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"To not take advantage of this rare opportunity to gild the clan disciples."
"Could it truly be equality and fairness for all?"
A trace of doubt flashed through Li Fan’s heart.
However, from his understanding of the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals, things were perhaps not so simple.
"Consider it from another angle."
"Perhaps this so-called Thirty-three Chosen Immortals is not a good thing after all. It’s these family members who have purposely avoided it."
Li Fan’s eyes flickered.
This speculation coincidentally aligned with his own premonition regarding Wei Qizheng’s fate.
"Thirty-three Unity-Path experts, with the Immortal Sovereign not emerging, will definitely be a force capable of swaying the battlefield dynamics."
"What exactly does the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals want to do?"
Li Fan couldn’t help but become interested.
From the information currently in hand, it seemed that the Celestial Dharma Bearer might have left the Xuanhuang World for some reason.
Leaving only his Heavenly Heart and Spirit behind.
Only when [Chaos] erupts, or when the Xuanhuang World is on the brink of destruction, will he rush back.
The Alliance of Thousands of Immortals and the Five Elders Organization, on the surface, appear to be evenly matched.
In reality, without the restraint of the Celestial Dharma Bearer, facing the Five Elders Organization with five Immortal Experts, they were at an absolute disadvantage.
"Just like in the 114th cycle when an attempt was made to create the ’Xuan Net’ to counter the Immortal Sovereign." 𝘯𝑜𝘷𝘱𝘶𝘣.𝘤𝘰𝑚
"The Thirty-three Chosen Immortals of this era must also be related to [creating a power capable of contending with the Immortal Realm]," Li Fan realized with a flash of enlightenment.
"Both sides have already positioned their pieces; it remains to be seen how this chess game will play out!"
Previously, the Five Elders Organization had also attempted to make contact again.
But Li Fan had ignored them all.
The resources obtained from the Five Elders Organization were sufficient for the time being.
Li Fan decided to first observe the direction of the situation’s development before making further plans.
He memorized the information of the more than three hundred cultivators listed in his hand.
Then, Li Fan crushed the list to dust, and his Spirit Consciousness once again enveloped the Five Elements Great Cave Heaven.
At this moment, he had successfully advanced to Golden Core Perfection.
He officially began the process of devouring the Five Elements Great Cave Heaven.
The Root of Heaven and Earth transformed into tentacles, creeping into every attribute Cave Heaven through the intermittent connections, lying in wait temporarily.
The Five Elements Great Cave Heaven was too vast; it was necessary to first accumulate strength, to grow enough tentacles from the Root of Heaven and Earth.
Only then could he swallow the Cave Heavens in one fell swoop.
There was no shortcut, only the diligence of ceaseless effort.
The only consolation was that this Five Elements Great Cave Heaven had not yet nurtured an existence akin to the Heavenly Dao Consciousness.
Even its instinctual resistance mechanisms were exceedingly weak.
Therefore, Li Fan’s invasion proceeded exceptionally smoothly.
In the distinctly different Five Elements Cave Heavens, the densely packed tentacles, like the ominous clouds of an apocalypse, slowly spread out.
Time flew by.
The millions of contribution points that Ji Shaoli’s avatar had spent were indeed not in vain.
When the day of the official appointments finally arrived, a cheerful atmosphere once again suffused Haixuan Island.
"Tianyun State, Array Strategy Hall."
He Zhenghao felt an indescribable surge of excitement, with a myriad of thoughts in his Spirit Consciousness.
Although it was the lowest position of incumbent Array Master, Tianyun State was located in the central region of the Immortal Alliance. Both in terms of treatment and future prospects, it was incomparable to the guarding position in the Misthaven Ocean.
"Joining the Misthaven Cooperative Society back then was the most correct decision I’ve made in my life."
"Even if it’s just a small step, I have taken it at last! One day, I shall return to Tianyu Province in glory!"
"Ruoshui…"
Just as He Zhenghao’s emotions surged, the figure of Ji Shaoli once again appeared before everyone.
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Those who knew Ji Shaoli had certainly exerted great effort in the process of allocating positions quickly bowed in respect, expressing their gratitude.
"Ha-ha, we are all one family, no need to be so formal," Ji Shaoli waved his hand and said.
"However..."
He then changed the tone of his speech, "Since you all will be leaving the Misthaven Ocean from now on."
"There are some situations I need not hide anymore."
Everyone’s heart tensed, knowing the mysterious society was about to unveil its secrets, and they listened intently.
"The Misthaven Cooperative Society is just a small branch of the Xuanhuang Cooperative Society in the Misthaven Ocean Area."
"Our society’s influence spreads across the entire Xuanhuang World. So even if you go elsewhere, you don’t have to worry about being without an organization."
Everyone had anticipated this.
After all, how could an organization that could advance know the grand exam questions be a mere local society?
Ji Shaoli swept his gaze over the crowd, seeing that everyone remained calm, he nodded in satisfaction.
"However, it must be explained that the cooperative societies in various states do have a bit of competitive relationship. Since you all joined through me, for the next ten years, your status in the organization will still belong to the Misthaven Ocean branch."
"For this reason, the other regions’ in-charges will not contact you for the time being. Until your time is up, I’ll still be the one to liaise with you."
"It’s a bit of a hassle, but it is necessary to prevent vicious competition," Ji Shaoli slowly explained.
Upon hearing this, no one exhibited any unusual reactions.
However, a Golden Core Cultivator named Yu Hongjian couldn’t help but ask, "Ji Dao friend, may I ask what was the initial intention behind the creation of this society? Surely it’s not just to help each other out?"
As soon as he said this, the same question surfaced in everyone’s eyes.
"Indeed. Since we joined, we’ve always received help from the organization, but there has never been an occasion for us to contribute..."
"It really leaves one feeling uneasy," Yu Hongjian said weakly.
Ji Shaoli smiled faintly, "Rest assured. Your strength is still too weak for now; just focus on diligently cultivating."
"The organization will need you one day."
Even though Ji Shaoli was only at the Golden Core Cultivation Level, no one present objected to his remark about "your strength being too weak."
After all, everyone here had seen cultivators who were subtly Unity Path Experts treat Ji Shaoli with utmost respect.
Clearly, Ji Shaoli was not as simple as he seemed on the surface.
Similarly, Ji Shaoli’s comforting words seemingly calmed everyone.
In reality, it only made them feel even less certain.
Everyone knows there’s no such thing as a free lunch.
The Cooperative Society’s help to them was almost akin to being reborn.
Although there have been no tasks assigned so far,
if the day ever came when the Cooperative Society needed their "help"...
The group glanced at each other almost imperceptibly.
But given the situation, there was no turning back.
The uneasy feelings were deeply suppressed; they dared not show the slightest hint.
They were only discussing the potential reviews they might face when taking up their new positions.
Time slipped away.
Within ten days, the five of them bade farewell and left for their respective state regions to take up their positions.
For a while, Haixuan Island became somewhat desolate.
Ji Shaoli was looking at a piece of news with a somewhat surprised expression.
The Zhong Shentong he had been keeping an eye on had unexpectedly made a breakthrough.
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Last month’s total number of monthly tickets was 19,163; as promised, I will add an extra chapter for every 1000.
The extra chapters will be added up to 7000, meaning there are 12 chapters remaining.
Debt repayment starts tomorrow.
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