My Simulated Road to Immortality

Chapter 287: 267 Tianxuan Soul Locking Array

Translator: 549690339

Without a second thought, Li Fan expressed an ecstatic look on his face and immediately expressed his willingness, “I am willing to go!’”

Li Fan’s reaction was within Zhang Zhiliang’s expectations.

He nodded, explaining, “The purpose of this training is to let the younger generation master [Tianxuan Soul Locking Array] as soon as possible.”

“And to endeavor, within thirty years, to envelop every territory of the Alliance of Thousands of Immortals within the sphere of the spirit-locking formation.”

Li Fan showed an odd expression, “Tianxuan Soul Locking Array? Is it the one that made a huge splash in Jiushan province, able to mark all Five Elder monks with light columns?”

Zhang Zhiliang was satisfied with Li Fan’s swift reaction, nodding and replying, “Exactly. The Tianxuan Soul Locking Array is a formation jointly developed by many Array Masters, who studied the captives of Five Elders Organization after the Battle of Heavenly Spirit State.”

“Five Elders’ Monk?” Li Fan seemed puzzled.

“May I ask Master, why does the formation research have something to do with the cultivators?”

Zhang Zhiliang was patient enough with Li Fan, explaining, “Do you know the difference between the Five Elders Organization and our Immortal Alliance?”

Li Fan responded, “Our Immortal Alliance is a free alliance. We can accrue contribution through our own efforts and earn Techniques.”

“As for the Five Elders Organization…”

“Although they can obtain Techniques for free, they need to sign a bond.”

“They are controlled by others all their lives. It’s not as free and unrestrained as our Immortal Alliance.”

“Without hiding anything, before when I was a lone cultivator, I was considering which side to join.”

“After comparing the conditions of both sides, I unhesitatingly chose to join the Immortal Alliance.”

Li Fan said, with righteousness in his tone.

Zhang Zhiliang smirked slightly. Regarding Li Fan’s attempted show of loyalty, he neither confirmed nor denied.

Continuing, he shared, “Yes, every cultivator who joins the Five Elder Organization signs such a [Soul Contract].”

“Their Divine Souls naturally differ from ordinary cultivators.”

“A while ago, we contemplated distinguishing friend from foe based on this difference.”

“However, due to the lack of research samples, it has never been successful.”

“Despite our Immortal Alliance’s disadvantage in the recent Battle of Heavenly Spirit State, we did not come back empty-handed.”

“The Tianxuan Soul Locking Array is one of the outcomes of that war.”

Zhang Zhiliang seemed to recall something, demonstrating a mysterious look and his tone seemed a bit melancholic.

However, he quickly resumed his normalcy and continued speaking, “In the area covered by the array, it can detect the anomalies in the soul caused by the [Soul Contract] and accordingly designate friend from foe.”

“The mark goes directly to the divine soul, which cannot be resolved by anyone below the level of an Integration Cultivator.”

“The successful development of this array holds significant implications.”

“At the very least, once it gets popular, ordinary spies will no longer be able to hide.”

“And those beams of light stretching between heaven and earth also eliminate the possibility of surprise attacks from the Five Elder Organization.”

Zhang Zhiliang spoke confidently, a look of satisfaction subtly coloring his face.

“However, this formation involves the cultivator’s soul, making it arduous and obscure.”

“Ordinary array masters are unable to construct it.”

“To distribute the Tianxuan Soul Locking Array as quickly as possible, we would need to train a group of Array Masters who specialize in this field.”

“The training that will take place in Tianyu Province in two years aims to accomplish this.”

“The reason for waiting two years is due to the involvement of the divine soul.”

“Not only does the organizing crew need to gather a variety of materials.”

“The participating young members also need to make ample preparation.”

As he spoke, Zhang Zhiliang tossed a storage ring.

Upon inspecting the ring, Li Fan furrowed his brows.

Because in the storage ring laid a corpse.

Besides the corpse, there was nothing else.

Strangely, the body of this corpse was no different from that of an ordinary cultivator.

Even his attire was just like any normal cultivator.

The only chilling and alarming feature was that the head of the corpse was not human, but the skull of a horse!

“What is this…?”

“This is the rumored [Mind Steed]. It’s quite rare, I didn’t get many. Don’t lose it.” Zhang Zhiliang’s voice slowly echoed.

“Mind Steed?” Li Fan’s heart wavered slightly.

“I am aware of the existence of [Heart Monkey], which could enhance and rapidly replenish the consumption of spirit consciousness. I am curious about the utility of this Mind Steed?” Li Fan wasn’t hesitant to ask.

“While the Heart Monkey strengthens spirit consciousness, the Mind Steed, on the other hand, strengthens the Divine Soul,” explained Zhang Zhiliang at a relaxed pace.

“As for how to strengthen it…” a mysterious smile emerged on Zhang Zhiliang’s face.

“You’ll know once you try it personally.”

Li Fan nodded, indicating clarity.

“At the beginning of sealed training, there must certainly be an assessment for members going from all the provinces. You need to put though in more effort in these two years.”

“At that time, don’t shame us from the Misthaven Ocean.”

Zhang Zhiliang warned, before handing over three Soul Partition Jade scrolls to Li Fan.

“I have a total of six Soul Partition Jade. If you can go through all of them, it means you are ready to graduate.”

“I don’t expect you to accomplish this within these two years. However, I’ll still give it to you as encouragement.”

Li Fan bowed to express his gratitude, taking the Jade Scroll.

“Go and prepare well! I’ll notify you before the official training begins.”

Zhang Zhiliang waved his hand.

Back in the Tianxuan Mirror, Li Fan first searched for information on the [Mind Steed].

But there were few results, with no effective information.

It seems that it was not something an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator would know.

After all, Zhang Zhiliang had said it was valuable, indicating its high worth.

“Try it personally…”

Li Fan’s eyes flashed with anticipation as he let out the human-faced horse corpse from his ring.

“How should I attempt this?”

Li Fan first quietly observed it for a moment, with no abnormality occurring.

After contemplating for a moment, he touched it with his hand.

After a long time, there seemed to be no changes at all.

It felt like what he was facing was just an ordinary, albeit oddly shaped corpse.

“Strange…”

After some time, Li Fan still couldn’t figure out how to use the [Mind Steed].

Doubts grew in his heart, he unconsciously touched his chin.

When Li Fan’s hand touched his chin, his body suddenly stiffened.

His heart stopped beating.

“Could it be…”

Li Fan displayed the mirror technique and began to observe his own face.

“Indeed as expected.”

Although he was mentally prepared, seeing his own horse-faced image in the mirror still sent a chill down Li Fan’s spine.

“Could it be, this [Mind Steed] in front of me, came about like this?”

Instantly, a thought uncontrollably sprouted in Li Fan’s mind.

“Then, how did it die?”

Following that, Li Fan couldn’t help but think.

Li Fan’s gaze involuntarily fell on the [Mind Steed] corpse lying on the ground.

There was not a single wound on its body.

Looking at it, a chill suddenly emerged in Li Fan’s heart.

Because he suddenly discovered that the [Mind Steed] corpse on the ground.

Had quietly changed at some unknown time.

The clothing was so familiar, distinctly identical to Li Fan’s.

“No… It’s not just the clothes.”

Li Fan felt a sinking feeling in his heart.

The entire [Mind Steed] corpse had somehow entirely transformed to resemble him.

“Is this corpse my forthcoming fate?”

An idea suddenly popped up.

“I…”

“Will die?”

Fear descended in an instant.