Immortal Reincarnation Tribulation

Chapter 108 Volunteering

"Elder Du must be extraordinary. Could you offer some advice on this matter?" A middle-aged woman dressed in fine silk suddenly spoke up.

"If there are only two groups, then there is no other way but to fight head-on. However, if there are three parties, it is not impossible." Upon hearing this, Du Fan's eyes flashed, and he said something that made everyone present change their expressions.

"Oh? Elder Du, please speak frankly about your thoughts." The Maple Leaf Sect Master was also somewhat moved, and looked at Du Fan before speaking.

"After listening to what the seniors have said, I think that this trip to Hundred Flowers Valley should focus on gathering, with combat as a secondary objective."

After the disciples of this sect enter, they may first divide into several small teams, and then…”

Next, Du Fan spoke eloquently, recounting some strategies and tactics he had seen in TV dramas in his previous life, and expressing them one by one, combining them with the unique circumstances of his time.

After a long silence, Du Fan smiled slightly and said, "Of course, what I've said is just theoretical; I hope you seniors won't laugh at me."

Those present were already dumbfounded by Du Fan's inconceivable ideas. They never dreamed that one person could come up with so many bizarre thoughts in an instant, how could he be so shameless...

Even Ouyang Xuan and Peony Fairy, who thought they knew Du Fan quite well, looked at him with strange eyes.

"Ahem... Elder Du is indeed a man of great talent and strategy, and a man of profound wisdom. I admire him. Although what Elder Du said just now seemed absurd at first glance, after thinking about it carefully, I found it to be very reasonable."

"Junior Brother Ouyang, you've been the one to weigh the pros and cons of most major events that happen within the sect. What's your opinion on this matter?" The Maple Leaf Sect Master coughed lightly, his expression somewhat strange, but ultimately handed over the authority to handle the matter to Ouyang Xuan.

Du Fan couldn't tell whether the Maple Leaf Sect Master was praising him or belittling him...

"In my opinion, this matter... is feasible!" Ouyang Xuan toyed with a strange book in his hand, and after a long silence, his eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he spoke in a low voice.

The other eighty-odd Golden Core elders were all taken aback upon hearing this. They knew that Ouyang Xuan had always acted as the strategist of the Qixia Sect, and what he said was basically a done deal.

"Oh? Since Junior Brother Ouyang has said so, then there should be no problem. However, Junior Brother Ouyang will need to work on Elder Du's ingenious ideas after you return."

After a moment's thought, the Maple Leaf Sect Master agreed and even gave a subtle instruction.

"Okay, no problem," Ouyang Xuan nodded.

"I have a request, and I hope the sect leader can grant it," Du Fan suddenly stood up, clasped his hands in a bow, and said.

"Elder Du, please just speak your mind," the Maple Leaf Sect Master said with some surprise upon seeing this.

"According to what the sect leader just said, only cultivators below the Foundation Establishment stage are allowed to enter Hundred Flowers Valley. In that case, I meet the requirements. I humbly request the sect leader to allow me to go with him," Du Fan said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned. Even the Maple Leaf Sect Master froze, staring at Du Fan in disbelief.

"To be honest, the reason why the Seven Star Merchant Alliance values ​​me is because I have some expertise in the Way of Herbs and Trees."

I am personally very interested in spiritual flowers and herbs. This ancient land is so wondrous; I really hope to experience it firsthand and even study it on-site.

Before the Maple Leaf Sect Master could speak, Du Fan quickly added a few more words.

"This is absolutely unacceptable! Elder Du's status is special. If anything were to happen to you inside, how could our sect explain this to the Seven Star Merchant Alliance? Sect Master, you must not agree to this!"

Upon hearing this, a thin young man spoke up without hesitation.

"Yes, Hundred Flowers Valley is extremely dangerous. Elder Du, you should consider this carefully!" An old woman in a gray robe, leaning on a cane, coughed and advised.

"Sect Master, since you have decided to adopt my suggestion, why not let me personally go to the scene and take command? This way, the disciples of our sect can better implement the strategy I mentioned earlier."

"I have been in Qixia Sect for several months and have received much care from the entire sect. Not only have I been eating and drinking here for free, but I have also received a monthly stipend like other elders. I am truly indebted to this, and I would like to take this opportunity to make some contributions to the sect. I hope the sect leader will grant my request!"

Du Fan clasped his hands in a fist and said again. He had an extremely strong longing for the ancient medicine garden and was genuinely eager to go there. However, only he knew whether the second half of his statement was true or false.

"Elder Du, you're exaggerating. That's absolutely not true." Upon hearing this, the Maple Leaf Sect Master quickly waved his hand, but he still hesitated regarding Du Fan's request.

Ouyang Xuan remained silent and did not offer any advice, which left the Maple Leaf Sect Master slightly annoyed.

"Since Elder Du insists, let's just let him go." Just as everyone was silent, Fairy Peony said something that surprised everyone.

Upon hearing this, the Maple Leaf Sect Master frowned and looked at the woman with a puzzled expression.

"Elder Peony, how could you agree to this? Don't you understand that Elder Du cannot be allowed to get into trouble!" another Golden Core elder said anxiously.

"Actually, what Elder Du said just now is not without reason."

Moreover, according to Elder Du's instructions, the disciples of this sect will be divided into different teams after entering Hundred Flowers Valley. Therefore, we will send a few of the most outstanding Great Perfection disciples to join Elder Du's team to form the elite team that Elder Du mentioned.

The elite team, on the other hand, basically doesn't need to participate in combat within Hundred Flowers Valley, and Hundred Flowers Valley itself doesn't pose much danger. Therefore, their safety should be assured.

The Peony Fairy smoothed her hair and slowly began to analyze the situation.

After hearing this, most of the elders present fell silent, but some still seemed to disagree.

The Maple Leaf Sect Master glanced at Ouyang Xuan without making a sound, and saw Ouyang Xuan nod almost imperceptibly. The Maple Leaf Sect Master immediately made his decision.

"Since Junior Sister Peony has said so, and Elder Du insists on it, then I agree to this matter," Maple Leaf said to Du Fan with a smile.

"Thank you for your kindness, Sect Master!" Du Fan was overjoyed and bowed slightly.

"Sect Master, this is unacceptable..." another voice rang out.

"No need to say more, I have already made my decision!" The Maple Leaf Sect Master interrupted with a wave of his hand.

"Elder Du, Hundred Flowers Valley will open in two months. Our sect is a month's journey from here, so we will set off in a month," Maple Leaf Sect Master then said to Du Fan.

"Alright, I understand." Du Fan said with a serious expression.

"Junior Brother Ouyang, later you will take Elder Du to the Treasure Pavilion to select a few items for self-defense," the Maple Leaf Sect Master instructed Ouyang Xuan after a moment's thought.

"Okay, no problem." Ouyang Xuan nodded.

……

Two hours later, Du Fan returned alone to the main peak courtyard.

He did not return to the attic, but instead went into the courtyard pavilion and sat on a stone bench.

At this moment, he stroked the Qiankun Ring on his left hand, a smile spreading across his face.

Just now, Du Fan and Ouyang Xuan's group not only obtained a large number of pills and talismans, but also the magical weapons and talismanic weapons that he had always dreamed of.

It was through Ouyang Xuan's introduction that he learned that magic weapons are extremely powerful and rare for Qi Refining stage cultivators. Ordinary rogue cultivators have no chance of obtaining a magic weapon, and even in medium-sized or larger sects, only the most outstanding members of the sect might possess one.

The value of magic weapons is mainly reflected in two aspects. First, magic weapons are made entirely of cold iron, which is far more valuable than refined iron and is a true material for refining weapons in the cultivation world.

Secondly, like some magical tools, magical weapons can be inlaid with spirit stones. These spirit stones can be directly converted into magical power through the magical weapon, replacing part of the magical power consumed by the user when casting spells.

In other words, using magic weapons to cast spells will increase the power of the spells by many times, while saving more than half of the mana consumed. For a cultivator, this will result in a significant, albeit imperceptible, boost to their strength.

What frustrated Du Fan was that he couldn't yet demonstrate the true value of this magical weapon; he could only use it as a weapon for self-defense. He guessed that Ouyang Xuan thought the same way.

It turns out that magical weapons also have usage restrictions. A low-grade magical weapon requires a cultivation level of the fourth level of Qi Refining to activate, a mid-grade magical weapon requires the seventh level of Qi Refining, and a high-grade magical weapon can only be activated when the cultivation level reaches the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

However, what cheered Du Fan up was that, in addition to the magic weapon, he also had several high-level talisman weapons in his Qiankun Ring. The limitation on the use of talisman weapons was not cultivation level, but the strength of spiritual sense. Du Fan was able to barely cope with this.

The function of a talisman is similar to that of a talisman. Once it is summoned, it can transform into a weapon. The difference is that this weapon can be controlled at will by the summoner through divine thought for a period of time.

If one's divine sense is strong enough, it is not impossible to control talisman soldiers to fight from a thousand feet away. In this respect, it is somewhat similar to the magic weapons used by powerful cultivators. Of course, the two are worlds apart in terms of power.

According to Du Fan's estimation, it was naturally impossible to fight from a distance of a thousand feet, but controlling the talisman soldiers to fight at a distance of about twenty feet was still possible.

Like talismans, talisman soldiers are consumables; once used, they are rendered useless. However, they are quite expensive, so few people buy them unless they are very wealthy.

"Now I am able to extract the essence of sixty-year-old spiritual herbs. I believe that such research results will satisfy Vice Alliance Leader Xiao."

Next, I should devote myself entirely to cultivation and strive to raise my cultivation level to the fourth level of the Qi Refining stage within a month. At that time, I will not only be able to cultivate level two spells, but also control low-grade talisman soldiers. With both combined, my strength will greatly increase.

Du Fan's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he quickly realized the key point. Without further hesitation, he returned to the cultivation room.