Chapter 376-380: Chief Lu Arrives (6k+ words)

Many structures were suspended above the green river.

Supported only by a few stone pillars.

The giant whale-like beast released a burst of airflow, gently placing the Dust Crossing Boat on a spacious platform.

Then it leaped into the river below.

An extremely bizarre scene unfolded.

Despite its massive size, the exotic beast jumping into the green river didn't create a single splash.

It only created concentric ripples, indicating that the whale's leap into the river was not an illusion.

Dongfang led the group away from the Dust Crossing Boat, walked along a corridor, and headed towards a group of buildings not far away.

Walking on the river, everyone felt somewhat uneasy.

They feared the pillars below might collapse, sending them into the river.

The green river seemed to share the same origin as the Spirit Transformation Stone.

Countless streams gathered, and the suppression of spiritual energy reached its limit here, causing the power within Li Fan's body to completely quiet down.

Without the support of his cultivation, Li Fan, approaching the end of his life, felt the increasing impact of aging.

Even taking a few steps became somewhat breathless.

It seemed like he might collapse and fall to the ground at any moment.

While shocked, Li Fan tried calling out to Zhen in his mind and found that he could still use it normally.

Only then did he relax.

"This strange place can only be tolerated by people like you."

"Even if it's not the first time, it's still hard to get used to."

After walking for a long time, they finally reached a hall.

Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Huangfu Song sighed.

"There's no choice. The quantity of Spirit Bead is limited. Building the grand array is urgent and cannot be delayed."

"All distributed to subordinates to speed up progress, with nothing to spare."

"Otherwise, I can give you one, Brother Huangfu, for emergencies." Dongfang said with a smile.

Huangfu Song waved his hand. "The mission is urgent, the mission is urgent."

"Hurry up and complete the tasks, leaving this ghost place is the priority."

Dongfang nodded. Just as he was about to say something, his expression changed slightly.

A blue light suddenly flew in from outside, stopping directly in front of him.

Li Fan looked, and it turned out to be a small blue bird.

Flapping its wings continuously, chirping as if telling something.

Dongfang seemed to understand this "bird language."

With the bird's hoof prints, he suddenly stood up, his face growing more solemn.

"I understand; you can go." Dongfang spoke.

The blue bird turned into blue light and disappeared in an instant.

"What happened?" Seeing Dongfang's appearance as if facing a great enemy, Huangfu Song couldn't help but be curious and asked.

Dongfang cupped his hands. "Brother Huangfu, forgive me for not accompanying you."

"I received a sudden notice."

"The Chief is about to come for inspection, and I need to check again to avoid any mistakes."

Huangfu Song was also surprised to hear this.

Quickly getting up, he asked, "The Chief? Which Chief?"

Dongfang smiled bitterly. "The one who can make me so nervous, who else? Of course, it's the biggest Chief."

Huangfu Song was somewhat shocked. "Lu..."

Before he could finish, Dongfang interrupted him.

"Hush, it's enough that Brother Huangfu knows; remember not to spread it."

Learning that the leader's leader was about to inspect, Huangfu Song also became somewhat nervous.

"Understood, understood."

"Official matters are important. Brother Dongfang, go and handle your tasks quickly."

"This person rumored to be quite formidable..."

Huangfu nodded in agreement, wanting to say more but suddenly froze in place.

The horror on his face couldn't be concealed as he turned abruptly toward Li Fan, who was quietly sitting beside him.

The aged Li Fan, who seemed to pay no attention to their conversation, had already closed his eyes.

"Is this the reason he came here?"

"How is that possible?!"

"Coincidence, or..."

Huangfu Song was not an ordinary person after all.

After a moment, he suppressed the unusual expression on his face.

Dongfang seemed to sense something and glanced in the direction of Li Fan.

However, he didn't inquire further and took his leave.

Once Dongfang left, Huangfu Song couldn't hold back any longer and called Li Fan into an empty room alone.

Lowering his voice, he stared at Li Fan and asked, "Kid, did you know Chief Lu would come?"

Li Fan just smiled slightly, neither denying nor confirming.

Seeing this, Huangfu Song understood.

Taking a deep breath, as a member of the Tianyu Province's Strategy Formation Hall, Huangfu Song was well aware of Chief Lu's high status.

Not to mention her profound cultivation.

Just the authority she had as the chief formation mage of the Strategy Formation Hall and her control over all formation matters within the union made Huangfu Song feel as insignificant as an ant.

All the formation mages in the Strategy Formation Hall of the Ten Thousand Immortals Union were, strictly speaking, her subordinates.

Moreover, Chief Lu's methods were ruthless.

Those who had contended with her for the position of chief before her appointment had all been suppressed shortly afterward for various reasons.

Disappeared from the world.

This bold retaliation did not stir any opposition but gained strong support from the highest decision-making level of the Ten Thousand Immortals Union.

Then, her series of swift and harsh reform measures, along with several severe punitive actions, had left the formation mages in the Strategy Formation Hall silent.

Even Huangfu Song had heard from Ji Hongdao that the plan to popularize the Tianxuan Sealing Spirit Formation was proposed by Chief Lu herself.

Numerous rumors about her from the past kept surfacing in Huangfu Song's mind.

Cold sweat covered Huangfu Song's forehead.

This significant figure, this seemingly unremarkable young man in front of him, could actually know her whereabouts several days in advance?

What did this mean?

Even if he wasn't directly connected to Chief Lu herself, he must have a close relationship with her.

...

Thinking of this, Huangfu Song couldn't help feeling a bit parched.

"No wonder every time I observe this kid, I feel that he's extraordinary, not an ordinary person."

"So, he indeed has a powerful background!"

Li Fan's past experiences flashed through Huangfu Song's mind, and suddenly, everything made sense.

"No wonder he fought so hard to be on the rankings, even willing to risk his life, yet he appeared indifferent."

"It turns out he had a backing and quite a formidable one!"

Past rumors about Li Fan kept coming to mind, and Huangfu Song suddenly realized.

"No wonder he gained such a good reputation for selfless dedication. The fame spread throughout the entire Ten Thousand Immortals Union."

"It turns out it was premeditated."

"What a sacrifice for others, it was actually a chance for him to shine."

...

Various thoughts flashed through Huangfu Song's mind, and he cursed silently.

No matter how he complained internally, on the surface, Huangfu Song still put on a bright smile.

"Li Xia..."

"Uh, Li Fan, my young friend, truly a hidden expert!"

"With such a relationship, why bother hiding it? You're treating me like an outsider!"

Li Fan's expression remained unchanged. "Senior Huangfu, I don't know what you've guessed, but I think you might have misunderstood."

"Junior absolutely doesn't have any influential background."

He spoke seriously.

"Acting! You're just afraid of a bad influence, that's all."

Thinking this, Huangfu Song immediately nodded seriously. "I understand, I understand!"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 377: Catalyzing the Spirit Beads

Li Fan, seeing the situation, just smiled and didn't explain further. Huangfu Song, however, wasn't planning to let him off so easily, even though they didn't have much interaction.

But that didn't stop Huangfu Song from acting like he was quite familiar with Li Fan, being overly warm and friendly.

"Huangfu Senior, how often do you usually see Chief Lu?"

Li Fan responded casually, and seeing Huangfu Song going on endlessly, he interrupted, asking a question.

Huangfu Song was momentarily stunned, and with a somewhat awkward response, he said, "Chief Lu has such a high status..."

Before he could finish speaking, Li Fan cryptically remarked, "In that case, a great opportunity is right in front of you. Senior Huangfu, why not take this chance to make a good impression?"

Huangfu Song was slightly taken aback, then suddenly enlightened.

With great joy, he said, "What the young friend suggests is true. If I have the opportunity to catch Chief Lu's attention, the road to success will be right in front of me!"

"Hehe, you can tell me these words. Still, be cautious when in front of others." Li Fan reminded him once again.

"Understood, understood." Huangfu Song nodded hastily.

Afterwards, he quickly left the place to find an opportunity to "shine."

Now that Huangfu Song was gone, Li Fan finally got some peace.

Being able to know Chief Lu's whereabouts in advance was, of course, through Leng Xuejing secretly passing on information.

But it stopped at that.

Li Fan didn't ask her to do more.

It wasn't that Li Fan suddenly became benevolent; he simply understood deeply that in the presence of top-tier experts like Chief Lu, any slight abnormality could be detected.

The fisherman's methods were indeed mysterious, but whether they could withstand the scrutiny of the top powers in the Ten Thousand Immortals Union remained uncertain.

When it came to personal safety, Li Fan naturally had to be extremely cautious.

The so-called layout was not even worth mentioning.

With a Golden Core cultivation level, attempting to scheme against Dao Integration Immortals was simply seeking death. Li Fan wasn't foolish enough to do that.

What he did was just create an opportunity for a "chance encounter" with Chief Lu.

As for what would happen after the meeting, as Li Fan had said before, it all depended on fate.

...

Since Dongfang learned of Chief Lu's impending visit, the atmosphere throughout the entire Charming Spirit Gorge suddenly changed.

No one could be seen idling around.

Every cultivator moved in a hurry, with a serious expression.

Dongfang himself repeatedly checked the completed parts of the formation, fearing any mistakes.

The heavy atmosphere of preparation made the visiting cultivators, who came with Huangfu Song, also uneasy.

Seeing even Huangfu Song, who was usually somewhat lazy, working tirelessly, they guessed that a significant figure might be coming for inspection.

So, they eagerly volunteered to help.

Seeing this, Dongfang, with the addition of a group of elite helpers, naturally did not refuse.

Within the Charming Spirit Gorge, without a specific response, even cultivators would find it difficult to move around.

To address this, Dongfang urgently requested a batch of Spirit Beads, so that Li Fan and others could move freely.

"These were brought by Senior Dongfang Yao and are distributed to you." A seven or eight-year-old child in a black and white Daoist robe, looking very refined, took out a white jade bottle from his bosom. He then distributed colorful and chaotic round beads to everyone.

"Swallow them and place them in your dantian. You can then sense the flow of spiritual energy again." Although the child looked very young, he was quite experienced as he explained the usage and precautions of the Spirit Beads.

Li Fan took the colorful Spirit Beads in his hand, observed for a moment, and temporarily didn't see anything special. 

Swallowed them in one gulp.

As the Spirit Beads entered his abdomen, various colorful lights surged out, spreading throughout his body.

Like a catalyst, it activated the lifeless spiritual energy within the body.

The spiritual energy, originally suppressed by the Charming Spirit Gorge, instantly regained vitality.

Although it still had a gap compared to fully functioning in the outside world, it could barely support the daily work.

"Rather than saying it has lifted the suppressed state, it's more like a catalyst, enhancing the reaction efficiency of spiritual energy."

"Thus, partially offsetting the deadening effect of the Charming Spirit Gorge."

In this way, if one were to take these Spirit Beads in ordinary areas outside, wouldn't it...

Li Fan felt the strange spiritual energy mixed in his body, pondering.

While he was contemplating, the child in front of him said, "The effect of the Spirit Beads lasts for thirty days. Everyone must pay attention to its expiration date."

"There was once a cultivator who was too engrossed in his work, forgot about the duration, and fell from the sky to his death when the effect expired."

"If you don't want to use it halfway, you can circulate your spiritual power and spit out the remaining Spirit Beads."

Upon hearing this, the cultivators nodded one after another.

"By the way, there is one more thing. Before leaving the Charming Spirit Gorge, either wait for the Spirit Beads' effect to completely disappear or directly spit them out."

"Don't forget. Otherwise, there is a risk of spiritual energy bursting in your body. Of course, if you have a robust physique like Senior Dongfang Yao and are not afraid of spiritual energy riots, then forget what I said."

The child meticulously explained every detail, and all the necessary information had been conveyed.

After bowing to everyone, he transformed into a single-legged white bird and flew away in front of everyone.

With the assistance of the Spirit Beads, everyone, now full of vigor, immediately immersed themselves in the construction of the formation support.

With their familiarity, they quickly merged into the atmosphere of the Charming Spirit Gorge.

After a day passed in this way, Li Fan, who was inspecting the formation units, suddenly felt something, stopped his work, and looked up.

A rainbow light crossed the sky, tearing through the dark red of the burning beach for thousands of miles, heading straight for the Charming Spirit Gorge below.

The calm green river seemed to sense something, causing waves without wind, constantly surging.

The suppression suddenly increased by a level, catching the cultivators off guard, who could only move freely with the help of the Spirit Beads.

With imbalanced spiritual power, they almost fell from the sky.

At this moment, Li Fan saw countless transparent patterns radiating from the rainbow light.

Expanding outward, like a sky-shrouding giant curtain, it instantly enveloped the entire Charming Spirit Gorge.

"Formation?"

Li Fan looked up, his eyes gleaming.

The patterns flickered, and in an instant, a large formation took shape.

The green river, roiling with water, seemed to be heavily pressed, instantly calming down, and even the river surface as a whole dropped slightly.

The cultivators within the formation all felt a relaxation in body and mind.

The suppressing effect of the Charming Spirit Gorge seemed to vanish in an instant.

Under the escort of more than a dozen black-clothed cultivators, Lu Xichan in white robes, stepped on the rainbow light.

Landing in front of everyone.

"Greetings, Chief!"

Dongfang Yao and Huangfu Song hurriedly flew forward, respectfully bowing.

Lu Xichan swept her gaze over the two, her expression stern.

"Let's go. Take me to see the progress of the formation construction."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 378: Dark Secrecy of Tianxuan

After Chief Lu and her group disappeared from everyone's sight, the excitement among the cultivators present reached its peak.

They communicated using their spiritual senses.

"I knew a significant figure would come, but I didn't expect it to be Chief Lu!"

"Excuse me, fellow cultivator. I apologize for my ignorance. Could you tell me who Chief Lu is?"

"Come on, my friend. Which region are you from that you don't even know the title of our Chief Formation Master in the Array Hall?"

"With Chief Lu's ability in Dao Fusion, she could sweep through the entire Charming Spirit Gorge with just a thought. Does she really need to inspect each area carefully?"

"You don't understand. It's necessary to do so. If she came and left without a thorough inspection, wouldn't it seem..."

"Be cautious with your words!"

...

Li Fan didn't participate in this lively discussion.

Acting as if nothing had happened, he diligently conducted tests on the formation units.

He vaguely felt a massive spiritual sense continuously sweeping back and forth above the Charming Spirit Gorge.

"Everyone knows they need to put on a show, yet they use their spiritual senses to discuss under other people's noses. Do they really think spiritual sense messages are absolutely safe?"

Li Fan shook his head inwardly.

He observed nose, observed heart, and steadfastly avoided participating in such suicidal behavior.

After the initial excitement, an order was issued that made everyone extremely bitter.

The Chief would leave in two days.

Before that, they needed to put in more effort.

To completely finish the construction of the entire Tianxuan Locking Spirit Array.

Although the original progress was almost sufficient, forcefully compressing the schedule to two days increased the workload several times over.

But this order was directly issued by Dongfang Yao with extremely stern wording.

Since they knew Chief Lu was present, no one dared to complain.

They had no choice but to work desperately.

Fortunately, for Li Fan, it was just a matter of continuous work without rest, which was commonplace for him.

His expression remained unchanged, showing no signs of change.

To prevent mistakes in the busy work, Huangfu Song and Dongfang Yao would also appear from time to time to check the progress.

As for Chief Lu Xichan herself, except for that one appearance, she never showed up in front of everyone again.

No one knew what she was busy with.

But in Li Fan's perception, the massive spiritual sense enveloping the Charming Spirit Gorge never left.

So, he diligently continued without showing any abnormality.

Time passed swiftly in everyone's selfless efforts.

In the blink of an eye, two days had already passed.

Just as they were about to place the Tianxuan Array Hub, and the Locking Spirit Array was about to take its final form, Chief Lu finally reappeared.

"I will install this Tianxuan mirror."

She made a surprising request that left everyone astonished.

Although it was unexpected, no one dared to defy Chief Lu's command.

Dongfang Yao's face looked somewhat tense as he handed the red phantom formed by the Tianxuan Array Hub to Lu Xichan.

In the central core of the formation, under the gaze of the masses, Chief Lu placed the Tianxuan mirror.

The mirror seemed extremely familiar to her.

Almost without any manipulation, it cleverly found its position and began to connect with the surrounding formations.

It was identical to the scene Li Fan had witnessed outside the Abyssal Roar.

Lines of green light continuously expanded outward from the central hub, with Chief Lu acting as the focal point.

"Hmm?"

However, Li Fan keenly sensed that something was slightly different about the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Array here, compared to the one he had constructed.

He didn't show any changes on his face.

He just thought rapidly.

"What's different?"

If it was merely based on the knowledge of array formations, Chief Lu's operation could be considered flawless, without any flaws.

But Li Fan had an inexplicable feeling that, in a crucial area, the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Array had undergone some subtle changes.

Quietly watching the formation take shape, that feeling of being under scrutiny at all times emerged again for Li Fan.

His heart skipped a beat, and he instantly knew where his feeling came from.

In the moment when the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Array was completed, the mysterious formation, formed by transparent lines that had been shrouding the Charming Spirit Gorge, also dissipated into nothingness simultaneously.

During this time, Li Fan's perception of the massive spiritual sense also disappeared without a trace.

Everything seemed to be logical.

Even if someone noticed, they would probably assume that Chief Lu retracted her divine power after seeing the completion of the formation. However, Li Fan didn't think so.

A bold idea suddenly appeared in his mind.

Whether it was the unknown formation that unfolded in a manner similar to the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Array or the remarkably similar surveillance effect that could perceive everything, it made Li Fan speculate.

"It didn't vanish."

"It merged?"

"Did the two integrate into one, or is it simply lurking?"

Li Fan's gaze remained calm, but his mind was in turmoil.

"Is she leaving a backdoor for herself within the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Array?"

As the first Formation Master who proposed the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Array plan, Lu Xichan undoubtedly had the capability to do so. However, Li Fan couldn't fathom her intentions.

"Is it to prevent potential loss of control in the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Array in the future?"

"Or does she have other purposes?"

"After the widespread use of the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Array, having control over it means possessing supreme authority."

"The Chief Formation Master of the Array Hall is only a formation master."

"There's still a considerable distance from reaching the true pinnacle of power."

"Perhaps, with the help of the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Array, one could make a qualitative leap."

"Maybe even catch a glimpse of the Longevity Realm."

As Li Fan's thoughts continued to diverge, the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Array, which had been completely formed through Chief Lu's personal operation, received thunderous applause from the cultivators inside the Charming Spirit Gorge.

Lu Xichan also revealed a rare smile.

With a gentle expression, she looked down at the cultivators below. When her gaze swept over the face of an old man with white hair, her eyes suddenly narrowed.

"This person seems familiar?"

Lu Xichan felt a bit surprised.

However, he was just a Golden Core cultivator; he shouldn't have caught her attention.

As her thoughts rapidly turned, memories flooded into her mind.

In an instant, they stopped at a few years ago when her daughter, Lu Xuejing, disappeared for a while during her travels.

Her daughter had been abducted by the old fisherman due to her blind arrogance.

Fortunately, a cultivator used his possessions to exchange for her return.

The lifesaver seemed to have urgent matters and left in haste without waiting for her gratitude.

She didn't know anything about his life, only remembering his face.

At that time, her daughter used the Water Mirror Technique to describe his appearance to her.

She immediately stored it in her memory.

It should be this person.

However, in just a short period, how did he become so old?

"Who is that person?"

Lu Xichan transmitted her inquiry to Dongfang Yao.

"As expected!"

Seeing Chief Lu and Dongfang simultaneously looking at Li Fan, Huangfu Song silently said to himself.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 379: Struggle of the Transmission Masters

Dongfang Yao felt a slight nervousness: "This person is named Li Fan, and he is..."

Keeping it brief, he gave a simple introduction of Li Fan's life to Lu Xichan.

Although Huangfu Song did not proactively mention information about this person, Dongfang Yao, noticing his peculiar expression when looking at Li Fan that day, knew what kind of person his brother was. Dongfang Yao immediately secretly investigated.

Whether it was Li Fan's various unconventional actions rumored in the cultivation world or his astonishing deeds spreading rapidly, Dongfang Yao believed this person was no ordinary cultivator. Even Huangfu Song's unexpected visit might be related to Li Fan.

Now, Chief Lu's sudden inquiry seemed to confirm his speculation.

However, even if certain things were guessed, not everything could be spoken.

Dongfang Yao was well aware of this.

As a subordinate, the key was to cooperate well with the leader. If one acted clever and disrupted someone's plans, it might not only ruin one's future but could lead to an inexplicable death.

Thinking about this, Dongfang Yao didn't dare to neglect. He meticulously detailed the surface information he had gathered.

Lu Xichan noticed that these two subordinates seemed to have some ulterior motives, but she didn't delve deeper. Because there weren't many things in the world that she deemed worthy of her attention, and these two Nascent Soul Formation Masters were clearly not among them.

However, the person who saved her daughter did surprise her.

The name Li Fan was something she had heard before. Someone who could risk their life to save others in times of danger was indeed rare in the current era. More importantly, taking such a proactive stance in constructing formations, even when nearing the end of one's lifespan, was noteworthy and could be used for extensive publicity.

Perhaps this person was genuinely virtuous and morally upright, or maybe his cultivation technique was unique, and his actions were purely profitable.

For the Wanxian Alliance, it didn't matter.

What mattered was that he had truly done those things.

What mattered was that he made most cultivators believe in him.

The name of a Golden Core cultivator reached her ears, and naturally, there must be the influence of certain acquaintances behind him.

Lu Xichan wasn't surprised about this.

If her guess was correct, and if Li Fan were to fall before the completion of the formation, the alliance would likely step in to save his life.

Like buying a horse with a high price, they would then conduct extensive publicity.

Everything must serve its purpose, and this was a common approach of those people.

Images of several Transmission Masters flashed through her mind, and a shadow cast over Lu Xichan's heart.

As the first group to actively propagate and create the initial Wanxian Alliance alongside the Transmission Celestial Venerable, the Transmission Masters had been in control of the highest authority in the Wanxian Alliance since the Celestial Venerable's disappearance.

Ignoring their cultivation levels, each one of them was not inferior to Lu Xichan.

Their ability to survive countless calamities over thousands of years made them formidable.

Moreover, they vaguely held the method to control the Tianxuan Mirror...

"Tianxuan Locking Spirit is just the first step."

Lu Xichan snorted coldly in her heart, suppressing her thoughts.

Her gaze turned to the old cultivator below.

"Thinking everything is under control, not knowing how they would react if I intervene midway."

Before this, although he had been her daughter's savior, Li Fan was nothing but a name she had heard before.

Chapter 379: Contest Among Transmission Masters

But Lu Xichan did not have the idea of repaying him specifically.

After all, when he saved her daughter initially, he left in a hurry without making any requests.

In Lu Xichan's eyes, it meant that Li Fan had given up this opportunity himself.

However, now this person appeared again as a pawn of those people in front of her, which made Lu Xichan change her mind.

After some contemplation, she checked Li Fan's ranking in the Great Comparison Golden List.

"Forty-fifth."

"Perhaps I can lend him a helping hand..."

Thinking this, she looked at Dongfang Yao and Huangfu Song, asking, "What do you think of this person?"

Dongfang Yao and Huangfu Song exchanged a glance, muttering in their hearts.

You specifically asked us, can we still speak ill of him?

Having a powerful background is indeed enviable.

With a sense of envy, the two of them praised Li Fan, portraying him as unparalleled.

If Li Fan were here and heard these praises, he would probably blush.

When they were almost done, Lu Xichan nodded, "He has made so many sacrifices for the popularity of the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Formation, yet there hasn't been any corresponding reward within the alliance. It's a bit inappropriate."

"If this continues, won't it disappoint cultivators around the world?"

Huangfu and Dongfang were both astute individuals.

Hearing Lu Xichan's implications, they were surprised but dared not speak out.

They heard her continue, "If I didn't know, that would be fine. But now that I have seen it in person, I can't ignore it."

"However, it involves doing someone else's job. Stirring up misunderstandings and gossip among certain people would not be good."

"At this critical moment, our Wanxian Alliance should be united from top to bottom."

"Both of you, do you have any good ideas?"

The two suddenly thought of some rumors they occasionally heard. After a brief consideration, they understood Lu Xichan's intentions.

However, they knew that such high-level struggles were not something they, as small pawns, could be involved in.

They felt helpless.

Feeling Lu Xichan's continuous scrutiny, they both felt an indescribable pressure.

There is no reason to remain silent when the leader asks.

With cold sweat on their foreheads, at a critical moment, Huangfu Song suddenly remembered his previous conversation with Li Fan.

With a flash of inspiration, he gritted his teeth and said, "So that the Chief knows, this subordinate has had several intimate conversations with Li Fan. Although he is at the end of his lifespan, he is still willing to dedicate himself until the last moment."

"We, the Wanxian Alliance, never mistreat those who have made contributions. However, even though this person is so desperate, he still ranks only around forty or fifty. If he receives special treatment, those cultivators who ranked higher before him might have opinions."

"If his ranking were a bit higher, it would be more reasonable."

After a pause, Huangfu Song continued, "This person privately told me that he has no regrets even if he dies. He just regrets not being able to explore many wonderful secrets of our Wanxian Alliance..."

Suddenly, this sentence came out of nowhere.

However, Lu Xichan and Dongfang Yao, familiar with the rules of the Great Comparison, naturally understood the hidden meaning in these words.

"This is a good method," Lu Xichan nodded slightly, acknowledging Huangfu Song's suggestion.

Huangfu Song couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Before he could relax, he heard Lu Xichan ask again.

"Do you have any recommended places?"

Huangfu Song's heart tensed again.

Recalling Li Fan's words from before, Huangfu Song had no choice but to say with a stiff smile, "The Five Elements Great Immortal Realm, the Endless Sea, and other secret realms. This subordinate believes they are good choices."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 380: Changes in the Five Elements Great Immortal Realm

"The Five Elements Great Immortal Realm..."

This term is too sensitive.

So much so that Lu Xichan subconsciously ignored the words that followed from Huangfu Song.

After pondering for a moment, she didn't make an immediate decision.

She just withdrew her gaze from below, turning into a rainbow light and returning to her resting place amidst the gazes of many cultivators in the Transformation Spirit Creek.

Huangfu and Dongfang wiped the cold sweat from their foreheads and quickly followed.

"Congratulations, Brother Huangfu, for being able to offer advice in front of Chief Lu. This visit will surely bring unlimited prospects!" Dongfang Yao transmitted his voice while flying.

"Don't try to flatter me with this, Dongfang. Chief Lu is an extraordinary person. Does she still need my advice? She's just being cautious, and when it backfires in the future, she can conveniently push me, the one who suggested, out as a scapegoat."

"How could you not see that?" Huangfu Song coldly snorted, feeling very unpleasant.

"Brother Huangfu, many people would love to be Chief Lu's scapegoat. Moreover, given Chief Lu's character, I don't think she would..."

"Hehe..."

Dongfang Yao was bored with this, but his tone changed, sighing, "There were rumors before that the conflict between Transmission Masters and the newly promoted Daoists in the last thousands of years has become extremely intense. I thought it was just an exaggeration."

"I didn't expect to witness it today, and it's indeed true."

Huangfu Song also sighed slightly, "Being forced to take sides today, I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse. If we succeed, we will naturally be wealthy and prosperous in the future. If we fail..."

The two glanced at each other, not speaking any further.

In the Transformation Spirit Creek, after Lu Xichan and the others left.

Li Fan also followed the returning team and returned to his residence.

When Chief Lu's gaze fell on him, Li Fan knew she had successfully recognized him.

However, what surprised Li Fan a bit was that after a momentary pause, this powerful Daoist no longer paid attention to him.

"Even though you saved her daughter's life, after finally meeting, she just leaves like this?"

Li Fan felt a bit surprised by the truth.

However, later, he noticed the expressions of Huangfu and Dongfang, realizing that perhaps his plan had not failed.

However, powerful Daoists, especially those with heavy responsibilities, may act more "reserved."

So he remained calm, patiently waiting.

Sure enough, a day later, after Lu Xichan left as a rainbow.

Huangfu Song came to visit.

"Specially appointed for a mission to the Five Elements Great Immortal Realm?"

Hearing the words of the fat man in front of him, Li Fan didn't expect it to go so smoothly this time and couldn't help feeling delighted.

"Congratulations, young friend, your wish is fulfilled! The Five Elements Great Immortal Realm holds considerable weight among all the secret realms in the Wanxian Alliance. Moreover, due to its special status, the construction of the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Formation has just begun and is still in the initial stage."

"Your trip there is a great opportunity to showcase your skills."

"If you put in a little more effort, claiming the first spot is not impossible."

Huangfu Song's face was flushed with excitement as he spoke.

Li Fan remained calm, "Thank you for the senior's assistance. I will remember this favor!"

Huangfu Song waved his hand, "No need for such words. To be honest, I've also benefited from you this time."

"However, there's something I need to remind you, young friend," Huangfu Song put away his smile, his expression serious.

"Oh?" Seeing the unusual seriousness in the other's face, Li Fan also became solemn.

"Please speak, senior!"

Chapter 381: Changes in the Five Elements Great Immortal Realm

"Huangfu Song said, "Originally, there were other choices besides the Five Elements Great Immortal Realm for the secret realm we could go to. In fact, Chief Lu hesitated a bit until just now about whether to send us to the Five Elements Great Immortal Realm."

"However, a sudden event occurred not long ago, which changed her mind."

Li Fan's expression became somewhat serious as he waited for the continuation.

"This matter is absolutely confidential, and currently, only a few people in the entire Wanxian Alliance know about it. Young friend, remember not to spread it outside."

Huangfu Song first gave a reminder and then lowered his voice, saying, "The Five Elements Great Immortal Realm is now located at the border of the Tianchen and Tianshu provinces."

"But young friend, do you remember where the Five Elements Great Immortal Realm was originally discovered?"

Li Fan immediately answered, "How could I forget? The battle in Tianlingzhou had profound and far-reaching effects on the entire Xuanhuang Realm."

"What is the meaning behind Senior's words?"

Huangfu Song's gaze was deep, revealing a hint of shock.

He slowly said, "After the battle in Tianlingzhou, our Wanxian Alliance spent a great deal of effort to move the Five Elements Great Immortal Realm back to the hinterland. It's now in its current position."

"The original site of Tianlingzhou has naturally become an empty place."

"However, three days ago, an urgent report was received internally, and in that empty place, there were inexplicable fluctuations of spiritual energy."

"After sending people to investigate, the results were almost unbelievable."

Huangfu Song paused, as if easing the shock in his heart.

Then he continued, "These fluctuations of spiritual energy are in five different locations."

"After careful confirmation."

"That is a sign of new immortal realms being born!"

Li Fan's eyes flashed with brilliance upon hearing this, staring intently at Huangfu Song.

"A new immortal realm?"

"A new Five Elements Great Immortal Realm?"

His words trembled slightly, full of undisguised astonishment.

Huangfu Song nodded.

"How is that possible?" Li Fan was a little dazed.

With his limited knowledge, the formation of any immortal realm was considered a miraculous coincidence, undergoing the vicissitudes of time before being born.

Tianlingzhou was already a miracle, giving birth to five mutually complementary immortal realms.

However, after the Wanxian Alliance moved the Five Elements Great Immortal Realm as a whole.

Would new Five Elements Great Immortal Realms actually be reborn in the original location?

"How is the current Five Elements Great Immortal Realm? Has anything unusual happened?"

Associating it with Huangfu Song's special mission, Li Fan thoughtfully asked.

"There are signs of the Five Elements merging into one, and it's irreversible." Huangfu Song's tone was somewhat heavy.

"Five Elements merging into one?" Li Fan frowned slightly.

"Is this a good thing or a bad thing? What will happen after the merging?" he couldn't help asking.

Huangfu Song shook his head, "This kind of thing has never happened before. Even Chief Lu couldn't conceal her astonishment when she heard this news."

"However, what can be confirmed at the moment is that after the Five Elements merge into one, the current five immortal realms will not completely disappear."

"Instead, they will merge into an entirely new immortal realm."

"As for whether there will be drastic changes during the merging process, turning from a rich immortal realm producing various resources into a barren and desolate land, is something that no one can predict."

"Regardless, the plan to build the locking spirit formation remains unchanged."

"Suddenly, Chief Lu has already taken the lead to investigate on-site."

"We will have someone lead us there shortly."

(End of this chapter)