"So that's how it is." Han Xuanji nodded thoughtfully.
The Creation Platform was a place where an Eternal Saint had attained enlightenment; it certainly wasn't a place just anyone could enter.
Although the Hun Family was deeply rooted and powerful in Qianhun City, they couldn't force their way in when it came to such fundamental "dao rhyme resources."
The essence of cultivation was the transcendence of life, and anything left behind by an Eternal Saint was a treasure to those below the level of an Eternal Saint.
"How do I need to prove myself?" Han Xuanji asked.
He didn't quite understand; this condition was too vague. What if the other party simply refused to accept it?
Surely they wouldn't make him single-handedly take on the entire Huben Legion, right?
"I don't know the specific method, but I suspect it will be nothing more than a sparring match, a discussion on the Dao, or demonstrating strength through some kind of test." Hun Qianxue sighed and said helplessly:
"I know you don't like these troublesome matters, but there's really no other way this time. The Huben Legion commander, He Guanshan, comes from a Saint family. The fact that he is willing to give you a chance is already the result of my best efforts.
If it were anyone else, they wouldn't even have the qualification to negotiate terms."
"I know. Thank you for the trouble, Brother Qianxue." Han Xuanji expressed his gratitude, knowing full well that this matter was not easy to handle.
On the Eternal Continent, these famous places with dao rhyme had long been monopolized by major powers. Just relying on the title of a Genius wouldn't allow one to go wherever they pleased.
"You just need to watch out for Centurion Zhou Lie. It's precisely because he comprehended the Dao of Creation at a very young age that he is so highly valued by the legion commander." Hun Qianxue continued:
"He was able to establish a firm foothold in the Huben Legion because of this talent.
Now that you want to enter, you will likely have to fight him.
This young man has previously defeated the younger generation of Cultivators in Qianhun City fair and square, only losing to one person from Jiuxuan City. His strength is unquestionable. Moreover, the reason he hasn't broken through to Eternal True Lord yet is intentional, not because he can't.
Some time ago, he went out of the city on a hunt and killed a Vicious Beast at the Eternal True Lord level all by himself. He is not to be underestimated."
This meant that the other party's Realm was higher than his. And could he really achieve a Breakthrough whenever he wanted?
If he were to Face him, he might even put on a show of breaking through right in the middle of the fight.
Han Xuanji was silent for a moment, then replied calmly and frankly: "I can certainly understand."
"Whatever you need me to do, just arrange it."
He really didn't like this kind of "public performance" style of proof.
Cultivation was originally a personal matter. One knew their own strength; why bother proving it to others?
But the Saint dao rhyme of the Creation Platform was of great significance to him. Naturally, he couldn't be willful.
Hun Qianxue was clearly relieved: "I'm relieved that you can think this way.
The specific time and place are still being arranged by the Huben Legion; it should be very soon. I will accompany you then, and I won't let you Face it alone."
On the other hand, Hun Qianxue was also worried that Han Xuanji might be plotted against; he couldn't rest easy either.
Hearing this, Han Xuanji naturally wouldn't refuse. When going to someone else's territory, it was naturally best to be careful.
Although the other party shouldn't harm him, it was better to prevent any accidents.
"Thank you." Han Xuanji could feel Hun Qianxue's almost "ingratiating" attitude toward him.
This was an exchange of interests, but it was also friendship. Sometimes, only reciprocal interactions could make this friendship last.
One-sided giving was often easily overlooked.
Hun Qianxue laughed: "Alright, why are you being so polite with me? It's settled. I'll go with you then.
Those people in the Huben Legion are all arrogant. If I don't go to back you up, I'm afraid they'll bully you."
Han Xuanji naturally didn't say much more and accepted it readily.
After ending the communication, he leaned back on the chair, his gaze falling on the horizon, his thoughts churning.
Huben Legion, Creation Platform, Centurion Zhou Lie, rumors. These words connected in his mind.
Centurion Zhou Lie was a "Genius" of the Huben Legion; he suspected that the other party was the instigator behind the rumors.
Now that he wanted to enter the Creation Platform, he would inevitably have to deal with people from the Huben Legion, and might even have a direct confrontation with Centurion Zhou Lie.
"That's fine too." Han Xuanji's lips curled slightly. "It saves me the trouble of looking for him."
He didn't look for trouble, but he wasn't afraid of it either.
Han Xuanji assessed his own combat power. The Law of Life and Death had already condensed, his cultivation was stabilized at the eighth level, and with the addition of various secret techniques and Cultivation Techniques, his current combat power far exceeded that of his peers.
If the Huben Legion really wanted to test him with a "sparring match," he wouldn't mind stretching his muscles.
"However... I cannot be careless." Han Xuanji calculated silently in his heart.
The Huben Legion was the elite military force of Qianhun City, and its core members were all battle-hardened individuals with rich combat experience.
Centurion Zhou Lie was able to make a name for himself in the Huben Legion; he was definitely not someone who had earned his reputation for nothing.
Previously, when he suppressed Baili Qianchi at Qianmeng Pavilion, that was a contest of mental will, not a true Life and Death struggle. When it came to actual combat, he really hadn't figured out exactly how strong he was for the time being.
"I need to make some preparations." Han Xuanji sat down cross-legged again and closed his eyes.
He sank his consciousness, and eight Eternal Dao Principles circulated slowly within his body, faintly having a subtle connection. The Dao of Creation was the Dao of creation and evolution, the Foundation of all things growing and developing.
If he could condense the Dao of Creation and verify it against these eight, his strength would reach a new level.
"Unfortunately, for now, I can only improve my combat power first." Han Xuanji shook his head and temporarily suppressed this thought.
Although he had spent most of his energy in recent years on improving his Realm and comprehending Dao Principles, it didn't mean he hadn't been involved in other aspects.
Secret Divine Abilities like the Nine Swords of Starfall, the Great Five Elements Grappling Hand, and the Great Life-Extinguishing Finger had not been neglected.
The quality of his Eternal spiritual power was far superior to that of ordinary people; these were his Foundation.
... A few days later, at the Huben Legion base.
A huge martial arts field was located in the center of the military camp, surrounded by towering stands capable of accommodating thousands of people.
Today, the area around the martial arts field was filled with people early on—elite soldiers of the Huben Legion, representatives from major factions in Qianhun City, and curious onlookers who had heard the news.
In the crowd, discussions rose and fell.
"Have you heard? Han Xuanji of the Hun Family is coming to be tested before he can enter the Creation Platform."
"The Creation Platform? That is a place where a Saint attained enlightenment, the lifeblood of the Huben Legion. To let an outsider in, how much Face has the legion commander given the Hun Family?"
"Face has been given, but the conditions are not low either. I heard he has to prove his strength in front of everyone. Isn't this intentional harassment?"
"Harassment? I think it's reasonable. The dao rhyme of the Creation Platform is limited; why should an outsider be allowed in? If you want to enter, you have to show real skills."
"That's true. Han Xuanji reached the top of the Five Elements Heavenly Ladder and suppressed Baili Qianchi at Qianmeng Pavilion. I've heard of both, but those were about enlightenment and mental will. I don't know how much real skill he actually has?"
"Won't we know today?" Everyone's eyes turned simultaneously to the entrance of the martial arts field. There, a figure was slowly walking over.