lǐ fán shí hǎi nèi ， yī méi zhōng mò yuán pán zhàn fàng zhe yōu yōu guāng máng ， zài zhēn zhèng xīn shén wài gòu zào chū yī quān wěi zhuāng 。
李凡识海内，一枚终末圆盘绽放着幽幽光芒，在真正心神外构造出一圈伪装。
Li Fan's识海 revealed a final, ethereal disk emitting a faint glow. It had constructed a layer of camouflage around his true essence.
fáng zhǐ tiān xuán jìng kě néng de kuī tàn 。
防止天玄镜可能的窥探。
To prevent any potential probing by the Heavenly Profound Mirror.
ér zài tā miàn qián de nà zhū cān tiān zhī shù shàng ， lǐ fán kàn dào le zhū duō jié rán bù tóng 、 ér yòu hǎo sì tóng zōng tóng yuán de jǐng xiàng 。
而在他面前的那株参天之树上，李凡看到了诸多截然不同、而又好似同宗同源的景象。
Before him, on that towering tree, Li Fan saw various scenes that were starkly different yet seemingly derived from the same source—the衍推 of the Reverse Five Elements Annihilation Sword.
dōu shì yuán yú 【 nì wǔ xíng shēng miè jiàn 】 de tuī yǎn ， dé dào de kě néng jié guǒ 。
都是源于【逆五行生灭剑】的推衍，得到的可能结果。
Some focused on enhancing the "Annihilation" attribute, pushing the killing force to its extreme.
yǒu qiáng huà “ miè ” shǔ xìng ， jiāng shā fá zhī lì tuī dào jí zhì 。
有强化“灭”属性，将杀伐之力推到极致。
Others emphasized the "Life" attribute more, allowing for instant healing and even the creation of life forms out of thin air.
yǒu gèng jiā zhuó zhòng “ shēng ” shǔ xìng ， chú le zhuǎn shùn jiān néng gòu zhì yù chuāng shāng zhī wài ， gèng néng xū kōng zào wù 、 chuàng zào shēng líng 。
有更加着重“生”属性，除了转瞬间能够治愈创伤之外，更能虚空造物、创造生灵。
Still others returned the focus of the derivation technique to the "Five Elements Power." The Five Elements converged or interacted in countless ways.
hái yǒu de ， jiāng tuī yǎn shén tōng de zhòng diǎn ， huí guī “ wǔ xíng zhī lì ” shàng 。 wǔ xíng guī yī ， yì huò zhě wǔ xíng xiāng shēng xiāng kè ， yòu yǎn biàn chū wú shù kě néng 。
还有的，将推衍神通的重点，回归“五行之力”上。五行归一，亦或者五行相生相克，又演变出无数可能。
The sheer volume of these derived techniques was immense. Even with Li Fan's current mental strength, it felt slightly oppressive when he tried to grasp them all at once.
zhè dǒu rán jiān tóng shí chū xiàn de shén tōng shù jù ， shì rú cǐ páng dà 。
这陡然间同时出现的神通数据，是如此庞大。
Each specific technique brought corresponding feedback to his mind.
jí biàn yǐ lǐ fán rú jīn de shén shí qiáng dù ， zài xiǎng yào yī lǎn “ shén tōng shù ” de shí hòu ， dōu wēi wēi gǎn dào yǒu xiē zhì zhàng 。
即便以李凡如今的神识强度，在想要一览“神通树”的时候，都微微感到有些滞胀。
After getting a general understanding, Li Fan turned his attention back to the countdown timer above him.
sī niàn suǒ jí měi yí gè jù tǐ de shén tōng ， dū huì yǒu xiāng yìng de jù tǐ fǎn kuì fú xiàn nǎo hǎi 。
思念所及每一个具体的神通，都会有相应的具体反馈浮现脑海。
He realized that time had passed halfway without him noticing.
zài duì zhěng tǐ dōu yǒu gè dà zhì de liǎo jiě zhī hòu ， lǐ fán yòu kàn xiàng shì yě zhōng shàng fāng bù duàn tiào dòng de dào jì shí 。
在对整体都有个大致的了解之后，李凡又看向视野中上方不断跳动的倒计时。
With less than five hours left, Li Fan pondered for a moment and made his decision.
zhè cái jīng jué ， bù zhī bù jué lǐ ， shí jiān jìng rán guò qù le yí bàn ！
这才惊觉，不知不觉里，时间竟然过去了一半！
It was one of the possible branches resulting from the fusion of the Five Elements, summarized in sixteen words: "Five Elements Convergence, Boundless Yin-Yang; Unending Power, Immortal Soul Endurance."
zhǐ shèng xià le bú dào wǔ gè shí chén ， lǐ fán chén yín piàn kè ， hěn kuài zuò chū le jué zé 。
只剩下了不到五个时辰，李凡沉吟片刻，很快做出了抉择。
Indeed, this technique Li Fan desired was an exquisite method to protect one's soul!
nǎi shì wǔ xíng xiāng róng hòu de qí zhōng yí gè kě néng fēn zhī ， qí jīng yào kě yǐ zǒng jié wèi shí liù gè zì ：“ wǔ xíng guī yī 、 wú jí yíng xū ； qí lì bù jué ， shén hún bù miè 。”
乃是五行相融后的其中一个可能分支，其精要可以总结为十六个字：“五行归一、无极盈虚；其力不绝，神魂不灭。”
The power derived from the interplay of the Five Elements could greatly enhance a cultivator's bodily functions and recovery. It almost allowed for self-sustaining qi flow without external aid. General injuries could be healed instantly.
méi cuò ， lǐ fán xiǎng yào de zhè yī mén shén tōng ， nǎi shì néng gòu hù wèi shén hún de jué miào mì fǎ ！
没错，李凡想要的这一门神通，乃是能够护卫神魂的绝妙秘法！
In the Heavenly Profound Mirror's derivation, similar to the interplay of the Five Elements Power, there was a chance that after convergence, one might enter a state of boundless yin-yang fluctuations.
wǔ xíng xiāng shēng zhī lì ， néng gòu shǐ de xiū shì ròu shēn de xún huán 、 huī fù néng lì ， dà dà jiā qiáng 。 jī hū kě yǐ dá dào ， jí biàn bù jiè zhù wài lì ， yě néng shí xiàn zì shēn líng qì yǒng dòng de dì bù 。 shēn tǐ de yì bān chuāng shāng ， yě kě zhǎ yǎn jiān xiū fù 。
五行相生之力，能够使得修士肉身的循环、恢复能力，大大加强。几乎可以达到，即便不借助外力，也能实现自身灵气永动的地步。身体的一般创伤，也可眨眼间修复。
These fluctuations would generate endless, soul-nourishing energy like the breaths of life.
zài tiān xuán jìng de tuī yǎn zhōng ， gēn wǔ xíng xiāng shēng zhī lì lèi sì 。 dāng wǔ xíng guī yī hòu ， huì yǒu yí dìng de kě néng ， xiàn rù dào yī zhǒng wú jí yíng xū de qí miào zhuàng tài 。
在天玄镜的推衍中，跟五行相生之力类似。当五行归一后，会有一定的可能，陷入到一种无极盈虚的奇妙状态。
With such power, even if his soul suffered severe damage, he could recover on his own.
yíng xū biàn huà jiān ， jiù hǎo xiàng rén de yī hū yī xī dài lái shēng mìng yuán quán bān ， chǎn shēng yuán yuán bù jué de 、 néng gòu zī bǔ zhuàng dà shén hún de lì liàng 。
盈虚变化间，就好像人的一呼一吸带来生命源泉般，产生源源不绝的、能够滋补壮大神魂的力量。
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yǒu zhe cǐ zhǒng lì liàng jiā chí ， jiù suàn shén hún zāo shòu zhòng chuāng 。 yě kě jǐn kào zì shēn ， huǎn huǎn huī fù guò lái 。
有着此种力量加持，就算神魂遭受重创。也可仅靠自身，缓缓恢复过来。
"Ordinary killing techniques are actually useless to me," Li Fan thought privately.
……
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"For weaker opponents, I can use the [Binding Insects] technique. For those slightly stronger, the [Heaven-Shattering Heart Sword] and [Thread-Extraction Life-Sapping] can match them."
“ xún cháng shā fá shén tōng ， duì wǒ lái shuō ， qí shí bìng méi yǒu shí jì yòng chǔ 。” lǐ fán àn zì sī cǔn dào 。
“寻常杀伐神通，对我来说，其实并没有实际用处。”李凡暗自思忖道。
"And if facing a truly formidable opponent that cannot be resisted, I would just activate the True Real Technique."
“ bǐ wǒ ruò de ， dà kě zhí jiē yòng 【 fù chóng 】 shén tōng zhèn yā 。 bǐ wǒ qiáng shàng yī xiē de ，【 pò tiān xīn jiàn 】、【 chōu sī xuē mìng 】 yě zú yǐ yǔ zhī pǐ dí 。”
“比我弱的，大可直接用【缚虫】神通镇压。比我强上一些的，【破天心剑】、【抽丝削命】也足以与之匹敌。”
"To me, the more soul-protecting techniques, the better. Especially those related to the soul.
“ ér rú guǒ zhēn de yù dào qiáng dà dào wú fǎ fǎn kàng de duì shǒu ， nà jiù zhí jiē hái zhēn le 。”
“而如果真的遇到强大到无法反抗的对手，那就直接还真了。”
The mysterious influence of Bai Sheng on his clone had made Li Fan acutely aware of the danger and compelled him to take it seriously.
“ duì wǒ lái shuō ， bǎo mìng mì fǎ fǎn dào shì yuè duō yuè hǎo 。 yóu qí shì yǔ shén hún xiāng guān de 。”
“对我来说，保命秘法反倒是越多越好。尤其是与神魂相关的。”
Without any hesitation, Li Fan selected his target in his mind.
bái xiān shēng duì fēn shēn zào chéng de mò míng yǐng xiǎng ， shǐ de lǐ fán chǎn shēng le jí dà de wēi jī gǎn 。 bù dé bù zhòng shì qǐ lái 。
白先生对分身造成的莫名影响，使得李凡产生了极大的危机感。不得不重视起来。
In an instant, the overwhelmingly complex tree of techniques before him gradually faded from its leaves.
méi yǒu shén me huàn dé huàn shī de xiǎng fǎ ， jiān dìng le zì shēn suǒ xū de lǐ fán ， zài nǎo hǎi zhōng xuǎn dìng le mù biāo 。
没有什么患得患失的想法，坚定了自身所需的李凡，在脑海中选定了目标。
All other demonstrated techniques vanished instantly, leaving a single bare branch standing in the vast expanse.
chà nà zhī jiān ， yǎn qián wú bǐ fán mào de shén tōng shù ， cóng zhī yè mò duān 、 kāi shǐ zhú jiàn biàn dàn 。
刹那之间，眼前无比繁茂的神通树，从枝叶末端、开始逐渐变淡。
Then, this branch transformed into a beam of light, shooting directly towards Li Fan's识海.
qí tā yǎn shì de shén tōng quán dōu zài qǐng kè jiān xiāo shī ， zhǐ liú xià yī gēn guāng tū tū de dú zhī 、 yì lì zài tiān dì zhī jiān 。
其他演示的神通全都在顷刻间消失，只留下一根光秃秃的独枝、屹立在天地之间。
"Boom!"
ér hòu ， huà zuò yī dào guāng huá ， bǐ zhí dì cháo zhe lǐ fán shí hǎi shè lái 。
而后，化作一道光华，笔直地朝着李凡识海射来。
A tremendous explosion seemed to occur within his mind.
“ hōng ！”
“轰！”
With intense, blinding light, countless details of the technique emerged.
hǎo sì yī cháng jīng tiān dòng dì de dà bào zhà ， zài lǐ fán nǎo hǎi zhōng chū xiàn 。
好似一场惊天动地的大爆炸，在李凡脑海中出现。
It felt as if someone was violently stirring his识海 with a stick.
bàn suí zhe nán yǐ zhí shì de chì liè guāng máng ， wú shù xiáng jìn de shén tōng xì jié ， yī qí fú xiàn 。
伴随着难以直视的炽烈光芒，无数详尽的神通细节，一齐浮现。
Li Fan felt his head would explode from the pain, and he involuntarily let out a muffled groan.
xiàng shì bèi rén yòng yī gēn mù gùn ， cū bào de zài shí hǎi zhōng bù tíng fān jiǎo zhe 。
像是被人用一根木棍，粗暴的在识海中不停翻搅着。
But this was the Heavenly Profound Mirror's world, where only black-and-white lines representing rules existed; there were no sounds.
lǐ fán zhǐ jué de zì jǐ nǎo dài xià yī kè jiù huì bào liè kāi lái yī yàng ， nán yǐ xiǎng xiàng de téng tòng gǎn ràng tā bù zì jīn fā chū yī shēng mèn hēng 。
李凡只觉得自己脑袋下一刻就会爆裂开来一样，难以想象的疼痛感让他不自禁发出一声闷哼。
So to an observer, Li Fan's line figure seemed to be greatly impacted, shaking violently.
dàn cǐ chù shì tiān xuán jìng de shì jiè ， zhǐ yǒu wú shù dài biǎo guī zé de hēi bái xiàn tiáo ， bìng bù cún zài zhe shēng yīn de shí tǐ 。
但此处是天玄镜的世界，只有无数代表规则的黑白线条，并不存在着声音的实体。
Li Fan noticed that several black lines occasionally detached from his body during this intense change, dissolving in the space around him.
suǒ yǐ zài wài rén kàn lái ， lǐ fán de xiàn tiáo xiǎo rén ， hǎo sì shòu dào jí dà de chōng jī bān 。
所以在外人看来，李凡的线条小人，好似受到极大的冲击般。
As a result, he felt inexplicably weaker.
jù liè yáo huàng 、 piāo dòng qǐ lái 。
剧烈摇晃、飘动起来。
Focusing his mind, Li Fan began to absorb and process the data being fed into his识海 by the Heavenly Profound Mirror.
lǐ fán gèng zhù yì dào ， zì jǐ shēn shàng bù shí yǒu yī liǎng gēn hēi sè xiàn tiáo ， zài zhè měng liè de jù biàn xià ， lí tǐ ér chū 。
李凡更注意到，自己身上不时有一两根黑色线条，在这猛烈的剧变下，离体而出。
But the complexity of this technique far exceeded his expectations.
róng jiě 、 xiāo sàn zài cǐ chù kōng jiān nèi 。
溶解、消散在此处空间内。
After much effort, the redundant data showed no signs of reduction.
suí zhī ， lǐ fán gǎn jué zì jǐ mò míng shuāi ruò le jǐ fēn 。
随之，李凡感觉自己莫名衰弱了几分。
"This technique contains too much data... If I keep going like this..." Li Fan's heart sank.
lǐ fán xīn zhōng yī lǐn ， jí zhōng jīng shén ， kāi shǐ jié lì xī shōu 、 chǔ lǐ tiān xuán jìng guàn shū jìn zì jǐ nǎo hǎi zhōng de zhè xiē shù jù 。
李凡心中一凛，集中精神，开始竭力吸收、处理天玄镜灌输进自己脑海中的这些数据。
In just a short time, his line figure had already dissolved halfway.
dàn zhè shì shén tōng de fù zá chéng dù ， yǒu xiē chāo hū tā de xiǎng xiàng 。
但这式神通的复杂程度，有些超乎他的想象。
"Should I abandon this technique and try again next time?"
yǐ tā rú jīn de shén niàn ， chǔ lǐ le xǔ jiǔ ， rǒng yú de shù jù dōu bú jiàn yǒu jiǎn xiǎo de jì xiàng 。
以他如今的神念，处理了许久，冗余的数据都不见有减小的迹象。
In an instant, he suppressed that natural thought.
“ zhè shén tōng yùn hán de shù jù liàng tài guò páng dà ， zhè me xià qù ……” lǐ fán xīn zhōng yī chén 。
“这神通蕴含的数据量太过庞大，这么下去……”李凡心中一沉。
Though alarmed, he quickly devised a better method.
jiù zhè me diǎn gōng fu ， tā de xiàn tiáo xiǎo rén ， jìng rán yǐ jīng róng jiě le xiǎo bàn 。
就这么点功夫，他的线条小人，竟然已经溶解了小半。
Under the control of Li Fan, the crystalline Dao Formation Stone below the final disk suddenly emitted a strong azure glow similar to the white light from the Heavenly Profound Mirror.
“ shì yào fàng qì zhè mén shén tōng ， děng xià cì zài lái me 。”
“是要放弃这门神通，等下次再来么。”
This blue light instantly swept through his entire识海.
diàn guāng huǒ shí jiān ， lǐ fán jiù jiāng zhè zì rán yǒng xiàn de xiǎng fǎ yā xià 。
电光火石间，李凡就将这自然涌现的想法压下。
As the blue light flickered, the data of the technique was absorbed by the Dao Formation Stone.
tā suī jīng bù luàn ， sī suǒ dào le gèng hǎo de chǔ lǐ fāng shì 。
他虽惊不乱，思索到了更好的处理方式。
Like waves washing away footprints on the shore, the data in Li Fan's识海 gradually disappeared as the stone absorbed it.
zhōng mò yuán pán xià fāng ， huà dào shí jīng tǐ zài lǐ fán de kòng zhì xià ， měng rán bào fā chū qiáng liè de wèi lán sè guāng máng 。
终末圆盘下方，化道石晶体在李凡的控制下，猛然爆发出强烈的蔚蓝色光芒。
"Thanks to the Dao Formation Stone, I can afford not to rush. I can store this for later and study it thoroughly."
gēn tiān xuán jìng zhī qián guàn shū shén tōng shí chǎn shēng de bái sè xiàng shì ， yě shì zài shùn jiān ， jiù xí juǎn le lǐ fán de zhěng piàn shí hǎi 。
跟天玄镜之前灌输神通时产生的白色相似，也是在瞬间，就席卷了李凡的整片识海。
Relief washed over Li Fan as his thoughts returned to normal.
lán sè guāng máng zhōng ， shén tōng de shù jù bèi jìn shù xī shōu 。
蓝色光芒中，神通的数据被尽数吸收。
After all the data of the technique named [Boundless Yin-Yang Method] was fully absorbed by the Dao Formation Stone, Li Fan observed the stone, which seemed to be nearing its limit.
jiù xiàng shì tāo tāo bù jué de hǎi shuǐ ， zài bù duàn pāi dǎ zhōng ， jiāng hǎi àn shàng zá luàn de jiǎo yìn zhú jiàn xǐ qù 。
就像是滔滔不绝的海水，在不断拍打中，将海岸上杂乱的脚印逐渐洗去。
The once clear blue stone now appeared opaque. The blue light seemed ready to overflow and could even be seen trembling.
suí zhe lán guāng hū míng hū àn ， chōng sè lǐ fán shí hǎi de shén tōng shù jù ， yě quán dōu bèi huà dào shí zhú jiàn xī shōu 。
随着蓝光忽明忽暗，充塞李凡识海的神通数据，也全都被化道石逐渐吸收。
Cracks were faintly visible on the surface of the crystal.
“ wǒ yǒu huà dào shí zài ， dà kě bù jí yú yī shí 。 wán quán néng xiān jiāng qí cún chǔ qǐ lái ， yǐ hòu màn màn yán jiū 。”
“我有化道石在，大可不急于一时。完全能先将其存储起来，以后慢慢研究。”
"What...?"
wēi jī huǎn huǎn jiě chú ， sī xù yùn zhuàn huī fù zhèng cháng de lǐ fán ， àn zì sōng le kǒu qì 。
危机缓缓解除，思绪运转恢复正常的李凡，暗自松了口气。
"Isn't it said that only techniques up to the Immortal Formation realm can have such massive data? How is this possible?"
dāng bèi lǐ fán mìng míng wèi 【 wú jí yíng xū fǎ 】 de shén tōng shù jù ， quán dōu bèi huà dào shí xī shōu dài jìn hòu 。
当被李凡命名为【无极盈虚法】的神通数据，全都被化道石吸收殆尽后。
Li Fan was momentarily bewildered.
lǐ fán guān chá zhe sì hū hè zài yǐ jīng yǐn yǐn dào dá mǒu zhǒng jí xiàn de huà dào shí ， bù yóu chī le yī jīng 。
李凡观察着似乎荷载已经隐隐到达某种极限的化道石，不由吃了一惊。
Though he didn't know what other Immortal Formation cultivators' techniques looked like, Li Fan could be certain that his [Boundless Yin-Yang Method] far surpassed ordinary Immortal Formation techniques.
zhǐ jiàn yuán běn jīng yíng tī tòu de lán sè huà dào shí ， rú jīn biàn dé bù zài tòu míng 。 lán sè suí shí huì yì chū bān ， shèn zhì hái néng kàn dào tā men de bù tíng huàng dòng 。
只见原本晶莹剔透的蓝色化道石，如今变得不再透明。蓝色随时会溢出般，甚至还能看到它们的不停晃动。
"Could it be that the Heavenly Profound Mirror discovered something and left a hidden door?"
ér jīng tǐ biǎo miàn ， gèng shì yǐn yuē kě jiàn dào dào qīng wēi de liè hén 。
而晶体表面，更是隐约可见道道轻微的裂痕。
Li Fan was startled by this thought but remained cautious. It might just be his own fear playing tricks on him.
“ zhè ……”
“这……”
After some contemplation, Li Fan decided to take no immediate action.
“ bú shì shuō ， zuì gāo yě jiù huà shén jìng jiè de shén tōng men ？ zěn me kě néng shù jù liàng rú cǐ kǒng bù ？”
“不是说，最高也就化神境界的神通们？怎么可能数据量如此恐怖？”
He neither began learning the [Boundless Yin-Yang Method] nor deleted the stored technique data.
lǐ fán yī shí jiān yǒu xiē jīng yí bù dìng 。
李凡一时间有些惊疑不定。
Returning from his realization, Li Fan first observed the two cultivators around him.
suī rán bù qīng chǔ ， bié de huà shén xiū shì de shén tōng shì zěn me yàng de ， dàn lǐ fán kě yǐ kěn dìng ， zì jǐ zhè mén 【 wú jí yíng xū fǎ 】， jué duì bú shì xún cháng huà shén jìng shén tōng néng gòu bǐ nǐ de 。
虽然不清楚，别的化神修士的神通是怎么样的，但李凡可以肯定，自己这门【无极盈虚法】，绝对不是寻常化神境神通能够比拟的。
Deng Minxi seemed still choosing which technique to derive.
“ nán bù chéng ， shì tiān xuán jìng fā xiàn le shén me ， liú xià le mǒu zhǒng àn mén ？”
“难不成，是天玄镜发现了什么，留下了某种暗门？”
Wang Wan was already in the process of understanding a technique.
lǐ fán xīn zhōng yī jīng ， bù yóu chǎn shēng cǐ zhǒng xiǎng fǎ 。
李凡心中一惊，不由产生此种想法。
(End of Chapter)
Li Fan's识海 revealed a final, ethereal disk emitting a faint glow. It had constructed a layer of camouflage around his true essence.
To prevent any potential probing by the Heavenly Profound Mirror.
Before him, on that towering tree, Li Fan saw various scenes that were starkly different yet seemingly derived from the same source—the衍推 of the Reverse Five Elements Annihilation Sword.
Some focused on enhancing the "Annihilation" attribute, pushing the killing force to its extreme.
Others emphasized the "Life" attribute more, allowing for instant healing and even the creation of life forms out of thin air.
Still others returned the focus of the derivation technique to the "Five Elements Power." The Five Elements converged or interacted in countless ways.
The sheer volume of these derived techniques was immense. Even with Li Fan's current mental strength, it felt slightly oppressive when he tried to grasp them all at once.
Each specific technique brought corresponding feedback to his mind.
After getting a general understanding, Li Fan turned his attention back to the countdown timer above him.
He realized that time had passed halfway without him noticing.
With less than five hours left, Li Fan pondered for a moment and made his decision.
It was one of the possible branches resulting from the fusion of the Five Elements, summarized in sixteen words: "Five Elements Convergence, Boundless Yin-Yang; Unending Power, Immortal Soul Endurance."
Indeed, this technique Li Fan desired was an exquisite method to protect one's soul!
The power derived from the interplay of the Five Elements could greatly enhance a cultivator's bodily functions and recovery. It almost allowed for self-sustaining qi flow without external aid. General injuries could be healed instantly.
In the Heavenly Profound Mirror's derivation, similar to the interplay of the Five Elements Power, there was a chance that after convergence, one might enter a state of boundless yin-yang fluctuations.
These fluctuations would generate endless, soul-nourishing energy like the breaths of life.
With such power, even if his soul suffered severe damage, he could recover on his own.
...
"Ordinary killing techniques are actually useless to me," Li Fan thought privately.
"For weaker opponents, I can use the [Binding Insects] technique. For those slightly stronger, the [Heaven-Shattering Heart Sword] and [Thread-Extraction Life-Sapping] can match them."
"And if facing a truly formidable opponent that cannot be resisted, I would just activate the True Real Technique."
"To me, the more soul-protecting techniques, the better. Especially those related to the soul.
The mysterious influence of Bai Sheng on his clone had made Li Fan acutely aware of the danger and compelled him to take it seriously.
Without any hesitation, Li Fan selected his target in his mind.
In an instant, the overwhelmingly complex tree of techniques before him gradually faded from its leaves.
All other demonstrated techniques vanished instantly, leaving a single bare branch standing in the vast expanse.
Then, this branch transformed into a beam of light, shooting directly towards Li Fan's识海.
"Boom!"
A tremendous explosion seemed to occur within his mind.
With intense, blinding light, countless details of the technique emerged.
It felt as if someone was violently stirring his识海 with a stick.
Li Fan felt his head would explode from the pain, and he involuntarily let out a muffled groan.
But this was the Heavenly Profound Mirror's world, where only black-and-white lines representing rules existed; there were no sounds.
So to an observer, Li Fan's line figure seemed to be greatly impacted, shaking violently.
Li Fan noticed that several black lines occasionally detached from his body during this intense change, dissolving in the space around him.
As a result, he felt inexplicably weaker.
Focusing his mind, Li Fan began to absorb and process the data being fed into his识海 by the Heavenly Profound Mirror.
But the complexity of this technique far exceeded his expectations.
After much effort, the redundant data showed no signs of reduction.
"This technique contains too much data... If I keep going like this..." Li Fan's heart sank.
In just a short time, his line figure had already dissolved halfway.
"Should I abandon this technique and try again next time?"
In an instant, he suppressed that natural thought.
Though alarmed, he quickly devised a better method.
Under the control of Li Fan, the crystalline Dao Formation Stone below the final disk suddenly emitted a strong azure glow similar to the white light from the Heavenly Profound Mirror.
This blue light instantly swept through his entire识海.
As the blue light flickered, the data of the technique was absorbed by the Dao Formation Stone.
Like waves washing away footprints on the shore, the data in Li Fan's识海 gradually disappeared as the stone absorbed it.
"Thanks to the Dao Formation Stone, I can afford not to rush. I can store this for later and study it thoroughly."
Relief washed over Li Fan as his thoughts returned to normal.
After all the data of the technique named [Boundless Yin-Yang Method] was fully absorbed by the Dao Formation Stone, Li Fan observed the stone, which seemed to be nearing its limit.
The once clear blue stone now appeared opaque. The blue light seemed ready to overflow and could even be seen trembling.
Cracks were faintly visible on the surface of the crystal.
"What...?"
"Isn't it said that only techniques up to the Immortal Formation realm can have such massive data? How is this possible?"
Li Fan was momentarily bewildered.
Though he didn't know what other Immortal Formation cultivators' techniques looked like, Li Fan could be certain that his [Boundless Yin-Yang Method] far surpassed ordinary Immortal Formation techniques.
"Could it be that the Heavenly Profound Mirror discovered something and left a hidden door?"
Li Fan was startled by this thought but remained cautious. It might just be his own fear playing tricks on him.
After some contemplation, Li Fan decided to take no immediate action.
He neither began learning the [Boundless Yin-Yang Method] nor deleted the stored technique data.
Returning from his realization, Li Fan first observed the two cultivators around him.
Deng Minxi seemed still choosing which technique to derive.
Wang Wan was already in the process of understanding a technique.
(End of Chapter)