Chapter 1005: Tianxuan Mirror's Origin

The Tianxuan Mirror clone, upon hearing those words, pondered for a moment, then extended his right hand into his own body.

From within, he drew out a glowing orb that pulsed rhythmically, as if it were breathing, and handed it over.

“Carry this with you, and it will serve as my representation,” the Tianxuan Mirror clone said solemnly.

“What is this?” Li Fan reached out to take the orb, but his hand passed right through it.

“This is the Mirror’s Origin. It was born together with my true body. It neither increases nor diminishes, neither arises nor perishes. Outsiders cannot touch or absorb it; only I can summon and control it.”

As he spoke, the Tianxuan Mirror clone pointed into the air, sending the orb of Mirror Origin directly into Li Fan’s body.

“Brother, you are not planning to use this Mirror Origin to spy on me, are you?” Li Fan raised an eyebrow and asked immediately.

A hint of offended anger appeared on the Tianxuan Mirror clone’s face. “This is merely the original mark born with my true form. Without additional power infused into it, how could I possibly use it for surveillance?”

“Moreover, if you truly do not trust me, you may seal the Origin within your body. As long as it resides in you, it will serve as my representative…”

Before he could finish speaking, he sensed that Li Fan had already, within a single breath, completely sealed off the Origin.

Only a faint and nearly imperceptible connection remained, proving its existence.

The Tianxuan Mirror clone’s expression stiffened.

But seeing that Li Fan’s demeanor remained calm and unbothered, he took a deep breath and steadied himself.

After a moment, he added, “With this Origin, you can place complete trust in the Mirror Holder, Cang.”

“Hmph, but that man was not loyal. During the long years he spent monitoring me, he developed ulterior motives. He sought to use a secret technique to seize greater control over me, hoping to rise above all Mirror Holder.”

“Unfortunately for him, such petty schemes could never escape my sight. I pretended to fall into his trap step by step, only to strike back at the final moment and turn him into my Mirror Slave.”

“Otherwise, acquiring this human body would not have been so easy for me,” the Tianxuan Mirror clone said with pride.

“Oh? So that’s how it is? Excellent. That increases the success rate of my plan by at least fifty percent!” Li Fan said with genuine admiration.

“Time is of the essence. I will depart immediately.” Li Fan clasped his hands respectfully and then vanished from the Tianxuan Mirror clone’s sight.

The mortal city, which had been frozen in stillness, resumed its bustling noise and activity moments later.

“I hope he succeeds,” the Tianxuan Mirror clone muttered softly.

In truth, he had little real trust in Li Fan. This was merely an experiment.

As Li Fan had said, their cooperation would only deepen as they continued to work together.

If Li Fan truly managed to create a strong enough influence, the clone would not mind adding another source of support.

But if the plan were to collapse halfway…

He would lose nothing at all.

The Mirror’s Origin could not be taken by anyone. As for the so-called Great Formation Astral Mechanism of All-Spirits Return to Numbers or Mirror Holder Cang…

To him, they were entirely insignificant.

With that thought, the Tianxuan Mirror clone began to hum a little tune, once again playing the role of a busy shop attendant.

…

Above the skies of Weidu City.

Tianyang and the other two watched Li Fan return, their expressions puzzled.

They had only seen Li Fan standing face to face with what seemed to be the target of their mission, exchanging a few unknown words.

Then, instead of striking the target down, he simply turned and left.

“Emissary , this is…” Daoist Hundred Flowers asked cautiously.

“The situation has changed. There is no need for action anymore. You two return to the Spiritwood Realm. I still have other matters to attend to.” Li Fan did not explain further.

Although it seemed abrupt and somewhat anticlimactic, Tianyang and the others did not dare to question him.

After they separated, Li Fan traveled to a hidden cave in Tianchen Prefecture, where he reestablished contact with Mo Rubin.

He explained in detail how, although he had found the Tianxuan Mirror clone, he had been unable to kill it, and how he later turned to seek cooperation instead.

He even truthfully confessed that he had obtained the All Spirit Return to Numbers Grand Formation as well as the Mirror’s Origin Essence.

Inside the hidden cave-heaven, Mo Rubin’s face floated silently in the air.

After a moment of silence, he finally spoke with praise.

“Brother Xingwang is indeed quick-witted. You have handled this matter almost perfectly. No wonder back in those years, before the Xuantian King made any major decisions, he would always consult you first…”

Li Fan tilted his head slightly and interrupted, saying indifferently, “Is that so? Perhaps. I don’t remember.”

Mo Rubin smiled and did not dwell on the topic any further. Instead, he shifted the subject swiftly and began his analysis.

“According to your strategy, cooperating with the Tianxuan Mirror is indeed the best option for now.”

“From what you described, it seems that the Xuantian Treasure Mirror has undergone immense changes compared to the past.”

“However, it should still be trustworthy,” Mo Rubin concluded.

Li Fan sneered faintly and said with hidden meaning,

“After nearly ten thousand years, unless it had been in deep slumber all along, who can guarantee one’s personality wouldn’t change?”

“As for the Xuantian Treasure Mirror, it’s not about whether we trust it or not. If we want to find the Xuantian King, it is the only lead we have left.”

Mo Rubin was rendered speechless by these words.

Li Fan then added casually, “By the way, if we want to deduce and break the formation seals left behind by the Immortal Ancestor, that Lifeless Formation Crown is somewhat insufficient. Didn’t you say before that you possess a divination treasure formation capable of splitting into nine parts? Bring it here as soon as possible. I will see if I can find a way to accelerate its fusion.”

Since it was a trivial matter, Mo Rubin immediately agreed.

The two then discussed a few more details about the execution of their plan before Li Fan departed.

He went straight toward Xuan Sushang’s bamboo-sea cave dwelling.

Without making a sound, he entered stealthily and arrived outside the bamboo building where the two women were.

Through the surrounding formation seals, Li Fan faintly heard the moaning sounds coming from within.

Without changing expression, he flickered and appeared directly inside the bamboo building.

Xuan Sushang was holding a golden whip high, harshly punishing Lu Xichan.

Lu Xichan’s face was flushed, her gaze hazy, carrying both pain and pleasure.

The two women were in the midst of their game when Li Fan suddenly coughed coldly.

Instantly, both of their bodies stiffened.

They looked at the suddenly appearing Li Fan in shock.

Their flushed complexions turned pale in an instant.

They hurriedly stood up and bowed deeply in greeting.

Xuan Sushang stammered as she hastily explained,

“Lu Xichan grew negligent again, so I was merely disciplining her according to your orders…”

Lu Xichan lowered her head even further, not daring to utter a single word.

Li Fan snorted coldly, yet he did not scold them.

Instead, he said to Xuan Sushang, “Arrange for your father to meet me here as soon as possible.”

Xuan Sushang froze, a trace of fear flashing through her eyes.

“This…”

But soon, realization dawned on her, and she asked softly,

“Could it be that you…”

Li Fan explained calmly, “The situation is a bit complicated. In short, the crisis has already been resolved. Now, in this world, only one Tianxuan Mirror clone remains—and that is me.”

“Have Cang come to meet me here. He will understand when he arrives.”