txolops Chapter 1732 A Retribution
Chapter 1732 A Retribution
Chapter 1732 A Retribution
In reality, if So's true strength were truly demonstrated and he fought desperately to the death, he would never have collapsed so quickly.
Firstly, Li Fan's attack using both true and false Dao techniques was truly astonishing.
Suo's meticulously crafted net of devouring energy crumbled at the slightest touch before Li Fan, offering no resistance whatsoever. The difference in their strength was like heaven and earth. Enveloped in the unknown and filled with dread, Suo couldn't muster even the slightest will to fight.
Secondly, Suo Ben wasn't originally a creature of the current Mountain and Sea realm. He was merely hunting for the Great Dao of [Mountain and Sea Creatures]. Even if the hunt failed, it wouldn't be a substantial loss for him. But if he were to truly engage in a prolonged battle with this unpredictable and ruthless Li Fan…
Stealing the machine, all-knowing, square inch, Taiwei, Li Fan...
Those who entered the net this time were all prepared and came one after another. Even if he defeats Li Fan, there might be even stronger opponents coming.
Furthermore, since His existence has been exposed, this place is no longer a place to linger.
Due to a combination of factors, [Suo] only cared about escaping and had no intention of fighting.
They allowed Li Fan to run rampant in the net as if he were in an empty place.
The Primordial Immortal Realm that Suo painstakingly woven mostly transformed into resources for Li Fan and the beings he inspired to comprehend the Dao.
The process of tracing the truth and falsehood, leaving traces in the web, is also the process by which Li Fan comprehends its essence.
Normally, the mountains and seas are guarded by numerous sages. Even if Li Fan wanted to freely use his true and false supernatural powers to prove his understanding, he would not have had a suitable opportunity. But now, Li Fan can use them without restraint.
Although the Primordial Immortal Realm is merely a manifestation evolved from what [Suo] devoured at the beginning of the mountains and seas, its authenticity is still no less than that of the current mountains and seas.
The interplay of truth and illusion constantly erased the surrounding scenery, while a variety of mysterious insights continuously surged into Li Fan's mind.
Like a hearty meal after a long period of hunger, an unprecedented sense of satisfaction overwhelmed Li Fan.
As the saying goes, "What you learn from books is never enough; you must put it into practice to truly understand."
"There's a significant difference between simply knowing something and actually doing it."
"Even the shared memories of being of one mind and one heart cannot completely replace my personal involvement. I once experienced, from the perspective of the guardian of the hill, wiping away countless phantom images of saints with a wave of my hand. But the feeling was far less exhilarating than what I am experiencing now..."
For the first time since his reincarnation, Li Fan unleashed the power of the illusion, displaying his ultimate skills without forgetting his goal.
The hiding net was gradually falling apart, and the [rope] hidden behind it finally revealed the true form of the First Saint of the Mountains and Seas.
It was not actually in the shape of a "person", but rather a huge, twisting, circular mass of shadows.
Countless tiny black tentacles swirl around its body, occasionally revealing glimpses of mountains and seas being devoured by it.
Its appearance is like a giant spider made entirely of black shadows, perched on the mountains and seas!
Upon seeing him, Li Fan instinctively felt uneasy.
It was as if the dark shadow, through the reach of his vision, had also invaded his body and begun its attempts to erode him.
Li Fan snorted coldly and instantly erased the influence of Suo Lai by changing the truth from falsehood.
The transformation from the heart also suddenly took effect.
On the Dao Returns to Truth panel, the [Stealing Technique] that was once enveloped in a seven-colored glow instantly lost its color. It became simple black and white, and the profound charm was gone.
In the real world of mountains and seas, Li Fan instantly transformed from the [Cosmic Transformation] Saint into the [Secret Theft] Saint!
He looked at the fading figure of [Suo] and said coldly, "You stole my Great Dao and think you can just walk away?"
"Give back what you took from me!"
One of the billions of swaying shadows around him suddenly exploded without warning in that instant.
It transformed from jet black to an equally cold gray.
Then, as if losing control, it rushed into the other tentacles, devouring them like a wolf or tiger!
It possesses the power to devour mountains and seas, yet it finds itself somewhat unable to resist the unrestrained plundering of this suddenly attacking gray alien!
He could only watch helplessly as the other party stole a portion of his accumulated essence.
Although they both involve devouring on the surface, their fundamental principles are essentially different.
Suo's act of devouring mountains and seas is like hunting prey; it is plundering.
And this strange, cold, gray aura...
To take something without permission is to steal!
The suddenly out-of-control gray aura within So was the portion of the Great Dao Origin that He had previously stolen from the Thief Saint.
It had already swallowed it whole, turning it into part of its own power.
However, under the threat of the true and false paths, Suo attempted to escape.
Under the manipulation of Li Fan, who had transformed into the Saint of Stealing Machines, this wisp of origin instantly went out of control.
She returned to Li Fan's embrace, and then turned around and frantically stole the essence of [Suo].
The body contained within Him was the culmination of His countless years of painstaking efforts, swallowing mountains and seas.
It is an absolute treasure trove.
Under normal circumstances, even for a true thief, it is not so easy to steal the great principles within.
But now, the thieves have already entered the treasure vault! The most stringent outer defenses are no longer necessary; all that remains is to plunder as much as possible before the treasure vault is moved!
Although the treasure trove contained countless treasures, Li Fan knew deeply that the most valuable one was not the Dao of Devouring Over the Years.
Rather, it is the treasure trove itself!
This contains the most fundamental structure that constitutes the [Suo]'s ability to devour mountains and seas: the cause of the [Suo]'s path to enlightenment!
"Such a golden opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime chance!"
Li Fan squinted, feeling a torrent slowly shifting from Suo to himself.
Besides one's accumulated knowledge, cultivation, and aptitude, there is also one's luck and destiny...
All the substantial sums were sliced off inch by inch by Li Fan, and then skillfully taken away empty-handed.
"Bastard!"
The creature that had just emerged from the mountains and seas finally let out a furious roar.
The sound was extremely shrill, unlike a human voice, but rather like the shrill screams of thousands of insects.
The black shadow trembled violently, seemingly driven to madness by the theft of its treasure.
"What? You can steal it, but others can't?"
Li Fan ignored it all and continued his skillful work.
They also made sarcastic remarks from time to time.
“You…” Suo’s dim figure seemed to be showing signs of returning to its dark color.
But for some reason, He ultimately decided not to continue fighting Li Fan.
Choose to escape as quickly as possible to minimize losses.
Before leaving, he didn't forget to utter some harsh words.
A venomous voice echoed throughout this world on the verge of collapse.
"Stealing the aircraft... Excellent! I've got it!"
The ink has completely faded.
The treasure vault gradually became nothingness, as if it had vanished into thin air between these mountains and seas, and the things that Li Fan could steal became less and less.
In the end, they could only watch helplessly as [Suo] disappeared without a trace.
Li Fan sighed with some lingering satisfaction: "The Dao of Stealing Secrets is indeed extraordinary. Back then, it was even able to touch and sense the existence of [True Reality] within my true spirit."
"Only after this small test have I truly understood its extraordinary nature. No wonder even someone as cautious as the thief was willing to sacrifice everything and fight to the death. Besides their inherent nature, they also had absolute confidence in the path they were on."
"What a pity. If he hadn't been so unwilling, he might have actually succeeded."
Li Fan, posing as a master thief, peeled a layer of flesh off [Suo].
Therefore, a new line of characters has been added to the Hall of the Great Dao Returning to Truth.
Although they are currently just phantoms, their differences have already become apparent.
It is not covered by vibrant colors, but rather by a rustic gray aura.
It exudes an indescribable sense of vicissitude.
Besides being "ancient," it also possesses a unique charm.
After careful observation, Li Fan began to discern some of its essence.
It is precisely the word "taboo"!
It seems that it is not tolerated by mountains and seas, nor by this great temple.
Unlike other mountain and sea paths that Li Fan had previously encountered and absorbed, where once one entered, one should stay put obediently.
Instead, it is always restless, with the intention of breaking free and escaping.
Despite the suppression of the Great Dao Returning to Truth, its struggles are destined to be futile.
But this "rebellion" has already demonstrated the uniqueness of the [Suo] way.
Li Fanxin pondered: "The Three Sages once said that once the rope, which has always been hidden in the shadows, is exposed, even the path of cultivation that one controls will be affected accordingly. It is the backlash brought about by trying to evolve one's own path of cultivation to the extreme and beyond the mountains and seas."
"Now, judging from the wisp of aura I stole from the Great Dao Returns to Truth, the Path of Seeking indeed shows traces of breaking through the limits of mountains and seas."
There was no time to savor this gain. Without the support of the rope, the Primordial Immortal Realm before him was about to shatter layer by layer. In an instant, Li Fan shed his [Stealing the Opportunity] cloak and reverted to his original [Cosmic Return] form.
"Master, save us!"
Suddenly, cries for help reached Li Fan's ears.
It originated from the beings enlightened by Li Fan.
After the cataclysmic destruction of the world, not even one in a thousand survived.
However, those who survived all gained a great deal.
Li Fan thought for a moment and then casually put them away.
We are not afraid of them leaking secrets.
How could ordinary beings possibly understand the difference between truth and falsehood?
Let alone them. Even if all the saints of the other shore were present, they would be completely confused and clueless about the battle between Li Fan and Suo.
The rope net shattered, and Li Fan appeared in the real mountains and seas.
In an instant, it fell into the sight of the mountains and seas in front of all the saints.
Li Fan remained expressionless, letting the wisps of power around him draw him into the Xuanji Ring.
Looking around, this mountain and sea area was far less bustling than where Li Fan was.
It even seemed a bit deserted.
Not to mention those who later attained sainthood, of the original nine saints of the other shore, only six remain.
It seems that the Void Realm and the Sorcery have indeed brought them immense pressure to survive.
"May I ask, fellow Daoist, where do you come from?" Saint Guihai asked solemnly.
Li Fan simply recounted the whole story.
He only concealed the fact that he had transformed into the "Sage of the Thief" and was enjoying a great feast.
"Is that so?"
Knowing that reinforcements from the future Shan Hai Sect were about to arrive, and that their strength was so formidable, even the Three Sages couldn't help but lose their composure, their faces showing joy.
"Fellow Daoist's ability to infuse true spirit is truly a great fortune for the mountains and seas!"
Li Fan, however, said, "The best course of action now is to quickly reunite the divided mountains and seas and build a joint defense line."
"Although the siege by the Void Realm is powerful, it is absolutely no match for our combined forces!"
After saying that, Li Fan looked towards where his true self was.
……
In fact, when the cable net collapsed and Li Fan transformed into his true form and entered the mountains and seas ahead.
Within the Xuanji Ring, a blurry scene was already faintly visible.
It was only because the images transmitted by Li Fan had suddenly disappeared a moment before, and the saints were still in a state of shock and doubt.
"I see that everything is going smoothly for Fellow Daoist Fan, and he is about to break through the impasse. What has happened?"
Li Fan frowned, and after sensing for a while, he slowly said, "The veins of the creatures in the mountains and seas have been affected, and I can't sense what exactly happened in the rope net."
"However, at the last moment, I sensed signs that the world was about to collapse. This should be a good thing for us."
The saints remained silent.
Originally, it was said that Li Fan's trip was just a delaying tactic, but unexpectedly, he actually broke the rope net.
In reality, eight-tenths of the credit goes to the Taiwei Holy Emperor for revealing the truth behind the scenes.
However, this move was truly unexpected by the saints.
The three sages looked at the mountains and seas ahead, and after a moment, nodded slightly: "The power that covers the mountains and seas is indeed disappearing. It is leaving."
Having received the certification from the Three Saints, the other Saints within the Xuanji Ring all breathed a sigh of relief.
"Without the covetousness of [Suo], we only need to face the threat from the Void Realm."
"Although their momentum is fierce, we have gradually gotten used to it."
Compared to the annihilation of the Void Realm, the Sages still felt that the existence of the Beginning of Mountains and Seas was more difficult to deal with.
It does not mean that the spirits born in the mountains and seas are even stronger than those in the void.
However, while the calamity of the Void Realm is terrifying, it does not have as many variables.
Everything is laid out clearly on the table.
In contrast, consider someone like Suo, a nascent saint of the mountains and seas. His strength is unfathomable, and his thoughts and actions are shrouded in mystery.
For example, His adventure to come to the end times of the mountains and seas was completely unexpected by all the saints.
Regardless of the outcome, it will inevitably add many variables.
If it's just a game between the two sides, then it's fine. It's just a matter of responding to each move as it comes.
However, they also have to face the greatest threat from the Void Realm at the same time.
Both problems were present, and even the Three Saints found themselves in a dilemma.
However, this escape has finally brought clarity to the situation.
With Li Fan as the link, the two sides of the mountain and sea quickly reached a consensus.
On the surface, both sides maintained a state of inaction to avoid provoking a violent reaction from the Void Realm.
Secretly, Li Fan's avatar was using the True Spirit Infusion Technique to create as many new Saints as possible.
Then, the various saints of the mountains and seas slowly smuggled their avatars to the front through the veins of the creatures of the mountains and seas.
Once everything was fully prepared, both sides launched their attacks simultaneously.
The first part of the Mountain and Sea attracted the attention of the forces of the Void Realm, and the second part saw all the saints of the Mountain and Sea appear together to reunite the Mountain and Sea as quickly as possible.
Once the reunion is successful, the siege of the virtual world will fall on its own!
"What was almost a dead end has turned into a fantastic situation!"
"Fellow Daoist Fan, your true spirit has been infused with supernatural powers, and your contribution is indispensable!"
"Alas, without the Taiwei Holy Emperor, we would still be worrying about how to break through the net."
……
As the saints chatted and laughed, the atmosphere on the other side gradually became more relaxed.
He secretly used the opportunity to send a telepathic message to Li Fan.
"May I ask, Fellow Daoist Fan, did you encounter anything unusual when you fled?"
Li Fan asked, somewhat puzzled, "What makes you say that, Fellow Daoist Stealing the Machine?"
"The Primordial Immortal Realm shattered, leaving behind a chaotic void. I could only try to protect myself and did not notice anything unusual."
"Or……"
Li Fan suddenly paused: "When Suo left, he seemed extremely angry. It wasn't just because of his escape."
Upon hearing this, the man who stole the opportunity seemed to be deep in thought.