My Longevity Simulation

Chapter 1002: Tianxuan Jailbreak Plan

With Li Fan's question, the inn fell into dead silence once more.

The Tianxuan Mirror clone stared fixedly at Li Fan, as if trying to see through this uninvited guest.

But the more he observed, the more shock and doubt filled his face.

It seemed the other party's shocking words of world-ending calamity were not mere bluster!

At this moment, the Tianxuan Mirror clone suddenly realized what the earlier statement "actually, we are the same kind of people" truly meant.

The same top-down indifference toward the beings of the Xuanhuang Realm!

What puzzled the Tianxuan Mirror clone was that he, as an immortal artifact, naturally had the qualification for such a view. Yet this cultivator before him was merely at the Nascent Soul stage; on what basis did he claim the same?

Even more inconceivable to the Tianxuan Mirror clone was how casually the other party spoke of dragging the Xuanhuang Realm down with him. If the Immortal Ruins above descended, even he, an immortal artifact, might not escape unscathed.

The other party would surely perish as well, yet he showed no trace of fear...

"Could I have misjudged him? This is not a thoroughly selfish person, but a madman?"

In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through the Tianxuan Mirror clone's mind.

Finally, he let out a long breath, breaking the silence: "I never expected I would truly misjudge you."

"A dangerous figure like you, unbound by any taboo, should be eternally suppressed in the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance's [Nether Prison]."

Li Fan chuckled, unconcerned: "Nether Prison... In this world, there is no place that can confine me."

"Not even this Darkest Star Sea."

At these words, the Tianxuan Mirror clone's expression shifted slightly once more.

"Between us, it is not merely a resemblance. Even our desires align: I seek to escape this cage, and you wish to break free of your shackles..."

"By the way, is merely splitting off this so-called human clone truly your Dao? Is it true freedom?"

"Without your main body, what difference is there between your clone and those fragile mortals? Both are ants crushed with a single pinch. Freedom..." Li Fan sneered.

Gazing at Li Fan, the Tianxuan Mirror clone ultimately offered no rebuttal.

In this clash of wits, he had truly been defeated.

The root cause was his inability to discern the true identity of the man before him.

He even speculated whether the other was a surviving immortal from the ancient Immortal Realm.

"If it is truly as you say, then cooperation between us is not impossible," the Tianxuan Mirror clone finally said after much deliberation.

"But in the end, I still cannot trust you." Yet he quickly changed tack.

Li Fan waved his hand, revealing a friendly smile: "I can understand your mindset. But our cooperation can proceed step by step, gradually building trust between us."

"That way, even if I renege midway, you will have reaped sufficient benefits."

The Tianxuan Mirror clone considered this; the words seemed reasonable, so he nodded slowly.

"The restrictions the Immortal Ancestor placed upon me back then, accumulated over these years by successive Mirror Holders, have now reached a terrifying level. With your current cultivation, even aided by those three Dao Integration enforcers outside, rescuing me is utterly impossible..."

Li Fan unceremoniously interrupted the Tianxuan Mirror clone: "You need not worry about my strength."

"Since I could locate you, you should know I have already infiltrated the forces of Mirror Holder Cang."

"And among the Dharma-Transmitters, we have our own people. Hmph, after millennia of development, how could the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance remain an ironclad monolith!"

The Tianxuan Mirror clone hesitated upon hearing this: "Even so, helping me escape control seems a bit forced, does it not?"

Li Fan did not answer directly but suddenly asked: "Do you know why I originally came to slay you?"

The Tianxuan Mirror clone pondered for a moment before replying: "Sever my retreat?"

"Indeed. But now that your Dao has been achieved, it is impossible to prevent you from escaping via your clone. Thus, the plan has changed. The Xuantian King, Xuanyuan Hong: do you still remember this man?"

"Xuanyuan Hong?" The Tianxuan Mirror clone narrowed his eyes and thought for a while.

It seemed that the division of the clone had caused some loss of memories, or perhaps the human body simply could not support the retrieval of vast amounts of information.

Only after a long pause did he recall, exclaiming in surprise: "You are from the Xuantian Sect?"

"Impossible; the Xuantian Sect should not have someone like you..."

Li Fan snorted coldly: "We wish to know the current whereabouts of the Xuantian King from those days. If anyone in this Xuanhuang Realm could still hold information on him, it would surely be you. The original plan was to slay your clone, sever your retreat, and then use an enhanced version of the Xuantian Spirit Sealing to force you into cooperation with us..."

The Tianxuan Mirror clone was stunned: "I was once the Xuantian Sect's guardian artifact, after all. Now that I am trapped by the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, you do not rescue me: that is one thing. But to devise such a scheme?"

Li Fan sneered: "Back then, our Xuantian Sect was defeated, and the Xuantian King vanished without a trace. It all happened too quickly, too suspiciously. And now, with you having submitted to the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, who can say for certain that you were not the traitor from those days!"

"I am the traitor?" These words seemed to enrage the Tianxuan Mirror clone; his voice rose slightly.

"Back then..." He was about to say more but suddenly stopped.

"Back then..."

The Tianxuan Mirror clone racked his brains, searching his mind for memories of the Xuantian Sect's downfall, yet he found nothing.

"This is classified information; only the main body has access," the Tianxuan Mirror clone said gravely.

Li Fan responded with a mocking laugh.

"Since your demand is to find the missing Xuantian King, then yes, there is indeed a basis for cooperation between us."

"I still hold some trust toward those people from the Xuantian Sect back then. But you..." The Tianxuan Mirror clone eyed Li Fan with suspicion.

"Have you never seen cases where a millennium changes one's temperament?" Li Fan dismissed the need to explain.

"The revised preliminary plan is as follows: within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, continue constructing the [Xuantian Spirit Sealing] under the pretext of fully mastering the Tianxuan Mirror, and build the grand formation."

"In truth, substitute the core of the formation: change it from control to release."

"Then, using your authority within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, create an opportunity for escape. In this, I can even coordinate with the Five Elders Association and the forces of various small worlds to launch a siege on the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance and sow chaos."

Li Fan spoke freely, inadvertently revealing the immense power behind his words.

The Tianxuan Mirror clone listened while analyzing.

In the end, he was moved.

For, in theory, this ultimate "jailbreak plan" was indeed feasible.