Chapter 591-595: Anticipating the Divine Transformation Path (6k+ words)

"Jiao Xiuyuan used materials to make avatars, which come from Ruo Mu?"

With a sudden realization, Li Fan held the dried branch of Ruo Mu in his hand and carefully sensed it.

After a long time, as if in deep thought, he shook his head slightly.

"Similar but different, as if they share the same origin, yet there are obvious differences."

"Moreover, considering the deep resentment of Decaying Wood towards cultivators, it's unlikely that he would trade with Jiao Xiuyuan."

"So, this is..."

In Li Fan's mind, scenes of Ruo Mu being besieged by cultivators, the trunk cracking open, and many branches falling from the sky flashed by again.

"Perhaps, after these separated branches fell into the Xuanhuang Realm back then, they had a completely new destiny."

The vitality of plant life is always surprisingly tenacious. Ordinary plants often experience the phenomenon of regrowing from broken branches.

Not to mention the extraordinary existence of Ruo Mu, capable of producing Longevity Fruits.

"However, whether Jiao Xiuyuan truly originated from the fallen branches of Ruo Mu or just found the remnants from that year to use as materials for refining avatars, it's currently hard to determine."

With a thought, Li Fan's hand suddenly made the dried branch of Ruo Mu sprout new shoots.

In an instant, the new shoots grew into tender new branches.

On the branches, like fruit hanging, there was a small golden circular object.

Li Fan's eyes twitched.

This "golden fruit" was naturally the golden dan that Decaying Wood promised to gift him.

It's just that the way it was stored was quite peculiar.

Li Fan reached out to pick up the golden dan.

A slight resistance came from the "fruit."

Li Fan exerted force again, and the golden dan was successfully taken down.

Due to the reactive force, the new branch suddenly swung backward, continuously swaying in the air.

But it didn't sway for long before, with a swoosh sound, it retracted back into the dried branch of Ruo Mu.

Without waiting for Li Fan to think again, it emerged with another golden dan.

Li Fan watched the dried branch of Ruo Mu in front of him, seemingly like a living creature, and felt a bit solemn.

He didn't act recklessly, just like picking fruit, one after another, continuously removing all the golden dans it produced.

It took almost the time for an incense stick to burn.

A total of three hundred and seventy-two golden dans.

After handing over all the golden dans, the dried branch of Ruo Mu completed its mission.

Turning into inch-sized ashes, it scattered with the wind.

And during the process of "picking fruit" just now, although Li Fan seemed to store the golden dans in his storage ring, he had secretly used the "Return to Reality" skill to absorb them.

Just as speculated before, a single-element golden dan only increased the progress of anchoring by 0.25%.

For double-element golden dan, it was 0.5%.

However, the triple-element golden dan made a qualitative leap. One could increase 2% of progress.

But among the three hundred golden dans, the triple-element ones were in the minority.

The vast majority were single and double-element ones.

There were no four-element or higher ones at all.

So, when Li Fan unlocked the fifth anchor point, only sixteen specially selected golden dans remained.

However, Li Fan didn't select them based on the quantity of golden dans condensed.

Instead, he judged based on the rarity of the golden dan methods.

Common elemental methods were not as exquisite as the ones Li Fan comprehended himself, so there was no need to keep them.

Some involved areas that Li Fan currently knew little about, making them valuable for him who had just entered the Yuanying stage.

The entire Yuanying stage was a process of cultivating and perfecting one's own cave world and Dao domain.

The more complete the Dao domain, the stronger the combat power displayed by the Yuanying cultivator.

When it could be nearly identical to the external Xuanhuang Realm environment, one could anticipate the Divine Transformation Realm.

Li Fan wasn't very clear about the specific details.

But he had a rough idea of the process.

The so-called "extracting the essence of heaven and earth to obtain its divinity."

The essence of heaven, as the name suggests, has a role roughly equivalent to the bone marrow in humans.

In essence, the most crucial aspect of human essence is its blood-making function.

As for the essence of heaven, it represents the creation of laws.

The laws in the world, much like the blood in the human body, serve as the cornerstone for maintaining the stable existence of the world.

Without blood, humans die; without laws, heaven perishes.

By disguising one's own Dao domain as the native environment of the Xuanhuang Realm, tricking the instinctive endowment behavior of the essence of heaven, one can claim the threads of laws that should have appeared in the world as one's own.

Of course, just as human essence has functions beyond blood-making, such as immune and defense mechanisms, the essence of heaven also has a certain counteraction capability.

So, during the "Drawing the Essence of Heaven" process, one needs to be cautious of the backlash from heaven and earth.

Typically, only one type of law can be extracted at a time, and one must not be too greedy; moderation is key.

If sacrificing the essence of heaven and earth is openly seizing the laws after having enough strength, then drawing the essence of heaven is covertly stealing the laws when one's strength is still weak.

It strengthens oneself, weakens the opponent's means, and narrows the gap between the two sides, preparing adequately for future Dao merging processes.

Now standing at the Yuanying stage, Li Fan once again mentally rehearses the process of "Drawing the Essence of Heaven." Compared to when he was in the Golden Core stage, he has a different, deeper understanding.

"The transmission of laws is indeed a natural talent."

"Starting from the oddity of the false heaven and earth, peeking into the methods of the true heaven and earth, transforming an ordinary person who couldn't cultivate into someone who can encompass the entire cultivation system of heaven and earth."

"Then, by seizing the essence of heaven and drawing the essence of heaven, narrow the gap between heaven and earth and oneself."

"Sacrificing the essence of heaven and earth to master the power to contend with heaven and earth openly."

"Finally, subverting the principles of heaven and earth, replacing them, and achieving eternal longevity."

"Step by step, the goal is clear..."

"It's truly impenetrable. No wonder even under the might of heaven and earth, the New Law cultivators, faced with a defeat, had no choice but to retaliate."

Li Fan sighed once again.

As he reviewed this cultivation process, Li Fan suddenly felt a movement in his mind. He felt that this process seemed very similar to certain memories.

However, when he wanted to carefully ponder it again, the inspiration that had just appeared in his mind suddenly disappeared.

Even using the Transmutation Stone, he couldn't recall it.

A feeling of loss and frustration surged in Li Fan's heart.

"Strange..."

Li Fan squinted his eyes, falling into contemplation.

He was almost certain that the enlightenment he had just experienced wouldn't have vanished so quickly under normal circumstances.

It should have been influenced by some force, causing that moment of inspiration to disappear abruptly.

"Similar to what I experienced in Senior Sister Zhao's illusion."

"Confined in a secret room, whenever I tried to cultivate, the walls of the room would intentionally produce noisy and mocking sounds, attempting to prevent me from entering the state of practice and recovery."

"And this restraint in the Xuanhuang Realm is more silent, unknown to others."

"Is it you, the Transmission of Laws Celestial Sovereign..."

Li Fan suddenly looked up at the sky, his expression inexplicable.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 592: Apprehension of the Transmission of Laws

Li Fan was naturally not worried that the Transmission of Laws Celestial Sovereign, who hadn't appeared in the world for many years, would suddenly show up just because he glanced at the sky.

And then ask him, "Young friend, what are you looking at?"

In fact, Li Fan was concerned about something else.

The saying goes, "The more you try to conceal, the more obvious it becomes."

Only things that matter are worth concealing.

If one truly doesn't care, why go to great lengths to deceive others?

Over the thousands of years in the history of the Xuanhuang Realm, there have been countless geniuses.

There must be many cultivators, like Li Fan just now, who, by chance, were about to comprehend something.

However, they were all forcibly suppressed by unknown means.

This precisely indicates that the past Transmission of Laws had some apprehension towards cultivators in the Xuanhuang Realm who understood this matter, which is truly surprising.

"Although it's definitely not to the point of fear, there are concerns in his heart."

"Interesting..."

In an instant, Li Fan, who understood these things, became genuinely interested in the hidden secrets behind them.

"Perhaps the method to resist the Transmission of Laws is hidden within."

"A secret might be able to permanently deceive some people or temporarily deceive everyone."

"However, it absolutely cannot forever deceive everyone."

"In the Xuanhuang Realm, I have enough time to find and explore it."

"Moreover, I may not be alone."

Li Fan gazed at the sky, silent.

Those who do not plan for the future will not have success in the present. The Transmission of Laws Celestial Sovereign, as the most powerful obstacle on his path to longevity, is an existence Li Fan will inevitably face sooner or later.

Now, being able to accidentally discover what might be a flaw is also fortunate for Li Fan.

"The world is always full of coincidences. Like being suddenly captured by the Decayed Wood and then inexplicably released by it."

"Like the sudden enlightenment just now..."

"It's unavoidable."

"But my 'Huanzhen' can minimize the negative effects brought about by coincidences and infinitely magnify their positive effects."

Various thoughts surged, and after a long time, Li Fan focused his attention on the sixteen golden pellets in his hands.

After pondering for a while, Li Fan thought about it and decided to return to the Congyun Sea through the teleportation array.

Using the same method, he dug another secret room under the sea abyss and hid inside.

To guard against possible spying by the Decayed Wood Daoist.

Whether it was Li Fan's illusion or purely psychological, when he returned to the Congyun Sea, he suddenly felt much calmer in his heart.

Holding his breath and concentrating, Li Fan focused on the sixteen golden pellets in front of him.

After contemplation for a long time, Li Fan chose one with slightly lower quality and fed it to Huanzhen again.

As he expected, when Huanzhen absorbed it, there was no change in the charging progress of the sixth anchor.

"Huanzhen's appetite is getting bigger."

"From Foundation Building treasures to golden pellets."

"Could it be that next, it will devour Dao domains and the essence of heaven and earth?"

Thinking of this, Li Fan's expression couldn't help but change slightly.

Chapter 592: Challenges with the Golden Pellet

Golden pellets are relatively easy to obtain using various means. As for Dao domains, when his strength advances further, collecting some shouldn't be too difficult.

However, the Essence of Heaven and Earth and the Essence of the Dao...

These are intrinsic to the Xuanhuang Realm, and their quantity is limited. Numerous cultivators eagerly wait for them, ready to snatch them up as soon as they appear.

Where can he get extra ones to feed Huanzhen?

"The remaining number of anchors is not much, which is troublesome."

"Originally, I thought that after this life ends, I could use one. Then, starting from the Yuan Ying Realm, continuously repeat the cycle to accumulate strength..."

"Now, it seems better to be more cautious. Anyway, I've already understood the location of the 'Roots of Heaven and Earth.' Even if I start over, it will be a familiar path."

As Li Fan pondered, he stopped feeding Huanzhen.

Instead, he held one of the remaining golden pellets in his hand and slowly absorbed it.

Although it was a single-element golden pellet, it contained a rare bewitching technique related to mental power, which Li Fan urgently needed to replenish.

One can use the experience of others to enhance oneself.

While not a defensive technique, it achieves the same goal. With a deep understanding of mental attacks, he should be better prepared the next time.

To better comprehend it, Li Fan also utilized the power of the Dao Domain to reveal the characteristics of the extraordinary item, the "Seven Orifices Exquisite Heart."

In an instant, numerous insights surged into his mind.

Immersed in this process, Li Fan couldn't help but feel ecstatic.

While Li Fan was in seclusion, the Congyun Sea was a bit restless.

Although the battle in Tianlingzhou had ended, cultivators were still recuperating.

However, not long ago, a decree from the Wanxian Alliance stirred up waves in the entire Congyun Sea, causing a commotion.

Due to the heavy losses in the recent battle and to quickly restore the forces, the Wanxian Alliance decided that from now on, all taught techniques would be sold at half price for one year.

Moreover, some advanced techniques that used to require contribution levels were now all unsealed.

There were no longer any restrictions on access. As long as one had enough contributions, they could directly purchase them.

Of course, there were still necessary restrictions.

Each person was limited to one purchase, and they could only practice it themselves. There was no way to transfer or sell it in any form.

Once discovered, not only would the right to cultivate the technique be revoked, but severe punishment would also be imposed on the rule violator.

For most cultivators who couldn't afford to buy even one technique with their entire family fortune, this restriction could be considered better than nothing.

Their attention was now completely captured by the dazzling list of techniques in the Heavenly Mirror.

It was crucial to choose the right technique for cultivation as it directly determined their future prospects.

No comparison, no harm.

When these privileges, which were usually not visible, appeared in front of the public, cultivators realized how inadequate the popular techniques they had cultivated before were compared to these.

Opportunity was rare, and there was no second chance!

So, cultivators were envious.

They calculated how much contribution they could afford, intending to select and purchase their desired technique.

At this moment, the Congyun City gathered many cultivators.

They angrily surrounded the Administrative Hall, demanding an explanation from He Zhenghao.

The reason was simple: in Li Fan's fundraising plan before, they had invested almost all their assets.

With only a small reserve left, how could they participate in the rush to buy techniques?

Rare techniques were in front of them, and cultivators would not show mercy to each other.

Seeing one coveted technique after another being snatched away instantly, the mental state of these cultivators collapsed.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 593: Chaos in the Congyun Sea

"Damn, return our money!"

"I knew it! Why would Li Fan suddenly be so generous? The fundraising plan that was stopped for so long was restarted without any warning! He even removed the fundraising limit! He was waiting for us to fall into this trap!"

"Yeah, his divination ability has reached the state of transformation. He can predict things like the Wanxian Alliance and the Five Elders halting their war in advance. How could he not foresee the release of the techniques? I think he wants to take advantage of this opportunity to deceive us!"

"It can't be that extreme. With Master Mi's current status and wealth, would he care about our small amount of money?"

"For one person or ten, maybe he wouldn't be interested. But this time, tens of thousands of cultivators participated in the fundraising! With so much contribution, even if he's just a regional secret agent, he probably envies it! Watch, when we ask He Zhenghao to return our contributions, he will definitely refuse in every possible way!"

Under the agitation of many cultivators, the atmosphere became tense and excited.

They crowded in front of the Administrative Hall and showed no signs of leaving.

In theory, it was not allowed for unrelated people to gather in the central core area of the city.

However, due to the involvement of too many people in this fundraising event, even many institutionalized cultivators contributed their entire fortunes. Now, with techniques being sold at half price, these people couldn't come up with enough contributions.

They had a special identity, so they didn't dare to cause trouble for their superiors.

However, turning a blind eye to let these people in to "defend their rights" was still a possibility.

Thus, this chaotic scene unfolded.

Outside was chaotic, but inside the Administrative Hall, Gao Yuan and He Zhenghao were relaxed, showing no signs of worry.

"A group of troublemakers!"

"At the beginning, we agreed on five years. It's only been a short time, and now they are clamoring to redeem their contributions? Do they really think the business agreement we painstakingly signed was fake?"

He Zhenghao spoke disdainfully, his eyes constantly scanning the mirror of the Heavenly Mirror in front of him.

"Dragon Soars Nine Transformations, transformation divine technique, 950,000 contributions. Like a dragon shedding its skin, it can reverse fate and reshape oneself..."

"Sleeve Conceals Mountains and Rivers, transformation divine technique, 1 million contributions, reaching perfection allows one to control mountains and rivers with a gesture..."

...

One after another, extraordinary techniques that were unimaginable in the past were now casually chosen by him without any burden.

Following Li Fan for a few years, he was no longer the guardian of Liuli Island who had to carefully consider even a hundred contributions.

"Although these transformation divine techniques are not bad, they are still somewhat lacking. It's better to go for it directly and exchange for Dao techniques."

"The opportunity is rare."

Dazzled by the choices, He Zhenghao couldn't suppress a thought that surged up and overwhelmed him.

After carefully studying the explanations of several Dao techniques, the transformation divine techniques he had previously favored suddenly seemed tasteless.

"Hmm... these are all extraordinary works. The lowest requires 2 million contributions, and I don't have enough contributions at hand."

"If I choose something more suitable for me, the difference will be even greater."

"However, it's not like I can't figure something out..."

He Zhenghao secretly calculated in his mind.

On the other hand, Gao Yuan remained silent from start to finish. He was just excited, and his expression couldn't hide it.

Like He Zhenghao, he was choosing the techniques he liked.

However, Zhou Qing'ang, sitting between them, was different.

He just sat there with closed eyes, pondering without being moved by the surroundings.

"This Zhou Qing'ang's Qi cultivation is becoming more and more astonishing. He can resist such temptations. It's no wonder Master Mi is paying more and more attention to him." He Zhenghao thought to himself, glancing at Zhou Qing'ang in passing.

Since not long ago, after numerous cultivators came to seek early redemption of their contributions, they were annoyed by the harassment.

Chapter 593: Diverse Reactions of Congyun's Trio

The three of them hid here together, the main door tightly closed, out of sight, out of mind.

Not long after, Zhou Qing'ang, who had been silent, suddenly spoke, "Letting them make a fuss like this is not a solution."

"We don't care. Let them think whatever they want. What we fear is that they might speak recklessly in their anger, tarnishing Master Mi's reputation."

"Words can be frightening! When it spreads, outsiders who are unaware might actually think that Master Mi is the kind of person who covets others' assets!"

Gao Yuan responded quickly. As Zhou Qing'ang finished speaking, he immediately agreed, "Indeed, Master Mi still wants to use this matter to win hearts. If this continues, it might delay Master's plan!"

At this moment, He Zhenghao raised his head and asked puzzledly, "What do you two suggest?"

"Master Mi has explained before, and it is clearly stated in the business agreement. If someone wants to redeem their contributions early, it's possible. It's just a matter of deducting some penalty and a lifetime ban from participating in future fundraising plans."

"You go out and explain to them. If they still insist, just return their contributions."

"Register the names, and I will report to Master Mi. Problem solved, right?"

Zhou Qing'ang said calmly.

He Zhenghao, however, lamented inwardly, "What you said is easy. Just a little penalty? That's a full one-third! It's hard-earned money. How many people can bear that? If I say that, won't they tear me apart alive?"

Looking for help, he looked at Gao Yuan, but saw him looking at his nose and contemplating, appearing indifferent.

"He Daoist?"

Hearing Zhou Qing'ang's emphasized tone again, He Zhenghao could only reluctantly agree.

As he walked out of the Administrative Hall, the group of cultivators who had been making noise suddenly became quiet.

They all stared at He Zhenghao.

"Boom!"

The main door quickly closed behind him. He Zhenghao revealed a smile uglier than crying, "Everyone, please let me explain!"

...

While He Zhenghao was racking his brains, trying to reason with the group of cultivators, Han Yi still couldn't recover from extreme regret.

After the news of discounted techniques was announced, even though he was currently penniless, he still studied the list of techniques released this time with a curious mindset.

Not looking would be fine, but once he looked, he felt a bit unbalanced.

Among them was a technique called the "Sky Tribulation Primordial Book," a technique with the marvelous function of avoiding disasters and calamities.

Moreover, it was only a transformation divine technique, and at half price, it only required 1.1 million contributions to obtain.

"If it matches my Heavenly Fortune Scripture, it can significantly reduce the consequences of backlash from my Heavenly Fortune. I no longer need to worry about inexplicable disasters like before."

"It's just too suitable for me..."

The more Han Yi thought about it, the more regretful he felt.

"Damn it! Why didn't I control my hands back then!"

With a heavy heart, Han Yi almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 594: The Difficulty of Yin and Yang

"No, this technique can be said to be tailor-made for me; I must not miss it!"

Han Yi paced back and forth, muttering to himself.

"Losing one-third as a penalty, and my initial investment was 910,000."

"If I can recover it smoothly, it will be 600,000..."

A wave of pain surged in Han Yi's heart.

Then, with a conflicted expression, he muttered, "Still lacking over 500,000!"

"In one year, if I risk another backlash, I can earn that much again. However, doing it so frequently might harm my foundation."

After much contemplation, Han Yi finally made up his mind.

"I used to think that as long as I could control my fortune, I would surely achieve success."

"But looking at my experiences in recent years, fortune is not all-powerful. To achieve the Dao, and even immortality, relying solely on fortune is far from enough."

"Resources and connections are equally important!"

"These techniques appearing in the world are a once-in-a-millennium opportunity. If I don't seize it, I'll regret it!"

With this in mind, Han Yi headed straight for the Congyun City's Administrative Hall.

On the way, he heard that a large group of cultivators had gathered here, all wanting to redeem their contributions early, just like him.

Originally, he felt a bit lucky, thinking that with many people, things would be easier.

However, when he actually arrived, his heart sank.

There were only a few people left, looking dispirited.

"Could there be another change?" Anxious, Han Yi quickly inquired.

The result was somewhat unexpected, easing his worries.

"As long as you're willing to compensate with a thirty percent penalty, you can take back your contributions?"

"No other additional conditions?"

Han Yi, after clarifying the situation, couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief.

Some of the cultivators on the opposite side seemed dissatisfied, "This is still one-third, yet you seem to be indifferent."

Shaking his head, Han Yi replied, "I'm willing to admit defeat. Everything was clearly stated in the contract. Even if I regret it, I won't say much."

"I originally thought that Master Mi's side might take advantage of everyone urgently needing money to increase the stakes."

"But now, it seems their credibility is still good."

Said unintentionally, but heard with malicious intentions.

Han Yi's words angered some cultivators.

"You, could you be a lackey hired by Li Fan? Look at your tone, as if you've been tricked a lot by him, and you still want to thank him?"

"Yes, this Daoist looks unfamiliar. It really seems like Li Fan brought him here to cause trouble! Don't be fooled by his deceptive words!"

"Truly despicable!"

...

Suddenly, Han Yi inexplicably became the target of everyone's venting.

For a moment, he hadn't recovered, feeling a bit bewildered.

Fortunately, He Zhenghao saw this scene and came to the rescue in time.

"What are you making a fuss about? I think this Daoist's words make sense. Willing to admit defeat! The agreement was not forced upon you by our master. Some of you even begged for my participation in the fundraising. Now, why are you all turning your faces?"

He Zhenghao scolded for a while with an imposing manner.

Seeing this, those cultivators didn't dare to argue with him face-to-face and had to reluctantly retreat.

"This Daoist, how should I address you?" After the crowd left, He Zhenghao looked at the only cultivator who spoke for Li Fan with a friendly expression.

"I am Han Yi!" Han Yi knew that this person was He Zhenghao, the one in charge of the fundraising plan and the key figure for him to recover his contributions. He felt a bit nervous.

"Hehe, Daoist Han, relax." He Zhenghao, who had dealt with tens of thousands of cultivators, naturally saw through Han Yi's current state.

Thinking of the instructions Li Fan had suddenly given before, He Zhenghao immediately had an idea.

"In this era, there aren't many cultivators as sensible as Daoist Han," He Zhenghao shook his head and sighed.

"Don't be deceived by the rumors and gossip from the outside. Master Mi is definitely not a fraud. On the contrary, he is compassionate. Upon learning that many cultivators urgently need contributions, he even instructed to waive the penalty if there are difficulties."

Han Yi, upon hearing this, was pleasantly surprised, "Really?"

He Zhenghao's expression turned serious, "Master Mi always follows through with his words. How could it be fake?"

"Come, Daoist Han, I'll handle the relevant matters for you."

Han Yi was overjoyed and quickly followed him inside.

After a short while, Han Yi looked at the 910,000 contributions he had regained, feeling a myriad of emotions.

"Could it be that my luck has turned?"

But upon second thought, Han Yi vaguely felt that his calamity might not be over.

"No, I should say Li Fan indeed lives up to his reputation. Truly extraordinary."

"With so much contributions in breach of contract, he simply waved his hand and said to waive it."

"I see those cultivators just now clearly have malicious intentions; they're misjudging the situation!"

While expressing gratitude to Li Fan in his heart, Han Yi couldn't help but think so.

However, he didn't know that such thoughts were exactly what Li Fan wanted.

He conveyed orders through Zhou Qing'ang.

When the defaulting cultivators came seeking help, Li Fan instructed to randomly waive half of the contribution withdrawal penalty as needed.

This way, although he earned a little less, it would muddy the waters.

The cultivators who had their penalties waived, upon hearing others criticize Li Fan, being recipients of his favor, would naturally defend him.

However, others' losses were real.

Of course, they couldn't be easily persuaded.

So, disputes were inevitable.

When one-sided accusations and criticisms turned into debates between two factions, the onlookers, detached from the matter, wouldn't easily believe either side's opinions.

This way, negative impacts could be eliminated as much as possible.

When asked about it, one could simply say, "Ah, this matter is a bit complicated. It's hard to explain the arguments going back and forth," and brush it off.

Li Fan's actions were, in fact, a delaying tactic.

He was pacifying those who were still watching, not having recovered their contributions yet.

If he did something too extreme, those people might become suspicious, thinking that he really intended to run away.

Once their doubts were temporarily suppressed, all he needed to do was wait for the arrival of the Crimson Flame Engulfs the Sea. Then, the final chapter of his plan in the Congyun Sea would unfold.

It went mostly as Li Fan had anticipated.

Although it caused quite a stir, in the end, people gradually forgot about this matter.

As the deadline for the discounted techniques approached, cultivators focused most of their energy on earning contributions, trying to exchange for techniques before the opportunity disappeared.

Han Yi was no exception.

Perhaps because everyone was short on contributions, he searched for a suitable opportunity for a long time but couldn't find one.

Reluctantly, he activated the Heavenly Luck Scripture to seek opportunities.

Following the induction, he left the Congyun Sea and headed inland towards the Wanxian Alliance.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 595: Why Come from Miles Away

Luo Yanzhou.

"Strange, it should be around here, no mistake."

"But how..."

Han Yi furrowed his brows, flying around the area below for most of the day again.

He still couldn't find the specific location of the opportunity he sensed.

"It does point here, but I can only lock onto a general area. Once I enter, that inexplicable feeling in my heart disappears."

"It's like something is intentionally interfering."

Han Yi felt a mix of joy and worry at this moment.

Such a situation had never happened to him before. According to the records in the Heavenly Luck Scripture, either the opportunity was too significant, exceeding the limit he could currently bear, leading to disaster instead of fortune. Or the good fortune in this place was concealed from fate, preventing outsiders from discovering it.

"I can only personally go down and search. Seize the opportunity, and if it's not feasible, then stop here. After all, regardless, preserving my life should take precedence." Han Yi pondered for a moment and made a decision.

Far from the Congyun Sea, as he traveled for a long time, he gradually calmed down. He felt that during this period, he might have been influenced by the backlash of Heavenly Luck, making his decisions somewhat impulsive. With the foundation of the Heavenly Luck Scripture and the Feather of the Profound Bird, along with knowledge of an undeveloped small world where a destiny-defying profound bird fell.

As long as he didn't fall prematurely, proceeding step by step, there was hope for Nascent Soul and Unity of Dao.

Even reaching the state of longevity was not impossible.

Although the "Empty Calamity Primordial Chaos Scripture" was excellent, it was just an embellishment.

Thinking about this, Han Yi's mindset gradually became more peaceful.

Without the obsession of finding the opportunity, he only held the idea of "if there's a time for it in fate, it will happen; if there's no time, don't force it."

This place was a small city where ordinary people gathered, without any cultivators guarding.

Han Yi also concealed his cultivation, pretending to be an ordinary person, blending in.

However, a cultivator's temperament was difficult to completely conceal. In a group of ordinary people, Han Yi stood out like a crane among chickens.

Although unable to confirm whether Han Yi was a true "immortal teacher," his extraordinary aura was evident, seemingly rich and noble.

The ordinary people instinctively avoided him, making it difficult for Han Yi to truly blend in.

The plan to secretly search for opportunities had to be declared bankrupt prematurely.

"I heard that ancient cultivators cultivated their hearts and minds. Even with extraordinary cultivation, they could still live harmoniously with ordinary people, seamlessly and flawlessly. I really don't know how they managed to do that."

Watching the ordinary people in the city, even before he spoke, they were already trembling in fear.

Although he could get answers to questions, none of them were relevant details. Everything seemed unrelated.

Trying to find the true opportunity among them was simply a fool's dream.

Han Yi couldn't help but feel a bit helpless.

"Opportunities are like this; if you intentionally pursue them, they may slip away."

Unwillingly, he pretended to leave the city, changed his appearance, and then returned, wandering around the city for several days.

All efforts were in vain.

He originally intended to try his luck in the surrounding areas of the small city, but this time, the location indicated by his sense narrowed down again.

The opportunity was in the city!

This visible but intangible feeling made Han Yi feel nauseous.

The calm emotions he had finally achieved were once again stirred up.

From being calm, he began to feel anxious.

The more anxious he became, the more elusive the opportunity seemed.

In this way, he didn't know how long he had stayed in the city, almost covering every inch of the land.

Still, there was no gain.

The ordinary people in the city saw all of this.

They weren't cultivators, but it didn't mean they were fools.

This cultivator had been wandering around the city for a long time, unwilling to leave, clearly searching for something.

So, the news of "treasures in the city" spread like wildfire.

Although they, including Han Yi, didn't know what the treasure was, it didn't prevent the people in the city from becoming suspicious.

No matter if they discovered it themselves, secretly hid it, and later used the treasure to change their fate, or if they chose to hand it over and exchange it for rewards from the immortal teacher.

For the ordinary people in the city, it was an opportunity to completely change their destiny.

They rummaged through their belongings, bringing out objects that looked suspicious or had been in the house for many years, carefully discerning.

The small actions of the ordinary people in the city naturally couldn't escape Han Yi's discerning eyes.

However, he didn't care at all.

Mere mortals, how could they know his methods?

As long as the resonance of his luck persisted, the opportunity would still be in its original place.

He only needed to monitor the entire city.

If he noticed anything unusual and the resonance disappeared, he could successfully lock onto the opportunity!

So, Han Yi simply occupied a residence in the city lord's mansion.

Day and night, he didn't leave, using his divine sense to monitor all the ordinary people.

Several months passed in this way. Han Yi, who had still gained nothing, finally decided to give up.

"It seems I'm destined to have no connection with it." Han Yi sighed inwardly and prepared to leave.

Just at this moment, he suddenly sensed that the long unchanged resonance of his luck had moved!

Han Yi's heartbeat accelerated suddenly.

"Who is it?"

His divine sense instantly swept through the entire city. Han Yi discovered an old man wearing a straw raincoat, carrying a fish basket on his back, about to leave.

"Is it him?"

Han Yi didn't know the specific name of this person. He only knew that this person was called "Old Yu" by others and was an ordinary fisherman.

Every day, he fished in a river to the east of the city and sold the catch in the city.

Because he was silent and not good at shouting, his business was mediocre. However, the prices were low, so he could barely make a living.

Han Yi had seen this person more than once, but apart from his straw raincoat, he had nothing.

His home was empty, with no trace of any treasures.

"Could it be that he recently salvaged something from the river?"

Han Yi's thoughts stirred, and he became more certain of his speculation when he saw the fish basket on the old man's back.

Suddenly standing up, Han Yi didn't care about much anymore and headed straight for the fisherman outside the city.

However, just as he eagerly approached, intending to question the old man.

The old man with deep wrinkles on his face suddenly looked up in Han Yi's direction, casually casting a glance.

This look felt like a bucket of cold water pouring down on Han Yi's head.

Han Yi's body hairs stood on end, and he was shocked.

"No! Something's wrong!"

His spiritual awareness began to sound crazy alarms, and the auspicious signs he had sensed turned into unimaginable disasters.

He instantly understood.

The opportunity here wasn't a treasure. This fisherman wasn't an ordinary person either.

He was a true powerhouse hidden for some unknown reason in the mortal world.

The opportunity was him!

He had been staying in the city all along, so the resonance of his luck had always enveloped this small city.

It was just that Han Yi failed to recognize the true dragon and repeatedly turned a blind eye.

Now that he chose to leave, the resonance changed!

If he had just impulsively offended this powerhouse...

In an instant, Han Yi, who understood everything, broke out in a cold sweat.

His flying speed suddenly slowed down. Han Yi decided not to take this risk and abandoned the pursuit.

"You, where are you from?"

At this moment, the fisherman suddenly spoke.

(End of this chapter)