CHAPTER 1944: CHAPTER 1529: TEMPORAL ANCHOR POINT

Associated with Elder Song for most of his life, now through refinement, this bond is also linked to Li Fan.

The disturbances in the River of Time have completely faded away.

The first backlash from rewriting history was effortlessly resolved by Li Fan.

"The favor Elder Song has shown today, I will surely repay generously in the future!" Li Fan said solemnly.

Elder Song waved his hand: "Having such intention is enough."

After saying that, he leisurely departed.

After seeing him off, Li Fan found a courtyard in Evergreen Valley and temporarily settled down.

The first thing was to refine that dark golden Copper Bell once again.

For Li Fan, the natural material’s flaws were not a limitation at all. Under the complex array techniques, even ordinary things could rival Immortal Instruments.

While helping this Copper Bell complete its transformation, Li Fan reflected on some of his previous reckless actions.

"Looking back now, those who travel upstream to another time and space must avoid becoming like rootless wood or water without a source."

"It’s not to say history can’t be changed. After all, the River of Time flows boundlessly, with endless possibilities."

"However, when changing it, one must have the ability to bear the backlash from the River of Time deviating."

"Besides one’s own strength, the most crucial thing is an anchor point. Simply put, it’s the connection with other people, events, and things in time and space."

"In the inheritance from Emperor Tai Tian, this crucial point was the only thing missing..."

Li Fan pondered for a long time and ruled out the possibility that the other party intended to harm him.

"Emperor Tai Tian went upstream at most tens of thousands of years, and he was once an Immortal Emperor in the Immortal World. Countless True Immortals in the Immortal World can be considered his anchor points. Naturally, he didn’t worry about the disturbances from the River of Time deviating."

"And King of Mystic Sky, it’s the same principle. The myriad beings under the rule of Mystic Sky Sect, including several suspected reincarnations of Nameless True Immortals as Law Kings."

"But I, whether it’s ten thousand years later or now, am always alone..."

"So it’s only natural that the waves of the River of Time are so turbulent."

Li Fan’s thoughts turned quickly, and after sorting through it, he couldn’t help but let out a long sigh of relief.

He did not sink into self-pity because of this absolute solitude.

Since there are no anchor points, then I’ll forge them.

"First, stabilize my existence in this time and space, and then discuss other matters." Li Fan made up his mind.

The next day.

"Senior Brother’s might is awe-inspiring!"

"Seeing Senior Brother’s momentum, it’s not far from breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm, right? Truly a blessing for our Evergreen Valley!"

"Hmph, I fear the temple of Evergreen Valley is too small to contain such a great god."

"What nonsense are you spouting? How could Baili Shan be that ungrateful?"

...

In the sky, Baili Shan displayed immense power, repelling a group of petty cultivators coveting the Medicine King Sect. Below, the cultivators of Evergreen Valley muttered among themselves.

Baili Shan seemed entirely unconcerned with others’ opinions, gracefully leading his fellow senior brothers back to report.

Simultaneously, he also made a clear stance to Zou Yunhao, the Sect Leader of Evergreen Valley.

"Master, rest assured, once a teacher, always a father, Evergreen Valley is my eternal home. Even if Baili ascends to Nascent Soul, God Transformation, or even Unity-Path in the future, I will not leave Evergreen Valley by half a step." Baili Shan said with unwavering determination.

Zou Yunhao stroked his beard and nodded with great satisfaction.

Then, with some disappointment, he said, "Actually, with your talent, Baili, if you could go to the Immortal Dao Ten Clans, there would certainly be better prospects. Perhaps even a chance to compete with the world’s heroes. Staying here in our Evergreen Valley..."

Baili Shan proudly responded, "Master, rest assured, even if I stay in Evergreen Valley all my life, I won’t be inferior to those so-called heroes of the Ten Clans!"

Zou Yunhao sighed and didn’t say more.

He only thought that Baili Shan was young and impetuous, speaking boastfully without understanding the foundation of the Ten Clans.

Recalling when he first adopted Baili Shan and how he looked nervous, yet curiously looking around, Zou Yunhao mused, "It’s rare for us Evergreen Valley to have a young dragon like him, we can’t really hold him back. Perhaps this trip to the Supreme Sect can find him a better path."

"True Immortal Technique lies only within the Ten Clans, everything else is just a sideline..." Zou Yunhao sighed to himself.

Baili Shan, of course, was unaware of his master’s thoughts.

The reason he had absolute confidence in himself and was unwilling to go to the Immortal Dao Ten Clans was naturally due to the [Supreme Taoist Scripture] he had unexpectedly obtained.

After a period of study of this Supreme Treasure, Baili Shan was convinced that the name [Supreme] was truly well-deserved. Just glimpsing less than one-billionth of its brilliance had caused his cultivation base to soar.

"If I can fully comprehend the Taoist scripture, there’s hope of becoming a True Immortal!"

"What are the Immortal Dao Ten Clans? They’re utterly insignificant!"

Going to the Immortal Dao Ten Clans might lead to the discovery of his secret of possessing the Supreme Treasure, whereas in Evergreen Valley, he was absolutely trusted. The choice was self-evident.

Baili Shan returned to his courtyard, intending to retreat into seclusion and further contemplate the Supreme Taoist Scripture.

Yet he was startled to find an unexpected visitor in his room.

"Who are you?" Thinking his secret was exposed, Baili Shan instinctively turned his Evergreen Spiritual Power into a scalpel and fiercely struck it out.

"Senior Brother, you’re truly someone who forgets easily. It’s fine if you don’t remember me, but can you forget the Supreme Taoist Scripture I gifted you?" Li Fan smiled slightly, effortlessly defusing Baili Shan’s attack.

Those four words, Supreme Taoist Scripture, awakened Baili Shan’s memory that had all but vanished.

"It’s you?!"

In an instant, countless thoughts churned within Baili Shan’s spirit consciousness.

There was killing intent, fear, and confusion.

Baili Shan, after all, was still young, and everything he thought was vividly displayed on his face.

"Senior Brother, don’t overthink it. Look, what is this?" Li Fan smiled, gently extending his palm.

Baili Shan focused intently, seeing a mysterious and extraordinary thin piece lying within. It was the [Supreme Taoist Scripture] he was so familiar with!

A shock ran through Baili Shan’s heart, and his instinctive reaction was to check his own body. After confirming nothing was missing, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He was no fool. After a moment of thought, he finally understood.

"You... found two pieces?" Baili Shan suddenly realized.

"Exactly! You are indeed wise, Senior Brother." Li Fan clapped his hands in praise.

"However, I vaguely knew this treasure was extraordinary, but I couldn’t find the correct way to unlock it. So, I decided to give one piece to you, Senior Brother."

"And your performance over the past month has confirmed my suspicions." Li Fan said with a chuckle.

"Are these two pieces identical?" Baili Shan squinted as he scrutinized Li Fan.

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"Senior Brother, you’re truly someone who forgets easily. It’s fine if you don’t remember me, but can you forget the Supreme Taoist Scripture I gifted you?" Li Fan smiled slightly, effortlessly defusing Baili Shan’s attack.

Those four words, Supreme Taoist Scripture, awakened Baili Shan’s memory that had all but vanished.

"It’s you?!"

In an instant, countless thoughts churned within Baili Shan’s spirit consciousness.

There was killing intent, fear, and confusion.

Baili Shan, after all, was still young, and everything he thought was vividly displayed on his face.

"Senior Brother, don’t overthink it. Look, what is this?" Li Fan smiled, gently extending his palm.

Baili Shan focused intently, seeing a mysterious and extraordinary thin piece lying within. It was the [Supreme Taoist Scripture] he was so familiar with!

A shock ran through Baili Shan’s heart, and his instinctive reaction was to check his own body. After confirming nothing was missing, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He was no fool. After a moment of thought, he finally understood.

"You... found two pieces?" Baili Shan suddenly realized.

"Exactly! You are indeed wise, Senior Brother." Li Fan clapped his hands in praise.

"However, I vaguely knew this treasure was extraordinary, but I couldn’t find the correct way to unlock it. So, I decided to give one piece to you, Senior Brother."

"And your performance over the past month has confirmed my suspicions." Li Fan said with a chuckle.

"Are these two pieces identical?" Baili Shan squinted as he scrutinized Li Fan.