Chapter 46: Spirit Treasure Heavenly Profound Mirror

A continuous roar echoed in his ears, and the scene before him spun relentlessly, making it impossible to see anything clearly.

It was a long while before Li Fan recovered from the disorienting experience.

"It's always like this the first time you use a teleportation array. You'll get used to it," He Zhenghao explained casually.

Li Fan nodded mutely, taking in the surrounding scenery.

Their current location appeared to be a vast plaza. At the very front of the plaza stood a colossal statue. It depicted a long-bearded elder adorned with a tall crown. Beneath the statue, the plaza was simultaneously filled with tens of thousands of stone figures, large and small, each with a distinct design. Without exception, all ten thousand stone figures gazed up at the long-bearded elder. The teleportation array from which Li Fan had emerged was positioned directly in front of one of these figures.

"This is the Dharma Transmission Plaza," He Zhenghao explained. "It was built to commemorate the Immortal Venerable's original sermon. Every outpost of our Myriad Immortals Alliance has a plaza like this."

Recalling the scene described in the Five Spirits Sensing Qi Method, where the Immortal Venerable manifested Heaven and Earth and preached to all beings, Li Fan gazed at the elder's statue for a long time, nodding in silent contemplation.

"Flying is permitted on Myriad Immortals Island, but you must remember not to exceed the height of the Immortal Venerable statue," He Zhenghao warned, his expression solemn. "Otherwise, you will be attacked by the Myriad Immortals Grand Array, and even a Nascent Soul realm cultivator would perish in an instant."

Li Fan's heart tightened, and he instantly committed the warning to memory.

"While flying isn't prohibited on the island, I advise you not to fly around aimlessly," He Zhenghao continued. "Cultivators from across the entire Congyun Sea gather here, and many Golden Core and Nascent Soul realm powerhouses are among them. If you fly above their heads and irritate them, they might bear a grudge. They might then follow you once you leave Myriad Immortals Island and casually kill you, leaving you with nowhere to seek justice."

As He Zhenghao led Li Fan, he quietly listed the precautions necessary while on Myriad Immortals Island. Since these matters concerned life and death, Li Fan committed each one to memory.

After walking for a moment, the two passed through a corridor naturally formed by woven vines and entered a quiet, verdant forest. In a clearing within the forest, a colossal, ancient mirror stood. From time to time, cultivators would hurry past, stepping through the mirror's surface to unknown destinations. Others emerged from the mirror, then promptly departed.

"This mirror is our Myriad Immortals Alliance's Sky Profound Mirror," He Zhenghao explained. "Legend has it that before the Immortal Venerable preached the Dao, this Sky Profound Mirror was merely an ordinary mirror. Later, when the Immortal Venerable delivered his teachings, the mirror reflected his spiritual essence and surprisingly birthed a trace of its own will. It subsequently learned to cultivate like a regular practitioner, slowly evolving from a mundane object into the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Treasure it is today."

"Most matters concerning cultivators like us within the Myriad Immortals Alliance are handled by this Sky Profound Mirror. It's said to be quite vengeful, so be careful what you say," He Zhenghao whispered a warning to Li Fan.

Following this, He Zhenghao led Li Fan into the mirror.

As far as the eye could see, they were in a separate space, with no other cultivators in sight. It felt as though they were suspended in a void, surrounded on all sides by emptiness and darkness.

"This person is a newly advanced cultivator, here on Myriad Immortals Island to join our Myriad Immortals Alliance," He Zhenghao stated, gesturing towards Li Fan.

"Introducing an early-stage Qi Condensation cultivator," a voice announced in the space. "Medium D-level merit recorded, equivalent to 50 contribution points. Current total contribution points: 920 points."

He Zhenghao's expression remained unchanged. Li Fan appeared thoughtful. He Zhenghao, having received the contribution points, showed a hint of joy on his face.

"Since you've arrived here, young friend, I can finally rest easy," He Zhenghao said. "If you have any questions, feel free to ask the Sky Profound Mirror. Generally, it will explain everything in detail. I still have island guard duties, so I won't be able to stay much longer."

With that, He Zhenghao quickly departed, leaving Li Fan alone within the Sky Profound Mirror.

A bright light flickered in the surrounding darkness, then faded.

"Spiritual sense fluctuations recorded."

"Independent space generated."

"Cultivator, please state your name," a somewhat strange voice inquired.

"Li Fan," he replied.

"Cultivator Li Fan, welcome to the Myriad Immortals Alliance. As a benefit, you will receive 20 complimentary contribution points. You can use these points to exchange for spirit stones, cultivation techniques, magical treasures, and more. You can earn contribution points by submitting materials, completing tasks, trading with others, and similar methods. Similarly, if you encounter problems you cannot resolve on your own, you can spend contribution points to post bounties. Your current total contribution points: 20."

"As a newly admitted cultivator of the Myriad Immortals Alliance, you may reside within the Sky Profound Mirror for free for thirty days. After this period, you will need to pay contribution points to continue your stay. The cost of residence is 10 contribution points every thirty days. Alternatively, you may choose to spend contribution points to purchase your own cave dwelling on Myriad Immortals Island."

The Sky Profound Mirror diligently informed Li Fan about the common practices and facts of life within the Myriad Immortals Alliance.

"If I find myself unable to prosper in the Myriad Immortals Alliance, can I choose to leave and join the Five Elders Association?" Li Fan suddenly asked after listening for a considerable time.

As if choked, the Sky Profound Mirror's explanation abruptly ceased. After a moment of silence, the Sky Profound Mirror continued, "Those who have joined the Myriad Immortals Alliance cannot then join the Five Elders Association. The reverse is also true. Violation will result in a joint pursuit by both factions."

Now it was Li Fan's turn to fall silent.

"I don't recall agreeing to join your Myriad Immortals Alliance, have I?"

"Once you enter the Sky Profound Mirror and your spiritual sense is recorded, it is considered a voluntary act of joining the Myriad Immortals Alliance."

"Can I leave the Myriad Immortals Alliance and then choose not to join the Five Elders Association, instead becoming a rogue cultivator?" Li Fan inquired again.

The Sky Profound Mirror fell silent once more. After a moment, it finally responded again.

"Yes, you can. However, if you choose to withdraw, all items previously acquired within the Myriad Immortals Alliance will be forcibly reclaimed. Please make your decision carefully."

"Can items like gold and silver be exchanged for contribution points?"

"Yes. For specific exchange rules, please refer to the exchange list."

Li Fan, unfazed, proceeded to ask the Sky Profound Mirror a barrage of questions. After a long while, he finally ceased his questioning.

"I have no more questions for now."

"Very well, Cultivator. If you have any new questions, you may summon me at any time, or access information yourself via spiritual sense."

The space returned to silence. As Li Fan manipulated his spiritual sense, the space transformed from a pitch-black void into an antique-style room. Its interior decor was identical to that of Li Fan's chambers in the Grand Xuan Grand Tutor's mansion. Li Fan touched the room's decorations and items with his hand, finding them so lifelike that he could discern no difference from reality.

"The Sky Profound Mirror is indeed an extraordinary treasure," Li Fan mused inwardly.

Through the preceding exchange, he had gained a general understanding of the Myriad Immortals Alliance. Using his spiritual sense, Li Fan accessed the cultivation technique exchange menu and saw that even the simplest Qi Condensation stage techniques required one thousand contribution points. He then opened the task bar, filtered for missions suitable for early Qi Condensation cultivators, and observed that all mission rewards were a mere five or ten points.

"This is truly cultivating immortality like a beast of burden," Li Fan thought, an inexplicable emotion slowly stirring within him.

"You have a new video message. Please check it promptly." Just then, the Sky Profound Mirror's voice suddenly resounded once more.