Chapter 1340: Divine Art Can Balance the Heavens

"A gentleman should not stand under a dangerous wall. It is not wise to expose the lifeline of the immortal boat to the enemy's surveillance at all times!"

"Yes, although this gray chess piece is a creation of the true immortal, it is not worth such a big risk for us."

"Stupid! This set of chess pieces must hide a big secret. Interests always coexist with crises. How can we give up so easily!"

"Indeed, it is a pity to abandon it like this. I have a plan. Since the unknown enemy can track the position of the gray chess piece, why don't we use the same trick against him? Send an elder to carry the gray chess piece and wander alone in the void, and we will ambush on both sides. Wait for the other party to take the bait, and then catch them all in one net?"

"Don't think the other party is too simple! How can Elder Gan be sure that our so-called ambush will not fall into a larger encirclement of the other party?!"

...

The elders argued fiercely, clearly divided into two factions, and no one could convince anyone.

In the past history of the immortal boat, when similar situations occurred, the chief elder would make the final decision. No matter what attitude was held before, as long as the policy is set, the whole Xianzhou must support and implement it unconditionally.

This is also to prevent the Xianzhou from splitting again.

However, this time, Zhong Daogong, who has always been known for his decisiveness, hesitated very rarely.

He seemed to be thinking about something, and his eyes swept across the people present, and finally fell on Li Fan.

"Everyone, go back and think carefully. We will discuss it tomorrow."

When the meeting was over, Li Fan was left alone by Zhong Daogong.

"Why, Elder Zhong still wants to interrogate me alone?" Li Fan said with a slightly sarcastic tone.

Zhong Daogong sneered and didn't care: "Daoyou, don't misunderstand, I left you here because I have something to entrust to you."

Li Fan shrugged his eyebrows and restrained himself a little: "Elder Zhong, you can talk about it."

"I heard that after being attacked by the death storm, Daoyou only had ten years left to live?" Zhong Daogong didn't say it directly, but asked a seemingly unrelated topic first.

"Yes, ten years is just my estimate. In reality... it's no more than that."

"However, for me, twenty years or ten years is not important. What I care more about is whether I can see the scenery outside the high wall before I die." Li Fan snorted coldly.

Zhong Daogong bowed slightly: "The matter I want to entrust to you is related to crossing the high wall. Before the meeting was held today, the three elders of Nangong found me privately."

Li Fan's eyes froze instantly when he heard this.

Zhong Daogong continued: "Daoyou, do you know what our immortal boat relies on to cross the high wall?"

"In addition to the [high place] of the remnant world great wall that we showed you before. After all, you also saw it that day. Although you can overlook the starry sea from there, it is still an invisible distance from the top of the high wall."

"The immortal boat's explanation of the plan to me has always been to collect as much power as possible from the true immortal seal characters, and then detonate them, so as to shake and jump over the high wall..." Li Fan narrowed his eyes.

"That's true. But have you ever thought about it, if there are no certain constraints, how can we be sure that the Immortal Boat can be safe and sound in the raging storm of the True Immortal's residual power?" Zhong Daogong smiled.

"Elder Zhong means that the Immortal Boat actually has a method to control the True Immortal's residual power to a certain extent?" Li Fan was shocked.

"It can't be called control. It can only be said to be... self-protection."

"Moreover, every time it is used, it costs a lot. This is also the reason why Elder Nangong and the other two came to me secretly." Zhong Daogong looked puzzled.

"What exactly is this...? Could it have the effect of prolonging life?" Li Fan listened and became more and more curious.

"It's not an immortal weapon, nor a secret treasure. It's [Juntian Divine Art]!" A gleam of light flashed in Zhong Daogong's eyes.

"Juntian Divine Art?" Li Fan carefully savored the meaning of these four words.

Zhong Daogong showed a nostalgic look on his face: "This technique is the crystallization of the wisdom of the elders of Xuanxianzhou after the split over the past ten thousand years."

"The top secret of Xianzhou, the confidentiality level is even higher than the seal characters of Zhenxian."

"The effect of divine arts, as the name suggests, lies in the word [equal]! Under the cover of divine arts, all living beings are equal in a short period of time."

"The residual power of the real immortal is raging, and the divine arts cover us, and we are of the same level as the immortals. One of us is dying, and the divine arts cover us, and we share the lifespan and save our brother's life!"

"The existence of this technique is the cornerstone of the Xianzhou Elders' Association for ten thousand years." Zhong Daogong said in a serious voice.

"If Elder Zhong is serious, then this magic can be regarded as the strongest magic I have ever seen in the Xinghai. However, since this Juntian magic is so magical, why not use it directly on the [high wall]?"

Zhong Daogong smiled and shook his head: "Let's not talk about it, the so-called high wall is actually not real. It is just a boundary that traps us. Even if we can use the high wall as a target and use the Juntian magic, as long as we maintain the state, no matter how much external force is impacted, we will always keep the same level as the target."

"If you want to jump over the high wall, you naturally have to surpass the high wall. How can you do it if you are as high as the wall?" Zhong Daogong sighed.

Li Fan nodded, which was considered to be an approval of Zhong Daogong's statement.

"Then, what is the price of using this magic?" Li Fan asked.

Zhong Daogong stroked his beard and answered truthfully: "Although the Juntian Divine Art can go against the will of heaven, it also has its limitations. First, it requires long-term and careful preparation. Second, because it is [Jun], the more elders who can cast the divine art, the better. However, the talent of Xianzhou is declining, and the number of members of the Elder Council has always remained at a low level for so many years. The effect of the Juntian Divine Art is naturally greatly reduced."

"The third and most important point is the side effect. All those who cast the Juntian Divine Art will be affected by [Jun] to a certain extent after the [Jun] state ends."

"Specifically... it is manifested in a certain degree of tendency..." Zhong Daogong said in a faint tone.

Li Fan understood in an instant: "This [Juntian Divine Art] also comes from the seal characters of the True Immortal?"

Zhong Daogong nodded: "Yes. In fact, the divine art can be regarded as a seal character of the True Immortal written by our Xianzhou elders."

"The elders worked together to get infinitely close to the handwriting of the True Immortal."

"Because it involves the origin of [Juntian Divine Art], the word [Jun] has also become one of the top secrets of Xianzhou. Therefore, it was not shown to Daoyou in the previous transaction."

Li Fan: "Then, at this moment, Elder Zhong threw it all to me... It seems that I can't agree to your request even if I don't want to."

Zhong Daogong waved his hand and said weakly: "Daoyou, don't worry too much. For the dying person with peerless escape skills, we Xianzhou are really helpless."

"It's not forced, but a sincere request."

"What request? Finally, you want me to join the Xianzhou Elders Council?" Li Fan snorted.

"This is one. In addition, there is another request." Zhong Daogong said with a normal expression.

Li Fan stared at Zhong Daogong.

Zhong Daogong was very calm, bowed slightly and saluted.

Then he said slowly: "Please bring part of the [Juntian Art] back to Daqi!"

"Huh?!" A trace of murderous intent flashed in his eyes, and Li Fan stood up suddenly and looked at Zhong Daogong.

"Elder Zhong, don't joke. Didn't you just say that only members of the Elders Council can participate in the Juntian Divine Art?" Li Fan asked coldly.

"I also said that. The essence of the Juntian Divine Art is nothing more than everyone writing the True Immortal Seal Characters together. We in Xianzhou have studied the True Immortal Seal Characters for so many years, so there are naturally many ways to let other creatures participate in the writing of the [Jun] character formula unconsciously. Even if they are at the two ends of the star sea."

"It's just... to complete this matter, you still need the cooperation of Daoist friends."

"The number of members of the Xianzhou Elders Council is too small. So the consequences of each use of the magic are unbearable. But if Daqi joins in to bear it..." Zhong Daogong finally showed his true colors.

Li Fan remained silent for a long time.

For a moment, the scene fell into complete silence.

Zhong Daogong did not continue to force, but quietly waited for Li Fan's answer.

Li Fan frowned, his expression hesitant.

"I... need some time to think about it." Finally, Li Fan said so.

Zhong Daogong heard this, and finally showed a faint smile on his face: "Then, before the parliament tomorrow, I will visit you first."

Li Fan left without any expression.

After returning to his own courtyard and making sure that no one was watching.

His expression did not change, but his heart was already surging.

"Juntian Divine Art? It is indeed extraordinary. It is worthy of being the ultimate support for the plan of the immortal boat to cross the high wall."

"It requires a large number of creatures to perform the spell together and bear the backlash of the real immortal seal characters?"

Li Fan sneered in his heart.

"If I could see the true face of the True Immortal Seal Characters..."

"Why not?"

"However, the elders of the Immortal Boat have extremely long life spans. Even if you add the three unlucky guys like Nangong Lie, they are unlikely to be willing to share the same life span with the so-called Great Qi Civilization."

"So, what is the goal of their magic?"

On the surface, he was like a statue, petrified and motionless. In his heart, Li Fan had actually quietly planned.

In terms of the level of comprehension of the True Immortal Seal Characters, even if the entire Immortal Boat Elders were added together, they might not be able to compare with Li Fan who knew the changes between immortals and mortals, true and false.

"As long as I can figure out the true nature of the word [均], I can always interfere and subvert the magic."

...

The next day.

Zhong Daogong arrived as promised.

"What do you think, fellow Daoist?" Zhong Daogong asked with a smile.

"I can promise you. But..." Li Fan looked indifferent, "When will the Immortal Boat cross the high wall?"

"I need a promise of the exact time of launch."

"I also want to participate in the whole process of Juntian Divine Art."

"..."

Li Fan made several requests in a row.

Zhong Daogong agreed to all of them without hesitation.

Such decisiveness actually made Li Fan's vigilance increase a little.

"Then, Elder Zhong, can you tell me what the target of Juntian Divine Art is this time?"

"It can't be just to prolong the life of Nangong and others, right?" Li Fan stared at Zhong Daogong.

Zhong Daogong: "As for the longevity and equalization technique, there is no need to trouble everyone in Daqi. We in the Immortal Boat will take care of it. As for the final goal..."

"Wait for you to complete the placement of Juntian Divine Art, and we will tell you."

Li Fan stared at Zhong Daogong for a long time without moving.

After a long time: "Okay! I agree!"

"Daqi... although it was my hometown."

"But why should I care about the flood after death!" A trace of ferocity flashed in Li Fan's eyes.

Zhong Daogong looked inexplicable and did not respond.

Li Fan did not attend the next meeting of the elders of the Immortal Boat.

Instead, he concentrated on studying the [Juntian Divine Art] ceremony given by Zhong Daogong.

It is called a ceremony, but in fact it is a writing ceremony of the formation combined with the seal characters of the real immortals, and it seems to be mixed with life similar to the Immortal Boat Divine Tree.

"Just engrave this ceremony in the world, and when the magic is activated, the covered creatures will be automatically involved in the ceremony."

"After the arrangement is completed, our Immortal Boat will also feel it. Daoyou can return. At that time, we will never break our promise!"

Zhong Daogong's instructions are still in my ears.

Li Fan murmured in a low voice: "Only the number of implicated creatures is determined, not the level of cultivation of the creatures. This is a hassle for me."

"It doesn't need to be arranged in the Xuanhuang Realm, just find a small world with a large population."

He stayed in the Immortal Boat for a few days.

After thoroughly studying the Juntian Divine Art Ceremony, Li Fan left under the hope of the entire Xianzhou.

The wooden sword was unsheathed, and Li Fan returned to the Xuanhuang Realm.

He came to a mortal world called [Daqian].

"Xuanxianzhou has been alone in the starry sky for too long, and has lost the ability to judge the population size."

"Three million people have already reached their desired goal."

Li Fan's consciousness swept across the small world below.

"One hundred million. Without the existence of spiritual energy, it is not easy to reproduce to such a prosperous point."

"I just don't know if there will be more rewards from the Xianzhou for exceeding the task." Li Fan sneered. He didn't care about the so-called promise of the Xianzhou.

He just wanted to see how the Juntian Divine Art was performed.

The ceremony was quietly set up, covering the entire Daqian world.

Li Fan could vaguely sense the uneasiness of the world.

In the air, heavy dark clouds were about to gather, but they were dispersed by Li Fan's light glance.

The resistance of the small world was not worth mentioning under Li Fan's suppression.

The arrangement of the ceremony was completed quickly.

The slight energy fluctuations during the ceremony, like the breeze, seemed to indicate that the immortal boat on the edge of the Xinghai Sea had received the result.

Li Fan was not in a hurry to return.

Instead, he came to Daxuan first.

The four gray chess pieces that Master Yin and Baihua had snatched back were quietly placed on the pulpit.

"Saint Master." Seeing Li Fan return, they saluted slightly.

Then they followed Li Fan and their eyes fell on the four objects of different shapes.

Li Fan waved his hand lightly, and under the pressure of spiritual power, the four objects broke layer by layer.

Being squeezed and crushed into the most primitive particles.

Finally, the original appearance was revealed.

Four identical chess pieces attracted each other, floating in the air and spinning continuously.