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第二百六十七章 天玄锁灵阵

Li Fan's face lit up with surprise as he exclaimed, "Junior wishes to go!"

Li Fan’s reaction was exactly what Zhang Ziliang expected.

He nodded and explained, “The purpose of this training is to allow the younger generation to quickly master the [Heavenly Xuan Locking Spirit Array].”

“Thus, we hope to cover every domain in the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance within thirty years with this locking spirit array.”

Li Fan’s expression changed slightly. "Heavenly Xuan Locking Spirit Array? Could it be that array which shone brightly in Nine Mountain State and was able to mark all the Five Elders Association cultivators with light columns?"

Zhang Ziliang was pleased with Li Fan's quick response and nodded, “Exactly. The Heavenly Xuan Locking Spirit Array was developed after the battle in Heaven Spirit State by many array masters through studying the captured Five Elders Association cultivators.”

“Five Elders Association cultivators?” Li Fan asked curiously.

"May I ask Master, why is there a connection between this array and cultivators?"

Zhang Ziliang was patient with Li Fan. He explained, "Do you know what makes the Five Elders Association different from us, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance?"

Li Fan replied, “The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance is a free alliance where one can accumulate contributions through their efforts and earn mystical techniques.”

“While the Five Elders Association...”

"Though they offer free access to mystical techniques, one must sign a servitude contract."

"One will be bound by others for life. It’s nothing like our freedom in the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance."

"I admit, before I was an independent cultivator, I considered joining either side."

"After comparing their conditions, I decided without hesitation to join us, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance."

Li Fan spoke with a sense of righteousness.

Zhang Ziliang smiled slightly and did not comment on Li Fan's show of loyalty.

He continued, “Indeed, every cultivator who joins the Five Elders Association signs a [Soul Contract].”

"Of course, the soul naturally differs from ordinary cultivators."

"Long ago, we had the idea to use these differences for identification purposes."

"But due to insufficient research samples, it was never successful."

"The recent battle in Heaven Spirit State, though we were at a disadvantage overall,"

"Still, we did gain something."

"One of those gains is this Heavenly Xuan Locking Spirit Array."

Zhang Ziliang seemed to recall something and his expression changed. His tone became more somber.

But he quickly recovered and continued, “Within the large array’s coverage, it can detect the special points in souls caused by [Soul Contracts]. Thus, it can distinguish friend from foe.”

"Once marked, only a cultivator who has reached the Dao can remove the mark."

"The successful development of this array is significant."

"At the very least, ordinary spies will no longer be able to hide once it’s widespread."

"And those light columns that penetrate the heavens and earth have eliminated the Five Elders Association's ability to launch surprise attacks."

Zhang Ziliang spoke confidently, his face showing a hint of pride.

"However, this array involves cultivators' souls, making it complex and difficult."

"Ordinary array masters cannot construct such an array."

"To quickly spread the Heavenly Xuan Locking Spirit Array, we need to train a batch of experts in this field."

"The training for Heaven Yu State two years from now is aimed at that purpose."

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"Why do we still have to wait another two years?" he continued. "It’s because it involves souls."

"Not only does the organizer need to gather various materials,"

"but the young members also need to prepare adequately."

Saying this, Zhang Ziliang tossed a storage ring over.

Li Fan caught the ring and examined it, frowning slightly.

Inside the ring lay a corpse. Apart from that, there was nothing else.

What was more peculiar was that the body looked exactly like an ordinary cultivator's body, even down to its attire.

The only thing that alarmed him was that the head of this corpse wasn't human; it was a horse’s head!

"What is this..."

"This is what they call [Intention Horse]. It’s very precious. I didn’t get much either, so don’t lose it," Zhang Ziliang said slowly.

"Intention Horse?" Li Fan thought to himself.

"Junior knows of the [Mind Monkey], which can enhance and quickly replenish one's spirit energy. What is this Intention Horse used for?" he asked when he was unsure.

"The Mind Monkey strengthens the spirit, while the Intention Horse strengthens the soul," Zhang Ziliang said slowly.

"How exactly to strengthen it..." a strange smile appeared on his face.

"You will have to try it out yourself."

Li Fan nodded in understanding.

"Before the closed training begins, each member from the various states must be tested. You need to work hard these two years."

"Do not bring shame to our Cloudy Sea State," Zhang Ziliang instructed and then handed him three spirit jade slips.

"I have a total of six spirit jade slips. If you can read all of them, it means you are ready to graduate."

"Of course, I don’t expect you to do so in two years. But I will give them to you as an incentive,"

Li Fan bowed and thanked him, taking the jade slips.

"You go now, prepare well! I’ll notify you before the official training starts."

Zhang Ziliang waved his hand dismissively.

Returning to the Heavenly Xuan Mirror, Li Fan first searched for information on [Intention Horse].

The results were meager with no useful information.

It seemed like something not even ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators would know about.

After all, Zhang Ziliang had said it was precious, so its value must be high.

"Try it out..."

Li Fan’s eyes flashed as he released the body with a horse's head from the ring.

"How to try?"

He observed quietly for a moment. Nothing unusual happened.

After some thought, he touched it.

...

A long time passed, but nothing seemed to change.

It appeared like just an ordinary corpse, albeit one that looked strange.

"Strange..."

After a while, Li Fan still couldn’t figure out how to use the [Intention Horse].

Doubt suddenly arose in his mind and he subconsciously touched his chin.

When Li Fan’s hand reached his chin, his body suddenly stiffened.

His heart stopped.

"Could it be..."

Li Fan used Mirror术 to examine himself.

"..."

"Indeed."

Though he had prepared for this, seeing his own horse-headed reflection in the mirror still made him shiver.

"Could this Intention Horse be my fate?"

A thought suddenly flashed through his mind uncontrollably.

"How did it die?"

He couldn’t help but look at the quietly lying Intention Horse corpse on the ground.

There was not a single scratch or wound on its body.

As he looked, a chill ran down his spine.

He suddenly realized that this horse-headed corpse had undergone some mysterious changes.

Its attire and appearance were so familiar; it seemed exactly like Li Fan himself.

"More than just clothes."

Li Fan’s heart sank.

The entire Intention Horse corpse had subtly transformed to resemble him.

"This corpse is my fate?"

A thought suddenly appeared in his mind.

"I..."

"Will I die?"

Fear descended upon him instantly.

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