Chapter 148: Purchase of the Myriad Immortal Array Flags

While Li Fan was silently sighing, the light laughter from earlier drew displeasure from Kou Hong. He flew over, stared at Li Fan, and spoke with an unfriendly tone, "Friend, why the laughter?"

Feng Mu's expression changed. This Foundation Establishment cultivator seemed difficult to deal with, showing an intention to take action without any preamble.

However, Li Fan remained fearless, sighed deeply, and said, "Friend, you may not be aware, but I consider myself knowledgeable. I didn't anticipate that in today's cultivation world, there would still be cultivators like you, with such high integrity and not swayed by techniques."

"I feel ashamed and inferior, truly!"

"And I don't know the friend's name?"

Li Fan asked knowingly.

Kou Hong heard this and eased his expression slightly, proudly saying, "I am Kou Hong."

Then, he pointed to Dao Xuanzi beside him and said, "This is my brother, Dao Xuanzi."

Dao Xuanzi didn't come closer but stood at a distance, nodding slightly in acknowledgment.

Li Fan composed himself and said, "I didn't expect to meet Kou Hong and Dao Xuanzi in person! I've long heard about you."

Seeing Li Fan's reaction, Kou Hong felt somewhat puzzled. He stared at Li Fan with suspicion and said, "Have you heard about us, brothers?"

Dao Xuanzi also showed a momentary confusion and examined Li Fan closely but couldn't discern his details due to the concealment of his cultivation.

"Of course. Kou Hong, your proficiency in Dao techniques is extraordinary, and you're well-versed in the art of refining. Dao Xuanzi, your swordsmanship is divine, and the might of the Rusty Sword Dao Xuan is unparalleled. How could I not have heard about you?"

Li Fan spoke with sincerity.

Kou Hong and Dao Xuanzi blushed.

Dao Xuanzi approached and said, "Friend, speak softly. The two Nascent Soul experts are still battling overhead. It's not suitable for such praise."

Kou Hong quickly regained his composure and said with joy, "I didn't expect that the fame of our two brothers would spread to this Source Dao Prefecture."

"I wonder how I should address you?"

"I am Li Fan."

...

The two of them immediately engaged in conversation. The more they talked, the more Kou Hong felt a connection with Li Fan. Their topics and personalities were very compatible, as if they were natural brothers with endless shared interests.

Moreover, this person's claim of being well-traveled wasn't just a boast. He effortlessly brought up various secrets of the cultivation world, many of which Kou Hong and Dao Xuanzi had never heard before.

In the field of arrays, refining, talisman crafting, and alchemy, Li Fan had dabbled in all of them.

Especially in the realm of arrays, his proficiency was outstanding.

Kou Hong was skilled in refining, and he had some understanding of arrays. However, compared to this person, it was like an apprentice and a master, with a significant difference.

With just a few concise words, Li Fan clarified many doubts Kou Hong had in self-studying arrays, leaving him deeply impressed.

In contrast to his communication with Dao Xuanzi, Li Fan's conversation with Kou Hong was different. Li Fan would occasionally praise him subtly, making Kou Hong feel elevated and uncontrollably proud.

Gradually, Kou Hong found him more pleasing, generating a feeling of meeting a kindred spirit for the first time.

Watching the two converse, Dao Xuanzi remained silent, occasionally nodding in agreement.

Feng Mu, witnessing this scene, looked strange. However, the anomaly was fleeting, well-hidden, and went unnoticed by Dao Xuanzi and Kou Hong.

In this manner, the four of them chatted and watched the battle. The Nascent Soul battle continued for two more days, and they talked for another two days without pause.

After two days, the Nascent Soul battle above finally came to a temporary halt. However, there was still no clear winner.

Dugu Xi and Dugu Shi agreed to resume their battle one year later. Subsequently, they each transformed into streams of light and left the Tian Du Martial Arena one after the other.

As the great battle concluded, the many observing cultivators gradually dispersed.

"I intend to return to Source Dao City. Would you two Dao friends like to join me?" Li Fan asked amicably.

Kou Hong felt unsatisfied, about to agree, but Dao Xuanzi's eyes signaled him. Consequently, he regretfully said, "We have some matters to attend to for now, so we won't be going back immediately."

"Next time we have the chance, we can chat more."

"Alright, I'll be sure to accompany you!" Li Fan readily agreed.

After exchanging communication talismans, Kou Hong and Dao Xuanzi watched Li Fan depart from a distance. They couldn't help but sigh, "Unexpectedly, in Source Dao Prefecture, we would encounter such kindred spirits."

"If we had met two or three hundred years ago, the three of us would have certainly become sworn brothers." Dao Xuanzi echoed.

"It's a pity that there are only two treasures left in that place. Otherwise, we could have invited this person to join us."

...

"Another Blue Feather Heritage? I thought they had found the cave mansion where they discovered the 'Thousand Mechanism Jade Celestial Golden Scripture.'"

"But thinking about it, it's still early for them to discover this technique."

Li Fan, sensing the scenes transmitted through sky-viewing and earth-listening, felt some regret.

Getting close to Kou Hong was Li Fan's way of preparing for the future. He didn't forget that this technique he was currently cultivating would be discovered by these two in approximately twenty years.

In such a short time, Li Fan was unlikely to reach the later stages of Foundation Establishment. With the engaging conversation he had with Kou Hong, he wished to build a good relationship, almost wanting to become sworn brothers on the spot.

Therefore, to prevent the tragic outcome of brothers fighting each other, Li Fan had to find an opportunity to kill these two before that happened.

Returning along the way, Feng Mu looked at Li Fan, wanting to speak but hesitating. In the end, she didn't say anything. After arriving in Source Dao City, they bid farewell and went their separate ways.

Li Fan headed straight to the Heavenly Mystery Mirror.

This time, he came to Source Dao City to purchase some defensive formations. With Li Fan's current proficiency in the art of formations, he could deceive Kou Hong with words, but to set up a formation capable of resisting external enemies was beyond his capabilities.

At present, Li Fan had 14,600 contribution points left.

 For absolute safety during the Foundation Establishment stage and considering the need to guard the cave mansion and protect the ancient Dao artifacts, Li Fan decided to spend lavishly and buy a formation that could resist attacks from Golden Core experts.

Now, he was selecting from the Heavenly Mystery Realm.

Not long after, Li Fan looked at the description of one item and his eyes lit up.

"The Myriad Immortal Array Flags."

"A set of 365 array flags. They can form a miniature Myriad Immortal Formation, covering an area of up to thirty miles. Even Nascent Soul peak cultivators cannot break through."

"When all the array flags are unfurled, the covered area is considered under the protection of the Myriad Immortal Alliance."

"Those who attack without reason will be pursued and killed by the Myriad Immortal Alliance's Martial Hall."

"Note: Not recommended for use outside the territory of the Myriad Immortal Alliance."

"It is recommended to purchase together with the Heavenly Mystery Small Mirror for a 10% discount."

"Heavenly Mystery Small Mirror."

"The mirror's surface is a projection of the Heavenly Mystery Mirror and comes in multiple versions."

"The most rudimentary version only provides information, item search, and purchase functions within the Heavenly Mystery Mirror, as well as task publication and acceptance."

"The upgraded version includes the Heavenly Mystery Mirror Space, which allows cultivation and awakening."

"The Supreme version also adds defensive capabilities. It can defend against and reflect all attacks from Nascent Soul cultivators."

(End of this chapter)