Chapter 888

Chapter 888: The Obstacle of the Destiny Compass

When Xiong Li returned to the sect, it had already been three days.

“Brother Grape, could you open a teleportation formation to the Sacred Medicine Hot Spring sanctuary for me?” Xiong Li said weakly.

Although the journey back was uneventful, the punch he took at the end left him with serious injuries.

While it didn’t damage his core, it drained his spirit significantly, so he urgently needed to rest.

A beam of spiritual light appeared in front of Xiong Li, sketching out the teleportation formation like a fine brush.

Once the formation was complete, Xiong Li stepped into it without hesitation.

The Sacred Medicine Hot Spring sanctuary, established by the Precious Artifact Rabbit Clan within the Hidden Spirit Sect, is called a sanctuary but isn’t much different from the old recovery hall.

However, the Sacred Medicine Hot Spring is particularly effective for healing and mental recovery.

In a small world spanning over 100 square meters, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, lies a hot spring at its center, three zhang in size.

Xiong Li removed his gear and stepped into the hot spring, letting out a deep sigh of relief.

“There’s no need to send the Jade Rabbit for treatment. I’ll rest here on my own for a while,” Xiong Li said.

“Understood~” came a soft, sweet voice in response.

Just then, the communication artifact chimed.

“Connect~” Xiong Li didn’t bother checking who was calling.

“Xiong Li, are you okay?” Wang Yulun’s concerned voice came through the communicator.

“Thank you for your concern, Elder. I’m fine,” Xiong Li replied, though his voice still sounded weak.

“I didn’t see it happen. If I had noticed earlier, I would’ve stopped Xing,” Wang Yulun said with a hint of regret.

“It’s alright, really. My focus is on body refinement. That punch was strong, but I can handle it,” Xiong Li said with a light laugh.

A small teleportation formation appeared beside Xiong Li.

From it emerged a small jade bottle.

“This is an Inner Saint Pill, a holy medicine for treating internal injuries.”

Xiong Li took the bottle from the formation.

“Elder, you’re too kind. I just need some rest,” Xiong Li said, feeling a bit embarrassed as he opened the bottle. It contained ten Inner Saint Pills.

These pills not only heal internal injuries but also slightly enhance body refinement techniques, making them a rare and valuable resource for him.

“Consider it my way of apologizing for what happened with Xing,” Wang Yulun said apologetically.

“Thank you for your generosity, Elder.” After a brief exchange of pleasantries, they ended the call.

In the underground space, Brother Grape was synchronizing the database with Ti Zi.

At that moment, Ti Zi was like a child learning to speak, eagerly calling out to Brother Grape and asking endless questions.

“Brother Grape, why are you syncing the database with me?”

“What’s all this information for?”

“When will our Master come to see us?”

Brother Grape looked at the little one that had just been born and couldn’t help but feel a bit envious.

"I’ve been following the Master for so many years, working hard to get to this point.

Back in the day, its main carrier unit was still made from soul iron.

This little one, though, starts off as a celestial tool. With the Master’s rise, it might even become a Primal Spiritual Treasure grade existence.

“The Master wants you to be the core spirit of the entire Hidden Spirit Island. This shows how much he values you; your birth is meant for the entire Hidden Spirit Island.”

“You must be extremely careful; even the tiniest mistake is not allowed,” Brother Grape said.

“I understand~” Ti Zi replied.

“Good, now let me tell you about the important things to keep in mind when following the Master.”

Then Brother Grape started syncing his private database with Ti Zi.

It contained personal habits of Xu Fan that weren’t included in the larger database.

While the two spirits were talking, Xu Fan appeared at the core of Hidden Spirit Island.

“Master, Ti Zi has fully synced the database and is currently processing the information,” Brother Grape’s voice rang out.

“Hello, Master,” Ti Zi said shyly.

“From now on, make sure to learn well from your Brother Grape,” Xu Fan nodded and said.

“Understood, Master.”

After optimizing the core formation, Xu Fan returned to the courtyard.

In the pavilion, Xu Fan picked up the Heavenly Ice Flower Tea and took a sip.

“Cool and refreshing, with a hint of sweetness, very nice,” Xu Fan said with a smile as he set down the tea cup.

“Senior Dream Hua has mentioned several times that she wants to invite you to explore the beautiful realms of the Path of Reincarnation.”

“I wonder when you’ll go to the Path of Reincarnation,” Li Xingci asked with a smile while brewing tea for Xu Fan.

“I won’t go. Every time I do, it feels like someone’s watching me,” Xu Fan shook his head.

“When I usually feel that way, the one watching me must be a terrifying presence.”

The background of that mother dragon was too deep; while Xu Fan didn’t mind making friends, too much ambiguity could lead to problems.

Besides, Xu Fan didn’t have much fondness for the Dragon Race.

“I’ll respond to her next time I go to the Path of Reincarnation,” Li Xingci said with some regret.

“Change that to say I’m currently in seclusion,” Xu Fan thought for a moment and said.

“Okay~”

After Li Xingci left, Xu Fan gazed at Bear Two’s cloud in the sky, lost in thought.

As the time for the sect’s ascension approached, he felt an increasing sense of foreboding.

Xu Fan gently waved his hand, and a star region map centered around the Feiyu Realm appeared above the courtyard.

The more he looked at the map, the more uneasy he felt. He extended his hand and tried to draw a route from the Feiyu Realm to the Wood Origin Immortal Realm.

But as soon as his finger moved away from the Feiyu Realm, it was blocked by an invisible force.

The harder he tried to break through that point, the greater the resistance became.

A destiny compass appeared behind Xu Fan, with almost invisible karmic threads connecting him to the void.

With the appearance of the destiny compass, Xu Fan’s Merit and Fortune began depleting at an alarming rate.

Xu Fan quickly dissipated the destiny compass and the star map, feeling a pang of regret as he sensed his dwindling Merit and Fortune.

“It seems this path isn’t very safe,” Xu Fan stroked his chin and said.

“After the overall upgrade of Hidden Spirit Island, it no longer fears ordinary Golden Immortals. The power of fate manifesting to block me must exceed the threat level of a Golden Immortal,” Xu Fan pondered.

“When the time comes to set out, I’ll predict the route again. If necessary, I can keep my grandson close by, and in case of danger, I can directly open a large ascension gate to the Immortal Realm.”

“At worst, I can have my grandson work a bit extra time later,” Xu Fan thought of a solution that benefits both sides.

At that moment, Brother Grape’s voice sounded.

“Master, Han Feiyu and Jian Wujie have come to receive their rewards. You need to impart wisdom and resolve their doubts for ten days.”

As soon as Brother Grape finished speaking, a message from Xu Yuexian came in.

“Master, could you consider my request and extend the ten days to one month?” Xu Yuexian pleaded.

“Since I happen to have some free time lately, a month is fine,” Xu Fan replied with a smile, thinking that teaching his good disciples longer wouldn’t be a loss.

“Have them wait for me at the No. 3 small dojo on the main peak,” Xu Fan instructed.

The main peak has both large and small dojos, with the top ten small dojos being imbued with the charm of the scriptures by Xu Fan, making them perfect for cultivation and imparting knowledge.