Chapter 688: Qingxuan Can Gauge the Heavens

There are countless mirrors in the world.But the only one that could make Li Fan so solemn was the Tianxuan Mirror. Although the square mirror in Huangfu Song's hand was not exactly like the Tianxuan Mirror he had seen before, the familiar aura emanating from its surface made Li Fan almost certain it was closely related to the Tianxuan Mirror.

As expected, Huangfu Song spoke in a slightly nervous whisper, "Brother Dongfang, mind your words. Don't underestimate this unassuming mirror; it's a magnificent creation, almost the culmination of all the outstanding formation masters' efforts in the Myriad Immortals Alliance."

"The Heaven-Measuring Mirror."

Li Fan's eyes flickered, while Dongfang Yao remained bewildered. Impatiently, he urged, "Don't be coy; just speak plainly. What exactly are you talking about?"

Huangfu Song, unoffended, gently caressed the Heaven-Measuring Mirror. "You wouldn't understand if I explained it in too much detail," he mused. "You just need to know that this item is an ultimate treasure, crafted from formation cores and refined using the Qingxuan Mirror as raw material."

"It can be thought of as a portable sub-mirror of the Tianxuan Mirror. More importantly, the user has almost complete control over it."

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Yao's eyes widened instantly. "A Tianxuan sub-mirror? Such a treasure! Quickly, let me try it out!" With that, he reached out to snatch the Heaven-Measuring Mirror from Huangfu Song's hand.

However, something unexpected occurred. His hands clearly touched the square mirror, yet passed right through it, grasping at air as if trying to scoop water with a bamboo basket.

"Is it fake?" Dongfang Yao was momentarily stunned.

"Heh heh," Huangfu Song chuckled, triumphantly tossing the Heaven-Measuring Mirror in his hand. "Such treasures, of course, are for those deemed worthy. Without the Immortal Alliance's permission, an ordinary cultivator, even if they somehow obtained it, wouldn't be able to touch it at all."

At this point, Li Fan, who had been silently observing, finally spoke up. "Brother Huangfu, to be able to borrow such a valuable treasure, you must have paid a considerable price. However, what exact benefit does this Heaven-Measuring Mirror offer us in exploring the white mist?" Li Fan asked, frowning as he looked at Huangfu Song.

Huangfu Song stopped teasing and explained, "The Heaven-Measuring Mirror, as its name implies, can measure heaven and earth. Within the vast white mist, even a cultivator's spiritual sense cannot penetrate far, forcing one to proceed cautiously, relying entirely on luck for exploration. But with this Heaven-Measuring Mirror..."

Huangfu Song smiled. "Within a hundred zhang radius, everything becomes perfectly clear, down to the finest detail. This holds true even with the obstructing white mist. It's just a pity that I've exhausted all the merit I've accumulated over the years just to borrow this low-grade Heaven-Measuring Mirror from Dean Ji. If it were a higher-grade one, it could instantly detect everything within a radius of ten thousand li," he said with a hint of regret.

"A hundred zhang radius is already quite extraordinary," Li Fan couldn't help but praise. "With such a powerful tool, our expedition into the white mist will undoubtedly be much more efficient."

Huangfu Song added, "The Heaven-Measuring Mirror and the Tianxuan Mirror share a unique origin. Therefore, when reporting discovery information, you don't need to accumulate it and wait until you return to settle everything. Instead, contributions are recorded in real-time as soon as the Heaven-Measuring Mirror captures information about the surrounding area."

"Such a good thing exists?" Dongfang Yao exclaimed, delighted. "I was originally a bit worried about the hassle of having to return periodically. Now it's great; we can just dive straight into the white mist! Brother, I'm not like you two, with wealth and influence. I'm poor and have nothing but my strength to offer!" Dongfang Yao patted his chest, assuring them, "If any action is required, just leave it to me. You two can simply watch from behind."

Li Fan shook his head. "Brother Dongfang, you jest. If it weren't for you, how could I have had the good fortune to meet Brother Huangfu? Half the credit for me being able to explore the white mist ahead of other cultivators goes to you!" These words brought a smile to Dongfang Yao's face.

After a brief discussion, the three agreed that everything was ready and decided to depart immediately.

"Ordinary white mist areas only offer minor contribution rewards at most. To gain truly generous rewards, we need to find unknown mysterious domains. Even with the Heaven-Measuring Mirror guiding us, the vastness of the white mist makes it akin to searching for a needle in a haystack. However, I once heard Dean Ji say that mysterious domains tend to attract and merge with each other. So, there's a good chance of making discoveries around known mysterious domains. I happen to know of a mysterious domain called 'Drifting Text and Movable Type' within the white mist barrier of Tianyu State. We might as well try our luck there," Huangfu Song suggested.

"'Drifting Text and Movable Type'? What kind of place is that?" Dongfang Yao asked curiously, scratching his head.

"It's said to be of lower danger among the explored mysterious domains," Huangfu Song briefly explained. "The unique thing about it is that the characters there cannot be fixed by any means; they float across the domain's sky like living entities. It's quite a peculiar sight."

Li Fan nodded in agreement, and Dongfang Yao certainly had no objections. With that, the three piloted the Puxian True Ark, following Huangfu Song's guidance, and plunged into the white mist barrier.

As soon as they entered the vast white mist, Huangfu Song tossed the Heaven-Measuring Mirror above his head. A faint azure glow emanated from the Heaven-Measuring Mirror, spreading outwards. With the Puxian True Ark at its center, it formed a circular area with a hundred zhang radius.

Li Fan's eyes narrowed slightly as he was enveloped by the azure light. After a thorough check, he found nothing amiss with his body, which finally put his mind at ease for the moment.

"How unlucky, this area has already been explored by others," Huangfu Song repeatedly shook his head.

"We've only just entered the white mist barrier, so it's normal for some areas to have been explored already," Li Fan said, though his attention was already fixed on a massive map that had instantly appeared in his mind. Most of the map was a vast expanse of white. However, small dots and thin lines had begun to appear, gradually encroaching upon it.

As the view zoomed in, a small black dot marked his current position. The surrounding area was a dark greenish-black, a stark contrast to the vast white expanse outside.

"So, we only know which areas have been explored, but not what exactly is within them, is that right?" Li Fan was not surprised by this. The Myriad Immortals Alliance clearly had its own agenda for launching the white mist exploration project. The data concerning the scenes within the white mist were top-secret. It was highly unlikely they would readily disclose such information to the cultivators serving as pathfinders.

Huangfu Song maneuvered the Puxian True Ark, heading towards the Drifting Text and Movable Type mysterious domain, carefully navigating around the dark greenish-black areas marked on the map. They earned contributions as they traveled.

The vast white mist was like an endless ocean. Along the way, there was nothing but white mist. Li Fan checked his contribution points via the Heaven-Measuring Mirror, observing that they increased very slowly. After three or four days, he had accumulated just over two hundred points.

"For an ordinary cultivator, this earning rate isn't slow. But for me, it's virtually useless. No wonder Shuofeng didn't value it."

In addition to contribution points, there was also a type of currency called Qingxuan points, which could be exchanged for special resources. However, Li Fan's Qingxuan points were currently at zero, so he couldn't view the specific list of items.