Chapter 456
Based on Li Fan's experiences from his previous lives, in the Crimson Flame Sea Incineration incident, any cultivator who attempted to merge with the Crimson Flame ultimately met with death.
Ink death, who had inherited the Heaven's Mandate to destroy the world, was simply too terrifying.
A newly merged cultivator stood no chance against Him.
"Junior Brother Tianyang's actual combat power is likely even lower than Zhang Zhiliang's in the previous life, so I won't let him go to his death."
"A puppet body is different from a mortal one. To improve combat strength, breaking through cultivation levels isn't the only way."
"Although costly, once the Cloud Sea is destroyed and I flee with the money, it'll definitely be enough for me."
After some thought, Li Fan ultimately abandoned the plan to have Tianyang risk merging and instead focused on observing and protecting him.
Fifteen days later.
As the materials within the Return to Origin Formation were completely exhausted, Tianyang also completed his final transformation.