Not just Ancestor Shenhui thought of this; all the high-level figures of the Lingxu Immortal Domain, whether the various peak Masters, the Grand Unity Golden Immortal Ancestors, Jiang Linyuan, or others, fell into a subtle silence and deep thought.
A form of address might seem like a small matter, but it aligns with the laws of the Heavenly Dao and concerns the etiquette of Karma.
In fact, after Lu Fan and the others displayed their talent, the Sect had basically elevated Han Xuanji's status to an extremely high level. Li Taiqing and the others were allowed to move almost freely within the Sect, accessing various records and Divine Abilities. However, overall, the Sect still treated Han Xuanji as an equal.
But now it was different.
Previously, someone like Ancestor Shenhui could still interact with him as a Senior, but now, how could Ancestor Shenhui dare to have such audacity?
Immortal Venerable Yuheng barely recovered from his initial shock. Hearing this, his expression became complex, and he smiled bitterly:
"Ancestor Shenhui's concern is most appropriate... In the past, I regarded myself as a Senior and called him 'Xuanji' or 'Dao Seed' based on the Sect's seniority."
"Now..."
He shook his head, the unspoken meaning clear. To address a Limitless Primordial Realm existence—who could wipe out an Incarnation of a Great Heavenly Demon with a flick of a sleeve—as a Disciple?
Forget saying it aloud; just thinking about it made one's Dao Heart tremble, fearing it might offend that person.
Even if Han Xuanji might not care, he couldn't be so lacking in discretion.
Jiang Linyuan pondered for a moment, stroking his beard as he spoke slowly:
"The accomplished come first, and those high in the Dao are honored. Although Senior Han played in the Mortal World with an Incarnation and shared some karmic ties with us, now that he has revealed his supreme status, we can no longer view him through the lens of past ethics."
"In my humble opinion, it is most appropriate to respectfully call him 'Heavenly Venerable Han' or 'Dao Venerable Han.' We must maintain the lowest posture and ensure the utmost respect in our etiquette so as not to appear negligent."
He used honorifics like "Senior," "Dao Venerable," and "Heavenly Venerable," highlighting the absolute status difference brought about by the disparity in strength.
In the cultivation world, strength is ultimately respected. When the gap in strength reaches an immeasurable level, all past relationships must be repositioned.
"Heavenly Venerable Han..."
Ancestor Shenhui repeated in a low voice, a look of approval flashing in his eyes, and he immediately clapped his hands in agreement:
"Well said!"
"However, I feel that the title 'Dao Venerable' sounds a bit distant. Since Senior Han was willing to step in and save the living beings of our Lingxu Immortal Domain, he is a savior from suffering with boundless Karma. He fully deserves the title 'Heavenly Venerable'."
In the Immortal Realm, titles for powerful beings are not chosen randomly.
For instance, a Profound Immortal is called a True Lord, a Golden Immortal is an Immortal Lord, a Taiyi Golden Immortal is an Immortal Venerable, a Grand Unity Golden Immortal is an Immortal King, and those in the Primordial Chaos Golden Immortal Realm are called Immortal Emperors. But among Immortal Emperors, there are also ranks. For example, the Ninth Heaven Demon-Suppressing Jade True God is a title for the Celestial Golden Immortal Realm, which is on a completely different level from an ordinary Emperor Lord.
As for the Limitless Primordial Realm, they are existences on equal footing with the Heavenly Emperor. Naturally, they must be distinguished from other Immortal Emperors, so the title of Heavenly Venerable is just right.
The meaning of Heavenly Venerable is simple: the most honorable in the heavens, the supreme existence among immortals.
Immortal Venerable Chang Geng also nodded:
"It should be so. Heavenly Venerable Han has the great merit of protecting the Dao and resolving disasters for our The name associated with the treasure. He may have even looked after us in secret before. We must all keep this kindness in our hearts and treat him with the respect of a Disciple, rather than obsessing over empty titles and seniority."
Beside him, Immortal Venerable Yu Xuan spoke with a solemn expression:
"It's not just about the address. Heavenly Venerable Han has revealed his strength and deterred the heavens. To the outside world, our Lingxu Immortal Domain now possesses a pillar of stability, and our status is completely different from before. However, we must not lose our original intentions because of this. In the future, we must be even more cautious in our words and actions, upholding Heavenly Venerable Han's reputation and not bringing unnecessary trouble to him."
"We must never overstep our bounds and ruin this hard-won karmic tie."
These words sent a chill through everyone's hearts, and they all nodded in agreement. In truth, everyone had some thoughts, hoping Han Xuanji could give them a helping hand. After all, even a few scraps of benefits from such an existence would be enough for them to take a huge step forward.
But they quickly realized that such favor is used up once it's spent.
"Do not lose the greater for the smaller..."
Ancestor Shenhui, being old and wise, spoke with deep meaning.
Under the intentional guidance of the group, the name "Heavenly Venerable Han" spread with startling speed.
"It is the manifestation of the Supreme Heavenly Venerable Han, Savior from Suffering, protecting our The name associated with the treasure!"
"Heaven has not abandoned The name associated with the treasure! With such a powerful being protecting us, what is there to fear from the Demon Tribulation!"
"From now on, I will definitely lead my clan to build a shrine for the Heavenly Venerable and offer incense day and night!"
...In the Void Realm, Han Xuanji's Divine Thought brushed over the surroundings like a breeze. Suddenly hearing the title "Heavenly Venerable Han" echoing from all directions, he couldn't help but shake his head slightly, a faint curve appearing on his lips, seemingly helpless.
Han Xuanji naturally knew the changes that would come after revealing his strength; he didn't care about these empty titles. If he had cared, he could have informed the world long ago when he broke through to the Primordial Chaos Golden Immortal Realm. It's just that from now on, it won't be easy to keep a low profile. This was indeed a bit of a headache. If possible, Han Xuanji would have preferred to remain anonymous and watch the winds and clouds of the Immortal Realm from the sidelines.
Unfortunately, he still couldn't manage to ignore everything. Han Xuanji looked at Little Red beside him, a touch of gentleness flashing in his eyes as he said softly:
"It's been hard on you."
Hearing this, Little Red immediately beamed with joy, her figure shrinking to only half of Han Xuanji's height as she hurriedly said:
"It's not hard, not hard at all! Seeing Master's Divine Might like this, I can die with no regrets!"
Seeing Little Red like this, Han Xuanji couldn't help but be amused. Although this fellow's mouth was unreliable, she hadn't made any mistakes in her tasks, so he couldn't treat her poorly. Silently, Han Xuanji's figure landed in front of Lu Fan and the others. Little Red's figure shrunk, and she stood proudly by Han Xuanji's side.
"Master!"
Lu Fan, Li Taiqing, Nangong Wenjian, and the others all bowed together, their voices full of admiration.
"We have troubled you to take action."
As the Eldest Senior Brother, Li Taiqing took a step forward and spoke respectfully. Han Xuanji's gaze swept over everyone. Though their Qi was somewhat unstable, their eyes were bright, filled with a bit more determination tempered by blood and fire.
"This tribulation has come to a temporary end."
Han Xuanji nodded slightly, a trace of satisfaction flashing deep in his eyes. His voice was calm, and every word reached everyone's ears clearly:
"However, the Demon Tribulation has not been extinguished."
As his voice fell, Han Xuanji raised his gaze slightly, as if piercing through layers of the Void Realm to look toward that dark and distant direction of the Demon Domain.
"The Great Heavenly Demon has not completely died either. When the Demon Ancestor returns, the Demon Race will make a comeback."
"This time, consider it as your Master blocking a disaster for you. But the path of cultivation must ultimately be walked by yourselves, step by step. The path ahead will likely be even more dangerous than today."
He paused. Seeing that everyone was listening intently, with no fear in their eyes but instead a more burning fighting spirit, he continued slowly:
"Seeing the path ahead clearly, keeping your Dao Heart steady, and improving your cultivation are the fundamentals for dealing with all changes."
With those words, he said no more, and his figure vanished from the spot.
Little Red disappeared along with him.
Han Xuanji would naturally not mistreat the one who had contributed. Little Red had worked hard over the years, even if she hadn't achieved great merits, and it was time to completely heal her injuries.
Previously, Han Xuanji was willing but unable, but now that he had stepped into the Limitless Primordial Realm, such injuries were no longer a problem for him.
Only after Han Xuanji's aura had completely dissipated did everyone snap back to their senses, looking at each other.