Chapter 325: Escape to Test Mystical Powers

Xue Mu still seemed a bit dazed, hesitating.

“Junior…”

Ji Hongdao frowned slightly: “Hmm?”

Xue Mu's body trembled slightly, and he quickly said, “I am willing to obey Senior’s command.”

Only then did Ji Hongdao slowly nod, but his expression towards Xue Mu was no longer as kind as it had been towards Li Fan.

“The construction plan for the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Formation in various states will officially begin in over a year.”

“Although some Blessed Lands are already gradually setting up formations, for the fairness of the Grand Competition, I will still wait until a year later, when the competition begins, before applying to transfer you in.”

“This needs to be made clear to you in advance.”

Ji Hongdao seemed to recall something, looked at Li Fan, and added, “During this year, I will not restrict you.”

“Go wherever you want.”

“The four states of Tian Yu State have many strange sights and wonders. For us Cultivators to observe them, it will greatly benefit both the growth of our cultivation and our skill level.”

“You haven't had time to visit since you came to Tianyun State, have you? You can take advantage of this time to have a good look around.”

“Just return promptly after receiving my message.”

Ji Hongdao suggested with a smile.

Seeing Li Fan's hesitant expression, he smiled and said, “Don't worry too much. The accident that Tantai Tao and the others encountered can no longer happen.”

Li Fan's heart stirred, but he said nothing more.

“In that case, thank you, Senior!”

“Alright, you two can go down now! I've been with you Juniors for so long, and I'm a bit tired.” Ji Hongdao finished giving his instructions, waving his hand to dismiss the two.

Li Fan and Xue Mu both bowed, then left Haunyu Manor.

“Li… Fellow Daoist, what are your plans for this year?” In Tianyu City, Xue Mu asked somewhat reservedly.

“Haha, Fellow Daoist Xue, there's no need to be nervous.” Li Fan looked at Xue Mu with a pleasant expression and replied, “A year is both long and short.”

“If I seclude myself, it will pass in the blink of an eye. If I travel around, I might be able to visit all four states of Tian Yu State.”

“Cultivation doesn't depend on this moment. Instead, this is a rare opportunity, so I plan to follow Senior Ji's suggestion and travel around the nearby states.”

“What about you, Fellow Daoist Xue? I observe that your aura is fluctuating, seemingly showing signs of a Breakthrough?” Li Fan asked in turn.

Xue Mu was startled: “Fellow Daoist has excellent eyesight, you even noticed that. To be honest, during this period of closed training, although it was a bit tough, I also had some insights. The Bottleneck that had been hindering my Foundation Establishment Stage naturally dissipated, and I can Breakthrough to Golden Core at any time.”

“Then I must congratulate Fellow Daoist!” Li Fan also looked very happy.

Perhaps it was due to being the last remaining Congyun Sea people, with an inherent affinity bonus, or perhaps because Xue Mu was not good at socializing and hadn't interacted much with people during the closed training, having been cooped up for too long.

At this moment, Xue Mu instantly opened up, pouring out his grievances to Li Fan.

“Alas, Fellow Daoist doesn't know. If I had been in Congyun Sea originally, at the age of over forty, to achieve Golden Core, I would have been incredibly satisfied.”

“However, coming to Tianyun State, I've seen countless prodigies. They basically all achieved Golden Core with two, or even three, Laws.”

“Comparing the two, I am naturally unwilling to only achieve a mere single-Law Golden Core.”

“But I only have one year of free time left. In one year, trying to comprehend another Core Formation Law might be difficult for me.”

At this point, a conflicted expression appeared on Xue Mu's face.

Li Fan, however, smiled.

“Haha, so Fellow Daoist is troubled by this matter.”

“I have a method that might help Fellow Daoist overcome this difficulty. I wonder if Fellow Daoist is willing to give it a try?”

Xue Mu was slightly stunned, then overjoyed: “Please, Fellow Daoist, teach me!”

Li Fan didn't beat around the bush and slowly said, “Fellow Daoist, do you know that in the neighboring Tianyun State, there is a wonder called the Transformation into God Wall?”

“Mortal… Soul Transformation?” Xue Mu's eyes lit up, and he gently shook his head.

“This screen wall records the scene of Mortals achieving Soul Transformation and ascending to heaven in ancient times.”

“When the wondrous sight reappears, it will also resonate with the Laws of heaven and earth, accompanied by countless astonishing phenomena.”

“Almost all Cultivators below Soul Transformation can gain some Comprehension by observing the ‘Transformation into God’ wonder.”

“Not long ago, there was even a Cultivator who comprehended the Great Dao. He ultimately achieved the Five-Law Golden Core realm!”

“I see that Fellow Daoist's Aptitude and Comprehension Ability are both extraordinary, why not try your luck?”

Li Fan looked at Xue Mu, his gaze burning.

Xue Mu, on the other hand, was full of excitement: “There's actually such a wonder?”

“Heaven truly helps me!”

“Tianyun State, I'm going now!”

Xue Mu mumbled, his face flushed, and he headed straight for the Dharma Transmission Plaza in Tianyu City.

After a few steps, he seemed to remember something, turned around, and asked somewhat awkwardly, “Fellow Daoist Li Fan, why don't you come with me?”

Li Fan smiled and refused.

“I have other arrangements, Fellow Daoist need not mind me, just go on your way!”

Xue Mu heard this and didn't insist.

He bowed and solemnly said, “Regardless of whether this trip yields any results, Fellow Daoist's guidance, Xue will never forget.”

“Haha, that sentence from you is enough.” Li Fan thought to himself.

Of course, he couldn't say it so directly.

The act that needed to be performed, still had to be performed.

He waved his hand, saying indifferently, “It was just a casual remark, Fellow Daoist doesn't need to take it to heart.”

However, looking at Xue Mu's expression, he had already firmly remembered Li Fan's “favor of a single word.”

“In this day and age, honest people with decent Aptitude like this are rare,” Li Fan couldn't help but sigh as he watched Xue Mu's retreating figure.

“Barely half a crop, better than nothing.”

After Xue Mu left Tianyu City, Li Fan used a teleportation array to arrive at Liangqu City, on the border of Tianyun State.

He had previously investigated and found that this area within Tianyun State was relatively desolate and sparsely populated.

Li Fan concealed his figure and flew extremely fast along the ground for two days, finally finding a suitable hiding place.

Under a canyon like a 'First Line Sky', Li Fan, as usual, dug out a secret chamber in the mountain and then sealed the entrance.

This time, Li Fan went into seclusion outside to escape the tianxuan mirror's gaze and test the Divine Ability he had envisioned.

Great Five Elements Nirvana Sword.

A long time later, Li Fan, who had tested it countless times in his mind, opened his eyes.

“Five Elements as the foundation.” He murmured in his heart.

Golden Core power circulated, Five Elements mutually generating, and a huge, ceaseless rotating force emerged from his Dantian.

“Celestial Killing and Mo Sha as the edge.”

A hint of madness flashed in his left eye, and a touch of darkness appeared in his right eye.

The rotating Five Elements power slowly gathered in front of the two destructive forces.

Li Fan gently pointed towards the ground.

A black light bloomed from his fingertip.

Shooting down rapidly.