My Longevity Simulation

Chapter 1320: The Shock of Creation

"I never speak falsehoods."

"Besides, there is no need for me to exaggerate." Li Fan looked down upon the crowd, his face filled with arrogance.

The restless emotions among the Immortal Ark elders instantly subsided.

They began discussing in secret how reliable Li Fan's words truly were.

Nangong Lie said, "One True Immortal seal script character is worth more than all the others combined? I do not believe such nonsense."

Gan Jingda replied, "Better to believe it exists than dismiss it outright. The civilization he comes from studies True Immortal seal script no less deeply than our Immortal Ark. If they were fortunate enough to discover something, then acting rashly may cause us to miss it forever."

Lu Yuzhi added, "Indeed. Anyone carrying a True Immortal seal script character is far too difficult to capture alive. We can only strike instantly and kill him. In that case, we must extract as much knowledge from his mind as possible before making our move."

"No matter what, this child knows far too many of the Immortal Ark's secrets. We absolutely cannot allow him to leave."

This was already a consensus the elders had reached long ago. Therefore, after Zhong Daogong spoke these words, no one objected.

At this moment, Ai Tianjue transmitted his thoughts.

"How about this..."

After a brief exchange, they reached another unified decision.

This time, Jian Daosheng spoke.

"Since fellow Daoist is so confident, then you have truly piqued our interest."

"If its value truly surpasses the combined worth of more than ten True Immortal seal script characters, then we are willing to pay any price to witness it."

The other Immortal Ark elders nodded in agreement.

"I wonder what else you can offer. Ordinary True Immortal seal script originals alone will not suffice." Li Fan's tone was astonishingly domineering as he pressed them.

Jian Daosheng smiled faintly.

"Rest assured, fellow Daoist. Our world possesses the ancient inherited Hidden Immortal Compendium of the Hundred Tales. It records the specialties and treasures of those cultivation worlds in this star sea that have already perished."

"If your words prove true, then aside from that original True Immortal seal script, we will allow you to choose any three additional treasures from the compendium."

Li Fan did not seem moved by Jian Daosheng's offer. Instead, he muttered repeatedly under his breath.

"Hidden Immortal Compendium of the Hundred Tales, Hidden Immortal Compendium of the Hundred Tales... I seem to have heard of it somewhere before."

The Immortal Ark elders were all stunned.

Suddenly, Li Fan came to a realization and uttered four words.

"Xuanshang Immortal Ark?!"

The words exploded like thunder in the ears of the Immortal Ark elders.

Their auras changed drastically as they immediately treated him like a major threat.

Sensing that something was wrong, Zhong Daogong secretly signaled the others to prepare for action while forcing a smile onto his face.

"What do you mean by that, fellow Daoist?"

Li Fan cupped his hands.

"In ancient times, the Xuanshang Immortal Ark traversed countless worlds. Who did not know of it?"

"I originally thought the Immortal Ark had vanished along with the silence of the Star Sea. I never expected that ten thousand years later, it would still survive." Ř𝔞₦ȏ𝐛Ęŝ

"If my teachers learned of this, they would certainly be thrilled. No, I must hurry and inform them..."

Li Fan's words caused Zhong Daogong's eyelids to twitch violently.

He quickly interrupted Li Fan and changed the topic.

"Fellow Daoist flatters us. Since you have already recognized us, there is no need for further concealment."

"We are indeed descendants of the Xuanshang Immortal Ark. However, much has happened over these ten thousand years. Although we survived the great catastrophe, the Xuanshang Immortal Ark split into two factions. We are merely one of them."

Zhong Daogong looked at the somewhat surprised Li Fan and raised an eyebrow.

"However, there is one thing I truly do not understand. Even within the Immortal Ark, the Hidden Immortal Compendium of the Hundred Tales is highly confidential. How does an outsider like you know of its existence?"

Ever since learning the Immortal Ark's identity, Li Fan's attitude had become noticeably friendlier.

"To be honest, my homeland, Great Qi, shares a deep connection with the Xuanshang Immortal Ark."

"It was precisely because of an immortal artifact obtained through trade with the Immortal Ark back then that we managed to survive the great catastrophe."

"Even now, that immortal artifact continues to protect us."

"Therefore, the entirety of Great Qi has always held some gratitude toward the Immortal Ark."

After hearing Li Fan's explanation, the Immortal Ark elders were momentarily dumbfounded.

Gan Jingda asked, "Old Zhong, did something like this really happen?"

Zhong Daogong frowned as he searched through the Immortal Ark's records in his mind.

"In ancient times, the Immortal Ark did indeed complete several transactions involving immortal artifacts. However, according to regulations and the customers' requests, all related records were destroyed after the transactions concluded."

"The Xuanshang Immortal Ark's central core should still have backup copies. But after the internal conflict back then..."

"Those records should now be in the possession of the Shang Immortal Ark faction."

As the chief of the Celestial Pivot Institute, Jian Daosheng provided the explanation.

"The Xuanshang Immortal Ark's sale of immortal artifacts was known only to a very small number of forces in those days. Since he can mention this matter, it is likely genuine," Nangong Lie said slowly.

"Deep research into True Immortal seal script, and protected by an immortal artifact..."

In the minds of the Immortal Ark elders, a powerful cultivation civilization that had endured since ancient times gradually took shape.

Great Qi.

At this moment, Li Fan gave them another tremendous surprise.

"Since you are people of the Immortal Ark, then matters become much easier."

"The Immortal Ark has always conducted business with integrity. I trust you."

"Originally, I planned to wait until I saw the goods before revealing anything. After all, this True Immortal seal script is simply too precious. It was obtained from residual memories of the Immortal Realm left behind within an immortal artifact."

Every word Li Fan spoke tugged at the hearts of the Immortal Ark elders.

"Everyone, watch carefully!"

Li Fan suddenly raised his voice.

The illusory scene of pavilions, flowing streams, and small bridges abruptly vanished.

In its place appeared a boundless grassland stretching endlessly into the distance.

Upon the grassland stood a solitary stone.

Suddenly, the earth began to tremble.

Large patches of green grass seemed to receive some kind of stimulation and started growing wildly.

In the blink of an eye, they became taller than a person.

The solitary stone was even lifted from the ground by the surging vegetation.

A streak of light suddenly appeared in the sky.

The arc of light displayed seven colors. Within it, flashes of lightning and gathering storms could vaguely be seen.

Around the seven-colored arc, many invisible figures gradually gathered.

They converged in one place, seemingly waiting for something.

A bolt of black lightning suddenly struck downward from the arc.

Boom. Boom. Boom.

The world was split into two.

Space itself was torn open with a deep fissure that refused to heal.

Across the grassland, the endless sea of green grass ignited.

Blazing flames spread rapidly.

The grassland trembled.

Beneath the inferno, something seemed to be awakening.

High above in the sky, the invisible figures surrounding the arc moved even closer toward its center.

They even began to fight over their positions.

Massive collisions and thunderous roars echoed continuously.

The storm reached its peak.

Then, in an instant, everything froze.

The rolling black clouds vanished completely.

Within the seven-colored arc, beneath a clear sky stretching ten thousand miles.

An incomparably profound character appeared.

...

At this point, the scene abruptly came to an end.

The elders of the Immortal Ark, who had been deeply immersed in it, immediately widened their eyes and turned toward Li Fan.

"What comes next?" Jian Daosheng shouted anxiously, completely disregarding his usual composure.

This chief of the Celestial Pivot Institute had already managed to vaguely glimpse fragments of the True Immortal seal script hidden within that arc of light.

Although Li Fan had suddenly interrupted the scene before they could fully observe it, Jian Daosheng remained convinced that the power contained within that True Immortal seal script far surpassed any other True Immortal seal script he had ever encountered.

This Great Qi cultivator before them had not lied.

"How much did you all manage to see?" Jian Daosheng nearly roared.

"It happened too quickly. He cut it off too fast. How could anyone possibly comprehend such a powerful True Immortal seal script in an instant?"

"There is no mistake. The feeling of my entire soul trembling... it was even stronger than the first time I glimpsed a True Immortal seal script. Its power far exceeds that of a single seal script character."

"The scene just now, were those True Immortals from the Immortal Realm fighting over the characters within that solitary light? Even immortals were competing for them... unimaginable, truly unimaginable."

"No matter the cost, we must obtain it."

Although the elders of the Immortal Ark appeared calm on the surface, inwardly they were in an uproar.

After personally witnessing those mysterious characters within the solitary light, they no longer harbored the slightest doubt about Li Fan's earlier words.

At the same time, they instantly reached a consensus. They had to make this True Immortal seal script their own.

The Immortal Ark elders could hardly wait any longer, yet Li Fan acted as though he noticed nothing.

With a serious expression, he said, "There is one thing I must make clear beforehand. The scene I just displayed came from the memories of an immortal artifact. It was originally hidden deep within the artifact's imprint and could not be easily detected. However, over these past ten thousand years, as our Great Qi continuously deepened our understanding and utilization of this immortal artifact, we finally managed to uncover it."

"At that time, the immortal artifact had only just been born and its power was weak. It was incapable of perfectly recording that True Immortal seal script. Therefore, what we reconstructed is merely a flawed replica."

The Immortal Ark elders had all devoted extensive study to True Immortal seal script. How could they fail to understand the implications of Li Fan's words?

Not only were they not disappointed, but Li Fan's "candor" further deepened their trust.

"Fellow Daoist, since we have already spoken this far, why not visit the Immortal Ark? Original True Immortal seal scripts, the treasures within the Hidden Immortal Compendium of the Hundred Tales, you may choose whatever you wish." Zhong Daogong suppressed the excitement in his heart and spoke solemnly.

Under the expectant gazes of the crowd, Li Fan pondered for a moment before finally agreeing with a smile.

"I have long heard of the Immortal Ark's reputation. Now that I have the opportunity to visit it, I will certainly have something to boast about to my teachers and fellow disciples when I return."

The members of the Immortal Ark collectively let out a sigh of relief.

The group surrounded Li Fan and departed from the illusory formation in the void, heading toward the Sea of Relics.

After passing through the Sea of Relics and reaching the outer region, Zhong Daogong formed a hand seal, revealing the concealed Immortal Ark.

A trace of disappointment flashed through Li Fan's eyes at just the right moment.

However, it quickly disappeared.

After entering the Immortal Ark and seeing the divine tree floating in the void, his expression once again showed some surprise.

One of the elders introduced it to him.

"This is the Divine Tree of Life-Transformation. According to legend, its true body is a magnificent divine tree rooted beneath the boundless star sea, with branches stretching endlessly across countless cultivation worlds."

"Once its branches invade a cultivation world, they can absorb the world's vitality while their roots merge with the world itself. That is why it bears the name 'Life-Transformation.' Through this method, the divine tree spread throughout the star sea."

"Of course, these are only legends. No one has ever seen the true body of the divine tree. Now that the Star Sea lies shattered, no one knows whether it still exists."

The elders quickly shifted the topic to other sights within the Immortal Ark.

"This golden three-eyed head comes from the ancient cultivation world of [Mortal Abyss]. It is said that this world carried the bloodline of True Immortals from the Immortal Realm, which is why most of its cultivators possessed three eyes."

"They possessed extraordinary talent and all kinds of incredible divine abilities. However, when the great catastrophe descended, Mortal Abyss was among the first worlds to suffer destruction."

As they conversed, they soon arrived at the very top of the divine tree.

At the elders' signal, they jointly cast spells without avoiding Li Fan, an outsider.

Invisible ripples spread outward from the top of the divine tree.

Then, a pink flower materialized from the void and slowly bloomed.

It was only an image rather than a physical object, yet it still emitted a refreshing fragrance.

A pathway appeared at the center of the flower.

"Fellow Daoist, please." Zhong Daogong looked toward Li Fan.

Li Fan smiled faintly. Seemingly without the slightest guard, he stepped directly inside.

As he strode forward, the scenery before him instantly changed.

Rows upon rows of wooden shelves stood in orderly formation.

They stretched so far that no end could be seen.

In the air above, a long, narrow arm continuously adjusted and sorted the shelves.

When it sensed Li Fan's presence as an outsider, the arm suddenly halted.

Its five fingers extended as it reached toward Li Fan.

Fortunately, the Immortal Ark elders, who arrived immediately afterward, stopped the arm's actions.

Li Fan observed the long arm with interest.

"It does not seem to be a living creature?"

Zhong Daogong nodded.

"Fellow Daoist has keen insight. Strictly speaking, this arm is also a True Immortal seal script."

"However, it is the aggregate structure formed from countless fragments of True Immortal seal script."

"Many years ago, due to a moment of carelessness, the Immortal Ark suffered a theft. Several supreme treasures within the Hidden Immortal Compendium of the Hundred Tales were lost."

"After reflecting deeply on that incident, we developed this Severed Immortal Arm."

A trace of pride appeared on Zhong Daogong's face.

"Without the collective approval of the Immortal Ark Council of Elders, no matter how powerful someone may be, attempting to take a treasure away in front of the Severed Immortal Arm..."

"Is absolutely impossible."

Jian Daosheng also spoke.

"Fellow Daoist, can you discern the mysteries of this Severed Immortal Arm?"

Li Fan narrowed his eyes and observed it for a while before seeming to reach an understanding.

"The Immortal Ark directly engraved the structural fragments of True Immortal seal script into this space itself?"

"In fact, the place we are standing in right now is inside the Severed Immortal Arm?"

Zhong Daogong smiled.

"Not only that."

"Even the many treasures within the Hidden Immortal Compendium of the Hundred Tales have now become part of the Severed Immortal Arm."

"If one wishes to remove an item, it must first be separated using our secret techniques."

"Otherwise, the only option is to take the entire Severed Immortal Arm away."

He snorted coldly.

"That is absolutely impossible through mortal means."

Nangong Lie added, "Not to mention that we old fellows are present."

"Just this Severed Immortal Arm alone, which combines the power of countless True Immortal seal scripts..."

"I fear that throughout the entire star sea, there is currently no cultivator capable of forcibly moving it."

...

Li Fan merely nodded in praise as he listened to the Immortal Ark elders.

Then he slowly wandered through the secret treasury of the Hidden Immortal Compendium of the Hundred Tales, patiently selecting his prize.