My Simulated Road to Immortality

Chapter 378: 354 Xuan Huang Reverse Refining Heart_2

Although Li Fan has consistently expressed that his array skills are average and he does not deserve the title of Master, he has attempted to decline the title vehemently.

Yet, he could not change the way these people addressed him.

Over time, he has simply accepted it.

At the moment, seeing most cultivators oppose his ideas, Li Fan secretly thought, “My thoughts are identical to yours; sadly, I need to run an experiment.”

“I have to take a different course of action.”

Yet, he did not argue with them, but waited until everyone quieted down before casting a serious gaze at them.

After the cultivators began to avoid his gaze, Li Fan slowly spoke, “Gentlemen, let’s be frank. Without the Demon Sound Tide, it takes only two or three days to make a round trip from Jiaxu Base to the Eternal Immortal Fortress under normal circumstances.”

“Even with the terrifying nature of the tide, making every step seem laborious, assuming all things being equal, a round trip should not take more than a dozen days.”

“If they do not return soon, I fear that something dreadful has occurred — it may, unfortunately, be a case of more harm than good.”

“We cultivators are always engaged in a battle with the heavens, and life and death are commonplace occurrences; there is no need to shy away from this fact.”

“To be honest, before Captain Cold left, he also specifically mentioned this to me.”

This statement was not an invention from Li Fan, it indeed happened.

The cultivators of Qingxuan Army who were present witnessed it.

With Li Fan’s statements finished, their eyes carried a slight hint of sorrow.

The hall fell into silence; no one refuted his words.

Only then did Li Fan continue, “At this moment, the resources within our base are approaching depletion, and there’s no sign of the Demon Sound Tide calming down…”

“An unavoidable problem is placed before us. After all the supplies are consumed, what is our next move?”

“Perhaps, we won’t have to wait that long.”

“As the [Black Death Talisman] dwindles rapidly, I fear some of you are already struggling to suppress your murderous intentions, as they vie for that last glimmer of hope for survival.”

Seeing Li Fan revealing their dark thoughts without any attempts to conceal them, some cultivators were unable to restrain themselves and immediately expressed their views.

“No way, absolutely no way! Master Li, rest assured, for us in the Qingxuan Army, our duty is more significant than our lives.”

“That’s right! Master Li, since we are tasked to protect you, we will do just that. If someone aims to harm you, they have to step over our bodies first!”

The Golden Core Cultivators belonging to the Qingxuan Army all voiced their resolve.

Seeing this, the cultivators from the Martial Arts Battle Hall and the Tiantong Hall within the base wore somewhat tense expressions.

“Master Li…”

About to say something, Li Fan cut them off with a wave of his hand.

With a small smile, Li Fan candidly said, “Gentlemen, there’s no need for this. Just like how an ant struggles to survive, aren’t we cultivators any different?”

“Having cultivated to our level, who hasn’t been through countless dangers and difficulties?”

“The will to survive isn’t wrong.”

“But…”

After a pause, Li Fan caught the attentions of all cultivators.

His face serious, he spoke with an air of righteousness, “We are brothers of the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals. If we perish in our struggle against the Five Elders Organization, at least we died with honor, without regrets.”

“But if we fall to infighting, I fear I will not rest in peace.”

“To prevent this from happening, I propose that we should seek help from the Eternal Immortal Fortress once again before our supplies run out.”

“As our comrades in the Qingxuan Army have mentioned, due to the unprecedented strength of this Demon Sound Tide, it is feared that the Eternal Immortal Fortress can no longer afford to send aid.”

“In times of crisis, it’s better to fight for our survival than to wait for our deaths.”

Li Fan’s words hit the mark, yet the cultivators present all wore strange looks.

The reason was clear to them; but the strongest among them in Jiaxu Base, Leng Yingyi, was likely to have met with misfortune in this Demon Sound Tide.

Who could assure they would succeed in what Leng Yingyi failed to accomplish?

If they stayed in the base, at least they could hang on for a while longer.

If they leave the base and face the White Mist and the tide, they would likely meet an immediate death.

Li Fan, despite talking about righteousness, was essentially trying to induce us to court death.

Could it be that you, Li Fan, are going to risk your life and lead the charge?

Every cultivator in the room had this thought.

But the situation hadn’t reached a breaking point yet. They viewed each other, and it was Kong Yu who finally cleared his throat, trying to persuade once again.

However, Li Fan’s next words left them all standing in shock.

“Captain Cold, in order to protect me, may have met his demise in the Demon Sound Tide.”

“I was already reluctant to.”

“I know that seeking assistance is extremely dangerous. If some of you fall because of me, I’d be too ashamed to face you all.”

“So, I decided…”

Li Fan, suppressing his discomfort, uttered words against his moral principle.

“I will go alone to the Eternal Immortal Fortress, to seek help.”

“If I survive, I shall find a way out for all of you!”

Uttered Li Fan decisively, his face reflecting his determination.

Kong Yu, He Chen, and others were utterly unprepared for this young Array Master’s risky resolution.

They looked at one another, wondering if they had heard wrong.

But looking at Li Fan’s firm gaze and composed face, all doubts were erased, and they became deeply shocked.

In reality, as the master of the Tianxuan Soul-Locking Array, Li Fan was only at the Golden Core Cultivation Level.

However, within this stronghold, his status was the highest.

That’s because whether it was the Qingxuan Army or cultivators from other departments, they were all here to aid Li Fan in his array construction.

If he insisted on citing “The construction of the Tianxuan Soul-Locking Array cannot be delayed, and if I fall, it will certainly hinder the construction’s progress” as the reason to compel everyone to send out more cultivators to rescue, then in most likelihood, everyone would have to concede.

But now, he was not forcing others.

Instead, he voluntarily shouldered this nearly suicidal task, to carve out a survival route for everyone else.

Setting his life aside for the sake of others…

Are there really such selfless people in this world?

Even the ancient saints couldn’t be more noble, right?

Having spent so much time with him, how come they didn’t realize this?

Indeed, only at the brink of life and death can one truly see another’s nature.

Upon recalling their selfish thoughts, they couldn’t help but feel ashamed.

Blushing with embarrassment, they started to advise him sincerely.

“Master Li, does it really need to come to this point? Even though the situation is harsh, there is no need for you to risk your life.”

“Indeed, Master, please reconsider. Facing the Demon Sound and White Mist at once is too dangerous. It’s a path more likely to bring calamity than good luck!”

Faced with everyone’s persistent pleading, Li Fan resolutely stated,” My mind is made up. There’s no need for further discussion.”

“You guys have spent years in the Roaring Abyss and already have ample experience on how to survive amidst the Demon Sound and White Mist. If you genuinely care, you should tell me everything I need to know for the journey. That will increase my chances of surviving.”

Li Fan said this with an unbounded carefree spirit.

Everyone continued to gently persuade him for a while but seeing that they couldn’t sway his determination, they all sighed.

Feeling relieved and somewhat fortunate, they shared their survival experiences in the Roaring Abyss with Li Fan who paid rapt attention and remembered each detail.

Afterwards, he gathered supplies sufficient for one person to survive twenty days within the White Mist. Amidst everyone’s reluctant gazes, he embarked on his solitary journey to the Eternal Immortal Fortress.

It’s worth noting that perhaps touched by Li Fan’s noble spirit, He Chen from the Qingxuan Guards decided to accompany Li Fan.

But after praising He Chen’s noble motives, Li Fan refused his good intentions.

Under the gaze of He Chen filled with admiration and deep emotions, Li Fan wore the Black Death Talisman, discerned the direction towards Duan Zhang Immortal City amid the vast White Mist, and plunged forward, transforming into a streak of light.

The cultivators within the stronghold watched as Li Fan disappeared into the distance, their faces filled with mixed emotions.

“I didn’t expect such a person of high virtue and principle still exists in the Immortal Cultivation World. Truly humbling us all.”

“I have lived in vain for 348 years, only to see such a person today. What a shame.”

“If Master Li survives, henceforth, I will only follow his lead.”

After a moment of silence, everyone began expressing their heartfelt admiration.

“Hmph!”

Only He Chen sneered at the crowd disdainfully and left with a swish of his robe.

Everyone’s faces turned a deeper shade of awkwardness.

They dispersed one after the other.