It's no wonder that even a high-ranking figure like the Saint Venerable Haoxuan didn't believe it; after all, not many people would believe Han Xuanji's record.
If the inheritance of the Ten Directions Holy Lord were truly so easy to obtain, it wouldn't have taken until today.
Of course, similar things have happened before.
Who hasn't done something a little "over the top" in the past?
However, most people would try to cover up their actions even if they did something "unfair".
If Han Xuanji had more time to reflect and mature, perhaps for decades or even a century, no one would have been able to find fault with him.
But their haste made things rather unseemly.
However, even though you might call him flamboyant, Han Xuanji herself hasn't publicized the matter extensively, which suggests she understands the principle and doesn't want to be hypocritical after gaining an advantage.
With this in mind, the Saint Venerable Haoxuan changed his tone, his voice becoming calm again:
"Did you know that the Hongmeng Dao Palace has produced another prodigy in recent years? It is said that he is even stronger than Qingwei Dao Child."
He paused, a deep meaning flashing in his eyes.
"Among the younger generation of our Sacred Court, none seem capable of rivaling this person, after much deliberation. And you should know that this year's Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet will be held in our Sacred Court. If one can emerge victorious, one's name will be remembered for eternity, bringing glory to the Sacred Court."
The meaning behind this was not elaborated upon by the Saint Venerable Haoxuan.
Chi Yuan was naturally aware of the benefits. If he could win the championship, not only would he become famous throughout the world, but he would also receive great support from the Sacred Court. Reaching the Holy Lord Realm would be a certainty, and the Saint King realm would not be just empty talk.
In the past, the champions of each Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet were at least at the Holy Lord Realm, holding high positions in various major powers, and some even went on to reach the Saint King Realm Stage.
However, winning the championship is extremely difficult. This is the most dazzling stage on the Eternal Continent, where the geniuses of all the supreme and first-class forces will participate to compete for the title of the number one person below the Sage.
Saint Venerable Haoxuan glanced at the silent Chi Yuan, and suddenly said:
"If Han Xuanji has cleared the Ten Directions Sacred Domain, then he should have fought against that person and defeated him."
Li Xiaoyao is now the Saint King Xiaoyao of the Hongmeng Dao Palace, and also the youngest Saint King in the Hongmeng Dao Palace.
If Han Xuanji truly defeated Li Xiaoyao's projection in the Seventh Heaven, even if it was only a projection with partial strength and its power was limited to the Eternal True Lord Realm, the significance would still be extraordinary.
"That's interesting."
Saint Venerable Haoxuan slowly stood up, walked to the palace gate, and looked at the churning clouds on the horizon. His tone was no longer as indifferent as before, but rather more playful.
In reality, Chi Yuan didn't smear Han Xuanji or say anything about her lack of strength; he just felt it was somewhat unfair.
"In any case, the Holy Venerable Tianming does have an extraordinary grand-disciple."
Saint Venerable Haoxuan did not continue the discussion, but simply waved his hand:
"You don't need to concern yourself with this matter anymore; just focus on your spiritual practice."
As for Han Xuanji, I have my own arrangements.
The Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet is approaching; growing stronger is what you should be worrying about.
Chi Yuan bowed in response and slowly withdrew.
As he left the hall, he looked up at the sunset on the horizon. The knot in his heart seemed to loosen a little, yet it also seemed to sink even deeper.
Although the complaint was successful, it ultimately relied on the parents and wasn't something they won back on their own merits.
But Chi Yuan then comforted himself, since the other party was only able to defeat him by relying on the power of the Nine Mysteries Holy Lord, there shouldn't be anything wrong with him winning back by relying on his own master.
After Chi Yuan left, Saint Venerable Haoxuan also began to take action.
Of course, there was no need for him to personally intervene in such a matter.
Within the Sacred Court, there is a department specifically responsible for arbitration, called the Arbitration Sacred Hall.
This is a department independent of the Twelve Sacred Halls. It not only resolves disputes between the Sacred Court and other forces, but also manages internal affairs of the Sacred Court.
He didn't intend to let his confidants investigate, because the results wouldn't be credible. It was better to let a neutral party investigate directly. Although they couldn't participate, they wouldn't suffer any losses no matter what.
The advantage of this is that even if he ultimately fails, he won't lose much, since he only reported it incidentally.
If successful, everyone is happy.
On the other side.
The Ten Directions Immortal Hall.
Han Xuanji slowly opened her eyes from her meditation.
During this time, he has been focusing on seclusion, digesting the rewards from the tenth level of the Heavenly Realm sign-in event.
The Ten Directions Return to Origin Instruction, the Holy Lord's Great Dao Enlightenment, the Principle Essence, plus the Ten Directions Holy Lord's last bit of True Intention —if these were given to anyone else, they would not be able to make sense of them in less than a thousand years.
With the dual blessing of his Saint Soul Physique and Shengxin Dao Body, and aided by various resources, he managed to initially integrate the essence of it in a very short time.
While I wouldn't dare say I've fully mastered the True Disciple, at least I'm no longer holding a mountain of treasures and not knowing where to begin.
Han Xuanji woke up at this time, firstly because he felt that he had almost digested everything, and secondly because someone outside was looking for him, so he got up and left the seclusion.
As Han Xuanji exited the trial space of the Ten Directions Immortal Hall, he sensed that Leng Qianshuang was waiting outside. She was standing with her back against a stone pillar, her face expressionless, only straightening up slightly the moment Han Xuanji appeared.
"Senior sister, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
Han Xuanji cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards her.
Leng Qianshuang gently shook her head, her tone carrying a rare hint of apology:
"It was I who disturbed your meditation. I thought you had just completed your cultivation and needed time to consolidate your progress, but Master sent me to deliver this message, so I couldn't delay."
She paused briefly, then added in a low voice:
Congratulations on obtaining the inheritance of the Ten Directions Holy Lord.
Han Xuanji smiled when she brought up the matter:
"Senior Sister, you're too kind. I was able to enter the Ten Directions Sacred Domain thanks to your points. Besides, I was just about to come out of seclusion anyway, so your arrival is timely and not at all intrusive."
He said this frankly, without the slightest hint of politeness.
Upon hearing Leng Qianshuang's lips unconsciously curled up slightly, but she quickly suppressed it.
She hesitated for a moment before saying:
"The legacy of the Ten Directions Holy Lord is extraordinary. To be honest, I'm a little envious that you made it to the end. I tried to go there myself back then, but I couldn't even get past the Seventh Heaven."
As she said this, her eyes dimmed slightly, but quickly regained their clarity.
"But a loss is a loss. It's not bad to see someone win it back with my own eyes."
Han Xuanji did not respond to her self-deprecating remark, but instead said seriously:
"Senior sister, I will make a copy of the original Ten Directions Return to Origin Instruction for you later."
The Ten Directions Holy Lord did not set any restrictions on this inheritance, and now that I have obtained it, I do not intend to keep it to myself.
Although the path my senior sister has taken may not entirely align with the path of the Ten Directions Holy Lord, comparing it to her can still be beneficial.
Leng Qianshuang was clearly taken aback, and looked at him, saying:
"Is this alright? After all, this is a personal instruction from the Holy Lord..."
It doesn't matter.
Han Xuanji smiled, "The profound mysteries of this top-tier Cultivation Method are beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. Even if I were to leave it in front of the Nine Mysteries Palace, very few would truly master it. Rather than keeping it hidden away, it's better to let suitable people study it together. Not only Senior Sister, but I will also give a copy to others around me."
Seeing his serious expression, which didn't seem like a joke, Leng Qianshuang stopped refusing and simply said softly:
"Thank you, junior brother."
Han Xuanji said no more, and the two walked side by side toward the main hall of the Nine Mysteries Palace.
Upon entering the Nine Mysteries Hall, Mo Chenxiao was already waiting there.
He remained as languid as ever, leaning back in his seat. Seeing Han Xuanji enter, he stood up, a hint of pleased smile on his face.
"Not bad, you've cleared the Ten Directions Sacred Domain; you've made your master proud."
Han Xuanji bowed respectfully, neither servile nor arrogant.
"This disciple is fortunate; it is all thanks to Master's guidance."