Thirty years have passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, the grayish-white mist of the Life and Death Ravine suddenly surged, and a figure slowly walked out of the mist.
Hun Qianling stood at the valley entrance, took a deep breath, her eyes showing a hint of weariness, but even more so, a radiant light.
After years of arduous practice, her Dao Principle of Life and Death finally made a breakthrough.
Although it is still a long way from forming a complete Dao Principles, it is already vastly different from what it was back then.
However, before she could fully savor this achievement, she was overwhelmed by a deluge of news.
Thousand Souls City has changed.
This was Hun Qianling's first impression upon returning to the city.
In the sky, all kinds of advanced flying boats shuttled back and forth, some of them shimmering with light and color, like shooting stars Potian.
Some are ancient and solemn, exuding the aura of time, while others are pulled by ferocious beasts, creating a grand spectacle.
On the city streets, unfamiliar faces, various accents, and strange clothes filled the air. Cultivators from different places gathered here, crowding Thousand Souls City to the point of being impassable.
News of the Principle Conference had already spread to several surrounding states.
The news that the Nine Mysteries Holy Lord was paying attention to this conference caused a huge stir.
Those prodigies who Dao of Principle all turned their attention to this border city.
Everyone knew what it meant to be noticed by the Holy Lord.
Even if they cannot become disciples of the Holy Lord, as long as their performance is outstanding enough, they can still make a name for themselves in the Nine Mysteries Prefecture and even the entire Sacred Radiance Domain.
The prodigies from the neighboring states have arrived.
The scions of the major Aristocratic Clan of Nine Mysteries City have arrived.
The Thousand Souls City Lord's Mansion has been anything but quiet these past few days.
Hun Qianxue sat upright in the main seat, a polite smile on his face, welcoming and seeing off guests.
He has lost count of how many groups of distinguished guests he has received.
There were stewards from major Lineage in Nine Mysteries City, and people from other major states, each of whom carried more or less arrogance, forcing him to be on his guard.
After finally seeing off the last group of guests, Hun Qianxue let out a long sigh of relief.
"Master, this is the intelligence we've compiled today."
A guard appeared silently in the hall, presenting a Jade Slip with both hands.
Hun Qianxue took the Jade Slip and probed it with his Divine Sense, his brows furrowing more and more tightly.
The list was very long, densely filled with names, each followed by a detailed description.
Origin, cultivation level, battle record, and area of expertise...
The more Hun Qianxue, the heavier his heart became.
" Ling Cang, the Sword Young Master of the Ling Household family in Nine Mysteries City, is the number one Sword Dao. He has condensed the Ten Great Dao Principles and once killed a True Master- level cultivator... Wang Song of Seven Stars Prefecture has profound attainments in the Dao of Life and Death, and studied under Sage..."
He murmured these names, his brow furrowing more with each one he uttered.
In a normal Principle Conference, given the strength Han Xuanji has demonstrated, winning the championship would be a foregone conclusion.
He had witnessed the battle between Han Xuanji and Zhou Lie; such strength was top-tier even in Thousand Souls City and the entire Nine Mysteries Prefecture.
But this time, the opponent that came was not a "normal" one.
Many of these people possess strength that is no less than, or even far surpasses, Zhou Lie Zhou Lie's.
It's clear what these people are up to.
Even if you don't make it to the end, being able to spar with other outstanding talents is still a valuable experience.
He looked up at the outside of the hall. As dusk deepened, the lights of Thousand Souls City lit up one by one.
The city remained bustling, with cultivators from all directions tirelessly discussing the upcoming conference.
Hun Qianxue suddenly remembered something, and his brows furrowed even more.
"That kid Xuanji... hasn't come out of seclusion yet?"
He picked up the communication jade talisman and looked through the message records of the past thirty years.
He sent Han Xuanji several messages, informing him of the progress of the conference, information about the various prodigies, the time and location of the conference... but every message went unanswered.
"What time is it? Why aren't you coming out of seclusion yet!"
Hun Qianxue couldn't help but mutter a complaint under his breath.
Just as she was muttering to herself, the palace door was pushed open, and Hun Qianling strode in.
She had just returned from the Life and Death Ravine, travel-worn and dusty, and hadn't even had time to change her clothes.
But she was in good spirits, her eyes shining, clearly showing that she had gained a lot from her thirty years of arduous practice.
"Big brother, you were looking for me?"
Hun Qianling sat down opposite him and casually asked.
Hun Qianxue handed her the Jade Slip in his hand:
"Look, these are the people attending the Principle Conference."
Hun Qianling took it, glanced at it, and her pupils contracted slightly.
After reading it, she placed the Jade Slip on the table and remained silent for a moment.
"These people... are not simple."
She said softly.
"It's more than just complicated."
Hun Qianxue sighed:
"These people are all top-notch talents, and now they've all come to Thousand Souls City."
If you're Xuanji will be revealed...
As he spoke, he picked up the jade talisman again and glanced at it, then couldn't help but say:
" Xuanji hasn't replied yet. Does he even know the conference is about to begin?"
Qianling, try to persuade him.
This conference is something we absolutely cannot afford to ignore!
Seeing her older brother's anxious expression, Hun Qianling couldn't help but laugh.
"Big brother, when did you become so impatient?"
Hun Qianxue glared:
"I call this being impatient? Do you know how crucial this conference is?"
"We don't aim for first place, but finishing well is also a great achievement."
Being noticed by the Nine Mysteries Holy Lord and various powerful forces is an excellent opportunity.
Hun Qianling shook her head, her expression calm:
Don't you know who Xuanji is?
He always acts with discretion.
Hun Qianxue opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately kept it closed.
He thought about it carefully and realized that Hun Qianling was right.
Han Xuanji was a person who never needed anyone to worry about him.
He takes every step steadily and surely, never letting anyone down.
"That's enough."
Hun Qianxue leaned back in his chair and gave a bitter laugh:
"The emperor isn't worried, but the eunuch is; why am I worrying about this?"
Hun Qianling stood up and dusted off her robes:
"Brother, just wait patiently."
I don't think he'll lose.
She spoke with absolute certainty.
Hun Qianxue looked at her and suddenly asked:
You really trust him that much?
Hun Qianling tilted her head, a slight smile playing on her lips:
When have I ever distrusted him?
Time flies like water, passing by in a hurry.
The streets and alleys of Thousand Souls City were decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations.
The venue for the Principle Conference was enormous, large enough to accommodate a million people.
Cultivators from all directions crowded the entire city, and the teahouses and taverns were filled with discussions about the upcoming duel.
On this day, the sky was clear and the air was crisp, without a single cloud in the sky.
The day of the Principle Conference is drawing ever closer.