NOVPUBElder Nangong seemed to have not expected Li Fan to ask such a question and was initially stunned for a moment.
Then his gaze suddenly became deep, "If there really is such a person..."
"Then we cannot allow him to get close to Yan Fajue at all."
"To be alone and isolated for hundreds of years with a mood that remains as stable as ever, one must be either a madman or extremely temperamental..."
Li Fan interrupted him, "I’ve heard that there are unparalleled geniuses who can cultivate in seclusion for a hundred years with an undistracted mind. Their temperament doesn’t collapse due to confinement, isn’t that perfectly normal?"
Elder Nangong chuckled, shaking his head slightly with certainty, "Such geniuses wouldn’t come to this place. Unless they have ulterior motives."
Li Fan was immediately rendered speechless.
Sun Xingyao standing beside them also looked somewhat embarrassed.
"Alright, welcome to the Law Enforcement Hall. Next, I will introduce some special precautions to you. In addition to the various regulations of the Immortal Alliance, there are more things that need your attention in dealing with Yan Fajue."
"Brother Sun, you can go back first. Your task is considered complete."
Waiting for the words of Elder Nangong, Sun Xingyao felt relieved as if a heavy burden was lifted.
After repeatedly admonishing Li Fan, he finally bid farewell and left.
After talking at length for nearly half an hour, Elder Nangong then flew out of this space with Li Fan.
Having completed the necessary procedures for taking office and receiving the Law Enforcement Hall Elder’s supplies...
After changing into the unique black robe with golden edges of the Law Enforcement Hall, Li Fan followed Nangong to the outside of the brightest point of light at the apex of the dome.
"Once I send you in there and complete the final handover, I will have fulfilled my duty."
Elder Nangong laughed, visibly delighted from the heart.
"By the way, one last word of advice. There are two other Elders of the Law Enforcement Hall guarding with you. Unless it’s absolutely necessary, do not communicate or speak to them."
"Every sound wave from communication within the space where Yan Fajue resides is recorded and regularly reviewed by someone specifically assigned to it," Nangong whispered secretively, expressionless.
It was as if he weren’t the one speaking those words.
Li Fan simply bowed to express his gratitude.
He then bade farewell to Nangong and leaped into the white star point.
What appeared before his eyes was a scene he was very familiar with, the space where Yan Fajue resided.
A massive sphere composed of countless characters.
At every moment, the characters on the sphere were undergoing endless transformations.
Occasionally, the complete array of characters on the sphere would pause briefly, then emit a burst of flashing light and disappear.
Afterward, the endless cycle of transformations and derivations would resume.
Beneath this immense sphere, there was a desk floating in the void.
A young girl, who looked to be only five or six years old, was lying on the desk.
She appeared listless as she watched the text that continuously materialized on the desk’s surface.
Just as she had been every time he’d seen her before.
Sensing the arrival of a visitor, Yan Fajue slightly lifted her head.
Upon seeing the stern-faced Li Fan, and the black and gold robe he wore, she pouted her lips and lowered her head again.
"Another one who’s not good-looking," Li Fan distinctly heard the small mutter from Yan Fajue.
His body involuntarily stiffened slightly.
"Hehehe, you’ll get used to it," an old and hoarse voice sounded beside Li Fan.
It was one of the Unity-Path Elders hidden there, responsible for guarding.
"Elder Zhang Xu," he briefly introduced himself before sinking back into silence.
As for the other colleague, he remained silent without greeting Li Fan.
Li Fan didn’t care much and flew towards his "work position."
The so-called "work position" was actually a special location within this space.
Similar to a key node in an Array Technique, being there felt like having a bird’s-eye view, overseeing all energy fluctuations without missing anything.
For the most part, guarding the Yan Fajue consisted of staying in this specific location.
"This is really worse than being in prison. No wonder those Unity-Path cultivators from the Sun Family are unwilling to come here."
Li Fan, arriving at his post, couldn’t help but sigh.
He pretended to observe his surroundings as if getting familiar with his work environment but was actually contemplating potential surveillance loopholes.
Apart from the constantly changing light and shadows of the gigantic character sphere, the area maintained a quiet, even somewhat suffocating, atmosphere.
Meanwhile, Li Fan hadn’t figured out how to discreetly break the restrictions and contact the Yan Fajue in the short time he’d been there.
And so, about half a year passed by in this manner.
The little loli, who had been working intently, suddenly sat up straight, raising her hands with excitement.
"Yay! It’s rest time!" she exclaimed.
Then, she lay down directly.
And started to sleep soundly.
"Six hours."
At that moment, the voices of Elder Zhang Xu and another guard of the Unity-Path resonated simultaneously.
Six hours was the rare rest time for the Yan Fajue.
When the time came, it was important to wake her promptly.
Looking at the peacefully sleeping Yan Fajue, Li Fan reflected internally, "This is a bit inhumane."
"She should at least get twelve hours of rest."
During the half year he’d been on watch duty, for some reason, no cultivator who had access to the Jade Decree of Law Invocation had entered this space.
Almost no opportunities arose for Yan Fajue to slack off.
Li Fan thought for a moment, then decided to address his concerns to Elder Zhang Xu.
After all, it was within his responsibilities. Elder Zhang Xu remained silent for a while before responding, "Three years ago, a spy from the Five Elders Organization somehow acquired a Jade Decree of Law Invocation and sneaked in, attempting to carry out a nefarious plot. Although he was discovered and stopped by us in time, preventing any serious consequences, the incident alarmed the upper echelons of the Immortal Alliance."
"Until the investigation into this event is finalized, the issuance of Jade Decrees has been completely suspended."
"It will probably be a few more years before it resumes," Elder Zhang Xu said succinctly, then fell silent.
Li Fan reflected thoughtfully, "Each Jade Decree of Law Invocation is a precious reward from the Immortal Alliance to those cultivators who have achieved remarkable feats."
"To think that one ended up in the hands of the Five Elders Organization. And judging by Elder Nangong’s earlier warnings, the probability of a Five Elders Organization spy infiltrating is not low. About once every few decades, an incident like this occurs…"
"Although the Five Elders Organization is no match for the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals in open conflict, they are far superior when it comes to scheming and conspiracy."
Thanks to the almost heaven-defying ability of the Tianxuan Mirror, Li Fan knew the whereabouts of almost all Jade Decrees of Law Invocation that were currently unaccounted for.
"As one of the three guards, I’m under strict surveillance, which makes it difficult for me to act."
"Perhaps I could find a roundabout way to use the Jade Badge to create an opportunity to be alone with Yan Fajue."
Li Fan mused to himself.
Twelve hours went by quickly.
However…
Yan Fajue was still lying on the long table, soundly asleep.
She showed no signs of waking up.
From the other two Unity-Path guards, Li Fan sensed a hint of helplessness.
"Brother Sun, your turn," suggested Elder Zhang Xu with a chuckle through a transmitted message.
