Chapter 961-965: Lingering Souls in a Thousand Realms (7k+ words)

Yin Shangren's originally gloomy and dilapidated eyes suddenly became filled with hope.

He exclaimed as if enlightened, "I understand!"

"The unique ancient and new dual Heavenly Sovereigns of the Xuanhuang Realm, such perfect and beautiful individuals..."

"Surely, they are exceptionally brilliant individuals!"

Yin Shangren's voice became louder and louder, "So that's how it is, so that's how it is..."

"Back then, after he successfully defied logic and suffered damage from the Immortal and Mortal Plague, he didn't fall on the spot. Instead, his strength gradually declined."

"This period of time was enough for him to set up many countermeasures! All doubts and misunderstandings might be found in these countermeasures!"

"It must be like this!"

Upon hearing this, Li Fan's heart stirred, "Mr. Bai's countermeasures?"

He recalled his experiences in the Falling Immortal Realm, and every scene was related to Mr. Bai's past. Obviously, this was a kind of guidance.

In the Falling Immortal Realm, there should ultimately be a goal that Mr. Bai truly wanted to convey.

Even...

Li Fan thought of the 115th life when, solely based on the traces he left in the world, he could achieve a certain degree of resurrection.

Who knows if the true "Su Bai" has truly been reborn in some way thousands of years later?

...

While Li Fan was contemplating, Yin Shangren in front of him became increasingly frantic.

"Yes! He's still waiting for me! I have to go after him!"

Due to the crack formed in the center of the body formed by cultivating the Foundation Building Method, it became more obvious.

Another body hidden inside Yin Shangren's body seemed to be restless, wanting to crawl out.

And in Li Fan's ears, there was a faint sound of rain.

At first, it was very subtle, as if an illusion.

But soon, the rain became heavier, like a torrential downpour pouring over the earth!

In this illusory heavy rain, the original stone floor of the laboratory softened.

It even became muddy.

Li Fan remained calm on the surface but was actually floating in mid-air, gradually moving backward.

Out of the range of the muddy ground.

Looking at the countless arms wriggling and reaching out from the ground, Li Fan's pupils contracted.

Yin Shangren's body also twitched strangely.

His voice became intermittent and unclear.

After a moment, those pale arms, like fish swimming underwater, quickly surged towards Yin Shangren.

The moment they touched Yin Shangren's body, they forcefully plunged into his flesh and blood.

At the point of contact, arms dissolved.

Then they penetrated into Yin Shangren's body.

"Puff..."

The sound of a bubble bursting was clear.

Then those thousands of pale arms continued to rapidly surge towards Yin Shangren.

In an instant, Yin Shangren's body seemed to boil like water, constantly presenting a bizarre turmoil.

Even the surrounding space became somewhat distorted.

Seeing this heart-stopping scene, Li Fan's expression became serious.

Now he has seen a lot and is even comparable to a Harmony Realm expert. However, the anomalies happening to Yin Shangren are something he has never witnessed in all these years of reincarnation, and he has never even heard of it.

Li Fan closed his eyes, and the strange scenes before him disappeared in an instant.

Calm and peaceful, as if it never existed.

Even the noisy sounds in his ears disappeared together.

Divine sense was also unable to perceive anything.

Opening his eyes again, the horrifying scene immediately unfolded.

The "boiling" became more intense, but Yin Shangren, who was at the center of the incident, had a face that appeared increasingly calm.

Like a high monk who suddenly attained enlightenment, pain and confusion disappeared from him.

In this picture, the only thing unchanged was the rib belonging to Mr. Bai hidden in Yin Shangren's chest.

It was abrupt but seemed like a rope.

Firmly connecting the increasingly illusionary Yin Shangren to the real world.

Yin Shangren looked reluctantly at the rib for a moment, then his eyes became determined.

He threw it in the direction where Li Fan was.

Li Fan caught the rib, and the sound of rain in his ears became denser in an instant.

Suddenly, as if reaching a critical threshold, all sounds disappeared.

In absolute silence, a light emanated from Yin Shangren.

In the shining light, it was like a crack cutting through space.

Li Fan squinted, trying to see the scenes within the bright light.

However, even with all his efforts, he could only vaguely see that, besides Yin Shangren, there seemed to be many indistinct figures floating in mid-air, with no specific appearance, varying in height.

They all seemed to be staring at Yin Shangren, urging something.

The light became more and more dazzling, eventually completely engulfing Li Fan's line of sight.

When the white light faded away, Yin Shangren had also completely disappeared.

Li Fan pondered for a moment, then arrived in the underground chamber of Yin Yin Island. He found that the bodies that were originally placed here had also disappeared.

In this life, Yin Shangren did not choose self-immolation.

Because Li Fan's casual words attracted his attention, preventing Yin Shangren from resorting to self-destruction.

Instead...

"He chose to return?"

The scenes in the white light inexplicably made Li Fan think of this term.

"Restore my rain..."

Yin Shangren's body exuded a strange aura. Li Fan had once checked relevant records about the torrential rain of countless bodies falling from the sky, but apart from Yin Shangren's side, there was no trace.

"Not eerie, but everywhere is eerie."

"Even as a Foundation Building cultivator, it is challenging to kill him without using the 'Disorder' mantra."

Recalling the scenes when he came into contact with the other party, Li Fan frowned.

"Could it be..." An idea surged in Li Fan's mind.

In the "Sky-Repairing Records," the mechanics of the world's operation were detailed and explained.

The book mentioned that just as cultivators could cultivate and advance their realms by absorbing spiritual energy, the world itself could grow by plundering and devouring other worlds, thereby upgrading itself.

The Divine Physician referred to this as the world's "feeding."

However, just as human consumption leaves behind food residues, the world's "feeding" also leaves behind indigestible things.

It could be because certain laws of other worlds were incompatible with the native world, or they were abandoned by nature as "foreign bodies" that were not conducive to the world's development.

These "souls" of the old worlds would not merge into the new world.

They could only forever exist in the gap between worlds.

"Souls" and "eerie" are different.

"Eerie" is a product of the world's fusion, strictly speaking, they still belong to the native world.

Although they may seem incompatible with the laws of the native world, in reality, they are gradually integrating into the new world over time.

If thousands of years later, when the time span is long enough.

Then perhaps "eerie" might completely assimilate into the native world.

While "souls"...

They are beings completely rejected by heaven and earth.

Even if the world is destroyed, at the end of time, there will be no day when the world eats its own words again.

Thinking of the ghostly figures just seen, Li Fan pondered, "Could that be the collection of world souls left by Xuanhuang Realm after devouring many other cultivation worlds?"

"The souls of the old worlds don't want to remain forever confined in the crevices of the world. They also hope for a day to make a comeback."

"But as losers, they can only secretly make some moves. Perhaps Yin Shangren was chosen by these souls through an accident back then."

"No wonder conventional methods can't kill him. But the 'Disorder' mantra can destroy him..."

"Because he is equivalent to the shattered world rules."

Li Fan continued analyzing according to the records in the Sky-Repairing Records.

"For some reason, Yin Shangren still retained the imprint of the Xuanhuang Realm before, and the transformation was not complete. He existed as a half-human, half-soul. But just now, he completely threw himself into the embrace of the souls."

"Hmm... As an existence of the same standard as the Xuanhuang celestial dao, he indeed has the ability to glimpse various mysteries."

Yin Shangren, who had become somewhat deranged, did not surprise Li Fan with any actions. Even Yin Shangren's persistence in Mr. Bai might not be without the influence of world souls behind him.

"Humph, just a bunch of insignificant souls. Nothing to fear."

Li Fan snorted, not caring at all.

It's not that Li Fan is arrogant, but because these souls can only pose a threat to the Xuanhuang Realm when the Xuanhuang Realm itself is severely damaged and close to destruction.

Only at that time, when the Xuanhuang Realm weakened to the extreme, would there be a slight chance for the world souls to turn the tables.

But on the other hand, when that time comes, even if the world souls manage to win and reclaim the Xuanhuang Realm, they will only face a continued demise.

In essence, these souls are like a virus that erupts and occupies the body only moments before death.

By the time they erupt, everything is already inconsequential.

"It's just a pity for Yin Shangren. With his high comprehension, he was supposed to surpass me. Originally, I was counting on him to help me deduce the method of refining the Chaos Primordial Pill."

Li Fan shook his head slightly.

Looking at the island in front of him, Li Fan's eyes flashed, instantly destroying all the monsters Yin Shangren had cultivated on it.

In the underground chamber, Yin Shangren's collections were preserved in the Five Elements Heavenly Realm.

Throughout the island, besides Li Fan, the only living thing left was the strange little dog with hands for feet and eyes all over its abdomen.

This beast's spiritual awareness was quite keen. When Li Fan had the intention to kill, it immediately ran to him, wagging its tail, trying to please.

Li Fan smiled and spared its life.

Similarly, it was also included in the Five Elements Heavenly Realm.

Leaving Yin Yin Island, on the way back, Li Fan contemplated the gains of this trip.

"As the only dual heavenly sovereign of the Xuanhuang Realm, both ancient and modern, Mr. Bai's strength is undoubtedly unquestionable."

"It's even possible that he is the reincarnation of the former Xuantian King..."

"No wonder Emperor San Mao placed him in the central position of the Museum of Divine Treasures. Also, the eternal remnant on his skull has such a great attraction."

"Eternal remnant must include his lingering obsession from his lifetime. I wonder what Mr. Bai's obsession is?"

"It probably can't be to save the Xuanhuang Realm, right?"

Li Fan couldn't help but think so.

Now that he knew the true value of the skull, Li Fan had already begun to plan how to collect Mr. Bai's skull.

"Eternal remnants cannot be taken into the Still Truth. They can only be absorbed on the spot."

"But fortunately, I don't really need to take away Mr. Bai's skull. The goal is only the eternal remnant attached to the skull..."

"As long as I approach the skull and let Still Truth complete the absorption."

"Of course, the whole process must not alarm Emperor San Mao..."

"It's best to find an excuse to get him out of the Museum of Divine Treasures..."

After pondering, Li Fan returned to the question of how to deal with Mo Rumin.

"I think Emperor San Mao should give some face to the transmitter."

Li Fan slightly sensed that the cultivators who practiced "God Overseeing the Body" had reached a considerable number, becoming a major headache for the Immortal Alliance.

Presumably, Mo Rumin should already know about this.

Through the experiences of the followers, Li Fan found that there were indeed several different forces in the investigation teams of the Immortal Alliance.

"It seems that it's time to take the initiative to contact him."

Li Fan squinted his eyes, sending instructions through his mental demons, influencing the thoughts of his followers.

Returning to the Spiritwood Realm, Li Fan waited quietly for changes in the situation.

While waiting, he took out the Sky-Repairing Records again and read it.

"Sky-Repairing Records is indeed profound and extensive."

"In the past, I couldn't see through Yin Shangren's origin at all. Even the entire Xuanhuang Realm might not have many cultivators who knew about the existence of world souls."

"This shows the importance of having a famous teacher to guide."

Rereading the Sky-Repairing Records, Li Fan felt different insights surging in his heart.

Indeed, it is always refreshing to read it often.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 962: The Theory of World Ascension

Li Fan was immersed in the study of "Sky-Repairing Records" and couldn't help himself.

After an unknown amount of time passed, a slight tremor in the entire Spiritwood Realm awakened him.

"What is this..."

Li Fan cast his gaze towards the center of the Spiritwood Realm.

The giant tree that was originally verdant, soaring straight into the clouds, now displayed astonishing anomalies.

The branches and leaves moved slightly without wind, shrouded in a vague, glistening white light.

At the top of the ancient tree, a beam of light shot straight into the sky, poking a hole in the sky.

It's not an exaggerated description but an actual occurrence. At this moment in the Spiritwood Realm's sky, a hole had truly appeared.

The void seemed to have a terrifying suction force, swirling and drawing in the surrounding clouds.

Underneath the giant tree, all the tree people stopped their work and knelt down.

There was no panic on their faces; instead, they showed genuine joy.

"World Ascension?"

The current Spiritwood Realm was already considered half of Li Fan's magical treasure. With a slight sense, he knew exactly what had happened.

The nourishing feedback from Lin Ling, the transformation by Shang Tianci using the Sky-Scenery Gourd, and most importantly, the continuous release of spiritual energy from thousands of Heavenly Furnaces...

With these factors overlapping, it ultimately led to the completion of the transformation of the Spiritwood Realm.

This was a rare and unique scene that occurred once in thousands of years, rarely recorded even in cultivation scriptures.

Li Fan, along with everyone in the Spiritwood Realm, held their breath and observed, contemplating.

Outside the world, in the void, it seemed like something was being extracted and, through the hole in the sky, infused into the Spiritwood Realm.

A faint rumbling sound echoed through the heavens and earth. Surface-level, it seemed like there was no significant change in the appearance of the Spiritwood Realm.

However, as the master of the Spiritwood Realm, Li Fan keenly sensed that the overall strength of the Spiritwood Realm was rapidly rising.

The most obvious change was in the giant tree that formed the core of this realm.

Originally, Li Fan could easily destroy the giant tree with a single strike.

But at this moment, from the roots to the branches and leaves, every part of the giant tree was becoming tougher.

In the end, it even became able to withstand a blow from Li Fan without being uprooted or destroyed.

The vortex of the empty hole gradually shrank and finally disappeared.

The ascension of the Spiritwood Realm had finally come to an end.

Although the actual size of the Spiritwood Realm seemed unchanged, all those who witnessed the process of world ascension in this realm felt an inexplicable sensation.

The sky became more vast, the earth became broader.

Even the air became more refreshing.

Life force is an invisible thing, but its presence can be clearly felt.

In this ascension, besides the Spiritwood Realm itself, the biggest beneficiary was the female tree leader.

She finally broke through the threshold, possessing strength equivalent to a joint Dao cultivator in the Xuanhuang Realm.

She had almost completely shed her appearance as a tree person and became similar to a human cultivator.

Only the natural lines on her face revealed her original identity as a tree person.

Transformed into a green dress, the female tree leader gave orders, commanding all the tree people to continue bowing, praising Li Fan, the lord of the Spiritwood.

Not long after, Li Fan's indifferent voice came from the sky.

"The Spiritwood has ascended, entering a new era. From now on, your fate is no longer confined to this realm..."

"I shall give you a name..."

"Linxin!"

Linxin showed an excited expression, leading the entire group of tree people to bow and worship again.

As for Shang Tianci, Tianyang, and others, they also revealed a sense of emotion.

Instructing everyone to continue building the Heavenly Furnaces, Li Fan's attention shifted to the Spiritwood Realm itself.

"In fact, if it weren't already captured by the Xuanhuang Realm, based on the current level of the Spiritwood Realm, it should have met the minimum standard requirements of the cultivation realms."

Combining the description of the world in the Sky-Repairing Records, Li Fan contemplated silently.

"Before the Immortal Path was completely severed, the mark left by the world's ascension could be imprinted in the ascension channel. Cultivators in the world could ascend during the day, feathered and ascending to immortality. Unfortunately..."

"Since the Immortal Path has been severed and fallen under the dominance of the Xuanhuang Realm, although it is said to have ascended, it is still essentially a subsidiary small world of the Xuanhuang Realm."

Li Fan shook his head slightly, "The Xuanhuang Realm is really causing a lot of trouble!"

"However, speaking of which, since the Spiritwood Realm can still undergo world ascension, can the Xuanhuang Realm do the same?"

Li Fan frowned, contemplated for a long time, and finally came to a conclusion, "Theoretically speaking, there is still a possibility of ascension for the Xuanhuang Realm."

"That is... to ascend to the Immortal Realm!" Li Fan's eyes sparkled.

"However, the span between the cultivation realm and the Immortal Realm is too vast. Even though the Xuanhuang Realm has swallowed countless cultivation realms, it has only expanded its territory. It is still far from meeting the requirements to ascend to the Immortal Realm."

"Perhaps..."

"Only with the current Xuanhuang Realm being a hundred times larger, there might be a slight possibility of ascending to the Immortal Realm."

"But even if that happens, perhaps it still won't match the term 'Immortal Realm.' Using the term 'Immortal Domain' might be more appropriate."

Li Fan speculated.

It should be noted that all of the above is Li Fan's conjecture based on the fragments of descriptions about the "Immortal Realm" in the "Sky-Repairing Records." As for the actual facts...

Even the author of the Sky-Repairing Records, Tianyi, has never personally seen the Immortal Realm.

Verification is virtually impossible.

However, based on Li Fan's understanding of Tianyi, this person is very rigorous in his studies. If it were mere speculation without substantial evidence, he wouldn't casually write it in his book.

"The Venerable of the Heaven's Law Realm, who enforces the laws on behalf of heaven, might have some secrets about the Immortal Path that hasn't completely ended."

Observing this world ascension, Li Fan gained some inspiration.

Reflections on the nature of the world's operation and the ultimate suitable cultivation method for oneself.

Li Fan is a person who doesn't miss opportunities.

Although he has encountered quite a few cultivation methods within the cycle of reincarnation, he still feels that only the "Sitting Immortal Art" from the "Sitting Mountain Technique" is the most suitable for him.

However, with Li Fan's current cultivation level, he needs to face ancient beings like Tianyi, Ruomu, and Senior Stone Tablet.

Merely cultivating a technique is no longer of much help.

How can he compete with others when he's lagging behind in the fundamental cultivation method?

The guidance from Tianyi once again appeared in Li Fan's mind.

"Remember, the cultivation method is secondary. What truly matters is contemplating the operation of the heavenly dao and the essence of the world."

"No matter how strong a cultivation method is, it ultimately belongs to someone else. Only what is truly suitable for yourself is the perfect cultivation method."

Li Fan's eyes flickered, his gaze distant.

Sky-Repairing Records, Sitting Immortal Art, World Ascension...

In his mind, a fierce storm seemed to have swept through, and past experiences and insights were all thrown into it.

After a seemingly tempering process, it finally burst open!

In Li Fan's mind, it condensed into three big characters!

Sitting Heaven Technique!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 963: Li Fan's Audacious Sitting Heaven

"Sitting Heaven Technique!"

Li Fan's eyes sparkled, "Yes, this is my path! Transmitting techniques to cultivators is just a minor path. Absorbing the feedback from the changes in the world, even the feedback from the world's ascension, that is the true unparalleled power!"

Li Fan, in a rare surge of excitement, thought for a long time, "As powerful as the transmitted techniques are, they are still a force against the heavens and part of the world's laws. Only then can one transcend later."

"It can be seen that the power of the world is indeed something cultivators cannot contend with."

"The Xuanhuang Realm has already been completely eroded by the transmitted techniques, and it can be described as riddled with holes. Even if I want to benefit the world, it's extremely difficult."

"It's already difficult for it to protect itself, and I want to cultivate by relying on the feedback from the Xuanhuang Realm..."

Li Fan shook his head, temporarily cutting off this idea.

"But the many small worlds captured by Xuanhuang are perfect experimental grounds for me."

"Just like the encounter in the Spiritwood Realm, with Shang Tianci transporting the wonders of Xuanhuang, combined with external resources and the replenishment of spiritual energy..."

Li Fan suddenly stood up, taking a deep breath.

"Indeed, it is the most suitable cultivation method for me, unexpectedly aligning with my plans in this world."

"It truly is fate; it can be said that knowledge and action are one, and the heart naturally conforms."

Increasingly convinced of the compatibility between the Sitting Heaven Technique and himself, Li Fan had already decided on the path he wanted to strive for in the future.

The only current issue is how to derive and elevate the Sitting Immortal Art to the Sitting Heaven Technique.

"Although it can be derived through the method of copying laws, but..."

After pondering for a moment, Li Fan suppressed this temptation.

"The law of copying is nothing more than a miraculous thing from the heavens."

"It is very likely that it uses exhaustive methods to derive techniques. Although it can quickly obtain the desired target technique in copying the laws, that technique is only the one that best fits the imaginary owner of the technique in the process of copying."

"Rather than the real me in the actual world. Unless I am willing to open up all the secrets in my body and soul, letting the law of copying see everything."

"Humph..."

Li Fan naturally wouldn't do such a thing.

"So, to seek the perfect Sitting Heaven Technique, I still have to rely on myself."

Li Fan came to this conclusion.

To be honest, although Li Fan's comprehension is not bad, it's far from enough to derive a heaven-defying technique based on the power of world changes and ascension.

But Li Fan has no worries at all that he cannot do this.

If not in one life, then in ten lives. If not in ten lives...

He can still learn from others!

The Heaven's Pride of the Xuanhuang Realm is like fish crossing the river. As long as they can think of and derive, all the supernatural powers and techniques will ultimately belong to Li Fan!

As long as he returns to the anchor point of one year, everything they think about and worry about will be secrets only Li Fan himself possesses.

"In order to derive the Sitting Heaven Technique, I don't mind sharing the Sitting Immortal Art with others."

"Of course, I must choose the one with the highest comprehension and the most suitable candidate."

"Coincidentally, I've already planned for the next life, wanting to truly hide behind the scenes and verify my speculation..."

Li Fan already had a vague plan in his mind.

"Well, helping the worlds ascend this time, I can also collect data."

Understand thoroughly and see the light.

These eight characters aptly describe Li Fan's current state of mind.

"Cultivators will bring feedback to their cultivation. What surprises will the world's feedback bring to me..."

Li Fan couldn't help but anticipate in his heart.

Immersed in fantasies, he didn't know how much time had passed.

A thought demon from the "Three Calamities and Hundred Tribulations Bright Divine Art" suddenly caused a commotion.

"Hmm?"

Li Fan quickly located the demonic god.

It occupied a Nascent Soul cultivator named Feng Qiran.

This person was cautious and careful, never revealing himself in front of others since obtaining the "Divine Presence" secret technique.

He just immersed himself in cultivation.

However, some things cannot be avoided by being cautious.

On this day, Feng Qiran passed by a young cultivator in green robes.

Moments later, he was horrified to find that he had lost control of his body.

He couldn't even release his demonic incarnation.

The young cultivator carefully examined Feng Qiran, revealing a mocking expression.

Without saying a word, a line, resembling an abyss and a clear mirror, appeared between Feng Qiran and the young cultivator.

Under the dim and unclear light, the young cultivator soon became identical to Feng Qiran!

Reaching out his hands towards the bewildered Feng Qiran, the thread burst open after a loud rumble.

The two merged into one.

At the same time, Feng Qiran, through the divine and demonic entity left by Li Fan in his body, established a reverse connection with Li Fan.

Without formal words, only a dark and mysterious force, following the invisible connection in the void, invaded Li Fan's mind.

Li Fan had already sensed the anomaly and wouldn't let his guard down.

In an instant, thousands of divine and demonic beings appeared.

Gloomy and eerie, they descended into the sea of consciousness. A strange blood moon appeared in the sky, and Li Fan revealed a fierce expression, staring at Feng Qiran surrounded by countless demonic gods.

"Dare to invade my mind..."

"Truly seeking death!"

"Hehehe..."

Li Fan laughed wildly and was about to launch an attack.

He had already figured out that the current Feng Qiran was actually Mofu Bin, the Law King of the Xuan Tian Teaching.

He didn't know why he changed his identity as the young transmitter, going out alone.

But at this moment, he hadn't revealed his identity yet. Li Fan decided to test the quality of this Xuan Tian Teaching Law King.

Without mercy, thousands of demonic gods roared and sprayed black rays towards Mofu Bin.

These were entities of consciousness attacks.

It not only included Li Fan's individual strength but also extracted and borrowed the spiritual power of countless cultivators practicing the "Divine Presence" technique.

Combined with Li Fan's extraordinary spiritual strength...

Li Fan believed that even if the opponent were a supreme being from the Longevity Heaven, they would be seriously injured!

"Just wait..."

Sure enough, before Mofu Bin could finish speaking, his divine consciousness avatar was engulfed by the terrifying destructive force.

He couldn't even resist for a moment and was annihilated, expelled from Li Fan's sea of consciousness.

Satisfied with his achievements, despite a bit of a sneak attack, Li Fan, with a bit of regret, felt a bit sorry, "Unfortunately, it's only a one-strike power, not sustainable."

Without retracting his attention, Li Fan still waited for Mofu Bin's return.

As expected, just a disappearance of consciousness.

Mofu Bin didn't give up trying to establish contact with Li Fan.

The dark and unpredictable force once again followed the connection in the void and came into Li Fan's Sea of consciousness.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 964: Feigning Madness Yet Not Really

"Brother Xingwang, it's me, Moru Bin." Even before arriving, Moru Bin hurriedly greeted.

Li Fan just coldly snorted, "If you want to get close, at least recognize the right person!"

With that, he once again directed the newly formed incarnation of Moru Bin in his sea of consciousness to launch an attack.

Although he couldn't access the spiritual power of other cultivators, relying solely on the countless thought demons, the attack was still formidable.

However, compared to the previous strike that crushed Moru Bin, there was a significant difference. To cover it up, Li Fan deliberately appeared somewhat hesitant.

"Brother Xingwang, please don't act hastily!" Moru Bin easily resolved the attack.

Sensing Li Fan's hesitation, he continued, "I know your memory may be a bit incomplete, but the events of the Xuan Tian Teaching back then should still leave some impressions, right?"

"Xuan Tian Teaching..." Li Fan's attack gradually slowed down as if he were contemplating.

Seeing this, Moru Bin showed a pleased expression.

"No! There is no Xuan Tian Teaching! There is only the Supreme Red Dust Compassionate Immortal!" Suddenly, Li Fan's expression changed, and he coldly stared at Moru Bin.

On the eerie and ghostly canvas of the sky, the image of the faceless True Immortal stone statue slowly emerged.

Like a radiant sun, it dispelled the darkness, illuminating the world.

"The Xuan Tian statue?!" Seeing the stone statue that had disappeared from the world for a long time, Moru Bin confirmed his judgment.

"Bold heretic! How dare you distort the Supreme Red Dust Compassionate Immortal!" Li Fan's eyes revealed a touch of madness, and his entire spiritual presence seemed to be shaken violently, as if something had touched him, causing intense agitation.

The myriad thought demons also glared angrily at Moru Bin, showing fierce and grim expressions.

"Brother Xingwang, don't harm your own people! This..."

"The Supreme Red Dust Compassionate Immortal statue is actually the Xuan Tian statue!"

"We are all of the same family!" Moru Bin tried to appease Li Fan.

"A family?" Li Fan, hearing this, showed signs of calming down from his frenzy.

"So, are you also a follower of the Supreme Red Dust Compassionate Immortal?" He scrutinized Moru Bin, asking with suspicion.

Moru Bin hesitated for a moment but, seeing that Li Fan was showing signs of madness again, reluctantly nodded, "Well, kind of."

"Hmph, why didn't you say so earlier!" Only then did Li Fan completely lower his guard.

In an instant, the myriad demonic gods and the blood moon in the sky all disappeared.

On the vast white land, only Moru Bin and Li Fan faced each other.

"Why have I never seen you before? Could it be that the True Immortals left another orthodoxy elsewhere?" "Huh? No, I seem to have gone to find you not long ago?" "Who are you? No, who am I again?"

Initially appearing composed, Li Fan suddenly showed signs of madness.

Moru Bin frowned inwardly, "These symptoms seem to be much more severe than before. However, the aura of this technique is exactly the same. There is absolutely no mistake..."

"Brother Xingwang, regardless of the past, as long as our goals are the same, that's enough." Moru Bin attempted to awaken Li Fan.

"Goals?" Li Fan was momentarily stunned and then realized, "Right! The heavenly path is obscured, and the true immortal orthodoxy is unseen in the mortal world. I must rectify and let the name of the Compassionate Immortal shine again!"

Saying so, the image of the faceless stone statue in the sky seemed to respond to Li Fan's words, emitting a faint golden light.

Seeing this golden light, Moru Bin's expression changed drastically.

Subconsciously distancing himself a bit, he looked at Li Fan, who had a somewhat bewildered expression.

"How can we face the true immortal until we've achieved our great cause? Brother Xingwang, it's better to wait until the true immortal orthodoxy is truly restored before seeking His acknowledgment." Moru Bin spoke with a meaningful tone.

Li Fan, upon hearing this, suddenly showed great respect, "Brother, your enlightenment surpasses mine?"

Hearing himself being called "brother," Moru Bin didn't refute it.

Back in the sect, Sun Xingwang did indeed call him that.

"It seems he hasn't completely gone mad," Moru Bin thought to himself.

Li Fan looked at Moru Bin with a serious expression, "But what you said makes sense. Without achieving something significant, it's indeed not worthy of frequently seeking acknowledgment from the true immortal."

Muttering to himself, the influence of the faceless stone statue in the sky disappeared along with his words.

Chapter 964: Pretending Madness, Not Really

Moru Bin finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Brother Xingwang, do you have any impressions of the other brothers and sisters in the sect?" Moru Bin asked as Li Fan's emotions stabilized.

"Hmm?" Li Fan's brows furrowed instantly.

Seemingly immersed in deep memories.

"Others..."

Li Fan's expression kept changing, and he repeatedly muttered a few names.

"Yu Zhen, Cui Lao, Xuan Yuan Big Brother..."

"Xuan Yuan? Xuan Yuan, Xuan Yuan..."

Then, he kept repeating the name Xuan Yuan. The once calm sea of consciousness was stirred up again.

Seeing that he couldn't get anything out of him, Moru Bin had to give up.

"Alright, Brother Xingwang. Let's talk about the past later. Let me ask you, are you behind the 'God Incarnation' events in various states?"

Li Fan proudly declared, "Exactly! Currently, there are already 36,501 cultivators under my control. Under the influence of my thoughts day and night, they will soon become devoted followers of the Supreme Red Dust Compassionate Immortal!"

"In a short time, there are already thirty-six thousand! Unifying the world is just around the corner!"

Moru Bin shook his head slightly. "The Immortal Alliance is already paying considerable attention to this matter. I know you might have done this, which is why I took the initiative to bring it up as a reminder."

"Stop it, Brother Xingwang. Thirty-six thousand cultivators are already quite a lot. If things get more serious, it will certainly attract the intervention of other Law Transmitters. By then, you might risk exposure." Moru Bin advised.

Li Fan immediately rejected, "Stop? Why? I lurk in the dark, undetectable by anyone. The God Incarnation is like wild grass, burning but not consumed, spring winds blowing, and it regrows. Under the heavens, who can stop me?"

Li Fan's tone was quite arrogant.

Moru Bin sighed, "It's not that the Immortal Alliance is really helpless in this matter. It's just that the situation hasn't reached the corresponding level yet."

"If you continue..."

"Just think about it. Since I can find your sea of consciousness through those cultivators' bodies, other Law Transmitters can naturally do the same."

Although Li Fan played the role of a mad cultivator, he wasn't foolish.

Without refuting, he fell into contemplation.

Then, looking at Moru Bin, as if recalling something, he suddenly said, "You have indeed occupied the body of that Law Transmitter."

Moru Bin was slightly startled, "Brother Xingwang, has your memory recovered?"

Li Fan looked serious, not answering directly but urgently said to Moru Bin, "The only way to find Xuan Yuan Big Brother is through the sect's treasure, the Xuan Tian Mirror. You must find a way..."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 965: Three Ancient Veins of the Immortal Alliance

Initially, when "Sun Xingwang" seemed to have returned to normal, Moru Bin's face couldn't help but show a hint of joy. However, what made him extremely uncomfortable was that, halfway through Li Fan's words, he abruptly stopped.

The expression on Li Fan's face suddenly became extremely bewildered, and his eyes seemed vacant. After a long time, a faint light finally appeared, and he subconsciously looked around.

"You are..." Li Fan stared at Moru Bin in front of him, somewhat puzzled.

The sharp contrast before and after made Moru Bin take a deep breath.

Although he knew that Sun Xingwang's cultivation technique was extremely bizarre, ranking among the Twelve Law Kings, the situation was so strange that it still gave him a creepy feeling.

"However, Brother Xing's thoughts surprisingly coincide with mine."

"Hmm... Indeed, back then, he deliberately led the Law Transmitter Feng to my dormant place. He wanted me to infiltrate the internal affairs of the Immortal Alliance."

While Moru Bin was contemplating, Li Fan seemed to have recognized him.

"So, it's Brother Bin."

"Why are we here?" Li Fan looked around.

Moru Bin sighed slightly, internally expressing his gratitude that at least Li Fan remembered him. He then briefly introduced how he had replaced the Law Transmitter Feng, entered the upper echelons of the Immortal Alliance, and plotted to obtain the Xuan Tian Mirror.

"The Xuan Tian Mirror was the only treasure refined by King Xuan Tian back then. Although it has been used by the Immortal Alliance these years, from my observations, the Immortal Alliance has not completely gained control over it. Instead, they have reached some kind of cooperative relationship."

"As long as we can regain control of the Xuan Tian Mirror, it's highly likely that we can determine the whereabouts of King Xuan Tian."

Taking advantage of Li Fan's current clarity, Moru Bin succinctly explained.

"My current state makes this information useless. What do you need me to do?" Li Fan, being cooperative and self-aware, asked.

Moru Bin was very pleased and quietly said, "The current Immortal Alliance has the Law Transmitter lineage and the Mirror Keeper lineage, two powers mutually restraining each other. In addition, there's the Illusionary True Sage lineage, hidden in the dark, serving as a balance."

Li Fan frowned slightly, "The upper echelons of the Immortal Alliance are unexpectedly so complex? And what Law Transmitter, Mirror Keeper, Illusionary True Sage... I've never heard of them before."

Moru Bin nodded slightly, "I also learned about this after taking over the body of the Law Transmitter Feng. These three power lineages rarely show themselves, and it's normal for the outside world not to know whether they are real or illusory."

"The so-called Law Transmitters are the group of cultivators who followed behind the Law Transmitter Celestial in the past and propagated the new laws."

"As for the Mirror Keepers, as the name suggests, they control the power of the Xuan Tian Mirror. Over the years, the Immortal Alliance has never given up its intention to completely control the Xuan Tian Mirror. Using the methods left by the Law Transmitter Celestial, they have gradually eroded and increased their control over the Xuan Tian Mirror."

"As for the most mysterious third lineage, the Illusionary True Sages..."

"I haven't had much contact with them recently. But it seems they have some connection with the creation named 'Era' and the beast race's Emperor San Mo. With the power of supreme illusion and a kind of extremely illusory yet real power, they can summon numerous powerful cultivators out of thin air for battle."

Moru Bin shared the currently known information with Li Fan.

After listening, Li Fan impatiently waved his hand, "What's the plan?"

"It seems that even as a Law Transmitter, it's not easy for you to seek the Xuan Tian Mirror." Moru Bin nodded but did not deny, "But my plan has already shown initial results."

"The Xuan Tian Mirror has its own wisdom. Since it's not easy to control it directly, we'll force it to cooperate with us actively."

"Brother Xing, when you transmitted the Xuan Tian Sealing Array to the Immortal Alliance earlier, under my influence, the Law Transmitter lineage is now in turmoil."

"Trying to completely control the Heavenly Mirror by using the power of the Xuan Tian Sealing, and completely crush the Mirror Keeper lineage..."

"But both you and I know that the Xuan Tian Sealing is just forcing the Xuan Tian Mirror to execute certain commands. If we want to truly control the Xuan Tian Mirror..."

"Humph, I think, apart from King Xuan Tian, no one else in this world can do it!"

Chapter 966: Three Ancient Veins of the Immortal Alliance

"However, being manipulated like this, the Xuan Tian Mirror is naturally unwilling. When the constraints deepen step by step, we can try to communicate with it. In turn, cooperate with it to help it resolve the crisis. The cost is to help us find King Xuan Tian."

"Of course, if it refuses..."

Moru Bin's eyes flashed, "We can also let the Xuan Tian Sealing advance further."

Li Fan interrupted Moru Bin, "The Xuan Tian Mirror's attitude is unclear. It's afraid it won't be too enthusiastic about finding King Xuan Tian. It may even obstruct us..."

Moru Bin smiled, "Brother Xing, you seem to have forgotten. The Xuan Tian Mirror was refined by King Xuan Tian and has already absorbed the path of Xuan Tian. It cannot speak falsehoods and must act on its words."

Li Fan squinted his eyes, "Is that so..."

His expression was confused, as if memories were once again becoming lost.

Seeing this, Moru Bin quickly changed the topic, "So what Brother Xing needs to do now is to work with me both inside and outside, gradually increasing my prestige."

"Gain the trust of most Law Transmitters, so that I can continue to push forward the Xuan Tian Sealing."

"In the next half month, you should expand your God's Descent as quickly as possible. After causing panic, I'll take action. Then, cooperate with me to stage a play. At that time, destroy the majority of God's Descents, leaving only a few as backups."

Moru Bin instructed.

Li Fan nodded repeatedly, agreeing on the spot.

"By the way, your condition..." Moru Bin looked worried.

"It's fine. For the really important matters, I have my own way of keeping records."

Saying this, the faceless True Immortal statue appeared in the sky again.

Li Fan stared at the statue, closed his eyes in contemplation.

A faint golden light reappeared, enveloping the entire statue.

Then Li Fan opened his eyes and dispersed the statue.

"It can only be done this way."

Li Fan said casually.

Moru Bin seemed pensive but didn't continue discussing this topic.

"Our plan is almost foolproof. The only thing to worry about..."

Moru Bin paused and then said, "is that Law Transmitter Jiang."

A rare solemn expression appeared on his face.

"If there's anyone in the current Immortal Alliance who can truly shoulder the great responsibility of reviving the Immortal Alliance, it must be this person."

"Law Transmitter Jiang..."

"He truly has some of King Xuan Tian's demeanor from back then."

Moru Bin gave the other person a very high evaluation.

"Law Transmitter Jiang..." Li Fan's heart moved but did not inquire further.

Instead, he pretended to be completely uninterested.

"With you in charge, I feel at ease. I just need to secretly cooperate with you."

Moru Bin nodded, "It should be like that."

(End of this chapter)