Chapter 771-775: True and False Search for Ke Lu (6k+ words)

"Before, when you mentioned the Holy Emperor of the Empire, who is likely our common ancestor, I became very interested. So, I spent some effort and had someone investigate," Xu Bai said casually, looking at the Emperor's daughter.

Before the Emperor's daughter could react, Xiao Qing and Xiao Hong became excited, "What did you find out?"

"You want to know too?" Xu Bai smiled, "Then exchange it for the Holy Blood Fetal Transformation technique."

Just as Xiao Hong was about to speak, she was stopped by Xiao Qing's outstretched hand.

With her emotions slightly calm now, the Emperor's daughter took a deep breath and said to Xu Bai, "Just based on this statement, do you think you can get something for nothing? At the very least, you need to let us know if the information you've obtained is indeed valuable enough for us to exchange."

"Reasonable," Xu Bai nodded approvingly and then extended his right hand.

In an instant, a pitch-black feather appeared in Xu Bai's palm. From this feather, Xiao Qing and Xiao Hong both felt a familiar aura.

"Little Black?" Their bodies trembled, and they both exclaimed simultaneously.

Just as they were about to take the mysterious bird feather to examine it carefully, they found that Xu Bai had already taken it back.

"It seems like you're not unfamiliar with this Heavenly Destiny Black Bird. It's much easier this way, saving me from having to explain again."

"Thanks to the convenience of the Universal Alliance connecting countless worlds, I luckily found Little Black's bones in a small world."

"This black feather is the only thing left on its body. Along with it are some memories from Little Black's lifetime."

Speaking up to this point, Xu Bai suddenly stopped.

"Little Black is dead?" Xiao Qing and Xiao Hong were initially a bit shocked, then they stared at Xu Bai.

After stringing them along, Xu Bai glanced at them and then sneered, "Little Black is much more loyal than you. To trace the footsteps of my ancestor, it was willing to travel through various small worlds, even at the cost of its own life force."

"Although it didn't find Xu Ke until its death, it wasn't entirely without gains."

"Xu Ke is very likely still alive," Xu Bai said slowly.

His soft words, falling into the ears of Xiao Hong and Xiao Qing, sounded like thunder.

"Impossible!" they both vetoed.

"If the Master is truly alive, we would undoubtedly be able to sense it. But a long time ago, we lost our connection to him."

Xiao Qing frowned, a murderous intent flashing in her phoenix eyes. "To fabricate lies related to life and death just to deceive us into revealing the Holy Blood Fetal Transformation technique..."

Facing Xiao Qing and Xiao Hong, who could erupt at any moment, Xu Bai was calm and fearless. He shook his head and sighed, "That's why back then, Xu Ke favored Little Black the most, with good reason."

"You both can sense Xu Ke's life and death, but can Little Black not achieve the same? Yet, it firmly believes that Xu Ke has not died, traversing thousands of small worlds to find him?"

As he spoke, Xu Bai pointed into the air, and an image appeared.

It showed scenes derived from Little Black's remains, shuttling through many small worlds, continuously searching for Xu Ke's memories.

Watching the successive scenes of different small worlds and the increasingly slow movements of Little Black due to aging.

Xiao Qing and Xiao Hong's bodies trembled slightly, their faces revealing a complex and incomprehensible expression.

The image suddenly stopped, and Xu Bai remained silent, just quietly watching them.

After a long pause, Xu Bai spoke again, "Although there are countless small worlds in the Xuanhuang Realm, there is actually an upper limit."

"Little Black personally visited some of them in the past and eliminated these small worlds."

"And what can be confirmed first is that my ancestor did not leave the Xuanhuang Realm back then."

"So..."

Finally understanding, a glimmer of hope flashed in Xiao Qing's eyes as she stared at Xu Bai, "Is the Master in the remaining small worlds?"

Xu Bai neither confirmed nor denied but shifted the topic casually, "Even if we knew about this, facing the vast number of remaining small worlds, we would be practically powerless. However, the situation is different now."

"The Wanxian Alliance is aiming to unify the Xuanhuang, conquering and sweeping through all small worlds."

"With many cultivators sacrificing their lives, they have already explored many details of the small worlds. Therefore, Xu Ke's possible location has narrowed down."

At this point, Xiao Hong couldn't help but speak, "Doesn't that mean the Master might be in danger?"

Xu Bai nodded, "If the Wanxian Alliance finds Xu Ke before us, considering their current style, it's likely to be more bad than good."

Xiao Hong's face turned unpleasant, "No, I must..."

"Calm down, Red," Xiao Qing restrained her.

After using her eyes to stop Xiao Hong's actions, she turned to Xu Bai and said, "Your explanation is not convincing. Besides having no evidence that proves the Master is alive, even if he is still in this world, how can you guarantee his safety in the small worlds that the Wanxian Alliance has explored?"

Before she could finish her sentence, Xu Bai interrupted her with hearty laughter.

"Oh, Qing Dao You, you're truly rational. I admit that everything I just said is purely speculative based on Little Black's memories. But can you deny the possibility that Xu Ke might still exist in the remaining small worlds?"

"Facing the unknown small worlds back then, Little Black was fearless. Now that the scope has greatly narrowed, you still can't face reality."

"What exactly are you afraid of, Qing Dao You?" Xu Bai stared straight at Xiao Qing, questioning.

Xiao Qing seemed to have been struck by a heavy hammer, trembling uncontrollably.

Her mouth opened, but no sound came out.

"Moreover, all I seek is a technique that Xu Ke casually passed down in the past. Unexpectedly, those around him are willing to disregard his life and death for the sake of this insignificant Holy Blood Fetal Transformation technique." Xu Bai said with a hint of sarcasm.

Xiao Qing was about to speak when the silent Empress finally spoke up.

"I agree to your request. Whether the Holy Emperor is alive or dead, I will never let him wander in a foreign land again," the Empress said resolutely.

Faced with the Empress's decision, Xiao Qing and Xiao Hong remained silent.

Xu Bai nodded approvingly, "A wise decision."

Then he lightly waved, and a map of the Xuanhuang Realm appeared before everyone.

"In the past thousands of years, the Xuanhuang Realm has undergone earth-shaking changes."

"But our Universal Alliance has been silently monitoring and recording everything, so the small worlds Little Black visited from its memories can still be matched."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 772: Mr. Bai's Red Thread

A winding curve divided the map into two parts.

One side had detailed information about regions, topography, and terrain, while the other side seemed shrouded in mist, making it difficult to discern the contours of the regions.

It roughly divided into five areas.

"The Five Elders' side is strictly controlled by the five Eternal Heaven Masters, making it challenging to infiltrate. Even for us, the Universal Alliance, our understanding is limited," Xu Bai said, instantly marking thousands of black dots on the map.

Most were within the Wanxian Alliance's territory, with only a few in the misty area.

"These are the small worlds that can be excluded, most of which remain undiscovered by the Wanxian Alliance's cultivators. However, some have been exposed."

Xu Bai lightly pointed, and thirty-seven black dots were adorned with a small "Immortal" flag.

"There are also those that the Wanxian Alliance has explored but Little Black hasn't touched in recent years."

Four hundred and thirty-five "Immortal" flags flew to different corners of the map.

"Xu Ke's whereabouts should be in the remaining small worlds of the Xuanhuang Realm."

Xu Bai stood before the map, saying calmly.

"I hope that before you thoroughly search all the remaining small worlds within the Wanxian Alliance's territory, you can successfully find Xu Ke."

"Otherwise, if, unfortunately, his location is at the entrance of a small world within the territory of the Five Elders, then there is basically no hope."

At this moment, Xiao Hong couldn't help asking, "Aren't you the so-called Universal Alliance? Can't you provide us with the entrances to the small worlds you control?"

"Do you think I'm some big shot in the Universal Alliance?" Xu Bai asked back.

"To ensure the safety of each small world, we often have fixed envoys responsible for contacting specific small worlds within the alliance. Besides their own responsibilities, envoys are ignorant of the situations in other small worlds," Xu Bai explained.

"If you have the ability, maybe you could capture and interrogate Senior Hedaoli, who came with me last time. You might get something from his mouth."

Xiao Hong was instantly speechless.

The Empress, who had been silent, looked at the map and felt a wave of powerlessness.

Her eyes became less resolute, "This... is almost like finding a needle in a haystack."

"Why, are you already regretting it?" Xu Bai was somewhat surprised.

"What Little Black could do, I can do the same. Friend Xu, rest assured, the empire will keep its promise," Xiao Qing said firmly under Xiao Qing's guidance.

Following Xiao Qing's gesture, the Empress finally handed over the improved Holy Blood Fetal Transformation technique to Xu Bai.

Not recorded in books or jade slips but documented by the empire's unique spirit beast, the "Bookworm."

"To perform the Holy Blood Fetal Transformation technique, certain specific resources are needed. Friend Xu, please wait a moment; we will have someone prepare them for you," Xiao Qing continued.

Xu Bai nodded slightly.

Without directly checking the contents recorded in the "Bookworm," Xu Bai temporarily put it away. After contemplating for a moment, he suggested, "Your main task now is to buy time with the Wanxian Alliance cultivators."

"In addition to using the power of the Tianxuan Treasure Mirror to quickly and conveniently detect the entrances to small worlds, you might be able to determine Xu Ke's location roughly through divination techniques."

"I don't know if Xu Ke left any personal belongings when he left back then. I might be able to ask the seniors in the organization to help you deduce something."

"After all, I am quite curious about my ancestor." Xu Bai smiled.

The empire had several lawbreakers within the Wanxian Alliance.

If combined with the Terminal Disc given by Xu Bai, it would be possible to search for the entrances to small worlds without revealing their identities.

Upon hearing Xu Bai's words, Xiao Qing and Xiao Hong exchanged glances.

After a moment of hesitation, Xiao Qing said, "When the Master left, he did leave behind some personal items. We have preserved them carefully."

"Please come." 

Speaking, led by Xiao Qing, Xu Bai arrived at the top of the high tower palace, a seemingly inconspicuous small room.

Unlike the luxurious room during their first meeting, the interior was very plain.

It didn't resemble the abode of the empire's creator.

"This is where the Master lived back then. The things inside are untouched. Initially, we hoped the Master might return. But after so many years, we've already understood that it's an impossible hope," Xiao Hong's tone was somewhat melancholic.

As Xu Bai scanned the small room, his heart suddenly trembled.

Because in one of his wooden table drawers, he found a strand of somewhat sparse red thread!

Only a few strands, seemingly about to break at any moment.

But whether it was its appearance or the faint aura it retained, Xu Bai was extremely familiar with it!

"Is this the red thread Mr. Bai left for Xu Ke?"

"He didn't take it when he left?"

Xu Bai's heart shook.

Discreetly shifting his gaze as if looking at other items, Xu Bai kept recalling the red thread he had just seen.

"No mistake, it's the red thread that Xu Ke had, capable of easily severing the Nine-Headed Scarlet Python."

"But it seems not to be the main body. It was separated by Xu Ke."

"Is it to leave a final means of protection for the empire..."

"But judging by its constant neglect and dustiness here, it seems like Xiao Qing and Xiao Hong don't know how terrifying this red thread is."

In an instant, Xu Bai's thoughts turned, and at the same time, he felt an uncontrollable excitement.

He knew too well the terrifying power contained in this red thread.

Even if only a strand remained, it was likely enough to pose a lethal threat to a Dao Fusion cultivator.

Naturally, Xu Bai instinctively had the idea of making it his own.

"Divination techniques are profound. It's better to take a few more."

He explained.

"No problem, they're just mundane items. To increase the probability of finding the Master, feel free to take more, friend," Xiao Qing said nonchalantly.

Xu Bai then took out a pen and a set of clothes that Xu Ke had worn in the past from the room.

Finally, after pretending to explore a bit, he took the red thread.

"Is it that simple?"

With the treasure in hand, Xu Bai found it somewhat unbelievable.

However, after discussing the details with Xiao Qing and the others and bidding farewell, he finally left the empire.

After leaving the empire, he confirmed that he had obtained Mr. Bai's red thread so easily.

"The specific usage needs further research."

Xu Bai dared not linger, rushed all the way back to the Xuanhuang Realm.

Instead of returning to Tianliang City, he went to the nearby Daoist Tower courtyard and closed himself in.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 773: Blood Essence Condenses Holy Embryo (2000 Monthly Votes Bonus)

In the secluded cultivation chamber, Xu Bai sat cross-legged on the floor paved with top-grade spirit stones.

He first placed the red thread in front of him, then took a deep breath to calm his somewhat excited emotions.

After all, since he accidentally obtained the Cang Sea Pearl back then, he hadn't casually picked up any treasures for a long time.

Xu Bai squinted his eyes, repeatedly recalling the process and details of his visit to the empire.

"It shouldn't be a layout by Xiao Qing and the others. This time, I took the initiative to come, and the request to see Xu Ke's relics was also my initiative."

"And, they really don't know about the peculiarities of the red thread..."

After contemplating for a long time without finding any flaws, Xu Bai didn't touch the red thread. Instead, he took out the "Bookworm."

Like a living being, the book turned its pages on its own, projecting various texts and images above it.

"Holy Blood Embryonic Transformation..."

After a moment, a glint of understanding flashed in Xu Bai's eyes.

"No wonder it's valued by Mr. Bai, the creator of the entire beast empire. The subtleties of this Holy Blood Embryonic Transformation technique are almost unparalleled among any other clone techniques."

"Creating a clone with 'Qi Xuan True Spirit Transformation' involves directly using heavenly treasures to refine flesh and blood. Then, infuse divine consciousness, severing the connection between the clone and the original self, forming a completely independent individual."

This "Holy Blood Embryonic Transformation" could differentiate another identical physical body solely by cultivating one's own essence and blood, and flesh and blood tissue, without relying on spiritual power or divine consciousness.

The entire process resembled regeneration after limb severance. However, what grew back was another oneself.

Until completely separating from the mother body, the clone remained connected to the original through blood and flesh. It was very similar to the process of humans conceiving offspring. Therefore, Xu Ke called it "Holy Blood Embryonic Transformation."

Xu Bai then took out the three catalyzing items for the "Holy Blood Embryonic Transformation" from his storage ring.

They were: Eternal Dragon Blood, Vajra Cognition Divine Insect, and Pure Light Core.

The original "Holy Blood Embryonic Transformation" passed down by Xu Ke, considering that the users were ordinary people without cultivation, had a rather lengthy process for nurturing the Holy Embryo, taking almost half a year for the Holy Embryo to slowly grow.

During this time, constant consumption of various highly nutritious herbs and meats was required to sustain the normal growth of the Holy Embryo.

However, over the thousands of years of the empire's development history, through the research of successive emperors, they found methods to catalyze this process using the magical properties of various mythical beasts.

Eternal Dragon Blood could significantly promote the circulation of blood and energy in the body, compressing the period of nurturing the Holy Embryo from half a year to a month or even a few days.

Vajra Cognition Divine Insect could nourish the spirit and replenish spiritual consumption.

Pure Light Core, when implanted into the Holy Embryo, ensured that the process of nurturing the Holy Embryo was not vulnerable to disasters and diseases.

"Everything has its pros and cons. Using external forces can significantly reduce the time for nurturing the Holy Embryo, but it also creates many drawbacks. Due to the rapid growth, a hastily nurtured Holy Embryo is almost indistinguishable from the original. It's almost the same as what Xiao Qing said, nearly identical to a clone."

"The original Holy Blood Embryonic Transformation, over the years, the Holy Embryo will give birth to its own consciousness. It is more of a resemblance than an identical copy of the original self."

"These two methods, which one is better and which is worse, is hard to say."

Xu Bai's gaze swept over these three items, pondering inwardly.

"However, this expedited method is exactly what I need now."

Inhaling the Eternal Dragon Blood into his abdomen, Xu Bai silently activated the Holy Blood Embryonic Transformation technique.

An extremely intense burning sensation surged from his stomach. Then, like a raging fire, it instantly spread throughout his body.

Puff...

A huge tumor suddenly emerged on Xu Bai's back.

The flesh and blood tissues wriggled within it incessantly, and the tumor continuously expanded. In the blink of an eye, it grew from the size of a fist to that of a baby.

Thanks to the Pure Light Glass Robe he was wearing, created by Fang Zaiji and capable of resisting Dao Fusion attacks, Xu Bai didn't have to worry about his clothes bursting.

The Holy Blood Embryonic Transformation allowed him to choose any part of his body as the growth point for the Holy Embryo.

In the history of the empire, various emperors had their preferences. Xu Bai chose his back, perhaps influenced by the scene he had seen when he was still a Foundation Establishment cultivator being chased by the red-haired Nascent Soul—an "infant shadow like a parasite hunching on the back of a volcano."

"Without the vibrant vitality brought by the mutual generation of the five elements, it's just that the flesh and blood tissues have entered a state of super activation, breaking the usual division limits."

"The so-called Eternal Dragon is just a long dragon with the bloodline of the returned ancestor, the Green Divine Dragon. Yet, it still has such a significant effect on Nascent Soul cultivators." Xu Bai felt the itching sensation on his back, like ants crawling, and couldn't help but be amazed.

The scorching Eternal Dragon Blood surged continuously within Xu Bai's body.

In the blink of an eye, seven days passed.

The tumor on Xu Bai's back now vaguely resembled a "person."

In Xu Bai's perception, this Holy Embryo was truly like a part of his body, easily manipulated at will.

With a thought from Xu Bai, the Holy Embryo followed his mind, making various continuous movements. However, the Holy Embryo hadn't fully developed yet, resembling a face covered in a cloth, unable to see facial features clearly and giving off a somewhat eerie feeling.

"It's time." After thoroughly familiarizing himself with the Holy Embryo, Xu Bai manipulated the Pure Light Core with his divine sense, slowly approaching the tumor.

The bulging flesh and blood seemed non-existent.

Without any hindrance, the Pure Light Core directly entered it.

Xu Bai could clearly feel the once chaotic and uncontrollable proliferation of flesh and blood tissue within the Holy Embryo calming down.

The Pure Light Core gradually dissolved into the flesh and blood, causing a faint white light to emanate from the bulge on Xu Bai's back.

Limbs and facial features began to differentiate from the Holy Embryo.

After half a day, a smooth "person" appeared on Xu Bai's back.

He was described as smooth because there wasn't a single strand of hair on his entire body.

Even the wrinkles of the skin were absent.

It was as if carved from white jade, emitting a radiant luster.

"Next is the final step."

"My divine sense far exceeds that of ordinary people, so the Vajra Cognition Divine Insect used to supplement spiritual consumption is unnecessary."

Xu Bai focused part of his consciousness on the Holy Embryo on his back.

Operating the Holy Blood Embryonic Transformation technique, in his visualization, the Holy Embryo underwent earth-shattering changes in an instant.

Bones formed, and the originally soft Holy Embryo inflated and straightened like an inflated balloon.

Hair, nails, and skin in different parts of the body gradually manifested.

It was as if a master sculptor was meticulously carving on the originally bald flesh.

The human traces on the Holy Embryo became more and more prominent.

Shortly after...

The face on Xu Bai's back, like a mirror image, suddenly opened its eyes.

At the same time, the connections between the Holy Embryo and the original body naturally shed layer by layer.

With a gentle pat on the original body's shoulder, Xu Bai lightly landed the Holy Embryo on the ground.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 774: True Yet Unwilling

"This feeling?" Xu Bai couldn't help squinting his eyes.

Creating a clone in every lifetime, he had long been accustomed to multitasking.

But at this moment, with the creation of this additional Holy Embryo, almost equivalent to a third clone, Xu Bai felt a completely different sensation.

The Profound Spiritual Transformation was based on the foundation of the Heavenly Theft Sun Swap Technique and further derived from it.

It could be said to be the most orthodox clone technique in the cultivation world.

Whether the main body or the clone, both were under the complete control of his consciousness.

On the other hand, the Holy Blood Embryonic Transformation.

Before the Holy Embryo separated from the main body, it truly felt like a part of his own body, easily controlled at will.

However, since it detached from his back, it seemed to undergo some mysterious changes.

Indeed, there was another consciousness separated within the Holy Embryo.

He still had complete control over the Holy Embryo.

But...

Always feeling that something was off.

The Holy Embryo turned around, locking eyes with Xu Bai.

It was like a mirror existed between them, except one was clothed, and the other was completely naked.

Externally, there was no difference between the two.

But Xu Bai, after staring for a long time, always felt something inconsistent between them.

Suddenly, he recalled a horror movie scene he had seen before crossing into this world.

Late at night, in the bathroom.

After finishing washing up, he inadvertently caught sight of another himself in the mirror.

To his horror, the self in the mirror suddenly showed a creepy smile towards him.

The thought vanished in an instant.

In reality, nothing happened, like the Holy Embryo losing control and smiling mysteriously at him.

But looking at the Holy Embryo in front of him, a thought suddenly surged in Xu Bai's mind.

If the main body Li Fan perished, there was no doubt that the clone Xu Bai would also die.

But what about this Holy Embryo?

Would it also die with them?

The purpose of the Holy Blood Embryonic Transformation was to ensure the immortal continuation of the Imperial Family.

So the answer was clear. It wouldn't.

"This is the fundamental difference between the Holy Embryo and the clone." Xu Bai realized.

"What Little Qing said, almost the same as a clone..."

"Just almost."

Realizing this, Li Fan, the main body who was comprehending the Infinite Void Technique in the distant Tianquan Province, couldn't help but stop his actions.

Recalling the details of the clone Xu Bai's journey to the empire, an inexplicable expression appeared on his face.

"Interesting. Seems like I'm inevitably influenced by something."

Turning back and looking from the perspective of the main body.

The clone Xu Bai's choice seemed a bit too hasty.

Of course, it was still a decision made by Li Fan himself.

But in different situations and environments, even the same person might make completely opposite choices.

This happened to Xu Bai.

If the main body personally experienced this matter, facing the Red String and the Holy Blood Embryonic Transformation, he would undoubtedly prioritize studying the Red String.

Rather than rushing into the Holy Blood Embryonic Transformation.

Although he did have plans to use the Holy Blood Embryonic Transformation to create another clone.

But he wouldn't be so eager.

He would be cautious.

Chapter 775: Unwilling to Return

Li Fan, who had quickly considered everything in an instant, still felt no sense of crisis in his heart.

However, he sensed a subtle unease.

After weighing the options for a long time, a direct thought of "returning to reality" emerged in his mind.

"Should I virtualize the current scene and return to the initial anchor point?"

The surrounding scenes gradually became ethereal in response to the prompt from True.

Yet, Li Fan hesitated in his heart.

He thought about the hard-earned and yet-to-be completely deciphered Infinite Void Technique.

He considered the still-disconnected Disintegration Disc.

He thought about not finding a method to completely shield the perception of the Tianxuan Treasure Mirror using the Terminal Stone Tablet.

He considered...

If he left, he truly wouldn't bear it.

After hesitating for a long time, Li Fan, like a stone sculpture, came to a complete stop.

Intense mental struggles played out in his mind, and Li Fan's body began to tremble slightly.

"Should I virtualize the current scene and return to the initial anchor point?"

The prompt from True came again.

Li Fan's expression changed constantly.

In the end, he chose to decline.

In an instant, the originally virtualized scene became real again.

Having made this choice, Li Fan seemed to have experienced a great battle in an instant.

He almost collapsed to the ground, drenched in sweat.

However, the instinct of his body made Li Fan dissatisfied with the decision he had made.

Without resting for long and gaining a slight breathing opportunity.

Li Fan once again opened the True panel.

"Should I virtualize the current scene and return to the initial anchor point?"

The reliable prompt from True echoed again.

But in Li Fan's ears, it was no longer so pleasing.

People are driven by desires in everything they do.

And at this moment, when Li Fan opened the True panel for the second time, the desire to "return to reality" was weaker than before...

Various hesitations, concerns, and unwilling thoughts flooded in.

This time, he struggled for less time.

In the end, Li Fan closed the True panel.

Exhale...

As if in an instant, he lost all his strength.

Li Fan sat directly on the ground, panting heavily.

After a long time, he barely supported his body with both hands, and an inexplicable emotion flashed in Li Fan's eyes.

He began the third attempt.

The result was obvious.

The speed at which he made a decision this time became even faster.

In just a few breaths, he closed the True panel.

"The Xuanhuang Immortal Heart Mantra..."

For the fourth time, Li Fan silently activated the supreme immortal technique that had repeatedly saved him from danger.

But as he, who possessed the Immortal Heart Mantra, opened the True panel.

Even before those many entanglements and things had a chance to interfere, he voluntarily exited.

The Immortal Heart Mantra was formed by reversing the Dao Heart of a cultivator.

Now, as Li Fan intended to return to reality to avoid calamities, he still found it difficult to make that decision.

Chapter 776: Immortal Heart Mantra

Under the operation of the Immortal Heart Mantra, True's thought instantly transformed into nourishment for his expanding divine consciousness.

Li Fan, who had failed once again, stood in the secret chamber, remaining silent for a long time.

This time, Li Fan didn't struggle anymore.

Instead, he closed his eyes and calmly contemplated.

At this moment, Li Fan encountered the most dangerous situation since he crossed over.

Because the layout of this world had been established for a long time and had not yet reached its full harvest, various emotions of "reluctance" emerged.

Under the influence of a certain force, these emotions were magnified to the extreme.

This made him autonomously unwilling to return to reality.

Even now, Li Fan still believed that there was nothing wrong with himself.

It was just a bit too greedy.

But Li Fan, in the end, cherished his life.

With a firm conviction for longevity, he also realized that if he couldn't return to reality, there would be a constant risk of falling in this perilous Xuanhuang Realm.

The cycle of reincarnation might never repeat.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 775: Half a Day to Full Golden Elixir

Li Fan stood in the secret chamber, remaining silent for a long time, contemplating strategies.

Now, having calmed down, he wasn't overly anxious. After all, he was far from being in a desperate situation.

In the vast Xuanhuang Realm, without returning to reality, there was only one chance in a lifetime. He had merely returned to the starting point, just like any other being.

Moreover, he possessed the accumulated advantages of foresight from countless past reincarnations.

"Everything stems from an occasional thought at the beginning."

"While creating a clone with Xu Ke's blood, I integrated a trace of Mr. Bai's charm."

Li Fan quickly pondered, determining the source of his various abnormalities.

"Indeed, there's no free lunch in the world."

"By relying on resembling Mr. Bai, I gained unparalleled talent and grasped some divine powers."

"In return, it led to the subtle contamination of my clone and even my true self."

"Although I became wary as soon as I sensed something was wrong, intending to return to reality if my true self was affected, I didn't anticipate that by the time my true self realized it, it would be too late."

In Li Fan's mind, the breathtakingly perfect face appeared again.

"Mr. Bai..."

"Interesting."

"Wishing to use me for rebirth? I'll fulfill your wish!"

A glint flashed in Li Fan's eyes.

The Dao Stone, already loaded to the extreme in his mind, suddenly erupted with a blue brilliance.

Countless scenes flashed within, depicting various possible futures that Li Fan had deduced.

"Want to obstruct my path..."

"It's not that simple!"

Suddenly, the radiance of the Dao Stone extinguished completely.

However, Li Fan had already thought of a countermeasure.

A cold smile appeared on his lips as he calmly sat down and began decrypting the data of the Infinite Spirit Illusion Method once again.

The scene returned to Xu Bai.

Facing the Holy Fetus, both parties revealed eerie smiles.

Xu Bai gently pointed at the red string in front of him. "Go!"

The red string, as if alive, flew straight toward the Holy Fetus.

Simultaneously, Xu Bai took out piles of top-grade spirit stones from his storage ring.

With a slap, he shattered them.

The descendants or clones produced by the Holy Blood Transformation method had no cultivation. However, this wasn't a problem for Xu Bai's Holy Fetus.

His aptitude was extraordinary, matching Xu Bai's, and had reached an unimaginable level.

Not to mention the wealth of experience accumulated by Li Fan's reincarnations over the years.

"Absorb the spirit of heaven and earth, controlling its essence!"

Saintly Fetus Xu Bai chanted slowly.

Within the secret chamber, an invisible whirlwind seemed to sweep through. The dense spiritual energy, like a tangible substance, emitted a roaring sound as it rushed towards Saintly Fetus Xu Bai.

In just a few breaths, he broke through the boundaries between ordinary mortals and cultivators, successfully entering the Foundation Building stage.

The speed of absorbing spiritual energy didn't slow down; instead, it became even faster.

Clone Xu Bai remained expressionless, repeating the process of taking out top-grade spirit stones, shattering them, and taking out more.

If an ordinary cultivator absorbed so much spiritual energy in a short time, their body would likely have burst already. However, Saintly Fetus Xu Bai seemed like a bottomless pit, unaffected as he swallowed every bit of incoming spiritual energy.

His countenance unchanged, he absorbed as much spiritual energy as it came, completely ingesting it into his dantian. His cultivation realm visibly ascended at an astonishing rate – Foundation Building early stage, mid-stage, late stage, and finally, Foundation Establishment complete!

The calamity that plagued countless cultivators, the "Calamity of the Heavens," seemed nonexistent in Saintly Fetus Xu Bai!

Clone Xu Bai witnessed for the first time the terrifying cultivation speed of a newly enlightened cultivator with top-tier innate talent and no bottleneck hindrance.

"Falsify the wonders of heaven and earth, constructing the Dao foundation!"

Saintly Fetus Xu Bai chanted again.

Within his dantian, Mr. Bai's red string emitted a faint light. There was no obstruction, and it naturally formed. In just a breath's time, Saintly Fetus Xu Bai had successfully built his foundation.

The faint red string dissolved into his dantian, becoming his Dao foundation, revealing its true name – "Heavenly Will Sword."

"If there's heavenly will, it shall be with me."

"Wondrous."

Saintly Fetus Xu Bai and Clone Xu Bai spoke in unison.

Despite entering the Foundation Establishment stage, Saintly Fetus Xu Bai didn't stop cultivating. He continued to absorb the dense and pure spiritual energy within the secret chamber, and his cultivation realm continued to rise steadily.

Foundation Establishment early stage, mid-stage, late stage, and finally, Foundation Establishment complete... there was no bottleneck hindrance.

"Observe the ways of heaven and earth, refining the golden elixir."

Saintly Fetus Xu Bai stood with hands behind his back, chanting words.

With a breath, the originally nearly condensed liquid spiritual energy in the secret chamber vanished instantly.

He casually took a storage ring filled with spirit stones handed over by Clone Xu Bai, holding it in his hand. In his dantian, a red light slowly condensed.

"I embody the will of heaven, my heart is the heart of heaven."

Saintly Fetus Xu Bai naturally spoke.

As if a monumental explosion had occurred, red light spread across every part of his dantian. Then, it suddenly contracted to its utmost limit. After a moment, a red light dot appeared in Saintly Fetus Xu Bai's dantian.

Saintly Fetus Xu Bai has reached the Golden Core realm!

In such a short time, he accomplished what ordinary cultivators might take decades or even centuries to achieve.

He continued his cultivation without stopping.

With a continuous supply of spiritual energy, Saintly Fetus Xu Bai progressed towards the perfection of the Golden Core stage.

As expected, there was no appearance of the "Calamity of the Heavens."

The dual standards of the heavenly dao in the Xuanhuang Realm were evident.

When Saintly Fetus Xu Bai finally successfully ascended to the perfection of the Golden Core stage, it had barely been half a day since his creation.

"This is Mr. Bai's cultivation speed."

"No, Mr. Bai from back then was even faster. He transcended from mortal to divine in an instant."

In the secret chamber, Saintly Fetus Xu Bai and Clone Xu Bai exchanged words.

After a long silence, Clone Xu Bai shook his head slightly.

"In today's Xuanhuang Realm, reaching the Golden Core perfection in half a day is already the limit."

Saintly Fetus Xu Bai nodded in agreement, "To seize the essence of heaven and earth and form the Nascent Soul."

"Without prior preparation, even with exceptional talent, it's impossible to advance any further."

"As the saying goes..."

Saintly Fetus Xu Bai arched his hand towards Clone Xu Bai and left gracefully.

"Before the immortal path, do not trespass. The transmission of the Heavenly Sovereign is above!"

His figure had disappeared, but his voice lingered in the secret chamber for a long time.

Clone Xu Bai knew that Saintly Fetus Xu Bai had gone out to seek opportunities to form the Nascent Soul.

Perhaps for other cultivators, the process might be extremely arduous.

But for Saintly Fetus Xu Bai, it was effortless.

He didn't even need to worry about Saintly Fetus Xu Bai's safety.

Although he had only reached the perfection of the Golden Core stage, he might not even be matched by Nascent Soul cultivators.

Because...

"My heart is the heart of heaven."

(End of this chapter)