zhòu rán tuō kùn ， bù guò wēi jī què yě bìng méi yǒu jiě chú 。
骤然脱困，不过危机却也并没有解除。
The sudden liberation did not bring complete relief. The devouring white fog continued to consume Li Fan's lifespan, more fiercely than in the迷域.
shì yuán bái wù bù duàn tūn shì zhe lǐ fán de shòu yuán ， bǐ qǐ zài mí yù zhī zhōng ， gèng yào xiōng yǒng jǐ fēn 。
噬元白雾不断吞噬着李凡的寿元，比起在迷域之中，更要汹涌几分。
Li Fan re-sensed the location of the 断掌仙城 amidst the endless white mist.
lǐ fán zài máng máng bái wù zhōng ， chóng xīn gǎn yìng le xià duàn zhǎng xiān chéng de wèi zhì 。
李凡在茫茫白雾中，重新感应了下断掌仙城的位置。
In the next moment, his Purple Void Escape Technique was pushed to its limit as he flew towards it with great speed.
xià yī kè ， zǐ xiāo dùn fǎ shī zhǎn dào jí zhì ， cháo zhe tā fēi sù shǐ qù 。
下一刻，紫霄遁法施展到极致，朝着它飞速驶去。
As Li Fan gradually moved away from the乱字石迷域, a mysterious wave akin to that emitted by the shattered stone before seemed to come from behind him.
jiù zài lǐ fán zhú jiàn yuǎn lí luàn zì shí suǒ zài mí yù de shí hòu ， yī zhèn mò míng de 、 xiàng jí le zhī qián suì shí sàn fà chū de bō dòng zì shēn hòu yǐn yǐn chuán lái 。
就在李凡逐渐远离乱字石所在迷域的时候，一阵莫名的、像极了之前碎石散发出的波动自身后隐隐传来。
Even the boundless white fog rippled slightly.
lián wú jìn de cāng máng bái wù ， dōu fǎng fú qǐ le sī sī lián yī 。
连无尽的苍茫白雾，都仿佛起了丝丝涟漪。
"Ugh?"
“ ń ？”
“嗯？”
Li Fan did not turn around but could sense that the chaos stone迷域 was gradually vanishing or perhaps hidden.
lǐ fán tóu yě bù huí ， què shì néng gǎn jué dào ， luàn shí mí yù ， sì hū zhèng zhú jiàn xiāo shī 。
李凡头也不回，却是能感觉到，乱石迷域，似乎正逐渐消失。
However, Li Fan had no time for it now. The distance between here and the Eternal Immortal Barrier was still considerable.
huò zhě shuō ， yǐn cáng qǐ lái 。
或者说，隐藏起来。
Under the relentless devouring of the white fog, Li Fan's age was rapidly increasing.
bù guò lǐ fán zàn shí yě gù bù shàng tā le 。
不过李凡暂时也顾不上它了。
The closer he approached the Roaring Abyss, the faster his lifespan was being consumed.
cǐ chù lí yǒng héng xiān lěi ， hái yǒu yī duàn bù xiǎo de jù lí 。
此处离永恒仙垒，还有一段不小的距离。
156, 178, 193...
ér zài shì yuán bái wù de bù tíng tūn shì xià ， lǐ fán de nián líng yě zhèng zài jí jù zēng jiā 。
而在噬元白雾的不停吞噬下，李凡的年龄也正在极具增加。
Li Fan watched the numbers on the 真面板 flicker and felt a familiar sense of weakness.
yuè cháo zhe chì zhā shēn yuān qián xíng ， shòu yuán bèi tūn shì de sù dù yě yuè lái yuè kuài 。
越朝着叱吒深渊前行，寿元被吞噬的速度也越来越快。
"Controlled Guardian Here."
156，178，193……
156，178，193……
The sudden aging made him feel like he had reverted to the old Great Xuan Taiyi Master from long ago.
lǐ fán zhù shì zhe hái zhēn miàn bǎn shàng bù tíng tiào dòng biàn huà de shù zì ， jiǔ wéi de xū ruò gǎn yǒng shàng lǐ fán xīn tóu 。
李凡注视着还真面板上不停跳动变化的数字，久违的虚弱感涌上李凡心头。
Although the Eternal Immortal Barrier was within reach, Li Fan estimated that with his remaining lifespan, he would struggle to cross this distance.
《 kòng wèi zài cǐ 》
《控卫在此》
With a decisive thought, without hesitation, he took out a rejuvenation fruit from his storage ring and swallowed it whole.
qǐng kè jiān de lǎo huà ， ràng tā fǎng fú yòu biàn huí liǎo dàng chū nà ge chuí chuí lǎo yǐ dà xuán tài shī 。
顷刻间的老化，让他仿佛又变回了当初那个垂垂老矣大玄太师。
A surging vitality burst forth from his abdomen.
yǒng héng xiān lěi jǐn zài chí chǐ ， rán ér lǐ fán jīng guò gū suàn ， yǐ mù qián shèng xià de shòu mìng ， jué nán kuà yuè jiē xià lái de jù lí 。
永恒仙垒尽在迟尺，然而李凡经过估算，以目前剩下的寿命，绝难跨越接下来的距离。
Instantly, like a rushing river, it spread throughout his body.
xīn zhōng shǎn guò jué duàn ， méi yǒu sī háo yóu yù ， lǐ fán jiāng chǔ wù jiè zhōng de huà shēng shòu guǒ qǔ chū ， yī kǒu tūn xià 。
心中闪过决断，没有丝毫犹豫，李凡将储物戒中的化生寿果取出，一口吞下。
The sense of aging vanished, and Li Fan's physiological age limit changed from 599 to 899.
páng bó shēng jī zì fù nèi yǒng xiàn 。
磅礴生机自腹内涌现。
With renewed vigor, Li Fan did not waste any time. He shot through the white fog like a purple lightning bolt towards the 断掌仙城.
shà shí jiān rú bēn yǒng de jiāng hé ， chuán biàn quán shēn 。
霎时间如奔涌的江河，传遍全身。
"Though Master Zhang's Purple Void Divine Thunder Escape Technique is much faster than what I've seen in the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, it's still too slow!"
shuāi lǎo xū ruò gǎn dǒu rán xiāo shī bú jiàn ， lǐ fán de shēng lǐ nián líng shàng xiàn ， yě yóu yuán xiān de 599， biàn chéng le 899。
衰老虚弱感陡然消失不见，李凡的生理年龄上限，也由原先的599，变成了899。
"Without the配合 of the Purple Void True Technique for Controlling Lightning, there's something lacking."
lǐ fán jīng shén yī zhèn ， bù gǎn dān gē ， zhēn rú yī dào zǐ sè léi tíng ， huà pò cāng máng bái wù 。
李凡精神一阵，不敢耽搁，真如一道紫色雷霆，划破苍茫白雾。
"In normal times, but during such critical moments, the importance of escape speed becomes evident."
zhí chōng duàn zhǎng xiān chéng ér qù 。
直冲断掌仙城而去。
264, 378, 492...
“ suī shuō dé zì zhāng shī xiōng de zǐ xiāo shén léi dùn bǐ qǐ wǒ zài wàn xiān méng zhōng jiàn guò de dùn fǎ yào kuài shàng tài duō ， dàn hái shì tài màn ！”
“虽说得自章师兄的紫霄神雷遁比起我在万仙盟中见过的遁法要快上太多，但还是太慢！”
His age was rapidly increasing. Li Fan transformed from a young scholar into an elderly man.
“ méi yǒu zǐ xiāo yù léi zhēn jué gōng fǎ pèi hé ， bì jìng chà le diǎn yì si 。”
“没有紫霄御雷真诀功法配合，毕竟差了点意思。”
Yet his mind remained calm, indifferent to the passage of time.
“ píng cháng hái méi shén me ， zhè zhǒng wēi jí zhèng mìng shí kè ， dùn fǎ sù dù de zhòng yào xìng jiù tǐ xiàn chū lái le 。”
“平常还没什么，这种危急挣命时刻，遁法速度的重要性就体现出来了。”
"If I have the chance, I must seek out a superior escape technique."
264，378，492……
264，378，492……
"Besides the techniques from Derivation Jewel, Clock Shen Tong's Seven Color Divine Light seems promising."
nián líng zài fēi sù zēng zhǎng ， lǐ fán yě màn màn yóu qīng nián shū shēng xíng xiàng ， biàn chéng le zhōng nián dà shū mú yàng 。
年龄在飞速增长，李凡也慢慢由青年书生形象，变成了中年大叔模样。
"At the Foundation Establishment stage, surpassing the元婴 stage..."
tā de xīn zhōng què shì lěng jìng wú bǐ ， méi yǒu zài yì shēng mìng de liú shì 。
他的心中却是冷静无比，没有在意生命的流逝。
While Li Fan was recalling Clock Shen Tong's deeds, he drew closer to the Eternal Immortal Barrier.
“ ruò yǒu jī huì ， dìng rán yào xún dé yī mén shàng chéng dùn fǎ 。”
“若有机会，定然要寻得一门上乘遁法。”
567, 689, 734...
“ chú le yǎn fǎ jué nà biān ， zhōng shén tōng de qī cǎi shén guāng sì hū yě shì bù cuò 。”
“除了衍法珏那边，钟神通的七彩神光似乎也是不错。”
A furious voice echoed from the green stone palm. "What little scoundrel!?"
“ zhù jī qī jiù néng chāo chū yuán yīng qī de sù dù ……”
“筑基期就能超出元婴期的速度……”
Li Fan's flight speed slowed momentarily as the voice struck him through the white fog.
lǐ fán zài huí xiǎng zhe yǒu guān zhōng shén tōng shì jì de tóng shí ， lí yǒng héng xiān lěi yě shì yuè lái yuè jìn 。
李凡在回想着有关钟神通事迹的同时，离永恒仙垒也是越来越近。
He cursed inwardly and immediately memorized the speaker’s voice.
567，689，734……
567，689，734……
With a steady expression, he shouted, "I am Li Fan, a Golden Core Array Mage under Professor Ji."
“ hé fāng xiāo xiǎo ！？”
“何方宵小！？”
"I am responsible for constructing the Heaven Xuan Locking Spirit Array outside the Roaring Abyss."
yī dào nù zhā shēng zì qīng shí duàn zhǎng zhōng chuán chū ， kuà yuè bái wù ， zhí jī lǐ fán 。
一道怒吒声自青石断掌中传出，跨越白雾，直击李凡。
"Help!"
lǐ fán de fēi dùn sù dù dùn shí wèi zhī yī huǎn 。
李凡的飞遁速度顿时为之一缓。
At the same time, he pulled out a green stone finger from his pocket.
xīn zhōng àn mà yī shēng ， shà shí jiān jiāng cǐ rén shēng yīn láo jì 。
心中暗骂一声，霎时间将此人声音牢记。
Thanks to this token left by Cold Yingyi, Li Fan was able to pinpoint the Eternal Immortal Barrier's location amidst the double attack of the white fog and demonic sounds.
miàn sè chén wěn bù biàn ， yǒu tiáo bù wěn ， kǒu zhōng gāo hū ：“ wǒ nǎi jì yuàn zhǎng mén xià jīn dān zhèn fǎ shī ， lǐ fán 。”
面色沉稳不变，有条不紊，口中高呼：“我乃纪院长门下金丹阵法师，李凡。”
"What?"
“ fù zé xié tóng jiàn zào chì zhā shēn yuān wài de tiān xuán suǒ líng zhèn 。”
“负责协同建造叱吒深渊外的天玄锁灵阵。”
A hint of surprise and panic could be heard in the voice.
“ jiù ！”
“救！”
Li Fan accelerated towards the palm's wrist where a tear had appeared.
tóng shí huái zhōng tāo chū yī gēn qīng shí zuò chéng de duàn zhǐ 。
同时怀中掏出一根青石做成的断指。
The previous rescue attempt was indeed effective.
zhèng shì kào zhe zhī qián lěng yīng yī liú gěi tā de zhè jiàn xìn wù ， lǐ fán cái néng zài máng máng bái wù hé mó yīn dà cháo de shuāng chóng jiā jī xià ， yī rán jīng què wú bǐ de suǒ dìng yǒng héng xiān lěi de wèi zhì 。
正是靠着之前冷应衣留给他的这件信物，李凡才能在茫茫白雾和魔音大潮的双重夹击下，依然精确无比的锁定永恒仙垒的位置。
Sure enough, an entrance had opened there.
“ shén me ？”
“什么？”
Li Fan flew into it like a speeding wind.
shēng yīn zhōng chuán lái yī sī chà yì yǔ jīng huāng 。
声音中传来一丝诧异与惊慌。
The influence of the white fog vanished instantly. At this point, his physiological age stabilized at 842/899.
lǐ fán chóng xīn jiā sù ， cháo zhe duàn zhǎng shǒu wàn sī liè chù fēi qù 。
李凡重新加速，朝着断掌手腕撕裂处飞去。
His life was drawing to its end as he fell to the ground, feeling weak all over.
xiān qián de qiú jiù guǒ rán yǒu xiào 。
先前的求救果然有效。
He could not control his flight angle and crashed onto the ground, only stopping after a long time.
nà lǐ guǒ rán yǐ jīng kāi qǐ le yí gè rù kǒu 。
那里果然已经开启了一个入口。
"Ah... cough..."
lǐ fán fēng chí diàn chè ， yī tóu zhà le jìn qù 。
李凡风驰电掣，一头炸了进去。
Just as Li Fan tried to speak, blood spewed from his mouth, and he fainted.
zhōu wéi bái wù de yǐng xiǎng shà shí jiān xiāo shī ， ér lǐ fán cǐ shí de shēng lǐ nián líng ， yě zuì zhōng dìng gé zài le 842/899。
周围白雾的影响霎时间消失，而李凡此时的生理年龄，也最终定格在了842/899。
A withered-looking immortal appeared in such an eye-catching manner within the Eternal Immortal Barrier.
xíng jiāng jiù mù ， dà xiàn jiāng zhì 。
行将就木，大限将至。
This naturally attracted everyone's attention.
wú chǔ bù zài de xū ruò gǎn biàn jí quán shēn ， lǐ fán shèn zhì méi néng zhǎng kòng zhù fēi dùn de jiǎo dù ， jìng zhí zhuì luò zài dì miàn 。
无处不在的虚弱感遍及全身，李凡甚至没能掌控住飞遁的角度，径直坠落在地面。
Since the Eternal Immortal Barrier had been isolated by the demonic wave for some time, many rumors began circulating secretly.
zhuàng fēi le xǔ jiǔ ， cái huǎn huǎn tíng le xià lái 。
撞飞了许久，才缓缓停了下来。
Various speculations arose. Some even claimed that this demonic wave was a conspiracy by the Five Elders' Association.
“ hāi hāi ……”
“咳咳……”
With their offensive turned, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance was retreating.
lǐ fán zhèng yù shuō xiē shén me ， què shì tǔ chū yī kǒu xiān xuè ， zhí jiē yūn le guò qù 。
李凡正欲说些什么，却是吐出一口鲜血，直接晕了过去。
Perhaps the Eternal Immortal Barrier would soon change hands.
yī wèi tóu fà huā bái 、 kàn shàng qù suí shí dū huì yǔn luò de xiū shì ， yǐ rú cǐ yǐn rén zhù mù dì fāng shì chū xiàn zài yǒng héng xiān lěi zhōng 。
一位头发花白、看上去随时都会陨落的修士，以如此引人注目的方式出现在永恒仙垒中。
Fortunately, Shao Jun, the owner of the 断掌仙城, quickly silenced these escalating rumors by hanging the rumor-mongers in the central square and whipping them day and night as a warning to others.
zì rán dùn shí xī yǐn le dà zhòng de zhù yì lì 。
自然顿时吸引了大众的注意力。
...
qià hǎo yǒng héng xiān lěi yǐ jīng chǔ yú dà cháo gé jué zhōng yǒu yī duàn shí jiān le ， suǒ yǐ àn zhōng gèng shì yǐn qǐ bù shǎo liú yán 。
恰好永恒仙垒已经处于大潮隔绝中有一段时间了，所以暗中更是引起不少流言。
In the darkness, although Li Fan's body was unconscious,
shuō shén me de dōu yǒu 。
说什么的都有。
his consciousness remained incredibly clear.
shèn zhì yǒu rén xìn shì dàn dàn ， shuō cǐ cì mó yīn cháo wán quán shì wǔ lǎo huì de yīn móu 。
甚至有人信誓旦旦，说此次魔音潮完全是五老会的阴谋。
This state was paradoxical but real.
rú jīn wǔ lǎo huì yī zhuǎn gōng shì ， wàn xiān méng jié jié bài tuì 。
如今五老会一转攻势，万仙盟节节败退。
The weakness stemmed from this world’s body nearing its end, while the strength came from his soul.
kǒng pà bù rì zhè yǒng héng xiān lěi jiù yào yì zhǔ le 。
恐怕不日这永恒仙垒就要易主了。
After enduring countless hardships and narrowly escaping death, Li Fan finally reached the Eternal Immortal Barrier.
hǎo zài duàn zhǎng xiān chéng de zhǔ rén ， shāng shǎo jūn de chū miàn ， jí shí jiāng zhè xiē yuè chuán yuè lí pǔ de yán lùn gěi yā le xià lái 。
好在断掌仙城的主人，商少君的出面，及时将这些越传越离谱的言论给压了下来。
He had completed the "Reverse Cultivation of the Heart" action requirement in reality.
jiāng zào yáo zhě guà zài chéng zhōng yāng shàng kōng ， rì yè biān tà ， yǐ jǐng xiào yóu 。
将造谣者挂在城中央上空，日夜鞭挞，以儆效尤。
His pent-up frustration dissipated suddenly as he felt unprecedented growth within the炼心大磨盘.
……
……
The cool vitality nourished his soul, akin to breaking through a new realm.
yī piàn hēi àn zhōng 。
一片黑暗中。
Li Fan could feel his soul growing continuously, like a steady stream.
suī shuō lǐ fán shēn tǐ chǔ yú hūn mí zhī zhōng 。
虽说李凡身体处于昏迷之中。
"This is the reward for the Reverse Cultivation of the Heart action.
dàn shì tā de yì shí què wú bǐ qīng xǐng 。
但是他的意识却无比清醒。
But perhaps I need to rescue everyone inside the Jia Xu base before this truly ends."
zhè shì yī zhǒng jí wéi máo dùn de zhuàng tài 。
这是一种极为矛盾的状态。
"The effects of the 黄炼心咒 are too terrifying even with the special bonus."
dàn zhèng rú tā xiàn zài tóng shí gǎn dào xīn shēng de qiáng zhuàng hé lǎo qù de xū ruò yī yàng 。
但正如他现在同时感到新生的强壮和老去的虚弱一样。
Li Fan felt his soul grow stronger, almost making him believe he could exist solely as a spirit.
què shí shì zhēn shí cún zài de 。
确实是真实存在的。
After an indeterminate time, he sensed someone approaching.
xū ruò zì rán shì yīn wèi cǐ shì zhè jù shēn tǐ yǐ jīng kuài yào yóu jǐn dēng kū ， lí dà xiàn bù yuǎn le 。
虚弱自然是因为此世这具身体已经快要油尽灯枯，离大限不远了。
Li Fan's consciousness stirred and slowly brought his body back to life.
ér qiáng zhuàng ， zé shì lái zì shén hún fāng miàn 。
而强壮，则是来自神魂方面。
The physical sensations overwhelmed him, causing weakness to flood his mind.
dāng lǐ fán lì jīng zhǒng zhǒng jiān xīn ， xiǎn sǐ hái shēng zhī hòu 。
当李凡历经种种艰辛，险死还生之后。
With a light cough, Li Fan struggled to sit up.
zhōng yú dǐ dá le yǒng héng xiān lěi 。
终于抵达了永恒仙垒。
"Friend, you're awake!?" A member of the Qingxuan Army hurriedly helped Li Fan.
zuì zhōng shí jì wán chéng le “ nì liàn dào xīn ” xíng dòng yāo qiú 。
最终实际完成了“逆练道心”行动要求。
"Elder Li, we've verified your identity with the Strategy Array Hall.
xīn zhōng de nà gǔ biē mèn 、 bù fèn gǎn ， dǒu rán xiāo sàn 。
心中的那股憋闷、不忿感，陡然消散。
What happened? You should be inside the Jia Xu base. Why are you back here in the Eternal Immortal Barrier?"
liàn xīn dà mò pán zhōng ， yě yíng lái le shǐ wú qián lì de yī fèn yǎng liào 。
炼心大磨盘中，也迎来了史无前例的一份养料。
"And in this... state?"
dī dī bīng liáng qì xī zī yǎng shén hún 。
滴滴冰凉气息滋养神魂。
He seemed to have a lot of questions and asked them one after another.
hé tū pò jìng jiè dōu néng xiāng tí bìng lùn de chéng zhǎng gǎn fú xiàn zài lǐ fán de xīn tóu 。
和突破境界都能相提并论的成长感浮现在李凡的心头。
At that moment, Li Fan noticed a shadow suddenly appear in the corner of the room.
bìng qiě shén hún de zēng zhǎng bù jǐn jǐn shì yí cì xìng de 。
并且神魂的增长不仅仅是一次性的。
Though barely perceptible, his strengthened soul could clearly sense it.
ér shì hòu xù rú tóng juān juān xì liú bān ， mián mián bù jué 。
而是后续如同涓涓细流般，绵绵不绝。
Without showing any reaction, Li Fan slowly recounted his experiences.
The sudden liberation did not bring complete relief. The devouring white fog continued to consume Li Fan's lifespan, more fiercely than in the迷域.
Li Fan re-sensed the location of the 断掌仙城 amidst the endless white mist.
In the next moment, his Purple Void Escape Technique was pushed to its limit as he flew towards it with great speed.
As Li Fan gradually moved away from the乱字石迷域, a mysterious wave akin to that emitted by the shattered stone before seemed to come from behind him.
Even the boundless white fog rippled slightly.
"Ugh?"
Li Fan did not turn around but could sense that the chaos stone迷域 was gradually vanishing or perhaps hidden.
However, Li Fan had no time for it now. The distance between here and the Eternal Immortal Barrier was still considerable.
Under the relentless devouring of the white fog, Li Fan's age was rapidly increasing.
The closer he approached the Roaring Abyss, the faster his lifespan was being consumed.
156, 178, 193...
Li Fan watched the numbers on the 真面板 flicker and felt a familiar sense of weakness.
"Controlled Guardian Here."
The sudden aging made him feel like he had reverted to the old Great Xuan Taiyi Master from long ago.
Although the Eternal Immortal Barrier was within reach, Li Fan estimated that with his remaining lifespan, he would struggle to cross this distance.
With a decisive thought, without hesitation, he took out a rejuvenation fruit from his storage ring and swallowed it whole.
A surging vitality burst forth from his abdomen.
Instantly, like a rushing river, it spread throughout his body.
The sense of aging vanished, and Li Fan's physiological age limit changed from 599 to 899.
With renewed vigor, Li Fan did not waste any time. He shot through the white fog like a purple lightning bolt towards the 断掌仙城.
"Though Master Zhang's Purple Void Divine Thunder Escape Technique is much faster than what I've seen in the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, it's still too slow!"
"Without the配合 of the Purple Void True Technique for Controlling Lightning, there's something lacking."
"In normal times, but during such critical moments, the importance of escape speed becomes evident."
264, 378, 492...
His age was rapidly increasing. Li Fan transformed from a young scholar into an elderly man.
Yet his mind remained calm, indifferent to the passage of time.
"If I have the chance, I must seek out a superior escape technique."
"Besides the techniques from Derivation Jewel, Clock Shen Tong's Seven Color Divine Light seems promising."
"At the Foundation Establishment stage, surpassing the元婴 stage..."
While Li Fan was recalling Clock Shen Tong's deeds, he drew closer to the Eternal Immortal Barrier.
567, 689, 734...
A furious voice echoed from the green stone palm. "What little scoundrel!?"
Li Fan's flight speed slowed momentarily as the voice struck him through the white fog.
He cursed inwardly and immediately memorized the speaker’s voice.
With a steady expression, he shouted, "I am Li Fan, a Golden Core Array Mage under Professor Ji."
"I am responsible for constructing the Heaven Xuan Locking Spirit Array outside the Roaring Abyss."
"Help!"
At the same time, he pulled out a green stone finger from his pocket.
Thanks to this token left by Cold Yingyi, Li Fan was able to pinpoint the Eternal Immortal Barrier's location amidst the double attack of the white fog and demonic sounds.
"What?"
A hint of surprise and panic could be heard in the voice.
Li Fan accelerated towards the palm's wrist where a tear had appeared.
The previous rescue attempt was indeed effective.
Sure enough, an entrance had opened there.
Li Fan flew into it like a speeding wind.
The influence of the white fog vanished instantly. At this point, his physiological age stabilized at 842/899.
His life was drawing to its end as he fell to the ground, feeling weak all over.
He could not control his flight angle and crashed onto the ground, only stopping after a long time.
"Ah... cough..."
Just as Li Fan tried to speak, blood spewed from his mouth, and he fainted.
A withered-looking immortal appeared in such an eye-catching manner within the Eternal Immortal Barrier.
This naturally attracted everyone's attention.
Since the Eternal Immortal Barrier had been isolated by the demonic wave for some time, many rumors began circulating secretly.
Various speculations arose. Some even claimed that this demonic wave was a conspiracy by the Five Elders' Association.
With their offensive turned, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance was retreating.
Perhaps the Eternal Immortal Barrier would soon change hands.
Fortunately, Shao Jun, the owner of the 断掌仙城, quickly silenced these escalating rumors by hanging the rumor-mongers in the central square and whipping them day and night as a warning to others.
...
In the darkness, although Li Fan's body was unconscious,
his consciousness remained incredibly clear.
This state was paradoxical but real.
The weakness stemmed from this world’s body nearing its end, while the strength came from his soul.
After enduring countless hardships and narrowly escaping death, Li Fan finally reached the Eternal Immortal Barrier.
He had completed the "Reverse Cultivation of the Heart" action requirement in reality.
His pent-up frustration dissipated suddenly as he felt unprecedented growth within the炼心大磨盘.
The cool vitality nourished his soul, akin to breaking through a new realm.
Li Fan could feel his soul growing continuously, like a steady stream.
"This is the reward for the Reverse Cultivation of the Heart action.
But perhaps I need to rescue everyone inside the Jia Xu base before this truly ends."
"The effects of the 黄炼心咒 are too terrifying even with the special bonus."
Li Fan felt his soul grow stronger, almost making him believe he could exist solely as a spirit.
After an indeterminate time, he sensed someone approaching.
Li Fan's consciousness stirred and slowly brought his body back to life.
The physical sensations overwhelmed him, causing weakness to flood his mind.
With a light cough, Li Fan struggled to sit up.
"Friend, you're awake!?" A member of the Qingxuan Army hurriedly helped Li Fan.
"Elder Li, we've verified your identity with the Strategy Array Hall.
What happened? You should be inside the Jia Xu base. Why are you back here in the Eternal Immortal Barrier?"
"And in this... state?"
He seemed to have a lot of questions and asked them one after another.
At that moment, Li Fan noticed a shadow suddenly appear in the corner of the room.
Though barely perceptible, his strengthened soul could clearly sense it.
Without showing any reaction, Li Fan slowly recounted his experiences.