Chapter 2308: 1727: Returning the Favor

Capítulo 2308: Chapter 1727: Returning the Favor

“What a pity. If only [Real] was willing, perhaps success would have been inevitable.”

Li Fan, assuming the identity of the Stealing Mechanism Saint, peeled off a layer of skin and flesh from [Suo].

In the Great Dao True Hall, this added a new line of characters.

Although presently just a shadowy illusion, its uniqueness was already apparent.

It was not shrouded in vibrant colors, but covered in an ancient gray aura.

Revealing an indescribable aura of the ages.

Apart from “Ancient,” there was a peculiar charm entwining it.

After careful observation, Li Fan vaguely discerned a hint of its flavor.

It was the word “Forbidden!”

As if it did not belong within Mountain Sea, nor within this Dao Hall.

Unlike the other Mountain Sea Paths Li Fan had previously encountered and absorbed, which stayed obediently once integrated.

This one was constantly restless, with the intention to break free and escape.

Although suppressed by the [“Great Dao Returns to Truth”], its struggle was destined to be in vain.

Yet this “rebellion” had already highlighted the uniqueness of [Suo]’s path.

Li Fan pondered, “The Three Saints once said that once Suo, who always hid in the shadows, is exposed, even its own Dao Path will be affected. This is the backlash from evolving its path to the extreme, beyond Mountain Sea.”

“Now, from the wisp of essence I stole from the Great Dao Returns to Truth, it’s evident that Suo’s Dao Path indeed bears traces of breaking the limits of Mountain Sea.”

There was no time to savor this gain carefully. Without Suo’s support, the evolving Taichu Immortal Realm before him was about to shatter layer by layer. Li Fan, in an instant, shed his [Stealing Mechanism] guise. He returned to his original [Cosmic Cycle] appearance.

“Master, save us!”

Suddenly, pleas for help reached Li Fan’s ears, rising one after another.

They were from the Living Beings Li Fan had enlightened.

After the world-ending disaster, only a fraction of them survived.

However, those who survived gained immensely.

Li Fan thought for a moment, then casually collected them.

He was not worried they might divulge anything.

The True and False Changes were not something ordinary Living Beings could comprehend.

Not to mention them. Even if the Saints on the Other Shore witnessed Li Fan’s battle with Suo, they would see it as foggy and incomprehensible.

With the Suo net shattered, Li Fan appeared in the true Mountain Sea.

In just an instant, he fell into the previous section of Mountain Sea, in the eyes of all Saints.

Li Fan’s expression remained unchanged, allowing the strands of power around him to coil and bring him into the Xuanji Ring.

Looking around, this Mountain Sea was far less bustling than where Li Fan had been.

It even seemed somewhat desolate.

Not to mention the later realized saints, only six of the original nine Saints on the Other Shore remained.

It seemed that both the Void Realm and Suo had indeed brought them significant survival pressure.

“May I ask, daoist, from which direction do you come?” The Sea Return Saint asked solemnly.

Li Fan recounted the entire story.

He only concealed the part about transforming into the [Stealing Mechanism] Saint and enjoying a huge feast.

“Is that really so?”

Knowing that reinforcements would soon arrive in the world of Mountain Sea, and with such formidable power, even the Three Saints couldn’t help but lose their composure, showing joy on their faces.

“Daoist’s True Spirit infusion ability is truly a great blessing for Mountain Sea!”

Li Fan replied, “The current plan should be to quickly reunite the divided Mountain Sea, building a defense line together.”

“Though the Void Realm’s encirclement is vast and imposing, it certainly cannot withstand our unity!”

With that said, Li Fan looked towards where his true self was.

…

In fact, when the Suo net collapsed and Li Fan’s incarnation officially entered the Mountain Sea ahead,

within the Xuanji Ring, a vague scene was already faintly emerging.

It was just that a moment earlier, Li Fan’s transmission image suddenly disappeared, leaving the Saints in a state of suspicion and confusion.

“I observed that all was going smoothly for Daoist Li, gearing up to break the situation. What happened?”

Li Fan frowned, sensing for a moment, then slowly said, “The Mountain Sea Living Beings’ meridians were affected, and I also couldn’t sense what was going on within the Suo net.”

“However, in the last moment, I detected signs of that world about to collapse. For us, it’s a good thing.”

All Saints remained silent.

Originally, Li Fan’s journey was only to delay, but surprisingly, he truly broke the Suo net.

Though in fact, it was mostly due to the previous Tawei Saint Emperor’s uncovering of behind-the-scenes weaknesses.

Nonetheless, it was indeed unexpected for the Saints.

The Three Saints looked towards the Mountain Sea ahead, and after a moment, nodded slightly, “The power which covered Mountain Sea is indeed disappearing. It is leaving.”

With the affirmation of the Three Saints, the other saints within the Xuanji Ring couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

“Without the envy of [Suo], we only have to face the threat of the Void Realm next.”

“Though menacing, we are gradually getting accustomed to it.”

Compared to the Void Realm’s path of annihilation, the Saints still found the existence from the early Mountain Sea harder to deal with.

It wasn’t that the initial Living Beings of Mountain Sea were even stronger than the Void Realm.

Rather, though the Void Realm’s catastrophe was terrifying, it lacked many variables.

Everything was laid out clearly on the surface.

In contrast, like Suo, the initial Saints of Mountain Sea. Their strength was unfathomable, and their thoughts and actions were filled with unknowns.

For example, His adventure into the end period of Mountain Sea this time was entirely beyond the Saints’ expectations.

No matter the outcome, in the end, it only added many variables.

If it were just a game between the two sides, it would be fine. But it still required dealing with the greatest threat of the Void Realm simultaneously.

With troubles from both sides, even the Three Saints felt a bit troubled.

However, with Suo’s departure this time, it finally became clear and bright.

Using Li Fan’s incarnation as a link, the two sections of Mountain Sea quickly reached a consensus.

On the surface, both sides maintained a state of non-engagement to avoid provoking a fierce reaction from the Void Realm.

In secret, Li Fan’s incarnation employed the True Spirit infusion technique to create as many new saints as possible.

Meanwhile, the Saints from the latter part of Mountain Sea gradually smuggled their incarnations to the front through the network of Mountain Sea Living Beings’ meridians.

When the preparations were sufficient, both sides acted simultaneously.

The earlier part of Mountain Sea attracted the Void Realm’s attention, while all Saints from the latter part stormed forth, striving to quickly reunite Mountain Sea.

Once the reunion succeeded, the encirclement of the Void Realm would break without a fight!

“It was almost a deadlock originally. Never thought it would turn into such a satisfactory situation now!”

“Daoist Li’s True Spirit infusion technique, the credit is immense!”

“Ah, without Tawei Saint Emperor, we would still be troubled about how to break the net.”

…

During the discussion among the Saints, the atmosphere among the Others gradually became relaxed.

Only the Stealing Mechanism, privately sending a transmission to Li Fan.

“May I ask Daoist Li, when the Suo fled, did you encounter anything unusual?”

Li Fan asked somewhat perplexed, “Why does Daoist Stealing Mechanism say this?”

“When the Taichu Immortal Realm shattered, it was all chaos. I only sought to protect myself and didn’t notice anything peculiar.”

“Or rather…”

Li Fan’s words suddenly paused, “When Suo left, it seemed extremely angry. Not just because of the escape.”

The Stealing Mechanism heard this and seemed thoughtful.