185: See you again! Are you crazy? You call this a broken cassock?

"Mo Fan... you're not dead?"

Liu Xiyan, whose figure was suspended in mid-air, trembled slightly, her silver hair fluttering without a breeze, her face filled with shock.

She thought something had happened to Mo Fan.

Mo Fan had the sword talisman she gave him.

Her partial primordial spirit light was integrated into the sword talisman.

So, even if she couldn't sense Mo Fan's aura, as long as the distance wasn't too great, she could feel a connection and vaguely perceive his movements.

In her perception, Mo Fan had come to the military camp a month ago.

And then he never came out again.

Therefore, she deduced that Mo Fan had met with misfortune.

After all, it was a military camp, the most dangerous place in the secret realm.

However, at that time, she was trapped in the Sword Washing Pool and couldn't get out, so she could only worry helplessly.

It wasn't until a moment ago that she had fully absorbed the opportunity from the Hidden Sword Pool, successfully restored her Sword Dao physique, reshaped her primordial spirit, and her cultivation returned to the Guiyuan realm.

Although her cultivation was only at Guiyuan, with her perfected Sword Nurturing Art, she could still barely unleash peak combat power.

However, this came at the cost of consuming her primordial spirit light.

In this state, after a maximum of three sword strikes, her primordial spirit light would completely deplete.

At that time, her soul would scatter, she would completely perish, and even immortals couldn't save her.

But to avenge Mo Fan, she still flew over with her sword, without hesitation.

Because if it weren't for Mo Fan, she would have died seven months ago when the demon race attacked the Yuxu Academy, so how could she be alive now?

One must have a conscience.

Moreover, this time, she was the one who brought Mo Fan in.

If Mo Fan died, she would be largely to blame.

So, even if it meant her own demise, she had to avenge Mo Fan.

But she never expected—

Mo Fan was actually not dead?!

Especially after seeing the peak existence in the military camp, Liu Xiyan became even more puzzled.

How did this guy survive?

"Elder, I'm fine, it's all a misunderstanding, please come down quickly—"

Mo Fan scratched his head and smiled, beckoning Liu Xiyan to come down, and at the same time said to Xu Wudi:

"Reporting to Commander! She's my friend! It was a misunderstanding just now!"

"Okay, I understand!" Xu Wudi nodded, reined in his aura, and descended directly from the sky.

He looked at the military camp's high wall, which was full of cracks, then looked at Liu Xiyan, who was suspended in mid-air, opened his mouth, and then stopped, wanting to speak but not knowing what to say.

This was simply... an unwarranted disaster.

The wall had cracked, and many of the array patterns had dissipated; repairing it would probably cost thousands of primeval stones.

This undoubtedly added insult to injury for the already impoverished military camp... What was even more frustrating was that he couldn't demand compensation from Liu Xiyan.

The other party was incredibly strong, and her emotions seemed unstable.

He was afraid that if the girl got agitated, she would launch two more sword strikes at the military camp!

At that time, the wall might really collapse!

"Hiss—" Xu Wudi took a deep breath, feeling that even today's wind was a bit bleak.

The Army Breaker, who once dominated the Nine Provinces, had fallen to such a state... It was too difficult!

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look at Mo Fan.

How about... making him compensate?

This guy also had some responsibility for what happened.

Of course, more importantly... this guy was very weak!

"Ahem—" Feeling Xu Wudi's fiery gaze, Mo Fan quickly coughed twice, turned his head, and pretended not to see him!

He naturally knew what Old Xu was up to.

Compensation in primeval stones?

Impossible!

No primeval stones, but one life!

At the same time, Liu Xiyan also descended from the air, examining Mo Fan up and down several times, and only after confirming that he was indeed fine did she breathe a sigh of relief.

"Elder, long time no see." Mo Fan felt a bit uncomfortable being stared at, so he gave an awkward smile and greeted her.

"Why did you run to such a dangerous place like the military camp?" Liu Xiyan's expression was not very good.

Seeing this, Mo Fan quickly said, "It's not dangerous, not dangerous at all. Everyone in the military camp is a good person, chivalrous and kind. I really like it here—"

As he said this, Mo Fan even secretly glanced at Xu Wudi, and seeing the latter's face unconsciously break into a smile, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"After all, it's the most dangerous place in the secret realm—" Liu Xiyan's expression softened a bit, but she was still a little worried and said in a low voice.

"It's fine, it's fine. Besides those unintelligent spiritual bodies in the secret realm, everyone else is easy to get along with." Mo Fan explained via telepathy.

Having said that, Liu Xiyan nodded and said no more.

But she remained vigilant, her fingertips shimmering with sword light, her attention split to observe Xu Wudi's every move.

An existence that had lived for who knows how many tens of thousands of years.

Possessing peak combat power.

She couldn't afford to be careless.

In a little over two hours, the teleportation array would open, and she couldn't let her guard down.

Seeing this, Xu Wudi looked helpless, so aggrieved he wanted to cry.

You almost split the military camp with one sword, and you're still looking at me like that?

I'm clearly the victim here!

"Elder, have you already become a Sword Immortal?" Mo Fan asked via telepathy, somewhat puzzled.

He hadn't expected that after a trip to the secret realm, Liu Xiyan had actually obtained an opportunity and become an peerless Sword Immortal!

That sword strike just now was truly fierce!

Even Old Xu was cut by her and spat blood!

However, Liu Xiyan shook her head and replied via telepathy, "Still a little short."

She composed herself and continued to explain via telepathy:

"I met the trial elder you mentioned at Hidden Sword Villa.

"He saw that I had cultivated the authentic inheritance of Hidden Sword Villa, so he invited me to undergo a trial, saying that if I succeeded, I would receive immense benefits.

"I spent a few days successfully passing the trial, and then I was teleported to a place called the Sword Pool.

"The Sword Pool seemed to be a natural field, containing extremely gentle sword qi, compressed and condensed into a near-liquid state."

Hearing this, Mo Fan was stunned.

How many good things were hidden in Hidden Sword Villa?

Liu Xiyan continued via telepathy, "Cooperating with the Guiyuan Sword Canon, and using the Sword Nurturing Art as a guide, one can use these gentle, water-like sword qi to cleanse the body and reshape the sword physique."

At this point, a glimmer of light flashed in Liu Xiyan's bright eyes, and she continued to focus and transmit her thoughts:

"After my sword physique recovered, my sealed primordial spirit also reopened.

"With the already perfected Sword Nurturing Art, guided by the light of my primordial spirit, my sword nurturing speed instantly increased by twenty to thirty times.

"In just over a month, the sword qi in the Sword Pool was completely absorbed by me, and the three hundred and sixty-two small spaces were almost filled, just one step away from perfection."

At this point in her transmission, a hint of regret flashed in Liu Xiyan's eyes:

"Unfortunately, there was still a bit too little sword qi in the Sword Pool."

Shaking her head, Liu Xiyan continued via telepathy:

"Even so, with the infinite sword intent accumulated in the acupoint small spaces, I can barely unleash Sword Immortal combat power.

"It's just that it's not very sustainable."

At this point in her transmission, Liu Xiyan seemed to have thought of something and quickly composed herself, no longer allowing her primordial spirit light to manifest.

However, the observant Mo Fan had already perceived everything and shook his head, saying helplessly:

"When you unleash Sword Immortal combat power like that, it consumes your primordial spirit light, doesn't it?"

"Indeed." Caught by Mo Fan, Liu Xiyan simply didn't hide it and nodded gently.

In fact, in her current state, she could only unleash three sword strikes at most.

After three strikes, her primordial spirit light would completely extinguish, and her soul would scatter.

She had already used one strike, leaving only two.

But even with only two strikes, it was enough for her to flatten the secret realm.

"Can the consumed primordial spirit light be replenished?" Mo Fan asked again via telepathy.

Liu Xiyan nodded: "Under normal circumstances, the primordial spirit light consumed in the Guiyuan realm cannot be replenished.

"But while cultivating in the Sword Pool, I figured out a method.

"Our sword cultivators' primordial spirit is actually a sword, and it can connect with sword intent. As long as the Guiyuan Sword Canon and the Sword Nurturing Art are used properly, one can use sword intent to stimulate the primordial spirit, allowing it to generate new primordial spirit light and make up for deficiencies."

At this point in her transmission, Liu Xiyan smiled charmingly and said:

"My Sword Dao physique has already recovered. When I go back this time, I will fully focus on restoration, and in at most two years, my primordial spirit light will be perfected again.

"Once the primordial spirit light is perfected, my essence, qi, spirit, and myriad sword intents will merge into one, and I will be able to attempt to break through to Sword Immortal.

"At that time, it will take at most another two or three months for me to become a true Sword Immortal."

As she said this, Liu Xiyan's eyes were filled with light.

Now, even if there were some minor accidents, two years was more than half the time compared to the original five years.

Liu Xiyan was very satisfied with this trip to the secret realm.

Thinking of this, she looked up at the sky and murmured to herself, "Two years should be enough—"

Mo Fan didn't know what Liu Xiyan was thinking, but hearing that her primordial spirit light could recover, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

But then again—

Condensing primordial spirit light actually didn't need to be so troublesome!

With one Yuan Condensing Pill, it would probably be done in half a month!

Thinking of this, Mo Fan said with a smile:

"Actually, it doesn't have to be that troublesome. You go back and help me collect some materials, and in return, I'll give you a surprise that will guarantee to restore your primordial spirit light in a short time!"

Hearing this, Liu Xiyan was stunned, apparently somewhat disbelieving what Mo Fan said.

However, she still nodded and said, "Just give me the list."

Mo Fan nodded and immediately sent a telepathic message, informing Liu Xiyan of the required materials list.

Liu Xiyan nodded and said, "These materials are quite precious, and I haven't even heard of most of them. It might take some time to collect them, but it shouldn't be a problem."

“Will it be very expensive, requiring a large amount of spirit stones to trade?” Mo Fan asked.

Liu Xiyan shook her head, “Spiritual medicines of this caliber are basically bartered. Just give it to me, I have a way.”

“Alright, I’ll leave it to you then.” Mo Fan smiled.

Liu Xiyan glanced at Mo Fan and then transmitted another message, “Oh, you still haven’t answered why you came to the military camp and stayed here for over a month?”

Liu Xiyan was very curious about this.

Was there something special about the military camp?

“The environment here is good, and the materials are abundant. I’ve been diligently researching alchemy here and have made great gains!” Mo Fan grinned.

“You really have a wide range of interests…” Liu Xiyan didn’t know what to say.

This guy was into both formations and alchemy.

Why did he want to learn everything?

Could he really manage it all?

Mo Fan chuckled awkwardly and continued:

“The teleportation array will open soon. Elder, would you like to tour the military camp with me and Commander Xu?”

However, Liu Xiyan shook her head, “No need, I’ll just sit quietly for a while.”

With that, Liu Xiyan flew directly onto the high wall, gracefully landing on a battlement. She sat elegantly, her silver hair fluttering, gazing silently into the distance, lost in thought.

Mo Fan, on the other hand, was finally able to relax. He really wanted to tour the military camp, so he asked Xu Wudi to be his guide, leading him around while also checking for anything he might have missed… Time passed by minute by minute.

Estimating that the time was almost up, Mo Fan turned back and also climbed onto the high wall, gazing into the distance with Liu Xiyan.

“Elder, with just a little more time, you are bound to become a Sword Immortal. Why do you still venture into the secret realm?” Mo Fan asked the question he had always wanted to.

Although Liu Xiyan had spoken lightly.

The process involved must be extremely perilous.

Take the Sword Pond, for example.

Even if the sword qi inside was gentle.

Even if Liu Xiyan’s Sword Nurturing Art was already perfected.

Even if she had already mastered the Primordial Sword Canon.

Even if she had opened three hundred and sixty-two small aperture spaces.

Yet, absorbing such a terrifying amount of sword qi in such a short time, compressing five years into just over a month… one could imagine how outrageous it was.

Gains and efforts were always proportional.

The inherent danger was evident.

At the same time, Liu Xiyan composed herself and replied, “Because some changes have occurred within my clan, I must become a Sword Immortal as quickly as possible.”

“So that’s how it is.” Mo Fan nodded thoughtfully.

Judging by Liu Xiyan’s tone, her family seemed to be quite extraordinary.

However, Liu Xiyan had apparently left her family a long time ago, coming to the Sword Pavilion alone and staying for over a hundred years.

“Indeed, everyone has their own story behind them.” Mo Fan shook his head, sighing inwardly, and didn’t press further.

Once the Primordial Core Pill was refined, Liu Xiyan would quickly become a Sword Immortal, capable of crushing everything. The current problems would naturally cease to be problems.

At the same time, Liu Xiyan’s expression suddenly changed slightly, and she abruptly stood up from the wall.

She stared straight ahead, her bright eyes showing a look of horror.

At this moment, in her line of sight, a soccer-ball-sized, round black cat appeared.

This black cat looked somewhat comical.

Because it was wearing a miniature kasaya, looking spirited, with a human-like smile on its face, leisurely approaching them.

Of course, that wasn’t the main point.

The main point was that Liu Xiyan found herself completely unable to sense the black cat’s aura.

Even though it was right in front of her, in her spiritual perception, it was still as if nothing was there.

What was going on?

Liu Xiyan was astonished, sword light flickering at her fingertips, her expression becoming wary.

Indeed, in the secret realm, even a cat wouldn’t be simple.

Liu Xiyan even felt that even if she drew her sword, she might not be a match for this black cat.

Mo Fan, however, his eyes lit up, looking happily at the slowly approaching Little Hei, “Oh, Little Hei is back?”

At the same time, he said to the slightly tense Liu Xiyan:

“It’s alright, Elder. Little Hei is a kind and friendly cat, my good friend.”

“Mm.” Liu Xiyan nodded, her expression relaxing somewhat.

“Mo Fan, I’m back meow~” Seeing Mo Fan, the black cat spoke in human words, its figure flashing as it instantly teleported from ten zhang away, landing directly on Mo Fan’s shoulder.

“Heh heh, what have you been up to, you rascal? I’m about to go back, and you didn’t even come to see me off?”

Mo Fan rolled his eyes at Little Hei and continued:

“Also, why are you wearing a tattered kasaya?

“Are you doing performance art?

“Or… are you becoming a monk?

“Hiss, if you cats become monks, you wouldn’t be getting neutered, would you? Looking at your posture just now, it was a bit seductive—”

Mo Fan had a mischievous smile, “I have a copy of the Sunflower Manual here, I wonder if you need it?”

This kasaya looked plain, even a bit tattered and pitch black, like it was picked out of a trash heap. Wearing it on Little Hei, it was as comical as could be.

“What do you know? This kasaya is a good thing! Later, if you want to use it, this cat won’t even give it to you!” Little Hei said smugly.

“Tsk, your kasaya is hideous, I wouldn’t even want it if you gave it to me.” Mo Fan spread his hands.

“Hehe meow, just wait till you eat your words!” The black cat patted its round belly cheerfully.

Watching this scene, Liu Xiyan smiled.

This talking cat, though strange, looked quite cute.

Just then, Liu Xiyan’s expression solidified. She gazed intently forward and slowly said, “The teleportation array is about to activate.”

At this point, Mo Fan also quieted down.

He sensed a powerful suction force.

Indeed, a few seconds later, the space in front of them twisted, and a huge vortex appeared.

Seeing this, Little Hei let out a meow and quickly burrowed into Mo Fan’s arms to hide.

“Hey, what are you doing? I’m going back—” Mo Fan was stunned and quickly reached out, about to pull Little Hei out.

“Don’t pull, this cat wants to go out too meow!” The black cat clung tightly to Mo Fan.

“Holy crap, don’t court death! You’ll die as soon as you go out, even immortals can’t save you!”

Mo Fan was anxious, about to pull Little Hei out.

This was no joke; it would cost the cat its life!

However, Little Hei was too nimble, slippery as an eel, always managing to evade Mo Fan’s grasp.

Just then, the vortex in front of Mo Fan surged towards him, instantly engulfing him and Little Hei.

“It’s over—” Mo Fan stood rooted to the spot, his vision blurring.

At this moment, his heartbeat even slowed by half.

Such a good cat, was it going to vanish into thin air like this?

Currently, Little Hei’s cultivation was only at the peak of the Strongest Realm; it hadn’t condensed its own power of laws and couldn’t even offer slight resistance.

As a stowaway, as soon as it was exposed in the Great World, it would be corrected by the “New Heavenly Dao” and instantly obliterated.

“Has it lived too long, and though it seems joyful every day, its heart is actually as desolate as frost, completely despairing?”

Mo Fan sighed, his expression complex, an indescribable feeling in his heart.

When he regained consciousness, Mo Fan had already been teleported back to the barren mountain.

Although this trip to the secret realm had been fruitful, he couldn’t feel happy at all at this moment.

However, just then, a somewhat arrogant voice rang out, “Meow ha ha ha, is this the sun? This cat has finally seen the light of day again!”

Mo Fan: “???”

Mo Fan was completely dumbfounded, his head buzzing. He suspected he was hallucinating.

He turned his head and saw Little Hei standing on his shoulder, full of vigor and looking down at the world.

“Mo Fan!” Little Hei looked at Mo Fan.

“Huh?” Mo Fan hadn’t fully recovered yet.

“Quickly take this cat to enjoy itself!” The black cat said.

“You, you want a foot bath?” Mo Fan was dumbfounded.

“Foot bath? What foot bath? Quickly take this cat to fish in the spiritual spring!” The black cat said indignantly.

“It’s fine, but can you tell me why you were able to avoid the New Heaven and Earth rules’ correction?” Mo Fan smiled, greeted the equally stunned Liu Xiyan, and then flew towards Chixia Peak with the black cat, where the best spiritual spring in the entire academy was located.

“Hehe, of course, it’s because of this meow!” Little Hei pointed at the kasaya on its body.

“Hiss—” Mo Fan gasped, “You mean, you were able to avoid the Heavenly Dao’s correction because of this tattered kasaya?”

Hearing this, Little Hei laughed in anger, “Are you crazy? You still call it a tattered kasaya! This is the Equality of All Beings, meow!”

Mo Fan was startled, realizing something was wrong, and quickly cast an appraisal spell.

Immediately, the detailed information of the kasaya appeared.

Quickly scanning the appraisal information, Mo Fan gasped again, almost falling from mid-air.

“Hiss, that’s too awesome, isn’t it? What a good thing! Let me take a look?”

True Equality of All Beings!

This was clearly a divine artifact!