Chapter 969: All Things Are As I Am
“Oh? So, you’re saying you’re planning to step in personally and catch this little troublemaker, Jiang?”
In the world of neon seas, the voice of a seven-year-old child rang out, tinged with pure admiration.
“Not planning. I already have.”
Dharma Transmitter Jiang’s cold voice echoed endlessly through the pale space.
Upon hearing this, the shock on the faces of the other Dharma Transmitters was impossible to hide.
“This...”
“Brother Jiang is actually taking action himself?”
“How interesting. It seems he’s genuinely curious about this god-demon consciousness.”
“Indeed. Come to think of it, this is the first time since the founding of the Immortal Alliance that he has left his [Return to Ruins Realm], isn’t it?”
“Quick, keep your eyes on the live feed! I can’t wait to see Brother Jiang unleash his divine might!”
The pale space erupted like a pot coming to a boil.
The Dharma Transmitters, who had been perfectly composed just moments before, now wore expressions of intense excitement and anticipation.
In one of the small worlds, which resembled a mortal city, a shadow fell over the heart of Dharma Transmitter Feng—Mo Rubin.
...
“Be careful.”
Li Fan was in command of a million god-demons when one of them issued a faint warning.
But Li Fan, with his grasp on the entire situation, refused to ignore it. His expression instantly turned grave.
“This is...”
“Mo Rubin?”
“He didn’t reveal himself, but he sent a secret warning.”
In a flash, Li Fan deduced the likely cause of this development. “A powerful enemy is approaching!”
Alarm bells screamed in his mind, yet Li Fan felt not a trace of panic. Instead, a flicker of excitement ignited within him.
After all, the power he now wielded could rival a Longevity Celestial Venerable. To let it all dissipate without a spectacular showdown would be a pity!
“Let’s see who it is that can make even a Law King of the Xuantian Sect so nervous.”
With a single, instantaneous step, Li Fan appeared before the Faceless Immortal statue in the Spirit Wood Realm.
His Calamity Body, brimming with golden wish power, slowly drifted out, draped in a garment woven from golden threads.
The Calamity Body stretched and expanded, forming a protective shield that enveloped Li Fan’s true self.
“With this, I am in an invincible position.”
“If I am truly defeated, I fear the entire Xuanhuang Realm will be buried with me!”
Li Fan’s eyes narrowed slightly as he sat cross-legged, calmly awaiting the enemy’s arrival.
“It should be the same as with Mo Rubin. They’ll use a god-demon avatar to trace a path back to my sea of consciousness.”
“But now I have the power of a million cultivators on my side. What do I have to fear?”
“However...”
After a moment’s thought, Li Fan’s mind connected once more with the towering ancient tree in the Spirit Wood Realm.
Through ceaseless, day-and-night array refining, his mastery over the Spirit Wood Realm was nearly absolute.
At this moment, his mind merged with the ancient tree, as if his very being had become one with heaven and earth.
His consciousness intertwined with the fabric of the Spirit Wood Realm. In this instant, Li Fan was the Spirit Wood Realm, and the Spirit Wood Realm was Li Fan!
“A million cultivators and a miniature cultivation world.”
“Hmph. Unless a Dharma Transmitter comes in person...”
Having completed his preparations, a cold glint flashed in Li Fan’s eyes. He was poised and ready to strike.
His divine sense observed his surroundings with perfect clarity. Before long, he keenly detected a slight disturbance.
Just as he had predicted, a certain presence had taken over one of the god-demon avatars. Following the connections within the network of consciousness, it began to trace its way back, slowly approaching Li Fan’s own sea of consciousness.
On his end, Li Fan had already mobilized the full power of the million god-demons. He waited only for his opponent to materialize before delivering a thunderous blow.
However, when the great enemy he envisioned finally took form within his sea of consciousness... Li Fan did not attack.
“You are...”
Li Fan squinted, studying the figure. It was a gentle, almost frail-looking youth, a trace of delicate refinement still lingering on his features.
The youth’s eyes were full of innocence and curiosity as he took in his surroundings.
Li Fan, ever the prudent one, still did not make a move. He simply allowed the youth to observe the scene within his sea of consciousness.
“This feeling...”
An indescribably strange sensation washed over Li Fan. He looked at the youth before him as if he were looking at himself.
No...
It seemed... this young man *was* him.
His head spun as countless memories suddenly surged forth. He was the child of an ordinary mortal family, fortunate enough to meet a Dharma Spreading Heavenly Venerate. He had received his teachings and then voluntarily set out to spread the new law...
These were memories he had lost due to an injury...
“So that’s how it is. I am Dharma Transmitter Jiang.”
“Could I possibly keep secrets from myself?”
Thoughts like these flooded Li Fan’s mind, and his guard slowly lowered.
The ferocious faces of the thousands of demon-gods softened, their menacing features becoming placid.
The young man strolled through Li Fan’s sea of consciousness as if it were his own home, moving with a relaxed, leisurely gait.
“Interesting. Each god-demon is formed from a wisp of consciousness. They can possess other cultivators’ bodies, even devour their divine sense to strengthen themselves.”
The youth nodded, marveling at the sight.
“The secret arts of the Xuantian Sect, passed down from the Immortal Realm, are naturally extraordinary,” Li Fan replied, a hint of pride in his voice.
The young man paused, his eyes flickering. He began to study Li Fan with even greater care.
“Indeed, a True Immortal’s technique is truly formidable!” After a moment, the youth exclaimed, clapping his hands in appreciation.
“It’s just a pity that it’s still lacking a little something to achieve its goal,” the young man added with a hint of regret.
Li Fan nodded slightly. “True. I don’t know what happened to Mo Rubin. We had an agreement—as long as he stepped forward on behalf of the Immortal Alliance to resolve this matter, I would cooperate and have all these god-demons sacrifice themselves. It would have been a great achievement for him...”
“But he’s late. Something must have happened.”
“The Immortal Alliance is truly worthy of its name. Its foundations run unfathomably deep.”
Li Fan’s eyes narrowed as he nodded, lost in thought.
Hearing Li Fan’s words, the youth’s expression finally changed. A hint of gravity appeared in his eyes as he continued, “What’s to be done about this?”
“If the million god-demons continue to wreak havoc, there’s a risk of losing control. It’s better to contact him first and find out what’s going on.”
Li Fan waved his hand, a chilling smile spreading across his face. “Hehe, it doesn’t matter. Even if he’s exposed and killed, it will have no effect on me.”
“Look at the immense power we now control! Losing control? What’s that? It’s not even worth mentioning!”
Li Fan’s face was a mask of confidence. “It would be for the best if things truly get out of hand and the Immortal Alliance can’t solve it.”
“Given the Dharma Spreader’s deep concern for the Xuanhuang Realm, we might even be able to force him to appear.”
“At that time, with the combined divine sense of a million cultivators and the integrated consciousness of the Spirit Wood Realm, I might just be able to face him head-on!”
Hearing this, the youth’s mouth fell open. He was, at last, completely and utterly stunned.
(End of Chapter)
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