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第三百八十三章 木水生堕木

"Biological age: 882/899."

Li Fan continued his work without pause, simultaneously setting up the array formation while glancing at the "Truly Real" panel.

The continuous exertion had not come without a cost. Once Li Fan emerged from the state of complete immersion and enlightenment in the array setup process, an overwhelming sense of weakness washed over him.

Under extreme pressure, his biological age was rapidly increasing.

Now, Li Fan truly faced the end of his life.

"It's time to take a break."

This thought naturally arose in his mind.

But immediately, he pushed it aside as the main material for "Reversed Practice of Dao Heart." He forced himself to suppress any slackness or fatigue.

"How can one transcend this perilous world of cultivation without pushing oneself to the limit?"

Li Fan silently mused. Then, he rallied his spirits and compelled his aging self to burn through the last moments of life as he resumed setting up the array formation.

Yan Hang and others' reactions were exactly as Li Fan had anticipated. They didn't need to report back; Li Fan had already explained his current condition when applying for a cross-regional work request using the "Supreme Heaven Record" with Qi Buyi. After unsuccessful persuasion, Qi Buyi agreed to his request.

"Theoretically, the Ten Thousand Immortals League should extend my lifespan. But nothing is certain. I must be prepared for them to act out of the ordinary."

"Fortunately, I have enough contribution points and still have one 'Rebirth Fruit.' At critical moments, I can either buy or exchange it for some longevity items. This will allow me to secure more time for this world's conclusion."

...

After submitting their report, Yan Hang and his group felt like they had thrown a stone into an empty well—no response at all.

This left them puzzled and disappointed. However, Li Fan remained unaffected, making him even more admirable in their eyes.

In the calm passage of time, another half year passed without incident.

One day, the tranquil Water World Cave suddenly changed dramatically.

The蔚蓝的水世界 began to violently shake with no prior warning.

Caught off guard, Li Fan's array setup process was forced to halt.

Instinctively, he tried to observe what had happened around him but only felt as if the entire universe were spinning, causing dizziness and disorientation.

Fortunately, Yan Hang and his group reacted swiftly. The moment the sudden change occurred, they flew to Li Fan’s side, taking out various protective talismans to shield him from harm.

Within the protective barrier formed by the light beams, the external changes began to be somewhat isolated.

Li Fan finally saw what was happening in the water attribute cave.

The straight line of the water-wood boundary now seemed compressed under immense force. It twisted into wave-like distortions.

The calm surface of the water, which had remained unchanged for thousands of years, was now surging with towering waves that reached up to the sky, merging with the invading wood attribute cave.

Amidst the loud friction sounds like thunder, the inverted giant tree above them seemed to get closer.

Continuous branches extended downward, becoming fragmented and desolate as they touched the water cave. But even so, they continued to pierce through the boundary between the two realms.

The originally pure and peaceful water attribute qi in the world began to become chaotic.

Li Fan and his companions watched the dramatic changes with solemnity.

However, the "Supreme Heaven Record" had already received a reminder from Qi Buyi.

"Don't be alarmed. This is a sign of further development in 'Five Elements Convergence.'"

"It's happening faster than we anticipated. We need to speed up our progress."

"Be wary of any changes that may arise from the merging of realms. Report any special situations immediately."

...

Once the change occurred, it didn’t stop.

But human adaptability was terrifyingly strong. Soon, Li Fan and his companions adapted to working in an environment frequently disturbed by massive waves and the continuous friction sounds.

For them, these disturbances only affected their minds but posed no real threat.

The true danger came from the strange creatures generated during the fusion of water and wood realms.

These were monsters formed when fragments of the inverted giant tree fell into the water cave and mixed with both water and wood attributes.

Their shapes varied; their bodies entirely composed of yellowish-brown wood, with blue water continuously flowing over them like blood on the surface.

They were highly aggressive and sensitive to cultivators' qi. Even from miles away, they would instinctively attack the nearest cultivator.

The Ten Thousand Immortals League had tried many methods but found no suitable solutions yet.

Thus, battles became inevitable.

Despite their bodies resembling withered wood, these monsters were surprisingly resilient. An元婴 cultivator's full effort could only leave a shallow wound on them.

Fortunately, their fighting style was clumsy, and they were relatively rare in number. The Ten Thousand Immortals League often acted in groups of several people, relying on numerical superiority and superior equipment to suppress them.

After some time, the monsters were eliminated without much danger.

Yan Hang and his group would detail each battle through the "Supreme Heaven Record" for reporting purposes.

With a large amount of data collected, the Ten Thousand Immortals League also summarized strategies for dealing with these monsters and pushed them to all cultivators.

Different attributes in different caves produced different types of monsters. The ones Li Fan encountered—wood-water fusion, wood-dominated—were named "Fallen Wood."

The most effective methods against Fallen Wood were two types of spells: one was a fire attribute technique that burned the wood and boiled the water, turning them into ash; the other was a separation spell.

By completely separating the blue water flowing on the surface from the main body, the Fallen Wood would disintegrate on its own. What had been terrifying monsters transformed back into pure water-wood qi.

The separation spell not only worked against Fallen Wood but also proved highly effective against other fused attribute creatures.

Unfortunately, it was too obscure for few cultivators to master.

Thus, they relied on conventional attribute techniques.

With the strategies summarized, cultivators in different caves could now handle monster encounters more skillfully.

However, most cultivators remained anxious. Another withered branch fell and transformed into a creature that attacked Li Fan and his companions.

Yan Hang and his group immediately met the challenge head-on.

As Li Fan set up the array, he observed the battle.

"These Fallen Wood's fighting methods and techniques have indeed improved significantly compared to the first one I saw."

"Individuals separated from the inverted tree seem to possess a collective consciousness."

Looking at the intense battle scene nearby, Li Fan was secretly alarmed.

"If there are more than two attributes or even several, wouldn't these monsters become much stronger?"

(End of Chapter)

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