Chapter 1011-1015: Remnants of the Heavenly Machinery Realm (6k+ words)

At this moment, a figure with an unclear face finally appeared before him.

"Interesting, who exactly are you?" The Lingyuan Sect Master heard this question and almost spewed blood.

You suddenly burst out, brought me here, and now you're asking who I am? I also want to ask you!

The Lingyuan Sect Master coldly snorted, refusing to answer.

"Fearless, it seems you're not afraid of soul-searching?" 

"Cultivation and material creation are indeed different from ordinary beings."

"However, have you seen this thing?"

The other party's tone was stern, and a seven-colored light sphere suddenly appeared in their hand.

Within this light sphere, the Lingyuan Sect Master distinctly felt something buried deep in his memory, something unforgettable and hair-raising!

"Are you insane!?" The Lingyuan Sect Master's tone was full of horror.

But seeing that the other party was undeterred and even attempting to bring the seven-colored light sphere closer.

"Let's talk, let's talk." The Lingyuan Sect Master instantly compromised.

"It seems you are familiar with the 'Void' Art." Li Fan said indifferently.

"Could it be that you are also one of the refugees from other cultivation realms?" The Lingyuan Sect Master tentatively asked.

Li Fan did not answer but revealed a profound and unfathomable smile.

However, the Lingyuan Sect Master had already inferred this.

After all, as the potentially only haven in this starry sea, the Xuanhuang Realm was currently relatively safe. There were no signs of contamination by the 'Void' Art.

"This thing is extremely dangerous. Friend, it's better to put it away. Although the cultivators in this realm seem to be very capable of dealing with various disasters, it may still be difficult to withstand a sudden outbreak."

"It's not that I have a single heart with the cultivators of the Xuanhuang Realm, but there is nowhere else to go except here." The Lingyuan Sect Master seemed afraid of being misunderstood and hurriedly explained.

Hearing his words, Li Fan seemed to be seriously considering.

Finally, he put away the seven-colored light sphere. The deadly danger dissipated, and the Lingyuan Sect Master's hanging heart finally relaxed temporarily.

"Daring to carry such a thing with you, you're truly a ruthless individual." The Lingyuan Sect Master shuddered inwardly.

Immediately, he expressed his attitude, "Since we are both wanderers at the end of the world, feel free to ask me anything! I will tell you everything I know!"

There was no choice; his life was in the hands of the other party.

The Lingyuan Sect Master felt bitter in his heart.

"Which cultivation realm do you come from?" Li Fan didn't waste time and asked directly.

"I am Qiao Gongjushi, from the Heavenly Machinery Realm." The Lingyuan Sect Master introduced himself.

"How did you die and come back to life?" Li Fan asked the crucial question.

Qiao Gongjushi explained readily, "Strictly speaking, it's not a true death and resurrection. In fact, many years ago, my original body had already disappeared. It's just that my consciousness resides in this 'Heavenly Machinery Puppet' that I created."

"Friend, you know that the Xuanhuang Realm is extremely dangerous. You never know when you will encounter hidden enemies..."

Qiao Gongjushi paused, glanced at Li Fan, and continued, "For my own safety, I have to backup my consciousness every so often. This way, even if something unexpected happens, I can rely on my prior preparations to achieve resurrection."

"However, this time, the catastrophe I encountered seems to be a bit too much." Qiao Gongjushi smiled bitterly.

Li Fan nodded at his words but did not explain.

Continuing to ask, "This Heavenly Machinery Puppet, it seems to be crafted using 'cultivation' as a material? It's quite unbelievable..."

Qiao Gongjushi replied, "Friend, your insight is truly extraordinary. However, in our Heavenly Machinery Realm, we generally refer to cultivation as 'Source Power.'"

Qiao Gongjushi's eyes flashed with a trace of nostalgia. "The fundamental force that drives the advancement of a cultivator's realm is called 'Source Power.'"

"Our Heavenly Machinery Realm has a unique environment, built on a broken immortal puppet. We call that puppet our 'Ancestor.' It is through continuous research on the secrets of the Ancestor that we have developed various alchemy techniques that far surpass other cultivation realms."

"Source Power is one of the most important discoveries in our Heavenly Machinery Realm. Although cultivators in the world practice various techniques, all of them can be extracted, purified, and then transformed into the most universal Source Power through certain methods."

"Components are like bones, and Source Power is like flesh. With these, one can forge a puppet somewhat similar to the 'Ancestor.'"

Qiao Gongjushi talked eloquently.

Li Fan constantly supervised and observed, and during this discourse, Qiao Gongjushi should not have lied.

"You Heavenly Machinery Realm truly have great luck. You actually occupy an immortal puppet."

"In comparison, our Wan Sheng Realm seems a bit ordinary." Li Fan said indifferently.

"Wan Sheng Realm? I haven't heard of it." Qiao Gongjushi shook his head regretfully.

Li Fan didn't mind, "In the past, there were as many cultivation realms as stars in the sky. But now, they have all turned to dust, so it's better not to mention it!"

This one conversation also evoked a sense of emotion in Qiao Gongjushi.

"Was your Heavenly Machinery Realm also destroyed by the 'Void' Art?" After a while, Li Fan asked again.

Although it had been a long time, Qiao Gongjushi still seemed to have lingering fear, "Yes. At the beginning, we could rely on the developed art of crafting artifacts to support ourselves for a while. However, the infectivity of that mold was just too strong."

"Even the remnants of the 'Ancestor' couldn't escape its erosion. On the day the defense line collapsed, in despair, we could only scatter and escape."

"Speaking of which, friend, that seven-colored light sphere of yours seems to be able to seal the mold?"

Suddenly remembering something, Qiao Gongjushi asked.

Li Fan sneered, "It was refined from a cultivation realm to obtain this treasure. However, it can only block it for a short time, and I need to constantly replenish energy consumption day and night."

"Moreover, only a small part is sealed inside."

"When calamity strikes, no one can escape."

Hearing this, Qiao Gongjushi fell silent.

Soon after, he couldn't help but retort, "Actually, I feel that if there were no Immortal Ruins overhead, perhaps the Xuanhuang Realm could survive the calamity."

"I have observed traces of calamities occurring in this realm, but it seems that they only ravaged for a while and were eliminated by some unknown means. The Xuanhuang Realm truly has outstanding talents and is not to be underestimated."

"Humph, no matter how extraordinary, it's still difficult to escape the fate of being buried in the Immortal Ruins. Now, it's just barely lingering!" Li Fan said coldly, with a hint of disdain in his tone.

Qiao Gongjushi wanted to speak but hesitated.

"How about it, friend, do you have any profound insights?" Li Fan glanced at him.

Qiao Gongjushi couldn't help saying, "If I look at the results of my observations from over three hundred years ago, the Xuanhuang Realm is already very close to the Immortal Ruins. But in the face of such immense power, the Xuanhuang Realm still hasn't disintegrated..."

"I speculate that there should be a power close to the Immortal Ruins sheltering the Xuanhuang Realm."

"So, to escape the Immortal Ruins, it might not be impossible, in my opinion."

Sacrificing once.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 1012: Root Cause of Dao

"After more than three hundred years, Xuanhuang Realm has probably distanced itself from the Immortal Ruins, but it still hasn't collapsed..." Qiao Gongjushi's meaning was unclear.

Li Fan nodded, agreeing, "Countless realms have perished, only Xuanhuang has survived. People like you and me, cultivators who fled from other cultivation realms, are definitely not few. However, everyone is cautious and lurking, perhaps being deterred by the power that protects Xuanhuang."

"Not hiding it from you, I have some understanding of formations. When I first arrived in Xuanhuang, I observed a massive formation that faintly enveloped the entire world. Its level might be comparable to legendary immortal-level formations. Feeling shocked, I have always kept a low profile."

"But I don't dare to be as bold as you, making the momentum of Lingyuan School so grand!" Qiao Gongjushi said with a bitter smile. "It seems that you've had your eye on me for a long time!"

After a while, Qiao Gongjushi explained, "Although Lingyuan School seems large, it's actually just a group of people without much cohesion. It's not taken seriously by the Immortal Alliance. It's just that the Nine Mountain States have a unique geographical environment, bordering on the Five Elders Association, a mix of dragons and snakes. It's easier to let Lingyuan School grow wild than to carefully manage it."

"At the very least, every time I harvest a large amount of Source Power, I have to hand over a part of it."

"But I don't know what happened in these three hundred years..." Qiao Gongjushi's eyes flashed with a hint of gloom.

Li Fan immediately laughed, "Friend, you've been scaring yourself. In fact, in recent years, the development of Lingyuan School has been thriving. It just suffered an unwarranted disaster not long ago, implicated by the sudden appearance of the Tathagata Manifestation that annihilated the Nine Mountain States."

Speaking, Li Fan projected the scene when the Tathagata Manifestation first showed its power.

Qiao Gongjushi looked at it, his face twitched, and he said in disbelief, "What did they do to provoke the Tathagata Manifestation?"

"Naturally, it was in the war between two colossal beings. They chose to join the side of the Five Elders Association." Li Fan explained.

Qiao Gongjushi was suddenly full of incredulity, then he muttered, "Really confused!"

After a moment of incredible thought, Qiao Gongjushi seemed to think of something and became somewhat suspicious, "No, I clearly feel that nearly a million people are still practicing the Life Essence Source Power Technique in the world..."

"Oh, about this." Li Fan calmly replied, "I couldn't bear to see your foundation destroyed, so I took over."

Qiao Gongjushi was completely stunned, "You..."

After a moment of thought, he seemed to figure it out, "No wonder you found my location shortly after I was resurrected..."

"No, you should have found the method of my resurrection long ago, right?" Qiao Gongjushi's expression kept changing.

Li Fan nodded slightly, "Friend, rest assured, I have no ill intentions. Otherwise, I wouldn't have truthfully disclosed everything."

"Oh? Then what exactly is the friend..." Qiao Gongjushi's complexion changed constantly.

"Of course, seeing that friend has extraordinary skills, possessing the creation of heaven-defying craftsmanship, I want to invite you to join us and work together for a great cause!" Li Fan solemnly said.

Afterward, Li Fan repeated the rhetoric about the Alliance of Ten Thousand Realms and the restoration of the True Immortal Taoist lineage in detail.

"There is actually a True Immortal Taoist lineage?" Qiao Gongjushi squinted his eyes, feeling dubious.

It wasn't until Li Fan produced a trace of golden Lingzhi Nectar that Qiao Gongjushi was once again inexplicably shocked.

"Source Power Essence?!" A term different from the one described by Baihua Daoren slipped out.

"Oh? What does Source Power Essence mean? In our Wan Sheng Realm, we call this thing the Lingzhi Nectar." Li Fan asked with interest.

Qiao Gongjushi stared at the object in Li Fan's hand as if he had seen an incomparable treasure, "Source Power is the fundamental force that promotes the advancement of a cultivator's realm. Source Power Essence is the fundamental force that gives birth to Source Power."

"Or, according to some popular sayings in the cultivation world, realms are the core, and cultivation is the fruit. Source Power Essence is the essence of the 'Dao Flower,' and as for the origin, the root, it is the 'Dao' that drives the development of all things."

Li Fan recalled the description of Lingzhi Nectar by Baihua Daoist.

It was the part abandoned by the unnamed True Immortal when absorbing the traces of the 'Dao.'

"Friend's analogy is quite novel," Li Fan contemplated this statement thoughtfully.

Qiao Gongjushi, on the other hand, kept staring at the Source Power Essence in his hand, refusing to look away.

"Is the Dao Flower poisonous?" Li Fan suddenly asked.

Qiao Gongjushi was stunned for a moment, then understood Li Fan's meaning. After a moment of contemplation, he explained, "Harmless to believers. Non-believers will suffer backlash!"

"Know that the root of the Dao and the Dao Flower are powers that we, cultivators who have not yet ascended, cannot control."

"If we want to utilize them, we must rely on the 'Immortals.'"

"But the 'Immortals' are already beyond our understanding. While pursuing the root of the Dao, they will inevitably leave behind their traces. Thus, the generated Dao Flowers, Dao Fruits, and Dao Cores are all tainted with their unique aura."

"In the world of mortals, flowers take root, branches grow, flowers bloom, and fruits form—a process. But for us cultivators, we start from the fruit and seek the cause. Searching for all origins, the root of the Dao..."

"Such ethereal matters, if not personally comprehended and wanting to take shortcuts without fully understanding the true essence of the Dao Fruit's power, can only rely on the achievements of others."

"I don't know if my explanation is clear to the friend?"

Perhaps having witnessed the true Dao Flower, Qiao Gongjushi, excited, spoke a lot.

"According to the friend's statement, it seems that there are not many drawbacks to using the power of the Dao Flower?" Li Fan asked.

"That's natural, as long as you don't pursue other roots of the Dao in the future," Qiao Gongjushi replied.

Li Fan thought for a moment and suddenly understood, "One root begets one fruit?"

"Right, once touched by the power of the Dao Flower, it's almost impossible to escape for a lifetime. If there's a chance for further advancement in the future, you can only follow the already-established path to pursue the bound Dao root. However, there's already a true immortal who has taken the lead on this path..."

Qiao Gongjushi smiled, "So either become a follower and vassal of the other party or kill them and become the strongest on the Dao path."

"Oh, by the way, there's one thing I forgot to mention. If the root withers, the fruit will also wither. So once the immortal who stands at the source dies, those downstream who rely on his power to touch the Dao Flower will also perish."

"But after all, they are immortals, and the probability of falling is much smaller than us ordinary cultivators."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 1013: Transmitting the True Dao Technique

"You don't need to worry too much..."

As he spoke, it seemed that Qiao Gongjushi recalled the calamity in the immortal realm many years ago and fell silent.

"It's hard to say. After all, the journey to seek the root of the Dao is extremely dangerous. Even ordinary immortals, not to mention the nameless True Immortal who is one with the Dao, will inevitably face the risk of falling." Qiao Gongjushi sighed.

With these words finished, silence once again enveloped the two.

Li Fan seemed to be digesting the conversation, his brows furrowed, contemplating something.

After a while, he regained his composure and said, "Earlier, when you mentioned that non-believers would suffer backlash, does that refer to the consequences of seeking another Dao root?"

"Yes," Qiao Gongjushi nodded. "It not only triggers the vigilance of the source immortal but may even cause disturbances in the Dao root itself."

"Because, from the information currently available, each Dao root is quite pure, independent, and exclusive. Of course, perhaps beyond the realm of the nameless True Immortal, there exist unimaginable realms where various Dao merge. However, that is entirely unfounded speculation, without a shred of evidence."

"What I mentioned earlier about the Dao Root Results Theory is the conclusion we, in the Tianji Realm, reached through research and analysis of the body of the Ancestor. At that time, it was the consensus of everyone, and it should not be wrong." Qiao Gongjushi's eyes flashed with a hint of sorrow.

"I see traces of this Dao Root Results in your creation, the Cultivation of Salvation Lingyuan Gong," Li Fan remarked at the right time.

"Hehe, Friend has also noticed. Not only the Cultivation of Salvation Lingyuan Gong, but even the practice method of 'Defying the Heavenly Principles to Achieve Immortality' in this Xuanhuang Realm actually conforms to the true meaning of the Dao Root Results." Qiao Gongjushi lowered his voice, speaking with deep meaning.

"Transmitting the True Dao Technique, this person. Although he has not reached the realm of an immortal, he has achieved control over the lower realm cultivators using this method, which is truly terrifying."

"He may not be an immortal, but he has already gained some of the powers of an immortal. As I said before, either become his follower, practice his techniques, or directly kill him." Qiao Gongjushi spoke in a hushed tone, showing deep awe for the Transmitting the True Dao Technique.

Li Fan, upon hearing this, furrowed his brows deeply. This was something he had never considered before. It seems that dealing with Transmitting the True Dao Technique would be more challenging than he had initially thought.

"By the way, I noticed that the two guardian Constructed Goldmen you have look exactly like Transmitting the True Dao Technique. Is there something mysterious about it? Could it be that the puppet ancestor of your Tianji Realm also looks like this?" After a while, Li Fan suddenly raised his doubts.

Qiao Gongjushi quickly shook his head, "Friend, you've misunderstood. The appearance of the Ancestor is incomplete and unrecognizable. The reason I designed the Constructed Goldmen to resemble Transmitting the True Dao Technique is probably because it better aligns with the mysteries of the Xuanhuang Heavenly Dao."

Worried that Li Fan might not understand, Qiao Gongjushi explained, "Friend, look at my Tianji puppet. Besides being crafted with Source Power, it also incorporates many components. But the Constructed Goldmen are purely composed of Source Power."

"Although it is Source Power gathered through the practice of Salvation Lingyuan Gong, due to the influence of Transmitting the True Dao Technique in the Xuanhuang Realm, it was constructed according to his appearance to maintain its stable structure."

A few words dispelled Li Fan's suspicions.

If it was confirmed that Transmitting the True Dao Technique was the reincarnation of an immortal, it seemed that in the future, they would have to keep a lower profile in the Xuanhuang Realm.

But from the current situation, even if he was not a true immortal, he was not far from it.

"In that case, what is your attitude towards joining our Universal Alliance?" After a long silence, Li Fan spoke again.

Qiao Gongjushi did not hesitate at all, "Of course, it's acceptable. Now that the Immortal Path is cut off, ascending to immortality and seeking the root of the Dao have become elusive matters. Being able to join the sect of this..."

"Red Dust Compassionate True Immortal..." Qiao Gongjushi recited the name with deep respect.

"...is a great honor. You must know that with calamities spreading across the starry sky, a surviving true immortal is undoubtedly the mountain that countless cultivators dream of having as support." Qiao Gongjushi's eyes were full of longing and admiration.

"If we can harness the power of a true immortal, various plans that were stagnant due to insufficient conditions back then should be smoothly implemented," Qiao Gongjushi revealed his true reason for joining the Universal Alliance in the last sentence.

To avoid raising suspicions from Li Fan, Qiao Gongjushi quickly explained, "Back then, researching the Ancestor's puppet yielded a lot. The Tianji puppet is just the most basic type we envisioned."

"As Friend can see, it is powered by Source Power, which is the Dao Fruit. If we can use the power of the Dao Flower to create puppets..."

Qiao Gongjushi's eyes gleamed with anticipation. "We can undoubtedly create true immortal puppets that surpass ordinary cultivators in strength."

"Although they can't compare to real immortals, they should have no problem facing cultivators in the Longevity Realm."

Qiao Gongjushi was confident.

Speaking, he once again looked at the golden wish force that had been surrounding Li Fan's fingertips.

That is the power of the so-called Dao Flower.

Li Fan nodded slowly in response to Qiao Gongjushi's words.

He retracted the golden wish force back into his body, storing it away.

"In that case, follow me to pay respects to the Compassionate True Immortal of the Red Dust!" Qiao Gongjushi felt a sudden flash before finding himself in a circular hall.

In front of him, a stone statue with an indistinct face stood tall.

The aura sensed from the stone statue was very similar to the residual aura from the Ancestor many years ago!

Qiao Gongjushi no longer harbored any doubts in his heart.

Willingly, he followed Li Fan's sincere recitation of the oath.

Almost the moment the oath was completed, Li Fan felt that the most devout power among all the members was connected to him.

It was even stronger than Dao Xuanzi, previously praised as the "sincere seeker of the Dao."

"Perhaps those who have truly witnessed the power of immortals are more devout, unable to generate resistance," Li Fan silently speculated.

But to follow the path of those who have already become immortals, to become a lackey.

Clearly, that's not something Li Fan would do.

Of course, occasionally, for one or two lifetimes, borrowing power...

That's also acceptable.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 1014: Source Power Elevates All Things

After paying respects to the faceless True Immortal stone statue, the relationship between Li Fan and Qiao Gongjushi seemed to have become closer.

"Friend Qiao Gong, you've worked hard to establish the Spirit Origin Sect and gather Source Power. What exactly is its purpose? To be honest, I only took over the Spirit Origin Sect because I saw the convenience of many people cultivating the same method in the Cangsheng Spirit Origin Technique. As for how to extract and use Source Power, I really have no idea now!" Li Fan asked with a smile as he accompanied Qiao Gongjushi on a tour of the Spirit Wood Realm.

"Having a separate small world as a base is quite convenient. When I was in the Spirit Origin Sect, I didn't dare to openly place these flesh and blood puppet cultivators for practicing the Cangsheng Spirit Origin Technique in the square. We always had to cover it up; otherwise, it would lead to various disturbances among the people below." During the tour, Qiao Gongjushi said with envy.

Afterward, he explained to Li Fan, "Apart from using them to create the Tianji puppets, the vast majority of Source Power should have been stored by me, for occasional use."

"In theory, the purified wish force can be used by each cultivator to quickly enhance their cultivation. I don't know if you've heard the legend of the sects bestowing rewards and disciples breaking through several major realms in one go? That's the function of Source Power."

"But well, in this Xuanhuang Realm..." Qiao Gongjushi clicked his tongue and shook his head slightly.

"This darn place is indeed not suitable for cultivators to live in. Not to mention the resources needed to break through each major realm, just the bottleneck of the Heavenly Calamity here is much more stringent than in other cultivation realms." Li Fan also agreed.

"It's a pity there's no choice now," Qiao Gongjushi sighed.

"But these restrictions only exist among cultivators. Creatures like the Tianji puppets are not subject to these restrictions. By extension, treasures like magical artifacts also have no usage restrictions. Perhaps that's why the Universal Alliance collects a large amount of Source Power as a commission every time." Qiao Gongjushi hinted.

"You mean... the Heaven and Earth Mirror?" Li Fan instantly caught on.

"Not only that. Without a doubt, the Heaven and Earth Mirror is of the Immortal Artifact level. Source Power is quite effective for it. However, within the Universal Alliance, any treasures that have not advanced to the Immortal Artifact level can be strengthened by absorbing Source Power." Qiao Gongjushi smiled.

"I didn't expect it to have such a wonderful use." Li Fan looked at the End Disintegration Disc in his sea of consciousness, pondering.

Next, with the help of the enthusiastic Qiao Gongjushi, a Tianji Fortress was built next to the square of the Spirit Wood Realm's flesh and blood puppets.

Shaped like a sphere, with two constantly rotating metal rings outside the sphere.

After Qiao Gongjushi completed the engraving on these two metal rings, Li Fan vaguely sensed the overflowing Source Power that originally surged into the clone Li Qing's body, now converging towards the Tianji Fortress.

Like a meandering stream turning into a mighty river, forming droplets of golden substance that dripped and accumulated inside the sphere.

Upon careful observation, Li Fan found that these golden Source Powers were obviously of a lower level compared to the Source Power essence, the Dao Flower, formed by the faceless True Immortal statue. However, for cultivators, it still had a fatal allure.

Although it didn't lead to losing sanity like witnessing the spirit of Heaven and Earth, an intense greed still surged from the depths of their hearts.

"Finally done. It seems that the weak restrictions in the small world make it much easier to guide Source Power compared to in the Xuanhuang Realm." Qiao Gongjushi wiped his forehead with a hint of joy.

"This item is called the Tianji Fortress. Besides attracting Source Power, it should also have a protective function, right?" Li Fan commented with a touch of insight.

Qiao Gongjushi didn't conceal it either. "That's right, because the resources in our Tianji Realm are limited. Therefore, when developing creations, we often pursue the extreme integration of functions."

Qiao Gongjushi gently tapped the nearby sphere, and a burst of light flashed.

This building, which had been completed not long ago, suddenly disappeared in front of Li Fan.

"Huh? Interesting..." Not only was it invisible to the naked eye, but even divine sense couldn't detect it.

Only by flying forward and touching it with his hand could he discover its existence.

"This is the hidden form, which requires a certain amount of Source Power to activate. It can almost achieve the same level of concealment ability as the Ancestor. Even if a cultivator of the Longevity Realm came in person, they might not be able to perceive it." Qiao Gongjushi said proudly.

Next, Qiao Gongjushi demonstrated the offensive and teleportation forms of the Tianji Fortress, with Li Fan's curiosity growing.

Indeed, it lives up to the name "Tianji."

Li Fan was very satisfied.

"The only regret is that Source Power is not easy to obtain. It requires hard work to extract from every cultivator practicing the Spirit Origin Technique."

"It cannot achieve the self-sustaining and perpetual motion like the Ancestor."

"When I was escaping for my life, I couldn't bring out the Ancestor's energy core component. Perhaps there will never be a chance to unravel this mystery in the future." Qiao Gongjushi looked at the Tianji Fortress in front of him, seemingly reminded of his hometown. His eyes were full of regret.

"Hehe, there will be a chance," Li Fan said with a smile.

Qiao Gongjushi didn't take Li Fan's words seriously.

After the explanation, Qiao Gongjushi conscientiously transferred the highest authority of the Tianji Fortress to Li Fan.

With a thought, information about how much Source Power was stored in the fortress, the expected duration of various functions, projection information about the specific situation around the Tianji Fortress, and more appeared in Li Fan's mind in an instant.

It gave Li Fan a peculiar illusion.

By increasing the output power of the fortress's Source Power, covering the entire Spirit Wood Realm with its protective range, and then activating the permanent hidden state, the amount of Source Power that could be stored became minimal. It was almost insufficient.

However, Li Fan was not worried. Instead, he had the clone Li Qing intensify the practice of the Cangsheng Spirit Origin Technique in each small world.

It could be foreseen that with the further promotion of the Cangsheng Spirit Origin Technique, not only would there be an increase in Source Power harvest, but even the quantity of the Source Power essence generated through gratitude to the compassionate True Immortal would also qualitatively improve.

As this matter gradually entered the right track, with an attitude of making the most of everything, Li Fan did not let Qiao Gongjushi idle.

He summoned Tianyang and let Qiao Gongjushi carefully inspect him.

"My junior brother here couldn't break through to higher realms due to the limitations of his physical aptitude back then. So, he took an unconventional path, transforming his body into a puppet and practicing soul possession. Later, he absorbed the power of the earth's fire for a thousand years and finally achieved Nascent Divinity."

"Although later, I helped him devour the spirit of Heaven and Earth, crossing the threshold of the Convergence Dao. But perhaps, this is his limit."

"Tianyang junior brother has been with me for many years, loyal and devoted. I don't want him to stop at this..."

"Qiao Gong friend, please help me see if there is a way to help Tianyang advance further?" Li Fan asked with a serious expression.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 1015: Passing Down Techniques and Preserving Treasures

Since Tianyang appeared, Qiao Gongjushi's gaze has not wavered.

"Tsk tsk tsk..."

Qiao Gongjushi looked up and down, marveling.

"How extraordinary, the perfect fusion of person and object..."

"Back then, our chief elder of the Tianji Realm, Shangguan Tuo, wanted to fully control the Ancestor. He took a risk, merging his own soul into the Ancestor's broken core."

"Naturally, it wasn't successful, and it almost led to the destruction of the Tianji Realm. Since then, similar attempts have been strictly prohibited. Although our Tianji Realm's art of refining is quite extraordinary, achieving a near-natural and perfect state like this..."

Qiao Gongjushi's eyes were filled with joy, and a gradually infatuated expression appeared on his face.

Although Tianyang is silent, he has long since regained clear consciousness. He observed Qiao Gongjushi warily and quietly moved to Li Fan's side.

"Hehe, this is the beauty of cultivating in various immortal realms, each with its own wonders. This technique is called the Path of Corporeal Transformation, allowing the fusion of body and object. After watching Tianyang for so long, do you have any ideas on enhancing him, Qiao Gong friend?" Li Fan asked with a smile.

"I have ideas, I have too many ideas! I'm simply..."

Qiao Gongjushi, like discovering a fascinating new toy, blushed with excitement.

"If Tianyang had appeared in our Tianji Realm back then, it would have caused a huge sensation! Maybe it could completely change the history of the Tianji Realm!"

"The puppet imitations we created have a considerable gap from their prototype, the Ancestor. The key point is that due to limited material resources, each time we need to make a complete creation for comparison. Because there is no way to communicate with the puppets, but if Tianyang assists..."

"The various functions of the Ancestor may be realized..."

"Of course, perhaps it requires the assistance of the friend's power of the Flower of Dao." Qiao Gongjushi then looked at Li Fan.

"Hehe, Qiao Gong friend, feel free to proceed," Li Fan generously promised.

Sensing Tianyang's doubts about whether Qiao Gongjushi is reliable or not, Li Fan reassured him silently before finally dispelling Tianyang's concerns.

Watching Qiao Gongjushi and Tianyang disappear together, Li Fan flashed to the central underground secret room.

"Source Power can be used to refine and enhance magical treasures?"

Li Fan summoned the Termination Disintegration Disc.

After pondering for a moment, he didn't choose to use the Source Power essence generated by the faceless statue or the Source Power gathered through the Cangsheng Spirit Origin Technique.

Instead, he only used the feedback cultivation gained from practicing the Sitting Immortal Technique.

One of the bodies in the dantian shattered.

A large amount of stored cultivation, under Li Fan's guidance, surged towards the Termination Disintegration Disc.

Upon careful observation, Li Fan found that the majority of the Source Power was not absorbed by it but returned unchanged.

If no cultivator took it in, it would eventually dissipate slowly between heaven and earth.

However, Li Fan keenly noticed that a very small portion of the Source Power disappeared during the contact with the Termination Disintegration Disc!

Li Fan squinted his eyes, generating new bodies and reining in the overflowing Source Power.

While continuing to flush the Termination Disintegration Disc with Source Power.

It was like separating the wheat from the chaff.

Slowly, the Termination Disintegration Disc finally underwent a change.

Just by observing its external appearance, it was difficult to discern the actual change. But the undeniable fact was the increased speed of the derivation array method of the Disintegration Disc.

"Some magical treasures, when used by cultivators for a long time, will gradually develop spirituality, becoming as responsive as an extension of the body, displaying even stronger effects. In essence, it's somewhat similar to this process."

Sensing the increasingly deep and obvious connection between himself and the Termination Disintegration Disc, Li Fan gained some insight.

Unfortunately, every object has its limits.

Through the extraction of Source Power, the ability of the Termination Disintegration Disc was ultimately enhanced by about one-fifth.

After that, Source Power became useless to it.

"Liao is better than none. Just don't know if, after the Termination Disintegration Disc absorbs the nine discs of this world and undergoes a qualitative change, whether it can be tempered again using this method," Li Fan thought to himself.

Think and it shall appear.

Three days later, Li Fan finally received a message from Moru Bin.

The meeting place was still the hidden paradise, and the nine Termination Disintegration Discs were already in hand.

When Li Fan saw Moru Bin again, he noticed that he seemed to have undergone some changes.

"Hmm? You seem different?" Li Fan asked straightforwardly.

Moru Bin smiled, not hiding anything, "Haha, indeed, I can't hide anything from Brother Xingwang's discerning eyes!"

"I worked hard for the affairs of the Million Immortal Alliance, settling one trouble after another. The merits are evident, and the Council of Transmission Law naturally rewarded me."

"Isn't the Million Immortal Alliance all of you Transmission Law practitioners? Take whatever you want. Why do you still need rewards?" Li Fan half-smiled, half-sarcastically remarked.

"You can't say that. The Million Immortal Alliance has always belonged to the Senior Transmission Law Deity. We Transmission Law practitioners, Mirror Holders, and Illusion True Sages are just his deputies." Moru Bin said with an upright and proper expression.

Then he burst into laughter.

"But the things in this 'Million Realms Treasure Vault' are indeed extraordinary. This time, we unexpectedly made a big harvest," Moru Bin did not disclose what he had gained but began introducing the Million Realms Treasure Vault.

It turned out that inside the Million Realms Treasure Vault were numerous treasures obtained by the Senior Transmission Law Deity from the corpses of the cultivator realms that had merged with the Xuanhuang Realm.

In the Starry Dark Sea, only the Xuanhuang Realm survived.

Other cultivator realms had either fallen into the Immortal Burial Ground or were devoured by the Xuanhuang Realm.

All treasures from various realms were stored in this treasure vault.

The title of "Million Realms" was indeed well-deserved.

Being favored and collected by the Senior Transmission Law Deity, they naturally held considerable value.

In Li Fan's mind, he even conjured an image of the Senior Transmission Law Deity diligently pulling fragments of the cultivation realms from the starry sky, first collecting the treasures within and then integrating them into the Xuanhuang.

"Unfortunately, the Million Realms Treasure Vault can only be opened with a joint decision of the Council of Transmission Law. I can't fill my pockets with it. Otherwise, I could let Brother Xingwang enjoy some luxuries," Moru Bin said with a smile.

Li Fan responded with a cold expression, "But they are all external things. Like these nine Termination Disintegration Discs, they are just tools. In the end, we still rely on ourselves."

Hearing this, Moru Bin's expression changed.

Then he solemnly said, "Brother Xingwang is right. I let my mindset wander a bit."

Li Fan snorted and didn't say much.

He just looked at the nine Termination Disintegration Discs that Moru Bin casually handed over, emitting a faint, crystalline white light.

Suppressing the surging desire that suddenly emerged from the Termination Disintegration Disc in his sea of consciousness.

(End of this chapter)