Chapter 571

Chapter 571: Close Allies

"Since the respected elder is so generous, I can’t be stingy either. I will help the respected elder craft all the treasures from the giant beast for free," Xu Fan said with some surprise.

Truly, sometimes a loss can turn into a blessing.

Losing one Hidden Spirit No. 2 was worth it for a massive order that compensated for the loss many times over.

"The Grand Elder has such a magnanimous spirit; Qianling Sect is willing to form a close alliance with the Hidden Spirit Sect," Master Qianling said.

A close alliance between sects has a meaning.

Except for disciples, sect inheritance, techniques and methods, and treasure vaults, everything else is treated as family.

"I, the Hidden Spirit Sect, am also willing to become close allies with Qianling Sect," Xu Fan replied with a smile.

At that moment, Xu Fan sensed a slight change in the sect’s fortune loaded onto the grape entity.

Meanwhile, the Grand Elder of Qianling Sect also felt a change in his sect’s fortune.

"This is good," the Grand Elder of Qianling Sect nodded and said.

While chatting with Master Qianling, Xu Fan suddenly recalled the issue of consuming the Great Ascension stage puppets and sent a transmitted message to his Second Clone.

"Go to the plain behind the main peak and collect some blood from the giant beast to see if it can replace the puppet’s consumption."

The Second Clone, who had been reading a thick novel, closed the book.

"Can’t I have a peaceful day?"

The Second Clone muttered as it left its cozy little nest.

In the guest hall atop the Hidden Spirit Sect’s main peak, Master Qianling looked at the star stone handed over by Xu Fan.

"You mentioned that the secret realm guarded by the beast race is related to the Thousand Worlds."

Xu Fan nodded and projected a part of the map of the Extreme Void Domain, marking the area guarded by the beast race.

"It’s right here, and I have a feeling I’m connected to that secret realm. Would the respected elder like to go see it?" Xu Fan said, feeling a familiar aura whenever he divined this area.

"There are heavy forces from the beast race guarding that place. Does the Grand Elder have a way to sneak in?" Master Qianling asked.

"That’s easy to say. First, we’ll inform the Elder Council, and once they intervene strongly, we can take advantage of the chaos," Xu Fan said with a grin.

Master Qianling pondered for a moment and then nodded, "Then I will go in with the Grand Elder. I will bring the Grand Elder’s avatar to ensure his safety."

"Thank you, respected elder," Xu Fan said, pleasantly surprised.

He had initially just invited him and didn’t expect such a delightful surprise.

"No need for formality between our two sects!" Master Qianling waved his hand and laughed.

In the following period, the beast clan master craftsmen quickly repaired the classic Star Ship within the sect.

On the plain behind the main peak, Xu Fan waved goodbye to Master Qianling.

"Master, are you really going to the secret realm in the Extreme Void Domain?" Xu Gang asked.

"Yes, I feel that place is very familiar, and it definitely has what I need," Xu Fan replied.

He wasn’t sure if this was a benefit from the heavens or a gift from a good brother.

"I want to go with you, Master, so I can keep an eye on you," Xu Gang said with concern.

"With Master Qianling accompanying me on the journey, I don’t need your protection."

"Though you’ve made some progress lately."

Xu Fan looked Xu Gang over, impressed by how quickly his first disciple had improved.

"But Master Qianling is still an outsider. How can he protect you as well as I can?" Xu Gang said with concern.

Xu Fan placed a hand on Xu Gang’s shoulder, and a protective barrier entered Xu Gang’s body.

"If you can break free from this barrier within three years, I’ll take you with me," Xu Fan said.

As soon as Xu Fan spoke, Xu Yuexian wanted to join too.

"Master, I…"

Before she could finish, Xu Fan sent another protective barrier into her body.

"You’re just like your brother," Xu Fan said as he leisurely returned to the courtyard.

Nothing major happened in the sect, and during Xu Fan’s laid-back days, three years passed.

Above the Ten Thousand-Mile Giant Lake, Xu Fan was holding a green-shelled Dragon Egg, teaching it.

After years of hard work, the green-shelled Dragon Eggs had become obedient little ones.

"Alright, go play now," Xu Fan said, tossing six Dragon Eggs one by one into the Ten Thousand-Mile Giant Lake, while Tianji Turtle watched with a roll of its eyes.

"Grand Elder, the time agreed upon with Qianling has arrived. Should I accompany you?" Spirit Cut Elder asked nearby.

"No need. Stay here and protect the sect. With Master Qianling there, nothing will go wrong," Xu Fan replied, watching the playful green-shelled Dragon Eggs in the distance.

"Good. Be careful on the way," Spirit Cut Elder nodded.

Though sometimes he was less useful in the sect than a railgun, there was still a difference between the two.

Xu Fan nodded and then handed a ring to Spirit Cut Elder.

"Elder, with this ring, you can access half of the sect’s five elemental origins and the Avatar Jade Talisman of the invincible respected elder stored in the treasury."

"If you face an unsolvable problem while I’m away, keep this as a backup," Xu Fan said.

Spirit Cut Elder took the ring, examined it, and put it on.

"What if I can’t resist even with the Avatar Jade Talisman?" Spirit Cut Elder asked.

"Then the sect’s emergency plan will be activated," Xu Fan replied.

The emergency plan was for sudden attacks from the Invincible Beast King or overwhelming enemies.

At that time, the entire Hidden Spirit Island would teleport to a pre-prepared location.

"What’s the sect’s emergency plan?" Spirit Cut Elder asked curiously, as it was the first time he’d heard of it.

"You’ll find out when the time comes," Xu Fan said with a mysterious smile.

Three days later, in the underground space of Hidden Spirit Island, Xu Fan looked at a Great Ascension stage simplified puppet that had been rushed to completion.

"This simplified puppet can maintain its strength for at most a hundred years. With the blood of the giant beast, it can achieve respected elder-level fighting strength."

"With your fine control, you’ll be an invincible respected elder," the Second Clone explained, looking a bit tired.

To make this puppet, he and the First Clone had gone into overdrive, cutting the time needed by more than half.

"Thanks for your hard work! Go rest. I’ll ask the Jade Rabbit Beast King to come over later for your treatment," Xu Fan said, noticing the exhaustion on his clones’ faces.

After all, they were his own people; they really gave it their all when needed.

Hearing Xu Fan’s words, First Clone and Second Clone exchanged smiles before heading back to their cave.

After the two clones left, Xu Fan sighed.

"Some things only happen once and countless times. Men are the same no matter the world."

After his reflection, Xu Fan turned to the Great Ascension stage puppet.

Its dark black paint made it look like an assassin hiding in the shadows.