Chapter 2075: Chapter 1601: Li Fan Meets All Saints (Part 2)
The Hungry Immortal explained listlessly.
Li Fan asked curiously, "Senior, I’ve heard you mention the name of the ’All Saints’ several times. What exactly are the All Saints...?"
"The All Saints naturally refer to the Saints. Those who traverse the Realm of Eternal Silence to reach the elevated existence of Mountain and Sea, we respectfully call Saints. Before departing, a Saint leaves behind an intent in the Other Shore, free of personal emotions, solely for the continuation of the Other Shore and Mountain and Sea."
"In the Other Shore, up till now, there have been nine Saints. Their collective intents constitute what I mean by the ’All Saints.’" The Hungry Immortal at the Other Shore introduced Li Fan solemnly.
"And the recognition of the All Saints?" Li Fan’s expression was a bit subtle.
"Each person’s encounter is different, but as long as one returns alive after facing the All Saints, it means having passed the test."
As if he noticed the fleeting expression on Li Fan’s face, the Hungry Immortal added, "But rest assured, the All Saints are exceedingly tolerant. Since I assumed the role of ’Guardian of the Path’ countless ages ago, there have only been two instances of failure in the test followed by punishment from the All Saints."
"Even those heinous villains did not perish because of this, but labored day and night at the Other Shore’s ’Eternal Celestial Ladder’ to redeem their sins."
The Hungry Immortal at the Other Shore did not explicitly state what the Eternal Celestial Ladder was, but from his tone, one could tell that being imprisoned there was certainly not pleasant.
Upon hearing the Hungry Immortal’s words, although Li Fan regained calm, his heart was already taut.
Though he had anticipated facing a test upon reaching the Other Shore, thinking about the upcoming joint test from nine Saint-like strongmen, Li Fan still felt some heaviness in his heart.
"I hope the ’Illusion as Reality’ technique can protect me completely."
"If it doesn’t work, I might just have to leverage Mountain and Sea to leave."
The True Spirit Sparks planted by himself throughout Mountain and Sea could still be sensed clearly after entering the Other Shore, so Li Fan felt considerably reassured.
Compared to Li Fan’s restless thoughts, Xiao Wangsheng was thoroughly calm at that moment.
In his view, the Transcendence Technique of the Dynasty that activated the Stare of the Stars was the only method to save all. Being named after Saints always spoke to reason.
"A method that can truly save everything wouldn’t logically be rejected by them."
"Perhaps we don’t need to subtly change mindsets; directly confronting the All Saints and clarifying the pros and cons might lead to their acceptance." After all, having survived from the ancient era of Mountain and Sea to the present, Xiao Wangsheng had his own thoughts. Although Li Fan was his lifesaver and friend, he wouldn’t just follow instructions like a puppet.
To Xiao Wangsheng, after the dynasty’s destruction, as the sole surviving Mountain Sea Ceremony, fulfilling the plan of transcending Mountain and Sea and continuing the dynasty’s mission outweighed everything else.
Xiao Wangsheng’s resolve gradually solidified.
Li Fan, however, failed to notice the subtle change within him.
After an indeterminate period on the Bridge of Guidance, the scene before his eyes changed once more.
"I won’t go in."
"Keep walking; the All Saints are just ahead!"
The voice of the Hungry Immortal echoed in his ears, while Li Fan’s attention had long been captured by the spectacle before him.
It seemed as if he had returned to Mountain and Sea, surrounded by the endless imagery of Mountain and Sea.
But unlike before, when he drowned as a solitary, weak entity within Mountain and Sea.
Even vastly different from what Lord Guardian Hill’s memory saw in sitting atop the mountain gazing at the sea.
Now, Li Fan seemed elevated beyond Mountain and Sea, suspended high in the void.
Looking down, observing the changes in Mountain and Sea.
Every trace of a wave was a condensation of countless possibilities.
From the quiet and majestic Upper Mountain, one could vaguely glimpse the stretches of an Immortal World reminiscent of the Star Sea.
And the black aura winding around Mountain and Sea like roaming dragons was the Path-obliterating Calamity devouring Mountain and Sea!
Mountain and Sea meld, the Dao Yan rampage.
This scene, in a previously unseen concrete form, unfolded before Li Fan.
Li Fan could not only perceive clearly the destruction and threat of Dao Yan.
But also comprehend the Mountain and Sea Path.
"This perspective is almost like the legendary ’Star’."
"It’s not a realm that I could reach, but rather..."
"The All Saints!"
Beside him, Xiao Wangsheng had vanished, leaving Li Fan alone in the entire space.
He took a deep breath, gradually calming down, and then proceeded forward serenely.
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Quickly rectified, my apologies.
As if he noticed the fleeting expression on Li Fan’s face, the Hungry Immortal added, "But rest assured, the All Saints are exceedingly tolerant. Since I assumed the role of ’Guardian of the Path’ countless ages ago, there have only been two instances of failure in the test followed by punishment from the All Saints."
"Even those heinous villains did not perish because of this, but labored day and night at the Other Shore’s ’Eternal Celestial Ladder’ to redeem their sins."
The Hungry Immortal at the Other Shore did not explicitly state what the Eternal Celestial Ladder was, but from his tone, one could tell that being imprisoned there was certainly not pleasant.
Upon hearing the Hungry Immortal’s words, although Li Fan regained calm, his heart was already taut.
Though he had anticipated facing a test upon reaching the Other Shore, thinking about the upcoming joint test from nine Saint-like strongmen, Li Fan still felt some heaviness in his heart.
"I hope the ’Illusion as Reality’ technique can protect me completely."
"If it doesn’t work, I might just have to leverage Mountain and Sea to leave."
The True Spirit Sparks planted by himself throughout Mountain and Sea could still be sensed clearly after entering the Other Shore, so Li Fan felt considerably reassured.
Compared to Li Fan’s restless thoughts, Xiao Wangsheng’s thoughts had completely settled at that moment.
In his view, the Transcendence Technique from the Dynasty that activated the Stare of the Stars was the only method to save all. Being named after Saints always spoke to reason.
"A method that can truly save everything wouldn’t logically be rejected by them."
"Perhaps we don’t need to subtly change mindsets; directly confronting the All Saints and clarifying the pros and cons might lead to their acceptance." After all, having survived from the ancient era of Mountain and Sea to the present, Xiao Wangsheng had his own thoughts. Although Li Fan was his lifesaver and friend, he wouldn’t just follow instructions like a puppet.
To Xiao Wangsheng, after the dynasty’s destruction, as the sole surviving Mountain Sea Ceremony, fulfilling the plan of transcending Mountain and Sea and continuing the dynasty’s mission outweighed everything else.
Xiao Wangsheng’s resolve gradually solidified.
Li Fan, however, failed to notice the subtle change within him.
After an indeterminate period on the Bridge of Guidance, the scene before his eyes changed once more.
"I won’t go in."
"Keep walking; the All Saints are just ahead!"
The voice of the Hungry Immortal echoed in his ears, while Li Fan’s attention had long been captured by the spectacle before him.
It seemed as if he had returned to Mountain and Sea, surrounded by the endless imagery of Mountain and Sea.
But unlike before, when he drowned as a solitary, weak entity within Mountain and Sea.
Even vastly different from what Lord Guardian Hill’s memory saw in sitting atop the mountain gazing at the sea.
Now, Li Fan seemed elevated beyond Mountain and Sea, suspended high in the void.
Looking down, observing the changes in Mountain and Sea.
Every trace of a wave was a condensation of countless possibilities.
From the quiet and majestic Upper Mountain, one could vaguely glimpse the stretches of an Immortal World reminiscent of the Star Sea.
And the black aura winding around Mountain and Sea like roaming dragons was the Path-obliterating Calamity devouring Mountain and Sea!
Mountain and Sea meld, the Dao Yan rampage.
This scene, in a previously unseen concrete form, unfolded before Li Fan.
Li Fan could not only perceive clearly the destruction and threat of Dao Yan.
But also comprehend the Mountain and Sea Path.
"This perspective is almost like the legendary ’Star’."
"It’s not a realm that I could reach, but rather..."
"The All Saints!"
Beside him, Xiao Wangsheng had vanished, leaving Li Fan alone in the entire space.
He took a deep breath, gradually calming down, and then proceeded forward serenely.