Of course, Han Xuanji was not discouraged; this was all within his expectations.
True Dragon cannot emerge from shallow waters. The geniuses of the Eternal Continent undoubtedly have a much higher starting point than these "natives," so it is only natural that they achieve greater success.
However, Han Xuanji has the support of the system, so he may not be inferior to the geniuses of the Eternal Continent.
Give him some time, and Han Xuanji is confident he can reach the top of the Eternal Continent.
However, reaching the Eternal Continent is not easy. According to the Soul Ancestor, crossing the Primordial Sea is extremely dangerous. Along the way, there are not only wandering Spirit of Hongmeng but also powerful Rogue Cultivator who plunder resources. A slight mistake could lead to disaster.
Seeing the expectant look in the Soul Ancestor's eyes, Han Xuanji did not answer directly, but asked:
"You mean you have a way to return to the Eternal Continent?"
Upon hearing this question, a glint of light flashed in the Soul Ancestor's eyes, and he nodded quickly, his tone becoming more certain:
"Fellow Daoist, rest assured. Although I fled in a sorry state and lost many things back then, I have found the Thousand Spirits I was piloting. As long as I repair it and leave the Chaos, I will be able to activate the flying boat, locate the coordinates of the Eternal Continent, and find the route back to the Eternal Continent."
"I see."
Han Xuanji nodded and said:
"Do you need my help to repair the Thousand Spirits?"
The Soul Ancestor shook his head and said:
"Thank you for your kindness. It won't be long before it's fixed."
At this point, her expression brightened again:
"With the Thousand Spirits escorting us, the risks of crossing the Primordial Sea will be greatly reduced."
"This was a gift from my father to help me advance to the Eternal Dao Master Realm; it's a warship that's almost at the level of True Master."
This is also the Soul Ancestor's trump card. If this eternal-level warship were used in the Chaos, it would be enough to sweep away everything.
Han Xuanji was also somewhat shocked. He hadn't expected the Soul Ancestor to have such a trump card. Indeed, one should not underestimate anyone in the world.
Within the Chaos, hidden tigers and dragons lie dormant.
There might even be beings similar to the Soul Ancestor.
Although Han Xuanji did not know exactly how strong the Eternal Dao Master and the Eternal True Lord were, he was still self-aware.
In the later stages of cultivation, it is very difficult to overcome the gap of a major realm.
Even the most extraordinary treasures must be usable.
At this point, the Soul Ancestor's expression turned solemn again, and he slowly stated his conditions:
"Fellow Heavenly Dao, I can take you back to the Eternal Continent, share the coordinates and routes of the Eternal Continent, and ensure your safety with the Thousand Spirits."
However, I have two small conditions. First, during the crossing of the Primordial Sea, you must not interfere with my actions and will also need to help me overcome difficulties along the way and take over piloting the Thousand Spirits. Second, after arriving at the Eternal Continent, if it is convenient for you, could you return to my Lineage with me?"
Upon hearing this, Han Xuanji frowned slightly. He had no objection to taking the Soul Ancestor's "vehicle" to the Eternal Continent.
After all, he only has the method to transcend Chaos, but not the specific path to the Eternal Continent. Even with the system's simulation function, it might not work.
The Soul Ancestor's suggestion was undoubtedly the most convenient option.
However, he was somewhat reluctant to join the Soul Ancestor's Lineage.
It wasn't that he disdained joining a particular Lineage, but rather that there was too little information about the Lineage to which the Soul Ancestor belonged. He had no idea what the Soul Household was really like—was it a benevolent clan, or an ambitious and scheming force?
If he were to join rashly, he would inevitably find himself in a passive position, and it might even affect his cultivation path, which was not what he wanted.
The Soul Ancestor, being exceptionally intelligent, immediately saw through Han Xuanji's concerns and quickly offered an explanation, his tone earnest:
"Fellow Daoist, there is no need to worry. I am not forcing you to join my Lineage."
To be honest, my Soul Household is a prestigious clan on the Eternal Continent, and an affiliated force of the Sacred Court, one of the nine supreme powers. We rule a province in the southern part of the Eternal Continent, with a solid foundation, and we never easily provoke trouble.
She paused, then continued in detail:
"My father is the current patriarch of the Soul Household. His cultivation has long since reached the Eternal Sage Realm. He has many children, with over a hundred descendants on the surface. Among them, the most outstanding ones have entered the Sacred Court and have already stepped into the Eternal True God Realm, enough to protect you, fellow Daoist, and allow you to establish yourself on the Eternal Continent."
Seeing that Han Xuanji's expression remained unchanged, the Soul Ancestor added:
"Furthermore, I don't necessarily intend for you to join the Soul Household. I just want you to consider settling down with the Soul Household after you arrive on the Eternal Continent."
After all, you're new here and know nothing about the environment and power dynamics of the Eternal Continent. Staying with the Soul Household will not only help you avoid unnecessary trouble but also allow you to gradually familiarize yourself with the rules of the Eternal Continent.
If you wish to leave in the future, I will never stop you, nor will I use any means to restrict you.
At this point, the Soul Ancestor continued to list the benefits:
"Our Soul Household has cultivated extensive connections and resources across the Eternal Continent for countless years. We can help you quickly gain fame and make your talent known to more powerful forces. We can also help you make contact with the nine supreme powers and secure opportunities for you to join them. This will undoubtedly be of great benefit to your development on the Eternal Continent."
The Soul Ancestor spoke with utmost sincerity, showing both genuine goodwill and no coercion. Clearly, she sincerely hoped that Han Xuanji could return to the Eternal Continent with her, and also wanted to use Han Xuanji's talent to create more opportunities for herself and the Soul Household.
Han Xuanji remained silent for a moment, his brows gradually relaxed, and some of his worries dissipated.
He knew that the Soul Ancestor's proposal was indeed very tempting, especially for someone like him who was unfamiliar with the Eternal Continent. The Soul Household was undoubtedly an excellent foothold, which could not only avoid risks but also allow him to quickly integrate into the environment of the Eternal Continent, saving him a lot of trouble.
Putting aside everything else, even if outsiders arrive on the Eternal Continent, they will probably be "illegal immigrants," which is quite dangerous. Even if they are not expelled, they will probably have to put in some effort to survive.
"Well, I can agree to your conditions, but I have one request."
Han Xuanji nodded, but didn't elaborate.
Upon hearing Han Xuanji's agreement, the Soul Ancestor: "Fellow Daoist, please speak."
Han Xuanji slowly said:
"Please tell me more about the Eternal Continent, and I need to know about the Eternal Realm cultivation method you have mastered."
"Good."
The Soul Ancestor agreed readily. These things might be very precious to Chaos beings, but they weren't very important to her.
Once Han Xuanji arrives on the Eternal Continent, he will eventually find out.
Now, by simply telling Han Xuanji Han Xuanji the truth, she can also win his favor.
Soon, without further ado, the Soul Ancestor condensed a wisp of divine thought at his fingertip, which shot towards Han Xuanji's brow like a streak of light.
Han Xuanji's mind stirred, unaware of the danger. He absorbed the wisp of divine thought, and instantly, an ancient and profound cultivation method appeared clearly in his mind, called the " Sacred Flame Dao Canon ".
This " Sacred Flame Dao Canon " is not a top-tier Cultivation Method, but a common cultivation method in the Sacred Flame Domain. It lowers the threshold for entry into the realms and provides extremely detailed descriptions of the realms, completely recording all the breakthrough methods and cultivation insights from the Chaos Realm to the Eternal Realm, which perfectly suits Han Xuanji's current needs.
The realm system of the Eternal Continent consists of seven realms.
Eternal True Realm: Eternal Dao Master, Eternal True Lord, Eternal True God
Eternal Saint Realm: Eternal Sage, Eternal Holy Lord, Eternal Sage King
The Eternal Supreme Realm.