The Heavenly Emperor personally acknowledged Han Xuanji's status, which was equivalent to the Heavenly Dao recognizing his position.
"Ah?"
Han Xuanji was also stunned for a moment, but on second thought, he felt it was nothing and took another sip of chaos purple cloud tea.
This was just a hollow title and wouldn't affect him much.
Moreover, he was a genuine Limitless Primordial powerhouse, not someone unworthy of the position. It was only reasonable for the Heavenly Emperor to praise him like this.
In fact, before coming, Han Xuanji had expected the Heavenly Emperor would try to win him over, but he hadn't expected him to be so generous and open, seemingly not worried at all that he might have other intentions.
At this moment, as the Heavenly Emperor proclaimed to the heavens, colorful rays of light fell from the sky. This was the immeasurable Karma of the Heavenly Dao. With this Karma upon him, Han Xuanji could be considered free to act as he pleased in the Immortal Realm.
However, Han Xuanji only stored it away and did not directly absorb it.
Lu Fan, Li Taiqing, and the others were even more excited than they could contain. Looking at Han Xuanji's figure, a sense of pride and awe welled up within them.
Xuantian Limitless Creation Great Heavenly Venerable!
This was their Master.
"Congratulations—Xuantian Limitless Creation Great Heavenly Venerable!"
Inside the hall, led by Emperor Ziwei and Emperor Yuzhen, all Immortals and gods, regardless of rank, bowed toward Han Xuanji. Their voices converged into a tide that shook the Lingxiao Palace!
After Han Xuanji was conferred the title of "Xuantian Limitless Creation Great Heavenly Venerable," the agenda continued within Lingxiao Palace. After all, many interests and matters still needed to be discussed. A great tribulation was also a great opportunity; every time a Great Tribulation occurred, a group of great experts would emerge.
As a Great Heavenly Venerate, Han Xuanji held a transcendent status and did not need to participate in all the detailed discussions.
Naturally, the Heavenly Emperor had no objection. Knowing that Han Xuanji had just entered the Heavenly Court, he suggested that if he had nothing to do, he could tour the Heavenly Court for a while.
Han Xuanji saw no reason to refuse and readily agreed. In fact, this was exactly what he wanted.
He had finished signing in at Lingxiao Palace and had gained a lot. But in the vast Heavenly Court, there were still many places of Dao resonance waiting for him.
Han Xuanji naturally intended to sweep through everything. Even a mosquito's leg is meat, right?
Moreover, the Heavenly Court was a place of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. The Incarnations of those ancient Dao Venerates had once lived in the Heavenly Court as well.
Thus, guided by an Immortal official with white hair and a white beard who wore a pleasant smile, Han Xuanji began his tour of the Heavenly Court.
This Immortal official was named Li Haokong, and he was also one of the Heavenly Emperor's confidants.
Li Haokong first brought Han Xuanji to one of the famous scenic spots of the Heavenly Court, the Nine Heavens Jade Pool.
"Great Heavenly Venerate, this is the Nine Heavens Jade Pool."
Li Haokong bowed slightly to the side, his face carrying a perfect amount of respect.
"Since the early days of the Ancient Heavenly Court, His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor opened this Jade Pool Holy Land. Many female Immortals reside here, and the Jade Pool Golden Mother manages this place, overseeing longevity and fortune. Every time there is a Peach Banquet, Immortals from all over the heavens gather to taste peaches and discuss the Dao, sharing in the grand occasion. It is truly a top-tier auspicious land of the Heavenly Court."
"The Nine-Colored Immortal Lotuses in the pool were born from a strand of creation light absorbed when Chaos first opened. They bloom once every three thousand years. The fragrance of the flowers can calm the mind and purify the spirit, and the lotus roots are supreme spiritual materials for refining external Incarnations."
His words were fluent, clearly showing he was very familiar with the history of this place. As he introduced it, his eyes unconsciously revealed a trace of reminiscence and emotion, as he had clearly witnessed more than one ancient gathering.
The place was filled with dense Immortal Qi and auspicious mists. Lotuses in the pool were all nine-colored, and Immortal cranes swam leisurely.
Han Xuanji had heard much about the Nine Heavens Jade Pool.
In many myths, this was one of the places where the Heavenly Emperor and the various Immortals and gods gathered. The Dao resonance gathered here was definitely not low.
Sure enough, as soon as Han Xuanji arrived at the Jade Pool, the System's notification sounded.
[Detected 8-star sign-in location 'Heavenly Court Nine Heavens Jade Pool'. Would you like to sign in?]
Han Xuanji understood. While he silently thought "sign in," he followed the conversation and said:
"Oh? Immortal Official Li seems to know the ancient stories very well. I wonder what position the Immortal Official holds in the Heavenly Court?"
Li Haokong bowed slightly, his attitude humble:
"To answer the Great Heavenly Venerate, this humble Immortal is Li Haokong. By the grace of His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor, I shamelessly hold the position of 'Chief Envoy of the Directorate of Ceremonies' and concurrently serve as the 'Head of the Heavenly Court Historical Archives'."
"On ordinary days, I am responsible for all ceremonies and protocols of the Heavenly Court, receiving guests, and organizing and compiling the historical records of the Heavenly Court, as well as trivial documents such as the lineage and Origins of the Immortals."
His tone was calm, but the two positions of "Chief Envoy of the Directorate of Ceremonies" and "Head of the Historical Archives" fully demonstrated that he was a close official of the Heavenly Emperor and deeply trusted. His status was noble and crucial. No wonder his cultivation had reached the Peak of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal and he was beginning to touch the Primordial Chaos Golden Immortal realm.
Han Xuanji nodded, his gaze turning back to the depths of the Jade Pool, seemingly admiring the scenery, but in reality, he was signing in non-stop.
[Congratulations to the Host for successfully signing in at the 8-star sign-in location 'Heavenly Court Nine Heavens Jade Pool'. You have obtained three 'Innate Purple-Gold Peaches'.]
The Nine Heavens Jade Pool had deep Foundations, so he could naturally continue to sign in. In any case, Han Xuanji's accumulated sign-in attempts from over the years were inexhaustible, so he kept signing in until the notification said the Dao resonance was insufficient.
[Congratulations to the Host for successfully signing in at the 8-star sign-in location 'Heavenly Court Nine Heavens Jade Pool'. You have obtained one 'Nine Heavens Rainbow Raiment'.]
[Congratulations to the Host for successfully signing in at the 8-star sign-in location 'Heavenly Court Nine Heavens Jade Pool'. You have obtained one bottle of 'Creation Immortal Pills'.]
[Congratulations to the Host for successfully signing in at the 8-star sign-in location 'Heavenly Court Nine Heavens Jade Pool'. You have obtained one hundred jars of 'Nine Heavens Nectar and Jade Dew'.]
[Congratulations to the Host for successfully signing in at the 8-star sign-in location 'Heavenly Court Nine Heavens Jade Pool'. You have obtained one 'Nine-Colored Lotus Pedestal'.]
...
[Insufficient Dao resonance. It is not recommended for the Host to continue signing in.]
"The rewards are quite good. Although they are slightly inferior to those from Lingxiao Palace, the trip was not in vain."
Han Xuanji nodded slightly, taking a brief inventory of his gains.
The Innate Purple-Gold Peaches were the highest-grade peaches that the congenital peach tree could produce. They contained vast energy but were extremely gentle. A normal Immortal could improve their Physique and greatly advance their cultivation by consuming just one.
Of course, they were of no use to Han Xuanji, serving at most to satisfy his appetite.
After all, the taste of these Immortal peaches could not possibly be bad.
The Nine Heavens Rainbow Raiment was also an Immortal Artifact equivalent to a Primordial Dao Treasure. For Han Xuanji, it was better than nothing. He thought that if Xiao Jin ever broke through to the Primordial Chaos Golden Immortal Realm, he could give this item to her.
It was impossible for him to wear such female Immortal clothing; he wasn't Sima Yi.
In addition, some Immortal Pills and Immortal brews were Peerless Grade, treasures rarely found in the Immortal Realm.
(T/N: I know what you want to ask but I don't know who Sima Yo is. Those who do know of him please enlighten us)
"Where is the Jade Pool Golden Mother now?"
Han Xuanji asked casually.
"The Jade Pool Golden Mother..."
Upon hearing Han Xuanji's question, Li Haokong did not show much surprise.
He paused for a moment, as if weighing his words, and slowly replied:
"To answer the Great Heavenly Venerate, during the late stages of the ancient war between Immortals and Devils, the battle was extremely tragic. Not only was the Origin of the Immortal Realm damaged, but many Chaos rifts were opened by the aftershocks of the war, allowing Chaos abominations and the foulest Devilish Qi to penetrate and erode the realm. To protect the Foundation of the Immortal Realm and prevent new disasters while the devil threat was not yet settled, the Jade Pool Golden Mother personally took heavy treasures and some of her followers to the largest and most dangerous Chaos rift at the time to set up a supreme Seal, and she continues to suppress it with her own Origin power."