Chapter 2087: Chapter 1607: Li Fan Refines Hai Zhen
In the face of that infinitesimal probability, luck becomes insignificant.
"Actually, I possess Hai Zhen, which already provides the main condition for achieving sainthood."
"I just need to continuously comprehend the changes of true and false, transforming them into my own divine technique. Even with just half the power of Hai Zhen, I could face all saints with ease."
"True and false in a thought, illusions change by the heart. Mountains and seas are boundless, capable of being overturned in an instant..."
Li Fan pondered over these sixteen words from Hai Zhen’s response, his heart filled with joy and longing.
"It’s just a pity that understanding the path of true and false is not that easy."
"The usual insights are like flowers in a mirror and moon reflected in water, with no effect at all. Essentially, the efficiency is highest only in that brief moment when Hai Zhen activates."
After daydreaming for a long time, returning to reality, Li Fan sighed deeply.
The scope involved in true and false changes expands as his knowledge increases. Back when he was limited to the Xuan Huang World, Li Fan already felt that he might have touched upon the threshold of true and false changes.
But later, as his vision gradually extended to the Abyss Star Ocean, primordial possibilities, and even the Mountain and Sea World and the Other Shore, he realized just how laughable his previous feelings were.
"Mountains and seas are boundless, transcendence on the other shore. To what extent must one comprehend true and false changes to overturn them in a single thought?" Li Fan couldn’t help but feel a sense of helplessness.
Ultimately, the changes of true and false are based on the recognition of the foundational existence of things.
As a True Immortal, Li Fan can bring life and death to the Xuan Huang World with a thought. To him, everything in the Xuan Huang World naturally achieves "true and false in a thought, illusions change by the heart."
But the mountains and seas, the other shore, have already surpassed his cognitive scope. Attempting to cover true and false changes naturally leaves him with the will but not the power.
"There is indeed a path ahead, but the way forward is dim."
Li Fan was momentarily at a loss as to what steps he should take next.
Hai Zhen’s suggestion resurfaced.
Li Fan gazed at the two options before him, his myriad thoughts slowly calming down.
"Inaccurate simulations are not only useless, they’re poisonous enough to endanger life. If there’s a misjudgment of the saints’ strength and I plunge headlong into the other shore, I would truly fall into a situation beyond redemption."
"No doubt, without discovering the energy equivalent to the mountains and seas, I won’t choose this path again."
Understanding this, Li Fan resolved in his heart not to activate Hai Zhen.
He then attempted to seek advice from Hai Zhen, hoping the latter could point out a clear path.
Hai Zhen responded with silence.
Li Fan knew well that the other could absolutely sense his thoughts, so he didn’t give up. Instead, he persistently asked.
And he laid out his difficulties.
"The strength of all saints is truly terrifying. Even with your help, it is genuinely difficult to contend with them!"
"Or perhaps, I should just become the local sovereign within this Xuan Huang World, the High Wall, not leaving the Primordial Realm, quietly waiting for them to complete the salvation of the mountains and seas."
"With you by my side, I can always wait safely."
Hai Zhen remained silent.
The least you could do is tell me what exactly do you want?"
"To save the mountains and seas? Or to restore your own strength?"
"With saints ahead and no further support, I simply can’t do it," Li Fan shrugged indifferently.
Outside, Aunt peering through the door crack watching Li Fan talking to himself, showed a worried expression. Hastily, she went to find the village witch.
Li Fan naturally sensed this scene but didn’t care, merely confronting Hai Zhen.
If it were before, without Hai Zhen’s response, he would have let it pass. Simply assuming Hai Zhen couldn’t hear him.
But after experiencing the malicious simulation from Hai Zhen, Li Fan was now certain that Hai Zhen was far more "capable of rational thought" than he imagined.
Moreover, with his current divine sense strength, there’s no issue with enduring Hai Zhen’s contemplation.
Thus, he must persistently seek further communication with Hai Zhen. He must wait for an answer!
It was both for the unwarranted torment experienced in the previous simulation.
And to extract some more assistance from Hai Zhen.
Li Fan privately glanced at Hai Zhen’s panel.
The skills "Illusion as Reality" and "Heart Transformation" were prominently listed.
They appeared quite out of place.
Not having disappeared despite the tribulation from fusion of the three paths. In fact, "Heart Transformation" was awakened during the simulation.
Yet it still exists at this moment.
Sufficiently proving they exist solely because of Hai Zhen’s presence.
"Since that’s the case, Hai Zhen surely can provide more support."
"An implicit recognition exists on the Infinite Ocean Floor regarding Hai Zhen, with threads linking to the solitary Star of the Mountain Sea..."
"There are too many secrets, yet hidden and unsaid."
Li Fan let out a cold snort and laid down on the bed.
Motionless.
Even when Aunt returned with the witch to administer talismanic water, he did not refuse.
He drank it cleanly and efficiently.
From then on, except when necessary, he hardly left the house.
Spending his days mostly sleeping.
Aunt, being kind-hearted, simply focused on ensuring Li Fan’s continued life without saying much. She served his meals daily.
Twenty-three years later, Aunt passed away due to daily toil.
Li Fan, reluctant to make food for himself, shouted, "Hai Zhen!"
In an instant, he returned to the anchor of one year.
"Continue."
Li Fan snorted, announcing.
His heart slowly savoring the subtlety of the moment Hai Zhen just activated.
"Either you voluntarily tell me more."
"Or wait for me to keep realizing the changes of true and false. Slow though it may be, there will surely come a day when I thoroughly consume you."
Hai Zhen still did not respond, and Li Fan became lazy to use more words.
Resuming his hermit-like life.
Another twenty-three years passed, Aunt passed away.
"Hai Zhen!"
Hai Zhen activated once again.
"Hai Zhen!"
"Hai Zhen!"
"Hai Zhen!"
...
Twenty-three years of mortal life is but an instant for Li Fan.
Like the Hundred Generations of Foundation Building in the past, Li Fan repeatedly performed Hai Zhen.
Besides seizing the chance to understand the changes of true and false, he also intended to wear away at Hai Zhen’s disposition.
Because Li Fan believed that Hai Zhen clung to him, there was surely a purpose associated with it.
His current laissez-faire attitude must be contrary to Hai Zhen’s purpose.
"If you’re not in a hurry, then I’m even less in a hurry."
"If you have the ability, invite some other help!"
Li Fan contentedly finished Aunt’s cooking, inexplicably saying this at the dining table.
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Quickly changed back, apologies.
"There are too many secrets, yet hidden and unsaid."
Li Fan let out a cold snort and laid down on the bed.
Motionless.
Even Aunt returned with the witch to administer talismanic water, he did not refuse.
He drank it cleanly and efficiently.
From then on, except for necessary times, he hardly left the house.
Spending his days mostly sleeping.
Aunt, being kind-hearted, simply focused on ensuring Li Fan’s continued life without saying much. She served his meals daily.
Twenty-three years later, Aunt passed away due to daily toil.
Li Fan, reluctant to cook for himself, shouted, "Hai Zhen!"
In an instant, he returned to the anchor of one year.
"Continue."
Li Fan snorted, announcing.
His heart slowly savoring the subtlety of the moment Hai Zhen just activated.
"Either you voluntarily tell me more."
"Or wait for me to keep realizing the changes of true and false. Slow though it may be, there will surely come a day when I thoroughly consume you."
Hai Zhen still did not respond, and Li Fan became lazy to use more words.
Resuming his hermit-like life.
Another twenty-three years passed, Aunt passed away.
"Hai Zhen!"
Hai Zhen activated once again.
"Hai Zhen!"
"Hai Zhen!"
"Hai Zhen!"
...
Twenty-three years of mortal life is but an instant for Li Fan.
Like the Hundred Generations of Foundation Building in the past, Li Fan repeatedly performed Hai Zhen.
Besides seizing the chance to understand the changes of true and false, he also intended to wear away at Hai Zhen’s disposition.
Because Li Fan believed that Hai Zhen clung to him, there must be a purpose associated with it.
His current laissez-faire attitude must be contrary to Hai Zhen’s purpose.
"If you’re not in a hurry, then I’m even less in a hurry."
"If you have the ability, invite some other help!"
Li Fan contentedly finished Aunt’s cooking, inexplicably saying this at the dining table.