Han Xuanji stood under the eaves, looking at the familiar little ferret, and his eye twitched almost imperceptibly.
Where did this thing come from?
Isn't he staying in the Ninth Heaven?
He clearly didn't bring it with him when he came out, so how could this person be sitting here so brazenly eating his family's spirit fruit?
Han Xuanji stared silently at the two gluttons, while Zixiao belatedly realized something was amiss.
Its munching motion suddenly froze. It raised its furry head, and its large, purple grape-like eyes met Han Xuanji's gaze. Instinctively, it threw the spiritual fruit in its paws onto the table, feeling a little embarrassed, like a child caught doing something wrong.
Little White, completely oblivious to the subtle tension, patted Zixiao's back with a paw and said to Han Xuanji as if seeking praise:
"Master, you're back! This is my new friend, and he can eat even more than me."
It spoke with great enthusiasm, as if finding a fellow glutton would be the greatest joy of all.
Looking at Little White's simple and honest appearance, Han Xuanji felt both annoyed and amused.
This guy is truly wise in disguise; he always makes excuses when asked to cultivate, but he's incredibly adept at making friends.
Even someone like Zixiao could be made a dining buddy by it. I don't know whether to say Little White has good taste or is just too naive.
Zixiao had already jumped off the stone table, moved in small steps to Han Xuanji, put her front paws together, and bowed respectfully, her voice carrying a hint of guilt:
"Um... I didn't mean to sneak out, I just couldn't resist taking a peek."
As it spoke, it wagged its tail in a flattering manner, and with its big, round eyes, it was truly impossible to get angry with it.
Thinking back, I remember begging for forgiveness from the Ten Directions Holy Lord in the same way when I did something wrong in the past.
In reality, it was because Han Xuanji had obtained the inheritance of the Ten Directions Holy Lord that the last burden binding Zixiao was gone, so she secretly followed Han Xuanji to the outside world.
Given the opponent's Holy Lord level strength, Han Xuanji naturally couldn't possibly detect it.
In fact, as long as it doesn't cause trouble, even the Nine Mysteries Holy Lord would have difficulty detecting it.
"You bastard..."
Han Xuanji looked at it for a moment, then suddenly found it somewhat amusing.
He knew, of course, that the master-servant contract between Zixiao and the Ten Directions Holy Lord had long since dissolved, and that Zixiao was now a free man.
With its Holy Lord Realm strength, it could easily go anywhere in the Eternal Continent, let alone the Dustless Palace.
Han Xuanji was actually more than happy that it was willing to come out with her.
Having such an ancient, Variant at the Holy Lord Realm guarding the house is something others would beg for.
"You can stay."
Han Xuanji spoke, his tone neither too loud nor too soft.
Zixiao's eyes lit up suddenly, but before she could cheer, Han Xuanji added:
"But there are conditions: you must not act recklessly here, you must not bully others using your cultivation level, and you are absolutely not allowed to cause me any trouble. If you really do get into trouble, don't expect me to stand up for you."
Zixiao nodded her little head rapidly, her ears twitching:
"Don't worry, don't worry, as long as you don't mess with me, I promise I won't cause any trouble!"
Han Xuanji nodded. Although this guy was simple-minded, he could stay in the Nine Heavens of the Ten Directions Immortal Hall for so long, so he probably wasn't a demon king, just a glutton.
He glanced at the pile of spirit fruits and snacks on the stone table, which had been almost completely swept away, and thought to himself that the food expenses were probably going to increase several times over.
But it doesn't matter. He's quite wealthy now. He can afford to support not only one Zixiao, but also several more.
With the other party helping to watch the house, he feels at ease if any dishonest people come in.
Even though this is the Nine Mysteries Palace, having one more bodyguard would be beneficial.
As for Little White, it still doesn't understand the situation. In its eyes, Zixiao is the spirit pet of a powerful figure in the Nine Mysteries Palace, who is just visiting to play.
Han Xuanji thought for a moment and didn't ask for anything more.
Too many restrictions will only provoke the little tyrant's dissatisfaction.
He turned and walked towards his palace. Soon after, he heard Little White and Zixiao chewing happily behind him, along with a few hushed whispers, as if they were planning what to eat next.
Han Xuanji did not stop walking; she simply shook her head slightly.
This Dustless Palace is becoming more and more lively.
By the time I finished doing all this, it was already dark.
Han Xuanji first went to the quiet room at the deepest part of the Dustless Palace.
This quiet room is the central hub of the entire Dustless Palace, and its restrictions are strong enough to withstand a full-force attack from Eternal Sage.
He walked in, and the stone door behind him slowly closed, with layer upon layer of array patterns blooming like lotus flowers, completely isolating the inside from the outside.
He raised his hand and cast several Method Formula, activating the Spirit Gathering Array. The power of the Spirit Vein surged in from all directions like a tide, and fine golden particles of light appeared in the air. These were spiritual light rains formed when the Spiritual Qi was extremely concentrated.
A glimmer of light shone in his eyes, revealing a serene expression.
His trip to the Ten Directions Immortal Hall was very beneficial to him.
Not only has his realm reached the Eternal True Lord Perfection, but more importantly, he has obtained the complete " Ten Directions Return to Origin Instruction " and the Great Dao insights of the Ten Directions Holy Lord, making his understanding of the Great Dao far beyond what it used to be.
He had already mentally rehearsed the path to becoming Eternal True God countless times, each step as clear as the lines on his palm.
With his current level of accumulation, he could have already attempted to break through to become Eternal True God, but he had been suppressing it all along, waiting for the right opportunity.
Perfect timing! He is now in perfect mental and physical condition, with a flawless foundation, making it the ideal time to break through his current limitations.
He sat down cross-legged and placed the items he might need during his breakthrough in front of him.
He then took out a Azure Origin Hongmeng Dao Fruit and bit into it.
As the fruit pulp entered my throat, the familiar coolness and warmth mingled, followed by an indescribable refreshing sensation that surged into my consciousness.
His thinking speed increased dramatically in a very short time, and his perception seemed to be elevated to a higher level. Every detail that might be encountered during the breakthrough was rapidly deduced in his mind.
At the same time, the extremely concentrated Eternal Spiritual Power almost condensed into droplets, pouring into his body like rivers flowing into the sea.
Inside the quiet room, the Spiritual Qi had already transformed into a visible golden spiritual tide, washing over his body wave after wave, buzzing loudly.
For cultivators of the Dao of Principle who wish to ascend to the level of Eternal True God, there are three steps: first, to forge True God's body; second, to condense True God's heart; and third, to blossom the Principle and elevate them to the True God level.
For Han Xuanji, the existence of the [ Saint Soul Physique ] made the process of forging True God's body relatively easy.
His physical strength was already at the ceiling of the True Master level, or rather, compared to an ordinary True God's body, he only lacked the characteristics of Eternal True God; in terms of basic ability values, they were not much different.
Moreover, having consumed rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures such as the Seven-Colored Profound Origin Fruit, he had already laid an unparalleled foundation, making this step a natural progression.
And the heart of the True God is even less of a concern for him.
After all, he possesses the [ Shengxin Dao Body ], a born Eternal Sage.
Only the third step is slightly more difficult.
After all, his Eternal Principle is Dao Principles, and it is already extremely difficult to condense it, let alone continue to deduce it.
Normally, it's quite common for people to be stuck at the level of Eternal True God for thousands or even tens of thousands of years.
However, Han Xuanji obtained the inheritance of the Ten Directions Holy Lord, absorbed his insights into the Great Dao, and also obtained the divine object Hongmeng Dao Source Stone.
This step is not a big deal.