My Longevity Simulation Chapter 1176: Intent to Traverse the Deep Space
Previously on My Longevity Simulation...
Once the stone puppets had floated away from the Xuanhuang Realm and ventured into the starry sky's profound depths, their connection with Li Fan was severed.
Still, the astonishment sparked by the discoveries they relayed lingered intensely in his thoughts.
“How is it possible that it originated from the Darkest Star Sea's depths?”
“Is there truly another Hungry Immortal lingering in that place?!”
Shock and dread overwhelmed Li Fan.
His primary form within the Derivation Law Jade Space even needed to deliberately activate the Xuanhuang Immortal Heart Mantra to calm his surprise and avoid any unusual signs.
For Li Fan, an occurrence like this hadn't arisen in ages.
Shakes persisted throughout the Xuanhuang Realm.
But with the flow of time, the force of the quakes was evidently waning bit by bit.
This baffling calamity was slowly drawing to a close.
However, the whirlwind of ideas swirling in Li Fan’s mind was only starting to intensify.
“The Immortal Ruins' attraction arose when that skeletal immortal grasped the True Immortal Seal Script glyph called ‘Hunger.’ Meditating deeply and losing oneself in Dao comprehension unleashed ruinous impacts over this entire stellar region.”
“Yet the True Immortal Seal Script isn't exclusive to a single individual. The oddity in Yuandao Prefecture within the Xuanhuang Realm is thought to stem from the Heavenly Capital Grand Mage's effort to unlock the mysteries of the [Hunger] glyph.”
“Considering the ongoing unrest in Xuanhuang, two theories emerge. One suggests the crisis isn't linked to the Hunger glyph at all, but to a being of comparable might. Nothing short of True Immortal strength could unleash such fierce turmoil upon the Xuanhuang Realm.”
“That implies some concealed entity wielding True Immortal might lurks in the Darkest Star Sea. This…”
A cold shiver gripped Li Fan's heart.
“The other theory posits that a survivor in the Star Sea, or maybe the Immortal Ancestor personally, is grasping the Hunger glyph too. A fresh advancement sparked this upheaval. Given the Immortal Ancestor's prior warning message, this scenario seems highly plausible.”
“Still, both hypotheses fail to address the vital question: why did this shift happen in this particular life?”
Light pulsed from the Dao Deviation Stone as it endlessly replayed the occurrences of this existence.
Nevertheless, pinpointing the precise trigger for this enormous divergence proved elusive.
“Be it a True Immortal or a being able to grasp the [Hunger] glyph, my deeds in this life shouldn't have the reach to sway them yet.”
“Despite that, everything unfolded anyway.”
Li Fan stayed quiet.
This stemmed from attaining a specific tier of power. Even offhand moves might unwittingly impact the broader realm and shift others' destinies. A single alteration spawned countless more, eventually yielding unforeseen twists.
“My core form has stayed confined in the Derivation Jade Space throughout, eliminating it as the source. The avatar Li Ping has merely operated within the Great Qi small world. Relocating the Five Elements Great Cave-Heaven alone wouldn't generate an impact this vast. The trouble originates from the Holy Embryo's journeys.”
Through meticulous examination, Li Fan finally pinpointed the deviation's root to the enigmatic entity deep in the Chizha Abyss and the shapeless presence in the Rebirth Labyrinth Zone.
“These entities—one amassing world shards, the other gathering fallen cultivators' remains—largely operate within the Darkest Star Sea.”
“The Holy Embryo's meddling altered their paths from prior loops. That's the spark behind the Xuanhuang quakes…”
“Precisely what endures in the Darkest Star Sea?”
In that instant, a spark of intrigue reignited in Li Fan’s mind.
Earlier, he assumed the Darkest Star Sea held only the enduring Xuanhuang Realm. Beyond it stretched merely wandering world pieces amid utter stillness.
Yet now, concealed enigmas clearly persisted there.
“Exactly. I've long held this puzzle: how do the leftover pieces of immortal cultivation realms in the Darkest Star Sea persist? Drawn by the Immortal Ruins, even intact immortal realms can't help but plunge toward it. Those shards ought to have yielded long since, swallowed by the Immortal Ruins.”
“But from the Xuanhuang Realm's repeated mending, plus what Han Zhong saw through the Heavenly Beast’s Eye, vast quantities of world fragments endure in the Darkest Star Sea. Persisting in ways I can't yet fathom…”
Sensing the sporadic quakes still rattling the Xuanhuang Realm, a sudden epiphany hit Li Fan.
“Of course! Before, the Immortal Ruins' tug kept me trapped in the Xuanhuang Realm, barring any probe into the Darkest Star Sea. Yet now, with this enigmatic pull from the Star Sea's core depths influencing things, maybe…”
“No time to delay. The quakes fade soon, leaving me little window.”
Within Broken Palm Immortal City.
Amid the Xuanhuang Realm’s quakes, even the Chizha Abyss grew unusually still, free of any eerie sounds.
The Qingxuan Army troops, steadfast guardians of the abyss for a century and resilient against horrifying demonic sound waves, paled and shook fiercely facing this genuine celestial dread.
Without Holy Embryo Li Fan's earlier instruction in the Xuanhuang Immortal Heart Mantra, countless would have seen their bottled-up dark feelings burst forth, driving them to madness right then and there.
Beyond rank-and-file troops, even Qingxuan Army's commander, the Dao Integration expert Shang Shaojun—who'd received prior notice of the Xuanhuang quakes—seemed somewhat lost amid this earth-shattering calamity.
“I never dreamed the immense Xuanhuang Realm could resemble a tiny vessel adrift on a raging river, liable to overturn anytime.” Shang Shaojun uttered bitterly.
Yet Holy Embryo Li Fan lacked the moment to console him.
“Shaojun, assist me immediately with a task.”
“What is it?” Shang Shaojun paused briefly, querying in bewilderment.
“Aid me in assembling these materials swiftly.” With a finger tap sending the supply roster to Shang Shaojun, Holy Embryo Li Fan stated gravely while lifting his gaze to the Xuanhuang Realm's heavens.
“Procuring them poses no issue. The Eternal Immortal Fortresses stock most. But Brother Li, what's the purpose behind needing all this?” Shang Shaojun traced Holy Embryo Li Fan’s stare.
“Such immense, overpowering force renders the whole world as breakable as plaything in its shadow. Doesn't it pique your interest, Shaojun?”
Holy Embryo Li Fan’s gaze burned with determination, hinting at wild fervor.
“My plan is to soar beyond the Xuanhuang Realm, follow the origin, and delve deep into the truth!” he proclaimed steadfastly.
“No way! Beyond the Xuanhuang Realm waits…” Shang Shaojun’s face twisted in alarm as he rushed to object, cutting off mid-phrase.
“Hahaha, was ‘Immortal Ruins’ on the tip of your tongue, Shaojun?”
Utter astonishment seized Shang Shaojun, who stared at Holy Embryo Li Fan in utter incredulity.
Holy Embryo Li Fan skipped detailing his knowledge of this utmost secret. He simply gestured dismissively and intoned solemnly: “The very existence of the Immortal Ruins turns this instant into a rare chance not seen in a millennium!”
“Brother Li, what precisely…” Shang Shaojun inquired, brimming with awe and doubt.
“Do you suppose the Immortal Ruins bears the blame for this disaster?” Li Fan shot back.
