Returning to Xuanhuang in eight years

The power needed to push the entire world is immense.

Only the Sky Alliance, which unified the Xuanhuang World, could integrate all resources.

And perhaps only with the extraordinary planning and calculation capabilities of the tianxuan mirror could it be possible.

This explains why the Chang Sheng Tian Zuns turned a blind eye to the tianxuan mirror's actions, and even actively promoted the merger of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance and the Five Old Men Association.

Because once successful, they would completely escape the threat of the Immortal Ruins.

The Void Realm is vast; from then on, they would be free and unfettered.

They would no longer have to stay in this small corner of the Xuanhuang World.

What did the life and death of Cultivators have to do with them?

Even if it failed, it wouldn't be a loss for the Chang Sheng Tian Zuns.

Ultimately, the Sky Alliance wasn't simply slaughtering Cultivators.

Instead, they suppressed all the Cultivators who maintained the 'weight' of the Xuanhuang World within the Eternal Immortal Wall.

Without having to painstakingly control the number of Cultivators, perhaps the Celestial Venerables even found it more convenient!

As for whether the Xuan Net's plan to escape the Immortal Ruins ultimately succeeded…

Li Fan was inclined to believe it succeeded.

Because in his previous life, before Huan Zhen, after nearly a thousand years of silence, he clearly felt life beginning to recover in the Xuanhuang World.

The long-lost sunlight also reappeared.

Although the creatures in the world were basically extinct, the world itself had regained vitality.

Li Fan didn't believe that after falling into the Immortal Ruins, the Xuanhuang World could recover after only a thousand years of silence.

If that were the case, then the so-called Immortal Ruins wouldn't have made the Chang Sheng Tian Zuns so wary.

“For Cultivators, the Xuan Net is naturally unforgivable.”

“But in some sense, it saved the Xuanhuang World.”

“And it conveniently cleared out all the Cultivators.”

“Perhaps that's why, when the Xuan Net acted on behalf of the Heavenly Dao, the Heavenly Dao of this world didn't resist too fiercely.”

After a long period of contemplation, Li Fan slowly suppressed his thoughts.

“Besides these inevitable events, there are also numerous matters that evolved due to the establishment of the Xuan Net.”

“Everything started because I killed the giant Luli Fish, and then personally orchestrated the Spiritual Plant incident.”

“The battle in Tianling State, which shouldn't have happened, had a profound impact on both the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance and the Five Old Men Association.”

“The Five Old Men Association vaguely perceived the disappearance of Chuan Fa, and continuously probed in the days that followed.”

“Facing the pressure from the Five Old Men Association, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance created the monster that is the Tianxuan Locking Spirit Formation for self-preservation.”

“Perhaps without the Tianling State battle, there would still have been battles in Tianpan State or Nine Mountains State.”

“But the difference in the timing of the war could lead to completely different future outcomes.”

“Countless futures, infinite possibilities.”

“The birth of the Xuan Net was just one of them.”

“A world after the Xuan Net's widespread adoption is simply too dangerous for Cultivators.”

“A slight mistake could lead to being captured and suppressed within the Eternal Immortal Wall, making Cultivation impossible.”

“It seems in this life, I still need to find a way to prevent its birth.”

Li Fan pondered to himself.

“However, whether it's the Spiritual Plant incident or the grand competition for the widespread adoption of the Lock Spirit Array, my foresight allows me to benefit from them.”

“Giving up would also be undesirable.”

“In that case…”

After a moment of thought, Li Fan instantly had an idea.

“Checks and balances, the overall situation can be stable.”

“The Xuanhuang World, it's better if it's not too chaotic!”

Having reviewed his previous life, the next step was to plan for this life.

The goal was clear: achieve the Nascent Soul Realm.

Before the Tianling State battle, he would Cultivate to Golden Core Perfection.

After the Five Elements Great Cave Heaven was relocated, he would explore the Void Realm where Five Elements Cave Heaven could continuously evolve.

If possible, he would use its foundation to make a Breakthrough.

If not, then he would only be able to find a way to obtain the Five Elements Great Cave Heaven from the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.

“However, before that, there's one more thing to do.”

Li Fan flew above the sea of clouds, bathing in the morning glow.

All distracting thoughts vanished from his mind as he circulated the 《Purple Cloud Vast Righteousness Intent》, a secret art he obtained from Zhang Qianmo in the Fallen Immortal Realm in his previous life.

Li Fan hadn't forgotten that traces left by 'it' from Dao Source State still lingered on him.

Although Li Fan vaguely felt that with his Body Transformation Dao and continuous Reincarnation,

this trace had likely disappeared.

However, an extra layer of insurance wouldn't hurt.

As the secret art circulated, Li Fan felt his consciousness constantly soaring.

Upwards, piercing through the sky, he arrived at a sacred and indescribable place.

There were no other existences.

Only the vast and righteous intent of Heaven and Earth filled it.

This immense and pure aura, like flowing water, cleansed Li Fan's Divine Soul.

Li Fan gradually immersed himself in it.

The psychological shadows caused by 'it' from Dao Source State and Heavenly Doctor slowly dissipated.

Even the vicissitudes brought by three thousand years of Body Transformation Dao were gradually washed away.

…

Anchoring Year 3.

Li Fan withdrew his Divine Ability, feeling clear-minded and completely relaxed.

“The Zixiao Sect's secret transmission is indeed extraordinary.”

Li Fan nodded in satisfaction.

He casually glanced at the Huan Zhen panel and was immediately pleasantly surprised.

Because he suddenly discovered that the charging speed of Huan Zhen was much faster than before.

“Originally it needed nearly nine years, but now, it will probably only take a little over seven years to complete charging.”

“It seems that the Mystic Yellow Heart Refining Mantra, by reversing the Dao Heart and strengthening the Divine Soul, is indeed useful.”

“Faster charging also means I can leave Great Xuan and go to the Xuanhuang World in early Anchoring Year 8.”

“Just in time for the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance's once-a-decade entrance examination…”

Li Fan smiled slightly, pondered for a moment, and made slight adjustments to his plan.

Then, as usual, he went down the mountain and visited Yi Yin's Tomb.

He took out the hua dao stone, slowly absorbed it, and waited for Huan Zhen to finish charging.

Soon, Anchoring Year 8 arrived.

Before departing, Li Fan opened the Huan Zhen panel.

Name: Li Fan

Realm: Golden Core Middle Stage

Physiological Age: 27 / 599

Psychological Age: 1326 / 4200

Essence Manifestation Charging Progress: 100%

Anchoring Charging Progress: 0%

Current Anchor Points: 3

Available Anchor Points: 1

Bound Items: Thousand Machines Jade Ring Golden Chapter, taiyan boat, zhibu remnant stele (damaged), ten thousand people's essence blood, hua dao stone

Cultivation Technique: Mystic Yellow Heart Refining Mantra, Cloud Water Illusion Dream Skill, Body Transformation Dao, Qi Xuan True Spirit Transformation, Furnace of Myriad Aspects, Creation Furnace Skill, Sitting Mountain Skill

Divine Ability: Chaos, Great Five Elements Nirvana Sword, Life and Death Linked Rings, Formless Killing Intent, Binding Insect, Cong Yun One Sword, Heaven-Turning Palm

…

“After three thousand years of Body Transformation Dao, my psychological age has only increased by a little over a hundred years. For now, it seems there's no need to worry.”

“As for that 'Chaos' Divine Ability…”

Li Fan recalled the terrifying side effect of complete disintegration even when using it with a tempered Puppet body, and shook his head slightly.

“Although its power is great, it's still too taxing to use currently.”

Closing the Huan Zhen panel, in this life, he would neither dissipate the Cultivation of Sitting Mountain Skill nor plunder finances from the Great Xuan imperial court.

Instead, he transformed into the black-feathered, red-tailed bird and rapidly flew towards the Eastern Empty Abyss and the Immortal Severing Grand Formation.