Han Xuanji has ascended to the top of the Five Elements Heavenly Stairway, and his prestige in the Soul Household is now at its zenith. Whether he likes it or not, he has no choice but to accept it.
Finally, Ling Feng lowered his head, his voice hoarse:
"As the elder instructed... I... I will apologize."
Hun Zangfeng nodded and said calmly:
"It's good that you've figured it out. Go and prepare. When Han Xuanji returns, keep a humble attitude and don't give anyone any leverage against you."
"Yes..."
Ling Feng bowed and left the main hall, his back hunched over, as if he had aged ten years in an instant.
Inside the hall, Hun Zangfeng and Hun Qianchen exchanged a glance and both shook their heads slightly.
"This Ling Feng is more trouble than he's worth."
Hun Zangfeng calmly.
Hun Qianchen sighed softly:
"I never expected that Han Xuanji would actually get this far... It seems we all underestimated him."
"This time, Hun Qianxue will probably make a big deal out of this, which will likely solidify his position as the head of the family."
A deathly silence fell.
After a moment of silence, Hun Qianchen broke the silence first, the solemnity on his face fading, replaced by a cold and fierce look, his voice extremely low:
"Elder, if things continue like this, Han Xuanji will surely become Hun Qianxue's most powerful ally. At that time, our situation in the clan will only become more and more difficult. Why don't we... find an opportunity to eliminate him? That way, we can be done with it once and for all and never have any future troubles."
Upon hearing this, the air in the hall instantly grew even colder, and the killing intent in Hun Qianchen's eyes was undisguised.
He just wanted to nip this potential problem in the bud as soon as possible.
Hun Zangfeng picked up his teacup, gently blew away the foam, took a sip, and then slowly spoke:
" Qianchen, what did you mean by 'take action' just now?"
A cold glint flashed in Hun Qianchen's eyes as he lowered his voice, " Han Xuanji. If this boy continues to grow, he will eventually become a great asset to Hun Qianxue. Rather than waiting for him to become fully powerful, it's better to take advantage of him while he's still weak..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning was already quite clear.
Hun Zangfeng slowly raised his hand, signaling him to calm down, his brows furrowed as he fell into deep thought.
After a moment, Hun Zangfeng put down his teacup, remained silent for a while, and then shook his head:
"It's too hasty to act now."
"In a hurry?"
Hun Qianchen looked puzzled.
" Han Xuanji is currently only at the Eternal Dao Master Realm. Even if his talent is high, his strength is limited. If we act secretly, without anyone knowing, how could we possibly suffer a loss?"
"It will be too late to make a move once he has truly gained power."
Do you know how many eyes are watching him right now?
Hun Zangfeng looked up at Hun Qianchen, his tone calm yet carrying a hint of warning.
"News just spread from the Five Elements Pavilion that he reached the top, and the entire Thousand Souls City is buzzing about it. Now that he's in trouble, guess who's the first suspect?"
Hun Qianchen's expression froze, and he opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a rebuttal.
You're too impatient.
Hun Zangfeng glanced at him and slowly spoke, " Han Xuanji has just ascended to the top of the Five Elements Heavenly Stairway Hun Qianxue is protecting him closely and must have secretly arranged for people to help him. If we act rashly, we will only bring trouble upon ourselves and give Hun Qianxue something to use against us. What will our situation be then?"
"Besides, he is just a minor Eternal Dao Master. No matter how high his talent is, it will take time for him to grow."
It could be tens of thousands of years or even hundreds of thousands of years.
"Even if things don't go well, we can wait until things calm down and then deal with it at a suitable time. Why rush things now?"
"Besides, he might die halfway through, so why should we risk our lives?"
Hun Qianchen remained silent for a moment, then slowly nodded:
"The elder is right, I was too impatient."
"You were only thinking of the bigger picture, so it's not your fault."
Hun Zangfeng waved his hand and changed the subject, "The most urgent task is to deal with Hun Qianxue's attack."
Now that Han Xuanji has reached the top, he will surely take this opportunity to settle scores with those who opposed him in the past.
Fortunately, that idiot Ling Feng drew our attention, preventing them from finding us and saving us from paying a heavy price.
Hun Qianchen snorted coldly:
" Ling Feng only brought this on himself. We didn't let him jump out and be the first to stick his neck out; he just couldn't hold back."
"That being said, Ling Feng is still close to us."
Hun Zangfeng stroked his beard. "Let Hun Qianxue. Losing Ling Feng is worth it for our peace of mind."
The two exchanged a glance and smiled knowingly.
Several days later, at the summit of the Five Elements Heavenly Stairway.
The pond in the courtyard remained clear, while the Spirit Plant by the pond seemed to have grown taller, emitting a much stronger fragrance.
During this period, Han Xuanji and Xiao Yan spent a lot of time together and talked frequently.
Over the past few dozen days, the two spent every day together, discussing everything from the Dao of the Five Elements to the Principle heaven and earth, exchanging insights and verifying each other's understanding of the Great Dao. Even though neither of them revealed their true origins, they gradually developed a mutual respect and appreciation for each other.
Xiao Yan continued to disguise himself as a Rogue Cultivator from another region, deliberately concealing his identity as the divine son of the Great Sheng Sacred Dynasty. He only said that he came from an ordinary background and had been misunderstood since childhood, so he cultivated alone, traveling around in search of fortuitous opportunity.
This explanation coincided perfectly with the identity that Han Xuanji had fabricated.
Sometimes, friendships between men are just that strange.
Xiao Yan felt that Han Xuanji understood him very well. Although he seemed to lack experience, his words were often insightful and enlightening.
On this day, Han Xuanji finally rose, bowed respectfully to Xiao Yan, and spoke sincerely:
"Brother Xiao, I have benefited greatly from your guidance over the past few days. Now that my Five Elements Dao Principle has improved, it is time for me to take my leave and return to the Soul Household."
"Brother Han, are you leaving already?"
Xiao Yan looked at Han Xuanji, his tone tinged with reluctance.
Han Xuanji nodded:
"All good things must come to an end; it's time to say goodbye."
Xiao Yan smiled and did not try to persuade him to stay.
These days, he has become increasingly aware of Han Xuanji's extraordinary nature.
Although the other party's cultivation level may not seem high, their understanding of the Dao of Principle and their unique insights into the path of cultivation far surpass those of their peers.
Sometimes, he even felt that Han Xuanji's way of thinking about certain issues was not like that of an Eternal Dao Master, but rather like that of an old monster who had lived for countless years.
"It's a pity that Brother Han's cultivation is still shallow, otherwise I would really like to have a match with you."
Xiao Yan sighed, his tone tinged with regret.
Han Xuanji laughed:
"With Brother Xiao's cultivation level, wouldn't it be pointless for me to spar with you now?"
Xiao Yan shook his head:
"Sparring isn't a life-or-death battle, and I won't take advantage of your cultivation level. However... you're right, now is indeed not the time."
He paused, looking intently at Han Xuanji:
"Brother Han, I will wait for you for a thousand years. A thousand years later, at the Thousand Souls City Principle Conference, we will fight each other honorably."
Han Xuanji was slightly taken aback, then smiled:
"Okay, it's a deal."
The two exchanged a glance and smiled knowingly.
Hidden in the shadows, Wang Chong frowned upon hearing the word "millennium."
He and Xiao Yan had already agreed to stay in Thousand Souls City for a few more decades before leaving.
After all, although no one from the Great Sheng Sacred Dynasty has come to cause trouble for the time being, if things drag on for too long, unforeseen changes are bound to occur.
But now Xiao Yan says he will wait a thousand years for Han Xuanji...