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    Chapter 588: Ionic Divine Ability

    Just as Xiong Li was considering whether to find some Spirit Armored clan members with lower cultivation realms, their communication artifacts rang simultaneously.

    “The Grand Elder is planning a trip and is recruiting a guard team. Should we sign up?” Qian Bing said, glancing at his communication artifact.

    “Of course, sign up! Only an idiot wouldn’t!” Xiong Li replied eagerly.

    He knew that staying close to the Grand Elder could lead to valuable guidance. The last time Xu Fan had advised him while guarding the Steel Wall, it had been incredibly beneficial.

    “I’ll join too. Maybe the Grand Elder will reward me with a couple of powerful puppets,” Qian Bing said, lost in his daydream.

    “You’re dreaming!”

    As they spoke, the two flew toward Hidden Spirit Island.

    Meanwhile, Xu Fan was having a meal with his disciples.

    The disciples were eating while giving their master, who rarely left the sect, curious looks.

    “Why are you all looking at me like that?” Xu Fan asked, noticing their strange expressions.

    “Master, are you hiding something from us?”

    “Why else would you suddenly decide to go on a trip?” Xu Yue was the first to speak up.

    Facing their curious gazes, Xu Fan thought to himself, *I can’t just say I’m strong enough to go out and have fun now.*

    “I’ve recently gained some insights into the world and want to travel a bit to deepen my understanding,” Xu Fan explained with a smile.

    This explanation didn’t convince Xu Gang and the others. They didn’t believe their master needed to travel to deepen his insights.

    “Master, if something’s really going on, we can take Hidden Spirit Island with us,” Xu Gang suggested.

    “Yeah, Master, if you’re facing any difficulties, just tell us. We might not be able to do much, but we can help with planning or running errands,” Li Xingci added.

    “What are you all thinking? Do I look like someone who runs away from problems?” Xu Fan frowned.

    “The Great Ascension stage puppet has been completed. This trip is partly to relax and partly to test the puppet’s maximum fighting strength.”

    “It’s been a while since we’ve all been together. You’ve all been busy cultivating or adventuring.”

    “So, I thought it would be a good idea to gather everyone, go on a trip, and share my experiences of reaching the Void Refinement stage with you,” Xu Fan said.

    “Oh, I see now,” everyone said, finally understanding.

    Three days later, a large fleet of spiritual boats departed from the Hidden Spirit Sect.

    “Our first destination is the only remaining fairy city nearby, Bi Hai Fairy City,” Xu Fan announced to everyone on one of the larger spiritual boats.

    “Grape, make sure to stop if we come across any beautiful scenery or secret realm ruins along the way,” Xu Fan instructed.

    “Understood, Master.”

    On the deck of the spiritual boat, Xu Fan lounged in a chair, gazing at the blue sky.

    Xu Gang and the others exchanged exasperated looks.

    *What’s the difference between this and being at the sect? He’s just lying around in a new location.*

    “Xu Gang, come here. Let me check what’s wrong with you,” Xu Fan called out.

    “Alright, Master.”

    Xu Gang grabbed a small stool and sat down beside Xu Fan.

    “When it comes to fighting strength, you’ve pretty much got no weak spots. The only thing holding you back is that the divine techniques you’ve been practicing are a bit one-dimensional.”

    “Right now, if you run into someone with higher cultivation and fighting strength, all you can do is rely on the East Wind Divine Technique to blast them.”

    “So, I’ve come up with another divine technique tailored to your specific needs.”

    Xu Fan summoned a swirling mist of spiritual energy in his hand and began shaping it.

    The mist first transformed into the Five Elements of Spiritual Energy, then condensed into a strange material that formed a tiny flying sword.

    The transformation mesmerized everyone on the deck.

    “Once you master this technique, that little weakness of yours will be a thing of the past.”

    “When you face an enemy that even your bombardment can’t handle, just unleash this technique.”

    With that, Xu Fan flicked the small sword, now formed from the mist, toward a towering mountain in the distance.

    The sword, made of that strange material, vanished into thin air.

    Moments later, a powerful wave of spiritual energy erupted from the distant mountain, followed by invisible blades slicing through the entire range.

    Like a stack of toppling blocks, the mountain was instantly carved into perfectly uniform cubes.

    Everyone on the deck gasped in awe.

    While they could sense the spiritual energy in the mist Xu Fan had conjured earlier, once it transformed into the small sword, they could only see it—its presence was otherwise undetectable.

    “Master, what’s this technique called?”

    Xu Gang was practically vibrating with excitement, and even Wang Xiangchi, who specialized in swordsmanship, was visibly thrilled.

    “You’re currently learning the East Wind series of divine techniques, but this one belongs to the Ion series,” Xu Fan explained.

    After advancing to the Void Refinement stage, he had gained a deeper understanding of spiritual energy and its hidden layers.

    “This is just the most basic application of the Ion series. Once you cultivate it to a higher level…” Xu Fan paused, noticing the eager looks on everyone’s faces, and continued, “At its peak, it can multiply your fighting strength several times over.”

    “That’s insane!” Everyone exclaimed in unison.

    “I’ll add this technique to the Sutra Pavilion when we get back. It’s not easy to learn, so only those with real determination should attempt it,” Xu Fan added.

    “Grand Elder, can we first-generation disciples learn it too?” Xiong Li, who was standing guard on the deck, asked eagerly.

    “Of course! If you can master it, more power to you,” Xu Fan replied with a nod.

    Xu Fan then addressed Xu Gang’s cultivation questions before moving on to guide Xu Yuexian.

    Eldest brother, second brother, third brother, fourth brother, fifth brother—one by one, he made sure no one was left out.

    Under the vast blue sky, a massive spiritual boat, stretching a thousand meters long, floated above the clouds like a tiny vessel in an endless sea.

    Xu Fan lounged in a chair, basking contentedly in the sunlight.

    “Master, we’ve detected an area of unusual spiritual energy ahead. It seems to be a Secret Realm. Should we investigate?”

    Grape’s voice echoed in Xu Fan’s ears.

    “Let’s check it out. We’re here to relax, not rush,” Xu Fan replied with a lazy smile, his eyes half-closed.

    As soon as he spoke, the massive fleet of spiritual boats began descending slowly from the clouds toward the land below.

    They docked by the edge of a picturesque lake.

    In the distance, a towering pillar of spiritual energy rose from the forest.

    “Master, after scanning, it appears to be a naturally formed Small World of the Secret Realm.”

    “The danger level is low, but the spiritual energy density is high. It contains spiritual treasures and spirit ore.”

    Xu Fan strolled along the grassy lakeside and waved his hand. “Send the sect’s disciples and Tian Puppet Masters to explore it. Consider it a bonus for this trip.”

    “Understood, Master.”

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