My Longevity Simulation Chapter 1076: Suddenly Returning to the Dream Realm
Previously on My Longevity Simulation...
"Junior Brother?"
"Why were you lost in thought for such a long time? Could it be that you're daydreaming about all those exciting spots I told you about before?"
"Relax. After we wrap things up, I'll make sure you get to enjoy every single one of them for real: Red Dust Workshop, Drunken Immortal Tower, the works!"
Zhang Qianmo's words snapped Li Fan back from his deep thoughts.
"Protecting the ordinary folks of Ningyuan City from disaster..." Gazing at the rather carefree Zhang Qianmo in front of him, a subtle ripple stirred in Li Fan's mind.
As for ascending to the role of Xuanhuang Great Celestial Venerable, Li Fan held scant enthusiasm.
Forget the fact that in today's new law framework, the might of the Xuanhuang Celestial Venerable had shrunk dramatically from its peak days. It no longer had the power to dominate a whole world on its own.
Should one claim the title of Xuanhuang Celestial Venerable, a direct clash with the two supreme overlords of the Xuanhuang Realm would be unavoidable. It could even provoke the Immortal Ancestor to step in personally.
Though he wasn't truly intimidated, diving headfirst into a showdown with the Immortal Ancestor without grasping his full capabilities would be foolish.
Moreover, suppose one actually managed to become the Xuanhuang Great Celestial Venerable in its full glory, strong enough to crush an entire realm—what would follow?Authority always brought obligations. Taking on the Xuanhuang Celestial Venerable position would chain one even tighter to the Xuanhuang Realm than a typical Longevity Immortal Heavenly Sovereign, rendering escape far more challenging.
Li Fan's ambitions stretched beyond just reaching the Longevity Immortal stage.
His true desire lay in escaping this Darkest Star Sea, walled off by High Walls, to attain genuine liberation and eternity.
Yet...
Such grand aspirations didn't stop him from testing the [Xuanhuang Heart] trial first, to confirm whether it aligned with his suspicions.
Having relived the [Ningyuan Longevity Fruit] event countless times, Li Fan swiftly crafted a strategy now that his aim was clear.
"Senior Brother, while I was zoning out just now, it was like I slipped into a dream." He feigned a foggy expression and murmured deliberately.
"What?" Zhang Qianmo blinked in surprise.
"Senior Brother, have you already secretly condensed a purple Golden Core?" Li Fan skirted the direct reply and posed another question.
Those words made Zhang Qianmo's eyes narrow sharply: "How did you find out?"
A perilous vibe radiated from him right then, quietly fixing on Li Fan.
Li Fan acted completely oblivious and displayed pure astonishment: "So the vision from my dream a moment ago was actually true?"
"Hm?" Zhang Qianmo's face turned grave.
"Does Senior Brother recall someone called [Chu Liang]?" Li Fan promptly described in full the "dream" sequence he'd witnessed: the imminent ambush by scheming lowlifes in Ningyuan City.
"Now that you bring it up, yeah, I think there was a guy like that..."
"He dared to infiltrate the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance and scheme to pilfer the Purple Heaven Sect's hidden arts?" A violet glow flickered in Zhang Qianmo's gaze, his intent to kill razor-edged.
Immediately, he geared up to soar into the city and purge those concealed pests, slaying them all.
"Senior Brother, hold on!" Li Fan rushed to halt Zhang Qianmo.
"This is merely something from a dream I had; we lack solid proof. If it proves false, wouldn't we be in trouble..."
Zhang Qianmo replied icily: "Just slaughter them and move on; what's the big deal? You think anyone would come after us for something so minor?"
Li Fan gave a wry smile: "Getting permission to descend the mountain by gathering the longevity fruit was tough enough. If we stir up chaos, Master might ban us from leaving the sect ever again. Caution is key."
At those words, Zhang Qianmo's murderous aura eased a bit.
"Here's an idea: let's transmit a message from beyond the city walls to summon Song Hesheng, the steward known as Song. We'll seize him outright. Should he fight back and reveal a cultivation level way above his norm..."
Li Fan halted: "That would confirm the dream vision I had was spot on. Armed with that proof, we can alert the sect."
Zhang Qianmo pondered briefly and gave a small nod: "Junior Brother, you've planned this out smartly. We'll go with your approach."
So, the pair stealthily neared Ningyuan City and dispatched a distant message.
Quite some time passed before Song Hesheng showed up at a leisurely pace.
"Salutations to the two young..."
While Song Hesheng bent in greeting, two streaks of Purple Heaven Divine Thunder crashed down from the sky to meet him.
"How did they uncover me?" Shock and rage surged in Song Hesheng's chest. He reflexively channeled his spiritual energy to fend off the lightning.
He was on the verge of signaling the spies inside the city to launch early when he noticed the area around them had been sealed. Dread gripped him at once.
"Even though I'm limited to the power of Li Chen alone, my skill in arrays has hit the transformation level."
"Throwing together a simple array to confine a basic Golden Core cultivator is no sweat."
The array Li Fan deployed right now wasn't anything flashy. It drew from a minor tweak on the Purple Heaven Sect arrays recalled from this body's earlier memories.
Zhang Qianmo spotted his junior brother's move too: "You sneaky kid, I was curious why you've been holing up in your quarters daily? Turns out you've been self-teaching formations?"
Surprise laced Zhang Qianmo's voice. He unsheathed his long halberd and engaged Song Hesheng in combat.
Though Song Hesheng held Golden Core cultivation, and Zhang Qianmo, holding back his Purple Core, fought only at Foundation Establishment strength.
With the duo's teamwork, bolstered by the array's support.
Soon enough, they took Song Hesheng prisoner without killing him.
Zhang Qianmo wasted no time and applied the Purple Heaven Soul-Searching Technique without delay.
After some fierce resistance, Song Hesheng slumped to the earth like a limp sack.
Zhang Qianmo's features twisted with deadly resolve: "Junior Brother, your dream prediction nailed every tiny bit! This wretched scum!"
He lifted his hand to finish off Song Hesheng, yet Li Fan intervened.
"He's still technically an outer sect steward in the sect. It's wiser to haul him back and let the sect handle the judgment."
Zhang Qianmo shook his head: "Junior Brother, you're flawless in every way except you're too soft-hearted. Alright, we'll do it your way."
Li Fan just smiled without a word.
"A handful of Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance thugs remain in the city. I'll round them up right away."
"Hold up!" Li Fan blocked Zhang Qianmo again.
"Now what?" Zhang Qianmo felt a bit exasperated.
"Senior Brother, what's your take on this Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance?" Li Fan inquired gravely.
"Just a bunch of riffraff, no real threat!" Zhang Qianmo boasted confidently.
"Is that truly so?" Li Fan fixed his gaze on Zhang Qianmo and pressed further.
"Er..." Zhang Qianmo eyed Li Fan's solemn look and faltered.
Then he adjusted: "Fine. This new law is downright bizarre. A talentless sort like Song Hesheng jumping from Foundation Establishment to Golden Core in mere years? If we don't treat it with gravity, it might spark huge trouble."
"Precisely my view. The upright immortal sects appear to dismiss this Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance lightly. Why not seize this moment..."
Li Fan sent a private voice transmission.
Zhang Qianmo's look changed: "You suggest drawing the snake from its lair?"
Li Fan affirmed with a nod: "Spot on. Leverage this to gather every Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance cultivator lurking near Purple Heaven Sect lands, then eradicate them all at once!"