Mu Fan's Two-Step Strategy: First Clear the Way, Then Shoot It In

"If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten."

Upon hearing this, Li Yi slapped his thigh and said:

"The Lin Shan you discovered from my place last time is now highly sought after at Jade Water Peak. The elders there treat him like a treasure, saying he will be able to open up a new path of phonetics in the future."

"If you hadn't found him, the clan would have lost such a talented person."

He paused, then glanced at Luo Ling'er:

"Having seen you today, I'm amazed by your abilities."

"I'm planning to... In a while, if you have some free time, come visit me on Flame Sun Peak. I'll call out everyone I can and show them to you."

Upon hearing this, Lu Changzhi understood.

However, thinking of Lin Shan, Lu Changzhi couldn't help but smile and said:

"Isn't Peak Master Li worried that those he finds will all be suitable to go to other peaks?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yi paused slightly, then coughed lightly:

"As long as it helps the sect, it's fine."

He paused, then changed the subject:

"If all else fails, I'll take you to other peaks later, and you can help me find some people suitable for Flame Sun Peak."

Lu Changzhi couldn't help but smile and said:

"Alright, depending on the situation at your Flame Sun Peak, I have time except for noon and evening."

"Then it's settled."

After chatting for a while longer, Li Yi left, satisfied.

"Oh, right."

Lu Changzhi, as if struck by a thought, called out to Mu Fan and asked:

"How's everything you were working on going?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Fan thought for a moment and said:

"We've reached a plateau for now, and making further improvements will be somewhat difficult, but thankfully, it's not a major problem."

The increased power of an explosion can be influenced by many factors.

The materials used for the outer wrapping are certainly important.

But the internal runes are even more important.

Quantity and quality are two factors that directly affect the final power.

The quantity is relatively easy to handle.

But as for the quality...

The grade of a talisman needs to be improved, and what affects the grade of a talisman is the strength of one's own soul power, as well as one's realm and strength.

In short, his level of understanding and strength are somewhat lagging behind.

He wasn't in too much of a hurry about it.

After all, with such a powerful master and the Idle System, it's not a big problem to just wait for my cultivation level to rise.

Lu Changzhi was naturally unaware of these things.

After all, Mu Fan, having his own ideas, let him proceed at his own pace.

"Okay, if you encounter any difficulties, feel free to contact me."

Lu Changzhi nodded and took out a jade talisman, handing it over.

"This is?"

Mu Fan took it and looked at it.

"A strategy for breaking the formation might offer you some ideas."

Inside was the scene of the purple-gold needle breaking through the formation.

Mu Fan examined it for a moment, then paused, his eyes lighting up as he murmured:

"I've limited my own thinking; I've forgotten that some things can change size."

The scene there gave him considerable inspiration.

After all, many of his ideas are based on the premise that the surface of the outer shell is of a fixed size.

However, this method of using long needles to break the formation gave him a new perspective.

All you need to do is use methods similar to making things bigger or smaller to force open a passage.

Even if combining this method with talismans is difficult, making it hard to complete the entry and detonation in one go, we can settle for a less ideal approach.

Two-step strategy: first clear the way, then fire in.

The effect will inevitably be much stronger than simply unleashing it from the outside.

At that moment, Mu Fan took a light breath, put away the jade talisman, and said:

"Thank you very much, Master. I have benefited greatly from your teachings."

"If there's nothing else, I'll go take care of my work now."

As he spoke, Mu Fan's face revealed a hint of eagerness.

It's rare to have a new idea.

Go back and think about the feasibility. If possible, start trying it as soon as possible, and ask Black Dragon for advice on the effects.

"It's alright, you can go now."

Lu Changzhi couldn't help but smile. Interest is indeed the greatest motivation.

As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Fan vanished without a trace.

"Oh, right."

Lu Changzhi thought of something and asked the system:

What are the System Enhancement effects for Mu Fan?

As the voice faded, the system responded:

"The enhanced effects of the Idle Cultivation System are: increased AFK training speed; increased maximum grade of AFK training techniques and martial arts skills, and an increase in the number of techniques that can be trained simultaneously; within a certain range, the longer the AFK time, the stronger the AFK effect; and the addition of an auto-play function."

"Managed functionality?"

Lu Changzhi raised an eyebrow; indeed, the later you go, the more benefits you get.

It can even add new features.

Upon hearing the question, the system offered another explanation.

The entrusted management is limited to the martial arts techniques and other methods that Mu Fan has already mastered. It mainly targets some repetitive operations, where Mu Fan demonstrates the techniques and the system learns and operates them.

Lu Changzhi could think of was making talismans; as for other uses and variations, Mu Fan would obviously have to explore them himself.

"This will save Mu Fan a lot of effort."

After all, drawing talismans is a repetitive and tedious task.

Shaking his head, Lu Changzhi did not attempt to enhance it.

It hasn't even been a month since the system was upgraded for Gu Chen, so for now, we can only get a basic understanding of it.

Pulling his mind back to Qi Zhan, Lu Changzhi asked:

Why can't Qi Zhan's innate talent for good fortune be imprinted?

"Reporting to Master," the system voice replied.

"The target is in a soul form; this talent cannot be activated."

Lu Changzhi was somewhat surprised by this answer.

Judging from this situation, this guy's luck is indeed not very good these days.

Qin Jiuxiao suffered two losses in the Eastern Region, and almost died Eastern Region last time. How could the Cloud Heaven Holy Land take this trip lightly?

Otherwise, they wouldn't have sent so many powerful experts at once, and even brought Sacred Artifact with them.

Although it's a coincidence, it's clearly not a good thing and has nothing to do with good fortune.

Ironically, the less fortunate fate actually worked.

The good hasn't come, and the bad won't leave.

"So, does that mean we have to wait until he gets out of his soul state?"

After thinking for a moment, Lu Changzhi asked again.

"Yes, Master."

Upon hearing this, Lu Changzhi couldn't help but shake his head.

This is like giving myself a new job.

I'll take some time to figure out how to solve this. As for now, there's still something I can take advantage of, so it's not too urgent.

Night falls.

A sword light flew into the Cloud Heaven Holy Land.

A moment later, the Holy Lord of the Cloud Heaven Holy Land strode out, his face grim.

There weren't many messages, but each one was like a sledgehammer falling from the sky.

Several disciples of the Holy Land suffered broken souls, Qin Jiuxiao's soul was severely damaged, and the core purple-gold needle of the Soul-Severing Needle Disk mysteriously disappeared.

In short, nothing good has come of it.

Such a momentous event naturally requires the summoning of the core elders of the Holy Land.

Elder Xuan arrived first, and upon seeing the Holy Lord's expression, he asked:

"But is something bad happening in the Eastern Region?"

The Holy Lord looked at him, but did not answer; instead, he asked:

"Elder Xuan, are there times when astrology is inaccurate?"

Hearing this, clearly with skepticism in his voice, Elder Xuan took a deep breath and asked in return:

"Regarding the situation in the Eastern Region, is there any bad news about Luo Zhen?"

The Holy Lord's gaze sharpened.

This matter was indeed not mentioned.

Upon seeing this, Elder Xuan revealed a knowing expression and said:

"The art of astrology has existed in this sacred land for many years; it has its reasons for existing."

"If Luo Zhen can turn misfortune into good fortune on this journey, it will be clear that the direction of the Holy Land's fortune towards him and Jiuxiao Xiao is not necessarily a bad thing."

The Holy Lord said nothing about this, but instead told him the message that had been sent back.

"This..."

Elder Xuan suddenly fell silent.

"Misfortune is unavoidable, but how could it be so terrible..."

PS: This is the update at 00:01 on January 26th. It is updated daily at 00:01.