Li Fan waited outside Tianlong Mountain for the sunset, an image of calm and composed mastery, with all plans firmly in mind.
Now that he had acquired the Blood Robe Sword Technique, Li Wugou, already counting as a combined loyal younger sister, beloved disciple, and adoring junior, naturally followed his every command and went to arrange the breaking of the Gate of Life and Death without mention.
Yet inside, Li Fan's heart was far from the certainty he displayed outwardly. In the inner landscape of the divine court, Qiongqi Daozi was scratching his head before the "Great Expanse Mysterious Picture" and the "Taixuan Classics," deeply immersed in contemplation and dedicated study.
Even with Li Fan's insight and current knowledge, he had to admit, reluctantly, that the "Taixuan Classics" truly were an arcane technique, far too difficult; even he was somewhat at a loss...
