Time passed slowly, and seven days went by.
Many pieces of information also began to circulate outside.
Jade Profound Immortal Revered severed the River of Death Qi with a single sword strike, heavily injuring the Carefree Heavenly Demon Incarnation.
A powerful figure from the Jiang Family made a swift move, suppressing and annihilating a Grand Unity Demon Race member.
"Are they going to war with the Demon Race completely?"
"Who knows?"
Every Cultivator had different thoughts.
"The River of Death Qi, that's a place of extreme danger that even Golden Immortals wouldn't dare to easily set foot in. Jade Profound Immortal Revered is indeed a top-tier Sword Immortal of this era."
"The Jiang Family also lives up to its reputation as a force with a Grand Unity Legacy..."
All parties were in an uproar, countless Cultivators discussed animatedly, shocked by the terrifying strength and resolute attitude displayed by Lingxu Heavenly Palace and the Jiang Family.
Within Lingxu Heavenly Palace, this shock was particularly strong.
From Outer Sect Disciples to inner Sect true inheritors, from peak stewards to Elders, almost everyone was eagerly discussing the matter, their words filled with excitement, pride, and admiration for the Sect's powerful figures.
"Grandmaster Jade Profound is too domineering! One sword strike suppressed the great river, raising the prestige of our Heavenly Palace!"
"Hmph! Let's see if those Demon Race scoundrels still dare to covet our Heavenly Palace!"
"Well done! Those who offend our Heavenly Palace, no matter how far, shall be annihilated!"
The entire Sect's atmosphere became spirited and intense, and the previous sense of loss from the Seven Peaks Tournament defeat dissipated.
Even Han Xuanji learned of this matter.
"The Carefree Heavenly Demon must have some scheme, but the Sect and the Jiang Family intend to avenge any grievances."
Of course, a more important point is that the Sect probably also urgently needed to display some of its strength to suppress minor threats and stabilize morale.
As the man behind the scenes, Han Xuanji also had many insights.
In a sense, he was also a chess player.
However, this also meant that he had already stepped halfway into the game.
Purple Firmament Peak, outside the Myriad Phenomena Garden.
Su Ming rushed over in a flurry, his face still showing lingering excitement.
He had just successfully broken through his seclusion when he heard this astonishing news, and he couldn't wait to share it with Han Xuanji.
"Senior Brother Han! Have you heard? Junior Martial Uncle Jade Profound, that venerable Elder, is too amazing! He severed the River of Death Qi with a single sword strike, heavily injuring the Heavenly Demon Incarnation!"
As soon as Su Ming entered the garden, he couldn't help but exclaim, his eyes shining.
"And the Jiang Family is indeed a timeless ancient family, with powerful figures like clouds."
Following behind Su Ming were two figures as tall and straight as swords, none other than Jiang Hao and Li Changsheng.
Since the battle between Jiang Hao and Su Ming, although Jiang Hao narrowly lost, they had formed some friendship.
If it were in the past, Jiang Hao might have always walked alone, but since his Immortal Bone was dug out, there were still people supporting him, which changed his personality slightly.
Of course, ordinary people still couldn't enter his Dharma Eye.
"Hmm?"
When Jiang Hao saw Han Xuanji, his heart stirred.
Isn't this the Senior Brother he met outside the Myriad Laws Source Pool back then?
So he is Han Xuanji!
Su Ming suddenly remembered that Han Xuanji didn't seem to pay attention to outside Prodigies and events, so he probably didn't know these two.
"Let me introduce you, this is Senior Brother Han, this is Jiang Hao from the Jiang Family, and this is Li Changsheng, the personal Disciple of the Chief of the Sword Lineage."
Su Ming introduced with a smile.
He planned to introduce more friends to Han Xuanji.
Otherwise, wouldn't the path of cultivation be too lonely?
"Excuse us for the disturbance."
Jiang Hao and Li Changsheng saluted.
Han Xuanji was sitting in meditation under an ancient pine tree. Hearing this, he slowly opened his eyes, his gaze calm as if he had already seen through everything, and merely nodded slightly:
"Yes, your names, both of you, are widely known."
He had already anticipated the arrival of the three.
Indeed, Children of Luck would attract each other.
Su Ming was already accustomed to Han Xuanji's calm reaction. He sat down on a stone stool beside him, still excitedly saying:
"Senior Brother, you said, why did Grandmaster Jade Profound and the others suddenly make such a ruthless move?"
"Could it be that they caught the person who dug out Jiang Hao's Immortal Bone before?"
After speaking, he glanced at Jiang Hao beside him.
Jiang Hao nodded slightly, but still said:
"Not entirely."
Because he wasn't the only one from the Jiang Family who was harmed.
The Jiang Family also brought up old scores and discovered that the Demon Race had already started making moves.
Li Changsheng, on the other hand, carefully observed Han Xuanji with his inner eye, only feeling that the other's eyes were extremely captivating, possessing a special temperament.
This person must not be offended.
This was Li Changsheng's intuition.
It was also what he relied on to survive to this day.
Han Xuanji said indifferently:
"The Sect has its own considerations. Only by employing swift and decisive measures can we deter minor threats and protect our Disciples."
"Senior Brother is right."
Su Ming nodded heavily, then curiously leaned closer, lowering his voice and saying,
"But speaking of which, it is said that the Sect also received guidance from an expert, found a group of spies, and then used this to eradicate many Demon Race spies lurking in the Immortal Realm."
He blinked, looking at Han Xuanji with a probing expression.
He always felt that Han Xuanji might know some inside information.
Because Han Xuanji's whereabouts had become increasingly mysterious recently, even Immortal Lord Yunmiao wasn't entirely clear about them.
Han Xuanji's expression was as usual. He picked up a cup of immortal tea and took a light sip, avoiding the main point:
"The Sect has profound foundations and many talented individuals. It's not surprising to have any eccentric or extraordinary people. Perhaps it's some Disciple or Elder?"
"We should just focus on our cultivation."
Seeing that Han Xuanji was impenetrable, Su Ming could only give an awkward smile and changed the subject, eagerly beginning to talk about his insights into the Sword Dao.
At the same time, he was also organizing his own Sword Dao.
Han Xuanji listened attentively, occasionally offering a comment or two.
Upon hearing this, Su Ming would not refute, but instead absorbed it earnestly.
Jiang Hao and Li Changsheng, on the side, had various expressions, also listening attentively.
Soon, they both realized, almost simultaneously, that Han Xuanji was definitely not a simple person.
"Someone who can earn such respect from Su Ming is indeed a master."
Jiang Hao thought to himself.
And Li Changsheng was even more shocked in his heart. He was also a practitioner of the Sword Dao and could feel the high Realm of Han Xuanji's Sword Dao even more keenly.
This was completely unlike an exchange between peers.
This person's Realm, his understanding of the Dao, had long surpassed their level.
Soon, Li Changsheng and Jiang Hao also couldn't help but join in, beginning to discuss the Dao.
Several days passed.
"Jiang Hao... I've learned a lot! Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother Han!"
Jiang Hao said seriously.
Han Xuanji was adept at various cultivation methods, including Body Cultivation, and could even clarify Divine Abilities related to Immortal Bones for him.
Li Changsheng followed closely, rising and cupping his hands, his tone carrying an unprecedented solemnity:
"Changsheng... has also learned a great deal."
At this moment, they were truly convinced from the bottom of their hearts, regarding Han Xuanji as an existence they needed to look up to.
Han Xuanji then raised his eyes to look at them, nodded slightly, his tone still calm:
"It was merely mutual verification."
Su Ming watched this scene, blinking, seemingly realizing belatedly that his Senior Brother had, without him noticing, once again taught a lesson to two fellow Sect Prodigies.