CHAPTER 1926: CHAPTER 1519: THE FATES OF ALL HAVE BEEN ALTERED (PART 2)

Kou Hong’s Curled Dragon Branch, from a withered branch resembling a dragon, grew into a full, flourishing tree. The green leaves and branches swayed in the light, as if tens of thousands of dragons were dancing together.

Dao Xuanzi’s Rusted Sword Daoxuan had all the rust marks accumulated over time disappear, and the sword body seemed newly forged. Apart from its sharpness and the appearance of longevity, something seemed to be gestating inside the sword. One glimpse could tell it was no ordinary item.

And all these earth-shattering changes were granted by Li Fan.

Kou Hong and Dao Xuanzi, after a moment of daze, were suddenly filled with tears of gratitude. They wished to perform the grand ritual of three kneelings and nine kowtows to thank Li Fan. But before they could react, Li Fan’s figure had already vanished.

"When we were previously captured alive, I thought our two brothers’ fates were sealed, and we would die here. Unexpectedly, fortune truly turned in our favor. Not only did we escape a calamity, but we also received such a boon." Kou Hong’s voice was so agitated it became a bit unintelligible.

"In the future, when our cultivation is complete, we must repay this kindness." Dao Xuanzi silently swore.

Both brothers felt that all the misfortunes of the first half of their lives were swept away at this moment. It was as if they had defied fate and changed their destinies, as a mysterious and profound aura was born upon them.

Affected by this aura, the mental states of Kou Hong and Dao Xuanzi subtly changed. Although the change wasn’t particularly significant now, it would become more apparent in the future as their realm and cultivation levels increased.

"Oh no, someone is coming." Kou Hong’s expression suddenly changed, and he warned.

"It must be that the unusual occurrence from the senior bestowing the treasure attracted them. Our possession of a supreme treasure can absolutely not be exposed. We must withdraw first."

The two had a mutual understanding and instantly teleported into the Misthaven Mountain Forest.

When cultivators hurriedly arrived, they ultimately had no knowledge of what had truly transpired at this place.

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Misthaven Sky City, Governance Hall, main chamber.

He Zhenghao stared at the list before him, frowning deeply.

"This makes no sense at all."

"In this governance performance evaluation, our Cong Yun is ranked in the bottom ten again? If it weren’t for this list being leaked to me by you, Xin-xin, I wouldn’t have believed it!"

He went over the specific content of the list several times and sighed deeply: "It is not entirely my fault as the City Lord. Initially, Cong Yun was already quite remote. Previously, it also suffered from the Great Calamity, leading to a depletion of talents. In recent years, there haven’t been many willing to migrate here. Barely maintaining governmental operations is already a blessing. How can we compete with other states?"

"Take this item, for example. The number of newly promoted God Transformation and above cultivators in the state region... even your father is only at the God Transformation Realm right now!"

"The support materials promised by the Immortal Alliance Headquarters haven’t been distributed either."

He Zhenghao seemed to be venting a stomach full of grievances, chattering incessantly.

A light laugh suddenly interrupted He Zhenghao’s words: "Hehe, Dad, you should stop complaining. If it doesn’t work out, just go home and be an honest son-in-law."

"You were already quiet for a few years, but then you insisted on proving yourself. Behind Mom’s back, you pulled some strings to get the position of Misthaven City Lord. Now you know you’re wrong?"

He Zhenghao, somewhat embarrassed, coughed and said solemnly: "Xin-xin, what are you saying? Although there is a bit of a competitive spirit in it, it is mostly for better rebuilding of Cong Yun. After all, I have been here for almost half my life."

He Xin-xin just smiled without answering.

He Zhenghao frowned again, looking at the list in his hand, pondering over the next evaluation plan.

Suddenly, he heard his daughter let out a startled and uncertain exclamation.

He Zhenghao quickly looked up, only to see, not knowing when, a young man standing silently in front of him.

"Hmm?"

He Zhenghao was shocked internally.

He knew that this Governance Hall was a critical location in Misthaven Sky City, deeply embedded with multiple layers of array prohibitions. Even with God Transforming Cultivation Level, it shouldn’t be possible to intrude silently.

This person, what on earth...

Thousands of thoughts flashed through his spirit consciousness in an instant, but out of intuition, He Zhenghao made the most accurate decision.

He displayed a respectful expression and asked in a low voice: "Senior, may I know..."

Li Fan looked at He Zhenghao’s face, which was exactly as he remembered, further confirming his suspicion. This person should be trustworthy. At the very least, he wouldn’t be the culprit who caused his severe injury and memory loss.

"I wish to join the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals and need you to introduce me," Li Fan said calmly.

"Ah?" He Zhenghao, hearing this, thought he had heard wrong and was momentarily stunned.

Such formidable cultivation, yet not a member of the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals.

Could it be that he’s from the Five Elders Organization’s side?

He Zhenghao’s expression changed drastically.

Without a trace of hesitation, he activated his most powerful trump card.

"Heaven and Earth Ensnaring Formation!"

In the main chamber of the Governance Hall, intersecting thin lines instantly appeared.

The landscape of continuous mountains, rivers, and peaks reemerged one by one within. They converged above Li Fan’s head, as if to suppress him on the spot.

However, what left He Zhenghao utterly dumbfounded was that the young man in front of him merely glanced at it, and the Heaven and Earth Ensnaring Formation that he had painstakingly created over several decades shattered inch by inch, ceasing to exist!

"How is this possible?!"

Even with the reputation of being a son-in-law to the Heng family, He Zhenghao managed to barely establish himself in the Immortal Alliance Central Four States with his extraordinary talent in array techniques. He wasn’t looked down upon by other cultivators.

Otherwise, even if he begged tirelessly, no one would operate the position of Misthaven City Lord for him.

Though a remote place, meat is still meat, no matter how small the mosquito.

During his tenure as City Lord, He Zhenghao was very clearly aware of just how much profit this position could extract.

It is because He Zhenghao was righteous and upright with clear integrity.

Otherwise, Cong Yun State’s performance in the evaluation would have been even worse.

Li Fan looked at the dumbfounded He Zhenghao and repeated: "If you do not introduce me, then I will go elsewhere."

"I recall that introducing cultivators to join the alliance counts as merit, right?"

Seeing He Zhenghao still didn’t respond for a while, Li Fan frowned slightly.

But suddenly remembering something, Li Fan added: "Oh. By the way, rest assured. I’m not one of the Five Elders Organization."

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Quickly changed back.

Li Fan looked at He Zhenghao’s face, which matched his memory exactly, further affirming his suspicion. This person should be reliable. At least, he wouldn’t be the culprit who caused his severe injury and memory loss.

"I want to join the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals, and I need you to introduce me," Li Fan said calmly.

"Ah?" He Zhenghao heard this and thought he had misheard, momentarily dazed.

Such a strong cultivation base and not yet a member of the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals.

Could it be from the Five Elders Organization?

He Zhenghao’s expression changed drastically.

Without a moment’s hesitation, he activated his most formidable trump card.

"Heaven and Earth Ensnaring Formation!"

In an instant, crisscrossing threads emerged in the main chamber of the Governance Hall.

The continuous mountains and rivers reappeared within, gathering over Li Fan’s head.

However, what left He Zhenghao standing there dumbfounded was that the young man in front of him merely glanced at it, and the Heaven and Earth Ensnaring Formation, which he had painstakingly created over decades, crumbled inch by inch.

"How is this possible?!"

Even though he carried the title of the Heng family’s son-in-law, He Zhenghao relied on his exceptional array technique skills to barely establish himself in the Central Immortal Alliance’s Four States. He wasn’t looked down upon by other cultivators.

Otherwise, no matter how much he begged, no one would have helped him obtain the position of Misthaven City Lord.

Though a remote place, even a small city lord’s position has its benefits.

It was during his tenure as City Lord that He Zhenghao became keenly aware of the potential profits the position could extract.

He Zhenghao stood frozen, and then nodded seriously: "Xin-xin, you’re right. Although there is a bit of competitiveness involved, it’s more about better rebuilding Cong Yun. After all, your father has been here for nearly half his life."

He Xin-xin just smiled and didn’t answer.

He Zhenghao furrowed his brow again, pondering the next assessment plan while looking at the list in his hand.

Suddenly, he heard his daughter utter a sound of sudden surprise and uncertainty.

He Zhenghao abruptly looked up and was shocked to see when a young man had silently appeared in front of him.

"Hmm?"

He Zhenghao felt a sudden shock in his heart.

He knew that this Governance Hall was a crucial area in Misthaven Sky City, heavily guarded by array prohibitions. Even someone with a God Transforming Cultivation Level shouldn’t have been able to enter so quietly.

Just who is this person...

In his spirit consciousness, thousands of thoughts flashed for a moment, but based on instinct, He Zhenghao still made the most prudent decision.

His expression respectful, he asked in a low voice: "Senior, may I know...?"

Li Fan looked at He Zhenghao’s face, identical to the one in his memory, which only reinforced his suspicion. This person should be reliable. At the very least, he couldn’t be the culprit responsible for his severe injury and memory loss.

"I wish to join the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals and need you to introduce me." Li Fan said flatly.

"Ah?" He Zhenghao, upon hearing this, thought he had misheard and was momentarily stunned.

Such a high cultivation level, and he’s not even part of the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals.

Could it be he’s from the Five Elders Organization?

He Zhenghao’s expression changed drastically.

Without hesitation, he activated his strongest strategy.

Heaven and Earth Ensnaring Formation!

In an instant, crisscrossing fine lines appeared in the main chamber of the Governance Hall.

Mountains and rivers reappeared, interwoven within, coalescing above Li Fan.

What left He Zhenghao utterly stunned was that the young man before him merely glanced at it, and the Heaven and Earth Ensnaring Formation that he had painstakingly created over several decades began to crumble silently!

"How is this possible?!"

Even bearing the name of a son-in-law to the Heng family, He Zhenghao relied on his exceptional array technique talent to barely establish himself in the Central Four States of the Immortal Alliance, without being the subject of ridicule.

Otherwise, even if he begged, no one would have facilitated his appointment to the position of Misthaven City Lord.

Even though it’s a remote place, this city lord position has enough benefits to be worth keeping.

With his time as City Lord, He Zhenghao finally realized just how much profit could be extracted from this position.

Thus, He Zhenghao composed himself and asked with respect, in a low voice: "Senior, may I know...?"

Li Fan, looking at He Zhenghao’s face that matched his memory exactly, became more certain of his hunch. This person seemed trustworthy, and at the very least, didn’t appear to be the culprit behind his severe injuries and memory loss.

"I wish to join the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals, and I would need your recommendation," Li Fan said plainly.

"Ah?" He Zhenghao, hearing this, thought he had misheard and was momentarily stunned.

Such strong cultivation level, and yet not a member of the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals. Could it be he’s with the Five Elders Organization?

He Zhenghao’s expression changed sharply.

Without the slightest hesitation, he employed his strongest strategic decision.

"Heaven and Earth Ensnaring Formation!"

In an instant, crisscrossing fine lines appeared throughout the main chamber.

The stretching mountains and rivers reemerged one by one, forming an imposing power over Li Fan’s head.

However, what startled He Zhenghao into utter bewilderment was that the young man in front of him calmly glanced upward once, and in no time, the Heaven and Earth Ensnaring Formation, which He Zhenghao had painstakingly established over decades, was crumbling inch by inch.

"Stop!"

He XinXin shouted: "What do you think you’re doing, Dad?"

Although widely regarded as part of the Heng family through marriage, He Zhenghao had managed to establish a foothold in the Immortal Alliance Central Four States on the strength of his exceptional array technique talent, without being looked down upon by others.

Even if he had begged, no one would have gone to bat for him to obtain the position of Misthaven City Lord.

Even though this is a remote area, a small territory is a territory all the same.

During his time as City Lord, He Zhenghao realized very clearly just how much profit he could actually extract from the position.

However, it’s because He Zhenghao had a strong sense of integrity and clarity.

Otherwise, Misthaven State’s performance in the evaluation would’ve been even worse.

Li Fan looked at a frozen He Zhenghao and repeated: "If you won’t introduce me, then I’ll go elsewhere."

"I remember that you earn merits for introducing cultivators into the Alliance, right?"

Seeing He Zhenghao still did not answer for a long time, Li Fan slightly frowned.

But suddenly recalling something, Li Fan said softly with assurance, "Oh. Xin-xin, rest assured. I’m not part of the Five Elders Organization."

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