My longevity simulation

“A dynasty created by mortals who were once expelled to a small world. Unknown powerhouses may have intervened behind the scenes, for its rate of civilizational development completely defies common sense.”

“It may be connected to the group of people from the Ten Great Immortal Sects who fled the Xuanhuang Realm just before the great calamity descended.”

“After preliminary assessment, the possibility cannot be ruled out that important members within the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance have already been infiltrated by it.”

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Sun Luyuan carefully examined these text fragments, his brows tightly furrowed.

This Holy Dynasty of Great Qi was profoundly mysterious; the specific small world in which it hid remained unknown. The Tianxuan Mirror could only estimate its rough strength based on the activities of personnel from the Holy Dynasty of Great Qi operating in the Xuanhuang Realm.

“It is a pity we failed to capture the complete reasoning behind the Tianxuan Mirror’s deduction; only scattered data fragments remain.”

Sun Luyuan could not help feeling a touch of regret.

Still, he placed great faith in the Tianxuan Mirror’s judgment.

As the very foundation upon which the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance operated, the Tianxuan Mirror constantly received an unimaginable flood of data. Even a cultivator at the Longevity Immortal realm would likely fall into sluggishness if forced to process so much information simultaneously. Yet the Tianxuan Mirror not only handled everything with flawless perfection but could also make a certain degree of prediction about the future based on currently available information.

However, regarding these “events that have not yet occurred,” the Xuantian Treasure Mirror could offer no suggestions or take any measures beyond what it itself knew.

At first, Sun Luyuan had also been deeply puzzled by this.

It was only during one conversation with Mirror Holder Fu that he finally grasped the profound reason.

“The Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance is governed by men, not by the mirror. No matter how divine or wondrous it may be, it is still merely an artifact. If it could make all manner of decisions without our consent, where would that leave us? Once such a precedent is set, the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance would fall into chaos.”

“As for why even its judgments cannot be lightly trusted…”

Mirror Holder Fu fell silent for a long while before speaking softly: “The Xuanhuang Realm will not produce any great upheaval. No matter what happens, it cannot shake our positions.”

“The Tianxuan Mirror’s conclusions are purely rational deductions. Long ago, we once tried to utilize more of its capabilities to better manage the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance. But…”

Mirror Holder Fu paused: “Heh, it actually offered suggestions that touched upon us.”

“It is better for it to honestly remain an artifact.”

Sun Luyuan understood that the group of people who actually ruled the Immortal Alliance would never allow the Tianxuan Mirror to stand above them. They must always keep power firmly in their own hands. Moreover, since the Tianxuan Mirror was ultimately an artifact, whether it could be completely trusted remained unknown.

After thinking for a long time, the restless ambition that had stirred in Sun Luyuan’s heart gradually calmed.

“The Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance has ruled for so many years; its roots run deep and its foundation is unimaginably profound. With Immortal Ancestor himself suppressing everything, how could it be so easily shaken?” Thinking this, Sun Luyuan could not help finding the idea that had just flashed through his mind utterly ridiculous.

“Still, nothing is absolute.”

Recalling the various things he had witnessed in the daily operations of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance, his confidence was imperceptibly shaken once more.

“For now, let us observe. The Holy Dynasty of Great Qi…”

“If it truly gains momentum, it will not be too late to decide then.”

After all, as the family head, every move affected the lives and fortunes of over a hundred people; he had to be extremely cautious.

Burying the relevant information deep in his mind, Sun Luyuan then turned his attention to his younger brother’s condition.

His brother’s earlier display of pain had truly worried him.

At this moment, Sun Luyao seemed to be slowly recovering from the endless torment.

“Brother, I’m fine. For you and for the Sun family, I can endure a little longer.” Sun Luyao gave a bitter smile.

Sun Luyuan’s heart trembled. Though he had a thousand words, they all turned to silence at his lips.

“By the way, Brother, you mentioned earlier that Lord Fu’s mission this time is to locate the human clone of the Tianxuan Mirror. What is that about?”

The underground secret chamber remained quiet for a long time until Sun Luyao finally broke the silence.

Only then did Sun Luyuan explain: “Lord Fu discovered that the other Mirror Holder, Cang, seems to be secretly plotting something. Among the Mirror Holders, Cang belongs to the radical faction and has always advocated stricter restrictions on the Tianxuan Mirror. Yet recently his attitude has shown signs of wavering.”

“Lord Fu judges that Cang’s abnormality may be related to the clone of the Tianxuan Mirror.”

Sun Luyao seemed somewhat puzzled: “…How was that determined?”

Sun Luyuan shook his head: “That I do not know. Perhaps Lord Fu knows more but did not explain it clearly to me.”

“Although it is only a groundless guess, since he has already issued the order, we must carry it out.”

“Fortunately, he also knows how difficult this matter is and has not demanded too much.”

Sun Luyuan gave a cold snort.

He then looked at Sun Luyao: “It will only be hard on you again.”

Sun Luyao did not reply.

A moment later, he said quietly: “Then let us begin. While my condition is still good.”

Sun Luyuan’s expression was complicated. He nodded, then took out a small Tianxuan Mirror from his bosom.

It faced the Boundless Black Mirror from afar.

An invisible field instantly descended upon the underground secret chamber, as if a passage had formed between the two mirrors. Countless images mixed with strands of green light flowed along the passage and were drawn into the Boundless Black Mirror.

Sun Luyao’s blurred figure began to grow increasingly unstable.

The gaze he directed at the Tianxuan Mirror revealed an irrepressible greed. Yet in the next instant, he forcibly suppressed that greed.

As his expression shifted continuously, more and more information was absorbed from the small Tianxuan Mirror.

Sun Luyuan watched the changes in the chamber with some tension.

When the time seemed about the same as before, he prepared to withdraw the small Tianxuan Mirror.

“Brother, wait a little longer!”

Sun Luyuan hesitated.

The longer a single instance of peering into the Tianxuan Mirror lasted, the higher the chance of discovery. Multiple short attempts were safer than one prolonged session.

But the next moment, Sun Luyao’s words shook his mind.

“The human clone—such a thing truly exists.”

“Brother, give me a bit more time! I have already found some clues!”

Unexpectedly smooth this time, Sun Luyuan could not help feeling wild with joy.

Yet the next thought that crossed his mind was whether his brother had fabricated an excuse just to devour more.

After all, he had done such things before.

“Trust me, Brother!”

The telepathic bond between blood brothers prompted Sun Luyao to speak up proactively, dispelling Sun Luyuan’s doubts.

Sun Luyuan gritted his teeth and ultimately did not withdraw the small Tianxuan Mirror.