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Chapter 1302: The way to give gifts to the sea of ​​stars

"Ming Dao Immortal uses True Immortal Seal Scripts to depict the pathways of immortality. Yet, the pathways of immortality also have their hierarchy."

"From what I've seen before, Hunger, Chaos, Solitude, Return, are probably the most basic. That which might represent 'Creation' with True Immortal Seal Script, obviously stands above them."

"And the trace hidden within the bodies of the Youzu people represents a pathway..."

"The transformation from mortal to immortal surpasses even what is called 'Creation'!"

"And 'Real as Fake'..."

Li Fan took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.

Even after "Real as Fake" for the 125th time, experiencing the grandeur of resetting all things in the world with a single thought, knowing "Real as Fake" almost transcends everything known, the process of "Real as Fake" at the end of his last life was interfered by unknown variables. Coupled with the terrifying power shown by the creation cat beyond the wall, it's inevitable for Li Fan to have some doubts about the limits of "Real as Fake". As he gradually came into contact with forces beyond the wall, could "Real as Fake" still be as invincible in the Dark Star Sea?

This discovery reassured Li Fan.

The limits of "Real as Fake" are far more unfathomable than he imagined.

"The laws of the Xuanhuang Realm can be seen as a part of the projection of the Dark Star Sea's laws downward. And the laws of the Dark Star Sea are similarly a part of the projection of the Immortal Realm's laws downward."

"And 'Real as Fake' stands almost above everything. Reflected from above down, in theory, it could replicate everything I've come into contact with through the 'Real as Fake' transformation."

"As long as my power and insight are sufficient."

Li Fan pondered the sensation he had when writing that mysterious trace just now.

"This is just the 'Real as Fake' transformation. 'Real as Fake' is not just about 'Real as Fake.'"

"There's also the 'True Becomes False' from before!"

With a thought, Li Fan picked up a spherical stone nearby. Staring intently at it, he attempted to erase its existence directly through "True Becomes False".

However, each "Real as Fake" process shrouded the surrounding real world in fog, obscuring clarity. Therefore, Li Fan couldn't know exactly how the "True Becomes False" process was achieved.

"Perhaps in this "Real as Fake" moment, I can try to actively disperse the surrounding fog." Li Fan couldn't help but have this thought.

"If there's insight in this path, with the supreme authority of 'Real as Fake,' perhaps it could leap a major realm, erasing opponents directly..."

While his thoughts leaped, Li Fan organized the mysterious symbols he had glimpsed through the Youzu people's bodies over the past year and handed them over to the Terminal Disintegration Disc for classification and application.

Handling two tasks related to immortal formations, the efficiency of the Disc inevitably decreased.

"It seems it's time to upgrade the Disintegration Disc again. Solely relying on data from immortal formations for advancement is ultimately limited by mortal capacity."

"The nine initial Disintegration Discs from the Wanxian Alliance can be said to be completely different objects from the one I hold now. They provide minimal help. To truly transform it into an Immortal Disintegration Disc, in the end, celestial spirit energy is needed..."

Li Fan pressed his slightly swollen brow due to overwork. After relaxing, he looked at the Youzu people around him.

He wasn't saddened by the death of the body he had possessed among the Youzu.

Even more so, he was uplifted by their sacrifice to the great Dark Sea.

Touched by such devoutness, Li Fan waved his hand, instantly taking them all into his body, temporarily suppressing them.

Once back in Daxuan's small world, he would provide them with the best living conditions, allowing them to stay in Daxuan and pray peacefully for the rest of their lives.

"This small world of the Youzu people should not be wasted either."

Compared to Daxuan, the small world of the Youzu people was even weaker and naturally did not foster a heavenly consciousness.

Li Fan easily set to work, creating a pseudo-celestial consciousness to directly replace the heavenly way, maintaining the normal operation of this small world.

Then, repeating his technique, he quietly grafted it onto the main body of the Xuanhuang Realm.

With practice comes perfection; this time, the medical art of the heavens went smoothly.

Another small world's heavenly consciousness was added, insights like surging waves occasionally emerged in his mind. Even if the realm was not enough, these massive insights could still offer some real inspiration to Li Fan.

"These heavenly insights are useless to me, but to other cultivators, they are once-in-a-lifetime insights." After settling the Youzu people in Daxuan, changing their faith, Li Fan looked at the densely packed cultivators sitting on the Daxuan preaching platform, his thoughts stirring.

A platform emerged out of nowhere, situated below the directory of techniques but above all disciples on the platform.

The platform was carved with all scenes of life, beings, and the world, yet they seemed alive, constantly changing and lifelike.

If one were to look closely and was fortunate, they might occasionally notice the points of rainbow light in the stone carvings.

Those were the insights from the pseudo-celestial consciousness that Li Fan couldn't use.

Disciples fortunate enough to understand them on the preaching platform could see rapid progress in their cultivation or even comprehend their own unique divine abilities.

"The lives on the preaching platform are all under my surveillance. Their inspirations are also my inspirations."

"Though their realms are low, the spark of thought, amplified countless times, is still brilliant. Even if only one in ten thousand offers me some inspiration, with the number of cultivators on this platform, the accumulation over time is also a significant fortune."

"Moreover, if necessary, I can control the preaching platform and manipulate the thoughts of the cultivators on it to help me contemplate together..."

Inside the preaching platform, a silver-white orb resembling an eye absorbed the inner inspirations from different beings around it. It gradually became somewhat eerie, coming to life, and rotated slightly towards its surroundings.

After the initial completion of the preaching business in Daxuan, the Saint Teacher's shadow split another body to go to the next small world.

This newly separated body was not supported by Li Fan's own power but was accumulated from the faith power absorbed from many disciples during the preaching.

After settling the part of the Youzu people who had changed their faith and began providing initial source essence for Li Fan.

Using these source essences as bait, coupled with various threats and inducements, Li Fan skillfully pulled old acquaintances like Baihua, Qiao Gong, Yin Shangren, etc., into the alliance.

"The world will undergo drastic changes, which you may not recognize. I shall discuss this now."

On the Daxuan preaching platform, Li Fan's true body replaced the shadow, sitting solemnly.

Below, Yin Shangren and others listened to Li Fan's preaching.

Li Fan spoke of the rejuvenation of the Star Sea, leading to the eventual revival of the Xuanhuang scene.

The audience listened with mixed beliefs.

Li Fan smiled slightly, pointed to the sky as if opening a vortex to the Star Sea.

"Gentlemen, please follow me."

With rainbow light emanating from his body, Li Fan invited everyone to enter.

The group exchanged glances but eventually entered Li Fan's rainbow protection.

The rainbow light soared up, passing through the vortex in the sky, and in the next moment, appeared directly at the border of the Xuanhuang Realm.

Without intending to stop, they continued to rush towards the starry sky of the Xuanhuang Realm.

Their faces turned pale instantly.

They all knew about the terrifying suction outside the Xuanhuang Realm. Without the protection of the Xuanhuang Realm, they might fall into it at the next moment and struggle to escape death.

What happened next, however, was far beyond their expectations.

The rainbow lights, in different colors, separated, drawing a curved arc in the star sea. Astonishingly, they successfully led everyone away from the Xuanhuang Realm!

Everyone was astonished.

Li Fan did not stop but continued to fly rapidly into the depths of the star sea.

The desolation of the star sea made everyone emotionally moved and wary.

And Li Fan, who guided them through the dangers of the star sea as if a prophet, made everyone look sideways.

They wondered how many times Li Fan had traversed the starry sky.

As they ventured deeper into the star sea, Li Fan also slowed down, seeming to be discerning the direction.

Yin Shangren and the others were right. After all, when the Emperor comprehended the Dao in the central starry sky in the last life, his connection with his true self became almost negligible.

This trip to witness the rejuvenation of the star sea, the further they went, the less memory they could rely on, the more Li Fan had to find his own way.

Fortunately, it was still tracing the outline.

Relying on the vague sense in the dark, Li Fan has already touched the whereabouts of the original consciousness of this star sea. However, in the last life, the Emperor, by embodying the "Xuanhuang Heavenly Dao," a possible savior of the star sea, attracted the attention of the star sea's original consciousness.

This life's Li Fan, however, has not yet shown the qualifications to be noticed by the star sea.

Li Fan also did not plan to expose himself to the star sea too early.

"At least until I succeed in merging the Dao and achieving the limit of the mortal." Watching the contemplative group, Li Fan's gaze flickered with thought.

Immersed in the profound comprehension of the Dao, the awakening times of the group varied.

Qiao Gong was the first to emerge from his contemplation, his eyes swirling as if he had conceived some brilliant idea, eager to return to the Xuanhuang Realm to experiment immediately.

Yin Shangren seemed to spend a significant amount of time calming the turbulent remnants of worlds within him, indicating the profound impact of the star sea's rejuvenating power on him.

Surprisingly, Baihua was the last to awaken. The delight visible in her eyes suggested a deep and meaningful breakthrough.

"Congratulations to all for your gains," Li Fan said. "The star sea is fraught with dangers; it is wise not to linger. Let us return."

Nods of agreement came from everyone, who responded with the respect due to a teacher.

Safely returned to the Daxuan preaching platform, the firsthand experience of the star sea had convinced them entirely of Li Fan's teachings. The rejuvenation of the star sea seemed imminent.

"Understand that the desolation of the star sea will not be undone overnight," Li Fan continued. "As the sole surviving realm within the star sea, the Xuanhuang Realm should naturally become the source of this rejuvenation."

"Life shall spread from here, ensuring the most efficient revival."

After considering Li Fan's conclusion, the group nodded in agreement.

"To aid the dragon is the greatest of contributions," Li Fan stated. "If we can assist in the rejuvenation of the star sea, the benefits we receive once it returns to its former glory need not be spelled out."

With a look of calm assurance, he watched the group, who were visibly moved by the prospect.

"The rejuvenation of the star sea, even if the path to immortality does not open, might grant us feedback powerful enough to ascend to the pinnacle of the star sea." Qiao Gong's eyes gleamed with a hint of greed.

The group, now fully invested in the vision Li Fan had laid out, prepared to contribute to the star sea's revival, inspired by the potential for unparalleled growth and power.

As Li Fan discreetly receded, using nearly immortal techniques to conceal his presence, he sensed the importance of concealing his capabilities from the star sea's primordial consciousness. "At least until I've merged with the Dao and reached the pinnacle of the mortal realm," he thought, anticipating the path ahead with a newfound clarity and determination.

In guiding them through the depths of the star sea and sharing insights into its rejuvenation, Li Fan not only revealed the possibilities of the future but also demonstrated his profound understanding and control over the forces at play, setting the stage for a pivotal role in the cosmos's unfolding drama.

Chapter 1303 The first change in the Xuanhuang Realm

"How exactly should we go about this?" Yin Shangren's eyes were piercing, highlighting the crux of the issue.

The strengths of those present were relatively equal.

With the old methods of immortality, not to mention aiding the rejuvenation of the Starry Sea, even reversing the perilous situation of the Xuanhuang Realm was beyond their capabilities.

As if doused with cold water, everyone quickly sobered up and turned their gazes to Li Fan.

Li Fan, seated on the lecture platform, seemed to have anticipated Yin Shangren's question and answered unhurriedly, "Do you all know that the world is like a person, and the Starry Sea likewise?"

"If a person is ill, one prescribes the right medicine, followed by stimulating acupoints and meridians."

"The world and the Starry Sea, when faced with calamity, can be treated similarly..."

A humanoid light shadow diagram slowly appeared in front of everyone as Li Fan spoke.

Critical acupoints and meridians were all marked.

With a slight wave of Li Fan's hand, the light shadow diagram abruptly changed. It expanded, spread out, and finally turned into a slightly glowing yellow cloud cluster. The previously marked acupoints and meridians within the human body were also arranged around the cloud cluster following its transformation.

Having just returned from the outer space of Xuanhuang, how could they not realize that this cloud cluster represented the Xuanhuang Realm? As they were intently watching, Li Fan pointed again.

The cloud cluster expanded again, by a thousandfold, ten thousandfold.

The dazzling sight immediately engulfed everyone, lost within it.

It was a splendid Starry Sea.

They faintly realized that the occasionally twinkling points emitting different lights within the Starry Sea were the acupoints and meridians of the previous human and world!

"From individuals to realms, from realms to domains. It should indeed be so!" Yin Shangren mused.

The others seemed to have an epiphany.

Before they could take a closer look, Li Fan waved his hand, and the Starry Sea immediately returned to its original form, transforming back into the scene of the Xuanhuang Realm.

"To rejuvenate the Starry Sea, we must first rejuvenate Xuanhuang. To rejuvenate Xuanhuang, we must start here."

Li Fan marked several locations on the miniature scene of the Xuanhuang Realm.

"The Xuanhuang Realm has been plundered by cultivators for thousands of years and should have been completely depleted. Fortunately, thanks to the Law Transmitting Celestial Lord, who continuously collected world fragments in the Starry Sea to nourish it. Although Xuanhuang has taken the medicine, it has not yet fully absorbed it..."

The scattered markings, glowing with a ruddy crystalline light, seemed to contain infinite vitality and energy.

Through Li Fan's discourse, everyone understood his point.

In short, in one sentence: help Xuanhuang digest the medicinal properties!

Li Fan continued, "Xuanhuang has been weak for a long time, with the risk of failing to accept nourishment. Therefore, it needs to be enticed and guided, from points to areas, from acupoints to meridians..."

The lecture lasted for seven days and seven nights.

After Li Fan's figure disappeared, everyone was still immersed in the unity of human, heaven, and medicine, overwhelmed with emotion.

Yin Shangren was the first to regain clarity, "Using remnants as medicine, this analogy is truly ingenious. Absorb, digest, and merge into oneself. And those that cannot be absorbed will be completely discarded. This is what is called dregs..."

Diao Gong absentmindedly gave a few perfunctory responses before bidding farewell and leaving.

Bai Hua frowned slightly, "Enticing Xuanhuang to digest the remnants is not an easy task. Xuanhuang's cultivators have been opposing the heavenly way for many years, and any action involving the power of remnants could provoke hostility from the Xuanhuang heavenly way, even if we mean well."

"That's why we need to clear up this misunderstanding from the start and gain the trust of the Xuanhuang heavenly way," Yin Shangren looked at where Li Fan's figure had disappeared.

Upon leaving, Li Fan said he would help address this issue before lecturing again.

But it's unknown what method he will use.

As a remnant spirit, Yin Shangren is far more aware than other cultivators how difficult it is to resolve the malice of the Xuanhuang Realm.

Seven days later, when Li Fan appeared again, he invited everyone to the airspace above the Daxuan small world.

Arriving here, Yin Shangren felt as if he had fallen into a quagmire, facing great resistance with every move. His nature as a world spirit offered no aid in dissolving this barrier, and he couldn't

 even discern the source of this mysterious force.

Bai Hua and Diao Gong also wore solemn expressions on their faces, indicating they too sensed the extraordinary nature of this place.

"Let me introduce someone to you," Li Fan said with a smile.

Then, a hunched, white-haired old man appeared before everyone.

The old man's strength wasn't remarkable, but the coffin he carried on his back caught everyone's attention.

The towering resentment emanating from the coffin made Yin Shangren and the others squint their eyes.

"Do you know what is sealed within this coffin?" Li Fan asked.

Without waiting for everyone to respond, he revealed the answer: "It is a thought from the Xuanhuang heavenly way."

"However, this thought is now filled with negative emotions such as hatred, madness, and paranoia. It has transformed into a pure Xuanhuang malice!"

"Today, we will purify this malice and then return it to Xuanhuang!" Li Fan declared solemnly.

Xu Ke coughed lightly and added, "This malice intended to completely separate from the Xuanhuang heavenly way when it split off. For the Xuanhuang heavenly way, it's not as simple as just losing a piece of flesh. It's more like a separate entity."

"If we can return it to the heavenly way, allowing the once missing part to be restored, it will definitely move the Xuanhuang heavens..."

"Of course, the premise is that we can completely purify the malice." Xu Ke looked at Li Fan.

Li Fan was confident: "Just mere malice. How could we not purify it with our combined efforts?"

Diao Gong, having listened for a long time, became somewhat impatient upon learning the true identity of the sealed entity: "How exactly should we proceed? I will fully cooperate!"

"The hated one merely regretted not leaving back then. Since that's the case, let's fulfill its wish and cross the high wall!" Li Fan said, producing a whisk in his hand.

He raised it high and then fiercely swept it down towards the coffin.

The whisk's myriad white strands, like thousands of shooting stars, pierced into the coffin.

The violently trembling coffin leaped high and then stiffened in mid-air.

The whisk's white strands emitted a dreamy silver light. Within the silver light, numerous different scenes flashed.

All were dreamscapes injected by Li Fan.

Although the dreamscapes were all different, without exception, they depicted terrifying and desolate scenes beyond the high wall.

Attached to Mr. Bai, the Xuanhuang malice successfully crossed the high wall and fled to the darkest Starry Sea.

Every time, it failed to survive more than three breaths before dying from various indescribable unknown calamities.

In just the blink of an eye, the Xuanhuang malice had experienced tens of thousands of deaths in the illusion.

Diao Gong muttered to himself, "Isn't this a bit too far-fetched? Although the beyond the high wall is unknown, it shouldn't be like this, right? Even an ordinary-looking cat can swallow it in one bite? Considering the strength of the Xuanhuang malice, probably not much weaker than the ancient method of immortality. Can we really deceive it?"

Xu Ke, who had spent thousands of years with the Xuanhuang malice, keenly noticed that the struggle within the coffin had indeed lightened somewhat, showing a look of joy: "It's truly effective!"

At this moment, Li Fan's voice also came from above: "You all can also help depict dreamscapes, no matter how bizarre or terrifying. As long as the Xuanhuang malice perishes in the end."

The whisk's light surged, expanding in front of everyone. At the end of the handle, a vortex faintly appeared.

Yin Shangren and the others, understanding his intent, each infused their most terrifying dreamscapes into it through their thoughts.

Among them, Yin Shangren's dreamscapes were especially eerie and terrifying.

Even Li Fan, with his experience, couldn't help but shudder after observing them.

Compared to that, the dreamscapes woven by Diao Gong, Bai Hua, and Xu Ke were much more ordinary.

Diao Gong's dreamscapes involved world destruction, becoming puppets, and struggling to discern reality from illusion.

Bai Hua's dreamscapes related to the withering of life and the silent freezing of all things.

Under the relentless assault of different terrifying dreamscapes, the Xuanhuang malice quietly underwent a qualitative change.

"Is it really so terrifying beyond the high wall?"

"If I had known, I wouldn't have left the high wall back then. Even mere survival is better than losing one's life in an instant!"

Such thoughts accumulated in the Xuanhuang malice with each end of the dreamscape.

Although each time it seemed almost negligible, the speed

 of dream generation and recurrence was too fast.

Every moment, tens of thousands of dreamscapes disappeared and emerged.

More importantly, these dreamscapes weren't just ordinary ones. They were enhanced by top-tier illusory formations with a hint of Li Fan's understanding of "Real as Fake."

From the outside, one might wonder why those within the formation couldn't distinguish between dream and reality. But only those who truly enter the formation can appreciate the power of this "Real as Fake" illusion.

Li Fan, looking at his masterpiece, couldn't help feeling somewhat proud: "Born from the 'Cloud Water Illusionary Art,' but far more powerful than the original version."

"Also integrated with illusionary formation amplification... Even if it's not a celestial formation, it surpasses one."

As the dreamscapes continued to evolve, the Xuanhuang malice's descent into delirium accelerated.

Initially, there were occasional doubts and resistances.

Later, all questions disappeared.

What remained was endless regret and fear.

Observing the Xuanhuang malice trembling in the formation, Li Fan knew it was time to start cooking.

"Rise!"

Li Fan extended his hand into the air and firmly grasped the giant whisk.

Then, he gently stirred.

Thousands of silver whisk strands also continuously stirred within the coffin.

Like countless blades, they sliced the completely surrendered Xuanhuang malice into numerous tiny parts.

The sealed coffin, along with the malice's dissolution, became ethereal and disappeared.

Li Fan waved the whisk lightly, and some of the strands, carrying parts of the segmented Xuanhuang malice, approached Yin Shangren.

"Friend, please!" Yin Shangren first bowed to Li Fan to express his gratitude.

Then, he solemnly accepted the divided Xuanhuang malice in front of him.

Li Fan then distributed another portion to Diao Gong.

Like a butcher, Li Fan soon finished dividing the Xuanhuang malice.

Everyone received a share, with Li Fan himself taking a bit more.

But naturally, Yin Shangren and the others had no objections.

"Go!"

Controlling the giant whisk, Li Fan, with a solemn expression, threw it towards the sky.

Tearing through the heavens, he opened a pathway to the Xuanhuang Realm.

"Yoyo Changming, soul return~"

Li Fan muttered under his breath.

Without needing much operation from Li Fan, the moment the pathway opened, the Xuanhuang heavenly way's consciousness had already noticed the presence from the Daxuan, its own once-separated thought.

Through the pathway, massive roaring sounds echoed continuously, as if the Xuanhuang heavenly way's consciousness was about to descend.

"Soul return!"

Li Fan pointed into the void.

The purified and segmented Xuanhuang malice in front of him flew towards the pathway.

Accelerating rapidly, it vanished from everyone's sight in an instant.

Next, Yin Shangren and the others followed suit.

In a short time, the long-lost Xuanhuang malice was fully returned to the Xuanhuang Realm.

The pathway closed, and all anomalies disappeared.

Xu Ke, observing the completely ethereal and vanished sealed coffin, felt a sense of loss.

Diao Gong was somewhat worried: "Is that it? Hope we haven't been busy for nothing."

Li Fan smiled slightly: "Rest assured, everyone. Xuanhuang does not suffer losses, and those who contribute will be rewarded."

"However, Xuanhuang needs some time to digest. Before reaping the benefits, you all just need to wait patiently."

Li Fan's figure faded away with these words, leaving behind the varying expressions of those present.

Yin Shangren turned to Xu Ke, asking about Mr. Bai's affairs.

Xu Ke, who had been somewhat bewildered, suddenly perked up.

The two hit it off and enjoyed a pleasant conversation.

Bai Hua and Diao Gong didn't get along too well and went their separate ways.

They were all waiting for the rewards from the Xuanhuang Realm that Li Fan mentioned to arrive.

Meanwhile, in the Xuanhuang Realm.

Li Fan, in his true form, stealthily observed the changes within the Xuanhuang Realm.

If the absorption of celestial spirit energy changed the mountains and rivers on the surface of Xuanhuang,

Then the absorption of its own lost thought quietly occurred within the world's interior.

Only cultivators very familiar with the operations of the Xuanhuang heavenly way could perceive it.

"Comparing us cultivators, it's like strengthening the soul and consciousness."

"The first to benefit would be the laws of the Xuanhuang Realm. That is, the immortals of the Xuanhuang Realm..."

Li Fan sensed several massive consciousnesses sweeping across the area.

Some of them were very familiar.

"Humph, let you taste some sweetness first. In the end, you'll have to spit it all out!"

After searching for a while, the massive consciousnesses couldn't find the reason for the mysterious changes in the Xuanhuang Realm and had to give up.

Li Fan sneered internally but didn't bother with them.

He continued to carefully sense the changes within the Xuanhuang Realm.

Changes completely different from the annihilation he comprehended.