Chapter 2076: Chapter 1602: Drifting Through the Mist
[Real] is Li Fan’s greatest reliance and has always been regarded as his deepest secret.
Especially after learning that since ancient times, there has been a legend in the Immortal World about a treasure that allegedly points to [Real]. Fearing that [Real] would be taken away, Li Fan went to great lengths to hide the existence of this exotic treasure within him.
But he never expected that the moment he faced All Saints, [Real] was already exposed!
Like prey eyed by predators, Li Fan’s eyes turned crimson as he vigilantly stared at the nine figures of Saints standing outside the radiance.
Although his heart was greatly shaken, Li Fan did not lose his rationality. He keenly caught the hidden meanings in the words of All Saints.
"It?"
"You have long known about the existence of [Real]? What on earth is it?" Li Fan instinctively inquired.
All Saints remained silent, simultaneously pointing a finger towards Li Fan’s body, which had turned into countless fragments.
"Ahhhhhhhh..."
Countless brilliant radiances burst forth from the billions of fragments of his body, as if something was being extracted from within.
The foundation of existence became fragmented and torn apart, and Li Fan’s consciousness was overwhelmed by indescribable, immense pain. He couldn’t even curse, only managing to instinctively howl in torment.
The cries echoed within the halo.
As the extraction continued, a shadow seemed to flash across the countless fragments of Li Fan. With each appearance, this shadow grew increasingly distinct. In contrast, Li Fan’s fragmented form began to blur, like ice melting away.
"Burn... Mountain... Boil... Sea..."
Like enduring the endless tortures of the Abyss, Li Fan’s thoughts were sporadic. Even the only recourse—to ignite the True Spirit Spark scattered across the Mountain Sea—proved impossible.
As if sensing Li Fan’s thoughts, All Saints said with an icy voice, "Although the Other Shore lies within the Mountain Sea, it can still be seen as an independent existence apart from it. Moreover, you are now within the imprisoning confines created by our Divine Sense..."
"How can your thoughts possibly be transmitted?"
Seemingly to make Li Fan abandon his struggle, thus easing the extraction of [Real], the torture of All Saints paused briefly.
"A bunch of dogs, die together!"
Nevertheless, unable to grasp what All Saints were truly saying due to the extreme pain, once his thoughts became coherent, a boiling rage seized Li Fan’s heart.
Roaring, he issued the command to ignite the True Spirit Spark.
Yet, the command, once issued, sank into silence like a stone dropped into the ocean.
Underneath the halo, the mountain remained firm and the sea remained calm, silent as ever. Only the sound of Mountain Sea colliding, symbolic of Dao Yan, occasionally rippled like waves.
Unwilling to accept this, Li Fan screamed over and over again.
His voice, like the wailings of a trapped beast, echoed within the gaze of All Saints surrounding the radiance.
All Saints observed him quietly, saying nothing, simply watching Li Fan’s frantic actions.
No one knows how much time passed, but it seemed as if all of his strength was exhausted. Only then did Li Fan finally quiet down.
"Hehehehe..."
"After [Real] is taken out, what will become of me?" Li Fan asked with a weak voice, laughing bitterly.
"Rest assured, we will not take your life. If you wish, the Other Shore has a place for you as well. If you do not, the Mountain Sea offers many possibilities, and we shall not prevent you in the least."
"Aren’t you afraid that once I leave, I’ll set this Mountain Sea ablaze!" Li Fan shouted fiercely.
"Even if you could burn the Mountain Sea to ashes, how could it compare to a single [Real]?"
Only upon losing it, does one truly understand the preciousness of what they once owned. This statement from All Saints struck Li Fan’s most vulnerable spot.
In the entire Mountain Sea, no one understands the power of [Real] better than him.
Even with countless changes occurring in the Mountain Sea, just a thought from [Real] could restore everything.
Yet now, Li Fan, who had once witnessed the transformation of [Real], was about to become one of those imprisoned by [Real].
Without [Real], how was Li Fan any different from the ants he once regarded as NPCs?
Li Fan’s expression turned dispirited and disheartened; he no longer spoke.
Allowing All Saints to proceed.
Outside the radiance, the figures pointed together once more.
[Real] continued to be extracted forcibly from Li Fan’s body.
Immersed in unending pain, his consciousness slipped into eternal drowning.
When Li Fan regained consciousness, he found himself outside the halo, no longer in the sight of All Saints.
The gaze of the nine figures now collectively fell upon a Jade Badge at the center of the halo.
"Is this... [Real]?"
It was the first time Li Fan had seen the true form of [Real], and he was dazed, lost in thought.
The two sides of the Jade Badge seemed flawlessly smooth, with no symbols or engravings.
Yet Li Fan fleetingly saw countless figures, changing in unison.
Some looked indistinguishable, yet exuded an immensely overpowering aura.
Some felt vaguely familiar to Li Fan.
Countless figures compressed and converged on this small Jade Badge.
For some reason, All Saints revealed expressions of extreme complexity.
Originally, Li Fan thought that next he would have his Infinite Spirituality extracted to supply [Real].
But unexpectedly, All Saints merely said lightly, "Go on then."
And they cast him out of the space of light.
Seeing the suddenly appearing Li Fan, the Hungry Immortal of the Other Shore was slightly stunned: "So quickly?"
Then he smiled and said, "See, I told you there was no need to worry..."
Before the sentence was finished, his eyes met Li Fan’s crimson ones.