Having done all this, the Evil Qilin let out a low cry, and its murderous Sha Qi gradually subsided. It came to the side of everyone, looking completely different from the terrifying being who had just been so fierce and powerful, casually killing Hunyuan Taiji Realm expert.
" Master White, those noisy people have been dealt with."
"Good."
Little White nodded and proceeded to draw a big picture:
"I've noted this merit on your behalf; I'll take credit for it when the time comes, standing by the master's side."
"Not at all, it's all what I should do."
Evil Qilin was secretly delighted, but on the surface he still maintained a humble demeanor.
Seeing this, Li Taiqing shook his head, unsurprised, and smiled helplessly:
"Junior Brother Lin, you flatter me. Little White is just that unreliable. But thank you very much for Senior Qilin's help. Senior Qilin is a follower of Master and was once a powerful being from the Primordial Era."
"Uh... really?"
Lin Feng blinked.
A powerful being from the ancient times became a follower of the master?
So what is Master's current strength?
At the same time, he was also wondering why it felt like countless years had passed since he left the Immortal Realm, even though it shouldn't have been that long.
As soon as Li Taiqing finished speaking, the Evil Qilin quickly shook its massive head, its purple beastly eyes filled with humility, its tone respectful without a trace of arrogance:
"Young Master Li, you flatter me. You've made me feel too ashamed."
Its massive body hunched slightly, its ferocity completely vanished, leaving only gentleness and respect.
"I owe my current position entirely to Your Excellency's magnanimity. Your Excellency's disciples are my masters. Protecting you young masters is simply my duty. There is no need for 'thank you'."
Jiang Hao stepped forward and couldn't help but joke:
"I never expected that you, the infamous ancient Devil God, would be so well-mannered. It's rare for Little White to be so majestic."
Little White immediately became unhappy, her tone carrying a hint of Qi Ingestion:
"What do you mean I'm rarely in the limelight? If it weren't for me, what would you all do?"
The Evil Qilin quickly echoed, nuzzling its head against Little White's tiger head, and said ingratiatingly:
"What Master White is true. If Master White hadn't given me the opportunity, I wouldn't have had a chance to act."
In this state, he no longer possessed the majesty of Hunyuan Taiji Perfection master; instead, he resembled an obedient underling.
Li Taiqing nodded slightly, acknowledging the Evil Qilin in his heart, and said:
"In short, thank you for your hard work, Little White and Senior Qilin."
"In that case, let us set off immediately to return to the Mystic Heaven Dao Palace and pay our respects to our master."
Chen Yan nodded quickly and said:
"Let's hurry up and leave. The Myriad Worlds Merchant Alliance is no simple matter after all."
Li Taiqing looked at the two of them, nodded slightly, and spoke in a gentle tone:
"That's right, we shouldn't stay here any longer. The Myriad Worlds Merchant Alliance is powerful, with many beings above the Hunyuan Taiji. Let's return to the Mystic Heaven Dao Palace first and then make further plans."
After speaking, Li Taiqing also communicated with the Chaos Heavenly Gate, and in the next instant, a portal appeared in front of everyone.
"Junior Brother Lin, let's go."
Li Taiqing was the first to step into the gate.
Following closely behind, everyone stepped inside, with Lin Feng and Chen Yan doing the same.
Passing through the portal, Lin Feng was astonished to find himself on a celestial mountain suspended in the endless sky. Clouds and mist swirled around it, and jade palaces and pavilions were scattered in an orderly fashion. Celestial beasts roared in unison, and spiritual springs gurgled. He was surrounded by a rich Innate Qi, and the celestial atmosphere was like a fairyland on earth. This was the Mystic Heaven Dao Palace.
Along the way, Lin Feng and Chen Yan were overwhelmed by the sights. They were surrounded by ethereal scenery and saw disciples with powerful auras passing by. The sight of the group caused many disciples to stop and bow in reverence.
Before long, the group arrived at the Mystic Heaven Hall.
The Mystic Heaven Hall is magnificent, with its roof inlaid with countless celestial jade treasures, shining brightly.
It was on the way that Lin Feng learned about the changes that had occurred to him after he left the Immortal Realm.
All these changes directly altered Lin Feng's understanding of the world.
What does it mean that Master is now the Supreme Celestial Venerable, revered by all races, the most powerful being in the Supreme Heavenly Venerable, the Immortal Realm Heavenly Emperor's closest friend, and the guardian deity of the Immortal Realm...?
Lin Feng's feelings were quite complicated. He had always thought that although his master was powerful, he was just a reclusive expert in the Immortal Realm.
I never expected that after going out for a while and coming home, you'd drop the pretense and become the disciple of the strongest being in the Immortal Realm.
It's like a rich kid who's always been raised in poverty, only to discover upon reaching adulthood that he could inherit billions of dollars.
"Come in."
Han Xuanji's voice drifted out from inside the hall.
Upon hearing this, everyone stepped into the Mystic Heaven Hall. Inside, they saw Han Xuanji dressed in green robes, surrounded by a faint Daoist aura. He possessed an otherworldly air, with a gentle demeanor in his eyes and brows, yet exuding an aura of domineering authority.
Besides them, there were several other direct disciples.
This was the first time Lin Feng had seen Han Xuanji's appearance, and he felt that the man before him was unparalleled in the world in terms of looks alone, and he was almost stunned for a moment.
Li Taiqing, Jiang Hao, and Yun Wuji reacted quickly:
"Disciple greets Master!"
The three bowed in unison, their tone respectful.
Little White also toned down her previous arrogant demeanor, came to Han Xuanji's side, and spoke in a docile tone:
"Master, we're back! I even helped you deal with the scum from the Myriad Worlds Merchant Alliance, and Little Purple did a great job too!"
Han Xuanji raised his hand and rubbed Little White's tiger head, his eyes full of doting affection. Then his gaze slowly fell on Lin Feng and Chen Yan, his gaze gentle yet with a hint of scrutiny. The Dao aura around him rippled gently, sweeping over the two of them.
Lin Feng was so frightened that he quickly bowed and said in a trembling voice:
"Disciple Lin Feng greets Master!"
Chen Yan's heart tightened, and he quickly bowed respectfully, his tone humble:
"Junior Chen Yan greets Your Majesty, Heavenly Venerable!"
Han Xuanji nodded slightly, his tone gentle, his voice slowly echoing throughout the Mystic Heaven Hall: "No need for formalities."
After the two stood up, he slowly spoke, his gaze falling on Lin Feng, his eyes filled with approval:
" Lin Feng, not bad, you have broken through to the Hunyuan Realm, you have not disappointed my expectations."
Lin Feng was startled and immediately bowed:
"This disciple only did what he was supposed to do. If it weren't for Master's guidance in the past, I wouldn't be where I am today. And if it weren't for the three senior brothers saving me, this junior would have already been annihilated."
You don't need to be so modest.
Han Xuanji waved his hand and slowly spoke:
"I once made a promise with you: if you could break through to the Hunyuan Realm, you would become my personal disciple. From now on, you will be the eighth personal disciple of the Mystic Heaven Dao Palace. Are you willing?"
Is it that simple?
Lin Feng was somewhat surprised, not expecting his goal to be achieved so quickly, and was momentarily dazed.
Then, noticing the teasing looks from his fellow disciples, he snapped back to reality, knelt down, and respectfully kowtowed three times to Han Xuanji, his voice unwavering:
"Disciple Lin Feng greets Master! From this day forward, disciple will dedicate himself to cultivation, strictly abide by the sect rules, and never fail Master's love and expectations!"
Han Xuanji looked at him, a hint of approving smile in his eyes. He raised his hand and sent a gentle force onto Lin Feng, lifting him up.
"Very well, from this day forward, you will be the eighth direct disciple of the Mystic Heaven Dao Palace. I hope you will not slacken your efforts and will cultivate to the Great Dao as soon as possible."
He is, after all, the future Heavenly Emperor; accepting his offer wouldn't be beneath him.
Although things may change in the future, Han Xuanji has ultimately benefited a lot from him, so she won't deliberately change the cause and effect of his actions being beneficial to the other party.