Chapter 14: The Tangled Duo

Langya Pavilion in the Central Plains, Cultivation Secret Realm.

Ever since Xiao Han brought this secret realm back, it was immediately put into use, with specialized cultivation rooms built inside.

It is guarded by designated personnel on a daily basis, and all Disciples and Elders exchange their meritorious service for cultivation qualifications.

A white-robed figure slowly walked out from the pitch-black cave entrance. The Langya Pavilion Disciples responsible for guarding the secret realm hurriedly stepped forward.

"Pavilion Master."

"Hmm, has anything happened recently?" Xiao Han asked with an expressionless face.

"No, everything is as usual."

The Disciple replied.

Subsequently, Xiao Han's figure flashed, and he left the secret realm.

At this moment, one Disciple was seen nudging the person next to him with his elbow, his eyes mixed with shock: "Hey, did I see that right? Did Pavilion Master just walk out of a Space Wormhole?"

The Disciple beside him also had a dazed expression. With vacant eyes, he said:

"I don't know anything."

It is no wonder these two acted so poorly. It was truly hard to imagine Xiao Han pulling off such a feat.

Although a Dou Zong powerhouse can initially and simply utilize the power of space.

A Dou Zun powerhouse possesses the ability to independently construct a Space Wormhole. But those are only micro-sized Space Wormholes, and they require a long time to create.

What Xiao Han just did was clearly constructed with a casual wave, and given Xiao Han's widely circulated glorious deeds, if it consumed too much energy, he would not have been able to do so.

Thus, with the discernment of Langya Pavilion Disciples, it was easy to guess that their Pavilion Master's strength was no longer that of a Venerable, and he should be addressed as the Ice Saint.

A Saint, even if only a Half-Saint, still carries the word "Saint."

Reaching this step proves that one's path of cultivation has basically touched the peak.

The backbone of an Ancient Race has always been Dou Zong and Dou Zun powerhouses, and a Half-Saint is enough to become a high-end combat force even within an Ancient Race where powerhouses are as numerous as clouds and geniuses stand like a forest.

Placed among the first-rate forces of the Central Plains, it is even more of an existence that can establish a sect and become an ancestor.

A breakthrough to Half-Saint is extremely difficult. It would be no surprise at all if many immensely talented peak powerhouses were stuck at the threshold of Half-Saint for decades or a century, or even failed to enter it for their entire lives.

And this is the reason why the Bodhi Pill is so highly sought after.

Even if it only increases the probability of advancing to Half-Saint by twenty percent, the Bodhi Pill remains a treasure that is priceless and hard to find.

Even the Core Disciples of those Ancient Races do not necessarily have the qualifications to use a Bodhi Seed. Of course, this is also related to the scarcity of Bodhi Seeds.

After a long silence, "Should we spread the news that Pavilion Master has broken through to Half-Saint?"

That Disciple began to harbor a small scheme; of course, it was not out of selfishness, but to increase the reputation of Langya Pavilion.

The preciousness of a Half-Saint powerhouse is self-evident. This level represents the foundation of a force.

Why does the Tianming Sect dare to be so jumpy? Isn't it because they possess a Half-Saint Ancestor?

Tianming Sect Disciples have always been synonymous with being savage and overbearing in the outside world.

Bullying the weak, plundering, and slaughtering the innocent—they basically commit every evil deed. Disciples of many forces would give them a wide berth upon meeting them, not daring to contend with Tianming Sect Disciples at all.

If they had relied solely on the Dou Zun realm members under their banner, they would have been united against and wiped out long ago.

In recent years, their conduct has become increasingly overbearing, and only the Langya Pavilion Disciples from when Xiao Han was still around dared to stand against them.

This is only because although Xiao Han was merely a Peak Dou Venerate, his combat power was extremely formidable.

His unique Extreme Cold Dou Qi could even freeze an Exotic Fire when at the same level; that battle was also the famous battle where Xiao Han broke through to Dou Zun and earned the title of Ice Venerable.

Fighting above his level was easy for him.

Even when facing a Half-Saint, there was a possibility of injuring them.

Under normal circumstances, a Half-Saint, as the foundation of a force, would not easily make a move.

Especially someone as aged as the Tianming Sect Ancestor, Tianming Laoyao, as getting injured could very likely affect his remaining lifespan.

Thus, even though both sides had deep hatred, the Tianming Sect never completely went to war with Langya Pavilion.

During that time, Tianming Sect Disciples were also much better behaved.

And after Xiao Han went missing, the Tianming Sect jumped up again. Although the Langya Pavilion Disciples were furious, they basically endured it unless it was a last resort.

It was only in these past few days, after the news of Xiao Han's return spread, that things began to ease.

But Xiao Han breaking through to Half-Saint is a different matter.

Being able to injure one does not mean one truly has Half-Saint-level combat power; that requires using a "life-for-injury" fighting style, which is not regular combat power after all.

Now it is different; in the heart of that Langya Pavilion Disciple, Xiao Han, with his Half-Saint cultivation, could completely beat that Tianming Laoyao into a grandson.

Moreover, once this news spreads, Langya Pavilion could definitely boost its reputation again, and the force would rise to a higher level.

Thinking about how Tianming Sect Disciples would detour upon seeing Langya Pavilion people in the future, that Disciple couldn't help but reveal a smile, with drool flowing down the corner of his mouth.

"Hey, hey, hey, are you alright?"

Seeing his abnormal appearance, the person next to him couldn't help but wave his hand in front of his eyes.

"Ah, I'm fine," coming back to his senses, "What do you think of my idea?"

"Not much," he rolled his eyes at him, and the other person said:

"Since Pavilion Master didn't take the initiative to announce his breakthrough to Half-Saint, he naturally has his own plans. If some accident happens and disrupts his arrangements, can you bear that responsibility?"

"That's right, you make sense. Brother, I almost made a huge mistake." That person suddenly realized, then looked at the other with a grateful face,

and while draping an arm over his shoulder, said: "Today, I'm treating for our shift change, the best restaurant, we won't stop until we're drunk."

It must be said that these two Langya Pavilion Disciples have become Xiao Han's little fanboys and die-hard fans.

They have their own insights into any of Xiao Han's actions, truly worthy of being called "Crouching Dragon and Fledgling Phoenix." Their loyalty is top-notch.

It is no wonder they were sent to guard the crucial Cultivation Secret Realm.

Xiao Han, who had no idea what kind of trouble his casual actions had brought upon his Disciples, was currently facing an interrogation by the Elder Council.

The leader was none other than his good brother and Langya Pavilion Great Elder, Ye Jianxin.

With more than ten Elders at the Dou Zun realm staring at you, tell me, are you afraid?

"What's wrong?" Xiao Han asked weakly. Although he possessed the cultivation of a Dou Sheng, he naturally could not act like that toward his own people.

"Where is Yi Huang? Where is our Lord Vice Pavilion Master? Did she get driven away by you, you bastard who abandons people after toying with them?"

Ye Jianxin drew the Qingfeng Sword and said viciously.

"Who said that?"

Whenever this was mentioned, Xiao Han felt full of confidence.

But before he could even open his mouth, he was interrupted by Ye Jianxin, "Fine, since that's the case, then tell me, when are you holding the wedding banquet?"

"Although Yi Huang is careless in her daily life, she is a girl after all; it's impossible for her to bring it up herself," he then said, angry at his lack of resolve:

"But why haven't you done this? Is she so unimportant in your heart?"

"..."

Xiao Han fell into silence, and just when Ye Jianxin thought Xiao Han had finally seen the light,

a single sentence caused him to lose his composure:

"What should I do?"

"Aren't you the one getting a wife? You should be asking yourself this question."

"I've never married before either! Don't you have experience?"

Just as the two were about to fall into a loop, the group of Elders could no longer watch, and one of the younger Elders was seen holding back Ye Jianxin, who was about to strike someone.

"Lord Pavilion Master, Great Elder, leave this matter to us!"

"That's right, rest assured, we will definitely make it grand for you and Lord Vice Pavilion Master."

"Yes, yes, yes..."