Chapter 833

Chapter 833: The Strange Places as They Age

The fireball struck the wild wolf, exploding into several smaller fireballs that, under the boy’s control, hit the other wolves. Xu Fan remembered that this was a Fireball Spell he had created when he was still in the Qi Training Stage. There were many follow-up versions, but he didn’t know where they were stored.

Watching the demonstration of the Fireball Spell on the jade wall, a knowing smile appeared on Xu Fan’s lips. Back then, he was young and new to the cultivation world, exceptionally talented, and filled with ambition.

After the Fireball Spell ended, a forum similar to a web page formed. The top post featured the subsequent developments of the Fireball Spell. Xu Fan curiously clicked on it.

"Chain Fireball Spell, Explosive Fireball Spell, Tracking Fireball Spell, Armor-breaking Fireball Spell, Burning Fireball Spell, Fire Rain Technique…"

Just regarding the developments of the Fireball Spell, Xu Fan saw over 10,000 variations.

"These are all Fireball Spells developed by my senior brothers after they reached higher realms. I collected them and recorded everything here," Zhang Xueling explained.

"Not bad, you have put in some effort."

Xu Fan looked at the comments below the forum, filled with phrases like "the eternal god of the Fireball Spell," "Fireball Spell’s divine technique," "overpowering everything."

In the end, he noticed that someone had even developed the Fireball Spell to a divine level, capable of threatening Void Refinement stage cultivators.

Xu Fan examined the other techniques in the Sutra Pavilion and discovered that many were created by Zhang Xueling. Although not mainstream, they had unique uses in critical moments.

"Grand Elder, what do you think would happen if we announced the Five Elements Technique to the entire cultivation world?" Zhang Xueling asked curiously.

During the height of the Beast Race Invasion into the cultivation world, he had pondered this question. If the entire cultivation world practiced the Five Elements Technique, the overall strength of the human race would undoubtedly rise several levels.

"This question has depth, but unfortunately, if you are weak, there is no way to announce the Five Elements Technique to the world."

"Some things can lead to a strange demise," Xu Fan said, pointing to the sky.

"What if you announced it, Grand Elder?" Zhang Xueling asked again.

"If the entire cultivation world practiced the Five Elements Technique without the interference of the Heavenly Way’s Will, it would lead to one outcome."

"In the beginning, the entire cultivation world would thrive and flourish."

"There would be a scene where everyone is like dragons, a golden age of cultivation."

"But this scene would not last for over a thousand years. The Heavenly Way would then initiate a plan for world extinction—extraterrestrial demons and the evil incarnations of the Heavenly Way’s Will would come."

"No matter the means, the entire cultivation world would face extinction," Xu Fan said lightly.

"If the human race defeated the extraterrestrial demons and the evil incarnations of the Heavenly Way’s Will, would the plan for world extinction still be triggered?"

"If they succeeded, the entire middle thousand world would collapse."

Xu Fan raised his hand, revealing a miniature world in his palm, beginning to demonstrate the entire process of collapse.

"Just like spiritual energy; it’s not better when it’s denser. Everything has a limit to what it can bear, and consumption is the same."

"The Five Elements Technique is one of the top-tier techniques in the Feiyu Realm. Cultivating this technique doesn’t just consume the spiritual energy of the world, but also taps into a mysterious aspect of the Heavenly Way’s luck and laws," Xu Fan explained.

"The reason the world is collapsing is due to the excessive consumption of spiritual energy. The world’s strength can’t handle so many people practicing top-tier techniques," he added.

"Don’t worry if you don’t understand right now. Take your time to think about it and observe the world carefully," Xu Fan said, patting Zhang Xueling on the shoulder before transforming into a beam of spiritual light and disappearing.

At the Artifact Crafting Peak, Xu Fan ran into Sha Diao, who hadn’t been seen in a while.

"Brother Sha, if I hadn’t sensed that you were still alive and stable outside, I would have broken through my seclusion to save you long ago," Xu Fan said.

"I almost went astray while trying to comprehend the spirit ore fusion technique. If it weren’t for my deep foundation, I might have been done for," Sha Diao replied, looking worn out.

"You’ve worked hard all these years, Brother Sha," Xu Fan said, gently raising his hand to release a burst of blue spiritual light.

The light arced through the air and landed on Sha Diao, instantly restoring his condition. Though he still looked a bit tired, he was in much better shape than when he first emerged from seclusion.

"Thank you, Grand Elder."

"Sadly, I haven’t been able to figure out the perfect universal alloy formula," Sha Diao sighed.

"Don’t worry about it. The sect has grown quickly in recent years, and spirit ore for celestial tools isn’t as scarce as it used to be," Xu Fan reassured him.

"I noticed that when I came out of seclusion. Some disciples at the Artifact Crafting Peak are already practicing with spirit ore for tools," Sha Diao said, a smile breaking across his face.

"Take some time to rest. After such a long seclusion, it’s natural to feel a bit troubled and irritable. Make sure to recover well," Xu Fan advised.

"How are my father and sister? They’re doing okay, right?" Sha Diao asked with concern.

"Uncle Sha and Junior Sister Sha are doing well at the Spiritual Herb Peak. Junior Sister is about to become an alchemist," Xu Fan said with a smile.

He had a strong connection with their family. If they hadn’t invested in the Spirit Herb Valley, they might have been in the same sect by now.

"That’s great! Thank you for looking after them, Grand Elder," Sha Diao said gratefully.

"We’re old comrades. It’s only natural that we look out for each other," Xu Fan replied with a smile.

"Grand Elder~" Sha Diao’s voice suddenly sounded off.

"Brother Sha, if you have something to say, just say it. We’re brothers—no need to be formal," Xu Fan said quickly.

"I want to go to the Spirit Herb Valley to recover. I’m asking for your permission to take some time off," Sha Diao said, looking a bit shy.

"Go ahead. There’s no need to feel embarrassed," Xu Fan said, immediately issuing a task to escort Sha Diao to the Spirit Herb Valley, with a reward of two jars of Holy Bone Wine.

Sure enough, Xiong Li soon arrived at the Artifact Crafting Peak, waiting outside for Sha Diao.

"I’ve asked Xiong Li to escort you to the Spirit Herb Valley. Be careful on the way," Xu Fan said.

As Sha Diao and Xiong Li were leaving, Xu Fan sent a transmitted message.

"I’ve had Xiong Li prepare a small gift for your special someone."

Sha Diao paused, then turned to see Xu Fan waving goodbye.

"After more than 2000 years as a bachelor, it looks like your iron tree is finally going to bloom," Xu Fan said with a laugh.

Sha Diao’s sister, Sha Yan, had a sweet and lovely junior sister from the Spirit Herb Valley who had feelings for him. She had visited him several times during his seclusion.

After Sha Diao left, Xu Fan set up a divination technique.

He wanted to see where his future wife was, but after a while of divination, he found nothing.

"It’s strange. Even at the supreme level, I still can’t find my wife," Xu Fan said, looking up at the sky.

"Oh Heavenly Way, where has my wife run off to?" The Heavenly Way in the Feiyu Realm seemed to harbor an unknown fear of Xu Fan, especially after he had single-handedly suppressed two supreme beings in the star region. The Heavenly Way now treated Xu Fan like a VIP—a privilege even the Golden Winged Roc and Upper Zun had never received.

Almost immediately, Xu Fan got a message back from the Heavenly Way, and he couldn’t help but chuckle.

"Those two always go to strange places that aren’t under their control."