Li Taiqing's words were light, which initially made Immortal Reverence Yuheng feel a bit displeased.
But Immortal Reverence Yuheng quickly fell silent. He had already reached the peak of the Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm, on the verge of breaking through to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal Realm, and he felt a hint of threat from Li Taiqing.
What did this signify?
Li Taiqing had definitely reached the Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm, which in the Lingxu Heavenly Palace would be the level of an Elder or even a Chief of a lineage.
"To what extent has Han Xuanji cultivated in the Myriad Phenomena Garden these past years? What exactly did Han Xuanji teach him?"
Immortal Reverence Yuheng's heart was filled with doubt and surprise.
He suddenly realized that perhaps he, and even the entire Sect, had underestimated the true weight of that reclusive Dao Child and his seemingly young Disciples.
Lu Fan, also a Disciple of Han Xuanji, had already made a great name for himself, almost certainly becoming a Human Emperor. At that time, the Lingxu Heavenly Palace might even bask in his glory.
Initially, most people thought Han Xuanji was lucky to have coincidentally taken him as a Disciple.
Upon closer thought, Han Xuanji had mentored so many Prodigies, it was by no means a coincidence.
"This Disciple knows his cultivation is still shallow, but this journey is not for seeking merit, but to fulfill a long-cherished wish and make my Dao Heart flawless."
Li Taiqing did not explicitly state what the "long-cherished wish" was, but the fleeting cold sharpness in his eyes made Immortal Reverence Yuheng's heart stir.
He knew that Li Taiqing was not acting rashly.
After a long period of contemplation, Immortal Reverence Yuheng did not press for more details, merely sighing:
"Since you are so determined, this Venerable will not stop you, nor can the Sect obstruct your pursuit of the Dao."
He could no longer regard the other party as a junior Disciple who needed protection.
After speaking, he changed the subject, his tone serious,
"But the front lines are no child's play, especially when it involves the Golden Crow Clan; one move affects the whole situation.
Do you have a specific plan? What kind of convenience or support does the Sect need to provide?
At the very least, a detailed plan is required to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings or conflicts."
He was paving the way for Li Taiqing and also preparing himself mentally. There was no need to think much; Li Taiqing was definitely going to cause a stir, and the Sect couldn't abandon him then.
Li Taiqing was clearly prepared and cupped his hands, saying:
"This Disciple indeed has a plan... I wish to apply, as a Disciple of Lingxu Heavenly Palace, to go to the eastern 'Zhentian City' for garrison duty, participating in front-line patrols and small-scale clean-up missions."
"Zhentian City..."
Immortal Reverence Yuheng pondered silently.
Zhentian City is one of the most important cities of the Lingxu Immortal Domain on the eastern front line, adjacent to a Yao Race Immortal Domain. Currently, more than a dozen Taiyi Golden Immortals and one Grand Unity Golden Immortal are stationed there.
If Li Taiqing went, he could also provide considerable support.
"Good."
Immortal Reverence Yuheng finally waved his hand and agreed to the matter.
"This Venerable will arrange it for you. Your primary concern is naturally your own safety; remember not to delve deep into enemy formations. Secondly... do not tarnish the prestige of Lingxu Heavenly Palace and your Master. If there is an emergency, you can use this talisman to seek help from a nearby Sect outpost or from a few Cultivators I am friends with."
He tossed Li Taiqing a green jade talisman carved with a pill cauldron and cloud patterns, which contained a wisp of his Divine Thought imprint, serving both as a token and a trump card that could provide assistance.
Li Taiqing solemnly accepted the jade talisman and bowed deeply again:
"Thank you, Chief, for your assistance! This Disciple will remember your teachings and will act cautiously, not failing the trust of the Sect and my Master."
Watching Li Taiqing's tall back as he turned and left, Immortal Reverence Yuheng's gaze was complex, and he murmured to himself:
"This generation of Cultivators, truly one after another, unfathomable... Perhaps it's time for me to abdicate."
After pondering alone for a moment, he immediately sent out a series of messages to arrange Li Taiqing's journey to the front lines.
Soon, Li Taiqing departed for Zhentian City.
Superficially, he was merely a Golden Immortal Cultivator, a true pass Disciple of Lingxu Heavenly Palace.
Covertly, he began to investigate Immortal Venerable Jinxi with the help of the Sect's power.
Li Taiqing's departure did not alarm too many people, until a month later.
Lin Potian only then learned that his Senior Brother couldn't be found and didn't dare to ask Han Xuanji, so he had Su Ming investigate.
Su Ming sought out many people, and finally learned from his Master that Li Taiqing had actually gone to the front lines. He was startled at first, then understood Li Taiqing's intentions.
"Brother Li, why bother..."
Su Ming was somewhat displeased, feeling that Li Taiqing didn't quite treat him as a friend.
"Since that's the case, I'll go help too."
Su Ming felt that he couldn't just stand by and watch Li Taiqing take risks.
As for Han Xuanji, he naturally didn't pay much attention to such a small matter.
To be honest, Li Taiqing being able to endure for so long was already beyond his expectations.
After all, with Li Taiqing's current strength, as long as he didn't encounter a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, he could basically walk unhindered.
"This fellow Su Ming also ran off..."
Han Xuanji's heart stirred, and he thought of something.
However, he did not stop him.
Sometimes, breaking a deadlock is very simple... Time slowly passed, and another fifty years went by.
These years, Han Xuanji had focused most of his attention on cultivation. The heavenly emperor fortune was vast, and even he couldn't completely convert it into his own cultivation in a short time.
"I've already refined half of the heavenly emperor fortune; I'll soon be able to break through a minor Realm..."
Han Xuanji pondered secretly.
Fifty years in seclusion seemed like just a nap to him.
Although he hadn't broken through even a minor Realm, his strength had significantly improved, surpassing millions of years of his arduous cultivation.
In the simulation, after Lin Feng entered the Hunyuan Taiji Realm, even after becoming the Heavenly Emperor, he cultivated for countless years and ended before he could break through to Primordial Limitless.
This day.
Lin Potian came to visit Han Xuanji.
He had previously asked Su Ming to investigate Li Taiqing's departure, only to find that Su Ming was also unreliable and didn't give him specific news, merely telling him not to worry before disappearing.
Lin Potian thought Li Taiqing was just away for a while and didn't think much of it, until today, when he learned what a big deal the two of them had caused.
"Lin Potian requests an audience with Master!"
Outside the pavilion, Lin Potian shouted loudly.
Han Xuanji, who was sitting cross-legged on the chaos green lotus, slowly opened his eyes, his gaze clear.
"Come in."
Lin Potian's tall figure hurried in. His face was firm, but at this moment, his brows were tightly furrowed, and his eyes were full of worry and a hint of remorse.
He first respectfully bowed to Han Xuanji, then eagerly spoke, his voice somewhat urgent:
"Master! Senior Brother and Senior Brother Su, something has happened to them!"
Han Xuanji's expression was calm; he merely nodded slightly, signaling him to continue.
This calmness somewhat soothed Lin Potian's anxious heart, but his words remained hurried:
"This Disciple previously searched for Senior Brother for a long time without success, so I asked Senior Brother Su to inquire. But Senior Brother Su later only sent back a few words, saying that Senior Brother was out on an adventure, and he was worried and would go to look after him, after which contact was lost. But just today, this Disciple received an urgent message: Senior Brother Su Ming was falsely accused of being a Demon Race member and is now missing, while Senior Brother is being hunted by powerful experts of the Golden Crow Clan..."