My Longevity Simulation Chapter 1173: The Grand Vow Dharma Body

Li Fan had long nurtured suspicions about the vast number of bodies within the [Life and Death Reversal Great Formation].

This stemmed from numerous baffling elements.

For one, their count was staggeringly high. Secondly...

All the remains showed remarkably good preservation.

These didn't appear as the wreckage from a catastrophic apocalypse that shattered the world.

“At first, I even thought the Rebirth Heavenly Sovereign could be another guise of the Heavenly Doctor. But now, it appears...”

Reflecting on the dread inspired by that shapeless creature earlier, Li Fan found himself doubting his previous assumptions.

“What link exists between that creature and the Rebirth Heavenly Sovereign?”

Li Fan had encountered the Rebirth Heavenly Sovereign before.

In his 119th life, a figure of white mist materialized abruptly, slaying three Dharma-Transmitters in an instant.

Then, the Immortal Ancestor intervened, and the incident faded into silence.

“A definite tie binds the Immortal Ancestor, the Heavenly Doctor, and the Rebirth Heavenly Sovereign.”

“Yet that shapeless monster we just faced...”

Suddenly, a torrent of ideas surged through Holy Embryo Li Fan’s thoughts.

“Brother Li, to ensure our safety, let’s depart from here immediately.” Shang Shaojun’s voice broke his contemplation.

Following the route they arrived by, the pair re-entered the Yin-Yang Pearl.

On this occasion, though, they materialized directly over the Sea of Life, facing the Sea of Deathly Stillness.

Furthermore, a steady wind across the waters pushed steadily toward the labyrinth’s exit.

“Could this be... their manner of escorting visitors out?”

The duo shared a look, their minds once more gripped by unease.

They refrained from delaying further and had no choice but to exit compliantly.

“Huff.” Emerging from the Life and Death Maze back into the white mist, Shang Shaojun displayed no relief from his narrow escape.

On the contrary, a hint of despondency settled over him. “The Xuanhuang Realm conceals secrets far beyond imagination.”

“That intangible being we met this time surely matches the might of the enigmatic figure who reshaped the world. Even if the Immortal Ancestor returns personally, can he really eradicate every trace...”

Having seen so many incomprehensible phenomena in such a brief span, Shang Shaojun abruptly felt adrift.

Holy Embryo Li Fan swiftly shifted the topic. “Shaojun, what are your thoughts on that intangible entity?”

“It doesn’t strike me as a cultivator. If it were, it wouldn’t have disregarded us entirely. It seemed more akin to some mechanism performing preset duties...”

“A beast?” Shang Shaojun offered after a moment’s reflection.

“But even as a beast, its dominance over beings like us is utterly overwhelming.” He chuckled wryly. “I spent centuries safeguarding the Chizha Abyss, perfected my sacred techniques, and deemed myself unrivaled beneath the Longevity stage in the Xuanhuang Realm. Yet after just a year or so alongside Brother Li, I’ve beheld countless horrifying entities? It’s only now that I see how much of a narrow-minded fool I’ve been.”

Li Fan offered comfort: “It’s not that Shaojun lacks strength. These ancient horrors have simply concealed themselves too profoundly.”

After a brief contemplation, Holy Embryo Li Fan inquired: “Shaojun, are you feeling a bit discouraged?”

“Not in the least, not at all. As the proverb states, omens of ruin summon forth fiends and ghouls. The greater the turmoil’s frequency, the clearer it becomes that the Xuanhuang Realm nears its end.” Though his spirits dipped momentarily, Shang Shaojun soon ignited with fervor once more.

“Still, relying solely on our duo’s power to alter this fate proves challenging.”

“We require allies.” Shang Shaojun declared earnestly.

“I shared that very plan from the start. But locating individuals who are both reliable and potent enough is no easy task...” Holy Embryo Li Fan sighed.

Shang Shaojun’s gaze gleamed as he peered past the white mist: “In truth, I have several prospects in mind.”

“Come along. Let’s head back for now. On this trip, we’ve at least collected some proof. We hold about seventy percent certainty in convincing them.”

As they soared amid the white mist, Shang Shaojun described them to Li Fan.

“To begin with, there’s Diyi Jinglun. Has Brother Li come across this name before?”

“Though he’s merely at the Soul Transformation stage presently, his prowess rivals my own. He commands every law and every martial technique, brimming with wisdom. He stands as a supreme prodigy in the Xuanhuang Realm. Crucially, his devotion to the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance is unwavering! Should we sway him to our side, further unexpected benefits may arise.”

“Another is Ji Hongdao, a formation prodigy scarce in this age. Were it not for his modest aptitude and origins, he’d likely vie for leadership of the Immortal Alliance’s Formation Strategy Hall! Beyond arrays, he excels in Artifact Refining as well...”

Shang Shaojun continued at length, listing name after name.

Each of whom Li Fan recognized well.

“Well, there’s actually one additional candidate worth pondering. But...” Shang Shaojun wavered a bit.

“However, his origins are complex. The webs of influence around him delve too far. Involving him might not prove advantageous.”

Without further delay, Shang Shaojun pressed on: “Though he seems like a mere obstinate youth, his battle prowess terrifies. Even I, in the Dao Integration realm, might not draw his true potential. Yet his thoughts remain muddled. The moment he spots anyone, he yearns to challenge them to combat...”

Li Fan immediately grasped the identity Shang Shaojun meant.

It was undoubtedly the rebirth of Senior Brother Zhang Qianmo: Wuchi’er.

Li Fan had previously leveraged the Tianxuan Mirror’s supreme access to probe details on Wuchi’er.

The Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance’s assessment labeled him as a spirit of heaven and earth, incarnated in mortal guise.

Despite his human form, his actions, habits, and mindset bore no resemblance to humanity.

Rather, he embodied the tangible essence of earthly soul principles.

Wuchi’er wasn’t invincible in every clash, but his capacity to learn was alarmingly swift.

Any technique deployed against him in combat was mastered by him on the spot.

The Immortal Alliance once sought to seize him for thorough examination.

Nevertheless, he escaped capture repeatedly, even under vigilant watch and in plain sight.

Upon resurfacing, he’d be miles distant.

Moreover, he retained zero recollection of the apprehension.

The Immortal Alliance dispatched multiple Dao Integration experts to eliminate him together.

Wuchi’er’s form was utterly annihilated.

Yet soon after, he revived fully in the world.

And he had absorbed certain divine skills from those Dao Integration foes.

Since this enigmatic figure merely pursued harmless duels without threatening the Immortal Alliance’s welfare, the central command opted for rigorous surveillance while letting him be.

Li Fan surmised that Wuchi’er’s peculiar talents might tie to Senior Brother Zhang Qianmo’s Grand Vow Dharma Body.

Upon fusing with the cosmos, the Grand Vow Dharma Body nearly became an extension of divine laws.

Thus, it was unsurprising he’d be seen as an earthly soul.

Regarding any genuine bond with Senior Brother Zhang Qianmo...

Their strikingly alike features revealed it all.

“Shaojun, no need for excessive concern. Let’s embrace whoever joins and gather as many as we can. In the end, should our endeavor collapse...”

“I fear the Immortal Alliance will hold no refuge for us henceforth.” Holy Embryo Li Fan remarked with a grin.

Shang Shaojun paused briefly in surprise, then agreed with a nod.

“Very well, let’s seek them out in turn!”