Chapter 491: For the Lord Li Dao's Congratulations

Li Fan’s name was known to everyone present. However, only a select few were aware of his appointment as acting island master. Therefore, when they received the summons, everyone was taken aback. Then, a sense of indignation welled up within them.

"Even though Master Li possesses the ability to deduce heavenly secrets," they thought, "he is still only at the Golden Core cultivation stage. Many Nascent Soul cultivators have survived in Congyun Sea, so why should he be the island master? Everyone knows Li Fan is wealthy; could he have bought his way into the position? And so high-profile, even arranging a reconstruction ceremony…"

Various thoughts churned in their minds. Regardless, the position of acting island master had been issued and certified by the Myriad Immortals Alliance headquarters. Even if some harbored disdain, they dared not defy the order. Thus, most people awaited the day, eager to see how events would unfold.

Soon, seven days passed, and cultivators from across Congyun Sea gathered at the former site of Myriad Immortals Island. Even some who were not official members of the system heard about it and came to join the spectacle. People conversed with each other, gazing at the bottomless black hole in the sea, recalling the past of Myriad Immortals Island, filled with emotion.

As time passed, more and more cultivators arrived to witness the ceremony. However, Li Fan, the main figure, remained absent. Naturally, whispers began to ripple through the crowd.

Just then, a streak of light flew in from the distance, catching everyone's attention.

“To celebrate Fellow Daoist Li Fan’s ascension to acting island master of Myriad Immortals Island, Shenyuzi of Tianyun State specifically presents a scroll of the Heavenly Fortune Pill Manual, as a token of goodwill!”

The light stopped above their heads, revealing a handsome young Daoist boy. Holding a whisk, he proclaimed loudly and tossed a scroll upwards. The scroll grew rapidly against the wind, and to the onlookers’ gasps, instantly transformed into a soaring dragon, circling in the sky. Multicolor light continuously emanated from the scroll, and then the Heavenly Fortune Pill Manual vanished before everyone’s eyes. The Daoist boy bowed slightly towards the void, then disregarded the crowd below and flew straight away as a streak of light.

“Fellow Daoists, look quickly, I feel like something here is different from before!”

“That’s natural. It’s said that this Heavenly Fortune Pill Manual has the effect of gathering luck and defying destiny. With the protection of such a treasure, the reconstruction of this immortal city is bound to be a swift success!”

“Hiss… who exactly is this Shenyuzi? To give away such a treasure so casually?”

The cultivators present discussed animatedly.

However, before they could calm down, another streak of light approached from the horizon.

“To celebrate…”

“Jing Xuan Daoist of Tianyun State specially presents the Azure Ox of Sea Suppression, as a token of goodwill!”

A young Daoist, leading an azure ox, appeared before them. With a soft bellow, the ox performed 'Heavenly Laws and Earthly Manifestations,' its body instantly expanding to the size of a continuous mountain range.

“Moo!”

The ox’s bellow echoed throughout Congyun Sea, then transformed into a blue light that dispersed into the sea in all directions.

“Hiss! What a grand gesture! With this treasure, Congyun Sea can be assured of peace for at least three years!” exclaimed a knowledgeable cultivator.

“What is the relationship between this Jing Xuan Daoist and Island Master Li Fan?”

Amidst their bewilderment, several more streaks of light arrived one after another, bringing various congratulatory gifts. Guang Wu from Tianquan State, Huangfu Song from Tianyu State… all were powerful cultivators from the core regions of the Myriad Immortals Alliance.

“These individuals are at least Incarnation stage cultivators…” After some investigation, the cultivators present couldn’t help but marvel inwardly.

“It seems our island master has a profound background. No wonder he can shoulder such a heavy responsibility with only Golden Core cultivation.”

“Not necessarily. These people didn’t come in person; they just sent their subordinates with gifts. It’s highly possible our island master paid others to make a show, just to save face!” However, some still held different opinions.

Amidst the continuous chatter, the successive streaks of light delivering gifts gradually subsided. Just as everyone thought Island Master Li Fan was about to make his appearance, a magnificent flying ship broke through the air. Thirty-six Nascent Soul cultivators cleared the way, and a young cultivator, dressed in white, with sword-like eyebrows, star-like eyes, and extraordinary handsomeness, slowly descended into the arena.

“Tantai Can of Tianshu State congratulates Island Master Li Fan!” the thirty-six Nascent Soul cultivators declared in unison. The cultivators of Congyun Sea were struck silent in an instant.

“Tantai Can? The Tantai family!”

Those cultivators who knew the profound heritage of the Tantai family were all greatly shaken. Even those unfamiliar with Tantai Can were speechless with shock upon seeing thirty-six Nascent Soul cultivators clearing the path.

Observing from afar on the Dust Crossing Boat in the sky, Zhou Kebao immediately stood up, his face filled with disbelief. “Tantai Can? Why would he be here?” His eyes were full of bewilderment. “It makes no sense at all!” After a long moment, a hint of alarm flashed across Zhou Kebao’s face. “Could it be that they’re working together, setting up a scheme?” In his state of uncertainty, Zhou Kebao quickly took out his communication talisman and urgently reported the sudden development to his associates.

With Tantai Can’s appearance, the atmosphere had reached its peak. At this moment, it was time for Li Fan to appear.

“Boom!”“Boom!”

Loud rumbling sounds continuously came from afar, as if some primeval giant beast was rapidly approaching.

“Look quickly! What’s that!” A sharp-eyed cultivator noticed something unusual in the direction of the sound.

A colossal stone figure, towering to the heavens, appeared on the horizon. It stood in the Congyun Sea, with the water only reaching its mid-calf. Although its body was incredibly massive, its speed was astonishingly fast. Crossing the sea, every step it took caused the Congyun Sea to tremble. In the blink of an eye, the stone figure had already approached the former site of Myriad Immortals Island.

The bewildered cultivators, thinking it was another surprise attack from the Council of Five Elders, instantly became extremely tense. Feeling the aura emanating from the gigantic stone figure, the cultivators’ faces all turned pale.

“Peak Incarnation stage?”

As the stone figure drew closer, under immense pressure, some cultivators couldn’t help but pull out their magic treasures in preparation.

Just then, a hundred cultivators, led by Gao Yuan, He Zhenghao, and Zhou Qing’ang, flew out in unison, as if they had rehearsed a hundred times. They bowed deeply towards the massive stone figure: “Welcome, Island Master!”

“Hahaha, rise, everyone!” A hearty laugh came from the top of the stone figure’s head.

It was then that everyone present clearly saw that a cultivator was standing on the head of this Incarnation stage stone figure! And that person was none other than Li Fan!

A dignified Incarnation stage Immortal Lord, allowing a Golden Core stage Li Fan to stand upon his head. This was certainly not something that could be achieved with mere contribution points. To be able to summon cultivators from the core regions of the Myriad Immortals Alliance, and even have an Incarnation stage cultivator willingly allow himself to be stood upon… What exactly was Island Master Li Fan’s background?

Not to mention the Congyun Sea cultivators present, even Tantai Can, who had maintained a calm expression on the flying ship, saw a ripple of emotion in his eyes as he looked at Li Fan above.