"Is it because of that female powerhouse?" Li Fan asked.
"Not at all. These are two separate matters. That person is quite reasonable.
"In fact, this Dao Reestablishment method was personally transmitted by her," Shen Yuzi shook his head.
"Oh? Then why?" Li Fan grew curious.
Shen Yuzi chuckled without answering directly.
Instead, he said in an eerie tone, "If every cultivator knew they could become ingredients for higher-level cultivators at any moment... wouldn't the world fall into chaos?
"Those in power do not want to see that happen."
Li Fan remained silent.
"However, there are no restrictions on the usage of this method. Feel free to give it a try, young friend."
Shen Yuzi ended the communication.
Shaking his head, Li Fan suppressed his chaotic thoughts and began studying the Dao Reestablishment method.
After a long while, Li Fan couldn't help but inwardly praise. This Chen Shimei truly is a heaven-sent prodigy.
Using objects to represent people, fusing them with emotion, empowering them with laws...
After thoroughly memorizing the method's intricacies, Li Fan didn't rush to practice it on himself.
Instead, he turned his attention back to observing Ye Feipeng.
Li Fan was very familiar with Ye Feipeng's movements. There was absolutely no chance he could have come into contact with the Dao Reestablishment method.
So how had he formed his dual Dao Foundations? And how did they differ from dual Dao Foundations formed through Dao Reestablishment?
After a long period of observation, Li Fan began to understand.
Despite the differences, the core principles remained the same, and their underlying mechanisms were actually identical.
Returning to the concubine analogy, if Chen Shimei's Dao Reestablishment method was like painstakingly convincing one's wife to allow one to take a concubine... then Ye Feipeng was naturally born to have a harem.
His wife, as the central pillar of his harem, wouldn't just refrain from objecting; she would even secretly assist him.
What an incredible constitution! Having understood the key, Li Fan saw the chubby youth in a new light.
You keep giving me more and more surprises.
I wonder what changes will occur after you awaken.
I have a feeling that there must be another reason behind the Congyun Sea’s all-or-nothing gamble.
Withdrawing his attention, Li Fan began cultivating the Dao Reestablishment method.
In his case, it was as if the pillar of his harem was a beautiful woman skilled in transformation arts, capable of taking on any other woman's appearance.
Thus, he avoided the trouble of constant conflict between old and new Dao Foundations.
He only needed to reestablish his Dao Foundation and summon Return to Truth as the second foundation.
***
One month later, he successfully cultivated the secret method.
Inspecting his body, Li Fan found that the jade-white light representing Return to Truth seemed to have split perfectly into two masses within his dantian.
Yet their essence remained unified, and with a mere thought, Li Fan could instantly recombine them.
Overjoyed, Li Fan quietly left Myriad Immortals Island and came to a remote, uninhabited seabed.
It was time to test his gains.
Seven-Apertures Exquisite Heart, Dao Xuan Sword!
Return to Truth simultaneously transformed into two different Curios.
It was smooth and seamless, without the slightest obstruction.
Deepsea Pearl, Dao Xuan Sword!
Amidst shimmering blue light, a battered iron sword concealed its killing intent, waiting to strike.
Excellent!
Li Fan's eyes brightened.
This move is perfect for ambushes!
His thoughts shifted once more.
What would happen if I created two identical ones?
In an instant, two identical Deepsea Pearls materialized within Li Fan's dantian.
Yet, to his slight disappointment, the pearls inexplicably merged back into one the moment they took form.
Their power remained completely unchanged.
So I can only achieve an increase in quantity, but not an enhancement in quality...
Though somewhat regrettable, this is still quite useful.