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Chapter 318: Your Heart is Too Dark! Zuo Yu, the Ultimate Illusion Master! (Part 2)
Chapter 318: Your Heart is Too Dark! Zuo Yu, the Ultimate Illusion Master! (Part 2)
If there's anything that needs my help, you can mention it."
"If we can help, my Moon Holding Sect will not stand idly by."
"Thank you, Sect Master."
"..."
Chen Bixuan and the others were delighted and were about to leave when Wang Teng approached and whispered to Lin Fan: "Master, I've found a Celestial Prodigy."
"It barely meets the 24th rule of the sect."
"Oh?"
Lin Fan raised his eyebrows.
The 24th rule of taking disciples is actually not aimed at the protagonist but at those relatively powerful templates.
In simple terms—it targets those with exceptional Eye Arts.
Those with Double Pupils, Wise Eyes, and the like are all included.
"Who is it?"
"A direct disciple of Phantom Spirit Valley, a red-eyed youth. I'm not sure of his name."
"Good."
"Wait a moment."
Lin Fan called out to Chen Bixuan and the others who were about to leave.
"What are your instructions, Sect Master?"
"Sect Master Chen," Lin Fan said with a light smile: "I heard that your sect has a disciple with exceptional Eye Arts. I'm interested in him. I wonder if he can stay and cultivate in my Moon Holding Sect?"
"This..."
Chen Bixuan was taken aback, her mind filled with mixed emotions.
But after a brief moment of contemplation, she came to terms with it.
Everyone desires Celestial Prodigies, especially for sects, as they represent the future and development.
However, upon further thought, Celestial Prodigies only live up to their name when they grow. If they perish, they become useless.
Moreover, for a sect, the primary purpose of a Celestial Prodigy is to lead the sect's development after they mature. So, the question arises: now that they've joined the Moon Holding Sect, they can take off immediately.
They can now choose several Spirit Mountains from those 'treasures' they dared not think of before...
And they have a powerful ally!
Compared to this, what's there to hesitate about?
A pity?
Not perfect?
In life, imperfections are eight or nine out of ten...
Chen Bixuan smiled and said: "I do have a disciple with exceptional talent who has caught your eye. It's his fortune to be noticed by you. I'll have him stay shortly."
"Being able to cultivate in a First-Rank Sect is indeed his great fortune."
"Then thank you, Sect Master Chen."
"..."
Lin Fan didn't bother with formalities.
Why be polite? A Celestial Prodigy should be sent to a First-Rank Sect.
At most, after confirming his talent, I'll send some rewards and gifts to Phantom Spirit Valley.
These 'rules' have always been like this.
It may not be right, but where in the world are there absolute rights and wrongs?
Lin Fan didn't bother considering these matters. The world was not peaceful, and even the Upper Realm was turbulent. Lin Fan had to strive to enhance his strength and that of the Moon Holding Sect!
"Disciple Zuo Yu, greetings to the Sect Master of the Upper Sect."
The red-eyed youth, Zuo Yu, respectfully bowed to Lin Fan, his expression unreadable, and a faint smile even graced his lips.
"No need for such formality."
Lin Fan examined Zuo Yu, who also scrutinized Lin Fan.
They locked eyes.
Lin Fan discovered that his 'red eyes' were indeed unique.
In terms of color, they were 'gradient.'
Even at their lightest, they retained a deep blood-red hue.
When Lin Fan's reflection appeared in them, it added a touch of the demonic.
"Are these eyes innate?"
"Yes, Sect Master, they've been like this since I was young."
"Do you have a 'path'?"
"I'm not sure."
Zuo Yu shook his head: "I'd like to know what my eyes are, but before that, I've searched through numerous ancient books to no avail."
"Aside from Illusionary Techniques, are there other Eye Arts?"
"Currently...I haven't discovered any."
"However, my Illusionary Techniques are quite special."
Zuo Yu understood his situation and was clear about what he wanted.
People strive for higher places, and water flows downward.
The opportunity before him was a chance! He shouldn't hide it but should openly display his strengths and advantages. Only by doing so could he attract attention and greatly increase his cultivation resources!
"Oh? How are they special?"
"My Illusionary Techniques not only confuse others' 'vision' and 'thoughts' but can further influence their senses."
"My Illusionary Techniques are not merely about bewitching others' 'sight' and 'thoughts' but can further influence their senses."
"Oh?"
"Senses?"
Lin Fan became interested: "Try using your Eye Arts on me."
No matter how much you say, it's best to experience it personally.
"Forgive me."
Zuo Yu took a deep breath, and his eyes flickered slightly.
Lin Fan couldn't discern anything, but he suddenly felt warmth all around him...and he was surrounded by beauties.
Hmm...
Were they the female celebrities he liked before his crossover, and...Sensei? Even a 2D character!
One was in his arms, and another was on his back.
He touched them, and the sensation was incredibly real.
"Sect Master Lin, come and play."
Their laughter was crisp and pleasing, and they even caressed Lin Fan's cheeks playfully. Whether it was the sense of touch, hearing, or that slippery feeling, everything felt incredibly real.
Even if Lin Fan carefully observed, he couldn't discern the reality from the illusion.
"..."
Whoosh!
Lin Fan struck out towards the 'teacher' behind him.
But the sensation remained real.
And it perfectly matched his 'vision.'
"..."
"Impressive."
Lin Fan was astonished.
At this moment, Zuo Yu hadn't unleashed his full power, and because of this, Lin Fan had remained in a 'clear state' the entire time."
In this dream-like scenario, the usual dream scenes wouldn't feel too real. Even if they seemed real at the time, one wouldn't remember why they were in that scene or what they were about to do.
But...
In the dream, everything seemed so clear, and there were things to be done.
At this moment, Lin Fan was like a lucid dreamer, aware that he was 'dreaming'! However, under normal circumstances, if one became lucid in a dream, it wouldn't be a fully conscious state. As long as they realized they were dreaming, the dream scene would immediately be full of 'loopholes', and various problems would arise.
For example, when being chased by ghosts, one would be powerless, unable to shout or run away, but the ghosts would never quite catch up...
These were all 'loopholes'.
But now...
Everything felt too real!
So much so that Lin Fan, despite being lucid, still couldn't help but indulge himself first before considering anything else.
"Ahem."
He coughed, forcing himself to calm down.
After all, who knew if Zuo Yu could see the dream scene he was in?
He had to maintain his image.
Immediately, Lin Fan's eyes sparkled with starlight, and he channeled his own Eye Art with all his might.
However...
The half-finished Eye Art still couldn't reveal any clues.
It seemed like everything was real!
This made Lin Fan secretly delighted.
His Eye Art, even in its incomplete state, could see through Hongwu's Charm Art. Hongwu was a Fourth Tribulation Loose Immortal and a Nine-Tailed Fox proficient in illusionary techniques!
At this moment, although Lin Fan was just a straw man, Zuo Yu's cultivation was even lower than that of the straw man.
With this comparison...
His illusory techniques in those eyes were absolutely stronger than those of the Fourth Tribulation Loose Immortal!
"Not bad."
Lin Fan smiled, "Your talent is excellent. Illusionary techniques may seem like a side path, but in reality, they hold great potential for multiple developments."
Zuo Yu quickly stopped his illusion and said, "Please don't make fun of me, Sect Master."
"Make fun? Why would I make fun of you?"
"I have high hopes for you."
Lin Fan slightly shifted his buttocks back and continued, "Join the Moon Holding Sect. Your future is just beginning."
"Thank you, Sect Master!"
Zuo Yu was overjoyed.
Sorry, Master Chen Bixuan and Phantom Spirit Valley?
Hey!
Master already told me to listen well, let alone now that Phantom Spirit Valley is an affiliated sect of Moon Holding Sect. It's only reasonable for me to join the upper sect after being noticed by them!
"Stand up. In our Moon Holding Sect, there's no need to kneel and bow so often. For regular cultivation, there are elders in charge of teaching, so I won't interfere too much."
"I believe you won't slack off."
"Regarding your Eye Art, I have some thoughts."
"Please guide me, Sect Master." Zuo Yu quickly spoke up.
Lin Fan contemplated, "Your illusions are very real and powerful."
"Focus on illusions, but at the same time, it's not just about conventional illusions."
"What does the Sect Master mean?" Zuo Yu was a bit confused.
He understood these words.
But what were conventional illusions?
And what were unconventional illusions?
Lin Fan smiled enigmatically, preparing to... start his persuasion.
There was no other choice. When seeing the 'Red-Eyed Youth', Lin Fan's first thought was of the Uchiha...
Although ninjas were far from the realm of cultivation, some things could still be referenced.
If successful, what Zuo Yu learned would become Lin Fan's skill!
Perhaps...
It might even be a 'revival skill', so naturally, he had to find a way to test it!
"Conventional illusions are the ones you know, which torment the opponent psychologically and physically. This is the most common and ordinary illusion."
"Your innate Eye Art may be stronger than ordinary illusions, but for now, it's still within the range of conventional illusions."
"As for unconventional illusions... you'll have to ponder and create them yourself."
"However, I have some ideas. Listen and see if you find them interesting."
"If you do, you can ponder and create them yourself."
Upon hearing this, Wang Teng's eyes lit up instantly.
Initially, when his master taught him the Artificial Sun Fist, he used similar words, like having some ideas and letting him ponder...
In reality, these instructions were for an Invincible Technique!
Testing him was merely to examine his abilities.
This Zuo Yu... what a lucky fellow!
Hey, why are you spacing out? Wang Teng quickly pulled Zuo Yu and whispered, "Aren't you going to thank the Sect Master?"
"Oh? Thank you, Sect Master."
Zuo Yu came to his senses and bowed in gratitude, then said, "Please enlighten me, Sect Master."
"First, it's about time."
Lin Fan didn't keep him in suspense, "Control the flow of time in illusions!"
"This may be difficult, but if you can manage it... imagine that in an instant outside, the victim feels like they've endured a thousand or ten thousand years!"
"A thousand or ten thousand years of torment..."
"How terrifying?"
"It's enough to drive many people to mental collapse, even causing damage to their divine souls!"
"And since it's only an 'instant' outside, even if they can break free from the illusion, their physical reactions still require time."
"Even if they break free in an instant, they've still endured a thousand or ten thousand years of torment in the illusion!"
"Or perhaps... "
"Life, exhaustion, and death?"
Lin Fan didn't feel embarrassed.
They were all men, and this was a discussion about 'new illusions'. Illusions were diverse, and not all were about fighting.
Moreover, colorful illusions were one of the most common types.
"!"
Upon hearing this, Zuo Yu's eyes lit up.
"Marvelous!"
"Reality is fleeting, but illusions can last for a thousand or even ten thousand years."
"Even if one breaks free from an illusion in an instant, in reality, they might still suffer for a thousand years."
"And if one cannot break free in an instant..."
"There's even a possibility of dying within the illusion!"
Illusions are not just about 'bewildering the opponent', they can also kill!
Especially for cultivators, as long as the opponent 'believes' they are dead, they will truly die!
But is it difficult to achieve this level?
Undoubtedly, it is.
However, this is an excellent idea, worth trying!
"Hmm, this is the first one."
Lin Fan nodded slightly, "The second idea I have is, can illusions be cast on oneself?"
"Assuming you are under an extremely powerful illusion cast by someone else, and you're not even sure if you're in the illusory world or the real world."
"Can you cast an illusion on yourself to make you re-examine and find your true self?"
"Combining the time flow of illusions..."
"!!!
"It's worth a try!"
Zuo Yu's eyes shone even brighter, as he listened to this seemingly powerful idea.
Although killing others with illusions is the best way to protect oneself, who in the cultivation world doesn't avoid trouble? It's always good to have a means of self-rescue.
"The third one."
"Based on the second idea, I added a bit of 'wild imagination'."
"That is..."
"Can you cast an extremely special illusion on yourself?"
"Or in other words, 'save' yourself."
"When you're about to suffer a 'fatal attack', you forcefully 'load' yourself, returning to the saved state, with your physical body and divine soul perfectly intact."
"This is even more difficult, but if it succeeds..."
"Your sense of self will be maximized!"
"Ssssss!!!"
Zuo Yu began to breathe in sharply.
Wang Teng, standing beside him, felt his scalp tingling.
Could illusions reach such a level?!!!
If it's truly possible, is it still an illusion?
Absolutely invincible!
Resurrecting oneself with illusions?!!!
This...
It doesn't sound like an illusion at all!
"Combining illusions with reality?"
"Or in other words, using illusions to influence reality?"
He muttered to himself.
"It's indeed very difficult, but not impossible." Lin Fan responded with a chuckle.
Actually...
Is there such a possibility? Even Lin Fan wasn't sure.
He was just a cheater, understanding a bit of illusions.
But...
It's always good to deceive one's disciples, and dreams are necessary. What if Zuo Yu succeeded? Then... wouldn't it become his skill?!!!
Zuo Yu's lips trembled, "Indeed, it's not impossible!"
"If it succeeds, I..."
"Are there any other instructions from the Sect Master? I want to seclude myself and then..."
"No rush, I have other ideas."
Zuo Yu and Wang Teng: "(ΩДΩ)??!"
There's... more?!!!
Ssss!
Zuo Yu suddenly became excited, "Please, Sect Master, guide me."
"This is the fourth..."
"Illusions, no matter how intricate and powerful, are still just illusions. So, I'm thinking, can we develop an 'illusion' that surpasses illusions?"
This statement left Zuo Yu and Wang Teng completely bewildered.
Fortunately, Lin Fan immediately explained, "For example, using illusions to silently alter an enemy's will."
"Not seeking to completely alter it, but even modifying some minor details and subtly influencing them is excellent."
"!!!
"Altering others' will?"
Zuo Yu fell into deep thought.
He felt this method was terrifying. If it succeeds, Sssss!
"And the fifth..."
There's more?!
Wang Teng and Zuo Yu were completely stunned.
"Ordinary illusions are somewhat 'small-minded'."
"And they often only target individuals."
"So, I'm thinking, can you spend more time and create a super-scale illusion, for example... a world?"
"When needed, you can directly pull all enemies into this illusory world."
"This way, all enemies are within this illusory world, and the 'realism' of the illusion naturally reaches its peak. Moreover, as they suffer the illusion's influence, they can even fight, persuade, and..."
"And because your illusory world is vast, it's incredibly difficult for them to break free. Even if they break through one layer, there's another, and if they break through ten layers, there's an eleventh."
"..."
Zuo Yu was almost lost in thought.
He instantly imagined a scene.
Carrying a world, he fiercely charged into the battlefield, and in an instant, he pulled all the enemies into the battlefield...
A thousand times, ten thousand times the time flow!
Silently influencing others' will!
Even if he himself dies, the illusion can still be saved and loaded!
"!!!
"Sect Master, I've understood! I've found my path!"
Zuo Yu was so excited that his entire body trembled.
"Hmm, go for it."
Lin Fan smiled slightly, exuding an air of profound mystery, "However, this is just my personal idea and thought. You should still consider your actual situation and explore it."
"Moreover, you can also try to extend it."
"Whether you can succeed depends on your fate and fortune."
"Thank you, Sect Master."
"Disciple..."
"Here, I make a Dao Heart Vow to dedicate myself to the development of the sect, without any divided loyalty. Otherwise..."
At this moment, Zuo Yu was enveloped in happiness.
(End of Chapter)
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