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Chapter 68: Departure to White Emperor City
Chapter 68: Departure to White Emperor City
"Brother Lin, we are ready to depart. Has Moonseizing Sect assigned personnel for this mission?" Liu Xun asked.
Lin Fan immediately replied, "It's all set. Where should we meet up?"
"First, teleport to Liu Family, and then we'll travel together using the Teleportation Array," Liu Xun instructed.
"Alright!"
After a brief confirmation, Lin Fan quickly gathered his team and set off.
The team consisted of only four people: Lin Fan, Xiao Ling'er, Fan Jianqiang, and the Grand Elder.
Previously, Lin Fan had arranged this team based on a favorable divination, and since the divination predicted great fortune, they couldn't alter it arbitrarily. As for the sect, there was no need for excessive worry.
With the new Boost Array in place, Fifth Stage cultivators posed little threat, and Sixth Stage cultivators usually wouldn't appear randomly, as Moonseizing Sect hadn't offended such powerful cultivators...at least not openly.
Even if a Sixth Life Decree Realm cultivator showed up, the array could buy some time, allowing those remaining behind, like Wu Xingyun, to seek aid from Liu Family.
So, Lin Fan set off with a carefree attitude.
Xiao Ling'er was excited, while the Grand Elder's expression turned solemn, as if he was prepared to protect the Dao with his life.
As for Fan Jianqiang...
This guy was crying his eyes out, even dragging the seven Auspicious Beasts along, sobbing and sniffling as if he would never return. His dramatic farewell left everyone speechless.
"Jianqiang..."
During the journey, the Grand Elder couldn't help but speak up, "You are the Sect Master's Direct Disciple, carrying the hopes of Moonseizing Sect's revival. All the sect's resources are at your disposal, so why..."
It was indeed hard to understand.
The Grand Elder had never read any novels and had no idea what a 'protagonist template' was. He only knew that Heaven's Pride should behave like one.
Initially, he didn't understand why Lin Fan chose the peculiar Xiao Ling'er as his Direct Disciple.
But later, Xiao Ling'er proved herself and validated Lin Fan's judgment and rules.
So, whether it was the Grand Elder or the other elders, they all had high expectations of Fan Jianqiang.
However, over the past few months, Fan Jianqiang had repeatedly disappointed them.
This young man not only failed to display the demeanor expected of Heaven's Pride but also embodied the exact opposite—greed for life, cowardice, timidity, laziness, and idleness.
In his long life, the Grand Elder had never encountered such a cultivator.
Clearly, Lin Fan had high hopes for him, and even if he wasn't as exceptional as Xiao Ling'er, he should have progressed like a typical genius, confidently and swiftly.
But now...
He was even slower than the seven Auspicious Beasts in cultivation speed, and the other aspects were equally disappointing!
This situation made the Grand Elder feel tense, and he began to doubt: "Did the Sect Master make a mistake? No matter how I look at it, Fan Jianqiang doesn't exhibit even a trace of Heaven's Pride!"
It was hard to keep up the act!
Fortunately, Fan Jianqiang seemed to have some self-awareness. He didn't touch most of the resources, which the seven Auspicious Beasts saw as a sign of his hidden potential.
But to the Grand Elder, this made it even harder to maintain his composure! Not using the resources was like giving up entirely!
"Grand Elder..."
Inside the Teleportation Array, Fan Jianqiang's eyes welled up with tears. "What we seek is Immortality and Freedom!"
Grand Elder Su Xinghai: "..."
You little...!
Buzz!
The Teleportation Array lit up, and Lin Fan's team disappeared. Wu Xingyun immediately took out several Spirit Stones, causing the array to become paralyzed.
...
Liu Xun was already waiting with his team outside the Teleportation Array.
Suddenly, a silver light flashed, and Lin Fan's group emerged from the array.
"Brother Lin, Elder Su."
"Brother Liu!"
Both parties greeted each other with beaming smiles.
But upon seeing Xiao Ling'er and Fan Jianqiang, Liu Xun's expression changed slightly, "Brother Lin, are you planning to bring these two along?"
"To broaden their horizons."
Lin Fan smiled and nodded.
Liu Xun's eyes lit up, "So that's it, Brother Lin. You guys go ahead and have some spirit tea and spirit fruit. An elder from our Liu family has a sudden matter to attend to and will be here shortly."
"No rush."
The people behind Liu Xun were startled.
One of them secretly asked, "Young Master Liu, we're all gathered, but why did you say..."
"Idiot!"
"Go and tell my father to ask a powerful ancestor-level expert to come forward. This trip must be taken more seriously!"
"Why is that?"
"Why? You all say I'm stupid, but I think you're the real fools. Don't you recognize Xiao Ling'er and Fan Jianqiang? Their pill refining talents are astonishing. With Lin Fan bringing them along, it's unlikely things will go smoothly."
"Young Master Liu, do you mean it's safer to have an elder accompany them?"
"Of course! Hurry!"
"Yes!"
After the secret communication, Liu Xun remained cheerful, accompanying Lin Fan.
But in his heart, he had many thoughts.
Sending another expert would be safer, and in case the Moonseizing Sect... Well, at least they could protect these two.
...
"Oh? Are the two pill refiners going too?"
The head of the Liu family pondered for a moment, "Has Second Uncle come out of seclusion?"
"He has indeed!"
"Then let Second Uncle go! He can follow secretly, and if there are no surprises, there's no need for him to show up."
"Yes, Family Head!"
The elder was secretly surprised.
He was asking Second Uncle to go? But upon second thought, it made sense.
In the past few months, the pills obtained from the Moonseizing Sect were all good stuff.
Even if they weren't high-grade pills, they were excellent for cultivating juniors, so it was only right to value the Moonseizing Sect and the two pill refining geniuses.
...
After about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, Lin Fan and his group set off.
After leaving the Liu family, they headed straight for the giant teleportation array in Hongwu Immortal City.
Along the way, Liu Xun chatted, "The Tomb of the Fire Swallower Daoist is in the northernmost part of the Southwest Region, and it's too far and too slow to travel there by foot."
"According to the news from there, at most, it will be ready in the next two days, so only the teleportation array can make it in time."
"We'll first go to White Emperor City in the northernmost part of the Southwest Region and then fly over, which should take about half a day."
"This trip will be somewhat dangerous. After entering, Brother Lin, you can decide based on the situation."
"But with our Liu family present, as long as we don't touch those particularly precious items, we shouldn't attract unwanted attention."
"Understood."
Lin Fan cupped his hands, but his heart was filled with doubts.
This was a sub-dungeon of the 'Fire Emperor', and the 'Fire Emperor' was following right behind them. How could he not touch those precious items? It was probably impossible!
In the rear.
Xiao Ling'er's face was filled with conflict.
"Teacher, if we succeed on this trip, won't it bring greater danger to our sect?"
"Your disguise and divine soul power will only prevent cultivators three great realms above you from seeing through you. This trip might be useless."
She naturally wanted the Immortal Flame Nine Transformations.
But if it brought a calamity to the sect, or even threatened the lineage and heritage...
She didn't want that either!
(End of Chapter)
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