Chapter 902

The Dharma-Transmiter—this was the highest-ranking existence within the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance that Li Fan had come into contact with since stepping into the Xuanhuang Realm.

Moreover, what made it even more intriguing was that this Dharma-Transmiter is not a true Dharma-Transmiter.

His true identity was that of the malicious Dharma King of the Xuantian Sect.

“Once you reach the position of a Dharma-Transmiter, even casually leaking a piece of information has unimaginable value and endless utility.”

“The only difficulty now is how to make contact with Mo Rubin and gain his trust.”

As before in the Fallen Immortal Realm, Li Fan had only glimpsed fragments of Mo Rubin’s memories.

However, any parts of these memories related to cultivation techniques, divine abilities, or secret arts had not been preserved.

Therefore, if he wanted to disguise himself properly in front of this Dharma King of the Xuantian Sect without revealing anything, he would need a long-term plan.

Mo Rubin’s infiltration into the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance seemed to have had no effect on the current situation in the Xuanhuang Realm.

During this period, the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance and the Five Elders Association continued their constant disputes.

The main point of contention remained the Immortal Ancestor Manifestation, which repeatedly appeared within the territory of the Five Elders Association.

The number of techniques it could employ was increasing, and the manifestation itself had become more lifelike.

From the latest footage transmitted from the Five Elders Association, even the solemn and majestic face of the Immortal Ancestor now exhibited subtle emotional fluctuations.

It was truly astonishing.

Perhaps because this Immortal Ancestor Manifestation was becoming increasingly realistic, the five Longevity Immortal Heavenly Sovereigns felt a hint of unease.

When the Immortal Ancestor Manifestation appeared once more, rolling black clouds suddenly emerged from the horizon, completely enveloping the sky.

The entire region was plunged into absolute darkness, all external and internal areas sealed, and the Immortal Ancestor Manifestation entirely consumed by shadow.

The final outcome of that battle remained unknown to Li Fan.

However, after this event, the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance indeed became more restrained.

The frequency of the manifestation’s appearances slowed considerably, though it did not cease entirely.

Meanwhile, the Five Elders Association seemed to have lost hope that the Federation of All Worlds could gather intelligence on the Thirty-Three Chosen Immortal Candidates.

Requests for assistance had nearly disappeared.

At most, they feigned inquiries about the sudden destruction of the “Congyun Sea Mutual Aid Association.”

Li Fan simply responded that the Congyun Mutual Aid Association had no connection with the Federation of All Worlds.

The situation for the Federation of All Worlds was exceptionally favorable.

The Five Elders Association only needed to manage their own affairs.

Yet, paper cannot completely conceal fire. As the Immortal Ancestor Manifestation appeared more frequently, rumors about it finally began to spread within the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance.

Even though the alliance officially prohibited public discussion, it could not stop the enthusiastic cultivators.

For a time, opinions diverged wildly, and various speculations sprang up like mushrooms after rain.

Li Fan also paid attention, investigating and collecting information.

Most of these were merely cultivators’ conjectures, easily seen to be unreliable.

However, one particular rumor caught Li Fan’s attention.

It claimed that the Immortal Ancestor Manifestation was likely connected to the statues of the Immortal Ancestor scattered throughout the alliance.

“Everyone, have you ever wondered why every Heavenly City has a statue of the Immortal Ancestor?”

“And have any of you used a long-distance teleportation formation? These statues are actually hollowed out and serve as carriers for long-distance teleportation formations!”

“What a desecration!”

“Although the Immortal Ancestor does not meddle in worldly affairs, his divine authority remains. Without his permission, would those in power within the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance dare to do this?!”

“I am certain there is something strange going on here!”

A cultivator named Yue Gu declared with absolute confidence.

“Brother Yue makes a very good point! No wonder that every time I use that long-distance teleportation formation, when I see the cloud cluster representing the Xuanhuang Realm, I feel a strange, indescribable sensation in my heart.”

“I think you’re overthinking it. Clearly, the Immortal Ancestor’s manifestation is cast through the Thirty-Three Chosen Immortal Elects. What does that have to do with the statue?”

Everyone held their own opinion, and none could convince the others.

Li Fan, however, recalled the tall, high-crowned Immortal Ancestor statue in various Heavenly Cities and pondered deeply.

“The Xuanhuang Realm holds a uniquely important position in the heart of the Immortal Ancestor.”

“Even if he temporarily departs, he should not have left the Darkest Star Sea. And if I were the Immortal Ancestor, for safety’s sake, I would certainly leave contingencies in the Xuanhuang Realm, just in case.”

“Perhaps these statues themselves are the means of Immortal Ancestor.”

“And the Thirty-Three Immortal Elects are the keys to activating such means,” Li Fan guessed silently.

However, he was in no hurry to verify this.

After all, he had already secretly placed a Dissociation Disc inside one of the Immortal Elects, Wei Qizheng. Once Wei Qizheng perished, the recorded secrets would be transmitted back to Li Fan.

Li Fan did not believe that the frequent use of the Immortal Ancestor’s manifestation by the Thirty-Three Immortal Elects—whose cultivation at most had reached Dao Integration—would come without any cost.

So, before this world ended, he would certainly be able to wait for the day Wei Qizheng fell.

That is, as long as there were no inexplicable accidents.

Temporarily setting aside the conflicts in the Xuanhuang Realm, Li Fan began to recreate a clone in the secret chamber of the Spiritwood Realm.

Previously, his clone, Ji Shaoli, had died at the hands of a young Dharma-Transmitter. With the Xuanhuang Realm in constant crisis, not having a clone was highly inconvenient.

This time, Li Fan secretly took a trace of Su Yuqing’s essence blood and used it to forge a new clone.

Unlike previous clone creations, Li Fan, having mastered the Limitless Fullness and Emptiness Method, applied special modifications to the clone’s soul.

All memories relating to [Truth] were completely removed from the soul.

The remaining memories were also adjusted.

The clone could still transmit sensations to the original, but the experiences of the clone could only be selectively received by the original.

In the clone’s memory, it considered itself a creation of the Ancient Xuantian Sect’s Sleeping Dharma King after awakening.

Severely injured, its memories were incomplete.

Yet it remembered the benevolence of the Xuantian King and vowed to rebuild the Xuantian Sect.

Quietly gathering forces from various minor worlds, it organized the Federation of All Worlds to recruit troops for restoring the sect.

Such manipulation of the soul had been impossible for Li Fan before.

But with mastery of the Limitless Fullness and Emptiness Method, it became achievable.

Although the method was somewhat crude, imprecise cutting could even injure the soul directly the method’s extraordinary soul-repairing ability allowed Li Fan, through repeated attempts, to achieve targeted soul modification.

Previously, he had fabricated Ji Shaoli’s memories to deceive the young Dharma-Transmitter. This was accomplished using the same method.

…

Three days later.

Looking at the male-bodied, female-faced, exceptionally handsome clone before him, Li Fan showed a satisfied expression.

“True caution means even your own clone must be guarded against.”

“In extreme circumstances, it may even need to be used as bait.”

This was the progress Li Fan had made after experiencing the young Dharma-Transmitter incident and the Xuantian Sect Dharma King event.

He pointed at the clone’s brow; the clone’s eyebrows twitched, gradually awakening.

“I’ll call you Li Qing.”