Ye Fan’s disappearance had a significant impact on the realm of cultivation, signifying a shift into a state of chaos. Both cultivators and Immortals now had to operate under a new order. Ye Fan was once the one who established the previous order, but now he had vanished, and even the Immortal world’s ruler Zhang Tian Daoist had perished. The entire cultivation world was in a state of restless agitation, with many awaiting the chance to seize control of this new order. Thus, the ancient cultivators were also becoming restless.

The Maiden had been in a state of disappearance for some time, while the Mysterious Woman was controlled by Ye Fan. Xi He, being the woman with the highest cultivation near Ye Fan, was not attempting to help him control the cultivation world. Instead, she chose to search for Ye Fan because she considered her own safety paramount. Only by finding Ye Fan could she ensure his safety, and consequently, her own.

Xi He searched the entire Immortal realm, yet found no trace of Ye Fan, and even Li Zhaojun’s whereabouts remained completely elusive.

She was unaware of the existence of Ming Ye Shangren; ever since Zhang Tian Daoist coerced Ming Ye Shangren, Zhang Tian Daoist’s death followed, leading to Ming Ye Shangren’s disappearance. Li Zhaojun and Min Shang were no longer trapped in the Immortal realm, but as for their whereabouts, Xi He could not investigate.

"Now, my master’s safety is under severe threat, and the next likely target is my own life. I have little time left. Ideally, if a master disappears, the best chance to find him is within one or two days. If this timeframe is exceeded, not only will my chance to find him diminish, but I may also perish at any moment!" Xi He understood the dire threat to her safety and contemplated how she might find Ye Fan.

Since she couldn’t find clues in the Immortal realm, the only place she could explore was the human realm, visiting the areas where humans predominantly resided.

The human realm was much larger than the Immortal realm, and the space she needed to search was extensive. By her estimate, it might take one or two years without finding any clues, similar to how Ye Fan had searched for mysterious powers before, yet found nothing after extensive searching. Now, Ye Fan’s sudden disappearance might correspond to his own hiding or being forcefully drawn into an illusory world, perhaps within another dimension. Xi He felt the difficulty in searching, despite having numerous resources to rely on. Yet she chose not to seek help, as she believed finding Ye Fan depended solely on her own strength.

The few places Xi He could visit were within the ordinary human realm, frequented by cultivators, but regrettably, no trace of Ye Fan was found in these locations.

"Where exactly has my master gone? If he cannot be found, does everything just fade into oblivion? Previously, Pan Gu and Fu Xi predicted that if a human could emerge to save the entire Sacred Spirit realm, such a person would not face destruction. Ye Fan’s arrival seemed to adhere to the ancient prophecy, and I never believed he would die. But now, it seems this prophecy is being shattered!" Xi He was deeply worried, but aside from her concern, she had no better options, disregarding the fate of the Sacred Spirit realm, focusing solely on finding Ye Fan.

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As the highest cultivator in the realm, Xi He paid no heed to the interests of the Sacred Spirit realm, prioritizing her own interests.

Meanwhile, in the Pan Gu secret realm, Sang Yuan, who had once established the order among cultivators, aimed to maintain stability in the cultivation world for Ye Fan. Her efforts were more responsible compared to Xi He’s.

"Regardless of whether the young master is alive or dead, I must fulfill my duties. Even if the young master never returns, the cultivation world should fall under my control, not the control of those so-called ancient cultivators. This is the only way to ensure that these cultivators can proceed according to a normal order. Now, these people can no longer cultivate to enter the Immortal realm, as the controllers within the Immortal realm have become far too ambitious!"

Sang Yuan gathered her disciples to maintain the order in the Pan Gu secret realm, but these disciples had their own selfish motives. When Ye Fan disappeared, despite being inferior to Sang Yuan in cultivation, they still aspired to gain control over the cultivation world through improving their own cultivation.

The most challenging issue for Sang Yuan at present was her inability to enter the second tier of the secret realm.

"Only the young master can access the second tier of the secret realm. Now that he has disappeared, the gateway to the second tier remains shut. Those who entered previously might perish there, never to return. Fearfully, the young master himself may not have anticipated creating a trap where those people would be sent only to sever ties with the outer world completely! Should I seek a method to enter the second tier of the secret realm?"

Sang Yuan wished to help Ye Fan accomplish the pending tasks, but ultimately realized there were numerous unfulfilled matters left by Ye Fan that she, given her cultivation level, could not assist with.

"Since the young master’s departure, the entire Pan Gu secret realm has been in disarray. Even I cannot fully control the members of the seven sects, and I must suppress the news to prevent other sects from learning about the young master’s disappearance." Sang Yuan was conflicted. "As for the young master’s companions and some elderly ladies residing within the Pan Gu secret realm, if they inquire about the young master, I may not have answers. Currently, to avoid embarrassment, it’s best not to appear before these individuals. As for searching for the young master, that should be left to those ancient cultivators with superior cultivation abilities. I lack the capability to find the young master, so I must concentrate on tackling the aftermath left in his wake!"

Once Sang Yuan resolved her intentions, she did not hurry to search for Ye Fan because she acknowledged her limitations in locating Ye Fan.

Even now, she remained puzzled over many issues, including the cause behind Ye Fan’s disappearance and whether Li Zhaojun, who appeared on that day, was authentic.

"Divine Envoy, do you know if the young master has issued any orders regarding the arrangements for humanity on Earth? Previously, the young master emphasized that humans on Earth should not encounter significant upheaval!" a female cultivator consulted Sang Yuan.

Sang Yuan replied, "Humans on Earth are of paramount concern to the young master. Given that he hasn’t provided detailed instructions, assign some people to ensure thorough protection. The gateway to the Immortal realm has opened; without the young master, it’s challenging to control those Immortals. Relying on the young master’s lingering influence and the deterrence brought by ancient cultivators is essential to prevent these Immortals from posing a threat to Earth! Lead a team, and report any updates immediately to me!"