However, someone quickly poured cold water on the idea:
"Don't be too happy. Hun Qianxue couldn't have done this without preparation. If Han Xuanji really has some skill, and we rashly attack, we'll only earn a reputation for being jealous and envious of talent, which would be a loss."
Upon hearing this, the noise in the hall instantly subsided, and the joy on Hun Qianchen's face faded somewhat. He turned to look at the speaker, who was none other than Hun Zangfeng.
"Elder, what do you suggest we do?"
Hun Zangfeng tapped his fingertips lightly on the table, the black metal fingertips striking the wooden surface with a soft "tap-tap." His eyes gleamed, and after a moment of contemplation, he slowly spoke, his tone sinister:
"One wrong step leads to another; we cannot act rashly."
Hun Qianxue's foundation is not yet stable, yet he dares to act in this way. Either Han Xuanji truly has heaven-defying talent, or he is deliberately using this to demonstrate his sincerity in seeking talent and to consolidate his own prestige.
What we need to do is not to launch a rash attack, but to first probe and find out the truth of the matter.
"Elder, how should we probe them?"
A trusted aide quickly asked.
Hun Zangfeng's lips curled into a calculating smile as he slowly said:
"We should naturally try to win over such an S-Rank Talent. Qianchen, personally send someone to the Purple Soul Grotto-Heaven with a generous gift to meet him, express our sincerity, invite him to join our side, and promise that if he is willing to help us, we will give him even better treatment than he has now when Qianchen rises to a higher position. Don't be stingy with your terms."
"If he readily agrees, it means this kid is vain and, even if he has some talent, he's not a threat. We can then secretly sow discord between Hun Qianxue and the two of them, eliminating this potential threat through Hun Qianxue's intervention."
If he politely refuses, it means that this young man either has backbone or is asking for more. We will then make further plans and continue to observe.
More importantly, it's crucial to ascertain the other party's true capabilities and whether they are worthy of being considered an S-Rank Talent.
Upon hearing this, Hun Qianchen nodded thoughtfully and said:
"What should we do if he really is an S-Rank Talent and doesn't listen to us?"
"Well... then we'll just have to accept our fate. The best course of action is to find out more about him and see if there are any problems."
Hun Zangfeng calmly said:
"If he is merely a figurehead with a hollow reputation, then that is our best opportunity to manipulate him into siding with us. At the next Lineage council meeting, we will publicly accuse Hun Qianxue power for personal gain and wasting Lineage resources, thus undermining his prestige within the clan. Then, you can step forward and, in the name of fairness, propose a re-evaluation of Han Xuanji. This will not only demonstrate your vision but also dampen Hun Qianxue's arrogance."
Hun Zangfeng's thinking was incredibly clear, showing that he had considered everything very thoroughly for Hun Qianchen.
The others looked at the Lineage elder with admiration and echoed his praise, commending Hun Zangfeng planning.
Hun Qianchen is quite strong, but he lacks shrewdness and his Lineage's reputation is insufficient. With the elders around, these shortcomings can be completely compensated for.
"Thank you for your guidance, Zangfeng!"
Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Hun Qianchen's eyes, and he quickly nodded:
"Rest assured, Elder, I will make the arrangements immediately and make sure I thoroughly investigate Han Xuanji's true intentions!"
He was secretly thrilled. As long as he could seize this weakness in Hun Qianxue, he could take the opportunity to rise to power and get one step closer to the position of family head.
At this moment, there was no longer any distance between Hun Qianchen and Hun Zangfeng.
Back then, this elder was one of the top talents in the Soul Household, vying for the position of family head with the previous family head, Hun Wanli. The two were equally talented and had similar strength, but in the end, Hun Wanli was one step behind.
In the end Lineage chose to fully support Hun Wanli, giving him a wealth of resources and fortuitous opportunity to help him successfully break through to the Eternal Sage Realm. However, due to insufficient resources and lack of assistance, he failed to break through to the Sage Realm Stage. Not only did his cultivation stagnate at the Eternal True God, but his status also plummeted. He went from being a highly regarded prodigy to a suppressed elder.
Hun Qianchen was initially somewhat wary of the other party, but gradually began to trust them.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend, and besides, he had no hatred for Hun Zangfeng.
" Hun Wanli, everything you took from me back then, I will now take back from your son one by one."
Hun Zangfeng in his heart, whispering to himself, while the murderous aura in his eyes grew even stronger.
All these years, he has remained patient and waited for an opportunity, and that opportunity has arrived.
A few days passed in the blink of an eye.
In the past few days, Han Xuanji has been focusing on his cultivation, and apart from chatting with Hun Qianling, he hasn't done anything else.
The system hasn't made any major changes, so it will probably take some more time.
Tonight, he will be attending the Soul Household banquet at Hun Qianxue's invitation.
This banquet served two purposes: first, to celebrate Hun Qianling's safe return, and second, to mark the debut of this S-Rank Talent.
Han Xuanji couldn't possibly refuse to go, after all, she had received so many benefits from them, and besides, she was another main character at the banquet, Hun Qianling.
Han Xuanji sat on the ten-thousand-year-old soul wood bed in the cultivation area, pondering inwardly:
The system's functionality is just barely sufficient.
In the last upgrade, the system's ability to conceal its presence was sufficient to withstand the prying eyes of all cultivators below the level of Eternal Sage.
In other words, even the Eternal True God level powerhouses of the Soul Household, including Hun Qianxue, cannot see through his true talent and cultivation foundation.
Soon it was time for the banquet, and Han Xuanji arrived at the scene early.
Even before the banquet began, the place was already brightly lit and bustling with activity. The core members of the Soul Household, elders of various branches, and members of the family gathered together in a warm and solemn atmosphere.
Han Xuanji followed Hun Qianling and slowly entered the main hall, attracting the attention of only a few people.
He was dressed in blue robes, with a calm expression, and exuded only a faint aura of Eternal Dao Master. He seemed ordinary, but because of his title of " S-Rank Talent," he was regarded differently by others.
After all, in their eyes, Han Xuanji was a newly promoted S-Rank Talent of the Soul Household, a prodigy highly valued by the family head Hun Qianxue. Even though his cultivation level was only Eternal Dao Master, no one dared to underestimate him in the slightest.