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Li Fan narrowed his eyes and gazed into the distance, his expression filled with boundless nostalgia.
"Back then, Ancestor entered the Taiyan Sect, but he was not fond of cultivation. Instead, he was obsessed with the art of prediction and calculation. It wasn't a problem at first, but who would have thought that the heavens and earth would undergo a great change, forcing all mortals to migrate.
"With Ancestor's Initial Qi Condensation Stage cultivation, no one would have forced him if he didn't want to. However, Ancestor had unfinished business. Seeing the panic and confusion in his family, he volunteered to take charge of the migration of the mortals. After that, he stayed here with the family."
Li Fan spoke with deep emotion, his voice filled with sighs.
Kou Hong and Daoxuanzi listened, nodding slowly, as the words they heard seemed to align with the various ancient rumors they had heard before.
Kou Hong was particularly curious. "The Taiyan Sect still existed during the Great Migration Era? I heard that all the ancient sects were destroyed in the previous calamity of the heavens and earth."
Li Fan was initially taken aback, then shook his head. "That's just a case of hearsay. Although the great calamity prevented the cultivation of Immortal Techniques, the Taiyan Sect had an ocean of cultivation methods. It's not difficult for each person to receive a different method. The sect did suffer significant losses, but it was never on the verge of destruction."
Li Fan's words were bold, especially the phrase "an ocean of cultivation methods, each person receiving a different one," which left Kou Hong and Daoxuanzi in awe.
Then, Li Fan suddenly asked, "Judging by your words, it seems the Taiyan Sect hasn't appeared in the outside world for a long time?"
Daoxuanzi shook his head. "Not just the Taiyan Sect, but all the ancient sects, including the Supreme Dao Sect, the Great Dao Sect, and the Heavenly Sword Sect, have all vanished without a trace."
Li Fan muttered to himself, "The path of immortality is arduous. Indeed, as Ancestor said, the sects chose to go into seclusion to avoid calamity..."
Daoxuanzi and Kou Hong exchanged glances, secretly communicating, "I've always had doubts about the destruction of the ancient sects. Now that I think about it, it does seem suspicious. The ancient sects had such profound foundations; how could they all disappear overnight?"
"It's no wonder they chose to remain hidden. If the news of their existence were to spread, even if they were strong, there would be people constantly attacking them."
...
In a moment, they exchanged several sentences, then Daoxuanzi bowed. "May I ask why you stopped us, Fellow Daoist?"
Li Fan sighed. "For thousands of years, no cultivators have set foot here. Seeing you two today, I knew you were the people Ancestor predicted on his deathbed, the key to our clan's liberation. When I saw you about to fight to the death over a cultivation method, I hurriedly tried to stop you."
Daoxuanzi said frankly, "I apologize for the spectacle. However, you may not know that cultivation methods are rare in the outside world. It's normal for people to turn against each other and fight over a cultivation method."
Li Fan shook his head repeatedly. "It doesn't have to come to this!"
Daoxuanzi asked tentatively, "From your tone, it seems..."
"Indeed, Ancestor left a cultivation method before his death, one that leads directly to the Golden Core Realm," Li Fan said proudly.
Daoxuanzi took a deep breath. "What do you require, Fellow Daoist?"
Kou Hong was overjoyed. "That's great. If you, Daoxuanzi, can obtain this method, my brother and I won't need to fight anymore."
"Ancestor's lifelong wish was to return to the Taiyan Sect in the cultivation world. Before his death, besides this cultivation method, he also left a magical tool called the Great Derivation Boat. Although it is damaged, Ancestor used the Great Derivation Technique to predict that several years later, two cultivators would come to this place, one skilled in sword techniques and the other in alchemy. They can help future generations repair the Great Derivation Boat and escape this desolate land," Li Fan said slowly after taking a sip of wine.
Kou Hong and Daoxuanzi both changed expression.
"My brother Kou Hong is deeply devoted to the art of alchemy, and my strength lies in sword techniques. The Great Derivation Technique is truly incredible?" Daoxuanzi was stunned, taking a long time to recover.
"To have such unfathomable power at the Qi Condensation Stage is truly unimaginable..." Kou Hong was also astounded.
Li Fan smiled and, after a moment, said, "Words alone are not enough. Please follow me to see this cultivation method."
Daoxuanzi's face lit up, and he stood up to follow. Seeing that Kou Hong also wanted to come, he immediately became wary. "What, Brother Kou Hong, you already have a cultivation method, and you're still not satisfied?"
Kou Hong said sheepishly, "Alright, I won't come over."
Daoxuanzi snorted and caught up with Li Fan's steps.
Seeing that Kou Hong did not follow as expected, Li Fan finally breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that his plan was already half successful.
He led Daoxuanzi through the mechanism and entered the underground chamber of the Grand Master's residence.
Just as Daoxuanzi was about to enter the chamber, he suddenly felt a chill and stopped in his tracks.
After carefully scanning the surroundings with his divine sense, he exclaimed, "Mortal Immortal Miasma!"
It turned out that the chamber was filled with Mortal Immortal Miasma, the dense aura making Daoxuanzi feel a chill down his spine.
Li Fan smiled. "One must be cautious. To protect the family's treasures, we have no choice but to take such measures."
Daoxuanzi managed a difficult smile, but he refused to take another step, even retreating a bit.
Li Fan didn't say anything, but he entered the chamber and took out a jade slip from a box.
He didn't leave the chamber but held it up so Daoxuanzi could see.
This jade slip was none other than the Thousand Mechanisms Jade Ring Golden Chapter, which he had obtained from Kou Hong in his previous life!
Indeed, Li Fan was taking a gamble.
According to Kou Hong's description in his previous life, he had run away with the cultivation method, and Daoxuanzi had never seen its true form.
This was the perfect bait to get Kou Hong and Daoxuanzi to help him repair the Great Derivation Boat!
If Li Fan's guess was wrong...
The Grand Master's residence was already filled with loyalists ready to act. If he couldn't handle the situation...
He could always try a different approach in the next life!
Li Fan was completely calm, as he noticed that Daoxuanzi's attention was completely drawn to the golden jade slip in his hand.
"Thousand Mechanisms Jade Ring Golden Chapter, Nascent Soul Technique, it's actually a Nascent Soul Technique..." Daoxuanzi's breathing became heavy, and a dangerous glint appeared in his eyes.
However, seeing Li Fan's half-smile and the faint sense of danger from the Mortal Immortal Miasma in the chamber, Daoxuanzi quickly regained his composure.
"Is what I said true?" Li Fan asked with a smile. "I only mentioned to Brother Kou Hong that Ancestor left a cultivation method for the Golden Core Realm to avoid arousing his evil intentions."
"Fellow Daoist is meticulous. I admire you," Daoxuanzi said, nodding in agreement.
Then he became excited. "Rest assured, my brother Kou Hong is skilled in alchemy. I will persuade him to help you repair the Great Derivation Boat with all his might."
Li Fan laughed heartily. "Thank you. Once the task is completed, I will gladly hand over this cultivation method."
With the prospect of immortality, Daoxuanzi couldn't wait to get Kou Hong to start working.
Reluctantly watching Li Fan put away the cultivation method and close the chamber, Daoxuanzi eagerly sought out Kou Hong.
(End of Chapter)