Han Xuanji nodded, her expression remaining largely unchanged.
In fact, he had already obtained the greatest benefit.
The Immeasurable Saint Emperor's [ Immeasurable Huntian Physique ], combined with Top-Tier Saint King weapon and a top-tier divine soul Cultivation Method.
This is something that no amount of money can buy.
Han Xuanji thought for a moment and then said:
"I have some matters to attend to before heading to the Eternal Sword Pavilion."
Mo Chenxiao waved his hand:
"It's up to you. You can leave whenever you're ready."
After bidding farewell to his master, Han Xuanji returned to the Dustless Palace.
He quickly gathered his disciples and many old friends.
Before long, everyone arrived.
Li Taiqing stood at the front, followed by Yun Wuji, Nangong Wenjian, Lu Fan, Lin Feng, and other disciples. Su Ming, Immortal Ancestor, Supreme Dao Venerable, Sect Leader Tongtian, Zhou Yuan, Hun Qianling, and others were also on the side.
As everyone entered, they all rose and bowed. Han Xuanji's help to them goes without saying; they were all now at the Eternal True Lord Realm, and most of them were beginning to prepare to step into the Eternal True God.
Although it can't compare to the most outstanding geniuses, its speed is definitely not slow.
Han Xuanji's gaze swept over these familiar faces, and without beating around the bush, he directly handed over the instructions.
" The Saint Emperor has appointed me as the Executive Elder of the Tenth Sacred Hall and granted me Thousand Souls City as my fief."
Starting today, I will be going to the Eternal Sword Pavilion to cultivate for a period of time.
He paused, then looked at Li Taiqing:
"You will continue to manage the affairs of the Dustless Palace, while your junior brother will assist you in matters concerning the elders. Please consult with him frequently."
Li Taiqing bowed in agreement, but couldn't hide the reluctance on his face.
Han Xuanji had only been back at the Nine Mysteries Palace for a few days when she had to go out again.
But he also knew that their master's current level was beyond their reach. All they could do was guard the rear and not distract their master.
Yun Wuji, Nangong Wenjian, and the others all agreed, their expressions solemn.
This is the trust that Han Xuanji has placed in them; they cannot betray it.
Han Xuanji then looked at Hun Qianling.
She sat below the disciples, still dressed in an elegant long dress, exuding a more composed demeanor than she had back in Thousand Souls City.
Han Xuanji said, " Qianling, you are in charge of Thousand Souls City. You are the new city lord. Other changes in your position are up to you. You are responsible for making decisions on matters large and small. If you cannot resolve something, send a message to me."
He didn't care much about Thousand Souls City; it was a way of repaying the Soul Household for their protection back then.
Hun Qianling was slightly taken aback, then stood up and solemnly clasped her hands in a fist salute:
"Yes."
She didn't say much, but Han Xuanji could clearly see the gratitude in her eyes.
Thousand Souls City is the root of the Soul Household; the implications of handing it over to her are self-evident.
After explaining all this, Han Xuanji suddenly paused.
His gaze inadvertently swept over Taishang and Yuanshi, then settled on Li Tiantong, and a vague thought suddenly flashed through his mind.
By the way, what about the Dao Ancestor of the Immortal Realm?
He remembered that back in the Chaos, he had promised Taishang and Yuanshi that he would find Tongtian Dao Venerable for them.
He did eventually find Tongtian Dao Venerable, but what happened after that?
He suddenly realized that his memory of that Dao Ancestor had become extremely blurry, as if a thin veil was covering it, and he couldn't recall it clearly no matter how hard he tried.
I had investigated it before, but I suddenly forgot about it completely.
If I hadn't seen those people, I wouldn't have remembered this at all.
He frowned and asked:
" Taishang, Yuanshi, how much do you still remember about the Dao Ancestor of the Immortal Realm?"
Upon hearing this, the Supreme Dao Venerable and the Primordial Beginning Dao Venerable exchanged a glance, both looking puzzled.
The Supreme Dao Venerable pondered for a moment, then slowly said:
" Dao Ancestor? Which Dao Ancestor are you referring to, Fellow Daoist Han? There are many people in the Immortal Realm who can be called Dao Ancestor Dao Ancestor."
Primordial Beginning Dao Venerable was also somewhat bewildered, clearly not understanding what Han Xuanji meant.
Han Xuanji remained silent for a moment. In the Immortal Realm, although there were many Dao Ancestor, under normal circumstances, it was absolutely impossible for the two of them not to know who he was asking.
He didn't press further, but simply nodded slightly, putting the matter aside.
Given his current status as Eternal Sage, it's impossible for him to forget anything without a reason.
The only explanation is that an extremely powerful force silently erased his memories of the Dao Ancestor of the Immortal Realm.
Even after he entered the Sage Realm Stage, he subconsciously neglected it. If he hadn't suddenly seen a few people today, he probably would have completely forgotten about it.
The owner of this power is definitely not simple.
Although Han Xuanji was somewhat curious, he did not intend to bother the Saint Emperor with this matter.
Once you have enough strength, many truths will come to light on their own.
Han Xuanji snapped out of his thoughts and dismissed the crowd.
Instead of heading directly to the Eternal Sword Pavilion, he went to the Nine Mysteries Saint Realm again.
He activated the token, and a familiar power engulfed his consciousness. A moment later, he reappeared in the Nine Mysteries Saint Realm.
Without giving it much thought, he took out a small, exquisite token.
Before long, his figure appeared in the Ten Directions Immortal Hall.
The Spirit of the Sacred Domain arrived faster than ever before.
The ethereal light and shadow materialized almost the instant he landed, circling him twice, and his deep eyes seemed to scrutinize him.
But this scrutiny lasted only a moment before the Spirit of the Sacred Domain stopped.
It clearly sensed the aura emanating from Han Xuanji that was completely different from before.
Eternal Sage.
Moreover, the depth of his foundation and the composure of his aura were completely unlike those of a newcomer who had just entered the Saint Realm.
"You... have already broken through to the Eternal Sage?"
For the first time, the voice of the Spirit of the Sacred Domain carried undisguised shock.
It remembered very clearly that when Han Xuanji first entered the Ten Directions Sacred Domain, he wasn't even Eternal True God. Although he went through many trials afterward, it's estimated that he broke through to become Eternal True God after he left.
But how long has it been?
In a mere thousand years, he leaped from below the level of True God to Eternal Sage —a speed far faster than that of the Ten Directions Holy Lord of yesteryear.
The Spirit of the Sacred Domain remained silent for a long while before letting out a soft sigh:
"Talented people emerge in every generation. If His Holy Lord is watching from heaven, he would surely be extremely pleased to see you today."
Han Xuanji cupped her hands in a gesture of respect towards it, her tone calm but earnest:
"Senior, I won first place at the Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet, and I made up for the regret of the Ten Directions Holy Lord back then."
Han Xuanji also briefly recounted her victory at the Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet.
The text also emphasizes the final opponent, Li Linglong, who happens to be Li Xiaoyao's disciple and a promising candidate for the Hongmeng Dao Palace.
In this fateful final battle, he ultimately emerged victorious.
Upon hearing this, the Spirit of the Sacred Domain's thick eyebrows twitched slightly.
It opened its mouth as if to say something, but in the end it only looked at Han Xuanji deeply and slowly nodded.
Although Han Xuanji spoke of it lightly, the process was definitely not as simple as she made it sound.
As a disciple of the Saint King and nurtured by the Hongmeng Dao Palace with all its resources, Li Linglong's strength is definitely no less than that of the Ten Directions Holy Lord back then.
Han Xuanji's words, "I made up for it," carry immense weight, and she knows better than anyone else.
The Ten Directions Holy Lord had few regrets in his life, but failing to truly defeat Li Xiaoyao at the Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet was one of his biggest regrets.
Now, Han Xuanji, as the successor of the Shifang Directions, has defeated Li Linglong, the disciple of the Saint King Xiaoyao, to win the championship at the Dragon Terrace Sacred Banquet. This is not just about winning a competition, but also about drawing a long-overdue conclusion to the life of the Holy Lord.