Qin Renhuang just became an immortal, and you told me this is the prehistoric time

"Go and make the arrangements."

Ying Xuan waved.

"Yes."

The head of Lingzhi Hall bowed and withdrew.

Ying Xuan's figure flickered, and the next moment, he appeared in the outer area of ​​the Spirit Plant Hall, beside a relatively secluded but spiritually rich spiritual field.

Han Li, who was carefully recording something by the field, seemed to sense something and suddenly looked up. When he saw Ying Xuan's figure, he was immediately shocked and his face instantly showed uncontrollable excitement. He quickly stepped forward and bowed deeply.

"Disciple Han Li greets Sect Leader!"

His voice trembled almost imperceptibly, not only because he had met the sect leader, but also because he finally had the chance to say what he had been holding back for so long!
"Get up."

Ying Xuan looked at him, her tone calm.

"You seem to have something on your mind?"

Han Li took a deep breath, seemingly having made up his mind. He straightened his back, looked at Ying Xuan with a firm gaze, and said in a deep voice.

"Sect Leader, please be wise! This disciple... this disciple does indeed have something to report! It is of great importance, concerning the Sect Leader's pursuit of the Great Dao!"

He paused, organized his thoughts, and then poured out all the resentment and anxiety that had been building up for months.

"Since the sect leader left the mountain, all the Nascent Soul elders have only cared about their own cultivation, using the sect leader's prestige to plunder resources and exchange for cultivation techniques, but... no one has sincerely sought out the void passage for the sect leader! In fact... I heard that some fellow cultivators who came to seek refuge with clues to the passage were actually provoked and killed outside the mountain gate by the elders on duty!"

Such actions are simply...deceiving superiors and subordinates, a betrayal of trust! If this continues, when will the Great Dao sought by our sect leader be achieved? Where will the very foundation of our Heavenly Star Sect be placed?!

He spoke with great emotion, his chest heaving, and his eyes blazing with fury.

For the past few months, he had observed the situation with a cold eye, his judgment already tilted. The sect leader's kindness stood in stark contrast to the selfish actions of those Nascent Soul elders, filling him, a disciple who had benefited from the sect leader and truly felt a sense of belonging to the sect, with immense indignation.

Ying Xuan listened quietly, watching Han Li's face, which was slightly flushed with excitement, and a hint of surprise and... amusement flashed in his eyes.

He never expected that the tool-like sect he casually established, by casting a wide net, would actually "cultivate" a "protagonist" disciple who had such a strong sense of belonging to the sect and was even willing to risk reporting on others.

Because Han Li was brought into the sect by himself in advance, he lacked the extreme experiences of struggling at the bottom and deceitful intrigue in the original work. Moreover, he received direct favors from himself, so his mentality changed from extreme caution and selfishness to this kind of passionate loyalty.
Interesting, really interesting.

After Han Li finished speaking, Ying Xuan spoke indifferently, his tone revealing neither joy nor anger.

"I am already aware of this matter."

Han Li was taken aback, looking at Ying Xuan with some surprise. The sect leader… already knew?

Ying Xuan continued.

Do you know why I haven't punished them?

Han Li opened his mouth, then shook his head, his eyes filled with confusion and urgency.

Ying Xuan gazed into the distance, as if looking at a wider world.

"This world is not only inhabited by humans. In the north there is the Mulan Grassland, in the south the Ten Thousand Mountains, and in the four seas there are demons and many other strange beings... none of them are benevolent. The reason why humans can occupy the current advantage is because of the successive generations of cultivators who have sacrificed themselves, especially the support of high-level cultivators."

He withdrew his gaze and looked at Han Li, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable weight.

"Cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage are already the pinnacle of human power in this world, and also the pillars of stability for the human race."

If a Nascent Soul cultivator, without any scruples, were to launch a preemptive strike and annihilate hundreds of Nascent Soul cultivators from the human race in one fell swoop… do you know what a devastating blow this would be to the human race as a whole? How much territory would be vacated, how many covetous eyes would be drawn upon? How many years would our human race be left without a viable generation of leaders?

Upon hearing this, Han Li was terrified, as if struck by lightning! He had never considered this possibility! In his mind, Nascent Soul cultivators were omnipotent and could do whatever they wanted.

But the sect leader's words were like opening a new door in his eyes—the Nascent Soul stage is not a time to do whatever one wants; they may also bear some kind of invisible responsibility and limitation for the continuation of their race.

"Therefore, unless facing the survival of their race or their own path to enlightenment is fundamentally blocked, Nascent Soul cultivators should not easily take the initiative to kill a large number of high-level cultivators of their own race. This is an unwritten rule and a tacit understanding to maintain the overall situation of the human race."

Ying Xuan said slowly.

“Those Nascent Soul cultivators may have known or vaguely sensed this, which is why they dared to act this way, believing that even if I knew, I couldn’t do anything to them, or at least… I wouldn’t wipe them all out.”

The anger in Han Li's eyes was gradually replaced by a deep sense of disappointment and powerlessness.

He had assumed that the sect leader, with his unparalleled power, would be furious and purge his sect once he found out. He never imagined the situation would be so complex.

He didn't expect the sect leader to actually kill all four hundred Nascent Soul cultivators, but at least... punishing a few of the ringleaders as a warning to others would be acceptable, right? Should he just let them continue to fool him like this?

"Sect Leader... is there really no way?"

Han Li's voice was filled with resentment.

"There are solutions, of course."

Ying Xuan's lips curled up slightly, and his gaze toward Han Li held a deeper meaning.

"Just because I cannot personally carry out a large-scale cleanup does not mean that it cannot be done by 'others'."

"other people?"

Han Li was puzzled.

"good."

Ying Xuan nodded.

"Once loyal disciples have grown up and are strong enough, they can then take action to purge those corrupt and selfish old forces. This will not shake the foundation of the human race and will also restore order to the sect. This is the way to long-term success."

He paused, his gaze fixed intently on Han Li.

"I can sense that there are disciples within the sect who genuinely consider the Heavenly Star Sect their home, not merely a stepping stone or a safe haven. You, and disciples like you, are the sect's greatest hope for the future." Han Li's heart surged with emotion, his blood boiling once more! So the sect leader wasn't inactive; he was planning for the future! And he himself was considered one of the sect leader's "hopes"!

Ying Xuan's mind was racing.

He truly hadn't expected Han Li to be so "passionate," but for him, this was actually a good thing. Originally, when he planned to leave, he would let the Tianxing Sect fend for itself, taking away as many resources as it could.

But now, with a protagonist like Han Li who has feelings for and loyalty to his sect and possesses the Heavenly Bottle, it seems we can make a few more arrangements.

'The protagonist can't bring the Great Qin back, but he remains in this world. If he can take charge of the Tianxing Sect, with his temperament and opportunities, he might truly be able to influence the future格局 of this world... He can also be considered a pawn I left in this world, an observation point.' Ying Xuan thought to himself, even feeling a glimmer of anticipation.

He decided that before leaving, he would formally establish Han Li as the second successor to the Tianxing Sect!

"Since you have this intention, I will not allow my loyal disciple to suffer any injustice."

As Ying Xuan spoke, he flipped his hand and took out a pill the size of a longan, golden in color, radiating a powerful and pure medicinal force and a refined Daoist charm, and handed it to Han Li.

"This is the 'Golden Core Formation Pill,' with mild and pure medicinal properties. It greatly assists cultivators at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage in forming their core, increasing the success rate by at least 30% and further stabilizing the quality of the Golden Core."

Han Li's breath caught in his throat when he saw the pill! A Golden Core Pill! This was a treasure coveted by countless Foundation Establishment cultivators! Natural treasures that could increase the success rate of Core Formation were already rare, and the quality of this pill was clearly top-grade!

"Sect Leader, this..."

Han Li's voice was somewhat hoarse.

"Take it, and I will help you form your elixir."

Ying Xuan's tone left no room for doubt.

"Strength is fundamental. I need you to grow up quickly."

Overwhelmed with joy, Han Li accepted the Golden Condensation Pill with trembling hands, his gratitude towards the sect leader beyond measure.

But he didn't take it immediately. Instead, he took a deep breath and carefully took out several ancient-looking magical treasures from his bosom, which emitted faint spatial fluctuations—these were the spatial medicine gardens that Ying Xuan had given him!

"Sect Leader!"

Han Li held the medicine garden high, his voice rising with excitement, yet filled with immense pride.

"Disciple has not failed in his mission! All the rare spiritual root seeds that the sect leader entrusted to me have been successfully cultivated! Not only have they all survived, but most of them have already developed spirituality far exceeding a thousand years! Some varieties have even... even approached two thousand years of cultivation! Please inspect them, sect leader!"

He remembered clearly that the sect leader had promised that as long as he cultivated all the seeds in the herb garden to a thousand years old, he would help him establish his foundation and bestow upon him a magical treasure.

With the help of the little green bottle, he worked day and night, carefully managing the process, and finally completed this seemingly impossible task ahead of schedule! Now, he is not just here to "complain," but to present his "achievements" with dignity and to receive the reward he deserves! This pride stems from his real efforts and results, not from mere begging.

Upon hearing this, Ying Xuan was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter!

"Good! Good! Good!"

He said "good" three times in a row, his eyes full of admiration.

"Han Li, you have never disappointed me! You truly are the greatest hope of the Heavenly Star Sect!"

He took the several spatial herb gardens and scanned them with his divine sense. Sure enough, he sensed the vigorous vitality and rich spirituality of the thousands of rare spiritual roots inside, which were far beyond a thousand years old. Some of them even emitted law fluctuations that made him take notice.

Han Li, that kid, really put the power of the Heavenly Bottle to its fullest potential, and he was extremely reliable in his actions, exceeding expectations in completing the mission.

"Put away the pills first, calm your mind, and adjust your state. I will deal with these spiritual roots first, and then I will help you form your core!"

Ying Xuan put away the herb garden, patted Han Li on the shoulder, and spoke with great expectation.

Han Li nodded emphatically, clutching the Golden Condensation Pill tightly in his palm, his eyes gleaming with an unprecedented determination.

He knew that from this moment on, his fate would be more closely intertwined with that of the Tianxing Sect and the unfathomable sect leader before him. And what he had to do was become stronger as quickly as possible, to live up to the sect leader's expectations!
The head of the Spirit Plant Hall, a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator who originally belonged to the Nine Kingdoms Alliance, looked at Han Li standing in front of him. Han Li's aura had stabilized at the early stage of the Golden Core realm, and he was surrounded by more than ten magical treasures with remarkable radiance. His expression changed constantly, and a cold suspicion and...killing intent flashed deep in his eyes.

A Golden Core cultivator under twenty? A talent with four spiritual roots? This is unheard of in the Tianxing Sect, and even in the entire cultivation world! Even with the sect leader personally assisting in the Foundation Establishment stage and bestowing upon him a Golden Core, this speed of Core Formation is simply too fast!
More importantly, although the magical treasures on this kid were not top-tier ancient treasures, each one was full of spiritual energy and was clearly not ordinary. Together, they were quite valuable.

Where did this kid with only four spiritual roots, who's only been in the sect for a few years, get so many points to exchange? Just relying on that little bit of "planting talent"?
'This boy... there must be something strange about him!' Alarm bells rang in the hall master's mind. As the head of the Spirit Plant Hall, he had the power of life and death over the disciples and the allocation of resources. Although Han Li had previously received attention from the sect leader, he was only at the Foundation Establishment stage, so he could still tolerate him.

Now that he has suddenly formed a Golden Core and is carrying so many magical treasures, there is a subtle threat to his position. How can he tolerate this? In his eyes, a Golden Core cultivator with four spiritual roots of unknown origin and suspected of having secrets is no different from a fat sheep waiting to be slaughtered.

He even began to consider whether he could use his authority as the hall master to find a pretext to capture Han Li, force him to reveal his secrets, and seize his magical treasures...

Sensing the hall master's undisguised scrutiny and subtle hostility, Han Li sneered inwardly, but his face remained calm, even showing a hint of composure.

He met the hall master's cold gaze and spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Does the Hall Master have doubts about my cultivation level and these magical treasures? I can say this clearly: my cultivation level was assisted by the Sect Master himself, who helped me solidify my foundation; these magical treasures were also bestowed by the Sect Master as a reward for my meritorious service in cultivating my spiritual roots. If the Hall Master does not believe me, he can ask the Sect Master for verification himself."

Han Li spoke the words "seek confirmation from the sect leader" clearly and slowly.

Upon hearing this, the head of the Spirit Plant Hall felt a sudden jolt in his heart. The greed and killing intent that had just risen within him were instantly extinguished, as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over them, and replaced by a chill.

Ask the sect leader for confirmation? How dare he! Not to mention the sect leader's extraordinary abilities, his little scheme might have already been seen through.

More importantly, he had something to hide! After joining the Tianxing Sect, he, like the other Nascent Soul elders, appeared to be working for the sect, but in reality, he spent most of his time using his authority and old connections to gain benefits for himself and his cronies, withholding and exploiting the contributions of lower-level disciples in exchange for cultivation techniques and the precious opportunity of "leadership instruction".

Which of these people wasn't pretending to be ignorant when they knew the truth? They knew the sect leader was indeed looking for the passage, but they hoped even more that the sect leader would never find it.

If this matter is brought to the attention of the sect leader because of targeting Han Li, and the sect leader investigates thoroughly... can all the things he has done over the years withstand scrutiny? The foundation of the Tianxing Sect lies in that Nascent Soul sect leader!
Don't be fooled by the fact that there are nearly four hundred Nascent Soul cultivators, seemingly a powerful force. These Nascent Soul cultivators come from all corners of the world, with different thoughts and complex interests. It's impossible for them to truly unite against a Nascent Soul cultivator! In the face of the absolute power of a Nascent Soul cultivator, they are nothing more than a rabble.

Thinking of this, the hall master broke out in a cold sweat, and managed a forced smile.

"Nephew Han... you flatter me. Since it was bestowed by the sect leader, it is naturally no problem. Nephew's talent... uh, he is very fortunate to be valued by the sect leader. It is truly an honor for our Spirit Plant Hall."

Han Li's disdain deepened as he watched the hall master's expression change in an instant.

He stopped beating around the bush and spoke directly. (End of Chapter)