Chapter 1202 - 1093: Waiting for the First Thunderstorm
Li Fan was quite delighted; it seemed he had indeed not sought help from the wrong people.
Fan Paiming and Fan Yaoyao really came through. It was only the second day, and they had already found a clue to his disciple’s whereabouts.
“Where is my disciple now?”
He immediately asked.
Fan Changshou replied:
“Reporting to senior, we still cannot determine his exact location… but the clue is in Thunder Emperor City.”
Upon hearing this, Li Fan nodded and said:
“Fine, since that’s the case, then let’s make a trip to Thunder Emperor City.”
He prepared to set off.
However, Second Elder beside him became anxious and said:
“Little Li, you could just send Dugu Yuqing, and we two can continue our chess game. Today, I must figure out what you are planning to do.”
Li Fan thought for a moment. The location of Long Zixuan was still not confirmed; there was just a clue. Moreover, sending Dugu Yuqing was almost the same as going himself…
After all, although he was a cultivator, he was only at the Nascent Soul Stage, not much stronger than mortals like Dugu Yuqing.
“Alright, Yu Qing, you go on this mission then.”
Upon hearing the instruction, Dugu Yuqing immediately said:
“Yes, master!”
Meanwhile, Gong Ya had prepared breakfast and brought it over.
Millet porridge, boiled eggs, without many fancy things, plain and simple.
“Let’s eat breakfast before leaving.”
Li Fan spoke.
He then invited Fan Changshou and the others to sit down.
However, upon picking up an egg, Fan Qingyun became completely stunned.
“The terrifying Dao source emanating from this egg, this formless heat… Could it be, could it possibly be…”
He subconsciously glanced over at the group of earth chickens beside him.
The earth chicken looked back as if feeling something.
Suddenly, Fan Qingyun felt as if he were staring directly at the sun, his eyes burning painfully, and he hurriedly closed them.
“Don’t, don’t look recklessly… That must be a Phoenix…”
Beside him, Fan Changshou transmitted a message to him, his voice trembling.
Fan Qingyun looked over to see Fan Changshou holding an egg, obedient like no other, not daring to look around carelessly!
Fan Qingyun’s emotions instantly became complex, thinking how his ancestor was indeed the ultimate survivor.
“Why aren’t you eating?”
Seeing them motionless, Li Fan asked in confusion.
Upon hearing this, the others hastily peeled the eggs and began to eat them as if they were treasures.
After consuming the eggs, they suddenly felt their whole bodies as though scorched by flames!
Waves of True Fire surged through their bodies, cleansing their veins and arteries!
“Phoenix True Fire… This is the strongest True Fire of the Divine Fire Realm!”
Fan Changshou was extremely excited.
Ride the Wind, Breath Soil, Pi Shui, Sheng Mu, Divine Fire…
Actually, each realm refers to changes within the Land of Nothingness.
Breath Soil means taking Nine Heavens’ Breath Soil to build land within the Land of Nothingness.
Pi Shui requires the opening of water sources within the land.
Sheng Mu is about bringing vitality to the Land of Nothingness, allowing trees to grow.
Divine Fire is the need to ignite flames…
As the saying goes: Wind generates earth, earth generates water, water generates wood, wood generates fire, fire generates metal!
This is a process.
And now, the Phoenix True Fire they received was a treasure beyond measure for those strong in the Divine Fire Realm.
However, due to their insufficient cultivation levels, they couldn’t harness its power and could only refine themselves with it!
“What a pity, such a pity…”
Fan Qingyun was also quite frustrated, blaming his own weakness!
Such a treasure was before him, and he could only waste it.
On the other hand, Fan Yaoyao and Fan Paiming weren’t bothered at all; they seemed to have gotten used to it…
Seeing them, Fan Qingyun and Fan Changshou were even more speechless. These two wasteful descendants were frittering it away!
They all quietly refined it.
But soon, their strength still increased, stepping from the Fuyao into the Middle Vehicle Realm!
After all, the energy contained within the Phoenix Egg was incredibly terrifying; even a small amount of it was enough to help them make progress!
…
Finally, breakfast was over.
Second Elder dragged Li Fan to the chessboard, insisting on settling the score with Li Fan.
And Dugu Yuqing was saying his farewells:
“Master, I will go and search for Brother Long.”
While Li Fan was setting up the chess game with Second Elder, he replied:
“Go on, then.”
“Oh, and remember the rainy season is approaching, don’t forget to bring an umbrella when you leave.”
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yuqing’s heart stirred; if master reminded him to bring an umbrella, he absolutely must take it!
Immediately, he took several umbrellas with him, just in case, and also gathered many condiments from the kitchen, carrying them along.
During his time in the Hanque Mountain Range, more than once he felt the craving, and despite the abundant game in the mountains, he couldn’t enjoy a good meal because he hadn’t brought any condiments…
So this time when leaving, he was determined to follow Senior Sister Zi Ling’s example!
Senior Sister Zi Ling would always bring condiments whenever she went out!
Then, he left the little courtyard with Fan Changshou and the others, taking the Little Red Bird with him as he departed.
…
“Ancestor…”
As they stepped out of the courtyard, Fan Changshou and the others respectfully saluted Dugu Yuqing with excitement evident in their eyes.
Dugu Yuqing said:
“There’s no need for excessive formalities, just tell me exactly what happened in detail.”
Immediately, Fan Changshou recounted everything, from the legends of their ancestors and the prophecies of the Divine Jumper to the trap that the Fan Family had set this time.
After listening, a contemplative look flashed in Dugu Yuqing’s eyes.
“The Divine Jumper’s…”
So it seems that back then, Master was already prepared to sacrifice himself and ignite the Lamp of Origin?
But it was extinguished by the Divine Jumper, who saved him…
Who exactly is this Divine Jumper…
He vaguely felt that this lifetime, from the moment they re-entered the Forbidden World, might have already triggered a grand scheme!
This grand scheme, involving the Divine Jumper, the darkness, and even Master… they might all be schemers, all competing against each other.
But now, he still could not glimpse the full extent of this grand scheme.
Immediately afterward, an unprecedented chill emerged in his eyes!
It turns out… after they died in battle within the darkness, there were indeed people who took advantage of the extinguishing of the Flame of White Mist and the severe blows dealt to the Forebears’ Tribe by the darkness, looting and plundering the Ancestral Pure Land!
The Qi of the Greater Yin and Greater Yang, the original essence of metal, wood, water, fire, earth, and so on…
Even, they pursued and killed those with the forebears’ bloodline!
This… truly angered Dugu Yuqing.
“Whatever they took from the forebears will be reclaimed one by one this time, and the blood debts they owe… will be repaid tenfold!”
He spoke with a cold voice!
Fan Changshou and the others became even more expectant!
“Right, ancestor,”
Fan Changshou seemed to have thought of something, speaking with a nervous tone:
“Could you perhaps grant us some soil from this village…”
After all, searching for Breath Soil in the outside world… really was too difficult.
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yuqing’s mouth twitched slightly, as he vaguely recalled that last night, he had also eaten dirt…
“You… just help yourselves.”
He said.
Upon hearing this, Fan Changshou, Fan Qingyun, and the others immediately became excited.
They started digging soil by the side of the road!
“Old ancestor, come quick, the soil here is loose and soft, suitable for your teeth!”
“Get lost, rascal, your old ancestor here wants to eat hard soil!”
They began eating soil!
Even Fan Yaoyao and Fan Paiming were taken aback for a moment before silently starting to search for soil!
After all, they were all in the Fuyao Realm, and they had to find suitable Breath Soil to advance to the next realm.
“Thank goodness Master isn’t here… otherwise, I’d bet they would all end up looking like lunatics…”
Dugu Yuqing’s expression was complex as he couldn’t help but speak. These people seemed even more insane than Yin Xu’an and Wu Ye back in the day.
…
At this moment,
An utterly secretive place unknown to anyone, shrouded by darkness, within which appears to be a dark, unstable path.
“We have received a message from the source, telling us to keep a close eye on the Flame of Darkness!”
Above the path, an impassive voice spoke out:
“The Flame of Darkness has now appeared in Thunder Emperor City. Those ants must be taking what’s called the Path of Parasitism… Heh, you two, go take a trip to Thunder Emperor City.”
“Find the host of the Flame of Darkness!”
Immediately, two Rotten Slaves stepped out onto the dark path, bowing respectfully and said:
“Yes.”
…
After the two Rotten Slaves left.
“The source has stated that within the Forbidden World exists a Supreme power under the Dark Firmament, and the Flame of Darkness will guide us to them…”
A voice whispered along the dark path:
“Why would a Supreme power from the Dark Firmament be on this side… Could it be that they were captured by the Divine Jumper?…”
…
In the small mountain village.
It was almost noon.
“Little Li, you’re always keeping me in suspense with your chess moves, it’s incomprehensible, incomprehensible!”
Second Elder and Li Fan had been playing chess all morning, yet, he still couldn’t discern Li Fan’s intention.
Li Fan said with a slight smile:
“An interesting game of chess needs to be played slowly.”
Second Elder shook his head and said:
“Forget it, I need to think it over. Let’s stop here for today.”
He picked up his cane, ready to leave.
“By the way,”
Suddenly, the Second Elder spoke again:
“Little Li, you are skilled in calendars and well-versed in solar terms. How long until the thunderstorms this year?”
Li Fan was puzzled and said:
“Thunderstorms?”
Second Elder nodded and continued:
“Before the Divine Jumper left, he instructed me to wait for something during the first thunderstorm of the year… He will have someone bring something back for me.”
Li Fan didn’t understand, but still said:
“It’s coming soon… Spring has arrived, and thunder won’t be far behind.”
Second Elder nodded his head and promptly departed.
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