News regarding the Seven Peaks Tournament gradually spread throughout the Lingxu Heavenly Palace.
The Peak Lords of the Seven Main Veins, being the highest decision-makers, were high above, and their decisions were quickly implemented.
On Questioning Dao Cliff.
A flick of a finger, and half a year had passed.
There was no passage of time on the cliff, only the flow of the Great Dao, and the rise and fall of Laws.
On this day.
"It's done."
Han Xuanji slowly opened his eyes, letting out a sigh of relief.
The Mystic Immortal Realm was a natural progression.
In half a year, coupled with the powerful effect of his Epiphany, he had pushed his many Cultivation Techniques and Divine Abilities to their limits, so his Breakthrough naturally encountered no obstacles.
His Immortal Body became even more perfect, as if carved from the finest Immortal Jade, yet it contained terrifying power capable of tearing apart stars.
His Physique was already powerful, and his Physical Body's strength far surpassed that of ordinary people. Coupled with his cultivation of the Chaos Body Tempering True Art, he possessed extremely strong combat power even without relying on immortal energy.
After his Breakthrough to the Profound Immortal Realm, his Divine Soul also became more condensed. His Divine Sense radiated outwards, and his perception of the Laws between heaven and earth became incredibly clear. With a slight thought, the Laws within a hundred-zhang radius around him became as easy to command as an arm, as if forming an absolute Domain unique to him.
This was also the unique aspect of a Profound Immortal; their immortal power transformed, becoming profound and unfathomable. Various Divine Abilities were no longer restricted by form, and if they were to go to some Small World, they could even achieve the level of "words becoming Law."
In some Sects, a Profound Immortal was considered a high-level combatant, and in a large Sect like Lingxu Heavenly Palace, they were a core force.
"Is this the Mystic Immortal Realm... It is indeed extraordinarily profound."
Han Xuanji felt the qualitative change in the power within him, as well as an unprecedented control over the Laws of heaven and earth, and nodded secretly.
Perhaps because of his special Physique, both his Divine Soul power and immortal power underwent a mysterious transformation, carrying a hint of an unfathomable "Chaos" aura.
With every gesture, he no longer merely drove Laws, but rather used his own "Dao" to influence and even locally rewrite the surrounding heaven and earth rules, turning the surrounding environment into one that favored him.
"If I were stronger, to the point where words become Law, and the world turns upside down with a single thought, it wouldn't be impossible."
Han Xuanji mused in his mind.
In Immortal Cultivation, the further one goes, the terrifyingly greater the gap becomes. A single step can trap a Genius Cultivator for countless years.
Because the System concealed the commotion, Han Xuanji's Breakthrough did not produce any unusual phenomena, and therefore did not attract anyone's attention.
On the contrary, there were often people nearby who had Epiphanies and Broke Through on the spot, causing quite a stir.
For example, Su Ming and a black-clad swordsman both had Epiphanies on this Questioning Dao Cliff for many days, Breaking Through on the spot and attracting a lot of attention.
"Master seemed to have sent a message earlier."
Han Xuanji's mind moved, and he checked the content of Immortal Lord Yunmiao's message.
"The Seven Peaks Tournament will be held in a hundred years, and I am to participate and help the Sect investigate Demon Race spies at that time?"
Han Xuanji's mind raced as he saw this message. It seemed the Sect's high-level members were quite ambitious.
To let him, a mere True Disciple, handle such a significant matter, one had to admit, they had immense courage.
One must know that this would affect many of Lingxu Heavenly Palace's future plans.
However, if he was to participate in the Seven Peaks Tournament, he was a bit reluctant.
This Seven Peaks Tournament was different from previous ones; other forces would be involved, making its impact quite significant.
In the past, at most, people from other forces would come to observe, but essentially, it was still a contest among the True Disciples of Lingxu Heavenly Palace's Seven Main Veins.
But this time, due to Han Xuanji, there were some variables. People from various forces would be invited to participate, thus creating a greater momentum.
Countless Prodigies would participate, vying for Luck and making a name for themselves.
"Although the rewards are good..."
Han Xuanji shook his head.
This time's rewards, perhaps due to the special nature of this Seven Peaks Tournament, would be much better than before.
Top-grade Immortal Artifacts, Secret Realm Opportunities, Immortal Pills and wondrous medicines...
"But they hold no appeal for me."
If he exposed his full strength, he would likely sweep through the Mystic Immortal Realm, attracting too much attention and incurring too much unnecessary Karma.
If he hid his strength, he would just go up to get beaten, which was also not good.
Instead of spending that time, it would be better to sign in and Cultivate. Han Xuanji did not believe that the Mystic Immortal Realm was stable enough.
Jiang Hao, as a Prodigy of the Jiang Family, had Dao Protectors who were at least Profound Immortals or Golden Immortals, yet he was still attacked and almost lost his life.
However, upon reaching the Profound Immortal Realm, he also gained some self-preservation ability.
If he used an Immortal King Artifact, he should be able to contend with a Golden Immortal.
"I'll figure out a way not to participate then."
Han Xuanji made up his mind. Pointing out Demon Race spies was just a convenient matter for him, and he also hoped the Sect would prosper.
But for exerting effort, he would leave it to others.
For example, Su Ming, as a person of great Luck, was destined to shine for the Dan Meridian.
Having thought this through, Han Xuanji's gaze calmly swept over the people on the cliff, then he closed his eyes again, stabilizing his newly Broke Through Realm.
To enter the Golden Immortal Realm, one needed to condense one's own "Golden Immortal Dao Fruit." At this Realm, Cultivators possessed the characteristic of "immortality," with a Lifespan equal to heaven and earth (theoretically eternal life, but not invincible).
They could open up Grotto-Heavens and Blessed Lands, possess vast Divine Abilities, and boundless magical power.
Han Xuanji was also contemplating his own Golden Immortal Dao.
Just then.
A green-robed figure sitting not far from Han Xuanji suddenly had his aura become exceptionally active.
The Spiritual Qi surrounding him was no longer peaceful but churned violently as if boiling, forming a huge vortex that frantically surged into his body.
In the Void Realm above his head, countless threads of Law were drawn, manifesting and intertwining on their own, evolving into numerous vast phenomena.
"Good heavens, he Broke Through again..."
"This is the second time in half a year, isn't it?"
Exclamations rose all around.
Everyone's gaze focused on the figure shrouded in chaotic Spiritual Qi and myriad Law phenomena.
Jiang Yuan, Zhao Yuan, and others were even more dumbfounded.
"He Broke Through again?"
Zhao Yuan's voice was dry, his eyes filled with disbelief and deep envy.
He had diligently Cultivated for many years and only Broke Through one Realm, yet the other party so easily Broke Through twice in half a year.
Ji Tianxing's expression was complex. He had once harbored many negative thoughts, feeling that Su Ming was not worthy of being a Peak Lord's Disciple. He never expected that beneath the other party's seemingly mediocre Aptitude, he was already catching up to him, making one doubt life.
The only thing that comforted him was that at least he was still alive and well, and there might still be a chance to surpass him in the future.
Unlike the Prodigy of the Jiang Family, who, despite his extremely high talent, was arrogant and haughty, yet still vanished without a trace.
As the few of them were lamenting, they also noticed Han Xuanji.
"He's still here..."
Jiang Yuan, Zhao Yuan, and others were even more dumbfounded. They had come here half a year ago, and Han Xuanji was already here in secluded Cultivation. Now, their half-year period of comprehension was up, and they were preparing to leave, but he was still there.
How much Cultivation time had he exchanged for?
"We... should go."
Jiang Yuan gave a wry smile and tugged at the still-stunned Zhao Yuan.
Their time was up; the Restrictions of Questioning Dao Cliff had begun to gently repel them.
Zhao Yuan came to his senses, his expression changing, finally turning into a sigh as he followed the others who had already walked away.
"I heard Master say that the Sect will hold the Seven Peaks Tournament in a hundred years. At that time, the champions from the previous Seven Peaks Tournament will also appear, and perhaps this will be used to select the top ten True Disciples of this generation."
Ji Tianxing said.
"Moreover, this Seven Peaks Tournament is said to be unprecedentedly grand, and external forces will also come."
Hearing this, Jiang Yuan instantly felt serious. As True Disciples of Lingxu Heavenly Palace, they had distinguished themselves from countless Disciples. At that time, they would have to subdue not only their Senior Brothers from other meridians but also external Cultivators.
This naturally made people feel pressure.
"This Seven Peaks Tournament will likely have many more variables."
"I heard that the Sect's vetting of Disciples from each meridian will be much stricter, and the requirements for Dao Heart will be very high."
Everyone began to communicate, but they didn't go into too much depth.
Each person harbored a strong drive, wanting to improve themselves within these hundred years and perform well in the Seven Peaks Tournament a century later.