Chapter 407 - Dark World In Elation (2/2)

By now, Chen Fan had spent ten days inside the Green Dragon Grand Array, so his body had fully recuperated and energy charged. However, he still couldn’t fully recover the Raw Arcane Energy he had consumed during the battle with the j.a.panese Military. That being said, the damage to the Raw Arcane Energy only had a long term effect and wouldn’t hamper his performance during battle.

“Huu! Huu!”

The airplane took off and reached ten thousand meters above the ground.

Chen Fan calculated in his mind.

“It would take grandpa and Sister An at least three years to finish Foundation Establishment level, by then, I should start to teach them some Divine spells. By that time, I should have already reached Divine Sea Level, if not Connate Spirit. I should be powerful enough to protect them even if the entire world turns against me.”

Chen Fan thought to himself.

The art he had taught his family was not a fully-fledged Art of Immortal Cultivation. Instead, it was an enhanced version of Internal Force cultivation. It would strengthen Chen Huaian and the other’s bodies and reinforce their inner energy, but it wouldn’t grant them the ability to use any Dharma Spells or Divine spells. Chen Fan did it to make sure their cultivation foundations were solid and as a fail-safe, in case they were unable to pick up the more advanced arts.

Cultivation, at its core, was the process of breaking the circle of life.

The earth’s resources were scarce and couldn’t support too many Immortal Cultivators. It wouldn’t be too difficult for the Chen Fan’s family members to enter Foundation Establishment level using the abundant Spirit Medicine in the valley, but even these Spirit herbs wouldn’t support the huge Spirit Qi consumption once they reached the Ethereal Enlightenment and Divine Sea level.

Chen Fan’s plan was simple: he would improve his level of attainment first so that he would traverse the universe to seek cultivation resources elsewhere. Then he could relocate his family to those Spirit Lands with abundant resources. He didn’t forget about Fang Qiong either, but he wagered that since Fang Qiong was still young, he wouldn’t have to worry about her for another decade or so. During that time, she could soak up the rough and tumble of the mortal world, letting it harden her will and soul so that she would be better prepared for the journey of cultivation.

Chen Fan had created a new batch of Jade Talisman for his family and with the protection of Tong Shan and the Cang Dragon unit, Chen Fan was confident that his family should be safe.

Tiger Demon’s Physique Refinement Art has the Tiger Demon’s Physique Refinement Art, so he was powerful enough to drive off a Grandmaster.

Chen Fan had seen to it that his family was safe before he boarded the plane. He was not sure how long he would be gone. Even after he got the Fruit of Embryonic Essence, he might find a quiet place to cultivate instead of returning home right away since the Fruit of Embryonic Essence couldn’t be preserved for too long.

“Sigh… I can teach them all the arts in the world, and shower them with Spirit Qi, but do ma and pa really have what it takes to be Immortal Cultivators?” Chen Fan let out a sigh. Patience and perseverance were the two cornerstones of cultivation. Anyone could reach the Introductory Level, but as they progress further, fewer and fewer people would remain committed. Chen Fan was not sure how far his family could go.

However, even if they could only reach Connate Spirit or Golden Core, they should be able to live up to hundreds if not thousands of years. The thought gave Chen Fan some solace and comfort.

After a while, the plane finally landed on the frozen tarmac of an airport

It was the northmost city of the northernmost province of China. Looking from above, the land was covered by a thick white blanket. On the ground, the streets were decorated with ice sculptures and lights.

Yang Qinhu already had been waiting for Chen Fan outside of the airport.

“Senior Master Chen, welcome.”

Yang Qinhu was the biggest tyc.o.o.n in the Outer Guan Region and he was not afraid of showing off his wealth. A dozen or so brawny men in black suits stood behind him and they were flanked by a row of Mercedes. The group of brawny men bowed and greeted Chen Fan in unison.

“It’s kinda weird. I don’t like it.” Chen Fan furrowed his brows and said slightly.

“Yes, Senior Master Chen.” Yang Qinhu waved a hand and dismissed those men in black. After all the men drove away, they were left alone with a couple of bodyguards and a Mercedes-Benz S-650

The bodyguard held the car door for Chen Fan and shut it after Chen Fan was all buckled up.

The Mercedes-Benz then started off quietly toward the outskirts of the frigid city.

“Senior Master Chen Fan, this man was the captain of the expedition team. You can ask him if you have any questions.” Yang Qinhu knew what was on Chen Fan’s mind so he brought the answer to him straight away.

Across Chen Fan sat a thin man with a stupid and wondering gaze. The man was in rough shape and he definitely had seen better days. The deep wrinkles on his skin where muscles used to be suggested that he had been a fit and healthy man. However, now he was as thin as a skeleton and despite the blasting heat in the car, he was shaking uncontrollably.

“What is your name?” Chen Fan asked in an even voice.

“My name is w.a.n.g Baoguo.” The question startled the middle-aged man at first, then he answered with a jittering voice.

“Don’t be afraid, I’m just going to ask you a few questions.” Chen Fan said: “Where did you take the photo of the spring and the tree? Where are the other members of your team? Did you encounter any monsters?”

Chen Fan’s calm voice seemed to have steadied w.a.n.g Baoguo’s mind a little.

He fished out a small silver vodka flask and took a sip, which brought a light color onto his cheeks. He rubbed his hands together and said: “We found it in a valley deep inside of Siberia. We were commissioned by the boss of Fu Hai Group. He wanted to explore new oil fields and mines in Russia because of its cheap cost of operation.” w.a.n.g Baoguo said.

“Our expedition team had a dozen members, all armed to ward off wild animals such as bears and tigers. The man in charge of security was my vice captain. He was a sharp shooter recently retired from the military. When we found out about the spring, we were ecstatic. We thought we had found the magical spring that can grant us immortality. but…”

Even as he said that a flicker of panic flashed in w.a.n.g Baoguo’s eyes. His lips trembled as he started shaking again. “As I was saying… we were… we were ecstatic at first. But… there were monsters… they attacked us…”

“What kind of monsters?” Chen Fan pressed on.