Resolving Deviations Based on a Plan

Chapter 448: Resolving Deviations According to Plan

The Tianyang Puppet was still acting purely on instinct.

It took Li Fan quite some effort to teach him how to use the [Guili Fanyuan Array] to temper and strengthen himself.

Fortunately, Tian Yang was extremely obedient to Li Fan, his Senior Brother.

Even the clumsiest student, with constant attempts, slowly learned.

Seeing Tian Yang's gradually skilled movements, Li Fan felt a surge of relief.

“If anyone comes to disturb you, Junior Brother, do not kill them. Capture and imprison them, and I will deal with them when I return.”

“If you encounter someone you cannot defeat, Junior Brother, do not be reckless. Silently slip away and rendezvous with me to discuss a plan.”

After giving Tian Yang a few instructions, Li Fan flew out and closed his Immortal Cave.

“The highest combat power on the surface of Congyun Sea is merely those few Immortal Lords.”

“Now that I have Junior Brother Tian Yang backing me, there’s even more I can do.”

Looking down at the unnamed island below, Li Fan smiled faintly: “From now on, you shall be called Shenhua Island.”

“Once Tian Yang completes his self-repairs, I can also have him help refine mechanical Puppets.”

“With no shortage of Materials, refining some Puppets with Nascent Soul combat power should not be difficult.”

“Although mechanical Puppets cannot be compared to true Nascent Soul Cultivators, they are not afraid of attrition and can overwhelm opponents with sheer numbers.”

The more Li Fan thought about it, the more delighted he became.

After a while, his heart gradually calmed, and he took out Tian Yang's remains from his storage ring.

He still received the prompt that [Huan Zhen] could absorb it, but the feeling of hunger was no longer present.

After some thought, Li Fan ultimately chose not to absorb it.

“I have already obtained everything that could be gained from Tian Yang's eternal legacy. Absorbing it again would be of little significance.”

“It's better to keep it; perhaps it will come in handy later.”

Cultivators of the Xuanhuang World must have a method to utilize the eternal legacy.

However, even in his previous life, when he reached the [Yan Sanshi] Rank, he never found any relevant information.

Speaking of the eternal legacy, Li Fan couldn't help but think of the skull of the first Cultivator infected by the immortal-mortal miasma he saw in his previous life.

“Perhaps it was precisely because it was attached to an eternal legacy that it was placed in the very center of the Museum of Divine Treasures.”

His thoughts converged.

Li Fan did not return to Wanxian Island, but instead quietly arrived outside Liuli Island.

Finding the giant Luli Fish, Li Fan concealed his aura and descended to the seabed.

He did not act immediately but waited for something.

Minutes and seconds passed. When the time reached the node where Li Fan had returned to the Cultivation World in previous lives and used Formless Killing Intent to kill the giant Luli Fish.

Only then did Li Fan follow suit and obtain the linglong liuli bead.

With an abundance of enlightenment pills, the azure glaze pearl's usefulness became negligible.

However, Li Fan did not kill the giant Luli Fish for this item.

Instead, it was to ensure the attack on Lingwu Grass Island and the subsequent series of chain events.

The reason he didn't act at the 8-year mark was to avoid the impact of deviations in the timeline.

All things in the world are constantly in dynamic evolution, interconnected with each other.

His early entry into the Xuanhuang World by one year was like a stone falling into a pond, affecting many matters.

Li Fan could not guarantee that the experiences of previous lives would not change in this life.

All he could do was minimize deviations as much as possible.

“The hype surrounding the lingwu grass incident is related to the Tianling State war, Immortal Venerable Jicheng's bounty, and the appearance of the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Array.”

“There is no room for error.”

“If absolutely necessary…”

The giant Luli Fish's corpse vanished in an instant, with wisps of blood floating upwards.

A fierce glint flashed in Li Fan's eyes.

After completing this task, Li Fan made another trip and collected two blue blood corals.

Although those contribution points were negligible for the current Li Fan, this mission allowed him to meet Chen Ying, a Nascent Soul Cultivator from the Medicine Hall.

This person would then head to the Five Elements Great Cave Heaven.

As long as he monitored him with Formless Killing Intent, when the Tianling State war broke out, Li Fan would know immediately, thus seizing the opportunity to fish in troubled waters.

Returning to the tianxuan mirror, Li Fan chose to submit the mission.

At the same time, he asked the other party if she was refining the ice intent absolute emotion pill.

“You can infer the Medicinal Pill I'm refining from just one main ingredient? Could it be that Fellow Daoist is also skilled in this Dao?”

As expected, Chen Ying's curiosity was piqued, and she sent an inquiry.

“Hehe, I don't understand Alchemy. I just know some techniques of deduction and calculation,” Li Fan replied with a smile.

“I intend to explore the Fallen Immortal Realm, and I have a vague feeling that the Medicinal Pill Fellow Daoist is refining might be helpful. Hence, my question.”

Chen Ying exclaimed: “The art of deduction is truly so profound…”

“Wait, could you be that Ancient Heavenly Mystery Sect Cultivator who awakened from slumber?”

At this moment, looking at Li Fan's name, Chen Ying remembered something and asked in surprise.

“Hehe, it is I. But I am merely undeserving of the reputation, Fellow Daoist need not take it seriously!” Li Fan humbly replied.

Chen Ying, however, became completely interested.

She insisted on meeting Li Fan in person.

And offered to give Li Fan some ice intent absolute emotion pills for free.

Li Fan feigned reluctance but eventually agreed.

The two arranged to meet at Chen Ying's residence on Wanxian Island.

It is well known that Cultivators can purchase Immortal Caves to live on Wanxian Island.

However, the price was considerable.

None of the Congyun Sea Cultivators Li Fan befriended in previous lives were so extravagant.

Even Zhang Zhiliang hadn't been willing to buy a residence to enjoy himself.

“It seems Alchemy is more lucrative than Formation arrays.”

Thinking this, Li Fan arrived in front of Chen Ying's Immortal Cave.

Sensing Li Fan's arrival, a green door opened with a roar.

The seemingly simple and small residence, upon entering, revealed a hidden world.

It was as if he had walked into a valley, where many different kinds of spiritual herbs and plants grew in continuous spiritual fields.

The Spiritual Qi concentration in the valley was not very high, and Li Fan did not see anyone specifically responsible for tending to them.

But all these spiritual plants and herbs were thriving.

Li Fan guessed it might be related to the layers of different colored Restrictions covering the spiritual fields.

“Oh, Fellow Daoist Li Fan, you're finally here!” Chen Ying's hearty laughter came from afar.

Li Fan looked over and saw him emerge from a patch of crops taller than himself.

Disregarding his somewhat dishevelled appearance, he flew directly towards Li Fan.

“Eight Profound Grass… but ordinary ones don't seem to grow this tall.”

“I heard that while Chen Ying is skilled in Alchemy, she is also very good at cultivating spiritual plants. Seeing it today, the reputation is indeed well-deserved.”

Li Fan's mind became active.

“Fellow Daoist Chen Ying, I've long admired you!” He cupped his hands and said warmly.

Suddenly, his expression changed, and he stared intently at Chen Ying.

Chen Ying felt somewhat bewildered and touched his face.

“What's wrong, Fellow Daoist Li Fan?”

Seeing Li Fan's expression as if facing a formidable enemy, he couldn't help but ask.

“Looking at your facial features, I'm afraid you will encounter a bloody disaster soon!”

Li Fan shook his head, his tone deep and solemn.