Chapter 479

Chapter 479: Light and Shadow Compass

Xu Fan took the jade butterfly from Spirit Cut’s hand and said with a hint of regret, "Actually, when I created this divine ability, the first person I thought of was Spirit Cut Elder."

"Thank you, Grand Elder, for your kindness. The sect needs me to fight at this crucial time," Spirit Cut said with righteous determination.

"You are right, Spirit Cut Elder. We can discuss this later," Xu Fan said as he put away the jade butterfly.

At that moment, Grape’s voice chimed in.

"Master, outside the railgun’s radiation range, three Cloud Saint Beast Kings are trying to enter the border."

"Oh, what method was that? It turns out to be a clone."

At that moment, a phantom appeared, belonging to the Cloud Saint Beast King who had already refined two clones.

"Today, all the human race in this area will die!"

"And you, the little respected elder who cultivates the Blood Sea path, you still have time to escape."

The voice was filled with killing intent and disdain.

"I’ll escape your grandma’s leg!" Spirit Cut cursed fiercely.

Throughout his life, he had fought countless battles, with both successes and failures, but he had never backed down.

"Spirit Cut Elder, let me talk to him now," Xu Fan said.

Then, a light curtain and Xu Fan’s physical projection appeared next to the three Cloud Saint Beast Kings.

"Who are you?" the Cloud Saint Beast King frowned and asked.

"A person who advises you to go home," Xu Fan replied with a smile.

Xu Fan then pointed at the light curtain and said, "I believe the Cloud Saint Beast King should be familiar with this place."

It was then that the Cloud Saint Beast King noticed the content in the light curtain, and her face instantly changed dramatically.

"Do you wish to establish a blood feud with my Holy Lion Clan?" the Cloud Saint Beast King said sternly, immediately thinking of the weapon that could strike her.

While she might be able to evade it, at least half of the beast kings within her clan would not escape the first blow from such a treasure.

"The human race and beast race have always had deep-rooted blood feuds; rather than speak abstractly, let’s talk about something practical."

"For example, you go home, and I let my treasure go home," Xu Fan said as he directed the railgun above the Holy Lion holy city to fire a shot toward outside the holy city.

"Rest assured, Cloud Saint Beast King, this big weapon only targets beast kings and won’t harm your descendants," Xu Fan said, calm and composed.

"Aren’t you afraid that my Holy Lion Clan might summon the Invincible Beast King to wipe you out?" The Cloud Saint Beast King fixed her fierce gaze on Xu Fan.

"There are some things I need to tell the beast kings. This big weapon carries the sect’s fortune."

"As long as the sect exists, it will not be destroyed. Even if the human race in this region is wiped out, this big weapon can still fire normally."

"We do not want to provoke the Holy Lion Clan, and it would be better for both sides to take a step back," Xu Fan said, shrugging his shoulders.

"Are you threatening my Holy Lion Clan?"

"Oh no, we are just negotiating. If we can’t reach an agreement, then it will be a fight to the death," Xu Fan replied nonchalantly, unless the Cloud Saint Beast King was a fool, she would surely choose the correct option.

At this moment, the light curtain showed that beast kings from the Holy Lion Clan were flying into the sky to scout, but no matter how they searched, they could not find the railgun.

"Human race, this place will become our clan’s unclaimed territory from now on," the Cloud Saint Beast King said after staring at Xu Fan for a long time.

“Then my sect’s big weapon won’t appear over your noble territory,” Xu Fan said.

“Human race, if similar attacks happen in our territory in the future, we will definitely summon the Invincible Beast King to wipe out the humans in this area,” the Cloud Saint Beast King stated.

“Good, we’ve reached a pleasant agreement. When the beast king returns to the holy city, it will also be the time for my sect’s treasure to leave,” Xu Fan said with a smile, knowing that having a trump card made negotiations straightforward.

The Cloud Saint Beast King didn’t respond and silently turned to fly toward the holy city.

Xu Fan’s projection and the light curtain also disappeared.

“This little crisis is over.”

Standing atop the Steel Wall, Xu Fan stretched and yawned.

“Grape, make sure the railgun stays at the edge of the Holy Lion Clan’s territory,” Xu Fan casually instructed. Trust was nonexistent between the hostile parties; only mutual deterrence remained.

“Understood.”

After speaking, Xu Fan stood up and took Li Chufan back to the Hidden Spirit Sect. He hated the feeling of being stuck in one place like it was a regular job.

Hidden Spirit Sect, above the Ten Thousand-Mile Giant Lake.

Xu Fan sat on the spirit turtle, peacefully fishing, with Wang Yulun keeping him company.

In the distance, the light of blades filled the sky as two masters of the path of the blade clashed fiercely, causing the surface of the Ten Thousand-Mile Giant Lake to surge with waves hundreds of meters high.

“The student has surpassed the master,” Wang Yulun remarked, watching his talented grandson.

“Don’t just praise him; he’s only slightly better than your eldest son,” Xu Fan chuckled.

“Xiangchi is also quite outstanding.”

“……”

Not sure what you’re so proud of.

“Forget about your son and grandson; focus on yourself. Hurry up and cultivate to reach the Transformation Stage.”

“Last time I guided you, it didn’t seem to have much effect~” Xu Fan placed a hand on Wang Yulun’s shoulder, starting his routine check-up, eagerly awaiting the appearance of his old brother’s wife from countless lifetimes ago.

Xu Fan hoped the brother’s wife would threaten him.

“If you want your good brother’s life, trade it for 2,000 years of lifespan~”

While lost in his Beautiful Dream, Xu Fan suddenly heard Wang Yulun’s voice.

“Big Brother Xu, are you done with the check?”

“It took a bit longer this time; is something wrong?” Wang Yulun asked.

“Nothing’s wrong. It just feels like, without that accident, you should’ve reached the Transformation Stage by now.”

“Thinking about it, your talent isn’t bad,” Xu Fan offered rare praise.

“Just ‘not bad’?” Wang Yulun said, feeling a bit dissatisfied.

“Don’t push it. Getting praise from me means you’re already exceptional, like a legendary steed among horses,” Xu Fan said, glancing at his good grandson battling his clone in the distance.

“What kind of horse is that?” Wang Yulun asked curiously.

“A very magical horse. Whoever owns it will possess the most beautiful thing wrapped around their waist,” Xu Fan couldn’t resist making a risqué joke.

“That does sound magical,” Wang Yulun said, not dwelling on it.

At that moment, Wang Yulun’s fishing rod dipped sharply, and a giant spirit shark, measuring five zhang, was reeled in.

“Today’s my lucky day; I finally caught a normal fish,” Wang Yulun said with a smile.

“You think that’s normal?”

As Xu Fan spoke, he flicked his index finger, and the giant spirit shark split in half, revealing a compass-like object that Xu Fan locked onto.

“What kind of strange thing is this?” Wang Yulun said helplessly. Did everything he caught turn out so bizarre?

“This should be an ancient treasure. Judging by its appearance, it’s been sealed away for tens of thousands of years,” Xu Fan said, extending his finger to lightly touch it. A dazzling spiritual light erupted from the compass.

Feeling the compass’s fluctuations, Xu Fan smiled and said, “This should be a tool of the path. Let’s see what powers it holds.”

As Xu Fan gently stroked the compass, the world transformed, and the two found themselves in the phantom of a fairy city from tens of thousands of years ago.