After all, as far as he knew, as the successor of the Immortal Ancestor's Legacy, the Heavenly Emperor was also a veteran of the Immortal Realm and should have seen the Immortal Ancestor before.
"Immortal Ancestor?"
Hearing this, the Heavenly Emperor was somewhat confused, but he still spoke what he knew:
"Fellow Daoist Han, why... why would you mention the Immortal Ancestor? The Immortal Ancestor is the Progenitor who opened up the Immortal Realm. He left to seek the path of Transcendence countless years ago, and no one knows his whereabouts. However, based on what I know, the Lord Immortal Ancestor may have already succeeded in Transcendence."
"Succeeded? No, he did not succeed."
Han Xuanji shook his head, denying the Heavenly Emperor's guess, and thought of the other's encounter in the simulation:
"On the contrary, he did not end up with a good outcome."
Hearing this, the Heavenly Emperor's whole body shook violently. The wine cup in his hand almost slipped, and his pupils constricted.
His tone was urgent, and his eyes were full of doubt:
"Fellow Daoist Han, do you perhaps know the whereabouts of the Immortal Ancestor? This... how is this possible?"
To the Immortal Realm, the Immortal Ancestor was a figure of faith. He opened up the Immortal Realm and nurtured its living beings, being the supreme Progenitor in the hearts of many Cultivators in the Immortal Realm. The Heavenly Emperor had heard legends of the Immortal Ancestor since childhood and had even received guidance from him.
He never thought that one day he would hear news about the Immortal Ancestor from Han Xuanji's mouth.
Unfortunately, it was bad news.
Han Xuanji nodded slightly, his tone calm but with a hint of heaviness:
"The Immortal Ancestor did indeed seek Transcendence back then, and he did not perish. Instead, he was harmed by the will of chaos and is now trapped in the Chaotic River of Spacetime, unable to escape."
"The will of chaos? So that is how it is..."
The look of shock on the Heavenly Emperor's face intensified. He did not question Han Xuanji's statement; instead, it confirmed some of the conjectures in his heart:
"In that case, some things make sense."
"Rumor has it that the will of chaos obstructs the Transcendence of chaotic beings and will periodically restart Chaos, beginning a new Primordial Era. It is a Great Cleansing and a way to cut off the path of Transcendence for all living beings."
"Correct."
Han Xuanji also confirmed this statement.
After all, this was the future he had seen with his own eyes in the simulator.
When Chaos restarts, even the Limitless World will be destroyed; only those at the Limitless Primordial Realm can survive.
Therefore, Han Xuanji's statement that all below the Primordial Realm are ants was not a problem.
The Heavenly Emperor composed himself, forcibly suppressed his thoughts, and said slowly:
"Fellow Daoist Han, since you know the whereabouts of the Immortal Ancestor, you must have a way to rescue him! I beg you to save the Immortal Ancestor! The Immortal Ancestor is definitely not an enemy of the Immortal Realm. He opened up the Immortal Realm not to control power, but in hopes of nurturing more Powerful Experts. Even if someone were to surpass him, he would never feel the slightest displeasure."
Seeing the Heavenly Emperor's urgent appearance, Han Xuanji understood—the Heavenly Emperor's awe and respect for the Immortal Ancestor were not feigned but came from the heart.
And in the myths of the Immortal Realm, the Immortal Ancestor was only praised and glorified, with no dark history.
Han Xuanji nodded slowly, his tone softening a bit as he comforted:
"You do not need to be so urgent. Since I am telling you this, I naturally have a way."
The great dao pagoda was a supreme treasure nurtured by the Sea of Great Dao Origin, possessing the ability to travel through time and space. Furthermore, he possessed the Eternal Dao Heart, and his mental Realm had already transcended the Limitless Primordial. He could come and go as he pleased in the River of Spacetime, which could not stop him.
Hearing this, a look of wild joy instantly appeared on the Heavenly Emperor's face, and he hurriedly said:
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Han! If the Immortal Ancestor can be rescued, our Immortal Realm will have another backer."
Han Xuanji nodded slightly, picked up his jade cup, and drained it in one gulp:
"Let us leave it at that for now. I will handle the matter of rescuing the Immortal Ancestor. However, do not let this news leak out to avoid unnecessary turmoil."
"Of course."
The Heavenly Emperor responded respectfully, naturally knowing the weight of this matter.
At the same time, he could not help but admire Han Xuanji; it turned out everything was under the other's control.
If the Immortal Ancestor could be rescued, the threat brought by the Demon Ancestor would no longer be a concern.
With Han Xuanji and the Immortal Ancestor present, who would dare to invade?
Thinking of this, the Heavenly Emperor could not help but start imagining. When the time came, he could more securely step down from his position as Heavenly Emperor and enjoy his life.
After the two finished their conversation, the banquet in the hall remained lively. Although the various Immortals and Gods were curious to see the two whispering, no one dared to step forward and disturb them.
Time passed slowly.
The immortal music gradually faded, and the Flat Peach Banquet in the Hall of Miraculous Mist finally drew to a close.
The Flat Peaches on the tables were almost gone, and the mellow fragrance of the Immortal Brew lingered. However, the Immortals and Gods had long lost their initial joy, each with their own thoughts and varying expressions.
Those powerful beings who had previously coveted the secrets of the Dao Ancestor were now full of awe after being deterred by Han Xuanji's suppression of Lord Da Yi. They only wanted to leave the Hall of Miraculous Mist as soon as possible, withdraw all ulterior motives, and focus on closed-door cultivation.
In the face of absolute strength, any ambition appeared fragile. They were afraid that a slight misstep would lead them to the same fate as Lord Da Yi.
There were also several Loose Cultivator Powerful Experts from Chaos, their expressions solemn as they discussed Han Xuanji's terrifying combat power in low voices. Some secretly rejoiced that they had not rashly sided with the Demon Ancestor and had already developed a desire to retreat completely, wanting only to return to the depths of Chaos as soon as possible, far away from the troubles of the Immortal Realm.
The various Emperors and Immortal Officials of the Heavenly Court were full of relief and awe. Han Xuanji's action today had completely put the Immortal Realm at ease. They no longer had to worry day and night about an attack from the Demon Ancestor. Their respect for Han Xuanji had already surpassed their awe of the Heavenly Emperor.
Many young Immortal Officials were even more full of admiration, secretly making up their minds to cultivate diligently in the future. If given the chance, they would certainly join the Xuantian Dao Palace and follow Han Xuanji.
The Heavenly Emperor was full of smiles, seeing off the various Immortals and Gods while exchanging pleasantries, his relaxed expression hard to hide.
Han Xuanji had promised to rescue the Immortal Ancestor, and with Lin Feng being capable of great things, he would be able to step down from the position of Heavenly Emperor and pursue the Great Dao in the future.
On the other side.
Han Xuanji and his group of Disciples also returned to the Xuantian Dao Palace.
He let the others leave first, while he stayed alone with Lin Feng.
At this moment, Lin Feng was still somewhat excited.
"Lin Feng."
Han Xuanji spoke indifferently, his voice not loud.
Lin Feng's heart tightened, and he hurriedly took a step forward, bowing respectfully:
"Your Disciple is here, Master."
Han Xuanji looked at him, his expression peaceful, with a hint of expectation in his eyes:
"You indeed have the potential to take charge of the Immortal Realm and are a Disciple I value. But you are currently only a Primordial Chaos Golden Immortal. That is not enough if you want to take charge of the Immortal Realm."
After all, the current Immortal Realm was different from when he had simulated Lin Feng; it could be said to be in its prime. It would not do if the Heavenly Emperor was too weak.
Hearing this, Lin Feng's heart warmed, and he hurriedly said:
"Your Disciple understands. I will definitely cultivate diligently and not let down Master's expectations."
"Determination alone is not enough; Opportunity is also indispensable."
Han Xuanji said indifferently:
"You can also go out more. I am sure no blind fools would dare to touch you."