My Simulated Road to Immortality

Compared to the strand that Dharma Transmitter Jiang devoured later, this wisp at the center of the Star Sea appeared to be much weaker.

However, so-called weakness is undoubtedly just an illusion.

This wisp of black qi, following the passage of time, grew steadily and gradually. The area it shrouded plunged the somewhat recovering Star Sea into complete nothingness.

But strangely, the Star Sea Origin Consciousness did not detect the existence of this chewworm-like black qi.

It allowed itself to be devoured by it, helpless to resist.

The growth rate of the black qi was very slow at first. However, as it devoured more regions of the Star Sea, its expansion power also continued to strengthen.

It wouldn't be long before the origin of this black qi would ravage the Star Sea at a terrifying speed.

But at this moment, the black qi was still quietly developing.

All the surviving living beings in the Star Sea were completely unaware of it.

And Li Fan, the initiator of this disaster, was also unaware of the catastrophe he had inadvertently caused.

At this moment, he had already returned to the Xuanhuang World and was recounting his experiences at the center of the Star Sea to Yin Shangren and the others.

Bai Hua repeatedly marveled with joy in her eyes: "The Taijia Realm accumulated over ten thousand years, and now it has become the bridal dress for the Xuanhuang World. With the help of the Star Sea Consciousness, the sublimation of Xuan Huang is imminent!"

Yin Shangren was much calmer: "Previously, near the Taijia Realm fragments, I also found world fragments that could serve as primers for the Xuanhuang Medicine. However, because I rashly devoured the Taijia Realm fragments, the stability of the Ruined World The Wall was affected. I'm afraid we'll have to wait some time for the Echoing Star Power storm to completely pass before we can proceed with the next plan."

Bai Hua was even more delighted: "If all goes well, step by step, it seems that in at most half a year, we can start the official plan for Xuanhuang Sublimation."

Li Fan smiled: "It's not quite so simple. Though we have the assistance of the Star Sea, we must not be careless. The mighty power of the Star Sea is like a potent tonic. If used properly, it can indeed remedy the ailment. But if not..."

"If taken when the body is weak, it will backlash and cause harm!"

Bai Hua listened solemnly.

With the logic of the world of the immortals, she lectured the two of them again. Li Fan assigned tasks to them respectively.

"Xu Ke is still under The High Wall, his lifeforce has not been severed, there must be other fortunate encounters. Since you are the creator of the Echoing Star Power storm, then you should be the one to look for him!" Li Fan said to Yin Shangren.

"It should be so!" Yin Shangren nodded in agreement.

Li Fan then looked at Bai Hua: "On the trip to the Starry Sea Frontier, both Yin Shangren and Xu Ke found fortune, though you returned safely, fortune eluded you..."

Bai Hua smiled wryly, then seemed to think of something, looked at Li Fan with a hint of expectation in her eyes.

"In the Star Sea, not only under The High Wall can one find fortune. Go and have a look here; perhaps you will gain something." After informing her of a location not far from the Xuanhuang World within the Abyss Star Ocean, Li Fan's expression was enigmatic.

"Remember, do not be greedy; safety comes first. If fate does not favor you, then return immediately."

Bai Hua memorized the location given by Li Fan and then thanked him with a bow.

Watching them leave one after another, Li Fan casually calculated the time. It was almost time for him to slowly return to the Immortal Boat.

The place he pointed out for Bai Hua is a natural "highland" outside the Xuanhuang World.

During Li Fan's flight back, he passed by the location several times. Although there was no obvious discovery on the surface, he always had a subtle feeling that there might be some unknown secrets hidden within.

During his brief communication with the Star Sea Consciousness, Li Fan became even more convinced of his judgment.

Therefore, he let Bai Hua go and explore first.

Among the explored highlands, The Wall, and the Ocean of Darkness within the Star Sea, all are fraught with dangers. Even though he now has sufficient self-protection capabilities, Li Fan still would not lead by throwing himself into danger.

Before long, he reached the outside of the Mystic Immortal Boat.

Intentionally releasing his own aura, the Elders of the Immortal Boat quickly arrived.

They surrounded Li Fan.

Seeing Li Fan return as promised, they all let out a sigh of relief.

Then, they became serious and asked about the matter at hand.

"Fellow Daoist, regarding the situation with Da Qi... what say you?" Jian Dusheng was the first to ask.

Li Fan's eyes flashed with a trace of annoyance: "A group of insignificant wretches! Forget I even mentioned it!"

Zhong Daogong smiled faintly, his gaze gleaming: "I see, Fellow Daoist, your persuasion has failed?"

"That's one way to put it." Li Fan snorted coldly, "I have recounted to my teacher what I witnessed beneath the High Wall, but they still dismiss it as trivial."

"The teacher even told me that there are quite a few such high points within the Star Sea. Yet, compared to the height of such points, and the High Wall, it's like the difference between the peak of a ground swarm and the Sky Dome..."

"Thinking of surmounting it is but a fool's dream!"

Upon hearing Li Fan's words, the expressions of the Elders aboard the Immortal Boat all changed subtly.

"If no special means are employed, relying solely on height, indeed, one cannot cross the High Wall," Zhong Daogong said with a smirk that was not quite a smile.

"However... Fellow Daoist, you just mentioned there are many such high points in the Star Sea?" Zhong Daogong suddenly shifted his tone and asked with a somewhat serious demeanor.

Li Fan nodded: "Correct. Master personally took me to one such place. As expected, it was true. Although it was somewhat lower than the position atop the Ruined World The Wall, one could still keep watch over the High Wall."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Daogong fell into a long silence.

After consulting with the other Elders for quite a while, he slowly said: "It seems we, aboard the Immortal Boat, have indeed underestimated the world's people. How could a civilization that has survived since the Great Calamity be simple?"

"Strong as they may be, they are as timid as mice. Without even the courage to attempt a trial," Li Fan retorted with another cold snort upon hearing this.

Zhong Daogong then took the initiative to defend the nonexistent Da Qi: "Fellow Daoist, you are oversimplifying the matter."

"Even with the traces left by predecessors, crossing the High Wall still requires one to exhaust all their wit and knowledge. It is not as simple as just giving it a try."

"Living securely in the Star Sea for tens of thousands of years, they may well continue to survive. There is no need for them to take unnecessary risks. Of course, with your life nearing its end, Fellow Daoist, your desire to understand the true Dao is understandable," Zhong Daogong said eloquently.

Li Fan huffed coldly again but did not continue the argument.

There was a momentary chill between the two parties.

It was Jian Dusheng who spoke again: "Of course, Fellow Daoist, rest assured. Our desire aboard the Immortal Boat to cross the High Wall has never wavered. Your wish to achieve your goals, cooperating with us is likely the only choice."

Only then did Li Fan seem to recall something, as he asked with furrowed brows: "What, then, is your Immortal Boat so persistent about?"

"Merely because there exists another half of an Immortal Boat beyond the High Wall?"

Jian Dusheng did not answer directly, but hinted: "Prior to this, the situation aboard the Immortal Boat was nearly the same as yours, Fellow Daoist. And now, while there may be a turning point, we are too deeply involved to extricate ourselves."

"Furthermore, with the Merchant Immortal Boat as a precedent, we desire to replicate the feat of crossing the High Wall..."

"It's not as difficult as one might imagine."

"This applies only to our Mystic Immortal Boat," Zhong Daogong added.

Li Fan narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing the group of Immortal Boat Elders: "It seems, your Immortal Boat still has its secrets."

Zhong Daogong responded with a smile but remained silent.

"Given your confidence, how could I possibly be fearful?" Li Fan said in a deep voice.

"I shall do my utmost to aid the success of the Immortal Boat. My life's learning from Da Qi should not originally be

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Jian Dusheng did not answer directly, but hinted: "Prior to this, the situation aboard the Immortal Boat was nearly the same as yours, Fellow Daoist. And now, while there may be a turning point, we are too deeply involved to extricate ourselves."

"Furthermore, with the Merchant Immortal Boat as a precedent, we desire to replicate the feat of crossing the High Wall..."

"It's not as difficult as one might imagine."

"This applies only to our Mystic Immortal Boat," Zhong Daogong added.

Li Fan narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing the group of Immortal Boat Elders: "It seems, your Immortal Boat still has its secrets."

Zhong Daogong responded with a smile but remained silent.

"Given your confidence, how could I possibly be fearful?" Li Fan said in a deep voice.

"I shall do my utmost to aid the success of the Immortal Boat. My life's learning from Da Qi should not originally be