Chapter 338: Guardian Black Stone Stele
The black-robed cultivator paused for a moment, sweeping a cold gaze over Li Fan and the others before saying, "Each cultivator's experiences and state of mind vary, so the illusions they see also differ."
"Mostly, they are grand scenes related to the former Immortal Sage and the transmission of techniques."
"However, it's only like this the first time."
The tone of the black-robed cultivator carried a hint of regret: "After staying here for a while and getting used to the aura of the Immortal Sage, wanting to see the illusions again becomes a luxury."
Han Yi and Ximen Yue were still reeling from the impact of the illusions, merely nodding at his words.
Meanwhile, Li Fan remained cautious, still gazing ahead.
While masking his inner fear, he attempted to recall the familiar sensation that had just emerged from nowhere.
The black-robed cultivator observed their reactions without concern.
He didn't rush but waited patiently.
In his view, the astonishment and shock displayed by these newcomers were entirely normal.
As a guide, he was already accustomed to it.
After a while, seeing that the three had gradually shaken off the influence of the illusions, he continued with his duty.
"I've been entrusted by the Immortal Sage Jicheng to lead you to the Law Enforcement Hall."
"Follow closely behind me, and don't wander."
"Although those who can enter the headquarters have already undergone identity verification and generally won't encounter any problems."
"However, this is the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, a highly confidential area. There are cultivators secretly guarding at all times."
"If you go where you shouldn't and are captured and killed, no one will seek justice for you."
The black-robed cultivator warned in a cold voice.
Li Fan and the others nodded in understanding.
Following behind him, Li Fan took the opportunity to observe the scenery of the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.
In the endless void, many towering buildings floated.
Arranged in different directions above the void, they resembled countless stars in the sky.
And their current position was at the very bottom of the entire architectural complex.
Silver rays streaked across the sky above.
Moving between the floating buildings, within the rays, one could faintly see some blurry figures.
Advancing unhurriedly, occasionally encountering cultivators with solemn expressions and hurried steps.
And the floating land underfoot seemed to serve only as an external entrance and checkpoint.
Apart from the vegetation planted along the sides of the road, there weren't many other buildings set up.
It didn't take long before they arrived at the edge of the land.
Li Fan noticed that there seemed to be a strange formation engraved on the ground ahead.
Silver threads constantly roamed within the formation, each stepping into it.
They were lifted by a silver light, ascending into different areas above.
Before the transfer formation stood a burly middle-aged cultivator.
This person was dressed in the standard black and yellow robe uniform of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, sharp eyes scrutinizing the passing cultivators.
When it was Li Fan's turn, the burly cultivator glanced at the black-robed cultivator and nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
However, he still extended his hand to stop them.
The black-robed cultivator paid no mind and took out the circular mirror from before.
A beam of light shot out, landing on the burly cultivator.
Strangely, this beam of light seemed to be absorbed by him, as it disappeared in an instant after landing on him.
Yet in the eyes of the burly cultivator, many characters flashed by in an instant.
He withdrew his hand, no longer obstructing them.
The black-robed cultivator led Li Fan and the others into the transfer formation.
The burly middle-aged cultivator pointed towards the formation.
A silver thread shot out from his finger, entering the ground transfer formation.
After circling around a few times, it grew several times in size.
Then, carrying Li Fan and the others, it flew towards the sky.
In an instant, Li Fan's body seemed to turn into light, shuttling through this space at an unimaginable speed.
What's peculiar is that he didn't feel any discomfort from the speed.
The scenery around them rapidly receded.
In the blink of an eye, the previously floating land had shrunk to the size of a black dot.
The light continued to ascend, passing by one floating land after another.
With keen eyesight, Li Fan faintly saw the silhouette of the emblematic oblique metal cube building of the Formation Hall in a certain area.
Not long after, shadows loomed overhead.
The light carried Li Fan and the others, diving into it.
In the blink of an eye, Li Fan returned to his human form from the light state.
Setting foot on the land again, Li Fan looked ahead and saw a towering black stone stele not far away.
There was only one wide road, straight towards the stone stele.
There weren't any vegetation or other decorations along the sides of the road.
Compared to the floating lands seen earlier, this place seemed somewhat simple and solemn.
The black-robed cultivator remained silent, leading the way on the straight road.
The surface of the road seemed to be made of some kind of greenish stone. Walking on it, Li Fan was somewhat astonished to find that his spiritual energy suddenly quieted down.
It seemed as if it had lost its vitality, as no matter how Li Fan tried to mobilize it, he couldn't stir it in the slightest.
As a result, even the early Gold Core stage clone, when walking on this road, became no different from an ordinary person.
Han Yi and Ximen Yue also noticed this.
The three exchanged fearful glances, dared not discuss further, and hurriedly followed the black-robed cultivator who had already gone far ahead.
The tall black stone stele seemed not far away, right at the end of the straight road.
But as Li Fan and the others relied solely on their physical bodies, each step felt like a slow journey, and the road seemed to stretch endlessly.
In Li Fan's perception, it took almost half a day's effort before they finally arrived at the end, somewhat exhausted.
During this process, they encountered cultivators leaving from the black stone stele.
However, they seemed unaffected and could still fly low above the straight road.
"It should be a restriction for outsiders. Members of the main branch of the Law Enforcement Hall seem to be able to rely on some kind of secret technique to avoid the suppression of spiritual energy," Li Fan thought to himself.
Arriving at the foot of the black stone stele, Li Fan keenly felt its towering height.
The towering top was already beyond the range of vision, entirely black like a profound sense of oppression.
What surprised Li Fan was that the entire stele seemed like a single entity.
There was no sign of an entrance or exit.
At this moment, the black-robed cultivator who had led them here spoke up.
"Alright, this is it. Show me your Exquisite Law Jade Tokens."
Li Fan and the others heard this and quickly took out their Exquisite Law Jade Tokens.
The colorful light on the jade tokens shone on the black stone stele, making the dark surface become colorful.
The halo dispersed, and the solid stone stele seemed to dissolve in these colorful hues.
A colorful passage appeared on the stele.
"You may enter. Without an Exquisite Law Jade Token, I cannot enter the Law Enforcement Hall unauthorized," the black-robed cultivator said.