Inside a high-class cave abode of the Soul Household.
Ling Feng stood in the hall, his expression indignant, his aura tinged with restlessness.
Sitting in the main seat opposite him was a middle-aged man with a sinister face, none other than Hun Zangfeng.
At this moment, Hun Zangfeng remained calm, revealing no emotion whatsoever.
" Elder Feng, that Han Xuanji is truly arrogant and unworthy of his position!"
Ling Feng couldn't help but speak, his tone full of disdain:
"He's just an outsider cultivator who rose to his position because of Miss Qianling. He doesn't even have the courage to face me directly, yet he's able to sit in the position of S-Rank Talent and enjoy such resources and treatment. I simply can't swallow this insult!"
He bowed slightly, his tone earnest and urgent:
"We urge Elder Feng to uphold justice and let everyone see his true colors, proving that he is utterly unworthy of the title of S-Rank Heaven's Chosen of the Soul Household!"
Ever since being publicly humiliated by Hun Qianling at the banquet, Ling Feng's jealousy and resentment had been churning day and night. After much thought, he finally found the Hun Zangfeng.
He knew that Hun Zangfeng considerable power and was a well-known figure in the Soul Household. Even the family head would have to take his words seriously.
Upon hearing this, Hun Zangfeng slowly raised his eyes, his gaze falling on Ling Feng. A look of difficulty appeared on his face, and he gently shook his head.
"Young friend Ling, this matter is probably going to be very difficult."
Han Xuanji is S-Rank Talent personally appointed by the family head, and he was brought by Miss Qianling. On the surface, he has the family head's backing. If you take the initiative to teach him a lesson, wouldn't that be openly defying the family head's wishes?"
His tone was calm, seemingly trying to persuade Ling Feng, but a barely perceptible smile flickered in his eyes as he pondered to himself:
"What a simple-minded kid. He lost his sense of proportion after just a few words. It's perfect to use him to test Han Xuanji's true strength and also to cause some trouble for Hun Qianxue."
Hun Zangfeng was already somewhat wary of Han Xuanji's sudden appearance, unsure of his true intentions. He had investigated Han Xuanji, but without any leads.
Ling Feng's volunteering was exactly what he wanted.
Upon hearing this, Ling Feng's expression grew even more grim. He clenched his fists, and his tone became agitated:
" Elder Feng, you can't say that!"
Although he is the head of the family, the Soul Household cannot be ruled by him alone!
His chest heaved slightly, filled with indignation.
"To bestow an unworthy outsider with an S-rank title based solely on personal preference, ignoring the efforts of numerous geniuses within the clan—such a haphazard assessment will surely throw the Soul Household's talent evaluation system into chaos in the future!"
"At that time, who will still be willing to devote themselves to cultivation and serve the Soul Household?"
Ling Feng became more and more excited as he spoke, completely unaware of the scheming in Hun Zangfeng's eyes. He believed that everything he said made sense, and as long as he could get Hun Zangfeng's support, he would be able to expose Han Xuanji's true colors in front of everyone, and he would become famous in the Soul Household because of it.
Seeing his excited expression, Hun Zangfeng's lips curled into a subtle smile as he slowly spoke, his tone slightly seductive:
"What you say, young friend Ling, makes some sense. However, this matter requires careful consideration. Perhaps you can bring it up at the next Lineage council meeting... I will certainly not stand idly by."
"This..."
Ling Feng hesitated for a moment, but seeing the displeasure on Hun Zangfeng, he gritted his teeth and said:
"Okay, I'll let you know when the time comes."
Seeing Ling Feng's sincerity, Hun Zangfeng nodded in satisfaction.
However, he didn't remain idle. Instead, he sent people to try and win over Han Xuanji, making preparations for both possibilities.
Time passed day by day.
Condensing the Reincarnation Dao Principle is no simple matter, but fortunately, Han Xuanji has a powerful soul and a firm will. After a year, he finally succeeded in condensing it.
"Finally, it's done."
Han Xuanji breathed a sigh of relief.
"Fortunately, nothing went wrong. It seems all the hard work over the years hasn't been in vain."
Han Xuanji felt a pang of regret; without the system, he was less confident than before.
"It won't be so easy to condense the fifth Dao Principles..."
Han Xuanji also realized the difficulty of cultivating the Dao of Principle. Even by the standards of an S-Rank Talent, exchanging for those precious Dao of Principle resources was not easy; it wasn't something you could just get as much as you wanted.
After all, he wasn't the only one in the Soul Household cultivating the Dao of Principle. These resources were limited, not only in quantity but also in exchange for extremely high amounts.
"The formation of new Dao Principles cannot be done arbitrarily; it requires balancing the Dao Principles comprehended previously, and cultivation cannot stagnate..."
Han Xuanji felt some pressure.
"I'm poor!"
He calculated the costs, and it seemed that even the compensation for S-Rank Talent wasn't enough.
" The Lesser Reincarnation Stone consumed in condensing the Reincarnation Dao Principle have already exhausted almost all of my funds. The next Eternal Dao Principle should ideally be the Dao of Stars or the Five Elements, or at the very least the Dao of Yin or the Dao of Sun. Seeking further assistance from the Soul Household seems inappropriate."
Han Xuanji was somewhat troubled.
Relying solely on those delicacies and Eternal Spirit Liquid can at most guarantee the speed of cultivation improvement, but it cannot guarantee the speed at which you can comprehend the Dao Principles.
His talent is certainly not bad in the Eternal Continent, but it's only good enough; it's impossible for him to achieve a breakthrough easily.
"System, when will it be ready...?"
Han Xuanji somewhat missed the advantages of the system, but he also knew that without the system, he could only take things slowly and couldn't rush it.
In the Eternal Continent, the lifespan of those who reach the Eternal Dao Master Realm is already nearly infinite. Under this worldview, most beings focus on cultivation and may never marry or have children in their lifetime.
Of course, true love may lead to marriage and children, placing hope in the next generation, or some powerful individuals may have offspring who can build a force to manage their fiefdom.
As Han Xuanji pondered, he also began to check the communication token given to him by the Soul Household to see how many messages he had received during his seclusion.
You wouldn't believe how much information there is until you look.
"Quite a few people have extended invitations, saying they want to make acquaintances, but none of their names are familiar, and I don't know their backgrounds."
Han Xuanji wasn't surprised.
Even S-Rank Talent hold a significant position within the Soul Household, so it's not surprising that they receive offers of recruitment. However, they cannot accept recruitment offers from just anyone.
He could be considered a member of the Hun Qianxue lineage, belonging to the family head's lineage. If he accepted benefits from other factions, it might arouse speculation from outsiders and could even implicate Hun Qianling.
Even if you're poor, you can't be careless.
Han Xuanji glanced at the messages carefully, too lazy to bother with them.
Small favors are better left unsaid.
Of course, he didn't want to owe such a huge favor.
Meanwhile, an internal meeting of the Soul Household was held.
Inside the Soul Household's council hall, the atmosphere was solemn. Seated in order were the Soul Household's Eternal True God, core elders, and core members of each branch of the clan, all with deep concentration and solemn expressions.
On the main seat, Hun Qianxue wore a family head robe embroidered with golden soul patterns. He was surrounded by a faint but powerful aura. His expression was calm, and his gaze slowly swept across the entire room, exuding an imposing presence without anger.