My Longevity Simulation Chapter 1249: Mr. Bai's Gift
Previously on My Longevity Simulation...
“Reversing the principles, reversing the principles…”
“Could this truly be the way?”
Yin Shangren stood in his place, lost in thought for a long time before his body began to tremble uncontrollably.
Xu Ke’s aged face was likewise filled with excitement. “No wonder Mr. Bai always told me back then that I only needed to wait.”
“Apart from the Xuanhuang Heavenly Dao descending to save itself, countless mortals have stepped onto the path of cultivation. The process of cultivation is precisely the process of reversing the principles of the immortal-mortal miasma. This has been ongoing for thousands of years, day after day, month after month.”
The Faceless Holy Emperor spoke in a hushed tone. “What defies intuition is that removing the immortal-mortal miasma, something so simple in the eyes of cultivators and merely the first step and prerequisite of cultivation, is in essence identical to the ultimate goal of cultivation: attaining longevity and proving the Dao.”
“Both are actions of reversing the principles of heaven and earth.”
These words caused complex expressions to blossom on the faces of both Yin Shangren and Xu Ke.
Yin Shangren stated, “If the Reversal Principle Heavenly Sovereign were still alive, mortals of the Xuanhuang Realm would not find it so easy to reverse the principles of heaven and earth and step onto the path of cultivation. But precisely because Mr. Bai has already perished, the restrictions imposed by the principles of the immortal-mortal miasma have been greatly weakened.”
Li Ping interjected at this moment. “Moreover, there is the Eastern Extremity Heavenly Sovereign, who saw through the secrets held here and further reduced the difficulty of reversal through the so-called Purifying Body Spiritual Pool Formation.”
Xu Ke’s lips moved slightly. It took him a considerable time to speak with difficulty. “When I last saw Mr. Bai, I already sensed the resolve to die in his heart. All these years I could not let it go, but now I may understand a little.”
Yin Shangren once more fell into a muttering trance. “Everyone in the world is reversing the principles of heaven and earth, yet when all is said and done, it still remains within the Immortal Ancestor’s cultivation system. Even if we know this, what use is it?”
“There must be something we have not yet fathomed…”
Li Ping spoke with certainty. “The answer should lie within the immortal-mortal miasma. When it comes to research on the immortal-mortal miasma, no one in the current Xuanhuang Realm can compare with you. I fear I must trouble you, my friend, to exert yourself a little more.”
“Although there are no longer any mortals within Great Qi who carry the immortal-mortal miasma, it is not difficult to find some from the small worlds we have conquered for research purposes. I will have my people fully assist you,” Li Ping assured Yin Shangren.
“Rest assured, Holy Emperor,” Yin Shangren suddenly exclaimed with excitement.
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At the same time.
Inside the Derivation Jade Space of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance.
After the Holy Embryo witnessed the Remnant World Great Wall, ripples once more stirred within the calm heart of Li Fan’s main body.
“Reversing the principles of heaven and earth once more? The immortal-mortal miasma.”
Li Fan suddenly recalled his own experience of removing the immortal-mortal miasma inside the Purifying Body Spiritual Pool Formation on Liuli Island.
The magma-like scorching pool water had ravaged his consciousness. Even with his firm willpower, he eventually succumbed to a state of complete ignorance and unawareness.
His mind went blank, and he acted purely on instinct.
Before entering the spiritual pool, Li Fan had been diligently cultivating the Xuanhuang Heart-Cleansing Mantra day and night. Thus, driven by instinct, he once more activated this technique.
The moment the miasma in his body was completely purged, Li Fan inexplicably comprehended the advanced, sublimated version of the Xuanhuang Heart-Cleansing Incantation.
The Xuanhuang Heart-Refining Mantra.
Later, it evolved into the current Xuanhuang Immortal Heart Mantra. This technique had provided no small amount of assistance to Li Fan on his journey.
“The kind of suffering within the Purifying Body Spiritual Pool is not something ordinary people can endure. There is a high chance one would fall directly into unconsciousness. Even if one remained conscious, the extreme agony would leave no room for any other distracting thoughts.”
“Carrying the soul and embracing the One, cleansing the mysterious mirror, modeling oneself after nature.”
With his eyes tightly shut, a flash of insight appeared in Li Fan’s mind.
“Humans uniting with the Dao. Instinctive behavior in a state of ignorance and unawareness is precisely what comes closest to the Dao. This may be why so many mortals in the world can successfully remove the immortal-mortal miasma and then rearrange the principles of heaven and earth.”
“Yet, in reality, this is not a complete reversal of the principles. The fact that one’s strength does not undergo a qualitative leap after removing the immortal-mortal miasma proves this point.”
Li Fan pondered deeply.
“Firstly, it’s because the feat isn’t accomplished solely through one’s own might. Secondly…”
The Dao Deviation Stone within his mind pulsed with light. Li Fan captured the instantaneous comprehension from that moment, replaying it in his mind.
He fell into deep contemplation. “When the immortal-mortal miasma was ultimately purged.”
“It seemed to vanish all on its own.”
“As if it sensed the Xuanhuang Heart-Cleansing Mantra I was circulating and spontaneously morphed into the Heart-Refining Mantra.”
“Some specific condition must have been met.”
Li Fan vividly recalled the pre-death imagery of the Eastern Extremity Heavenly Sovereign, which Truth Heavenly Sovereign had transmitted to him.
“The secret to once again reversing the principles of heaven and earth is concealed within the immortal-mortal miasma.”
Before Li Fan’s eyes, it was as if he perceived countless mortals across millennia breaking free from the constraints between immortality and mortality, venturing onto the path of cultivation against all odds.
“The emergence of every cultivator entails a process that closely mirrors the act of reversing the principles of heaven and earth anew.”
“Even though they themselves remain entirely unaware of this phenomenon, it is a genuine occurrence.”
“To reverse the principles of heaven and earth once more is akin to directly challenging the Immortal Ancestor, completely dismantling the very cultivation system he personally forged. Even prodigies like Mr. Bai and the Eastern Extremity ultimately failed. This illustrates the immense difficulty involved. However…”
A sudden flash of insight struck Li Fan.
He drew a parallel to the process of his own repeated simulation reincarnations.
“The struggle of every mortal against the immortal-mortal miasma can be likened to a simulation of reversing the principles of heaven and earth again.”
“An individual’s strength might have its boundaries. The combined might of thousands or tens of thousands also possesses limitations.”
“But the collective strength of countless individuals across innumerable generations is boundless and inexhaustible.”
“Against such a monumental force, it is merely a matter of time before the Immortal Ancestor’s novel methods are overcome.”
A tremor ran through Li Fan’s heart. “The myriad spirits of the world, and the divine refinement by all living beings, utilize sheer quantity to challenge the transcendent immortal power. This…Infinite beings defying the natural order across eternal eras—this amplifies the advantage of quantity through the dimension of time, achieving a qualitative transformation born from quantitative accumulation. As long as there remain beings within the Xuanhuang Realm unwilling to accept their mortal fate, this method will persist indefinitely.”
Li Fan’s thoughts accelerated. Within him, his reverence for Mr. Bai, the architect of such a wondrous method, deepened into profound sincerity.
His methods transcended the limitations of lifespan, remaining effective even after his demise, bridging the vast river of time to impact future generations.
Unlike Li Fan, who possessed the . His methods represent the zenith achievable by ordinary mortal cultivators.
Naturally, this offered little of practical reference value to Li Fan.
What required millennia of Xuanhuang Realm cultivators to achieve, Li Fan could attain simply through the continuous application of the .
However, this did not preclude Li Fan from reaping the benefits of Mr. Bai’s accomplishment.
“In my understanding, the purported secret harbored within the Immortal-Mortal Miasma, enabling the reversal of heaven and earth’s principles once more, is in fact the accumulated wisdom of countless cultivators over eons as they purged the Immortal-Mortal Miasma.”
“All of it has been meticulously documented and preserved.”
“Should one be able to absorb these repeated near-simulations of reversing heaven and earth’s principles…”
Li Fan took pride in his ability to remain unfazed by most treasures within the Xuanhuang Realm, even those as extraordinary as the Cat Treasure from beyond the High Wall. Yet, he had to concede that upon sensing these myriad experiences of principle reversal, his heart was undeniably moved.
Distinct from spiritual treasures, this collection of experiential insights possessed the potential to directly augment the very essence of Li Fan’s Divine Soul.
It was sufficient to dramatically narrow the disparity between himself and the Immortal Ancestor and the Heavenly Doctor.
While a singular acquisition, its significance for Li Fan was immense. The sooner it was obtained, the better.
“At the very least, it has the potential to save me three lifetimes’ worth of reincarnation time.”
Li Fan commenced his mental calculations.
“So, where precisely has Mr. Bai concealed this magnificent treasure trove?”
“Is it within the Fallen Immortal, or perhaps embedded within the power of the Immortal-Mortal Miasma itself? Could it necessitate specific conditions for activation?”
Were it not for his resolve to adopt a strategy of passive observation in this lifetime, Li Fan would be compelled to dispatch his main body to investigate immediately.
However, years of accumulated experience enabled him to quell this immediate urge.
“With Yin Shangren and Xu Ke diligently pursuing this research, progress will undoubtedly be far more efficient than my own fumbling attempts.”
“Their knowledge is eventually my knowledge. Since it will all belong to me in the end, there’s no need for haste.”
“I can also ascertain the true extent of this gift package. Once the Holy Emperor clone assimilates it, will it truly possess the power to challenge the Immortal Ancestor?”
“Heh heh heh, a sense of anticipation truly washes over me.”
Li Fan, who was prone to boredom during extended periods of secluded cultivation within the Derivation Jade space, found his emotions stirred.
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The viewpoint shifted back to the Holy Emperor clone.
Unraveling the mysteries of Mr. Bai’s inheritance was a task that would require considerable time.
Before that could be accomplished, the appointed time for Li Ping’s meeting with Ruomu had arrived.
The Holy Emperor once again appeared outside the White Flower Black Abyss.
He did not let his guard down, despite his overwhelming advantage. To preempt any desperate actions from Ruomu, he subtly enveloped himself in a protective layer of source power essence.
Only then did Li Ping re-enter the lifespan refining space.
Perhaps due to Li Ping’s previous sustenance, or perhaps because Ruomu himself perceived a glimmer of hope.
Within the desolate, withered yellow space, which was previously devoid of life and filled with despair, Li Ping detected faint traces of vitality this time.
Though exceedingly weak, the emergence of this unexpected vitality was telling.
Li Ping also observed a distinct alteration compared to his previous visit.
The cultivators suspended from Ruomu’s branches…
Had all vanished.
“Greetings, Holy Emperor.”
The ancient Daoist materialized before Li Ping, his face wreathed in a smile.
Ruomu subtly noticed the direction of Li Ping’s gaze. Before Li Ping could voice his inquiry, Ruomu preemptively explained, “Now that I have pledged submission to you, it is only natural that I undergo certain changes. It is wise to relinquish past futile acts of defiance.”
“To be perfectly candid, observing these human fruits for so long has indeed begun to weary me.”
Li Ping inquired calmly, “Where are they now?”
Ruomu emitted a soft chuckle. “Naturally, I have returned them to the heavens.”
As he spoke, Ruomu presented a single leaf to Li Ping.
The leaf displayed a blend of green and yellow hues. Upon closer examination, it contained its own pocket dimension, filled with a substantial quantity of varied Golden Cores.
These Golden Cores appeared to be undergoing dissolution, fragmented and damaged.
Vaguely, Li Ping could discern the outlines of rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures within the remnants of these Golden Cores.
“I am inherently a spiritual entity of heaven and earth, vested with dominion over life and death within the Xuanhuang Realm. Although that authority has been gradually rescinded, my intrinsic connection to the fabric of existence has never been truly severed.”
Ruomu cast a glance at Li Ping before continuing, “Through my absorption and subsequent conversion, the celestial power siphoned by these cultivators can be promptly returned to the embrace of the heavens.”
“You can plainly see that I have not retained any portion of it for myself.”
Li Ping shifted his gaze away from the leaf. “I trust you are not so foolish. In comparison to the rewards you stand to gain from me, these are but trivial matters.”
Ruomu nodded fervently in agreement.
“Approach,” Li Ping commanded suddenly.