A Chess Formation to Break? No, Off Hunting!

Upon seeing Li Fan and his group of disciples, Huo Ling'er and the others were completely stunned.

"Heavens... what kind of divine skill is this? All paths resonate in harmony, heaven and earth are in turmoil... I seem to see a unique being in the universe creating the world..."

Huo Ling'er was lost in thought!

"Senior Li... every movement is fluid and graceful, displaying unparalleled skill within its effortless execution... truly captivating!"

Mu Qianning's eyes were filled with admiration.

The Grand Profound Great Sage was utterly shocked, his liver and gall trembled.

"With a mere wave of his hand, the Dao itself evolves, the Principle reunite... This realm is unheard of, unseen... Even a Saint Emperor would likely not be able to reach it!"

He increasingly felt that the realm of the Lord of the Desolate Heavens was unfathomable.

His eyes filled with even greater awe!

"Good, very good! Keep it up, let's begin the cool-down exercise, one, two, three, four..."

At this moment, Li Fan and his group of disciples had reached the final stage.

The disciples were all panting heavily, but they persevered.

Reaching the Four Luminaries Realm can be considered Quasi-Great Power, and a cultivator's body undergoes a qualitative leap, which is why they were able to barely complete the task.

"Very good, you can practice for a little longer and you'll be fine. Long-term persistence will improve your health."

After finishing the exercises, Li Fan spoke with satisfaction.

Even he himself, at the beginning, would be a little out of breath and sweat a little when doing the exercises, but now, after doing the whole set of exercises, he doesn't feel anything at all, his face doesn't turn red and his heart doesn't race.

Hmm, maybe I should practice "The Times Are Calling" next time.

"Great! We... can finally manage to practice this divine skill."

Nan Feng and others were overjoyed.

"The level of this divine skill is beyond comprehension. We are only at the most basic level now. To reach the state of our master, where he can wield power with ease and whose every move resonates with the power of the Great Dao, it will probably take countless years."

Long Zixuan murmured to himself.

"Yes, we've only learned the basics. To reach Master's level, it would be impossible without spending hundreds of thousands of years!"

Dugu Yuqing also spoke up!

"By cultivating slowly, we can refine the potential and Source of Saint Dao accumulated within us, transforming them into cultivation power!"

Jiang Li's face was filled with anticipation.

They were overjoyed because their aptitude was already extraordinary, and the foundation of the Holy Path within them was so profound that it defied the heavens.

Now that they have mastered the divine skill, they can digest it quickly.

"What a pity... Master didn't sweat today..."

Ziling looked at Li Fan, her big eyes seeming to show some disappointment.

"Senior Li..."

At this moment, Huo Ling'er and the others spoke up by the Small Courtyard gate.

Their faces still held a look of shock, their eyes filled with utmost reverence.

Upon hearing these words, Li Fan froze.

He instinctively turned around and saw Huo Ling'er and the others.

Holy crap...

This... I was just leading my disciples in exercises, and Huo Ling'er and the others saw me?

Li Fan suddenly felt... a little embarrassed!

After all, he was already familiar with his apprentices, so it didn't matter. However, seeing an outsider seeing a grown man like himself doing calisthenics still made him feel... a little ashamed!

"You... you've come..."

Li Fan immediately forced himself to remain calm and said:

"Just now, I was leading my apprentices to stretch their muscles."

Upon hearing this, Huo Ling'er and the others were once again amazed. Such earth-shattering divine skills were, in Senior Li's eyes, merely physical exercise!

Huo Ling'er suddenly felt that she seemed to know why Senior Li had been living in seclusion in Small Mountain Village and refused to leave...

If he were to move around in the outside world, the world might be destroyed, right?

Li Fan then coughed and immediately said:

"By the way, what brings you here?"

Huo Ling'er and the others immediately stepped forward and reported:

"Reporting to Senior, the 'Three Lives Chess Formation' has appeared in the Central Region of the Northern Immortal Realm!"

"Now, people from all the major forces have gone to compete for the treasure. In addition... in the Three Lives Great Marsh where the Three Lives Chess Formation appeared... there should be rare plants or rare animals!"

Upon hearing this, Li Fan was instantly overjoyed!

Rare plants and animals?!

This is good progress! So far, we have found two rare animals and one rare plant.

Now we've discovered something else.

We are getting closer and closer to achieving our goal of finding nine rare plants and nine rare animals!

Once I find them all, I'll be able to reach the peak of the Qi Refining Realm!

The Qi Refining Realm has reached its peak, which should be the ninth level, right? In some smaller sects, the ninth level of the Qi Refining Realm would probably be considered a qualified disciple!

Li Fan nodded, then hesitated for a moment before asking:

"The Three Lives Chess Formation? What is that?"

Huo Ling'er was taken aback. Senior Li didn't know about the Three Lives Chess Formation?

But she immediately realized, "Yes, the Three Lives Chess Formation is an unparalleled chess game for the world, containing unparalleled treasures, but for Senior Li, it's probably not worth his attention at all!"

Therefore, it's normal that Senior Li wouldn't know about something that's not up to standard.

She immediately Shi Dao, "The Three Lives Chess Formation is known as the number one chess formation in the Immortal Realm. Throughout history, those who have been able to solve its puzzles have all gained immensely..."

As soon as she said that, Li Fan immediately understood!

It was just a Go challenge!

The Three Lives Chess Game is mostly the kind of endgame or dead end that is presented to the world for them to solve!

Moreover, this chess game is actually the number one chess game in the Immortal Realm?

This piqued Li Fan's curiosity...

"Jiang Li, would you be willing to give it a try?"

Li Fan immediately spoke up.

Now that there are traces of rare plants and animals, we should definitely send people to search for them. And coincidentally, Jiang Li has been following us for a year, and his chess skills have also improved quite a bit. It's time to let him go out and gain some experience.

It would be best if I could win an award or something, gain some fame, then things would be much easier for me in the future.

Thinking about it, Li Fan realized that he had really gone to great lengths for his apprentice.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Li's eyes lit up immediately!

"Your disciple obeys and will do his utmost!"

He spoke!

After all, he had been studying chess for many years but had never played against anyone else.

Li Fan nodded, but then suddenly looked at Huo Ling'er and the others, and asked, "Is there any explanation for the Three Lives Chess Formation?"

Ji Taixuan said, "Reporting to Senior, it is said that this formation can create heaven, earth, and people."

Upon hearing this, Li Fan immediately understood and couldn't help but smile, saying:

"I see!"

Jiang Li asked, "Master, do you know about this formation?"

Li Fan said:

"I once broke through a 'Nine Lives Chess Formation.' The so-called nine lives are the birth of heaven, earth, man, chaos, gods, Saint Immortal, immortals, reincarnation, and nothingness. As for this Three Lives Chess Formation, judging from its name, it only grasps three of the elements and should be an incomplete formation."

Li Fan spoke eloquently.

However, Jiang Li was visibly shocked...

Heaven was born, Earth was born, humanity was born, chaos was born, gods were born, saints were born, Saint Immortal were born, reincarnation was born, nothingness was born...

The Nine Lives Chess Formation? What earth-shattering secrets must this involve?

He didn't even dare to think about it.

Ji Taixuan was stunned. The Three Lives Chess Formation, which was the focus of attention in the Immortal Realm and even the Holy Emperor had difficulty breaking, was actually just a broken formation in Senior Li's eyes?

"Let me give you a piece of advice: if you are no match for them, think about it carefully; perhaps you will gain some insight."

Li Fan smiled slightly and said:

Humans are born from heaven and earth, and heaven and earth thrive because of humans!

Jiang Li's eyes lit up instantly!

"Humans are born from heaven and earth, and heaven and earth thrive because of humans..."

Jiang Li pondered these words, bowed deeply, and said:

"Disciple understands, thank you Master."

Li Fan nodded and said, "Go!"

"Master..."

At this moment, Wu Dade suddenly spoke up, saying:

"Can I go with Senior Brother Jiang Li?"

"Um... I'd like to take Big Black out hunting. I've heard there's a lot of wild game in the Central Region!"

When they heard Huo Ling'er say that all the major powers had sent people there, Wu Dade and Black Dog's eyes lit up.

Li Fan was also taken aback. Lately, Dade has been quite active... he's actually taken a liking to hunting?

He glanced at the big black dog beside him, thinking to himself, "This little mongrel actually has the talent of a hunting dog?"

Not bad!

"Alright, since you're going with your brother, at least you'll have companions."

Li Fan immediately agreed.

Upon hearing this, Wu Dade was overjoyed.

"Hey fellow Senior Brother, is there anything you'd like to eat? I'll pack some up and bring it back for you this time!"

He spoke excitedly.

"Junior brother, I want to eat beggar's chicken!"

Dugu Yuqing leaned closer, speaking in a low voice while cautiously glancing towards the chicken coop. He only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the chickens there didn't react.

"Junior brother, bring back the sheep!"

"Junior brother, don't forget my braised rabbit head!"

"Ah, bunnies are so cute, give us more!"

A group of disciples started talking all at once, making the scene quite lively!

Even the Little White Cat was meowing next to the big black dog, and even patted the dog's head with her paw, as if she were giving it a message.

The big black dog was extremely docile, lowering its head to let the Little White pet it while wagging its tail!

Li Fan was speechless when he saw his group of disciples. He had... recruited a bunch of gluttons!

He could only sigh sadly and say:

"Dade, Heaven cherishes life, so you can't be too cruel. Promise me you'll bring back live prey next time, okay? Freshly killed prey tastes much better. Also, bring back a lot so the villagers can have a taste too."

After all, the grass carp that Wu Dade brought back last time died when he took it to the yard, which affected the quality of the meat!

Upon hearing this, Wu Dade was taken aback. Master... no wonder he's a glutton!

"Master, don't worry!"

He patted his chest and guaranteed it!

Meanwhile, Huo Ling'er, Mu Qianning, and Ji Taixuan were all shocked!

This... this looks like an attempt to break through an astonishing chess formation?

They're on their way to pick up the goods!

"Sister Ling'er, are the chickens and sheep they're talking about ancient races...?"

Mu Qianning felt somewhat incredulous.

Huo Ling'er remained silent for a long time before nodding and saying:

"Considering the previous whole-beef feast and fish hotpot... I think it's pretty much confirmed..."

The Grand Profound Great Sage beside him wore a complex expression. At this moment, he suddenly felt a pang of sympathy for the Ancient Saint Clan who were about to arrive at the Three Lives Great Marsh...

I feel your deepest sympathy!