Myriad Mortal Essence Blood.
Li Fan stroked his chin as he read the item's name designated by Return to Truth.
It only mentions mortal essence blood, with no reference to the Immortal-Mortal Miasma...
Li Fan began recalling how the Immortal-Mortal Miasma within him had been purged over and over again during his Foundation Establishment process spanning a hundred lifetimes.
Perhaps the Immortal-Mortal Miasma doesn't actually exist in physical form? Maybe it's more akin to a curse-like power?
Regardless, this essence blood pearl will be my ultimate trump card moving forward.
During his twelfth lifetime, Li Fan often felt powerless whenever he encountered cultivators at the Nascent Soul realm or higher.
At those moments, he couldn't help but remember the Immortal-Mortal Miasma that made all cultivators pale with fear.
All his efforts in this lifetime were aimed at turning the Immortal-Mortal Miasma into a bound item of Return to Truth, allowing him to summon it whenever needed.
However, from what I understand, using Immortal-Mortal Miasma to harm others maliciously in the cultivation world will incite the joint pursuit of both the Myriad Immortals Alliance and Five Elders Council. It will be a hunt to the death.
I cannot use this item unless absolutely necessary.
Hmm... perhaps I could use Return to Truth’s transformation ability to disguise myself as someone else.
Li Fan slowly sank into deep thought.
In Anchor Year 9, Return to Truth was finally fully charged.
Li Fan still conducted a sweep of the empire, filling the Taiyan Boat to capacity.
Then he burst through the Immortal-Slaying Grand Array, returning to the cultivation world after over six hundred years.
To avoid alerting anyone, Li Fan maintained only the Thousand Mechanisms Jade Cosmos Scripture as his cultivated technique.
His Foundation Establishment Curio now took the form of the Halt Stele Fragment.
Arriving at Congyun Sea, he headed straight for Liuli Island as before.
Once he approached his destination, Li Fan didn't forget to slay that giant Liuli Fish along the way, obtaining the Exquisite Liuli Pearl.
Rest assured, Fellow Daoist He. I’ll make sure you won't lose everything this time!
Li Fan smiled slightly and arrived outside Liuli Island.
His voice boomed like thunder, instantly spreading across Liuli Island. "Is Fellow Daoist He of the Myriad Immortals Alliance present?"
Moments later, He Zhenghao's cautious voice responded: "I am He Zhenghao! May I ask what business you have with me, Fellow Daoist?"
Yet he didn't appear personally, still hiding within the island protection array.
Li Fan chuckled softly, then declared in a clear voice, "I mean no harm. I simply wish to join the Myriad Immortals Alliance. Having long heard of your reputation for generosity, I hoped you might provide a referral! What..."
Before he could complete his sentence, He Zhenghao flickered into existence beside Li Fan, his face alight with astonishment and delight.
"Say no more! Say no more!" He Zhenghao looked Li Fan up and down, readily agreeing.
"Might I ask for your esteemed name, Fellow Daoist?" He performed a deep bow, his face beaming as he inquired.
"I am Li Fan."
Seeing He Zhenghao's jovial expression, Li Fan couldn't help but offer a warm, friendly smile in return.