Chapter 480

Chapter 480: The Shadow and Light TV Series

“Is this a tool specifically for storing images?” Xu Fan asked, looking at the fairy city from tens of thousands of years ago.

“Isn’t it a bit wasteful to use a tool just for storing light and shadow?” Wang Yulun remarked.

“Let’s keep watching,” Xu Fan suggested.

As the perspective shifted, the two saw beautiful female cultivators on the streets of the fairy city, each with unique elegance, like fairies.

They were cool and noble, holy and graceful, sweet and charming, and skilled in dual-cultivation…

In short, they encountered every kind of beauty they could imagine here.

As they overheard the conversations of passersby, they learned that the fairy city was hosting a selection for the top ten stunning beauties in the cultivation world.

“Were people back then so willful?” Wang Yulun asked, shocked by the prize for first place on the stunning beauty list.

It was a celestial tool, and even those who made it to the list would receive some kind of tool as a reward.

“Tens of thousands of years ago must have been the peak of the human race, and the spiritual energy between heaven and earth was flourishing,” Xu Fan explained while gazing at the diverse and elegantly dressed female cultivators on the street.

“So it was normal to offer a celestial tool as a prize due to abundant resources.”

With the shifting perspective, the two enjoyed a beauty pageant from tens of thousands of years ago for the stunning beauty list.

They were indulged in a feast for the eyes, feeling that the most beautiful women in the world were right here.

Just as they thought it was about to end, the style of the painting began to change.

According to Xu Fan, the perspective switched from first person to third person.

At this moment, they could finally see that the original perspective belonged to a charming, handsome young man.

With sword-like brows and star-like eyes, he exuded the vibe of a chivalrous youth.

“This face could only belong to a male lead,” Xu Fan said with a smile while looking at the young man’s features.

“Hmm, this kid is quite decent, about eight parts as handsome as me,” Wang Yulun commented, nodding.

“When did you start bragging?” Xu Fan cast a sideways glance at Wang Yulun.

“I’m just speaking the truth.”

“Shut up and pay attention to the light and shadow.”

As the light and shadow fast-forwarded, the two began to feel something was off.

This seemingly charming young man turned out to be a scoundrel, charming beauty after beauty from the stunning list, one after another.

First, he captivated the tenth-ranked beauty, then took the opportunity to pursue her best friend, who was the eighth-ranked female cultivator.

The two initially thought the young man would stop there and live an enviable life with his two stunning partners.

But to their surprise, this young man was still unsatisfied and managed to gain the consent of both stunning partners to pursue the fifth-ranked beauty on the list.

“Are those two women on the list blind?”

“How could they agree to such a request?” Wang Yulun complained.

“Does being handsome mean you can do whatever you want?” Xu Fan added, feeling a bit sour.

Just then, Li Chufan’s voice came through.

“Master Ancestor, what are you doing?”

Xu Fan waved his hand lightly, and the vast world of light and shadow vanished.

“Nothing much, just looking at some things.”

“Good. You’ve now managed to defeat eighty percent of your peak self without any external help.”

“Keep working hard. Master Ancestor believes in you,” Xu Fan said with an encouraging smile.

“Alright, you’ve done well today. Take a break and return within three days.”

“Really? Thank you, Master Ancestor!”

After Li Chufan left, Xu Fan and Wang Yulun exchanged a glance, chuckled, and went back to examining the contents of the tool.

Half a month later, Xu Fan lay on Bear Two’s cloud and sighed, “So, there really are men who can achieve such things.”

“And women who are willing to accept so many sisters.”

The light and shadow world within the compass played out like a TV drama, telling the story of a ridiculously handsome young man who managed to rise to the top and eventually ascended to the Immortal Realm.

The scenes often left Xu Fan feeling a mix of emotions, his chest heaving with a sense of unresolved tension.

“This playboy’s life is way more impressive than any protagonist’s. I wonder if I’ll ever run into him in the Thousand Worlds,” Xu Fan mused, gazing at the sky.

…………

In the Hidden Spirit Sect, the monthly finals of the Battle Royale event kicked off.

Golden Core disciples from both the Hidden Spirit Sect and Qianling Sect were buzzing with excitement as they prepared for the grand competition.

The top performers in the Battle Royale finals would earn a hefty amount of points and rewards.

“Friend Lingtai, I’m afraid I can’t team up with you this time.”

“Every month, it’s always your Hidden Spirit Sect that takes the win in the Battle Royale finals.”

“This time, I’ll reclaim some honor for Qianling Sect,” Xie Peng said with a serious expression.

“Go ahead, Friend Xie. It’s only fair,” Xu Lingtai replied.

Go ahead, but you’re not going to win. Xiong Li’s here this time, Xu Lingtai thought to himself.

“Then I’ll head in. I hope you won’t hold back during the game, Friend Lingtai,” Xie Peng said, his eyes filled with determination.

“Likewise, Friend Xie. Don’t hold back either,” Xu Lingtai said with a smile.

After their exchange, the two entered their respective illusion rooms.

As soon as Xie Peng sat down in the center of the Formation, he was transported into the Game World.

A massive light curtain appeared before him, displaying a map. With a simple tap, he could teleport to any location.

“This time, I’ll do whatever it takes to claim first place and win it all!” Xie Peng declared, his voice firm. He then began the teleportation process.

“I hope I don’t run into Xiong Li right away. And it’d be best if Friend Lingtai stays out of my way too.”

After learning from past mistakes, Xie Peng was determined to play it safe this time. Even if the world fell apart, he wouldn’t reveal himself until the very end.

As the countdown ended, all the Golden Core disciples from both sects vanished into their gaming spaces.

In the Battle Royale world, beneath a towering iceberg, a flash of teleportation light appeared, and Xie Peng materialized.

“Another Five Elements world, huh?”

“Not bad. This might give me a slight advantage,” Xie Peng said, scanning his surroundings.

Just then, a sword light flashed by. Xie Peng reacted calmly, activating his defensive techniques with practiced ease.

As the protective shield shattered, Xie Peng quickly layered multiple Five Elements protective shields around himself.

“Shadow Spike, you’ve ambushed me three times in this Battle Royale game. Do you really think you can take me down this time?” Xie Peng said lightly.

“Won’t know until I try,” came the reply from the void.

“Not interested in fighting you. I’m out of here,” Xie Peng said, using an escape technique to slip into the ice and disappear.

Some time later, Shadow Spike appeared where Xie Peng had vanished.

“Hmph, business is getting tougher,” Shadow Spike muttered before dissolving into black smoke and vanishing.

Meanwhile, Xu Fan was watching the monthly Battle Royale finals unfold.

“The Qianling Sect disciples have improved quickly. They’ve adapted well in such a short time,” Xu Fan remarked with a smile.

“Especially Xie Peng. I have a feeling he might surprise me this time.”

As the Battle Royale game progressed, the disciples from both sects clashed, hid, and slowly made their way toward the final showdown.