My Longevity Simulation Chapter 1060: The Counterattack Finally Begins

Li Fan’s attention remained locked onto the spectral image of the Xuantian King.

In this specific era, Xuanyuan Hong’s aura appeared no different than that of any common cultivator.

Had it not been for the fragmented consciousness he obtained from Ji Yuzhen, which provided insight into the Xuantian King's history, Li Fan would have found it hard to believe that this plain-looking individual would eventually become the focal point of a future age. Even in the present day, his shadow continued to loom over the Xuanhuang Realm.

The vision captured within the stone monument was brief.

It faded away suddenly, concluding during a festive banquet where the host and guests were all immersed in a jovial atmosphere.

While this initial glimpse recovered from the blood-colored long river lacked significant practical utility, it represented an auspicious beginning. It signaled a major breakthrough for the Federation of All Worlds' [Seeking the Hidden] initiative.

As the proverb goes, the opening move is always the most difficult. Now that the first triumph had been secured, subsequent successes were bound to follow shortly.

Li Fan did not appear in his capacity as the Superior Emissary to deliver the commendations personally.

Instead, he entrusted the red string to his clone, Li Qing, who performed the presentation. Before the assembled cultivators of the Seeking the Hidden department, a man named Ji Ling stepped forward, his face flushed with pride as he accepted the red string reward.

Ji Ling was only twenty-three years old, yet having sacrificed a massive portion of his longevity within the blood-colored long river, he now bore the weathered appearance of a man in his late fifties.

However, by transitioning to the authentic Soul Transformation technique provided by Li Qing, he gained the opportunity to break through the Nascent Soul stage and reclaim his lost lifespan.

Overwhelmed by the moment, Ji Ling stood beside the stone tablet where his name was carved. He began recounting his journey through the blood-colored long river to the thousand-plus Seeking the Hidden cultivators gathered below.

Ji Ling felt an intense surge of pride as he watched individuals who once possessed superior backgrounds and higher cultivation realms listen to his words with rapt attention.

"If not for the benevolence of the True Immortal of Salvation and Mortal Compassion, how could a commoner like me stumble upon such a grand destiny?"

A wave of profound gratitude washed over Ji Ling, causing his devotion to the Merciful True Immortal to reach new heights.

Watching the scene unfold from the shadows, Li Fan allowed a thin smile to cross his lips.

...

Once the Federation of All Worlds stabilized, its growth accelerated at a breathtaking pace.

Dharma-Transmitter Zhou did not keep Li Fan in suspense for long before sending word.

"The results are in. Out of the five supreme Dharma-Transmitters governing the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, three are monsters who have practiced the secret arts of the Xuantian Sect!" Zhou reported, his voice laced with indignation.

"As for Chen and Shang, even if they haven't been fully possessed by those Xuantian Sect devils, their minds have surely been corrupted. They are beyond redemption!"

"We are ready to strike!"

Dharma-Transmitter Zhou then requested a face-to-face meeting with Li Fan to finalize the strategy.

Li Fan, who had been waiting for this moment, gave his immediate consent.

With a mere thought, Tianyang reverted from his metallic armor state back into his human form.

He maintained the appearance of the ten-year-old child he had been in life, choosing not to modify his features further.

When the two Dharma-Transmitters entered Zhou’s private pocket dimension once more, their eyes were immediately drawn to Tianyang.

"This person is..."

At Li Fan's silent prompt, Tianyang did not hide his power. Instead, he radiated the oppressive, heavy aura of a Longevity Immortal. The display was so blatant that the two Dharma-Transmitters recognized his terrifying level of cultivation instantly.

They did not harbor any prejudice toward his youthful exterior.

In the realm of Longevity Immortal powerhouses, and even among the Dharma-Transmitters themselves, eccentricities and strange appearances were commonplace.

"Allow me to introduce Elder Tian of our Federation of All Worlds. He will be aiding us in the capture of Xuantian Sect remnants like Mo Rubin," Li Fan stated with a composed tone.

Tianyang maintained the haughty air of a Longevity Immortal, offering nothing more than a disdainful snort in greeting.

He didn't even bother to look directly at Zhou or Wei.

Although Tianyang clearly possessed the strength of a Longevity Immortal, Zhou and Wei were figures who had occupied the apex of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance and the Xuanhuang Realm. Being treated with such coldness naturally sparked a hint of irritation within them.

They kept their expressions neutral, but a silent communication passed between them as a plan formed.

"We should use this opportunity to gauge his actual depth."

"Agreed. A mere aura isn't enough to verify the true identity of a Longevity Immortal."

After their brief eye contact, Zhou spoke up with a proposal.

"Recently, we were fortunate enough to track down another associate who resigned from the Dharma-Transmitter Council. We might be able to convince him to join our cause."

"That is true. However, the man is notoriously temperamental; when his fury is ignited, he spares no one. He has even been known to strike out at Jiang. The two of us alone might struggle to persuade him. But if Senior Tian were to step in..."

Li Fan saw through their transparent scheme immediately.

Nevertheless, he could sympathize with their skepticism.

To these men who believed they knew every corner of the Xuanhuang Realm, the sudden appearance of an unknown Longevity Immortal was a difficult pill to swallow.

Li Fan pretended to seek Tianyang's counsel before nodding his consent.

Wasting no time, Zhou and Wei took the lead to guide them toward the third Dharma-Transmitter.

During the journey, they provided Li Fan with a thorough briefing: "The man is known as [Huang]. He was born with a physical deformity, possessing two heads and four arms. Left to die by his parents, he was saved from starvation by the Dharma-Transmitting Immortal Ancestor. Since that day, his loyalty to the Ancestor has been absolute."

"He practices a unique Dao passed down by the Ancestor that tempers his physical form to an extreme degree. In a fight, he can dismantle a Dao Integration cultivator with nothing but his physical strength."

"Furthermore, his reputation for madness is a calculated act. In reality, Huang is perpetually rational and calm. He uses the persona of a madman to break the spirit of his enemies before a blow is even struck."

"It is a highly effective tactic. For centuries, members of the Dharma-Transmitter Council have gone out of their way to avoid him. Even when forced into a confrontation, most simply choose to endure his outbursts rather than fight back."

...

It was clear that Zhou and Wei held a certain level of fear toward Huang, given the detail of their description.

As they conversed, they drew closer to their destination.

Upon entering Quyang Prefecture, the temperature began to climb sharply.

The fire-attribute Qi in the atmosphere was in a state of violent upheaval.

Massive spheres of flame frequently plummeted from the heavens, erupting upon impact and sending plumes of liquid magma into the air.

"This location is..."

"The Ten Thousand Li Blaze Burning Beach?"

During his 114th life, Li Fan had participated in the installation of the Tianxuan Spirit-Locking Formation within the [Spiritual Transformation Stream] located in this very region.

"Could it be..."

A theory formed in Li Fan’s mind as he remembered the eerie green river within the stream, which possessed the power to neutralize fluctuations in spiritual energy.

His suspicions were confirmed as they moved forward.

After traversing the Ten Thousand Li Blaze Burning Beach, the trio arrived at the Spiritual Transformation Stream.

The cultivators of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance stationed there to mine spiritual transformation stones were completely unaware of the powerful entities hovering above them.