Chapter 1005: Passing on the Dharma and Leaving the Treasure House

Ever since Tianyang appeared before him, Qiaogong Jushi's gaze had not left him.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk..."

Qiaogong Jushi scrutinized him from head to toe, marveling aloud.

"How extraordinary, how extraordinary."

"To think a person and an object could perfectly merge..."

"Back then, our Celestial Mechanism Realm's Chief Elder, Shangguan Tuo, once attempted to fully control the 'Ancestor'. He took a risky move, integrating his own divine soul into the Ancestor's shattered core."

"Naturally, it didn't succeed, and nearly led to the destruction of the Celestial Mechanism Realm. Since then, similar attempts have been strictly forbidden. Although our realm's artifact refining techniques are quite formidable, achieving such a nearly natural, perfect state..."

Qiaogong Jushi's eyes filled with continuous surprise, gradually revealing an expression of obsession.

Although Tianyang was somewhat dull-witted, he had long since emerged from his dazed state. He warily observed Qiaogong Jushi, quietly moving closer to Li Fan's side.

"Heh heh, this is the wonder of the myriad cultivation worlds, each with its unique marvels. This method is called 'Body Assimilation into Dao', allowing one to transform body into object, and object into self. Fellow Daoist Qiaogong, after observing for so long, do you have any ideas for enhancing Tianyang?" Li Fan asked with a smile.

"Ideas? I have too many ideas! I'm practically..." Qiaogong Jushi's face flushed crimson with excitement, as if he had discovered a fascinating new toy.

"If Fellow Daoist Tianyang had appeared in our Celestial Mechanism Realm back then, it would undoubtedly have caused a massive stir! It might even have completely altered the history of our realm!"

"The Celestial Mechanism Puppets we imitate are still quite far from their 'Ancestor' prototypes. The most crucial point is that material resources are limited, and each time, they must be fully formed before comparison. Since there's no way to communicate with the puppets, if we had Fellow Daoist Tianyang's assistance..."

"Perhaps many of the Ancestor's functions could then be realized one by one..."

"Of course, it might require the assistance of your Dao Flower's power, Fellow Daoist." Qiaogong Jushi then turned to look at Li Fan.

"Heh heh, feel free to proceed, Fellow Daoist Qiaogong." Li Fan generously guaranteed.

Sensing Tianyang's doubts about Qiaogong Jushi's reliability, Li Fan secretly reassured him before finally dispelling Tianyang's concerns.

Watching Qiaogong Jushi and Tianyang disappear together, Li Fan flickered into the central underground secret chamber.

"Can source energy affect and sublimate magic treasures?"

Li Fan summoned the Final Dissolution Disc.

After a moment of contemplation, he chose not to use the essence of source energy generated by the Faceless Stone Statues, nor the source energy gathered by the Spirit Origin Art of All Beings.

Instead, he only used the cultivation feedback he gained from practicing the Sitting Immortal Art.

A tribulation body within his Dantian shattered.

A vast amount of stored cultivation, guided by Li Fan, surged towards the Final Dissolution Disc.

Upon careful observation, Li Fan found that most of the source energy was not absorbed by it.

Instead, it bounced back, completely untouched.

If no cultivator collected it, it would eventually dissipate slowly into the heavens and earth.

However, Li Fan also keenly noticed that a very small portion of the source energy vanished into thin air during its contact with the Final Dissolution Disc!

Li Fan's eyes narrowed slightly. While generating new tribulation bodies to re-collect the dissipated source energy, he continued to use source energy to wash over the Final Dissolution Disc.

Thus, it was akin to sifting gold from sand.

Slowly, the Final Dissolution Disc eventually underwent a change.

While its outward appearance showed little discernible change, the increase in the dissolution disc's array deduction speed was undeniable.

"Some magic treasures, when used by cultivators for a long time, gradually develop sentience and become extensions of their will, exerting greater efficacy. In essence, this process is somewhat similar."

Sensing the deepening and increasingly clear bond between himself and the Final Dissolution Disc, Li Fan gained a sudden realization.

Unfortunately, every object has its own limits.

Through the extraction of source energy, the Final Dissolution Disc's capabilities ultimately increased by approximately one-fifth.

After this, source energy became useless to it.

"It's better than nothing, I suppose. I just wonder if, after the dissolution disc absorbs all nine discs of this world and undergoes a qualitative change, it can still be refined using this method," Li Fan mused inwardly.

As if on cue.

Three days later, Li Fan finally received a message from Mo Rubing.

The meeting place was still the hidden grotto-heaven, and the nine dissolution discs were now in hand.

When Li Fan met Mo Rubing again, he noticed a certain change in him.

"Hmm? You seem a bit different?" Li Fan asked straightforwardly.

Mo Rubing smiled, not concealing anything: "Haha, as expected, nothing escapes your discerning eye, Brother Xingwang!"

"I've toiled diligently for the Myriad Immortals Alliance, settling one troublesome matter after another. My contributions are clear for all to see, so the Transmitters' Council naturally bestowed a reward," Mo Rubing said with a hint of pride on his face.

"Isn't the Myriad Immortals Alliance yours, the Transmitters'? If you want something, just take it. Why do you need a reward?" Li Fan said, half-smiling, half-mocking.

"You can't say that. The Myriad Immortals Alliance always belongs to Grand Heaven Venerable of Transmission. We Transmitters, Mirror Keepers, and Illusion Truth Sages merely manage it on his behalf," Mo Rubing said, putting on a righteous and proper air.

Then he burst into laughter.

"However, everything in this Myriad Realms Treasury is truly extraordinary. This significant gain was also an unexpected delight." Mo Rubing didn't reveal what he had obtained, but instead began to describe the Myriad Realms Treasury.

It turned out that the Myriad Realms Treasury contained numerous treasures that Grand Heaven Venerable of Transmission had plundered from the remains of cultivation worlds that had merged with the Xuanhuang Realm.

Within the darkest star sea, only the Xuanhuang Realm survived.

Other cultivation worlds had either fallen into the Immortal Ruins or been devoured by the Xuanhuang Realm.

All treasures from these realms were gathered into this treasury.

The name "Myriad Realms" was truly fitting.

For Grand Heaven Venerable of Transmission to value them and collect them, their worth was naturally immense.

Before Li Fan's eyes, an image even appeared: Grand Heaven Venerable of Transmission diligently pulling fragments of cultivation worlds from the starry sky, first collecting the treasures within them, then merging them into Xuanhuang.

"It's a pity that the Myriad Realms Treasury can only be opened by a joint resolution of the Transmitters' Council. I can't even line my own pockets. Otherwise, I could let you enjoy some benefits, Brother Xingwang," Mo Rubing said with a laugh.

Li Fan, however, responded with a cold expression: "They are merely external objects. Just like these nine dissolution discs, they are all tools. Ultimately, we must rely on ourselves."

Mo Rubing's expression changed upon hearing this.

Then he said solemnly: "You're right, Brother Xingwang. My mindset has become a bit complacent."

Li Fan let out a cold snort and said nothing more.

He simply watched as Mo Rubing casually handed over the nine dissolution discs, which seemed both tangible and ethereal, glowing with a crystalline white light.

He forcibly suppressed the surging desire that had suddenly erupted from the Final Dissolution Disc in his sea of consciousness.