Chapter 582

Chapter 582: Five Pits

Xu Fan looked at the dejected Elder Council and respected elders and said, “The Thousand Mirror Celestial Palace hasn’t been taken by the beast race; they only got a coordinate.”

The two respected elders, who had been feeling down, suddenly turned to Xu Fan.

“When I was in the mirror small world, I saw the mirror stone that held the information about the spirit of the Thousand Mirror Celestial Palace.”

“It only recorded a coordinate beyond the two realms, and nothing else,” Xu Fan explained.

Xu Fan handed a mirror stone to the Elder Council respected elder.

“There are two crystal stones for the Thousand Mirror Celestial Palace; once both are found, it will collapse,” Xu Fan added.

“So you’re saying, after using up so much of our lifespan, we ended up with just a coordinate?” Master Qianling frowned, feeling like they’d been left with an anticlimactic result.

Xu Fan shrugged helplessly; this wasn’t his fault. Even without his involvement, the Thousand Mirror Celestial Palace would have collapsed eventually.

The only difference was whether they could escape.

Just then, the Dragon Immortal Palace broke through the space and landed nearby.

Master Youming appeared above the Dragon Immortal Palace and stepped over to Xu Fan.

“What’s the outcome?” Master Youming asked.

“Anticlimactic. After paying such a huge price, we only got a coordinate,” the respected elder who had taken Xu Fan’s mirror stone handed it to Master Youming.

“Did the beast race get this coordinate?” Master Youming asked.

“They did,” the Elder Council respected elder replied, lowering his head.

“Then there’s no need to worry. With the fusion of the two realms, they can’t get out.”

“Once the two realms fully merge, the Four Phase Giant City won’t be faster than our Ten Thousand Star Ship,” Master Youming said with a smile.

“So this time, we didn’t lose out.”

Hearing Master Youming’s words, the expressions of the two elder respected elders softened.

“Sister-in-law, thank you for helping to draw away the invincible respected elder of the beast race,” Xu Fan said gratefully.

“It was nothing. Whether you asked or not, that fight was bound to happen sooner or later,” Master Youming replied casually.

“I had a bit of luck in the Thousand Mirror Celestial Palace. In a hundred years, I’ll be able to advance to the realm of artifact great masters. If you ever need anything, just let me know,” Xu Fan said with a bow.

“You’re going to become an artifact great master?” Master Youming said, surprised.

“I was fortunate to gain some insights in the Thousand Mirror Celestial Palace,” Xu Fan said with a smile.

“Alright, I’ll remember that. In a hundred years, I’ll come find you for help—don’t try to back out,” Master Youming said, grinning.

“I’ll be waiting for you, sister-in-law,” Xu Fan replied with a smile.

As Xu Fan and Master Qianling were about to leave, Master Youming called out to them again.

A space ring flew toward Xu Fan in a streak of light.

“This ring contains some artifact-level spirit ore, a reward from the Elder Council for you.”

Master Youming’s voice echoed.

Xu Fan glanced at the contents of the space ring with his thoughts and smiled slightly. “Thank you, sister-in-law.”

“Don’t mention it~”

After Xu Fan and Master Qianling bid farewell to Master Youming, they left their area.

In the inner area of the Extreme Void Domain, a classic Star Ship was sailing towards the outskirts.

On the classic Star Ship, Master Qianling handed over the driving control to Grape’s clone and approached Xu Fan, rubbing his hands.

“Grand Elder, congratulations on advancing to artifact great master in a hundred years,” Master Qianling said with a smile, his tone carrying a hint of flattery.

“Respected Elder, we’ve been old friends for many years; just bring over some celestial tool-level spirit ore when the time comes.”

“Even though we have a good relationship, I can’t just work without materials,” Xu Fan said, finding it a bit amusing to see Master Qianling’s shy expression.

“Grand Elder, given our relationship, how about you craft two celestial tools for me?” Master Qianling said, rubbing his hands together, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

“My big brother also needs two; the spirit ore is already gathered. As for the third brother, you can craft whatever you like.”

Master Qianling was like a student rushing to a net café after school, eager to secure his spot.

“Wow, I haven’t even advanced yet, and you’ve already claimed five positions for celestial tools,” Xu Fan said, glancing at Master Qiannian.

“My Qianling Sect has an inheritance spanning tens of thousands of years; the treasure vault of our sect is unfathomable.”

“As long as the Grand Elder is willing, feel free to take any treasures you desire.”

“My Qianling Sect doesn’t lack spirit stones, Spiritual Treasures, or spirit ore; what we lack are artifact great masters like you, who are absolutely dedicated to the cultivation world,” Master Qianling flattered.

“Respected Elder, you’re being too formal.”

“With our sects’ relationship, I can first craft the crucial celestial tools for you, and we can discuss the rest later; I promise you’ll have them before you ascend,” Xu Fan replied.

Xu Fan thought seriously for a moment; aside from the celestial tools needed within the sect, there were already more than six that he needed to craft for those outside the Hidden Spirit Sect.

“Alright, I’ll go back and tell my big brother and third brother to prepare the rewards,” Master Qianling chuckled.

“Given our sects’ relationship, there’s no need for rewards.”

“Here’s the deal: you pack up all your treasures containing celestial script and bring them to me.”

“I’ll create a runic manual, so that the master craftsmen of your sect can continuously comprehend the celestial script,” Xu Fan suggested.

After years of accumulation, Xu Fan had comprehended just over a hundred celestial scripts at this stage, enough to craft ordinary celestial tools.

But was he just an ordinary artifact great master?

“That’s doable; I’ll send them to you as soon as I get back,” Master Qianling replied eagerly.

Although their sect didn’t have powerful artifact masters, their resources were enough to nurture three or four excellent artifact masters; they were the kind that lacked skill but had top-tier equipment.

Suddenly, Xu Fan seemed to remember something and waved his hand to release everyone trapped in the Daoist artifact palace.

As Xu Gang and Xu Yuexian emerged, they looked at Xu Fan with resentful eyes.

“Master, we agreed to explore the secret realm together; why did you trap us?” Xu Gang asked sadly.

“It’s just time acceleration, right? My big brother and I are willing to help you,” Xu Yuexian added.

“I could resolve it easily; letting you out also meant I had to worry about taking care of you.”

“Staying in the Daoist artifact palace was just fine; now I’m safely out, aren’t I?”

Xu Fan, holding the Daoist artifact obtained from the Thousand Mirror Celestial Palace, casually gave each of them one.

“You’re still young; competing on lifespan harms your foundation. Wait until I find a suitable secret realm next time, and I’ll take you with me,” Xu Fan said with a smile.

He felt somewhat guilty; these two disciples traveled a long way to follow him, yet they hadn’t even seen what the secret realm was like.

“Big Brother Xu, you’re in the wrong here; at least let them experience a mirror small world,” Wang Yulun chimed in, smiling from the side.

“Fifty years is still time, right? Isn’t it better to stay at home and cultivate in seclusion?”

“Why waste it like this?”