“ mò fēi shì nà wèi dà néng nǚ xiū de yuán gù ？”
“莫非是那位大能女修的缘故？”
"Could it be due to that powerful female cultivator?"
lǐ fán wèn dào 。
李凡问道。
Li Fan asked.
“ zhè dào bú shì 。 yī mǎ shì guī yī mǎ shì ， nà wèi hái shì míng shì lǐ de 。”
“这倒不是。一码事归一码事，那位还是明事理的。”
"Not exactly. Each matter is separate, and she's quite rational."
“ shèn zhì zhè 【 zài lì dào 】 mì fǎ ， hái shì tā běn rén qīn zì chuán chū lái de 。”
“甚至这【再立道】秘法，还是她本人亲自传出来的。”
"Even the secret technique [Reestablishing Dao] was personally passed down by her."
shén yù zi yáo tóu dào 。
神谕子摇头道。
Shenduizi shook his head.
“ ó ？ nà shì wèi hé ？” lǐ fán yǒu xiē hào qí 。
“哦？那是为何？”李凡有些好奇。
"Oh? Why?" Li Fan showed some curiosity.
shén yù zi hē hē yī xiào ， méi yǒu zhèng miàn huí dá 。
神谕子呵呵一笑，没有正面回答。
Shenduizi chuckled but didn't answer directly.
ér shì yǔ qì yōu yōu de shuō dào :“ yào shì měi gè xiū shì dōu zhī dào ， zì jǐ suí shí kě néng chéng wéi gāo jiē xiū shì de shí cái ……”
而是语气幽幽的说道:“要是每个修士都知道，自己随时可能成为高阶修士的食材……”
Instead, he said in a soft tone: "If every cultivator knew they might be used as ingredients for high-level cultivators..."
“ shì dào kě bù jiù luàn le me 。”
“世道可不就乱了么。”
"Then the world would surely fall into chaos."
“ nà xiē dà rén wù kě bù xī wàng kàn dào zhè diǎn 。”
“那些大人物可不希望看到这点。”
"The great figures wouldn't want to see that."
lǐ fán chén mò yǐ duì 。
李凡沉默以对。
Li Fan remained silent.
“ bù guò zhè mì fǎ ， shǐ yòng dǎo shì méi shén me xiàn zhì 。 xiǎo yǒu jǐn guǎn fàng xīn 。”
“不过这秘法，使用倒是没什么限制。小友尽管放心。”
"But this secret technique has no real restrictions on its use. Young friend, you can rest assured."
shén yù zi duàn kāi le tōng xùn 。
神谕子断开了通讯。
Shenduizi ended the communication.
yáo yáo tóu ， jiāng xīn zhōng zá luàn de sī xù yā xià ， lǐ fán kāi shǐ yán xí qǐ le 【 zài lì dào 】。
摇摇头，将心中杂乱的思绪压下，李凡开始研习起了【再立道】。
Shaking his head and pushing aside his scattered thoughts, Li Fan began studying [Reestablishing Dao].
xǔ jiǔ zhī hòu ， lǐ fán bù jīn xīn zhōng àn zì chēng zàn dào :“ zhè chén shì měi ， yě dí què tiān zòng qí cái 。”
许久之后，李凡不禁心中暗自称赞道:“这尘世美，也的确天纵奇才。”
After a long time, Li Fan secretly praised himself: "The beauty of this world truly harbors prodigies."
“ yǐ wù yù rén ， yǐ qíng róng zhī ， yǐ fǎ wēi zhī ……”
“以物喻人，以情融之，以法威之……”
"Using objects to symbolize people, integrating emotions... using techniques to intimidate..."
jiāng fǎ mén jīng miào zhī chù jìn shù shú jì hòu ， lǐ fán méi yǒu zháo jí zài zì jǐ shēn shàng xiū liàn 。
将法门精妙之处尽数熟记后，李凡没有着急在自己身上修炼。
Having memorized the subtleties of the technique, Li Fan didn't rush to practice it on himself. Instead, he observed Ye Feipeng again.
ér shì yòu zài cì guān chá qǐ yè fēi péng qǐ lái 。
而是又再次观察起叶飞鹏起来。
Li Fan was very clear about Ye Feipeng's movements; there was no way he would come into contact with [Reestablishing Dao].
duì yú yè fēi péng de xíng dòng guǐ jì ， lǐ fán kě shì qīng chǔ de hěn 。
对于叶飞鹏的行动轨迹，李凡可是清楚的很。
So how did his dual foundation bases form?
tā shì jué duì méi yǒu jī huì jiē chù dào 【 zài lì dào 】 mì fǎ de 。
他是绝对没有机会接触到【再立道】秘法的。
And what were the differences between those formed by [Reestablishing Dao] and others?
nà me tā de shuāng dào jī ， yòu shì rú hé xíng chéng de ？
那么他的双道基，又是如何形成的？
After observing for a long time, Li Fan gained some insight.
hé zài lì dào ér chéng de shuāng dào jī ， yòu yǒu hé qū bié ？
和再立道而成的双道基，又有何区别？
Essentially, all changes stem from one core principle.
guān mó xǔ jiǔ zhī hòu ， lǐ fán yǐn yǒu suǒ wù 。
观摩许久之后，李凡隐有所悟。
The principles behind both methods were fundamentally similar.
suǒ wèi wàn biàn bù lí qí zōng 。
所谓万变不离其宗。
If using the analogy of taking concubines before,
liǎng zhě de yuán lǐ qí shí dōu shì yī yàng de 。
两者的原理其实都是一样的。
the [Reestablishing Dao] in this world was like painstakingly persuading his wife to allow him to take a concubine.
hái shì ná zhī qián de nà qiè bǐ yù lái shuō 。
还是拿之前的纳妾比喻来说。
But Ye Feipeng was naturally suited for having multiple wives.
rú guǒ shuō chén shì měi de 【 zài lì dào 】， shì fèi jìn xīn jī ， cái shuō fú qī zǐ ， yǔn xǔ zì jǐ nà qiè de huà 。
如果说尘世美的【再立道】，是费尽心机，才说服妻子，允许自己纳妾的话。
As his main wife, she wouldn't block it; instead, she would secretly assist him.
nà me yè fēi péng ， jiù shì tiān shēng néng kāi hòu gōng zhī rén 。
那么叶飞鹏，就是天生能开后宫之人。
"Truly good constitution!" Li Fan's gaze towards the little fatty changed after understanding this.
zuò wéi hòu gōng zhǔ xīn gǔ de qī zǐ ， bù jǐn bú huì zǔ lán 。
作为后宫主心骨的妻子，不仅不会阻拦。
"The surprises you bring me are increasing."
shèn zhì hái huì àn zhōng chū shǒu xiàng zhù 。
甚至还会暗中出手相助。
"I wonder what changes will occur when I wake up."
“ dàng zhēn shì hǎo tǐ zhì ！” xiǎng tōng le cǐ zhōng guān jié ， lǐ fán kàn xiǎo pàng zi de mù guāng yòu yǒu suǒ bù tóng le 。
“当真是好体质！”想通了此中关节，李凡看小胖子的目光又有所不同了。
"There's a vague feeling that Congyunhai is making a desperate move for reasons unknown."
“ nǐ dài gěi wǒ de jīng xǐ zhēn shì yuè lái yuè duō a 。”
“你带给我的惊喜真是越来越多啊。”
Focusing his attention, Li Fan began practicing [Reestablishing Dao].
“ bù zhī dào xǐng lái hòu ， yòu huì fā shēng shén me yàng de biàn huà 。”
“不知道醒来后，又会发生什么样的变化。”
In his case, it was like having a beautiful concubine who could transform into any other woman. This spared him the trouble of constant conflicts between old and new foundation bases.
“ yǐn yǐn yǒu zhǒng gǎn jué ， cóng yún hǎi gū zhù yí zhì ， dìng rán hái lìng yǒu yuán yīn zài lǐ miàn 。”
“隐隐有种感觉，丛云海孤注一掷，定然还另有原因在里面。”
All he needed to do was re-establish his foundation base and summon [Truly Real] again.
shōu huí zhù yì lì ， lǐ fán kāi shǐ xiū xíng 【 zài lì dào 】。
收回注意力，李凡开始修行【再立道】。
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zài tā zhè biān ， zé xiāng dāng yú hòu gōng zhī zhǔ shì yī wèi jīng tōng biàn huà zhī shù de měi jiāo niáng ， kě yǐ biàn huàn rèn yì qí tā nǚ zǐ de wài mào 。
在他这边，则相当于后宫之主是一位精通变化之术的美娇娘，可以变幻任意其他女子的外貌。
A month later,
suǒ yǐ dǎo shì shěng qù le xīn lǎo dào jī huì bù duàn chōng tū de má fán 。
所以倒是省去了新老道基会不断冲突的麻烦。
the secret technique was complete.
zhǐ xū yào zhòng lì dào jī ， jiāng 【 hái zhēn 】 zài qǐng chū lái jiù xíng 。
只需要重立道基，将【还真】再请出来就行。
Li Fan checked within himself, finding that the white jade light团 representing [Truly Real] seemed perfectly split into two. But their essence remained one; Li Fan could instantly reunite them with a thought.
……
……
Overjoyed, he quietly left Ten Thousand Immortals Island and arrived at an isolated, uninhabited seabed to test his newfound abilities.
yí gè yuè hòu 。
一个月后。
"Seven-Hole Clear Heart, Daoxuan Sword!"
mì fǎ gōng chéng 。
秘法功成。
[Truly Real] transformed into two different strange objects smoothly without any hindrance.
lǐ fán chá kàn tǐ nèi ， fā jué dān tián lǐ ， dài biǎo 【 hái zhēn 】 de bái yù guāng tuán sì hū wán měi fēn chéng le liǎng tuán 。
李凡查看体内，发觉丹田里，代表【还真】的白玉光团似乎完美分成了两团。
"Canghai Pearl, Daoxuan Sword!"
dàn qí běn zhì shí wèi yī tǐ ， lǐ fán xīn niàn zhuǎn dòng zhī jiān ， shà shí yòu néng fù guī yī chù 。
但其本质实为一体，李凡心念转动之间，霎时又能复归一处。
Amidst the deep blue light, a broken iron sword lurked with malice, ready to strike at any moment.
xīn xǐ zhī xià ， lǐ fán qiǎo rán lí kāi wàn xiān dǎo ， lái dào le yī chù piān pì wú rén hǎi dǐ 。
欣喜之下，李凡悄然离开万仙岛，来到了一处偏僻无人海底。
"Good!"
shì yàn cǐ fān shōu huò 。
试验此番收获。
Li Fan's eyes lit up.
“ qī qiào líng lóng xīn ， dào xuán jiàn ！”
“七窍玲珑心，道玄剑！”
"This ambush technique is brilliant!"
【 hái zhēn 】 tóng shí biàn huà chéng liǎng gè bù tóng de qí wù 。
【还真】同时变化成两个不同的奇物。
He then pondered: "What if they were two identical ones?"
shùn chàng wú bǐ ， háo wú zǔ sāi 。
顺畅无比，毫无阻塞。
Instantly, two identical Canghai Pearls appeared in his dantian.
“ cāng hǎi zhū ， dào xuán jiàn ！”
“沧海珠，道玄剑！”
However, Li Fan was somewhat disappointed as the Canghai Pearls merged back into one the moment they formed, with no change in their power.
zhàn zhàn lán guāng zhōng ， yī bǐng cán pò de tiě jiàn àn cáng shā yì ， sì jī dài fā 。
湛湛蓝光中，一柄残破的铁剑暗藏杀意，伺机待发。
"Can only increase quantity but not quality..."
“ shàn ！”
“善！”
"Though a bit disappointing, it's still quite good."
lǐ fán yǎn jīng yī liàng 。
李凡眼睛一亮。
"While I remain in Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance and maintain the Seven-Hole Clear Heart state permanently,
“ cǐ zhāo tōu xí shèn miào ！”
“此招偷袭甚妙！”
I can use both base treasures' powers when facing enemies."
sī niàn yòu zhuǎn 。
思念又转。
After some more trials, familiarizing himself with the quick transformations of the two base treasures, Li Fan was satisfied and returned to the Heavenly Dao Mirror.
“ rú guǒ biàn chéng liǎng gè xiāng tóng de ， yòu huì zěn yàng ？”
“如果变成两个相同的，又会怎样？”
"According to the secret technique's instructions, after establishing dual foundation bases, it will be much harder to create new ones."
shà shí jiān ， liǎng gè wán quán xiāng tóng de cāng hǎi zhū zài lǐ fán dān tián zhōng fú xiàn 。
霎时间，两个完全相同的沧海珠在李凡丹田中浮现。
"I feel that my current dual foundation bases are already at my limit."
kě shì ràng lǐ fán gǎn dào yǒu xiē yí hàn de shì ， cāng hǎi zhū zài chéng xíng de chà nà ， jiù chóng xīn mò míng róng hé yī tǐ 。
可是让李凡感到有些遗憾的是，沧海珠在成形的刹那，就重新莫名融合一体。
"But I wonder if there will ever be an opportunity for more."
ér wēi néng ， què méi yǒu sī háo biàn huà 。
而威能，却没有丝毫变化。
"Even so, having dual foundation bases is greatly beneficial to me.
“ zhǐ néng zēng jiā shù liàng ， ér bù néng qiáng huà zhì liàng me ……”
“只能增加数量，而不能强化质量么……”
I can foresee that when condensing the Golden Core with Heavenly Saber,瀚海, Ink Slayer, and Azure Flame, it will be much easier. The speed of switching forms required by [Truly Real] will nearly halve."
“ suī shuō yǒu diǎn kě xī ， bù guò yě zhe shí bù cuò le 。”
“虽说有点可惜，不过也着实不错了。”
"In six years, Scarlet Flame Burning Sea will descend."
“ zài wàn xiān méng zhōng shí ， cháng zhù bǎo chí qī qiào líng lóng xīn zhuàng tài 。”
“在万仙盟中时，常驻保持七窍玲珑心状态。”
"Changes in this world are numerous; for safety, I should leave Congyunhai early."
“ duì dí shí ， yě néng tóng shí shǐ yòng liǎng zhǒng zhù jī qí wù de lì liàng 。”
“对敌时，也能同时使用两种筑基奇物的力量。”
"Setting a 26-year anchor means I can head to Stone Approach Prefecture."
yòu cháng shì le yī huì ， shú xī le liǎng zhǒng zhù jī qí wù de kuài sù biàn huà zhī hòu ， lǐ fán xīn mǎn yì zú de fǎn huí le tiān xuán jìng zhōng 。
又尝试了一会，熟悉了两种筑基奇物的快速变化之后，李凡心满意足的返回了天玄镜中。
"Hmm, find an excuse and bring He Zhenghao along..."
“ gēn jù mì fǎ shuō míng ， kāi pì shuāng dào jī zhī hòu ， xiǎng yào zài zhù jiù xīn de dào jī ， nán dù jiāng huì chéng bèi zēng jiā 。”
“根据秘法说明，开辟双道基之后，想要再筑就新的道基，难度将会成倍增加。”
Just as Li Fan was thinking about his friend He, He Zhenghao sent him a message.
“ dí què ， wǒ yě gǎn jué xiàn zài shuāng dào jī yǐ jīng shì wǒ de jí xiàn le 。”
“的确，我也感觉现在双道基已经是我的极限了。”
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“ bù zhī yǐ hòu huì bú huì yǒu zēng jiā de jī huì 。”
“不知以后会不会有增加的机会。”
Seeing the message, Li Fan felt pleasantly surprised.
“ jí biàn rú cǐ ， shuāng dào jī duì wǒ yě shì dà yǒu bì yì 。”
“即便如此，双道基对我也是大有裨益。”
He Xingxiong had spent over a year traveling around Congyunhai with He Zhenghao's company.
“ kě yǐ yù jiàn de yī xiàng jiù shì ， wǒ yǐ tiān shā 、 hàn hǎi 、 mò shā 、 lán yán sì fǎ níng liàn jīn dān shí ， jiāng huì qīng sōng xǔ duō 。 hái zhēn qiè huàn xíng tài de sù dù yāo qiú ， jìn hū jiàng dī le yí bàn 。”
“可以预见的一项就是，我以天煞、瀚海、墨杀、蓝炎四法凝练金丹时，将会轻松许多。还真切换形态的速度要求，近乎降低了一半。”
Recently, Hengruoshui finally issued her ultimatum for her to return home.
“ hái yǒu 6 nián shí jiān ， chì yán fén hǎi jiù yào jiàng lín 。”
“还有6年时间，赤炎焚海就要降临。”
Although He Xingxiong was reluctant, she had played enough and her father no longer faced life-threatening danger.
“ cǐ shì biàn shù pǒ duō ， bǎo xiǎn qǐ jiàn ， wǒ hái shì yào tí qián lí kāi cóng yún hǎi 。”
“此世变数颇多，保险起见，我还是要提前离开丛云海。”
She could not defy the command of Mother大人, so the little girl tearfully bid farewell to her father, promising to visit often. After seeing off his daughter, He Zhenghao reignited his long-lost fighting spirit.
“ máo dìng 26 nián ， jiù kě yǐ qián wǎng shí lín zhōu le 。”
“锚定26年，就可以前往石临州了。”
It was as if he had returned to his youth, filled with vigor and zeal for cultivation.
“ ń ， zhǎo gè jiè kǒu ， bǎ hé zhèng hào dài shàng ……”
“嗯，找个借口，把何正浩带上……”
With a daughter, he felt no regrets; all his heartaches were resolved.
suǒ wèi shì yǒu còu qiǎo 。
所谓事有凑巧。
He Zhenghao's progress in cultivation was truly rapid.
lǐ fán zhèng xiǎng dào hé dào yǒu ， hé zhèng hào jiù fā lái le xùn xī 。
李凡正想到何道友，何正浩就发来了讯息。
Soon after breaking through the bottleneck, he was about to condense his Golden Core.
yī kàn zhī xià ， lǐ fán dùn shí yǒu xiē jīng xǐ 。
一看之下，李凡顿时有些惊喜。
This message was sent as he planned to leave for [Observing Techniques] to condense his Golden Core and asked Li Fan to accompany him for support.
hé xīng xīng zhè yī nián duō ， dōu zài hé zhèng hào de péi bàn xià ， zài cóng yún hǎi gè chù xián guàng 。
何猩猩这一年多，都在何正浩的陪伴下，在从云海各处闲逛。
Li Fan had no objection.
qián bù jiǔ ， héng ruò shuǐ zhōng yú xià dá le zuì hòu tōng dié ， ràng tā gǎn jǐn huí jiā 。
前不久，衡若水终于下达了最后通牒，让她赶紧回家。
Meeting at the Transmission Square, they used the teleportation array to arrive at Linglong Island in the northwest of Congyunhai.
suī rán hé xīng xīng duō yǒu bù shě ， dàn shì wán yě wán guò le 。
虽然何猩猩多有不舍，但是玩也玩过了。
Then they flew westward.
fù qīn yě méi yǒu le shēng mìng wēi xiǎn 。
父亲也没有了生命危险。
"Three thousand miles west from here lies a wonder."
bù gǎn wéi kàng mǔ qīn dà rén de mìng lìng ， xiǎo gū niáng zhǐ hǎo huī lèi hé fù qīn dào bié 。
不敢违抗母亲大人的命令，小姑娘只好挥泪和父亲道别。
"Underwater Three Layers."
yuē hǎo yǐ hòu cháng lái kàn wàng ， sòng zǒu le nǚ ér hòu ， hé zhèng hào rán qǐ le jiǔ wéi de dòu zhì 。
约好以后常来看望，送走了女儿后，何正浩燃起了久违的斗志。
"In just hundreds of miles, the seabed forms three layers like steep steps."
páng fó yòu huí dào le nián qīng shí hòu ， xiū xíng chōng mǎn le dòng lì 。
彷佛又回到了年轻时候，修行充满了动力。
"There are several kilometers of difference between each layer."
yǒu nǚ wú hàn ， xīn jié jǐn jiě 。
有女无憾，心结尽解。
"The layers are interspersed with many mountains due to intense geological activity."
hé zhèng hào xiū xíng de sù dù ， zhēn nǎi yī rì qiān lǐ 。
何正浩修行的速度，真乃一日千里。
"Strange shapes, endless and magnificent."
mò guò duō jiǔ ， yǐ rán dǎ pò píng jǐng ， mǎ shàng jiù yào níng jié jīn dān le 。
没过多久，已然打破瓶颈，马上就要凝结金丹了。
"Compared to terrestrial mountain ranges, they are even more splendid."
cǐ cì fā xiāo xī guò lái ， zhèng shì tā yù wài chū 【 kuī fǎ 】 jié dān ， qǐng lǐ fán yì qǐ ， zuò gè zhào yìng 。
此次发消息过来，正是他欲外出【窥法】结丹，请李凡一起，做个照应。
"I am studying The Mountain River Concealing Dragon Technique; I need to observe this place."
lǐ fán zì wú bù kě 。
李凡自无不可。
"With the methods of Earth Pulse, Mountain River, and Concealed Abyss, I will condense my Golden Core!"
liǎng rén zài chuán fǎ guǎng chǎng shàng pèng tóu hòu ， tōng guò chuán sòng zhèn ， lái dào le cóng yún hǎi xī běi hǎi yù de líng lóng dǎo 。
两人在传法广场上碰头后，通过传送阵，来到了丛云海西北海域的灵龙岛。
Facing Li Fan, He Zhenghao revealed his plan without reservation.
zhī hòu yì zhí cháo xī fēi xíng 。
之后一直朝西飞行。
Li Fan looked at him, seeing his boldness and spirited demeanor.
“ cǐ chù wǎng xī sān qiān lǐ ， yǒu yī chù qí guān 。”
“此处往西三千里，有一处奇观。”
His confidence was evident in every line of his face—completely different from his previous timid self.
“ hǎi dǐ sān duàn céng 。”
“海底三断层。”
"Looks like having a sensible daughter is indeed important for middle-aged men."
“ zài bù guò shù bǎi lǐ de cháng dù shàng ， hǎi chuáng què rú dǒu qiào de jiē tī yì bān ， xíng chéng le sān dà duàn céng 。”
“在不过数百里的长度上，海床却如陡峭的阶梯一般，形成了三大断层。”
Li Fan thought to himself.
“ měi yī céng zhī jiān ， dōu yǒu sì wǔ qiān mǐ de luò chà 。”
“每一层之间，都有四五千米的落差。”
He praised He Zhenghao: "Friend's handiwork truly stands out; condensing the Golden Core with three techniques!"
“ duàn céng zhī jiān ， hǎi chuáng yóu yú jù liè de dì mài zuò yòng ， lóng qǐ xǔ duō shān mài 。”
“断层之间，海床由于剧烈的地脉作用，隆起许多山脉。”
"I don't think many in Congyunhai can match your skill."
“ qí yì xíng zhuàng ， lián mián bù zhǐ 。”
“奇异形状，连绵不止。”
"Wish you success!"
"Could it be due to that powerful female cultivator?"
Li Fan asked.
"Not exactly. Each matter is separate, and she's quite rational."
"Even the secret technique [Reestablishing Dao] was personally passed down by her."
Shenduizi shook his head.
"Oh? Why?" Li Fan showed some curiosity.
Shenduizi chuckled but didn't answer directly.
Instead, he said in a soft tone: "If every cultivator knew they might be used as ingredients for high-level cultivators..."
"Then the world would surely fall into chaos."
"The great figures wouldn't want to see that."
Li Fan remained silent.
"But this secret technique has no real restrictions on its use. Young friend, you can rest assured."
Shenduizi ended the communication.
Shaking his head and pushing aside his scattered thoughts, Li Fan began studying [Reestablishing Dao].
After a long time, Li Fan secretly praised himself: "The beauty of this world truly harbors prodigies."
"Using objects to symbolize people, integrating emotions... using techniques to intimidate..."
Having memorized the subtleties of the technique, Li Fan didn't rush to practice it on himself. Instead, he observed Ye Feipeng again.
Li Fan was very clear about Ye Feipeng's movements; there was no way he would come into contact with [Reestablishing Dao].
So how did his dual foundation bases form?
And what were the differences between those formed by [Reestablishing Dao] and others?
After observing for a long time, Li Fan gained some insight.
Essentially, all changes stem from one core principle.
The principles behind both methods were fundamentally similar.
If using the analogy of taking concubines before,
the [Reestablishing Dao] in this world was like painstakingly persuading his wife to allow him to take a concubine.
But Ye Feipeng was naturally suited for having multiple wives.
As his main wife, she wouldn't block it; instead, she would secretly assist him.
"Truly good constitution!" Li Fan's gaze towards the little fatty changed after understanding this.
"The surprises you bring me are increasing."
"I wonder what changes will occur when I wake up."
"There's a vague feeling that Congyunhai is making a desperate move for reasons unknown."
Focusing his attention, Li Fan began practicing [Reestablishing Dao].
In his case, it was like having a beautiful concubine who could transform into any other woman. This spared him the trouble of constant conflicts between old and new foundation bases.
All he needed to do was re-establish his foundation base and summon [Truly Real] again.
---
A month later,
the secret technique was complete.
Li Fan checked within himself, finding that the white jade light团 representing [Truly Real] seemed perfectly split into two. But their essence remained one; Li Fan could instantly reunite them with a thought.
Overjoyed, he quietly left Ten Thousand Immortals Island and arrived at an isolated, uninhabited seabed to test his newfound abilities.
"Seven-Hole Clear Heart, Daoxuan Sword!"
[Truly Real] transformed into two different strange objects smoothly without any hindrance.
"Canghai Pearl, Daoxuan Sword!"
Amidst the deep blue light, a broken iron sword lurked with malice, ready to strike at any moment.
"Good!"
Li Fan's eyes lit up.
"This ambush technique is brilliant!"
He then pondered: "What if they were two identical ones?"
Instantly, two identical Canghai Pearls appeared in his dantian.
However, Li Fan was somewhat disappointed as the Canghai Pearls merged back into one the moment they formed, with no change in their power.
"Can only increase quantity but not quality..."
"Though a bit disappointing, it's still quite good."
"While I remain in Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance and maintain the Seven-Hole Clear Heart state permanently,
I can use both base treasures' powers when facing enemies."
After some more trials, familiarizing himself with the quick transformations of the two base treasures, Li Fan was satisfied and returned to the Heavenly Dao Mirror.
"According to the secret technique's instructions, after establishing dual foundation bases, it will be much harder to create new ones."
"I feel that my current dual foundation bases are already at my limit."
"But I wonder if there will ever be an opportunity for more."
"Even so, having dual foundation bases is greatly beneficial to me.
I can foresee that when condensing the Golden Core with Heavenly Saber,瀚海, Ink Slayer, and Azure Flame, it will be much easier. The speed of switching forms required by [Truly Real] will nearly halve."
"In six years, Scarlet Flame Burning Sea will descend."
"Changes in this world are numerous; for safety, I should leave Congyunhai early."
"Setting a 26-year anchor means I can head to Stone Approach Prefecture."
"Hmm, find an excuse and bring He Zhenghao along..."
Just as Li Fan was thinking about his friend He, He Zhenghao sent him a message.
---
Seeing the message, Li Fan felt pleasantly surprised.
He Xingxiong had spent over a year traveling around Congyunhai with He Zhenghao's company.
Recently, Hengruoshui finally issued her ultimatum for her to return home.
Although He Xingxiong was reluctant, she had played enough and her father no longer faced life-threatening danger.
She could not defy the command of Mother大人, so the little girl tearfully bid farewell to her father, promising to visit often. After seeing off his daughter, He Zhenghao reignited his long-lost fighting spirit.
It was as if he had returned to his youth, filled with vigor and zeal for cultivation.
With a daughter, he felt no regrets; all his heartaches were resolved.
He Zhenghao's progress in cultivation was truly rapid.
Soon after breaking through the bottleneck, he was about to condense his Golden Core.
This message was sent as he planned to leave for [Observing Techniques] to condense his Golden Core and asked Li Fan to accompany him for support.
Li Fan had no objection.
Meeting at the Transmission Square, they used the teleportation array to arrive at Linglong Island in the northwest of Congyunhai.
Then they flew westward.
"Three thousand miles west from here lies a wonder."
"Underwater Three Layers."
"In just hundreds of miles, the seabed forms three layers like steep steps."
"There are several kilometers of difference between each layer."
"The layers are interspersed with many mountains due to intense geological activity."
"Strange shapes, endless and magnificent."
"Compared to terrestrial mountain ranges, they are even more splendid."
"I am studying The Mountain River Concealing Dragon Technique; I need to observe this place."
"With the methods of Earth Pulse, Mountain River, and Concealed Abyss, I will condense my Golden Core!"
Facing Li Fan, He Zhenghao revealed his plan without reservation.
Li Fan looked at him, seeing his boldness and spirited demeanor.
His confidence was evident in every line of his face—completely different from his previous timid self.
"Looks like having a sensible daughter is indeed important for middle-aged men."
Li Fan thought to himself.
He praised He Zhenghao: "Friend's handiwork truly stands out; condensing the Golden Core with three techniques!"
"I don't think many in Congyunhai can match your skill."
"Wish you success!"