" Eternal True God Ninth Layer "
Han Xuanji answered truthfully.
Mo Chenxiao nodded subconsciously. "Hmm, ninth level... not bad, this level isn't a disadvantage. With your foundation, you might be able to advance further before the selection battle begins. If you can reach perfection before the battle, your chances will be even greater."
He paused abruptly, as if suddenly realizing something, and slowly turned his head, his gaze sweeping over Han Xuanji from head to toe, his brows furrowing slightly.
"Wait, when did you break through to the Eternal True God?"
"It hasn't been a thousand years yet."
Leng Qianshuang, standing to the side, replied without hesitation.
Mo Chenxiao's expression finally froze for a moment.
In less than a thousand years, he went from just breaking through to the True God to now reaching the ninth level. This speed is not just fast, it's astonishing.
He abruptly sat up straight in his seat, his previous lazy demeanor completely gone, and stared at Han Xuanji, saying:
"Tell me honestly, did you force a breakthrough to catch up with the current realm? Or did you use some Secret Method that depletes your very essence?"
His tone had unconsciously taken on a stern tinge.
"No."
Han Xuanji shook her head.
He wasn't lying. The Seed of Primordial Beginning and the Principle Essence of the Ten Directions Immortal Hall were supreme treasures for nurturing one's foundation. Coupled with his own profound foundation and heaven-defying talent, these breakthroughs were a natural outcome.
He didn't even deliberately try to break through his cultivation level during his seclusion; he was just so engrossed in his comprehension that when he woke up, he had already broken through several levels.
"Junior brother is unlikely to take such a step."
Leng Qianshuang stood aside, her expression unchanged as she spoke up for Han Xuanji, but her heart was in Surging Waves.
She knew better than Mo Chenxiao how long Han Xuanji had been in the Nine Mysteries Palace.
If we're just talking about breakthrough speed, there are actually people faster than Han Xuanji.
After all, the Eternal Continent is vast and teeming with geniuses, but these speeds are all subject to certain conditions.
Some of these people are reincarnations of powerful beings, while others are practicing special Secret Method at the stage of Eternal True Lord.
Han Xuanji clearly does not meet either of these conditions. He did not cultivate any special Secret Method, and his time with the Eternal True Lord was not long. He relied entirely on the most basic cultivation speed.
"That doesn't make sense."
She couldn't help but glance at Han Xuanji a few more times, her eyes full of doubt.
Mo Chenxiao stared at Han Xuanji for a long time before finally unable to resist. He stepped down from the main seat and placed his right hand on Han Xuanji's shoulder.
"Um?"
Han Xuanji suddenly felt a surge of pressure.
However, the pressure disappeared in an instant. Mo Chenxiao let out a long breath, and his eyes showed a hint of surprise as he looked at Han Xuanji.
"Well, my cultivation speed might indeed be a bit fast, but there's nothing I can do about it."
Han Xuanji shrugged, her expression innocent.
"It's more than just a little fast."
Mo Chenxiao couldn't help but say:
Do you think breaking through to True God is as simple as eating and drinking?
"Ordinary Eternal True God, from the first to the ninth level, each undergo thousands or tens of thousands of years of refinement. You, on the other hand, have achieved a speed a thousand times faster than others."
Han Xuanji smiled and clasped his hands in a fist salute:
"Isn't this all thanks to the excellent teaching of Master and Senior Sister?"
Mo Chenxiao scoffed, but clearly pleased, and waved his hand, saying:
"Alright, I was just worried you might take a shortcut. Go, get ready, and come with me. I'll explain the selection process to you in detail on the way."
Han Xuanji nodded and quickly told Li Taiqing and the others about his participation in the selection battle.
Then two more little ones came into the hall.
The cat and the ferret both came over, intending to go with Han Xuanji.
"I'm not going there for fun."
It was obvious that Han Xuanji didn't want to bring these two along.
"No, Master! I haven't been idle all these years. I've been diligently cultivating. Please take me out to broaden my horizons!"
The Little White cat put its front paws on its head, making a pitiful face.
Han Xuanji remained unmoved by this scene, but Leng Qianshuang, standing to the side, softened and couldn't help but say:
"Let these two little ones stay with me."
"..."
Han Xuanji glanced at the smirking Little White, then at the feigning ignorance Zi Diao, and nodded helplessly:
"Let's get this straight, you two can't cause trouble. You're both big shots, so if you get into trouble, it's not my problem. Don't mention my name."
"OK."
Little White agreed respectfully, showing he knew his limits.
In truth, while Little White was mischievous, he never really caused any trouble with Han Xuanji. He usually just played pranks on Han Xuanji's disciples and grand-disciples, and after playing those pranks, he would usually give them some benefits.
The reason Leng Qianshuang spoke up for Little White was because Little White had deliberately cultivated a good relationship with her over the years.
Then, the man and two beasts followed Mo Chenxiao deeper into the Nine Mysteries Hall.
The three of them walked to the back of the hall, where they saw a small, ultra-long-distance teleportation array floating quietly on the stone platform.
The magic array was only about ten feet in diameter, but its patterns were as dense as a spider web, with strands of silver light moving erratically within it.
Mo Chenxiao raised his hand and cast a hand seal, and the silver light suddenly intensified, engulfing the three figures within it.
When they stepped out again, the three of them had already arrived in the Great Qian Domain.
This place is where the Saint Emperor Taiqian attained enlightenment, and it is also the location of the Sacred Court's headquarters.
Although Han Xuanji was prepared, he was still taken aback by the atmosphere of the place.
The concentration of Spiritual Qi was significantly higher than that of the Nine Mysteries Prefecture. The city they settled in was not the central city, Great Qian City, but a place called White Emperor City. This was a giant city like a fortress, with layer upon layer of formations, making it impenetrable.
"What an amazing formation!"
Han Xuanji sensed from afar that the city was like a space fortress, as solid and immovable as a divine mountain.
" The Thirteen Cities of Great Qian are all masterpieces of the Sacred Court's great powers. They were built at a great cost, and their various defensive measures represent the pinnacle of their respective fields."
Mo Chenxiao gently shook his head and said:
"Of course, things are different now; these defenses are basically useless."
"Um."
Han Xuanji's expression was solemn, as if deep in thought.
This is the birthplace of the Sacred Court, and its environment and layout were naturally very different from what they are today.
When the Sacred Court was first established, it was not an invincible power. The Eternal Continent was divided among various warlords, and large-scale wars broke out almost every moment. Moreover, there were many Eternal Deity secretly watching, and some brutal Eternal Deity would sneak into the city to kill cultivators.
Han Xuanji couldn't help but recall the rumors about the Saint Emperor Taiqian, who was said to be the junior disciple of the Dao Sage King Wendao Saint Emperor. He was exceptionally talented, cultivated at an extremely fast pace, and his combat power was unmatched among his peers.
Now, he has long since transcended the Saint King and reached an even higher realm unknown to anyone.
Of course, even Mo Chenxiao didn't know the specific details.
These are the highest-level secrets, probably only known to peerless powerhouses at the level of Saint Venerable or Saint Emperor.
Mo Chenxiao clearly didn't want to talk much, so he simply led them outside the city and casually released a flying boat.
The flying boat was entirely black, with nine dark gold lines engraved on its hull. It exuded an extremely calm aura, far superior to the Saint-rank flying boat in Han Xuanji's hands, making it a top-tier Saint-rank warship.
After the three boarded the boat, Mo Chenxiao was not in a hurry to travel. Instead, he sat down in the boat and said to Han Xuanji:
"In this selection battle, Twelve Sacred Halls and the Arbitration Sacred Hall have nominated quite a few people."
But there were only five spots available in the end, and none of the players who got to play were easy characters.
There are a few people you must be careful of.