nǎo hǎi zhōng sī xù fān yǒng de tóng shí ， lǐ fán huà yě méi tíng 。
脑海中思绪翻涌的同时，李凡话也没停。
Thoughts raced through Li Fan's mind as he continued speaking without pause.
tā yī liǎn yán sù de shuō dào ：“ zhè jiàn shì ， jí wéi zhòng yào 。 jīng guò wǒ men de píng gū ， yì yì bù zài tiān xuán suǒ líng 、 xuán huáng guī yī tǒng nà jù chèn yán zhī xià 。”
他一脸严肃的说道：“这件事，极为重要。经过我们的评估，意义不在天玄锁灵、玄黄归一统那句谶言之下。”
"This matter is of utmost importance," he said with a serious expression. "After our assessment, its significance surpasses that of the prophecy regarding the Heavenly Xuan Locking Spirit and the Unity of Xuan Huang."
“ shèn zhì ……” lǐ fán kàn zhe duàn shí rén liǎn chè dǐ bù dàn dìng de liǎn sè ， xīn zhōng wēi wēi yī xiào 。
“甚至……”李凡看着断石人脸彻底不澹定的脸色，心中微微一笑。
"Even more so..." Li Fan observed the completely unsettled look on Zhou Qingang's face and smiled inwardly.
jì xù shuō dào ：“ rú guǒ ràng wàn xiān méng bù shòu zǔ náo de wán chéng cǐ shì ， kǒng pà zú yǐ chè dǐ gǎi biàn xiān méng hé nǐ men wǔ lǎo huì zhī jiān de lì liàng duì bǐ 。”
继续说道：“如果让万仙盟不受阻挠的完成此事，恐怕足以彻底改变仙盟和你们五老会之间的力量对比。”
He continued, "If the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance completes this task unimpeded, it could fundamentally alter the power dynamics between your Five Elders Association and the alliance."
“ wǔ lǎo huì hé wàn xiān méng ， zǒng tǐ shí lì běn jiù zài bó zhòng zhī jiān 。 shèn zhì yīn wèi chuán fǎ tiān zūn de cún zài ， hái yǐn yǐn bèi yā le yī tóu 。 ruò shì wàn xiān méng de lì liàng zài dé dào zēng qiáng ， kǒng pà cóng jīn wǎng hòu ， nǐ men wǔ lǎo huì yǒng yuǎn dōu yào bèi yā de tái bù qǐ tóu lái ， yì zhí luò yú xià fēng 。”
“五老会和万仙盟，总体实力本就在伯仲之间。甚至因为传法天尊的存在，还隐隐被压了一头。若是万仙盟的力量再得到增强，恐怕从今往后，你们五老会永远都要被压的抬不起头来，一直落于下风。”
"The overall strength of both parties is already quite balanced. Furthermore, due to the existence of the Teaching Sage, you've been subtly outmatched. If the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance gains more strength, from now on, your Five Elders Association will always be at a disadvantage."
“ zhè shì wǒ men bù yuàn kàn dào de 。” lǐ fán shí huà shí shuō dào 。
“这是我们不愿看到的。”李凡实话实说道。
"This is something we do not wish to see," Li Fan said honestly.
“ zhè yě shì wǒ zhè me zhe jí ， lái zhǎo nǐ de yuán yīn 。 wǒ yě zhī dào ， yí gè jiàn dié ， rú cǐ pín fán de lián xì shàng jí ， dìng rán huì yǐn qǐ huái yí 。 kě shì chū tū rán ， wǒ yě méi yǒu bàn fǎ ， zhǐ néng xíng cǐ wú nài zhī jǔ le 。” lǐ fán tàn le yī kǒu ， yáo tóu dào 。
“这也是我这么着急，来找你的原因。我也知道，一个间谍，如此频繁的联系上级，定然会引起怀疑。可事出突然，我也没有办法，只能行此无奈之举了。”李凡叹了一口，摇头道。
"And this is why I am so eager to find you. I know that frequent contact with superiors as an informant would certainly raise suspicion. But the situation is urgent, and there's no other choice but to take this step." Li Fan sighed and shook his head.
“ cǐ yán dàng zhēn ？” rén liǎn yǔ qì biàn dé shí fēn níng zhòng 。 tā rèn wéi ， duì fāng bù zhì yú zài zhè zhǒng shì qíng shàng qī piàn zì jǐ ， dìng rán shì yán zhī yǒu wù 。
“此言当真？”人脸语气变得十分凝重。他认为，对方不至于在这种事情上欺骗自己，定然是言之有物。
"Is this true?" Zhou Qingang's tone became very serious. He believed that the other party wouldn't deceive him on such a matter; it must be something substantial.
dàn bǐ xuán huáng guī yī tǒng de chèn yán hái zhòng yào ……
但比玄黄归一统的谶言还重要……
But more important than the Unity of Xuan Huang prophecy...
zhè shí zài yǒu diǎn guò yú wēi yán sǒng tīng le 。
这实在有点过于危言耸听了。
This was truly an overstatement.
yào zhī dào ， zì cóng shàng cì zì jǐ zài zǔ zhī zhōng dì yí gè shàng bào le chèn yán de xiāo xī hòu ， wǔ lǎo huì nèi bù shì dà dòng zuò lián lián 。
要知道，自从上次自己在组织中第一个上报了谶言的消息后，五老会内部是大动作连连。
After all, since he first reported the prophecy in his organization, significant actions had been taken by the Five Elders Association. His superiors treated him with unprecedented kindness and even promised that if he achieved equal merit again, he could retire honorably without having to struggle on the front lines. He would also be able to redeem his soul contract, becoming one of the most envied "Free-living Immortals" in the Five Elders Association.
shàng jí duì dài zì jǐ yě shì biàn dé qián suǒ wèi yǒu de hé shàn 。 shèn zhì xǔ nuò ， zhǐ yào zài lì xià yí gè tóng děng gōng láo ， bù jǐn kě yǐ guāng róng tuì xiū ， bù yòng zài zài yī xiàn pīn bó 。 gèng néng shú huí zì jǐ de shén hún qì ， cóng cǐ biàn chéng wǔ lǎo huì xiū shì qún tǐ zhōng zuì wèi lìng rén xiàn mù de “ zì zài jū shì ”。
上级对待自己也是变得前所未有的和善。甚至许诺，只要再立下一个同等功劳，不仅可以光荣退休，不用再在一线拼搏。更能赎回自己的神魂契，从此变成五老会修士群体中最为令人羡慕的“自在居士”。
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This demonstrated just how much secrecy lay behind the Unity of Xuan Huang prophecy.
yóu cǐ kě jiàn ， nà jù xuán huáng guī yī tǒng de chèn yán ， bèi hòu jiū jìng qiān shè dào duō dà de yǐn mì 。
由此可见，那句玄黄归一统的谶言，背后究竟牵涉到多大的隐秘。
But now, this mysterious cultivator, Zhou Qingang, claimed that there was a secret even more important than it?
dàn xiàn zài ， yǎn qián zhè wèi pī zhe zhōu qīng áng pí de shén mì xiū shì ， què shuō yǒu yī jiàn bǐ tā hái zhòng yào de jī mì ？
但现在，眼前这位披着周青昂皮的神秘修士，却说有一件比它还重要的机密？
Zhou Qingang felt his heart pounding with unprecedented intensity. Could he really have an opportunity to change his fate?
rén liǎn zhǐ jué de zì jǐ xīn zàng cóng qián wèi yǒu guò de ， měng liè tiào dòng qǐ lái 。
人脸只觉得自己心脏从前未有过的，勐烈跳动起来。
"What is it?" he asked eagerly.
nán bù chéng ， zì jǐ chè dǐ gǎi mìng de jī huì lái le ？
难不成，自己彻底改命的机会来了？
Li Fan raised one finger: "Old rules apply. One million contribution points."
“ jiū jìng shì shén me ？” tā pò bù jí dài de wèn dào 。
“究竟是什么？”他迫不及待的问道。
Before Zhou Qingang could speak, Li Fan explained, "Any organization's development requires sufficient funding."
lǐ fán shù qǐ le yī gēn shí zhǐ ：“ lǎo guī jǔ 。 yī qiān wàn gòng xiàn dù 。”
李凡竖起了一根食指：“老规矩。一千万贡献度。”
"Although we don't wish the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance to grow or for your power dynamics to be imbalanced, the first priority is ensuring our own existence and growth."
bù děng rén liǎn chū shēng ， lǐ fán biàn jiě shì dào ：“ rèn hé zǔ zhī de fā zhǎn ， dōu lí bù kāi chōng zú de jīng fèi 。”
不等人脸出声，李凡便解释道：“任何组织的发展，都离不开充足的经费。”
"Don’t think it’s too expensive. Since you were willing to spend one million contribution points last time..."
“ suī rán wǒ men yě bù xī wàng wàn xiān méng zuò dà 、 nǐ men zhī jiān de shí lì shī héng ， dàn zhè yī qiè de qián tí ， shì shǒu xiān bǎo zhèng wǒ men zì shēn de cún zài hé fā zhǎn 。”
“虽然我们也不希望万仙盟做大、你们之间的实力失衡，但这一切的前提，是首先保证我们自身的存在和发展。”
"I assure you, this will not disappoint," Li Fan said earnestly.
“ bú yào jué de guì 。 jì rán shàng cì nǐ men yuàn yì huā fèi yī qiān wàn gòng xiàn ……”
“不要觉得贵。既然上次你们愿意花费一千万贡献……”
"Go apply for it quickly. I’ll wait here for your reply."
“ xiāng xìn wǒ ， zhè cì jué duì bú huì kuī 。”
“相信我，这次绝对不会亏。”
Zhou Qingang hesitated briefly before vanishing from the stone.
lǐ fán liǎng yǎn chōng mǎn chéng yì de kàn zhe duàn shí rén liǎn ：“ kuài qù xiàng shàng miàn shēn qǐng ba ， wǒ zài zhè lǐ děng zhe nǐ de dá fù 。”
李凡两眼充满诚意的看着断石人脸：“快去向上面申请吧，我在这里等着你的答复。”
Li Fan stood still and closed his eyes in anticipation.
rén liǎn chóu chú piàn kè ， hěn kuài jiù cóng duàn shí shàng xiāo shī bú jiàn 。
人脸踌躇片刻，很快就从断石上消失不见。
After about a stick of incense's time, Zhou Qingang reappeared: "The higher-ups agreed. How do we proceed?"
lǐ fán chù lì yuán dì ， bì mù děng dài 。
李凡矗立原地，闭目等待。
Li Fan opened his eyes abruptly: "Soon after, Li Fan, the secret envoy of the Cunyun Sea, will restart the contribution point collection."
yuē yī zhù xiāng de gōng fu hòu ， rén liǎn chóng xīn chū xiàn ：“ shàng miàn tóng yì le 。 zěn me jiāo yì ？”
约一炷香的功夫后，人脸重新出现：“上面同意了。怎么交易？”
"You just need to hand over one million contribution points to He Zhenghao within three months," he said.
lǐ fán huò rán zhēng kāi shuāng yǎn ：“ bù jiǔ zhī hòu ， cóng yún hǎi mì zì shǐ lǐ fán ， jiāng huì chóng qǐ gòng xiàn dù mù jí 。”
李凡霍然睁开双眼：“不久之后，丛云海秘字使李凡，将会重启贡献度募集。”
"Hmm... Use Han Wuyou as your alias," Li Fan added.
“ nǐ men zhǐ xū yào zài sān gè yuè zhī nèi ， jiāng yī qiān wàn gòng xiàn dù ， jiāo gěi fù zé mù jí de hé zhèng hào jiù xíng 。”
“你们只需要在三个月之内，将一千万贡献度，交给负责募集的何正浩就行。”
"无忧?"
“ ń …… jiù yòng hán wú yōu zhè ge huà míng ba 。” lǐ fán kāi kǒu dào 。
“嗯……就用韩无忧这个化名吧。”李凡开口道。
Zhou Qingang was startled and shook his head quickly. "Better change it. This name is a bit ominous."
“ wú yōu ？”
“无忧？”
Li Fan remained silent for a moment.
rén liǎn bèi xià le yī tiào ， lián máng yáo tóu ：“ hái shì huàn gè míng hào ba 。 zhè ge yǒu diǎn fàn jì huì 。”
人脸被吓了一跳，连忙摇头：“还是换个名号吧。这个有点犯忌讳。”
"Liu Yihang then," he said.
lǐ fán chén mò le piàn kè 。
李凡沉默了片刻。
"This is fine. So, what you just mentioned..."
“ nà jiù liǔ yī háng ba 。” tā yòu shuō dào 。
“那就柳一航吧。”他又说道。
Before Zhou Qingang could finish, Li Fan interrupted him: "The situation is urgent; we can’t delay. Since the higher-ups have agreed, I can tell you now."
“ zhè ge méi wèn tí 。 nà nǐ gāng gāng suǒ shuō de ……”
“这个没问题。那你刚刚所说的……”
"Should you default on this mere one million contribution points..."
rén liǎn huà wèi shuō wán ， jiù bèi lǐ fán kāi kǒu dǎ duàn 。
人脸话未说完，就被李凡开口打断。
Li Fan chuckled darkly: "Then it's our mistake. Your Five Elders Association isn't worthy of being an opponent to the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance."
“ shì qíng jǐn jí ， tuō bù dé 。 jì rán nǐ men yǐ jīng tóng yì ， wǒ xiàn zài jiù kě yǐ gào sù nǐ men 。”
“事情紧急，拖不得。既然你们已经同意，我现在就可以告诉你们。”
"This news is free for you," he said.
“ zhì yú rú guǒ nǐ men wèi le zhè qū qū yī qiān wàn gòng xiàn dù ， jiù yào wéi yuē ……”
“至于如果你们为了这区区一千万贡献度，就要违约……”
"I believe you will make the right choice."
lǐ fán fā chū dī chén de xiào shēng ：“ nà zhǐ néng shuō ， wǒ men kàn zǒu yǎn le 。 nǐ men wǔ lǎo huì ， gēn běn bù gòu dāng wàn xiān méng duì shǒu de zī gé 。”
李凡发出低沉的笑声：“那只能说，我们看走眼了。你们五老会，根本不够当万仙盟对手的资格。”
Li Fan covered the smooth stone with his hands and transmitted the fabricated information through a secret technique.
“ zhè tiáo xiāo xī ， jiù dāng wǒ men miǎn fèi sòng gěi nǐ men de ba 。”
“这条消息，就当我们免费送给你们的吧。”
"Beyond the Wood Attribute Heaven, there are still four other Heavens?"
“ wǒ xiāng xìn ， nǐ men huì zuò chū zhèng què jué zé de 。”
“我相信，你们会做出正确抉择的。”
"A Five Elements Great Heavenly Realm where each realm is rich in various resources, like a complete new world?!" Zhou Qingang exclaimed after a moment.
lǐ fán shuāng shǒu fù zài guāng huá duàn shí shàng ， jiāng xīn zhōng zǎo yǐ biān zào hǎo de xìn xī ， yǐ mì shù chuán shū le guò qù 。
李凡双手覆在光滑断石上，将心中早已编造好的信息，以秘术传输了过去。
"Remember, one million contribution points within three months," Li Fan reminded him just as he regained his composure. Without waiting for Zhou Qingang to speak, Li Fan struck the stone and shattered it into dust.
“ mù shǔ xìng dòng tiān wài ， hái yǒu sì dà dòng tiān ？”
“木属性洞天外，还有四大洞天？”
He then destroyed this underwater ruin completely, covering all traces before returning to Cunyun City.
“ jié chéng wǔ xíng zhèn shì ， bìng qiě měi gè dòng tiān nèi gè zhǒng wù zī jí dà fēng fù ， wǎn ruò yí gè wán zhěng xīn shēng shì jiè ？！” piàn kè zhī hòu ， rén liǎn de jīng hū chuán lái 。
“结成五行阵势，并且每个洞天内各种物资极大丰富，宛若一个完整新生世界？！”片刻之后，人脸的惊呼传来。
Meanwhile, in the governor's hall, Li Fan himself stood up.
“ jì zhù ， sān gè yuè zhī nèi ， yī qiān wàn gòng xiàn dù 。” lǐ fán qià féng qí shí 、 chū yán tí xǐng ， jiāng chù zài zhèn hài zhī zhōng de rén liǎn huàn huí shén lái 。
“记住，三个月之内，一千万贡献度。”李凡恰逢其时、出言提醒，将处在震骇之中的人脸唤回神来。
"If nothing unexpected happens, the Five Elders Association will certainly not remain indifferent upon learning of the existence of the Five Great Heavenly Realms."
ér bù děng rén liǎn shuō huà ， lǐ fán jiù pāi chū yī zhǎng ， jiāng duàn shí dǎ suì chéng jī fěn 。
而不等人脸说话，李凡就拍出一掌，将断石打碎成齑粉。
"There is a high probability that they will send a Great Dao cultivator to launch a surprise attack and seize these Five Elemental Heavens," he said.
zhī hòu yòu dòng shǒu jiāng zhè chù hǎi dǐ yí jì chè dǐ cuī huǐ ， yǎn gài le yī qiè hén jì hòu ， zhè cái dà yáo dà bǎi dì fǎn huí le cóng yún chéng 。
之后又动手将这处海底遗迹彻底摧毁，掩盖了一切痕迹后，这才大摇大摆地返回了丛云城。
"The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance should also rise up in retaliation, making war imminent."
ér cǐ kè de bù zhèng táng nèi ， lǐ fán běn zūn què shì zhàn le qǐ lái 。
而此刻的布政堂内，李凡本尊却是站了起来。
"I remember from my previous life when the battle became intense, countless immortals were drawn into the Heavenly Spirit State battlefield. I might be called upon since I displayed considerable combat prowess and have killed several combined groups of immortals before."
“ rú guǒ bù chū yì wài de huà ， dé zhī wǔ xíng dà dòng tiān cún zài de wǔ lǎo huì ， dìng rán bú huì wú dòng yú zhōng 。”
“如果不出意外的话，得知五行大洞天存在的五老会，定然不会无动于衷。”
"The Heavenly Spirit State Battlefield..."
“ yǒu hěn dà gài lǜ ， huì xiàng shàng yī shì nà bān ， pài chū hé dào xiū shì ， tū xí 、 qiǎng duó wǔ xíng dòng tiān 。”
“有很大概率，会像上一世那般，派出合道修士，突袭、抢夺五行洞天。”
"Better to stay away from it."
“ wàn xiān méng yě yīng gāi huì fèn qǐ fǎn jī ， dà zhàn yī chù jí fā 。”
“万仙盟也应该会奋起反击，大战一触即发。”
So Li Fan summoned Gao Yuan and He Zhenghao and announced two matters.
“ wǒ jì de shàng yī shì de shí hòu ， zhàn jú xiàn rù jiāo zhuó hòu ， shí fēn cǎn liè 。 gè zhōu yuán yīng yǐ shàng de xiū shì ， dōu bèi chōu diào dào le tiān líng zhōu zhàn chǎng shàng 。”
“我记得上一世的时候，战局陷入焦灼后，十分惨烈。各州元婴以上的修士，都被抽调到了天灵州战场上。”
First, he declared that he had sensed a rare great opportunity approaching. As the actual ruler of Cunyun Sea, he decided to restart the contribution point collection for the benefit of the Cunyun Sea cultivators.
“ yīn cǐ yǔn luò de xiū shì bù jì qí shù 。 cǐ shì wǒ suī rán míng miàn shàng zhǐ yǒu jīn dān xiū wèi ， dàn céng jīng tú shā guò shù míng lián shǒu de yuán yīng xiū shì 。 yǐ wǒ biǎo xiàn chū lái de shí jì zhàn lì ， hái shì yǒu hěn dà kě néng ， bèi zhēng diào de 。”
“因此陨落的修士不计其数。此世我虽然明面上只有金丹修为，但曾经屠杀过数名联手的元婴修士。以我表现出来的实际战力，还是有很大可能，被征调的。”
The upper limit this time would be...
“ tiān líng zhōu zhàn chǎng ……”
“天灵州战场……”
One billion.
“ hái shì lí tā yuǎn diǎn hǎo 。”
“还是离它远点好。”
When Li Fan said "one billion," He Zhenghao's eyes widened in shock and he remained speechless for a long while. Gao Yuan looked at him with intense enthusiasm.
yú shì lǐ fán dāng jí zhào gāo yuǎn yǔ hé zhèng hào qián lái ， xuān bù le liǎng jiàn shì 。
于是李凡当即召高远与何正浩前来，宣布了两件事。
Before they could recover, Li Fan announced his second matter: This contribution point collection was of great importance; no mistakes were allowed.
dì yī jiàn shì ， zé shì tā xuān chēng zì jǐ gǎn dào le nán dé tiān dà jī yuán jí jiāng lái lín 。 ér tā xiàn zài shēn wèi cóng yún hǎi shí jì zhí zhèng zhǔ zǎi ， běn zhe wèi cóng yún hǎi xiū shì móu fú zhǐ de yuán zé ， jué dìng chóng qǐ gòng xiàn dù mù jí jì huà 。
第一件事，则是他宣称自己感到了难得天大机缘即将来临。而他现在身为丛云海实际执政主宰，本着为丛云海修士谋福祉的原则，决定重启贡献度募集计划。
He needed to be fully prepared.
zhè cì de mù jí shàng xiàn ， zé shì ……
这次的募集上限，则是……
Therefore, starting today, he would enter deep seclusion.
yí gè yì 。
一个亿。
And cut off all contact and avoid any disturbances until everything was ready.
dāng lǐ fán shuō chū “ yí gè yì ” zhè ge cí de shí hòu ， hé zhèng hào dèng dà le yǎn jīng 、 dāi ruò mù jī ， xǔ jiǔ méi yǒu huí guò shén lái 。
当李凡说出“一个亿”这个词的时候，何正浩瞪大了眼睛、呆若木鸡，许久没有回过神来。
"This..." Gao Yuan and He Zhenghao frowned simultaneously upon hearing Li Fan's order to close himself in while also collecting contribution points. They seemed confused but Gao Yuan reacted quickly: "I will follow the secret envoy’s command."
ér gāo yuǎn kàn xiàng lǐ fán de yǎn zhōng ， zé shì chōng mǎn le kuáng rè 。
而高远看向李凡的眼中，则是充满了狂热。
"Rest assured, I won’t let you down!"
Thoughts raced through Li Fan's mind as he continued speaking without pause.
"This matter is of utmost importance," he said with a serious expression. "After our assessment, its significance surpasses that of the prophecy regarding the Heavenly Xuan Locking Spirit and the Unity of Xuan Huang."
"Even more so..." Li Fan observed the completely unsettled look on Zhou Qingang's face and smiled inwardly.
He continued, "If the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance completes this task unimpeded, it could fundamentally alter the power dynamics between your Five Elders Association and the alliance."
"The overall strength of both parties is already quite balanced. Furthermore, due to the existence of the Teaching Sage, you've been subtly outmatched. If the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance gains more strength, from now on, your Five Elders Association will always be at a disadvantage."
"This is something we do not wish to see," Li Fan said honestly.
"And this is why I am so eager to find you. I know that frequent contact with superiors as an informant would certainly raise suspicion. But the situation is urgent, and there's no other choice but to take this step." Li Fan sighed and shook his head.
"Is this true?" Zhou Qingang's tone became very serious. He believed that the other party wouldn't deceive him on such a matter; it must be something substantial.
But more important than the Unity of Xuan Huang prophecy...
This was truly an overstatement.
After all, since he first reported the prophecy in his organization, significant actions had been taken by the Five Elders Association. His superiors treated him with unprecedented kindness and even promised that if he achieved equal merit again, he could retire honorably without having to struggle on the front lines. He would also be able to redeem his soul contract, becoming one of the most envied "Free-living Immortals" in the Five Elders Association.
...
This demonstrated just how much secrecy lay behind the Unity of Xuan Huang prophecy.
But now, this mysterious cultivator, Zhou Qingang, claimed that there was a secret even more important than it?
Zhou Qingang felt his heart pounding with unprecedented intensity. Could he really have an opportunity to change his fate?
"What is it?" he asked eagerly.
Li Fan raised one finger: "Old rules apply. One million contribution points."
Before Zhou Qingang could speak, Li Fan explained, "Any organization's development requires sufficient funding."
"Although we don't wish the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance to grow or for your power dynamics to be imbalanced, the first priority is ensuring our own existence and growth."
"Don’t think it’s too expensive. Since you were willing to spend one million contribution points last time..."
"I assure you, this will not disappoint," Li Fan said earnestly.
"Go apply for it quickly. I’ll wait here for your reply."
Zhou Qingang hesitated briefly before vanishing from the stone.
Li Fan stood still and closed his eyes in anticipation.
After about a stick of incense's time, Zhou Qingang reappeared: "The higher-ups agreed. How do we proceed?"
Li Fan opened his eyes abruptly: "Soon after, Li Fan, the secret envoy of the Cunyun Sea, will restart the contribution point collection."
"You just need to hand over one million contribution points to He Zhenghao within three months," he said.
"Hmm... Use Han Wuyou as your alias," Li Fan added.
"无忧?"
Zhou Qingang was startled and shook his head quickly. "Better change it. This name is a bit ominous."
Li Fan remained silent for a moment.
"Liu Yihang then," he said.
"This is fine. So, what you just mentioned..."
Before Zhou Qingang could finish, Li Fan interrupted him: "The situation is urgent; we can’t delay. Since the higher-ups have agreed, I can tell you now."
"Should you default on this mere one million contribution points..."
Li Fan chuckled darkly: "Then it's our mistake. Your Five Elders Association isn't worthy of being an opponent to the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance."
"This news is free for you," he said.
"I believe you will make the right choice."
Li Fan covered the smooth stone with his hands and transmitted the fabricated information through a secret technique.
"Beyond the Wood Attribute Heaven, there are still four other Heavens?"
"A Five Elements Great Heavenly Realm where each realm is rich in various resources, like a complete new world?!" Zhou Qingang exclaimed after a moment.
"Remember, one million contribution points within three months," Li Fan reminded him just as he regained his composure. Without waiting for Zhou Qingang to speak, Li Fan struck the stone and shattered it into dust.
He then destroyed this underwater ruin completely, covering all traces before returning to Cunyun City.
Meanwhile, in the governor's hall, Li Fan himself stood up.
"If nothing unexpected happens, the Five Elders Association will certainly not remain indifferent upon learning of the existence of the Five Great Heavenly Realms."
"There is a high probability that they will send a Great Dao cultivator to launch a surprise attack and seize these Five Elemental Heavens," he said.
"The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance should also rise up in retaliation, making war imminent."
"I remember from my previous life when the battle became intense, countless immortals were drawn into the Heavenly Spirit State battlefield. I might be called upon since I displayed considerable combat prowess and have killed several combined groups of immortals before."
"The Heavenly Spirit State Battlefield..."
"Better to stay away from it."
So Li Fan summoned Gao Yuan and He Zhenghao and announced two matters.
First, he declared that he had sensed a rare great opportunity approaching. As the actual ruler of Cunyun Sea, he decided to restart the contribution point collection for the benefit of the Cunyun Sea cultivators.
The upper limit this time would be...
One billion.
When Li Fan said "one billion," He Zhenghao's eyes widened in shock and he remained speechless for a long while. Gao Yuan looked at him with intense enthusiasm.
Before they could recover, Li Fan announced his second matter: This contribution point collection was of great importance; no mistakes were allowed.
He needed to be fully prepared.
Therefore, starting today, he would enter deep seclusion.
And cut off all contact and avoid any disturbances until everything was ready.
"This..." Gao Yuan and He Zhenghao frowned simultaneously upon hearing Li Fan's order to close himself in while also collecting contribution points. They seemed confused but Gao Yuan reacted quickly: "I will follow the secret envoy’s command."
"Rest assured, I won’t let you down!"