The Profound Heaven Sword, its mission complete, shimmered with Immortal light and hummed with a clear, resonant sword cry, like a triumphant anthem.
Then, it transformed into a faint glow and vanished into Han Xuanji's sleeve, its achievement and name deeply hidden.
At this moment, the blood-colored demonic clouds that enveloped the heavens and earth, having lost their supporting power, rapidly dissipated like a receding tide, revealing the azure sky.
Sunlight once again bathed the land, shining on the faces of the many people who were still shaken.
Inside White Cloud City, those who had survived the calamity wept uncontrollably.
Facing Li Taiqing's gaze, Xie Liuyun was momentarily at a loss for words.
The Blood Spirit Demon Lord, who had been a formidable figure in Zhongzhou, died quickly and miserably.
It felt as if it were a dream.
"Your Master… is truly formidable."
Xie Liuyun was genuinely convinced, without a hint of stubbornness.
"Of course, I never lie."
Li Taiqing's heart was also filled with pride.
It seemed no matter how powerful the enemy, Han Xuanji could always win easily.
He also realized that although his own talent was excellent, compared to his Master, it seemed quite ordinary.
He even suspected that the reason Han Xuanji was willing to accept him as a Disciple was not because of his Aptitude.
Xie Liuyun recalled Han Xuanji's earlier sword strike, his eyes filled with admiration.
A true man should be like this!
With a single sword in hand, he was unmatched in the world.
From today onwards, he too became a loyal follower of the Demon-Slaying Sword Immortal.
On the other side, a figure approached Han Xuanji.
Purple Sun Old Ancestor cupped his fists in salute and said in a deep voice, "I am Purple Sun of Kunlun.
Thank you, Fellow Daoist, for your assistance!"
Purple Sun Old Ancestor's condition was not good at the moment, but the shock in his heart had already overshadowed his physical pain.
Not only was his Disciple stunned, but he himself had also not expected it at all.
This Sword Immortal of Dongcang Province, this newly Ascended Immortal Realm expert, was actually so powerful.
So powerful that it was difficult for him to accept.
One must know that he had cultivated for countless years in the Kunlun Immortal Sect, witnessed countless Prodigies, and heard of the glorious pasts of numerous Ancestral Masters; his knowledge could not be said to be narrow.
How many years had the other party cultivated?
Indeed, an Ancestral Master once said it correctly: one cannot underestimate the people of the world!
Though the Kunlun Immortal Sect was formidable, within the Nine Provinces Continent and the Taixu Spirit Realm, there were always people beyond people…
"I am Han Xuanji of Xuantian Sect."
Han Xuanji nodded slightly, his tone gentle, showing no trace of the peerless sharpness from just now.
"And I also thank Fellow Daoist Purple Sun for your righteous intervention to protect my Disciple."
"I am ashamed, I am ashamed.
Without Your Excellency's intervention, this old Daoist would have been doomed."
Purple Sun Old Ancestor took a deep breath, suppressing his surging Qi and blood and the tremendous waves in his heart, forcing out a bitter smile.
He also knew his own capabilities.
If Han Xuanji had not intervened, it was highly likely he would have fallen as well.
"Master, Master, are you alright!"
Xie Liuyun watched for a moment, then, as if waking from a dream, rushed to Purple Sun Old Ancestor's side, showing concern.
At the same time, he bowed deeply to Han Xuanji, "Xie Liuyun, a junior Disciple of Kunlun, thanks Senior for saving my life."
His voice trembled, and his heart was filled with shame.
Recalling what he had said to Li Taiqing earlier, he had truly been a frog in a well, ignorant of the vastness of the world!
This was the true, deeply hidden, heaven-reaching giant!
Han Xuanji shook his head and said softly, "No need for such courtesy."
"Senior's great kindness, the Kunlun Immortal Sect will engrave it in our hearts.
Please, Senior, grace Kunlun with your presence; our Sect will surely treat you with the highest courtesy!"
Xie Liuyun's expression was excited; he very much wanted to have more contact with this peerless expert.
Purple Sun Old Ancestor said nothing, nodding secretly.
It would be best for his Kunlun Immortal Sect to befriend this Demon-Slaying Sword Immortal, and by no means make an enemy of him.
Han Xuanji was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected this young man to speak with such confidence.
It seemed the other party's identity was not ordinary.
"Xie Liuyun: Void Return Ninth Layer, the only descendant of Nine Sword Dao Lord left in the Lower Realm, Purple Sun Old Ancestor's beloved Disciple, benevolent and charitable, enjoys great prestige in the Kunlun Immortal Sect, deeply loved by all within the Sect.
Currently, the person he most admires has changed from his Master to you."
"So, he is a descendant of an Immortal?"
Han Xuanji glanced at him, thinking to himself.
"Good.
I've heard the Kunlun Immortal Sect is known as the Ancestral Master of Ten Thousand Sects, it must be a treasure land."
Han Xuanji smiled and nodded, saying, "It's a good Opportunity for me to see it for myself."
This invitation was exactly what he wanted.
He had already signed in at most places within the Great Xia and Great Ming territories, and the Dao Qi there had significantly decreased, making further sign-ins somewhat pointless.
It would be better to take this Opportunity to sign in at the legendary Kunlun Immortal Sect.
This was the number one Immortal Sect in Zhongzhou, and arguably the number one Immortal Sect in the Nine Provinces, and even looking across the Taixu Spirit Realm, it was definitely one of the top major forces.
The Dao Qi within it, without needing to think, would surely far surpass any place Han Xuanji had signed in before.
After all, whether it was the Azure Dragon Emperor or the Green Lotus Sword Immortal, no matter how great their origins, they were ultimately the Immortal Caves of individuals.
It was difficult for their Dao Qi to compare with that of such a major force that had been passed down for countless years.
Of course, Han Xuanji did not relax his vigilance.
He had many secrets, and he couldn't completely trust the Kunlun Immortal Sect.
Moreover, there were definitely many old monsters in the Kunlun Immortal Sect, so they should not be underestimated.
"Master, take us to see it too."
Li Taiqing's eyes sparkled.
He had never been to Zhongzhou, but he had heard of the Kunlun Immortal Sect's great name.
Nangong Wenjian was even more excited.
Although he had wandered in Zhongzhou for quite some time, he had never been to this Immortal Dao Holy Land.
If he could go along, it would also be an Opportunity.
Seeing this, Xie Liuyun smiled, "Fellow Brothers, we are brothers who have shared hardships.
As your elder brother, I will naturally not treat you poorly."
"Then you, as the elder brother, must do well."
Although Lu Fan was a bit displeased, he temporarily accepted this elder brother.
Although the other person was not the oldest, he was indeed the highest in cultivation, and there was no denying that.
Moreover, Xie Liuyun was not a bad person.
If it weren't for his help, they might not have witnessed Han Xuanji display his Divine Might.
"Good, good, good."
Purple Sun Old Ancestor beamed with joy.
He didn't feel that Xie Liuyun was acting on his own initiative; instead, he felt that this was how an excellent Disciple of the Kunlun Immortal Sect should be.
"Everyone, follow me."
Purple Sun Old Ancestor lightly waved his sleeve, and a purple Qi emerged from it, condensing into a crystal-clear flying boat in the Void Realm.
This flying boat was several tens of zhang long, its hull shimmering with starlight, its bow carved with a lifelike Dragon head pattern, and its stern inlaid with nine dazzling spirit pearls, each containing boundless spiritual power.
After everyone had boarded the flying boat, Purple Sun Old Ancestor formed hand seals.
The flying boat suddenly accelerated, yet there was no turbulence whatsoever.
In an instant, space seemed to fold, and mountains and rivers rapidly receded below.
This speed was much faster than the flight speed of many Tribulation Transcendence Realm Cultivators.
The flying boat pierced through clouds and fog.
Not long after, they arrived at the Kunlun Immortal Sect's territory.
From afar, Immortal mist billowed, colorful clouds and rainbows flew, and strange peaks rose and fell.
The Kunlun Mountain Range appeared before everyone's eyes, with countless grand and ancient palace complexes scattered like stars among the towering mountains, their flying eaves and interlocking brackets hidden within the clouds.
At the peaks of the mountains, endless spiritual essence gathered, forming thousands of streams of colorful light.
Immortal cranes carried ganoderma, auspicious deer cried in the ravines, and rare birds and exotic beasts frolicked leisurely among them, without a trace of worldly or malevolent Qi.
This was the supreme foundation of an ancient Immortal Sect; just this scene alone made Lu Fan and the others exclaim in admiration.
No wonder the Kunlun Immortal Sect was known as the Ancestral Master of Ten Thousand Sects, the head of all Immortal Sects in the world.
"Everyone, ahead is the mountain gate of my Kunlun Immortal Sect."
Purple Sun Old Ancestor said, turning to look at Han Xuanji, his eyes filled with anticipation, "I have already informed the Sect Master; Your Excellency will certainly not be neglected."