Good Fortune

This time, Li Fan decided to bring Kun with him to Moon Worship.

Last time, he came to Qing Si's Tai Su Realm to scout ahead and felt it was quite safe. After all, the Five Sons Peak and other Revered Heavenly Demon Worlds had most likely already been cleared out by the senior big shots. Even if there were still one or two Divine Beast left, they would only be at the Nascent Soul Stage level, similar to that giant tiger, Li Fan could easily handle himself.

He has been recuperating for two months now. Although he hasn't gotten his mood above 2,000 yet, the energy level fluctuates. There's no need to wait another month or so. He'll just go there and let it fluctuate a bit, and then he can probably do another round of drawing.

With the flying sword in hand, Li Fan felt invincible once again, so he decided to train with Kun.

This guy's been acting cute all day, it's not good for him. Luckily, the river where the rhinoceroses are bathing is quite wide, it should be enough for the Kun to drink its fill.

That evening, after making preparations, Li Fan took advantage of Kun's distraction while it was still studying the millstone, quietly circled around, and caught it with a swift movement of his Heaven and Earth Sleeve. He then went outside to meditate before the Celestial Devil Statue, bowed to the moon, and arrived at the Tai Su Realm.

Judging from the marks on the ground, this was the place where Li Fan set up his formation and cultivated last time. Sure enough, once the Revered Heavenly Demon Altar was set up, it was as if the coordinates between the two realms had been selected.

Li Fan used his Divine Sense to scan the river and found the group of green rhinoceroses. Without hesitation, he used his Qiongqi Dao Body to pounce and snatched a calf back with a sneak attack. Without saying a word, he flew back and threw it in front of Kun.

"Eat!"

Kun was dumbfounded.

"That's good. You know animal protein is superior to plant protein, right? Also, don't go looking for Fuling lately. Her Dao heart is unstable right now; she might stew you and tofu together."

Li Fan helped Kun tear the calf apart, and then flew off to hunt.

This time, he chose three that were far from the herd. He first descended from the sky, ambushed and bit one to death. Then, using his Qiongqi Dao Body, he fought it, breaking the neck of the second Si Niu with a single slap. Then, he rolled on the spot, transformed back into human form, and used the remaining ox as a target, literally hitting the ox from across the mountain, to practice his palm technique.

In the past two months, he has become quite skilled at blasting mountains, and he can control the Wind-Splitting and Moon-Covering Palm technique with ease. In terms of killing efficiency, this Cultivation Method cannot be compared with the Profound Heaven Sword Method, but when fighting tough monsters like these, he can control his palm force and use the palm wind and internal energy to injure their internal organs.

Although these Si Niu were rare spirit beasts, in Li Fan's eyes they were merely higher-level Golden Core Stage crayfish that had replaced the Foundation Establishment stage crayfish (Thunder Monkeys). The crayfish naturally couldn't escape being swatted away, and the remaining Si Niu couldn't even walk away. Li Fan leaped and jumped around, darting between his waist and legs, and struck it with seventeen or eighteen palms. After struggling to escape a few steps, it coughed up blood and died suddenly.

After tearing open the Si Niu, Li Fan carefully studied the effects of using palm techniques to inflict internal injuries. The Si Niu's internal organs and muscles were indeed tough, and this shockwave-like damage did not cause severe lacerations. The heart muscle was ruptured by the chaotic palm strikes, leading to internal bleeding, which was one of the causes of death. However, it took him quite a few palm strikes to kill the rhinoceros. If he had used sword energy to break through its defenses, he should have succeeded in one strike.

Of course, palm techniques also have advantages. Besides being able to ignore tough skin and inflict internal injuries, for example, when he struck a bull's head with a palm strike, the force traveled along its spine, causing a concussion and significantly slowing its reaction speed. However, he tried to control the force of his palm strike so as not to damage its internal organs, but he still couldn't control it perfectly. It seems he still has to kill a few more.

After transforming into Qiongqi and wolfing down three cows, Li Fan Fanfei went back to check on Kun's meal. And believe it or not, this thing was actually starting a fire...

The Kun used its beak to draw a Crimson Fiend Talisman, then mixed it with the moss and weeds on the ground and piled it next to the calf. And believe it or not, the Kun slapped its fins, and the Crimson Fiend Talisman actually lit up! It even started blowing it around...

Li Fan was speechless. "Where did you learn all this from... and why are you so picky? You weren't this fussy when we were eating seafood in the South China Sea."

Kun rolled his eyes at him.

Kun says seafood tastes best eaten raw.

That makes sense...

"... This thing has thick skin, you won't get it right this way." Seeing Kun getting impatient after blowing on it for a while, Li Fan simply took matters into his own hands, tore off a piece of beef, and drew a ball of Crimson Fiend Spirit Flame from the fire using a talisman, then used his palm power to control the flames to grill the beef.

At first, Li Fan wasn't very skilled and easily burned the food, but Kun still ate two burnt pieces as encouragement. So Li Fan practiced a few times and quickly found the trick, baking the food until it was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a wonderful aroma. Kun happily patted its tail and ate heartily, turning around and around.

However, feeding them piece by piece was too slow, so he simply set up a fire array to roast them. While using a fire control technique to control the fire, he used his palm force to push the heat through the skin into the beef, roasting the calf until it was cooked.

Kun was very satisfied.

Li Fan ate while grilling, and only after finishing the calf did he realize what he had come for. He was speechless for a moment. He never expected that his cultivation of Moon Worship would actually develop a fire-making and culinary palm technique... Oh well, he'd just consider it palm technique training...

But then again, they do taste good when grilled...

So this time, Li Fan didn't cultivate the Returning to Emptiness True Essence much. Instead, he had a picnic and barbecue with Kun. Not satisfied with just one, he went and stole two more. He then mocked the lead giant rhinoceros, saying, "Are you stupid? I can fly!" After that, he and Kun roasted and ate the two Si Niu before returning to the Taiji Realm.

I don't know if it's just my imagination, but since I got back, Kun seems to have grown a tiny bit... Hmm, I can observe it further. If eating barbecue can accelerate Kun's super evolution, then I'll order a barbecue grill from Heavenly Craft Peak again...

Anyway, after all this fuss, my energy points are full, time for the lucky draw!

'Lottery draw complete, prizes being sent'

The Daoist robe has been delivered.

Huh? Daoist robes? Another Daoist robe? New outfit, new skin?

Li Fan shook the clothes he had pulled out from the void. They were similar in style to the Purple Sash Immortal Clothes from the Heavenly Clothes, a deep, almost blackish purple, like a large cloak. The cuffs and hem were quite wide, but they fit him perfectly. Moreover, the surrounding area was shrouded in dark clouds and purple mist, making it seem as if the wearer had their own light and shadow effects that completely obscured their face.

The material of this robe is rather strange; it's as smooth as silk and feels cool to the touch. I didn't see any blood-written scriptures on the lining. Could it be a replica of a human skin robe? Wouldn't that be a bit repetitive?

' The Gui Xu Dao Yi is an item created based on the principles of the <Huashu Return to Emptiness>, and through scanning and replicating the Invisibility Talisman, the Luo Sect Robe, the Unknown Face, Cloud Hidden Leopard.'

The currently unlocked effects of the Gui Xu Dao Yi include:

Firstly, being passive significantly reduces the likelihood of mood swings.

Secondly, it is passive, greatly reducing the chance of being detected by Divine Sense.

Thirdly, it is proactive; when the Daoist robe is damaged, a certain amount of Returning to Emptiness True Essence can be consumed to repair it.

Fourthly, it is proactive, allowing the user to activate the fog and stealth effects independently. The stealth effect and its duration are based on the host's cultivation level and proficiency with the corresponding talisman. This effect consumes True Essence of Returning to Emptiness.

Fifthly, passively, it reduces the damage to Divine Sense light attacks. Each time damage is resisted, a certain amount of True Essence of Returning to Emptiness is consumed.

Sixth, passive: the Daoist robe grants immunity to spell damage based on malevolent energy.

Seventh, passive: when subjected to a potentially fatal physical attack, the host is randomly teleported, activating the fog of invisibility and generating a certain number of clones in the same location.

The clone's appearance is identical to the host's original body. The clone can only use skills based on the Returning to Emptiness True Essence, and disappears when it is attacked fatally or when the Returning to Emptiness True Essence is exhausted.

The minimum number of clones is one, depending on the number of avatars that the host's body can transform into. The number of clones that can be controlled autonomously is based on the upper limit of the host's Divine Sense. If the number of clones exceeds the upper limit of the host's divine consciousness control, the clones will automatically launch a counterattack against surrounding enemy targets.

The current number of clones is one, and the maximum number of operations is five.

Eighth, this feature is not yet unlocked. Please continue exploring to unlock new features.

Ninth, this feature is not yet unlocked. Please continue to explore and unlock new features.

After the host's cultivation level increases, equipment can be upgraded, and new functions can be unlocked.

Holy crap! The Golden Legend!

I actually got lucky!! I drew an SSR???

Cold, cold, calm down, calm down, calm down...

Li Fan gasped, never expecting that the system's prize pool actually contained legitimate equipment! And it even had attributes! Moreover, judging from the description, it was clearly meant to continuously upgrade and improve with his cultivation level. However, it was even more surprising that the system's reward items could be analyzed and replicated based on his existing items and skills...

"System, do you have any flying swords in your prize pool?"

'Have'

Holy crap! This is invincible! Why bother learning math or forging swords?! Why grind points?! Why waste time on gacha pulls for legendary gold flying swords?! He used to think the system gave him a bunch of plates and spoons, mainly for functionality, just for fun. Turns out he was just incredibly unlucky!

Alright, alright, if you can just grind and change equipment, you'll be invincible, absolutely invincible!

Before Li Fan could even put on the system robe and enjoy himself for a while, he received another talismanic message, indicating that someone had come to deliver treasures to him!

"I bow in greeting. I am Tian Shu, a Daoist priest who cultivates at the Seven Star Temple. The magical artifact that Master Real Person Wanshu commissioned from our temple has been prepared and I have come to deliver it."

The one who came to pay his respects riding a crane was an old immortal with a venerable air, white hair and a youthful face, and a long white beard. Like Yuhengzi, he was dressed in a black and white checkered Daoist robe and hat.

"Qingyue, disciple of Ink Bamboo Mountain, greets Real Person of the Heavenly Pivot. I didn't expect you to personally deliver this. My humble abode is simple, I will make tea right away..." This jellyfish head is really something, causing so many great cultivators to go to great lengths for it. Li Fan quickly paid his respects.

Real Person of the Heavenly Pivot waved his hand, "Thank you for your kindness, Li Daoyou, you needn't be so polite. I was on my way to Lei Marsh, so I brought it along. Look, this is the Dark Underworld Dinghai Pearl."

He reached into his sleeve and pulled out a gleaming black pearl, clearly refined into some kind of magical artifact, between his left middle finger and thumb.

"Huh?" Li Fan immediately remembered the pearl; he had indeed given the black pearl given to him by Island Master Mo as a rare material to Fairy Wangshu, but... "Isn't it a jellyfish head?"

"Jelly head? Oh, you mean the Sea Moon Oyster Mirror, right? Fairy Wangshu instructed me to make a protective treasure for my disciple, with the effect of Golden Core Stage cultivator. However, that oyster mirror hasn't even formed its inner core yet, so it's not enough as a base material for Golden Core Stage magic weapon."

This black pearl, however, was probably produced by a mother-of-pearl that had already taken the form of Nascent Soul Stage soul; it would be perfect for refining..."

This Real Person of the Heavenly Pivot was clearly a teacher at heart. He stroked his beard and explained things to Li Fan, then made a hand seal with his right hand and tossed the black pearl in his hand into the pond next to Li Fan's residence.

The black pearl landed on the pond, its light shimmering. Water vapor rose and swirled beneath it, forming a vortex that seemed to appear out of thin air. The pearl was then enveloped by the water vapor, forming a hollow water sphere. Inside, light radiated outwards, while outside, water swirled and flowed, instantly enveloping the entire pond into a large, floating water sphere.

Real Person of the Heavenly Pivot explained, "Although this Dinghai Pearl magic weapon can only form a barrier using Dark Underworld spiritual energy and cannot be considered a high-grade artifact, I crafted it according to the specifications of Nascent Soul Stage cultivator. If you encounter danger at sea and find a spiritual vein to supply you with spiritual energy, then even ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators and sea beasts would find it difficult to break through this barrier, let alone Golden Core Stage cultivators. It should be sufficient for self-defense, right?"

"That's enough, thank you so much, Master!" Li Fan was overjoyed, beaming with delight.

Seeing that his happiness seemed genuine, Real Person of the Heavenly Pivot nodded, "This treasure can reach its full potential as long as there is a water source. You will definitely be able to use it when you go to Lei Marsh."

Forget about Lei Marsh, he won't leave the mountain until he's farmed a hundred or so flying swords with special attributes!

And honestly, exchanging a ninth-grade Golden Core sword for a low-grade Nascent Soul Stage level Dinghai Pearl would at best result in a break-even situation in terms of market value.

Li Fan was still able to laugh because the system had spoken again.

'Scanning the Dinghai Pearl, analysis complete. Gui Xu Dao Yi, functions unlocked.'

'Eighth, Active Skill: Creates a bubble-like space that deflects all skills. The radius and duration of this space depend on the host's cultivation level and the progress of their mastery of the Huashu of Returning to Emptiness. Activating this effect consumes Returning to Emptiness True Essence.'

Well, it turns out it's a skill unlocked through mission exploration progress. Jellyfish Head didn't die in vain after all; completing this mission and activating the bubble skill in Vacuum Home is a huge win! Now he can even save his life against lambs!

Following the incantation taught by Tian Shuzi, Li Fan retrieved the Dinghai Pearl and was overjoyed.

On the contrary, Real Person of the Heavenly Pivot, watching from the side, seemed to feel guilty for having tricked the newcomer with his Lei Marsh sword. He then gave Li Fan a map of the Thunder Swamp, saying it was a map of the water veins accumulated by the Seven Star Temple cultivators during their adventures in the Lei Marsh Swamp. It marked many spiritual veins and acupoints that had been explored, and marked places that could not be explored as being inhabited by great demons. It was like a beginner's guide.

Map information is a good thing, so Li Fan happily accepted it.

Having just retrieved four flying swords, two magic treasures, and a pot of divine pills yesterday, and now acquiring the Gui Xu Dao Yi and the Dinghai Pearl today, Li Fan wondered if he had struck gold. Little did he know that this series of extraordinary encounters was far from over.

Before Li Fan could even personally test the effects of these clothes and magical artifacts, as dusk approached and he was studying the Gui Xu Dao Yi with Profound Heaven Sword Intent, he suddenly heard someone knocking on the door outside the Jingwai.

Just as Li Fan was about to Door Opening, he suddenly realized something was wrong. He had clearly set up a protective barrier, and people like Tian Shuzi who came to visit always sent a talisman first. How could someone just knock on the door? Could it be a ghost in the deep mountains and forests? He decided to use his sword intent to investigate!

"The Profound Heaven Sword Intent said, 'So what if you bump into a ghost? The ghost is probably more scared than you are... No need to look. It's just someone's spirit leaving their body to visit you. Just turn off the lights and Door Opening. You're perfectly healthy; they wouldn't dare take you away.'"

As for giving up something, losing a little bit of your mood each time isn't really anything to be afraid of.

Li Fan shrugged, waved his hand to extinguish the candle, and opened the door.

A gust of cold wind swept in, and sure enough, a faint figure appeared in the corner. Li Fan found the figure quite familiar, and the person seemed to be wearing some kind of mask, so he immediately realized who it was and recognized him after a moment's recollection.

It was 'Little Red' who arrived, from the Five-Colored Squad. Li Fan hadn't known him for very long; his only impression of him was that this red guy liked to steal food. Why... oh, he's probably the one guarding this peak.

"So it was you who came in person! Qingyue has moved to your esteemed place, and I should have paid a visit first to ask for your permission. I am truly ashamed to trouble you..."

The figure waved its hand.

"No need. Moshan doesn't do these formalities. It's rare for new people to come and stay at Xiangzi Peak. The five of us aren't in the mountains right now. We'll visit you another day to congratulate you on your move. I came out of my reverie this time because I have something else to tell you."

"Yes, please enlighten me, Master." Mo Shan was clearly the location of his future main quest, so Li Fan naturally wanted to cultivate good relationships with these potential future senior brothers.

So Xiao Hong nodded and said, "I heard that you hunted mutton for the mountain lord and helped the abbot suppress the Blood Lord. You have reached this level in just one year. You are indeed a rare and fortunate Dao Seed. If you can become a disciple of the Moshan Sect, you will bring glory to our sect."

Among the many Celestial Devil Statue on the Five Sons Peak, you can choose whichever you like to cultivate. If you have any questions, you can go to the top of the Five Peaks to find a stone chamber. We have all left our own specialized transformation methods on the stone walls for new disciples to study and practice.

With your natural talent and comprehension, understanding this shouldn't be difficult for you."

They actually came specifically to impart their teachings! Mo Shan is so considerate of the newcomers! If Li Fan didn't know you guys enjoy cannibalism among your fellow disciples, he would have been moved to tears!

"Thank you for your guidance, Master!"

"There's no need to say more. Wangshu isn't very good at training disciples, but if you can understand the five basic transformations we teach, you should be able to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm. By the way, if you're going to Lei Marsh soon, you can practice the transformations in the stone Fuzi Peak first; it will definitely be of help to you."

After Xiao Hong finished speaking, she gracefully transformed into a gentle breeze and disappeared, leaving Li Fan standing there with a conflicted expression.

"Thank you for your guidance, Master... but I really didn't want to go to Lei Marsh..."