"Haha, Young Master Ling is joking. He and Binzi are so close, we might as well be wearing the same pants. We're just messing around!"
Hama said quickly.
Wei Bin also chimed in, "Brother Ling, please spare us. Hama and I combined are no match for even one of your hands. How dare we fight you? I want to live a few more years."
"What do you need me for?"
Ling Fan asked.
Wei Bin slapped his forehead. "We almost forgot the main business!"
"Brother Ling, for the sake of us three, Xuan Yue Island has specially opened the Sun Moon Spirit Pond ahead of schedule, preparing all guest elders to enter and cultivate within."
Ling Fan nodded slightly.
Xuan Yue Island's sincerity was indeed quite evident.
They had made an exception to open the Sun Moon Spirit Pond for the three of them, though primarily for Ling Fan. This also demonstrated Xuan Yue Island's regard for him.
"What time?"
Ling Fan inquired again.
Hama eagerly replied, "It's today! It's today! Let's go, boss, quickly! If those guys don't wait for us, we'll be at a huge disadvantage."
Hama urged impatiently.
"Mm."
Ling Fan nodded indifferently.
A hint of anticipation flickered in his eyes.
He had just preliminarily condensed the Myriad Laws Yuan Flow and was in dire need of absorbing various exotic energies of heaven and earth.
He expected that a treasure trove like the Sun Moon Spirit Pond, which embodied the creation of heaven and earth and the essence of the sun and moon, would not disappoint him.
The three of them were heading towards the main mansion of Xuan Yue Island.
Xuan Na happened to be walking towards them.
Upon seeing Ling Fan, Xuan Na flashed a sweet smile and said, "Young Master Ling, you've arrived. I was just about to personally invite you."
"Thank you for your hospitality."
Ling Fan nodded slightly.
"Oh, Miss Xuan Na, a day apart feels like three autumns! You've come at the perfect time. I happen to have a few questions regarding our upcoming cultivation in the Sun Moon Spirit Pond, and I'd like to ask for your guidance! Would you be willing to grace me with your presence for a cup of light wine and a chat?"
Wei Bin's eyes went wide upon seeing Xuan Na.
Especially since Xuan Na was wearing a light blue fishtail skirt that day, making her appear even more elegant and captivating. Her enchanting and graceful figure was showcased perfectly under the embrace of the fishtail skirt.
Xuan Na smiled politely and replied, "Young Master Wei, no need to rush. I will inform you of some important matters concerning the Sun Moon Spirit Pond later."
Hama sneered from the side, "Binzi, stop flattering yourself. She's not interested in you. Look at Boss Ling, that's what you call charisma! Strength is everything! Don't you humans have a saying, 'Heroes have always been loved by beauties, not by bears!'"
"Instead of wasting time on romance, you should focus on cultivating diligently. Then, beauties will naturally flock to you," Hama teased Wei Bin.
Xuan Na's face flushed slightly.
She secretly glanced at Ling Fan.
However, Ling Fan remained indifferent throughout, his mind solely focused on the Sun Moon Spirit Pond.
Wei Bin wasn't offended and continued to leverage his thick-skinned advantage, his expression unchanged. "You toad, you know nothing about wooing women. Precisely because my strength is insufficient, I must take the initiative! This is what I call bravely showcasing myself."
"Enough of that, you shameless fellow!"
Hama said to Xuan Na, "Miss Xuan, please just lead the way and ignore this scoundrel. He's utterly shameless, the number one in the world!"
Xuan Na chuckled.
Soon.
Led by Xuan Na, they arrived at the Island Master's mansion.
At this moment.
A host of Xuan Yue Island's powerhouses, along with all the guest elders, had already gathered.
They seemed somewhat displeased by Ling Fan's late arrival.
However, ultimately, no one dared to voice any complaints.
After all, Ling Fan's strength was evident.
Even a genius-level quasi-Golden Core realm expert like Li Mobing had been slapped by Ling Fan, indicating that Ling Fan's strength placed him at least within the top three among the guest elders, possibly even contending with the two Golden Core realm guest elders.
"Just you wait, Luo Gu and Gao Fei, these two Golden Core guest elders will also be present. Let's see how they humble this brat!"
Many guest elders, especially the still-swollen-faced Li Mobing, thought viciously.
Their gazes fell upon two figures with powerful auras within the crowd.
These were the only two Golden Core realm guest elder experts on Xuan Yue Island.
The other guest elders had unwavering confidence in the strength of these two.
They had already jointly requested the two to act and reclaim their honor.
"Everyone is here, let's go."
Xuan Sheng called out with a flourish.
Several massive flying sea beasts suddenly flapped their wings and soared into the sky, stirring up gusts of wind as they flew eastward towards Xuan Yue Island.
After flying for about the time it takes an incense stick to burn.
The sea beasts arrived above a peculiar valley.
Within the valley, endless clouds and mist rolled, shrouding everything inside in layers of white fog, making it impossible to detect even with divine sense.
Furthermore, fierce-looking mist dragons repeatedly emerged from the clouds and mist, emitting a powerful pressure that made even quasi-Golden Core realm experts tremble in fear.
Xuan Sheng stood in mid-air, unleashing waves of powerful Golden Core realm laws. The seemingly unyielding mist in the valley suddenly parted to both sides, and the clouds dispersed!
Revealing the true appearance of the valley.
The valley was half lake and half land, resembling a Tai Chi fish pattern when viewed from the sky.
In the center of the Tai Chi fish was a deep pond, about a hundred meters in diameter.
The pond water was clear and limpid, shimmering with the light of fine golden scales. White mist curled above the water's surface, creating a scene of misty clouds and radiant vapors, as if it were a celestial realm.
From this spirit pond, all the powerhouses felt a boundless and pure energy, as vast as the ocean.
This was the most important Sun Moon Spirit Pond of Xuan Yue Island.
Upon seeing the Sun Moon Spirit Pond, many powerhouses found their breathing quickening.
Even for the powerhouses of Xuan Yue Island, gaining access to cultivate in the Sun Moon Spirit Pond was an extremely difficult feat.
Li Mobing's eyes gleamed with intense light.
He clenched his fists tightly.
With a resentful gaze, he glared at Ling Fan.
"Just you wait, this time I will definitely break through to the Golden Core realm Martial Lord using the Sun Moon Spirit Pond and avenge this slap!"
"Wow, this is truly a great place!"
On Ling Fan's side.
Hama and Wei Bin's eyes lit up the moment they saw the Sun Moon Spirit Pond.
Wei Bin asked Xuan Na, "Miss Xuan, how do we cultivate inside? Can I take off my clothes and soak in there for three to five years first?"
"Shut your mouth, you embarrassing buffoon! This is such a fine spirit spring, and you want to soak in it like a bath? Are you expecting others to drink your bathwater!"
Hama scolded.
Xuan Na covered her mouth and giggled, "Young Master Wei is so humorous. One cannot directly cultivate in the Sun Moon Spirit Pond because the energy within is too immense. Forget about the Condensation Core realm; even a Golden Core realm expert would have their flesh instantly crushed into a pulp if they entered. Therefore, we usually cultivate around the spirit pond."
"Did you hear that!"
Hama said.
"I see!"
Wei Bin replied.
"Xuan Ye, please arrange for everyone to cultivate around the Sun Moon Spirit Pond."
Xuan Sheng instructed.
Young Island Master Xuan Ye nodded.
His gaze swept across everyone, and when it landed on Ling Fan, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
As he made arrangements one by one, the powerhouses sequentially entered the vicinity of the Sun Moon Spirit Pond according to their order and sat down cross-legged.
Those with weaker cultivation dared not get too close, choosing positions further away from the pond.
While those with stronger cultivation opted to be closer to the pond to gain more benefits.
"You, go over there."
Xuan Ye pointed at Wei Bin, issuing a command.
After Wei Bin arrived at his designated spot, he realized that he was flanked by quasi-Golden Core realm guest elders on both sides.
"You, toad, go to that position!"
Xuan Ye then said.
Hama's position was similar to Wei Bin's, also sandwiched between two quasi-Golden Core realm cultivators.
Wei Bin immediately felt a sense of unease.
He had a strong feeling that this scoundrel of a young island master was up to something.
However, he had no evidence and couldn't say anything.
Soon.
Only Ling Fan remained unassigned.
Xuan Ye suddenly gave a cold smile and pointed to the empty spot between the two Golden Core realm guest elders, saying, "You, go there."
Ling Fan glanced at Xuan Ye thoughtfully.
Then, he sat down in that position.
Xuan Na felt that something was amiss and secretly transmitted a message to Xuan Ye, "Brother, this isn't right. Guest Elder Ling is only at the Giant Spirit realm. You've placed him between Guest Elders Luo Gu and Gao Fei, who are both at the Golden Core realm. The benefits of the Sun Moon Spirit Pond will be monopolized by the two Golden Core Martial Lords. How will he cultivate!"
Xuan Ye glared at Xuan Na.
He inwardly cursed his sister for being a traitor, siding with outsiders and opposing his arrangements for an outsider.
He replied unhappily and coldly, "Why do you care so much about him! I'm kindly looking out for him. I've instructed Luo Gu and Gao Fei to meticulously guide his cultivation, not to target him deliberately. Stop contradicting me. I am your elder brother. Do I need you to teach me what to do!"
Facing Xuan Ye's overbearing and unreasonable attitude, Xuan Na was filled with anger but helpless.
She couldn't help but look at Ling Fan with concern.