My Longevity Simulation Chapter 1283: First Trial of the Spiritual Void Formation

Li Fan was immediately startled upon hearing this. “How could that be? Could it be that the Xuanhuang Realm is actually connected to the legendary Immortal Realm?”

Ai Tianjue replied in a strange tone, “Heh, impossible to fully grasp, impossible to fully grasp. The history of the Xuanhuang Realm is rather interesting. Once we extract more from that Lan Yu’s mind, perhaps those old fellows will change their stance.”

“It is just unclear whether this will be a blessing or a disaster for our Immortal Ark.”

After speaking, Ai Tianjue fell silent for a moment before formally beginning his instruction to Li Fan.

Li Fan’s repeated address of “teacher” was not empty politeness.

Here, there was no restriction against cultivating multiple methods. What was passed down between master and disciple were truly profound techniques.

Li Fan had studied under Ai Tianjue for five years. Having gained his recognition, he was taught the [Jade Void Inner Vision Weeping Spirit Art].

This profound technique was also Ai Tianjue’s own foundational cultivation method.

“Kàn and Lí reverse Heaven and Earth, the Jade Void technique is wondrous. The azure sea refines true emptiness, weeping spirit transforms into divine ability…”

Li Fan followed behind, silently reciting as well.

Though it was only a word by word reading without detailed explanation, as Ai Tianjue’s rhythmic voice, resembling Dao laws, entered his ears, countless insights about the Weeping Spirit Art naturally surfaced in Li Fan’s mind.

This method of teaching was itself a commonly used instructional technique within the Immortal Ark.

Rather than a cultivation method, it was closer to a divine ability called Sentient Beings Enlightenment.

It was said to have been obtained by the Immortal Ark from the remnants of worlds within the star sea, greatly reducing the difficulty of transmitting knowledge. Once introduced, it became widely popular throughout the Immortal Ark.

The teaching effectiveness of Sentient Beings Enlightenment depended closely on the aptitude and comprehension ability of both teacher and student.

Ai Tianjue was one of the top experts in the Severed Immortal Tower, with deep understanding even of True Immortal seal script characters. His ability required no doubt.

As for the body Li Fan currently inhabited, Zhao Xian, its aptitude was by no means poor. Combined with Li Fan’s accumulated experience across many cycles, his progress in cultivating the Weeping Spirit Art advanced rapidly.

The Jade Void Inner Vision Weeping Spirit Art was a supreme divine ability passed down within the Xuan Immortal Ark since ancient times. It was said that during the ancient era when the Immortal Path had not yet been severed, the Xuanshang Immortal Ark exchanged a supreme treasure with a major cultivation world sect in return for this exquisite method.

Members of the Xuanshang Immortal Ark constantly traveled across the star sea, moving between various cultivation worlds. They had no fixed residence and found it difficult to cultivate in deep seclusion.

This Weeping Spirit Art perfectly solved both issues.

At its core, the method involved constructing an inner world within one’s own divine soul.

Within this inner world, one cultivated through “weeping spirit.” The term “weeping” did not literally mean crying, but rather imitating the natural, unrestrained emotional flow that arises when a person cries.

Over time, everything within the inner world would move in accordance with one’s will.

For ordinary techniques, as one’s realm increased, cultivation speed would gradually slow. However, for the Weeping Spirit Art, progress was slow in the early stages, requiring one to establish a genuine emotional connection with the inner world. The further one progressed, the faster the cultivation became.

The Weeping Spirit Art required no secluded cultivation. Even practicing for half a day could deepen the emotional bond with the inner world. Those with lively minds and delicate emotions were especially suited for it.

Although Li Fan could not recall when he had last truly cried, for someone capable of turning illusion into reality, recreating emotional fluctuations was not difficult.

He was unaware of the cultivation speed of Ai Tianjue’s other disciples, but the fact that he was always taught individually was enough to show the importance Ai Tianjue placed on him.

After half a day passed, Ai Tianjue finally finished reciting the technique. He let out a long breath, and the sweat on his forehead instantly evaporated.

Li Fan, however, still had his eyes closed, as if immersed in the teaching.

“Do you have any doubts?” Ai Tianjue asked.

“I have understood everything,” Li Fan replied in a deep voice.

Ai Tianjue gave a slight nod, his expression one of approval. “Upon your return, you must practice this daily without fail. Your Weeping Spirit Art has reached its most critical juncture. Once your inner world solidifies, with your will guiding your actions, you might be able to catch up to me within half a year.”

Li Fan nodded in agreement.

Ai Tianjue further stated, “While the prevailing belief within the Immortal Ark is that the study of True Immortal seal script is paramount, you must always remember that your cultivation realm and overall strength form the bedrock of all exploration. Without a stable foundation, even if you ascend to great heights temporarily, you risk a fatal fall at any moment…”

Ai Tianjue continued his discourse, even repeating himself somewhat.

This, however, was precisely the standard methodology employed by the instructors within the Xuan Immortal Ark.

With a bow, Li Fan took his leave, reflecting internally, “Teachers show genuine sincerity towards their disciples, and disciples repay this with heartfelt respect. This is the true lineage that has ensured the Immortal Ark’s continuity for millennia. Factions like the Celestial Pivot Institute and the Severed Immortal Tower are merely the outer shell; the genuine core resides within these master-disciple bloodlines.”

After departing from Ai Tianjue’s abode, Li Fan did not immediately leave the confines of the Severed Immortal Tower.

Instead, he proceeded to visit another Elder.

Chi Gongdao.

Although Li Fan was not formally a disciple under Elder Chi, his consistent submission of novel insights concerning True Immortal seal script had garnered Chi Gongdao’s admiration.

In stark contrast to Ai Tianjue’s more conventional approach, Chi Gongdao was considered a maverick within the Immortal Ark.

He championed the notion of discarding all conventional cultivation techniques and dedicating oneself entirely to the study of True Immortal seal script.

It must be acknowledged that his research into True Immortal seal script was indeed more profound than that of most others.

Based on Li Fan’s assessment, among all the elders housed within the Severed Immortal Tower, Chi Gongdao had successfully reconstructed the greatest number of True Immortal characters, achieving an unparalleled level of accuracy.

Furthermore, he possessed a secret technique enabling him to pinpoint, within the vast Sea of Relics, the location of world-ending relics whose True Immortal power was on the verge of dissipation but still retained efficacy.

It was rumored that a significant portion of the dual True Immortal power relics discovered within the Severed Immortal Tower owed their discovery to him.

Consequently, his standing, both within the Severed Immortal Tower and the broader Immortal Ark, was exceptionally esteemed.

Whoosh.

As Li Fan pushed open the entrance to the modest tower, a chilling draft swept out, carrying with it faint, ethereal whispers.

Having grown accustomed to this phenomenon, Li Fan paid it no mind and proceeded directly inside, calmly taking a seat before Chi Gongdao.

Before him, a peculiar brush, fashioned from flesh and hair, materialized abruptly.

Li Fan reached out to grasp it. Even before his hand fully made contact, the bristles of the brush appeared to gain sentience, rapidly extending and ensnaring his right hand with a firm grip.

Images of incomplete True Immortal seal script characters flickered within his consciousness, and his hand began to move in unison with them.

Beads of blood trickled from the brush’s tip, coalescing like ink and etching indelible symbols into the very air.

To be perfectly candid, during his initial visits, Li Fan had nearly compromised himself, almost inscribing a complete True Immortal seal script character.

Had he not reacted swiftly, the Immortal Ark would likely have already been utterly annihilated by the world-ending might inherent in the True Immortal seal script.

The brush moved with the grace of a dragon and serpent, splattering crimson blood.

Before long, a fractured and contorted True Immortal character materialized in the air.

It was, in fact, one half of the character [Hunger].

“Starving, starving, starving, starving!”

A ferocious roar suddenly emanated from the brush clutched in his hand. The strands of hair binding it tightened their hold. Many of these strands writhed like vermin, attempting to burrow into Li Fan’s flesh and feast upon his blood.

Li Fan narrowed his eyes. He refrained from unleashing his physical or spiritual energy to drive them away. Instead, even as his flesh was being assailed, he meticulously focused on the sensation of hunger emanating from those individual strands.

They were not driven by insatiable avarice. The strands merely grazed his skin, then swiftly retreated. The brush detached from his grip and vanished back into the shadows.

Moments later, peculiar masticating sounds reverberated through the space.

Intermittently, the distinct crunching of bone being crushed could be heard.

Chi Gongdao’s voice followed, “Not bad. Compared to your last effort, the essence is somewhat purer.”

“Young Zhao, you are undeniably a prodigy. Had that old man Ai not been so obstinate, I would have gladly accepted you as my disciple.”

Li Fan offered no reply, instead stating in a low tone, “Elder Chi, I sense that my comprehension of this particular character has reached an impasse. I wish to transition to a new one.”

Chi Gongdao emitted a peculiar chuckle, “Heh heh, greedy. I appreciate that quality.”

Whoosh.

Seven brushes, fabricated from flesh and hair, materialized from the darkness, halting directly before Li Fan.

"Select any one you desire."

Li Fan closed his eyes, diligently gauging the distinct auras emanating from each brush.

"This one."

After a considerable pause, he pinpointed his choice and extended his hand towards the leftmost brush, the one bearing the most subtle fleshly aura.

Flesh churned, and black hair spontaneously attached itself.

Guiding Li Fan’s hand, the brush commenced inscribing characters within the void.

With bold, untamed strokes, a character representing a True Immortal, rendered in deepest crimson, gradually materialized.

Li Fan immersed his mind in comprehending it, while the other six brushes had already vanished into obscurity at some unknown moment.

"Solitude."

"The profound isolation of being the sole self amidst the entirety of eternity and the cosmos."

Back when Li Fan's Holy Embryo traversed the celestial expanse, he had previously encountered this very True Immortal seal script character.

At that juncture, even the black sword, Heavenly Wonder, which had already merged with his Dao Foundation, exhibited signs of being forcibly RIPPED apart.

Now, once more, Li Fan perceived that identical, formidable power emanating from the blood-red character presented before him.

However, within the surrounding spatial confines, subtle restrictions were actively suppressing the potent aura released by Solitude and other manifested True Immortal seal script symbols.

In Li Fan's subjective perception, the passage of time felt simultaneously drawn out and fleeting.

Once the [Solitude] character was completely inscribed, a lingering sense of dissatisfaction persisted within him.

This method of deciphering True Immortal seal script solely through the power it radiated, without directly witnessing its true form, proved to be exceptionally captivating.

The brush, which had been entwined around his hand, had since receded back into the darkness.

Chi Gongdao's sinister laughter echoed anew near Li Fan's ear, "Boy Zhao, do you wish to experience it once more? Should you renounce darkness and pledge allegiance to me, forsaking Ai Tianjue, I shall personally impart to you all these True Immortal seal script characters which I have painstakingly deduced..."

Li Fan's countenance remained impassive, "Your concern is unnecessary, senior. Should the need arise, I shall continue to exchange comprehension for it, just as before."

Having spoken, he turned and departed without awaiting a reply.

A brief silence descended upon the small chamber, after which Chi Gongdao's voice resonated once more, "Such an unwavering will. I find it even more appealing..."

"Heh heh heh heh..."

Unbeknownst to Chi Gongdao, despite his fixation on Li Fan, Li Fan's comprehension of the Solitude character had already subtly surpassed his own, merely from this single direct experience.

After all, Li Fan possessed the inherent advantage of having personally witnessed genuine True Immortal Seal Script in the past, and he had once directly endured the residual effects of the Solitude character. It was only natural that he would instantly surpass his teacher.

"Allow me to first ascertain if I can continue the restoration process independently. Should I falter, I will then enlist the exceptional talents of those prodigies aboard the Immortal Ark."

"Ultimately, the greater the mastery I achieve over True Immortal seal script power, the more advantageous it will be."

Li Fan returned to his personal quarters, commencing the process of organizing the spoils he had acquired from both Ai Tianjue and Chi Gongdao.

Concurrently, he awaited their subsequent summons.

His existence aboard the Xuan Immortal Ark was characterized by this stark simplicity, lack of adornment, and pervasive monotony.

…

Xuanhuang Realm.

The cultivators of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance maintained an unflagging vigilance regarding the departure lights signifying the realm's exit.

While the frequency had somewhat diminished, the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance still intermittently broadcasted visual recordings originating from within the Darkest Star Sea.

The diverse array of perils and cataclysms depicted instilled both profound shock and a peculiar excitement within the cultivators residing in the Xuanhuang Realm.

"We can only observe and enjoy the spectacle. Each time they confront danger, they miraculously transform misfortune into safety. That is the divine protection of the Heavenly Sovereign. It is doubtful we possess such fortune."

"It is no wonder the Immortal Alliance was hesitant to dispatch individuals into the star sea previously. The inherent dangers are simply too immense. We have yet to even glimpse the Xuanshang Immortal Ark, and already numerous Dao Integration cultivators have met their demise. Ultimately, how many will manage to return unscathed?"

"While the Immortal Ark is indeed remarkable, it is not our true home."

…

Amidst the populace's ongoing discourse, the Holy Emperor Li Ping had already begun to perceive underlying truths.

Indeed, he had personally navigated the celestial river. The visual transmissions disseminated by the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance appeared convincingly authentic.

However, when contrasted with the authentic experience of an extensive stellar voyage, numerous discrepancies became apparent.

"Is the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance orchestrating falsehoods?"

"It would appear the genuine departing rainbow light has likely already encountered disastrous fate."

Li Ping remarked with a hint of melancholy.

At this precise juncture, the Holy Dynasty had successfully accumulated sufficient Voidbright Flow Crystals. He resolved to venture beyond the Xuanhuang Realm personally, intending to further his comprehension of the Dao while simultaneously familiarizing himself with the battlefield conditions he would later face in his confrontations with the Immortal Ancestor and the Heavenly Doctor.

From within the imperceptible expanse of the firmament, the Holy Emperor had already ascended to the very periphery of the Xuanhuang Realm.