Chapter 289: Transferring to Tianyu State

At first, some cultivators still held onto a glimmer of hope. They believed it was merely an isolated incident and chose to remain within the ruins of the Chaoyuan Sect, unwilling to leave.

However, when more than a dozen cultivators, who had dismissed the warnings, successively turned into phantoms within just seven days, everyone finally faced reality and scattered in all directions.

The previous popularity of the Chaoyuan Sect ruins was largely due to its perceived lack of danger. Now that an inexplicable crisis had arrived, few cultivators were willing to risk their lives exploring before understanding what was truly happening. After all, opportunities would always arise, but one's life was unique.

Only a small handful of people remained steadfastly there.

“So, it's this perilous now. Do you still dare to enter?” Shuofeng asked Su Xiaomei with a smile.

After traveling together for dozens of days, their constant companionship had long dispelled the initial awkwardness they felt. Although Shuofeng was said to be a Spirit Transformation Immortal Monarch who had dispersed his cultivation to re-cultivate, he never put on airs and was always approachable. Along the way, he would occasionally offer guidance to Su Xiaomei and Zhang Haobo in their cultivation, benefiting them greatly.

He had declared, “I’ve dispersed my cultivation to re-cultivate, seeking the path of invincibility. Invincible in Qi Refining, invincible in Foundation Establishment, invincible in Golden Core… until invincible in Immortality!”

“My name is Shuofeng. I forge new paths and create new techniques, I am the dawn for all under heaven; invincible in a hundred battles, I am the sharp edge for all under heaven!”

The air of looking down on the world that he occasionally exuded while speaking also secretly impressed both Su Xiaomei and Zhang Haobo. Seeing him ask now, they couldn't help but feel a surge of boldness in their hearts.

“If you dare, why shouldn’t I?” Su Xiaomei replied, head held high, refusing to show any weakness.

Zhang Haobo also showed no fear: “I’m with you all the way!”

“Haha! Excellent!” Shuofeng burst into hearty laughter, as if no one else was around, and was the first to step into the Chaoyuan Sect ruins.

Su Xiaomei and Zhang Haobo exchanged a glance and followed closely.

The moment they entered the Chaoyuan Sect territory, Li Fan lost all sensation of them. It was as if they had vanished from this world in an instant, traveling to another.

“Chaoyuan Sect…”

“Su Xiaomei and the others carry heavenly fortune; they should not be in mortal danger. As for what strangeness lies within, only when they emerge will it be known.”

Li Fan’s eyes flickered.

Time flowed by, reaching Anchor Year 26. Both Yin sisters had successfully established their foundations, providing Li Fan with a substantial amount of cultivation feedback. Having been still for so long, they yearned for movement and decided to return to Yelan Island. Conveniently, Su Changyu had been in secluded cultivation, so no one was looking after them. After leaving a message, the two quietly returned to their homeland. The sisters then settled scores with the villains who had bullied them in their youth on the island, dealing with each one. There's no need to elaborate on this matter.

On this day, Li Fan finally received a message from Zhang Zhiliang. Hustling to the Array Planning Hall, Li Fan met the formation master once again.

Zhang Zhiliang wasted no time on pleasantries, getting straight to the point: “The closed training in Tianyu State has commenced. Make your preparations; you can depart any day now. All the important details have been inscribed on this jade slip; you’ll understand them upon reading it.”

A glistening, encrypted jade slip was handed over. Li Fan did not examine it immediately; he put it away and thanked Zhang Zhiliang. Zhang Zhiliang’s expression was calm.

A Spirit-Sensing Orb flew before Li Fan: “Let me see if you’ve neglected your array cultivation during this time.”

Li Fan took the orb and skillfully began to answer the questions within. A moment later, Zhang Zhiliang looked at the glowing points on the Spirit-Sensing Orb and nodded with satisfaction.

He then pulled out a small black box and handed it to Li Fan. “Inside here are some things I’ve prepared for you. It has a seal on it; it will automatically unlock when the time is right,” Zhang Zhiliang said deeply, casting a meaningful glance at Li Fan.

“The journey to Tianyu State is long. I’ve applied for you to use the ultra-long-distance teleportation array once, which can take you directly to Tianyu State. The teleportation jade token must be used within ten days, or it will dissipate on its own.” With that, Zhang Zhiliang tossed over another jade token.

Li Fan took the jade token and saw that it was carved with the image of an elder wearing a tall crown, identical to the Heavenly Venerable Statue in the Dharma Transmission Plaza.

“You may go now! Remember, don’t bring shame upon my name, Zhang Zhiliang!” Zhang Zhiliang waved his hand, dismissing Li Fan.

Li Fan bowed respectfully and slowly withdrew.

“It’s about time to leave the Cloud Sea. Anyway, I still have a clone remaining here, which can provide some care if necessary.” Li Fan traveled light; all his belongings were in his storage ring. With nothing worth lingering over, Li Fan simply decided to leave right away and headed directly to the Dharma Transmission Plaza.

Unlike the island teleportation arrays, which corresponded to each island in the Cloud Sea and were located in front of different statues, the ultra-long-distance teleportation array was situated within the Heavenly Venerable Statue itself.

Walking to the foot of the Heavenly Venerable Statue, Li Fan showed the teleportation jade token to the stationed cultivator. After verifying the authenticity of the token, the cultivator formed a hand seal and pointed at Li Fan. Li Fan’s vision blurred, and the next second, he found himself inside the Heavenly Venerable Statue.

It was then that he realized, looking out from within the statue, that the stone figure seemed transparent. There was no obstruction whatsoever; the surrounding scenery was fully visible. Li Fan was currently located approximately at the heart of the Heavenly Venerable Statue. Overlooking Myriad Immortals Island, the busy cultivators appeared as tiny as ants.

“The scenery is quite good. Since flying isn't allowed on Myriad Immortals Island, this is the first time I’ve seen such a view, even after so many cycles,” Li Fan mused to himself.

After a moment of reflection, Li Fan followed the instructions and flew forward. He entered a space filled with silver mist, where brilliant stars shone. The teleportation array was located here.

Due to the immense energy consumption each time it was activated, the ultra-long-distance teleportation array was rarely used. At this moment, Li Fan was the only person in this space.

Li Fan held the teleportation jade token high. A moment later, the jade token disintegrated into specks of green light, which shot towards the surrounding stars. Subsequently, the ethereal image of a large, glowing cloud mass appeared before Li Fan. Within the cloud mass, miniature landscapes of land and mountains were faintly discernible.

“Tianyu State.” Li Fan touched it with his spiritual sense and perceived it.

The cloud image rapidly expanded, focusing on the four central regions. “Tianyu, Tianchen, Tianshu, Tianquan. These are the four major states guarding the Myriad Immortals Alliance headquarters,” Li Fan mused thoughtfully.

Having selected Tianyu State as his destination, Li Fan activated the array. In an instant, the myriad stars dimmed. Time and space seemed to fall into stillness. Pressure, thousands of times greater than that of an ordinary teleportation array, emanated from the surrounding space. Caught off guard, Li Fan immediately felt his blood and Qi surge, and his heart pounded rapidly. Just as he intended to circulate his spiritual energy to regulate himself, he found that it was completely out of control, coursing wildly within his body. The surrounding scenery also changed abruptly. Seven-colored lights gathered and dispersed, and everything was twisted and stretched. Unable to even hear his own heartbeat, Li Fan felt as if he had become deaf.

A long time seemed to pass, yet it also felt like merely an instant. All the strange phenomena vanished in a flash. Dizzy and disoriented, Li Fan, having completed the teleportation, nearly stumbled and fell to the ground.