Cultivation: I Signed in with the Talent of an Immortal at the Start

Chapter 804: Grand Ceremony, Obtaining Another Eternal Saint Artifact

The sun gradually rose higher. The murmurs on the square gradually quieted down.

Just then, a low bell toll came from the main entrance of Jiuxuan Palace.

The bell sound was not harsh, but it seemed to come from a very distant place, shaking everyone’s spirit.

Countless gazes on the square turned to the main entrance simultaneously; some held their breath, while others leaned forward slightly.

A figure walked slowly out from the main entrance of Jiuxuan Palace.

The figure’s pace was unhurried, their expression calm, and their gaze swept across the dense crowd on the square with composure, before stepping onto the high platform step by step.

And on the central seat, Mo Chenxiao was already sitting there, though no one knew when he had arrived.

He still maintained that casual and relaxed appearance, yet possessed an invisible aura that made the entire square deathly silent.

He watched Han Xuanji walk closer step by step, his gaze filled with satisfaction.

The square was quiet for a moment, and then low murmurs erupted.

There was envy, there was emotion, and many people were lost in thought.

Han Xuanji’s steps were steady, and his sleeves fluttered gently in the breeze. His gaze swept across both sides of the high platform, and his heart could not help but stir slightly.

The formation was even larger than what he had seen in the hall earlier.

Mo Chenxiao sat upright on the dark gold throne in the center, and on both sides of him, figures as steady as deep pools and lofty mountains sat or stood, their presence heavy and condensed.

Chu Xiuyuan, the Yunhuang Holy Lord, and Jian Wuji sat on the left side; all of them had arrived in their true bodies, their expressions relaxed, but their gazes carried a hint of investigation when they landed on Han Xuanji.

Clearly, Mo Chenxiao had been showing off his disciple Han Xuanji these past few days, making them eager to dissect Han Xuanji to see exactly what kind of person he was.

And beside them and on the right side, there were several figures of various forms standing quietly.

These figures were all Avatars of Holy Lord level; although they were not their true bodies, they still contained enough pressure to make the entire square hold its breath.

Over a dozen Holy Lords, even if only their Avatars arrived, were enough to prove one thing.

They had crossed domains just to support Mo Chenxiao. Han Xuanji withdrew his gaze, his heart as calm as water, but his face timely revealed a look of solemnity. He walked to a spot ten steps in front of Mo Chenxiao and stopped, straightened his clothes, and then, under the gaze of everyone, solemnly knelt down.

“Disciple Han Xuanji pays respects to Master.”

His voice was clear and steady, spreading clearly over the square.

There was no unnecessary embellishment, no deliberate sentimentality, but the sincerity was felt by everyone present. Mo Chenxiao looked at the young man kneeling before him, a glimmer of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

He raised his hand slightly to signal Han Xuanji to stand up, then stood up from the throne.

“Today, I accept Han Xuanji as my second Direct Disciple.”

His voice was unhurried, yet it resonated in everyone’s ears like a bell toll.

“Let Heaven and Earth be the witness, and the ten thousand Dao be the mirror.”

And Han Xuanji bowed again, offering a deep salute:

“This disciple will certainly not fail Master’s expectations.”

Mo Chenxiao nodded, the smile on his lips deepening slightly.

With a flip of his hand, a ring appeared in his palm. The ring was entirely emerald green, and the surface of the ring was engraved with dense runes, each rune slowly circulating as if it were a living thing.

A faint golden halo lingered around the ring; every time the halo flickered, the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth trembled slightly, as if paying homage to this ring.

“This is the Heavenly Fate Azure Profound Ring.”

Mo Chenxiao handed the ring to Han Xuanji, his tone as casual as if he were handing over an ordinary object:

“I shall give this to you to keep by your side.”

Han Xuanji took a deep breath, held the ring in his palms with both hands, and bowed deeply to Mo Chenxiao again, his voice trembling slightly:

“What virtue or ability does this disciple have to receive such great love from Master? This kindness and virtue, this disciple will never forget for all eternity.”

Mo Chenxiao watched his excited and somewhat flustered appearance, feeling even more satisfied, and waved his hand slightly:

“That’s enough, just take it, don’t talk so much nonsense. Cultivate well, and just don’t let this ring down.”

He did not suspect at all that Han Xuanji’s excitement was faked.

In his view, for a young Cultivator facing an Eternal Saint Artifact, being excited was normal; not being excited would be strange.

However, Leng Qianshuang, standing at the head of the right side, narrowed her eyes slightly.

Her gaze lingered on Han Xuanji’s face for a good while, and a trace of imperceptible suspicion flashed in her cold, clear eyes.

This new Junior Brother’s excitement, how should she put it… she always felt something was not quite right.

It was too standard.

It was just like it had been rehearsed in advance; every detail was just right, neither exaggerated enough to appear sycophantic, nor flat enough to appear unappreciative.

The just-right trembling.

Because it was too perfect, it actually made her feel a bit unreal.

(T/N: Ofcourse it’s not real, cause he’s got a bunch of those in his inventory)

Leng Qianshuang withdrew her gaze and soon cast this fleeting thought to the back of her mind. The Heavenly Fate Azure Profound Ring.

She had coveted this item back in the day, but Master hadn’t been willing to give it to her.

Now, it was just fine; he had given it to the new Junior Brother without even blinking.

“Perhaps I am overthinking it; could it be that Junior Brother still thinks this item is mediocre?”

She thought silently in her heart.

(T/N: Ding ding ding, but sorry to say there’s no prize )

After all, for a treasure like the Heavenly Fate Azure Profound Ring, if it were her, she would probably be exceptionally excited too.

Junior Brother’s reaction was, after all… reasonable?

“The Heavenly Fate Azure Profound Ring has actually been given away?”

The Yunhuang Holy Lord was the first to sit up straight, his originally lazy expression wiped away, replaced by undisguised surprise.

This guy had really gone all out.

One had to know that the previous owner of this ring was a legendary figure of the Holy Court. Although it was no longer of much use to Mo Chenxiao, its significance was extraordinary; he hadn’t expected him to give it directly to Han Xuanji this time.

Chu Xiuyuan stroked his beard and smiled, a look of profound meaning flashing in his eyes.

He understood Mo Chenxiao better than the Yunhuang Holy Lord and Jian Wuji.

Since he was willing to take out the Heavenly Fate Azure Profound Ring, it meant that in his heart, Han Xuanji’s weight was already heavy enough to match this gift.

This was not just a Dharma Treasure; it was a signal.

Mo Chenxiao was telling everyone: This disciple is someone he truly treats like a treasure, and is someone he is protecting.

Moreover, anyone who could recognize this ring would, more or less, give face to him and the ring’s previous owner; it could also be considered a protective amulet.

Han Xuanji took the Heavenly Fate Azure Profound Ring and touched it carefully. Honestly, his excitement was naturally faked, but the emotion in his heart was not false.

There was a thick aura of a powerhouse on this item, which was clearly something the other party valued highly.

Being able to give it to him showed how much his Master doted on him. The murmurs on the square rose and fell, countless gazes focused on the young figure on the high platform.

Many young Prodigies were filled with resentment, hating that this person was not themselves.