Chapter 261 Zhenghao’s Ambition

During this period, the Calamity Body, which was used to receive Cultivation feedback from the Sitting Mountain Skill, had reached a semi-real, semi-illusory state.

Quantified, it was roughly equivalent to one half of Li Fan's Foundation Establishment Perfection Cultivation.

And this time, with He Zhenghao's Breakthrough to Golden Core, Li Fan received the largest investment return since he began Cultivating the Sitting Mountain Skill.

The amount was somewhat beyond Li Fan's expectations.

The Tribulation Body phantom in his Dantian instantly turned from solid to illusory, and the stored Cultivation completely solidified after reaching Foundation Establishment Perfection.

A lifelike miniature figure, with clearly visible features, sat in Li Fan's Dantian.

A feeling suddenly surged in Li Fan's heart that this Tribulation Body had reached its absorption limit for Cultivation.

Just as he felt a bit regretful, thinking the remaining Cultivation feedback would be wasted, a second Tribulation Body suddenly appeared.

It continued until it was filled to one-third of the total capacity before finally stopping.

“As expected of a Four-Law Golden Core, it can bring such a large Cultivation income!” Li Fan thought to himself, secretly surprised.

After careful sensing, Li Fan gained further insight.

“Aside from the Four-Law Golden Core's power far exceeding that of ordinary Core Formation, the myriad connections between me and He Zhenghao are also an important reason for receiving so much Cultivation.”

“One reason is the Dao transmission. The second is that my actions prevented He Zhenghao's demise; this is called saving a life.”

“Plus, his safe Breakthrough this time also has something to do with my diligent Protector duties beside him…”

“All in all, this is why he achieved such an effect after his Breakthrough.”

“If it were merely Dao transmission and Breakthrough to Golden Core, there would certainly not be this much.”

As his thoughts flowed, the chaotic fluctuations from He Zhenghao's side gradually subsided.

His aura contained, he slowly opened his eyes.

“Congratulations, Fellow Daoist, on achieving the Four-Law Golden Core; your future is limitless from now on!” Li Fan said with a smile.

He Zhenghao burst into laughter, sweeping away the past depression in his chest.

Then he said seriously, “A family member knows their own affairs. My Core Formation, Fellow Daoist's contribution accounts for at least half.”

“Although I have now formed a Core, Fellow Daoist is not far from Breakthrough either. It's just that I took a step ahead.”

“Fellow Daoist and I, let's continue to interact as before, how about it?”

He Zhenghao gave him much Face, and Li Fan was very satisfied.

The two then engaged in another round of mutual flattery.

During their casual conversation, they discussed the palace complex that had risen earlier.

He Zhenghao frowned and said, “When I was Breaking through, I originally intended to form a Core with three laws. However, when the formation diagram sensed the three fault lines on the seabed, I inexplicably perceived that something seemed to be hidden beneath the seabed.”

“It even resonated with and was connected to my Hidden Abyss Dao.”

“I thought it would be some rare Magic Treasure, but I didn't expect it to be an entire ruin.”

Li Fan interjected at this point, “This ruin, I don't know its origin, but when you were Breaking through, it transformed into the size of an ordinary Immortal Cave and flew east.”

“What, Fellow Daoist is interested in this ruin?”

He Zhenghao shook his head, “It would be a lie to say I'm not interested. Unfortunately, even with my current Cultivation, recalling the scene of facing it head-on just now, a sense of danger still surged in my heart.”

“There are so many Opportunities in the world; there's no need to seize every single one you see.”

“Let's just forget it!”

Li Fan nodded, “Fellow Daoist speaks wisely.”

However, he secretly thought that with the bond of his daughter, Fellow Daoist He's actions had become much more prudent.

If he had been alone before, he might have developed some thoughts of exploring.

So, they no longer brought up this topic.

“What are your plans next, Fellow Daoist?” After being promoted to Golden Core, his position within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance would naturally be adjusted. Hence, Li Fan asked this question.

He Zhenghao hesitated for a moment but still replied, “If possible, I want to use this promotion Opportunity to try and transfer to Tian Yu State.”

“Of course, Tian Yu State is the central hinterland of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, and even if I am a Four-Law Golden Core, it's unrealistic to be directly parachuted there.”

“However, I can proceed slowly, using other states as stepping stones. I'll see if there's a chance when I Breakthrough to Nascent Soul next time.”

“In short, I want to leave this most remote Congyun Sea first.”

Upon hearing this, Li Fan's heart stirred.

He Zhenghao escaped his fated Tribulation, recognized his daughter, and after his Realm Breakthrough, his own fate underwent an inexplicable change.

By chance, he developed the idea of leaving Congyun Sea.

It seemed that even without Li Fan's intervention, he would still escape the Crimson Flame Burning Sea catastrophe.

“This is surviving a great disaster and having future blessings.”

“It seems even a hero can't resist a beautiful woman!” Li Fan naturally knew why He Zhenghao was so eager to return to Tian Yu State, so he playfully teased him.

“Fellow Daoist, just go ahead. If you need contribution points to smooth things over, just say the word.” Li Fan guaranteed with a smile.

Upon hearing this, He Zhenghao's Face immediately showed joy. He knew that Li Fan had made a fortune during the lingwu grass incident and was extremely wealthy.

“With my previous connections as a foundation, plus the background of a Four-Law Golden Core, and then using enough contribution points to pave the way. This time, I might be able to secure an unexpectedly good position.” He thought to himself.

“Perhaps in this life, I won't need to go to Shi Lin Province after all, as it's an unfamiliar place. Let's see if I can hitch a ride with Fellow Daoist He.”

“I'll observe for now.” Li Fan thought to himself.

The two returned, each with their own thoughts.

He Zhenghao first returned to Liuli Island to stabilize his Cultivation.

Li Fan, on the other hand, returned to the tianxuan mirror.

News of the Immortal Cave appearing on the seabed had gradually spread, and many Cultivators followed it, trying to seek Opportunities.

However, when the building complex appeared in everyone's vision, it had already shrunk considerably.

So, it didn't look very large, and the number of Cultivators willing to pursue it was not very high.

If there were no surprises, soon, after dozens of Cultivators went missing, this matter would gradually be forgotten.

However…

Li Fan was still hoping that the Cultivators would scout ahead for him and figure out what secrets were in that ruin.

How could he allow such a thing to happen?

So, he decided to fan the flames.

In the tianxuan mirror, as an eyewitness, he recounted the appearance of the ruin.

It wasn't long before it caused a sensation.

It should be known that ancient Cultivator Immortal Caves and Ancient Sect ruins are two completely different concepts.

In a Cultivator's Immortal Cave, Cultivation Techniques and Magic Treasures are generally limited in number.

However, a Sect ruin, especially one that has been sealed for an unknown number of years and has just appeared.

The number of Opportunities within it is hard to say.

The prosperity of the Ancient Cultivation World was deeply ingrained in people's minds.

Even casually obtaining a Cultivation Technique was a huge gain.

And according to Li Fan's description, a building complex stretching for a hundred miles certainly didn't look like an obscure, weak Sect.

Thus, the Cultivators' enthusiasm was quickly ignited.