“ shén me ？ jiǎ xū hào jù diǎn wù zī gào qìng ， shēng sǐ yī xiàn ， jí xū zēng yuán ？”
“什么？甲戌号据点物资告罄，生死一线，急需增援？”
"What? The supplies at Jiexu Number have run out, and the situation is critical; reinforcements are urgently needed?"
“ zěn huì rú cǐ ？ lěng yīng yī bú shì gāng gāng lǐng le yī pī wù zī huí qù me ？！”
“怎会如此？冷应衣不是刚刚领了一批物资回去么？！”
"How could that be? Cold Yingyi just returned with a batch of supplies not long ago!"
“ jū rán ràng nǐ yī zhèn fǎ shī qīn zì mào xiǎn ， zhēn shì yī qún hùn zhàng ！”
“居然让你一阵法师亲自冒险，真是一群混账！”
"Actually sending you on such a dangerous mission—what a bunch of scoundrels!"
“ lù tú zhōng jū rán yǒu xīn shēng mí yù dǎng lù ？ nán guài ……”
“路途中居然有新生迷域挡路？难怪……”
"There's actually a new Mystic Domain blocking our path during the journey. No wonder..."
“ nǐ jū rán néng cóng rú cǐ mí yù zhōng tuō kùn ， yě shì hǎo yùn 。”
“你居然能从如此迷域中脱困，也是好运。”
"It's fortunate that you managed to escape from such a Mystic Domain."
“ āi ， zhǐ kě xī 。 sù dù màn le yī xiē ， shòu mìng suǒ shèng bù duō le 。”
“哎，只可惜。速度慢了一些，寿命所剩不多了。”
"A pity, though. The speed has slowed down; my lifespan is running out."
zài míng wèi hǎo huī de qīng shān xiū shì de bù duàn de jīng tàn shēng zhōng ， lǐ fán xiàng tā dà zhì jiǎng shù le zì jǐ yī lù zǒu lái de jīng lì 。
在名为郝晖的青衫修士的不断的惊叹声中，李凡向他大致讲述了自己一路走来的经历。
In the continuous exclamations of astonishment from the qingshan cultivator named Hao Hui, Li Fan gave him a general account of his journey.
chú le yǐn qù le luàn shí mí yù zhōng de yī xiē kě néng gēn tiān yī yǒu guān de xì jié ， qí yú jiē shì méi yǒu sī háo tiān yóu jiā cù 、 shí shì qiú shì 。
除了隐去了乱石迷域中的一些可能跟天医有关的细节，其余皆是没有丝毫添油加醋、实事求是。
Apart from omitting some details related to the chaotic stone Mystic Domain that might be connected to the Celestial Healer, he recounted everything without exaggeration or embellishment.
《 xiān mù qí yuán 》
《仙木奇缘》
"Xianmu Qiyuan"
dé zhī le lǐ fán de suǒ zuò suǒ wéi ， kàn zhuó yǎn qián zhè wèi bái fà cāng cāng 、 yóu jǐn dēng kū ， què yòu miàn sè wú bǐ píng jìng de xiū shì 。
得知了李凡的所作所为，看着眼前这位白发苍苍、油尽灯枯，却又面色无比平静的修士。
Upon learning about Li Fan's actions and seeing before him an old cultivator with a withered appearance but a calm demeanor, Hao Hui flashed a look of respect.
hǎo huī de yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī jìng zhòng 。
郝晖的眼中闪过一丝敬重。
Such a high-minded cultivator was extremely rare even in the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.
rú cǐ gāo yì xiū shì ， nǎ pà zài zhěng gè wàn xiān méng ， dōu wú bǐ shǎo jiàn 。
如此高义修士，哪怕在整个万仙盟，都无比少见。
With a solemn expression, he said gently, "Friend, please rest assured. I will immediately send someone to Jiexu Number; they won't let your sacrifice go unrewarded."
tā miàn sè zhèng zhòng ， róu shēng dào ：“ dào yǒu qiě fàng xīn xiū xī ， wǒ huì lì mǎ pài rén qián wǎng jiǎ xū hào jù diǎn ， bì rán bù fù dào yǒu pīn sǐ qiú yuán zhī xīn 。”
他面色郑重，柔声道：“道友且放心休息，我会立马派人前往甲戌号据点，必然不负道友拼死求援之心。”
Li Fan coughed lightly and nodded slightly.
lǐ fán qīng ké le shēng ， wēi wēi diǎn tóu 。
李凡轻咳了声，微微点头。
He had done his part, and it was clear that this body's condition could no longer withstand any more strain. He needed a good period of recuperation if he wanted to move normally again.
gāi zuò de dōu yǐ jīng zuò le ， míng xiǎn zhè jù shēn tǐ de zhuàng kuàng yě què shí zài jīng bù qǐ zhē teng 。
该做的都已经做了，明显这具身体的状况也确实再经不起折腾。
Hao Hui stepped back and closed the door. At the same time, Li Fan felt the shadow in the corner of the room vanish.
xiǎng yào néng zhèng cháng xíng dòng ， dōu xū yào hǎo hǎo tiáo yǎng yī fān 。
想要能正常行动，都需要好好调养一番。
"Fifty-seven years remain in this world. Though I can still consume some longevity treasures, my current condition is similar to that of Supreme Immortal Jiexiu; both are nearing the end of our lives. The effects of extending life might not be as good as expected."
hǎo huī tuì le xià qù ， jiàng mén dài shàng 。
郝晖退了下去，将门带上。
"Even if there's not much time left, it doesn't mean I won't achieve my planned goals."
tóng shí lǐ fán gǎn dào fáng jiān jiǎo luò zhōng de nà sī yīn yǐng ， yě gēn zhe yì qǐ xiāo shī bú jiàn 。
同时李凡感到房间角落中的那丝阴影，也跟着一起消失不见。
...
“ cǐ shì hái yǒu 57 nián shèng yú shí guāng ， suī shuō kě yǐ zài fú yòng yī xiē yán shòu bǎo wù ， bù guò wǒ xiàn zài qíng kuàng gēn jí chéng xiān zūn yǒu xiē xiāng sì ， dōu shì yǐ jīng kuài yào zǒu dào shēng mìng de jìn tóu ， yán shòu de xiào guǒ kě néng méi yǒu xiǎng xiàng zhōng de nà me hǎo 。”
“此世还有57年剩余时光，虽说可以再服用一些延寿宝物，不过我现在情况跟极成仙尊有些相似，都是已经快要走到生命的尽头，延寿的效果可能没有想象中的那么好。”
As Li Fan closed his eyes in deep thought, at the front of Xiancheng of Unyielding Hands, a hidden location facing the Abyss, countless demonic sounds burst forth from the nearby Void Abyss. They flowed through an opening and poured into this space without any hindrance.
“ jí biàn méi yǒu duō jiǔ hǎo huó le ， dàn què yě wèi bì bù néng dá chéng wǒ jì huà zhōng de mù biāo 。”
“即便没有多久好活了，但却也未必不能达成我计划中的目标。”
It seemed as if the indescribable voices of hell were constantly echoing and wreaking havoc here.
……
……
The powerful and pure demonic sounds even seemed to affect the spatial structure itself.
jiù zài lǐ fán bì mù chén sī de shí hòu 。
就在李凡闭目沉思的时候。
One after another, twisted and horrific faces formed in this place.
duàn zhǎng xiān chéng de zuì qián fāng ， mǒu chù zhí miàn chì zhā shēn yuān de yǐn mì suǒ zài 。
断掌仙城的最前方，某处直面叱吒深渊的隐秘所在。
In front of these strange faces sat a figure. He could not be seen clearly, but his form was like waves surging up and down, flickering continuously.
wú shù mó yīn cóng bù yuǎn chù de xū wú shēn yuān zhōng pēn bó ér chū ， jīng guò yī chù quē kǒu ， jìng rán méi yǒu sī háo zǔ lán de ， yuán yuán bù duàn de guàn shū jìn cǐ chù kōng jiān 。
无数魔音从不远处的虚无深渊中喷薄而出，经过一处缺口，竟然没有丝毫阻拦的，源源不断的灌输进此处空间。
The demonic sounds that ordinary cultivators would fear did not seem to affect him at all. The distorted faces formed by the demonic sounds were directly absorbed into his body as they approached him.
fǎng fú liàn yù zuì shēn céng de nán yǐ yán shuō de shēng yīn zài cǐ bù duàn huí xiǎng 、 sì nüè 。
仿佛炼狱最深层的难以言说的声音在此不断回响、肆虐。
...
nà qiáng dà ér chún cuì de mó yīn ， lián kōng jiān jié gòu sì hū dōu yǐng xiǎng 。
那强大而纯粹的魔音，连空间结构似乎都影响。
His figure swayed and his face disappeared. Yet he remained calm and composed.
yī fù yòu yī fù niǔ qū ér kě bù de miàn páng ， bù duàn zài zhè lǐ xíng chéng 。
一副又一副扭曲而可怖的面庞，不断在这里形成。
Suddenly, he waved his hand.
ér zài zhè xiē mò míng de liǎn kǒng zhī qián ， què shì duān zuò zhe yī rén 。
而在这些莫名的脸孔之前，却是端坐着一人。
A green stone door rose up, blocking the opening of this space.
tā kàn bù qīng róng mào ， shēn xíng què shì guǐ yì de wǎn rú bō làng qǐ fú de hé liú yì bān ， bù tíng shǎn dòng 。
他看不清容貌，身形却是诡异的宛如波浪起伏的河流一般，不停闪动。
The demonic sounds abruptly diminished.
xún cháng xiū shì tán zhī sè biàn de mó yīn ， fǎng fú duì tā gēn běn qǐ bù liǎo rèn hé de zuò yòng 。
寻常修士谈之色变的魔音，仿佛对他根本起不了任何的作用。
Light dimmed sharply, and all the remaining faces vanished instantly.
ér nà xiē yóu mó yīn zhèn dàng xíng chéng de niǔ qū miàn kǒng ， zài kào jìn tā zhī hòu ， gèng shì zhí jiē bèi bǔ zhuō shì de ， zhí jiē róng hé jìn tā de tǐ nèi 。
而那些由魔音震荡形成的扭曲面孔，在靠近他之后，更是直接被捕捉似的，直接融合进他的体内。
His body began to sway even more violently.
shēn xíng huàng dàng qǐ fú ， miàn kǒng xiāo shī bú jiàn 。
身形晃荡起伏，面孔消失不见。
"Little Master."
ér tā què shǐ zhōng dàn dìng wú bǐ 。
而他却始终澹定无比。
A black shadow appeared beside him, transforming into a black-robed cultivator. He narrated what he had just witnessed.
hū rán jiān ， tā huī le huī shǒu 。
忽然间，他挥了挥手。
After a moment,
yī dào qīng shí mén fēi shēng qǐ ， jiāng cǐ chù kōng jiān de quē kǒu dǔ zhù 。
一道青石门扉升起，将此处空间的缺口堵住。
"Is this really true?" There was a hint of doubt in Shang Xiaojun's voice.
mó yīn dǒu rán jiàn xiǎo 。
魔音陡然渐小。
"Based on my observations, Li Fan did not lie. His lifespan is indeed almost completely devoured by the Essence-Sucking White Mist."
guāng xiàn zhòu àn ， suǒ yǒu cán cún de mó yīn miàn páng chà nà jiān quán dōu xiāo shī 。
光线骤暗，所有残存的魔音面庞刹那间全都消失。
"If that day had been delayed even slightly, he might not have survived."
tā de shēn tǐ huàng dàng de gèng jiā lì hài le 。
他的身体晃荡的更加厉害了。
"I confirmed with Ji Hong Dao before coming here; there are no issues with his identity."
“ shǎo jūn 。”
“少君。”
"There are traces of a new Mystic Domain appearing on the path to Jiexu Number."
yī dào hēi sè yīn yǐng fú xiàn zài tā de shēn biān ， huà zuò wèi hēi páo xiū shì 。
一道黑色阴影浮现在他的身边，化作位黑袍修士。
"However, it has now retreated back into the white mist. It's probably just an isolated incident."
wèi tā jiǎng shù zhe gāng gāng de jiàn wén 。
为他讲述着刚刚的见闻。
The black-robed cultivator replied.
piàn kè zhī hòu 。
片刻之后。
Shang Xiaojun fell silent for a moment.
“ cǐ shì dàng zhēn ？” shāng shǎo jūn de yǔ qì zhōng ， yǒu zhe xiē xǔ huái yí 。
“此事当真？”商少君的语气中，有着些许怀疑。
"A touching story; knowing more people about this is better."
“ gēn jù shǔ xià guān chá ， nà lǐ fán méi yǒu shuō huǎng 。 ér qiě ， shòu mìng dí què jìn hū bèi shì yuán bái wù tūn shì dài jìn 。”
“根据属下观察，那李凡没有说谎。而且，寿命的确近乎被噬元白雾吞噬殆尽。”
"Especially in these times of fluctuating hearts and minds, we need a stark contrast to make them feel ashamed."
“ kǒng pà ruò shì nà rì shāo màn yī pāi ， néng bù néng huó zhe dōu shì liǎng shuō le 。”
“恐怕若是那日稍慢一拍，能不能活着都是两说了。”
"I'll leave that to you."
“ wǒ lái zhī qián gēn jì hóng dào yě què rèn guò le ， zhè lǐ fán de shēn fèn ， méi yǒu wèn tí 。”
“我来之前跟纪宏道也确认过了，这李凡的身份，没有问题。”
After a brief pause, Shang Xiaojun slowly spoke again.
“ qù wǎng jiǎ xū hào jù diǎn de lù jìng shàng ， dí què yǒu zhe xīn shēng mí yù chū xiàn de hén jì 。”
“去往甲戌号据点的路径上，的确有着新生迷域出现的痕迹。”
The black-robed cultivator nodded. As he was about to leave, he glanced at Shang Xiaojun, hesitating to speak further.
“ bù guò xiàn zài yǐ jīng chóng xīn tuì huí bái wù shēn chù ， yīng gāi zhǐ shì ǒu fā shì jiàn 。”
“不过现在已经重新退回白雾深处，应该只是偶发事件。”
"Hmm?"
hēi páo xiū shì huí dá dào 。
黑袍修士回答道。
He paused and asked, "Yan Huan has been continuously whipped in the center of the Immortal Barrier for ten days."
shāng shǎo jūn wén yán ， yī shí jiān chén mò qǐ lái 。
商少君闻言，一时间沉默起来。
"When can we take him down?"
“ rú cǐ gǎn rén shì jì ， zhī dào rén dāng rán shì yuè duō yuè hǎo 。”
“如此感人事迹，知道人当然是越多越好。”
"Unless something changes, that kid won't last much longer."
“ yóu qí rú jīn rén xīn fú dòng ， gèng yào yǒu yī xiān míng duì bǐ ， ràng tā men gǎn dào zì cán xíng huì cái shì 。”
“尤其如今人心浮动，更要有一鲜明对比，让他们感到自惭形秽才是。”
"Though it's a performance, the [Demonic Sound Whip] is real."
“ cǐ shì nǐ qiě qù bàn 。”
“此事你且去办。”
The black-robed cultivator spoke cautiously, fearing to anger the person before him.
piàn kè zhī hòu ， shāng shǎo jūn huǎn huǎn chū shēng dào 。
片刻之后，商少君缓缓出声道。
Shang Xiaojun did not blame him: "Originally, I had him intentionally spread rumors to rectify the风气of the Immortal Barrier."
hēi páo xiū shì diǎn diǎn tóu 。
黑袍修士点点头。
"Now that we have such a good propaganda subject, his role has become redundant."
zhèng yù lí qù ， què yòu kàn le kàn shāng shǎo jūn yī yǎn ， yù yán yòu zhǐ 。
正欲离去，却又看了看商少君一眼，欲言又止。
"Let's take him down tomorrow. Send him a [Soul-Healing Pill] and let him rest properly."
“ ń ？”
“嗯？”
The black-robed cultivator beamed with gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Little Master."
hēi páo xiū shì dùn le dùn ， xún wèn dào ：“ yán huàn bèi guà zài xiān lěi zhōng yāng lián xù biān chī ， yǐ jīng yǒu shí yī tiān le 。”
黑袍修士顿了顿，询问道：“阎焕被挂在仙垒中央连续鞭笞，已经有十一天了。”
Then he quietly disappeared from the secret chamber.
“ shén me shí hòu néng fàng tā xià lái ？”
“什么时候能放他下来？”
For Shang Xiaojun, the conversation seemed like a minor interlude.
“ gū jì zài zhè me xià qù ， nà xiǎo zi yào chēng bú zhù le 。”
“估计在这么下去，那小子要撑不住了。”
With the green stone door closing again, the demonic sounds surged back in. His body began to sway and move erratically once more.
“ suī shuō shì yǎn xì ， dàn nà 【 mó yīn biān 】 kě jué duì shì zhēn de 。”
“虽说是演戏，但那【魔音鞭】可绝对是真的。”
...
hēi páo xiū shì xiǎo xīn yì yì dì shuō dào ， shēng pà chù nù le yǎn qián zhī rén 。
黑袍修士小心翼翼地说道，生怕触怒了眼前之人。
Under Shang Xiaojun's encouragement, Li Fan's desperate plea for help was spread throughout the Eternal Immortal Barrier within half a day.
shāng shǎo jūn què méi yǒu guài zuì ：“ yuán běn ràng tā gù yì fàng chū yáo yán ， jiù shì wèi le zhěng dùn xiān lěi nèi fēng qì 。”
商少君却没有怪罪：“原本让他故意放出谣言，就是为了整顿仙垒内风气。”
Some doubted it, while others were deeply moved by his actions.
“ rú jīn yǒu le zhè me hǎo de xuān chuán duì xiàng ， tā de zuò yòng yě jiù kě yǒu kě wú le 。”
“如今有了这么好的宣传对象，他的作用也就可有可无了。”
As the trapped cultivators from Jiexu Number, including He Chen, were brought back and interrogated, the truth of the matter was confirmed.
“ míng rì jiù fàng tā xià lái ba 。”
“明日就放他下来吧。”
Although some stubbornly believed that everything was just a self-directed performance,
“ sòng kē 【 bǔ hún dān 】 guò qù ， ràng tā hǎo hǎo xiū xī 。”
“送颗【补魂丹】过去，让他好好休息。”
most chose to believe in it.
hēi páo xiū shì miàn lù xǐ sè ， dào ：“ duō xiè shǎo jūn 。”
黑袍修士面露喜色，道：“多谢少君。”
People marveled at Li Fan's high-mindedness while lamenting his remaining decades of life.
suí hòu qiǎo rán xiāo shī zài zhè mì shì nèi 。
随后悄然消失在这密室内。
Li Fan finally had some peace after receiving one visitor after another.
gāng gāng de duì huà duì yú shāng shǎo jūn lái shuō ， sì hū zhǐ shì gè wēi bù zú dào de chā qǔ 。
刚刚的对话对于商少君来说，似乎只是个微不足道的插曲。
"After recuperation, I can now勉强适应 this old body."
suí zhe qīng shí mén fēi zài dù là xià ， sì nüè de mó yīn chóng xīn yǒng rù 。
随着青石门扉再度落下，肆虐的魔音重新涌入。
"Though I can transform into a younger appearance, it clearly draws more attention when I look like this."
tā de shēn qū yòu biàn dé huàng dòng yóu yè qǐ lái 。
他的身躯又变得晃动游曳起来。
After successfully completing the first reverse practice of cultivating the heart, Li Fan's spiritual soul had grown, giving him a taste for further cultivation.
……
……
Thus, he prepared to begin his second reverse practice plan.
zài shāng shǎo jūn de tuī bō zhù lán zhī xià ， bù guò bàn rì ， lǐ fán pīn sǐ qiú yuán de shì jì biàn chuán biàn le zhěng zuò yǒng héng xiān lěi 。
在商少君的推波助澜之下，不过半日，李凡拼死求援的事迹便传遍了整座永恒仙垒。
"The Heavenly Xuan Locking Spirit Grand Competition was originally meant to be a casual performance,"
bù xìn zhě yǒu zhī ， shēn shòu gǎn dòng zhě yì yǒu zhī 。
不信者有之，深受感动者亦有之。
"Now I will do the opposite."
ér suí zhe hé chēn děng bèi kùn yú jiǎ xū hào de xiū shì bèi jiē huí ， jiē shòu diào chá 。
而随着何琛等被困于甲戌号的修士被接回，接受调查。
"I will devote all my remaining life to building the array formations."
shì jiàn de zhēn shí xìng yě dé dào le què rèn 。
事件的真实性也得到了确认。
"To fully burn every ounce of strength for the popularization of Heavenly Xuan Locking Spirit until death."
suī rán réng rán yǒu shǎo bù fèn xiū shì ， gù zhí dì rèn wéi zhè yī qiè dōu shì chǎng zì dǎo zì yǎn de xì 。
虽然仍然有少部分修士，固执地认为这一切都是场自导自演的戏。
Just thinking about it made Li Fan's entire body shiver.
bù guò jué dà duō shù ， dōu shì xuǎn zé le xiāng xìn 。
不过绝大多数，都是选择了相信。
Pushing down his discomfort, he put on a determined expression and walked out of the room with slow but firm steps.
"What? The supplies at Jiexu Number have run out, and the situation is critical; reinforcements are urgently needed?"
"How could that be? Cold Yingyi just returned with a batch of supplies not long ago!"
"Actually sending you on such a dangerous mission—what a bunch of scoundrels!"
"There's actually a new Mystic Domain blocking our path during the journey. No wonder..."
"It's fortunate that you managed to escape from such a Mystic Domain."
"A pity, though. The speed has slowed down; my lifespan is running out."
...
In the continuous exclamations of astonishment from the qingshan cultivator named Hao Hui, Li Fan gave him a general account of his journey.
Apart from omitting some details related to the chaotic stone Mystic Domain that might be connected to the Celestial Healer, he recounted everything without exaggeration or embellishment.
"Xianmu Qiyuan"
Upon learning about Li Fan's actions and seeing before him an old cultivator with a withered appearance but a calm demeanor, Hao Hui flashed a look of respect.
Such a high-minded cultivator was extremely rare even in the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.
With a solemn expression, he said gently, "Friend, please rest assured. I will immediately send someone to Jiexu Number; they won't let your sacrifice go unrewarded."
Li Fan coughed lightly and nodded slightly.
He had done his part, and it was clear that this body's condition could no longer withstand any more strain. He needed a good period of recuperation if he wanted to move normally again.
Hao Hui stepped back and closed the door. At the same time, Li Fan felt the shadow in the corner of the room vanish.
"Fifty-seven years remain in this world. Though I can still consume some longevity treasures, my current condition is similar to that of Supreme Immortal Jiexiu; both are nearing the end of our lives. The effects of extending life might not be as good as expected."
"Even if there's not much time left, it doesn't mean I won't achieve my planned goals."
...
As Li Fan closed his eyes in deep thought, at the front of Xiancheng of Unyielding Hands, a hidden location facing the Abyss, countless demonic sounds burst forth from the nearby Void Abyss. They flowed through an opening and poured into this space without any hindrance.
It seemed as if the indescribable voices of hell were constantly echoing and wreaking havoc here.
The powerful and pure demonic sounds even seemed to affect the spatial structure itself.
One after another, twisted and horrific faces formed in this place.
In front of these strange faces sat a figure. He could not be seen clearly, but his form was like waves surging up and down, flickering continuously.
The demonic sounds that ordinary cultivators would fear did not seem to affect him at all. The distorted faces formed by the demonic sounds were directly absorbed into his body as they approached him.
...
His figure swayed and his face disappeared. Yet he remained calm and composed.
Suddenly, he waved his hand.
A green stone door rose up, blocking the opening of this space.
The demonic sounds abruptly diminished.
Light dimmed sharply, and all the remaining faces vanished instantly.
His body began to sway even more violently.
"Little Master."
A black shadow appeared beside him, transforming into a black-robed cultivator. He narrated what he had just witnessed.
After a moment,
"Is this really true?" There was a hint of doubt in Shang Xiaojun's voice.
"Based on my observations, Li Fan did not lie. His lifespan is indeed almost completely devoured by the Essence-Sucking White Mist."
"If that day had been delayed even slightly, he might not have survived."
"I confirmed with Ji Hong Dao before coming here; there are no issues with his identity."
"There are traces of a new Mystic Domain appearing on the path to Jiexu Number."
"However, it has now retreated back into the white mist. It's probably just an isolated incident."
The black-robed cultivator replied.
Shang Xiaojun fell silent for a moment.
"A touching story; knowing more people about this is better."
"Especially in these times of fluctuating hearts and minds, we need a stark contrast to make them feel ashamed."
"I'll leave that to you."
After a brief pause, Shang Xiaojun slowly spoke again.
The black-robed cultivator nodded. As he was about to leave, he glanced at Shang Xiaojun, hesitating to speak further.
"Hmm?"
He paused and asked, "Yan Huan has been continuously whipped in the center of the Immortal Barrier for ten days."
"When can we take him down?"
"Unless something changes, that kid won't last much longer."
"Though it's a performance, the [Demonic Sound Whip] is real."
The black-robed cultivator spoke cautiously, fearing to anger the person before him.
Shang Xiaojun did not blame him: "Originally, I had him intentionally spread rumors to rectify the风气of the Immortal Barrier."
"Now that we have such a good propaganda subject, his role has become redundant."
"Let's take him down tomorrow. Send him a [Soul-Healing Pill] and let him rest properly."
The black-robed cultivator beamed with gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Little Master."
Then he quietly disappeared from the secret chamber.
For Shang Xiaojun, the conversation seemed like a minor interlude.
With the green stone door closing again, the demonic sounds surged back in. His body began to sway and move erratically once more.
...
Under Shang Xiaojun's encouragement, Li Fan's desperate plea for help was spread throughout the Eternal Immortal Barrier within half a day.
Some doubted it, while others were deeply moved by his actions.
As the trapped cultivators from Jiexu Number, including He Chen, were brought back and interrogated, the truth of the matter was confirmed.
Although some stubbornly believed that everything was just a self-directed performance,
most chose to believe in it.
People marveled at Li Fan's high-mindedness while lamenting his remaining decades of life.
Li Fan finally had some peace after receiving one visitor after another.
"After recuperation, I can now勉强适应 this old body."
"Though I can transform into a younger appearance, it clearly draws more attention when I look like this."
After successfully completing the first reverse practice of cultivating the heart, Li Fan's spiritual soul had grown, giving him a taste for further cultivation.
Thus, he prepared to begin his second reverse practice plan.
"The Heavenly Xuan Locking Spirit Grand Competition was originally meant to be a casual performance,"
"Now I will do the opposite."
"I will devote all my remaining life to building the array formations."
"To fully burn every ounce of strength for the popularization of Heavenly Xuan Locking Spirit until death."
Just thinking about it made Li Fan's entire body shiver.
Pushing down his discomfort, he put on a determined expression and walked out of the room with slow but firm steps.