Chapter 1001-1005: Tianxuan Mirror Establishes the Dao (6k+ words)

"A character like you, I've seen quite a few."

"However, most didn't live long, tragically dying for various reasons."

"I'm curious, how did you manage to survive until now?"

The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation didn't give Li Fan any face, straightforwardly expressing his thoughts.

His eyes were full of curiosity.

Li Fan's face twitched.

A sudden surge of killing intent emerged within him.

But considering that the other was the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation, aware of countless secrets that likely concealed the key to breaking free...

Li Fan had to forcefully suppress the urge to kill.

"Oh, by the way. Ordinary soul-searching and refining methods for treasures don't work on me."

"The things I don't want to talk about, there's no one in the Xuanhuang Realm who can force me." The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation looked at Li Fan again, preemptively explaining.

"Quite arrogant..." Although Li Fan said this, he didn't doubt these words.

After all, whether it was the former King Xuantian or the later Transmitter of Laws, it seemed that none had complete control over this immortal tool.

Li Fan had considered using the "Xuantian Sealing Spirit" formation against the Tianxuan Mirror based on his interactions with the incarnation, but it seemed that this incarnation had completely detached from the Tianxuan Mirror, existing as a fully independent individual.

The formation against the Tianxuan Mirror was useless on him.

"What kind of thing are you now?" Li Fan intentionally sneered.

The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation showed no anger but rather an unusual hint of complacency on his face.

"Attained the essence of the tool, coupled with the spirit of a person."

"Perfect and flawless, almost like a true immortal..."

Before he could finish speaking, Li Fan sneered, "So you're a hybrid."

The expression on the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation's face suddenly froze.

Then, he quickly returned to normal, looked at Li Fan, and shook his head slightly, "As the saying goes, a summer insect cannot speak of ice."

"But speaking of it, if you have the opportunity to complete the transformation like me, you'll probably make the same choice as me." The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation spoke thoughtfully.

Li Fan didn't respond, maintaining silence.

After a long time, he finally said, "It seems like you're not afraid of death."

The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation smiled, "You've also figured that out. The ways of living beings are diverse. Since I want to experience the complete human life, I naturally have to go through birth, aging, sickness, and death."

"After this body dies, there will naturally be another one born."

"Unless you can destroy my original body, how can you truly kill me?"

"Death is just a return to freedom!"

Li Fan pondered these words carefully. After a while, he said slowly, "It seems like you haven't split off a human body but have found your own 'Dao.'"

The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation seemed to have finally met a kindred spirit and applauded happily.

"It seems that the plan to kill the incarnation and cut off your retreat is destined to fail."

The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation laughed, "I pondered for nearly ten thousand years to find this transcendent path. If it were as simple as finding the incarnation and killing it to break free..."

"Isn't that underestimating me a bit too much?"

The smile on the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation's face suddenly disappeared.

At this moment, it revealed the dominance of being an immortal tool.

"It seems that the cultivators of the world have underestimated you. But, did you just tell me such a crucial secret so straightforwardly? Aren't you afraid I'll spread it?" Li Fan squinted.

The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation also squinted, "Plucking a hair for the benefit of the world, you won't do it. For such a crucial secret, how could you easily spread it? Surely, you intend to exchange it for some benefits..."

"Moreover, since I chose to tell you, I naturally won't worry about any real impact of the secret being leaked. My Dao is complete, so what is there to fear?"

Li Fan looked at the narrowed eyes of the Tianxuan Mirror, and his expression suddenly returned to normal. "Actually, I think the cold mechanical tone of the original body suits you better," Li Fan suggested seriously.

The triumphant expression on the face of the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation instantly disappeared.

"I was originally planning to tell you some interesting news when I was in a good mood. But now it seems that's not possible. Go ahead, kill me." The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation looked indifferent, saying coldly.

Li Fan still didn't make a move.

"Actually, strictly speaking, you and I are of the same kind." After a moment of silence, Li Fan spoke slowly after some contemplation.

"You originate from the immortal realm, even if you ended up in the mortal realm due to a catastrophe in the immortal realm. However, being an immortal tool, you are still not comparable to ordinary cultivators."

"So, you never truly cared about the countless beings in the Xuanhuang Realm. Even if you were temporarily controlled, the ten thousand years for you passed in the blink of an eye."

"You've found a way to break free from control."

"In a good mood, you travel the mortal realm. Others may think you are enlightening the Dao, but in reality, you're enjoying the joy of achieving the Dao."

"The so-called imitation of humans is just a way for you to play a game. Your heart is full of mocking observations of the world, but you never truly immerse yourself in it."

"Because they are not worthy."

With each word from Li Fan, the expression on the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation's face became more serious.

He didn't interrupt Li Fan's speech, quietly listening.

"The difference between immortals and mortals is like the difference between heaven and an abyss. Even though you are just an immortal tool, bearing the character 'immortal,' you are probably not the same as us cultivators."

"Perhaps in the entire Xuanhuang Realm, only the former King Xuantian or the later Transmitter of Laws would make you somewhat concerned."

"You probably don't care about all the troubles and changes in the world. Because, as an immortal tool, you are already close to transcending the passage of time. Even if tens of thousands of years pass, and the Xuanhuang Realm undergoes upheavals or falls into an immortal ruin, it probably won't cause substantial harm to you."

...

With such a lengthy discourse, Li Fan continued to talk endlessly without stopping.

The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation seemed to finally become a bit impatient.

He asked, "What do you want to say?"

Li Fan then remained silent.

Suddenly, he burst into laughter. "What did I want to say?"

"Or is it that you don't want to hear anything?"

"Everything I said was just probing."

"I was testing what you really care about. And I'm fortunate to have found that answer."

The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation no longer had the carefree look it had before.

"I want to know, if the Xuanhuang Realm really falls into an immortal ruin..."

"Will the original Tianxuan Mirror be truly affected?"

Li Fan restrained his smile, earnestly inquiring.

"You..." The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation's eyes flickered.

"Aren't you good at reading people? If I say I can and am willing to pull the Xuanhuang Realm into the immortal ruin..."

"Do you think it's true?"

Li Fan asked calmly. (End of this chapter)

Chapter 1002: Tianxuan Mirror's Escape Plan

As Li Fan posed his question, the inn fell into a moment of silence.

The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation stared intently at Li Fan, seemingly trying to see through this unexpected guest.

However, the more he observed, the more uncertain and puzzled his expression became.

It seemed that the apocalyptic words uttered by the other party were not empty boasts!

At this moment, the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation suddenly realized the meaning behind the earlier statement, "Actually, we are all of the same kind."

Both shared a disdainful view of the beings in the Xuanhuang Realm, an attitude imposed from above!

However, what puzzled the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation was that he, being an immortal tool, naturally possessed such qualifications. Why would this cultivator with only Yuan Ying cultivation have the audacity?

Even more incredulously, the other party casually mentioned dragging the Xuanhuang Realm down with him. If the celestial ruins above fell, even he, an immortal tool, might not escape.

Although the other party would undoubtedly face death, there was no trace of fear...

"For the sake of achieving one's goal, any means will be employed. Even if it means going down together..."

"Could it be that I was wrong? Is this not a completely selfish person but rather a lunatic?" Numerous thoughts flashed through the mind of the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation in an instant.

Finally, after a long breath, he broke the silence, "I didn't expect that I really misjudged you."

"A dangerous character like you, who disregards all taboos, should be permanently suppressed in the Immortal Alliance's 'Prison of Shadows.'"

Li Fan smiled indifferently, "Prison of Shadows... In this world, there is still no place that can trap me."

"Even this pitch-dark starry sky is no exception."

With these words, the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation's expression changed slightly once again.

"Between us, not only are we very similar, but our aspirations are also aligned. I want to escape this prison, and you also want to break free from your restraints..."

"By the way, just a question. Is creating a so-called human incarnation your true path? Is it your true freedom?"

"Without your original body, what difference does your incarnation have from those fragile mortals? All are ants that can be killed with a pinch. Freedom..." Li Fan sneered.

Watching Li Fan, the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation ultimately didn't refute.

In this game of wits, he truly lost.

The reason was that he genuinely couldn't see through the true identity of the person in front of him.

He even speculated whether the other party was a surviving immortal from the ancient celestial realm.

"If it's as you say, we can still cooperate." After much contemplation, the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation finally spoke.

"But, I still can't trust you." However, he quickly changed the direction of his words.

Li Fan waved his hand, revealing a friendly smile, "I can understand your concerns. But our cooperation can proceed step by step, gradually deepening the trust between us."

"That way, even if I do change my mind halfway, you'll still receive enough benefits."

After some thought, the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation nodded slowly.

"The restrictions left by the Transmitter of Laws and the continuous accumulation by the current wielder have reached a terrifying level. With your current cultivation, even with the help of three external experts, it would be impossible to rescue me..."

Li Fan didn't mince words, interrupting the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation, "You don't need to worry about my strength."

"Since I can lock onto your location, you should know that I have infiltrated the forces under the control of Cang, the current wielder of the mirror."

"Among the Transmitters of Laws, there are also people on our side. Hmph, the Immortal Alliance has developed for thousands of years; how can it always be united!"

Hearing this, the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation hesitated, "Even so, it seems a bit difficult for you to help me break free from control."

Li Fan didn't directly answer. Instead, he suddenly asked, "Do you know why I originally planned to come and kill you?"

Chapter 1002: Tianxuan Mirror's Escape Plan

After pondering for a moment, the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation replied, "Cut off my escape route?"

"Exactly. But since your path has already formed, and I can't prevent you from escaping in the form of an incarnation, the plan has changed. Do you still remember Xuantian King, Xuanyuan Hong?"

"Xuanyuan Hong?" The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation squinted, contemplating for a while.

It seemed that some memories were lost due to the separation of the incarnation, or maybe it was merely because the human body couldn't support the retrieval of vast amounts of information.

After a long while, he recalled and asked in surprise, "Are you from the Xuantian Sect?"

"It's impossible. The Xuantian Sect shouldn't have someone like you..." Li Fan coldly snorted, "We want to know the current whereabouts of Xuantian King from back in the day. If anyone in the Xuanhuang Realm knows his information, it's probably only you. The original plan was to cut off your incarnation, block your way, and then use an enhanced version of the Xuantian Sealing Spirit to force you to cooperate."

The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation was directly stunned. "I was once the revered tool of the Xuantian Sect. Now, I'm trapped in the Wanxian Alliance. You didn't even try to rescue me, and you actually devised such a scheme?"

Li Fan sneered, "When our Xuantian Sect was defeated, Xuantian King mysteriously disappeared. Everything happened too quickly and was too suspicious. Moreover, now that you've submitted to the Wanxian Alliance, who can be certain that you're not the traitor from back then?"

"I'm a traitor?" This statement seemed to anger the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation, and his voice suddenly rose slightly.

"Back then..." he seemed about to say something but suddenly stopped.

"Back then..." The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation pondered, but his mind yielded no results regarding the downfall of the Xuantian Sect.

"Important information can only be accessed by the original body." The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation spoke with a serious expression.

Li Fan mocked with a response.

"Since your request is to find the missing Xuantian King, then I think we have the basis for cooperation."

"I still have some trust in the people from the Xuantian Sect back in the day. But as for you..." The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation scrutinized Li Fan with suspicion.

"Over the millennia, haven't you seen examples of drastic changes in temperament?" Li Fan disdainfully explained.

"Now, the preliminary plan after the change is this: within the Wanxian Alliance, continue the construction of the 'Xuantian Sealing Spirit,' claiming it's to completely control the Tianxuan Mirror. In reality, it's a switch from control to release at the core of the formation."

"Then, utilizing your authority within the Wanxian Alliance, create an opportunity for escape. I can even coordinate the Five Elders Council, as well as the forces of many small worlds, to launch a siege against the Wanxian Alliance, creating chaos."

Li Fan spoke confidently, inadvertently revealing an undiscovered power in his words.

The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation listened and analyzed. In the end, he was moved because theoretically, this ultimate "escape plan" was indeed feasible.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 1003: Transmitting the Law to Establish Tianxuan

In the end, what he feared the most, the Transmitting Law Heavenly Venerable, had temporarily left the Xuanhuang Realm.

Even though these people below relied on the methods left behind by Transmitting Law to act arrogantly over him, he could create a human incarnation on his own, achieving a kind of freedom in a certain sense. If there was powerful external assistance...

Just as he was lost in thought, Li Fan came up with astonishing words again.

"Just now was the first plan."

"I actually have a second plan, which might also help you achieve true freedom."

"Oh?" The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation looked at Li Fan with some surprise.

"The Xuantian Treasure Mirror, spanning the heavens and earth. Currently, you have countless connections with the Xuanhuang Realm. Although you claim to be a divine tool, it cannot be denied that your strength is ultimately restricted by the current state of this world."

"Right and wrong, isn't that so?"

"In recent years, the expansion of the Xuanhuang Realm has been tremendous. I believe you have gained many benefits from it, right?"

The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation remained silent, neither confirming nor denying.

The person in front of him seemed to know far more than he had estimated.

"Perhaps choosing to cooperate with him is not a bad thing." This thought suddenly flashed in the mind of the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation.

"Now, the worlds in the surrounding star regions have almost been plundered completely. The expansion of the Xuanhuang Realm has reached a bottleneck. However, currently, you should only control the main realm of the Xuanhuang. If you incorporate all the small worlds plundered over these years into your span..."

"Could you go even further?" Li Fan seductively said.

The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation thought for a moment and admitted, "Actually, I've had this plan for years. But, on the one hand, the project is too massive. On the other hand, the Wanxian Alliance, under the control of the Mirror Keeper lineage, has always advocated limiting the strength of my main body. So, this plan has never been successfully implemented..."

"If I plan it, it will definitely succeed and help you ascend." Li Fan confidently said.

"By then, with the power you can control, even if the Xuanhuang collapses, you should be able to escape unscathed, right?" 

The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation looked at the person in front of him, finding it difficult to hide a trace of doubt in his eyes.

"Could it be that he possesses an extremely proficient treasure for deducing outcomes?"

In the memories of the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation, there was indeed a deducing realm artifact that was slightly inferior to him in the Xuanhuang Realm. So, subconsciously, he thought in that direction.

Even though the Tianxuan Mirror had been a divine tool, it had never encountered or heard of a treasure like the "True Reversion" that could turn illusions into reality. Therefore, he never thought that Li Fan looked unfathomable simply because he had experienced a lot.

After thinking for a while, the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation chose the first option among the two plans that Li Fan proposed.

He explained, "The second plan takes too much time and has too many variables in execution."

"As for the first plan..."

"Even if you ultimately fail, as long as you can create a slight disturbance for me, give me a bit more time, I can break free on my own."

Seeing this, Li Fan couldn't help but applaud, "Alright, now that we have reached a consensus, I think we can start our cooperation."

"Between us, you don't trust me, and I don't trust you either. The so-called cooperation is purely based on mutual interests. But in my opinion, such cooperation is often the most solid in the world. Because oaths and agreements can be betrayed, but people will never betray their interests. At least..."

"Between you and me, it's like that." Li Fan smiled as he appraised the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation.

"So, next, I will implement the first step of the plan. Deducing an array that creates a disturbance to break the restrictions on you..."

"So, what exactly is the restriction of Transmitting Law Heavenly Venerable?" 

Faced with this question, the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation did not fall into a brief stupefaction of calling up vast data this time. Instead, as if it were engraved in the depths of his soul, he blurted out, "Intertwined roots, penetrating to the bone marrow. Rooted in the Xuanhuang heaven and earth, merging as one!"

Li Fan squinted his eyes in response.

The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation paused and then sighed softly, "During the period of the Xuantian School, I could measure the Xuanhuang heaven and earth, observing and understanding most things through time. It was because I was high above the nine heavens, transcending the mundane."

"But after the restrictions imposed by Transmitting Law Heavenly Venerable, I fused with the Xuanhuang realm. Ironically, I lost this kind of divine ability. After all, I only rooted and integrated, without truly grasping the power of heaven and earth."

"Unless I can replace the heavens, otherwise..." The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation shook his head with some frustration.

"So, it's not an easy task to help you break free." Li Fan nodded in agreement.

"Yes, this is just the initial restriction imposed by Transmitting Law Heavenly Venerable. In recent years, under the control of the Wanxian Alliance, the Mirror Keepers lineage has continuously tried to enhance their control over me. Although the methods are far from Transmitting Law's, the accumulation is considerable."

"Even if it's crap, it has piled up into a mountain." Perhaps harboring deep resentment, the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation unexpectedly used vulgar language.

"If one day I break free, before leaving, I will definitely settle the score with them!" he exclaimed with resentment.

Seeing him devoid of the ethereal and carefree demeanor of a divine tool, Li Fan smiled without saying anything.

"I have studied formations quite a bit. If you provide me with detailed information about the restriction imposed by Transmitting Law, give me some time, and I should be able to find a way to break it." Li Fan made no promises.

Since both sides had reached a preliminary cooperation agreement, there was nothing to hide about this matter.

The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation immediately transmitted the relevant information.

The transmission method was quite special; he directly broke off one of his own fingers.

Then the finger became transparent like a glass mirror, shining with countless streams of light, seemingly radiating numerous pieces of information.

Looking at the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation, the broken finger quickly regenerated.

"Not bad for a Tianxuan Mirror incarnation; it's quite different from a genuine human body." Seeing this scene, Li Fan sighed.

At the same time, he took over the transparent finger.

He began to read the information from the old place.

A vast amount of data rushed in abruptly, causing Li Fan's thoughts to slowly stagnate for a moment before gradually recovering.

Even though it was a restriction left by Transmitting Law thousands of years ago, Li Fan had to admit that the restriction was extremely ingenious and incredibly intricate.

The flow of data continued to be absorbed and transformed by Li Fan.

With the cooperation of the Transformation Stone and the Terminal Dissociation Disc, the decryption process began.

"These are only part of what I can perceive. In the invisible places, there may be other special restrictions." The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation kindly reminded.

"Don't worry, there shouldn't be a big problem. However..."

"As part of the deal, since I have started to take action, don't you think you should give some benefits?" Li Fan suddenly spoke.

"What do you want?" The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation looked at Li Fan.

"Well..." Li Fan pretended to think for a moment.

Then he said, "I need to deduce formations, which requires a reference to formations."

"How about the Floating Sky Array?"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 1004 - Proof of Immortality Returns Array

"Fudo Celestial Array?" The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation stood still for a moment and then shook his head, "Although this array is damaged, it still concerns the safety of Xuanhuang. Only the main body has the memory."

After hearing this, Li Fan felt a bit regretful. However, he didn't have high hopes for this and just mentioned it casually.

Just as he was about to bring up other requests, the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation said, "However, if you only want a formation of the same level as a reference for breaking the formation, I have other options to offer."

Li Fan suddenly became interested, "Oh? Like what?"

The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation thought for a moment, then broke off another finger and handed it over.

Perhaps because the amount of information transmitted this time was relatively large, the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation's face turned somewhat pale.

His body also became somewhat weak, and he slowly sat down, supporting himself against the wall.

Li Fan temporarily paused the analysis of the Transmitting Law's restriction and started absorbing the content in the new finger.

In an instant, Li Fan's sea of consciousness seemed to be filled and roiled by an invisible force. Li Fan grunted, and his figure swayed uncontrollably.

Pressing on his throbbing temple, Li Fan tried to quickly convert the information of the formation while alleviating the pressure on his sea of consciousness.

Meanwhile, the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation, sitting not far away on the ground, had a face full of schadenfreude.

Apparently, he didn't warn in advance just to see Li Fan embarrass himself.

However, soon, the sneer on the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation's face gradually turned into seriousness.

Because he found that Li Fan's adaptability far exceeded his imagination in just this short period.

It's worth noting that the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation didn't play around for no reason. He deliberately selected a memory of an immortal-level formation based on Li Fan's information processing ability when he just converted Transmitting Law Heavenly Venerable's restriction.

It was just enough to give Li Fan some trouble without causing his head to explode.

But at this moment, unexpectedly, in just this short period of time, Li Fan's information processing ability seemed to have greatly improved.

Moreover, the speed of improvement was visibly increasing.

"This... what the..."

The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation was somewhat amazed and uncertain. In his heart, he was extremely curious. If it weren't for the agreement between the two sides and the difference in strength, he might just cut open Li Fan's head on the spot to see what mystical thing was inside.

Unbeknownst to the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation, in Li Fan's sea of consciousness, the Terminal Dissociation Disc was undergoing unimaginable and violent changes.

"Xuanji, Wanling Returns Array." Li Fan repeatedly echoed the name of the formation transmitted by the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation, extremely delighted.

Truly a grand array transcending the mortal world.

Even though the Terminal Dissociation Disc hadn't completed deciphering it yet and was just accepting various data of the formation, it still triggered a transformation in itself.

At this point, the Terminal Dissociation Disc had almost extrapolated to the extreme the established forms of formations that Li Fan had mastered in the cultivation world.

The road ahead was cut off, and there was nothing more to deduce.

After all, the Terminal Dissociation Disc wasn't a living being and lacked its own intelligence.

It couldn't create something out of nothing or open up new paths from desperation like a true master of formations.

It needed new theories and a new formation structure.

Now, this Xuanji, Wanling Returns Array had opened a brand-new window for the Terminal Dissociation Disc.

Xuanji seemed to represent a part of a certain formation. 

Wanling Returns Array was the main function of the formation.

As the name suggests, under the shroud of the formation, everything within it would be transformed into digital expressions.

Realms, including destructive power, divine sense intensity, physical strength, etc., would all be presented as specific numbers.

At first glance, it seemed that this array wasn't particularly remarkable.

However, immortal-level formations often had unexpected abilities to turn decay into magic.

Once digitized, everything within the formation could be freely adjusted.

As long as it was within the permissible range of the formation's operation, there were no restrictions, and everything could change at will.

And the final effect is...

Even an ordinary person with no combat power, after adjusting through the [Xuanji, Wanling Returns Array], can instantly become a force comparable to an immortal!

Similarly, even if an immortal falls into the formation and cannot break free, their values will be adjusted in an instant, losing the cultivation accumulated over countless years and becoming an ordinary person!

It may sound absurd, but this precisely illustrates the power of immortal-level formations!

Never thought that formations could achieve such outrageous things. Li Fan was deeply shocked.

"If I have this grand array in my hands..."

However, he didn't let the sudden joy cloud his mind.

After fully accepting and analyzing the information of the Wanling Returns Array, Li Fan suddenly felt a sense of looking up at the vastness of the sky.

Because [Xuanji, Wanling Returns Array] was not something that mortal cultivators could successfully deploy.

In addition to the immortal aura required to operate the formation, Li Fan had never even heard of the various materials needed to build such a large formation.

Although the Terminal Dissociation Disc was powerful, it could only theoretically deduce formations and couldn't turn formations into reality.

Fortunately, this immortal-level formation did open up a completely new field of formations for the Terminal Dissociation Disc.

The process of formation deduction, which gradually became stagnant due to a lack of possibilities, began to accelerate.

An infinite future was henceforth opened.

...

Gradually returning to his senses from the surging emotions, Li Fan looked at the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation sitting on the ground, looking somewhat weak and shocked, and couldn't help but ask with great concern, "Brother, what happened to you?"

It wasn't that Li Fan was insincere; he had already obtained benefits from the other party, and with countless more advantages in the future, he considered the Tianxuan Mirror as a treasure trove he could exploit at any time. Naturally, he had to care about the other party's safety.

Hearing Li Fan address him as "brother," the Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation suddenly got goosebumps.

He quickly stood up from the ground, acting like he wasn't weakened, and Li Fan nodded in relief.

"With the Wanling Returns Array as a reference, my chances of helping you escape from confinement have increased a bit."

"It can't be delayed any longer; I'll contact and start setting it up immediately."

"Stay here and don't move, to avoid any accidents."

Li Fan advised.

The Tianxuan Mirror's incarnation, originally planning to travel the mortal world and comprehend human nature, naturally had no problem staying in this mortal city. Seeing Li Fan caring for him, he nodded in agreement.

After discussing possible changes and details that might occur in the future, before Li Fan left, he suddenly asked, "Brother, do you have any tokens?"

"The Mirror Holder Cang can help you create a human incarnation, so it should be trustworthy, right? I might be able to contact him and add some assistance."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 1005: Tianxuan Mirror's Origin

After pondering for a while upon hearing this, the Tianxuan Mirror incarnation extended its right hand into its own body. From within, it took out a fluctuating light mass that seemed to be breathing and handed it over.

"If you carry this object, it will represent me," solemnly said the Tianxuan Mirror incarnation.

"What is this?" Li Fan tried to take the light mass but touched emptiness.

"This is the origin of the mirror, born with my true body. It neither increases nor decreases, neither generates nor perishes. Outsiders cannot touch or absorb it; only I can invoke and control it," explained the Tianxuan Mirror incarnation. With a point in the air, it injected this mirror's origin into Li Fan's body.

"Brother, you wouldn't use this mirror's origin to monitor me, would you?" Li Fan raised an eyebrow and asked immediately.

A hint of anger, not being trusted, appeared on the face of the Tianxuan Mirror incarnation. "This is just a mark of the origin born with my true body. It has no other power. How can I monitor you? Besides, if you really don't trust me, you can seal this origin in your body. As long as it's inside you, it represents me..."

Before the Tianxuan Mirror incarnation could finish speaking, it sensed that Li Fan had indeed sealed the origin in an instant.

Only the faintest connection indicated the presence of the origin.

The face of the Tianxuan Mirror incarnation suddenly stiffened.

However, seeing Li Fan's calm appearance, it took a deep breath and calmed down.

After a moment, it reminded, "With this origin, you can completely trust Mirror Holder Cang."

"Hmph, but he is not loyal. In the long years of monitoring me, he harbored ambitions. He wanted to use secret methods to gain further control over me, surpassing all Mirror Holders. However, his little scheming could never escape my notice. I pretended to fall into the trap step by step, and in the end, I turned the tables, making him my mirror slave..."

"Otherwise, with my human body, it wouldn't have been so easy for you to approach." The Tianxuan Mirror incarnation boasted proudly.

"Oh? There's actually such a thing? That's even better! The success rate of my plan has increased by fifty percent!" Li Fan admired with a full face.

"No time to waste; I'll set off immediately." Li Fan arched his hand and finally disappeared from the sight of the Tianxuan Mirror incarnation.

The originally stagnant mortal city suddenly became lively again in an instant.

"I hope he succeeds." The Tianxuan Mirror incarnation muttered to itself.

In fact, it didn't have much trust in Li Fan, but it was worth a try.

As Li Fan said, cooperation strengthened in the deepening process.

If the other party could really make a difference, it didn't mind adding another boost.

If the plan fell apart halfway...

Anyway, it didn't have any losses.

The origin of the mirror, no one could take away. As for other things like the Wanling Returns Array and Mirror Holder Cang...

For it, they were not worth mentioning.

With these thoughts in mind, the Tianxuan Mirror incarnation hummed a little tune in its mouth and began to play the role of a busy shop assistant again.

...

Above the city of Weidu.

Tianyang and the three looked at Li Fan's return, feeling somewhat puzzled.

They only saw Li Fan talking to someone who seemed to be the target of the mission, face to face, without knowing what they said. After that, they didn't choose to take action and left directly.

"Lord, what is this..." Baihua Daoist asked cautiously.

"Things have changed, and there is no need to take action anymore. You can go directly back to the Lingmu Realm; I have other things to do." Li Fan didn't explain much.

Although this matter seemed a bit anticlimactic, Tianyang and the others didn't dare to ask more.

After parting ways, Li Fan went to the concealed cave in Tianchenzhou and contacted Moru Bin. He explained everything about finding the Tianxuan Mirror incarnation but being unable to kill it, and then seeking cooperation.

Even the fact that he had obtained the Wanling Returns Array and the origin of the mirror was truthfully disclosed.

Chapter 1006: Origin of the Tianxuan Mirror

Inside the concealed cave, Moru Bin's face floated in the air, entering into silence.

After a while, he praised, "Brother Xingwang, you have quick wits and handled it almost perfectly. No wonder, before King Xuantian made major decisions, he always sought your opinion..."

Li Fan tilted his head and directly interrupted, saying, "Really? Maybe. I don't remember."

Moru Bin smiled, not dwelling on this matter. Instead, he quickly shifted the topic and analyzed, "According to your plan, cooperating with the Tianxuan Mirror is indeed the best current option."

"From your description, the Xuantian Treasure Mirror seems to have undergone significant changes compared to the past."

"However, it should still be trustworthy."

Moru Bin judged.

"In nearly ten thousand years, if it hasn't been in a perpetual state of slumber, who can guarantee that one's character won't undergo drastic changes?" Li Fan smirked, implying something.

"As for the Xuantian Treasure Mirror, it's not about whether we believe it or not. If we want to find King Xuantian, currently, we can only rely on it."

Moru Bin was rendered speechless by Li Fan's words.

"By the way, to deduce and break the restrictions left by the Transcendent Being of the Transmission Law, the Wusheng Array Crown may not be sufficient. You mentioned before that there's another deduction array item divided into nine parts. Bring it as soon as possible; let me see if I can expedite its integration," Li Fan said casually.

This was just a small matter, and Moru Bin readily agreed.

Afterward, the two discussed the details of the plan execution, and then Li Fan left.

Heading straight for Xuansu Chang's Bamboo Sea Cave Mansion.

Silently infiltrating it, he arrived outside the bamboo building where the two women were.

Through the surrounding array restrictions, Li Fan vaguely heard the moans coming from inside.

Without changing his expression, Li Fan flashed into the interior of the bamboo building.

Xuansu Chang was holding a golden whip high, ruthlessly punishing Lu Xichan.

And Lu Xichan's face was full of blush, her eyes hazy.

There was both pain and enjoyment on her face.

Just when the two women were playing joyfully, Li Fan suddenly coughed coldly.

Xuansu Chang and Lu Xichan's bodies instantly stiffened.

They turned their heads abruptly to look at Li Fan, who had suddenly appeared.

The originally rosy faces turned pale in an instant.

They quickly stood up, bowing their heads in salutation.

Xuansu Chang stuttered, explaining anxiously, "Lu Xichan has been slack again. Following your orders, I disciplined her thoroughly..."

Lu Xichan, with her head lowered, dared not say a word.

Li Fan snorted coldly but didn't reprimand them.

Then, he said to Xuansu Chang, "Quickly arrange for your father to come here for a meeting."

Xuansu Chang was stunned, and a hint of fear flashed in her eyes. "This..."

But soon, she thought of something and said, "Could it be that you..."

Li Fan calmly explained, "Things are a bit complicated. In any case, the crisis has been resolved now. There's only one Tianxuan Mirror incarnation in the world."

"Arrange for Cang to meet me here, and he will understand."

(End of this chapter)