Chapter 221: Han Jue’s Temperament, the Golden Crow Prodigy [Third Update]

"Can I just stay here and Cultivate forever? Unless the Heavenly Court is in trouble, I don't want to cause too much trouble," Han Jue said helplessly.

He truly did not want to go to the Heavenly Court.

Wherever there are people, there is a Jianghu, and the Jianghu is all about worldly wisdom and social favors. Han Jue didn't want to spend his energy managing that.

Even if he chose to be a loner, trouble would still find him.

It wasn't that staying away from trouble meant there would be no trouble.

Emperor Taibai asked in confusion, "Why are you so afraid? Do you not want to establish great deeds, leave a name for eternity, and become an immortal god revered by the Myriad Realms?"

"With the Heavenly Court and His Majesty backing you, no one within the Heavenly Court would dare provoke you, just like the Great Divine General."

It was fine not to mention the Great Divine General, but as soon as he was brought up, Han Jue panicked.

The Great Divine General had a life of constant toil.

Although he looked majestic and formidable, he would also suffer heavy injuries.

Han Jue definitely didn't want to be the Great Divine General.

He shook his head and said, "I don't care for fame or fortune; I only want to live. The Heavenly Court has been kind to me, and I will naturally repay it, but I hope to do so at a critical moment. I am willing to be a guardian general for the Heavenly Court rather than a divine general who expands its territory."

Emperor Taibai gave a helpless smile.

This kid… is really cowardly!

This was the first time he had encountered such a Prodigy.

Looking across the Myriad Heavens and Myriad Realms, which Prodigy had such a temperament?

Emperor Taibai shook his head and said, "After the Heavenly Court and the Demon Court declare a ceasefire, the Heavenly Court will select ten Prodigies to go to the Dao Sect to study, where there will be Sermons by a Supreme. His Majesty has given you a spot. Do you want to go?"

Han Jue frowned and said, "Forget it, give it to someone else. My Aptitude is excellent. Giving the opportunity to others can help raise another great combat power for the Heavenly Court."

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; it includes the method to Attain the Dao of an Immortal Emperor."

"For me, it's nice to have, but not necessary."

"Fine then!"

Emperor Taibai frowned, thinking Han Jue was too conceited, but then he reconsidered—Han Jue's Aptitude indeed gave him the right to be conceited.

Emperor Taibai continued, "His Highness the Prince has returned and is about to visit the True Dragon Clan. Are you willing to go? The True Dragon Clan has many divine weapons; you could pick one that suits you."

"Thank you for the kind offer, but I don't need one for now."

"…"

Emperor Taibai was completely defeated.

This kid simply didn't want to leave this Mortal Realm!

The two chatted for a while longer before Emperor Taibai departed.

Han Jue breathed a sigh of relief.

"Don't disturb my Dao Heart!"

Han Jue thought silently.

After Emperor Taibai left, the enlightenment sword returned to the Immortal Cave and asked curiously, "Why did that old man look a bit angry?"

"Who knows."

Han Jue replied perfunctorily.

The enlightenment sword said, "Master, can you teach me the second level of the Tongtian Sword Dao? I can't beat the Golden Crows, it's so frustrating!"

Han Jue rolled his eyes at her and said, "Your Realm is too low."

"But…"

"When you reach the Mahayana Realm, I will teach you personally."

"Really?"

"Yes."

The enlightenment sword immediately beamed with joy, feeling very pleasantly surprised.

Han Jue ignored her and focused on his cultivation.

He had to become an Immortal Emperor as soon as possible.

Only then would he have the power to protect himself… In the Heavenly Court, within a courtyard's stone pavilion.

The Heavenly Emperor was drinking tea and asked nonchalantly, "Did he really say that?"

Emperor Taibai bowed beside him and said helplessly, "Indeed, he just wants to stay in the Mortal Realm and Cultivate properly."

Hearing this, the Heavenly Emperor shook his head and laughed, "He is already a Golden Immortal."

"Ah? How is that possible!"

"Could my words be false?"

"This…"

Emperor Taibai was shocked and began to let his thoughts wander.

Han Jue hid his cultivation and refused to come to the Heavenly Court; could there be some ulterior motive?

The Heavenly Emperor said, "Don't overthink it. This child is indeed too cautious by nature. That's fine; the Heavenly Court doesn't lack a Taiyi Golden Immortal for now. What it lacks is an Immortal Emperor—an invincible Immortal Emperor—and even more so, the God Realm!"

Emperor Taibai nodded, trying to calm his emotions.

"How is Fang Liang?" the Heavenly Emperor continued to ask.

"Fang Liang is worthy of being a Child of Heaven and Earth; his growth speed is very fast, even faster than other Children of Heaven and Earth. He can join the Dao Sect lecture team this time."

"Hmm, it seems Han Jue's Luck is quite good, enough to bless his Grand-disciple."

"The other Hidden Gate Disciples on the Mountain of Bitter Cultivation to Immortality are also quite good. Han Jue really knows how to choose Disciples."

"Great Luck attracts each other; otherwise, there wouldn't be so many Prodigies stepping over each other to rise."

"True."

The Heavenly Emperor said no more and waved his hand, signaling Emperor Taibai to withdraw.

After a while, the Heavenly Emperor lightly tapped the tabletop.

The space beside him began to fluctuate, like ripples on a water surface… Twenty-seven years had passed in the mortal world.

Han Jue had completely mastered the Golden Immortal chapter of the Six Paths Reincarnation Art, but he didn't comprehend any new Divine Abilities; however, his control over the Great Dao of Life and Death had strengthened slightly.

The Six Paths Reincarnation Art was an Immortal Emperor Cultivation Technique. Cultivating it to the Immortal Emperor Realm was no problem; it was only further up that he would need to seek a higher technique.

For Han Jue, the Immortal Emperor Realm was still far off, so he didn't need to worry about the technique for now.

From what he understood, an Immortal Emperor should be considered a first-rate expert in the Immortal Realm.

On this day.

A line of words popped up before Han Jue's eyes.

[Innate Destiny Bearer detected. Do you wish to check their origin?]

Han Jue's heart skipped a beat. Could it be another enemy?

He immediately checked.

[Jiang Yi: Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm Perfection, born with Chaos Bones, considered the Reincarnation of a Chaos Demon God. He is an invincible Prodigy of the Golden Crow Divine Clan. Since birth, he has been invincible among those in the same Realm and has never tasted defeat. Having learned that you are from the Heavenly Court, he has come specifically to find you.]

Eh?

Wasn't this the Jiang Yi he met in the River of Sword Dao?

Han Jue frowned. Why was this fellow looking for him?

Their favorability was only 1 star!

Han Jue immediately detected Jiang Yi's location and found that he was waiting in the Void Realm of the Chiyun Realm, seemingly waiting for him to appear.

Han Jue used the Simulation Trial to first see if he could defeat this fellow.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Han Jue opened his eyes, his expression somewhat grave.

He actually couldn't kill Jiang Yi!

The two had fought to a draw!

Han Jue was startled.

This was the first time he had fought someone of the same Realm to a draw.

This fellow really has some skill!

Han Jue thought about it and decided to go meet Jiang Yi to prevent him from causing trouble.

Arriving in the Void Realm, Jiang Yi's cold face broke into a smile upon seeing Han Jue.

He wore a set of golden robes, which were burning with the True Sun Fire, and his long white hair floated slightly.

"Sima Yi, I didn't expect you to actually be raising members of our Golden Crow Divine Clan," Jiang Yi said.

Han Jue said warily, "You know them?"

Jiang Yi said, "Their Aptitude is mediocre, and they are siblings. I've guessed their identities, but that's not important. I came to find you because I want to invite you to explore the Primordial Sword Domain together."

"What is the Primordial Sword Domain?"

"The Primordial Sword Domain is a world opened by the Sect Master of the Human Sect. It absorbed spirits from the Immeasurable Calamity. Those spirits cannot enter Reincarnation and can only be suppressed in the Primordial Sword Domain. Since the death of the Sect Master of the Human Sect, the Primordial Sword Domain has become a masterless land containing the Sect Master's Legacy, especially regarding the Sword Dao."

"Thank you for the invitation, Your Excellency, but I think I'll pass. I don't want to leave this place; I must protect this mortal world."

"With such Aptitude, you are merely a god of the mortal world? Is the Heavenly Court blind?"

"No, it's because I want to be."

Han Jue answered very politely while remaining on guard against Jiang Yi, fearing he might suddenly attack.

Jiang Yi stared at Han Jue, sizing him up carefully, making him feel quite uncomfortable.

Oh boy, it's too late.