My Simulated Road to Immortality

Chapter 724: Chapter 689: Great Exploration Era

Huang Fusong smoothly received the tea cup and drank it up.

“Having drunk brother Li’s tea, we’re brothers from now on.” Dong Fangyao nodded satisfactorily.

“Brother Dong Fang, you have not introduced me yet, who is this?” Huang Fusong glanced at Li Fan, who sat upright and formal next to him, and asked tentatively.

“His name is Li Fan, who I happened to meet when I was enlightening myself in the Great Vortex of Niuxiu State. We hit it off well, and when you said there was an excellent opportunity to render meritorious service, we together decided to come along.” Dong Fangyao said, raising his head high.

A sharp light flashed across Huang Fusong’s eyes, and he glanced at Li Fan again unobtrusively.

Li Fan remained calm, nodding his head in response: “It is an honor to meet you, Brother Huang Fu.”

But Huang Fusong did not show anything more than a slight nod to indicate that he has met him.

The three of them exchanged pleasantries for a while, until blunt-speaking Dong Fangyao brought up the main point.

“Huang Fu, don’t beat around the bush. What is this rare opportunistic chance you spoke about? Out with it!”

After a moment of consideration, Huang Fusong revealed slowly: “Although this matter is still a secret, it will be announced officially soon. You two are people I can confide in, so…”

“I will not hide it from you.”

“The Immortal Alliance is about to issue orders, encouraging all cultivators to explore deep into the White Mist. Not only does it offer freely provided Pu Xian True vessels required to enter the White Mist, but the Immortal Alliance will not interfere in any way with the individual awards found by cultivators during their explorations.”

“Moreover, upon reporting the discovered circumstances of the White Mist, one will be eligible for rewards of contribution, merit, and even profound secret techniques.”

…

Huang Fusong went on about the new policy the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals is planning to implement.

When he finished, Dong Fangyao still had a baffled look on his face.

“Did I hear this right? Deep into the White Mist? Is there anything else in the White Mist Barrier apart from the White Mist?” he asked.

Huang Fusong gave Dong Fangyao a somewhat helpless look and explained: “Inside the White Mist exists the [Lost Realm]. Each Lost Realm is extremely vast – even larger than many grotto-heavens or Small Worlds.”

“This is just a superficial understanding of the White Mist to date. According to the most recent investigations, in the White Mist there also exist many concealed passageways, which are extremely mysterious, and it is unknown where they lead.”

“The upper echelons of the Immortal Alliance are really committed to exploring the White Mist this time. The rewards are unprecedentedly generous. Hence, quite a few cultivators who are already privy to the information have advanced to enter the White Mist. They are only waiting for the official launch of the policy to report their discoveries and then immediately gain merit rewards.”

“Though my intel is a bit late, if we move quickly, we can still scoop up something. If I weren’t waiting for you, Brother Dong Fang, I would have headed out seven days ago.”

Huang Fusong finished and took a sip of his tea, looking helplessly at Dong Fangyao.

“Good brother, that’s mean a lot!” Dong Fangyao heartily patted Huang Fusong’s shoulder, causing his rotund belly to jiggle.

“What are we waiting for? Let’s set out right away. I’m so poor I could barely make ends meet. The items required to strengthen the physical body are ridiculously expensive!” He urged quickly.

Huang Fusong gave Dong Fangyao a blank look, “The White Mist is fraught with danger. Since we’re already late, the urgency doesn’t matter for now. The most important thing is to make sure we’re well-prepared. We wouldn’t want to be the ones holding back the team.”

With that, his gaze swept over Li Fan, deliberately or not.

Li Fan gave a slight smile: “Since Brother Huang Fu has said so, then I will not hide anything. Although my combat power is a bit weak, I do have quite a bit of wealth. The required Pu Xian True Vessel for this trip, as well as the Magic Treasure that can temporarily resist the Element Devouring White Mist, can be arranged by me.”

“If it turns out that my Nascent Soul Stage is struggling in the explorations, I will take the initiative to withdraw. I won’t let you two brothers be troubled!”

…

Seeing Li Fan being so candid, Huang Fusong was somewhat taken aback. But Dong Fangyao downplayed it: “What are you talking about, Li Fan? What’s wrong with being a Nascent Soul Monk? Am I not one too? United we stand, divided we fall. Will the Element Devouring White Mist really stop us?”

Li Fan frowned and admonished, “I know Brother Dong Fang, you’re very sturdy and even the rifts in the Great Vortex can’t hurt you. But the depth of the White Mist is indeed nothing to scoff at. Brother Shuo once told me there’s a Lost Realm named Roaring Abyss in the White Mist. And even he would have to be cautious when dealing with it; otherwise, it will certainly pose a risk of downfall. Given that Brother Shuo is at the God Transformation stage and has a Magic Treasure gifted by his mother to protect himself, his words highlighted the dangers within the White Mist.”

Huang Fusong and Dong Fangyao were stunned by his words.

“Brother Shuo? Which Brother Shuo?”

Huang Fusong’s face slightly changed: “Could it be…”

Li Fan nodded slightly: “Without hiding from you two, I have an inseparable friendship with Shuo Feng, and at his invitation, I serve as Mysterious Family’s Guest Official.”

On hearing this, Dong Fangyao had no reaction at all.

But Huang Fusong instantly stood up, his face filled with shock as he looked at Li Fan.

“Brother Li, is this true?”

Li Fan smiled: “I think, there probably isn’t any Nascent Soul Monk within the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals, daring to impersonate the Mysterious Family’s Guest Official.”

Upon getting his direct confirmation, Huang Fusong adopted a completely new attitude.

“Oh! How can it be! Why didn’t Brother Li mention this earlier! With your help, we are sure to reap great rewards on this journey into the White Mist.”

In the conversation, he flattered Li Fan and subtly got information regarding Shuo Feng.

After revealing a few details, Huang Fusong was more convinced, and so became more enthusiastic.

“With Brother Li’s great help, we gain more chances of success in this exploration. We should set off as soon as possible.” Huang Fusong spoke resolutely.

“The preparations for supplies could be done within a day.” Li Fan assured.

Dong Fangyao shrugged his shoulders to indicate he was ready to go at any time.

So, the three of them agreed to meet at the same place and time the next day.

After bidding farewell, Li Fan went to the Tianxuan Mirror and took out the Communication Talisman to inquire Shuo Feng about the Immortal Alliance’s decision to explore the White Mist extensively.

Not long after, Shuo Feng replied.

“Oh, seems like I heard something about this. What, are you interested? But there are too many weird things inside, no need to take such risk. If you lack contribution or anything, I can talk to the family and increase your treat. Don’t join the fray, it’s not worth risking your life over there.” Shuo Feng still maintained that carefree attitude.

After declining his kind offer, Li Fan asked more about the news of the Original Seed of Heavenly Spirit Flower and then ended the communication.

“The Lost Realm…”

The White Mist was indeed full of strange and dangerous phenomena.

Just from what Li Fan had reciprocated from his previous life, there are places like the Roaring Abyss, Chaotic Word Lost Realm.

Even the Eternal Immortal Fortress that guards the Roaring Abyss was built from the fallen palm of the Ancient Heavenly Lord.

That severed palm of the Heavenly Lord was exactly what drifted out of the White Mist.

These facts indicated the dangers and mysteries within the White Mist.