shèng tāi xǔ bái suī rán yǐ jīng lí qù ， dàn fēn shēn xǔ bái ， què réng rán chén jìn zài duì fāng bàn rì jīn dān yuán mǎn de guò chéng zhōng 。
圣胎许白虽然已经离去，但分身许白，却仍然沉浸在对方半日金丹圆满的过程中。
Strengthened Fetus Xu Bai had already left, but the split form of Xu Bai remained immersed in the process of the other party's Golden Core Great Perfection.
“ nán guài zhǐ shì zhān rǎn le xiē xǔ bái xiān shēng shén yùn ， fēn shēn de xiū xíng tiān fù dōu rú cǐ kǒng bù 。”
“难怪只是沾染了些许白先生神韵，分身的修行天赋都如此恐怖。”
"Of course, it’s no wonder that even a slight trace of Master White’s aura could make my clone’s cultivation talent so terrifying."
“ wǒ yì jí tiān yì ， wǒ xīn jí tiān xīn 。” xǔ bái zuǐ lǐ zài dù chóng fù dī yǔ zhe zhè jù huà ， xīn zhōng huǎng rán 。
“我意即天意，我心即天心。”许白嘴里再度重复低语着这句话，心中恍然。
"I am heaven’s will, and I am heaven’s heart." Xu Bai repeated this sentence under his breath again, his mind suddenly enlightened.
“ bái xiān shēng pà bú shì lèi sì yú tiān dào huà shēn bān de cún zài le 。 rú guǒ méi yǒu xīn fǎ zhì gù ， xiǎng lái yī bù shùn huà shén yě bú shì shén me nán shì 。” jiè zhù cóng shèng tāi xǔ bái shēn shàng chuán lái de jì yì ， fēn shēn dé yǐ jìn qíng tǐ wù zhe ，
“白先生怕不是类似于天道化身般的存在了。如果没有新法桎梏，想来一步瞬化神也不是什么难事。”借助从圣胎许白身上传来的记忆，分身得以尽情体悟着，
"Master White is probably akin to an incarnation of the Heavenly Dao. Without any new restrictions, it wouldn’t be much of a challenge for him to instantly transform into a divine being in one step," the clone utilized memories transmitted from Strengthened Fetus Xu Bai to fully experience this feeling of "harmony between heaven and man." The relationship among the main body Li Fan, clone Xu Bai, and Strengthened Fetus Xu Bai was somewhat mysterious.
“ tiān rén hé yī ”， jiū jìng shì zhǒng shén me yàng de gǎn shòu 。 rú jīn běn zūn lǐ fán 、 fēn shēn xǔ bái 、 yǐ jí shèng tāi xǔ bái zhī jiān de guān xì yǒu xiē xuán miào 。
“天人合一”，究竟是种什么样的感受。如今本尊李凡、分身许白、以及圣胎许白之间的关系有些玄妙。
Although they were still all controlled by a single consciousness for now, due to their different innate qualities in three bodies, even with the same things, they would have different insights. Clone Xu Bai’s talent far surpassed that of Li Fan, while Strengthened Fetus Xu Bai was even higher than clone Xu Bai. Moreover, from the moment he separated from his mother body, Strengthened Fetus Xu Bai had suffered more severe "pollution." In subconscious moments, he would make actions beyond his control, like tripping on the road for no reason.
suī rán mù qián ， dōu hái shì yóu tóng yī dào yì shí zhǔ zǎi ， dàn shì yīn wèi sān jù shēn tǐ de zī zhì hù bù xiāng tóng 。
虽然目前，都还是由同一道意识主宰，但是因为三具身体的资质互不相同。
Currently, both the clone and Strengthened Fetus Xu Bai were still in a state of ignorance regarding the external force causing this situation and unable to resist it. They could only passively accept these changes happening within themselves. The only certainty was that although the ultimate outcome had already been determined and couldn’t be defied, Strengthened Fetus Xu Bai hadn’t yet developed his own independent consciousness, still being controlled by Li Fan.
suǒ yǐ jí biàn duì tóng yàng de shì wù ， yě huì chǎn shēng bù tóng de gǎn wù 。 fēn shēn xǔ bái de tiān fù ， yào yuǎn shèng lǐ fán 。
所以即便对同样的事物，也会产生不同的感悟。分身许白的天赋，要远胜李凡。
This was why Li Fan actively promoted the birth of Strengthened Fetus Xu Bai after realizing he had been influenced by Master White. Since it was impossible to stop this from happening, it might as well be done proactively, giving him control over the situation!
ér shèng tāi xǔ bái ， yòu yuǎn zài fēn shēn xǔ bái zhī shàng 。 bìng qiě ， dāng cóng mǔ tǐ tuō lí de nà yī kè qǐ ， shèng tāi xǔ bái jiù shòu dào le gèng jiā yán zhòng de
而圣胎许白，又远在分身许白之上。并且，当从母体脱离的那一刻起，圣胎许白就受到了更加严重的
Moreover, during this process, a hidden nail could be planted for the other party. For example… if Master White were to awaken on his own and gain Li Fan’s memories after revival, he might attempt "Founding My Foundation," thereby breaking free from the restrictions of transmitting teachings and opening up an entirely new path of cultivation.
“ wū rǎn ”。 xià yì shí de yán yǔ jiān ， huì zuò chū xiē chāo chū zhǎng kòng zhī wài de shì qíng 。 jiù xiàng zǒu zài lù shàng ， mò míng qí miào shuāi le yī jiāo 。
“污染”。下意识的言语间，会做出些超出掌控之外的事情。就像走在路上，莫名其妙摔了一跤。
If such a path was theoretically feasible, Master White would undoubtedly be the one most likely to achieve it. However, Li Fan didn’t allow him to do so; instead, he guided Strengthened Fetus Xu Bai to found his foundation with "Heaven’s Will Sword" and continue down this new path.
bì rán shì shòu dào le mǒu zhǒng wài lì de zuò yòng 。 dàn rú jīn de xǔ bái ， wú lùn shì fēn shēn hái shì shèng tāi ， duì yú zào chéng zhè zhǒng xiàn chǎng de wài lì ， dōu hái chǔ yú yī wú suǒ zhī 、 bìng qiě wú fǎ dǐ kàng de zhuàng tài 。
必然是受到了某种外力的作用。但如今的许白，无论是分身还是圣胎，对于造成这种现场的外力，都还处于一无所知、并且无法抵抗的状态。
"Perhaps after Master White revives, there will be a clash over transmitting teachings."
zhǐ néng rèn yóu biàn huà ， mò mò zài zì jǐ shēn shàng fā shēng 。 wéi yī néng kěn dìng de shì ， suī rán zuì zhōng de jié jú yǐ jīng zhù dìng 、 wú fǎ wéi nì 。
只能任由变化，默默在自己身上发生。唯一能肯定的是，虽然最终的结局已经注定、无法违逆。
"Increase the difficulty for him," Li Fan had no good feelings towards this entity that wanted to use its body to reincarnate. However, it was more likely that once he awakened his own consciousness, his first move would probably be to find the main body of Li Fan and seize "Truly Real" as a treasure.
dàn mù qián shèng tāi xǔ bái ， hái méi yǒu dàn shēng zì jǐ de dú lì yì shí 。 xíng wéi jǔ zhǐ ， réng rán shòu dào lǐ fán kòng zhì 。
但目前圣胎许白，还没有诞生自己的独立意识。行为举止，仍然受到李凡控制。
After all, he possessed all of Li Fan’s memories. At that time, Li Fan would truly be like a lamb being slaughtered, with no means of resistance.
zhè yě shì wèi shén me ， lǐ fán zài chá jué zì jǐ yǐ jīng shòu dào le bái xiān shēng yǐng xiǎng 、 wú fǎ zhǔ dòng hái zhēn zhī hòu ， zhǔ dòng cuī shēng shèng tāi de yuán yīn 。
这也是为什么，李凡在察觉自己已经受到了白先生影响、无法主动还真之后，主动催生圣胎的原因。
"I must make preparations before then."
jì rán yǐ jīng wú fǎ zǔ zhù ， nà fǎn dào bù rú zhǔ dòng cù chéng ， jiāng zhǔ dòng quán zhǎng wò zài zì jǐ de shǒu zhōng ！
既然已经无法阻住，那反倒不如主动促成，将主动权掌握在自己的手中！
"The time left for me is limited." Xu Bai's expression turned unusually serious. With Strengthened Fetus Xu Bai’s cultivation speed, by the day Master White finally awakened, his progress would undoubtedly far exceed Li Fan’s.
hái kě yǐ zài zhè ge guò chéng zhōng ， gěi duì fāng qiāo qiāo mái kē dīng zi 。 bǐ rú …… rú guǒ shì bái xiān shēng zì zhǔ sū xǐng ， zài yōng yǒu le lǐ fán de jì yì zhī hòu 。
还可以在这个过程中，给对方悄悄埋颗钉子。比如……如果是白先生自主苏醒，在拥有了李凡的记忆之后。
Moreover, he synchronized with Li Fan’s memories and knew in detail about all of Li Fan’s prior arrangements. Under such circumstances, escaping from the other party was almost impossible. The only possible hope lay in the "Truly Real" technique's "incarnation" function.
huò xǔ huì cháng shì xià 【 yǐ wǒ zhù jī 】， cóng ér tiào chū chuán fǎ de zhì gù ， kāi pì chū yī tiáo quán xīn de xiū xíng dào lù 。
或许会尝试下【以我筑基】，从而跳出传法的桎梏，开辟出一条全新的修行道路。
"Though dead, still alive; true spirit unextinguished. Transforming oneself into an object to cross through myriad ages."
rú guǒ zhè tiáo lù lǐ lùn shàng zhēn de xíng dé tōng ， nà me bái xiān shēng jué duì shì zuì yǒu kě néng jiāng qí shí xiàn de nà ge 。
如果这条路理论上真的行得通，那么白先生绝对是最有可能将其实现的那个。
"Little Apprentice Heavenly Yang, whether or not you can escape this time is entirely up to you."
dàn lǐ fán piān bù ràng tā zhè me zuò 。 ér shì cāo zòng zhe shèng tāi xǔ bái ， yǐ 【 tiān yì jiàn 】 zhù jī ， rán hòu réng zǒu xīn fǎ zhī lù 。
但李凡偏不让他这么做。而是操纵着圣胎许白，以【天意剑】筑基，然后仍走新法之路。
"If there truly is a next life, I will surely treat you well!" Xu Bai thought to himself. After activating the "incarnation" function, he could discard his physical body and entrust his true spirit to an item.
“ bái xiān shēng fù shēng hòu ， shuō bù dìng huì gēn chuán fǎ yǒu suǒ yī zhàn 。”
“白先生复生后，说不定会跟传法有所一战。”
When the duration of existence reached its limit, he could then activate "Truly Real." This was also the only method Li Fan could think of that might allow him to escape Master White’s mental control at present.
“ zhèng hǎo gěi tā jiā diǎn nán dù 。” duì yú zhè wèi xiǎng yào jiè tǐ zhòng shēng de cún zài ， lǐ fán xīn zhōng kě méi yǒu shén me hǎo gǎn 。
“正好给他加点难度。”对于这位想要借体重生的存在，李凡心中可没有什么好感。
However, if he were to easily use this "incarnation" function now, when Master White’s will awakened later, he would still have memories of Li Fan's transformation into an object. There would be a high probability of finding where Li Fan was attached. At that time, Li Fan’s fate might be even more tragic.
bù guò ， gèng yǒu kě néng de shì 。 duì fāng yí dàn jué xǐng zì shēn yì shí ， dì yī jiàn yào zuò de ， kǒng pà jiù shì zhǎo dào běn zūn lǐ fán ， duó qǔ 【 hái zhēn 】 yì bǎo 。
不过，更有可能的是。对方一旦觉醒自身意识，第一件要做的，恐怕就是找到本尊李凡，夺取【还真】异宝。
"To deceive Master White, I must first deceive myself."
bì jìng tā yǒu zhe lǐ fán quán bù de jì yì 。 dào shí hòu ， lǐ fán jiù zhēn de rú dài zǎi gāo yáng bān ， wú lì fǎn kàng le 。
毕竟他有着李凡全部的记忆。到时候，李凡就真的如待宰羔羊般，无力反抗了。
"Before activating the 'incarnation' function, the target is completely uncertain," "At the same time, using the 'Confusion' technique to interfere." … Xu Bai's mind raced as he thought of a way out.
“ yí dìng yào zài cǐ zhī qián ， zuò hǎo bù zhì 。”
“一定要在此之前，做好布置。”
Seven days later, Xu Bai left the secret room and returned to Tianliang City first, resigning from his position as the "Communications Officer."
“ liú gěi wǒ de shí jiān ， bù duō le 。” xǔ bái de miàn sè shí fēn hǎn jiàn de níng zhòng qǐ lái 。 yǐ shèng tāi xǔ bái de xiū xíng sù dù ， děng dào bái xiān shēng zuì zhōng jué xǐng nà tiān ， tā de xiū xíng dìng rán yào chāo chū lǐ fán tài duō 。
“留给我的时间，不多了。”许白的面色十分罕见的凝重起来。以圣胎许白的修行速度，等到白先生最终觉醒那天，他的修行定然要超出李凡太多。
This action immediately stunned South Palace Shierong.
zài jiā shàng ， tā tóng bù zhe lǐ fán de jì yì 。 duì yú lǐ fán de zhǒng zhǒng shì xiān bù zhì ， dōu liǎo ruò zhǐ zhǎng 。
再加上，他同步着李凡的记忆。对于李凡的种种事先布置，都了若指掌。
"Is there something bothering you? Why not just say it directly instead of quitting your post?" "Are you dissatisfied with your rank? I can promote you. With all the merits you’ve established over these years, you’re enough to silence others," he hurriedly tried to persuade him.
zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng xià ， xiǎng yào cóng duì fāng de shǒu zhōng táo tuō 。 kě yǐ shuō shì nán rú dēng tiān 。 wéi yī kě néng de shēng jī ， jiù zài yú 【 hái zhēn 】 de 【 huà shēn 】 gōng néng 。
这种情况下，想要从对方的手中逃脱。可以说是难如登天。唯一可能的生机，就在于【还真】的【化身】功能。
Xu Bai shook his head slightly: "Thank you for your kindness, but yesterday, I suddenly felt a sense of unease. It seemed that worldly affairs were too busy and unimportant to me."
“ suī sǐ yóu cún ， zhēn líng bù miè 。 yǐ shēn huà wù ， héng dù wàn gǔ 。”
“虽死犹存，真灵不灭。以身化物，横渡万古。”
"Even the highest official position or most abundant resources are useless if one doesn’t focus on cultivation itself. Instead, they become a burden," Xu Bai adopted an appearance as if he had seen through the world, complemented by his ethereal and otherworldly appearance.
“ tiān yáng xiǎo shī dì ， cǐ fān néng bù néng táo guò yī jié ， jiù quán kàn nǐ le 。”
“天阳小师弟，此番能不能逃过一劫，就全看你了。”
This truly intimidated South Palace Shierong.
“ ruò shì zhēn yǒu xià yī shì ， dìng rán hǎo hǎo dài nǐ ！” xǔ bái xīn zhōng àn dào 。 fā dòng huà shēn gōng néng hòu ， kě shě qì ròu shēn ， jiāng zhēn líng jì tuō zài yī jiàn wù pǐn shàng 。
“若是真有下一世，定然好好待你！”许白心中暗道。发动化身功能后，可舍弃肉身，将真灵寄托在一件物品上。
"It’s just too regrettable. In another few hundred years, when I rise to the headquarters of the Immortal Alliance, this Tianliang Prefecture will inevitably fall under your control. Among my subordinates, you are the one I can rely on most," seeing that Xu Bai was determined and not putting up a facade.
dāng cún xù shí jiān dá dào jí xiàn zhī hòu ， biàn kě zì xíng fā dòng hái zhēn 。 zhè yě shì ， lǐ fán suǒ néng xiǎng dào de ， mù qián wéi yī kě yǐ bǎi tuō bái xiān shēng xīn shén kòng zhì de fāng fǎ 。
当存续时间达到极限之后，便可自行发动还真。这也是，李凡所能想到的，目前唯一可以摆脱白先生心神控制的方法。
South Palace Shierong shook his head slightly, sighing deeply as he tried to persuade him to stay. After being rejected, he said: "You will always have a place in Tianliang Prefecture. If you change your mind later, you can come back to me anytime."
zhǐ shì ， rú guǒ xiàn zài jiù qīng yì de 【 yǐ shēn huà wù 】。 nà me děng bái xiān shēng de yì zhì sū xǐng hòu ， tā tóng yàng huì yǒu zhe guān yú lǐ fán 【 shēn huà wù 】 de jì yì 。
只是，如果现在就轻易的【以身化物】。那么等白先生的意志苏醒后，他同样会有着关于李凡【身化物】的记忆。
"Then I thank you in advance!" Xu Bai bowed and departed gracefully. South Palace Shierong watched his figure, full of confusion on his face.
réng rán yǒu hěn dà gài lǜ jiāng lǐ fán fù shēn suǒ zài zhǎo dào 。 dào shí hòu ， lǐ fán de xià chǎng pà bú shì gèng jiā qī cǎn 。
仍然有很大概率将李凡附身所在找到。到时候，李凡的下场怕不是更加凄惨。
Xu Bai’s resignation indeed caused quite a stir. After all, positions within the Immortal Alliance were limited, and this "Communications Officer" position was a plum assignment that many sought after. However, an event soon overshadowed the commotion caused by Xu Bai's resignation. During the Immortal Alliance’s campaign against the minor world, a significant unexpected change occurred.
“ xiǎng yào mán guò bái xiān shēng ， jiù yào shǒu xiān mán guò wǒ zì jǐ 。”
“想要瞒过白先生，就要首先瞒过我自己。”
The ancient immortal sect Taiyin Sect not only did not perish but thrived in some small world. A group of Immortal Alliance cultivators entered and were easily defeated, but the Taiyin Sect didn’t harm them; they simply let them return.
“ zài fā dòng 【 huà shēn 】 gōng néng zhī qián ， gēn běn bù què dìng mù biāo 。”
“在发动【化身】功能之前，根本不确定目标。”
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“ tóng shí hái yào yǐ 【 luàn 】 zì jué ， duì qí jìn xíng gān rǎo 。”…… xǔ bái nǎo zi fēi sù yùn zhuàn ， sī suǒ zhe pò jú zhī cè 。
“同时还要以【乱】字诀，对其进行干扰。”……许白脑子飞速运转，思索着破局之策。
There would be two more normal updates tonight.
Strengthened Fetus Xu Bai had already left, but the split form of Xu Bai remained immersed in the process of the other party's Golden Core Great Perfection.
"Of course, it’s no wonder that even a slight trace of Master White’s aura could make my clone’s cultivation talent so terrifying."
"I am heaven’s will, and I am heaven’s heart." Xu Bai repeated this sentence under his breath again, his mind suddenly enlightened.
"Master White is probably akin to an incarnation of the Heavenly Dao. Without any new restrictions, it wouldn’t be much of a challenge for him to instantly transform into a divine being in one step," the clone utilized memories transmitted from Strengthened Fetus Xu Bai to fully experience this feeling of "harmony between heaven and man." The relationship among the main body Li Fan, clone Xu Bai, and Strengthened Fetus Xu Bai was somewhat mysterious.
Although they were still all controlled by a single consciousness for now, due to their different innate qualities in three bodies, even with the same things, they would have different insights. Clone Xu Bai’s talent far surpassed that of Li Fan, while Strengthened Fetus Xu Bai was even higher than clone Xu Bai. Moreover, from the moment he separated from his mother body, Strengthened Fetus Xu Bai had suffered more severe "pollution." In subconscious moments, he would make actions beyond his control, like tripping on the road for no reason.
Currently, both the clone and Strengthened Fetus Xu Bai were still in a state of ignorance regarding the external force causing this situation and unable to resist it. They could only passively accept these changes happening within themselves. The only certainty was that although the ultimate outcome had already been determined and couldn’t be defied, Strengthened Fetus Xu Bai hadn’t yet developed his own independent consciousness, still being controlled by Li Fan.
This was why Li Fan actively promoted the birth of Strengthened Fetus Xu Bai after realizing he had been influenced by Master White. Since it was impossible to stop this from happening, it might as well be done proactively, giving him control over the situation!
Moreover, during this process, a hidden nail could be planted for the other party. For example… if Master White were to awaken on his own and gain Li Fan’s memories after revival, he might attempt "Founding My Foundation," thereby breaking free from the restrictions of transmitting teachings and opening up an entirely new path of cultivation.
If such a path was theoretically feasible, Master White would undoubtedly be the one most likely to achieve it. However, Li Fan didn’t allow him to do so; instead, he guided Strengthened Fetus Xu Bai to found his foundation with "Heaven’s Will Sword" and continue down this new path.
"Perhaps after Master White revives, there will be a clash over transmitting teachings."
"Increase the difficulty for him," Li Fan had no good feelings towards this entity that wanted to use its body to reincarnate. However, it was more likely that once he awakened his own consciousness, his first move would probably be to find the main body of Li Fan and seize "Truly Real" as a treasure.
After all, he possessed all of Li Fan’s memories. At that time, Li Fan would truly be like a lamb being slaughtered, with no means of resistance.
"I must make preparations before then."
"The time left for me is limited." Xu Bai's expression turned unusually serious. With Strengthened Fetus Xu Bai’s cultivation speed, by the day Master White finally awakened, his progress would undoubtedly far exceed Li Fan’s.
Moreover, he synchronized with Li Fan’s memories and knew in detail about all of Li Fan’s prior arrangements. Under such circumstances, escaping from the other party was almost impossible. The only possible hope lay in the "Truly Real" technique's "incarnation" function.
"Though dead, still alive; true spirit unextinguished. Transforming oneself into an object to cross through myriad ages."
"Little Apprentice Heavenly Yang, whether or not you can escape this time is entirely up to you."
"If there truly is a next life, I will surely treat you well!" Xu Bai thought to himself. After activating the "incarnation" function, he could discard his physical body and entrust his true spirit to an item.
When the duration of existence reached its limit, he could then activate "Truly Real." This was also the only method Li Fan could think of that might allow him to escape Master White’s mental control at present.
However, if he were to easily use this "incarnation" function now, when Master White’s will awakened later, he would still have memories of Li Fan's transformation into an object. There would be a high probability of finding where Li Fan was attached. At that time, Li Fan’s fate might be even more tragic.
"To deceive Master White, I must first deceive myself."
"Before activating the 'incarnation' function, the target is completely uncertain," "At the same time, using the 'Confusion' technique to interfere." … Xu Bai's mind raced as he thought of a way out.
Seven days later, Xu Bai left the secret room and returned to Tianliang City first, resigning from his position as the "Communications Officer."
This action immediately stunned South Palace Shierong.
"Is there something bothering you? Why not just say it directly instead of quitting your post?" "Are you dissatisfied with your rank? I can promote you. With all the merits you’ve established over these years, you’re enough to silence others," he hurriedly tried to persuade him.
Xu Bai shook his head slightly: "Thank you for your kindness, but yesterday, I suddenly felt a sense of unease. It seemed that worldly affairs were too busy and unimportant to me."
"Even the highest official position or most abundant resources are useless if one doesn’t focus on cultivation itself. Instead, they become a burden," Xu Bai adopted an appearance as if he had seen through the world, complemented by his ethereal and otherworldly appearance.
This truly intimidated South Palace Shierong.
"It’s just too regrettable. In another few hundred years, when I rise to the headquarters of the Immortal Alliance, this Tianliang Prefecture will inevitably fall under your control. Among my subordinates, you are the one I can rely on most," seeing that Xu Bai was determined and not putting up a facade.
South Palace Shierong shook his head slightly, sighing deeply as he tried to persuade him to stay. After being rejected, he said: "You will always have a place in Tianliang Prefecture. If you change your mind later, you can come back to me anytime."
"Then I thank you in advance!" Xu Bai bowed and departed gracefully. South Palace Shierong watched his figure, full of confusion on his face.
Xu Bai’s resignation indeed caused quite a stir. After all, positions within the Immortal Alliance were limited, and this "Communications Officer" position was a plum assignment that many sought after. However, an event soon overshadowed the commotion caused by Xu Bai's resignation. During the Immortal Alliance’s campaign against the minor world, a significant unexpected change occurred.
The ancient immortal sect Taiyin Sect not only did not perish but thrived in some small world. A group of Immortal Alliance cultivators entered and were easily defeated, but the Taiyin Sect didn’t harm them; they simply let them return.
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There would be two more normal updates tonight.