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第一千二百零八章 仙盟高压态

"Empty Bright Crystal?"

In a flash, Li Fan's mind conjured up information related to the Empty Bright Crystal.

The Empty Bright Crystal was a solid crystalline substance in silk-like form. It could float in mid-air and move like flowing water, emitting a dazzling array of multicolored light.

It was often used by female cultivators from the Xuanhuang Realm when forging treasures, making the treasures emit vibrant light whether in normal state or activated.

But...

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, it seemed to have no other practical use.

Despite this, its production wasn't high and its price stayed around 8000 contribution points—neither too cheap nor expensive.

This seemingly superficial item was now being preemptively purchased by someone at the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, risking potential repercussions if it were to be discovered.

Clearly, the Empty Bright Crystal had something to do with the Transmission of Dao and the departure from the Xuanhuang Realm.

In Sun Family's secret chamber, Li Fan used his Primordial Mirror Essence and the Boundless Mirror to simultaneously investigate. He quickly detected vague messages and transactions related to it.

These people were very discreet and cautious. Most would agree on a transaction in person using standard spirit stones after meeting through the Primordial Mirror. Occasionally, if the Primordial Mirror initiated an acquisition, they still posted the information for sale, ensuring a steady supply of Empty Bright Crystals in the market without significant price fluctuations.

However, as it changed hands, most of the Empty Bright Crystals were gradually controlled by one group. The so-called transactions were merely a case of passing them around.

"Not bad," Li Fan commented, using his Primordial Mirror Essence to participate. He had the ability to erase traces in the Primordial Mirror at any time and was not as timid as these shady rats.

He boldly scooped up the Empty Bright Crystals without regard for their price, buying them at an exorbitant rate that no one could refuse.

It was like a giant whale stirring up waves in the Primordial Mirror trading market.

Soon, the price of the Empty Bright Crystal soared dramatically.

This anomaly naturally drew more cultivators' attention. Although they didn't know its true purpose yet, it didn't stop them from following suit and purchasing it.

Li Fan's fake identity from his other self quickly received several strange messages.

"Which faction are you with? Acting so recklessly, don't you care about your life?"

"Brother, be more discreet. Don't make everyone go hungry."

"Hmph, I advise you to stop coveting too much. Spit out what you've swallowed and we can all survive together."

...

Li Fan replied dismissively to these crude messages: "Good work, you've been caught. Prepare for the reckoning."

The other cultivators fell silent instantly.

Further investigation revealed that many of them had mysteriously died in this short time.

"Even their own people are ruthless."

"But they're just a bunch of fools."

Li Fan paid no heed to these people and continued his acquisition without stopping. However, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance's reaction was unusually swift.

"Senior, hurry up and take it!"

Sun Luoya sent a warning.

Li Fan had already started his dismemberment operation.

Empty Bright Crystal after Empty Bright Crystal was taken out of the Primordial Mirror and its fabricated identity information erased.

Li Fan then cast a destructive black light with his divided consciousness, destroying the Primordial Mirror outright.

Only then did the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance's announcement finally arrive in the Primordial Mirror.

They declared that the Empty Bright Crystal would be prohibited from circulation. Any held by cultivators would be reclaimed by the alliance.

The alliance urged all parties to cooperate and warned those obstructing with severe punishment.

...

The news sent shockwaves throughout the land. It was one of the harshest measures ever announced since the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance's creation, all for a small, previously unremarkable Empty Bright Crystal.

What mysterious power did this item possess that warranted such an effort?

Cultivators who possessed the crystal but were unwilling to hand it over began breaking them down and researching. But as always, they found nothing significant.

Speculation and discussion brewed like a storm. Yet, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance never stepped forward to explain, instead using even harsher measures to suppress the information.

No more Empty Bright Crystal-related information could be found in the Primordial Mirror.

Non-Alliance members who privately discussed it were immediately demoted or dismissed from their posts. Those outside the system who gathered for discussions faced warnings and interrogations by regional martial arts halls.

The high-pressure stance made all cultivators aware that this time was different, Empty Bright Crystal had truly become a taboo topic.

Xuanhuang cultivators still valued life.

Suddenly, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance fell silent. While voices could be silenced, could their doubts and curiosities ever be completely suppressed?

The alliance's control hadn't reached every cultivator's doorstep.

Thus, in secluded mountain hermitages far from the various state immortal cities, in heavily restricted secret chambers, discussions about Empty Bright Crystal continued.

However, all the Empty Bright Crystals had been confiscated. They could only speculate based on imagination.

Even if they had a physical sample, it would be hard to figure out its true usage method.

In Sun Family's secret chamber, Li Fan even used the Boundless Mirror to thoroughly analyze the Empty Bright Crystal but found nothing special about it.

"It seems that the Empty Bright Crystal is just an important component. There should be other steps."

After expending over a hundred Empty Bright Crystals, Li Fan temporarily stopped his research out of无奈.

"Can only wait for the alliance to complete the sixteen Dao Unions and departure from Xuanhuang before inquiring further."

"But we can prepare our observations ahead of time."

In Sun Family,

Gu Linglu was meditating with her eyes closed, using the resources given by Sun Luoya. She didn't notice a dark shadow emerging from her storage ring.

The shadow entered her mind and quickly gained control over Gu Linglu's body. It was Li Fan's main consciousness left behind before entering the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance's protective hall.

Compared to潜伏的分神, this fragment had much more power.

After the fragment cast a sword to destroy the Primordial Mirror and cut off any search trails, it weakened again.

But this fragment could replenish its energy like a cultivator by drawing on the natural essence of heaven and earth.

(End of Chapter)

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