My Longevity Simulation

Chapter 1117: If There's a Grudge, It Must Be Avenged

"We have a branch established at the Blood-Colored Long River that has not yet been discovered."

"If we are fortunate enough to escape with our lives, we can rendezvous there."

"The blood-colored long river's power has a unique nature that should effectively isolate the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance's tracking." Li Fan had already devised countermeasures for after their escape. He spoke these words to core members of the Federation of All Worlds, such as Liu Ruchen and Daoist Hundred Flowers.

As for how the specific location of the Spiritwood Realm was exposed, Li Fan already had a faint inkling in his heart.

But now was not the time for reckoning.

Li Fan did not utter any cold words urging them to fight to the death rather than surrender.

With the power of the Faceless True Immortal binding them, even if they wished to surrender, they probably could not.

While the people of the Spiritwood Realm prepared for a desperate breakout, the Holy Embryo Li Fan quietly arrived before the statue of the Faceless True Immortal.

The statue was merely a vessel.

The True Immortal's power had long since revived through the growing network of Federation of All Worlds members.

"But without a doubt, compared to ordinary members, He should place slightly more importance on His own statue."

"In truth, I could choose to hurl the statue out and let the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance face the True Immortal's power head-on. However..."

"This method can only be used once and not repeated. Afterward, I still intend to rely on Him to contend with the Immortal of the Immortal Ruins."

Under the gaze of the Holy Embryo Li Fan's eyes, the Faceless Statue unexpectedly began to turn translucent.

It then vanished completely.

The Nether Prison.

Li Fan gazed expressionlessly at the statue slowly materializing out of thin air before him.

Wherever the True Immortal's net extended, the True Immortal's power could naturally flow freely.

The cultivation and knowledge he had previously bestowed upon Federation of All Worlds members had also been transmitted through this method.

This was simply his first attempt at transferring a physical object.

"If I truly chose to fully submit to the Faceless True Immortal, devoting myself without reservation and becoming a true emissary of the True Immortal, then by borrowing the vast power of the True Immortal, perhaps I could relocate the entire Spiritwood Realm with a single thought." Li Fan stared at the statue, pondering this.

The arrival of the True Immortal statue brought no change to the Nether Prison.

After stowing the statue, Li Fan, hidden within, turned his attention back to the Spiritwood Realm.

Members of the Federation of All Worlds were hastily preparing to evacuate.

The Holy Embryo Li Fan, meanwhile, unhurriedly set up formations.

Sensing the figure appearing behind him, Li Fan's movements paused slightly.

"Milord Emissary... must it truly come to this?"

The newcomer was the spirit of the giant tree in the Spiritwood Realm, Lin Ling.

"Once this formation activates, everything in the Spiritwood Realm will likely be reduced to ashes." Lin Ling looked at the silver lines faintly visible across the land and said, her face pale.

Li Fan smiled: "This is a strategic withdrawal. How could we let such fertile land in the Spiritwood Realm benefit the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance for nothing? Of course it must be destroyed. As for you..."

"I have not paid attention during this time, yet your proficiency in formations has improved considerably. You can even discern the intent behind my formation setup?" Li Fan's gaze swept over Lin Ling.

Lin Ling pursed her lips: "I lack such ability. It is merely because I share a heart with the Spiritwood. Facing a crisis of life and death, I simply had a faint premonition."

"We will return here one day, will we not? Even if we temporarily yield this place to the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance, what of it? I believe that under Milord Emissary's leadership, that day will not be far off."

Who could have imagined that the once ignorant and unknowing tree spirit would now utter such gentle words of persuasion.

The Holy Embryo Li Fan's movements in setting up the formation paused slightly.

After a moment of silence, Li Fan asked: "The Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance was able to pinpoint the exact location of our Spiritwood Realm so quickly. There must be a traitor among us. Do you have any leads?"

Lin Ling's body trembled instantly, and she exclaimed in alarm: "It is not me!"

Li Fan glanced at her: "If it were you, could you still stand here unscathed and speak to me?"

Lin Ling immediately felt a wave of relief wash over her, exhaling a long breath as if collapsing from exhaustion.

After these years of witnessing the Spiritwood Realm rise from nothing and Li Fan's various methods, she truly harbored not the slightest thought of betrayal.

Compared to Li Fan, those people in the Xuanhuang Realm outside seemed far more naive.

Offending the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance did not necessarily mean death.

But offending Li Fan...

Lin Ling wiped the imaginary sweat from her forehead, thought for a moment, and quickly replied: “Actually, it may not be that a traitor appeared in our Federation of All Worlds. The entrance to the Spiritwood Realm is hidden, yet it cannot fool everyone in the world.”

“At the very least, I know of one who is very clear about it. Moreover...”

Lin Ling carefully glanced at Li Fan, then said softly: “It seems to have some grudge against you.”

Li Fan’s eyes immediately narrowed: “You mean, the Earth Vein Ancient Tree?”

Lin Ling nodded.

“When I was on good terms with him before, he saw all the times I frequently entered and exited the Spiritwood Realm. Although contact was cut off later, the location of our Spiritwood Realm has never changed. Moreover, wherever the earth veins reach, it is all within his gaze...”

“More crucially, I could faintly sense his line of sight cast upon us before. But ever since the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance attacked us, his spying gaze has never appeared again. It is just like a thief with a guilty conscience. If it were not him who leaked the secret, given our enmity with him, he should be gloating at our demise right now.” Lin Ling analyzed logically.

Hearing this, Li Fan nodded slightly.

“You did well. The Spiritwood Realm can stay for now.” The Holy Embryo Li Fan halted the progress of setting up the formation.

“A scholar who has been away for three days should be looked upon with new eyes. It would have been even better if you could have reminded us sooner.”

Looking at Lin Ling, Li Fan encouraged her.

Lin Ling’s face flushed red with excitement.

He drove Lin Ling away to prepare for escape. Li Fan then gazed far into the distance outside the Spiritwood Realm.

“Heh, just like his ancestors, so vengeful.”

“Coincidentally, so am I.”

Li Fan still approved of Lin Ling’s deduction.

After all, the entrance to the Spiritwood Realm was extremely secretive; only a few knew of it. Once each was eliminated, the target could be quickly locked.

As for the possibility that Lin Ling was the inside traitor and her entire deduction was fabricated to clear her own suspicion...

Li Fan trusted his own judgment.

He also trusted his eye for people.

“Earth Vein Ancient Tree...”

“Relying on fusing with the earth veins to be so bold and reckless. Hmph.”

In an instant, Li Fan had already thought of how to deal with him.

“The Ruomu tree is very greedy for the descendants left on the surface by the past. If we can present it a great gift, it might improve our relationship.”

However, dealing with the Earth Vein Ancient Tree will have to wait until the next life.

Li Fan noted this grudge for now and waited until the people of the Spiritwood Realm were mostly prepared.

He summoned Liu Ruchen and the others again.

“After we break out, follow behind Tianyang.”

“Form this formation.”

Li Fan solemnly transmitted the formation to the people of the Spiritwood Realm.