Strive hard in desperate situations

With Senior Sister Zhao's words, the figure of the former Great Dao Sect Sect Leader, Ji Changxi, suddenly appeared before Li Fan and began to recount to him.

"Back then, we were still far too young. We thought we had hidden ourselves deeply enough, never imagining that a true expert could see through the Cultivation Technique we practiced using just a single drop of blood."

"The Xuantian Sect Cultivation Technique is divided from top to bottom into four grades: Profound, Heaven, Earth, and Yellow. The four Cultivation Techniques we obtained from that ruin were all of the highest Profound Rank."

"Not only were they profound and miraculous, rivaling the true inheritances of the Great Dao Sect, but they also possessed a marvelous trait that caused even the Great Dao Sect Sect Leader, Ji Changxi, to feel his heart skip a beat."

"Rumor has it that all Xuantian Sect Cultivation Techniques originate from the Xuantian Sect's supreme treasure: the Xuantian Treasure Mirror. Therefore, when cultivated to a profound level, one can establish a connection with that Xuantian Treasure Mirror."

"Although Ji Changxi was eager to capture us on the spot back then and thoroughly search our souls with questions, he also knew that the Xuantian Sect's Cultivation Technique came with built-in confidentiality measures. Even if outsiders tried to pry forcefully, what they would obtain would merely be altered and distorted erroneous Cultivation Techniques."

"It required the person practicing the technique to willingly and personally write it down. Furthermore, at that time, his strength was merely at the Late Stage of Dao Integration, not much stronger than mine. If he were to force it, his chances of winning were not high."

"Thus, he prepared to cast a long line to catch a big fish."

"Ji Changxi" suddenly sneered, "On one hand, he deliberately sent us out to execute various missions, suppressing the growth of our strength. Meanwhile, he utilized the authority and resources possessed by the Sect Leader to elevate his own cultivation."

"On the other hand, he rummaged through various ancient texts, attempting to find a way to crack the encryption of the Xuantian Sect's Cultivation Technique."

"In fact, he almost succeeded. From the secret repository of the Great Dao Sect, Ji Changxi found the legacy obtained after the destruction of the Xuantian Sect back then."

"Inside was a secret technique named [Take Heaven and Replace It], which the Xuantian Sect used to deal with its own people. Not only could it completely strip away the opponent's Cultivation Technique and cultivation, but it could also graft and transfer the Realm and strength gained from practicing the Xuantian Sect's Cultivation Technique onto oneself."

"Thus, the moment we returned to the mountain gate that day, he impatiently summoned me to meet him…"

Ji Changxi's face flickered, and amidst the twisting light and shadow, it transformed back into Senior Sister Zhao's breathtaking appearance.

"Unfortunately, despite all his calculations, he didn't count on the fact that I cultivated more than just one Xuantian Sect Cultivation Technique."

"What he expected even less was that I had long since found him an eyesore and wanted to replace him myself."

Senior Sister Zhao reached out and stroked Li Fan's face with a dazed expression, "Junior Brother, do you know what kind of pain it is to be soaked in tens of thousands of drops of blood filled with the [Immortal Plague]!"

"Even our Sect Leader Ji couldn't withstand it."

"The only regret is that he was damaged too severely by the [Immortal Plague], and I had no choice but to abandon a portion of it."

Senior Sister Zhao lightly licked her lips, as if reminiscing about the wonderful taste of back then.

"When the [Myriad Eternity Sole Authority Art] is cultivated to the very end, in this world, aside from myself, nothing else will exist. Because this Cultivation Technique is far too wicked, Junior Brother, you didn't choose it back then."

"Now, do you feel some regret, Junior Brother?" Senior Sister Zhao asked softly.

A trace of regret did indeed flash through Li Fan's heart.

However, he was stubborn and stubbornly said, "Hmph, what use is regret? Matters are long past, and there's no chance to start over…"

Li Fan suddenly paused.

In that very instant, a certain peculiar feeling suddenly surged in his heart.

It seemed that, if he were willing, he truly had the ability to reverse everything.

But…

When he carefully pondered it, he didn't know where this feeling came from. He couldn't help but feel a faint sense of loss and confusion in his heart.

Senior Sister Zhao failed to notice the anomaly in Li Fan's heart.

She continued on her own, "Every drink and peck is predetermined by fate. Therefore, Junior Brother, all of this is destined."

"I vaguely sensed Ji Changxi's malice in my heart. In order to preserve your and my lives, I secretly cultivated the [Myriad Eternity Sole Authority Art], attempting to carve out a sliver of survival from his schemes."

"This Cultivation Technique is indeed incomparably tyrannical, thoroughly embodying the words [Sole Authority]. After I cultivated it, I even gradually erased the memories in your mind regarding this Cultivation Technique, Junior Brother."

"And when I successfully turned Sect Leader Ji into a part of me, I finally attained enlightenment."

"This is our destination, and this is my destiny."

"There is too much hustle and bustle in this world, with too many insignificant people."

"Therefore, having only myself left is enough."

"The so-called countless people, yet sharing a single heart."

Up and down the Great Dao Sect, the faces of every single figure all transformed into Senior Sister Zhao's appearance at the moment those words were spoken.

"Junior Brother, do you still love me?"

"Merge into one with Senior Sister, and let's never be separated from now on."

They looked at Li Fan with overflowing affection and spoke in unison.

Li Fan did not answer, instead facing it with a solemn expression.

A pitch-black radiance tinged with colorful hues emerged above his head.

It ultimately transformed into the shape of a flying knife.

At the same time, the Aura on Li Fan's body suddenly erupted.

Climbing all the way up from a Mortal.

Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core…

Until it barely stopped at the peak of Soul Transformation.

As it turned out, Li Fan had long since broken through the sealing Restriction on his body.

And what he relied upon was precisely the Dual Cultivation he had just shared with Senior Sister Zhao.

"I thought, Junior Brother, that you had missed me for a long time and thus couldn't wait to engage in Dual Cultivation with me."

"To think you had a different motive and harbored malicious intentions."

Although she said that, Senior Sister Zhao seemed to have sensed Li Fan's little movements long ago; there was not the slightest trace of surprise in her tone.

"What? Junior Brother, do you think that once you've recovered your Realm, you can fight me?"

She looked at Li Fan with keen interest, "Who gave you the courage?"

"Is it the [Soul-Extinguishing Blade] of the [Soul-Severing Illumination Divine Skill]?"

Faced with Senior Sister Zhao's banter, Li Fan did not answer directly.

Instead, with a solemn expression, the colorful, pitch-black [Soul-Extinguishing Blade] flickered continuously, ready to strike.

This [Soul-Extinguishing Blade] was the ultimate killing move of the [Soul-Severing Illumination Divine Skill]. Although its name sounded ordinary, it was actually a desperate life-or-death method that could only be unleashed by sacrificing one's own Divine Soul.

"When the path of countless people sharing a single heart is walked to the very end, it can defy the principles of heaven and earth, right?"

"Senior Sister, you truly are a peerlessly talented genius. What a pity…"

"Your Dao is not my Dao."

"Back then, I once said that I was willing to form an eternal Dao Companion bond with Senior Sister, journeying together towards longevity, freedom, and unfettered ease."

"These words came from the bottom of my heart and have not changed to this day."

Li Fan sighed, his eyes filled with reminiscence.

Just at the fleeting instant when Senior Sister Zhao was slightly dazed!

A ray of incomparably blazing light suddenly surged from within his body.

Illuminating the sky of the entire Great Dao Sect.

Even Senior Sister Zhao's millions of physical bodies could not help but gently close their eyes at this moment.