Upon hearing Xuan Qingming's words, Wan Guimang and the others seemed to understand something.
Xuan Kong Mountain Holy Land was arguably the weakest among the five great Holy Lands in terms of overall strength, but in terms of heritage and legacy, it was the most profound.
Furthermore, Xuan Kong Mountain was the only Holy Land that existed since the era of the Eternal Emperor, suggesting Xuan Qingming might indeed have a way to mend the seal's breach.
Xuan Qingming didn't beat around the bush, stating directly, "To repair the seal's breach, only one thing is needed."
"What is it?"
"The Eternal Ink Square!"
"The Eternal Ink Square? What is that?"
"It's a divine artifact forged by the Eternal Emperor himself. With the Eternal Ink Square, the seal of the Twilight Land can be repaired," Xuan Qingming explained.
If, as Xuan Qingming claimed, the Eternal Ink Square could mend the breach in the Twilight Land's seal, wouldn't that avert this catastrophe?
However, instead of surprise, the faces of the four Holy Lords, Wan Guimang included, were etched with deep concern.
This puzzled Xin Ci.
"Senior Xuan, is the Eternal Ink Square difficult to find?"
Before Xuan Qingming could answer, Wan Guimang shook his head and said, "We know where the Eternal Ink Square is, but we cannot obtain it."
"Why is that?"
"Because the Eternal Ink Square is, after all, a divine artifact left by the Eternal Emperor. The only place where this artifact is stored is the Eternal Divine Hall," Wan Guimang stated calmly.
Ji Juekong added, "The Eternal Divine Hall is a palace personally built by the Eternal Emperor, housing countless treasures he collected. But for tens of thousands of years, no one knows its whereabouts, and the Eternal Divine Hall has become a legend."
"I see."
Xin Ci finally understood why the five Holy Lords looked so troubled.
Meanwhile, Mu Qingqing, within the consciousness space, pondered, "I actually know how to find the Eternal Divine Hall, but I've never heard of this Eternal Ink Square. Did I miss some content in the novels I read before my rebirth?"
However, Mu Qingqing reconsidered.
The Eternal Divine Hall contained countless treasures, and it was left by the Eternal Emperor. Perhaps there truly was a way to mend the breach in the Twilight Land's seal.
Even if not, as long as Xin Ci entered the Eternal Divine Hall, all problems would be solved.
In Mu Qingqing's memory, the Eternal Divine Hall was the male lead Xin Ci's final trial, and the ultimate opportunity for him to achieve the Eternal Realm.
If Xin Ci successfully stepped into the Eternal Realm, even if the Twilight Land's seal were broken and the ancient Nether God King emerged, he would be no match for the male lead who had achieved the Eternal Realm.
It was just that… at that time, she would have to leave Xin Ci.
Over these years, having been together day and night, they had long considered each other indispensable. The thought of parting made Mu Qingqing truly reluctant.
After a moment of silence, she decided to tell Xin Ci how to find the Eternal Divine Hall.
But at that moment, Xuan Qingming suddenly spoke, "The Eternal Divine Hall is not a legend. I happen to know its whereabouts."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing Xuan Qingming's words, Wan Guimang and the others' faces lit up with joy.
Mu Qingqing was slightly surprised but quickly regained her composure.
On second thought, Xuan Kong Mountain Holy Land, with its tens of thousands of years of legacy, might indeed know the location of the Eternal Divine Hall.
Xuan Qingming explained to everyone, "The Eternal Divine Hall is not in a fixed location. It can change its position anywhere on the Eternal Continent. Moreover, this divine hall is intangible. Even if it appears before us, we cannot detect it or touch it. This is why no one has found the Eternal Divine Hall for tens of thousands of years."
"Therefore, the only way to locate the Eternal Divine Hall and make it manifest successfully is to find three Eternal Dao Seals."
Xin Ci, Wan Guimang, and the others were stunned.
Mu Qingqing, however, showed little reaction, as what Xuan Qingming said was exactly what she knew.
"What is an Eternal Dao Seal?" Gu Lin Yue couldn't help but ask.
Xuan Qingming replied, "The Eternal Dao Seals are the key items to opening the Eternal Divine Hall. Each Eternal Dao Seal contains a trace of the Eternal Emperor's divine念 (niàn - divine thought/will). As long as three Eternal Dao Seals are gathered, it's equivalent to the Eternal Emperor using his divine念 to transfer the ever-changing Eternal Divine Hall before us."
"Then we must act without delay. We have less than ten years left," Wan Guimang urged.
Hearing Wan Guimang's words, the other Holy Lords nodded in agreement.
Just as Wan Guimang and the others were about to dispatch disciples to search for the Eternal Dao Seals, Xuan Qingming suddenly stopped them.
"Wait."
"Hmm?"
Everyone looked surprised.
Then, in front of them, Xuan Qingming took out two jade boxes from his spatial ring and opened them.
Inside the jade boxes lay circular tokens emitting a faint blue light.
The surfaces of the tokens were etched with faint golden patterns, and an ancient, weathered aura emanated from them.
Xin Ci and the others, after just a glance at the tokens, were struck by the Eternal divine念 contained within.
"This… could it be…?" Wan Guimang's eyes widened, his voice trembling slightly.
"That's right, these are Eternal Dao Seals."
Xuan Qingming said.
Everyone looked at Xuan Qingming in astonishment, never expecting him to actually possess Eternal Dao Seals.
Even Mu Qingqing found it somewhat unbelievable.
After their shock subsided, Wan Guimang and the others stared at Xuan Qingming with peculiar expressions.
Xuan Qingming felt uncomfortable under their gaze and coughed dryly, asking, "What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?"
"Nothing, we just didn't expect you, this guy, to actually do something productive."
Wan Guimang's words echoed the thoughts of the others.
Xuan Qingming immediately rolled his eyes, "What do you mean? In your eyes, am I just a useless, lazy person who never does anything serious?"
"Yes."
Wan Guimang and the others replied in unison.
Xuan Qingming: "..."
Seeing this scene in the consciousness space, Mu Qingqing couldn't help but smile, mentally remarking, "You should have some self-awareness. Who was it that ungracefully devoured a pig's trotter in front of all the disciples during the Holy Land martial competition? And who, after all their disciples were eliminated, nonchalantly sat like a spectator, munching on melon seeds?"
Of course, the other four Holy Lords knew Xuan Qingming best. They had always considered him the least presentable among all the Holy Lords.
Yet, they never expected this fellow to actually get things done one day.
Seeing how they perceived him, Xuan Qingming became displeased, "No way, you guys see me like this? That's too much. Poor me, I worked so hard to collect these two Eternal Dao Seals, and I don't get any recognition. I'm simply heartbroken."
Xuan Qingming spoke more and more plaintively, feigning tears with his hands, acting like a wronged little bride who had been abandoned.