"As expected of me."
Han Xuanji slowly opened his eyes.
Beside him, the Lingxiao Sword circled, emitting a joyful hum, as if celebrating his Breakthrough.
Then, with a thought from Han Xuanji, the Lingxiao Sword instantly flew into his palm, disappearing into his body.
"Is this the Realm of Sword Intent Domain?"
A smile couldn't help but appear on Han Xuanji's lips.
Sword Intent Domain.
In his memory, even though Lingxiaozi was a heaven-blessed Prodigy, he only stepped into this Realm in the Late Stage of Returning to Void Realm, already considered the most legendary Sword Dao Prodigy of his time. Yet, Han Xuanji had already comprehended it in the Huashen Realm.
With this power, his strength had undoubtedly risen another level.
With a single thought, his Sword Intent Domain could easily cover thousands of miles.
This power was enough to allow him to challenge those above his Realm; within his Sword Intent Domain, he could not only suppress the opponent's power but also enhance his own attack power.
If he used the Lingxiao Sword, combined with the Soaring Sky Sword Art, slaying a Returning to Void Realm expert above his Realm would be effortless!
However, Han Xuanji did not become arrogant.
Dangerous acts like challenging those above one's Realm should be left to the protagonist.
He still preferred to crush his opponents with overwhelming Cultivation, instantly killing them.
At this moment, Han Xuanji heard the sound of a sword humming from outside his Immortal Cave, causing him to open his eyes. His Divine Sense swept outwards, and he discovered this astonishing phenomenon.
He couldn't help but be stunned, wondering if he was the one who caused such a commotion?
Han Xuanji quickly reined in his Sword Intent and restrained his Aura.
Soon, the phenomenon ceased.
However, the impact it caused was immense.
Many people discussed which powerful figure had caused such a stir.
Because the affected area was so vast, no one noticed that the source came from Lingxiu Peak.
This also made Han Xuanji breathe a sigh of relief.
He had actually set up a stealth Formation, and the usual sounds of his Cultivation were concealed.
This time, it was truly his mistake; he had not expected to cause such a huge commotion.
Time slowly flowed by.
Two more years passed in the blink of an eye.
During these two years, Han Xuanji signed in at Lingyun Palace every day.
It must be said that the Dao rhyme of this place was much higher than that of the Scripture Pavilion; not only could he sign in repeatedly, but the quality of the rewards was also high.
This made Han Xuanji incredibly happy.
The items he signed in for were all of high caliber, such as Top-Grade Spirit Stones and Huashen Realm Magical Artifacts, of which there were many.
Among them were also some treasures that aided Cultivation.
For example, ten-thousand-year-old sandalwood, calming pearls...
There were also many powerful Cultivation Technique Legacies, each one a peerless divine Cultivation Technique that directly pointed to the Ascension Realm.
However, Han Xuanji compared them and found that the Feather Transformation True Scripture, which he primarily Cultivated, was more suitable for his Physique.
Among them, there was an auxiliary Cultivation Technique that he was quite satisfied with.
That was the Heaven-Shrouding Art. Although its name was incredibly domineering, it was actually a Cultivation Technique similar to the Myriad Images of the Universe Skill.
Upon Major Achievement in Cultivation, it could shroud the sky and hide the sun. If Cultivated to Perfection, it was even said that the sun and moon would not appear, and heavenly secrets would not be revealed. It had already transcended the scope of ordinary concealment methods, encompassing the Dao of heavenly secrets and Karma. Han Xuanji had never encountered such a Cultivation Technique before.
Fortunately, his Comprehension Ability was extraordinary, so he didn't encounter too many difficulties in Cultivating it.
Of course.
Han Xuanji also knew that Cultivation was the foundation, so he didn't stop Cultivating during the two years and had already reached the fourth layer of the Huashen Realm.
This day.
When Han Xuanji went out, he heard other Disciples discussing major events in the world.
Although their Cultivation was not high, they were quite concerned about various major events in the Cultivation world.
Although there were no mobile phones or internet in this world, there were similar means of transmitting information.
And there were even specialized forces that sold this information.
"I heard that the Great Xia Imperial Family is having intense internal strife?"
"Yes, the struggle for the throne has always been incredibly cruel. Who knows how many people will die then? Many Loose Cultivators are also thinking of supporting a Dragon to ascend to power and Cultivating with the help of national fortune."
"According to rumors, the Great Xia Third Prince has returned from Cultivating overseas, possessing boundless power and unfathomable Cultivation."
"The current generation's Sword Saint of the Heavenly Sword Sect has also emerged. His first move was to slay a Huashen Realm Devil Cultivator, causing a great stir."
"The Wuxiang Hall of the Heavenly Demon Sect has also begun large-scale activities again. Every Disciple of the Wuxiang Hall is a Master of assassination, and they seem to be planning to support a certain Prince to ascend to power, doing a lot of dirty work.
It is said that some true Disciples are often attacked when they go out; I think it's the assassins from the Wuxiang Hall who did it."
Han Xuanji listened to the Disciples' discussion, secretly startled.
The Nine Provinces Continent was vast with numerous Sects, and powerful individuals were countless.
Outside the Nine Provinces, there was also the overseas Cultivation world, and rumors even spoke of the existence of other continents.
The Shenxuan Sect was located in the Eastern Azure State of the Nine Provinces, once the undisputed largest Sect in the Eastern Azure State, while the Heavenly Sword Sect was a rising star, having risen from a first-rate Sect to a super-first-rate Sect, showing signs of surpassing the Shenxuan Sect.
Outside, the Heavenly Demon Sect was eyeing them covetously. Although the Heavenly Demon Sect's main altar was in the North Underworld State, the Heavenly Demon Sect had always been a mortal enemy of the Shenxuan Sect, constantly targeting them... Now they were even involved in the struggle for the Great Xia imperial throne. If the Heavenly Demon Sect truly succeeded, the Shenxuan Sect's situation would undoubtedly become even more difficult.
Han Xuanji felt that his choice to stay low-key was still very correct.
If he were to stand out, he might be assassinated by people from the Heavenly Demon Sect one day.
"Immortal Dao Cultivation emphasizes wealth, companions, methods, and land. Although I, Han, am alone and without support, I have stepped into the Soul Transformation Realm through my own efforts, never being inferior to others in my life."
"System, sign in!"
[Congratulations to the Host for successfully signing in at Lingyun Palace, obtaining a "Thirty Thousand Year Purple Firmament Spiritual Plant".]
"A thirty-thousand-year-old Spirit Medicine?"
Han Xuanji was amazed.
He had signed in for many treasures before, but they were only spiritual medicines of a few thousand years, which were of little help to Soul Transformation Cultivators and quite useless.
But this thirty-thousand-year-old Spirit Medicine had already undergone a qualitative change and was a rare treasure even for him.
"Lingyun Palace still has many treasures."
Han Xuanji nodded slightly.
The Purple Firmament Spiritual Plant was an extremely rare natural spiritual object, with stems like purple jade, often growing only in peculiar places with incessant thunderstorms.
They needed to absorb the power of the Lightning Tribulation to mature; for every thousand years of maturity, a thunder pattern would appear on their leaves. This particular Purple Firmament Spiritual Plant was densely covered with thunder patterns, containing extremely profound Thunder Dao Laws.
If a Thunder Spiritual Root Cultivator consumed it, they could gain great benefits, with a chance to Awaken a Cultivation Physique related to the Thunder Dao.
When he was in Leiling Valley, Han Xuanji occasionally saw one, but it was only a few hundred years old and not very useful to him, so he didn't pick it.
And this thirty-thousand-year-old natural spiritual object could undoubtedly be called an Immortal Plant; each one possessed the power of creation.
Han Xuanji didn't think much about it and returned directly to his Immortal Cave, intending to thoroughly refine it.
"If I completely absorb this Immortal Plant, perhaps the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Body can undergo a transformation."
Han Xuanji's thoughts surged.
He already possessed a Thunder Dao Physique. If he absorbed the large amount of Thunder Origin contained within the Purple Firmament Spiritual Plant, it would not only greatly benefit his Physical Body but also allow the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Body to advance further.
As he thought, Han Xuanji swallowed the Spiritual Plant and directly activated the Wuji Thunder Method. The Thunder Origin energy contained within the Purple Firmament Spiritual Plant was quickly refined.
During the process, Han Xuanji felt as if his entire body was being electrified, his Physical Body undergoing some kind of transformation, and his Cultivation Aura steadily climbing.
He didn't know how much time had passed.
Han Xuanji opened his eyes and carefully sensed his own state; his Physique was at least twice as strong as before.
Especially his strength and speed, they were much stronger than before.
"Not bad, my Physique has undergone a transformation."
"My Realm has also reached the fifth layer of the Huashen Realm."
"This time, I've made a huge profit."
Han Xuanji was incredibly excited.
When the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Body was first signed in, it could only be considered a relatively powerful Spiritual Body, but now it could be called a Thunder Dao Sacred Body.
With this Physique, Thunder Spells of the same rank would probably be difficult to harm him, and he would be more composed during Undergoing Tribulation.
Even without an Immortal Spiritual Root, possessing this Physique and Cultivating the Thunder Dao would make achieving the Tribulation Transcendence Realm not difficult.
Great Xia, a certain branch altar of the Heavenly Demon Sect.
Inside the hall.
Bronze beast-headed lamps hung in the hall, emitting eerie green flames, and the atmosphere in the main hall was quite oppressive.
The Heavenly Demon Sect's First Protector, Celestial Azure Venerable, leaned against a green jade seat, looking at the figure seated below, and slowly said:
"Saint, do you know that the most taboo thing in raising Gu is impatience?"
Chen Sheng, facing this expert at the ninth layer of the Soul Transformation Realm, did not dare to be rude relying on his status as a Saint, and said in a deep voice:
"Protector, our Heavenly Demon Sect has lost three Soul Transformation Realm Cultivators. If we don't respond, it will greatly damage our prestige, and the Sect will surely be dissatisfied."
"Hmm… what you said is not wrong."
Celestial Azure Venerable thought about this and pondered for a moment:
"This Venerable can send out the elite of the Sect to assist you. Do not disappoint me."
The demise of three Soul Transformation Realm Cultivators could be said to be a catastrophe for some medium-sized Sects, but for the Heavenly Demon Sect, which already dominated the North Underworld State, it was merely a loss of Face, not enough to cause much anger.
However, Celestial Azure Venerable also had concerns. If he didn't achieve something, it would indeed be difficult to convince the masses, and he would inevitably be criticized upon returning to the Sect.
"Azure Darkness Protector, rest assured, I will surely establish the prestige of the Heavenly Demon Sect."
Chen Sheng said confidently:
"Let the living beings of these few cities become the nourishment for my Breakthrough to the Soul Transformation Realm."
Azure Darkness Protector nodded slightly, not doubting this.
Although his tone was confident, even somewhat arrogant, he indeed had the capital to be arrogant.
As the Heavenly Demon Sect's Third Saint, and also the youngest one, he had already approached the Soul Transformation Realm after two hundred years of Cultivation, and his Master was the Heavenly Demon Sect's Third Elder, a Returning to Void Realm Devil Cultivator.
"It's just that if the Shenxuan Sect sends out Soul Transformation Realm experts, I hope Protector will not stand by and do nothing…"
"Rest assured, if a Soul Transformation Realm expert from the Shenxuan Sect makes a move, I will naturally not stand by."
Azure Darkness Protector said indifferently.
As a Cultivator at the ninth layer of the Soul Transformation Realm, he was still somewhat confident; he feared no Cultivator as long as they were not in the Returning to Void Realm.
As for Returning to Void Realm mighty figures, the aftermath of their battles could change the terrain for thousands of miles. They were all high-level members of Sects and would not easily appear in battle.
Once experts of this level participated, it would mean that the two forces were getting serious and might be fighting to the death.
Their goal this time was naturally not to attack the Shenxuan Sect, but to slaughter several large cities that were affiliated with the Shenxuan Sect.
Many Cultivation families were also gathered in these cities, and many Shenxuan Sect Disciples came from here. At that time, it would be a killing of people and hearts, which would severely damage the Shenxuan Sect's Aura.
"The Sect Master said that he has already sent experts from the Wuxiang Hall to investigate the Demon-Slaying Sword Master. If there's an opportunity, I want to see if this person's Flying Immortal Sword Art is more powerful, or mine."
Azure Darkness Protector's eyes flickered, and many thoughts flashed through his mind.