Chapter 443

Chapter 443

Back in the Fallen Immortal Realm, the wise Beast Emperor Sanmo once told Lu Ya, "Even when you see something with your own eyes, it may not always be the truth."

Similarly, the conclusions Li Fan has deduced now may not be absolutely correct.

It's like the story of the blind men feeling an elephant—what they perceive might not be the whole picture.

But it's still part of the truth.

In his mind, the crystal of the Dao Derivation Stone emitted a bright blue light, instantly recording all the countless thoughts that crossed his mind.

Next, Li Fan needed to consider how to deal with the woman in green.

Shortly after she finished speaking, Li Fan shook his head and replied, "The power of the [Immortal Ruins] is beyond what ordinary people can imagine."

"A force that can even distort space-time brings consequences that are hard to predict."

"You say that once the Immortal Realm Passage is severed, you will be free from all restraints and completely liberated."

"But that's only in theory. Who can guarantee what will actually happen?"

As Li Fan spoke slowly, he subtly observed the woman in green's expression.

"After all, those places that left the Xuanhuang Realm before have all gone silent, and there's no way to contact them anymore."

"Are they truly free, or have they already been destroyed in the Immortal Ruins? Who knows?"

"Otherwise, why would our [Federation Of All Worlds] be able to recruit so many members?"

"Even if there's only a one in ten thousand chance of failure, it's still too risky for an entire civilization."

Li Fan spoke with a slight tone of sarcasm.

The woman's smile gradually faded as she stared at Li Fan, seemingly trying to discern something from his face.

But Li Fan remained composed, showing no signs of weakness.

The woman in green finally said, "You're right. That's also why I've returned to the Xuanhuang Realm this time."

"Currently, very few people within the Empire know about the existence of the Immortal Ruins. But there's no such thing as a secret that can't be discovered. Once the conservatives learn of this, the resistance to the plan to leave the Xuanhuang Realm will only increase."

"At that time, even the thousand years of prestige accumulated by the Imperial Family may not be enough to peacefully implement this plan."

Li Fan asked, "So, are you here to seek help?"

As the saying goes, "The more skills you have, the fewer worries you'll face." Perhaps in some future cycle, this ability to control exotic beasts would come in handy.

Without much hesitation, Li Fan quickly made up his mind.

He would trick the Empire into handing over all its technology.

Feigning a hesitant yet interested look, Li Fan pondered for a moment before saying, "This is a significant matter, beyond my authority to decide."

"Allow me to report back, and I'll give you an answer."

Li Fan's response was within the woman in green's expectations.

"The sooner, the better," she urged.

Li Fan cupped his hands in farewell and quickly left.

In the secret chamber, only the Empire's group remained.

"Saint Master, do we really have to use the core technologies the Empire has developed over so many years as bargaining chips?" Li Chenfeng asked reluctantly.

The woman in green did not immediately respond. Instead, she frowned and looked up at the sky.

After laying down several layers of restrictions, she turned to Li Chenfeng and scolded, "Have you forgotten what I taught you?"

"Survival is the primary objective of civilization."

"Only by surviving do technology and culture have meaning."

"If the civilization itself is destroyed, what use are these achievements, no matter how glorious?"

Li Chenfeng was still somewhat dissatisfied, "But..."

The woman in green cut him off with a wave of her hand, "We've already discussed this with the Imperial Princess and reached a final decision. No more arguments!"

Seeing this, Li Chenfeng had no choice but to bow his head in resignation.

"That person just now, I couldn't see through him. And he's just a messenger. It seems that this [Federation Of all Worlds] truly has some depth," the woman in green murmured as she watched Li Fan's figure disappear into the distance.

Li Chenfeng was startled, "Saint Master, even with your cultivation, you couldn't discern his background? What is that man's true strength?"

The woman in green was also puzzled, "On the surface, his realm doesn't seem very high, but I could always sense a faint trace of danger from him."