yú shì jī hū zài quán zōng shàng xià de jí tǐ fǎn duì xià ， zhào shī jiě yì rán jué rán de jià gěi le lǐ fán 。
于是几乎在全宗上下的集体反对下，赵师姐毅然决然的嫁给了李凡。
Thus, despite the collective opposition from the entire sect, Senior Sister Zhao resolutely married Li Fan.
hūn shì bàn dé shí fēn jiǎn yuē ， shèn zhì yǒu xiē jiǎn lòu 。
婚事办得十分俭约，甚至有些简陋。
The wedding was extremely simple and even somewhat shabby. However, her master, Zhang Wangshuang, still attended in the end. He looked at the newlyweds below with a sigh before勉强浮现出一丝微笑。
dàn tā de shī zūn zhāng wàng shuāng ， zuì zhōng hái shì chū xí le 。 tā kàn zhe chǎng xià yī duì xīn rén ， wēi wēi tàn qì 。 suí hòu miǎn qiǎng fú xiàn chū yī sī wēi xiào 。
但她的师尊张望霜，最终还是出席了。他看着场下一对新人，微微叹气。随后勉强浮现出一丝微笑。
That night, countless disciples of the Great Dao Sect who were heartbroken drank themselves into a stupor. Even several fights broke out.
dàng wǎn ， wú shù xīn suì de dà dào zōng dì zǐ ， hē de líng dīng dà zuì 。 shèn zhì fā shēng le xǔ duō qǐ dòu ōu shì jiàn 。
当晚，无数心碎的大道宗弟子，喝的伶仃大醉。甚至发生了许多起斗殴事件。
It's worth noting that so many young disciples of the Great Dao Sect loved Senior Sister Zhao not just because of her appearance and strength, which were unparalleled among their peers. More importantly, after practicing "The Great Harmony and Clash of Heaven and Earth," the feminine charm that naturally emanated from her became even more alluring, almost irresistible to everyone.
zhí dé yì tí de shì ， zhī suǒ yǐ dà dào zōng zhè me duō nián qīng dì zǐ duì zhào shī jiě yī wǎng qíng shēn ， bù jǐn jǐn shì yīn wèi tā róng mào yǔ shí lì ， zài tóng bèi zhōng jiē shì yī qí jué chén 。
值得一提的是，之所以大道宗这么多年轻弟子对赵师姐一往情深，不仅仅是因为她容貌与实力，在同辈中皆是一骑绝尘。
Moreover, in the eyes of outsiders, Senior Sister Zhao had yet to break through her Yin essence, making her appear a virgin. Therefore, despite their constant companionship, Li Fan still attracted many admirers who persisted in pursuing her.
gèng zhòng yào de shì ， xiū xíng 《 tiān dì jiāo zhēng fù 》 hòu ， zhào shī jiě de shēn shàng ， bù jīng yì jiān liú lù chū de cí xìng mèi lì yuè fā dòng rén 。 jī hū ràng rén nán yǐ dǐ dǎng 。
更重要的是，修行《天地交征赋》后，赵师姐的身上，不经意间流露出的雌性魅力越发动人。几乎让人难以抵挡。
After the wedding, with Li Fan's reminder, Senior Sister Zhao removed her disguise.
ér qiě ， zài wài rén yǎn zhōng ， zhào shī jiě yuán yīn wèi pò ， yǎn rán hái shì yī míng chǔ zǐ 。
而且，在外人眼中，赵师姐元阴未破，俨然还是一名处子。
While many hearts were broken again, there were still devoted lovers who refused to give up.
suǒ yǐ jí biàn tā yì zhí hé lǐ fán zhāo xī xiāng chǔ ， què réng rán bù fá yǒu zhuī qiú zhě zī zī bù juàn 。
所以即便她一直和李凡朝夕相处，却仍然不乏有追求者孜孜不倦。
Because the innocent teenage charm had faded, the mature womanly allure in every glance and smile made their hearts itch even more.
dà hūn guò hòu ， jīng guò lǐ fán tí xǐng ， zhào shī jiě qū chú le wěi zhuāng 。
大婚过后，经过李凡提醒，赵师姐祛除了伪装。
Fortunately, Senior Sister Zhao was wholeheartedly devoted to Li Fan, which somewhat alleviated his pressure.
bù shǎo rén zài dù xīn suì de tóng shí ， què réng rán yǒu chī qíng rén bù sǐ xīn 。
不少人再度心碎的同时，却仍然有痴情人不死心。
However, for eternal life or to protect Senior Sister Zhao,
yīn wèi qīng sè de shào nǚ wèi tùn qù hòu ， yī pín yī xiào jiān de shào fù fēng qíng ， gèng ràng rén xīn yǎng nán nài 。
因为青涩的少女味褪去后，一颦一笑间的少妇风情，更让人心痒难耐。
Li Fan's cultivation became even more diligent from then on.
hǎo zài zhào shī jiě duì lǐ fán sǐ xīn tā dì ， zhè cái ràng lǐ fán shēn shàng de yā lì shāo wēi jiǎn qīng le xiē 。
好在赵师姐对李凡死心塌地，这才让李凡身上的压力稍微减轻了些。
With abundant Spirit Stones and medicinal pills, coupled with the dual cultivation of "The Great Harmony and Clash of Heaven and Earth," Li Fan’s realm continued to rise day by day.
bù guò wèi le cháng shēng yě hǎo ， wèi le shǒu hù zhào shī jiě yě bà 。
不过为了长生也好，为了守护赵师姐也罢。
Thirteen years passed in a blink.
zì cǐ zhī hòu ， lǐ fán xiū xíng yuè fā qín fèn le 。
自此之后，李凡修行越发勤奋了。
One day, an extraordinary phenomenon occurred. All living beings in the Xuanhuang Realm saw a kind-faced old man with a high hat, towering over them as he supported the sky with his hands.
líng shí 、 dān yào bù quē ， jiā zhī 《 tiān dì jiāo zhēng fù 》 de shuāng xiū ， lǐ fán de jìng jiè yǔ rì jù zēng 。
灵石、丹药不缺，加之《天地交征赋》的双修，李凡的境界与日俱增。
The phenomenon did not last long, but all cultivators felt a complex mix of emotions—sadness, confusion, and anger.
yī huǎng jiù shì shí sān nián 。
一晃就是十三年。
After the image disappeared, all cultivators slowly realized that today, Immortal Sage Transcendence had achieved eternal life. From now on, people would have to respectfully address him as [Sage of Transmission Teachings].
zhè yī rì ， tiān shēng yì xiàng 。
这一日，天生异象。
With his single-handed efforts, he changed the path of cultivation across the land. Now, cultivators could only follow the method he set—overwhelming and dominating.
xuán huáng jiè suǒ yǒu shēng líng ， dōu kàn dào yī wèi cí méi shàn mù dì gāo guān lǎo zhě ， dǐng tiān lì dì ， yǐ shǒu chēng tiān 。
玄黄界所有生灵，都看到一位慈眉善目的高冠老者，顶天立地，以手撑天。
Although most cultivators in the world had switched to the new method over time, there were still many who stubbornly clung to the old way of "harmonizing with heaven."
yì xiàng méi yǒu chí xù duō zhǎng shí jiān 。
异象没有持续多长时间。
Now, he directly severed that path.
dàn suǒ yǒu xiū shì ， xīn zhōng dōu shì yǒng qǐ yī zhèn nán yǐ yán shuō de fù zá qíng gǎn 。
但所有修士，心中都是涌起一阵难以言说的复杂情感。
Some ancient technique practitioners, dubbed 'old-fashioned relics,' took their own lives out of despair. Others left in anger and hid away from the world.
shì bēi shāng 、 shì máng rán 、 shì fèn nù 。
似悲伤、似茫然、似愤怒。
Chaos unfolded across every corner of Xuanhuang Realm, including within the Great Dao Sect.
zhū duō qíng xù jiāo zá yī chù ， wǔ wèi zá chén 。
诸多情绪交杂一处，五味杂陈。
The new method had become unstoppable; these disturbances were just small ripples in a vast river that couldn't change its course.
lǎo zhě de xíng xiàng xiāo shī hòu ， suǒ yǒu xiū shì dōu màn màn míng bái guò lái 。
老者的形象消失后，所有修士都慢慢明白过来。
After the chaos subsided, there came an unprecedented period of peace and rapid growth. The number and quality of cultivators rose at a terrifying rate.
jīn tiān ， chuán fǎ xiān zūn ， zhèng dào zhǎng shēng 。
今天，传法仙尊，证道长生。
Even Li Fan, with his mediocre talent, took less than twenty years to advance to the Spirit Transformation realm after switching to the new method.
cóng jīn wǎng hòu ， rén men xū zūn chēng tā wèi 【 chuán fǎ tiān zūn 】。
从今往后，人们需尊称他为【传法天尊】。
More so for the other elite disciples within the sect.
tā yǐ yī rén zhī lì ， gǎi biàn tiān xià xiū xíng zhī lù 。 cóng cǐ xiū shì zhǐ néng àn zhào tā dìng xià de nà tào lüè tiān duó dì de xiū xíng fāng fǎ xiū liàn 。
他以一人之力，改变天下修行之路。从此修士只能按照他定下的那套掠天夺地的修行方法修炼。
If not for the scarcity and unpredictable timing of Heavenly Essence Souls, there would have been an explosive emergence of True Dao cultivators.
suī rán zhè me duō nián guò qù ， tiān xià xiū shì ， rú jīn jué dà duō shù dōu yǐ jīng gǎi huàn xīn fǎ 。
虽然这么多年过去，天下修士，如今绝大多数都已经改换新法。
Senior Sister Zhao, as one of the most prominent junior disciples in the Great Dao Sect, successfully achieved true union after passing through numerous tests. She became one of only a few True Transmitters within the sect.
dàn shì réng rán hái yǒu bù shǎo ， zài jiù fǎ 【 tiān rén hé yī 】 de dào lù shàng kǔ kǔ jiān chí 。
但是仍然还有不少，在旧法【天人合一】的道路上苦苦坚持。
"Congratulations! Congratulations! With the rise of the tide, those who were once True Transmitters are now only qualified for True Unions." Li Fan kissed Senior Sister Zhao and congratulated her with sincerity.
rú jīn ， tā què shì zhí jiē jiāng jiù lù zhǎn duàn le 。
如今，他却是直接将旧路斩断了。
However, there was no joy on her face. A rare look of worry appeared instead.
zhè xiē bèi xì chēng wéi 「 lǎo gǔ dǒng 」 de gǔ fǎ xiū shì ， yǒu de zài jué wàng zhōng zì jìn ér wáng 。
这些被戏称为「老古董」的古法修士，有的在绝望中自尽而亡。
After decades of close companionship, Li Fan, who knew her well, was surprised. This rarely happened to her.
yǒu de fèn rán ér qù ， zì cǐ yǐn shì bù chū 。
有的愤然而去，自此隐世不出。
He asked concernedly: "Senior Sister, what are you worried about?"
hùn luàn zài xuán huáng jiè de měi yī chù dà dì zhōng shàng yǎn zhe ， dà dào zōng nèi yě shì rú cǐ 。
混乱在玄黄界的每一处大地中上演着，大道宗内也是如此。
"When I broke through, I had a strange感应." Senior Sister Zhao waved her hand, sealing the surrounding space.
xīn fǎ yǐ chéng ， shì bù kě dǎng 。
新法已成，势不可挡。
Then she whispered: "This seemingly prosperous and bustling cultivation world is like oil boiling over a fire. Although it's at its peak of prosperity, there's some hidden danger."
zhè xiē hùn luàn ， jǐn jǐn shì tāo tāo dà shì zhōng yǒng xiàn de xiǎo shuǐ huā ér yǐ ， bìng bù néng gǎi biàn zhěng tiáo hé liú de zǒu xiàng 。
这些混乱，仅仅是滔滔大势中涌现的小水花而已，并不能改变整条河流的走向。
"If it were to erupt..."
fēn luàn píng xī zhī hòu ， yíng lái de shì yī duàn nán dé de hé píng hé bào fā shì de zēng zhǎng qī 。
纷乱平息之后，迎来的是一段难得的和平和爆发式的增长期。
Li Fan was startled.
xiū shì de shù liàng ， hé jìng jiè zhì liàng ， dōu zài yǐ yī zhǒng shí fēn kě bù de sù dù shàng shēng 。
修士的数量，和境界质量，都在以一种十分可怖的速度上升。
He knew that the moment of breaking through to True Union was almost infinitely close to the ancient method’s 'harmonizing with heaven.' The insights gained in this stage were not meaningless.
lián lǐ fán zhè zhǒng tiān zī píng yōng zhī bèi ， zài gǎi huàn xīn fǎ hòu ， zī yuán bù quē de qíng kuàng xià ， yě zhǐ yòng le èr shí duō nián de shí jiān ， jiù jìn shēng dào le huà shén jìng jiè 。….
连李凡这种天资平庸之辈，在改换新法后，资源不缺的情况下，也只用了二十多年的时间，就晋升到了化神境界。….
Although he didn't know where the danger came from, they could still prepare for the worst. Having shared a long-time cultivation journey, their interests were closely aligned as a couple.
gèng bié tí mén nèi qí tā jīng yīng dì zǐ 。
更别提门内其他精英弟子。
Without disturbing anyone else, they continued to cultivate while secretly gathering resources, preparing for the massive changes that might come at any moment.
rú guǒ bú shì tiān dì zhī pò de shù liàng tài guò xī shǎo ， chū xiàn de shí jī yě zhuō mō bù dìng 。
如果不是天地之魄的数量太过稀少，出现的时机也捉摸不定。
They did not expect it to take thirty years.
kǒng pà shì jiān jiāng huì jǐng pēn shì de chū xiàn dà pī hé dào xiū shì 。
恐怕世间将会井喷式的出现大批合道修士。
Time passed swiftly; no danger appeared, and both of them dismissed their earlier premonitions as illusions.
zhào shī jiě zuò wéi dà dào zōng zuì shòu zhǔ mù dì hòu bèi dì zǐ ， zài tōng guò chóng chóng kǎo yàn zhī hòu ， zuì zhōng hé dào chéng gōng 。
赵师姐作为大道宗最受瞩目的后辈弟子，在通过重重考验之后，最终合道成功。
In these three decades, Senior Sister Zhao, with her increasingly refined cultivation and overwhelming combat power, became the officially designated Dao Son of the Great Dao Sect, receiving "The Annihilation Heaven's Great Path Scripture."
chéng wéi le dà dào zōng jǐn yǒu de jǐ wèi zhēn chuán dì zǐ zhī yī 。
成为了大道宗仅有的几位真传弟子之一。
If there were no unexpected events, she would become the next patriarch of the Great Dao Sect after the current one passed away.
「 gōng xǐ ， gōng xǐ ！ rú jīn shuǐ zhǎng chuán gāo ， yǐ wǎng huà shén jiù néng dāng de zhēn chuán ， xiàn zài zhǐ yǒu hé dào cái yǒu zī gé shèng rèn le 。」 lǐ fán wěn le wěn zhào shī jiě ， bào zhe tā gōng hè dào 。
「恭喜，恭喜！如今水涨船高，以往化神就能当的真传，现在只有合道才有资格胜任了。」李凡吻了吻赵师姐，抱着她恭贺道。
Senior Sister Zhao was elated, and Li Fan sincerely rejoiced for her.
rán ér duì fāng de liǎn shàng ， què bìng wú duō shǎo xǐ sè 。 jìng rán hǎn jiàn de fú xiàn chū yī sī yōu lǜ 。
然而对方的脸上，却并无多少喜色。竟然罕见的浮现出一丝忧虑。
But their joy did not last long.
hé tā zhāo xī xiāng chǔ jǐ shí nián ， duì qí shí fēn liǎo jiě de lǐ fán bù jīn shí fēn chà yì 。 zhè fā shēng zài zhào shī jiě de shēn shàng ， kě shì shí fēn hǎn jiàn de 。
和她朝夕相处几十年，对其十分了解的李凡不禁十分诧异。这发生在赵师姐的身上，可是十分罕见的。
On this day, the sudden arrival of the massive change they had almost forgotten caught them off guard. It was so unexpected that it left cultivators struggling to accept it. Their years of 'preparations' turned into a joke.
dāng xià guān xīn de xún wèn qǐ lái ：「 shī jiě nǐ zài dān xīn shén me ？」
当下关心的询问起来：「师姐你在担心什么？」
During dual cultivation, Li Fan first felt something amiss.
「 wǒ zài tū pò de shí hòu ， mò míng xīn shēng gǎn yìng 。」 zhào shī jiě huī shǒu ， jiāng zhōu wéi kōng jiān fēng bì 。
「我在突破的时候，莫名心生感应。」赵师姐挥手，将周围空间封闭。
"Something's wrong?"
suí hòu qiǎo rán chuán yīn dào ：「 rú jīn zhè kàn shì fán huá 、 rè nào wú bǐ de xiū xiān jiè ， zhēn rú liè huǒ pēng yóu 。 suī rán fán shèng dào jí diǎn ， dàn què yě yǒu mǒu zhǒng wēi jī yǐn cáng 。」
随后悄然传音道：「如今这看似繁华、热闹无比的修仙界，真如烈火烹油。虽然繁盛到极点，但却也有某种危机隐藏。」
After an equally销魂的 session, he asked with confusion.
「 yí dàn tā bào fā kāi lái ……」
「一旦它爆发开来……」
"What’s the matter?"
lǐ fán sǒng rán ér jīng 。
李凡悚然而惊。
Still recovering from their momentary joy, Senior Sister Zhao inquired.
tā zhī dào ， tū pò hé dào jìng jiè shí de nà ge chà nà ， jī hū wú xiàn jiē jìn yǔ zhī qián gǔ fǎ xiū xíng de 【 tiān rén hé yī 】 jìng jiè 。 zài zhè ge jiē duàn zhōng de gǎn wù ， jué duì bú shì wú de fàng shī 。
他知道，突破合道境界时的那个刹那，几乎无限接近与之前古法修行的【天人合一】境界。在这个阶段中的感悟，绝对不是无的放失。
"Why does it feel like this dual cultivation isn't as effective?"
suī rán bù zhī wēi jī cóng hé ér lái ， dàn yě bù fáng ài èr rén wèi yǔ chóu móu 。
虽然不知危机从何而来，但也不妨碍二人未雨绸缪。
Li Fan frowned.
tóng xiū duō nián ， liǎng rén zhī jiān ， zǎo yǐ jīng mì bù kě fēn ， chéng wéi le lì yì gòng tóng tǐ 。
同修多年，两人之间，早已经密不可分，成为了利益共同体。
"Could it be that we've hit another bottleneck?"
méi yǒu jīng dòng tā rén ， tā men fū qī liǎng zhào cháng xiū xíng de tóng shí ， àn zhōng sōu jí zī yuán 。 wèi bù jiǔ hòu kě néng huì suí shí jiàng lín de tiān dì jù biàn ， zuò hǎo zhǔn bèi 。
没有惊动他人，他们夫妻两照常修行的同时，暗中搜集资源。为不久后可能会随时降临的天地巨变，做好准备。
Since breaking through to True Union, the increase in cultivation from dual cultivation had become less noticeable. So Senior Sister Zhao hadn’t noticed anything unusual before.
tā men méi yǒu xiǎng dào de shì ， zhè yī děng ， jiù shì sān shí duō nián 。
他们没有想到的是，这一等，就是三十多年。
But after Li Fan’s reminder and a thorough check, her expression changed slightly.
shí guāng cōng cōng ér guò ， yì zhí méi yǒu wēi jī xiǎn xiàn 。 fū qī èr rén yě dōu bǎ xī rì de yù gǎn ， dàng chéng le cuò jué 。
时光匆匆而过，一直没有危机显现。夫妻二人也都把昔日的预感，当成了错觉。
"There's no bottleneck, but the effect has greatly diminished."
sān shí nián lǐ ， zhào shī jiě yǐ rì yì jīng zhàn de xiū wèi ， hé niǎn yā jí de zhàn lì 。
三十年里，赵师姐以日益精湛的修为，和碾压级的战力。
"Let's try again."
chéng wéi le dà dào zōng qīn dìng de dào zi ， dé shòu 《 zhū tiān dà dào jīng 》。
成为了大道宗钦定的道子，得授《诛天大道经》。
Li Fan nodded in agreement.
ruò shì méi yǒu yì wài ， ruò gān nián hòu ， děng xiàn rèn zhǎng mén xiān qù ， tā jiù shì xià yī rèn dà dào zōng zhǎng mén 。
若是没有意外，若干年后，等现任掌门仙去，她就是下一任大道宗掌门。
After some time,
zhào shī jiě xīn qíng jī dàng ， lǐ fán yě fā zì nèi xīn de wèi tā gǎn dào gāo xìng 。
赵师姐心情激荡，李凡也发自内心的为她感到高兴。
Li Fan's face turned serious: "Why did it suddenly lose its effectiveness?"
dàn èr rén de xǐ yuè bìng méi yǒu chí xù duō jiǔ 。
但二人的喜悦并没有持续多久。
"Could it be that 'The Great Harmony and Clash of Heaven and Earth'..."
zhè yī tiān ， tā men yǐ jīng jī hū kuài yào jiāng qí yí wàng de tiān dì jù biàn ， zhòu rán jiàng lín 。
这一天，他们已经几乎快要将其遗忘的天地巨变，骤然降临。
Just as they were talking, they heard loud noises and commotion outside.
lái de shì rú cǐ cuò è ， rú cǐ ràng rén yì xiǎng bù dào ， rú cǐ de ràng xiū shì men nán yǐ jiē shòu 。
来的是如此错愕，如此让人意想不到，如此的让修士们难以接受。
"It’s not just the dual cultivation method; all methods are malfunctioning!"
yǐ zhì yú tā men zhè xiē nián de 「 zhǔn bèi 」， dōu chéng le yī cháng xiào huà 。
以致于他们这些年的「准备」，都成了一场笑话。
"Everything is broken!"
lǐ fán hé zhào shī jiě ， zài shuāng xiū shí ， zuì chū gǎn shòu dào le yì cháng 。
李凡和赵师姐，在双修时，最初感受到了异常。
Senior Sister Zhao finally realized and stood up abruptly, her face turning pale.
yī cháng tóng yàng xiāo hún de shuāng xiū zhī lǚ jié shù zhī hòu ， lǐ fán què shì fā chū le yí huò de shēng yīn 。
一场同样销魂的双修之旅结束之后，李凡却是发出了疑惑的声音。
Angry Squid
Thus, despite the collective opposition from the entire sect, Senior Sister Zhao resolutely married Li Fan.
The wedding was extremely simple and even somewhat shabby. However, her master, Zhang Wangshuang, still attended in the end. He looked at the newlyweds below with a sigh before勉强浮现出一丝微笑。
That night, countless disciples of the Great Dao Sect who were heartbroken drank themselves into a stupor. Even several fights broke out.
It's worth noting that so many young disciples of the Great Dao Sect loved Senior Sister Zhao not just because of her appearance and strength, which were unparalleled among their peers. More importantly, after practicing "The Great Harmony and Clash of Heaven and Earth," the feminine charm that naturally emanated from her became even more alluring, almost irresistible to everyone.
Moreover, in the eyes of outsiders, Senior Sister Zhao had yet to break through her Yin essence, making her appear a virgin. Therefore, despite their constant companionship, Li Fan still attracted many admirers who persisted in pursuing her.
After the wedding, with Li Fan's reminder, Senior Sister Zhao removed her disguise.
While many hearts were broken again, there were still devoted lovers who refused to give up.
Because the innocent teenage charm had faded, the mature womanly allure in every glance and smile made their hearts itch even more.
Fortunately, Senior Sister Zhao was wholeheartedly devoted to Li Fan, which somewhat alleviated his pressure.
However, for eternal life or to protect Senior Sister Zhao,
Li Fan's cultivation became even more diligent from then on.
With abundant Spirit Stones and medicinal pills, coupled with the dual cultivation of "The Great Harmony and Clash of Heaven and Earth," Li Fan’s realm continued to rise day by day.
Thirteen years passed in a blink.
One day, an extraordinary phenomenon occurred. All living beings in the Xuanhuang Realm saw a kind-faced old man with a high hat, towering over them as he supported the sky with his hands.
The phenomenon did not last long, but all cultivators felt a complex mix of emotions—sadness, confusion, and anger.
After the image disappeared, all cultivators slowly realized that today, Immortal Sage Transcendence had achieved eternal life. From now on, people would have to respectfully address him as [Sage of Transmission Teachings].
With his single-handed efforts, he changed the path of cultivation across the land. Now, cultivators could only follow the method he set—overwhelming and dominating.
Although most cultivators in the world had switched to the new method over time, there were still many who stubbornly clung to the old way of "harmonizing with heaven."
Now, he directly severed that path.
Some ancient technique practitioners, dubbed 'old-fashioned relics,' took their own lives out of despair. Others left in anger and hid away from the world.
Chaos unfolded across every corner of Xuanhuang Realm, including within the Great Dao Sect.
The new method had become unstoppable; these disturbances were just small ripples in a vast river that couldn't change its course.
After the chaos subsided, there came an unprecedented period of peace and rapid growth. The number and quality of cultivators rose at a terrifying rate.
Even Li Fan, with his mediocre talent, took less than twenty years to advance to the Spirit Transformation realm after switching to the new method.
More so for the other elite disciples within the sect.
If not for the scarcity and unpredictable timing of Heavenly Essence Souls, there would have been an explosive emergence of True Dao cultivators.
Senior Sister Zhao, as one of the most prominent junior disciples in the Great Dao Sect, successfully achieved true union after passing through numerous tests. She became one of only a few True Transmitters within the sect.
"Congratulations! Congratulations! With the rise of the tide, those who were once True Transmitters are now only qualified for True Unions." Li Fan kissed Senior Sister Zhao and congratulated her with sincerity.
However, there was no joy on her face. A rare look of worry appeared instead.
After decades of close companionship, Li Fan, who knew her well, was surprised. This rarely happened to her.
He asked concernedly: "Senior Sister, what are you worried about?"
"When I broke through, I had a strange感应." Senior Sister Zhao waved her hand, sealing the surrounding space.
Then she whispered: "This seemingly prosperous and bustling cultivation world is like oil boiling over a fire. Although it's at its peak of prosperity, there's some hidden danger."
"If it were to erupt..."
Li Fan was startled.
He knew that the moment of breaking through to True Union was almost infinitely close to the ancient method’s 'harmonizing with heaven.' The insights gained in this stage were not meaningless.
Although he didn't know where the danger came from, they could still prepare for the worst. Having shared a long-time cultivation journey, their interests were closely aligned as a couple.
Without disturbing anyone else, they continued to cultivate while secretly gathering resources, preparing for the massive changes that might come at any moment.
They did not expect it to take thirty years.
Time passed swiftly; no danger appeared, and both of them dismissed their earlier premonitions as illusions.
In these three decades, Senior Sister Zhao, with her increasingly refined cultivation and overwhelming combat power, became the officially designated Dao Son of the Great Dao Sect, receiving "The Annihilation Heaven's Great Path Scripture."
If there were no unexpected events, she would become the next patriarch of the Great Dao Sect after the current one passed away.
Senior Sister Zhao was elated, and Li Fan sincerely rejoiced for her.
But their joy did not last long.
On this day, the sudden arrival of the massive change they had almost forgotten caught them off guard. It was so unexpected that it left cultivators struggling to accept it. Their years of 'preparations' turned into a joke.
During dual cultivation, Li Fan first felt something amiss.
"Something's wrong?"
After an equally销魂的 session, he asked with confusion.
"What’s the matter?"
Still recovering from their momentary joy, Senior Sister Zhao inquired.
"Why does it feel like this dual cultivation isn't as effective?"
Li Fan frowned.
"Could it be that we've hit another bottleneck?"
Since breaking through to True Union, the increase in cultivation from dual cultivation had become less noticeable. So Senior Sister Zhao hadn’t noticed anything unusual before.
But after Li Fan’s reminder and a thorough check, her expression changed slightly.
"There's no bottleneck, but the effect has greatly diminished."
"Let's try again."
Li Fan nodded in agreement.
After some time,
Li Fan's face turned serious: "Why did it suddenly lose its effectiveness?"
"Could it be that 'The Great Harmony and Clash of Heaven and Earth'..."
Just as they were talking, they heard loud noises and commotion outside.
"It’s not just the dual cultivation method; all methods are malfunctioning!"
"Everything is broken!"
Senior Sister Zhao finally realized and stood up abruptly, her face turning pale.
96.
Angry Squid