My Longevity Simulation

Chapter 863: Li Fan’s Weakness

Li Fan was not enraged.

A cluster of pure, radiant seven-colored light emerged in his hand, enveloping the one-eyed paper figure within.

The seven-colored divine light was continuously and deliberately compressed by Li Fan, nearly merging into a single hue—turning into an intensely dazzling white glow.

It was as if a miniature sun had appeared in his palm, illuminating the entire surrounding void in blinding brightness.

Within the white light, the yellow paper figure began to distort under the immense pressure.

However, Li Fan did not stop; instead, he further increased the output of the seven-colored divine light.

With the Five Elements Cave Heaven supplementing him, even the already-damaged Seven-Colored Jade Void Glimmering Light could still exert its maximum potential.

The seven-colored divine light did not belong to the Xuanhuang Realm.

As it condensed, it continuously repelled all foreign substances.

At last, the yellow one-eyed paper figure seemed to sense impending doom.

Its eye spun rapidly as it looked toward Li Fan, appearing as if it wished to communicate.

But Li Fan completely ignored it.

Without any hesitation, he further increased the output power of the seven-colored divine light.

Finally, when a single point of white brilliance was refined to its absolute limit—

A violent explosion, akin to the primordial chaos of creation, erupted.

In the blazing flames, the yellow talisman paper was utterly incinerated.

The weight pressing on his heart was finally lifted. Li Fan let out a long sigh of relief and slowly withdrew the seven-colored divine light into his body.

Having just advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, he had yet to fully refine the Seven-Colored Jade Void Glimmering Light.

His previous actions had slightly exceeded his limits.

However, destroying this technique of the Du'e Sect was well worth it.

“[Eternal Cataclysm of the World], seeking the one who answers the calamity.”

“No wonder it’s the sect legendary for using [Overcoming Calamity] as its cultivation sustenance. Ordinary spells can’t even touch these paper figures, let alone destroy them.”

“...”

“I wonder where those old geezers are hiding.”

Li Fan furrowed his brows.

After pondering for a long time, he found no clues and decided to put the matter aside for now.

The Five Elements Cave-Heaven had already been devoured into his body, and the passage with altered coordinates had naturally lost its function.

At this moment, Li Fan was hovering in the void of Tianling Prefecture.

As he concealed his aura and tore through the void, returning to the Xuanhuang Realm—

A chilling sensation suddenly surged from within his heart.

Li Fan lifted his gaze toward the heavens and earth.

He wasn’t sure if it was just his imagination, but he seemed to see—

Countless one-eyed paper figures, made entirely of yellow talisman paper, scattered throughout every corner of the Xuanhuang Realm.

Unnoticed by anyone, they silently widened their single eyes, observing the world.

At the very moment Li Fan returned to the Xuanhuang Realm, they seemed to sense the one who had destroyed one of their own.

All at once, their eyes turned toward Li Fan!

Locked in place by countless gazes, Li Fan’s body instantly froze.

Yet, before the shock could fully register in his mind, the eerie stares suddenly vanished.

From beginning to end, it was as if it had all been a mere illusion.

His stiff body gradually regained its mobility, but Li Fan’s expression did not relax.

He knew that the terrifying scene from just moments ago was no illusion.

It had truly happened.

The Xuanhuang Realm—

Had been completely infiltrated by the Du'e Sect’s watchful eyes!

And all of this had happened without anyone realizing it!

Li Fan’s thoughts drifted back to when he was still a mere mortal, standing at the edge of the Great Xuan Abyss.

Back then, he had almost been bewitched by an illusion from the abyss and nearly plunged into the chasm.

Yet, at the last moment, he was suddenly awakened by another illusion—

Escaping death by a hair’s breadth.

Could this mean…?

Even the Xuanhuang Realm had been spread with and fixed in place by those yellow one-eyed paper figures?

The thought that his every move might have been clearly observed by the cultivators of the Du'e Sect in the shadows sent a chill down Li Fan's spine.

However, he had been through too much to lose his composure.

After analyzing the situation, he gradually calmed down.

First, it could be confirmed that the surveillance range of each one-eyed paper figure was not too large.

Otherwise, there wouldn’t be a need for so many talismans to cover the entire Xuanhuang Realm.

Second, the Du'e Sect’s talismans seemed to have no other function beyond surveillance.

The Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance and the Five Elders Association were certainly aware of the existence of these yellow talismans.

But destroying them was not an easy task.

Most likely, they had chosen to simply ignore them.

“No wonder the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance was built inside the Tianxuan Mirror instead of being located within the Xuanhuang Realm.”

“They probably didn’t want to deal with these yellow paper figures, which are like a persistent skin disease.”

“And Senior Sister Zhao’s One-Heart Immortal Sect is also situated in an isolated space.”

Li Fan recalled his near encounter with being taken into the One-Heart Immortal Sect.

“This Du'e Sect has such disgusting conduct.”

Across a hundred lifetimes, Li Fan had encountered figures such as Ink Death, the Heavenly Doctor, Ruomu, Mr. Bai, and True Immortals.

Although each time was filled with peril, he always held deep respect for these true powerhouses.

They all carried themselves with the demeanor of true experts.

Even if he made a mistake and died at their hands, he would have no complaints.

He would simply accept that he had been careless or that his skills were inferior.

But this time was different—this time, he truly felt repulsed.

Who wouldn’t feel disgusted knowing that such a magnificent Xuanhuang Realm was covered with these talismans everywhere?

Even back in the 114th lifetime, when the Mysterious Net descended upon the world, at least it was done openly and with grandeur.

A green sky, while strange, was still far better than this suffocating mass of paper talismans blanketing the heavens and the earth like stubborn, festering sores.

Recalling that brief glimpse earlier, Li Fan couldn’t help but feel an urge to completely cleanse them from existence.

But…

It was just a fleeting thought.

After so many years, if the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance had allowed these paper figures to remain, it only proved that removing them completely was no easy feat.

After all, who would willingly live under constant surveillance?

“Du'e Sect… Du'e Sect…”

A glint of cold killing intent flashed in Li Fan’s eyes.

For the first time, he had the urge to personally eradicate them.

“It seems other matters will have to be put on hold for now.”

“At the very least, I need to resolve this issue of being watched at all times.”

Li Fan thought to himself.

At the same time, a trace of doubt arose in his heart.

What exactly was the Du'e Sect trying to achieve?

He had experienced countless outcomes of the Xuanhuang Realm.

He had even witnessed apocalyptic destruction.

Yet, no matter what fate the Xuanhuang Realm took, he had never seen any actual Du'e Sect cultivators reveal themselves.

“Are they waiting for the one destined to face tribulation to appear, for the calamity to pass completely?”

Sensing the faint yet ever-present gaze lingering between heaven and earth, Li Fan’s thoughts fluctuated.

After a long pause, he took flight toward Jiushan Prefecture.

He needed to have a discussion with the Five Elders Association.