Liu Wanxu's words startled everyone, but upon reflection, they were not so surprising.
After all, Han Xuanji is a disciple of the Nine Mysteries Holy Lord, so he couldn't possibly be a good-for-nothing.
Or rather, it's surprising if the performance isn't good enough.
"Could he be the reincarnation of some ancient, powerful being?"
A burly man with a rugged face, sitting on the right, answered in a deep voice. This man was one of the core combat forces of the Ten Thousand Immortals Association, responsible for leading the team to hunt down Variant, and was also one of Chi Yuan's followers.
"I've seen Han Xuanji fight; his combat skills are superb, and he's adept at Cultivation Method and secret arts. He doesn't seem to come from an ordinary family."
Liu Wanxu shook his head, quickly dismissing the guess:
"Unlike him, if a powerful being were reincarnated, he would more or less carry traces of his previous life when he cultivated, but Han Xuanji did not have any trace of the aura of a reincarnated person mixed in."
The Nine Mysteries Holy Lord's attainments in the Dao of Fate are so profound that if Han Xuanji were truly a reincarnation, he would not have failed to see it, nor would he have accepted a disciple carrying the karma of a past life.
Moreover, according to reliable sources, he personally went to Thousand Souls City to accept this disciple, rather than being recommended by someone else, which further illustrates the point.
He paused, then, as if suddenly remembering something, lowered his voice slightly:
"Neither a reincarnation nor of any particular ethnic background, yet possessing talent high enough to warrant the Holy Lord making an exception and mobilizing a large force, the only explanation is that he is Transcendent."
Those Transcendent from the Other Shore the Primordial Sea have all endured countless tribulations in the Primal Chaos to reach this point; their willpower is truly extraordinary.
However, in recent years, it has become increasingly difficult for Transcendent to rise to prominence on the Eternal Continent, and it has been a long time since any figure capable of stirring up the winds and clouds has appeared.
If Han Xuanji is truly Transcendent, then all the seemingly illogical things about him can be explained.
The Nine Mysteries Holy Lord valued him exceptionally, not because of his current strength, but because he appreciated his character, integrity, and outstanding talent.
These words immediately sparked a low murmur of discussion within the hall.
On the Eternal Continent, the identity of Transcendent is both a symbol of seniority and an indelible mark.
Those cultivators who can transcend the Primordial Sea are all people with iron will and outstanding talent. However, precisely because they come from Chaos and have shallow foundations on the Eternal Continent, they are often ostracized and suppressed by some people.
After all, the Eternal Continent of today is not what it used to be. Those ancient Transcendent have become the pillars of the Eternal Continent, and their disciples and descendants are countless.
Even though the Eternal Continent is vast and rich in resources, no amount of resources can withstand a large population.
Moreover, some high-level resources are scarce, and everyone has selfish motives. The strong will naturally prioritize cultivating their own people rather than choosing outsiders.
Of course, some ancient beings prefer to take in Transcendent as disciples, perhaps because they feel that such disciples possess a resilience that native cultivators lack. But they are always a minority; in short, they are isolated cases.
"Whether Transcendent or a reincarnated being, it doesn't change the current reality."
Chi Yuan's voice interrupted the discussion; his tone was neither urgent nor slow, but every word seemed to be chilled by frost.
"He killed my men in Mystic Hue Valley. Although Wang Qing was at fault first, this incident still caused the Ten Thousand Immortals Association to lose face."
However, let's put that aside for now. Compared to the inheritance of the Ten Directions Immortal Hall, Han Xuanji is not worth my attention.
Once he obtains the inheritance, any ripples he stirs up in the Sacred Domain will be nothing more than a gentle ripple in a still pond.
Liu Wanxu nodded slightly, his face still bearing that amiable smile, but a sense of unease crept into his heart.
Instead of directly refuting Chi Yuan's words, he took a more tactful approach and spoke softly:
"What the Master said is absolutely right. However, after thinking it over, I feel that with Han Xuanji as an added variable, the trip to the Immortal Palace becomes even more unpredictable."
This person is new to the area. Although he is not weak, he is alone and isolated. The only thing he can rely on is his personal fighting ability.
In terms of Holy Light reserves, manpower, and intelligence gathering on the Immortal Palace, he is far inferior to our Ten Thousand Immortals Association.
He then changed the subject and offered his own suggestion:
"In that case, we might as well take action in advance."
The original plan was to collect more Holy Light, totaling 1,200 rays, so that all the core members could enter the Immortal Palace to pave the way for the Guild Master.
But now that an uninvited guest has appeared, the longer the delay goes on, the more variables there will be.
Why not set off now and seize the initiative with lightning speed?
With our current nearly a thousand beams of Holy Light, entering the Immortal Palace is more than enough. By the time Han Xuanji gathers enough Holy Light to touch the threshold of the Immortal Palace, we will have already seized the inheritance.
"Moreover, setting off early will prevent Li Fu and the other scattered followers from arriving at the Ten Directions Immortal Hall ahead of time and gaining the upper hand."
Liu Wanxu's analysis was very logical, not only citing Han Xuanji as an example, but also citing examples of powerful lone heroes like Li Fu.
Another chorus of agreement rose from the hall.
The burly man was the first to slap his thigh in agreement, and the other core members nodded in agreement as well.
Only Liu Wanxu himself knew that what he was truly worried about was Han Xuanji.
Although he was a cultivator, he also enjoyed reading ancient historical texts and entertainment novels in his spare time, and had seen too many examples of meticulously planned schemes failing due to unexpected variables.
Han Xuanji's performance in Mystic Hue Valley made him vaguely feel that this person was definitely not just "strong in personal combat".
Chi Yuan hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded, stood up, and spoke in a clear and decisive voice:
"Alright, pass down the order to collect 1,000 Holy Light as soon as possible. If necessary, we can use a large amount of points to purchase more. When the time comes, the ten of us will be able to go to the Ten Directions Immortal Hall and wipe out everything."
Time passed slowly, and the actions of the Ten Thousand Immortals Association attracted the attention of some interested people, who speculated whether they were planning to enter the Ten Directions Immortal Hall.
In fact, people like Jiang Hanzhou and Chen Bei have been holding back, waiting to see what the Ten Thousand Immortals Association to say.
After all, the Ten Thousand Immortals Association occupies the central position of the Divine Tree; if they don't go in, it's difficult for others to enter either.
On the other side.
In a simple cave abode, Han Xuanji was immersed in cultivation.
These days he has been quite willing to spend money, consuming four Profound Origin Fruit in succession, and his cultivation has made gratifying progress.
Not only has he entered the Eternal True Lord Eighth Layer, but his cultivation is also very close to the ninth level.
His improved cultivation level also led to a further increase in his strength.
These days, Zhou Yuan and the others haven't been idle either; they occasionally go to collect the Ten Directions Sacred Light and hunt down Variant.
Since Han Xuanji had already collected all the Ten Directions Sacred Light, and even had quite a few left over, he had no intention of going out hunting.
"Brother Han!"
A series of hurried and familiar footsteps came from not far away, accompanied by Zhou Yuan's voice.
Han Xuanji opened his eyes, removed the restriction, and saw Zhou Yuan walk in quickly, his face showing a mixture of urgency and excitement.
He plopped down in front of Han Xuanji and, without beating around the bush, went straight to the point:
"Brother Han, the Ten Thousand Immortals Association's forces have already assembled at the root of the Divine Tree. Chi Yuan is personally leading the team, and Liu Wanxu and the core elites have all been mobilized. It seems they are going to enter the Ten Directions Immortal Hall."
The news has spread throughout the entire Sacred Domain, and now people outside are in turmoil, with many hesitant about whether to join the adventure.