"It wasn't until you mentioned that Guan Changge might have been swallowed by the Boundless Wall that I recalled."
Nangong Shirong's tone was somewhat emotional.
"Since you, my lord, have entered and broken through the Boundless Wall before, it should be an easy task to rescue Guan Changge," one of the accompanying cultivators named Yan Yiqiu quickly praised.
Nangong Shirong's face darkened, "I dare not guarantee success; it depends on the luck of that kid."
Overpraising led to a blunder, and Yan Yiqiu's expression turned bitter, hastily lowering his head.
At this moment, Xu Bai spoke, "My lord, what exactly is peculiar about this Boundless Wall?"
Nangong Shirong looked at the curious Xu Bai, pondered for a moment, and then explained, "It's uncertain. It's just speculation based on my experience. The Boundless Wall might be a natural place for enlightenment. When scenes appear on it, there is a chance that nearby cultivators will be sucked in."
"And inside the Boundless Wall..."
Nangong Shirong squinted his eyes, "It's like activating the 'Enlightenment' function of the Tianxuan Mirror. No, it's even more powerful than 'Enlightenment.' With a single thought, countless insights come pouring in. I still remember the joy of gaining without effort."
"But there is a drawback. This enhanced power of insight seems to target only the deepest obsession with a specific Dao. At that time, I was obsessed with understanding..."
Nangong Shirong paused, skipping over what he had learned, and continued, "I was on the verge of a breakthrough. With the multiplied enlightenment, I didn't take long to achieve it. So I naturally broke through the wall."
Observing the Boundless Wall, Xu Bai thought about the clues he had gathered before and speculated, "It is said that Guan Changge greatly admires Guan Xingxiu and respects his senior's swordsmanship immensely. However, he himself lacks innate talent in the Dao of the sword..."
"I'm afraid that even with the enlightenment bonus from the Boundless Wall, without ten or more years, he might not achieve much. Is this the truth behind his disappearance?"
"And the other cultivators who accompanied Guan Changge saw scenes of swordsmanship in the Boundless Wall, matching the lord's speculation..."
Xu Bai expressed his deduction, but he only referred to it as Nangong Shirong's speculation.
Nangong Shirong neither confirmed nor denied, and after a while, he added, "Inside and outside the Boundless Wall, the flow of time may not be the same. Moreover, staying inside the Boundless Wall for too long, even if you successfully gain enlightenment, it might be impossible to come out again."
"So, to save Guan Changge's life, we need to act quickly."
Yan Yiqiu spoke up, "My lord, how do we enter the Boundless Wall?"
Nangong Shirong turned his head, looking somewhat displeased, "Are you asking me?"
"I dare not!" Yan Yiqiu quickly explained.
Nangong Shirong snorted, "If I knew how, why would I bring you all here?"
Yan Yiqiu inwardly cursed himself and wished he could slap his own face.
Meanwhile, before Nangong Shirong finished speaking, Xu Bai had flown once again to the bottom of the Boundless Wall.
Thinking to himself, "Since it's not something eerie but a natural place for enlightenment, this physical body should perceive it due to its affinity with the Heavenly Dao."
After observing for a long time and finding no anomalies, Xu Bai extended his hands and touched the wall.
Closing his eyes, he remained motionless for a long time.
Under Nangong Shirong's signal, Yan Yiqiu and the other two also followed Xu Bai's example, directly exploring the Boundless Wall with their hands.
On the radiant mirror surface, it seemed as if four stone statues had suddenly appeared.
Persistently sensing, Xu Bai felt that the previously solid wall in front of him gradually softened.
His body also softened, slowly merging into the wall.
Hesitating for a moment, Xu Bai did not resist.
He let the Boundless Wall swallow his body.
So, amidst the exclamations of Yan Yiqiu and others, Xu Bai disappeared in an instant.
Nangong Shirong stared fixedly at the place where Xu Bai disappeared, his eyes revealing a hint of inexplicable expression.
Having learned the secrets of the Boundless Wall from Nangong Shirong beforehand, Xu Bai's immediate thought upon entering was, "How to move this Boundless Wall."
Initially not having practical expectations, Xu Bai was somewhat surprised when countless thoughts spontaneously emerged in his mind.
However, it was evident that he had wasted this opportunity for enlightenment.
Because, according to the answer provided by the Boundless Wall itself, moving it without affecting its enlightenment function...
Was simply impossible.
The creation of the Boundless Wall was a purely accidental event. Even the heavens and earth themselves couldn't easily replicate it.
Xu Bai felt a slight regret, but soon he restored his normal mindset.
Having completed a session of enlightenment, Xu Bai was not expelled from the Boundless Wall. So, he began searching for traces of Guan Changge within.
The scenes here were somewhat similar to those inside the "Root of Heaven." Cultivators' bodies existed in abstract, distorted lines. However, in the Root of Heaven, the lines were more orderly and singular, while here, they were adorned with vibrant colors, resembling seaweed swaying in water.
With keen perception, Xu Bai noticed that, with the passage of time, some of the lines forming the bodies were slowly dissolving, blending into the Boundless Wall itself.
Occasionally, he saw blurry figures that had completely lost vitality, leaving only their external outlines. It seemed like cultivators who had mistakenly entered the Boundless Wall and failed to leave, leaving behind traces after assimilating with this space.
Swiftly traversing the Boundless Wall and following occasional fluctuations, Xu Bai quickly found Guan Changge.
At this moment, his body had dissolved into the size of a seven or eight-year-old child, but he seemed completely unaware. Holding a few sparse lines representing a "sword" in his hands, he was clumsily brandishing them.
"Guan Changge!" Xu Bai attempted to speak and wake him up.
Unfortunately, within the spatial confines of the Boundless Wall, there was no "sound." It seemed that some lines were flowing from Xu Bai, disappearing into the surroundings, but it didn't attract Guan Changge's attention.
Xu Bai then flew directly to him, snatching the "sword" from his hands.
Without hesitation, intending to take him away with a thought.
But at the last moment, the portion Xu Bai held onto willingly detached from Guan Changge's body.
Looking somewhat puzzled at him, Guan Changge made eye contact, then shook his head slightly.
His shrunken figure once again evolved into a sword, his expression infatuated, fervently wielding it.
"To hear the Dao in the morning and die in the evening."
Xu Bai was mildly moved.
After a brief moment, not pushing further, he grabbed a part of Guan Changge and broke through the wall to leave.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 742: Divine Technique - Life Severance
"So, is this the reason he became a fool?" Nangong Shirong looked at Guan Changge, who, despite reappearing, was now smiling foolishly like a child, and asked with a somewhat strange expression.
"Yes," Xu Bai nodded, "most of his divine consciousness is immersed in the comprehension of swordsmanship. He refuses to return. I can't help it..."
*Cough, cough...* Xu Bai couldn't help but cough.
Having had a part of his body swallowed by the Boundless Wall, he clearly felt a bit weakened. It was as if a portion of his vitality and spirit had been drawn out, resulting in an overall "deficiency."
"It seems somewhat similar to my 'Thread Extraction' divine technique, but 'Thread Extraction' leans more towards the process of physical decay. This, on the other hand, feels like a part of the body being shaved away..."
Suddenly, Xu Bai, in the midst of comprehending the divine technique, appeared somewhat dazed.
Thinking he might be severely injured within the Boundless Wall, Nangong Shirong reassured him, "It's okay; you've done your best. If the kid doesn't want to come out, there's nothing we can do."
"Besides, with his intact body, it's enough to report to Old Guan. You go and rest; I'll take care of things from here. I want to see how Old Guan will treat this foolish kid." After instructing Xu Bai to rest, Nangong Shirong sneered.
Xu Bai obeyed and returned, but his mind remained immersed in the comprehension of the divine technique.
Others only thought he was injured and didn't pay much attention.
Ten days passed in the blink of an eye after returning to Tianliang City.
"Good, this newly comprehended divine technique, opposing 'Thread Extraction,' can be named..."
"Life Severance."
As Xu Bai awakened from his enlightenment, his eyes flashed with brilliance as he looked at a passing bird outside the window.
Without warning, the bird locked onto by Xu Bai's gaze seemed to lose control and plummeted from the sky.
Flapping its wings in succession, it barely recovered in mid-air.
However, compared to before, its flying speed seemed much slower.
Satisfied, Xu Bai withdrew his gaze.
"Unseen, it severs the lives of beings. Compared to 'Thread Extraction,' the casting is more covert. It can be instantly deployed, making it difficult for others to perceive, only feeling an inexplicable weakening of the body."
"Moreover, it can be used in conjunction with 'Thread Extraction,' causing internal and external collapse. In an instant, it can lead to the disappearance of life and death."
"The combination of both can be named 'Thread Extraction - Life Severance.'"
...
Taking a deep breath, Xu Bai slowly stood up.
As the saying goes, carrying a sharp weapon in hand leads to murderous intent. With the advancement of divine techniques, Xu Bai briefly considered experimenting with this newfound power on someone.
However, before he could act on this desire, the impulse vanished on its own.
Xu Bai's gaze focused, sensing something unusual.
It's worth noting that this clone didn't cultivate the Profound Yellow Immortal Heart Mantra. If the original self had such thoughts, it would undoubtedly take some time to dissolve them.
But at this moment...
Xu Bai recalled the scene not long ago in the Boundless Wall, witnessing Guan Changge's enlightenment at the cost of his life, and unexpectedly felt a sense of pity and admiration.
This was something that would never occur in the original self.
With Li Fan's temperament, he would only think that Guan Changge sought a meaningless death.
"Is it the influence of this clone's body?" Xu Bai narrowed his eyes.
"Enjoying the benefits of top-notch comprehension far beyond the norm, but also having to bear the change in temperament."
"Xu Ke, Mr. Bai..."
...
The original self, with the Profound Yellow Immortal Heart Mantra, didn't pay much attention to this aspect of the clone.
After leaving the resting villa and inquiring about the follow-up of Guan Changge's disappearance, Xu Bai noticed something unusual.
Since Nangong Shirong successfully brought people in front of him, Guan Hangxiu couldn't easily make trouble.
However, the subsequent actions of Guan Hangxiu shocked the onlookers in Tianliangzhou who were originally prepared to enjoy the show.
In front of Nangong Shirong and other cultivators, Guan Hangxiu summoned the Fallen Star Flying Sword and directly killed the foolishly smiling Guan Changge.
Chapter 742: Divine Technique - Life Severance
"So, this is the reason he became a fool?" Guan Hangxiu, with unparalleled indifference, said before swinging his sword.
Golden sword energy filled the air, and Guan Changge left no trace of flesh and blood. He was annihilated on the spot.
The decisiveness of Guan Hangxiu's killing left the people of Tianliangzhou shocked.
Nangong Shirong's expression stiffened, advising condolences to Guan Hangxiu.
However, Guan Hangxiu showed no mercy and left directly through the void.
Although Nangong Shirong looked uneasy, he sighed in relief, having sent away this ominous person.
Next, something confusing happened to Xu Bai.
After all, he played a significant role in resolving this matter. However, for ten days, Nangong Shirong seemed to have forgotten him. There were no rewards or even condolences.
On the contrary, An Yiqiu and the other two, who had annoyed Nangong Shirong multiple times, received rewards.
Thinking back on the various details of his involvement in this matter, Xu Bai pondered what went wrong.
After a long time, he finally realized.
There was no flaw; everything from start to finish was perfect.
Yet, this perfection became the biggest problem.
Knowing the danger of the Boundless Wall, Guan Hangxiu still ventured into it without hesitation to explore.
In an instant, he found a way into the Boundless Wall and even brought Gu Changge back.
...
Too perfect.
If someone cultivated by Nangong Shirong, someone he knew inside out, had done this, he would undoubtedly be pleased.
However, don't forget, Xu Bai is an unknown person who joined halfway.
Nangong Shirong would not easily believe that a few words from him would win others' wholehearted approval.
So, Xu Bai's devoted efforts raised suspicions instead.
"It turns out intelligence can be counterproductive," Xu Bai shook his head inwardly.
However, he didn't mind.
He just needed to focus on his own duties and work diligently.
He occasionally complained to fellow cultivators about the unfair treatment he received.
These words reached Nangong Shirong's ears, gradually dispelling his suspicions.
However, he still didn't completely let down his guard. Xu Bai pretended not to notice and continued as usual.
Time passed swiftly.
Two years later, anchoring at the age of 22.
Inside Changsheng Valley.
Li Fan's disintegration disc emitted a dazzling white light.
Countless arrays continuously emerged and rapidly changed on the disintegration disc.
When the white light finally dissipated, Li Fan keenly sensed that his disintegration disc had increased in size.
"This is the first failure in the competition of the Nine Discs," Li Fan thought to himself.
Before he could carefully study the upgraded disintegration disc, Fang Rangji's excited shout suddenly echoed.
"Master, I've finally figured out the specific usage of the Terminal Stone Tablet!"
The Eyes of Shared Vision flew to Li Fan, flipping up and down, tracing out golden lines.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 743: Heaven-Origin Birth of a Rebellious Child
"Oh?" Li Fan was surprised by the quick progress of Fang Riji and his team.
Guided by the Eyes of Shared Vision, Li Fan arrived at the testing ground. The Terminal Stone Disk, originally indistinguishable from ordinary stones, now hovered above the heads of Fang Riji's three. Around it, space seemed to be divided according to different rules, forming concentric circles of different colors, creating a fascinating sight.
A black aura, manipulated by Jiang Yushan, was cutting around the Terminal Stone Disk.
Li Fan didn't interfere, opting to observe from the side.
Before long, he grasped the method. Jiang Yushan's cutting technique was not removing a portion from the disk but more like "peeling off a layer of rice paper," creating a flat surface.
Seemingly experienced, Jiang Yushan's movements appeared proficient.
In no time, a thin "Terminal Stone Chip" separated from the main body.
The moment it left the original, the stone chip, initially the size of the disk, entered a rapid "shrinking" state. The surrounding circular layers and its volume continued to decrease.
"Quick! Feed it!" Fang Riji shouted, tossing several stones toward Jiang Yushan.
Li Fan focused and noticed they were the Sword Embryo Elemental Stones he casually gave to Fang Riji!
As the elemental stones approached the Terminal Stone Chip, they gradually melted, like ice and snow in water.
However, the stone chip reduced its shrinking speed, stabilizing gradually.
After feeding six elemental stones, the circular space around the chip contracted, returning to the stone chip.
Thus, a miniaturized version of the Terminal Stone Disk appeared before Li Fan.
"Damn, it's not easy, harder than giving birth to a child. What do you think, Yushan?" Fang Riji, relieved, held the disk in his hand and casually remarked.
"So blunt, can you compare it like that?" Liu Sanshu rebuked angrily.
Just then, Li Fan spoke, "Mr. Fang, did you discover the specific usage of the Terminal Stone Disk?"
Fang Riji proudly waved the disk in his hand, "Indeed. Thanks to the peculiar stones you gave me before..."
He went on to explain.
For a long time, they couldn't make sense of the Terminal Stone Disk. Eventually, Fang Riji, desperate, followed Li Fan's guidance and decided to cut the disk.
However, they found that the separated part almost instantly dissipated into the air. In a fit of anger, Fang Riji threw out everything usable in his storage ring. Unexpectedly, this accidental move led to the discovery of a method to keep the disk stable.
The key was to feed it with something that contained the "perception of the laws of heaven and earth."
Not just Sword Embryo Elemental Stones, any treasure containing the perception of Dao had an effect.
"What's more, as you, Master, said, this thing has no other use. Its unique ability is to shield the perception of the Heaven-Origin Mirror to some extent!"
Just as he was speaking, a disciple from the Medicine King Sect walked in.
Holding a small Heaven-Origin Mirror, his expression was respectful.
"Greetings, Master!" He first bowed to Li Fan, then respectfully greeted the elder, including Liu Sanshu.
Li Fan recognized this person, Meng Wushi, one of the first Medicine King Sect disciples to awaken. Already holding the identity of a Wanxian Alliance cultivator, he had also broken through to the Golden Core realm after cultivating the new method.
"Demonstrate it for Master!" Fang Riji ordered.
Meng Wushi nodded, first taking out a pile of top-grade spirit stones and placing them around the Terminal Stone Disk.
Then, he activated the exchange function of the Heaven-Origin Small Mirror.
A faint light shot out from the mirror, first shining on the spirit stones.
"Do you want to exchange?" The prompt from the Heaven-Origin Mirror appeared.
After Meng Wushi confirmed, the spirit stones disappeared on the spot. Then, he placed the Terminal Stone Disk within the range of the faint light.
However, this time...
The Heaven-Origin Mirror had no reaction at all.
It was as if it couldn't see the existence of the disk at all!
"Clearly born from the Heaven-Origin Mirror, but after growing up, its only function is to counteract the Heaven-Origin Mirror. Truly a rebellious child!" Fang Riji said this with a mocking tone, but his eyes revealed a look of admiration.
"At present, we have only experimented with the Heaven-Origin Small Mirror. We don't know if it can still guarantee the blocking effect when encountering the Heaven-Origin Mirrors of various states and the Heaven-Origin Mirror itself," Liu San added, being more cautious and providing detailed information.
Li Fan held the disk in his hand, carefully observing for a moment. He found it very similar to the [Eroding Stones] created by the [Overturning Heaven Alliance] in the previous life.
"How many disks can this Terminal Stone Disk cut?" This was a crucial question. If it could generate only a few, then it could only be worn by key individuals. If it could produce an endless supply...
Facing Li Fan's question, Fang Riji's answer was very cautious, "From the current situation, it seems that the Terminal Stone Disk has not decreased due to our cutting. But this may also be because we have cut too few disks. We need to observe more specifically."
Li Fan nodded and handed over the remaining one hundred Sword Embryo Elemental Stones to him. He instructed Liu San, "You can purchase treasures that condense the perception of the laws of heaven and earth through Jiao Xiuyuan. With the contributions we have accumulated over the years, it should sustain the production of disks for some time. This thing is beneficial. In the future, it will be of great use to us..."
As if confirming Li Fan's words, a line of golden characters suddenly appeared on the Heaven-Origin Small Mirror in front of everyone.
"Due to special reasons, the functions of the Heaven-Origin Mirror are temporarily unavailable. Please try again later. If this causes any inconvenience, please understand."
Liu San and the others were slightly stunned.
They knew that the Heaven-Origin Mirror was a supreme treasure of the immortal sects. And now, there was a situation where it couldn't be used...
They all unconsciously locked their gaze on Li Fan.
"The final transformation of the Heaven-Origin Mirror is finally coming."
A glint flashed in Li Fan's eyes.
Suddenly, a sense of crisis surged in his heart.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 744: Upgrade of the Treasure Mirror
Li Fan's thoughts turned swiftly, his brows slightly furrowed. He couldn't determine the source of this elusive sense of crisis.
However, his intuition was usually accurate, and he couldn't ignore it.
"It should be related to the Heaven-Origin Mirror..."
Li Fan pondered, looking at the Terminal Circle created by Liu San and others in front of him.
"Can this thing amplify its effects in the form of an array and cover the entrance to Changsheng Valley?" Li Fan suddenly asked.
"It should be possible, but Master, why do you suddenly say this?" Fang Riji answered confidently, but then realized something, suddenly shocked.
"Could it be..." Liu San also showed a surprised expression.
Li Fan didn't explain but urged them to complete the task quickly.
At the same time, he shifted his attention to Xu Bai.
In two years, Xu Bai gradually regained South Gong Shirong's trust through his actions.
At this moment, inside Tianliang City, chaos ensued due to the temporary malfunction of the Heaven-Origin Mirror.
Tens of thousands of cultivators who were in closed-door cultivation within the Heaven-Origin Mirror were forced out, filling the once-empty streets.
Even the Ministry of Political Affairs, the Martial Arts Hall, and even the Law Enforcement Hall experienced varying degrees of chaos.
The far-reaching impact of the Heaven-Origin Mirror's sudden failure was evident for the Wanxian Alliance.
Not understanding what had happened, cultivators were filled with fear.
"Could it be another conflict with the Five Elders Association?"
"It seems that the situation is not good this time. Even the Heaven-Origin Mirror has been affected. By the way, who is more familiar with the Five Elders Association among you?"
...
Just when the situation seemed somewhat out of control, South Gong Shirong timely appeared, explaining the situation to everyone.
As Li Fan speculated, the sudden inability to use the Heaven-Origin Mirror was indeed related to its transformation and sublimation.
However, the official statement from Wanxian Alliance used a more accurate term: "Upgrade."
"After the establishment of the Eternal Life Mansion, another epoch-making event is about to come. You just need to wait patiently, no need to panic!"
With South Gong Shirong's explanation, the worries of the cultivators quickly dissipated.
Instead, they excitedly discussed the upcoming upgrade of the Heaven-Origin Mirror.
In the daily life of ordinary immortal sect cultivators, the Heaven-Origin Mirror was indispensable. It was almost like a constant companion.
Now, with its impending "upgrade," everyone was extremely excited.
"Nowadays, the Heaven-Origin Mirror is already versatile. If it completes the upgrade, how much stronger will it become?"
"Trade, communication, enlightenment, discussion, deduction. Apart from these existing functions, what new abilities will the new Heaven-Origin Mirror add? It's truly something to look forward to."
"Humph, what does it have to do with us ordinary cultivators? It won't give us martial arts for free, right? We still have to work hard to earn contribution points."
...
Cultivators discussed eagerly.
And the Heaven-Origin Mirror didn't keep everyone waiting for long.
Seven days later, the Heaven-Origin Mirror returned to normal. All functions seemed to be no different from before.
However, soon, cultivators discovered that when they wanted to leave the Heaven-Origin Mirror, they received a prompt.
"Do you want to generate a personal version of the Heaven-Origin Record?"
"Heaven-Origin Record, what is this?" Cultivators asked in confusion.
The Heaven-Origin Mirror's response, however, made their hearts beat faster and filled them with disbelief.
"Heaven-Origin Record can be seen as a clone of the Heaven-Origin Mirror. It is generated for free and can be carried by cultivators."
"In addition to the regular functions of the Heaven-Origin Mirror, such as trade and communication, it is equivalent to the eyes of the cultivator, recording everything they see and hear in detail for later reflection."
"In addition, the Heaven-Origin Record can provide personalized cultivation advice and guidance based on the cultivator's own situation. It also offers techniques, divine abilities deduction, and allows virtual battles through divine consciousness, enhancing the cultivator's actual combat power."
"There are many other functions; cultivators are encouraged to explore them themselves."
...
A thousand waves were stirred in an instant.
Cultivators stared at the instructions of the Heaven-Origin Mirror, almost unable to believe their eyes.
The functions of the Heaven-Origin Record were incredibly powerful, almost comparable to legendary immortal treasures.
If it were sold for millions of contribution points, cultivators willing to pay would still rush for it. However, what did they see now?
Such a rare treasure, and it's generated for free?
When did the Wanxian Alliance become the world's largest charity organization?
Considering their past experiences, some cultivators chose to observe temporarily.
But some fearless cultivators were eager to confirm their choice.
Not long after, feedback from them spread throughout the entire Wanxian Alliance.
"I didn't see any physical form; it seems to generate directly in the sea of consciousness, callable with just a thought."
"Convenient, it's too convenient. After experiencing this, it hurts my heart that I spent tens of thousands of contribution points to buy the Heaven-Origin Mirror."
"No need for communication symbols anymore! Everything can be contacted through the Heaven-Origin Record. And it can directly transfer items! Those merchants who sell items across states might be in trouble!"
"Providing personalized cultivation guidance... Is this true? The Heaven-Origin Mirror advises me to stabilize my foundation temporarily and not rush to breakthrough. Otherwise, the impact of the Heaven's Calamity will be particularly significant."
"Damn! Why do we have to pay contribution points for deducing techniques and divine abilities? But the divine consciousness battle is interesting; it's no different from personally fighting! Even if you die in battle, it's just a loss of divine consciousness."
...
Various experiences from different cultivators poured in.
This made those cultivators who were originally hesitant change their minds, rushing into the Heaven-Origin Mirror to request the generation of their own Heaven-Origin Records.
After reading their detailed experiences, Xu Bai couldn't help but take a cold breath.
"Isn't this an upgraded version of the Profound Network from the previous life? Almost all the functions are extensions of the Profound Network's capabilities. However, in this life, it relies on cultivators as carriers..."
But perhaps different paths lead to the same goal.
Cultivators almost couldn't refuse such divine items as the Heaven-Origin Record. It could be foreseen that when every cultivator integrates the record into their body, the power of the Profound Network in this life would certainly not be weaker than the previous one.
"Now, it can provide cultivation advice to cultivators. The various conditions inside the cultivator's body will surely be thoroughly understood by the Heaven-Origin Record. Its status is likely higher than the Heaven-Origin Mirror, and even if scanned by it, anomalies may not be discovered."
"But I won't take the risk."
"However, the clone can give it a try. Or maybe..."
Xu Bai suddenly thought of the Terminal Circle.
"Just don't know if this thing can affect the Heaven-Origin Record?"
While Xu Bai pondered silently, the Wanxian Alliance issued another announcement.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 745: Launching a Series of Battles
The impact of this announcement was no less than that of the Heaven-Origin Record.
The announcement titled "Announcement to the Wanxian Alliance Cultivators" conveyed the following:
"After the unremitting efforts of the Wanxian Alliance cultivators, the complete exploration of the White Mist Barrier in the Xuanhuang Realm has been achieved. This is a great milestone worth remembering forever."
"However, the path of cultivation is arduous, and challenges lie ahead. Next, an even more challenging and great task awaits everyone."
"As everyone knows, besides the dividing regional White Mist Barrier towering into the sky, there are countless small pocket worlds in the Xuanhuang Realm."
"Now that the White Mist Barrier has been fully explored, it's time to march into these small worlds!"
"Bring them all under the rule of the Wanxian Alliance, achieving the great unification of the Xuanhuang Realm!"
"All cultivators who contribute to this will receive a large number of merits and contribution points."
"When cultivators carry the Xuantian Record and encounter passages leading to pocket worlds, the record will issue a reminder."
"It should be noted that exploring these pocket worlds is different from exploring the White Mist. The danger level might be even higher. In the White Mist, there were mostly eerie and deceased entities. But in the pocket worlds, there might be cultivators and species with different extraordinary powers. They might resist fiercely."
"But, don't be afraid!"
"Even if you unfortunately die during exploration, the merits and contribution points gained will not disappear. Instead, they will be inherited with the reincarnated true spirit to the next life."
"The great unification of the Xuanhuang is destined to be an extremely long process. But, believe that, under the fearless spirit of our Wanxian Alliance cultivators, this goal will eventually be achieved!"
...
Other cultivators were either excited or full of doubts as they read this announcement.
However, Xu Bai cursed inwardly, suddenly understanding where the uneasiness in his original self's heart came from.
"Fan Zaiji, is the Endgame Disc Formation settled?" Li Fan flew to the exit of Changsheng Valley and asked in a deep voice.
This was the first time Li Fan called Fan Zaiji by his full name, and Fan Zaiji instantly realized the severity of the situation.
Not daring to be negligent, he replied, "We've done our best. However, the power within the Endgame Disc is something we've never encountered before. It will take some time to create the formation based on its creation method."
Li Fan shook his head slightly, "There's no time. Tell me the current progress of the formation."
Fan Zaiji was somewhat surprised, but he promptly complied.
While listening, Li Fan took out the Dissolution Disc, inputting the embryonic formation into it.
A faint light emanated from the Dissolution Disc, and countless scenes swiftly flashed before Li Fan's eyes.
After nearly half a day, the images suddenly froze, presenting a complete formation in Li Fan's mind.
As the light disappeared, Li Fan pointed in mid-air, transmitting the formation to Fan Zaiji, San Leng, and others.
They worked together to set up the formation.
Fortunately, luck was on their side, and the entrance to Changsheng Valley remained hidden within the mist.
Three days later, when the formation was completed.
No other cultivator had discovered the entrance.
"The Xuantian Record sounds like a good thing." Fan Zaiji, who now understood the situation, couldn't help but show a hint of greed.
"I'm afraid it's a delicious poison." Jiang Yusen sneered, "Anything that can see through one's own body, even if given to me, I wouldn't want it."
Fan Zaiji was unconcerned, "With such a divine item, there must be a price to pay for its use. I don't mind, as I don't have anything shameful to hide."
As soon as he said this, Fan Zaiji found the gaze of Li Fan and Jiang Yusen suddenly falling on him, accompanied by a faint killing intent.
Fan Zaiji chuckled, quickly changing the topic, "Wanxian Alliance's move this time is significant. As far as I know, there are probably tens of thousands of pocket worlds hidden in the Xuanhuang Realm, not to mention secret realms and pocket dimensions."
"After the great calamity back then, many sect cultivators sought refuge in them. Now, the Wanxian Alliance is urging cultivators to explore comprehensively..."
He sighed, "It's almost imaginable what kind of bloody scenes will unfold shortly."
San Leng frowned, "Although the power of the pocket worlds and secret realms might not be weak, with the existence of the Beyond Life Palace in the Xuanhuang Realm, cultivators can be resurrected. How can we fight against that? It's almost certain that, although the process may be difficult, in the end, the side with the pocket world will be the one defeated."
Chapter 745: Unfolding the Continuous Battles
"Perhaps when the Beyond Life Palace was established, the Wanxian Alliance had already planned the war against the pocket worlds," Fan Zaiji nodded in agreement.
Listening to their conversation, Li Fan remained silent.
In this world, the Wanxian Alliance's plans were interconnected. Each move had its profound meaning.
Now, the question arose: why did the alliance go to such lengths, opening the Xuantian Record to the public and launching a war against the pocket worlds? What special significance did the unification of the Xuanhuang Realm hold for the Wanxian Alliance?
In an instant, Li Fan thought of the towering obelisks scattered throughout the Xuanhuang Realm in the previous life.
After the unification of Xuanhuang in the previous life, it seemed like the Heavenly Alliance wanted to push in the opposite direction by using thousands of obelisks, causing the Xuanhuang Realm to break free from the attraction of the Immortal Graveyard.
However, there was no sign of such an action this time.
Not due to a lack of power, but perhaps...
"The Heaven-Origin Mirror sees all things in the world. It has insight into the White Mist Barrier, completing the initial upgrade. If it can bring countless pocket worlds into its own reflection range..."
"It might not be impossible to go even further!"
"At that time, perhaps there would be no need for external forces. With the power of the Heaven-Origin Mirror alone, it could lead the Xuanhuang Realm to break free from the Immortal Graveyard's restraint."
Li Fan's gaze flickered, thinking of such a possibility.
"Regardless, the overall trend is unstoppable. I need to figure out how to maximize my benefits from it."
...
In the following days, under the leadership of Medicine King Sect's Meng Wushi, experiments were initiated.
First, he actively detached himself from the connection of the Grand Dream Spring and Autumn Formation, ensuring that even if his internal conditions were completely revealed, it wouldn't implicate the Medicine King Sect.
Then, he created his own Xuantian Record, activating the detection function while continuously hovering near the entrance of Changsheng Valley.
After maintaining this state for a while, he flew away on his own.
"It's fortunate that it worked. Otherwise, we would probably be in for a tough battle," Fan Zaiji sighed in relief.
"It's also fortunate that I obtained the Endgame Disc that can shield the perception of the Heaven-Origin Mirror," Li Fan pretended to sigh.
San Leng was very pleased, "In the upcoming unparalleled battle, our Medicine King Sect can stay out of it. It's truly a stroke of luck and perhaps an opportunity for our resurgence."
Jiang Yusen pondered, "Perhaps we can take advantage of this opportunity to openly join the Wanxian Alliance. After all, the alliance won't be able to exterminate everyone in the other pocket worlds. There are bound to be worlds willing to surrender."
"We might as well infiltrate and whitewash our identity."
(End of this chapter)