My Longevity Simulation

Chapter 1060: The Counterattack Finally Begins

Li Fan's gaze remained fixed on the phantom of the Xuantian King.

At this point in time, Xuanyuan Hong's demeanor was no different from that of an ordinary cultivator.

If not for the fragmented memories from Ji Yuzhen, which had already given him some understanding of the Xuantian King, Li Fan would not have believed that this seemingly unremarkable person would become the protagonist of an era in the future. His influence on the Xuanhuang Realm even persisted to this day.

The scene recorded in the stone tablet did not last long.

It abruptly vanished amid the joyous toasts of host and guests, with everyone delighted.

Although this first image obtained from the blood-colored long river held no particular value, it undoubtedly marked a good start, leading to a breakthrough in the Federation of All Worlds' [Seeking the Hidden] operations.

As the saying goes, the first step is always the hardest. With the first success, the second and third would surely follow soon.

Li Fan's true body, as the Superior Emmisary, did not personally appear to offer commendation.

Instead, he handed the red string to his clone Li Qing, who then passed it on.

In front of all the cultivators in the Seeking the Hidden department, the man named Ji Ling received the red string reward with a flushed face.

Having expended a great deal of lifespan in the blood-colored long river, Ji Ling, who was only twenty-three years old, now appeared like a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties.

However, after switching to the true Soul Transformation technique imparted by Li Qing, he would have the chance to advance from the Nascent Soul stage and thereby gain more lifespan.

At this moment, with his heart surging with emotion, Ji Ling stood before the stone tablet engraved with his name and shared his experiences of exploring the blood-colored long river with the more than a thousand Seeking the Hidden cultivators gathered below.

Seeing those who once had nobler backgrounds and higher cultivation than him now listening intently to his lecture filled Ji Ling with an indescribable sense of accomplishment.

"If not for the grace of the True Immortal of Salvation and Mortal Compassion, how could a mere mortal like me have such fortune?"

Deep emotions welled up in Ji Ling's heart, elevating his faith in the Merciful True Immortal once more.

Li Fan, watching from the shadows, took in the entire scene and smiled faintly.

...

After the Federation of All Worlds got on track, it developed at an astonishingly rapid pace.

Dharma-Transmitter Zhou did not keep Li Fan waiting long; news soon arrived.

"It has been verified. Among the five highest ruling Dharma-Transmitters in the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, three are actually freaks who have cultivated the Xuantian Sect's techniques!" Zhou said through gritted teeth.

"The remaining Chen and Shang, even if they have not been possessed by those Xuantian Sect demons, must have been bewitched in their minds. They deserve death!"

"We can begin our operation!"

Dharma-Transmitter Zhou then invited Li Fan to meet and discuss in detail.

Li Fan, who had waited patiently, naturally agreed readily.

With a thought, Tianyang shifted from his armor form back to his cultivator appearance.

He retained the youthful look of a ten-year-old boy from his lifetime, without further altering his features.

When the two Dharma-Transmitters arrived once more in Dharma-Transmitter Zhou's private minor world, their gazes simultaneously fell on Tianyang.

"This is..."

Under Li Fan's signal, Tianyang did not restrain his aura; instead, he deliberately released outward the intimidating presence of a Longevity Immortal's combat power. So obvious was it that the two Dharma-Transmitters naturally discerned Tianyang's extraordinary nature at a glance.

They showed not the slightest contempt due to his childlike appearance.

Not to mention Longevity Immortal powerhouses; even among their fellow Dharma-Transmitters, there were no shortage of beings with peculiar quirks.

"This is Elder Tian of our Federation of All Worlds, responsible for assisting in handling matters related to capturing the remnants of the Xuantian Sect, such as Mo Rubin," Li Fan said with a serious expression as he introduced him.

Tianyang, meanwhile, carried himself with the full bearing of a Longevity Immortal powerhouse; he merely snorted coldly in response.

He did not even deign to glance directly at the two Dharma-Transmitters, Zhou and Wei.

Though Tianyang's displayed strength was indeed that of the Longevity Immortal stage, Zhou and Wei were, after all, existences who had once stood at the pinnacle of power in the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, or rather the Xuanhuang Realm. Being so disregarded, they inevitably felt a twinge of displeasure in their hearts.

They dared not show it on the surface, but after a quick exchange of glances, an idea struck them.

"We can take this chance to test the other's true strength."

"Indeed. Mere aura alone is insufficient to truly confirm the identity of a Longevity Immortal."

Zhou and Wei exchanged a look, after which Zhou made the suggestion.

"During this time, we were quite fortunate to learn of another companion who left the Dharma-Transmitter Council. Perhaps we can persuade him to join us in action."

"Quite so. This person's temperament is rather eccentric; when he flies into a rage, he recognizes no kin. Even facing Jiang, he cannot control himself from striking. With just the two of us, we might not be able to convince him. But if Senior Tian were to intervene..."

Li Fan instantly understood the petty scheme these two were harboring.

Yet he could also comprehend their feelings.

For those who prided themselves on thoroughly understanding the familiar Xuanhuang Realm, the sudden emergence of a Longevity Immortal powerhouse whom they had never heard of before would be difficult for anyone to accept in the moment.

Li Fan feigned consulting Tianyang, then nodded in agreement.

With no time to lose, Zhou and Wei immediately led the way to seek out the third Dharma-Transmitter.

Along the road, they introduced him in detail to Li Fan: "This person's name is [Huang]. Born deformed, with two heads and four arms. Abandoned by his own parents on the roadside and on the verge of starvation, he fortunately encountered the Dharma-Transmitting Immortal Ancestor. From then on, he became one of the most loyally devoted Dharma-Transmitters."

"He cultivates a special technique passed down by the Ancestor, which subtly refines his physical body to the extreme. In battle, relying solely on brute force, he can tear apart an ordinary Dao Integration cultivator with his bare hands."

"Moreover, this person's madness is actually all a facade. No matter the circumstance, Huang remains in a state of absolute rational calm. The reason for such a disguise is, in fact, a strategy to intimidate foes before the fight even begins."

"However, facts have proven this method quite effective. Over these many years, the members of the Dharma-Transmitter Council have basically avoided provoking him of their own accord. Even if they must confront him when sought out, most simply grit their teeth and endure it."

...

It seemed Zhou and Wei harbored some trepidation toward Huang themselves, introducing him with exceptional detail.

Time passed steadily in idle chatter, and the destination drew ever nearer.

Upon arriving in Quyang Prefecture, the surrounding air gradually grew scorching hot.

The fire-attribute energy drifting in the air churned chaotically without pattern.

From time to time, massive fireballs would suddenly plummet from the sky, crashing to the ground with a boom and unleashing towering waves of molten lava.

"This place is..."

"The Ten Thousand Li Blaze Burning Beach?"

In the 114th lifetime, he had once assisted in constructing the Tianxuan Spirit-Locking Formation deep within this region's [Spiritual Transformation Stream].

"Could it be..."

A conjecture surfaced unbidden in Li Fan's mind as he recalled the heart-chilling green river in the spiritual transformation stream, capable of suppressing spiritual energy fluctuations.

And reality aligned precisely with his guess.

Crossing the Ten Thousand Li Blaze Burning Beach, the three arrived above the spiritual transformation stream.

The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance cultivators mining spiritual transformation stones here remained utterly oblivious to their arrival.