Chapter 661-665: The Sword's Extreme, Its Power Reversed (6k+ words)

At that time, it seemed that Shuo Feng had completely mastered the wonder of heaven, the Sword. From start to finish, there were no signs of losing control.

However, unlike now, when facing Su Xiaomei's continuous attacks, Shuo Feng only defended and never took the initiative to attack.

"Each white light reflected the enemy's attacks entirely. Even the power was more formidable than the opponent's original moves."

"It shares the same characteristics as the wooden sword. It just can't initiate attacks..."

Li Fan seemed to have figured out why Shuo Feng couldn't fully control the Sword.

After some thought, since the other party would have to comprehend it on their own eventually, he decided to be helpful.

So, he stared at the wooden sword in Shuo Feng's hand, slightly furrowing his brows, "According to common sense, Fellow Daoist, even with exceptional talent, even if it is the legendary wonder of heaven, there shouldn't be difficulties in controlling it."

Shuo Feng agreed, nodding, "I also find it puzzling."

Li Fan pondered for a moment and then said, "I have a hypothesis, not sure if it's correct."

"Oh? Please go ahead." Although Shuo Feng didn't believe Li Fan could offer any profound insights, he politely responded, showing a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"The sword is a tool for killing. Ancient sword cultivators were skilled in beheading enemies from a thousand miles away; one sword could break ten thousand techniques. The principles of the sword can manifest in the world in the form of gold, jade, or stone. But why specifically a wooden sword?"

Li Fan raised a question, causing Shuo Feng to frown, his expression becoming serious.

"I've heard that in ancient sword sects, disciples would only use wooden swords for sparring when they were not competing for victory or defeat but purely practicing. Therefore..."

Li Fan paused, speaking in a deep voice, "I believe that the Sword represents the utmost in the world of swordsmanship. The principle is 'extremes lead to reversals.' So, all the qualities of ordinary swords in the world are reversed in the wonder of heaven, the Sword."

"To kill without killing, seeking defeat is victory. Not attacking is winning, not moving is invincible!"

Li Fan's words resonated like thunder, like a bolt from the blue, leaving Shuo Feng stunned.

With a trace of brilliance in his eyes, Shuo Feng re-examined the wooden sword in his hand, as if entering a mysterious and profound state.

As if turned into a stone statue, he stood still, murmuring something incessantly.

"It seems he was already on the brink of understanding, and now, he has instantly enlightened after my words." Li Fan quietly operated the Mystical Bird Divine Technique, looking at the top of Shuo Feng's head.

A purple column of smoke rose into the sky, resembling a spiral tornado, unmistakably the phenomenon of top-tier luck, weaker than Xu Ke but still impressive.

The luck column was incredibly resilient, unaffected by external factors. Even Han Yi's realm-transcending field couldn't impact it.

"Indeed, without great luck, how can one be born under auspicious signs? What others strive for throughout their lives, he lacked nothing from birth." Watching Shuo Feng's astonishingly contrary luck, Li Fan couldn't help but marvel.

"In this Xuan Huang Realm, the situation where two Dao Fusion Immortals choose to have offspring is quite rare." Recalling rumors about Shuo Feng and his mother, Li Fan could only envy.

It was said that after realizing that she had no hope of achieving longevity, Immortal Faye Snow decided to pin her hopes on her descendants. In order to cultivate the most outstanding offspring, she chose the conventional but effective method of martial arts competition for marriage.

There were very few respondents worldwide, and almost a year passed before a Dao Fusion cultivator came forward to challenge. In the end, he still failed.

The news shocked the world. Countless cultivators, initially eager to witness the fierce battles between Dao Fusion cultivators, were disappointed. They gradually realized that Dao Fusion cultivators were extremely rare throughout the Xuan Huang Realm. Those who could successfully achieve Dao Fusion were usually exceptionally proud. Unless there were special circumstances, who would easily give up on the ultimate goal of longevity?

Moreover, Immortal Faye Snow's actual combat strength, although only considered average among Dao Fusion cultivators, was exceptional in the field of refining. With a set of magical treasures protecting her, defeating her was not an easy task. Without certainty, challenging her would only result in humiliation.

Therefore, due to these various factors, Immortal Faye Snow's martial arts competition for marriage ended up in a rather desolate state.

Just when everyone thought this matter would gradually be forgotten and hastily concluded.

Chapter 661: Sword's Extremity and Reversed Momentum

Once again, a shocking event caught everyone's attention.

Faye Snow Immortal suddenly became pregnant! Moreover, besides herself, no one knew who the child's father was!

She avoided discussing this matter and officially announced the cancellation of the martial arts competition for marriage.

From then on, her whole focus shifted to nurturing the child in her belly, namely Shuo Feng.

Without a doubt, the person who could quietly impregnate Faye Snow Immortal must be a formidable Dao Fusion realm cultivator. This should be unquestionable.

Whatever his reasons were for choosing to conceal his identity remained unknown.

"Not only does he have a Dao Fusion realm mother, but also a father hidden in the shadows, who hasn't revealed his true identity."

"No wonder Shuo Feng is so confident; he can go anywhere in the world."

While Li Fan was silently contemplating, Shuo Feng had already gradually awakened from his enlightenment.

A faint joy appeared on his face. After taking a deep breath, his expression gradually calmed.

The hands holding the wooden sword no longer trembled. As a mysterious aura descended, locking onto him, the wonder of heaven, the Sword, transformed into a gentle white light, slowly merging into his body.

In an instant, Shuo Feng, who was once sharp and extraordinary, became utterly ordinary.

Even the purple luck column above his head, under Li Fan's gaze, slowly faded. Eventually, it turned into an inconspicuous white appearance, easily overlooked without careful inspection.

Looking towards Li Fan, Shuo Feng collected the Mystical Bird Divine Technique, arching his hand.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist, for returning to simplicity and achieving mastery in your divine art!"

"What mastery? It's not really that impressive. But..." Shuo Feng politely gestured for Li Fan to proceed.

"I hope Fellow Daoist can test my sword!" Shuo Feng made his intentions clear.

Li Fan naturally understood what he meant.

With a flick of his finger, several blue water swords flew towards Shuo Feng.

Shuo Feng stood with hands behind his back, neither dodging nor avoiding.

As these water swords were about to strike him, a white light suddenly appeared.

The water swords all reversed.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 662: Four Realms of Dao Fusion

"What realm of power can Fellow Daoist's Sword of Reversal bounce back?" Sensing the almost doubled rebound attack, Li Fan's expression changed slightly. With a wave of his hand suppressing the water swords, he looked at Shuo Feng and asked.

Shuo Feng seemed to be savoring the self-defense of the wooden sword just now. After a while, he came back to his senses.

"The Sword of Reversal..." he shook his head, "I would call it the Sword of Halting and the Sword of Non-Combat."

Without much explanation, Shuo Feng continued, "Ordinary Nascent Infant realm's power can be easily countered. If a Nascent Divinity strikes with full force, it would be a bit challenging. For Dao Fusion and above..."

"Fellow Daoist has only reached the Foundation Establishment realm, yet you can achieve such a remarkable feat. If you ascend to Nascent Divinity, wouldn't you be able to contend against Dao Fusion?" Li Fan showed a very surprised expression.

"It's not that simple. Dao Fusion and Dao Fusion are not comparable. The essence of the world is divided into..."

Li Fan's mind stirred, intending to concentrate and listen. However, he saw Shuo Feng's mouth opening and closing, but no sound came out.

Shuo Feng quickly realized this and promptly closed his mouth, choosing to remain silent.

Li Fan, thoughtful and tactful, did not press for answers.

"Anyway, although I possess the wonder of heaven, there is still a long way to go if I want to surpass my mother. Moreover, while building a foundation with the wonder of heaven is powerful, it also has its drawbacks. Elevating realms is more challenging and slow compared to ordinary cultivators, even with sufficient resources and new techniques." Shuo Feng sighed.

Li Fan heard this for the first time and immediately inquired, "Why is that?"

Shuo Feng answered directly, "The wonder of heaven is, in fact, the law of heaven. Building a foundation with the wonder of heaven is challenging because it rejects other things. Ordinary cultivators need to peek into the laws of heaven and earth, seize the essence of heaven and earth, extract the marrow of heaven and earth, and sacrifice the soul of heaven and earth, gradually ascending step by step. However, it's different for practitioners of the wonder of heaven. They use the wonder of heaven as the law, the wonder of heaven as the personal realm, the wonder of heaven as the transformation of heaven and earth, and the wonder of heaven as the soul of heaven and earth. Just by continually comprehending the wonder of their own being to the extreme, they can smoothly advance to Dao Fusion."

Li Fan, hearing this, couldn't help but ask, "Isn't that a good thing? Why do you say that cultivation becomes more difficult?"

Shuo Feng countered, "Don't you think that compared to forcefully acquiring external things, this method of cultivation, relying solely on one's understanding, has a faster pace?"

"Of course..." Li Fan seemed to have realized something, suddenly stopping.

"Brother Shuo, are you saying that building a foundation with the wonder of heaven is more like practicing with ancient methods?" Li Fan changed his address unintentionally and asked quickly.

"Exactly, to be precise, it's practicing with shackles, using ancient methods." Shuo Feng sighed lightly. "This is where the advantages and disadvantages lie. But I don't regret it. Although the path is more difficult, the upper limit is higher!"

As if recalling something, Li Fan suddenly asked, "If achieving Dao Fusion with the wonder of heaven is the first step, then the next step is to reverse the principle of the wonder of heaven?"

A trace of approval flashed in Shuo Feng's eyes. "Exactly! Where is the difficulty in the Dao Fusion realm? The principles of heaven and earth are elusive, just abstract concepts that ordinary people find difficult to grasp. Reversing them is even more challenging. Finding, familiarizing, mastering, and reversing these must be accomplished in the Dao Fusion realm. Although Dao Fusion practitioners have long lifespans, each step forward requires an extremely arduous price to be paid. Throughout history, how many geniuses have fallen just before this final step?"

"And building a foundation with the wonder of heaven skips the first step directly. In the process of self-cultivation from foundation building, it is equivalent to practicing the second and third steps. It saves almost half the effort."

Shuo Feng tried to explain to Li Fan in straightforward and understandable language.

Li Fan also had some enlightenment.

"Finding, familiarizing, mastering, and reversing might correspond to the respective realms in the Dao Fusion realm."

Li Fan suddenly remembered when Ji Hongdao faced Senior Sister Zhao, he mentioned, "After becoming a Heaven Sovereign, one should not involve oneself in worldly disputes."

"Heaven Sovereign, having already reversed the principles, eventually replaces them, transforming oneself into a part of heaven and earth. That's truly stepping into the realm of longevity."

"Before that, Dao Fusion practitioners still have four steps to take."

Shuo Feng looked at Li Fan, who was lost in thought, and couldn't help but advise, "Today's words are just to repay your guidance, so they were revealed. Fellow Daoist must not be overly ambitious and lose focus. If that happens, then my well-intentioned efforts would be in vain."

Li Fan snapped out of his thoughts and replied with a smile, "Brother Shuo, you're overly concerned. I'm not someone who doesn't know my limits. I used to think that there were only a few major realms between longevity and cultivators like us. I might not be unable to reach them."

"Now it seems that there are actually several insurmountable gaps, each of which is enough to make people despair."

"We must still give people hope," Shuo Feng nodded in agreement, adding a somewhat random sentence without context.

"By the way, I don't know your name yet. Judging by your temperament and talent, you shouldn't be an unknown person." Shuo Feng looked at Li Fan with some curiosity.

Li Fan arched his hand and replied, "I am Li Fan!"

Shuo Feng squinted his eyes, carefully observing Li Fan.

"Just the same name and surname! I've been misunderstood by many in the past!" Li Fan explained.

Shuo Feng nodded slowly.

"I am skilled in observing qi. Passing by this place, I sensed something unusual, so I descended to investigate. Unexpectedly, before finding any results, I almost lost my life due to Fellow Daoist." Li Fan took the initiative to explain the cause and effect.

"In that case, I also feel that something is not right nearby." Shuo Feng suddenly realized and looked towards a distance.

His gaze fell in the direction where Han Yi's statue was located. However, it seemed that he had not noticed the existence of the statue but had intuited the abnormality there.

"Interesting..."

"How about Fellow Daoist and I explore it together?" Li Fan suggested.

"That's the intention." Shuo Feng seemed like someone unafraid of trouble and readily agreed.

As they were about to go, the sky suddenly turned pink.

Shuo Feng's expression changed abruptly.

Crimson-colored snowflakes gently fell.

A melodious female voice suddenly sounded, "Feng'er, it's been a long time away from home. It's time to come back."

Shuo Feng's face slightly stiffened.

However, he dared not resist the will of his mother and could only express a apologetic look to Li Fan.

"I understand, Mother." He responded.

Grasping a snowflake, the crimson color dissolved in Shuo Feng's palm.

After a moment, his figure became blurry.

Slowly disappearing into the air.

Suddenly, a communication talisman fell from the sky and flew towards Li Fan.

"If Brother Li needs help in the future, feel free to contact me."

Shuo Feng's voice faintly echoed.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 663: Distinction Between Old and New Worlds

Shuo Feng's voice became increasingly faint.

After a while, it became almost inaudible, and the crimson snowflakes in the world disappeared.

It was like an illusion.

"Is it just a coincidence, or did his world-shaking luck cause him to avoid danger inadvertently?"

"Or perhaps, Fei Xue Xianzun has been watching Shuo Feng, preventing any mishaps. Seeing him about to enter a dangerous situation, did she intervene?"

Li Fan remained silent, turning his gaze towards the location of the Han Yi statue.

After contemplating for a moment, he descended to the ground. Activating the "Realm of Heaven's Mandate," he proceeded step by step towards the statue.

His steps were extremely slow because Li Fan was carefully sensing the surrounding auspicious and ominous energies.

As he was now almost in a state of "One Without Fortune," he was particularly sensitive to changes in his own aura.

After taking about ninety steps forward, Li Fan suddenly sensed a flaw in the "Realm of Heaven's Mandate."

Like a cup with a hole, the almost nonexistent aura rapidly drained away in an instant. After the last trace was completely squeezed out, dense black Qi began to swirl above his head in Li Fan's line of sight.

Feeling his heart skip a beat, as if a great calamity was about to befall him at any moment, Li Fan quickly retreated while simultaneously reclaiming the fortune stored in the Xuan Niao Feather.

Although his movements were swift, the changes brought about by the fortune were immediate. During the retreat, Li Fan stumbled and almost fell to the ground. He was a Nascent Soul cultivator, and moreover, one using the top-tier method of forming the Nascent Soul through the Five Elements Dao Realm. How could he stumble while walking?

However, this irrational event indeed happened.

Without hesitation, Li Fan, while vividly remembering that sensation, accelerated the replenishment of the depleting fortune.

After stabilizing his figure and returning to a safe area, Li Fan discovered that he had consumed nearly half of the fortune stored in the Xuan Niao Feather to neutralize the black misfortune above his head.

"Even at such a distance from the statue, it consumed this much fortune. This Fortune-Draining Statue is truly terrifying. Even someone with extraordinary luck like Shuo Feng wouldn't be able to resist and would be completely drained. No wonder Shuo Feng was taken away by his mother."

"It can't be resisted by mere human strength unless…"

"The fortune of the world."

Li Fan's mind stirred, suddenly recalling the world where Xiao Hei fell.

The celestial fortune of that beast world had clearly been refined and merged by Xiao Hei. However, not long ago, due to unknown reasons, Xiao Hei fell. The celestial fortune shattered and scattered everywhere.

With Han Yi's initial cultivation level, he could absorb and control the drifting celestial fortune.

Then, with Li Fan possessing the Xuan Niao Feather, absorbing the celestial fortune of the world should be even more effortless.

"Moreover, it seems that a drop of Xu Ke's blood is also buried there. It seems I have to make a trip."

"In that small world, there seems to be quite a few powerful beasts hidden. If in the past, as a Nascent Soul cultivator acting alone, I might have some concerns. But now…"

A gleam flashed in Li Fan's eyes.

Temporarily leaving the Fortune-Draining Area, he returned to the Longevity Valley and summoned Liu San.

About to speak, he suddenly felt something amiss and hesitated.

"What's bothering the Young Master?"

Liu San looked at Li Fan, feeling somewhat puzzled.

Li Fan pondered for a moment, retracing the past records of the Hua Dao Stone. Then he suddenly realized.

It turned out that he had unknowingly forgotten about the calamity that had befallen Cong Yun Hai.

"I wonder what Cong Yun Hai looks like now in this world. Is it a bottomless abyss or a withered mountain range?"

"If it has already turned into nothingness, does the entrance to the small world still exist?"

Thoughts raced in his mind, and Li Fan's expression became grave.

"This time, during my journey, I discovered something terrifying."

Currently, Li Fan told Liu San about the destruction of Cong Yun Hai, a matter gradually forgotten by the world.

"Cong Yun Hai?" Liu San's expression was initially puzzled, but then he finally remembered, showing a shocked expression.

"Fortunately, due to the need to move to the Longevity Valley, we accidentally avoided this calamity," Li Fan sighed.

However, Liu San focused on the fact that he had forgotten about the incident.

"Is this the power of the New Dao of Longevity, causing people to forget troubles without any awareness?" Liu San, who had impressions of the Longevity Realm's powerful figures from ancient times, was deeply shocked.

As one of the strongest Dao Fusion experts in the Medicine King Sect, he had faced off with the Longevity Venerables of the Immortal Dao Ten Sects in the past. Although he didn't consider himself their opponent, he could at least resist them to some extent.

Unexpectedly...

In an instant, the pride in Liu San's heart shattered layer by layer. The more he thought about it, the more horrified he became, and cold sweat even appeared on his forehead.

Li Fan also noticed Liu San's abnormality and comforted him, "Liu Lao, no need to worry. The world has changed from ancient to present. Although they share the same title as Longevity Venerables, it's clear that present-day Longevity and ancient Longevity are not at the same level."

Even though Liu San had great respect for Li Fan, it took him a long time to recover.

After a long silence, he sighed and said to Li Fan, "Only today do I realize the might of the New Dao of Longevity. Previously, I was just sitting in the well and looking at the sky."

"The disparity between the new and old methods is so significant..."

"Young Master, I want to switch to the new method," Liu San said solemnly to Li Fan.

Li Fan was not surprised by Liu San's decision. He nodded in agreement, "I support you! Lao Liu, your revival of competitiveness is a fortunate event for our Medicine King Sect. Perhaps you'll gain enlightenment, achieve Longevity, and with the protection of the Longevity Venerable, our Medicine King Sect can reemerge openly in the world."

"However..."

Li Fan changed the topic, "Currently, the two methods cannot be cultivated simultaneously. If Lao Liu wants to advance further and 'Reverse the Laws of Heaven and Earth,' you will need to practice another Dao Fusion technique."

"Firstly, obtaining a new technique is not easy, especially Dao Fusion techniques. Secondly, the production of Longevity Pills still requires you, Lao Liu, to oversee the refinement..."

Liu San instantly understood Li Fan's implication. The lofty ambition he had a moment ago suddenly dimmed.

The gap between ideals and reality forced Liu San to make a choice.

But for Liu San, who was loyal to the Medicine King Sect, after hesitating for a moment, he made his decision.

"I understand, Young Master. Let's prioritize the revival of the Medicine King Sect." He said with a hint of melancholy.

At this point, Li Fan smiled slightly, "Lao Liu, you misunderstood me. I absolutely support your switch in techniques. Moreover, the advancement of your cultivation and the rise of the Medicine King Sect are not contradictory."

"Just a little time for preparation is needed."

End of this chapter.

Chapter 664: Purple Qi Transforms the Heavenly Capital

"Although it's a bit unscrupulous, I have to say that due to this calamity, it led to the death of Dao Friend Zhou Qingang. Therefore, the significant debt we owed is no longer necessary to repay. As long as Lao Liu continues to refine some Longevity Pills and other useful elixirs for sale, accumulate for a few years, and exchange for a Dao Fusion technique, it won't be a problem," Li Fan spoke confidently.

Hearing this, Liu San's eyes regained a glint of excitement. Waiting for a few years was negligible for him. As for the unfortunate demise of Zhou Qingang, whom he barely knew, there was no sorrow in his heart.

"This person's death is a good thing! It saved me years of effort!" Liu San couldn't help but think so.

Li Fan continued, "During this time of accumulating contribution points, I also need to plan a reasonable identity for Lao Liu. After all, with your Dao Fusion cultivation, it's not as easy to conceal as people like me. Originally, I planned to use the excuse of an 'ancient dormant cultivator awakening' to pass it off. But it seems that something happened before, making the cultivators of the Immortal Dao Alliance more sensitive and less likely to believe. So, we need to come up with a more reliable method."

"But rest assured, Lao Liu, I already have some ideas about this matter."

Without delving into the details of Li Fan's words, Liu San, with his natural trust in Li Fan, nodded appreciatively, "As long as Young Master makes the decisions!"

After reassuring one of the two Dao Fusion experts in the Medicine King Sect, Li Fan then met with another Dao Fusion cultivator in the newly established sect's pill refining workshop, Fang Rangji.

At this moment, Fang Rangji was attentively staring at the Medicine King True Cauldron suspended in the air, showing a fascinated expression.

After moving to the Longevity Valley, Li Fan placed the Medicine King True Cauldron here for Fang Rangji to study.

Apart from the intention of comforting him, Li Fan also hoped that Fang Rangji's alchemy skills would advance further, preferably enhancing and modifying the Medicine King True Cauldron.

As for why he did this...

In this lifetime, Li Fan wanted to use his avatar to control the Medicine King True Cauldron, break through the Xuan Huang Realm, and descend into the Immortal Abyss to explore the truth!

He wanted to see with his own eyes the figure within the Immortal Abyss, to find out whether it was alive or dead!

Li Fan knew that when approaching the Immortal Abyss, due to the extremely terrifying suction, even the distortion of time and space occurred.

Inside the Immortal Abyss, a moment might pass outside as tens of millions of years.

Normally, if a clone were used to explore, due to the terrifying time difference, it might not receive any information, and the main body might have died from the depletion of lifespan.

But Li Fan had a way to bypass this issue.

It was the new function awakened after truly devouring the legacy of Tianyang —[Embodiment].

Transforming oneself into another form, traversing the ages!

In the previous life, even with only Golden Core cultivation, Li Fan could exist in the form of [Embodiment] for more than three thousand years. Now, with the advancement to Yuan Ying and the awakening of the Xuan Huang Immortal Heart Mantra, he believed he could endure even longer.

It would be enough to persist through the long years until the information from the clone arrived.

The Immortal Abyss concealed immense secrets, including but not limited to the hidden past of the Xuan Huang Realm and the future destiny.

If he could catch a glimpse, it would be of great significance to Li Fan. It might even uncover the secrets of the Fallen Immortals.

Of course, all of this depended on whether the Medicine King True Cauldron could endure the terrifying suction in the Immortal Abyss without disintegrating.

"In the past, due to material and cost limitations, the Medicine King Sect's Medicine King True Cauldron was not of the highest quality in terms of materials. However, its refining concept and techniques are outstanding and worth learning from."

"Give me some time, and I can definitely give you a stronger Medicine King True Cauldron!"

After Li Fan informed Fang Rangji about the requirement to strengthen the Medicine King Cauldron, Fang Rangji responded in this manner.

Indeed, Fang Rangji's methods were extraordinary. During this time, he casually refined a small Medicine King True Cauldron, which was much higher in quality than the ones held by other disciples, already possessing some characteristics of a true cauldron.

At this moment, Fang Rangji was focused, and Li Fan called out several times before he snapped back to reality.

Li Fan then told him about the disappearance of the Congyun Sea and the existence of the Wuyou Celestial.

Compared to Liu San's shock, Fang Rangji remained quite calm.

He only uttered an "Oh," then continued to stare fixedly at the Medicine King True Cauldron.

After a while, seeing that Li Fan hadn't left, he asked, "Is there anything else, Sect Master?"

Li Fan hesitated for a moment before saying, "I want to visit the Congyun Sea. However, since the calamity has just subsided, the situation there is unclear, and we might encounter some dangers. So, I'd like Mr. Fang to accompany me."

Upon hearing this, Fang Rangji immediately became spirited.

Looking radiant and somewhat complacent, he said to Li Fan, "How about it? Now you know who is reliable in critical moments, right? That Liu San is just a servant with shallow knowledge and good luck. When real trouble comes, you still have to rely on me!"

"Let's go! I'll ensure your safety!"

Li Fan nodded with a smile, not bothering to argue.

Without disturbing the others in the Longevity Valley, Li Fan and Fang Rangji headed east towards the direction of the Congyun Sea.

With Fang Rangji's help, they were close to their destination in just over ten days.

However, after entering the Stone Linzhou, Fang Rangji suddenly stopped and looked at the adjacent Yuandaozhou, his face showing a solemn expression.

"Weird..." Fang Rangji first furrowed his brows, then shook his head, muttering to himself.

Li Fan's heart moved, feigning a somewhat surprised look, "Mr. Fang, what's wrong?"

"I sensed a familiar aura," Fang Rangji explained.

"Familiar aura? Could it be an acquaintance from the past?" Li Fan was somewhat surprised.

"No, it seems to be the Purple Qi of the Heavenly Capital, but there's a subtle difference," Fang Rangji looked into the distance and slowly spoke.

"Heavenly Capital? It sounds familiar, but for a moment, I can't recall." Li Fan also followed Fang Rangji's gaze, saying so.

Fang Rangji smiled sarcastically, "Don't talk about you juniors, even that Liu San probably doesn't know the name 'Heavenly Capital.' I learned about it back when I traveled the world, exploring with disciples from the ten major sects of the Immortal Dao. I got the information from their mouths."

"Do you at least know Xuantian Sect? Back then, Xuantian Sect was thriving, overshadowing the Xuanhuang Realm, and the Immortal Dao Ten Sects were just ordinary sects to them."

"Under normal circumstances, we cultivators have no chance of turning the tables. But one day, a Purple Qi descended from the sky and transformed into a massive city, floating in the sky."

"Although Xuantian Sect quickly issued orders strictly prohibiting anyone from approaching, some cultivators still risked their lives and infiltrated."

"That was the beginning of the later Immortal Dao Ten Sects!"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 665: The Parting of the Immortal and Mortal Abyss

"Such a thing exists?"

"The Immortal Dao Ten Sects, without a doubt, are colossal entities. What exactly is in that giant city in the sky that could establish such powerful immortal sects?" Li Fan, upon hearing this, immediately showed a shocked expression, exclaiming.

Fang Rangji nodded slightly, "When I first heard about it, I was also somewhat incredulous. However, after inquiring from various sources, I can basically confirm that this matter is true. The reason the Immortal Dao Ten Sects were able to rise suddenly is precisely because of the opportunities gained in the Heavenly Capital!"

Before Li Fan could ask more, Fang Rangji continued, "It's said that inside the Heavenly Capital, although it's empty without any signs of living beings, in the central tower, there is a figure sitting cross-legged. Beside the figure, there is a boy standing on each side. The figure's face is unclear, but it seems to be lecturing towards the void in front. Countless profound and mysterious Dao principles, like the tolling of a great bell, resonate in the ears of the listeners. What's even more amazing is that the content heard by each person is different."

"The people listen with fascination, completely immersed. When they wake up from enlightenment, they still want to continue listening. However, they find that they can no longer hear anything from the figure. Instead, the boy beside the figure waved his hand and drove them out of the tower."

"Those cultivators who came out compared their insights and found that they originated from their own previous learnings. However, it was more profound and profound, far more exquisite than the teachings of their sects."

"Afterward, as they quietly left the Heavenly Capital, they informed their sects to come. But perhaps it was this action that alerted Xuantian Sect. While chasing the cultivators who came out of the Heavenly Capital, they also sent their lackeys to completely block the giant city in the sky."

"This rude behavior seemed to displease the figure in the Heavenly Capital. They sent boys to fight. The process of this battle is unknown. However, even though Xuantian Sect left sneakily, the other cultivators could no longer enter the Heavenly Capital."

"Every year, there would be purple qi descending and spreading throughout the Xuanhuang Realm. If someone is lucky enough to obtain it, although it is not as good as hearing the figure lecture in person, it is not far off!"

After listening for a while, Li Fan frowned, "What happened to the Heavenly Capital afterward? Why did few people hear about it in our time?""The Heavenly Capital hung in the sky for a whole decade. Just like it came down from the sky, it left silently, without being discovered by anyone."

"Shortly after that, the conflicts between Xuantian Sect and the Immortal Dao sects gradually became irreconcilable. Under the great war that affected the entire Xuanhuang Realm, no one cared about the disappeared Heavenly Capital."

Fang Rangji sighed, "By our time, the Heavenly Capital has become a legend only mentioned in idle chat."

Li Fan, at this moment, suddenly realized, "I remember now. I once saw it in the Tianxuan Mirror before. In the Source Daozhou ahead, there is a Dao Fusion cultivator named Lan Yu. He claims to be from the lineage of the Heavenly Capital Grand Master, but..."

Li Fan's face showed some confusion, "I heard that the Heavenly Capital fell in ancient times. Even now, remnants of the Heavenly Capital can be seen on the earth..."

"What? The Heavenly Capital fell?" Now it was Fang Rangji's turn to be a little stunned.

"It's impossible! Absolutely impossible!" After a while, Fang Rangji confidently denied this claim. "If the Heavenly Capital really collided with the Xuanhuang Realm, it's hard to say who would be worse off!""What do you mean, Mr. Fang?" Li Fan squinted.

"That's right, the Heavenly Capital is very likely from the legendary Immortal Realm! And the figure in the Heavenly Capital might be the legendary Immortal! The reason why the cultivators from the Immortal Dao Ten Sects couldn't see the figure clearly at first was probably because, after ascending to immortality, they had completed a transformation in their life levels, far beyond the understanding of ordinary cultivators!" Fang Rangji confidently said.

"Another Immortal. Without falling..." Li Fan neither confirmed nor denied. He thought of the unknown existence that lurked over the Source Daozhou, devouring time. Perhaps, due to some unforeseen circumstances, this bizarre phenomenon occurred?

Seeing Li Fan's disbelief, Fang Rangji snorted, "Without seeing it with your own eyes, you can't understand the true power of a real Immortal. If you could be as lucky as me to get a wisp of the Heavenly Capital Purple Qi, you would know that my words are not unfounded. By the way, the Blue Feather who claims to be from the lineage of the Heavenly Capital Grand Master might not be making empty claims. Because within the Heavenly Capital Purple Qi, there are many legacies of the Heavenly Capital Grand Master."

Li Fan was slightly surprised, "Mr. Fang, have you ever obtained a wisp of the Heavenly Capital Purple Qi?"

Fang Rangji looked somewhat proud, "Of course! At that time, I was still a naive child, only obtaining its opportunity without knowing its origin! Otherwise, how could an ordinary person like me, with no sect or school, cultivate to the Dao Fusion realm? Those arrogant disciples of the Immortal Dao Ten Sects, why would they voluntarily mention this hidden past to me? It's because they sensed the aura of the Heavenly Capital Purple Qi from me."

"Is the Grand Master of the Heavenly Capital, the figure in the Heavenly Capital?" Li Fan asked again after a moment of silence.

Fang Rangji gave Li Fan a blank look, "What are you thinking? I said that the figure is highly likely a true Immortal. Since it's an Immortal, how could they disclose their identity to the world? Moreover, even if they had the privilege to listen to the lecture, I'm afraid those disciples of the Immortal Dao Ten Sects wouldn't dare to claim to have received the true teachings of an Immortal."

"The one we call the 'Grand Master of the Heavenly Capital' is the Dao child who stood beside the figure. After listening for a short time, he was able to establish the Immortal Dao Ten Sects. The attainments of the Grand Master, who had been standing by the side of the Immortal, were naturally profound and unimaginable."

"In the Heavenly Capital Purple Qi, most of it is the Grand Master's insights into the teachings of the Immortal. It can be said to encompass all things. For ordinary people, even a little bit is enough for a lifetime of benefit."

"What I obtained back then was just a little bit of the Grand Master's insights into refining tools," Fang Rangji said slowly, glancing in the direction of Source Daozhou.

Li Fan also understood.

The Immortal Dao Ten Sects originally received guidance directly from the Immortal.

As for the Heavenly Capital Purple Qi, it was the insights gained by the Grand Master, who listened to the Immortal's teachings year-round. After a series of transmissions, compared to the true teachings of the Immortal, it was weaker. But even so, it was enough to effortlessly create a Dao Fusion cultivator.

"This is the true difference between the Immortal and the mortal. The disparity is so great that it surpasses even that between ordinary people and cultivators," Li Fan couldn't help but sigh.