Chapter 745

Chapter 745: Dragon-Tiger Banquet

“Indeed, the cultivation world has its limits. If there are too many cultivators, it will harm the Heavenly Dao Source,” Xu Fan nodded.

“In fact, after the human race dominates the two realms, the number of people cultivating in the Nine Phoenix Dynasty isn’t that significant. But if this continues for thousands of years, it will definitely cause problems. So, we need to take control early to prevent future issues,” Ming Kong said with a smile.

“Grandmaster, when you have some time, could you repair the Ten Thousand Star Ship again?”

As their conversation was winding down, Ming Kong made his request.

“In a few years, I’ll send a clone to repair the Ten Thousand Star Ship,” Xu Fan replied. His two clones were currently busy crafting celestial tools and couldn’t be spared at the moment.

Ming Kong nodded, his expression hesitant, as if he had more to say.

“Elder Ming Kong, if you have something to say, just say it,” Xu Fan said, knowing Ming Kong was deliberately showing that expression. But since he was in a good mood, he decided to help out.

“I’d like to borrow a powerful celestial tool from the grandmaster to deal with the Four Phase City and the Celestial Turtle,” Ming Kong said.

“Oh, is that all?”

A pair of wing-shaped dual blades and a jade bottle appeared in Xu Fan’s hands.

“These are celestial tools from the Golden Winged Roc. Take them and use them as needed. They should have no trouble breaking through the defenses of the Four Phase City and the Celestial Turtle.”

Xu Fan figured that with these two tools, the Elder Council could finally check off the page in his little notebook about the Four Phase City.

“Thank you, grandmaster.”

Ming Kong left with his bounty.

Xu Fan returned to his fishing spot and settled back into his relaxed state.

Meanwhile, outside the cultivation world and the demon race, a group of true immortals tasked with escorting newcomers were staring intently in Xu Fan’s direction.

Though the view was blurry, they could roughly sense what Xu Fan was up to.

“This must be the reincarnation of a great being. If we can figure out which one, bringing them back would be a huge achievement,” said a woman in a bright red long dress.

“Reincarnations of great beings often bring more trouble than good. If the enemy is too strong, it could backfire on the sect and lead to more losses than gains,” a burly man added.

“Still, this Xu Fan is a real prodigy. I’ve heard of great beings falling in the Wood Origin Immortal Realm and nearby realms, but none like him,” another man commented.

“So, who’s going down to recruit him? If no one volunteers, I’ll go myself,” said a scholar-like man.

“I’ve already consulted the sect and received permission to recruit this suspected reincarnated great being, Xu Fan,” he added.

“Don’t waste your time. Others have tried to recruit him and were all turned down,” someone else chimed in.

“We’re just here to watch the show. Taking it too seriously isn’t the point.”

At this, everyone laughed.

The scholar-like man scoffed as he looked around the group.

“With the right approach, there’s no one you can’t recruit,” he said, as divine light surrounded him and he flew toward the cultivation world.

While fishing, Xu Fan suddenly felt something and glanced in the direction of the approaching scholar.

“They really don’t give up,” Xu Fan said, shaking his head.

“Do you want me to help Uncle Xu chase them off?” Xing asked, running to Xu Fan’s side, eager to please.

“No need. They’ve come from another realm, so they’re technically guests,” Xu Fan replied with a smile.

“Uncle Xu, I heard you’re hosting the Dragon-Tiger Banquet. Does that mean I can’t eat both the dragon head and the tiger head?” Xing said, drooling.

“Xing, those are important dishes meant for our guests. You can’t just gobble them up,” Wang Yulun said sternly.

“I understand, Dad,” Xing replied, lowering his head.

“Why do you like eating dragon heads and tiger heads so much?” Xu Fan asked curiously.

“My parents told me in my memories that eating more peaches makes you smarter,” Xing said, looking up at Xu Fan.

“Well, when the time comes, I’ll give you some dragon brain and tiger brain. Eating those will make you smarter too,” Xu Fan said with a smile.

Just then, a streak of white light appeared in the distance.

Fierce White landed gently on Xu Fan’s shoulder.

“Little guy, you’re finally awake.”

Ever since Xu Fan went into seclusion, Fierce White had also fallen into a deep sleep and only now woke up.

“Awwoo~”

A soft sound came from Fierce White, as if expressing joy at seeing its master again.

After sleeping for over half a year, Fierce White had grown to about the size of a child’s palm.

“Uncle Xu, if it’s no trouble, you could feed this little turtle some brain too. It’ll help it grow faster,” Xing suggested.

“Is that so? I’ll keep that in mind,” Xu Fan said with a nod.

Three months later, three familiar figures from the Nine Phoenix Dynasty—the three Grand Elders of the Qianling Sect and several higher-ranked elders from the Elder Council—received invitations.

They were invited to the Hidden Spirit Sect to attend the Dragon-Tiger Banquet.

The dragon was the Purple Jade Flood Dragon, and the tiger was the Golden Devourer Tiger.

When the other top sects in the cultivation world heard the news, they all wanted to attend the Dragon-Tiger Banquet.

But without invitations, there was no way for them to join.

Xu Fan was lying by the spiritual liquid lake, basking in the sun, when he suddenly felt the sunlight being blocked.

He opened his eyes and saw the large face of Spirit Cut.

“Grand Elder, heh heh heh,” Spirit Cut chuckled while scratching his head.

“I had just closed off my five senses and was about to enjoy some immersive sunbathing, and here you are, disturbing me.”

Spirit Cut’s laughter earned him an eye roll from Xu Fan.

“If you’ve got something to say, say it. Otherwise, go wander around the demon realm or something,” Xu Fan said, waving his hand.

“Grand Elder, the Demon Sovereign asked me to get him an invitation to the Dragon-Tiger Banquet. He once gave me some guidance, so I was wondering if you could, you know, do me this favor…” Spirit Cut said sheepishly.

“How much do you think your face is worth in invitations?” Xu Fan asked lazily, looking at Spirit Cut.

“This one should count for something, right?” Spirit Cut said uncertainly.

“You’re selling yourself short,” Xu Fan said, using his spiritual energy to create three invitation cards and slapping them onto Spirit Cut. “Now don’t disturb my sunbathing.”

With the spatial seals lifted, the entire cultivation world was once again connected, and all the functioning teleportation formations in the fairy cities resumed operation.

After Spirit Cut left, Li Xingci arrived.

“You’re here for invitations too, huh? Who are you bringing?” Xu Fan asked without opening his eyes.

“It’s the three beast kings under me. They’ve done a lot for the Hidden Spirit Sect over the years, and many important pieces of intelligence came from them.”

Xu Fan slapped five invitation cards onto Li Xingci.

“Don’t disturb me while I’m sunbathing.”

Xu Fan wasn’t too concerned about the number of guests.

After all, beings like the Purple Jade Flood Dragon and the Golden Devourer Tiger had true forms so massive that a single meal from them could feed hundreds of thousands of people.

At that moment, Fierce White, who was lying on Xu Fan’s chest, flipped over, revealing its jade-white shell to soak up the sunlight.

“Nice. Let’s spend more time sunbathing together in the future,” Xu Fan said, scratching Fierce White’s shell.

Just then, Xu Fan reached out and caught a strand of consciousness trying to infiltrate the Hidden Spirit Sect.

“This is quite rude,” Xu Fan said calmly.