Spirit Treasure Heavenly Xuan Mirror

Spirit Treasure Heavenly Xuan Mirror

"Bzzzz..."

A roaring hum echoed incessantly in his ears, while the scene before his eyes spun without end, too blurred to make out.

Only after a long while did Li Fan recover from the abnormal sensation.

"Everyone's like this their first time using a teleportation array. You'll get used to it," He Zheng Hao explained casually.

Li Fan nodded dully and surveyed the surroundings.

They appeared to be standing in a vast plaza.

At the very front of the plaza stood an enormous statue.

It depicted a long-bearded old man wearing a tall crown.

Below the statue, the plaza was filled with over ten thousand stone statues of all sizes and shapes.

Without exception, every one of those statues gazed up at the long-bearded elder.

The teleportation array Li Fan had emerged from stood before one of those statues.

"This is Dharma Transmission Plaza. It was built to commemorate the Immortal Venerable's transmission of the Dao. Every Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance outpost has a plaza like this," He Zheng Hao introduced.

Remembering the scene described in the Five Spirits Qi Induction Method, where the Immortal Venerable manifested heaven and earth in his Dharma form and taught all living beings, Li Fan stared at the elder's statue for a long time before silently nodding.

"Flying is not prohibited on Ten Thousand Immortals Island, but remember well: you must not fly higher than the Immortal Venerable Statue. Otherwise, the Ten Thousand Immortals Grand Formation will attack. Even a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator would perish in moments." He Zheng Hao's expression turned grave as he warned him.

Li Fan's heart tightened, and he immediately committed it to memory.

"Though flying isn't forbidden on the island, I'd advise you not to fly around recklessly unless necessary. Cultivators from the entire Congyun Sea gather here, and there are no shortage of Golden Core and Nascent Soul Realm experts among them. If you fly over their heads and offend them, they may well hold a grudge."

"Then, once they follow you off Ten Thousand Immortals Island and casually kill you, you won't even have a place to argue your case."

As He Zheng Hao led Li Fan onward, he quietly explained the matters requiring attention on Ten Thousand Immortals Island.

Since they concerned life and death, Li Fan carefully remembered every one of them.

After walking for a while, the two passed through a naturally formed corridor woven from vines and arrived in a tranquil grove lush with greenery.

In a clearing within the woods stood a massive, ancient mirror.

Cultivators occasionally hurried through its surface, heading off to unknown destinations.

Others emerged from the mirror and left directly.

"This mirror is the Heavenly Xuan Mirror of our Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance."

"Legend has it that before the Immortal Venerable transmitted the Dao, this Heavenly Xuan Mirror was merely an ordinary mirror. Later, when the Immortal Venerable imparted his teachings, the mirror reflected his Dharma image and unexpectedly gave birth to a trace of its own will. Afterward, it learned to cultivate like cultivators did, gradually evolving from a mundane object into the spiritual treasure of heaven and earth it is today."

"Most affairs concerning us cultivators within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance are handled by this Heavenly Profound Realm. They say this fellow bears grudges fiercely, so be careful and don't speak carelessly." He Zheng Hao quietly cautioned Li Fan.

Then He Zheng Hao pulled Li Fan into the mirror.

Before his eyes lay an isolated space, with no sign of any other cultivators.

It was as though he stood in the void, surrounded on all sides by nothingness and darkness.

"This man is a newly advanced cultivator. He has come to Ten Thousand Immortals Island this time to join our Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance." He Zheng Hao pointed at Li Fan as he spoke.

"Recommendation of an Early Qi Refining cultivator recorded as a medium Ding-grade merit. Converted into 50 Merit Points. Current total Merit Points: 920."

A voice rang through the space.

He Zheng Hao's expression remained unchanged.

Li Fan fell into thought.

Having received the Merit Points, He Zheng Hao's face showed delight.

"Now that you have arrived here, young friend, I can finally set my mind at ease. If you have any questions, feel free to ask the Heavenly Profound Realm. Generally speaking, he will explain them to you in detail. I still have my duties guarding the island, so I cannot accompany you any longer."

With that, He Zheng Hao hurried away.

Li Fan was left alone in the Heavenly Profound Realm.

A ray of light flickered in the surrounding darkness, then went out.

"Divine Sense fluctuations recorded."

"Independent space generated."

"Cultivator, please state your name."

A somewhat strange voice sounded.

"Li Fan," Li Fan answered.

"Cultivator Li Fan, welcome to the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance. As a benefit, you will be granted 20 Merit Points free of charge. You may use Merit Points to exchange for spirit stones, cultivation methods, magical treasures, and more."

"You may obtain Merit Points by turning in supplies, completing missions, trading with others, and other means."

"Likewise, if you encounter a problem you cannot resolve yourself, you may spend Merit Points to post a bounty."

"Your current total Merit Points: 20."

"As a newly joined cultivator of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, you may reside in the Heavenly Xuan Mirror free of charge for thirty days. After thirty days, you will need to pay Merit Points to continue residing here."

"Residence fee: 10 Merit Points per thirty days."

"Of course, you may also choose to spend Merit Points to purchase your own cave dwelling on Ten Thousand Immortals Island."

The Heavenly Xuan Mirror tirelessly explained the common knowledge of life within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance to Li Fan.

"If I can't make it in the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, can I leave and choose to join the Five Elders Society?" Li Fan suddenly asked after listening for a long time.

As if someone had clutched its throat, the Heavenly Xuan Mirror's words came to an abrupt stop.

After a moment of silence, the Heavenly Xuan Mirror continued, "Those who have joined the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance may not join the Five Elders Society. The reverse is likewise true."

"Any violator will be jointly hunted down by both sides."

This time, Li Fan fell silent.

"I don't seem to have agreed to join your Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance yet, have I?"

"Once one enters the Ten Thousand Mysteries Mirror and their Divine Sense is recorded, it is regarded as voluntary entry into the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance."

"Can I leave the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, refrain from joining the Five Elders Society afterward, and become an independent cultivator?" Li Fan asked again.

The Heavenly Xuan Mirror fell silent once more.

After a while, it responded, "Yes. However, should you choose to leave, all items you have ever obtained within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance will be forcibly reclaimed. Please make your choice carefully."

"Can things like gold and silver be exchanged for Merit Points?"

"Yes. For specific exchange rules, please consult the exchange list."

Li Fan questioned the Heavenly Xuan Mirror sentence by sentence, without the slightest impatience.

Only after a long while did he finally stop.

"I have no more questions for now."

"Understood, cultivator. If you have new questions, you may call upon me at any time. You may also inspect matters yourself through your Divine Sense."

The space grew quiet once more.

At Li Fan's command through his Divine Sense, the space transformed from a pitch-black void into an ancient and simple room.

Its furnishings were exactly the same as those in the Grand Tutor Estate of Great Xuan.

Li Fan reached out and touched the decorations and objects in the room. They were almost exactly like the real things; he could not sense the slightest difference.

The Heavenly Xuan Mirror truly was an extraordinary treasure. Li Fan murmured inwardly.

Through the questions and answers just now, he had gained a general understanding of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.

Using his Divine Sense to open the cultivation method exchange menu, Li Fan saw that even the simplest Qi Refining Stage cultivation methods cost one thousand Merit Points.

Then he opened the mission list and filtered out missions available to Early Qi Refining cultivators. As far as the eye could see, the rewards were all five or ten points.

Cultivating immortality was nothing but being a workhorse. An inexplicable emotion slowly began to rise within Li Fan.

"You have received a new visual message. Please check it promptly." At that moment, the voice of the Heavenly Profound Realm suddenly rang out again.