Chapter 717

Chapter 717: Children with Pleasant Words Will Not Have Bad Luck.

"This sword strike is quite impressive," Xu Fan complimented.

At that moment, the sword strike that was supposed to traverse space suddenly decelerated.

The sword light crept towards Xu Fan as slowly as an old woman’s stroll, barely making progress.

"Although you’ve started to understand the essence of the space wide road and can manipulate space to affect time, speeding it up or altering it…"

"Don’t use these tactics against true masters of time; it could easily backfire," Xu Fan advised.

"Friction in space can accelerate time, or it can deliver an instant strike to the enemy.

"But this move won’t unleash its full potential."

As Xu Fan spoke, the space within the dojo began to stretch endlessly, and time normalized.

In this infinitely stretched space, the sword light appeared almost stationary, advancing at a snail’s pace.

"Compressing and stretching space can also achieve this effect. Next time, don’t waste effort trying to rub space to influence time; it’s inefficient," Xu Fan explained.

“Zishi, I’ve learned much,” Li Zishi said, bowing respectfully to Xu Fan as he watched the slow-moving sword light.

He was profoundly grateful to Xu Fan, as there were few in the cultivation world who specialized in the essence of the space wide road, and even fewer who could teach him.

Thus, his understanding of the space wide road had been limited to self-taught core techniques.

Xu Fan’s direct teaching was incredibly valuable to him, akin to parched land receiving spring rain.

Unbeknownst to Li Zishi, his earlier words had earned him Xu Fan’s meticulous guidance.

Xu Fan looked at him with approval and casually shattered the slow-moving sword light.

"I also practice the essence of the space wide road; meeting you must be fate."

"Pay close attention to your insights; how much you grasp depends on your comprehension."

A Spiritual Sword appeared in Xu Fan’s hand, and with a simple slash, he sent a beam of sword light imbued with the power of broken space towards Li Zishi.

Staring at the sword light, Li Zishi was awestruck.

It was like a young student who had just mastered addition and subtraction suddenly facing multiplication and division, a thrilling glimpse into a profound new realm.

Li Zishi gave up all resistance and immersed himself in understanding the wide road of space within the sword light.

"To learn the path in the morning, and be content to die by evening," was how Li Zishi felt, as if he had opened a door to a new world.

Stepping through it would reveal an entirely new landscape.

"Zishi has hit the jackpot; I didn’t realize the Grand Elder was so adept in the essence of the space wide road," the Grand Elder remarked.

"Eldest brother, how do you plan to thank the Grand Elder? You’ve already gifted a celestial tool, and now you’re guiding Zishi like this," Master Qianling asked with a smile.

"Nowadays, the Hidden Spirit Sect is not what it used to be; the Grand Elder has little use for what our sect can offer."

"We’ll just have to be ready to assist when the Grand Elder needs us; your sister-in-law and I will do our part," the Grand Elder said, his eyes shining with joy as he watched Li Zishi deep in thought.

"Thank you, Grand Elder," the Grand Elder expressed his gratitude, looking at Xu Fan in the dojo.

Xu Fan smiled and stepped beside the Grand Elder of Qianling Sect.

"Kids who speak kindly usually have good luck," Xu Fan said with a smile.

The three Grand Elders of Qianling Sect were momentarily stunned, then began to carefully consider Xu Fan’s words.

"Well, your precious disciple will likely take some time to come around. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be on my way."

At that moment, the sword light Xu Fan had unleashed transformed into a phantom and entered Li Zishi’s forehead.

"Thank you again, Grand Elder."

"No need for formalities. There are still some matters at Hidden Spirit Sect, so I’ll head back now," Xu Fan said with a smile.

"Grand Elder, perhaps Hidden Spirit Island could stay a bit longer. It seems our two sects haven’t fully exchanged ideas yet," said the Third Grand Elder of Qianling Sect.

"We’ll have opportunities in the future. I need to take Hidden Spirit Island to the Extreme Void Domain," Xu Fan replied.

"If you have pressing matters, we won’t keep you," the Grand Elder of Qianling Sect said, waving his hand. The stars shifted, and the four appeared outside the gates of Qianling Sect.

There, an extravagant beast cart, drawn by four Dragon Horse beast kings in their true forms, awaited the esteemed guest.

"Grand Elder, please board. They will take you back," said the Third Grand Elder of Qianling Sect.

Xu Fan nodded and stepped into the beast cart.

The beast cart transformed into beams of light and sped off toward Hidden Spirit Island in the distance.

"Maybe I should get a beast cart like this to boost my prestige," Xu Fan mused, stroking his chin.

At Hidden Spirit Sect, all disciples were informed that Hidden Spirit Island would depart for the Extreme Void Domain in three days.

The entire sect would enter a period of seclusion in the Extreme Void Domain, so everyone was urged to settle personal matters promptly.

Meanwhile, in the time-accelerated world created by Grapes, Xu Fan was busy.

"Don’t accelerate time too much. When I’m about to break through to the Core Formation stage, find me a secluded spot to overcome my tribulations," Xu Fan instructed.

"Understood, Master," Grapes replied.

Three days later, with a thunderous roar, Hidden Spirit Island, rooted in the valley, slowly rose and flew toward the Extreme Void Domain, watched enviously by the disciples of Qianling Sect.

"This is what I envy most—the ability to move the entire sect at will, going wherever they please," the Third Grand Elder of Qianling Sect said wistfully.

"Don’t get carried away. Hidden Spirit Island is practically a semi-celestial tool, the result of the Grand Elder’s tireless efforts."

"Over a thousand years, at least eighty percent of our resources have been poured into that island."

"Did you notice the faintly glowing points on the base as it took off?" Master Qianling asked.

"I saw them. What about it?" the Third Grand Elder of Qianling Sect asked, puzzled.

"Each point represents a celestial tool, and the number of celestial tools powering Hidden Spirit Island is beyond count," Master Qianling said, gazing at the direction where the island had vanished, his longing unmistakable.

"After all these years, why haven’t you joined them?" the Third Grand Elder of Qianling Sect asked, eyeing him skeptically.

"Let it be. If I joined now, what would others think? What would the eldest brother think?"

"It’s better to stay as we are."

"Even though the eldest brother often whips me, that’s no reason to betray the sect," Master Qianling declared solemnly.

"I know your little game. It’s just that Hidden Spirit Sect has grown too quickly in recent years."

"Your shaky fighting strength isn’t much help there anymore," the Third Grand Elder of Qianling Sect said pointedly.

Master Qianling ignored the perpetually scornful third brother and flew toward the Star Ship fleet waiting in the sky.

He had made up his mind: if his sister-in-law didn’t return, neither would he.

He wanted the eldest brother to know he had dignity and couldn’t be whipped for a few misspoken words.

But Master Qianling’s dream was shattered. Just as he was about to board the Star Ship fleet, a massive hand reached out and dragged him before the Grand Elder of Qianling Sect.