My Longevity Simulation Chapter 1145: The Immortal Ancestor and the Old Acquaintance

"Can you tell me his story?"

Master Yin remained slumped on the floor, his face vacant, his tone quivering softly as he at last shattered the extended quiet.

Only moments earlier, while holding onto a faint trace of optimism, Master Yin had carried out one final experiment in the hidden dungeon beneath the Holy Capital.

The outcome proved exactly as Li Fan had described it.

He said nothing more. Instead, he meticulously tucked away Mr. Bai's rib bone.

Afterward, he went back to the Holy Emperor's audience chamber, positioning himself in front of the holographic likeness of Mr. Bai, gazing at it vacantly.

Li Fan refrained from interrupting him, yet he too lingered quietly nearby, his gaze locked on that same depiction, seeming lost in fond memories.

Now, as Master Yin uttered his first words, it aligned perfectly with what Li Fan had anticipated.

Without delay, he started narrating the broad outline of Mr. Bai's existence.

"I had only learned that in the ancient Xuanhuang Realm, Great Celestial Venerables towered over all Longevity Immortal Heavenly Sovereigns," he whispered. "Yet I never imagined…"

"That someone of such stature would give everything for ordinary folks."

A mix of bewilderment and grief twisted across Master Yin's features.

"The dead cannot return," Li Fan stated gravely. "Our duty now is to honor Mr. Bai's last desire, soothing his soul up above."

"I founded this Holy Dynasty of Qi for the benefit of these common people as well. Pray tell, compared to the Xuanhuang Realm, how do the lives of mortals fare in my realm?"

Master Yin directed his eyes toward the distance, as though in that very second his vision swept through every part of Great Qi.

Following a prolonged hush, he gave a subtle nod, exhaling in awe. "In contrast to the Xuanhuang Realm, where mortals are herded and handled like livestock, your territory truly qualifies as a haven for everyday individuals."

"My goal," Li Fan declared with pride, "is to spread this structure throughout every minor world of Xuanhuang, and in time, to the Xuanhuang Realm proper."

Master Yin observed Li Fan briefly and let out a sigh, though he offered no contradiction.

Li Fan gave a soft smile. "No need for hopelessness, sir. Kindly listen to me."

"The might of the Xuanhuang Realm stems from Immortal Ancestor. Immortal Ancestor's supremacy comes from creation. Should we employ the technique bequeathed by Mr. Bai to undermine the core of Immortal Ancestor…"

"Then, with Immortal Ancestor toppled, the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance and the Five Elders Association alike will crumble like fragile earthenware."

Master Yin gazed at Li Fan in stunned silence. He struggled to comprehend how a cultivator radiating merely Soul Transformation realm presence could utter such bold words.

Even more startling, he detected in Li Fan a rock-solid assurance.

"This doesn't ring as mere bragging. Is he hiding his actual power?" Master Yin wondered, scrutinizing him once more.

"To dismantle Immortal Ancestor's base," Li Fan pronounced with profound gravity, "no one in existence fits the role better than you, sir."

Master Yin wavered. "Relying solely on my abilities, I doubt it's possible…"

Li Fan advanced, gripping both of Master Yin's hands firmly. "I have faith in you, sir."

His gaze radiated true earnestness. "If a decade falls short, then a century. If centuries prove futile, then millennia. I've endured so much for this slim ray of possibility. How could I abandon it now?"

"You wouldn't want to let Mr. Bai down, would you?"

Master Yin's frame quivered faintly. His hands balled into fists without thought.

"Simply concentrate on crafting a fresh Dharma technique," Li Fan pressed on. "I'll manage all other aspects."

Through this extended exchange, Master Yin at last decided to remain and immerse himself in devising a novel cultivation path succeeding Foundation Establishment.

In the end, for someone like him, longevity held no issue. Lacking a vital objective, it was merely a question of when he would forfeit his sense of self and fully blend with the world's drifting spirits.

Securing Master Yin's commitment filled Li Fan with delight.

They promptly escorted him to a concealed vault under Holy Capital City.

This expansive subterranean space had been set up ages ago as Master Yin's exclusive study area.

"I possess an idea, sir. See if it holds merit."

"Choose numerous talented yet naive youngsters, and bestow upon them this [Foundation Built Upon Oneself Method]. Subsequently…"

Li Fan laid out completely the approach he had employed previously.

Master Yin reflected briefly, his look growing somber. "It could work. Still, to confirm, practical trials remain essential."

Li Fan gestured dismissively. "Children's minds roam free like untamed steeds. Even should they fail to accidentally forge a route, providing you with a spark of insight, sir, suffices."

Master Yin evidently wasn't one for rigid doctrines. He agreed and endorsed Li Fan's scheme.

Regarding the harsh fates of those selected youths, he harbored scant pity.

"Incidentally, another issue has burdened me deeply. I've yearned to resolve it for ages, but never discovered the means…" Li Fan hesitated, seeming reluctant.

Master Yin eyed Li Fan, motioning for him to proceed.

"Mr. Bai's relics lie dispersed throughout the Xuanhuang Realm. I desire to collect them and inter them fittingly. The rest pose no problem, mostly held privately by cultivators. However…"

"His cranium resides with the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance at their central base, inside the Divine Treasure Museum."

A spark of animosity gleamed in Li Fan's eyes as he spat with loathing, "Those vermin in the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance presume to mishandle it, exhibiting it openly for all to see without an ounce of reverence. Each time this crosses my mind, I burn to charge in heedless of danger and seize that skull back personally."

"Regrettably, I attempted it once. Success was utterly out of reach. That Divine Treasure Museum harbors a enigmatic powerhouse. Positioning Mr. Bai's skull right at the museum's heart was his notion too. It's plainly a snare, designed to draw in devotees like myself who cherish Mr. Bai."

"You've breached the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance's core before?" Master Yin displayed clear astonishment.

Upon hearing Li Fan detail every sight and element of his covert entry, Master Yin's regard for him shifted noticeably.

"If I slipped in once, I can do so anew. Yet that Divine Treasure Museum by itself…"

"…proves exceedingly challenging." Li Fan breathed out.

Here, Master Yin interjected. "Fellow Daoist, take heart. Actually, the same notion once struck me. But learning the curator's true nature made me abandon it."

"He ranks among the three Emperor Sovereigns of the ancient Demonic Beast Clan, hailing from the dawn of time. Back then, even Immortal Ancestor regarded him with deference."

Li Fan's brows knit faintly. "Such might? In that era, Mr. Bai felled those demonic beasts effortlessly. Immortal Ancestor surpassed Mr. Bai in prowess. Given his power and position, why show such courtesy to that Emperor?"

Doubt saturated his voice. Evidently, Li Fan questioned Master Yin's account.

Master Yin shook his head gently. "Regardless, I'm convinced that upon encountering that entity, Immortal Ancestor behaved precisely so. His demeanor differed wholly from interactions with others."

"Either that entity's power gained the Ancestor's esteem, or…"

Master Yin faltered. "They knew each other from before."

"Yet that ought to have been their initial encounter," Master Yin added in a hushed tone, as if puzzling himself.

Li Fan recognized Master Yin as a lingering spirit from the prior realm consumed by Xuanhuang, bearing shards of recollections from a lost cosmos. Thus, his visions rang true.

"Emperor Sanmo began as an elder in the Beast-Taming Sect, among the Ten Great Immortal Sects. When strife erupted between the Ten Sects and Immortal Ancestor, he aligned with Immortal Ancestor. Millennia on, he evolved into the Divine Treasure Museum's overseer, and even ascended to one of the Immortal Alliance's three paramount authorities—the Illusory True Sage…"

"An old ally, then?"

Another query abruptly hit Li Fan.

Did the Heavenly Law Realm boast any demonic beasts?

The Xuanhuang ones all sprang from Emperor Yi's metamorphoses.

What of the Heavenly Law Realm, then?

…

Meanwhile, within the Derivation Space at Immortal Alliance Headquarters, Li Fan's authentic form abruptly showed a subtle, barely noticeable spark in his eyes.

"Likely, I'll have to venture once more to the Fallen Immortal Realm."