Chapter 1071-1075: Clear Conscience (6k+ words)

The characteristic force field of "Everything is like me" has covered the surroundings, and Jiang can sense that Zhou and others are not lying.

Now it's Jiang's turn to find it somewhat hard to accept.

Five years ago, he was well aware of the turmoil at the headquarters of the Immortal Alliance. However, the matter quickly settled down, and the outcome was just a change of the Law Transmitter responsible for administrative affairs. There were no casualties or injuries.

As someone responsible for maintaining the safety and stability of the Xuanhuang Realm, he did not intervene.

In his view, as long as the operation of the Immortal Alliance is not affected, it doesn't matter who is in power. After all, the members of the Law Transmitters Council are essentially the same.

However, if remnants of the Xuantian Sect have infiltrated the Law Transmitters Council and are secretly plotting something harmful to the Xuanhuang Realm, the nature of the matter becomes completely different.

The responsibility of monitoring the Immortal Alliance was handed over to him by the Celestial Sovereign, and now such a significant loophole has appeared; it is undoubtedly his negligence!

"I will thoroughly investigate this matter," he looked at Zhou, Huang, and Wei, solemnly promising.

"It's urgent. Please come back to the Immortal Alliance headquarters with me."

Speaking, Jiang looked at Li Fan on the side, "This Daoist friend should come with us as well. Without your reminders this time, I'm afraid I would still be in the dark."

Being just a puppet body, Li Fan naturally had no fear and agreed immediately.

Law Transmitter Jiang waved his hand gently, creating a spatial passage leading to the Immortal Alliance headquarters and walked in first.

Feeling the familiar atmosphere at the other end of the passage, Law Transmitters Zhou and the others had complex expressions.

After taking a deep breath, they entered one after another.

Just as Li Fan followed to the Immortal Alliance headquarters, he heard three distant bell tolls coming from the sky.

"The Law Transmitter Great Bell. Ringing three times, spreading throughout the Xuanhuang Realm. No matter where you are, willingly or not, as long as you hear this bell, Law Transmitters must return to the Immortal Alliance headquarters within a day."

"I haven't heard it for a long time." Law Transmitter Wei said with some emotion.

Zhou and Huang also showed a similar sense of nostalgia in their eyes.

The Immortal Alliance headquarters entered a state of emergency lockdown, with strict entry and exit restrictions.

In the deepest space of the Immortal Alliance headquarters, an annular council hall appeared out of thin air.

One by one, the Law Transmitters entered the meeting hall with solemn expressions.

Although they did not know the reason for Jiang's summons, since the Great Bell had rung, there must be something significant happening.

As the number of attendees increased, small discussions slowly echoed in the meeting hall.

"Huh? Even Hua has come? I haven't seen her for over a thousand years since she immersed herself in her own paradise little world."

"Don't mention Hua. Even those few who were exiled, like Zhou, have returned."

"When was the last time we had such a lively gathering?"

...

When all the surviving Law Transmitters in the Xuanhuang Realm had gathered, the assembly officially began.

Including Law Transmitter Jiang, there were a total of twenty-eight.

Adding Li Fan, a total of twenty-nine people participated in the meeting.

Li Fan secretly looked at Law Transmitter Feng, who was also Mo Ruhu Bin.

What was strange was that he showed no fear, not even a hint of panic upon seeing Li Fan. He even nodded slightly as a gesture of acknowledgment.

"Interesting," Li Fan sneered inwardly, returning the nod.

Law Transmitter Jiang explained concisely to everyone about the possible infiltration of Xuantian Sect's Law King.

Suddenly, it caused an uproar among the Law Transmitters.

"Xuantian Sect? Didn't they perish when we rebelled? Have they lingered on for so many years?"

"This... is it too exaggerated to say that they can possess others without triggering the Celestial Sovereign's restrictions?"

"Interesting, truly interesting. It's an ideal toy, hehehe..."

Different reactions emerged from the crowd.

Law Transmitter Zhou, under everyone's gaze, took out the puppet figurine that operated the Xuantian Sect's techniques, given to her by Li Fan.

Humming...

As soon as the figurine appeared, there was an immediate response.

Chapter 1072: Self-Examination

As if alive, the eyes of the puppet suddenly opened, staring directly at the four people in the field, including Law Transmitter Feng.

"Previously, only three Law Transmitters sensed it. In such a short time, did another one undergo possession?" Zhou was shocked and angered.

"Everyone, this is the evidence!" Zhou immediately declared, explaining the operating principle of the puppet figurine.

All eyes focused on Feng and the other three.

Law Transmitter Jiang's expression also turned gloomy, "You..."

Before he could finish questioning, Feng interrupted him, "I oppose Zhou's statement."

"Cultivation techniques can't prove anything."

"The techniques of the Xuantian Sect are inherited from the immortal realm. I was fortunate enough to obtain a few volumes and, finding them appealing, started practicing. Is there anything wrong with that?"

"After some cultivation, I found it indeed extraordinary. So I shared the remaining techniques with my brothers."

"Is there anything wrong with that too?"

Feng spoke assertively.

He surveyed the surroundings with sharp eyes, showing no signs of being exposed to the conspiracy, "Brothers, ask yourselves, if immortal cultivation techniques were placed in front of you, would you resist the urge to cultivate?"

"I'm afraid not many people here can do that, right?"

With this statement, the meeting fell into an eerie silence.

After pondering for a moment, the Law Transmitters found Feng's argument not without reason.

Indeed, what was wrong with cultivating a cultivation technique?

Could someone be condemned solely based on the cultivation techniques they practiced?

Then there were probably not many completely innocent Law Transmitters present.

Even Law Transmitter Jiang fell into contemplation for a moment.

"As for the accusations of being possessed by a Xuantian Sect demon and intending harm to the Immortal Alliance..."

After a brief silence, Law Transmitter Feng spoke generously again, "I am willing to voluntarily undergo the scrutiny of the Law Transmitters' Oath to demonstrate that I haven't forgotten my original intentions."

He stated resolutely.

"I am willing too."

"My heart will never change."

The other three Law Transmitters who were detected with the aura of the Xuantian Sect also generously expressed their willingness.

Li Fan exchanged a glance with Law Transmitter Zhou and the others, feeling a sudden sense of unease.

But now that the arrow was on the bowstring, they had to release it.

Under Jiang's guidance, the examination of the Law Transmitters' Oath officially began.

In the circular meeting hall, all Law Transmitters closed their eyes, chanting words.

Above the void, countless images of pioneering Law Transmitters who sacrificed and died seemed to appear.

Densely packed, they almost occupied the entire meeting hall space.

Law Transmitter Feng stood tall in the center of the circular meeting hall, facing the countless gazes from the opposite side, motionless.

"I, Law Transmitter Feng."

"The original intention of trying to save the Xuanhuang from danger has never changed."

"Now and in the future, it will remain the same."

He summarized first and then spoke eloquently, expressing his true feelings.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 1072: How Lightly the Vow Changes

"I was an orphan with nowhere to go back then, without clothes to cover my body and starving. I struggled for my life every day, living in constant fear."

"Fortunately, after joining as a Law Transmitter, my fate changed, and I truly understood the meaning of life."

Law Transmitter Feng's voice echoed in the circular meeting hall, his face filled with nostalgia.

Next, Feng vividly described the fierce battles against the ten immortal sects and the careful concealment during the impending calamity. He even shared the excitement of the reappearance of the Law Transmitter Celestial Sovereign, who rebuilt the Immortal Alliance on the barren land thousands of years later.

His words seemed to transport the present Law Transmitters back to that turbulent era.

Finally, Law Transmitter Feng stated firmly, "I, Feng Rui, will forever be loyal to the Law Transmitter Celestial Sovereign and forever remain faithful to the Immortal Alliance."

"Throughout all lifetimes, I will never waver!"

"Just like in the past!"

Feng didn't play any ambiguous word games but spoke straightforwardly.

Above the circular meeting hall, the countless images of the ancestors emitted a faint light, shining on Feng Rui.

With his head held high, Feng Rui proudly accepted the scrutiny of everyone present, as if it were the supreme honor.

All the Law Transmitters, including Jiang, felt an indescribable sentiment.

They knew that Feng Rui had already passed the scrutiny of the Law Transmitters' Oath.

Zhou, Wei, and Huang subtly glanced at Li Fan, whose expression remained solemn.

Returning to the center of the meeting hall, Feng Rui received thunderous applause from the Law Transmitters, expressing respect and congratulations.

Next, the other Law Transmitters who were detected with Xuantian Sect cultivation techniques took turns to speak.

Without exception, they all perfectly passed the scrutiny of the Law Transmitters' Oath.

"Friend, what's going on?"

"Could it be that you've been fabricating lies to deceive us from the beginning?" Wei's face looked unpleasant. He directly questioned loudly in front of all the Law Transmitters, attempting to shift the blame and draw a clear line.

Li Fan's expression remained unchanged.

The situation in the circular meeting hall at this moment was somewhat unexpected, exceeding the scope he could handle. He was waiting for the decision of his original self.

Controlling and commanding from afar in the Spiritwood Realm, Li Fan pondered for a moment. In the end, he decided not to present the scene where Mo Ru Bin possessed Feng Rui recorded by the formation at that time.

Because the other party could easily refute it by saying, "The recorded scene is forged," turning the tables.

After all, now that Feng Rui had passed the scrutiny of the Law Transmitters' Oath, it had legally verified his identity as a Law Transmitter.

"Feng Rui is truly devoted to the Law Transmitter Celestial Sovereign from the depths of his heart..."

"In this situation, there are two possibilities."

"Either the Law Transmitter Celestial Sovereign is actually the Xuantian King. The Immortal Alliance and the former Xuantian Sect are two sides of the same coin. Mo Ru Bin could openly reveal all of this."

"Or..."

"Mo Ru Bin has already left Feng Rui. At this moment, Feng Rui is indeed a genuine Law Transmitter."

"What is the truth?" Li Fan's main self pondered urgently.

Scenes of past interactions with Mo Ru Bin surfaced once again in his mind.

Although it was a staged performance, the underlying meaning in some of the words was difficult to hide or change.

Li Fan made a decision.

"If I guessed wrong, it's just a waste of an Immortal Puppet."

Without any psychological burden, Li Fan immediately issued instructions.

In the circular meeting hall,

Facing the skeptical gazes of the Law Transmitters, Immortal Puppet Li Fan did not offer an explanation.

Instead, he looked directly at Law Transmitter Jiang. "I have something to say privately."

This statement immediately sparked dissatisfaction among those present.

Everyone was like brothers; what was there that could only be said to Law Transmitter Jiang?

A commotion erupted in the crowd.

However, looking at Li Fan's sincere gaze, after pondering for a while, Jiang still nodded, agreeing to his condition.

Jiang gently waved his hand, and a circular partition appeared in the center of the circular meeting hall.

The heroic images appeared outside the partition, blocking any prying eyes from outside.

Chapter 1072: How Lightly the Vow Changes

Li Fan's body flew uncontrollably into it.

"Say whatever you have to say. I'm the only one who can hear it here," Law Transmitter Jiang said casually.

"Do you know much about Feng Rui and the others?" Li Fan asked with a smile.

"All the Law Transmitters, every move within the Immortal Alliance, is within my sight. Everything they do, utilizing any resources of the Immortal Alliance, is under my control. I just turn a blind eye to it. They are actually aware of this," Jiang replied calmly.

Li Fan continued, "So, how many out of the twenty-seven present today, excluding you, do you think can pass the Law Transmitters' Oath?"

"Feng Rui and the other three actually passed the oath test so perfectly... don't you find it strange?" Li Fan asked.

Law Transmitter Jiang fell silent immediately.

He had witnessed the actions and behaviors of these Law Transmitters over the years. He knew that they had been acting recklessly.

However, it hadn't affected the stability of the Immortal Alliance, and they were comrades who had crawled out of the dead together in the past. So, he chose to turn a blind eye.

But to say that after all these years, these people had remained true to their original intentions...

He didn't believe it.

Perhaps some did, but it was limited to a few.

After Feng Rui and the others perfectly passed the grand oath, Law Transmitter Jiang knew that something was amiss. However, being pointed out by an outsider at this moment made him feel a bit melancholic.

After pondering for a moment, Law Transmitter Jiang responded, "Regardless, they have publicly completed the oath verification, indicating that they still have the qualifications to sit in the position of Law Transmitter. Except for the Celestial Sovereign, no one can strip them of their power."

"As for those who are scheming behind the scenes..."

"I will personally take action to expose them."

Li Fan immediately nodded, "I can assist you."

Law Transmitter Jiang remained noncommittal.

The circular partition disappeared, leaving only Jiang back in the center of the meeting hall.

"The suspicions against Feng Rui and the others have been cleared. They are still the most loyal Law Transmitters of the Immortal Alliance!"

"Just like you all!"

"As for the scoundrel who slandered and spread rumors, I have already erased them."

Jiang declared loudly, settling the conclusion of the event.

The Law Transmitters responded with applause.

He then uttered some official platitudes before announcing the end of the meeting.

The Law Transmitters left successively.

However, Feng Rui and the others were left behind by Law Transmitter Jiang, who sent them a voice transmission, saying that there were still some details to inquire about.

Naturally, Feng Rui and the others had nothing to hide.

After learning the detailed events from the other side, Law Transmitter Jiang nodded slightly and let them go.

The circular council chamber now only had him.

At this moment, Li Fan's figure slowly appeared.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 1073: The Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang

"If I'm not mistaken, Feng Rui and the others have indeed been possessed by someone before."

"But this possession technique is quite peculiar. It can actually return the body."

Law Transmitter Jiang frowned.

Li Fan also pondered, "However, traces are left when something exists. During the possession, irreversible effects occurred on their souls and bodies."

"Some characteristics of that Xuan Tian Sect Law King's soul are still left on them."

Law Transmitter Jiang narrowed his eyes, "Is that Law King named Mo Ru Bin? He is truly an extraordinary and admirable figure."

Li Fan just nodded without giving much comment.

"They still retain memories from the time they were possessed. However, from their perspective, these events were accomplished after consulting with Mo Ru Bin."

"As for Mo Ru Bin's current whereabouts..."

"He bid farewell and disappeared a year ago. As a token of gratitude for the time spent together, he even left behind some ancient Xuan Tian Sect techniques as a reward," Law Transmitter Jiang continued to explain.

"It's probably a means to disrupt our perception. But it has indeed worked. At least, I've wasted so much time," Li Fan said somewhat self-deprecatingly.

"However, where did he go? Is the Heavenly Mirror of the Immortal Alliance still the original celestial artifact Heavenly Mirror?"

"I will investigate this," Law Transmitter Jiang said with a solemn expression. "As for your body..."

"I still need to give them an explanation."

Law Transmitter Jiang's pitch-black pupils locked onto the Immortal Puppet Li Fan.

As if being pulled into a world of emptiness, Li Fan's body was slowly engulfed by nothingness.

In just a moment, he completely disappeared from the world.

...

In the Lingmu Realm, sensing the last image transmitted by the Immortal Puppet body, Li Fan shook his head slightly.

It wasn't unexpected for Law Transmitter Jiang to take action suddenly.

After all, accusing Law Transmitters of failure or slander was an unforgivable crime.

Someone had to take responsibility for it.

At least superficially.

Before Law Transmitter Jiang eradicated his own Immortal Puppet body, he had transmitted a message to Li Fan, stating that the investigation into the Xuan Tian King Mo Ru Bin had gone underground.

Any discoveries would be communicated through Law Transmitter Zhou.

"This person, Jiang, is probably the only reliable one among the Law Transmitters."

To find out Mo Ru Bin's whereabouts, he would have to wait for the results of his investigation.

Li Fan couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed by being led around by Mo Ru Bin multiple times.

What worried him even more was that Mo Ru Bin had been missing for nearly a year.

During the time he controlled the Immortal Alliance, he had used the immense computing power of the Heavenly Mirror, undoubtedly related to the whereabouts of the Xuan Tian King.

However, he had not shown up again in all this time.

Had he already found the missing Xuan Tian King? Or perhaps, he hadn't even looked for the Xuan Tian King and had used the means left by the ancient Xuan Tian Sect to escape from this dark star sea?

In a long absence of a clear mind, Li Fan finally received the investigation results from Law Transmitter Jiang.

In Law Transmitter Zhou's private world, a new Immortal Puppet body emerged.

"The Heavenly Mirror is still the same Heavenly Mirror. However, it has used too much computing power and unexpectedly harmed the origin of the mirror."

"Many functions of the Heavenly Mirror may have to be temporarily suspended for a while."

"As for Mo Ru Bin's whereabouts..."

"It has chosen to remain silent about that."

"But Jiang visited the Mirror Keeper and Illusory True Sage lineages. By combining the efforts of the three powers, he forcibly retrieved the previous deduction records from the Heavenly Mirror."

"We have finally found the possible whereabouts of the Xuan Tian Sect Law King." Law Transmitter Zhou's tone, however, was unusually solemn.

Li Fan looked serious, waiting for the continuation.

Even an immortal artifact had to damage its origin to deduce such results, indicating that this matter was by no means trivial.

After a pause, Law Transmitter Zhou lowered his voice and began to explain.

"Do you know that corresponding to the Xuan Huang Realm, there is another illusory world in this world?" Zhou first asked a seemingly irrelevant question.

Li Fan's heart skipped a beat, and he nodded in agreement, "I am well aware. You cultivators of the Immortal Alliance call it the Fallen Immortal Realm."

Chapter 1073: The Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang

"Yes, Fallen Immortal."

"When this immortal fell, in their last moments, they cast a glance at the Xuan Huang Realm. Thus, all things in the world, from vast mountains and rivers to tiny ants and insects, were completely reflected in this illusory world! What an incredible divine ability!" Law Transmitter Zhou exclaimed, his tone filled with a sense of longing.

"Then, have you ever wondered who this immortal with unimaginable abilities was and why they fell?" Li Fan asked.

"I was indeed curious before. Could it be that you know?" Li Fan inquired.

"In fact, I didn't know before. But based on the deduction results of the Heavenly Mirror, we can make some guesses," Zhou admitted.

"Do you remember the method to enter the Fallen Immortal Realm?" Zhou asked.

Li Fan suddenly recalled that peculiar ritual.

It required four items:

1. A plain hemp robe.

2. A plump ear of rice.

3. A small and exquisite model house.

4. A lifelike miniature donkey cart.

These four items were placed at the four corners of the space.

The first step was to take a step forward, facing the hemp robe, and quietly recite, "Fortune arises, Xuan Huang Immortal Venerable."

The second step was to turn towards the plump ear of rice and sincerely silently recite, "Fortune arises, Xuan Huang Celestial Lord."

The third step was to gaze at the delicate model house, hold one's breath, and whisper, "Fortune arises, Xuan Huang God."

The fourth step involved looking at the cart filled with goods and silently reciting, "Fortune arises, Xuan Huang Celestial Venerable."

"In fact, the answer often lies in the riddle," Zhou said solemnly. "This Fallen Immortal is the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang!"

"Hemp robe, ear of rice, model house, and donkey cart correspond to the four basic necessities of human life: clothing, food, shelter, and transportation. They align with the responsibilities of the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang!"

"Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang?" Li Fan was shaken.

"Xuan Huang corresponds to the Xuan Huang Realm. Celestial Venerable..."

"Does it refer to a Longevity Celestial Venerable?"

"But when you put them together, I'm a bit confused."

"Can a Longevity Realm powerhouse possess such seemingly unbelievable abilities?" Li Fan furrowed his brows, very puzzled.

"Ordinary Longevity Realm powerhouses certainly cannot achieve such seemingly unbelievable things. But the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang absolutely can," Zhou explained to Li Fan.

"The Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang is not a title specifically for an individual. It is a kind of honorary title."

"Imagine if a world had cultivators capable of merging their minds and bodies with the world's celestial laws."

"To the point of 'My heart is the heavenly heart, and my will is the heavenly will.' At that level, nothing in the world could escape their eyes."

"The Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang is such a figure."

With Zhou's explanation, Li Fan suddenly remembered his own situation in the Lingmu Realm.

(End of this chapter)

Li Fan is currently at the Yuan Infant stage.

However, since the early development and upgrading of the Lingmu Realm, he has continuously used "Formation Refinement" to deepen his control over this small world. Now, after integrating and merging with other small worlds like the Empire, the Lingmu Realm is no longer much smaller than the ancient "Cultivation Realm" in the conventional sense.

As a "Yuan Infant cultivator," Li Fan still firmly holds control over the Lingmu Realm. For him, it's like a refined magical treasure; the creation and destruction of the world are just a thought away.

From a certain perspective, with this absolute control over the world, he is, in fact, a true "Spiritwood Celestial Venerable."

By comparing this, one can better understand what kind of existence the "Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang" truly is.

However, Li Fan obtained control through opportunistic means when the world was still weak. On the other hand, the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang...

"Mind and heaven are one." Li Fan instantly thought of Mr. Bai.

In the Fallen Immortal Realm, scenes of sword forging at the Heaven Sword Sect.

When Mr. Bai revealed his true strength at the Heaven Sword Sect, the senior disciple of the sect exclaimed, "You are..."

Then, the attitude became extremely respectful, and there was no hostility towards Mr. Bai.

Situ Yao, as the strongest figure in the Heaven Sword Sect and also a Longevity Realm existence, could show such respect. Besides strength, identity was probably an even more critical factor.

Moreover, Li Fan's experiences in the Fallen Immortal Realm were almost vaguely connected to Mr. Bai, as if there was some kind of guidance or indication.

This led him to be cautious about exploring the Fallen Immortal Realm now.

If Mr. Bai had no connection with the Fallen Immortal, Li Fan would be the first not to believe it.

While Li Fan was contemplating, Law Transmitter Zhou continued to explain.

"The Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang is different from ordinary Longevity Celestial Venerables."

"In ancient methods of longevity, there can be many, but in the world, there can only ever be one Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang."

"In ancient methods of longevity, one seizes the authority of longevity between heaven and earth. The Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang, on the other hand, has the complete authority of the heavenly path. The difference is immeasurable."

"In fact, previous records in the alliance hinted at the Xuan Huang Realm's heavenly path having traces of 'personification.' For example, the soul of heaven and earth takes humanoid forms, and the heavenly path can also manifest emotions such as joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness. You can glimpse this from the abnormal phenomena after cultivators fall."

"In fact, this is the influence of the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang on the operation of the heavenly path in the Xuan Huang Realm. Even though the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang is no longer present, this influence has persisted."

Upon hearing this, Li Fan instantly thought of the Heavenly Dao Bai, who was coincidentally "resurrected" by him under special circumstances.

And his recently comprehended divine ability, "Falsify the Heavenly Dao."

"Heart of heaven, intention of man. The principle of heaven and man..." Li Fan pondered.

But his contemplation was quickly interrupted by Zhou's following words.

"Know that in ordinary cultivation worlds, the situation of 'man controlling the heavenly path' doesn't happen."

"At most, after receiving the grace of heaven, cultivators can obtain some authority over the heavenly path."

"The Xuan Huang Realm is very special..."

"And from the deduction results of the Heavenly Mirror, it can be inferred that this special operation mode of the heavenly path may originate from the first Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang."

"He made some modifications to the Xuan Huang Realm."

"Moreover, according to the previous records of the alliance, there were faint indications that the heavenly path in the Xuan Huang Realm operates with a 'personification' aspect. For example, the spirits of heaven and earth take human form, and the heavenly path can manifest emotions. You can glimpse this from the abnormal phenomena after cultivators fall."

"In fact, this is the influence of the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang on the operation of the heavenly path in the Xuan Huang Realm. Even though the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang is no longer present, this influence has persisted."

Upon hearing this, Li Fan was momentarily stunned.

He originally thought that the first Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang mentioned by Law Transmitter Zhou might be Xuan Tian Wang.

But the possibility of creating the entire Xuan Huang Realm...

This was obviously not something Xuan Tian Wang could achieve.

Li Fan immediately inquired, "Creating Xuan Huang? What does this mean?"

"The entire Xuan Huang Realm is like a perfect creation. Although it has undergone the absorption of other worlds for thousands of years, its core is still the original Xuan Huang Realm from several years ago. The reason the Heavenly Mirror damaged the origin is because it wanted to deduce the position of the 'Heart of Xuan Huang,' which dominates the entire world," Zhou explained.

"There, perhaps, exists a method to inherit the functions of the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang!" Law Transmitter Zhou whispered.

"This is something even the former Law Transmitter Celestials couldn't achieve. If this King of Xuan Tian Sect has done it..."

"The consequences would be unimaginable!"

Li Fan organized his thoughts. Based on the current clues, the Xuan Huang Realm might have been created by a powerful being in the past.

This being, after ascending, didn't take the Xuan Huang Realm away but left behind a method called the "Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang," capable of completely mastering the Xuan Huang Heavenly Dao to a certain extent.

Xuan Tian Wang, Mr. Bai – both should have been Grand Celestial Venerables of Xuan Huang.

From this perspective, to become a Grand Celestial Venerable dominating a realm, certain conditions must be met, passing the scrutiny of the Heavenly Dao.

After Mr. Bai fell, the position of the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang has been vacant.

However, the Xuan Huang Heavenly Dao still operates according to the methods left by the former Grand Celestial Venerable, maintaining the world's functioning.

For example, when Li Fan, through the "Devour Heaven and Earth Great Technique," devoured the earth's veins to rapidly advance his cultivation, he broke through the bottleneck of the Heavenly Tribulation but was suppressed by the Xuan Huang Heavenly Dao. This signified that the Heavenly Dao operated according to established rules.

Now, Mo Ru Bin, using the powerful computing power of the Heaven Mirror, is analyzing the entire Xuan Huang Realm.

Attempting to find the so-called "Heart of Xuan Huang" and become the next "Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang."

"After becoming the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang, perhaps one can inherit the memories of previous Celestial Venerables. This way, it might become clear what happened to Xuan Tian Wang back then..." At this point, Li Fan had already seen through Mo Ru Bin's elaborate motives.

"So, where is this Heart of Xuan Huang?" Li Fan asked immediately.

Law Transmitter Zhou extended his finger and pointed to the sky.

Then he gestured to the surroundings.

"Right here. Or, one could say, it's everywhere."

"As long as certain specific conditions are met, one should be able to enter the Heart of Xuan Huang and participate in some kind of trial process."

"If you can successfully pass it, after coming out, you can become the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang," Law Transmitter Zhou shrugged.

Li Fan keenly noticed a crucial point and asked, "After Law Transmitter Celestials create a new law, achieving longevity requires overturning the principles of heaven and earth. So, what about this Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang..."

A shadow passed over Law Transmitter Zhou's eyes. "That's the most worrying part for us. Theoretically, due to the influence of the Law Transmitter's new law, the process of succeeding the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang would fail."

"But..."

"We can't rule out the possibility that ascending to the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang might directly bypass the rules set by the venerable old man."

"After all, ordinary Longevity Realm cultivators overturn and occupy a principle of heaven and earth, while the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang directly gains control over all the principles of heaven and earth."

"Since the Law Transmitter created a new law, there hasn't been a new Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang born. So, what will happen exactly..."

"No one knows."

Law Transmitter Zhou's expression turned solemn.

Li Fan remained silent.

In his mind, the words of Mr. Bai echoed again: "A celestial path lies ahead, untrodden by ordinary folks, with the Law Transmitter Celestial above."

If his speculation was correct, Mr. Bai's transformation from an ordinary human to an extraordinary one, taking a single step to ascend, was due to obtaining the title of "Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang."

However, he paid with his life for overturning the principle of "mortal cannot kill immortal" and created the Immortal-Mortal Miasma.

This indirectly indicated that even the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang couldn't do much about those who had already overturned the principles of heaven and earth.

"If we consider the Xuan Huang Realm as a subtle creation, the original Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang had complete authority over this creation."

"But because Law Transmitter found a flaw in this creation, he reversed the principles of heaven and earth, creating a new set of rules. Moreover, it continuously erodes the existing authority in the Xuan Huang Realm."

"This has almost led to the current situation where the Xuan Huang Realm has changed ownership."

The analogy remained the same: comparing the Xuan Huang Realm to a prison.

The original creator of the Xuan Huang Realm left a central control room in the prison.

The Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang is the codename for the one who can enter the central control.

In the central control room, one has complete mastery over everything in the Xuan Huang Realm. Even creating heavenly marvels representing certain laws with bare hands is an easy task.

However, one day, an exceptionally skilled and unexpected guest entered the prison.

He somehow severed the central control room's control over a specific area in the prison. Later, he took control of it.

Moreover, he developed a large number of followers within the prison.

By directly altering the prison walls, he gradually transformed and consumed the prison.

The parts that were transformed or newly created naturally lost control from the central control room.

"Now, it seems that the current Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang has much less power than before."

"At least, he may not be a match for Law Transmitter."

"But..."

Li Fan's eyes flickered.

He was well aware of his situation; he couldn't meet the conditions to become the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang.

However, he could find someone sincere and virtuous, similar to Xuan Tian Wang or Mr. Bai.

After that person becomes the contemporary Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang, Li Fan could then push them into a confrontation with Law Transmitter.

Probe Law Transmitter's background.

While thinking about this, Li Fan furrowed his brow and asked, "So, considering the urgency of the situation, aren't we going to do anything now?"

"If Mo Ru Bin really becomes the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang, then things won't be easy."

Law Transmitter Zhou also showed a helpless expression, "It's not that we don't want to do anything; it's just that there isn't a good solution."

"Many of us have tried already, and none of us could even pass the first hurdle to become the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang."

"Of course, if you're interested, you can give it a try yourself."

Li Fan squinted his eyes, "Oh?"

"It's still the ritual to enter the Falling Celestial Realm. Just perform it in reverse." Law Transmitter Zhou said.

"Hmm?" Li Fan was somewhat surprised.

"Alright, I will give it a try." Having gathered all the latest information about Mo Ru Bin, Li Fan bid farewell and left the Immortal Mansion.

Inside the secret chamber in the Spiritwood Realm.

Li Fan took out the four required items and placed them in the four corners.

Then, he walked backward four steps, chanting something.

Law Transmitter Zhou mentioned that the Immortal Alliance had dispatched tens of thousands of cultivators to attempt this, but none of them succeeded.

Originally, Li Fan didn't have much hope for himself.

However, what surprised him was that after completing the reverse ritual, a familiar dizziness instantly struck him.

"I actually succeeded?" Li Fan was greatly surprised.

Before he could process this thought in his mind, everything went black, and he gradually lost consciousness.

"Junior Brother, Junior Brother?"

A somewhat familiar voice came.

"What are you thinking? Why have you been in a daze for so long?"

Li Fan slowly regained his consciousness and surveyed his surroundings.

To his surprise, he saw a young cultivator wearing a purple and white Daoist robe with a purple lightning mark between his eyebrows, observing him.

"This scene..."

It was extremely familiar! It was the same as encountering the "Ning Yuan Longevity Fruit" every time he entered the Falling Celestial Realm!

"Am I back in the Falling Celestial Realm? Is there no difference?"

"No, something's off!"

Li Fan instantly understood.

"Is this the test to become the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang?"

"Why is it exactly the same as what I usually encounter in the ordinary Falling Celestial Realm?"

"What is going on..."

Even with Li Fan's current level of composure, he was still shocked and found it unbelievable when facing this inexplicable event.

If becoming the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang was a significant and once-in-a-lifetime test, then the content of this test was surprisingly identical to the simulated exams he usually took!

This astonishing discovery left him bewildered.

Since the first time he entered the Falling Celestial Realm, Li Fan knew that his experiences were different from those of other cultivators.

However, he didn't know why such a bizarre phenomenon occurred.

Now, Li Fan had a vague answer in his mind.

"Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang..."

"Xuan Huang Purifying Heart Mantra, Xuan Huang Refining Heart Mantra, Xuan Huang Immortal Heart Mantra..."

"The Xuan Huang Purifying Heart Mantra is a method passed down among commoners to cleanse the Immortal-Mortal Miasma within mortals."

"And the Immortal-Mortal Miasma was left by Mr. Bai when he overturned the principles of heaven and earth!"

Li Fan's thoughts rapidly turned. The benevolent face of Mr. Bai, his smiling eyes, suddenly appeared before him.

"That's right. Mr. Bai is truly compassionate."

"Although he overturned the principles of heaven and earth, creating the Immortal-Mortal Miasma, from a broader perspective, it was to protect more mortals from being slaughtered by cultivators. It might even be part of some salvation plan."

"But it also cut off the path for mortals to cultivate."

"So, while creating the Immortal-Mortal Miasma, he also left behind a way for people to decipher it."

"If someone is determined to seek cultivation, it's not impossible."

"Even someone like me, with an extremely firm will..."

Li Fan frowned.

"People like me..."

"Their hearts are sincerely devoted to seeking the Dao. So much so that they might ignore everything else. In Mr. Bai's eyes, I'm probably not a virtuous person."

"So..."

Li Fan thought of the "Reverse Refinement of Dao Heart" required for refining the Immortal Heart Mantra.

He also recalled the various scenes he encountered in the Falling Celestial Realm after cultivating the Xuan Huang Refining Heart Mantra.

It seemed more like a kind of guidance.

"Ning Yuan Longevity Fruit. To achieve the perfect conditions, I must find a way to save all the mortals in the city."

"As for the second act, the rebellion of the Beast-Taming Sect, and the third act, the sword refining of the Heaven-Sword Sect..."

"To achieve perfection, I probably need to follow the methods of the Grand Celestial Venerable of Xuan Huang."

"Guiding me towards goodness? Or even if not, through the Reverse Refinement of Dao Heart, making my actions appear virtuous."

Li Fan squinted his eyes, instantly connecting everything.