My Longevity Simulation Chapter 1241: Cat Treasure Second Transformation

“Congyun Sea was once part of it, or rather, a fragment with a very similar aura that also belonged to the Heavenly Law Realm...”

In the past, Li Fan had utilized the Canghai Pearl to establish his foundation, merging his consciousness with the Congyun Sea.

In this lifetime, the Holy Emperor’s clone had directly consumed the residual consciousness of the Congyun Sea. It could truly be said that Li Fan was exceptionally acquainted with the Congyun region.

Therefore, even though this world fragment had long since become barren and utterly silent for ages, Li Fan, after standing there for a brief moment, still sensed that faint trace of familiarity emanating from it.

Li Fan abruptly realized in his heart: “It is likely because the Immortal Ancestor took action to mend it, and because this location is his homeland.”

As he ambled through the ruins of the Heavenly Law Realm, despite the passage of millennia, the terrifying vestiges of the world’s destruction remained vividly discernible.

Not a single complete structure could be found on the surface; only scattered fragments of broken walls and ruins dotted the landscape like fallen stars. Occasionally, the skeletal remains of cultivators could be observed amidst the debris. Judging by their postures, it did not appear as though they had perished in combat.

“It seems the calamity struck with extreme swiftness, leaving no opportunity even for a struggle.”

Although he had previously devastated the Xuanhuang Realm through various means, Li Fan had, each time after the Xuanhuang Realm's destruction, returned to the apex of Jieli Mountain via [Truth]. He had personally witnessed the demise of merely a handful of worlds.

It was not that his state of mind had faltered, but rather the purely instinctive reaction a living organism would exhibit within such an environment.

This world fragment was not of substantial size, and Li Fan’s search concluded swiftly without uncovering any significant clues.

“However, this remnant world remains relatively intact. For the present, the Immortal Ancestor has held back from acting, likely due to apprehensions about disrupting the balance of the Remnant World Great Wall. It is probable that before long, He will still choose to claim it.”

“This place is unsuitable for prolonged stays.”

Li Fan, demonstrating great decisiveness, silently transformed into a streak of flowing light and departed the vicinity.

After a moment of contemplation, he opted not to return directly outside the Xuan Immortal Ark. Instead, he decided to enter seclusion within this very Remnant World Great Wall.

Firstly, a consciousness thread of his had been subtly implanted within the Xuan Immortal Ark, possessing and guiding Zhao Xian. Under the prevailing circumstances, his personal intervention was unnecessary.

Secondly, because…

“The upper threshold of the laws governing this place is demonstrably higher.”

“Could this be due to its proximity to the High Wall? Or perhaps it’s a consequence of the remnants of the thousand worlds?”

“If environmental factors are set aside, this truly presents as an exceptional locale for Dao comprehension and cultivation.”

Having attained his Foundation Establishment and Cave-Heaven through the Xuanhuang Sword Dao, Holy Embryo Li Fan possessed an exceedingly acute sensitivity to the underlying laws.

If the complete Xuanhuang Realm could be characterized as a low point in terms of the law's upper limit within the Darkest Star Sea, then this location, the Remnant World Great Wall, represented the absolute zenith of the law's upper limit across the entirety of the Star Sea.

Even though the reverberating star power made the rhythm of the laws challenging to discern, and the laws themselves were fractured and exceedingly disordered.

Nevertheless, should one be able to seize those fleeting opportunities for comprehension, a single moment of profound insight could potentially eclipse a hundred, or even a thousand years, of conventional arduous cultivation.

“The supreme principles of the mortal realm were ruthlessly rent asunder by the might of the True Immortal Seal Script originating from the immortal realm, their fragments scattering throughout the Star Sea.”

“Subsequent survivors, such as myself, can consequently perceive and comprehend them with greater ease. Under ordinary circumstances…”

Within Holy Embryo Li Fan’s mind, fragmented recollections from his 119th life instantly surfaced. These glimpses, intermittently caught through the blood-hued river of time, depicted the ancient Xuanhuang Realm during its interactions with other immortal cultivation realms.

“Back then, all realms co-existed intact, and everything functioned in perfect order. For cultivators, to even come into contact with these Darkest principles, let alone comprehend them, was exceedingly difficult. Anyone who chanced upon such an opportunity would likely harbor aspirations of walking the immortal path.”

Holy Embryo Li Fan’s thoughts flowed unhindered, as countless Dao insights flooded his consciousness.

Fearing that any manifestation of sword light might draw the attention of the Immortal Ancestor or the Heavenly Doctor, who might potentially reside within the Remnant World Great Wall, Li Fan refrained from unleashing his sword, despite being inundated with thousands of inspirations.

He merely simulated the act within his mind.

Even so, the experience filled him with immense delight.

At the same time, a thought couldn't help but surface: “Having resided here year-round, it appears the cultivation of the Immortal Ancestor and the Heavenly Doctor has already reached the apex of the mortal realm.”

During his prior journey through the Star Sea, he had already harbored some suspicions. Now, his guess was completely confirmed.

Li Fan harbored no doubts whatsoever regarding the talent of the Immortal Ancestor and the Heavenly Doctor.

Their capacity to comprehend the supreme laws of the Star Sea was undoubtedly on par with the Holy Embryo, and likely surpassed it.

However, when compared to before, the slight apprehension that had resided in Li Fan’s heart had already vanished.

“They have indeed reached the upper limit of the Darkest Star Sea, but that is the extent of it. The immortal path is severed, leaving no hope of achieving immortality…”

A subtle gleam flickered within Li Fan’s eyes.

The reason the world regarded the Dharma-Transmitting Immortal Ancestor as unrivaled was simply because no one was privy to his exact cultivation realm.

The unknown breeds fear and uncertainty.

Although Li Fan had previously held a vague notion that the Ancestor was situated at the mortal realm's peak, just below the True Immortal level, he couldn't precisely quantify or sense the distinction between this peak and the Longevity Immortal realm.

Now, standing at the precipice of the High Wall and personally experiencing the power ceiling within this Darkest Star Sea, all of Li Fan’s doubts evaporated.

With a clearly defined objective, the pursuit became significantly more straightforward.

Simultaneously, Li Fan felt a sense of good fortune. The reason the Immortal Ancestor Heavenly Sovereign and the Heavenly Doctor had remained stagnant at this realm for millennia was that the Star Sea's upper limit was fixed at this very level.

It was as if their cultivation had been stalled for an extended duration, which in turn offered Li Fan the crucial time needed to narrow the gap.

“Furthermore, with the presence of the True Immortal from the Immortal Ruins, even if they discovered a method to breach the mortal realm, they would still need to meticulously consider the repercussions for the safety of the Xuanhuang Realm.”

“In the race between the tortoise and the hare, the tortoise ultimately emerges victorious.”

Holy Embryo Li Fan dismissed all extraneous thoughts and calmly commenced his comprehension of the supreme Star Sea laws that permeated the vicinity.

...

Xuanhuang Realm.

Following a period of dedicated cultivation, Wang Xuanba had successfully bred the requisite quantity of the Dao One Insects as stipulated by the Holy Emperor.

“Each of the heaven and earth spirit trees possesses unique functions. My humble insects exhibit an additional remarkable characteristic: after they consume a spirit tree, the tree does not perish immediately. Instead, it gradually transmutes into an insect-infused spirit tree. The original consciousness retains the freedom to choose whether to remain, and it can even integrate other consciousness sources into the Dao One swarm, thereby achieving a form of clone-like existence,” Wang Xuanba declared with pride, showcasing his creation to Ou Shangtian.

“Ah, I still find the path of beast taming to be endlessly varied and far more captivating. Formations, on the other hand, are truly monotonous,” a hint of envy surfaced in Ou Shangtian’s eyes.

Wang Xuanba chuckled, a touch of schadenfreude lacing his smile. “Who instructed you to reach for the stars and desire to learn everything that catches your eye? You have displeased Master.”

“Indeed, until my mastery of formations meets Master's expectations, I must not be half-hearted. Alas, it feels an immense distance away,” Ou Shangtian sighed with resignation.

“On a related note, Master also mentioned earlier that he intends to utilize me as bait in the future to draw out a hidden expert residing within the Xuanhuang Realm. That individual’s strength is not insignificant. Should my formations prove insufficiently refined, I might even face mortal peril. I wonder if this is truly the case,” Ou Shangtian remarked with a degree of casualness.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xuanba's demeanor shifted drastically. “Junior Brother, refrain from speaking so carelessly! Since Master has stated it, it must be so. You have also encountered Senior Xu Ke previously. The hidden experts within the Xuanhuang Realm are truly not to be underestimated. Junior Brother, you must treat this matter with the utmost seriousness!”

Ou Shangtian nodded in apparent assent outwardly, yet inwardly, he retained a measure of skepticism.

He had observed Xu Ke as well. The man was nothing more than a decrepit elder teetering on the brink of demise.

While his might was considerably greater than Ou Shangtian’s, with the Seven-Colored Jade Void Flowing Light in his possession, if he wished to escape, even Xu Ke would be powerless to impede him!

“I am eager to ascertain just how formidable this expert Master spoke of truly is!”

Within the treasure vault of the Holy Dynasty, situated beneath the Holy Emperor's throne.

Li Ping cast a faint glance in the direction of Ou Shangtian and Wang Xuanba, shaking his head.

He had naturally perceived Ou Shangtian’s inner thoughts.

The arrogance of youth, coupled with the abundance of divine treasures at his disposal, was quite understandable.

“However, if he neglects diligent study of formations and relies solely on the seven-colored divine light, evading the Stone Tablet's grasp will prove exceedingly difficult.”

Li Ping merely smiled internally, harboring no intention to remind him again. It would be beneficial for the young man to face some adversity. Stone Tablet would not act with lethal force rashly anyway.

As long as the Stone Tablet made an appearance, Li Ping would personally intervene.

Setting aside the matter of reclaiming the Stone Tablet and subsequently dealing with Ruomu, Li Ping now redirected his focus. He extended a hand, gently stroking the orange kitten resting upon his shoulder.

Compared to its previous state, Cat Treasure had grown considerably larger.

Its fur had transitioned from sparse to dense, and it was beginning to exhibit a soft and smooth texture.

What caused the Holy Emperor even greater concern was Cat Treasure’s secondary transformation.

Previously, Cat Treasure possessed the ability to morph into a small, cubical box. When this box emitted radiance, it could duplicate any object within its coverage.

Its ultimate capability remained obscure, but duplicating a World Artifact, one refined using the essence of an entire realm, posed no insurmountable challenge, albeit consuming a significant amount of energy.

Not long prior, when Wang Xuanba presented the spirit-tree-devouring Dao One Insects to report to the Holy Emperor, Li Ping, for the very first time, sensed a distinct conveyance of thoughts from Cat Treasure.

Following Wang Xuanba’s departure, Li Ping initiated a series of experiments.

He positioned a multitude of approximately tens of thousands of Dao One Insects before Cat Treasure.

Initially, Cat Treasure seemed somewhat apprehensive, observing from a distance, yet its gaze clearly conveyed a sense of longing.

It advanced two steps, then retreated one, gradually nearing the Dao One swarm.

The Dao One Insects, typically hyper-sensitive to external stimuli, exhibited absolutely no reaction to Cat Treasure’s approach.

Upon finally reaching the aggregation, a faint azure luminescence emanated from Cat Treasure’s form. Under Li Ping’s intense observation, it metamorphosed into a spherical entity of blue light.

This sphere subsequently encompassed the Dao One Insects.

Within the confines of the blue light sphere, the insect swarm appeared to freeze instantaneously, becoming utterly immobile.

Periodically, intricate schematics depicting the anatomical structures of the Dao One Insects flickered across the surface of the sphere.

Li Ping’s expression turned grave.

The luminous sphere did not endure for an extended duration; this particular form seemed to deplete an immense quantity of energy.

Before long, Cat Treasure reverted to its original kitten form and ascended back to Li Ping’s shoulder.

It lazily settled down once more.

The Dao One Insects, which had been motionless, resumed their activity.

However, from the beginning to the very end, they remained entirely oblivious to the events that had transpired around them.

“It is not that the Dao One Insects possess insufficient intelligence. Even if they were transmuted into cultivators from the Xuanhuang Realm, the outcome would likely be scarcely different.”

“This azure luminescence emanating from Cat Treasure…”

It was an enigmatic power that Li Ping had never before encountered.

His heart stirred. He gave Cat Treasure a gentle pat.

Although the small orange feline seemed somewhat hesitant, for the sake of the golden source power essence Li Ping had consistently provided, it perked up.

Blue light enveloped its body, then dissipated in an instant.

Moments later, Cat Treasure had, astonishingly, transformed into a swarm of Dao One Insects!

It was indistinguishable in every aspect from the swarm previously engulfed by the blue light sphere nearby!

The entire metamorphosis occurred directly before Li Ping’s eyes, yet he could discern absolutely no variance between the two.

“This is not a mere transformation technique, but a complete alteration of its life form. That is why no distinction can be perceived.”

Despite his self-perception as the destined Holy Emperor who had reshaped the Xuanhuang Realm, Li Ping could not refrain from expressing a heartfelt sigh of admiration for this divine-like ability at this juncture.

“Furthermore, the alteration is not confined to simply replicating the original form. It possesses the capacity to evolve entirely based on the characteristics of the entity being replicated.”

A profound understanding dawned upon Li Ping. A minuscule particle of golden light materialized at his fingertip.

Cat Treasure comprehended his intent. The Dao One swarm abruptly expanded. In a visibly dramatic shift, the insect count escalated from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands, a tenfold increase in mere moments.

The Dao One Insects swarm, now comprising Cat Treasure, returned to Li Ping’s side as if seeking commendation.

Upon receiving implicit assent, the blue light fractured once more, and it reverted to its original orange kitten form.

It contentedly consumed the source power essence.

“This is, in essence, another form of replication. However, it replicates living beings and can also induce changes within Cat Treasure itself.”

“Such a profound technique…”

Li Ping fell into contemplation.

Within his recollection, only artifacts from the immortal realm possessed such capabilities.

Yet, Cat Treasure exhibited no discernible trace of immortal spiritual energy.

“Beyond the High Wall…”

An irrefutable truth had become manifest.

“It remains unknown what caliber of treasure Cat Treasure represents from beyond the High Wall.”

Li Ping's heart was still unwavering; he wasn't fazed by the potential disparity between the interior and the exterior of the High Wall.

“Replicating items, imitating lifeforms... I do wonder if Cat Treasure possesses any other capabilities?”