Xuantian tightly locks the nether

The order came from the Government Affairs Hall of the Myriad Immortals Alliance Headquarters, and it included an acting island lord token along with detailed handover instructions, so it could not be fake.

The stated reason was that after the "Raid on Ten Thousand Immortals Island" incident, among the surviving Cultivators within the system in Congyun Sea, Li Fan held the highest position.

Since the two Spirit Transformation Immortal Lords, Ziyun and Hongxi, could not return for reasons, the acting island lord position logically fell to Li Fan.

Li Fan felt no joy at all from this sudden windfall.

After carefully reading the handover instructions, he frowned deeply.

Although the special appointment as a Martial Arts Hall executive was an honorary position, in terms of rank, it was indeed a role that only Cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage or above could hold.

The rank was not low.

There was no issue with that. However, in the vast Congyun Sea, there must still be many Cultivators within the system of the same rank scattered about who had not been taken away by the Five Elders Association.

Why was this "heavy responsibility" given specifically to him, Li Fan?

In this life, he had no hidden backer.

Was it a test, a warning, or an appeasement?

Li Fan did not know.

But since the order had been issued, overthinking was useless. When the enemy comes, we use a general; when the flood comes, we use earth to cover it!

A cold glint flashed in Li Fan's eyes as he flew toward Congyun Sea.

When he reached the edge of Shi Lin Province and approached Congyun Sea, he once again encountered the obstruction of an invisible barrier.

Li Fan took out a communication talisman, infused it with Spiritual Qi, and activated it.

A radiance in the shape of the character "万" shot out from it toward the barrier ahead.

A ripple spread out, and Li Fan tried to extend his right hand. He felt as if a layer of invisible substance adhered to his arm, changing shape as he pushed forward.

Finally, like a sticky bubble, it was pierced. Li Fan pondered for a moment, then charged his entire body toward the invisible barrier.

The next moment, Li Fan's main body had already returned to Congyun Sea.

Following the location recorded in the transaction instructions, Li Fan flew at full speed. After four days, he arrived at his destination.

A giant Dust-Crossing Boat, very familiar in appearance, sat quietly in the air.

On the deck, one could faintly see many black-robed Cultivators.

After a moment's hesitation, Li Fan flew toward the Dust-Crossing Boat.

As if they had long known of Li Fan's arrival, the black-robed Cultivators passing by did not stop him.

"Fellow Daoist Li Fan, come here!" As soon as he set foot on the deck, a voice came from inside the Dust-Crossing Boat.

Li Fan walked toward the direction of the voice, casually sizing up the black-robed Cultivators around him.

They exuded a familiar cold and murderous aura.

They should be the group whose Divine Souls came from the [era], specializing in handling special affairs.

In the previous life, after the Xuan Net was established, they were the predecessors of the [Sky Warlocks].

Not wanting to cause trouble for now, Li Fan merely pretended to glance inadvertently, then withdrew his gaze and continued walking inside.

Before long, he arrived at a room deep in the corridor, pushed the door open, and entered.

A White-Haired Youth sat at a long table, his expression grave.

On the long table, many characters and images flashed by rapidly.

Seemingly equipped with a function to prevent outsiders from peeping, everything Li Fan saw was distorted and blurred.

"Island Lord Li, you have also received the appointment letter, so I won't repeat it here."

The White-Haired Youth did not look up, his gaze fixed on the table, and he said on his own, "I will mainly emphasize three points."

"First, the reconstruction work must be completed within half a year."

"Second, the budget for this project is limited. You need to strictly control the overall material costs. If the actual expenses exceed the approved limit and delay the construction progress, you will bear the corresponding responsibility. Of course, if you can complete the task on time, it will naturally be a great achievement, and the rewards will definitely not be lacking!"

"Third, and most importantly…"

At this point, the White-Haired Youth finally looked up, staring at Li Fan.

Li Fan's heart skipped a beat, because he suddenly noticed that the White-Haired Youth's eye sockets were completely empty, all pitch black.

"In the talisman appointment letter, there is no formal written explanation. Once I leave this room, I will never admit to having said these words. But it is something you must do. If anything goes wrong…"

The White-Haired Youth snorted coldly, flicking his finger and tapping the table lightly.

A stream of light flew out from the long table, heading straight for Li Fan.

Li Fan reached out to block it. The moment the stream of light touched his body, it disappeared without a trace.

At the same time, some information appeared in his mind.

"This is…"

Li Fan frowned slightly.

"The [Xuantian Locking Nether Formation] array diagram." The White-Haired Youth seemed to see Li Fan's confusion and explained.

"Ten Thousand Immortals Island has been moved away, and the [Nether Passage Entrance] at its bottom has been exposed. You need to inscribe the Xuantian Locking Nether Formation into the foundation of the immortal city while building the new Congyun Immortal City."

"With the array diagram as a guide, you don't need to be an expert in Formations; just not completely ignorant will do. As an ancient Cultivator, this should not be a problem for you." Not allowing Li Fan to refuse, the White-Haired Youth spoke first.

"How should I address you, Fellow Daoist?" Li Fan frowned slightly. Instead of agreeing, he asked first.

The White-Haired Youth gazed at Li Fan with his deep, dark eyes before finally speaking: "First Canon."

Li Fan's gaze sharpened slightly.

He had seen this name before.

Cultivated for three years, a Mortal formed a Golden Core. With a Golden Core, he beheaded a Nascent Soul and defeated a Spirit Transformation Cultivator.

Decades ago, he was already at the Peak of Soul Transformation. Faced with an easily attainable opportunity for Dao Integration, he resolutely gave it up, simply because that heaven and earth spirit was too weak and did not meet his expectations.

Among the Cultivator community, legends circulated about him: Young Master Canon.

Li Fan had long admired his reputation. He never expected to meet him in person today.

However, Li Fan had seen great sights before. Unfazed, neither servile nor arrogant, he cupped his hands and said, "So it is Young Master Canon in person!"

"Although it is an order from the Government Affairs Hall of the Myriad Immortals Alliance Headquarters, making me act as the acting island lord without clear reasons and setting up some Xuantian Locking Nether Formation…"

"I cannot obey!"

Li Fan said firmly.

First Canon couldn't help but frown.

Feeling the gradually heavy space around him, Li Fan showed no change in expression.

He continued, "This matter is too suspicious, full of conspiracy. Who can guarantee that your Myriad Immortals Alliance won't kill the donkey after it finishes the millwork?"

First Canon was stunned at these words.

He smiled slightly and withdrew his pressure.

"So this is what you're worried about…"

"There's no need for that."

Young Master Canon stood up and walked to the side of the room.

With his movement, the entire ship wall instantly became transparent.

As if standing on a cloud, the vast Congyun Sea appeared before the two of them.

"Island Lord Li comes from ancient times, so you may not know that after the Great Tribulation descended, entities called [Anomalies] were born in various places in the world."

Young Master Canon said slowly.

"And among them, a few places saw the most frequent and dense occurrences."