Hun Qianling paused here, then said seriously:
"To be honest, even among the nine supreme powers, your talent is considered outstanding, far beyond what ordinary talents can compare to."
The reason those fleet cultivators changed their attitude so quickly was precisely because they understood this point—offending an ordinary cultivator of the Dao of Principle is no big deal, but offending a genius like you might cause serious trouble in the future.
As she spoke, Hun Qianling's tone gradually lowered, and a hint of worry flashed across her eyes.
She secretly pondered that Han Xuanji's talent was so outstanding that once he arrived on the Eternal Continent and revealed his mastery of the Dao Principles, he would inevitably be targeted by various major forces.
The nine supreme powers might not actively extend an olive branch, but those first-rate powers stronger than the Soul Household would most likely try to win him over.
Perhaps Han Xuanji will use this opportunity to move on to a more powerful force...
After all, True God Black Rock seemed to greatly appreciate Han Xuanji. With his abilities, he could easily have Han Xuanji join the Eternal Chamber of Commerce and become a disciple of some important figure.
Once the thought arose, it spread like a vine in her heart, making her restless.
She had been with Han Xuanji for over thirty years and knew Han Xuanji potential. If she could keep him in the Soul Household, it would undoubtedly be a tremendous help to the Soul Household.
But she also understood that with the strength of the Soul Household, they simply couldn't keep such a genius, after all, the Soul Household was far inferior to those top-tier forces.
There's no need to use this sentiment to blackmail the other person.
Hun Qianling felt it was better to make things clear to avoid a future falling out and losing even a friendship.
"Oh."
After listening, Han Xuanji simply gave a faint "oh," without any hint of smugness or other expression on his face.
His nonchalant demeanor only made Hun Qianling more puzzled, and her anxiety intensified.
What was Han Xuanji really thinking?
After much thought, she finally couldn't hold back any longer. She took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and asked:
Brother Han, I have something I'd like to ask you.
What are your plans once we arrive on the Eternal Continent?
I know that with the strength of our Soul Household, perhaps... perhaps we can't retain a genius like you. After all, with your talent, you could get better resources and guidance from any force stronger than the Soul Household.
Her voice carried a hint of barely perceptible unease and disappointment, and towards the end, she even seemed somewhat lacking in confidence.
She was somewhat afraid that Han Xuanji would say things like "I won't go to the Soul Household " or "I want to join another force," but she had to ask clearly to avoid future misunderstandings.
Just as Hun Qianling was talking to herself, filled with trepidation, Han Xuanji looked up at her, his tone calm and without the slightest hesitation:
"Go stay at the Soul Household first."
"It's okay if you don't go, you don't really need to worry about it too much..."
Hun Qianling subconsciously replied, but only after she finished speaking did she realize what Han Xuanji had said. She looked up abruptly, her disappointment instantly replaced by surprise, her pupils dilated slightly, and her tone was full of disbelief:
"Wait, are you still coming to the Soul Household with me?"
She had prepared herself for Han Xuanji to refuse, and had even been planning how to persuade him to stay in the Soul Household for a while. But she never expected Han Xuanji agree so readily. This sudden surprise left her speechless for a moment.
Han Xuanji couldn't help but chuckle as he looked at her expression of mixed surprise and joy.
"Otherwise what? I'm new here and know nothing about the Eternal Continent. Besides you, I don't know anyone else. If I don't go to the Soul Household, where else can I go?"
"Does that mean you look down on me?"
He paused, then added:
"Moreover, as we agreed before, you would show me around after we arrived on the Eternal Continent, and I also promised to stay at the Soul Household for the time being."
I, Han Xuanji, am not so bad as to break my word.
Upon hearing this, Hun Qianling's face lit up with even greater joy, and a glimmer of light even appeared in her eyes. All her previous worries and anxieties vanished in that instant. She quickly said:
That's not what I meant. I just... I just didn't expect you to agree so readily.
I thought you would want to join a more powerful force, since the Soul Household really can't offer you many resources.
"I don't care about resources."
Han Xuanji gently shook her head, her tone indifferent:
"My most important task right now is to familiarize myself with the environment of the Eternal Continent. As for which faction to join, I don't have any ideas yet."
Moreover, the Soul Household has Sage in charge, so they are a powerful force with a solid foundation. Staying put for now will save us a lot of trouble.
This very realistic statement, and it was precisely this reality that put Hun Qianling at ease. This was the Han Xuanji he knew.
A bright smile returned to Hun Qianling's face, and her tone became much lighter:
"Don't worry, as long as you're willing to stay with the Soul Household, I will do my best to provide you with the best Cultivation Resources and help you familiarize yourself with everything on the Eternal Continent. I will never let you suffer any injustice."
Han Xuanji nodded slightly and said nothing more.
He had already planned it out in his heart. Upon arriving on the Eternal Continent, it was not advisable to be too ostentatious. As Sage Lineage under the Sacred Court, the Soul Household was undoubtedly the best place to settle down.
The main issue is that system upgrades also take time. Instead of scrambling to join these top-tier forces, it's better to stay in a second-rate force like the Soul Household and develop your skills for a while first.
He also wanted to see what changes the system would undergo after arriving on the Eternal Continent, and whether it would still be as useful as before.
After chatting for a few moments, the two got up and began cultivating in the training room provided by the True God Black Rock.
After all, once he arrives on the Eternal Continent, he may face more opportunities or even greater challenges. Only by improving his own strength can he calmly deal with everything.
Time flies, and years pass quickly.
The massive eternal warship sailed at full speed, traversing the vast Primordial Sea at a speed far exceeding Han Xuanji and Hun Qianling's imagination.
What would normally take nearly a century to complete has now taken only thirty years, and we are already nearing the borders of the Eternal Continent.
For the past thirty years, True God Black Rock has indeed kept his word and treated Han Xuanji and Hun Qianling with great favor.
The resources needed for cultivation were continuously delivered to their cultivation rooms without interruption. Their daily diet was exactly the same as that of the fleet's high command, consisting of Spirit Cuisine containing rich Qi of Eternity, which could both satisfy their hunger and aid in their cultivation.
Han Xuanji did not waste this rare opportunity to cultivate. He immersed himself in the cultivation room all day, honing and consolidating his cultivation as the Eternal Dao Master while focusing on refining the Eternal Dao Principle.
During this period, he attempted to condense the fourth Eternal Dao Principle — the Reincarnation Dao Principle.
However, the Dao of Reincarnation is mysterious and unpredictable. Every time he was close to success, he was just one step away from success. Several attempts ended in failure. In the end Han Xuanji simply suppressed his thoughts and decided to go to the Eternal Continent to try to condense it again.
During this time, Hui Feng would often come to talk to Han Xuanji. Sometimes they would share interesting things about their lives, and sometimes they would chat about the differences between the Dao of the Physical Body and the Dao of Principle. The two gradually became quite compatible friends.
It is worth mentioning that during this period, the True God Black Rock did not meet with Han Xuanji again, which relieved Han Xuanji.
This day.
The atmosphere in the cultivation room where Han Xuanji was located grew increasingly heavy.
In the center of the spacious room, Han Xuanji sat cross-legged, beneath him a Azure Lotus with petals shimmering with a faint golden light slowly unfurling—the very same Chaos Azure Lotus that had accompanied him for many years.
Since Han Xuanji stepped into the Primordial Sea, the Chaos Azure Lotus had fallen into a deep slumber. Now, thanks to the rich Qi of Eternity in the warship's cultivation room, it has finally broken free from its slumber and awakened, evolving to a higher grade. Surrounded by Qi of Eternity so pure it cannot be dissolved, each petal trembles slightly, continuously supplying pure energy into Han Xuanji's body to assist his cultivation.