"Okay, if you say it's done, then it's done."
Hun Qianling waved her hand, and the virtual figure's expression changed from confusion to excitement:
"But you did a really great job this time! You know what, when the news got back, my brother was so happy he almost jumped for joy!"
Han Xuanji chuckled, "Is it really that bad?"
"How could it not be that bad?"
Hun Qianling's eyes widened.
"You have no idea, during that period, the rumors and gossip just wouldn't stop."
She paused, her tone full of delight:
"Now that the news of your ascent to the top of the Five Elements Heavenly Stairway has spread, all those voices have fallen silent! My brother said he's going to improve your treatment and severely punish those who impeached you, especially Ling Feng!"
Upon hearing this, Han Xuanji shook his head slightly:
There's no need for a major conflict.
"Ah?"
Hun Qianling was taken aback. "What do you mean?"
Han Xuanji pondered for a moment, then spoke calmly:
"Some of those who impeached me genuinely questioned me, some were just following the crowd, and some were simply being used as pawns. Regardless of the reason, now that the matter has subsided, there's no need to pursue it relentlessly."
He looked at the virtual image of Hun Qianling and said seriously:
You know your brother's situation better than I do. It's always better to have one more friend than one more enemy.
" Ling Feng is nothing more than a pawn."
Hun Qianling fell silent.
Of course she knew about the current situation of the Soul Household.
Although the Soul Household has a profound history, it has indeed been declining in recent years.
The clan was rife with factions, constantly vying for power. Although the patriarch's faction held considerable influence, it was not able to control everything.
If the goal is to vent Han Xuanji's anger by purging those who opposed him, it might feel satisfying, but it could also exacerbate the conflict and cause more people to side with the opposing side.
Han Xuanji's words, "It's okay to suffer some grievances," deeply moved Hun Qianling.
From her perspective, Han Xuanji had clearly suffered so much injustice, yet she didn't utter a single complaint.
He silently endured all the ridicule and doubt, never complaining to her, nor asking her to stand up for him.
Now that he has a chance to prove himself, he is not thinking about revenge, but about the overall situation of the Soul Household.
" The Xuanji..."
Hun Qianling's voice trembled slightly, and her eyes seemed to be reddening:
"You... you're such an idiot."
Han Xuanji smiled faintly, "I'm not stupid, I just feel it's unnecessary."
He stayed here not to make a name for himself, but to ensure his continued development.
The conflict between the Soul Household might erupt one day, but he didn't want it to happen now. Once he reached the realm of the Eternal Sage, he could easily resolve this conflict.
If the conflict escalates now, it will do him no good.
If Hun Qianxue wins, all the better; if he loses, he can only try his best to protect himself.
Of course, this is only the worst-case scenario, and he will try his best to avoid this situation.
Hun Qianling took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and nodded emphatically:
"Okay, I'll tell my brother what you said."
She paused, then added:
"But Ling Feng needs to be taught a lesson! Otherwise, he'll think we're easy to bully!"
Han Xuanji did not object.
Ling Feng was the one who instigated the trouble. If even he is not dealt with, it will make Hun Qianxue appear weak and easily bullied, which is not conducive to establishing authority.
"Whatever you want."
Han Xuanji nodded.
"As long as it doesn't involve me, it's fine. I'm going into seclusion for a while again."
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Hun Qianling waved her hand, her tone returning to its usual cheerfulness:
"You should cultivate diligently in your cave abode. I will have someone send you a large sum of cultivation resources later. This is all you deserve, so don't be shy."
"Good."
Han Xuanji's heart stirred, and he nodded, not refusing the favor.
The light faded, and the virtual figure disappeared from sight.
Han Xuanji put down the jade talisman and gently exhaled.
He paid no attention to the commotion from the outside world.
This trip to the Five Elements Pavilion has brought him many benefits, which he still needs to digest one by one.
His twelve check-ins on the Five Elements Heavenly Stairway Ladder had elevated his understanding of the Five Elements Dao Principle to an extremely high level.
Now all he needs to do is comprehend the " Five Elements Great Dao Secret Canon " and completely condense the Five Elements Dao Principle. Moreover, he is preparing to take the path of the unity of the Five Elements, which is extremely difficult.
Many cultivators who practice the Dao of Principle cultivation condense the Five Elements Dao Principle into five different Dao Principles principles, but he intends to condense them into a single Five Elements Dao Principle at once. The difficulty between these two approaches is self-evident.
Even with Han Xuanji's current level of control over the Five Elements Dao Principle, he still needs to make careful preparations.
First, there's the first sign-in reward integrated into the Five Elements Altar, which is also the first attribute reward after arriving on the Eternal Continent.
Now that he has safely returned to the Soul Household's cave abode, undisturbed, it is the perfect time to integrate this entry.
"Claim your reward."
Han Xuanji's mind raced.
[ The Five Elements Source and Flow: The Five Elements rotate endlessly, generating and regenerating, and can control the form of all things. Only those who maintain balance can wield the power of creation.]
In an instant, a warm yet powerful force spread from his sea of consciousness, sweeping through his entire body.
Han Xuanji felt as if his body was being soaked in warm water. His previously stagnant spiritual energy became increasingly fluid, and the five elements spiritual energy, which was difficult to detect in the air, seemed to be drawn in by an invisible force, continuously converging into his body and surrounding him, forming a faint five elements spiritual light.
He could clearly feel that his understanding of the Five Elements Dao Principle had become clearer and more profound.
Previously, the twelve insights he obtained from the Five Elements Heavenly Stairway Ladder had greatly advanced his understanding of the Dao of the Five Elements, but those insights were ultimately other people's, separated from his own by a subtle barrier.
It's like seeing the world through someone else's eyes; you see it clearly, but it always lacks a sense of reality.
Now, that barrier has disappeared.
The power of the five elements flowed slowly within his body, no longer a rigid combination, but a natural interplay of mutual generation and support, forming a subtle cycle.
Wood generates fire, fire generates earth, earth generates metal, metal generates water, and water generates wood...
The five forces nourish and complement each other, flowing within him like an inexhaustible river.
What's even more amazing is that this cycle doesn't require him to deliberately start it.
Just like a heartbeat, just like breathing, just like blood flowing in the veins, the power of the five elements circulates on its own, endlessly, as if it has become a part of his body, integrated with his life essence.
"The five elements rotate, endlessly regenerating..."
Han Xuanji muttered to himself, finally grasping the first profound meaning of this entry.
In the past, when he tried to comprehend the Dao of the Five Elements, he needed to actively immerse himself in them, actively operate and harmonize them; otherwise, he would suffer from imbalances.
After integrating this entry, his affinity with the Five Elements Dao Principle is greatly enhanced, allowing him to autonomously draw upon the spiritual power of the Five Elements in the world, resolve the drawbacks of mutual restraint among the Five Elements, and lay the foundation for the subsequent unification of the Five Elements.
Moreover, the power of the five elements operates on its own, without requiring his attention, and can continuously nourish his body and soul.
This not only means that he can more easily utilize the power of the five elements in battle, but also that he is cultivating at all times.
Even while sleeping, walking, or talking to others, the power of the five elements flows and improves on its own.
Over time, this advantage will become immeasurable.