"Senior, you have good insight. This Junior has just arrived in the Upper Realm and dares not be ostentatious."
Han Xuanji's thoughts spun rapidly, and he directly admitted it.
He took a deep breath, no longer deliberately suppressing the smooth aura of a first-level Earth Immortal. An Qi mechanism far surpassing the Ascension Realm naturally permeated the air.
"Earth...Earth Immortal?!"
The old man from Xuandan Pavilion widened his eyes.
"How long has he Ascended? His aura has already transformed completely and is stable at the first level of Earth Immortal?!"
The female Cultivator from Bibo Pool had eyes full of disbelief.
Compared to Cultivators in the Upper Realm, the Earth Immortal Realm is not considered much.
But one must know, Han Xuanji is a Lower Realm Cultivator. It's not easy for him to cultivate to Ascension Perfection in the Lower Realm and then directly step into the Earth Immortal Realm.
"There's such a person in the Lower Realm?!"
Lin Yan was also secretly shocked.
He had previously known through the Sect's Ascension Record that Han Xuanji was at Ascension Perfection cultivation, but he hadn't noticed that Han Xuanji had already entered the Earth Immortal Realm.
This kind of cultivation speed, and he's an Ascended Immortal.
He is definitely a Prodigy!
In Lingxu Heavenly Palace, this kind of cultivation speed is considered a superior Aptitude, and the other party is a Lower Realm being, which can earn him extra points in this regard.
Although Lin Yan was somewhat shocked, his expression remained calm. He merely nodded slightly, his tone flat and unperturbed:
"Hmm, to be able to stabilize Earth Immortal cultivation at the beginning of Ascension, his Foundation is acceptable... However, that's all there is to it. In my Heavenly Palace, it's not considered extraordinary."
"It's passable."
This scene also shocked the Ascended Immortals present.
So, this level of cultivation is only considered passable.
As expected of a top Sect in the Upper Realm, their requirements are simply too high.
Only the envoys from those Upper Realm Sects had somewhat strange expressions. In the past, Lingxu Heavenly Palace's recruitment of Ascended Immortals didn't have such high requirements.
However, they naturally didn't dare to say more, and instead felt a bit regretful.
After all, they came first. If they could have recruited him earlier, perhaps this Prodigy would have been taken away.
Upon hearing this, Han Xuanji felt no disappointment in his heart; instead, he breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems the other party did not fully see through the mysteries of the Chaos True Spirit Body. Did they just assume he was an Earth Immortal with a faster cultivation speed?
This Lingxu Heavenly Palace is indeed a major power.
Just cultivation speed alone is not enough to truly attract the attention of Upper Realm powerhouses.
Han Xuanji made a decision in his heart.
He needed to display something more "valuable."
As Han Xuanji's thoughts stirred, he slowly raised his head, his gaze meeting Lin Yan's.
Without a sound, his eyes changed, his pupils emitting an ancient, vast aura.
"This...eyes with double pupils, is it a Double Pupil?"
Someone suddenly cried out in alarm, recognizing these eyes.
"This is extraordinary."
The old man from Xuandan Pavilion exclaimed, his voice changing pitch.
"A Double Pupil possessor is an excellent Aptitude. I never imagined there would be such a Prodigy in the Lower Realm."
The female Cultivator from Bibo Pool covered her mouth with her hand, her eyes filled with shock.
The Upper Realm has countless Prodigies and Physiques, but Double Pupil is definitely an extraordinary Aptitude, and its lower limit is very high. People with Double Pupil usually comprehend the Dao much faster than others, and normally they can at least achieve Golden Immortal status.
Wang Teng was dumbfounded, recalling that he shouldn't have offended the other party.
He didn't want to be held accountable by a future big shot.
Some of the Ascended Immortals also showed envious looks. Double Pupil was also heard of in many Lower Realms; it was a symbol of innate divinity.
"Hiss—!"
Lin Yan couldn't help but gasp, and a sharp light burst from his deep eyes.
He almost misjudged him!
The Spiritual Root Aptitude in the Upper Realm is divided into Void Spiritual Root, True Spiritual Root, Heavenly Spiritual Root, Immortal Spiritual Root, and Dao Spiritual Root, which are further divided into Low Grade, Medium Grade, High Grade, and Extreme Grade.
The Immortal Aptitude Han Xuanji obtained through System check-in was an Extreme Grade Immortal Spiritual Root.
However, Spiritual Root Aptitude alone cannot assess a person's Aptitude. A comprehensive assessment, from low to high, is divided into five Ranks:
Low Grade, Medium Grade, Superior, Excellent, and Unique in All Ages.
Simply possessing an Immortal Spiritual Root, or even a Dao Physique or Sacred Physique, is only considered a Superior Aptitude. However, Double Pupil can be called an Excellent Aptitude, which is considered a Prodigy in Lingxu Heavenly Palace and is worth focusing on cultivating. As for the peerless Prodigies who are Unique in All Ages, they are extremely rare, and he didn't think much about them.
The Sect's Ascension Record does not fully reveal the Aptitude of the Ascended Immortals; it mostly refers to the Qi mechanism during Undergoing Tribulation to give a rough answer.
Generally speaking, those Undergoing Tribulation will display their full Qi mechanism, making it easy to analyze their potential.
But those true Prodigies often pass their Tribulation easily, without needing to exert too much strength.
Undoubtedly, Han Xuanji is such a Prodigy.
His cultivation speed is so fast, most likely due to an Immortal Spiritual Root, coupled with the Double Pupil. Even in the talent-rich Lingxu Heavenly Palace, he is enough to be listed among the Prodigy sequence and is worth cultivating with full effort!
Lin Yan lightly coughed, his gaze fixed on Han Xuanji as he said:
"What an excellent Double Pupil Aptitude! It seems you are finally willing to display your full talent."
"I won't waste any more words. This Venerable is Lingxu Heavenly Palace's 'True Monarch Yunyan'. Are you willing to return to Lingxu Heavenly Palace with me?"
He paused, his voice soft yet like a heavenly decree, shaking everyone's hearts:
"If you enter my Heavenly Palace, you will be a True Disciple. You can enter the core Dao Peak, and there will naturally be someone to guide you on the Dao and resolve your doubts!"
True Disciple!
Every word was like a thunderclap from the Nine Heavens, striking hard at the hearts of everyone in the hall.
A True Disciple of Lingxu Heavenly Palace!
What kind of concept is that?
It's an unparalleled Immortal destiny that countless Upper Realm Cultivators would fight tooth and nail to attain!
Their status even far surpasses that of many Sect Masters and Elders of small and medium-sized Sects!
Moreover, entering the core Dao Peak of Lingxu Heavenly Palace means a smooth path to success from then on, with Legacy and resources easily obtained.
The gazes of the crowd towards Han Xuanji had completely transformed from shock to envy and jealousy. They finally understood why that person had previously said why Han Xuanji didn't display his Aptitude; he truly had something.
Could it be that the other party had long anticipated that people from Lingxu Heavenly Palace would come to invite him?
Han Xuanji swept his gaze across the various expressions of the people in the hall.
He knew in his heart that Lingxu Heavenly Palace was probably the best choice currently, and also the best stepping stone to understand this vast Upper Realm.
In that case, there was no need to join the illusory Star Palace.
Han Xuanji no longer hesitated. He cupped his hands towards Lin Yan, his voice calm and firm:
"Disciple Han Xuanji is willing to follow True Monarch to Lingxu Heavenly Palace!"
"Good."
Lin Yan's smile deepened, and he nodded slightly.
With a gentle flick of his sleeve, a soft, clear light instantly enveloped Han Xuanji.
The next moment, the two of them, along with the clear light, vanished silently from the Reception Hall as if they had never appeared, leaving behind a hall full of dead silence.
After a long while, someone spoke with a hoarse voice:
"Perhaps, many years from now, another legend of an Ascended Immortal will emerge..."
"Yes, I remember many years ago Lingxu Heavenly Palace had a Double Pupil possessor who was quite famous."
...
Lingxu Heavenly Palace.
When the clear light before Han Xuanji's eyes dissipated and his feet touched solid ground, he found himself in a place whose grandeur and sacredness could not be described with words.
"As expected of the Heavenly Palace."
Han Xuanji suppressed the shock in his heart and looked at the scenery of this Heavenly Palace, which was naturally endowed with Dao charm.
His feet were not on solid ground, but on a brilliant star path paved with countless fragments of stars, extending towards the distant, cloud-shrouded horizon.
Above his head was not the sky, but a boundless Chaos Star Sea!
In the distance, colossal Immortal islands and Divine Mountains floated in the Star Sea, appearing and disappearing, with Immortal palaces and towers standing tall, radiating myriad rays of light and auspicious Qi.
Even more, gigantic phantom images of Immortal birds and Divine Beasts soared between the stars, emitting long, resonating cries that shook one's mind.
Just by taking a breath of the air here, Han Xuanji felt refreshed, and his Chaos True Spirit Body was like a parched land receiving sweet rain, greedily absorbing the Qi of this world, letting out silent cheers.
Lin Yan brought him to a floating jade platform beside the star path.
The jade platform was carved entirely from azure divine jade, inscribed with profound Dao patterns, emitting a warm glow.
"This place is the 'True Spirit Platform'. All newly admitted official Disciples will stay here for a moment to feel the Heavenly Palace's aura and steady their minds."
"Especially for Ascended Immortals like you, it's best to adapt to the surrounding environment first."
Lin Yan explained, his tone gentle,
"You may wait here for a moment; someone will come to arrange your subsequent matters."
Han Xuanji nodded.
Meanwhile, the System's prompt sounded in his mind.
"Ding! Six-star check-in location Lingxu Heavenly Palace · True Spirit Platform detected. Do you wish to check in?"
Six stars?
Not bad.
Han Xuanji had not encountered a six-star check-in location in a long time. The last time, it granted him the Double Pupil. He wondered what it would be this time?