Chapter 148 Purchase of the Ten Thousand Immortals Flag

Li Fan was silently sighing here, when the soft chuckle just now drew Kou Hong’s displeasure.

He flew closer, staring at Li Fan, his tone unfriendly: “Fellow Daoist, why are you laughing?”

Feng Mu’s expression changed. This Foundation Establishment cultivator didn't seem easy to provoke.

He even seemed ready to act at the slightest disagreement.

Li Fan, however, showed no fear. He let out a long sigh and said, “Fellow Daoist, you don’t know. I merely prided myself on being well-informed, but I never expected that in today’s Cultivation World, there would still be Cultivators like Fellow Daoist, with such noble character, unswayed by Cultivation Techniques.”

“I am truly ashamed of myself, and feel inferior!”

“May I ask Fellow Daoist’s name?”

Li Fan asked, though he already knew.

Kou Hong’s expression softened slightly upon hearing this, and he said proudly, “My name is Kou Hong.”

Then, pointing to Dao Xuanzi beside him, he said, “This is my younger brother, Dao Xuanzi.”

Dao Xuanzi did not come over, but watched Li Fan and Feng Mu from a distance, nodding slightly.

Li Fan’s expression became serious, and he said, “I didn’t expect it was Kou Hong and Dao Xuanzi in person! I’ve long admired you!”

Kou Hong looked at Li Fan’s reaction, somewhat bewildered. Then he stared at Li Fan suspiciously, a little disbelieving: “You’ve heard of us brothers?”

Dao Xuanzi was also slightly startled, and carefully sized up Li Fan.

Unfortunately, the other party had used a Hiding Talisman to conceal his cultivation, so his true strength couldn't be seen.

“Naturally. Kou Hong’s Dao techniques are superb, and he is proficient in Artifact Refining; while Dao Xuanzi’s swordplay is divine, and his rusty Dao Xuan Sword possesses unparalleled might. How could I not have heard of you?” Li Fan said earnestly.

Kou Hong and Dao Xuanzi’s faces flushed.

Dao Xuanzi quickly approached and said, “Fellow Daoist, please lower your voice. The two Immortal Lords are still fighting fiercely overhead, so we don’t deserve such praise.”

Kou Hong’s face, however, immediately returned to normal, and he said with great joy, “I didn’t expect our two brothers’ names to have spread all the way to Source Dao Province.”

“May I ask Fellow Daoist’s name?”

“I am Li Fan.”

…

The two immediately began conversing.

The more they talked, the more Kou Hong felt a connection with this person.

Their topics and temperaments were very much to Kou Hong’s liking.

It was as if they were natural brothers, with endless shared topics.

Moreover, this person’s claim of being well-informed was not empty talk.

He effortlessly brought up various secret stories of the Cultivation World, many of which Kou Hong and Dao Xuanzi had never heard of.

Formation, Artifact Refining, Talisman Refining, Medicinal Pill — this person had dabbled in all of them.

Especially his attainments in the Dao of Formation, which were extraordinary.

Kou Hong liked Artifact Refining and also knew a little about Formation.

But compared to this person, it was like an apprentice versus a Great Master, too great a difference.

This person’s often concise words would enlighten Kou Hong, resolving all the doubts he had accumulated from his self-study of Formation.

It greatly broadened Kou Hong’s horizons and left a deep impression.

Furthermore, unlike his exchanges with Dao Xuanzi,

Li Fan would occasionally and inadvertently offer compliments during their conversation.

This made Kou Hong feel even more elated, with an uncontrollable sense of pride in his heart.

Thus, he found him increasingly pleasing to the eye, and a feeling of regretting not meeting sooner spontaneously arose.

Dao Xuanzi listened to their conversation from the side, not interjecting. He only occasionally nodded, deeply agreeing.

Feng Mu saw this scene and showed a strange expression. However, this peculiarity was fleeting and well-concealed, not noticed by Dao Xuanzi and Kou Hong.

And so, the few of them chatted while watching the battle.

The Soul Transformation battle continued for two more days, and they chatted non-stop for two more days.

Two days later, the Soul Transformation battle overhead finally came to a temporary end.

But it was still a draw.

Du Gu Xi and Du Gu Shi agreed to fight again a year later.

Then, each transformed into a streak of light and flew away from the Celestial Capital Martial Arts Arena one after another.

With the battle concluded, the numerous Cultivators who had been watching gradually dispersed.

“I intend to return to Source Dao City. Would the two Fellow Daoists like to come along?” Li Fan asked kindly at this moment.

Kou Hong also felt that he hadn't had enough and was about to agree.

However, seeing Dao Xuanzi’s signaling glance, he said with regret, “We have something to attend to for now, so we won’t be going back yet.”

“Next time we have a chance, let’s chat to our heart’s content.”

“Certainly, I will definitely accompany you!” Li Fan readily agreed.

After exchanging communication talismans, Kou Hong and Dao Xuanzi watched the departing Li Fan and couldn't help but sigh, “I didn’t expect to meet such a kindred spirit in this Dao Source State.”

“If we had met a hundred or two hundred years earlier, the three of us would surely have become sworn brothers,” Dao Xuanzi echoed.

“It’s a pity that there are only two blue feather legacy treasures in that place. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be impossible to bring this person along.”

…

“Is it the blue feather legacy treasures again? I thought it was the Immortal Cave where they found the Thousand Machines Jade Ring Golden Chapter…”

“But thinking about it, it’s still very early before they discover this Cultivation Technique.”

The distant Li Fan, sensing the images transmitted by the heavenly mystery little mirror, felt a bit regretful.

Getting close to Kou Hong was naturally Li Fan’s way of planning ahead, preparing for the future.

Li Fan hadn't forgotten that the Cultivation Technique he was currently cultivating would be found by these two in about twenty years.

In such a short time, Li Fan would most likely not Cultivate to Late Stage Foundation Establishment.

And he had chatted so heartily with Kou Hong, almost wishing to become sworn brothers on the spot.

Therefore, to prevent the tragedy of brothers turning against each other,

Li Fan could only find an opportunity to scheme against these two before then.

On the way back, Feng Mu looked at Li Fan, wanting to speak but hesitating. In the end, he didn’t say anything, and after the two arrived at Source Dao City, they said their goodbyes and parted ways.

Li Fan went straight to the tianxuan mirror.

His purpose in coming to Source Dao City this time was to purchase some defensive Formation.

With Li Fan’s current Formation Dao cultivation, it was fine to deceive Kou Hong verbally, but to truly set up a grand Formation capable of resisting external enemies,

He was still not capable enough.

Currently, Li Fan had 14,600 contribution points remaining.

For the absolute safety of his Foundation Establishment, plus the future need to protect his Immortal Cave and ancient Dao artifacts,

Li Fan decided to spend a fortune and buy a Formation capable of resisting attacks from Golden Core Immortal Masters.

He immediately began to choose within the tianxuan mirror.

Before long, Li Fan’s eyes lit up as he looked at the description of one of the items.

“Ten Thousand Immortal Array Flag.”

“A set of three hundred and sixty-five Formation Flags. Can form a miniature Ten Thousand Immortal Array, capable of covering a maximum area of thirty li. Even Golden Core Great Perfection Cultivators cannot break it.”

“When all Formation Flags are unfurled, the area they cover is considered a place protected by the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.”

“Any unprovoked attacker will be pursued by the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance’s Yanwu Hall.”

“Note: Not recommended for use in non-Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance territory.”

“Recommended to purchase with the heavenly mystery little mirror for a 10% discount.”

“heavenly mystery little mirror.”

“The mirror Clone of the tianxuan mirror comes in multiple versions.”

“The simplest version only provides search and purchase of information and items within the tianxuan mirror, and the release and acceptance of tasks.”

“The upgraded version can include a tianxuan mirror space, where one can Cultivate and awaken spiritual intelligence.”

“The Supreme version also includes defensive capabilities. It can defend against and reflect all attacks from Nascent Soul cultivators.”