NOVPUB"The branch we set up at the River of Blood has not been discovered yet."
"If we are fortunate enough to escape with our lives, we can convene there."
"The nature of the power of the River of Blood should effectively prevent the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals from tracking us," Li Fan had already thought through the countermeasures for their exit and spoke to union core members such as Liu Ruchen and the Daoist of the Hundred Blossoms.
Regarding the specific exposure of the location of the Spirit Tree Realm, Li Fan actually had a vague answer in mind.
However, now was not the time for settling accounts.
Li Fan did not speak the cold words that would make them prefer death to surrender.
Bound by the power of the Faceless True Immortal, even if they wanted to surrender, it would probably be impossible.
Just as the people of the Spirit Tree Realm were preparing to flee for their lives, the Sacred Embryo, Li Fan, quietly came before the statue of the Faceless True Immortal.
The statue was merely a vessel.
The power of the True Immortal had long been revived through the increasingly strong network of union members.
"But undoubtedly, compared to other ordinary members, He probably places a bit more importance on his own statue."
"Actually, I could choose to throw out the statue and let the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals confront the power of the True Immortal head-on. However..."
"This method is a one-time play; I still depend on Him to compete with the Deserted Dao Immortal later."
Under the deep gaze of the Sacred Embryo, Li Fan, the Faceless Stone Statue slowly became transparent.
And then it vanished.
Dark Prison.
Li Fan watched as the statue slowly emerged from thin air in front of him, expressionless.
Where the True Immortal’s Net covered, the power of the True Immortal could naturally flow freely.
He had previously endowed the union members with cultivation base and knowledge using this method as well.
Only, this was his first attempt at transferring a physical object.
"If I truly decide to fully devote myself to the Faceless True Immortal, unreservedly offer myself, and become a true envoy of the True Immortal. With the vast power of the True Immortal, perhaps I could achieve the transfer of the entire Spirit Tree Realm in an instant," thought Li Fan as he stared at the statue.
No changes occurred in the Dark Prison due to the arrival of the True Immortal Statue.
The concealed Li Fan, after storing the statue, refocused his attention back on the Spirit Tree Realm.
Union members were hurrying their preparations for evacuation.
The Sacred Embryo, Li Fan, however, was calmly setting up the Array Technique.
Perceiving the figure that appeared behind him, Li Fan’s movements momentarily paused.
"Envoy... must it really be so?"
The visitor was none other than the Tree Spirit of the massive trees of the Spirit Tree Realm, Lin Ling.
"Once this array is activated, I fear everything in the Spirit Tree Realm will be reduced to ashes," said Lin Ling, looking at the faintly visible silver lines on the ground, her face pale.
Li Fan smiled. "We are strategically relocating. How can the fertile lands of the Spirit Tree Realm be simply handed over to the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals for free? Of course, we must destroy it. But you..."
"I haven’t been paying attention during this time; your level of mastery in Array Techniques has improved quite a bit. Surprisingly, you could discern the purpose of my array setup?" Li Fan’s gaze swept over Lin Ling.
Lin Ling pursed her lips. "I don’t have that ability. It’s just that being one with the Spirit Tree, facing a life-and-death crisis, I had a sense of it, that’s all."
"We will come back one day, right? Even if we temporarily cede this place to the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals, how does it matter? I believe under the leadership of the Envoy, that day won’t be too far," Lin Ling said in a softly persuasive manner.
Who could have imagined that the once naive and ignorant Tree Spirit would utter such tactful and convincing words?
The movements of the Sacred Embryo to set up the Array Technique were involuntarily slightly halted.
After a brief silence, Li Fan asked, "The Alliance of Thousands of Immortals was able to lock onto our exact location so quickly. There must be a traitor among us. Do you have any leads?"
Lin Ling’s body suddenly trembled, and she exclaimed, "It’s not me!"
Li Fan glanced at her, "If it were you, could you still stand before me unharmed and talk like this?"
Lin Ling felt a great relief, and let out a long, collapsing sigh.
After witnessing the emergence of the Spirit Tree Realm and observing all of Li Fan’s various techniques over the years, she truly harbored not a single thought of betrayal.
Compared to Li Fan, those people from the Xuanhuang World outside seemed much simpler.
Offending the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals didn’t necessarily mean death.
But offending Li Fan...
Lin Ling wiped the cold sweat from her forehead, thought for a moment, and quickly answered, "Actually, it’s not necessarily true that there is a traitor in our Union. Although the entrance to the Spirit Tree Realm is hidden, it cannot escape the notice of everyone in the world."
"At the very least, I know of one who is quite aware of it. And..."
Lin Ling carefully observed Li Fan before whispering, "He and you, Envoy, seem to have some grudges."
Li Fan’s eyes instantly narrowed, "Are you talking about the Leyline Ancient Tree?"
Lin Ling nodded.
"When I had a good relationship with it previously, it witnessed my frequent entries and exits to the Spirit Tree Realm. Although we lost contact later, the location of our realm never changed. Moreover, wherever the leyline reaches, its gaze follows..."
"More importantly, I could vaguely feel the gaze of the Leyline Ancient Tree before. But ever since the Immortal Alliance attacked us, that prying gaze has never appeared again. It’s like he has a guilty conscience. If it wasn’t for him leaking the information, considering our feud with him, he ought to be delighting in our misfortune and watching us die," Lin Ling analyzed logically.
Upon hearing this, Li Fan nodded slightly.
"You’ve done well. Let’s keep the Spirit Tree Realm for now," Sacred Embryo Li Fan paused his progress in setting up the Array Technique.
"One should never underestimate the change in a person who’s had three days to grow. It would have been better if you had warned us earlier."
Looking at Lin Ling, Li Fan encouraged.
Lin Ling, driven by excitement, blushed.
Sending Lin Ling away to prepare for her escape, Li Fan then gazed far into the distance beyond the Spirit Tree Realm.
"Hehe, just like his ancestors, he holds such grudges."
"Coincidentally, so do I."
Li Fan still found Lin Ling’s deductions credible.
After all, the entrance to the Spirit Tree Realm was extremely secretive, known only to a few. After eliminating each one, the target could be quickly locked on.
As for the possibility that Lin Ling was the insider and her analysis was all fabricated to clear her own suspicions...
Li Fan trusted his own judgment.
And he trusted his ability to assess people.
"Leyline Ancient Tree..."
"Relying on its integration with the leyline to be so reckless. Humph."
In that instant, Li Fan had already thought of a way to deal with him.
"Ruo Mu has a strong craving for these descendants left on the surface back then. If I could present him with a great gift, perhaps it might improve our relationship,"
However, punishing the Leyline Ancient Tree would have to wait until the next life.
Li Fan temporarily noted this vengeance, waiting for the people of the Spirit Tree Realm to be nearly ready.
He then gathered Liu Ruchen and others again.
"After we break out, follow behind Tianyang."
"Form this array."
Li Fan solemnly passed on the Array Technique to the people of the Spirit Tree Realm.
