The Li Mansion was Li Xuan’s current residence. Besides Li Xuan’s parents, there were fewer than ten people in the entire Li Mansion.
There was a steward, two maids, and two gatekeepers. Aside from them, there were four hidden guards who accompanied Li Jun and Wang Lanying.
Half a year passed in the blink of an eye.
*Whoosh!*
Li Xuan’s figure appeared in the main hall. After a moment of contemplation, he walked towards the exit.
"Young Master, are you planning to go out?" As Li Xuan reached the entrance, the man who had previously welcomed Li Xuan into the mansion appeared, bowed to him, and asked.
Upon seeing him, Li Xuan smiled and nodded. "Oh, it's you. I want to go out and explore. I've been in Weiyang City for so long, and I haven't had a good look around yet."
The man heard this and immediately said, "Do you require an escort?"
Li Xuan shook his head slightly. "You are a member of the Li Mansion. If you follow me, it's inevitable that some people will notice. Never mind, I'll just go for a stroll by myself. Don't worry, I won't cause trouble." Li Xuan said with a smile and left.
An Yi was stunned for a moment, then let out a wry smile. However, after pondering for a moment, An Yi moved his figure and followed.
In Weiyang City, Li Xuan wandered around for a long time. He had to admit that the sheer size of Weiyang City was quite astonishing to him.
The Li Mansion was located in a neither central nor bustling area. In fact, after witnessing the prosperity of Weiyang City, the Li Mansion was entirely negligible. Compared to those luxurious and grand mansions, the Li Mansion truly paled in comparison.
*Dong!*
At this moment, a bell chime sounded, immediately drawing Li Xuan's attention.
It was then that Li Xuan realized he had actually arrived at the central district of Weiyang City, Weiyang Plaza.
And at this moment, Weiyang Plaza was crowded with people, among whom were many powerful beings.
Li Xuan was curious and walked over.
After observing for a while, Li Xuan, through the casual chatter of the crowd, roughly understood what was happening.
The Chaos Holy Land, one of the Four Great Holy Lands of the Central Region, was recruiting disciples in three days.
Li Xuan had learned about the Four Great Holy Lands of the Central Region from his father, Li Jun. The Four Great Holy Lands were the Five Colors Holy Land, the Phoenix Cry Holy Land, the Illusion Heart Holy Land, and the Chaos Holy Land.
While the Four Great Holy Lands accepted all disciples regardless of origin, the majority of their disciples were humans. It could be said that these Four Great Holy Lands were the pillars of the Central Region. Even the Domain Lord's Mansion did not dare to claim absolute superiority over the Four Great Holy Lands.
The Chaos Holy Land, though ranked fourth, was so due to heavy losses suffered tens of thousands of years ago when the Alien Race emerged. In its prime, the Chaos Holy Land was the foremost among the Four Great Holy Lands, with a continuous stream of prodigies emerging from its ranks, its prestige unparalleled. After the great war, it gradually declined.
However, even a starved camel is larger than a horse. After so many years of development, the Chaos Holy Land had maintained its status as a Holy Land.
More importantly, the Chaos Holy Land possessed a Primordial Spiritual Treasure, known as the Chaos Emperor Bell.
Above Spiritual Artifacts were Spiritual Treasures, and Spiritual Treasures were divided into Postnatal Spiritual Treasures and Primordial Spiritual Treasures. Postnatal Spiritual Treasures possessed terrifying power, while Primordial Spiritual Treasures were even more potent. Such divine artifacts were beyond human resistance.
Hearing this, Li Xuan could not help but sigh at how the Chaos Holy Land had managed to endure. However, even if the Chaos Holy Land had declined to a first-rate force or lower, various powers in the Central Region would still treat it with great respect.
After all, the Chaos Holy Land had made significant contributions in the war against the Alien Race.
And now, such a Holy Land was recruiting disciples. For a time, everyone in Weiyang Plaza was extremely excited. If one could be chosen by the Chaos Holy Land, their cultivation resources and social status would undergo a revolutionary change.
"It is rumored that after disciples pass the selection, they will go to test against the Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell. The Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell is said to ring nine times, with each ring representing a different outcome. It's a pity we can't enter the Chaos Holy Land, otherwise, we could catch a glimpse of it."
"The Chaos Holy Land does not have any restrictions on recruiting disciples. Anyone except the Alien Race can go and register. Even if you don't pass, you can still witness the emergence of future prodigies."
"That's right, I'll go and register later. Not only I, but I'll also bring my son!"
"..."
The crowd chattered amongst themselves, each with an impassioned expression.
Li Xuan pondered for a moment, then shook his head slightly and turned to leave.
"Young Master, aren't you planning to go and see?" Just then, the Heavenly Dao Brush suddenly spoke.
Li Xuan's heart stirred. The Heavenly Dao Brush had never actively prompted him to participate in any faction's selection before.
"Little Brush, tell me the truth. Is there any fortuitous encounter within the Chaos Holy Land?" Li Xuan asked.
The Heavenly Dao Brush was silent for a moment before replying, "If Young Master wishes to advance further, the Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell is a good item."
"What do you mean?" Li Xuan asked, somewhat confused. It couldn't be that he was expected to steal the Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell from the Chaos Holy Land, as that would mean making an enemy of the entire Holy Land.
Even if Li Xuan's father could handle it, forcefully taking someone else's possession was not Li Xuan's style.
The Heavenly Dao Brush immediately said, "Young Master, your physical body has reached the Rock Realm and hasn't broken through in a long time, right? And your divine sense has also been immersed in the Wandering Spirit Realm for quite some time, hasn't it? To advance further, you will need the Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell."
"What exactly is the ability of the Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell?" Li Xuan asked with some surprise.
"Young Master, you can go with peace of mind. With your talent, you will definitely pass. When it's time for the Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell test, Young Master will know. Moreover, with your father around, if you want to leave, it's just a matter of a few words," the Heavenly Dao Brush said.
Li Xuan pondered for a moment, then finally nodded in agreement.
"Xuan'er, you want to go to the Chaos Holy Land?" After hearing Li Xuan's decision, Li Jun and Wang Lanying looked at him in surprise. After all, Li Xuan's master had left an incredibly deep impression on them.
With such a figure as a master, Li Xuan's desire to seek apprenticeship at the Chaos Holy Land now made Li Jun and Wang Lanying somewhat perplexed.
"Father, Mother, my intention is not to seek apprenticeship there, but more importantly, I need to use the Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell to improve myself," Li Xuan said after some thought.
Li Jun let out a wry smile. "Xuan'er, it's not that Father doesn't support you, but the Chaos Holy Land is not as simple as it appears on the surface. Even I, your father, might not be able to casually barge in."
Li Xuan was somewhat surprised. His father was a mid-stage expert of the Heaven's End Realm. Moreover, after cultivating in the Prison of Suppression for the past half-year, he clearly showed signs of breaking through. With such strength, he still regarded the Chaos Holy Land with such importance.
"Father, are you telling me that there are existences within the Chaos Holy Land even stronger than you?" Li Xuan said, swallowing hard.
Li Jun's expression became serious, and he slowly nodded. "I have visited the Chaos Holy Land before, and I did sense several obscure fluctuations of aura. These fluctuations are all above mine. I fear they have already reached that level."
"That level?" Li Xuan became curious.
Li Jun thought for a moment and then said, "Above the Heaven's End Realm is the Ascension Realm. However, if I'm not mistaken, those existences will not make a move unless the Chaos Holy Land faces a life-or-death crisis."
Li Xuan's expression also became solemn. His father would never lie to him, so the Chaos Holy Land must indeed have such powerful beings.
However, the next moment, Li Xuan smiled and said with a resolute expression, "Father, Mother, at first, I merely wanted to see what divine power the Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell possessed. Now that I hear this, my interest has only grown stronger."
"I have decided, I will go to the Chaos Holy Land!"
Li Jun and Wang Lanying exchanged a glance, then their expressions turned solemn. "Since that is the case, then go. If anything happens, even if it costs me my life, I will protect you!"
Li Xuan let out a wry smile. "Father, I'm not going to steal the Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell. Don't worry, I'll act according to the situation."
He had to admit that Li Xuan felt a warmth in his heart at that moment.
Having the care of his family was truly wonderful.