Chapter 304: Chapter 726-730: Conclusion of the Enigma (6k+ words)
Of course, all of this was just Li Fan's speculation.
Regarding the struggle against the reversal of the heavens and the earth and the pursuit of immortality, Li Fan's understanding was still too shallow. He could only analyze and judge based on the different historical derivations he had experienced in the Xuanhuang Realm. He could only glimpse the surface, not grasp the essence.
Perhaps only when he truly reached the realm of reversal could he truly understand what had happened in the Xuanhuang Realm during this time.
While Li Fan was contemplating, the dispute between Huangfu and Dongfang came to a reluctant consensus.
They shouldn't act recklessly just because of the resurrection methods of the Rebirth Mansion. They still needed to cherish their own lives. However, if they had sufficient resources, there was no harm in purchasing treasures like Clear Soul Fix and Decree of Life and Death as a last resort. After all, life and death were unpredictable, and no one dared to guarantee that they wouldn't suddenly fall due to unforeseen circumstances. Being prepared was always better than not.
"Now, those resurrected cultivators are still a minority. I wonder what kind of impact it will have on the Xuanhuang Realm when a large number of fallen cultivators are reborn eighteen years later," Huangfusong sighed.
"I don't know what it will become in the future, but it's evident that the day when the White Mist Barrier is completely explored is not far off!" Watching another Puxian True Ship rushing past them, Dongfang Yao snorted coldly.
"Brother Li, if you want to exchange for the 'Endstone Tablet,' you might need to speed up again," he reminded.
"It's almost there. After completing one more enigma, I'll have reached a hundred thousand Qingxuan Points," Li Fan nodded, carefully distinguishing the voices coming from the depths of the white fog and adjusting the direction of advancement.
As they delved deeper into the white fog, one day, Li Fan once again captured the "Heavenly Physician's Voice."
However, this time, the voice seemed somewhat strange compared to usual. It was as if there was some interference, distorting the transmission of the voice. To Li Fan's ears, it almost didn't sound like the "Heavenly Physician" anymore. If he hadn't spent so much time shuttling through the enigmas and heard the wailing of the "Heavenly Physician" too many times, Li Fan might not have been able to distinguish it.
After a moment of contemplation, Li Fan did not act recklessly.
When Huangfu and Dongfang saw Li Fan stop, they hurriedly asked for the reason.
After explaining, both Huangfu and Dongfang said in unison, "We've faced many challenges together, and even if there's danger, we don't need to fear. Besides, we can still be resurrected now. Brother Li, don't worry too much, just go for it."
It seemed that although they verbally mentioned the resurrection being suspicious and needing caution, psychologically they had gained much more "confidence."
After all, being able to resurrect!
Li Fan revealed a faint smile.
"Alright, since both of you say so, let's explore this enigma." Li Fan said in a deep voice, immediately manipulating the flying ship and speeding towards the direction of the distorted sound.
After an unknown amount of time, as if crossing an indistinguishable boundary, the Puxian True Ship suddenly stopped without any warning.
"What's wrong, Brother Li?" Huangfu and Dongfang looked at Li Fan with some surprise.
"It's not me who did it," Li Fan explained.
The three looked at each other, and their expressions became serious.
Sweeping their divine senses around, they found no abnormalities around the flying ship.
However, they also couldn't find the reason it had stopped inexplicably.
After some thought, Li Fan took out the Black Death Talisman to protect himself and flew out of the Puxian True Ship.
He wanted to fly around and see what was outside.
Looking above, below, front, back, left, and right revealed nothing.
And when Li Fan flew to the lower part of the ship, the sight he saw made his pupils shrink.
Like long tentacles, a black, viscous substance extended from the bottom of the ship, sticking to the Puxian True Ship.
This black unknown substance seemed alive, making a "rustling" sound as it slowly expanded towards the surroundings.
Li Fan could almost hear the "crawling" sound of these things on the bottom of the ship.
"What is this..."
Li Fan's divine sense completely failed to detect anything and could only rely on his naked eyes.
Li Fan flicked his fingers, shooting out a flame, attempting to burn the black tentacles sticking to the ship.
However, to his astonishment, the flame seemed to exist in a different space from them. No matter how vigorous the flames were, they couldn't have the slightest impact on the black tentacles.
Li Fan then unleashed a sword qi, but it was the same. It was as if they didn't exist at all; the sword light passed through the black tentacles and flew into the distance.
The viscous black substance still clung tightly to the ship without any signs of breaking.
Li Fan remained silent for a long time, and there was a fluctuation of spiritual energy. Huangfu and Dongfang couldn't sit still; both of them flew out of the ship and witnessed this bizarre scene.
They tried various methods but couldn't cut off the black tentacles.
"We can only follow it down and see where it comes from," Huangfu Song suggested.
Saying that, he took out the Sky-Measuring Hood and put it over his head.
"Sure enough, we have entered a new enigma, and no one else has set foot in it yet," he said with a bit of joy.
"We still have three Puxian True Ships as backups, but before figuring out what this thing is, it's better not to use them. Otherwise, if we get entangled again, we might end up flying out of the white fog with our physical bodies," Dongfang Yao suggested.
Li Fan gave them reassurance, "It's okay; I have sufficient Black Death Talismans. Even without Puxian True Ships, relying solely on talismans, we have enough to return safely."
Hearing this, both Huangfu and Dongfang praised, "Brother Li is still reliable."
With no worries, the three immediately decided to follow the long black tentacles and explore downwards.
The flight wasn't fast, but the unexpectedly long and viscous black substance took nearly the time it would take to drink a cup of tea before they found its source.
Facing the scene before them, all three fell silent.
A massive black sphere, like a tumor, hung silently in the air.
It was also formed by countless black viscous substances.
Hundreds of tentacles shot out from the sphere, flying in different directions towards the white fog, sticking to something unknown.
At first glance, it looked like a black aerial giant net, trapping the spherical black mass in the center.
"Can you sense its existence with divine sense?" Huangfu Song's expression became somewhat tense, asking through divine sense transmission.
Li Fan closed his eyes, and in his perception, the front was empty; nothing existed. When he opened his eyes, the black sphere once again entered his sight.
"No," Li Fan shook his head slightly, his expression serious.
"Forget it, let's not disturb this thing. Let's explore this enigma and then withdraw," Dongfang Yao, who was usually bold, also became somewhat uneasy at this strange scene and suggested.
Li Fan gazed at the black sphere for a long time, nodding slightly.
Something that could block divine sense perception was definitely not ordinary.
It's better to be cautious.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 727: Huangfu's Explosive Legacy
However, things didn't go as planned.
After Li Fan and his companions thoroughly explored this enigma but still couldn't find an exit, they had no choice but to return to the front of the black sphere.
"It seems that if we want to get out, we have to find a solution from this thing," Huangfu Song's expression was somewhat grim.
"The exit won't be inside this thing, right?" Dongfang Yao shivered.
"What is this black sphere, exactly? You two have seen and experienced a lot; do you have any clues?" Li Fan stared ahead for a long time before asking.
"Something that divine sense can't perceive, I do know a bit about it. But clearly, it doesn't match with this thing!" Dongfang and Huangfu were both at a loss.
After another period of silence, the black light above Li Fan's head gradually weakened, indicating that the energy had been depleted.
"Sitting here isn't a solution either; let's try to figure out its reality first."
Replacing it with a new talisman, Li Fan first flew to the tentacle protruding from the black sphere and gently touched it.
Like an illusion, Li Fan's palm grasped nothing.
"It's as if it doesn't exist at all. But why can it stick to Puxian True Ship?" The three looked at each other, puzzled.
After some hesitation, Li Fan shielded his body and flew directly towards the massive black sphere.
Huangfu and Dongfang hesitated for a moment but immediately followed.
The constantly undulating black viscous substance gathered together, filling the entire field of vision, creating a tremendous oppressive feeling.
Suppressing their uneasiness, the three "drilled" into the interior of the black sphere.
Although both divine sense and physical bodies couldn't touch these black substances, being completely enveloped by them gave rise to a strange sensation.
It felt as if their entire bodies were covered with cold, crawling reptiles—damp, nauseating.
Fortunately, except for the unsettling "feeling," these viscous black substances seemed to pose no other harm.
The three moved cautiously, as if walking in a muddy swamp, steadily advancing toward the central area.
After an unknown amount of time, surrounded by a black sea, there were finally some changes.
In the front, something seemed to be emitting a faint light.
"Quick! The exit should be ahead!" Huangfu Song transmitted his excitement through divine sense.
Li Fan and Dongfang Yao were about to respond when the once relatively calm black sea suddenly began to boil.
The black viscous substances, as if suddenly coming alive, rushed frantically toward Huangfu Song.
And although these black substances were supposed to be intangible and untouchable, at this moment, for some unknown reason, they found an outlet.
They poured into Huangfu Song's seven orifices and infiltrated his body.
"Wu wu..."
A look of extreme horror appeared on his face, and his body, like an inflated balloon, began to swell gradually.
"Save me!"
Chapter 727: Huangfu's Explosive Legacy
Unable to make a sound, Huangfu Song transmitted a plea for help to his two companions through divine sense.
However, it backfired, and the infusion of the black substance into him accelerated.
Huangfu Song's face contorted in a grimace of pain.
One after another, magical treasures emerged from him. He even took out the Dissolution Disc, quickly setting up a defensive array around him.
But...
All in vain!
In the blink of an eye, his body had expanded more than tenfold.
Boom!
Finally, to the horrified gaze of Li Fan and Dongfang Yao, he exploded with a thunderous roar!
No blood and flesh splattered; instead, a large amount of black viscous substance formed, dispersing in all directions.
According to common sense, cultivators above the Nascent Soul realm, as long as their body doesn't perish and their cave realm survives, can instantly revive.
However, at this moment, something terrifying happened, frightening the two.
After waiting for a while, there was still no sign of Huangfu Song's physical resurrection.
Instead, it seemed like a faint glimmer, flying off into the void.
"Is he... dead?" Li Fan was suddenly stunned.
"Huangfu!" Dongfang Yao's eyes were bloodshot as he rushed forward, trying to find traces of Huangfu Song.
But all he found on the spot were Huangfu Song's personal belongings, such as the Quantity Heaven Mirror and the Dissolution Disc. Apart from that, not even a strand of hair was left.
Replaying the sudden event in his mind, a guess suddenly emerged in Li Fan's mind.
These black viscous substances might be...
Materialized divine sense!
Shocked, Li Fan shouted, "Brother Dongfang, remember, don't let your divine sense leave your body! Communication through words is enough!"
Dongfang Yao instantly understood what was happening, and his face turned pale.
Li Fan flew to Dongfang Yao's side, collecting Huangfu Song's belongings.
Then he sternly said, "It's not safe to stay here. Let's go!"
Grabbing Dongfang Yao, Li Fan, carrying him, flew towards the center of the divine sense black sphere.
Just outside the black sphere, the aggregation of divine senses was relatively scattered. So even when they probed with their own divine senses, it didn't cause any significant reaction.
However, inside this black sphere, divine senses had gathered to an extraordinary extent.
When Huangfu Song rashly transmitted divine sense, it was like poking a hornet's nest, providing these aggregated divine senses with a breakthrough.
Without waiting for Huangfu Song's resistance, they infiltrated his sea of consciousness.
Even a Nascent Soul cultivator's soul resilience couldn't withstand such a massive infusion of divine sense.
He was instantly shattered, his soul scattered!
While mourning for Huangfu Song, Dongfang Yao was also drenched in cold sweat.
If it had been him who detached his divine sense just now...
Li Fan, with Dongfang Yao, passed through the central glowing layer and entered a relatively empty inner space.
Although no substantial black divine sense had formed here, transparent faces floated around.
Joy, anger, sorrow, and fear.
Countless faces expressed various emotions, but none of them had eyes.
Like a school of fish, they hovered and roamed incessantly.
Dongfang Yao was horrified, unable to avoid these transparent faces passing by.
Li Fan, however, casually reached out and absorbed one of the faces.
After a moment, a blurry image appeared in his mind.
Howls and cries echoed from all directions.
Under the blood-red sky, the shadow of death rapidly consumed all living beings encountered.
But like being blindfolded, these scenes could only provide a rough idea.
When the shadow approached, everything went black, and the images in his mind suddenly shattered.
Li Fan carefully sensed but was unsure if his soul and divine sense had increased in strength.
The sudden disappearance of the transparent faces, however, alerted the other entities here.
They seemed to become restless, and their roaming speed increased.
After some contemplation, Li Fan refrained from further actions.
"Let's go!"
Leading Dongfang Yao, Li Fan headed towards the top of the space, where the light shone brightest.
They found the exit of the maze.
After a moment of blur, they returned outside the maze.
"Huangfu Brother!"
At this moment, Dongfang Yao realized and burst into tears.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 728: Obtaining the Stone Disk
"Dongfang Brother, don't be overly sad. Although Huangfu Brother has suffered a tragic incident, fortunately, we have the Well of Transcendence now. He still has a chance for resurrection," Li Fan sighed deeply, offering comfort.
Summoning a new Prudent Virtue True Boat, Li Fan pulled Dongfang Yao, who was still immersed in grief, inside. Then he released the Heavenly Mirror.
After the synchronization of the exploration records from the divine sense maze, Li Fan, observing his slightly over 100,000 Azure Profound Points and the unredeemed Endstone Disk, chose to exchange.
The accumulated Azure Profound Points were instantly depleted.
Following a faint white radiance, a heavy gray disk appeared in Li Fan's hands.
"Is this thing the Endstone Disk?"
Although palm-sized, Li Fan held it, tossed it, and studied it for a moment.
Indeed, just like its name suggested, it was no different from an ordinary stone. Neither divine sense nor spiritual power could elicit any reaction from it.
"I wonder how Futhian Hui managed to figure out its usage in the last life."
Li Fan knew that this matter couldn't be rushed. He had plenty of time in this lifetime to slowly understand it. For now, he put it away and took out the items he had collected from Huangfu Song.
In addition to the Heavenly Mirror and the Dissolving Disk, there were two storage rings.
"Dongfang Brother, do you know if Huangfu had any close relatives or friends in this world?" Li Fan asked.
Dongfang Yao, his mind somewhat calmer, shook his head slightly. "Like me, he was alone without any attachments."
Li Fan frowned upon hearing this. "Then what about these things..."
Dongfang Yao took just one look and decided, "Huangfu's legacy was retrieved by Brother Li at the risk of his life. For now, let Brother Li keep them. When we find Huangfu's reincarnation in the future, we can return these items to him."
Li Fan sighed lightly. "That's the only way. However, with the vastness of the Xuanhuang Realm, who knows where Huangfu will be reincarnated in eighteen years. If it's still within the jurisdiction of the Immortal Alliance, it won't be too difficult. We just need to spend some effort searching. I'm worried if he reincarnates near the Five Elders' area..."
"With the fancy things in the Well of Transcendence, there must be something to trace the approximate location of a true spirit's reincarnation. Since Huangfu Brother has passed away, I don't want to explore the White Mist again. When we return, I'll inquire about this matter. I will definitely find Huangfu Brother as soon as possible," Dongfang Yao said solemnly.
"I'll ask around as well. Shuofeng Brother might know." Li Fan also suggested.
Subsequently, the two of them returned from the depths of the White Mist.
They first arrived at the Universal Branch of Tianyu Prefecture, informing the unfortunate demise of Huangfu Song to the attending cultivator, who happened to be the slender figure of Shangguan Shi.
Having been colleagues for many years, Shangguan Shi, upon hearing the news, looked gloomy and sighed, "I will inform Dean Ji about this. Thank you both for your efforts!"
Dongfang Yao looked ashamed and felt he had no face to stay. He arched his hand and hurriedly left.
After leaving the Universal Branch, he bid farewell to Li Fan. Leaving a communication charm, he went to investigate information related to the Well of Transcendence.
"This Dongfang Yao is quite a straightforward person," Li Fan pondered as he watched the gradually disappearing figure.
Instead of returning to Changsheng Valley, he headed straight to Tianquan Prefecture.
During the time he explored the White Mist, Shuofeng had sent messages several times, inviting him to a sparring match. Li Fan had declined each time, citing being deeply trapped in the White Mist and unable to break free.
No matter what, he still represented the Xuan family in name. Although Shuofeng didn't say anything openly, after repeatedly rejecting, there seemed to be subtle changes in his attitude.
Now that Li Fan had some free time, he contacted Shuofeng for a visit. After all, his status as a guest of the Xuan family still had some usefulness. With a bit of a test, he could maintain this guest status without much trouble.
Chapter 729: Meeting with Shuofeng
Shuofeng's current location was the central branch of Tianquan City.
Although this place was smaller in size than Shuofeng Mountain outside the city, it was more than ten times more expensive, also a gift from his mother, Feixue Immortal.
However, without a certain contribution level, it was impossible to purchase even with sufficient resources.
Arriving at the central cave mansion area of Tianquan City, they could see the towering Political Hall at the core of the city. A woman in a red gown was already waiting outside, but it wasn't the previous yellow-robed Zhi Jin; it was a different face.
Li Fan remained calm, following behind the woman in the red gown and entering the branch.
"It's really frustrating! Now that we have the Well of Transcendence, cultivators can be resurrected, but my mother still has many restrictions on me," Shuofeng's slightly annoyed voice could be heard from a distance.
The woman in the red gown showed no expression on her face, as if she hadn't heard Shuofeng's complaints at all. After leading Li Fan inside, she gave a salute and withdrew.
"Haha, Li Xiong, long time no see!"
Feeling Li Fan's presence, Shuofeng was overjoyed.
However, Li Fan was not greeted with a warm hug but with a white sword light!
Li Fan's eyes flashed, and with a turn of his mind, a blue water sword appeared in front of him, blocking the attack.
Boom!
Amid the explosion, Li Fan said loudly, "Congratulations, Shuofeng, for solving the problem of not being able to attack first."
"My [Thread Drawing] divine ability seems to be no longer a match for Li Xiong."
Flying to Shuofeng's side and seeing the situation in the field, Li Fan's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.
Shuofeng still wore simple clothes, with a green flying knife suspended above his head. The tip of the knife wasn't directed at the opponent but precisely aimed at Shuofeng's head!
"Haha, Li Xiong, how about my method? Since the [Sword] is unwilling to attack first, I'll force it to act. A flying blade hanging above my head, life hanging by a thread. Merging with it, when my life is threatened, it will instinctively counterattack. Then, I control the sword light it releases to defend against enemies." Shuofeng sneered at the flying blade above his head, quite pleased with himself.
"Actually coming up with such a clever method, Shuofeng, you are truly a natural talent." Li Fan praised him following his words.
At the same time, he looked at a cultivator sitting next to Shuofeng.
With sword-like eyebrows and a heroic appearance, although there was still some gap compared to the peerless beauty Xu Bai, he could still be considered outstanding among men.
Although Li Fan was meeting him for the first time in this life, he was not unfamiliar with him.
It was Dantai Tao, the genius in formation from the previous life who met an untimely end during the formation training.
This time, the tragedy did not occur, and he was still alive in this world.
"Who is this?" Li Fan looked at Shuofeng and asked knowingly.
"Dantai Brother is the current rare genius in the field of formations. You can get to know him." Shuofeng briefly introduced him to Li Fan.
"Nice to meet you!" Dantai Tao looked at Li Fan, his expression gentle, and greeted him.
After some casual conversation, the three discussed topics related to the Well of Transcendence.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 729: Transformation of the Celestial Mirror
"I originally planned to stay in the white mist for a while, but unfortunately, my companion, Huangfu Song, died tragically during the journey. Seeing a companion I've been with for many days die so miserably in front of me, I was deeply moved."
Li Fan's face was full of regret. "You should know that Huangfu Song's cultivation was a level higher than mine, yet he died inexplicably. Life and death are truly unpredictable. So, with no greed in my heart, I returned directly."
"Fortunately, with the divine power of the Well of Transcendence, Huangfu has a chance to be resurrected."
Hearing that Li Fan survived the white mist, Dantai Tao's eyes showed a subtle disdain.
Shuofeng, however, laughed. "I advised you not to go, but you didn't listen. For such a meager reward, it's really not worth it."
Li Fan shook his head slightly. "Without Shuofeng's prominent family background, if I want something, I have to rely on my own efforts. Fortunately, luck was on my side..."
Speaking of which, Li Fan took out the [Endstone].
Instantly attracting the attention of Shuofeng and Dantai Tao.
Handing the stone to Shuofeng, he carefully examined it and exclaimed, "Your luck is extraordinary. From what I know, many people had their eyes on this thing, but you were the first to exchange for it."
"But whether it's a profit or a loss, it's hard to say."
Unable to discern anything special, Shuofeng tossed it to Dantai Tao.
Dantai Tao squinted his eyes, observed for a moment, shook his head slightly, and handed it back to Li Fan.
"Have you two noticed anything?" Li Fan asked casually.
"The Immortal Alliance has already thoroughly researched it, finding nothing. How could we perceive anything suspicious in such a short time?" Shuofeng sneered.
Dantai Tao added, "In my opinion, this thing might just be an ordinary stone."
Li Fan denied, "I think this item is not ordinary. When I go back, I'll study it further. If I discover something, I'll definitely inform you both immediately!"
A trace of displeasure flashed in Dantai Tao's eyes.
However, Shuofeng applauded, saying, "I'm really looking forward to it!"
Dantai Tao had to follow along.
"By the way, when I came just now, I heard Shuofeng say something about being restricted by the Immortal Venerable..." After a moment of silence, Li Fan changed the subject and asked.
Shuofeng waved his hand, a bit annoyed. "Don't mention it. I recently felt something in my heart and sensed the opportunity to form an infant. However, she insisted on not letting me out, saying she wants to wait a little longer."
"I can only stay in this small branch all day. It's really suffocating me to death," Shuofeng complained.
"Immortal Venerable's actions must have some profound meaning. Making you wait, perhaps there will be some major changes in the Immortal Alliance in the future?" Li Fan did not criticize Feixue Immortal Venerable but pondered with a furrowed brow.
"I heard something." Suddenly, Dantai Tao spoke up.
"Oh?" Shuofeng looked at Dantai Tao, showing interest.
"It is said that the exploration progress of the white mist barrier has almost been completed. With enough data collected, perhaps the Celestial Mirror is about to undergo..." Dantai Tao paused suddenly.
"It's okay. Li Xiong is a guest of our Xuan family. You can speak freely!" Shuofeng saw through Dantai Tao's hesitation and waved his hand.
So Dantai Tao continued his explanation.
"The Celestial Mirror was left by the Supreme Transmitter, the most mysterious treasure of the Immortal Alliance. Inside the Xuanhuang realm, everything above and below is under its reflection."
"Except for the white mist barrier."
"For the Celestial Mirror, the area within the white mist is a completely new and unfamiliar existence."
"If the Celestial Mirror is compared to a cultivator, then its method of cultivation might be measuring the heavens and the earth. However, for thousands of years, it has been stuck at a bottleneck and hasn't advanced further."
"The Five Elders will naturally not allow the Celestial Mirror to pry into their affairs. So, if the Celestial Mirror wants to progress further, the only way is to measure the area within the white mist."
"If there is enough data, perhaps the Celestial Mirror can take another step, completing its own sublimation and transformation."
"This is also the reason why the Immortal Alliance is pushing for the exploration of the white mist barrier on a large scale."
Dantai Tao explained in detail.
Chapter 729: Celestial Mirror's Transformation
Shuofeng couldn't help but say, "It seems that the summoning of your formation masters to the Immortal Alliance headquarters before is also related to this matter, right? I'm not very clear about these secrets."
Dantai Tao smiled but remained silent, tacitly acknowledging it.
"The current Celestial Mirror can already be considered a foundation-building treasure of the Immortal Alliance. If it completes its transformation..." A hint of longing flashed in Dantai Tao's eyes.
Li Fan also spoke thoughtfully, "The transformation of the Celestial Mirror will undoubtedly have a profound impact on the Immortal Alliance. Lady Feixue Immortal Venerable has her reasons for not allowing Shuofeng to go out. Shuofeng, you just need to be patient. According to Dantai's words, that day is probably not far away."
Shuofeng snorted lightly and didn't discuss the matter further.
The three chatted casually for a while.
In the end, at Shuofeng's strong insistence, Li Fan fought with him again.
Intentionally slowing down the casting speed, Li Fan used the "Thread Extraction" divine ability, but halfway through, it was broken by Shuofeng's sword light.
With a sword mark on his body, Li Fan, bloodied, conceded defeat.
Shuofeng laughed heartily, waving his hand to restore the numerous blood threads he had generated on his body.
Having fulfilled his wish by breaking the "Thread Extraction" ability, Shuofeng didn't detain Li Fan any longer.
After staying for a while, Li Fan bid farewell and left.
Leaving Tianquan City and returning to Changsheng Valley.
Li San, Fang Zaiji, and Jiang Yushan all came to pay their respects.
After reporting the quantity of refined Elixir of Immortality, Li San brought up another matter.
"By the way, the person you asked to inquire about, named Zhong Shentong, there's some information now."
"Oh? What did they say?" Li Fan raised his eyebrows.
However, Li San's expression was somewhat strange. "Young Master, are you sure this is the cultivator you were looking for?"
Saying that, Li San presented an image of an old man with white hair.
Li Fan squinted, recognizing him as Zhong Shentong from his previous life.
Nodding in confirmation, Li Fan was shown another image of Zhong Shentong.
"Have you found something?" Li Fan asked casually.
"There's a bit of an issue. Is Young Master sure that this is the cultivator you're looking for?" Li San's tone was peculiar.
After confirming with a nod, Li San said with a strange tone, "The person has indeed been found, but it is said that this person is about to reach the end of his life, unable to break through the bottleneck in cultivation, and has already died."
"Died?" Li Fan couldn't help but be stunned.
"Are you sure there's no mistake?" Li Fan repeated.
Zhong Shentong's vital technique and the Seven-Colored Divine Light were both rare and exceptional.
Those who could master these two were definitely not ordinary cultivators.
In this life, he unexpectedly silently perished?
Li San sighed, "This matter was personally instructed by Young Master. I have confirmed it from various sources. Zhong Shentong has indeed died."
With these words, Li Fan deeply furrowed his brows.
After a moment of contemplation, his brows relaxed.
He thought of the reason why Zhong Shentong might have died in this life.
It might be because of the existence of the Well of Transcendence.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 730: Annihilating the Mysterious Lock Mirror Source
Zhong Shentong's cultivation technique, "Life and Death Profound Art," is a peculiar cultivation method that harnesses the terror between life and death.
According to Zhong Shentong himself, he suffered from a severe case of "procrastination."
Even in the Foundation Establishment realm, he could only break through when his lifespan was about to end, leveraging the immense pressure brought by imminent death.
That was in the past.
In this life, due to the reversal of the principles of life and death by the Well of Transcendence and the establishment of the Well of Transcendence, everyone could be resurrected. The pressure from death naturally no longer existed.
Anyway, after eighteen years, he would be reborn, so what if he died?
He could just start over in the next life. Why bother working so hard?
With this indifferent attitude, Zhong Shentong failed to break through to the next realm, which was quite normal.
Thinking about this, Li Fan's face twitched.
"It seems that the 'Life and Death Profound Art' is wasted in this life. I wonder how Zhong Shentong comprehended the Seven-Colored Divine Light."
With these thoughts, he waved his hand, saying to Li San, "Forget it, let it be. Consider it as if I didn't bring it up."
Li San wore a strange expression but didn't ask further.
On the contrary, Fang Zaiji praised, "Master, you are truly broad-minded, indifferent to life and death."
Li Fan ignored him and instructed, "Lao Liu, you can slow down the refinement of the Elixir of Immortality for now. Sell off the existing inventory first."
Li San was taken aback, responding, "Is the era of cultivators exploring the White Mist coming to an end?"
Li Fan nodded, "It's been almost three years since the Immortal Alliance officially issued the decree. Plus, with the existence of the Well of Transcendence now, cultivators are more fearless. I estimate that the complete exploration is not far off. We should be prepared."
He then looked at Jiang Yushan, who had remained expressionless, "Elder Jiang has always wanted to go out and see. I've found a way to conceal your true cultivation level and forge a fake identity in the Immortal Alliance."
Saying this, Li Fan took out the "Endstone Disk."
"This object can influence and block the perception of the Celestial Mirror, the treasure of the Immortal Alliance." Li Fan confidently declared.
Fang Zaiji's eyes lit up as he flew closer, staring intently at the small stone disk in Li Fan's hand.
After a moment, he rubbed the back of his head and looked at Li Fan, "Master... how do you use this?"
Li Fan shrugged, "I don't know either. You'll have to figure it out yourselves."
Fang Zaiji looked at Li Fan suspiciously, "Master, are you deliberately finding an excuse to keep Little Jiang from going out?"
Jiang Yushan's gaze swept over Fang Zaiji, revealing a hint of killing intent.
Li Fan smiled, "Hehe, I didn't expect Mr. Fang to also have moments of misjudgment. Although this stone disk looks inconspicuous, it is, in fact, a secondary body of the Celestial Mirror."
"But well, I can't blame you. Although Mr. Fang claims to be knowledgeable, after all, so many years have passed in the Xuanhuang Realm. It's normal not to keep up with the times..."
Fang Zaiji suddenly widened his eyes, "A secondary body of the Celestial Mirror?"
Snatching the Endstone Disk, he studied it as if he had obtained a treasure. While muttering softly, "This is a good thing..."
Li Fan allowed Fang Zaiji to take the disk without stopping him. Thinking of the Well of Annihilation Stone used by the Overturning Heaven Sect in the previous life, Li Fan reminded, "Perhaps this thing itself doesn't have any special properties, but if you cut off a small portion, there might be unexpected changes."
Fang Zaiji nodded, but it was unclear whether he absorbed the information. As if enchanted, he concentrated on the Endstone Disk.
"When Mr. Fang here has results from his research, Lao Liu, you and Elder Jiang can openly go out." Li Fan smiled at Jiang Yushan.
"Good, I will keep a close eye on Elder Fang!" Li San was overjoyed.
Chapter 731: The Source of the Mirror-Locking in the "Annihilation of the Profound"
Jiang Yushan glanced at the Endstone Disk, hesitatingly asked, "What is this Celestial Mirror? Is it related to the Celestial Treasure Mirror of the Xuantian Sect?"
Seeing Li Fan's puzzled look, Jiang Yushan explained, "The Celestial Treasure Mirror is an ancient treasure of the Xuantian Sect. After the ten major sects in the immortal path destroyed the Xuantian Sect, this item has been missing. Despite interrogating many remnants of the Xuantian Sect, the ten sects never got any results. I heard about it when I was a prison guard in the Infinite Prison."
Hearing this, Li San was suddenly startled, "Xuantian, Celestial Mirror, could they be so similar? Could it be that the founder of the Immortal Alliance, the legendary Transcendent Law Honored One, is from the Xuantian Sect?"
Li Fan shook his head, "I don't know about that. But now that Elder Jiang has mentioned it, we can inquire about it in the future."
Li San hurriedly dissuaded, "If this speculation is true, the Immortal Alliance will surely tightly seal all information about the Xuantian Sect. If you inquire rashly, it might arouse suspicion."
"Moreover, even if the Immortal Alliance is related to the Xuantian Sect, so what? The ten major sects turned a blind eye to us breaking out of the Xuanhuang Realm and heading to our deaths..."
"Speaking of which, we should thank the Immortal Alliance for helping us take revenge." Li San sneered.
Jiang Yushan frowned slightly. After a moment of silence, she looked at Li Fan, "However, I know a method to test whether this Celestial Mirror is related to the Xuantian Sect."
"Back then, the ten major sects, in order to capture remnants of the Xuantian Sect, created a secret technique called 'Annihilation of the Profound.' When this technique is activated, as long as there are objects related to the Xuantian Sect in the nearby area, it will induce a response in the practitioner's heart."
"However, the range of this response is extremely small, almost brushing past it before sensing it. So its practicality is not strong. But I heard that now the Celestial Mirror exists everywhere in the Immortal Alliance. Perhaps we can give it a try."
Li Fan's heart moved, and he pondered for a moment before nodding, "Alright. I hope Elder Jiang can teach me!"
The secret technique was not very complicated, and in an instant, Li Fan had already learned it.
He activated it immediately while approaching the Endstone Disk.
However, there was no response.
"Could it be that it's just a coincidence with the names?" Li San was somewhat surprised.
Li Fan suddenly thought of something, and his mind focused on his clone Xu Bai.
At this moment, Xu Bai was in the Political Affairs Hall, chatting with colleagues who had recently arrived at the Well of Transcendence.
Quietly bidding farewell to everyone, Xu Bai came to the Celestial Mirror in the city and silently activated the "Annihilation of the Profound" secret technique.
"Ding! Ding! Ding!"
The rapid and sharp sound suddenly rang in Xu Bai's ears.
In Xu Bai's field of vision, the originally ancient-looking mirror now radiated a bright blood-red color.
"Indeed! The Celestial Mirror is the treasured Celestial Treasure Mirror of the Xuantian Sect!"
Xu Bai's heart trembled, and in an instant, he put away the secret technique.
Numerous anomalies disappeared, and Xu Bai calmly walked into the Celestial Mirror.
(End of this chapter)
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