Chapter 377 - Chapter 377: Chapter 354: Xuan Huang Refining Heart in Reverse Order

Chapter 377: Chapter 354: Xuan Huang Refining Heart in Reverse Order

Translator: 549690339

However, shortly afterwards, Li Fan, who was seeking the answer to the Heart-Refining Spell, had an epiphany – he seemed to have thought of something.

His mind cleared, as if a bystander observing and rationally analysing.

“Is this my natural instinct?”

“In the face of this desperate situation, some people may choose to venture into the White Mist, hoping to find a glimmer of survival in the dire straits.”

“Some people may choose to have their peers die first, striking first to gain the upper hand, using cunning means to execute others first.”

“Some people would rather die than hurt their peers.”

“But, subconsciously, my method of dealing with the situation is to first hide and hibernate, waiting for the others to start fighting with each other and then reap the fruits of victory.”

“This is the optimal strategy based on current circumstances, and it also has to do with my personal experiences.”

“People’s choices differ. In my opinion, it’s simply a matter of character, and there is no superior or inferior choices.”

“This can be called, the true nature of man.”

“Heart Refining, Heart Refining…”

Li Fan was lost in thought, murmuring to himself.

He forgot about the impending crisis of Demon Sound Tide outside the stronghold, forgot about the dangerous situation that was about to come in the stronghold.

Like being in a trance, he was completely immersed in thought, he didn’t even notice the numerous small-scale attacks from the Demon Sound.

Time passed quickly in Li Fan’s understanding.

Thus, fifty days after the outbreak of the great tide.

Leng Yingyi was still missing. In order to extend the time of resistance as much as possible.

After discussion, everyone decided to abandon a large part of the stronghold.

Only some basic building would be retained.

In this way, the consumption of the [Black Death Talisman] could be reduced by nearly half.

Even though the living area had been greatly reduced.

But compared to surviving for a little longer, a little squeeze shouldn’t matter.

The familiar crowd, however, seemed to have grown noticeably wary of each other.

On the surface, they maintained courtesy, but what they were really thinking was known only to themselves.

The undercurrents surged, the intention to kill hidden.

When Li Fan noticed a change in the atmosphere around him, warned by his physical instincts, he slowly awakened from his daze.

With a slight sweep, Li Fan understood the current situation.

Since ancient times, this kind of scene, trapped in a desperate situation, killing each other for survival, was not uncommon.

Even Li Fan himself, after understanding his current situation, also started having murderous intent.

This murderous intent was his own desire.

It did not belong to stray thoughts, even the Xuan Huang Heart-Refining Spell could not eliminate it.

Li Fan carefully sensed the thoughts that kept re-emerging in his spirit consciousness.

“Survival is a fundamental human instinct. To kill for survival is to follow one’s heart.”

“To follow one’s heart, to follow one’s heart…”

Suddenly, Li Fan faltered, repeating this phrase in his mind over and over again.

A long while later, a different look flashed in his eyes.

“Heart refining, heart refining. If everything always goes smoothly, how can the heart be refined?”

“To refine the heart of Tao, it might need to be tempered by adversity.”

“Adversity, opposition…”

As if a flash of lightning had pierced the Mist, Li Fan suddenly understood something.

“To become an Immortal, one must go against the Principle of Heaven and Earth.”

“And to refine the heart of Tao…”

“One must go against one’s true intentions.”

“Perhaps, all along, I have been practicing cultivation wrongly.”

Li Fan’s eyes gradually brightened.

“Acting on a whim and crushing all extraneous thoughts is just remaining at the level of the Heart-Clearing Mantra.”

“In order to truly cultivate the Xuan Huang Heart-Refining Spell, it is necessary to temper one’s inner heart.”

“To oppose my instinctive choices?”

At this thought, Li Fan felt an epiphany, his mind suddenly cleared of its confusion.

As the Heart-Refining Spell circulated, it seemed to be several times faster than before.

“Looks like my wild guess was right.”

“To refine the heart by going against it.”

“Such a method of cultivation is indeed quite peculiar.”

“Taking the crisis in hand as an example, if I want to use it to refine my heart, I cannot do as my instincts tell me.”

“I should do the opposite.”

“The greater the difference from one’s true intentions, the greater the torment to the inner heart, and the more prominent the effect of the Heart-Refining Spell.”

“So the best choice should be…”

Li Fan’s thoughts raced, and in an instant, he had made a judgment.

The increasingly unimpeded operation of the Heart-Refining Spell also confirmed his conjecture.

“However, is this worth doing?”

“The Xuan Huang Heart-Refining Spell, in fact, is rated higher than the Mistwater Mirage Technique…”

After hesitating for a moment, Li Fan made a decision.

Not long after, inside the meeting hall of the stronghold.

Li Fan called everyone together and brought up the question in his mind.

“The feasibility of forcefully returning to the Eternal Immortal Fortress? Master Li, why are you asking this?” A Qingxuan Guard named He Chen asked in confusion.

However, he quickly realised that perhaps, Li Fan wanted to send someone else to ask for help.

His expression became somewhat unhappy, but he still answered truthfully: “In recent days, the Demon Sound Tide has not shown any signs of weakening, and instead has been intensifying.”

“With our current strength, if we want to force through the White Mist amidst the Demon Sound Tide, I’m afraid…”

He Chen shook his head repeatedly.

Another Nascent Soul Monk from the Martial Arts Battle Hall named Kong Yu immediately disagreed: “Absolutely not!”

“I know of Leng’s strength. If he has failed in his mission for help, we surely won’t stand a chance. We should wait until the Demon Sound Tide weakens, then make a decision.”

The other people also urged him strongly.

“Wait a while longer, perhaps Captain Cold will be back soon?”

“Yes, Master Li, it would be best not to rush into making a decision. They say there is strength in numbers, and while we don’t have many people in the stronghold now, we can still manage to support each other. If we further split up, in case of any emergencies, I’m afraid we may not have enough strength!”