Lu Fan and his companions, after several days of travel, finally arrived at the northernmost part of this world. Gazing at the dense forest, a spark of light surged in their eyes.
"Could it be that elves truly exist in this world?" Lu Fan murmured.
"Not only do elven beings exist, but that legend is likely true as well," Ye Shisan stated with a serious expression.
Lu Fan said no more and vanished into the forest in an instant. As he appeared, a butterfly within the forest danced gracefully and landed beside Lin Ke, accompanied by the fragrance of numerous flowers.
From the shadows of the woods, several elves peered out, "What's going on? How did someone trespass?"
"I don't know either. No human has appeared in this place for centuries!"
"Quickly report to Her Majesty the Queen that humans are invading the elven territory!"
With these pronouncements, many elves ventured deeper into the forest.
Lu Fan and his group, however, remained calm. Their senses had long detected the presence of these elves, and they simply chose not to expose them.
"So cute! I never imagined elves truly existed in this world!" Shen Yayin exclaimed. "It would be wonderful if I could catch one and take it back!"
"They are living beings. I don't wish for them to be confined. How can you casually capture them!" Ye Shisan shot Shen Yayin a glance. "No wonder they are so resistant to humans; it's because of people like you!"
"I was just speaking casually," Shen Yayin retorted, looking displeased.
Lu Fan, however, carried Lin Ke and walked directly towards the depths of the forest, his expression solemn.
Not long after, a woman clad in a dress, holding a scepter and accompanied by numerous elves radiating great aura, appeared before Lu Fan and his companions.
"Who are you? Why have you intruded upon my elven realm?" the Elf Queen asked Lu Fan, her gaze filled with immense authority. In all these years, no one had dared to trespass so easily.
"I have a request, which is why I have come to the elven forest!" Lu Fan stated earnestly. "She is my beloved, gravely injured and unconscious for three months. I have heard that the elves possess many miraculous elixirs; is there a way to save her?"
The Elf Queen glanced at Lin Ke, her heart struck with shock. "She was injured by the Ghost Hall?"
"You know of the Ghost Hall?" Lu Fan frowned, warily observing the Elf Queen. After all, this was the northernmost part of the world, and for the Elf Queen to know of the Ghost Hall surprised him greatly.
"I recall that a thousand years ago, the dark energy of the Ghost Hall spread, even invading the entire elven forest!" the Elf Queen explained. "If not for the experts of the five ancient clans, the elven forest would have faced a catastrophe!"
"We are descendants of the five ancient clans!" Ye Shisan declared. "He was gravely injured while resisting the Lord of the Ghost Hall; otherwise, he wouldn't be in this state!"
"You are descendants of the five ancient clans?" the Elf Queen expressed surprise. If ordinary beings had said this, they might not have believed it. However, given Lin Ke's condition, marked by the dark energy of the Ghost Hall, and the righteous aura emanating from Lu Fan, it was likely true.
"If even the elves have no solution, then perhaps there is no other way in this world!" Lu Fan said with grave sincerity, looking directly at the Elf Queen.
"You are correct; the elves are indeed extraordinary!" the Elf Queen smiled. "However, she is currently a living dead person, on the brink of death. Saving her is as difficult as climbing to heaven."
"If you don't have the means, then forget it. Why speak so directly!" Long Yi frowned, expressing his considerable displeasure.
"I am merely stating the facts!" the Elf Queen waved her hand. "After all, it is difficult to find a method to revive someone in this world. If it were in another realm, perhaps there would be a possibility."
"Another realm? What is this place?" Lu Fan asked with solemnity.
"In addition to this world, there is another world called the Spirit Realm!" the Elf Queen explained. "The Spirit Realm is populated by cultivators whose strength is boundless. Even if their physical bodies are gone, as long as their seven souls and three spirits remain, they can still reshape their golden bodies!"
"My goodness, the legend is true!" Ye Shisan exclaimed with excitement. "There really is another world in this world!"
"That is not another world, but a realm!" the Elf Queen stated plainly. "The Spirit Realm is extremely chaotic, and one's life can be in danger at any moment. If you easily step into the Spirit Realm, it will be very difficult to return."
"Why is that?" Long Yi asked in surprise. "If we can enter the Spirit Realm, we should naturally be able to come back."
"This world is too fragile; powerful beings from the Spirit Realm cannot enter," the Elf Queen explained. "Unless you reach an extremely high realm and can freely suppress your cultivation, it will be harder than climbing to heaven for you to return."
"For Xiao Ke, I am willing to try!" Lu Fan's expression was solemn, showing no sign of retreat.
Ye Shisan and the others exchanged glances, feeling somewhat at a loss. They didn't know whether to follow Lu Fan into the Spirit Realm or remain in this world.
"The gate to the Spirit Realm is within the elven forest!" the Elf Queen announced. "However, she is already on the verge of death. If this condition persists, it will be inconvenient for all of you."
"Do you have a better solution?" Lu Fan asked, touched.
"I will extract her soul and place it within a spiritual sword. Once you reach the Spirit Realm, I will reshape her golden body," the Elf Queen stated with a solemn expression, looking at Lu Fan. If Lu Fan agreed, she would proceed.
"But..." Lu Fan gazed at Lin Ke before him, feeling reluctant but unsure of what to do.
"This might be for the best," Ye Shisan interjected. "Otherwise, if this continues, Xiao Ke will also be unable to bear it and will eventually become just a wisp of a soul! That would be even more troublesome."
Lu Fan nodded slightly and handed Lin Ke over to the Elf Queen, along with the Tai Xu Sword. Lu Fan and his companions waited outside, appearing quite anxious.
"I wonder if it will be successful," Shen Yayin worried. "If it's not successful, it will be a real problem!"
"She is the Elf Queen!" Ye Shisan shot Shen Yayin a glance. "If even she isn't confident, then who else in this world would be?"
The others remained silent, waiting outside.
Not long after, the Elf Queen slowly emerged, her complexion appearing quite pale, as if the process had been a great strain. "It has been successful!"
"Thank you!" Lu Fan nodded solemnly, taking back the Tai Xu Sword.
"Xiao Fan, Xiao Fan!" Just then, a cry was heard. Everyone looked around, unsure of its origin, but they were certain it was Lin Ke's voice.