Chapter 672

Chapter 672: Severing Heaven’s Secrets

In a wild area of Lin Sen Fairy City, several wolf beasts were feeding on a little beast when they suddenly looked up at the sky.

They saw their surroundings instantly darken, turning into a patch of blackness.

A massive island floated high above them at tens of thousands of feet in the air.

One main island was accompanied by three smaller islands.

At that moment, Hidden Spirit Island had fully transformed into a floating island.

Xu Fan stood at the edge of the floating island, gazing down at the vast wilderness below.

“Since I woke up from my thousand-year slumber, I feel that with our Hidden Spirit Sect’s strength, we won’t need to flee and hide like before.”

“But I never expected fate would play such a trick on us,” Xu Fan sighed.

“Master, that Purple Jade Flood Dragon is the strongest existence in the beast race; we are left with no choice,” Xu Gang said from the side.

“I believe that once Master becomes a respected elder, he will surely suppress it,” Wang Xiangchi added.

“If Master had awoken a thousand years earlier, that Purple Jade Flood Dragon would only be a mere flower snake beneath his feet,” Li Xing Chi remarked.

“Master, are we really going to the demon race next?” Li Xing Chi asked.

Xu Fan nodded.

“That Purple Jade Flood Dragon killed me simply because it felt I posed too great a threat to their entire beast race.”

“Consequently, we should respond with appropriate measures.”

Xu Fan’s gaze grew cold; it is not wise to bully someone like me.

When a very lazy person finally moves, you will realize what trouble you have stirred up.

“Once I set up the grand formation to sever the causal link, we will go to the demon race.”

“An eye for an eye! Today, I will confront the beast race,” Xu Fan said firmly.

“We will always stand by Master’s side; Master’s enemies are our enemies,” his disciples quickly replied.

At that moment, a strange aura emanated from Artifact Crafting Peak.

“Uncle Master Sha must have researched something important; I’ll go check it out. You all prepare, as everyone must participate in the battle once we reach the demon race.”

“Consider it training.”

“Grape, inform all sect disciples to prepare for battle!”

After saying this, Xu Fan transformed into a wisp of smoke and vanished.

On Artifact Crafting Peak, Sha Diao held a small piece of artifact-level universal alloy, looking somewhat emotional.

“Brother Sha, is this the universal alloy you just developed?” Xu Fan asked, looking at the small piece in Sha Diao’s hand.

“It should be, if nothing goes wrong,” Sha Diao replied with a hint of uncertainty.

At that moment, Sha Diao suddenly remembered something.

“Grand Elder, has there been any unusual activity in the sect recently?” he asked.

“The most powerful beast king from the demon race has been keeping an eye on us, trying to assassinate me, but they have already been driven away,” Xu Fan recounted the situation briefly.

"In the past, when I was researching the universal alloy, I always felt like something was missing. But the moment I teleported to Hidden Spirit Island, the universal alloy suddenly became complete," Sha Diao said.

"After that, I managed to refine this artifact-level universal alloy."

"If I want to mass-produce it, I’ll need to run more experiments," Sha Diao added.

"No problem, Brother Sha. Just focus on your cultivation. Next time we teleport from Hidden Spirit Island, I’ll have Grapes remind you," Xu Fan replied.

He glanced at the universal alloy in Sha Diao’s hand and suddenly realized that the main material for Hidden Spirit Island was now within reach.

"That works. I’ll hurry with my research and try to create something that can help the Grand Elder," Sha Diao said.

"Thank you, Brother Sha," Xu Fan said gratefully.

"The Grand Elder is too kind. Without you, I wouldn’t have achieved what I have today," Sha Diao said sincerely.

"What I mean is, Brother Sha refining this alloy would be a huge help to me," Xu Fan chuckled.

In the final stretch, the entire Hidden Spirit Sect began to mobilize.

Disciples from outside started returning one after another, and both Artifact Crafting Peak and Alchemy Peak became bustling with activity.

A sense of unity and determination spread throughout the sect.

Every disciple knew that their Grand Elder had been wronged by the beast race, and now it was time to strike back.

At the entrance of the Sutra Pavilion, Zhang Xueling sat on the top floor, gazing out at the busy scene below. His mind began to race.

Just then, Xu Fan’s voice reached his ears.

"I hear you’ve been studying the formations discipline. Come over and give me a hand."

Before Zhang Xueling could respond, he was teleported next to Xu Fan via the teleportation formation beneath his feet.

The two stood atop a grand formation of Hidden Spirit Dao.

"What does the Grand Elder need me to do?" Zhang Xueling asked.

"Here’s the location for the Severing Heaven’s Secrets formation node. These are the materials. Just guide the beast clan master craftsmen to set it up," Xu Fan said, handing over a jade slip and a space ring.

"Severing Heaven’s Secrets formation!" Zhang Xueling exclaimed in awe.

"This formation isn’t too complicated. I’ll handle the core, and you can manage the outer sections without any issues," Xu Fan explained, as he directed several temporary avatars to inscribe the formation in the core area.

"Understood, Grand Elder," Zhang Xueling said with a respectful bow.

"Get to it."

After Zhang Xueling left, Xu Fan couldn’t help but feel a pang of emotion. The sect had many talented individuals in formations, but over the years, no one had risen to the level of an array master.

He truly understood the challenges of nurturing true professionals.

Although Xu Fan hadn’t personally mentored them, with Grapes’ all-around assistance, any disciple with potential could push themselves to the brink of mastery.

Over the years, the sect had only produced two master craftsmen and one alchemist.

Just as Xu Fan finished directing the avatars to outline the formation’s framework, Zhang Daqi arrived, accompanied by two beast clan master craftsmen.

"Master, we’ve completed the control of that area’s node," Zhang Daqi reported respectfully.

"Go ahead and set these up."

Xu Fan tossed a jade slip and two space rings to Zhang Daqi.

It was a straightforward process—just follow the installation steps, but a basic understanding of formations was necessary.

In artifact crafting room Number Three, Ertie handed over a freshly forged Artifact-level Spiritual Sword to Xiang Yun.

"This is the last one. Good thing I finished it before the battle with the beast race," Ertie said with a grin.

"With these six Artifact-level Spiritual Swords, my Six Chopping Shooting Star Sword Formation will reach its full potential."

"Master Ertie, you’ve worked hard," Xiang Yun said, smiling gratefully.

"Brother Xiang Yun, don’t tease me. You know exactly how I became a master craftsman," Ertie said, scratching his head sheepishly.

As his master once said, if he couldn’t forge Artifact-level components after hammering Spiritual Swords for over a thousand years, he might as well dig a hole and bury himself.

"Regardless, you’re still a master craftsman."

"With these six Artifact-level Spiritual Swords, I’ll take care of that beast clan member for you," Xiang Yun said, his eyes filled with resolve.

"And don’t forget to keep an eye on my underachieving sister during the battle," Ertie added.

"Of course."