In reality, Little Red secretly wanted to go out and see the world.
After being suppressed by Nirvana Dao Venerable for countless years, its consciousness had barely awakened, only to be forced to wander the dark and sunless Underworld Sea.
Fortunately, it was rescued by Han Xuanji and could see the light of day again. Unexpectedly, Han Xuanji had no intention of showing off his power outside; he just cultivated all day long.
Han Xuanji looked at Lu Fan:
"In that case, are you at ease?"
"Don't look at its current appearance; if it reveals its true form, it's enough to clear most obstacles."
Lu Fan's heart was now completely at ease. With his Master as his strongest backing and such an ancient fierce bird as his personal guard, what more was there to worry about?
"This Disciple is completely at ease!"
Lu Fan bowed deeply, then tentatively said:
"Master, furthermore... this Disciple returned this time with another intention.
The path of the Human Emperor is not a solitary one; it requires the gathering of collective strength.
If... my Senior Brothers and Junior Brothers are free and willing, could I ask them to come out and lend this Disciple a hand?
This Disciple will certainly not mistreat them and is willing to share the Human Emperor's Luck with them."
Han Xuanji's expression remained unchanged as he calmly nodded:
"Opportunities lie with individuals; they are free to go or stay. If they wish to help you, I will naturally not stop them."
None of the people in Myriad Phenomena Garden were ordinary individuals; each had their own destiny. Forcing them to stay in the garden would not be ideal.
In any case, these individuals all had great Luck protecting them, so even if they ventured out, it would be extremely difficult for them to die.
Moreover, with his current abilities, even if someone truly met with an accident outside, as long as their true spirit was not completely annihilated, he had the means to retrieve them from the River of Time. This was the confidence of a Primordial Chaos Grandmaster.
"Thank you, Master, for your benevolence!"
A joyful expression appeared on Lu Fan's face.
Immediately, as if remembering something, he flipped his palm, and a seed, about the size of a pigeon's egg, entirely warm yellowish-brown, with naturally formed profound patterns on its surface and faint life-light flowing within, appeared in his palm.
The seed appeared simple and unadorned, yet it emitted a pure life force that calmed the mind, indicating at a glance that it was a rare treasure.
"Master."
Lu Fan offered the seed with both hands, his tone carrying a hint of reverence and uncertainty,
"This item was accidentally obtained by this Disciple in a Chaos ruin. Although its specific origin is unknown, this Disciple feels that the life force contained within is as vast as the sea and extraordinary.
This Disciple's knowledge is shallow; keeping it by my side would be like hiding a pearl in dust. I specially offer it to Master, hoping it may be of some assistance to Master."
Han Xuanji's gaze fell upon the seed, and he nodded slightly.
[ginseng fruit tree Seed: A remnant seed of the Innate Spiritual Root, the ginseng fruit tree. It blossoms once every three thousand years, bears fruit once every three thousand years, and takes another three thousand years to mature, yielding thirty Dao Fruits. The fruits resemble infants; smelling them can increase Lifespan, and eating them can lead to enlightenment. It is a rare treasure for prolonging life and achieving enlightenment in the world.]
"Not bad, you are quite thoughtful."
Han Xuanji nodded slightly, a hint of almost imperceptible approval in his tone.
Compared to the value of this Innate Spiritual Root, the sentiment itself was more precious.
He did not decline. With a slight thought, the seed floated from Lu Fan's palm and disappeared into his sleeve.
To him, this item had no great use, but the Disciple's gesture of reciprocating his Master's kindness made him quite pleased.
"You may go prepare. You must understand that becoming the Human Emperor is only the beginning."
Han Xuanji said calmly.
"Yes! This Disciple takes his leave!"
Seeing his Master accept the gift, Lu Fan was also delighted. He respectfully saluted again, then exchanged a glance with Little Red on his shoulder and slowly exited the quiet room.
Inside the quiet room, silence returned.
A subtle curve formed at the corner of Han Xuanji's mouth.
This move was also something he did when he had nothing else to do.
According to his deductions, the future would not be peaceful.
Lu Fan had already been targeted by many powerful individuals lurking in the shadows.
The Demon Race and other myriad races would not want to see a peerless Human Emperor emerge from the Human Race.
With Little Red present, Lu Fan should also be much safer.
Thinking of this, Han Xuanji no longer pondered Lu Fan's matters. The ginseng fruit tree seed flew out on its own, suspended before him, emitting a soft glow of life force.
"Another Innate Spiritual Root..."
With a thought, Han Xuanji selected a fertile plot within Myriad Phenomena Garden and gently buried the ginseng fruit tree seed.
As the seed entered the soil, it was as if a drought-stricken land received sweet rain, instantly bursting forth with brilliant green light. A majestic Innate essence permeated the area, slowly taking root and establishing a mysterious connection with this world.
Seeing this, everyone in Myriad Phenomena Garden was accustomed to it, unlike before when they would discuss it for a long time.
After Lu Fan went out, he also told everyone about his plan.
The garden fell into a brief silence.
Everyone had different expressions, clearly weighing their options.
Many were tempted.
After years of secluded cultivation, their cultivation levels had far surpassed their peers.
But remembering Han Xuanji's daily teachings, they all hesitated, unwilling to venture out and take risks.
However, what everyone least expected was that the first to clearly express his stance was Nangong Wenjian, who was usually the most silent and almost entirely immersed in Sword Dao cultivation.
He held an ancient longsword, his stern face showing little emotion. He simply took a step forward, his gaze calmly fixed on Lu Fan, his voice clear and cold like clashing sword blades, concise and direct:
"I'll go."
These two short words made everyone present, including Lu Fan, show clear surprise.
Feeling everyone's astonishment, Nangong Wenjian's expression remained unchanged, merely explaining calmly:
"The Sword Dao requires tempering. I am not far from becoming a Taiyi Sword Immortal, and my Sword Intent also needs stronger opponents to prove its sharpness. The Human Emperor's struggle will undoubtedly bring forth many Masters, which suits my intentions perfectly."
Upon hearing this, Lu Fan was overjoyed.
He had long experienced Nangong Wenjian's strength, and now, possessing the Chaos Physique, his Sword Dao's sharpness had probably reached an unimaginable Realm.
With his assistance, it was undoubtedly like gaining an indestructible divine sword.
"Excellent! With Senior Brother Nangong's help, it's truly like adding wings to a tiger!"
Lu Fan quickly cupped his hands in thanks.
And Little Red on his shoulder proudly preened its feathers, saying to everyone:
"See, now this is more like it! What's the point of staying cooped up at home? Come out with me and see the world; I guarantee you'll be amazed!"
"Senior Little Red, are you going too?"
"Of course... with me covering you, you can do as you please."
"Forget it, I think cultivating in the garden suits me better."
For a time, some responded positively, while others politely declined.
Han You stood quietly to the side, seemingly uninterested in external affairs.
In the end, Lu Fan left with Nangong Wenjian, Lin Potian, and Jiang Hao.
Li Taiqing, Su Ming, Han You, as well as Little White and Little Gold, stayed behind... Time slowly passed, and the departure of a few people had no impact on Han Xuanji.
He continued to be immersed in cultivation and understanding the Dao. The Great Dao is boundless; even though he had reached the Celestial Golden Immortal Realm, there was still much room for improvement.
In a flash,
A hundred years had passed.
Within these hundred years, Lu Fan and the others also rose to fame in the outside world.
Lu Fan had already established the Myriad Manifestations Divine Dynasty in the Nine Heavens Immortal Domain, and everyone from Myriad Phenomena Garden also shone brightly.
Jiang Hao repeatedly defeated several veteran Taiyi Golden Immortals and suppressed several forces attempting to obstruct Lu Fan, gaining widespread renown.
Nangong Wenjian, his sword remained sheathed unless necessary, but once drawn, it inevitably brought bloodshed. Countless Sword Cultivators fell before his blade, earning him the title of "Number One Sword of the Nine Heavens," his prestige unmatched for a time.
Lin Potian also achieved some success with the Nine Revolutions Profound Art bestowed by Han Xuanji; Cultivators of the same Realm found it difficult to break his defense.
On this day,
A figure crossed the Demon Domain, quietly arriving at Lingxu Heavenly Palace. This person's aura was extraordinary, clearly a Grand Unity Realm expert.
"I really can't see through it."
Nine Heavens Demon muttered to himself, his brows furrowed with confusion.
Last time, Demon Master sent the Four Heavenly Demons to investigate Lingxu Heavenly Palace, but the result was not satisfactory to him. He constantly felt uneasy without understanding the secrets of Lingxu Heavenly Palace, so he secretly sent him to investigate.