Li Haokong's heart surged as he listened from the side, and he hurriedly cupped his hands and said:
"This little immortal will take his leave first. If the Great Heavenly Venerable has any needs regarding the construction of the Daoist Rite, you may call upon me at any time."
With that, Li Haokong also excused himself, not wanting to disturb the reunion of Han Xuanji and his Disciples.
Once the outsider left, everyone relaxed significantly.
"The various immortals and gods of the Heavenly Court hold Master in high esteem. During the discussions, they were very deferential, and many Heavenly Court Emperors also expressed their willingness to deepen their connections with us."
Jiang Hao's tone carried a hint of excitement and pride.
Once upon a time, even after having a Breakthrough to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm, he never imagined he would be able to discuss such major matters concerning the landscape of the Immortal Realm on equal terms with the Heavenly Court Emperors and various giants.
Moreover, even though they were only Grand Unity Golden Immortals, those Primordial Chaos Golden Immortal level Powerful Experts still spoke in an equal manner, not daring to look down on them.
Lin Potian scratched his head honestly and grinned:
"Hehe, Master's Face is still the greatest! We had only just mentioned that Master might plan to open a Daoist Rite, and those people scrambled to start discussing it. Following Master really is prestigious!"
(T/N: Daoist Rite here means something like a temple or secret realm where a powerful cultivator leaves behind his inheritance)
Nangong Wenjian had a cold and stern expression, and upon hearing this, he said indifferently:
"Seeking benefits and avoiding harm is human nature, and it's the same for immortals and gods. Master has ascended to the Limitless Primordial realm and repelled the Demon Ancestor, displaying supreme power."
"To be neighbors with Master's Daoist Rite is a blessing and a protective talisman for them."
"Now that the Daoist Rite is located in the Thirty-Three Heavens Outer Heaven, there are fewer rules and constraints, making it even more transcendent."
"This move by the Heavenly Court is both a reward for merit and a way to build a relationship, and even more so, it's a chess move to integrate Master into the Immortal Realm."
Lu Fan's eyes flickered with brilliance, and he said in a deep voice:
"Senior Brother Nangong is right. However, having said that, the Cultivators who can open a Daoist Rite in the Thirty-Three Heavens Outer Heaven all have extraordinary backgrounds. The area allocated to us was formed from the remains of a great world from the ancient era. After being nurtured for countless eons, its Spiritual Qi is naturally formed and its dao-rhythm is at Perfection. Originally, the Heavenly Emperor prepared it for a certain Dao Venerable to open a Daoist Rite, but the Heavenly Emperor gave it to you, Master; he was truly thoughtful."
As the Human Sovereign, he also had a fair understanding of the Thirty-Three Heavens Outer Heaven and naturally knew how superior this place was.
The more Lu Fan spoke, the more excited he became, as if he could already see the glorious legacy belonging to Master and them, the Disciples, being established on this precious land—capable of awing the Chaos when advancing and being transcendent when retreating.
Just as the Disciples were excited, Little White was also fantasizing, even chuckling foolishly, causing everyone to look over.
"Hehe... from now on, I'll also be a Divine Beast with status when I go out! Any Immortal Lord or Star Lord who sees me will have to politely call me 'Master Bai'!"
Little White calculated that his status was also rising along with the tide.
Previously, he was just an obscure Little White Tiger, but from now on, he would be a Divine Beast under the Great Heavenly Venerable. Who would dare not take him seriously?
Beside him, Xiao Jin rolled her eyes helplessly and let out an almost inaudible snort, as if saying "look at how pathetic you are." Despite this, she was also excited. At the Heavenly Court assembly, there were also Powerful Experts from the Dragon Clan who were curious about her origin, but they didn't dare to ask at all. Instead, they kept complimenting her, raising her seniority extremely high.
This made Xiao Jin feel quite good. She had originally thought she was just a Dragon egg her Master had picked up and hatched, having no background or status. But now, in the mouths of these Dragon Clan Elders, she had actually become the Dragon Clan Holy Venerable, with the entire Dragon Clan waiting for her return to provide guidance.
Only Little Red was much more calm. After all, his seniority was incredibly high; he had already made a great name for himself during the Primal Chaos Era and was of the same generation as the Heavenly Emperor. Many of the Heavenly Court Emperors had also heard of his legends.
Han Xuanji took in all his Disciples' expressions and understood.
These Disciples were all celestial talents. Although their personalities differed, the anticipation for the future in their eyes, the yearning for the Daoist Rite, and the faint excitement about their own status which was about to rise accordingly, were all genuine.
Having desires and ambitions is actually not a bad thing.
When Disciples and followers have something they seek and admire, the legacy can unite and move forward. As long as they do not take the wrong path, it can be transformed into the motivation for cultivation.
Being able to represent him in the high-level assembly of the Heavenly Court undoubtedly boosted their confidence and sense of belonging significantly, and also allowed them to more directly feel the weight of their Master.
Originally, Han Xuanji was still thinking about where to establish the new Daoist Rite. He hadn't expected these Disciples to share his worries, saving him some thought.
Han Xuanji calculated the Karma and could tell there was no problem with the territory the Heavenly Emperor gave him.
Of course, this could be considered a favor, neither too big nor too small.
"You all did well. The land gifted by the Heavenly Court is exactly what I wanted."
Han Xuanji smiled faintly, his tone calm.
He looked into the distance and continued:
"Since the matters here are concluded, there's no need to stay any longer. Prepare yourselves immediately to follow me to the Thirty-Three Heavens Outer Heaven."
Hearing this, the Disciples' spirits were lifted, and they responded in unison:
"We obey Master's (Master's, Senior Brother's) command!"
"Let's go."
As his voice fell, Han Xuanji waved his sleeve, and everyone's figures instantly vanished.
Light and shadow flowed, and time and space shifted.
When their vision cleared, everyone already found themselves amidst a magnificent spectacle that words could not describe.
"This... this is the Thirty-Three Heavens Outer Heaven!"
Lin Potian's eyes widened, and the blood and Qi throughout his body faintly resonated. He could feel the completeness of the Laws of the Great Dao here, which was far beyond what the Immortal Realm could compare to.
Before them was an infinite "Sea of Stars," surrounded by countless stars. Within the Sea of Stars were countless nebulae, "Spiritual Clouds" formed by the intertwining of Innate Spiritual Qi so dense it had materialized and Chaos Star Brilliance!
In the center of the Sea of Stars, a majestic floating continent emitting an ancient and desolate aura hung quietly. On it, mountains, rivers, peaks, waterfalls, spiritual springs, and immortal lakes were all present. There were also countless points of Innate spiritual light dotting it like stars, and the dao-rhythm was incredibly dense.
The continent was vast and boundless, with a Star Domain of a hundred thousand miles surrounding it. Large and small stars circled it, and Star Power descended, forming the prototype of a natural protective array.
This place was the Thirty-Three Heavens Outer Heaven, and it was also where Han Xuanji's future Daoist Rite would be located!
"According to the Heavenly Court, this place is called Wangchen..."
Although Lu Fan had seen much of the world, at this moment he couldn't help but clap his hands in praise:
"As expected of the treasure land the Heavenly Emperor reserved for a Dao Venerable. The layout of this place secretly aligns with the movement of the Circum-Heavenly Stars, and the earthly veins contain the principles of the creation of Chaos. It is truly an excellent grotto-heaven and blessed land."
"Awoo—!"
Little White finally couldn't hold back and let out a suppressed low growl, filled with immense excitement.
He had already begun to fantasize about his beautiful future life of chasing star brilliance among these stars and ruling as a king in the mountains and forests of the floating continent—no... patrolling and guarding it.
Standing in the sky at the edge of the continent, Han Xuanji's Divine Thought spread out like a tide, feeling the majestic Spiritual Qi and the complete Laws of heaven and earth here, and he nodded slightly.
This place was not only very quiet and undisturbed, but the scenery and cultivation environment were also top-tier choices.
"This place contains an almost complete 'Innate Chaos Spiritual Vein' and is nourished year-round by the power of the Circum-Heavenly Stars. It can be said to gather the spiritual essence of heaven and earth and the creation of Chaos."
Han Xuanji's voice was peaceful, clearly reaching everyone's ears.
"Today, we have arrived here and formed Karma with this place. This place shall be my Dao domain and also a place for you to settle down."
He pondered for a moment, his gaze sweeping over the endless stars and the majestic continent, and said loudly:
"This domain welcomes the brilliance of the Circum-Heavenly Stars, contains the profound mysteries of Chaos within, carries the fortune of the Heavenly Dao, and initiates the beginning of all Laws."
"It shall be named 'Xuantian' and called the—Xuantian Dao Domain!"
"And I will also open a Daoist Rite here to carry my Great Dao."
As his voice fell, in the unseen depths, the Great Dao seemed to sense it. Above the immortal continent, endless auspicious clouds gathered, purple Qi came from the east for a million miles, star brilliance fell like rain, golden lotuses bloomed from the ground, and celestial music arose naturally!