Chapter 269: Tianxuan Locking Spirit Array

Li Fan did not even think about it, a look of extreme pleasant surprise appearing on his face as he repeatedly said, "This Junior is willing to go!"

Li Fan's reaction did not exceed Zhang Zhiliang's expectations.

He nodded and explained, "The purpose of this training is to allow the younger generation to quickly master the [Tianxuan Locking Spirit Array]."

"Thus striving to envelop every Domain of the Myriad Immortals Alliance within the range of the Lock Spirit Array within thirty years."

Li Fan's expression shifted slightly. "The Tianxuan Locking Spirit Array? Could it be that Formation which shone brilliantly in Nine Mountains Province and was able to mark all the Five Elders Association Cultivators with pillars of light?"

Zhang Zhiliang was very satisfied with Li Fan's quick reaction and nodded, saying, "Correct. The Tianxuan Locking Spirit Array is a Formation jointly developed by numerous Formation Great Masters after the battle of Tianling Province by studying captured Five Elders Association Cultivators."

"Five Elders Association Cultivators?" Li Fan was somewhat perplexed.

"Dare I ask Great Master, why would the research of this Formation be related to Cultivators?"

Zhang Zhiliang was quite patient with Li Fan and immediately explained, "Do you know what the difference is between the Five Elders Association and our Myriad Immortals Alliance?"

Li Fan replied, "Our Myriad Immortals Alliance is a free Alliance. By relying on one's own efforts to accumulate Contribution Points, one earns Cultivation Techniques."

"As for that Five Elders Association…"

"Although one can obtain Cultivation Techniques for free, it requires signing an indenture of servitude."

"One must be controlled by others for a lifetime. It cannot compare to the free and unfettered nature of our Myriad Immortals Alliance."

"To not hide it from Senior, when I was previously a Loose Cultivator, I once considered which side to join."

"After comparing the conditions of both sides, I unhesitatingly chose to join our Myriad Immortals Alliance."

Li Fan said righteously.

Zhang Zhiliang smiled slightly, noncommittal towards Li Fan's feigned expression of loyalty.

He continued, "Correct, every Cultivator who joins the Five Elders Association will sign such a [Soul Contract]."

"Their Divine Soul naturally differs from ordinary Cultivators."

"A long time ago, the idea arose to screen between friend and foe based on this difference."

"However, the number of research samples was insufficient, and it never succeeded."

"In the battle of Tianling Province not long ago, although our Myriad Immortals Alliance was overall at a disadvantage."

"Yet we were not without gains."

"This Tianxuan Locking Spirit Array is one of the fruits of the war."

Zhang Zhiliang seemed to recall something, his expression inexplicable and his tone somewhat desolate.

However, he quickly returned to normal and continued, "Within the coverage range of the grand Formation, the Divine Soul anomalies caused by the [Soul Contract] can be detected, thereby carrying out friend-or-foe identification."

"The mark reaches straight to the Divine Soul, and cannot be undone by anyone other than a Dao Integration Cultivator."

"The successful development of this Formation is of monumental significance."

"At the very least, once popularized, ordinary spies will no longer be able to hide."

"And those pillars of light piercing through heaven and earth also eliminate the possibility of a sneak attack by the Five Elders Association."

Zhang Zhiliang spoke eloquently, a trace of complacency inevitably appearing on his face.

"However, this Formation involves Cultivators' Divine Souls, making it arduous and obscure."

"Ordinary Formation Masters are simply powerless to construct it."

"In order to spread out the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Array as quickly as possible, it is necessary to train a batch of Formation Masters proficient in this path."

"The purpose of the training in Tianyu State two years from now lies precisely here."

"The reason why it is dragged out for another two years is still because it involves the Divine Soul."

"Not only does the organizer need to gather various Materials on their side."

"The participating young members also need to make adequate preparations."

As he spoke, Zhang Zhiliang tossed a Storage Ring over.

Li Fan caught the ring to inspect it, his brows furrowing slightly.

Because inside the Storage Ring, a corpse was unexpectedly lying there.

Aside from the corpse, it was completely empty.

What was even more peculiar was that this corpse's body was no different from an ordinary Cultivator's.

Even its clothing and attire were exactly the same as a normal Cultivator's.

The only terrifying thing was that the corpse's head did not belong to a human, but was instead the head of a horse!

"This is…"

"This is the legendary [intent horse]. It is extremely precious, and I didn't get allocated many either, so make sure you don't lose it."

Zhang Zhiliang's voice slowly drifted over.

"intent horse?" Li Fan's heart stirred slightly.

"This Junior knows of the existence of the [Heart Monkey], which can enhance and rapidly replenish Divine Sense consumption. I wonder what use this intent horse has?"

Li Fan asked directly since he didn't understand.

"The Heart Monkey strengthens Divine Sense, while the intent horse strengthens the Divine Soul."

Zhang Zhiliang slowly said.

"As for how to strengthen…"

A trace of an inexplicable smile suddenly surfaced on Zhang Zhiliang's face.

"You will know once you try it yourself."

Li Fan nodded, indicating he understood.

"When the closed training begins, an assessment will surely be conducted for the members going from various states. During these two years, you still need to work hard."

"By then, do not lose face for our Congyun Sea."

Zhang Zhiliang exhorted, then handed three Dividing Spirit Jade Slips to Li Fan.

"My Dividing Spirit Jade Slips total six pieces. If you can read through them thoroughly, it means you can graduate."

"I don't expect you to be able to do it within these two years. However, I am still giving them to you first as an encouragement."

Li Fan bowed in salute to express his thanks and put away the Jade Slip.

"You may go now and prepare well! Before the training officially begins, I will notify you again."

Zhang Zhiliang waved his hand.

Returning to the Tianxuan Mirror, Li Fan first searched for information regarding the [intent horse].

The results were scant, with no effective information.

It seemed not to be something an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator could know.

After all, since Zhang Zhiliang also said it was precious, its high value could be easily seen.

"Try it yourself…"

Li Fan's gaze flickered as he released the human-bodied, horse-headed corpse from the ring.

"How to try?"

Li Fan first quietly observed from the side for a moment, and nothing abnormal occurred.

Pondering for a moment, he then touched it with his hand.

…

Long afterwards, it seemed no changes had occurred either.

It was as if what was in front of him was completely an ordinary corpse that just looked a bit strange.

"Strange…"

After another moment, Li Fan still failed to figure out the method to use the [intent horse].

Doubts abruptly arose in his heart, and he couldn't help but subconsciously stroke his chin.

When Li Fan's hand touched his own chin, his body suddenly stiffened.

His heartbeat stopped abruptly.

"Could it be…"

Li Fan executed a mirror technique and began to observe his own appearance.

"…"

"Sure enough."

Although he was already mentally prepared, when he saw his human-bodied, horse-headed self in the mirror, Li Fan still felt somewhat chilled to the bone.

"Could it be that the [intent horse] in front of me came about this way?"

In an instant, a thought suddenly surfaced uncontrollably in Li Fan's mind.

"Then, how did it die?"

Following that, Li Fan couldn't help thinking this.

Li Fan's gaze inevitably fell upon the corpse of the intent horse quietly lying on the ground.

There was not a single trace of an injury all over its body.

As he watched, a chill abruptly rose in Li Fan's heart.

Because he suddenly discovered that the corpse of the intent horse lying on the ground.

Had undergone an inexplicable change at some unknown point.

Its clothing and attire were so familiar, clearly identical to Li Fan's.

"No… not just the clothing."

Li Fan's heart sank.

The entire [intent horse] corpse had quietly become identical to Li Fan.

"This corpse will be my fate not long from now?"

A thought suddenly appeared.

"I…"

"Will die?"

Fear descended in an instant.