The elders and leaders of the Sacred Hall were all excessively enthusiastic, and he barely managed to escape from the layers of encirclement.
Leng Qianshuang was the first to greet them, her usually aloof face now flushed slightly.
"Junior brother, you're amazing!"
She paused, as if feeling that her words weren't enough, and added:
"This isn't my first time watching the Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet; I've seen several of the previous finals, but none of them are as good as yours."
Her words were filled with undisguised emotion; even though she was mentally prepared, she was still incredibly excited.
Mo Chenxiao couldn't help but smile at this moment:
"As expected of my disciple, Mo Chenxiao, you keep your word. Back then, I..."
He had just begun to speak when he was interrupted by a slow, deliberate voice.
How were you back then?
The Holy Venerable Tianming had strolled over at some point, looking at his disciple with a smile, his tone tinged with a hint of teasing:
"When you attended the Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet back then, I don't recall seeing you as Xuanji as Xuanji."
He stroked his beard, turned to look at Han Xuanji, his eyes filled with undisguised satisfaction.
"I really don't know what kind of luck you had to get such a disciple."
Mo Chenxiao was not angry that his master had exposed his secrets in public. Instead, he smiled and cupped his hands in greeting:
"I have to thank you for this, teacher. If you hadn't divined for me back then, I wouldn't have been able to find the Xuanji."
Upon hearing this, the Holy Venerable Tianming gave a light snort and muttered:
"If I had known this disciple was so capable, I would have taken him on myself."
He laughed after he finished speaking and shook his head.
Back then Mo Chenxiao did come to him to ask about taking on disciples. On a whim, he used a technique to glimpse the secrets of heaven and divine the future.
The divination result was very blurry, with only a few words vaguely visible.
The disciple comes from a distant place, is exceptionally talented, and will bring good fortune.
He didn't take it too seriously at the time, just considering it a normal good omen.
Who would have thought that this "outstanding" disciple would be so outstanding that even he, the Saint Venerable, was somewhat envious.
Han Xuanji listened to the conversation between the master and disciple without interrupting. He simply took out the bottle of the Hundred Calamities Sacred Tiger's Essence Blood and handed it to Xiaobai, who was perched on the railing, gazing at him Little White.
Little White's two ears stood straight up, its nose twitched, and a faint yet extremely domineering aura of a ferocious beast emanated from the jade bottle, causing its white fur to stand on end.
Han Xuanji rubbed its head and instructed it:
"When you get back, have Zixiao help you absorb it slowly; don't swallow it all at once."
Little White nodded quickly, hugged the jade bottle with its two front paws, and wagged its tail rapidly.
To celebrate the Sacred Court's victory, the Immeasurable Saint Emperor decreed another grand banquet.
The Supreme Qian Dao Arena was brightly decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and the nine high platforms were filled with delicacies and fine wines.
Han Xuanji's table was personally arranged by the Holy Venerable Tianming, and it was filled with rare and precious items that no one else had ever seen before.
The Holy Venerable Tianming pointed to the dish closest to Han Xuanji and said with a smile:
"I picked this out especially for you, make sure you digest it well."
Han Xuanji looked down. On the white jade plate were nine pieces of high-quality beast meat, cut into the shape of lotus petals, each wrapping a fruit.
The peel is crystal clear, and inside it seems to shimmer with iridescent light, with a rich aroma wafting through the air.
The Holy Venerable Tianming explained from the side, "This is called Hundred Turns Nine Hearts Soup. The meat is the heart meat of a ferocious beast in the Holy Lord Realm, supplemented with high-purity Water of Eternity, and simmered for seven days and seven nights with the Spirit of the Five Elements as a guide, using holy fire."
This fruit is called the Hundred-Turn Spirit Heart Fruit. I won't go into its origins, but it's something that cleanses the physical body, purifies the soul, and solidifies the foundation. It should be helpful for you to step onto the path of Eternal Sage."
Han Xuanji's heart stirred.
For him, ordinary heavenly materials and earthly treasures are no longer of much use.
His physical body, soul, and foundation have far surpassed those of others of the same level; ordinary spiritual creatures could not even make a splash after consuming him.
But this dish is different.
The heart and soul of the Holy Lord Realm beast, plus the Nine-Turn Spirit Heart Fruit, this is already a top-tier resource.
It is no exaggeration to say that eating this meal is enough to save an Eternal True God countless years of arduous cultivation; it is a priceless treasure that can break the shackles of potential.
Without any hesitation, he picked up a piece of the ferocious beast's meat and put it in his mouth.
The meat is extremely tender, melting in your mouth, and bursting with juice. Once swallowed, it quickly transforms into a highly absorbable stream of pure energy that flows through your meridians and into your entire body.
He subconsciously circulated his cultivation Cultivation Method, feeling his true essence flow faster and his Qi and Blood and qi surging, as if being repeatedly washed by a warm and gentle force.
Every inch of his flesh and blood greedily absorbed this energy, and his already nearly limit-strength body received some nourishment as well.
Previously, he had burned the Power of Primordial Beginning and forcibly activated the Unfettered Ultra Instinct Technique, which had greatly burdened his physical body. After eating, he has now completely recovered.
Then he picked up the Nine-Turn Spirit Heart Fruit and took a bite.
The fruit flesh is sweet and refreshing, and the juice, once swallowed, sends a cool sensation straight to the mind.
His Sage -like appearance, which had already begun to solidify, became even more solid under the cool influence of this refreshing air. The previously somewhat blurry outline became clearer, as if he were about to truly step into that realm.
Han Xuanji was secretly amazed; this was indeed the best tonic he had ever eaten.
If it has such a significant effect on someone with his physique, then if it were an ordinary True God, this meal would probably allow him to break through several minor realms directly.
And this is just one of the dishes; every dish that follows is equally delicious!
The second course consisted of several plates of exquisitely crafted pastries, each only the size of a thumb. The outer layer was made of flower petals shaped from spirit rice flour, while the inside was filled with jam made from various rare spirit fruits. They were sweet but not cloying, with a lingering aftertaste.
Han Xuanji sat cross-legged and quietly enjoyed her meal.
Surrounded by clinking glasses and bustling activity, he found a rare sense of peace amidst the noise.
In the following time, Han Xuanji tasted several more dishes.
Each dish is extraordinary. One is a rich soup made from the bone marrow of a powerful sacred beast. The soup is amber in color with a layer of fine golden oil floating on the surface. It is mellow and goes straight to the bone marrow.
There are vegetarian dishes made from slices of unknown plant roots and stems. They look bland, but when you chew them, waves of Spiritual Qi burst in your mouth, as if you have swallowed endless Spiritual Qi.
These dishes not only use exquisite ingredients, but also employ extremely skillful cooking techniques. The Spiritual Qi of each ingredient is perfectly preserved and cleverly combined together, without conflicting with each other, but rather enhancing one another.
Han Xuanji ate with relish and couldn't help but ask a question out of curiosity:
"Who cooked these dishes? I originally thought the banquet at the Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet was prepared uniformly by the Sacred Court's dining hall, but the cooking time and combination of these dishes don't seem to be the work of an ordinary person."
The Holy Venerable Tianming picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said with a smile:
"You've certainly discovered the finer things in food. The banquet at the Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet was indeed prepared by the dining hall, but your table is different."
The one who cooks for you is a Holy Lord who attained enlightenment through cooking, named the Thousand-Hand Holy Lord.
Although his cultivation level was only at the Holy Lord Realm, his culinary skills were unparalleled, with only a handful of people on the Eternal Continent able to compare with him.
He was once invited to prepare meals for powerful Eternal Deity. Today, apart from the tables of the Saint Emperor and the leaders of the nine supreme forces, which were personally prepared by him, your table was also prepared by him personally, and it can be said to be the most carefully prepared table.