Chapter 122: The Wooden Slips Ferry All living beings

Upon hearing Li Fan's words, the Cultivators were first stunned collectively, then erupted into a cacophony of differing reactions.

Some sneered with disdain, mocking loudly: "Where did this little Qi Refining Cultivator come from, spouting nonsense here?"

"Exactly, telling others to disperse their cultivation. Why don't you do it yourself?"

Others looked thoughtful: "Could it be that Fellow Daoist means the monster holding the wooden stick only targets Cultivators, not Mortals?"

"Though it sounds a bit unbelievable, it's not impossible. This situation is somewhat similar to the strangeness in the Sect ruins."

This view resonated with many Cultivators.

"The green ox cart is about to enter the Cloud Water Heavenly Palace; we don't have much time left. It's indeed worth a try."

"But that wooden stick is truly formidable. Perhaps it's only because we have cultivation that we can survive. If we lose our power and become Mortals, we might be beaten to death with one blow."

"Hiss, what this Fellow Daoist says also makes sense."

The crowd buzzed with discussion, but for a moment, no one dared to step forward and try.

Hesitating, a red-haired Cultivator seemed unable to bear it any longer. He roared, looking at the others with displeasure: "What's there to agonize over? It's just dispersing cultivation! Besides, with the 'Supreme Primordial True Scripture,' we can quickly rebuild it. I'll go!"

Saying this, he flew down to the front of the thatched hut. Then, activating the Supreme Primordial True Scripture, in a short time, he dissolved all his cultivation and became a Mortal.

Li Fan's heart stirred; the Formless Killing Intent immediately locked onto him.

The red-haired Cultivator had been somewhat carefree before, but now, facing the tall, fierce monster as a Mortal, he couldn't help but grow tense.

He swallowed nervously and inched forward step by step.

Everyone present focused their eyes on him. In an instant, the surroundings fell silent.

Approaching the thatched hut slowly, the mouthless monster still ignored him. The wooden-stick monster stared at him for a long time, raising its stick several times but never striking.

Thus, the red-haired man reached the door of the thatched hut safely, albeit with some fright.

The faint sound of reading from inside the hut suddenly stopped.

The door burst open, and a somewhat aged voice came from within.

"Come in!"

The red-haired man beamed with joy and strode inside.

The door closed behind him, and the two guardian deities continued to watch fiercely outside.

Around the green ox cart, it suddenly became as lively as a market.

"It actually worked?!"

"This Qi Refining little… no, no, this Fellow Daoist is truly brilliant! How should I address you?"

"Damn, that Liu Zhi got ahead. No, I have to disperse my cultivation and go in too!"

Of course, many Cultivators remained calm: "No rush. Wait for Liu Zhi to come out and see what Opportunity lies inside the hut."

"Right, he's a Mortal now anyway. He can't run far."

…

The surroundings were chaotic, but Li Fan frowned deeply, staring intently at the thatched hut.

Because, the moment Liu Zhi entered the hut, the Formless Killing Intent locked on him had failed.

Since Li Fan had comprehended this Divine Ability, such a situation had never occurred before.

Formless Killing Intent, a pseudo-heavenly mandate, had been effective in all situations.

But now…

Inside that thatched hut might be an extremely terrifying existence.

Other Cultivators didn't share Li Fan's concern. One after another, five Qi Refining Cultivators rushed into the hut.

As for the Foundation Establishment cultivators, they remained cautiously on the sidelines.

Nothing changed inside the hut, only the seemingly eternal sound of reading echoed in everyone's hearts.

The sound seemed a bit clearer than when first heard, but still indistinct, making the content indiscernible.

Though anxious, the Cultivators had no choice but to wait patiently.

The next morning.

Without anyone noticing, the six who had entered the day before suddenly appeared on the open ground outside the hut.

They lay scattered on the ground, but their auras were intact, as if merely asleep.

"Wait, didn't they all disperse their cultivation and become Mortals? Why have they all recovered their cultivation now?"

Soon, Cultivators noticed something amiss.

"Not only have they recovered their cultivation, but it seems they've all advanced by one minor Realm?"

"That's right! Liu Zhi was at Qi Refining Early Stage before. After just one night, he's now at Qi Refining Middle Stage!"

"And that one at Qi Refining Middle Stage has broken through to Qi Refining Late Stage!"

"The one at Qi Refining Late Stage didn't break through, but his aura has solidified considerably. There must be some benefit."

Amid the exclamations, the looks directed at the thatched hut had completely changed.

An Opportunity, a great Opportunity!

Forcibly raising one minor Realm without discrimination—how many resources and how much time could that save!

The higher the cultivation, the greater the value!

Unable to contain their impatience, the Cultivators woke the six and asked about what happened inside the hut the previous day.

The six gave consistent accounts, but left everyone bewildered.

"You just followed along reading for a day?"

"The teacher was a wooden slip floating in the air?"

"You can't remember what you read either?"

…

It was indeed strange, but they probably weren't lying.

With the Opportunity before them, after a moment's hesitation, all the Qi Refining Cultivators present dispersed their cultivation and entered the hut.

Chen An was about to go forward but glanced back at Li Fan, puzzled to see him not moving.

He humbly asked: "Fellow Daoist Li, is there something unusual inside?"

Li Fan shook his head: "There shouldn't be any problem. But I'm already at Qi Refining Late Stage, so this Opportunity isn't of much use to me. Fellow Daoist, feel free to go in; don't worry about me. I'll observe a bit longer."

Chen An hesitated briefly, then cupped his hands to Li Fan and entered the hut.

The Foundation Establishment cultivators still delayed.

Zhou Ningchang explained the reason to Li Fan.

It turned out that Cultivators above Foundation Establishment, though they could disperse their cultivation using the Supreme Primordial True Scripture, still retained their Dao foundation, which existed between reality and emptiness and couldn't be dissolved.

The hesitation was whether they would be treated as Mortals, so everyone was watching.

After waiting a long time, one Foundation Establishment cultivator finally couldn't hold back.

He tried first.

After dispersing his cultivation, no accident occurred, and he safely entered the hut.

Thus, all the Foundation Establishment cultivators rejoiced and followed him in.

Even the sole Golden Core Immortal Master present couldn't resist the temptation.

As for the six who had entered the previous day, they thought to repeat the trick and advance another minor Realm.

Unsurprisingly, they were beaten out with sticks.

So they left, intending to bring their friends and relatives here before the green ox cart entered the Cloud Water Heavenly Palace.

Soon, only Li Fan remained outside the thatched hut.