“ dà cuò tè cuò ！” bù děng shāng shǎo jūn huí dá ， shèng tāi lǐ fán jiù lěng shēng bó chì dào 。
“大错特错！”不等商少君回答，圣胎李凡就冷声驳斥道。
"Absolutely wrong!" Before Shang Shaojun could reply, the Saint Embryo Li Fan coldly retorted.
“ zhè gǔ lì liàng de lái yuán ， bìng fēi jìn zài zhǐ chǐ 。 ér shì zài xīng hǎi shēn chù ！”
“这股力量的来源，并非近在咫尺。而是在星海深处！”
"This force's origin isn't nearby. It's deep within the Star Sea!"
tīng dào lǐ fán de huà ， shāng shǎo jūn cuò è bù yǐ 。
听到李凡的话，商少君错愕不已。
Shang Shaojun was utterly taken aback by Li Fan's words.
“ wǒ zhī dào shǎo jūn bù xìn 。 bù guò méi guān xì ， děng wǒ chéng gōng bǎi tuō xiān xū de shù fù ， fēi chū xuán huáng jiè ， nǐ jiù zhī dào wǒ shì duì de le ！”
“我知道少君不信。不过没关系，等我成功摆脱仙墟的束缚，飞出玄黄界，你就知道我是对的了！”
"I know you don't believe me, but it doesn't matter. Just wait until I successfully break free from the constraints of the Immortal Abyss and fly out of the Xuanhuang Realm. You'll see that I'm right!"
“ hái qǐng shǎo jūn zhù wǒ yī bì zhī lì ！” shèng tāi lǐ fán jìng rán mǎn liǎn zhèng zhòng 、 wān yāo ér bài dào 。
“还请少君助我一臂之力！”圣胎李凡竟然满脸郑重、弯腰而拜道。
"Please assist me!" Saint Embryo Li Fan actually bowed respectfully to Shang Shaojun.
shāng shǎo jūn nǎ lǐ gǎn shòu lǐ fán cǐ lǐ ， lián máng lán zhù 。
商少君哪里敢受李凡此礼，连忙拦住。
Shang Shaojun couldn't possibly accept such a gesture, quickly stopping him.
“ lǐ xiōng hé zhì yú cǐ ？ bù guò xiē xǔ wù zī bà le ， píng nǐ wǒ de jiāo qíng ， bù guò shì yī jù huà de shì qíng 。”
“李兄何至于此？不过些许物资罢了，凭你我的交情，不过是一句话的事情。”
"Why go to such lengths, Brother Li? Just some supplies, and with our relationship, it's just a matter of a word."
“ yán huàn ！” shāng shǎo jūn jiāng zì jǐ xīn fù hǎn dào gēn qián ， fēn fù tā qù bàn lǐ cǐ shì 。
“阎焕！”商少君将自己心腹喊道跟前，吩咐他去办理此事。
"Dianhuan!" Shang Shaojun called his confidant over and instructed him to handle the matter.
“ fàng xīn ， zuì duō sān tiān ， yī qiè jiù néng zhǔn bèi tuǒ dàng 。”
“放心，最多三天，一切就能准备妥当。”
"Rest assured, everything will be ready in no more than three days."
“ tài màn le ！ tiān cì liáng jī ， cuò guò bù zài 。 yī tiān ！” shèng tāi lǐ fán háo bú kè qì dào 。
“太慢了！天赐良机，错过不再。一天！”圣胎李凡毫不客气道。
"That's too slow! This is a divine opportunity, once missed, never regained. One day!" Saint Embryo Li Fan said without hesitation.
shāng shǎo jūn chén yín piàn kè ， suí hòu yǎo yǎo yá ：“ hǎo ！ yī tiān jiù yī tiān ！”
商少君沉吟片刻，随后咬咬牙：“好！一天就一天！”
Shang Shaojun pondered for a moment before gritting his teeth and saying, "Alright! Just one day!"
ér hòu sì hū zài chuán yīn dīng zhǔ xiē shén me 。
而后似乎在传音叮嘱些什么。
Then he seemed to be giving some last-minute instructions through mental communication.
zuò wán zhè yī qiè hòu ， tā zhuǎn ér dīng zhe lǐ fán ， yù yán yòu zhǐ 。
做完这一切后，他转而盯着李凡，欲言又止。
After completing everything, he turned back to Li Fan, hesitating.
“ shǎo jūn yǒu shén me ， dàn shuō wú fáng ！”
“少君有什么，但说无妨！”
"Shaojun, what's on your mind? Speak freely!"
“ lǐ xiōng ， nǐ zhēn yào ……” shāng shǎo jūn sì hū réng rán yǒu xiē nán yǐ zhì xìn 。
“李兄，你真要……”商少君似乎仍然有些难以置信。
"Brother Li, are you really..." Shang Shaojun still found it hard to believe.
shèng tāi lǐ fán wēi wēi yī xiào ， xiàng tā chǎn shù qǐ le zì jǐ de pàn duàn ：“ zào chéng cǐ cì xuán huáng zhèn dàng de qiáng dà lì liàng ， lái zì xīng kōng shēn chù 。 gēn yì zhí xī yǐn xuán huáng jiè de xiān xū xī lì ， jié rán bù tóng 。”
圣胎李凡微微一笑，向他阐述起了自己的判断：“造成此次玄黄震荡的强大力量，来自星空深处。跟一直吸引玄黄界的仙墟吸力，截然不同。”
Saint Embryo Li Fan smiled slightly and explained his judgment: "The powerful force causing the Xuanhuang tremors comes from deep within the starry expanse. It is entirely different from the constant pull of the Immortal Abyss on the Xuanhuang Realm."
“ ruò shì yǐ wǎng ， mào rán fēi chū xuán huáng jiè 、 méi yǒu le shì jiè bì yòu ， bié shuō nǐ wǒ zhè yàng de hé dào xiū shì le ， jiù suàn shì xún cháng cháng shēng jìng ， kǒng pà yě zhǐ yǒu shēn sǐ dào xiāo yī tú 。 huò xǔ wéi yǒu chuán fǎ tiān zūn nà bān shí lì de cún zài ， cái néng miǎn qiǎng dǐ kàng 。 dàn xiàn zài bù tóng le ……”
“若是以往，贸然飞出玄黄界、没有了世界庇佑，别说伱我这样的合道修士了，就算是寻常长生境，恐怕也只有身死道消一途。或许唯有传法天尊那般实力的存在，才能勉强抵抗。但现在不同了……”
"In the past, venturing out without world protection would be deadly for even us co-domain cultivators or ordinary immortals. Perhaps only a being like Transcendent Sage could resist. But now it's different..."
zài lǐ fán miàn qián ， hū de chū xiàn le yī wāng chí shuǐ 。
在李凡面前，忽的出现了一汪池水。
Suddenly, a pool of water appeared before Li Fan.
shuǐ zhōng yāng ， yí gè jù dà de xuán wō fēi sù zhuǎn dòng ， shuǐ liú tuān jí 、 tūn shì zhe zhōu wéi de yī qiè 。
水中央，一个巨大的漩涡飞速转动，水流湍急、吞噬着周围的一切。
At the center of the water was a massive vortex spinning rapidly, swallowing everything around it.
shèng tāi lǐ fán qīng qīng yī zhǐ 。
圣胎李凡轻轻一指。
Saint Embryo Li Fan pointed lightly.
zài zhè xuán wō zhī wài ， hè rán yòu chū xiàn le lìng wài yí gè tóng děng guī mó de xuán wō 。
在这旋涡之外，赫然又出现了另外一个同等规模的旋涡。
Outside this vortex, another identical-sized one suddenly appeared.
liǎng gè xuán wō de lì liàng xiāng hù gān rǎo ， shuǐ liú de fāng xiàng yě biàn dé bù zài wěn dìng 。
两个旋涡的力量相互干扰，水流的方向也变得不再稳定。
The two vortices interfered with each other, making the flow of water unstable.
shāng shǎo jūn shùn jiān míng bái le lǐ fán de yì si 。
商少君瞬间明白了李凡的意思。
Shang Shaojun instantly understood Li Fan's meaning.
“ bù guò ， zhè xiē dōu shì lǐ xiōng nǐ de cā cè ba ？ ruò shì cāi cuò le ……”
“不过，这些都是李兄你的擦测吧？若是猜错了……”
"Still, these are just your estimations? If I'm wrong..."
“ cháo wén dào 、 xī sǐ kě yǐ 。” shèng tāi lǐ fán mǎn liǎn píng jìng ， sī háo méi yǒu jù sè 。
“朝闻道、夕死可矣。”圣胎李凡满脸平静，丝毫没有惧色。
"It is better to know than not," Saint Embryo Li Fan said calmly, without fear.
“ cuò guò zhè ge nán dé jī huì ， jīn hòu jiù suàn wǒ hái huó zhe ， yě huì bào hàn zhōng shēng 。”
“错过这个难得机会，今后就算我还活着，也会抱憾终生。”
"Misusing this rare opportunity will haunt me for life."
“ suǒ yǐ wǒ yí dìng yào qù 。” lǐ fán yǔ qì jiān jué 。
“所以我一定要去。”李凡语气坚决。
"So I must go." Li Fan spoke with determination.
“ wǒ yào qù kàn kàn ， néng yōng yǒu rú cǐ wěi lì de ， jiū jìng shì hé děng cún zài 。” tā de yǎn shén zhōng ， shǎn yào zhe guāng máng 。
“我要去看看，能拥有如此伟力的，究竟是何等存在。”他的眼神中，闪耀着光芒。
"I have to see what kind of existence wields such power." His eyes shone with excitement.
shāng shǎo jūn chén mò bù yǔ 。
商少君沉默不语。
Shang Shaojun remained silent.
qīng xuán jūn de bàn shì xiào lǜ shì zhí de xìn lài de 。
青玄军的办事效率是值得信赖的。
The efficiency of the Qingxuan Army was commendable. In just one day, all the supplies Li Fan needed were prepared.
yī tiān shí jiān ， jiù yǐ jīng jiāng lǐ fán suǒ xū yào de wù zī zhǔn bèi qí quán le 。
一天时间，就已经将李凡所需要的物资准备齐全了。
"Beyond the Star Sea, dangers abound. Brother Li, shouldn't you make more preparations? Just relying on these to cross the starry expanse?" Shang Shaojun wondered inwardly.
“ xīng hǎi zhī wài ， wēi jī chóng chóng 。 lǐ xiōng bù duō zuò diǎn zhǔn bèi ？ jiù dǎ suàn píng zhè xiē héng dù xīng kōng ？” shāng shǎo jūn xīn lǐ zhí fàn dí gū 。
“星海之外，危机重重。李兄不多做点准备？就打算凭这些横渡星空？”商少君心里直犯嘀咕。
"If time permits, it would be better to craft a solid flying boat. But with time constraints, we can only use the Immortal Alliance's Dust-Transcending Boat as a substitute."
“ ruò shì shí jiān chōng zú 、 zì rán hái shì yào dǎ zào chū yī tiáo jiān shí fēi zhōu wèi hǎo 。 bù guò zhè bú shì shí jiān bù yǔn xǔ me ？ zhǐ néng yòng xiān méng dù chén zhōu miǎn qiǎng tì dài le 。”
“若是时间充足、自然还是要打造出一条坚实飞舟为好。不过这不是时间不允许么？只能用仙盟渡尘舟勉强替代了。”
The Dust-Transcending Boat was the only designated flying treasure for travel between the White Mist Misty Domain and the Immortal Alliance.
dù chén zhōu ， shì xiān méng mù qián wǎng fǎn bái wù mí yù zhōng de wéi yī zhǐ dìng fēi xíng fǎ bǎo 。
渡尘舟，是仙盟目前往返白雾迷域中的唯一指定飞行法宝。
In the 114th Era, Li Fan had followed Ji Hongdao on this boat to the Roaring Abyss.
114 shì de shí hòu ， lǐ fán jiù shì gēn suí jì hóng dào dā chéng cǐ zhōu lái dào chì zhà shēn yuān 。
114世的时候，李凡就是跟随纪宏道搭乘此舟来到叱咤深渊。
Crafted from numerous precious materials, the Dust-Transcending Boat came with its own array of protective enchantments. Only two existed in the Eternal Immortal Fortress.
dù chén zhōu yòng zhū duō zhēn xī cái liào duàn zào ér chéng ， zì dài zhū duō zhèn fǎ fáng hù ， zhěng gè yǒng héng xiān lěi yě jǐn jǐn zhǐ yǒu liǎng sōu 。
渡尘舟用诸多珍稀材料锻造而成，自带诸多阵法防护，整个永恒仙垒也仅仅只有两艘。
Offering one up was a sign of Shang Shaojun's generosity.
néng bǎ qí zhōng yī sōu gòng xiàn chū lái ， shuō míng shāng shǎo jūn dàng zhēn shì gòu yì qì le 。
能把其中一艘贡献出来，说明商少君当真是够义气了。
"Still, as long as we can survive past the most intense point where these two forces clash outside Xuanhuang, there shouldn't be any danger." Saint Embryo Li Fan made final adjustments to the Dust-Transcending Boat in his last moments.
“ bù guò zhǐ yào néng chēng guò xuán huáng jiè wài 、 liǎng zhǒng lì liàng zuì jī liè de bó yì diǎn ， yīng gāi jiù bú huì yǒu shén me wēi xiǎn le 。” shèng tāi lǐ fán zhuā jǐn zuì hòu de shí jiān ， duì dù chén zhōu jìn xíng gǎi zào 。
“不过只要能撑过玄黄界外、两种力量最激烈的博弈点，应该就不会有什么危险了。”圣胎李凡抓紧最后的时间，对渡尘舟进行改造。
There was one more thing he didn't mention.
qí shí hái yǒu yì diǎn ， tā méi yǒu míng shuō 。
其实还有一点，他没有明说。
Saint Embryo Li Fan's ability to cross the starry expanse relied not on external objects but on his unique Foundation Establishment treasure, Black Sword Heaven.
shèng tāi lǐ fán gǎn yú héng dù xīng kōng de zuì dà yī zhàng ， fēi shì kào shén me wài wù ， ér shì zì shēn de zhù jī qí wù 、 hēi jiàn tiān zhī qí ！
圣胎李凡敢于横渡星空的最大依仗，非是靠什么外物，而是自身的筑基奇物、黑剑天之奇！
As a manifestation of law, the black sword was far more indestructible than most things within the Xuanhuang Realm. Unlike regular protective materials that deteriorate over time, the black sword could continuously "quench" its blade with external forces, making it more adaptable.
zuò wéi fǎ zé jù xiàng ， hēi jiàn yuǎn bǐ xuán huáng jiè zhōng jué dà duō shù shì wù gèng jiā jiān bù kě cuī 。
作为法则具象，黑剑远比玄黄界中绝大多数事物更加坚不可摧。
"Thanks to Transcendent Sage's new method. Even without my body, as long as the law of the sword remains, I can survive in the void."
ér qiě ， bù xiàng yì bān fáng hù cái liào huì zhú jiàn sǔn huǐ ， hēi jiàn fǎn ér néng jiè zhù wài lì bù duàn “ cuì liàn ” jiàn tǐ ， shǐ de zì shēn shì yìng xìng gèng qiáng 。
而且，不像一般防护材料会逐渐损毁，黑剑反而能借助外力不断“淬炼”剑体，使得自身适应性更强。
With full confidence, Saint Embryo Li Fan also considered various potential dangers he might face after leaving Xuanhuang.
“ yě duō kuī chuán fǎ tiān zūn xīn fǎ 。 jí biàn shě qì ròu shēn ， zhǐ yào jiàn zhī fǎ zé bù miè ， wǒ jiù néng yì zhí zài xū kōng zhōng cún huó 。”
“也多亏传法天尊新法。即便舍弃肉身，只要剑之法则不灭，我就能一直在虚空中存活。”
For instance...
mǎn shì xìn xīn de tóng shí ， shèng tāi lǐ fán yě kǎo lǜ dào le fēi chū xuán huáng jiè hòu kě néng huì yù dào de zhǒng zhǒng yì wài qíng kuàng 。
满是信心的同时，圣胎李凡也考虑到了飞出玄黄界后可能会遇到的种种意外情况。
The law of Black Sword Heaven was a manifestation of the sword's domain within the Xuanhuang Realm. If it left that realm and lost world support, would its power diminish? Would it become weak?
bǐ rú ……
比如……
Furthermore, Tianshi had mentioned a certain "disease" in the void outside the Xuanhuang Realm.
hēi jiàn tiān zhī qí de fǎ zé ， nǎi shì xuán huáng jiè jiàn dào fǎ zé jù xiàng 。
黑剑天之奇的法则，乃是玄黄界剑道法则具象。
Li Fan had seen this condition on Han Zhong—dark decay infecting his soul, even affecting the Great Extremity Method for repairing the soul.
ruò shì chū le xuán huáng jiè ， méi yǒu le shì jiè de zhī chí 。 shì fǒu huì lì kè shí lì dà cuò ？ biàn dé chán ruò wú bǐ ？
若是出了玄黄界，没有了世界的支持。是否会立刻实力大挫？变得孱弱无比？
Saint Embryo Li Fan didn't seek immunity but hoped to use precious materials to nourish and prolong his time in the void.
zài zhě ， tiān yī céng jīng tí jí guò ， zài xuán huáng jiè wài 、 xū kōng zhī zhōng ， xū yào dān xīn mǒu zhǒng “ bìng zhèng ”。
再者，天医曾经提及过，在玄黄界外、虚空之中，需要担心某种“病症”。
Another day passed swiftly.
zhè zhǒng bìng zhèng lǐ fán zài hán zhōng shēn shàng yě kàn dào guò 。
这种病症李凡在韩忠身上也看到过。
The tremors of Xuanhuang had nearly ceased. Immortal Realm cultivators were relieved, but many still feared a recurrence of the disaster.
qī hēi shuāi bài ， qīn rǎn shén hún 。
漆黑衰败，侵染神魂。
Outside Roaring Abyss, Saint Embryo Li Fan was fully prepared.
shèn zhì lián xiū fù shén hún de wú jí yíng xū fǎ ， dōu duì qí méi yǒu sī háo huǎn jiě zuò yòng 。
甚至连修复神魂的无极盈虚法，都对其没有丝毫缓解作用。
The Dust-Transcending Boat looked vastly different from its original form. Li Fan bid farewell to the Qingxuan Army and stepped into the flying boat.
shèng tāi lǐ fán bù qiú zì jǐ néng miǎn yì zhè zhǒng bìng zhèng ， zhǐ xī wàng néng yòng dà liàng de zī bǔ shén hún de zhēn guì cái liào 、 yán cháng zì jǐ néng zài xū kōng zhōng jiān chí de shí jiān 。
圣胎李凡不求自己能免疫这种病症，只希望能用大量的滋补神魂的珍贵材料、延长自己能在虚空中坚持的时间。
Looking at Li Fan's back, Shang Shaojun hesitated.
yòu yī tiān shí jiān shū rán ér guò 。
又一天时间倏然而过。
He felt an urge to join him, breaking free of Xuanhuang to uncover the secrets behind that immense power.
xuán huáng jiè de zhèn dòng ， yǐ jīng ròu yǎn kě jiàn de kuài yào tíng xiē xià lái 。
玄黄界的震动，已经肉眼可见的快要停歇下来。
As a cultivator, how could he not be curious about such formidable forces?
xuán huáng jiè xiū shì dōu shì yī fù jié hòu yú shēng de qìng xìng mú yàng 。 réng yǒu bù shǎo yī jiù zài dān jīng shòu pà ， shēng pà zhè kǒng bù zāi huò zài dù jiàng lín 。
玄黄界修士都是一副劫后余生的庆幸模样。仍有不少依旧在担惊受怕，生怕这恐怖灾祸再度降临。
However...
chì zhà shēn yuān zhī wài ， shèng tāi lǐ fán yǐ jīng wàn shì jù bèi 。
叱咤深渊之外，圣胎李凡已经万事俱备。
He wasn't alone. There were many things to consider.
dù chén zhōu yǐ jīng gēn zuì chū de mú yàng dà xiāng jìng tíng ， lǐ fán gào cí qīng xuán jūn zhòng rén ， huǎn bù zǒu rù fēi zhōu zhī zhōng 。
渡尘舟已经跟最初的模样大相径庭，李凡告辞青玄军众人，缓步走入飞舟之中。
Shang Shaojun suddenly envied the figure on the Dust-Transcending Boat.
kàn zhe lǐ fán de bèi yǐng ， shāng shǎo jūn yù yán yòu zhǐ 。
看着李凡的背影，商少君欲言又止。
"Shaojun, do you want to join me and disregard life and death?"
shèn zhì xīn zhōng bù zì jīn yǒng qǐ yī zhèn chōng dòng ， yào gēn zhe yì qǐ ， chōng chū xuán huáng jiè 、 qù tàn xún nà gǔ hào rán wěi lì bèi hòu de mì mì 。
甚至心中不自禁涌起一阵冲动，要跟着一起，冲出玄黄界、去探寻那股浩然伟力背后的秘密。
The other seemed to read his mind and asked just before departure.
shēn wèi xiū xiān zhě ， yòu zěn me huì bú duì nà zhǒng céng jí de lì liàng gǎn dào hào qí ne ？
身为修仙者，又怎么会不对那种层级的力量感到好奇呢？
Before Shang Shaojun could reply, Saint Embryo Li Fan smiled and said, "That's not possible."
bù guò ……
不过……
Shang Shaojun was slightly taken aback.
tā bì jìng bú shì gū jiā guǎ rén 。 suǒ xū yào gù lǜ de shì qíng tài duō 。
他毕竟不是孤家寡人。所需要顾虑的事情太多。
"Don't forget, there are still scheming villains hidden in the Xuanhuang Realm."
shāng shǎo jūn hū de yǒu xiē xiàn mù qǐ dù chén zhōu shàng de nà dào shēn yǐng qǐ lái 。
商少君忽的有些羡慕起渡尘舟上的那道身影起来。
"If both of us leave, won't those bad people succeed?"
“ shǎo jūn cǐ kè ， kě shì xiǎng gēn wǒ yì qǐ ， jiāng shēng sǐ zhì zhī dù wài ？”
“少君此刻，可是想跟我一起，将生死置之度外？”
"I thought you'd forgotten about this matter," Shang Shaojun inwardly grumbled.
duì fāng hǎo xiàng huì dú xīn yì bān ， lín xíng zhī qián ， hū de chuán yīn wèn dào 。
对方好像会读心一般，临行之前，忽的传音问道。
The Dust-Transcending Boat slowly ascended. Saint Embryo Li Fan's voice echoed in Shang Shaojun's ears.
bù děng shāng shǎo jūn huí dá ， shèng tāi lǐ fán jiù xiào zhe shuō dào ：“ nà kě bù xíng 。”
不等商少君回答，圣胎李凡就笑着说道：“那可不行。”
"The future of the Xuanhuang Realm and the Immortal Alliance depends on you."
shāng shǎo jūn wēi wēi yī lèng 。
商少君微微一愣。
"If I survive, I'll return to help!"
“ shǎo jūn kě bié wàng le ， xuán huáng jiè zhōng hái mì mì yǐn cáng zhe tú móu bù guǐ de xiāo xiǎo yī shì 。”
“少君可别忘了，玄黄界中还秘密隐藏着图谋不轨的宵小一事。”
Shang Shaojun followed the Dust-Transcending Boat out of the White Mist, watching it disappear into the horizon. He felt a sense of loss.
“ ruò shì nǐ wǒ dōu zǒu le ， qǐ bù shì fàng rèn nà xiē dǎi rén dé chěng ？”
“若是你我都走了，岂不是放任那些歹人得逞？”
Though he had known Li Fan for only a short time, his strength and demeanor deeply impressed him.
“ wǒ hái yǐ wéi nǐ zhǎ yǎn jiù bǎ cǐ shì pāo zhī nǎo hòu le 。” shāng shǎo jūn àn zì fù fěi 。
“我还以为你眨眼就把此事抛之脑后了。”商少君暗自腹诽。
"Live well."
dù chén zhōu huǎn huǎn shēng kōng 。
渡尘舟缓缓升空。
Shang Shaojun thought to himself.
shèng tāi lǐ fán de shēng yīn huí dàng zài shāng shǎo jūn ěr biān 。
圣胎李凡的声音回荡在商少君耳边。
(End of Chapter)
"Absolutely wrong!" Before Shang Shaojun could reply, the Saint Embryo Li Fan coldly retorted.
"This force's origin isn't nearby. It's deep within the Star Sea!"
"Ah?"
Shang Shaojun was utterly taken aback by Li Fan's words.
"I know you don't believe me, but it doesn't matter. Just wait until I successfully break free from the constraints of the Immortal Abyss and fly out of the Xuanhuang Realm. You'll see that I'm right!"
"Please assist me!" Saint Embryo Li Fan actually bowed respectfully to Shang Shaojun.
Shang Shaojun couldn't possibly accept such a gesture, quickly stopping him.
"Why go to such lengths, Brother Li? Just some supplies, and with our relationship, it's just a matter of a word."
"Dianhuan!" Shang Shaojun called his confidant over and instructed him to handle the matter.
"Rest assured, everything will be ready in no more than three days."
"That's too slow! This is a divine opportunity, once missed, never regained. One day!" Saint Embryo Li Fan said without hesitation.
Shang Shaojun pondered for a moment before gritting his teeth and saying, "Alright! Just one day!"
Then he seemed to be giving some last-minute instructions through mental communication.
After completing everything, he turned back to Li Fan, hesitating.
"Shaojun, what's on your mind? Speak freely!"
"Brother Li, are you really..." Shang Shaojun still found it hard to believe.
Saint Embryo Li Fan smiled slightly and explained his judgment: "The powerful force causing the Xuanhuang tremors comes from deep within the starry expanse. It is entirely different from the constant pull of the Immortal Abyss on the Xuanhuang Realm."
"In the past, venturing out without world protection would be deadly for even us co-domain cultivators or ordinary immortals. Perhaps only a being like Transcendent Sage could resist. But now it's different..."
Suddenly, a pool of water appeared before Li Fan.
At the center of the water was a massive vortex spinning rapidly, swallowing everything around it.
Saint Embryo Li Fan pointed lightly.
Outside this vortex, another identical-sized one suddenly appeared.
The two vortices interfered with each other, making the flow of water unstable.
Shang Shaojun instantly understood Li Fan's meaning.
"Still, these are just your estimations? If I'm wrong..."
"It is better to know than not," Saint Embryo Li Fan said calmly, without fear.
"Misusing this rare opportunity will haunt me for life."
"So I must go." Li Fan spoke with determination.
"I have to see what kind of existence wields such power." His eyes shone with excitement.
Shang Shaojun remained silent.
The efficiency of the Qingxuan Army was commendable. In just one day, all the supplies Li Fan needed were prepared.
"Beyond the Star Sea, dangers abound. Brother Li, shouldn't you make more preparations? Just relying on these to cross the starry expanse?" Shang Shaojun wondered inwardly.
"If time permits, it would be better to craft a solid flying boat. But with time constraints, we can only use the Immortal Alliance's Dust-Transcending Boat as a substitute."
The Dust-Transcending Boat was the only designated flying treasure for travel between the White Mist Misty Domain and the Immortal Alliance.
In the 114th Era, Li Fan had followed Ji Hongdao on this boat to the Roaring Abyss.
Crafted from numerous precious materials, the Dust-Transcending Boat came with its own array of protective enchantments. Only two existed in the Eternal Immortal Fortress.
Offering one up was a sign of Shang Shaojun's generosity.
"Still, as long as we can survive past the most intense point where these two forces clash outside Xuanhuang, there shouldn't be any danger." Saint Embryo Li Fan made final adjustments to the Dust-Transcending Boat in his last moments.
There was one more thing he didn't mention.
Saint Embryo Li Fan's ability to cross the starry expanse relied not on external objects but on his unique Foundation Establishment treasure, Black Sword Heaven.
As a manifestation of law, the black sword was far more indestructible than most things within the Xuanhuang Realm. Unlike regular protective materials that deteriorate over time, the black sword could continuously "quench" its blade with external forces, making it more adaptable.
"Thanks to Transcendent Sage's new method. Even without my body, as long as the law of the sword remains, I can survive in the void."
With full confidence, Saint Embryo Li Fan also considered various potential dangers he might face after leaving Xuanhuang.
For instance...
The law of Black Sword Heaven was a manifestation of the sword's domain within the Xuanhuang Realm. If it left that realm and lost world support, would its power diminish? Would it become weak?
Furthermore, Tianshi had mentioned a certain "disease" in the void outside the Xuanhuang Realm.
Li Fan had seen this condition on Han Zhong—dark decay infecting his soul, even affecting the Great Extremity Method for repairing the soul.
Saint Embryo Li Fan didn't seek immunity but hoped to use precious materials to nourish and prolong his time in the void.
Another day passed swiftly.
The tremors of Xuanhuang had nearly ceased. Immortal Realm cultivators were relieved, but many still feared a recurrence of the disaster.
Outside Roaring Abyss, Saint Embryo Li Fan was fully prepared.
The Dust-Transcending Boat looked vastly different from its original form. Li Fan bid farewell to the Qingxuan Army and stepped into the flying boat.
Looking at Li Fan's back, Shang Shaojun hesitated.
He felt an urge to join him, breaking free of Xuanhuang to uncover the secrets behind that immense power.
As a cultivator, how could he not be curious about such formidable forces?
However...
He wasn't alone. There were many things to consider.
Shang Shaojun suddenly envied the figure on the Dust-Transcending Boat.
"Shaojun, do you want to join me and disregard life and death?"
The other seemed to read his mind and asked just before departure.
Before Shang Shaojun could reply, Saint Embryo Li Fan smiled and said, "That's not possible."
Shang Shaojun was slightly taken aback.
"Don't forget, there are still scheming villains hidden in the Xuanhuang Realm."
"If both of us leave, won't those bad people succeed?"
"I thought you'd forgotten about this matter," Shang Shaojun inwardly grumbled.
The Dust-Transcending Boat slowly ascended. Saint Embryo Li Fan's voice echoed in Shang Shaojun's ears.
"The future of the Xuanhuang Realm and the Immortal Alliance depends on you."
"If I survive, I'll return to help!"
Shang Shaojun followed the Dust-Transcending Boat out of the White Mist, watching it disappear into the horizon. He felt a sense of loss.
Though he had known Li Fan for only a short time, his strength and demeanor deeply impressed him.
"Live well."
Shang Shaojun thought to himself.
(End of Chapter)