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Chapter 394: Insights into Chaos

“At this moment, it’s not urgent. Wait until you return to the peak of Dissociation Mountain, and during the nine years waiting for Truth to fully recharge, it will be the perfect time to do this.”

“As for what is hovering above Yuandao Province, perhaps only when I achieve the status of Immortal Sage in the future, will I be able to explore its true nature.”

“Before that, it’s best to avoid it.”

One worry was temporarily resolved.

As this world was nearing its end, Li Fan sorted out his current situation.

In over a decade of uninterrupted days of setting up formations, Li Fan, with the secret technique of “Dao of the Divine One,” did not neglect other matters.

He finally finished reading the “Immortal Medical Classic.”

From this magnificent masterpiece, Li Fan could also glimpse the thoughts of the Heavenly Doctor.

The Heavenly Doctor believed that everything in the world could be healed.

From stones, plants, and animals, to people, mountains, lakes, and even the world itself.

In the eyes of a true “doctor,” there was no essential difference.

Practitioners, from small to large, constantly progressed.

Perseverance would lead to the transformation from healing people to healing the world.

Although the “Immortal Medical Classic” did not mention cultivation methods, there seemed to be many mysteries hidden between the lines.

“It’s a pity my talent is still lacking. If I were a true genius, I might have been able to comprehend a technique from it.”

“Perhaps I can use indirect methods.”

Li Fan squinted his eyes as a difficult thought flashed through his mind.

Immediately, he suppressed it.

“Forget it, the risk is too high.”

“The Heavenly Doctor is mysterious and unpredictable. If he were to discover that the ‘Immortal Medical Classic’ is circulating in the world, who knows what kind of upheaval it might cause.”

“Studying it myself will just take a little more time.”

Combining the understanding of sentient beings from the Immortal Medical Classic, Li Fan also continued to modify and improve the “Creation Forge Art.”

“Master Tianyang’s ‘Eternal Remembrance’ still has one last chance of use. Currently, I don’t have much confidence in successfully breaking through. I’ll give it one last try when my life comes to an end.”

“Zhang Zhiliang’s ‘Infinite Method,’ I’ve gradually mastered its essence over the years. With continuous formation setups, my mastery of formations has made remarkable progress. Theoretical knowledge combined with practical application, now even an ordinary Nascent Soul Formation Master may not surpass me.”

“Then there’s the ‘Xuanhuang Heart Refinement Mantra’ and the ‘Life and Death Mystery Technique,’ the combination of the two can rapidly increase the strength of the soul. Although I’m still in the process of recovery since the last trial, time is the one thing I’m not lacking.”

A blue crystal in Li Fan’s sea of consciousness emitted a deep blue light.

Under the blessing of his supernatural techniques, although Li Fan had learned many things, he remained undisturbed.

“Apart from those already mastered, there are two more things that are equally useful to me.”

With this in mind, Li Fan used his hand as a pen and swiftly wrote the word “chaos” in the void in front of him.

It seemed that an unusual energy was converging towards the strokes of his pen.

Li Fan closely watched the changes that occurred within.

Unfortunately, it seemed that his comprehension was not enough, and the word “chaos” ultimately failed to take shape.

After persisting for a moment, it dissipated without a trace.

“Chaos…”

He waved a Five Elements Annihilation Sword, wiping out the remaining breath, and Li Fan fell into contemplation.

This “chaos” character was exactly the same as the one on the “chaos” character stone in the Maze of Chaos Stone domain where Li Fan had been trapped before.

Relying on copying the word “chaos,” Li Fan was able to open the passage of the mystery domain and escape.

However, afterwards, Li Fan always felt that this “chaos” character was by no means simply a switch for the passage.

The eerie scene at the center of the mystery domain seemed to be closely related to it.

“If I could comprehend it, no…”

“I’m afraid that as long as I can reproduce this ‘chaos’ character, it would be a supernatural power no less inferior to my Great Five Elements Annihilation Sword.”

Aside from the chaos character.

There are also scenes of the Five Elements returning to one that Li Fan observed not long ago, the great explosion destroying everything, and the scene of the Tianxuan Soul Locking Formation’s ‘Reversal of the Five Elements Returning to One’.

“Currently, my Great Five Elements Annihilation Sword simply uses the generation of the Five Elements as its power.”

“But in reality, the circulation of the Five Elements can produce immense destructive power.”

“Perhaps I can combine this power of destruction to improve a new version of the Great Five Elements Annihilation Sword.”

Li Fan pondered the power of the Five Elements in his dantian.

In the mysterious world of Xuanhuang, where different cultivation methods couldn’t be practiced together, without the presence of good teachers and friends.

All cultivation knowledge was a priceless treasure, and to obtain it, one had to pay a corresponding price.

And those true secrets that were not passed down were even more deeply hidden in high towers, beyond reach.

In such a cultivation world, Li Fan wanted to obtain power far beyond others, he had to rely on his own exploration.

Unfortunately, before worldly matters could come to an end, just two days later, Li Fan was awakened by a message.

It turned out to be a message sent by Qi Buyi.

First, he asked about his recovery, then let him go to the Thousand Star Monastery.

Li Fan did not interrupt the process of insight, he just separated a strand of consciousness to control his journey.

“Next, you don’t have to work so hard and personally participate in the construction of the array.”

“Just follow the responsible person for inspection.”

Qi Buyi smiled and said to Li Fan.

“The one you’ll be teaming up with is Huangfu Song. Since you’re acquainted, it’ll be convenient for you.”

“Your points won’t be much less than those who construct the array, and you can maintain your second position.”

“Normally, this position wouldn’t be assigned to competitive formation masters like you. But if it’s you, I believe others won’t say much.” She spoke and handed over another Records of Hundred Matters.

The previous Records of Hundred Matters and Escape Shuttle had been handed over when leaving the Five Elements Cave, but this time it was different.

There was no distribution information for various supplies, only a rough map of the states in the Xuanhuang Realm.

It was very similar to the glimpse seen in the space of long-distance transmission arrays.

“You can check the details of the work and your colleagues through the Records of Hundred Matters.”

Qi Buyi still diligently explained to Li Fan.

Most of Li Fan’s mind was focused on comprehending dao, so he seemed somewhat absent-minded as he nodded along.

Seeing this, Qi Buyi could only sigh inwardly: “He’s deteriorating more and more.”

“It seems like his downfall is not far off. I wonder when those longevity treasures will be sent over.”

After bidding farewell to Qi Buyi, Li Fan contacted Huangfu Song through the Records of Hundred Matters.

Fatty’s tone became even more polite.

After the two met at the Tianchen State’s Transmission Array Square, they used the transmission array to arrive at the nearly completed Soul Locking Array in Lanlin State.

This state was located in the extreme south of the Xuanhuang Realm and was relatively remote.

They encountered several barriers along the way before finally arriving.

Passing through countless white mist barriers made Li Fan, who was already aging, even more miserable.

His eyes looked dull and lifeless.

Although Li Fan was actually immersed in the comprehension of dao, it didn’t prevent others from misunderstanding him.

At least Huangfu Song was somewhat nervous, fearing that Li Fan might die right beside him.

“Hehe, you can rest as much as you want later, my friend.”

“Leave everything to me.”

Huangfu Song said so.

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    Interesting... Qi Buyi seems to genuinely believe the alliance will give life-extending treasures to Li Fan. Maybe the execution of formation masters later might awaken her and shake her loyalty to the alliance. Not useful in this life, but she may be a good ally/asset/leek in the future.
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    **Chapter 394 – Comprehending the Secret of Chaos**

    “At this moment, there is no need to rush. Once the Spirit Severing returns to the Peak of Dissolution, and during the nine years it takes for True Recharge to complete, that will be the perfect time to attend to this matter.”

    “As for what exactly that *thing* lurking above the Origin Province is… perhaps only after I attain the realm of Eternal Celestial Sovereign will I be able to uncover the truth.”

    “Until then, I’ll simply avoid it.”

    With that thought, one lingering concern was set aside.

    As this lifetime neared its end, Li Fan took stock of his current state.

    Through more than a decade of unceasing work arranging formations, aided by the secret art *Divine Unity of Transformation*, Li Fan had not neglected his other pursuits.

    He had finally finished reading the entire *Heavenly Physician Immortal Scripture*.

    From this grand and magnificent tome, Li Fan could faintly glimpse the philosophy of the Heavenly Physician.

    The Heavenly Physician believed that all things in existence could be healed—
    stones and grasses, birds and beasts, humans, mountains, rivers, even the world itself.

    Before a true “healer,” there was no essential distinction between them.

    The path of healing began small and grew vast, its progress built upon continual accumulation.

    Persist long enough, and one could achieve the transformation from healing man to healing heaven itself.

    Although the *Heavenly Physician Immortal Scripture* contained not a single line explicitly describing cultivation methods, between its words lay countless hidden mysteries.

    “Pity my talent falls just short. Were I truly gifted, I might even be able to derive a cultivation art from it.”

    “Perhaps I could… borrow another’s foundation to give birth to my own.”

    A dangerous idea flashed across Li Fan’s mind, but he quickly suppressed it.

    “No… the risk is too great.”

    “The Heavenly Physician is a being of unfathomable depth. If he were to sense that the *Heavenly Physician Immortal Scripture* still circulates in the mortal world, who knows what sort of upheaval might occur?”

    “I’ll simply study it myself—it will only cost more time.”

    Drawing on the *Heavenly Physician Immortal Scripture’s* understanding of living beings, Li Fan continued to revise and refine the *Creation Furnace Technique*.

    “The *Eternal Remnant Thought* left by Master Tianyang still has one final use. I’m not confident of success yet—better to reserve it for the last moment of my lifespan.”

    “As for Zhang Zhiliang’s *Infinite Law*, I’ve gradually grasped its essence over the years. After endlessly working with formations, my skill in the Dao of Arrays has advanced by leaps and bounds. In both theory and practice, even ordinary Nascent Soul formation masters might not match me now.”

    “And then there are the *Xuanhuang Heart-Refining Mantra* and the *Life and Death Profound Art*—used together, they rapidly strengthen the divine soul. Though I am still recovering from my last attempt, for me, time is the one thing I do not lack.”



    Within his sea of consciousness, the blue crystal gleamed with a deep, tranquil light.

    Empowered by countless divine arts and secret methods, Li Fan had learned much—yet his mind remained clear and ordered.

    “Beyond what I’ve already mastered, there are two other matters of great importance.”

    As the thought arose, Li Fan raised his hand and used it as a brush, writing a single character in the air—**“Chaos.”**

    At once, an unusual energy began to gather toward the brushstrokes.

    Li Fan stared intently at the shifting character.

    Unfortunately, his comprehension was still lacking—the character ultimately failed to fully take shape.

    After persisting for a moment, it dissipated into smoke, leaving no trace behind.

    “Chaos…”

    With a flick of his wrist, Li Fan unleashed a stroke of the *Five Elements Annihilation Sword*, erasing the lingering aura completely, and fell into contemplation.

    This character for “Chaos” was modeled after the “Chaos Stone” he had once encountered in the newborn labyrinthine domain.

    By tracing that chaotic symbol, Li Fan had managed to open a passage through the labyrinth and escape with his life.

    Yet afterward, he had always felt that this “Chaos” was far more than a mere key to a gateway.

    The eerie distortions at the core of that domain were undoubtedly tied to it.

    “If I could comprehend it—not even that…”

    “Even if I could merely reproduce this ‘Chaos,’ it would become a divine ability no weaker than my *Great Five Elements Annihilation Sword*.”

    Beyond the “Chaos” character, there was also what he had recently witnessed—the Five Elements converging into one, the grand explosion that destroyed all, and the “Reversal of the Five Elements Unity” seen within the Heaven’s Mystery Spirit-Locking Formation.

    “At present, my *Five Elements Annihilation Sword* merely draws upon the mutual generation of the Five Elements as its driving force.”

    “But in truth, the very cycle of the Five Elements itself holds immense destructive power.”

    “Perhaps by merging that power of annihilation, I can forge a new and stronger version of the *Great Five Elements Annihilation Sword*.”

    Li Fan pondered deeply, sensing the elemental forces circulating within his dantian. Gradually, he sank into meditation.



    In the Profound Yellow Realm, where Dual Cultivation of laws was forbidden and mentors were few, every piece of cultivation knowledge was an invaluable treasure—acquired only through an equal price.

    True secret arts were hidden in the loftiest halls, never to be seen.

    In such a world of cultivation, Li Fan had no teacher to rely upon; every step toward power beyond the norm had to be found by his own hands.

    Yet worldly duties were not yet done. Merely two days later, Li Fan was awakened by a transmission message.

    It was from Qi Buyi.

    She first inquired about his health, then instructed him to come to the Thousand Stars Courtyard.

    Li Fan did not halt his meditation; he merely divided his consciousness, sending one thread of awareness to control his body on the way there.

    “From now on,” Qi Buyi said with a faint smile, “you don’t need to overexert yourself personally on the construction of the spirit-locking formations.”

    “You’ll accompany the inspection team instead.”

    “You’ll be partnered with Huangfu Song—a familiar face, easier for you to work with.”

    “The contribution points won’t be much less than building formations yourself, and your second-place ranking will remain secure.”

    “Normally, such duties aren’t assigned to those competing in the Array Master Rankings. But if it’s you, no one will object.”

    As she spoke, she handed him a new *Celestial Supervisor Record*.

    The previous *Supervisor Record* and *Heaven-Evasion Shuttle* had already been surrendered upon leaving the Five Elements Cave Heaven; this one was different.

    It no longer contained the distribution of materials, but instead a simplified map of the various provinces of the Profound Yellow Realm—remarkably similar to the miniature projections seen within the trans-spatial teleportation array.

    “Details of your duties and companions can all be accessed through the *Celestial Supervisor Record*,” Qi Buyi explained diligently.

    Li Fan, with most of his attention still immersed in his divine comprehension, only nodded absently in response.

    Qi Buyi sighed inwardly.

    “He’s deteriorating further,” she thought. “It seems his end truly draws near. I wonder when those life-extending treasures will finally arrive.”

    After taking his leave, Li Fan contacted Huangfu Song through the *Celestial Supervisor Record*.

    The fat man’s tone was noticeably more respectful than before.

    When the two met at the Law Transmission Plaza of Tianchen Province, they used a teleportation array to travel to Lanlin Province—where the Spirit-Locking Formation was nearing completion.

    This province lay in the far south of the Profound Yellow Realm, quite remote.

    After several transfers and countless barriers of white mist, they finally arrived.

    The repeated teleportations left Li Fan’s already aging body further weakened; his eyes appeared clouded and lifeless.

    Though he was in truth immersed in his meditative insight, others could not tell the difference.

    At the very least, Huangfu Song was deeply uneasy—fearing that Li Fan might die beside him at any moment.

    “Heh, Fellow Li,” Huangfu Song said nervously, “you should rest when we get there. Leave everything to me.”

    (End of Chapter)
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    Qi Buyi still diligently explained to Li Fan.

    Most of Li Fan’s mind was focused on comprehending dao, so he seemed somewhat absent-minded as he nodded along.

    Seeing this, Qi Buyi could only sigh inwardly: “He’s deteriorating more and more.”

    “It seems like his downfall is not


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    Grandpa needs some rest
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    Waiting for He Zengdao calling him senior in next life!!! kek
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      This will be an incredible moment.
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    It’s okay, both of you will rest soon
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