My Longevity Simulation Chapter 1289: The Grand Aspiration Ascension Method

A flicker of hesitation crossed Sun Tianci's gaze. "But..."

"Wouldn't this be harming others for my own gain? If I cultivated slowly, wouldn't I achieve the same result?"

Li Fan didn't mock Sun Tianci's innocence. Instead, he explained calmly, "The Heavenly Dao's principle is to diminish the surplus and augment the deficient. The cultivation technique I'm bestowing upon you aligns perfectly with the Xuanhuang Heavenly Dao. How else could it possess such remarkable efficacy?"

"Cultivators sacrifice the Spirit of Heaven and Earth to achieve Dao Integration. They are, in essence, thieves of heaven. Is returning a treasure to its rightful owner a good deed, or an evil one?"

"From a cultivator's viewpoint, your actions would undoubtedly be an unforgivable sin. However, from the perspective of the Xuanhuang world itself, you would be a meritorious individual who has rendered invaluable service to heaven and earth..."

Each word was delivered with measured deliberation, as if imbued with profound heavenly wisdom.

As Sun Tianci absorbed Li Fan's explanation, the uncertainty in his eyes gradually yielded to unwavering resolve.

The information Li Fan's split consciousness had revealed to Wu Ninglu contained a strategic blend of truth and deception.

Despite Sun Tianci's exceptional talent, without the tutelage of a distinguished master, how could he possibly convert the cultivation of other Dao Integration cultivators so effortlessly?

Observing the subtle aura coalescing around Sun Tianci, Li Fan mused inwardly, "Soon. Once his strength matures further and his connection with the Xuanhuang Realm deepens, I can dispatch him to the Fallen Immortal Realm."

Li Fan's meticulous cultivation of Sun Tianci wasn't solely to mold him into a future pawn influencing the conflict between the Immortal Alliance and the Holy Dynasty.

More crucially, it was to pave the way for him to assume the mantle of the Xuanhuang Great Celestial Venerable.

When Li Fan had fashioned the Holy Emperor clone, he had deliberately expunged all memories pertaining to the Fallen Immortal Realm and the Xuanhuang Great Celestial Venerable trial.

Consequently, the Holy Emperor had never harbored any intention of journeying to the Fallen Immortal Realm.

He had relied entirely on his own benevolent actions toward the Xuanhuang Realm to gradually earn its favor.

However, the position of Xuanhuang Great Celestial Venerable demanded more than the Xuanhuang Realm's mere acknowledgment. It necessitated passing the succession ceremony.

This ceremony served as an ingrained control mechanism, a remnant from the era of Xuanhuang's genesis, immutable by the Xuanhuang Heavenly Dao's will.

Even if temporarily severed, the succession remained concealed deep within the Fallen Immortal Realm.

Attaining the true title of Xuanhuang Great Celestial Venerable would not only grant unparalleled access to the Xuanhuang Realm's power but also potentially bestow the memories and legacies of his predecessors.

A probing stone to gauge the path ahead.

Li Fan harbored no personal desire to become the Xuanhuang Great Celestial Venerable. Yet, he keenly coveted the Xuanhuang Realm's hidden secrets and any surviving immortal artifacts.

The final trial scene he had once encountered in the Fallen Immortal Realm replayed in his mind's eye.

"Detonating nine immortal artifacts to extract immense immortal spiritual power. A world-shattering force capable of breaching the High Wall."

"Four immortal artifacts remain, including the Great Sun Golden Bell. These are genuine relics, truly passed down from antiquity."

Having glimpsed the third segment of the Grand Formation of the Primordial Mystic Spirit and successfully replicated a portion of its power, Li Fan grasped the formidable might of True Immortal level strength. This applied equally to immortal formations and immortal artifacts.

These were ultimate weapons that could decisively alter the course of any battle, and perhaps, serve as the crucial means for his future expeditions beyond the High Wall.

"Mr. Bai likely refrained from unleashing the power of those immortal artifacts against the Immortal Ancestor due to concerns for the Xuanhuang Realm's safety. Such considerations do not concern me..."

"Naturally, the prerequisite is gaining the immortal artifacts' acceptance."

"The immortal artifacts left behind by the Great Celestial Venerable must undoubtedly possess numerous safeguards."

...

A myriad of thoughts coursed through Li Fan's mind before his gaze once again settled upon Sun Tianci, who had entered a state of enlightenment due to Li Fan's teachings.

"Less than three years remain. That should suffice."

Sun Tianci's cultivation session, however, was not destined to continue for long, as it was abruptly halted by an unforeseen commotion.

On this particular day, a servant from the Sun family rushed in with an urgent report.

"The entrance of the Sun family estate has been blockaded? And they specifically called for me to a challenge?"

Sun Tianci, roused from his meditation, appeared somewhat disoriented.

The servant, his face etched with sorrow, replied, "Indeed, Young Master. Those within the family who attempted to force their way out were all subdued and repelled by the opposing party."

"This has been ongoing for over ten days. The Patriarch is occupied with critical family affairs and cannot spare the time. Thus, we were compelled to disturb your secluded cultivation."

Observing the servant's utterly panicked demeanor, Sun Tianci couldn't help but offer words of reassurance, "It is quite alright. Lead me to witness the situation."

For Sun Tianci, the processes of enlightenment and cultivation were as effortless as breathing. An occasional interruption held no significance; he could simply resume his progress later. Consequently, there was no reason for him to harbor anger.

Upon reaching the vicinity outside the Sun family's secluded dwelling, Sun Tianci perceived the individual who was obstructing the passage.

To his surprise, it was a child, appearing to be merely five or six years old, a peer in age.

Clad in vibrant purple robes, possessing eyes of pristine clarity...

Or perhaps, exhibiting an air of slight foolishness and vacancy.

"You... fight." The child gestured towards Sun Tianci, speaking with unadorned brevity.

Sun Tianci promptly shook his head. "No."

Upon hearing his request denied, the child's gaze instantly sharpened.

Sun Tianci, with a benevolent tone, cautioned him, "Your cultivation is merely at the Nascent Soul realm. You are definitively not my match. I do not engage in bullying the weaker individuals."

His pronouncement was delivered with utmost sincerity, and the palpable killing aura emanating from the child before him gradually subsided.

Murmurs from within the Sun family began to reach Sun Tianci's ears.

"Young Master Tianci, exercise caution. We have investigated this individual. This young child is no ordinary figure; he possesses an insatiable thirst for martial combat, and his prowess is formidable. Though he is only in the Nascent Soul realm, with a mere flick of his wrist, he can overwhelm cultivators at the Soul Transformation stage..."

"Precisely. His origins are shrouded in mystery, and the officials of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance appear to grant him complete impunity. He is widely referred to as the Martial Maniac Child."

Sun Tianci inclined his head towards his family members, signifying his comprehension.

Simultaneously, he addressed the Martial Maniac Child with gravity, "While you may possess the might to vanquish Soul Transformation cultivators within the Nascent Soul realm, the chasm between Soul Transformation and Dao Integration is as vast as that between heaven and the deepest abyss. You stand no chance of victory."

"I fear that should I exert even a fraction of my strength, I might inadvertently injure you."

The Martial Maniac Child, however, vigorously shook his head, refuting Sun Tianci's assessment.

"Victory and defeat in combat are independent of one's cultivation realm."

"Fight!"

"Unafraid of death!"

Witnessing the fervent battle intent blazing within the other child's eyes, Sun Tianci felt a twinge of exasperation.

He recognized the inevitability of the ensuing confrontation and thus consented to proceed to the Sun family's training grounds.

Despite the Sun family being a recently ascended clan, and their estate presenting an unassuming facade externally, it harbored remarkable internal enhancements. The diverse functional structures within were in no way inferior to those affiliated with the ancient clans of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance, which had stood for millennia.

Consider this training arena, for instance. It was meticulously constructed upon the petrified remains of an ancient, fallen Longevity Immortal, acquired at considerable expense. This arena was engineered to effortlessly withstand the destructive force of attacks launched by Dao Integration cultivators.

Within the confines of the training arena, Sun Tianci and the Martial Maniac Child, two youths, stood facing each other, their expressions grave.

The assembled spectators were so engrossed in the tension that they had reached their absolute limit.

Sun Tianci was, without question, the most invaluable asset of the entire Sun family. Although his cultivation realm held a decisive advantage over his opponent, should he sustain even the slightest harm, every member of the Sun family present who had failed to prevent this contest would face severe repercussions.

"Begin!"

The Martial Maniac Child issued a low, guttural cry. In the ensuing moment, a spear of pure silver light sliced through the heavens, halting abruptly before Sun Tianci's face in a swift thrust.

"So swift!" Sun Tianci registered a degree of surprise, though it did not escalate beyond that point.

An assault from a Nascent Soul cultivator was utterly incapable of disturbing his defenses.

The spear dissolved like ice succumbing to warmth, vanishing of its own accord.

"Hm?" However, after neutralizing the incoming attack, a wave of astonishment washed over Sun Tianci.

As his attention wavered, the space before him shimmered like disturbed water. Then, the silver spear reappeared, akin to a flying fish leaping from the sea, lunging directly towards Sun Tianci’s person.

“Martial!” the Martial Maniac Child bellowed simultaneously.

Silver light coursed along the spear. In a flash, seventeen additional weapons detached themselves, encircling Sun Tianci at the center.

Sabers, spears, swords, halberds, axes, hooked weapons, forks...

It was as if eighteen distinct cultivators were wielding them, each employing a unique technique.

All of them struck as one.

Boom!

Sun Tianci’s form was entirely consumed by the ferocious explosion of silver light.

“Young Master!”

“Tianci!”

The assembled Sun family members cried out in alarm.

Had the training arena not been sealed, they would likely have rushed in to retrieve him immediately.

“There is no need for panic. Such a level of force cannot injure Tianci,” Sun Luyuan’s voice resonated, and everyone instantly felt relief wash over them.

Having learned that the Sun family’s favored child was engaged in combat, Sun Luyuan, who had arrived late, fixed his gaze upon the unfolding battle within the arena.

The Martial Maniac Child, of course, comprehended that his initial assault would not suffice for a decisive victory.

The very instant the silver radiance enveloped Sun Tianci, he had already lunged forward, unleashing an inexhaustible torrent of attacks.

There were martial implements used for injury, cultivator treasures given manifested form, sudden fists and kicks, and even the power of heavenly and earthly phenomena, emblematic of Dao Integration cultivators...

The training arena reverberated and quaked ceaselessly. It appeared perilously unstable, as if the protective barriers might fracture at any moment.

Sun Luyuan’s expression grew serious as he cast spells to bolster the arena’s defenses.

Meanwhile, Sun Tianci, celebrated as the foremost genius of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance over the past century, could only resort to passive defense, presenting a thoroughly battered and miserable appearance.

In reality, no one present could fathom the profound shock within Sun Tianci’s heart at that precise moment.

For he had discovered that the enigmatic technique bestowed by his master, the one capable of nullifying cultivator assaults and returning them to the heavens and earth, had utterly failed against this Martial Maniac Child.

“How can this be? Could it be due to his realm being too low? A technique designed to counter Dao Integration cultivators is proving ineffective against him?”

From his birth, he had relentlessly cultivated. Though he had faced numerous battles within his master’s illusionary realms and against the Dao Integration cultivators of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance, this marked the first instance his ultimate trump card had completely faltered.

The young Sun Tianci couldn't help but feel a stir of apprehension.

Yet, he was exceptional, after all.

And despite the Martial Maniac Child’s onslaughts being fierce, a disparity of two major realms persisted between them.

While enduring the relentless barrage, Sun Tianci gradually acclimated to the attacks and started to perceive faint hints.

“No. The technique hasn't failed. Just as with the previous Dao Integration cultivators, after the Martial Maniac Child’s attacks are unleashed and dissolved by me, his own aura experiences a brief weakening. But…”

“What he loses is swiftly replenished from the heavens and earth?!”

Upon grasping this, Sun Tianci was even more profoundly shaken.

One must understand, this technique did not merely deplete spiritual energy. It stripped away a cultivator’s very essence and Dao foundation, scattering them back into the Xuanhuang world.

Correspondingly, the Martial Maniac Child’s actions within the training arena were akin to battling him while perpetually drawing origin power from the Xuanhuang world itself.

“How is this conceivable?”

“This completely subverts the novel cultivation method established by the Immortal Ancestor?!”

It was understandable why Sun Tianci was so astonished. The Martial Maniac Child’s conduct was tantamount to ceaselessly consuming the Xuanhuang Cave Heaven, the transformation of life, and the very Spirit of Heaven and Earth...

Yet, the Xuanhuang world appeared to exhibit no trace of malice or retribution.

Within Sun Tianci’s comprehension, such a phenomenon was utterly impossible.

Because of the revelation he had uncovered, Sun Tianci momentarily lost his focus, and the Martial Maniac Child seized the opening. A spell technique pierced through his defenses, striking him directly.

Sun Tianci coughed up a stream of blood, and a look of gravity flickered in his eyes.

A white, flowing radiance, like drifting light, manifested around his body, instantly repelling the Martial Maniac Child’s spell techniques.

This was Sun Tianci’s Spirit of Heaven and Earth, known as [White Silk].

However, the White Silk in this present moment, having undergone Li Fan’s refinement and Sun Tianci’s years of cultivation, was fundamentally distinct from its initial manifestation in the world.

“To actually force me to this extent…”

“My Master spoke the truth. An unfathomable number of prodigies populate this world. I am merely ordinary.”

Sun Tianci’s emotions gradually stabilized. Bathed in a white luminescence, he systematically dismantled each of Martial Maniac Child’s assaults.

“Cease dwelling on the 'why.' Simply adhere to the principle and execute your strike.”

His master’s profound counsel echoed within Sun Tianci’s mind.

“If I cannot fathom the source of Martial Maniac Child’s persistent ability to draw upon the Xuanhuang Realm’s essence, then I shall simply disregard it.”

“Address the root cause. Directly sever his link to the Xuanhuang Realm.”

A sharp glint flashed within Sun Tianci’s eyes.

The ethereal White Silk unfurled like a tempest, swirling in a wild spiral as it enveloped Sun Tianci’s form.

Ascending amidst the vortex of pure white light, he rose into the sky.

One hand reached towards the celestial expanse, the other pointed directly at Martial Maniac Child.

A deep, resonant cry emanated from his lips.

Martial Maniac Child’s previously continuous barrage was, for a fleeting instant, forcibly broken.

He then ceased his offensive entirely, fixing his gaze upon Sun Tianci hovering in the air with a flicker of astonishment.

His two fingers, poised like the blades of a pair of shears.

They effectively severed his connection to the heavens and the earth, albeit temporarily.

An unfamiliar sensation of profound weakness flooded his being.

And within Sun Tianci’s perception, at the precise moment that connection was severed, Martial Maniac Child’s figure seemed to fade, becoming indistinct.

“Could it be…”

“The very Spirit of Heaven and Earth, given corporeal form?”

A faint spark of understanding began to illuminate Sun Tianci’s consciousness.

Yet, the motion of his fingers remained unhesitating.

Through his unique method of communion with the Xuanhuang Heavenly Dao, he had completely commandeered the Heavenly Dao’s awareness within this localized region.

Effectively isolating Martial Maniac Child from its influence.

This state of severance was, by its very nature, destined to be transient.

“Suppress!”

High above, Sun Tianci forcefully drove down the finger aimed at Martial Maniac Child.

An immeasurable torrent of White Silk light converged upon it, akin to a raging river.

The colossal phantom of an index finger materialized, resembling a mountain peak piercing the heavens, plummeting from the stratosphere.

The surrounding void near Martial Maniac Child was sealed by this overwhelming might, rendering his body immobile.

As the Suppression Finger descended, violent roars mingled with the piercing shriek of space contorting and fracturing, echoing throughout the entirety of the martial arena.

Sun Tianci’s visage remained devoid of any discernible emotion, neither joy nor sorrow.

And Martial Maniac Child, positioned beneath the descending digit, likewise maintained an expressionless countenance.

Not a trace of fear could be discerned in his eyes; instead, they held a contemplative depth.

At the precipice of the Suppression Finger’s impact, he inexplicably mirrored Sun Tianci’s action, extending a finger towards the heavens in return.

The violet robes he wore transmuted into a vast expanse of purple Qi, surging into that singular strike.

In stark contrast to the imposing momentum of Sun Tianci’s Suppression Finger, its own seemed comparatively modest.

However, it radiated an aura of far greater concentration and sanctity.

Martial Maniac Child’s countenance bore the exhilaration of profound realization, coupled with the solemn gravity befitting the deployment of a supreme technique.

One brilliant purple, one pristine white.

One ascended from the earth, the other descended from the heavens.

They met with cataclysmic force near the very ground.

Boom!

A blinding effulgence instantly engulfed all perception.

“This is dire!”

Sun Luyuan’s expression shifted dramatically. With swift and decisive movement, he swept his expansive sleeve, carefully gathering the Sun family members who were observing the spectacle, and rapidly retreated.

Simultaneously, he took care to activate the defensive enchantments surrounding the martial arena in a sequential manner.

Subsequent events unequivocally validated the wisdom of Sun Luyuan’s actions.

The colossal shockwave generated by the cataclysmic collision of the opposing Fingers utterly consumed the entire martial arena.

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