Li Fan's dejection, how can I possibly see Mo Ge's back?

Qingxuan Sect, inside Li Fan's small courtyard.

A gentle breeze swept through, rustling a few fallen leaves, but it did not break the tranquility of the courtyard.

At this moment, Li Fan was sitting cross-legged under an old locust tree, his eyes tightly closed.

Around him, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi seemed to be drawn by some force, transforming into wisps of white mist that continuously entered his pores as he breathed.

As time passed, the spiritual power fluctuations within his body grew more intense, like boiling water, accumulating the strength to break through a dam.

"Break!"

A moment later, Li Fan whispered in his heart.

A faint, almost imperceptible sound of shattering came from within his body, and an invisible shackle was broken.

Boom!

An aura several times more powerful than before suddenly erupted from him, shaking all the fallen leaves on the ground away.

Qi Refining Seventh Level!

In these few short days of secluded bitter Cultivation, he had made another Breakthrough!

"Hoo..."

Li Fan slowly opened his eyes, a flicker of brilliance in their depths, then let out a long breath of turbid Qi containing Impurities.

"Finally... a Breakthrough."

"Qi Refining Seventh Level, one step closer to the Foundation Establishment Realm."

He clenched his fists, feeling the abundant spiritual power within his body, but the joy that should have been on his face was nowhere to be seen.

On the contrary, his brows were tightly furrowed, his eyes filled with an unyielding sorrow.

"Alas..."

"Too slow, still too slow."

Li Fan unclenched his hands and sighed dejectedly.

"My current cultivation is still too low."

"Compared to Brother Mo, it's like the difference between clouds and mud!"

Ever since Elder Jian suggested that he should follow Lin Mo to the Yanyang Holy Land, even if he was just a hanger-on,

an unprecedented sense of urgency had weighed heavily on Li Fan's Heart-Nature.

What kind of place was the Yanyang Holy Land?

Although he had never been there and had not seen much of the world,

as the supreme overlord force that Dominates the entire Shengyang Prefecture, he knew without thinking that it must be a place teeming with powerful Cultivators and Prodigies everywhere!

In such a place, even the guards at the gate would probably start at the Foundation Establishment Realm, or even the Spirit Sea Realm, right?

And him?

A mere Qi Refining Seventh Level.

This level of cultivation might barely be acceptable in the Qingxuan Sect,

but if he were thrown before a colossal entity like a Holy Land, he wouldn't even count as an ant.

"If I go to the Holy Land with Brother Mo with such low cultivation..."

"Not only will I not be able to help Brother Mo at all, but I might even become a burden to him."

"Perhaps... it might even make Brother Mo be ridiculed by others?"

Thinking of this, a scene involuntarily appeared in Li Fan's mind.

Lin Mo bringing him to the Holy Land mountain gate, but because he brought along this 'useless' burden,

he was mocked and ridiculed by those Holy Land Disciples, and even refused entry.

The thought of such a scenario possibly happening made Li Fan feel a suffocating discomfort.

That was a result he absolutely did not want to see!

Brother Mo's kindness to him was as weighty as a mountain; he not only saved his life but also trusted him so much, how could he possibly bring shame to Brother Mo?

Because of this, he had been Cultivating like a madman these past few days, almost without sleep.

When thirsty, he drank dew; when hungry, he ate Bigu Dan (Bìgǔ Dān). Aside from necessary meditation, he barely moved from his spot.

But even so... "Even with desperate effort, I only went from Qi Refining Fourth Level to Qi Refining Seventh Level."

"Just three minor Realms..."

"What meaning does this slight improvement have before the Holy Land?"

Li Fan sighed heavily again, his entire being becoming incredibly melancholic.

At this moment, he was like a salted fish who had lost his dream, slumped on the ground, his face full of self-doubt.

"Tsk, you brat, are you getting sentimental already?"

Just then, an old voice with a hint of exasperation, like iron that couldn't be forged into steel, suddenly echoed in his mind.

Elder Jian finally couldn't stand it anymore.

"In my opinion, your cultivation speed is not slow at all; in fact, it can be called divine speed!"

"How many days has it been? You've already broken through three minor Realms!"

"If those ordinary Cultivators outside knew, they would probably be so jealous their eyes would turn red!"

"This is good enough, be content!"

Although Elder Jian's words were sharp, his tone still carried a trace of concern for his Disciple.

He was truly afraid that this boy would get stuck in a rut and ruin his own cultivation.

"But... Elder Jian, this isn't enough!"

Li Fan shook his head bitterly.

"Brother Mo's strength can increase a hundred or even a thousand times in just a few days!"

"It's as simple as eating and drinking for him."

"Compared to him, what's the difference between my cultivation speed and a snail's crawl?"

"I... I'm really afraid of dragging him down."

Hearing this, Elder Jian was silent for a moment, then let out a helpless cold snort.

"Cough cough, kid, you're just asking for trouble!"

"I told you a long time ago, don't compare yourself to that kind of monster!"

"Compared to him, ninety-nine percent of the Geniuses in this world would be ashamed enough to commit suicide!"

Elder Jian's tone became serious:

"Didn't I tell you?"

"That kid is not simple; he harbors a great secret that even I, an old man, cannot fathom."

"He might even be the Reincarnation of some special forbidden existence!"

"If my guess is true, let alone you comparing yourself to him."

"Even those supreme Saints carefully cultivated in the Holy Lands, and the peerless Imperial Princes in the Divine Dynasties, may not be enough to contend with him!"

"So, it's only natural that you are not as good as him, there's nothing to be ashamed of."

At this point, Elder Jian changed the subject and began to instill confidence in Li Fan.

"Moreover, you don't need to belittle yourself, kid."

"Your talent is actually quite good..."

"It's just not time for you to truly exert yourself yet."

"Don't rush, calm down, and take one step at a time."

"With me here, you will also soar to the sky and become famous throughout the world sooner or later!"

Listening to the old voice rambling in his mind, Li Fan was stunned for a moment, then a strange expression appeared on his face.

"Uh... Elder Jian, it's rare to see you comforting me so seriously."

"It's truly... a strange feeling."

In the past, Elder Jian would either mock or criticize him, primarily focusing on setback education.

Today, he unexpectedly praised him and painted a grand picture for him, which truly made Li Fan feel a little overwhelmed.

"Hmph! What do you know?"

Elder Jian, whose intentions had been exposed, huffed in annoyance.

"As the saying goes, 'Good advice grates on the ear but benefits conduct'!"

"Although my words are usually not pleasant to hear, they are all for your own good!"

"It's to temper your Heart-Nature! Understand?"

"Understood, understood, Disciple understands."

Li Fan felt a warmth in his heart, and the gloom on his face dissipated considerably.

He took a deep breath, straightened his body again, and the confusion in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by a resolute glint.

"Thank you, Elder Jian."

"You're right, I can't rush, and I certainly can't panic."

"Comparing myself to Brother Mo is indeed asking for trouble."

"But I must continue to work hard!"

"Whether it's to avoid bringing shame to Brother Mo or for myself."

"I must become stronger!"

"Even if I can only catch up to a glimpse of Brother Mo's back, I will never give up!"

Li Fan clenched his fists, his expression becoming unprecedentedly firm.

He closed his eyes, adjusted his breathing, and prepared to strike while the iron was hot, continuing to immerse himself in the tedious Cultivation.

However.

Just as he had entered meditation.

In his mind, Elder Jian's originally lazy voice suddenly exploded!

"Hmm?!"

"No!!!"

"Kid, wake up quickly! Stay alert!!"

"Someone is Splitting Heaven the space and heading towards you!!"

"What?!"

This sudden warning startled Li Fan, almost making him jump off the ground!

He instantly opened his eyes, his muscles tense, his heart pounding uncontrollably.

He was no longer the novice who knew nothing about cultivation Realms.

Under Elder Jian's careful guidance during this period, he had long known what Splitting Heaven space meant!

That was a supreme Divine Ability that only powerful Cultivators above the Void Tempering Realm could master!

This meant that a terrifying existence, at least at the Void Tempering Realm, was crossing the Void Realm and heading straight for him?!

"This is bad..."

"How could a powerful Cultivator of this level descend?"

"Could it be... they're looking for Miss Qingyu?!"

Li Fan's first reaction was that Liu Qingyu's special Physique had been exposed, attracting the covetous gaze of a peerless powerful Cultivator.

"No... !"

"If they were looking for Miss Qingyu, they should go to Brother Mo's courtyard!"

"Why are they heading to my dilapidated courtyard?!"

Li Fan's thoughts raced, and cold sweat instantly seeped from his forehead.

"Could it be... an enemy chasing me?"

"Or are Elder Jian's old enemies coming for revenge?!"

The thought of this possibility made Li Fan's scalp tingle and his limbs turn cold.

Facing an existence of this level, let alone resisting, he probably wouldn't even have the qualification to escape!

However, before he could make any reaction, or even draw his sword.

Tear—!

The Void Realm not far in front of him, like a fragile piece of cloth, was abruptly torn open by a pair of invisible large hands without any warning!

A dark, deep rift, exuding a heart-palpitating spatial turbulence, appeared out of thin air!

"It's... over..."

Li Fan's pupils contracted, and he stared at the rift in despair, his body stiff and unable to move.

Even Elder Jian within him was facing a formidable enemy at this moment, his remnant Soul power surging wildly!

But, the next second.

Under Li Fan's terrified and scalp-tingling gaze.

A familiar slender figure stepped out from the dark rift.

The person had his hands clasped behind his back, his demeanor leisurely and at ease, with a spring-like smile on his face.

It was as if he hadn't just crossed the dangerous Void Realm, but had just returned from visiting a neighbor.

"Yo, Xiao Fan."

"Cultivating, are we?"

Lin Mo looked at the stunned Li Fan with a smile and greeted him.

"Brother... Brother Mo?!"

Li Fan's mouth dropped open, his jaw almost hitting the ground.

And Elder Jian within him almost couldn't catch his breath, nearly Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering on the spot!

"This... how is this possible?!"

"The one who tore through the Void Realm..."

"It was actually this kid?!"