After the Heavenly Demon chaos, the Shenxuan Sect returned to peace.
For a time, many people were speculating about who this Grand Elder was.
Some flipped through the Sect's ancient texts for a long time but couldn't find any conclusive information.
However, no one associated him with the Demon-Slaying Sword Master from many years ago, as it was too illogical.
After all, in their impression, the Demon-Slaying Sword Master was still in the Huashen Realm.
Although he was very strong, he wouldn't be capable of slaying a Heavenly Demon and saving the Sect.
The Sect's higher-ups were tight-lipped about this matter; even some True Disciples didn't know, let alone outsiders.
They only knew that the Shenxuan Sect had another powerful expert guarding it.
Meanwhile, Han Xuanji hadn't been idle these past few days.
Saving the Sect was merely an incidental matter.
Signing in was his main business.
This day, relying on the profundity of the Heaven-Shrouding Art and the Myriad Images of the Universe Skill, Han Xuanji directly arrived at the Sect's main peak.
As the main peak of a Sect, it naturally contained many places imbued with Dao.
But Han Xuanji's goal was clear.
He no longer cared for ordinary Dao-imbued places.
Soon, he arrived at a palace: the Ancestral Master Hall.
This was a Forbidden Land of the Shenxuan Sect, housing the spirit tablets of all past Ancestral Masters of the Shenxuan Sect. The hall was densely packed with at least a hundred spirit tablets, each representing at least one powerful expert in the Body Integration Realm.
"I didn't expect the Sect to have produced so many strong individuals."
Han Xuanji nodded slightly.
The one guarding the Ancestral Master Hall was a powerful expert at the ninth layer of the Returning to Void Realm, but his Lifespan was short, and he likely had no hope of Breakthrough to the Body Integration Realm, which was why he came here to Cultivate in seclusion.
However, to the current Han Xuanji, the Returning to Void Realm was nothing.
The other party couldn't even detect Han Xuanji's arrival.
"Let's sign in once first."
Han Xuanji silently thought.
"System, sign in."
"Congratulations, Host, for successfully signing in at the Shenxuan Sect's Ancestral Master Hall. You have obtained the entry "Ancient Hegemon Body.""
"Ancient Hegemon Body: The ultimate Battle Body, born from endless battles and the Dao of Heaven and Earth. It integrates offense and defense, carries an undying Battle Intent, and remains tireless through a hundred battles."
"Note: The Hegemon Body's power is immense. The System has not automatically integrated it. Host, please claim it yourself. When claiming the reward, please choose the location and time carefully."
"A new entry!"
Han Xuanji's heart filled with joy.
Among the System's many sign-in rewards, entries were, in his opinion, extremely precious, as they enhanced his talent, which was fundamental and normally extremely difficult to achieve.
Without overthinking, Han Xuanji returned to his Immortal Cave.
He had set up many Formations here, so its security was unquestionable.
Even if a Cultivator in the Tribulation Transcendence Realm came knocking, he wouldn't panic.
"Claim the entry."
Han Xuanji sat cross-legged, his mind stirring.
The next second, boom!
It was as if an ancient divine demon awakened within his body. Unlike the silent, nourishing feeling when he previously obtained entries, this power was extremely violent.
Like a bursting mountain torrent, it instantly impacted every piece of flesh and blood within his body.
"Hiss…"
Han Xuanji felt a sharp pain assault his body.
This was a pain he hadn't experienced in many years.
Even being struck by a Heavenly Tribulation hadn't been like this.
His tough bones in the Body Integration Realm disintegrated inch by inch at this moment, only to be forcibly repaired the next instant by an ancient, golden torrent imbued with an undying will. At this moment, his body felt as if it were being struck simultaneously by ten thousand giant hammers.
Each strike brought a tearing pain, yet deep within the pain, an indelible mark was branded.
If Han Xuanji hadn't Cultivated several Body Refining Cultivation Techniques before, his body might not have been able to withstand such abuse.
However, the benefits were naturally immense. The surge in power and defense greatly increased Han Xuanji's combat strength.
Most importantly, the Ancient Hegemon Body, born from endless slaughter, was not merely about brute force at its core, but rather the "battle intuition" imprinted deep within his Bloodline and Divine Soul.
In other words, the current Han Xuanji was already a skilled combatant. Even if he hadn't fought much, he could perform perfectly in a fight.
"This Physique seems a bit like someone I met before."
Han Xuanji clenched his fist, deep in thought.
Could it be that fellow was a descendant of a certain Ancestral Master of the Shenxuan Sect?
.....
Time slowly flowed by, unknowingly, five years passed.
"Congratulations, Host, for successfully signing in at Lingyun Palace. You have obtained the Immortal Artifact "Lingyun Immortal Robe.""
"The Dao here has significantly decreased. It is not recommended for the Host to continue signing in."
"Another Immortal Artifact?"
Han Xuanji's mind stirred slightly, and his consciousness sank into the System space.
This was a Daoist robe with a dark base and golden patterns, made of extraordinary material. On the robe, profound runes shimmered faintly, each rotation bringing forth a layer of ethereal glow.
"Lingyun Immortal Robe: A Low Grade Immortal Artifact. It has the ability to remain untainted by the mundane, ward off all evil, generate its own Dao, reflect light and shadow, and gather Spiritual Qi…"
A hint of understanding flashed in Han Xuanji's eyes.
Simply put, this Immortal Artifact was actually a top-tier treasure that integrated defense, evasion, and Dao comprehension. Its value far exceeded that of ordinary offensive Immortal Artifacts.
With a slight thought, the Lingyun Immortal Robe, shimmering with starlight, appeared silently before Han Xuanji.
Han Xuanji reached out, his fingertips touching the Immortal Robe.
Buzz—
The Immortal Robe seemed to awaken, and the ethereal glow rippled like water, enveloping Han Xuanji.
Instantly, a gentle yet vast power surged into his limbs and bones, cleansing every inch of his flesh and Divine Soul, as if expelling the last trace of dust and impurities.
No refining was needed.
The moment Han Xuanji's fingertips touched the robe, this Immortal Artifact spontaneously recognized him as its Master.
Han Xuanji's mind stirred, the glow receded, and the Immortal Robe seemed to transform into an ordinary Daoist robe.
"Not bad."
Han Xuanji nodded gently.
His current Cultivation was already at the seventh layer of the Body Integration Realm.
In the Ancestral Master Hall, most of the sign-in rewards were Lifebound Treasures or Cultivation Techniques of powerful experts, which were not very practical for him. Therefore, he reduced the frequency of signing in at the Ancestral Master Hall.
Lingyun Palace, however, was still a good place, and he would sign in there every few days.
Being able to sign in and get this Immortal Artifact was an unexpected pleasant surprise. Its defensive capabilities were not inferior to the Heavenly Demon Battle Armor, and most importantly, it had many auxiliary functions that could accelerate his Cultivation and Dao comprehension.
"There are no more places to sign in at Lingxiu Peak."
Han Xuanji mused silently.
His current Cultivation was in the Body Integration Realm, so some of the Sect's Forbidden Lands were like open doors to him.
There weren't many three-star sign-in locations within the Shenxuan Sect, roughly including the Taiji Hall of Daoxuan Peak, the Xinghe Hall of Tongtian Peak, the Lingyun Palace of Lingxiu Peak, and the Sect's Ancestral Master Hall.
Peaks like Daoxuan Peak, Tongtian Peak, and Lingxiu Peak had all produced experts in the Ascension Realm, hence their deep Legacy. Other peaks at most had produced experts in the Tribulation Transcendence Realm, and their Dao-imbued locations were only two-star level, offering rather meager rewards for him. Therefore, his focus was on the various three-star sign-in locations.
"If I want to sign in outside, it seems I can only go to other great Sects and Holy Lands."
Han Xuanji pondered for a moment.
He thought of the Heavenly Demon Sect in North Underworld State, the Kunlun Holy Land in Central State, and even overseas locations.
"However, I'm only in the Body Integration Realm; going out might be a bit dangerous. I should Cultivate first and finish signing in at all the three-star locations within the Sect."
Han Xuanji forcefully suppressed the urge to go wandering.
Who knew what other old monsters other Sects might be hiding?
One should know that a few years ago, another Grand Elder, at the ninth layer of the Body Integration Realm, returned to the Shenxuan Sect.
Perhaps other Sects had Old Ancestors in the Tribulation Transcendence Realm or even the Ascension Realm still alive.
If he went to someone else's core Legacy ground and was discovered, it would be troublesome.
.....
This day, at Taiji Hall on Daoxuan Peak, "Congratulations, Host, for successfully signing in at Taiji Hall. You have obtained the eighth-tier top-grade Spirit Treasure "Lingxu Bracelet.""
"Lingxu Bracelet: An eighth-tier top-grade defensive Spirit Treasure. It can block Primordial Spirit attacks and isolate Divine Thought detection."
Another top-tier Magic Treasure!
Han Xuanji nodded slightly. He could never have too many of these special defensive Magic Treasures.
This jade bracelet was inlaid with five-colored profound crystals and had a beautiful design.
Han Xuanji inexplicably felt like a pay-to-win tycoon from an immortal Cultivation online game in his previous life, adorned with top-grade equipment all over…
Back in his Immortal Cave, Han Xuanji was about to continue Cultivating.
Suddenly, Little White Tiger walked over, carrying a token in its mouth, and placed it in front of Han Xuanji, saying, "Master, this token is glowing!"
...
At the same time, Lu Fan and Lin Potian took out a token and muttered, "When will this Azure Dragon Talisman activate?"
Over the years, their friendship had grown deeper.
Lin Potian, after displaying his talent, quickly caught the eye of the Sect's higher-ups.
Someone discovered that Lin Potian's Physique was the same as that of a certain Ancestral Master of the Shenxuan Sect. If he were nurtured, his combat power would be extremely exaggerated.
With his Master's guidance and a large amount of resources poured into him, Lin Potian's Cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds.
He not only shamed countless people but also became one of the most famous Prodigies in the Sect.
"Ah!"
Lin Potian suddenly shouted, "Brother Lu, this token is reacting!"