If a Saint Realm expert were to attack, the entire Qianhun City would likely have little power to resist.
It could be said that Qianhun City was currently a large-scale city in name only.
Normally, a city of this caliber would have a Saint Realm expert presiding over it.
Furthermore, the location of Qianhun City was dangerous in a sense; situated in the south of the Jiuxuan Province, further south of the city lay a vast uninhabited domain, carrying the risk of Vicious Beast tide outbreaks.
"Next... it should be the Law of Life and Death."
Han Xuanji calculated silently in his heart.
Yin and Yang, Life and Death—these were essentially two sides of the same coin.
Yin and Yang are the Origin of all things, while Life and Death are the final destination of all things.
After comprehending the Way of Yin and Yang, cultivating the Way of Life and Death was a logical progression, yielding twice the results with half the effort.
And to comprehend the Way of Life and Death, the best place to go was the Life and Death Ravine.
Thinking of this, Han Xuanji took out a communication jade talisman from his robes.
Unsurprisingly, after a single closed-door cultivation session lasting thirty years, he had received many messages.
However, many messages were sent to him over twenty years ago, during the peak of his fame. His thirty years of low-profile behavior had dampened the enthusiasm of many.
Hun Qianling had also silently sent him many messages, generally informing him of events within the Hun Family. The only thing worth noting was that the Hun Family had gained another S-rank Talent, recommended by Third Young Master Hun Qianchen; he walked the path of Physical Body Sanctification and possessed extraordinary strength.
Han Xuanji didn't mind and sent a message to Hun Qianling:
"I've come out of seclusion. I have something I'd like your help with."
Less than three breaths after the message was sent, the jade talisman lit up. Hun Qianling sent a voice message, and her voice echoed from it:
"You finally came out of seclusion! What is it? Tell me."
Han Xuanji smiled; this girl's temperament was as impatient as ever.
"I want to visit the Life and Death Ravine. I heard that Secret Realm is controlled by the Hun Family and requires an application. Help me ask what the requirements are?"
The other side of the jade talisman was silent for a moment, then Hun Qianling's voice rang out again, her tone carrying a hint of surprise:
"The Life and Death Ravine? That's a Secret Realm left behind by an Eternal True God. The Qi of Life and Death inside is very dense, and it is indeed of great use for cultivating the Way of Life and Death.
But... aren't you cultivating the Way of the Five Elements? Why have you become interested in the Way of Life and Death?"
"Learning one more discipline provides one more path."
Han Xuanji replied vaguely.
"Oh."
Hun Qianling didn't press further; she was already used to the 'unreasonable' things about Han Xuanji.
"Alright, I'll ask for you. However, opening the Life and Death Ravine once consumes quite a lot of resources, so one can't just enter at will; there might be a queue. Don't be anxious, I'll let you know when I have news."
"Good, thank you."
"What's there to thank? Don't be so polite with me."
Hun Qianling paused, then suddenly changed the subject, "By the way, did you achieve a Breakthrough?"
Han Xuanji was slightly taken aback:
"How did you know?"
"I can hear it in your voice."
Hun Qianling said proudly:
"I bet you're already at the fourth layer of the Eternal Dao Lord realm?"
Han Xuanji pondered for a moment and decided to admit it:
"Yes, the fourth layer."
"I guessed right?"
Hun Qianling's voice rose a few pitches,
"How long has it been since you arrived at the Eternal Continent? You're already at the fourth layer?"
"Good luck, I had some insights."
Han Xuanji's tone was flat.
"Good luck..."
Hun Qianling repeated the phrase, her tone complex, "Your luck is a bit too good. At this rate, I estimate you'll Breakthrough to become an Eternal True Lord within a thousand years."
Han Xuanji laughed: "It's not that fast. Cultivation of the Way of Laws gets harder the higher you go. Being able to maintain this speed is already good; I wouldn't dare dream of reaching True Lord in a thousand years."
The first half of his statement was actually the truth.
In the cultivation of the Eternal Dao Lord stage, the first few layers are relatively easy, while the later ones become increasingly difficult.
Especially the threshold to True Lord, which has stalled countless Prodigies.
Hun Qianling didn't dwell on this topic, instead saying with a giggle:
"In any case, a Breakthrough is a good thing. You've been in seclusion for so long, you should come out for some fresh air.
Qianmeng Pavilion, my treat. First, to congratulate you on your Breakthrough, and second, to thank you for the cloak you gave me last time.
No refusing!"
Han Xuanji originally wanted to decline, but hearing her determined tone, he nodded:
"Alright, when?"
"This very evening! I'll book a good spot at Qianmeng Pavilion, just come straight over."
"Okay."
...
At dusk, the lights of Qianhun City began to glow.
Qianmeng Pavilion was located in the most prosperous area of central Qianhun City, covering a vast area. The main building was a hundred meters high, with carved beams, painted rafters, and upturned eaves. Each floor was hung with various spiritual lamps, illuminating the entire building as if it were day.
The streets in front of the building were bustling with traffic, and Cultivators came and went in an endless stream; it was extraordinarily lively.
Han Xuanji walked to the front of the building, looked up at the gold-lettered sign, and felt a slight stir in his heart. Qianmeng Pavilion, one of the top pleasure-seeking spots in Qianhun City.
In this great city where ten thousand races converged, there were all kinds of entertainment venues.
Some took the luxury route, some the elegant route, and some the novelty route. To achieve a "top-tier" status, Qianmeng Pavilion naturally had its unique qualities.
Han Xuanji could sense that the building was filled with Formations. He could vaguely see a large number of attendants rushing about, and various sounds drifted out.
"The Qianmeng Pavilion is just ahead."
It was actually Han Xuanji's first time coming to such a place. Although he had money, he truly never thought about indulgence.
A female attendant in green came forward.
After confirming Han Xuanji's identity, her smile was proper yet carried a hint of charm:
"So it is Young Master Han? Young Miss Hun is already waiting in the main building. Please follow me."
Han Xuanji nodded and followed the attendant through the palace-like pavilions in front.
The interior of the pavilions was a cacophony of voices. Cultivators of all kinds sat together in small groups, drinking, making merry, and chatting cheerfully.
Han Xuanji's gaze swept across them, finding that the cultivation levels of these Cultivators were not low, mostly at the Eternal Dao Lord level. Occasionally, he could even sense a few more obscure auras, which should be existences at the Eternal True Lord level.
Passing through the front halls, Han Xuanji felt as if he had entered another space. The Spiritual Qi here was significantly more abundant. Clearly, the deeper parts were places only true VIPs could enter. The auras of Eternal True Lord level were more frequent, and he even vaguely perceived the aura of an Eternal True God.
"We have arrived, Young Master Han. Young Miss Hun is just ahead on the first floor."
The attendant led him to the main building and pushed open a carved jade door.
Han Xuanji stepped into the hall and looked around.
The decor of this first floor of the main building was even more exquisite than the outside, yet it wasn't ostentatious; every detail exuded a sense of understated luxury.
The System's notification suddenly rang out.
[Detected ten-star Sign In location 'Qianmeng Pavilion'. Sign In? (Each Sign In consumes ten points, repeatable fifty times)]