Chapter 742 - 841: One Day in the Cave Feels Like a Year Outside
"This flame, we've only seen its cold attribute, but we haven't experienced its illusion attribute yet, so we can't confirm its effectiveness!" Tian Chu Zhenren spoke up.
"Then... what should we do?" Ye Tianfan said somewhat weakly. Although Ye Tianfan's spiritual power had been completely replenished, the constant depletion had already left him mentally and physically exhausted.
"How about this, you test it on me. If it can pull me into the Illusion Realm, then it's proven effective. If it can't even pull me in, then this Illusory Flame won't be effective against that final monster!" Tian Chu Zhenren suggested.
Hearing this, Zhi Chu Zhenren immediately objected, "No, Sect Leader, you cannot take this risk. Let me do it!"
Yuan Chu Zhenren also said, "Let me. This matter should not put the Sect Leader at risk!"
Tian Chu Zhenren directly interrupted the others who intended to speak, saying, "Let's not argue. It has to be me. If the Illusory Flame can pull me into the illusion, it will also be effective against the monster, and vice versa!"
"But..." Zhi Chu Zhenren and others still wanted to persuade him, but Tian Chu Zhenren shook his head, indicating his decision was firm, and they should not stop him.
The others, helpless, allowed Tian Chu Zhenren to take the risk, while reminding Ye Tianfan to be extremely careful!
Ye Tianfan nodded, then asked Tian Chu Zhenren, "Sect Leader Master, are you ready? I'm about to start!"
"Yes! Go ahead!" Tian Chu Zhenren responded.
Ye Tianfan carefully tossed the pale pink flower bud in his hand toward Tian Chu Zhenren.
As he threw the flower bud, Ye Tianfan deactivated its cold ability.
Even though the Cold Fire had fused with the Illusory Fire, making them indistinguishable, Ye Tianfan felt he could control the flower bud's abilities separately—using either the Illusory Fire, the Cold Fire, or both combined.
Fearing that the Cold Fire might harm Tian Chu Zhenren, Ye Tianfan deactivated the Cold Fire's ability. Despite Tian Chu Zhenren's strength, he could still be harmed by seemingly weak attacks when unguarded.
After deactivating the Cold Fire, only the Illusory Fire remained as Ye Tianfan tossed it to Tian Chu Zhenren, while adding an interesting feature.
When the Illusory Fire hit Tian Chu Zhenren, he focused his defenses mentally, leaving his physical defenses minimal, just the regular ones.
Then, the moment the Illusory Fire struck Tian Chu Zhenren, he was drawn into the Illusion Realm!
"I didn't expect this illusion could actually pull me in. It seems this technique is not simple," Tian Chu Zhenren laughed, stroking his beard as he examined the surroundings.
"But the environment here feels lacking, far from a luxurious place one would want to dwell in," Tian Chu Zhenren remarked, stroking his beard at Haikou.
"I should move around; otherwise, fighting this Illusion Realm is surprisingly tough to handle, something I can't tolerate," Tian Chu Zhenren said, looking around.
Yet before he could act, Tian Chu Zhenren saw that Tian Chu Zhenren and others were standing around him, in what seemed like the Tian Chu Hall meeting room setting.
"So soon? Your illusion doesn't seem that great. I didn't even get to use my strength, and before I could break your spell, I was ejected. Although this can trap that monster, it doesn't last long!" Tian Chu Zhenren shook his head.
Hearing his words, everyone stifled their laughter, looking at Tian Chu Zhenren with eyes full of amusement.
"What's wrong? Why are you all looking at me like that?" Tian Chu Zhenren asked curiously, wondering if he had misspoken or was dressed inappropriately.
"Sect Leader, actually, it was Nephew Tianfan who woke you!" Zhi Chu Zhenren said.
"What? Nephew Tianfan woke me? But I just entered the illusion!" Tian Chu Zhenren was skeptical.
Moments later, Tian Chu Zhenren's face stiffened in disbelief as he noticed something outside. The others, initially about to explain, saw his shocked expression and, following his gaze, realized there was no need for explanations; he had already seen it himself.
"Is it... already night?" Tian Chu Zhenren pointed incredulously at the night outside the meeting room.
Zhi Chu Zhenren replied, "Yes, Sect Leader, it is indeed night now!"
In the past, Tian Chu Zhenren had encountered cultivators specializing in illusions, yet none ever succeeded in pulling him into an Illusion Realm, often failing to even daze him.
Now, with Ye Tianfan's ability to bring him directly into an illusion, it's clear Ye Tianfan surpasses them all.
Even if Ye Tianfan's power isn't higher than those illusion experts Tian Chu Zhenren had faced, his ability alone far exceeds theirs.
Thinking of this, Tian Chu Zhenren cast an unusual look at Ye Tianfan, amazed at his fortune. Such partiality from Heaven, gifting an Illusory Flame surpassing even a supreme magical treasure, despite its high spiritual power cost.
However, once Ye Tianfan advances to the Spirit Transformation stage, though still consuming much spiritual power, it won't be as taxing as chugging numerous spiritual power replenishing pills.
That time should be a bit easier!
Nevertheless, Tian Chu Zhenren thought it wise to determine how long he had spent in the illusion.
