Chapter 95: Life and Death Chain

The reason Li Fan chose Zhang Haobo as the “Rebirth” to instigate a war between the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance and Crimson Flame was naturally because this person’s fate was extraordinary.

In his previous life, though a Mortal, he could vaguely perceive the Crimson Flame Burning Sea crisis and escaped before the calamity arrived.

Not only that, but he also seemed to have other Opportunities on a distant continent.

In just over twenty years, he transformed from a Mortal into a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

In this life, with the Cultivation Technique provided by Li Fan, he believed he could grow even faster.

Only then would he be qualified to participate in pushing forward the major event of Crimson Flame Burning Sea.

The seed has now been planted, and it’s time to quietly await its growth into a towering tree.

Of course, during its growth, it will inevitably need some pruning.

Li Fan looked at Zhang Haobo, who had fallen into a deep sleep after his mental state underwent a drastic change, then rose into the air, preparing to return to Wanxian Island.

Under the night sky, most of the residents of Liuli Island had fallen into slumber, and the island was shrouded in darkness.

Only one residence remained brightly lit, though its courtyard was adorned with white funeral streamers.

Li Fan had been to that residence before; it was the former dwelling of Steward Zhao, who was in charge of finances on Liuli Island.

So, Li Fan’s Divine Sense swept over it casually.

His body suddenly froze, suspended in mid-air, and a hint of surprise flashed in Li Fan’s eyes.

He descended into Steward Zhao’s courtyard and walked into the mourning hall.

Steward Zhao, dressed in mourning clothes, knelt before the memorial tablet.

Li Fan looked at the words on the memorial tablet, lost in thought.

“The Spirit Tablet of Deceased Immortal Master He Zhenghao.”

He Zhenghao…

Dead?

Li Fan wasn’t particularly shocked, but rather immensely puzzled.

They say one cannot step into the same river twice.

But with “Huan Zhen,” Li Fan could step into the same river countless times repeatedly.

Some of his subtle actions might splash water in the river, but they couldn’t change the river’s course.

He Zhenghao’s death, however, was beyond Li Fan’s expectations.

“How did Fellow Daoist He die?” Li Fan couldn’t help but ask.

Steward Zhao was startled, but immediately turned around and respectfully replied, “It is said that Immortal Master He encountered mechanisms and unfortunately perished while exploring an Immortal Cave.”

“It has been fifty-six days since then.”

Li Fan couldn’t help but recall He Zhenghao’s message at the time.

…

“Recently, a few friends discovered an ancient Immortal Cave and invited me to explore it with them. According to them, this Immortal Cave should have been sealed before the great calamity, and it must contain many rare treasures, and it’s even possible there are many Cultivation Techniques.”

…

He Zhenghao wanted to explore the Immortal Cave and asked Li Fan to act as the Town Guardian of Liuli Island.

Li Fan, because he was plotting for the Cloud Water Diagram, did not agree. At the time, he didn’t take the matter to heart, thinking He Zhenghao would surely return safely.

After all, Li Fan met He Zhenghao in his previous life more than ten years later. He was still alive and well then.

He never expected that he would directly perish.

“So, in the previous life, He Zhenghao didn’t participate in this Immortal Cave exploration.”

“The reason for the change is because…”

“He lost all the contribution points he had accumulated over half his life in one go. To exchange for a Nascent Soul method, he decided to take a gamble.”

“And the reason he lost all his possessions was because the island producing lingwu grass was destroyed by that Dragon Whale, making him think he had an Opportunity to make a big profit.”

“In the previous life, this incident should not have happened.”

“And what caused the Dragon Whale attack?”

…

A scene suddenly flashed through Li Fan’s mind.

In the Dragon Whale’s stomach, he had once found many azure glaze pearls that had not been fully digested.

azure glaze pearls are the main Materials for refining Luli Dan. After consuming Luli Dan, it can produce an effect similar to enlightenment.

“Azure glaze can enlighten…”

This Dragon Whale, by devouring a large amount of azure glaze pearls, gradually developed sentience.

By chance, it encountered the island where lingwu grass was cultivated.

This lingwu grass should have some benefit for it, so the Dragon Whale launched a fierce attack and devoured most of the lingwu grass on the island.

And the reason it could devour a large number of azure glaze pearls was because…

Li Fan narrowed his eyes.

In his previous life, when he transformed into a vast sea, he had seen the enormous skeleton of a Luli Fish.

Within the skeleton, a huge azure glaze pearl shone in the sunlight.

So, in this life, when he passed by, he conveniently killed the leader of that Luli Fish.

Without their leader, the Luli Fish swam like a headless mob.

They could only be swallowed by the Dragon Whale without resistance.

…

In a flash of lightning, Li Fan, who had figured out the whole story, was completely stunned.

So, was it an unintentional action of his that led to He Zhenghao’s death?

Moreover, it wasn’t just He Zhenghao alone.

In the lingwu grass speculation incident, how many others also lost everything?

And then had no choice but to take risks, ending up dead and their Dao extinguished?

And the reason for this subsequent series of events was simply because Li Fan killed a giant Luli Fish.

The death of the Luli Fish leader caused the Luli Fish to be unable to cope with predation from other creatures.

This led to a Dragon Whale developing sentience after wantonly devouring azure glaze pearls.

This sentient Dragon Whale, by chance, destroyed all the lingwu grass on an island.

The destruction of the lingwu grass, further instigated by others, led to countless people losing everything.

The ultimate result was the premature death of several Foundation Establishment cultivators.

These events were like interlocking shackles.

At first, they were lightly bound, then one link followed another, tightening more and more.

Until finally, once the fatal chain formed, it became impossible to break free!

“So, even Foundation Establishment cultivators are so easy to kill. So, this is the correct way to use the Formless Killing Intent.”

“Formless Killing Intent, still seems a bit crude.”

Li Fan’s heart surged with emotion, his thoughts myriad.

In the tianxuan mirror, Lin Fan, who was engrossed in various secret rumors, suddenly changed his expression.

He quickly activated the auxiliary Cultivate mode, and under the blessing of enlightenment, began to experience an Epiphany.

“Killing people doesn’t necessarily require personal action. With Huan Zhen’s foresight, I can kill He Zhenghao in a similar manner, by laying out a plan, transcending time and space.”

“Thousands of miles away, years ago, claiming lives.”

As the saying goes, one cannot see the true face of Mount Lu, only because one is in this mountain.

If not for He Zhenghao’s unexpected death, Li Fan might have taken a long time to comprehend this technique,

The Chain of Life and Death.

“Fellow Daoist He, it’s good that you died!”

Thinking of this, Li Fan sincerely offered an incense stick to He Zhenghao’s memorial tablet.

“You may go. In your next life, I will certainly not mistreat you.”

Li Fan said silently.

After a moment, when the incense had almost burned out, Li Fan turned to leave.

Just then, he heard Steward Zhao suddenly speak.

“Immortal Master, please wait!”