Chapter 85

Looking at the terrifying scene before him, Li Fan was deeply moved.

This is what it means to be bizarre!

Caught between life and death,清醒 and confusion, bound by obsession, one can only follow the set rules, forever repeating the cycle.

There is no escape.

Qin Tang is like this, and this Chong Dao Ren is no different.

Seeing that Li Fan had no reaction, Chong Dao Ren held up two golden pills and waved them in front of him: "Senior Brother, the pills."

He looked at Li Fan with hope.

However, Li Fan shook his head regretfully: "My talent is too poor. Even if I take these pills, my cultivation won't increase much. So I definitely can't take these pills. It would be better to leave them for future senior brothers with better talent, who would benefit more from them."

Chong Dao Ren was a bit disappointed and was about to persuade him again.

Li Fan then continued, "However, I want to ask Junior Brother for a favor. I wonder if Junior Brother is willing to agree."

Chong Dao Ren became happy again: "Agreed, agreed. Senior Brother, just tell me what you need."

"I want to learn the method of catching insects from Junior Brother," Li Fan said slowly.

The bizarre has its own rules.

If one does not follow the rules of the bizarre, they will surely die under the bizarre.

But if one understands the rules, not only can they remain unharmed in the bizarre, but they can also gain various benefits.

For example, the stone statue of Qin Tang.

In Qin Tang's test, if one performs well in all three tests, they can request Qin Tang's guidance with a pot of good wine before leaving.

Qin Tang will then help improve their cultivation or teach them a cultivation technique based on their performance in the tests.

In the case of Chong Dao Ren, if one chooses to swallow the golden pills, they can obtain Chong Dao Ren's alchemy method.

However...

This alchemy method is not a normal alchemy method. It is the method of insect pills.

The materials for alchemy are mostly taken from various bizarre flying insects, and the pills produced are all in the shape of flying insects.

More importantly, the more insect pills one makes, the more they will gradually become like Chong Dao Ren.

Becoming a being that is neither human nor ghost.

Therefore, Li Fan did not choose the golden pills as a reward but chose something else, which is equally valuable as the method of insect pills.

Hearing Li Fan's words, Chong Dao Ren scratched the back of his head, a bit embarrassed: "Senior Brother, the insect-binding net is just something I use for play. Why do you want to learn it..."

Li Fan explained seriously: "Senior Brothers are fighting on the front lines, and there are bound to be insects that come to disturb them. Although my strength is low and I cannot personally go to fight, if I learn your insect-binding technique, I can help clear these annoying insects for the Senior Brothers."

Chong Dao Ren suddenly realized: "I never thought the insect-binding net could be used this way. Senior Brother, you are really smart!"

Li Fan said sincerely: "I would be grateful if Junior Brother could teach me."

Chong Dao Ren's face turned red with excitement: "Alright, Senior Brother, I will teach you the method of weaving the net right away."

As he spoke, Chong Dao Ren's back buzzed, and four pairs of transparent wings appeared.

He reached back and tore off one of them.

The wing was still bloody, and Chong Dao Ren handed it to Li Fan.

Li Fan lightly touched it, and the transparent wing turned into a glow, which was absorbed into his body.

At the same time, Li Fan saw countless intersecting fine lines in the world before him.

He felt as if he could manipulate these lines at will, weaving them into a giant net to capture any living being in his field of vision.

"This is it, the innate divine ability: Insect Binding."

The illusion of the giant net gradually disappeared, but Li Fan knew he had obtained this extremely powerful divine ability.

As long as the opponent's realm is lower than his, once he activates the Insect Binding divine ability, he can instantly immobilize the opponent.

The cultivator bound by the Insect Binding, no matter what divine abilities or spells they have, cannot use them.

They can only be like insects in a net, at the mercy of others.

At first glance, the Insect Binding divine ability can only be used against cultivators with lower realms, which seems quite useless.

However, this is not the case.

One must understand that realm does not necessarily represent actual combat power.

Among the cultivators who venture out, who doesn't have a few trump cards?

When they suddenly burst out, even if their cultivation is higher than the opponent, they cannot guarantee a safe retreat.

But with the Insect Binding divine ability, there is no such concern.

As long as one's realm is higher than the opponent, they can perform a dimensional attack, directly capturing the opponent.

It is most suitable for dealing with those whose realms are not high but seem to have many secrets...

The figures of Sima Yi and Baili Chen flashed through Li Fan's mind.

Having obtained the divine ability, Li Fan did not want to delay any longer.

"Junior Brother Chong, I have already learned the method of weaving the net. I will go to the front lines to find the Senior Brothers. Take care!"

Chong Dao Ren was somewhat reluctant: "Senior Brother, you must be careful. You must return safely!"

As Li Fan left, the look of concern slowly disappeared.

After a long time, in the silent Demon Subduing Tower, Chong Dao Ren's muttering sounded again.

"Without alchemy materials, what am I to do..."

...

Leaving the Demon Subduing Tower, Li Fan sensed the location of Sima Yi and Baili Chen.

They were already very close to the central core area of Yunshui Tian Gong: the Taiyi Hall.

The information about the Taiyi Hall immediately came to Li Fan's mind.

The Taiyi Hall is said to be where Yunshui Tian Gong receives important guests and holds sect meetings.

There is no particular risk, but the situation is quite special.

Sima Yi and Baili Chen seemed to have stopped for some reason, moving slowly toward the central area.

Li Fan immediately understood.

With a cold laugh, he headed in their direction.

In front of the Taiyi Hall, countless broken swords were embedded in the ground.

The sword bodies intersected, forming a forest of swords, blocking the way to the Taiyi Hall.

Sima Yi and Baili Chen were stepping on the sword handles, walking toward the Taiyi Hall.

With each step, a shadow corresponding to the broken sword under their feet appeared above them.

Then it pierced through their hearts.

No blood splattered, and the shadow disappeared immediately after piercing through.

It did not cause actual harm, only pain.

The intense pain made them shudder uncontrollably, and sweat dripped from their foreheads like rain.

After a long time, they gradually recovered from the indescribable pain.

They took a deep breath and continued to step on the sword handles.

Another sword shadow pierced through them.

This is why their progress was so slow.

Although the pain was extreme, there was no hint of retreat in their eyes.

The thing they had worked so hard for was right in front of them, within reach.

How could they give up now?

With firm determination, they gritted their teeth and continued forward.

At this moment, they sensed someone approaching from behind.

Turning around, they were instantly shocked and couldn't help but exclaim.

"It's you?! How is that possible?"