“ yuán běn wǒ hái xiǎng zhe zài bái wù zhōng duō dài xiē shí rì de ， bù guò yǔ wǒ tóng háng de huáng fǔ sōng bù xìng yǔn luò 。 kàn zhe xiāng chǔ duō rì de tóng bàn ， jiù zhè me cǎn sǐ zài yǎn qián ， wǒ shēn shòu chù dòng 。”
“原本我还想着在白雾中多待些时日的，不过与我同行的皇甫松不幸陨落。看着相处多日的同伴，就这么惨死在眼前，我深受触动。”
"Originally, I planned to stay in the white mist for a longer time. However, my companion Huafu Song unfortunately met his end. Seeing such a close friend die right before my eyes deeply moved me."
lǐ fán liǎn shàng xī xū bù yǐ ：“ yào zhī dào ， huáng fǔ sōng tā de xiū wèi hái yào gāo guò wǒ yī céng dà jìng jiè ， què jiù zhè me bù míng bù bái de sǐ le 。 dàng zhēn shì shēng sǐ wú cháng 。 yú shì wǒ xīn zhōng tān niàn quán wú ， zhí jiē fǎn huí le 。”
李凡脸上唏嘘不已：“要知道，皇甫松他的修为还要高过我一层大境界，却就这么不明不白的死了。当真是生死无常。于是我心中贪念全无，直接返回了。”
Li Fan sighed, "Huafu Song's cultivation was one level higher than mine. Yet he died so mysteriously. Truly, life and death are unpredictable. Thus, I returned without any lingering desires."
“ hǎo zài yǒu wǎng shēng tiān zūn shén lì zài ， huáng fǔ tā yǒu le fù huó de jī huì 。”
“好在有往生天尊神力在，皇甫他有了复活的机会。”
"Fortunately, the power of the Heavenly Sage for Transcendence is with us, giving Huafu a chance at revival."
tīng dào lǐ fán shì cóng bái wù zhōng zhèng mìng fǎn huí ， tán tái tāo yǎn zhōng wēi bù kě jué de ， shǎn guò yī sī qīng miè 。
听到李凡是从白雾中挣命返回，澹台韬眼中微不可觉的，闪过一丝轻蔑。
Upon hearing that Li Fan had escaped from the white mist, Dantai Tao's eyes flickered with a trace of disdain.
dǎo shì shuò fēng xiào le xiào ：“ zǎo jiù quàn nǐ bú yào qù ， nǐ piān bù tīng 。 wèi le nà me diǎn pò jiǎng lì ， dàng zhēn bù zhí 。”
倒是朔锋笑了笑：“早就劝你不要去，你偏不听。为了那么点破奖励，当真不值。”
However, Shufeng chuckled and said, "I had advised you not to go, but you didn't listen. For such a trivial reward, it was truly not worth it."
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Li Fan shook his head slightly, "Without my brother Shu's prominent family background, I naturally have to rely on myself for everything. Fortunately, the luck wasn't bad..."
lǐ fán wēi wēi yáo tóu ：“ méi yǒu shuò xiōng zhè bān xiǎn hè jiā shì ， xiǎng yào shén me ， zì rán yào kào wǒ zì jǐ qù pīn bó le 。 hǎo zài yùn qì bù cuò ……”
李凡微微摇头：“没有朔兄这般显赫家势，想要什么，自然要靠我自己去拼搏了。好在运气不错……”
He then took out the [Final Stone Plate].
shuō zhe ， lǐ fán jiāng nà méi 【 zhōng mò shí pán 】 qǔ le chū lái 。
说着，李凡将那枚【终末石盘】取了出来。
This immediately caught Shufeng and Dantai Tao's attention.
dùn shí xī yǐn le shuò fēng yǔ tán tái tāo de mù guāng 。
顿时吸引了朔锋与澹台韬的目光。
Shufeng casually passed it over. After taking it in his hands, he examined it closely and exclaimed, "You indeed have a remarkable aura. Many people also coveted this item but you managed to obtain it first."
suí shǒu jiāng shí pán dì le chū qù ， shuò fēng jiāng qí ná zài shǒu lǐ ， zǐ xì duān xiáng le piàn kè ， zé zé chēng qí dào ：“ nǐ dǎo shì qì yùn bù fán 。 jù wǒ suǒ zhī ， yǒu bù shǎo rén yě kàn shàng le zhè wán yì ， jū rán bèi nǐ zuì xiān duì huàn dé dào le 。”
随手将石盘递了出去，朔锋将其拿在手里，仔细端详了片刻，啧啧称奇道：“你倒是气运不凡。据我所知，有不少人也看上了这玩意，居然被你最先兑换得到了。”
"Whether it was worth the effort is hard to say."
“ bù guò dào dǐ shì zhuàn shì péi ， dào yě bù hǎo shuō 。”
“不过到底是赚是赔，倒也不好说。”
Seeing no significant signs, Shufeng tossed it to Dantai Tao for him to play with.
méi néng kàn chū shén me míng táng ， shuò fēng yòu jiāng qí rēng gěi tán tái tāo bǎ wán 。
没能看出什么名堂，朔锋又将其扔给澹台韬把玩。
Dantai Tao narrowed his eyes and after observing it for a moment, shook his head and returned it to Li Fan.
tán tái tāo yǎn jīng wēi mī ， guān mó le piàn kè hòu ， wēi wēi yáo tóu ， jiāng qí huán gěi le lǐ fán 。
澹台韬眼睛微眯，观摩了片刻后，微微摇头，将其还给了李凡。
"Do either of you see anything?" Li Fan casually asked.
“ liǎng wèi kě zēng kàn chū xiē shén me ？” lǐ fán suí kǒu wèn dào 。
“两位可曾看出些什么？”李凡随口问道。
"Immortal Alliance has already thoroughly researched this item. They found nothing," Shufeng snorted.
“ xiān méng zǎo yǐ jīng yán jiū tòu chè ， dōu méi shén me fā xiàn 。 wǒ men zhè me duǎn shí jiān nèi ， yòu zěn me kě néng chá jué chū qī qiāo 。” shuò fēng shěn rán yī xiào 。
“仙盟早已经研究透彻，都没什么发现。我们这么短时间内，又怎么可能察觉出蹊跷。”朔锋哂然一笑。
Dantai Tao added, "I think this might just be an ordinary stone."
tán tái tāo gèng shì shuō dào ：“ wǒ kàn cǐ wù ， huò xǔ zhǐ shì méi dān chún de pǔ tōng shí tou ér yǐ 。”
澹台韬更是说道：“我看此物，或许只是枚单纯的普通石头而已。”
Li Fan shook his head in disagreement, "I believe it is not ordinary at all. I will study it further when I return home. If there are any discoveries, I will definitely notify you two immediately!"
lǐ fán yáo tóu fǒu rèn ：“ wǒ dǎo shì jué de ， cǐ wù bìng bù píng fán 。 děng wǒ huí qù zài yán jiū yán jiū ， rú guǒ zhēn yǒu fā xiàn ， kěn dìng dì yī shí jiān tōng zhī liǎng wèi ！”
李凡摇头否认：“我倒是觉得，此物并不平凡。等我回去再研究研究，如果真有发现，肯定第一时间通知两位！”
A trace of displeasure flashed across Dantai Tao's eyes.
tán tái tāo yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī bú yuè 。
澹台韬眼中闪过一丝不悦。
Shufeng, however, clapped and said, "Then I am also very much looking forward to it!"
ér shuò fēng què shì gǔ zhǎng zàn dào ：“ nà wǒ yě shì shí fēn qī dài ！”
而朔锋却是鼓掌赞道：“那我也是十分期待！”
Dantai Tao could only agree in response.
tán tái tāo yě zhǐ hǎo suí zhī fù hè 。
澹台韬也只好随之附和。
"By the way, when I came here just now, I heard you say that Immortal Supreme...," Li Fan changed his tone and asked proactively after a brief silence.
“ duì le ， wǒ fāng cái lái shí ， tīng dào shuò xiōng nǐ shuō ， yòu bèi xiān zūn ……” chǎng jiān ān jìng le piàn kè hòu ， lǐ fán huà fēng yī zhuǎn ， zhǔ dòng wèn dào 。
“对了，我方才来时，听到朔兄你说，又被仙尊……”场间安静了片刻后，李凡话锋一转，主动问道。
Shufeng waved his hand irritably. "Don't mention it. Recently, I have sensed an opportunity to form a baby core but she won't let me go out. She says we need to wait."
shuò fēng bǎi le bǎi shǒu ， yī liǎn yùn nù dào ：“ bié tí le 。 wǒ zuì jìn xīn yǒu suǒ gǎn ， chá jué dào chéng yīng de jī yuán 。 dàn tā què piān piān bù fàng wǒ chū qù ， shuō shì yào zài děng děng 。”
朔锋摆了摆手，一脸愠怒道：“别提了。我最近心有所感，察觉到成婴的机缘。但她却偏偏不放我出去，说是要再等等。”
"Being stuck in this small courtyard all day is really driving me crazy," Shufeng complained.
“ zhěng rì zhǐ néng dài zài zhè xiǎo xiǎo bié yuàn zhōng ， zhēn de kuài bǎ wǒ biē sǐ le 。” shuò fēng bào yuàn dào 。
“整日只能待在这小小别院中，真的快把我憋死了。”朔锋抱怨道。
"Immortal Supreme's actions must be for some deeper reason. Letting you wait might mean that something significant will happen within the Immortal Alliance soon?" Li Fan did not criticize Fiery Snow Immortal Supreme but frowned as he pondered.
“ xiān zūn cǐ jǔ ， dìng rán shì yǒu shén me shēn yì cái shì 。 ràng nǐ děng děng ， mò bú shì jiē xià lái ， xiān méng hái huì fā shēng shén me dà de biàn gù ？” lǐ fán méi yǒu dǐ huǐ fēi xuě xiān zūn ， ér shì zhòu méi sī suǒ dào 。
“仙尊此举，定然是有什么深意才是。让你等等，莫不是接下来，仙盟还会发生什么大的变故？”李凡没有诋毁绯雪仙尊，而是皱眉思索道。
Dantai Tao suddenly spoke up, "I have heard of an event."
“ wǒ dǎo shì tīng shuō yī shì 。” tán tái tāo hū de chū shēng dào 。
“我倒是听说一事。”澹台韬忽的出声道。
"Oh?" Shufeng looked at Dantai Tao with interest.
“ ó ？” shuò fēng kàn xiàng tán tái tāo ， lái le xìng qù 。
“哦？”朔锋看向澹台韬，来了兴趣。
"According to rumors, the exploration of the white mist barrier is nearly complete. They've gathered enough data, and perhaps the Heavenly Mirror will soon...," Dantai Tao paused mid-sentence.
“ jù shuō ， bái wù bì zhàng de tàn suǒ jìn dù ， yǐ jīng wán chéng de chà bu duō le 。 sōu jí dào le zú gòu de shù jù ， huò xǔ tiān xuán jìng jí jiāng yíng lái ……” tán tái tāo shuō dào yí bàn ， què shì hū de zhǐ zhù 。
“据说，白雾壁障的探索进度，已经完成的差不多了。搜集到了足够的数据，或许天玄镜即将迎来……”澹台韬说到一半，却是忽的止住。
"Don't worry, Brother Li, you are a guest scholar in our Xuan family. You can speak freely!" Shufeng noticed what Dantai Tao was hesitant about and waved his hand dismissively.
“ méi shì ， lǐ xiōng nǎi shì wǒ xuán jiā kè qīng ， dàn shuō wú fáng ！” shuò fēng yī yǎn jiù kàn chū le tán tái tāo zài gù jì shén me ， dà shǒu yī huī dào 。
“没事，李兄乃是我玄家客卿，但说无妨！”朔锋一眼就看出了澹台韬在顾忌什么，大手一挥道。
Dantai Tao then continued explaining.
yú shì tán tái tāo zhè cái jiē zhe jiě shì qǐ lái 。
于是澹台韬这才接着解释起来。
"The Heavenly Mirror is left by the Sage of Transmission. It's one of the most mysterious treasures within the Immortal Alliance. Everything, both in the Xuanhuang realm above and below, is reflected under its gaze."
“ tiān xuán jìng nǎi shì chuán fǎ tiān zūn suǒ liú ， xiān méng zuì wèi shén yì zhī bǎo 。 xuán huáng jiè nèi ， tiān shàng dì xià ， yī qiè shì wù dōu zài tā de yìng zhào zhī xià 。”
“天玄镜乃是传法天尊所留，仙盟最为神异之宝。玄黄界内，天上地下，一切事物都在它的映照之下。”
"Except for the white mist barrier."
“ chú le bái wù bì zhàng 。”
“除了白雾壁障。”
"The area within the white mist is a completely new and unfamiliar existence to the Heavenly Mirror."
“ bái wù zhī nèi de qū yù ， duì yú tiān xuán jìng lái jiǎng ， shì quán xīn 、 mò shēng de cún zài 。”
“白雾之内的区域，对于天玄镜来讲，是全新、陌生的存在。”
"If we compare the Heavenly Mirror to a cultivator, its cultivation method might be akin to measuring the heavens and earth. But after thousands of years, it has hit a bottleneck and hasn't advanced any further."
“ rú guǒ bǎ tiān xuán jìng bǐ zuò xiū shì ， nà me tā de xiū xíng fāng shì ， huò xǔ jiù shì zhàng liáng tiān dì 。 bù guò shù qiān nián yǐ jiàng ， tā jiù xiàn rù píng jǐng zhī zhōng 。 zài méi yǒu tí shēng yī bù le 。”
“如果把天玄镜比作修士，那么它的修行方式，或许就是丈量天地。不过数千年以降，它就陷入瓶颈之中。再没有提升一步了。”
"The Five Elders' meeting would naturally not allow the Heavenly Mirror to spy on anything. Therefore, the only way for the Heavenly Mirror to advance is by measuring the area within the white mist."
“ wǔ lǎo huì nà biān ， zì rán shì bú huì ràng tiān xuán jìng kuī tàn de 。 nà me tiān xuán jìng xiǎng yào zài jìn yí bù ， wéi yī de fāng fǎ jiù shì zhàng liáng bái wù zhōng de qū yù 。”
“五老会那边，自然是不会让天玄镜窥探的。那么天玄镜想要再进一步，唯一的方法就是丈量白雾中的区域。”
"If there's enough data, perhaps the Heavenly Mirror can undergo another transformation and complete its own evolution."
“ rú guǒ yǒu zú gòu duō de shù jù ， shuō bù dìng tiān xuán jìng néng gòu zài jìn yí bù ， wán chéng zì shēn shēng huá tuì biàn 。”
“如果有足够多的数据，说不定天玄镜能够再进一步，完成自身升华蜕变。”
"This is also why the Immortal Alliance has pushed so hard for cultivators to explore the white mist barrier this time."
“ zhè yě shì xiān méng cǐ cì dà jǔ tuī dòng xiū shì tàn suǒ bái wù bì zhàng de yuán yīn 。”
“这也是仙盟此次大举推动修士探索白雾壁障的原因。”
Dantai Tao spoke in detail.
tán tái tāo wěi wěi ér tán 。
澹台韬娓娓而谈。
Shufeng couldn't help but say, "So it seems that your array masters were called back to the Immortal Alliance headquarters related to this matter? I'm not entirely clear on these hidden details."
shuò fēng rěn bú zhù shuō dào ：“ kàn lái nǐ men zhèn fǎ shī zhī qián bèi zhào jí dào xiān méng zǒng bù qù ， yě gēn zhè jiàn shì yǒu guān xì ba ？ zhè xiē yǐn mì ， wǒ dōu bú shì shí fēn qīng chǔ 。”
朔锋忍不住说道：“看来你们阵法师之前被召集到仙盟总部去，也跟这件事有关系吧？这些隐秘，我都不是十分清楚。”
Dantai Tao smiled but didn't respond, implicitly acknowledging his words.
tán tái tāo xiào le xiào ， què méi yǒu chū shēng ， suàn shì mò rèn le 。
澹台韬笑了笑，却没有出声，算是默认了。
"The current Heavenly Mirror is already considered a treasure for Foundation Establishment within the Immortal Alliance. If it can complete its transformation...," Dantai Tao's eyes sparkled with longing.
“ rú jīn de tiān xuán jìng ， yǐ jīng kān chēng xiān méng zhù jī zhī qì 。 ruò shì tā néng wán chéng tuì biàn ……” tán tái tāo de yǎn shén zhōng shǎn guò yī sī xiàng wǎng 。
“如今的天玄镜，已经堪称仙盟筑基之器。若是它能完成蜕变……”澹台韬的眼神中闪过一丝向往。
Li Fan nodded in thought, "The transformation of the Heavenly Mirror will undoubtedly have a profound impact on the Immortal Alliance. Given that Fiery Snow Immortal Supreme doesn't let Brother Shu go out, there must be her reasons. Brother Shu should wait patiently. As Brother Dantai said, it won't be long."
lǐ fán yě shì ruò yǒu suǒ sī de shuō dào ：“ tiān xuán jìng tuì biàn ， dìng rán duì xiān méng yǐng xiǎng shēn yuǎn 。 fēi xuě xiān zūn dà rén tā bù ràng shuò xiōng nǐ wài chū ， kěn dìng yǒu tā de dào lǐ 。 shuò xiōng nǐ nài xīn děng dài biàn shì ， àn zhào tán tái xiōng de shuō fǎ ， xiǎng bì lí nà yī tiān yě kuài le 。”
李凡也是若有所思的说道：“天玄镜蜕变，定然对仙盟影响深远。绯雪仙尊大人她不让朔兄你外出，肯定有她的道理。朔兄你耐心等待便是，按照澹台兄的说法，想必离那一天也快了。”
Shufeng hummed and stopped discussing the matter.
shuò fēng qīng hēng le shēng ， bù zài tán lùn cǐ shì 。
朔锋轻哼了声，不再谈论此事。
The three of them chatted for a while longer.
sān rén yòu shì xián tán yī fān 。
三人又是闲谈一番。
In the end, Li Fan was compelled by Shufeng's insistence to fight him again.
zuì hòu ， lǐ fán hái shì zài shuò fēng de qiáng liè yāo qiú xià ， zài gēn tā dòu le yī cháng 。
最后，李凡还是在朔锋的强烈要求下，再跟他斗了一场。
Li Fan deliberately slowed his spellcasting speed and halfway through [Thread Pulling], he was broken by Shufeng's sword light.
gù yì fàng màn le shī fǎ sù dù ， lǐ fán shī zhǎn 【 chōu sī 】 shén tōng dào yí bàn ， biàn bèi shuò fēng de jiàn guāng suǒ pò 。
故意放慢了施法速度，李凡施展【抽丝】神通到一半，便被朔锋的剑光所破。
With a bloody trail left on his body, Li Fan admitted defeat.
shēn shàng liú xià yī dào jiàn hén ， xiān xuè lín lí de lǐ fán lián shēng rèn shū 。
身上留下一道剑痕，鲜血淋漓的李凡连声认输。
Shufeng laughed heartily and waved his hand to restore the bloodstains caused by the countless thin threads that had been cut from him.
ér shuò fēng zé shì hā hā dà xiào ， huī shǒu jiāng zì jǐ shēn shàng de wú shù dào xì xiàn lēi chū de xuè sī huī fù 。
而朔锋则是哈哈大笑，挥手将自己身上的无数道细线勒出的血丝恢复。
Having broken Thread Pulling, Shufeng's wish was fulfilled. He no longer lingered.
pò le chōu sī shén tōng ， shuò fēng xīn yuàn yǐ le ， biàn bù zài wǎn liú 。
破了抽丝神通，朔锋心愿已了，便不再挽留。
After staying for a few more moments, Li Fan bid farewell and left.
lǐ fán zài dài le piàn kè hòu ， gào cí ér qù 。
李凡再待了片刻后，告辞而去。
Returning to Eternal Valley after leaving Tianquan State, Liu San, Fang Zaiji, and Jiang Yushan came to pay their respects.
lí kāi tiān quán zhōu ， fǎn huí cháng shēng gǔ 。
离开天权州，返回长生谷。
Liu San reported the number of Longevity Pills he had refined but then brought up another matter.
liǔ sān 、 fāng zài jì 、 yǐ jí jiāng yù shān dōu lái bài jiàn 。
柳三、方再济、以及姜玉珊都来拜见。
"By the way, you asked me to look into a cultivator named Zhong Shen. I have some leads."
huì bào le liàn zhì de cháng shēng dān shù liàng hòu ， liǔ sān yòu tí qǐ yī shì 。
汇报了炼制的长生丹数量后，柳三又提起一事。
"Oh? What's that?" Li Fan raised his eyebrows in interest.
“ duì le ， xiān qián nǐ ràng dǎ tīng de míng jiào zhōng shén tōng de xiū shì ， yǒu méi mù le 。”
“对了，先前你让打听的名叫钟神通的修士，有眉目了。”
Liu San's expression was somewhat strange. "Young Master, are you sure this is the cultivator you're looking for?"
“ ó ？ zěn me shuō ？” lǐ fán méi tóu yī yáng 。
“哦？怎么说？”李凡眉头一扬。
He then showed an image of a white-haired old man.
liǔ sān de miàn sè què yǒu xiē gǔ guài ：“ shǎo zhǔ nǐ què dìng ， zhè shì nǐ yào zhǎo de xiū shì ？”
柳三的面色却有些古怪：“少主你确定，这是你要找的修士？”
Li Fan's eyes narrowed; it was Zhong Shen from his previous life.
shuō zhe ， liǔ sān jiāng yī wèi bái fà cāng cāng de lǎo zhě yǐng xiàng ， zhǎn shì chū lái 。
说着，柳三将一位白发苍苍的老者影像，展示出来。
After confirming with a nod, Liu San said in an unusual tone, "We found him but he seems to be nearing his end. He failed to break through his cultivation bottleneck and has already died."
lǐ fán yǎn jīng yī mī ， zhèng shì tā shàng yī shì yù jiàn de zhōng shén tōng 。
李凡眼睛一眯，正是他上一世遇见的钟神通。
"Dead?" Li Fan was stunned.
diǎn tóu què rèn zhī hòu ， liǔ sān yǔ qì yǒu xiē qí guài de shuō dào ：“ rén shì zhǎo dào le ， kě cǐ rén jù shuō yǐ jīng dà xiàn jiāng zhì ， méi néng tū pò xiū liàn píng jǐng ， yǐ jīng sǐ le 。”
点头确认之后，柳三语气有些奇怪的说道：“人是找到了，可此人据说已经大限将至，没能突破修炼瓶颈，已经死了。”
"Are you sure about that?" Li Fan repeated the question.
“ sǐ le ？” lǐ fán bù jīn lèng zhù 。
“死了？”李凡不禁愣住。
The Art of Life and Death and the Seven-Colored Divine Light were rare and extraordinary techniques.
“ méi nòng cuò ma ？” lǐ fán yòu chóng fù wèn le yī biàn 。
“没弄错嘛？”李凡又重复问了一遍。
Only someone extraordinary would possess both.
zhōng shén tōng de shēng sǐ xuán gōng ， yǐ jí qī cǎi shén guāng ， dōu shì nán dé yī jiàn de jué xué 。
钟神通的生死玄功，以及七彩神光，都是难得一见的绝学。
Could this world see Zhong Shen's silent demise?
néng gòu zhǎng wò zhè liǎng mén de ， jué duì bú shì shén me píng fán zhī bèi cái shì 。
能够掌握这两门的，绝对不是什么平凡之辈才是。
Liu San smiled bitterly. "This matter was personally instructed by Young Master, so I naturally understand its importance. After thorough confirmation, Zhong Shen has indeed passed away."
cǐ shì jū rán huì qiāo wú shēng xī de yǔn luò le ？
此世居然会悄无声息的陨落了？
These words caused Li Fan to furrow his brows deeply.
liǔ sān kǔ xiào yī shēng ：“ zhè jiàn shì shì shǎo zhǔ nǐ qīn zì jiāo dài ， wǒ zì rán míng bái qí zhòng yào xìng 。 yǐ jīng duō fāng què rèn guò le 。 zhōng shén tōng dí què yǐ jīng sǐ le 。”
柳三苦笑一声：“这件事是少主你亲自交代，我自然明白其重要性。已经多方确认过了。钟神通的确已经死了。”
After a moment of thought, he relaxed again.
cǐ yán yī chū ， lǐ fán shēn shēn zhòu qǐ le méi tóu 。
此言一出，李凡深深皱起了眉头。
He recalled the reason for Zhong Shen's demise in this life.
wēi wēi sī suǒ le yī fān hòu ， méi tóu yòu shū zhǎn xià lái 。
微微思索了一番后，眉头又舒展下来。
It might be due to the existence of [Heavenly Sage for Transcendence].
"Originally, I planned to stay in the white mist for a longer time. However, my companion Huafu Song unfortunately met his end. Seeing such a close friend die right before my eyes deeply moved me."
Li Fan sighed, "Huafu Song's cultivation was one level higher than mine. Yet he died so mysteriously. Truly, life and death are unpredictable. Thus, I returned without any lingering desires."
"Fortunately, the power of the Heavenly Sage for Transcendence is with us, giving Huafu a chance at revival."
Upon hearing that Li Fan had escaped from the white mist, Dantai Tao's eyes flickered with a trace of disdain.
However, Shufeng chuckled and said, "I had advised you not to go, but you didn't listen. For such a trivial reward, it was truly not worth it."
Li Fan shook his head slightly, "Without my brother Shu's prominent family background, I naturally have to rely on myself for everything. Fortunately, the luck wasn't bad..."
He then took out the [Final Stone Plate].
This immediately caught Shufeng and Dantai Tao's attention.
Shufeng casually passed it over. After taking it in his hands, he examined it closely and exclaimed, "You indeed have a remarkable aura. Many people also coveted this item but you managed to obtain it first."
"Whether it was worth the effort is hard to say."
Seeing no significant signs, Shufeng tossed it to Dantai Tao for him to play with.
Dantai Tao narrowed his eyes and after observing it for a moment, shook his head and returned it to Li Fan.
"Do either of you see anything?" Li Fan casually asked.
"Immortal Alliance has already thoroughly researched this item. They found nothing," Shufeng snorted.
Dantai Tao added, "I think this might just be an ordinary stone."
Li Fan shook his head in disagreement, "I believe it is not ordinary at all. I will study it further when I return home. If there are any discoveries, I will definitely notify you two immediately!"
A trace of displeasure flashed across Dantai Tao's eyes.
Shufeng, however, clapped and said, "Then I am also very much looking forward to it!"
Dantai Tao could only agree in response.
"By the way, when I came here just now, I heard you say that Immortal Supreme...," Li Fan changed his tone and asked proactively after a brief silence.
Shufeng waved his hand irritably. "Don't mention it. Recently, I have sensed an opportunity to form a baby core but she won't let me go out. She says we need to wait."
"Being stuck in this small courtyard all day is really driving me crazy," Shufeng complained.
"Immortal Supreme's actions must be for some deeper reason. Letting you wait might mean that something significant will happen within the Immortal Alliance soon?" Li Fan did not criticize Fiery Snow Immortal Supreme but frowned as he pondered.
Dantai Tao suddenly spoke up, "I have heard of an event."
"Oh?" Shufeng looked at Dantai Tao with interest.
"According to rumors, the exploration of the white mist barrier is nearly complete. They've gathered enough data, and perhaps the Heavenly Mirror will soon...," Dantai Tao paused mid-sentence.
"Don't worry, Brother Li, you are a guest scholar in our Xuan family. You can speak freely!" Shufeng noticed what Dantai Tao was hesitant about and waved his hand dismissively.
Dantai Tao then continued explaining.
"The Heavenly Mirror is left by the Sage of Transmission. It's one of the most mysterious treasures within the Immortal Alliance. Everything, both in the Xuanhuang realm above and below, is reflected under its gaze."
"Except for the white mist barrier."
"The area within the white mist is a completely new and unfamiliar existence to the Heavenly Mirror."
"If we compare the Heavenly Mirror to a cultivator, its cultivation method might be akin to measuring the heavens and earth. But after thousands of years, it has hit a bottleneck and hasn't advanced any further."
"The Five Elders' meeting would naturally not allow the Heavenly Mirror to spy on anything. Therefore, the only way for the Heavenly Mirror to advance is by measuring the area within the white mist."
"If there's enough data, perhaps the Heavenly Mirror can undergo another transformation and complete its own evolution."
"This is also why the Immortal Alliance has pushed so hard for cultivators to explore the white mist barrier this time."
Dantai Tao spoke in detail.
Shufeng couldn't help but say, "So it seems that your array masters were called back to the Immortal Alliance headquarters related to this matter? I'm not entirely clear on these hidden details."
Dantai Tao smiled but didn't respond, implicitly acknowledging his words.
"The current Heavenly Mirror is already considered a treasure for Foundation Establishment within the Immortal Alliance. If it can complete its transformation...," Dantai Tao's eyes sparkled with longing.
Li Fan nodded in thought, "The transformation of the Heavenly Mirror will undoubtedly have a profound impact on the Immortal Alliance. Given that Fiery Snow Immortal Supreme doesn't let Brother Shu go out, there must be her reasons. Brother Shu should wait patiently. As Brother Dantai said, it won't be long."
Shufeng hummed and stopped discussing the matter.
The three of them chatted for a while longer.
In the end, Li Fan was compelled by Shufeng's insistence to fight him again.
Li Fan deliberately slowed his spellcasting speed and halfway through [Thread Pulling], he was broken by Shufeng's sword light.
With a bloody trail left on his body, Li Fan admitted defeat.
Shufeng laughed heartily and waved his hand to restore the bloodstains caused by the countless thin threads that had been cut from him.
Having broken Thread Pulling, Shufeng's wish was fulfilled. He no longer lingered.
After staying for a few more moments, Li Fan bid farewell and left.
Returning to Eternal Valley after leaving Tianquan State, Liu San, Fang Zaiji, and Jiang Yushan came to pay their respects.
Liu San reported the number of Longevity Pills he had refined but then brought up another matter.
"By the way, you asked me to look into a cultivator named Zhong Shen. I have some leads."
"Oh? What's that?" Li Fan raised his eyebrows in interest.
Liu San's expression was somewhat strange. "Young Master, are you sure this is the cultivator you're looking for?"
He then showed an image of a white-haired old man.
Li Fan's eyes narrowed; it was Zhong Shen from his previous life.
After confirming with a nod, Liu San said in an unusual tone, "We found him but he seems to be nearing his end. He failed to break through his cultivation bottleneck and has already died."
"Dead?" Li Fan was stunned.
"Are you sure about that?" Li Fan repeated the question.
The Art of Life and Death and the Seven-Colored Divine Light were rare and extraordinary techniques.
Only someone extraordinary would possess both.
Could this world see Zhong Shen's silent demise?
Liu San smiled bitterly. "This matter was personally instructed by Young Master, so I naturally understand its importance. After thorough confirmation, Zhong Shen has indeed passed away."
These words caused Li Fan to furrow his brows deeply.
After a moment of thought, he relaxed again.
He recalled the reason for Zhong Shen's demise in this life.
It might be due to the existence of [Heavenly Sage for Transcendence].