiqing, clearly prepared, cupped his hands and said:
"This disciple does indeed have a plan... I wish to apply, as a disciple of the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace, to go to the eastern ' Heaven-Suppressing City ' for garrison duty, and participate in frontline patrols and small-scale mopping-up operations."
" Heaven-Suppressing City..."
The Immortal Venerable Yuheng pondered silently.
Heaven-Suppressing City is one of the most important cities on the eastern front of the Spirit Void Immortal Domain. It is adjacent to a Demon Race Immortal Domain and is currently guarded by more than a dozen Taiyi Golden Immortal and one Daluo Golden Immortal.
If Li Taiqing were to go, he could provide considerable support.
"Good."
Immortal Venerable Yuheng finally waved his hand and agreed to the matter.
"I will make arrangements for you. Your first priority is naturally your own safety. Do not venture too deep into enemy territory. Secondly... do not tarnish the reputation of the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace and your master. In case of emergency, you can use this talisman to seek help from the nearest sect stronghold or a few cultivators who are on good terms with me."
He tossed Li Taiqing a blue Pill Cauldron talisman engraved with cloud patterns from a cauldron, containing a wisp of his divine imprint. It served as both a token and a trump card that could provide assistance.
Li Taiqing solemnly accepted the jade talisman and bowed deeply once more.
"Thank you for your kindness, Master! I will remember your teachings and act with utmost care, so as not to fail the trust placed in me by the sect and my master."
Watching Li Taiqing's tall, straight back as he turned and left, Immortal Venerable Yuheng's gaze was complex, and he murmured to himself:
"The cultivators of this generation are truly unfathomable... Perhaps it's time for me to step down."
After pondering for a moment, he sent out a series of messages and began making arrangements for Li Taiqing's trip to the front lines.
Soon, Li Taiqing headed to Heaven-Suppressing City.
On the surface, he was just a Golden Immortal cultivator, True Disciple of the Spirit Void Heavenly Palace.
Secretly, he began investigating Immortal Venerable Jinxi with the help of the sect.
Li Taiqing's departure didn't alarm many people until a month later.
Lin Potian had just learned that his senior brother was missing, and not daring to ask Han Xuanji, he asked Su Ming to investigate.
Su Ming searched for many people and finally learned from his master that Li Taiqing had gone to the front line. He was stunned at first, but then he understood Li Taiqing's plan.
"Brother Li, why bother..."
Su Ming was somewhat displeased, feeling that Li Taiqing was no longer treating him as a friend.
"In that case, I'll go lend a hand."
Su Ming felt he couldn't just stand by and watch Li Taiqing take such a risk.
As for Han Xuanji, she naturally didn't pay any special attention to this trivial matter.
To be honest, Li Taiqing's ability to endure for so long was beyond his expectations.
After all, with Li Taiqing's current strength, he can basically do whatever he wants as long as he doesn't encounter Daluo Golden Immortal.
" Su Ming ran out too..."
Han Xuanji's heart skipped a beat, as if he had thought of something.
However, he did not stop him.
Sometimes, breaking the deadlock is quite simple.
Time slowly passed, and another fifty years went by.
Over the years, Han Xuanji has focused most of his attention on cultivation. The Heavenly Emperor Fortune is immense, and even he could not completely convert it into his own cultivation in a short period of time.
"I've already refined half of the Heavenly Emperor Fortune; I'll be breaking through to a minor realm soon..."
Han Xuanji pondered silently.
For him, fifty years of seclusion seemed like nothing more than a nap.
Despite not having broken through even a minor realm, his actual increase in strength is considerable, surpassing what he gained in a million years of arduous cultivation.
In the simulation, after Lin Feng entered the Hunyuan Taiji Realm, even after becoming the Heavenly Emperor, he still had to cultivate diligently for countless years before he could break through to the Hunyuan Wuji before it ended.
This day.
Lin Potian came to visit Han Xuanji.
He had Su Ming to investigate Li Taiqing's departure, but found that Su Ming was unreliable and hadn't given him any specific information, only telling him not to worry before disappearing.
Lin Potian thought Li Taiqing had only been away for a while and didn't think much of it until today, when he learned what a big deal the two of them had done.
" Lin Potian requests an audience with his master!"
Outside the attic, Lin Potian called out loudly.
Han Xuanji, who was sitting cross-legged on the Chaos Azure Lotus, slowly opened his eyes, his gaze clear.
"Come in."
Lin Potian's tall figure strode in. His face was resolute, but at this moment his brows were furrowed, and his eyes were full of worry and a trace of annoyance.
He first bowed respectfully to Han Xuanji, then spoke impatiently, his voice somewhat urgent:
"Master! Senior Brother and Senior Brother Su are in trouble!"
Han Xuanji remained calm, merely nodding slightly to signal him to continue.
This calm eased Lin Potian's anxious mind somewhat, but his words remained hurried:
"I had been searching for my senior brother for a long time without success, so I asked Senior Brother Su to inquire about him. But Senior Brother Su only sent back a few words, saying that my senior brother had gone out to train and he was worried about him so he went to take care of him. After that, we lost contact."
But just today, this disciple received an urgent message: Senior Brother Su Ming has been falsely accused of being Devil Race and has disappeared without a trace, while Senior Brother is being hunted down by powerful members of the Golden Crow Clan...