Han Xuanji's gaze slightly narrowed as he assessed Lin Feng with interest.
Golden Immortal Ninth Level, achieving it in a thousand years, a former Immortal Emperor who fell due to a disciple's betrayal... Lin Feng's resume was quite impressive, a perfect template for a destined protagonist.
Now, reborn and returned, hiding his name, he clearly intended to secretly accumulate power, then grow strong and seek revenge.
"Good heavens, this is a Person of Tribulation," Han Xuanji mused silently.
Moreover, this person's background was not small.
Human Race Immortal Emperor?
In other words, this guy was an Immortal Emperor in his previous life, at the very least a Grand Unity Primal Chaos Great Luo Golden Immortal.
Generally speaking, the Reincarnation of such powerful Cultivators was rare; they usually died completely, as their enemies would not let a tiger return to the mountains.
He wondered what level of treasure he relied on for his Rebirth.
Could it be the legendary Grand Dao Sacred Artifact?
Forget it, it's none of my business.
Han Xuanji dismissed the strange thoughts in his mind.
If it were an Evil Path figure, they would probably capture the other party to interrogate him for his secrets.
Then, the classic villain dies because of too many side quests, eventually being counter-killed.
Meanwhile, Lin Feng leaned back in his chair, seemingly languid, his bronze mask concealing all his expressions, yet the eyes peeking through the mask's holes imperceptibly constricted the moment they met Han Xuanji's gaze.
His heart felt as if it had been clutched by an invisible hand, skipping a beat.
It wasn't pressure, nor was it Killing Intent.
As an Immortal Emperor's Reincarnation, his spiritual senses were extremely keen, and his perception of danger had long merged with his instincts.
However, the gaze of this Cultivator carried an indescribable penetrative power, and a chill quietly crept up from his heart.
He instinctively adjusted his posture, his muscles subtly tensing beneath his loose robes, like a leopard poised to strike.
The vast Golden Immortal magical power within him quietly accelerated its circulation, spreading throughout his Meridians, ready to... flee at any moment.
"Who... is this person?" Lin Feng's internal alarm bells rang wildly.
Upon his Rebirth, relying on his past life's experience and that Heaven-Defying treasure, he believed his concealment skills were excellent; even a Cultivator of the Great Luo Realm would find it difficult to see through his true nature without deliberately probing.
Fortunately, Han Xuanji only looked for a few seconds before walking away.
This allowed Lin Feng to breathe a sigh of relief, just as he was about to leave and find another opportunity.
Suddenly, a young woman in a fiery red immortal dress approached. She was about sixteen, exquisitely beautiful, with skin like snow, and an Innate nobility and liveliness in her brows.
Her beautiful eyes were as clear as water, now filled with intense curiosity and surprise as she scrutinized Lin Feng's stall.
Seeing this, Lin Feng's heart rejoiced, feeling lucky... On the other side.
Han Xuanji didn't bother to concern himself with whatever ideas these Persons of Tribulation had. He didn't linger at the street corner, but walked leisurely through the bustling crowd, heading directly to the area in the city center bathed in clear radiance.
The closer he got to the city's heart, the quieter and more solemn the surroundings became.
The legendary Xuanyuan Ancestral Tree became increasingly clear in his sight.
It wasn't towering to the clouds, overshadowing the sky, but rather gave a sense of just-right grandeur.
Its trunk was gnarled, its Texture seemed to be etched with the vicissitudes of ages, its branches and leaves were verdant, with faint golden light flickering in its veins, and the scattered light spots carried a gentle warmth. When they shone on the body, they had the peculiar effect of cleansing the Divine Soul and calming the mind.
Beneath the tree was a spacious, clean, and tidy bluestone plaza, with not much decoration. Many Cultivators sat here in meditation, their expressions devout.
An indescribable aura of magnificent righteousness permeated the air.
The closer one got to the Ancestral Tree, the more one could feel the supreme will of the Human Race's Holy Emperor, who bestowed grace upon all living beings.
Han Xuanji walked to the tree, found a quiet corner, and stood silently.
He looked up, his gaze seeming to penetrate through layers of branches and leaves, seeing the vast life Origin it contained and the eternal Dao rhyme of the Holy Emperor.
The System prompt quietly sounded.
"Seven-star sign-in location 'Xuanyuan Ancestral Tree' detected. Do you wish to sign in?"
"System, sign in," Han Xuanji thought to himself.
"Congratulations, Host, for successfully signing in at the 'Xuanyuan Ancestral Tree'. You have received 'Innate Flora Essence'."
Good stuff!
Han Xuanji's heart was slightly pleased.
This Innate Flora Essence was a treasure formed by the condensation of Innate wood-elemental Origin Law when heaven and earth first opened. It possessed supreme wondrous uses for nourishing all things and enlightening spiritual plants.
Whether used for cultivating Spiritual Roots and immortal medicines, repairing damaged Origins, or even comprehending the Great Dao of life, it held immeasurable value.
Han Xuanji's Divine Sense stirred slightly, and he could see a fist-sized, emerald-colored liquid essence within the System space. Inside, countless miniature flora spirits seemed to be living and reproducing, evolving the mysteries of life.
He calmly put away this precious treasure without a trace of Qi leaking from his body.
Afterward, Han Xuanji continued to sign in.
"Congratulations, Host, for successfully signing in at the 'Xuanyuan Ancestral Tree'. You have received ten wisps of Humanitys Imperial Qi."
"Congratulations, Host, for successfully signing in at the 'Xuanyuan Ancestral Tree'. You have received the 'Nine Cauldrons Divine Pill Scripture'."
"The Dao rhyme here has significantly decreased. It is not recommended to continue signing in."
The Humanitys Imperial Qi, needless to say, could be used to refine the sovereign ultimate dao pill, making it quite valuable.
And the Nine Cauldrons Divine Pill Scripture was the Legacy of Xuanyuan Holy Emperor's pill Dao.
It should be known that Xuanyuan Holy Emperor was also the founder of the Human Race's pill Dao, and a grand master of the pill Dao. His pill Dao Legacy was also extremely valuable to Han Xuanji.
This sign-in yielded abundant rewards, making the trip worthwhile.
Han Xuanji nodded in satisfaction.
Just as he was about to leave, a voice came from behind him:
"Daoist Friend Han, you're here!"
Han Xuanji turned and saw Xuanyuan Po walking quickly towards him.
Compared to when he was in the Lingxu Heavenly Palace, he now had a hint of unhidden anxiety in his brows.
"Brother Han, you're finally here!"
Xuanyuan Po approached, first bowing in greeting, then lowered his voice, his tone solemn,
"I just received a secret report that a certain force is targeting the Human Emperor Candidate, and even many Human Race Prodigies have been attacked!"
"Are you alright?"