Chapter 983: Heaven Profound Realm Avatar

Li Fan's eyes gleamed. "Such treasures exist! It doesn't matter if we can't use them now; let's put them away first. We don't want them falling into others' hands and being used to crack the Xuan Tian Lock."

Mo Rubing pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Brother Xingwang makes a good point. Such powerful tools certainly cannot be allowed to fall into the wrong hands. I'll make arrangements once I return."

Li Fan seized the opportunity to let out a series of low, sinister laughs.

"Oh, right, Brother Xingwang. Besides strengthening the Xuan Tian Lock Formation, I need your help with something else. It concerns the Xuan Tian Treasure Mirror, and after much thought, I feel confident only with you handling it," Mo Rubing suddenly said.

"Hmph, we're brothers; there's no need for such formalities," Li Fan huffed, glaring at Mo Rubing with a hint of displeasure.

This matter seemed more crucial. Mo Rubing mused for a moment, then set up another layer of restrictions around them.

Only then did he quietly speak: "According to my latest investigation, it's highly probable that the Xuan Tian Treasure Mirror developed a human clone during the years it was controlled by the Myriad Immortals Alliance. I need you to find this clone, eliminate it, and completely cut off its escape routes!" A hint of killing intent flashed in Mo Rubing's eyes.

Li Fan, upon hearing this, also displayed a look of great surprise.

"The Xuan Tian Treasure Mirror created a human clone? How is that possible?"

Mo Rubing said solemnly, "When I first learned of this, I was also startled. But thinking about it later, it's likely due to a combination of coercion and cooperation that the Xuan Tian Treasure Mirror fully integrated with the Myriad Immortals Alliance. Immortal artifacts possess spirits; naturally, they wouldn't be content to be manipulated forever. It makes sense that it would create a human body in an attempt to break free."

"Rest assured, Brother Xingwang, the human body created by the Xuan Tian Treasure Mirror won't be too powerful, to avoid detection by the Myriad Immortals Alliance. With your strength, once you successfully locate it, you will surely be able to eliminate it."

"I'll also lend you a magic artifact for good measure," he added, then took out a small, jet-black metal book.

"This is the Mo Ran Evil Tome. It has a miraculous effect against artifact spirits and magic treasures. Once you lock onto your target, it will release countless streams of inky light, corrupting them. With this treasure in your possession, Brother Xingwang, failure is impossible."

"It's merely a clone; I could eliminate it even without this 'Mo Ran Evil Tome'," Li Fan said, though he still put away the black book artifact.

He then frowned. "The key is, where do I find the Xuan Tian Treasure Mirror's clone? It's probably hidden very deeply. Will there be enough time?"

Mo Rubing confidently replied, "The Transmitters have long been aware of the Xuan Tian Treasure Mirror's clone. They've been secretly investigating for a while but haven't had definitive results until recently. Not long ago, Transmitter Feng's subordinate finally found decisive evidence. Only I know about this currently; it hasn't been reported to the Transmitter Council yet."

"Oh?" Li Fan feigned interest.

"The Xuan Tian Treasure Mirror has always been guarded by the Mirror Keepers. If it created a human body, it would be impossible without a Mirror Keeper acting as an insider. We've tentatively confirmed that one of the Mirror Keepers, Cang, is that insider!"

"Cang's daughter, Immortal Venerable Feixue, is somewhat renowned in the Immortal Alliance. Many years ago, she inexplicably became pregnant and gave birth to a son. I suspect this might be connected to the Xuan Tian Treasure Mirror!" Mo Rubing explained.

"Are you saying that Immortal Venerable Feixue's son is the incarnation of the Xuan Tian Treasure Mirror?" Li Fan narrowed his eyes.

The image of Shuofeng instantly appeared in his mind.

"That possibility isn't ruled out. However, back then, Feixue's public martial arts contest for marriage caused a huge sensation. Then, her sudden pregnancy shocked the world..."

"It was too high-profile, almost like a deliberate act to draw attention. So, it's also possible they set up a decoy, using Shuofeng to hide the true Xuan Tian Treasure Mirror clone."

"In any case, their family is certainly involved with the Xuan Tian Realm. Just recently, we discovered a change in Feixue's data within the treasure mirror—a particular entry that only the Xuan Tian Treasure Mirror has permission to modify, yet there were no modification records within the mirror itself."

Mo Rubing explained.

"Immortal Venerable Feixue... what's her strength like?" Li Fan didn't delve into the specific reasons but asked directly.

"Her strength is unremarkable. However, she is skilled in artifact refining. Cang dotes on her immensely and provides unlimited resources, which allowed her to master impressive refining techniques. But it's just a minor skill in the end. Brother Xingwang, you are most proficient in soul attacks; if you catch her off guard, she's definitely no match for you." Mo Rubing seemed very confident in Sun Xingwang.

"Am I proficient in soul attacks?" Li Fan paused for a moment, then seemed to realize something. "Indeed!"

Seeing his reaction, Mo Rubing thought for a moment and finally added, "If, by then, Brother Xingwang is truly unsure, summon the divine demon avatar that I'm attached to."

"I can then transfer some power, and together, we can ensure she has no chance of survival."

With that, Mo Rubing transmitted the Transmitters' internal investigation report on the Cang lineage.

Unlike typical major powers, which are complex and deeply rooted, this lineage consisted only of Cang, Feixue, and Shuofeng, a single line of descent.

However, the sheer amount of resources they possessed, as revealed in the report, was astonishing.

"Feixue's frequent haunts have all been marked."

"She is extremely fond of her son, Shuofeng, and arranges to meet him every now and then, usually in a cave dwelling outside the Immortal Alliance's Heavenly City."

"Therefore, it would be best to wait until they meet, then capture them all in one fell swoop," Mo Rubing said gravely.

Li Fan nodded in agreement.

"Once the Xuan Tian Treasure Mirror's clone is eliminated and its retreat cut off, we can then use a Spirit-Sealing Formation to pressure the Xuan Tian Treasure Mirror into negotiations."

"Otherwise, that fellow remains quite arrogant," Mo Rubing said with a hint of displeasure in his voice.

"Arrogant, huh?" Li Fan, meanwhile, recalled the very familiar, cold, mechanical voice of the Xuan Tian Realm.

The two continued to discuss the details of the operation, after which Mo Rubing prepared to depart.

Just as he was about to leave the hidden cave abode, Li Fan suddenly spoke, "After thousands of years, we brothers meet again. Why not re-enter the sect of the True Immortal of Red Dust Compassion?"

As he spoke, the faint image of a faceless stone statue slowly appeared in the air.

Mo Rubing looked up, and his body instinctively recoiled slightly.

A barely perceptible hint of apprehension flashed in his eyes, but Mo Rubing remained silent.

He merely shook his head, then drifted away swiftly.

"Before you leave, Brother Xingwang, you might want to carefully examine this cave dwelling. Perhaps you'll find something."

The voice slowly echoed in the cave, but Mo Rubing's figure had already vanished.

After a moment of silence, Li Fan began to observe the cave dwelling once more.

In an inconspicuous corner, he discovered a cobweb that had appeared at some unknown time.