Chapter 1289: Manifesting Miracles Publicly

Revered One Lianjing watched Jiang Fan return safely, feeling slightly relieved.

After a glance at him, she couldn't help but show a peculiar expression: "Fellow Daoist Wang, where did you just teleport to?"

Jiang Fan, feigning calmness, returned to his meditation cushion, sat cross-legged, and said without blushing or a racing heart:"A place with good scenery.""Yes, I even saw two fluffy white rabbits."

Revered One Lianjing asked suspiciously, "Are the rabbits you mentioned... proper rabbits?"

Jiang Fan asked, puzzled, "Revered One Lianjing, why do you say that?"

Revered One Lianjing didn't speak; she simply took out a mirror and tossed it to Jiang Fan.

Jiang Fan took it, bewildered, and looked at his own face in it.

Only then did he discover a bright red lipstick mark on his cheek!

Jiang Fan's old face flushed red.Damn Zhenyan, so beautiful, why wear lipstick?

He quickly wiped it off and sheepishly returned the mirror to Revered One Lianjing.

She scoffed, muttering, "Even when teleporting, he has to take advantage.""Men, huh."

Looking at the returned mirror, she gently waved her sleeve and said, "Keep the mirror.""This is an item I frequently use; it contains a wisp of my domain.""After ascending to the Heavenly Realm, if you encounter a strong enemy, activate the mirror, and it will trap them within.""It's only effective against Giant Kings of One Star and below.""It can trap a maximum of two opponents."

Jiang Fan was startled.This mirror is too extraordinary, isn't it?

With this mirror, what did he have to fear from Revered One Xinnie?He could just directly absorb them into the mirror!

He quickly held it respectfully and said gratefully, "Thank you, Senior Lianjing!"

Revered One Lianjing smiled faintly: "It would be a loss to our Central Land if someone like you were to die in the Heavenly Realm.""Once in the Heavenly Realm, stay by my side, and I will do my best to protect you."

Jiang Fan cupped his hands again, offering heartfelt thanks.This was the second time Revered One Lianjing had helped a junior out of admiration.Such revered ones were rare.

Just then,Revered One Qianjiao arrived, leading three other revered ones.

Jiang Fan recognized one of them.It was none other than Revered One Zixiao!

The other two wore Confucian robes, and divine halos shimmered behind their heads, clearly indicating they were also revered ones.

"These three fellow Daoists will be accompanying you.""I hope you achieve swift success and return safely.""Grand Revered One Xingyuan is already waiting for you at the Heavenly Pillar. Revered One Zixiao, please lead them there," said Revered One Qianjiao.

Revered One Zixiao cupped his hands towards Jiang Fan and Revered One Lianjing: "Please follow me, both of you."

Soon after,They arrived at a hill ten thousand miles away from Wenhai Academy.

A dark pillar connecting heaven and earth, more than four zhang wide, stretched directly into the depths of the sky.

Jiang Fan frowned slightly.When he first entered the Heavenly Pillar, the passage was only three zhang wide.In the Great Barren State, it was four zhang.Now, it was more than four zhang wide.The passage was continuously widening; when it was large enough to accommodate the massive bodies of the ancient giants, that would be the day they descended to the lower realms.

Meanwhile,In front of the Heavenly Pillar stood a man dressed in a blue robe, wearing a Confucian crown, holding a feather fan, with one hand behind his back.

He stood with his back to the group, gently fanning himself, and said, "Zixiao, distribute the magical artifacts."

Revered One Zixiao cupped his hands and replied, "Yes, Revered One."He took out five eye-shaped crystal thin slices, inscribed with runes.

He kept one slice for himself, placing it on his forehead.The other four slices were distributed, in turn, to Jiang Fan, Revered One Lianjing, and the two other Confucian cultivators.

Jiang Fan took it, noticing a wisp of vast righteousness within the crystal slice, and asked, puzzled, "Is this for emergencies?"

Revered One Zixiao shook his head and said, "This is a Heaven's Eye Crystal.""Once activated, it will continuously record our every word and action in the Heavenly Realm, and simultaneously transmit them to various sects, large and small, throughout Hunyuan State, for their disciples to watch live.""In other words, our actions in the Heavenly Realm will be under the scrutiny of all of Hunyuan State.""After the Heaven's Eye Crystal is activated, please remember to be cautious in your words and actions.""Do not do anything out of line that might draw public criticism."

Jiang Fan was a little dumbfounded.Wait, why didn't Revered One Qianjiao mention that this operation would be broadcast live to all of Hunyuan State?

He just wanted to get a few wish-granting papers!How did it turn into a public performance for all of Hunyuan State?If he messed up, he'd become a laughingstock throughout Hunyuan State.

Revered One Lianjing was accustomed to this; she placed the Heaven's Eye Crystal on her brow, and the crystal slowly merged into her forehead."Most Grand Revered Ones in the Five Declines of Heaven and Man act very high-profile.""Only then can they garner the faith of all beings."

Jiang Fan understood.Upon reaching the Five Declines of Heaven and Man realm, all their thoughts revolve around merits.This second entry of Hunyuan State into the Heavenly Realm, to retrieve the remains of a Grand Revered One from a thousand years ago,was a great opportunity for Grand Revered One Xingyuan to establish prestige and gain the faith of all beings.If it were kept hidden, how could that be achieved?

"Isn't this just a show?"

Revered One Lianjing said helplessly, "In times of peace, if not like this, how else can one gain faith?"

Jiang Fan reluctantly placed the crystal slice on his brow and said, "Alright.""I also want to see what kind of heaven-shattering divine power a Grand Revered One wields."

At this moment,Grand Revered One Xingyuan spoke.He was still facing away from them, fanning himself with the feather fan, and spoke concisely:

"The mission of Hunyuan State rests upon us all.""Fellow Daoists, let us depart!"

Jiang Fan asked, perplexed, "Why is the Grand Revered One facing away from us?"

Revered One Lianjing's lips twitched slightly, and she retorted:

"A Grand Revered One with the face of a henpecked husband, and a Grand Revered One with his back to the common folk.""Which do you think is more majestic?"

Jiang Fan clicked his tongue.For the sake of merits, it really wasn't easy for the Grand Revered Ones in the Five Declines of Heaven and Man.They had to pay attention to their image everywhere and be mindful of details at all times.

Revered One Zixiao straightened his robes and said seriously, "Everyone, prepare to activate your Heaven's Eye Crystals!"

Jiang Fan couldn't help but straighten his chest.This was a live broadcast, synchronized for tens of thousands of cultivators across all of Hunyuan State.Who knew how many pairs of eyes were watching them.If they disgraced themselves, it would be a major humiliation.

As everyone successively activated them,all five Heaven's Eye Crystals, including Grand Revered One Xingyuan's, lit up.

Simultaneously,countless cultivators from over a hundred sects, large and small, across Hunyuan State gathered.This operation was highly regarded by all sect members.Because the more they understood about the Heavenly Realm, the greater their hope of surviving the impending catastrophe.

In the quiet courtyard of Wenhai Academy,Revered One Zhenyan stood with her arms crossed, glaring coldly at the five images projected into the air in the center of the courtyard.

They were the perspectives of the five individuals.She wore an expression of disdain: "How is this showmanship different from deception?""Such faith is meaningless..."

She withdrew her gaze, having no interest in watching.But suddenly, her eyes fixated on one of the screens.It was Revered One Zixiao's perspective, and as his gaze swept past Jiang Fan, his appearance was captured within the view.

"It's that pervert!"Revered One Zhenyan's eyes immediately sharpened: "He's actually part of this Heavenly Realm operation!""What gives him the right?""Everyone else is a revered one; what use is he, a Nascent Soul realm cultivator, going up there?""I pray he makes a complete fool of himself and embarrasses himself throughout Hunyuan State!"

On screen,Grand Revered One Xingyuan acted. With a graceful raise of his hand, the divine halo bearing five flame imprints burst into brilliant light.Dazzling and splendid starlight illuminated the scene.

Against this backdrop, Grand Revered One Xingyuan's back appeared exceptionally grand.His voice also became modulated and filled with an enigmatic sense of mystery.

"A roc, on a day it rises with the wind, soars ninety thousand miles high!""Let's go!"

Instantly,starlight enveloped the group, and they shot upwards like a meteor, heading straight for the top of the Heavenly Pillar!

Jiang Fan was secretly speechless.Even for a simple journey, they had to make such a grand display in front of others!It was truly too much!