Amidst the rising wails from outside, Jiao Xiuyuan accepted the contribution points and spoke to Li Fan in a low, serious tone.

"Focus your spirit and calm your mind. Split off a strand of your divine sense and send it to my hand."

As he spoke, a fresh branch extended from his palm. A single leaf rested upon it.

Li Fan split off a strand of his consciousness and sent it flying toward the branch.

As it drew close, the lone leaf seemed to tug faintly at it. Then his consciousness plunged in, uncontrollably.

His vision slowly cleared. A moment later, Li Fan felt as though he had gained a third body, separate from both his true self and his avatar.

Fortunately, he possessed the Unity of Dao Transformation and Mind and had long since grown accustomed to running multiple threads...