The wooden pavilion, where the palatial structures were located.
"I didn't expect so many people," Li Xuan exclaimed in surprise as he, along with two companions, arrived outside the mission hall.
The entire mission hall was a throng of people, with crowds spilling out even beyond its entrance.
Besides the commanders of various teams, many disciples who had heard the news also flocked to the scene out of curiosity.
Fortunately, with the hall disciples maintaining order, Li Xuan and his companions managed to enter without incident.
Chou Jiuqian chuckled upon hearing this. "I heard that this purple mission hasn't appeared in over fifty years. Its reappearance today naturally draws everyone to witness it. I wonder if anyone will dare to accept the purple mission at this hour."
"The mission point is just ahead, we'll know once we get there," Gong Hanfeng said, his voice filled with excitement. As soon as he finished speaking, he strode directly towards the center of the hall. Li Xuan and Chou Jiuqian exchanged a knowing glance and followed suit.
"Although this purple mission has been released, and its completer will gain the qualification to cultivate in the Forge of Creation, it is a purple mission. If one fails to complete it, they will have to hand over ten Taiyuan Fruits. For me, that would take half a year to save up."
"Indeed, and we don't even know the content of this purple mission that has been issued. To accept it rashly is truly imprudent."
"I believe strong individuals will still come to claim it. After all, the cultivation resources provided by the purple mission are excellent. Moreover, those who successfully complete it this time will also gain entry into the Forge of Creation."
"..."
As Li Xuan and Chou Jiuqian reached the periphery of the mission hall's center, the disciples already present were murmuring amongst themselves.
Li Xuan scanned his surroundings and noticed that the team commanders present were not particularly strong. Apart from himself, there were fewer than five commanders at the Divine Transformation realm.
Perhaps because the purple mission was indeed very difficult, even one of the mid-stage Divine Transformation realm commanders appeared hesitant.
"Commander Li, what do you think?" Chou Jiuqian asked in a low voice.
Li Xuan smiled slightly upon hearing this, then, without answering Chou Jiuqian's question, walked directly towards Elder Geng Tian at the center.
The surrounding disciples watched this with surprise. However, they didn't say much and stepped aside as Li Xuan approached.
"Greetings, Elder Geng Tian," Li Xuan said, stopping at the platform and bowing to Elder Geng Tian.
Elder Geng Tian opened his slightly closed eyes and a smile appeared on his face. "So, it's you, little fellow. Judging by your demeanor, are you planning to accept this purple mission?"
"Yes," Li Xuan replied calmly, nodding his head.
"Commander Li Xuan intends to draw a purple mission?!"
"Although Commander Li Xuan's strength is indeed good, he has only recently entered the Quantitative Change realm. Perhaps in a year or two, it would be better. But now, it's likely very difficult to complete."
"Since Commander Li Xuan has chosen to draw it, he must have some confidence. I'm just curious what kind of mission Commander Li Xuan will draw, so we can gauge the difficulty of this mission."
"..."
As soon as Li Xuan finished speaking, everyone around took a deep breath and began to whisper amongst themselves. Li Xuan, however, remained unfazed, looking at Elder Geng Tian.
Elder Geng Tian raised his right hand, and the crowd in the hall immediately fell silent.
"Since you've decided, then draw. To be clear, I don't know the content of this purple mission either. There are ten purple missions in total, and you are the first to draw. Once you've chosen one, simply commit it to memory."
"Furthermore, apart from your companions, it is strictly forbidden to leak the details of this purple mission. Violators will be penalized with a year's salary deduction," Elder Geng Tian said, then waved his hand. Ten purple light clusters instantly floated above everyone's heads.
Li Xuan looked at the ten purple light clusters, pondered for a moment, then reached out and grabbed one. A purple light cluster instantly merged into his forehead and disappeared.
"Elder Geng Tian..." Under everyone's gaze, Li Xuan slowly opened his eyes after a long while. Looking at Elder Geng Tian and the gazes cast upon him, Li Xuan paused before speaking.
"Li Xuan, are you unable to complete it?" Elder Geng Tian asked immediately.
Speaking of Li Xuan, he had made quite a good impression on Elder Geng Tian. But now that he had accepted the purple mission, even Elder Geng Tian couldn't exonerate him if he failed to complete it. After all, this purple mission had been personally approved by several Supremes and the Grand Venerable Consort.
A hint of strangeness flickered across Li Xuan's face, and he shook his head. "Elder Geng Tian, I accept this mission. However, may I choose some helpers?"
Elder Geng Tian's heart eased slightly, and he nodded. "According to the original words of the Wood Venerable, the team undertaking a purple mission cannot exceed five people at most. Moreover, some missions will correspondingly increase in difficulty based on the number of participants."
"If you need helpers, you can only choose from within your team. If you require assistance, the number of people must be within five, and they must be members of your team. When the mission begins, personnel will be locked in."
"What a shame, to only be able to choose people from one's own team as helpers. In this case, wouldn't those with weaker strength be unable to participate?"
"Yes, I was just about to ask Commander Li Xuan to bring me along for some training, but I didn't expect the difficulty to increase with the number of people."
"Commander Li Xuan has accepted the first purple mission, and it seems like he can complete it. I'm truly curious about the content of this purple mission."
"..."
"Thank you, Elder Geng Tian, this disciple understands," Li Xuan said, a flicker of surprise in his eyes. Clearly, he hadn't expected the mission's difficulty to increase with the number of participants.
Li Xuan paid no mind to the murmurs of the crowd. This arrangement saved him a lot of trouble.
After all, there were only ten purple missions, and once they were claimed, there would be no more.
If there wasn't this restriction, many commanders would likely come knocking on his door. Moreover, this requirement was perfect for Li Xuan, as he had decided from the beginning to bring Chou Jiuqian and Gong Hanfeng with him.
Elder Geng Tian nodded slightly, then with a wave of his hand, the remaining nine purple light clusters returned to his sleeve and disappeared.
"Elder Geng Tian, this disciple takes his leave," Li Xuan said, bowing to Elder Geng Tian.
"Go," Elder Geng Tian replied.
Li Xuan rose and signaled to Chou Jiuqian and Gong Hanfeng, then headed out of the hall.
Chou Jiuqian and Gong Hanfeng were also curious about the mission Li Xuan had drawn, and they quickly followed him.