In the vast sea, strong winds howled, creating towering waves.
Dark clouds hung low, accompanied by fierce winds and torrential rain.
This was a moderately-sized storm.
From the perspective of the heavens and earth, Li Fan clearly saw that this storm was slowly moving in a certain direction.
And behind the storm, Zhang Haobo followed at a steady pace.
From time to time, he wielded blue light, resembling a diligent gardener pruning the storm's path.
Although the energy contained in this storm far exceeded that of Zhang Haobo, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he seemed to be controlling the storm like a child herding, directing it toward the envisioned destination.
Li Fan faintly sensed that, in the distance, another storm was brewing.
"Interesting." Li Fan patiently observed the developments.
After more than ten days, the two giant storms manipulated by Zhang Haobo collided.
In an instant, a glint appeared in his eyes. The blue giant sword, consisting of 108 Daoist Sea-cutting swords, once again emerged, stretching across the sky and sea.
Compared to what Li Fan had seen before, the blue glow on this giant sword was even more profound.
The blue light radiated like dancing scissors, quickly repairing the collision between the two storms.
Slowly, the two storm disasters merged through their mutual collisions.
In the end, they became one.
A completely new storm disaster was born.
Although this newly-formed storm disaster had a slightly smaller power than the sum of the previous two due to some energy loss, it surpassed either of them individually.
Zhang Haobo looked at the newly born storm before him, resembling a work of art, a satisfied expression on his face.
Looking into the distance, he chose a direction and once again drove the storm disaster forward.
...
Li Fan noticed that through the fusion of these two storm disasters, Zhang Haobo's cultivation had also improved slightly.
He was herding storms and practicing through this.
"It seems he wants to create a big scene." Li Fan vaguely guessed Zhang Haobo's intentions.
Now, the deadline for the Crimson Flame Engulfing the Sea was getting closer.
And Zhang Haobo was still in the Foundation Establishment stage.
Without a Golden Core stage cultivation technique, advancement was impossible.
Insignificant words would have no effect, and it would be extremely difficult to meet with the high-level figures of the Wan Xian Island to remind them of the impending Crimson Flame.
What to do?
The only solution was to create a big event to attract enough attention.
Li Fan couldn't help but look forward to the developments to come.
However, the current intensity of Zhang Haobo's storm was obviously not enough to attract the attention of Nascent Soul cultivators.
More time needed to be brewed.
Li Fan temporarily withdrew his attention.
"The ten-year deadline has arrived. It's time to visit the Boundary again."
After making preparations, he immediately set off.
Once again arriving at the ruins of the Boundary entrance, Li Fan did not rush to enter the ancient well but carefully observed the ruins.
There were obviously artificially polished boulders strewn across the sea floor.
It could vaguely be seen that this place was originally a building resembling a palace.
In addition to the visible parts, many architectural remnants were covered by the seabed silt.
The entire ruin extended for several miles, suggesting that it was originally a small town.
"The original civilization..." Li Fan pondered.
Then he set up the Tai Yan boat, broke through the Immortal Seclusion Great Array, and entered the Boundary once again.
Li Fan looked from a distance at the central volcano in the Boundary.
Compared to ten years ago, this volcano seemed to be more active.
Flying into it, Li Fan investigated.
It seemed to be just a volcano formed by geological movements, without any extraordinary power.
However, Li Fan always had a faint feeling in his heart.
Behind the formation of this volcano, there seemed to be something hidden.
However, with his current strength, he could not investigate it yet.
Regardless, Li Fan kept it in mind and then flew towards the Great Departure Capital.
He concealed his figure, not alerting the Wan Xian officials on the four observatory towers in the capital.
Li Fan sensed the power of the Azure Flame Phantom Spirit he left in Su Xiaomei's body, silently approaching.
In the martial arts arena, dozens of steel-crafted exotic beasts were arranged.
A petite figure moved swiftly among these exotic beasts.
Her speed was extremely fast, leaving behind phantoms in the air.
Barehanded, she continuously struck these steel-crafted exotic beasts, making loud "bang, bang, bang" sounds.
On the side of the martial arts arena, Su Changyu and Xiao Heng stood watching.
There was a faint smile on Su Changyu's face.
Xiao Heng, on the other hand, sighed with a terrified expression.
He whispered to Su Changyu, "Changyu, how can you still smile? Haven't you noticed that Little Sister has become more terrifying? Look at her strength; if she accidentally slaps me, I might be slapped to death!"
"I think these steel beasts won't last long!"
Su Changyu frowned slightly at his words but then relaxed and said, "You and I both know that Xiaomei has a unique physique. Born with divine strength and a hot temper. It was okay in the previous years because there were techniques left behind by the Immortal Teacher, and she could barely control her emotions."
"But now, the Immortal Teacher's techniques are gradually losing their effectiveness, and Xiaomei's self-control is getting worse."
"If she doesn't vent like this every day, I'm afraid she might accidentally kill many people."
"However, Xiaomei is still Xiaomei. Although she is indifferent to other family members, she is still quite good to you. I don't know what you are afraid of."
Xiao Heng became anxious, "What do you mean by 'quite good'? Aren't you
aware..."
Before he could finish speaking, a cold voice suddenly sounded next to the three of them.
Looking at the sudden appearance of this figure, Su Changyu and Xiao Heng's expressions changed, then they immediately thought of something, their faces showing surprise and joy.
Just as they were about to speak, they heard Su Xiaomei shout, "Who is this person, daring to play tricks in front of me!"
As she spoke, she waved her fist, attacking Li Fan.
"Little Sister, stop!" Su Changyu and Xiao Heng couldn't help exclaiming.
But even before they finished speaking, they saw that Su Xiaomei, who could break steel beasts with her bare hands, seemed to be entangled in an invisible net at this moment.
She was suspended in the air, unable to move.
(End of this chapter)