My Longevity Simulation

Chapter 1177: Departing Xuanhuang on the Dust-Crossing Boat

“Completely wrong!” Before Shang Shaojun could answer, Holy Embryo Li Fan coldly refuted.

“The source of this power is not close at hand. It lies deep within the Star Sea!”

“Ah?”

Hearing Li Fan’s words, Shang Shaojun was stunned.

“I know you do not believe me, Shaojun. But that is fine. Once I successfully break free from the Immortal Ruins’ binding and fly out of the Xuanhuang Realm, you will know I am right!”

“I ask that Shaojun lend me a hand!” Holy Embryo Li Fan spoke with a solemn expression and actually bowed deeply.

How could Shang Shaojun dare accept such courtesy from Li Fan? He hurriedly stopped him.

“Brother Li, there is no need for this. It is merely some supplies. With the friendship between us, it is only a matter of one word.”

“Yan Huan!” Shang Shaojun called his trusted subordinate forward and instructed him to handle the matter.

“Too slow! A heaven-sent opportunity like this will not come again. One day!” Holy Embryo Li Fan said bluntly.

Shang Shaojun pondered for a moment, then gritted his teeth. “Fine! One day it is!”

He then seemed to send some voice transmissions with instructions.

After finishing everything, he turned to stare at Li Fan, wanting to speak but hesitating.

“If Shaojun has something to say, please speak freely!”

“Brother Li, are you truly going to…” Shang Shaojun still seemed somewhat incredulous.

Holy Embryo Li Fan smiled slightly and explained his judgment: “The powerful force causing this Xuanhuang tremor originates from the depths of the starry sky. It is completely different from the attractive force of the Immortal Ruins that has always drawn in the Xuanhuang Realm.”

“In the past, if one rashly flew out of the Xuanhuang Realm and lost the world’s protection, not to mention Dao Integration cultivators like us, even ordinary Longevity Immortal realm experts would likely face only death and dao dissipation. Perhaps only existences with the strength of the Immortal Ancestor Heavenly Sovereign could barely resist. But now it is different…”

Before Li Fan, a pool of water suddenly appeared.

In the center of the water, a massive vortex spun rapidly, its currents fierce and devouring everything around it.

Holy Embryo Li Fan pointed gently.

Outside this vortex, another vortex of equal size suddenly appeared.

The forces of the two vortices interfered with each other, and the direction of the water flow became unstable.

Shang Shaojun instantly understood Li Fan’s meaning.

“However, these are all just your speculations, right Brother Li? If you are wrong…”

“Having heard the Dao in the morning, one can die content in the evening.” Holy Embryo Li Fan’s face remained calm, showing no fear.

“If I miss this rare opportunity, even if I continue living, I will regret it for the rest of my life.”

“So I must go.” Li Fan’s tone was resolute.

“I want to see exactly what kind of existence possesses such immense power.” His eyes shone with light.

Shang Shaojun remained silent.

The efficiency of the Qingxuan Army was truly reliable.

In just one day, all the supplies Li Fan needed had been fully prepared.

“Dangers abound beyond the Star Sea. Brother Li, are you really not preparing more? You plan to cross the starry sky with just these?” Shang Shaojun could not help feeling doubtful.

“If there was enough time, naturally it would be best to craft a sturdy flying ship. But time does not permit it. We can only use the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance’s Dust-Crossing Boat as a substitute for now.”

The Dust-Crossing Boat was currently the only designated flying treasure of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance for traveling to and from the White Mist Maze Zone.

In his 114th lifetime, Li Fan had followed Ji Hongdao and ridden this boat to reach the Chizha Abyss.

The Dust-Crossing Boat was forged from many rare materials and came equipped with numerous protective formations. The entire Eternal Immortal Fortress possessed only two such vessels.

For Shang Shaojun to contribute one of them showed that he was truly loyal and generous.

“However, as long as it can endure the most intense clash between the two forces outside the Xuanhuang Realm, there should be no further danger.”

Holy Embryo Li Fan used the final moments to modify the Dust-Crossing Boat.

In truth, there was one more thing he did not mention.

The greatest reliance Holy Embryo Li Fan had for crossing the Star Sea was not any external object, but his own Foundation Establishment wonder: the Black Sword Heavenly Wonder!

As the embodiment of a law, the Black Sword was far more indestructible than the vast majority of things in the Xuanhuang Realm.

Moreover, unlike ordinary protective materials that would gradually wear down, the Black Sword could instead continuously “temper” its body by drawing on external forces, making itself increasingly adaptable.

“It is also thanks to the new method of the Immortal Ancestor. Even if I abandon my physical body, as long as the law of the sword remains, I can continue to exist in the void.”

While full of confidence, Holy Embryo Li Fan also considered various unexpected situations he might encounter after leaving the Xuanhuang Realm.

For example…

The law of the Black Sword Heavenly Wonder was the manifestation of the Xuanhuang Realm’s sword dao laws.

If he left the Xuanhuang Realm and lost the support of the world, would its power immediately weaken drastically and become extremely frail?

Furthermore, Heavenly Doctor had once mentioned that in the void outside the Xuanhuang Realm, one needed to be wary of a certain “illness.”

Li Fan had also witnessed this illness on Han Zhong’s body before.

It was pitch-black decay that corroded the divine soul.

Even the Limitless Fullness and Emptiness Method, which could repair the divine soul, had no effect on it whatsoever.

Holy Embryo Li Fan did not hope to become completely immune to this illness. He only hoped that by using large quantities of precious soul-nourishing materials, he could extend the time he could survive in the void.

Another day passed in the blink of an eye.

The tremors in the Xuanhuang Realm had visibly begun to subside.

The cultivators of the Xuanhuang Realm all wore expressions of relief, as if they had survived a great disaster. Yet many still lived in fear, worried that this terrifying catastrophe might descend once more.

Outside the Chizha Abyss, Holy Embryo Li Fan had completed all preparations.

The Dust-Crossing Boat now looked vastly different from its original form. After bidding farewell to the members of the Qingxuan Army, Li Fan walked slowly into the flying boat.

Watching Li Fan’s departing figure, Shang Shaojun opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing.

A sudden impulse even surged in his heart to follow along and charge out of the Xuanhuang Realm to uncover the secret behind that vast and mighty power.

As a cultivator, how could he not feel curious about a force of that level?

However…

He was not a lone individual after all. There were far too many things he had to consider.

Shang Shaojun suddenly felt a trace of envy toward the figure aboard the Dust-Crossing Boat.

“Shaojun, are you thinking of joining me right now and casting aside all concerns of life and death?”

As if he could read minds, before departing, Li Fan suddenly transmitted a message.

Before Shang Shaojun could reply, Holy Embryo Li Fan laughed and said: “That won’t do.”

Shang Shaojun was slightly stunned.

“Shaojun, do not forget that there are still secret schemers hidden in the Xuanhuang Realm with ill intentions.”

“If both of us leave, wouldn’t we be allowing those villains to succeed?”

“I thought you had already forgotten about this matter in the blink of an eye,” Shang Shaojun secretly grumbled to himself.

The Dust-Crossing Boat slowly rose into the air.

Holy Embryo Li Fan’s voice echoed in Shang Shaojun’s ears.

“The future of the Xuanhuang Realm and the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance now rests on you, Shaojun.”

“If I am fortunate enough to survive this great danger, I will definitely return to lend you a hand!”

Shang Shaojun followed the Dust-Crossing Boat all the way, leaving the White Mist behind, and watched as it disappeared into the horizon.

A feeling of emptiness rose in his heart.

Although he had not known Li Fan for long, the other party’s strength and bearing had deeply impressed him.

“Live well.”

Shang Shaojun said silently in his heart.