If even Jiao Xiuyuan says so, then these strategic materials from the Myriad Immortals Alliance truly cannot be procured through conventional means.

Li Fan understood perfectly well that a massive undertaking like rebuilding an entire floating immortal city could not be accomplished without loss. An immortal city was like a vast, intricate instrument; if certain critical components were missing, it might simply fail to function. And even if he found some way to cover for the shortfall, those watching from the shadows would inevitably report it.

To untie the bell, you need the one who tied it. Li Fan's eyes narrowed slightly.

Whoever was scheming against him wanted revenge or profit. They...