Chapter 1050: Counterattack Finally Begins

Li Fan’s gaze remained fixed on the phantom of King Xuantian.

At this point in time, Xuanyuan Hong didn't seem much different from any other ordinary cultivator.

If not for the fragmented memories from Ji Yuzhen, which had already given him insight into King Xuantian, Li Fan wouldn't have believed that such an ordinary-looking person would become the protagonist of a future era, whose influence on the Xuanhuang Realm would even extend to the present day.

The scene recorded on the stele did not last long.

It abruptly vanished amidst the joyous celebration of both hosts and guests.

Although this first acquired image from the Blood-Colored Long River held little value, it undoubtedly marked a good start, leading to groundbreaking progress in the Myriad Realms Alliance's exploration efforts.

As the saying goes, "All things are difficult before they are easy." With the first success, the second and third were surely not far behind.

Li Fan's main body, as the Emissary, did not personally appear to bestow the reward.

Instead, he handed the red string to his clone, Li Qing, for the latter to present.

In front of all the cultivators in the Exploration Department, the man named Ji Ling, his face flushed, accepted the red string reward.

Having consumed a significant portion of his lifespan in the Blood-Colored Long River, Ji Ling, despite being only twenty-three years old, now looked like a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties.

However, after transferring to the true Incarnation Stage cultivation method taught by Li Qing, he would have the opportunity to advance from the Nascent Soul Stage and gain more longevity.

At this moment, Ji Ling, his heart surging with emotion, stood before the stele carved with his name and shared his experiences exploring the Blood-Colored Long River with the vast crowd of over a thousand exploration cultivators below.

Seeing those who were originally of nobler birth and higher cultivation now listening intently to his speech, the sense of accomplishment in Ji Ling's heart was simply inexpressible.

"If not for the grace of the True Immortal of Mortal Compassion, how could I, a mere mortal, have such good fortune?"

An surge of boundless emotion filled Ji Ling's heart, and his faith in the Compassionate Immortal was sublimated once more.

Li Fan, hidden in the shadows, observed this scene completely, a slight smile on his face.

Once the Myriad Realms Alliance was on the right track, it developed rapidly at an unimaginable speed.

Transmitter Zhou did not keep Li Fan waiting long; news soon arrived.

"It's been verified. Among the current five highest-ranking Transmitters of the Immortal Alliance, three are actually monstrous cultivators of the Xuantian Sect's techniques!" Zhou gnashed his teeth.

"As for the remaining Chen and Shang, even if they haven't been possessed by the Xuantian Sect's fiends, their minds have absolutely been deluded. Their deaths would be no pity!"

"We can begin our operation now!"

Transmitter Zhou then invited Li Fan to meet and discuss the details.

Li Fan, who had been waiting for a long time, naturally agreed with pleasure.

With a thought, Tian Yang transformed from his armor form back into a cultivator.

He still retained the appearance of a child in his early teens, as he had been in life, without altering his outward form.

After the two arrived at Transmitter Zhou's private minor world again, the two Transmitters' gazes simultaneously fell upon Tian Yang.

"This is..."

At Li Fan's signal, Tian Yang did not restrain his aura but deliberately emanated the formidable power of an Eternal Life Realm combatant. It was so obvious that the two Transmitters instantly recognized Tian Yang's extraordinary nature.

They dared not show the slightest disdain due to his childlike appearance.

Let alone powerful Eternal Life Realm cultivators, even among themselves as Transmitters, there were many who had strange habits or appearances.

"This is Elder Tian of our Myriad Realms Alliance. He is responsible for assisting in matters related to apprehending the Xuantian Sect remnants, including Mo Rubin," Li Fan introduced with a serious expression.

Tian Yang, embodying the demeanor of an Eternal Life Realm powerhouse, merely snorted coldly as his response.

He didn't even spare Transmitter Zhou and Wei a direct glance.

While it was true that Tian Yang displayed the strength of the Eternal Life Realm, Zhou and Wei had, after all, once stood at the pinnacle of power in the Myriad Immortals Alliance, or rather, the Xuanhuang Realm. Being treated with such disdain, it was inevitable that they felt some discomfort.

They dared not show it on their faces, but after a quick exchange of glances, a plan formed in their minds.

"We can take this opportunity to test his strength."

"Indeed. Mere intimidation isn't enough to truly confirm an Eternal Life Realm identity."

Zhou and Wei exchanged glances, and then Zhou offered a suggestion.

"During this time, we were fortunate enough to find news of another companion who left the Transmitter Council. Perhaps we can persuade him to act with us."

"That's right. This person has a peculiar temperament; when he goes mad, he recognizes no one, even attacking Jiang without restraint. The two of us alone might not be able to persuade him. If Senior Tian were to make a move..."

Li Fan instantly understood the subtle intentions of these two.

However, he could also understand.

For those who prided themselves on knowing the Xuanhuang Realm intimately, the sudden appearance of an unheard-of Eternal Life Realm powerhouse was something no one could easily accept.

Li Fan pretended to consult with Tian Yang, then nodded in agreement.

Without further ado, Zhou and Wei immediately led the way to find the third Transmitter.

Along the way, they provided Li Fan with a detailed introduction: "This person's name is Huang. He was born deformed, with two heads and four arms. Abandoned by his parents on the roadside and on the verge of starvation, he was fortunate enough to encounter the Dharma-Transmitting Celestial Venerable. From then on, he became one of the most loyal Transmitters."

"He cultivates a special technique taught by the Celestial Venerable, subtly tempering his physical body to its peak. When he fights, he can tear apart an ordinary Dao Integration stage cultivator with brute force alone."

"Furthermore, this person's madness is actually a facade. No matter the situation, Huang is always in a state of absolute rational calm. The reason for this disguise is a strategy to instill fear before a fight has even begun."

"However, this method has proven effective. For many years, members of the Transmitter Council generally do not provoke him. Even if they are forced to deal with him, most just hold their noses and endure it."

It seemed that Zhou and Wei also felt a bit intimidated by Huang, describing him in exceptional detail.

Time passed during their casual conversation, and they drew closer to their destination.

Upon reaching Quyang State, the surrounding air gradually grew hotter.

The free-floating fire-elemental energy in the air surged chaotically.

From time to time, huge fireballs suddenly plummeted from the sky, crashing onto the ground and unleashing towering waves of lava.

"This is..."

"The Ten Thousand Mile Scorching Beach?"

In his 114th reincarnation, he had assisted in constructing the Heavenly Profound Spirit-Locking Array deep within the Spirit Transformation Gorge located here.

"Could it be..."

Recalling the green long river in the Spirit Transformation Gorge, which could suppress spiritual energy activity and was unnerving, a conjecture involuntarily arose in Li Fan's mind.

And the reality aligned with his conjecture.

Passing through the Ten Thousand Mile Scorching Beach, the three arrived above the Spirit Transformation Gorge.

The Immortal Alliance cultivators mining Spirit Transformation Stones in the area were completely unaware of their arrival.