On this day.
"Congratulations, Host, for successfully checking in at the Azure Dragon Hall! You have received the Cultivation Technique, 'Azure Dragon Overlord Body Art.'"
As the System's words fell, a memory of a Cultivation Technique Legacy flooded Han Xuanji's mind.
When cultivated to Perfection, the Azure Dragon Overlord Body Art could rival a true Dragon, possessing the power to shake the heavens and earth, and devour mountains and rivers with its Qi.
"Not bad."
Han Xuanji was pleasantly surprised.
Originally, he cultivated the Demon Suppression Golden Body, a top-tier Body Refining Cultivation Technique.
This Cultivation Technique was also the most powerful Body Refining Cultivation Technique he had mastered; its profundity was even greater than the many Heaven Rank Body Refining Cultivation Techniques he possessed, and it should also belong to the Immortal-level Cultivation Techniques.
However, this Azure Dragon Overlord Body Art seemed to be even stronger, or rather, more suitable for his current Cultivation.
After all, he had a drop of true Dragon essence blood to refine.
He had originally planned to increase his Physical Body Cultivation before refining it, but with this Cultivation Technique, he might be able to refine it earlier.
Several days passed.
Relying on his extremely high Comprehension Ability and talent, Han Xuanji successfully mastered it perfectly.
"Hoo…"
Han Xuanji let out a long breath, having already completed the preparatory work.
He opened his mouth and inhaled, and the golden-red drop of true Dragon blood transformed into a stream of light, instantly entering his mouth.
Boom—!
An unimaginable surge of majestic energy erupted, instantly rushing into Han Xuanji's limbs and bones.
His skin instantly turned as red as a branding iron, and a visible dragon-shaped phantom, composed of immense Qi and blood, steamed from his body.
His muscles and bones resonated, emitting a grand and unusual sound like clashing thunder, yet also like a Dragon's roar echoing through the Nine Heavens.
If it were an ordinary Tribulation Transcendence Realm Cultivator, they would likely have already been exploded by this violent energy, or their Divine Soul would have been annihilated by the true Dragon's will contained within it.
But Han Xuanji merely frowned slightly and circulated the Azure Dragon Overlord Body Art.
Before long.
He seemed to transform into a heaven and earth furnace, forcibly refining the violent energy.
Time quietly flowed by.
Who knows how long had passed.
The light on Han Xuanji's body became incredibly dazzling, and as his blood flowed, it faintly emitted the sound of rushing rivers; if one could see through him, they would see a golden Dragon phantom swimming within.
But very quickly.
The violent Dragon's roar gradually subsided, finally transforming into a long and powerful rhythm, as if a true ancient Heavenly Dragon slumbered within his body.
Han Xuanji's Qi and blood transformed, and his already incredibly powerful Physical Body became even more exaggerated at this moment.
It's no exaggeration to say that even without the aid of other defensive Magic Treasures or Spiritual Qi to protect his body, an ordinary Tribulation Transcendence Realm second-layer Cultivator attacking him would find it difficult to break through his defenses.
Han Xuanji opened his eyes, feeling the explosive power within his body, and couldn't help but think:
"With just my Physical Body, I should be able to blast apart a Tribulation Transcendence Realm Cultivator."
He felt that if the Heavenly Devil Sect Leader from back then were to come now, even without relying on Immortal Artifacts, or even using those Divine Abilities and Spells, he could defeat him with just his fists and feet.
Both his power and defense were at a level that could be considered Perfection within the same Realm.
Cultivating Immortality should be about becoming a well-rounded warrior!
Han Xuanji didn't want to become someone with high offense and low defense.
The real world isn't a game.
Who says a Sword Cultivator can't be tanky, or can't put points into Body Refining?
As an Immortal, one should strive to become a perfect being.
And all of this was witnessed by the Immortals cave Spirit.
It was completely baffled.
It couldn't understand the young man's methods at all.
From its perspective, Han Xuanji just quietly Cultivated, and then inexplicably had a Breakthrough.
"Strange, strange."
The Immortals cave Spirit shook its head and didn't think much more about it.
Because the Azure Dragon Emperor's Physical Body was also extremely powerful back then, perhaps all Geniuses were like this.
In the following days, Han Xuanji continued to check in and Cultivate.
After refining the true Dragon blood, although it didn't increase his Cultivation by a layer, it saved him a lot of effort, leaving him at least halfway to the third layer of Tribulation Transcendence Realm.
…
Time flew by.
Two and a half years passed in a flash.
On this day.
Han Xuanji's Cultivation reached the Perfection of the second layer of Tribulation Transcendence Realm, and he could have a Breakthrough at any time.
And he naturally had no intention of suppressing his Realm.
He directly left the Immortal Abode and returned to reality, intending to Undergo Tribulation.
He felt it was safer to Undergo Tribulation within the Sect.
Although the Heavenly Vision Art hadn't put him in danger, there were always unexpected events, making him feel that this innate Divine Ability of his was truly not cultivated to Perfection.
It was better to be stable.
Thinking this, Han Xuanji informed Xuan Weizi that he was going to the Sect's border to have a Breakthrough.
That way, they could clear out the crowd to avoid involving innocent people.
When Xuan Weizi learned that Han Xuanji was going to Undergo Tribulation again, he was startled.
But soon, he sent a message back, telling Han Xuanji not to rush.
"Why?"
Han Xuanji was a little confused.
Soon, Xuan Weizi directly arrived at the palace where Han Xuanji was located.
After hesitating for a moment, he finally said:
"Elder Han, you don't know, many major events have happened in these past few years while you were in seclusion."
"Oh?"
Han Xuanji asked:
"What kind of things have happened?"
Xuan Weizi quickly explained:
"These past few years…"
"So that's how it is."
Han Xuanji sighed.
From Xuan Weizi's mouth, he understood the changes in the outside world's situation over the past few years.
A large number of overseas forces had arrived on the Nine Provinces Continent.
Due to the rise of Spiritual Qi, many blessed lands, Secret Realms, and even some ancient Legacies on the Nine Provinces Continent had successively appeared.
Not only did some powerhouses from the Nine Provinces return, but even some great Sect Prodigies and powerhouses from overseas also came to the Nine Provinces Continent.
These overseas Cultivators were very arrogant, and some looked down on the Cultivators of the Nine Provinces Continent.
Among the many powerhouses, there was one who had heard of the Demon-Slaying Sword Master's reputation and came to the Shenxuan Sect to challenge Han Xuanji.
"Becoming famous really has no benefits."
Han Xuanji shook his head.
"Previously, I said you were in seclusion, and with Elder Tianyu stepping forward to persuade him, the other party didn't make any excessive moves."
Xuan Weizi explained.
"How strong is the other party?"
Han Xuanji asked.
Xuan Weizi replied:
"He has been in the Tribulation Transcendence Realm for many years, at least at the third layer of Tribulation Transcendence Realm."
"That's it?"
Han Xuanji breathed a sigh of relief.
He thought it was some Immortal-ascending old monster.
"Troublesome."
Han Xuanji sighed and said.
"But I can't not Undergo Tribulation because of him. Let me Undergo Tribulation first."
Hearing Han Xuanji speak of Undergoing Tribulation so lightly, Xuan Weizi was first stunned, then subconsciously said:
"Okay."
Han Xuanji didn't actually care about this title; whether one was the number one Sword Cultivator in the world was not up to anyone else to decide, but up to one's own strength.
Moreover, he didn't think he was truly invincible in the world.
He just wanted to Cultivate peacefully.
Xuan Weizi acted quickly and soon prepared a place for Han Xuanji to Undergo Tribulation.
This place was sparsely populated, and there were also various Elders helping to guard it.
Although it didn't help Han Xuanji Undergo Tribulation, it was at least a gesture of goodwill.
Han Xuanji didn't think much of it.
Soon, he attracted the Lightning Tribulation.
Several hours later.
Han Xuanji successfully Underwent Tribulation and entered the third layer of Tribulation Transcendence Realm.
The many Elders of the Shenxuan Sect celebrated Han Xuanji's successful Breakthrough.
The stronger Han Xuanji was, the stronger the Shenxuan Sect became.
They also felt honored.
And just then, a voice rang out, breaking the joy of the crowd.
"So, you're here."