Chapter 2284: 1713: Guardian Hill's Subtle Union (Part 2)

Capítulo 2284: Chapter 1713: Guardian Hill’s Subtle Union (Part 2)

“In your previous life, you achieved sainthood through the Shadow of Mountain and Sea, which was a bit too audacious. You should know that just a little True Spirit Infusion is enough to attract the attention of the Three Saints. It would be better to remain low-key and dormant, quietly assisting the Three Saints in reuniting the Mountain and Sea, and journey further into the ancient times.”

“As for the matter of the Mountain and Sea perishing occasionally in time and space, I suggest quietly observing it. Even if the Three Saints were to disappear for a while, it would not affect their overall power. In fact, the weaker the Three Saints become around us, the more you can exert influence, and it may not be impossible for the discourse within the Xuanji Ring to change hands.”

“Of course, if you want to act alone, separate from the Three Saints, that’s also fine. However, my advice is to hide behind the Three Saints when you first arrive at Mountain and Sea…”

Lord Guardian Hill analyzed calmly, laying out the pros and cons without interfering with Li Fan’s choice.

After finishing his words, Li Fan pondered for a long time and finally nodded in agreement.

“What Guardian Hill says makes sense. It’s comfortable to enjoy the shade under a big tree; let’s let the Three Saints remain our big tree for a few more lifetimes!”

“However, that’s a matter for later. I must thoroughly investigate the changes in Mountain and Sea caused by the forces behind the Void Realm. I have a premonition that it might be greatly beneficial for comprehending the True and False Changes, and even for restructuring the Mountain and Sea.”

Guardian Hill recalled his experiences from the previous life, pondering deeply: “The game between the Void Realm and Mountain and Sea has already involved the topmost powers between the two. It’s akin to a game of chess lasting countless ages.”

“The True and False Changes, recreating Mountain and Sea. It could be seen as returning all scattered pieces within and outside the chessboard to their original places. From the changes on the board, glimpsing the hand outside the board…”

“It should be feasible.”

Hearing Guardian Hill’s words, Li Fan felt even more confident in his plan.

After some discussion, they proceeded according to the plan.

In this life, Li Fan did not choose to inherit his previous cultivation base. Strictly speaking, his current realm was still that of a Mortal.

But with Li Fan’s current experience, returning step by step from a Mortal to the Realm of the Saint would not be a difficult task.

However, to guard against unforeseen incidents, before the Phantom of Guardian Hill left, it left behind a power for protection.

Li Fan no longer proclaimed sainthood with the Shadow of God he visualized, nor did he audaciously become a saint as a Mountain Sea Saint. Instead, he proceeded with a step-by-step cultivation.

The chosen Dao Path was precisely the Cosmic Cycle path.

Though it was step-by-step, with his deep understanding and familiarity with the Cosmic Reincarnation Path and the potential original place, his progress on the path was astonishingly swift.

In his previous life, it took five hundred years; in this life, the speed was faster, taking just over three hundred years to ascend to the Realm of the Saint in one leap.

It shook the Mountain and Sea!

“Reincarnation itself is a grand Creation.”

Through personal practice, Li Fan gained new insights into the Cosmic Cycle path.

Correspondingly, on the Returning to Truth panel of the Returning to Truth Path, the [Second Cosmic Cycle] characters, which shone with seven-colored brilliance, began to transform.

The brightness gradually faded, like returning to simplicity, washing away the superficial, revealing its most original, unadorned form.

It appeared no different from other Tao characters in their initial state.

But as the master of the [Cosmic Cycle], Li Fan could clearly feel that the [Second Cosmic Cycle] now truly received recognition from the Returning to Truth Path.

Li Fan looked at the other still-empty positions in the Great Dao True Hall, his eyes revealing an indescribable gleam.

“The Great Dao Returns to Truth, perhaps is not about entering Returning to Truth itself, but returning to their original states.”

“Mountain and Sea Tao, all originate from God. However, after the Mountain and Sea divided from God, they were tainted by the changes in Mountain and Sea, and the Tao also changed accordingly. Only by eliminating the influence of Mountain and Sea can they partially restore to their origin and reveal their original form.”

Such a realization, if Li Fan hadn’t personally walked the path of cultivation again, he wouldn’t have known.

Under Guardian Hill’s influence, retracing the path led to these enlightening realizations.

This made Li Fan even more convinced of the wisdom of bringing Guardian Hill into the Returning to Truth.

Achieving sainthood through the Cosmic Cycle naturally didn’t cause the widespread sensation like in the previous life. Instead, he entered the Xuanji Ring quietly, as a “friend of Guardian Hill.”

However, after Li Fan “unintentionally” revealed his unique True Spirit Infusion ability, it again attracted the attention of other saints.

Regarding the origin of this ability, Li Fan himself claimed ignorance.

He suggested it might be related to the emperor Tian Luo.

“Back when the Immortal Realm was devoured by the Way-Mantle Whale, I escaped near death. The true form perished, leaving only a fragment of True Spirit, fleeing to the lower world sea of stars. Traversing through numerous lives, I finally achieved today’s outcome. After reincarnation, I realized something inexplicable and indescribable seemed to have changed within me. Not only did my talent surpass the past, but I also developed an intriguing oddity.”

“Puzzled, upon further thought, perhaps it is related to the emperor Tian Luo’s mad plan back then.”

“I asked Guardian Hill, and after our homeland Immortal Realm disappeared, he also benefited. It’s just that his strength is beyond ordinary, so the impact wasn’t as apparent as with me.” Li Fan frowned, speaking slowly.

Guardian Hill nodded in agreement as well.

With Guardian Hill vouching for him, the credibility of Li Fan’s words was significantly elevated.

The other saints in the Xuanji Ring all wore contemplative expressions.

Taking advantage of the moment, Li Fan asked, “With the Three Saints’ abilities, Mountain and Sea should be within grasp. Back then, when there was a change in our homeland, did you sense anything amiss?”

Saint Tai Yi replied with a faint smile, “Mountain and Sea are constantly changing. The possibility of vanishing in an instant isn’t, by counterattack, unknown, and we aren’t omniscient and infallible. Overlookings are not surprising. However…”

Saint Tai Yi paused, seemingly deducing something.

“With the mention of Cosmic Cycle today, indeed, back then, we did experience a mysterious premonition rising in our hearts.”

The Three Saints exchanged glances, but their words halted.

After a long while, Liânshan finally spoke, “It was as if some opportunity brushed past us. That feeling of opportunity was quite similar to the thrill during our initial Tao certification.”

“But it was just a fleeting, extremely subtle premonition. Without today’s Cosmic Cycle reminder, we wouldn’t have noticed it.”

“This Tian Luo Emperor…”

“God extends from Mountain and Sea. Besides the realm of Mountain and Sea Void, there’s nothing else. If one seeks to transcend again, where can they transcend to? The blessings you received may not truly be feedback from a successful transcendence. It might also be that the entire potentially functioning Immortal Realm, along with the divine artifacts of Tian Luo Emperor, vanished together, causing an aftermath…”

Guardian Hill immediately understood the intention of the Saint Liânshan, “So, the changes on us might indeed arise because of the items left by Tian Luo Emperor? To cause such changes, what kind of Creation would it be?”

Return to Sea smiled a little, “All becomes void, naturally undiscoverable. Yet, perhaps the old Mountain and Sea may still hold a few clues. With the Mountain and Sea reuniting, and journeying to the time of Tian Luo Emperor, we can investigate directly.”

“With the assistance of the friend of Cosmic Cycle, the likelihood of success in this matter greatly increases.”

Li Fan immediately became humble, not bringing up the topic again.

The method of True Spirit Infusion indeed provided groundbreaking assistance for the reuniting of the Mountain and Sea.

Not only could it generate a continuous backup power of saints, but also ensured that other saints need not worry about Way-Mantle erosion in the Void Realm, being free from future concerns.

All energies focused on reuniting the Mountain and Sea.

Just like the previous lifetimes experienced by Li Fan, the daunting project of reuniting the Mountain and Sea, originally needing careful handling by the Three Saints, could now be accomplished amid laughter among the saints.

After the first successful reunion, every saint gained a Creation, and there was an air of happiness in the Beyond.

Only the Three Saints saw their imminent demise looking at the more ancient Mountain and Sea and sensed it.

“Dare I ask the Three Saints, is there any peril ahead?”

At this point, Guardian Hill inquired.

After pondering for a moment, the Three Saints revealed the crisis of death faced by Mountain and Sea ahead.

This caused the joyous atmosphere in the Beyond to dissipate instantly.

Li Fan solemnly declared, “The Three Saints are our pillars, the key to reuniting the Mountain and Sea, absolutely not to be compromised. Since there is danger ahead in Mountain and Sea, we must swiftly aid!”

“One time-space crisis, whether or not it involves the Three Saints, what of it with us?”

His words were righteously impassioned, filled with courage and boldness.