After Celestial Emperor Tianmu departed, Qin Hanchu and Axiang entered the Internal Affairs Pavilion.
"Greetings, Senior Brother Baili, Senior Sister Han!"
The disciples of the Internal Affairs Pavilion were the most familiar with the sect's member records, so they recognized Qin Hanchu and Axiang at a glance.
"We have both cultivated to the Divine Emperor realm and are here to register."
Upon hearing this, the disciples of the Internal Affairs Pavilion were as surprised as Celestial Emperor Tianmu.
To advance from Divine Venerable to Divine Emperor required an immense amount of resources.
Many individuals, even with ample preparation, might not succeed in one attempt.
Qin Hanchu and Axiang, empowered by the Dao divine charm of the God Replenishing Fruit, were able to achieve success with ease.
Without the Sky-Opening Divine Axe paving a shortcut for them, it would have been a maximum for Qin Hanchu and Axiang to snatch one or two God Replenishing Fruits.
However, due to the Sky-Opening Divine Axe, they directly secured an entire batch of God Replenishing Fruits.
With the boost from three God Replenishing Fruits, their Dao divine charm was several times stronger than that of the native inhabitants of the God Realm.
"Congratulations, Senior Brother and Senior Sister. We will proceed with your registration immediately."
After a brief moment of shock, the disciples of the Internal Affairs Pavilion hastily responded.
The registration process was very simple and was quickly completed.
As the two were about to leave, one of the disciples stopped them: "Senior Brother, Senior Sister, please wait. According to sect rules, after cultivating to the Divine Emperor realm, you are required to undertake a mission for the sect."
"A mission? What mission?" Qin Hanchu asked, puzzled.
"The Elder of Internal Affairs will be here shortly and will personally inform you of the mission details."
Since the sect had this rule, Qin Hanchu and Axiang naturally would not refuse.
About ten minutes later, the Elder of Internal Affairs entered.
This Elder was a veteran Divine Emperor, his cultivation having reached the peak of the Divine Emperor realm.
Although he was only a step away from the Ancestor realm, he had actually been stuck at this level for a hundred thousand years.
Without a great fortuitous encounter, his life would remain thus.
In reality, this Elder was not without opportunities to break through to the Ancestor realm, but the chances were too perilous.
With his current strength, as long as he did not take risks, he could live as long as the God Realm.
To gamble his life for that slim chance, he felt it was unnecessary.
"Greetings, Senior Brother!" Qin Hanchu and Axiang had also cultivated to the Divine Emperor realm, so they only needed to address this person as Senior Brother.
The gaze of the Elder of Internal Affairs fell upon the two of them. He nodded, "Your fortuitous encounters are truly enviable. To have cultivated to the Divine Emperor realm together in such a short time."
Qin Hanchu replied, "We were just fortunate."
"Luck is precisely the most important factor. Without luck, even with immense effort, one may not necessarily make progress."
The Elder of Internal Affairs sighed deeply, as if lamenting his own lack of grand Dao destiny.
Qin Hanchu did not wish to discuss destiny with this Elder. He asked, "May I know what kind of mission we are required to complete?"
"The Luotian Dojo is about to host a grand event. You two will represent the Ancient Dao Academy and attend," the Elder of Internal Affairs said, waving his hand. Two letters flew into the hands of Qin Hanchu and Axiang.
"Only the two of us? And what do we need to do?" Qin Hanchu asked as he accepted the letters.
"Junior Brother Tianmu and Junior Sister Hua Qiuyu have already received the letters and will also be attending."
"Your mission is simple: do not let the Ancient Dao Academy lose face."
"As long as you ensure the Ancient Dao Academy's reputation, this mission will be considered complete."
After listening to the explanation from the Elder of Internal Affairs, Qin Hanchu and Axiang nodded in understanding.
Although it was not explicitly stated what they were to do, it was clear it would not be smooth sailing.
While Hua Qiuyu and Celestial Emperor Tianmu were "their own people," they might not be entirely trustworthy.
After bidding farewell to the Elder of Internal Affairs, Qin Hanchu and Axiang left the Ancient Dao Academy together.
"Senior Brother Wu, I've just received news from the Internal Affairs Pavilion."
"Baili Hansu and Han Xiang have reached the Divine Emperor realm. They have both accepted the mission from the Internal Affairs Pavilion and have set off for the Luotian Dojo."
As soon as Qin Hanchu and the two left the Internal Affairs Pavilion, news of their breakthrough reached Wu Jiantian's ears.
"What did you say? Both of them have broken through?"
Wu Jiantian was also very surprised. He hadn't expected Qin Hanchu and Axiang's breakthrough to be so rapid.
With their advancement, it would be incredibly difficult for Wu Jiantian to seize the Five Elements Divine Banner by himself.
Even though he was a veteran Divine Emperor, he could not overwhelm Qin Hanchu and Axiang.
"Yes, the news from the Internal Affairs Pavilion is accurate."
Wu Jiantian remained silent for a moment, then rose and flew away.
A moment later, Wu Jiantian arrived at a cave dwelling.
The owner of this cave dwelling was also a Divine Emperor-level martial artist.
As Wu Jiantian landed, a young man in white arrived.
"Wu Jiantian, what do you want me for?" This person had rushed over after receiving Wu Jiantian's telepathic message.
Wu Jiantian said, "Let's talk inside."
Led by Wu Jiantian, the two entered the cave dwelling together.
Inside the cave dwelling, a woman in red was leisurely painting.
Without looking up, she spoke softly, "Wu Jiantian, just say what you need. I'm quite busy."
"Do you know about Baili Hansu and the Five Elements Divine Banner?" Wu Jiantian asked directly.
"What? You want to seize the Five Elements Divine Banner?" the woman in red asked.
"The teleportation channel of the Five Elements Divine Banner is of great use to us!"
"If we can obtain it, our journey to the Desolate Domain can definitely yield more Desolate Domain Divine Crystals."
"Qin Hanchu and Axiang alone managed to obtain a hundred Desolate Domain Divine Crystals. This must be directly related to the teleportation channel of the Five Elements Divine Banner."
"Whether for traveling or escaping, it is an invaluable tool."
"Helping me obtain the Five Elements Divine Banner is also helping yourselves."
Upon hearing Wu Jiantian's words, the young man in white frowned, "Just a Divine Venerable, and you need the three of us to act together?"
"Don't you know yet? Baili Hansu and Han Xiang have already cultivated to the Divine Emperor realm."
"They must have obtained vast resources in the Desolate Domain, otherwise, it would be impossible for them to gather so many resources in such a short period."
The woman in red exclaimed in surprise, "Both of them have cultivated to the Divine Emperor realm? Are they that lucky? I had to attempt it three times before I succeeded."
"The facts are before us. They have accepted the mission from the Internal Affairs Pavilion and are now heading towards the Luotian Dojo."
"I heard that Baili Hansu also possesses a top-tier divine artifact, and that artifact also comes with an Ancestor-level matching combat technique."
"These two have quite a few treasures on them."
Hearing Wu Jiantian's words, the woman in red and the young man in white showed signs of interest.
"Alright, I'll accompany you on this," the woman in red said, putting down her paintbrush. "However, I want that top-tier divine artifact."
"What about me then?" the young man in white chuckled. "If there's no benefit for me, why should I get involved?"
"All their other resources will be yours, and in addition, I can give you an extra hundred Desolate Domain Divine Crystals for the journey to the Desolate Domain." Wu Jiantian knew that it would be difficult for him and the woman in red to capture Qin Hanchu and the two alone, so he had to get the young man in white involved.