My longevity simulation

The Holy Emperor’s words were no empty promise.

Neither the Heavenly Capital Grand Mage nor the entities secretly monitoring the Xuanhuang Realm could possibly transcend the immortal realm.

Although Li Ping was currently only at the Longevity Immortal realm in the Xuanhuang Realm.

On this land where too many eerie events had occurred, as the incarnation of the Heavenly Dao he possessed means capable of mutual destruction and effective restraint.

Li Ping needed some time to sort through the gains obtained from Stone Tablet and the Du’e Sect.

He stored the Book of Du’e in the treasury for suppression. He granted Stone Tablet a rare period of leisure and relaxation, allowing him to disguise himself as a mortal and travel freely through the Xuanhuang Realm.

Li Ping himself first arrived in the Xuanhuang Realm.

Fuguang Prefecture, Great Rift Valley.

Deep underground.

Ignoring the shallow protective formations around him, Li Ping reached the depths of the ruined remains.

Here he sensed two extremely terrifying residual powers that even made him feel faintly uneasy.

One came from the two statues, or rather the two remnant bones, within the ruins.

The other came from the ruins of the [First Origin Sect] itself.

“All the hidden concerns that worry me can find their solutions here.”

Li Ping gazed at the desolate ruins, which appeared as if they had only recently been destroyed, and pondered inwardly.

Instead of employing the power of the golden source power essence, he silently recited in his heart: “Cat Treasure.”

At this moment Cat Treasure was inside the treasury beneath the Holy Emperor’s hall, toying with the trembling Book of Du’e using its paw. Upon sensing Li Ping’s summons, its figure pressing down on the book did not vanish, yet another small cat body simultaneously appeared on Li Ping’s shoulder.

“Meow~”

Cat Treasure called out in response.

“Take everything here away.” Li Ping patted its head.

Cat Treasure glanced at the [First Origin Sect] ruins with a trace of disdain in its eyes. Nevertheless it did not disobey Li Ping’s command.

Its form instantly turned illusory like data blue light. Cat Treasure opened its mouth slightly.

Blue star points expanded and enveloped the entire underground ruins.

After Cat Treasure returned to its original form, the original location of the [First Origin Sect] ruins, including its buildings, formations, space, and everything within it, had completely vanished.

Only pure nothingness remained.

Cat Treasure yawned and appeared somewhat listless.

The First Origin Sect ruins had not been destroyed outright but had been taken intact into Cat Treasure’s “belly.” With a single thought Li Ping could release them again.

In truth, merely cutting and transferring space was something Li Ping could achieve with his current strength alone.

The reason he had Cat Treasure act was first to avoid disturbing the residual obliterating wind calamity in the ruins with his own source power essence.

Second, it was to test the nature of Cat Treasure’s power.

“Not only did the remains of the Heavenly Capital Grand Mage remain unmoved. Even the obliterating wind, which is extremely sensitive to immortal power, showed no reaction at all.”

“Although Cat Treasure is not an immortal artifact, it seems to follow an entirely different path.”

The scenes of his disciple Sun Erlang’s experiences in the Land of Truth flashed before Li Ping’s eyes once more.

…

While the Holy Dynasty of Great Qi grew ever stronger under the operations of the great Faceless Holy Emperor.

On the far side of the Star Sea, Holy Embryo Li Fan also reaped a massive harvest.

On this day, the echoing star power from the invisible High Wall erupted once again.

Hidden within the Remnant World Great Wall, Holy Embryo Li Fan could faintly sense the slight tremors of the surrounding worlds.

The tremors from different fragments merged and harmonized, condensing into a peculiar force that resisted the vast immortal power capable of easily destroying the Star Sea.

Influenced by the echoing star power, Holy Embryo Li Fan’s body was involuntarily drawn toward the High Wall. Yet there was no longer the astonishment or panic he had felt the first time.

Instead there was the joy of deep immersion and enlightenment.

“Echoing star power is the remnant of True Immortal power.”

“And the Remnant World Great Wall is the corpse of the mortal immortal cultivation world. Although the immortal cultivation world was utterly fragile before immortal power while alive, after death it can unite to jointly resist it.”

Holy Embryo Li Fan’s eyes grew brighter: “This is the Dao of the entire Darkest Star Sea evolving spontaneously.”

“It is no longer the so-called lower realm that existed while the immortal realm was still present, but a new Dao lineage reborn from destruction.”

“The destruction of the immortal realm, no matter the reason, shows that the immortal realm had already contradicted the most fundamental Dao of the world. Yet the surviving Darkest Star Sea is instinctively and slowly evolving toward this most fundamental Dao.”

“As one rises the other falls. This is also why the Remnant World Great Wall can contend against the power of True Immortal Seal Script. The Darkest Star Sea is still far from completing this sublimation, but if given enough time…”

“Perhaps the Darkest Star Sea within this High Wall could develop into an existence comparable to the immortal realm of old.”

Holy Embryo Li Fan gained sudden insight. In his perception the overall rhythm of the Remnant World Great Wall became increasingly clear and bright, like a resounding song.

The speed at which he drifted toward the invisible High Wall gradually slowed.

“Enlightening here for one day equals a hundred years in the Xuanhuang Realm.”

“In this sense, calling this place the [Immortal Realm] would not be wrong.”

Holy Embryo Li Fan’s body finally came to a complete stop, floating among the world fragments.

A streak of sword light slashed behind him, propelling him in the opposite direction.

What was somewhat eerie was that the sword light he released changed direction after flying straight for a distance.

It flew toward the nearest world fragment.

Once the target was locked, it accelerated. Like a silver-white spider silk it embedded itself fiercely into the fragment.

Holy Embryo Li Fan continued moving away from the High Wall, stepping out of the Remnant World Great Wall bit by bit.

What he left behind were countless sword-light threads slowly fading into the darkness.

“With the Remnant World Great Wall as an anchor, I no longer need to worry about being drawn in by the High Wall. I can also traverse the Star Sea at even greater speed.”

Holy Embryo Li Fan transformed into an invisible ray of light and sped back toward the Xuan Immortal Ark.

The strand of divine sense he had left behind earlier was no longer sufficient to handle the increasingly complex situation. It was time for him to appear in person.

…

Both the clone and the Holy Embryo had accumulated greatly and were ready to release their potential.

Meanwhile, the backup plan Li Fan had left in the Sun family also reached the moment of hatching.

Sun Luyuan looked at Wu Ninglu with a grave expression and repeatedly instructed her on all the matters requiring attention during the Dao Integration process.

Wu Ninglu merely nodded absentmindedly. Most of her attention remained fixed on the tightly bound Spirit of Heaven and Earth not far away.

Spirit of Heaven and Earth: White Silk.

It resembled light smoke or flowing radiance. It had no physical form, yet it was incomparably magnificent, emitting a bewitching glow that intensely captivated a cultivator’s mind.

“This is one of the foundations of our Sun family. I went through great hardships to obtain it originally as compensation for Sun Ang. Who would have thought he would later achieve Dao Integration through his own opportunity…”

“Since Lu’er has taken up duty in the Guardian Hall, this Spirit of Heaven and Earth shall belong to you as compensation.”

“If you achieve Dao Integration, it will bring enormous benefits to the fetus in your womb as well.” Although Sun Luchang spoke these words, the expression on his face betrayed him.

Only after Sun Luyuan gave a cold snort did he reluctantly restrain himself.

In the Sun family, Sun Luyuan still held the final say.

“Lu’er, you may begin. We will guard you.” Sun Luyuan said solemnly.

Wu Ninglu glanced at the three Dao Integration cultivators of the Sun family. Her excitement was plain to see.

After lurking in the Sun family for so long, the time of harvest had finally arrived.

Although this harvest deviated somewhat from her original purpose…

“If I become a Dao Integration cultivator, why would I still need to watch their expressions? The world is vast; where could I not go? Moreover, formally joining the Sun family is a wise choice.”

“Counting both my husband and me, our family would have five Dao Integration cultivators. Even within the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance, we would rank among the top powerful clans.”

Wu Ninglu’s mind surged with excitement. In a moment of carelessness she nearly fell victim to White Silk’s bewitching illusory light.

“Lu’er, focus!”

Fortunately the three Sun family Dao Integration cultivators acted in time and neutralized the attack.

Wu Ninglu dared not slack off any longer. She collected her thoughts and seriously confronted the Spirit of Heaven and Earth before her.

Although White Silk’s offensive power was not particularly strong, its bewitching illusory light was truly troublesome.

It could harm the physical body and erode the mind of any struck cultivator.

Even if one avoided every illusory light attack, prolonged entanglement within the white light would inevitably lead to falling into successive illusions.

Yet the three Sun family Dao Integration cultivators had prepared for a long time. They lit an incense stick that dispelled all the illusions before Wu Ninglu’s eyes.

They also employed a special treasure specifically designed to counter White Silk’s illusory light.

Despite the vast difference in strength between Wu Ninglu and the Spirit, it was still gradually worn down until it perished.

Seeing the Spirit of Heaven and Earth on the verge of death and her own path to Dao Integration within reach, Wu Ninglu felt wild joy in her heart.

“So this is how so many young Dao Integration cultivators in the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance came to be! With such treatment, even a pig could achieve Dao Integration!”

“I actually thought they were peerless geniuses before…”

Such thoughts crossed Wu Ninglu’s mind as the sharp blade in her hand finally pierced the body of the Spirit of Heaven and Earth White Silk.

Boom!

A fierce radiance erupted from the soul. Wu Ninglu felt an overwhelmingly powerful force pouring into her body without end.

“Is this the taste of Dao Integration?”

Wu Ninglu’s eyes were filled with obsession, unable to break free.

While she was immersed in this unprecedented power, she did not even notice that the fetus in her womb was sharing in that force.

Li Fan’s divine sense, attached to the fetus, was not satisfied with the quality of the Spirit of Heaven and Earth White Silk.

“It is still a bit weak. Not to mention compared with Ink Death, it is even inferior to Crimson Flame.”

“Perhaps I can lend a hand.”

Li Fan’s divine sense watched the Spirit of Heaven and Earth power continuously pouring into the fetus and split off a portion of itself to join it.

This strand of divine sense had originally been a tiny fragment, negligible in strength.

But that was relative to Li Fan.

To the unborn fetus, it was a great tonic. Moreover, Li Fan’s strand of divine sense contained countless insights into the principles of the Xuanhuang Heaven and Earth.

Mixed within the origin of the Spirit of Heaven and Earth White Silk, it was devoured by the fetus.

The most immediate change was that the suddenly strengthened fetus began competing with its mother for resources.

“Hmm?” Wu Ninglu was no fool and finally noticed the anomaly within her body.

Although she was about to become a mother, when it concerned the fruit of Dao Integration, how could she yield it willingly?!

Thus Wu Ninglu instinctively began contending with the fetus for ownership of the Spirit of Heaven and Earth origin.

However…

Wu Ninglu soon discovered to her horror that she could not outcompete this wretched spawn!

“This is bad. If this continues…” Wu Ninglu’s expression changed. After only a brief hesitation, she made her decision.

Just as she prepared to strike ruthlessly and end the life of the fetus in her womb.

“What are you doing!” Sun Luyuan’s furious shout interrupted her actions.

Wu Ninglu then discovered in shock that her body had instantly lost all control.

After all, she had not yet achieved Dao Integration. How could she possibly oppose three Dao Integration cultivators of the Sun family?!

Wu Ninglu could not speak. She could only plead for help with her eyes toward Sun Luyuan.

Yet Sun Luyuan, Sun Luchang, and Sun Lujiu paid no attention to her life or death.

Their burning gazes were fixed solely on the fetus in her womb.

The three ignored Wu Ninglu completely and discussed among themselves.

“Big Brother, have you ever heard of such a phenomenon?”

“Seizing the creation of Heaven and Earth with an innate body. This child’s future achievements will be limitless!”

“If possible, he might even be born as a Dao Integration cultivator?”

“It is worth a try. Even if it fails, being born at Soul Transformation is guaranteed.”

“Good, good, good. Our Sun family has gained another qilin child.”

The three members of the Sun family glowed with excitement.

Listening to their conversation, Wu Ninglu’s heart turned ice-cold.

Yet matters had reached this point. She had no room left for regret.

Feeling her strength continuously drain away while concentrating in her abdomen.

In this utterly contradictory situation, Wu Ninglu’s consciousness gradually faded.

…

The Spirit of Heaven and Earth, White Silk, had fallen.

The mother Wu Ninglu had perished, her Dao extinguished.

In the field only a single fetus remained, born from the mother’s body.

It did not cry or make noise. One hand pointed to the heavens, the other to the earth.

It quietly regarded the three Dao Integration cultivators of the Sun family.

Sun Luyuan and the others were overjoyed.

“This little child doesn’t seem to have a name yet?”

“Hmm. I originally planned to ask Lu’er the next time we visit him.”

“No need to ask him! Although he is indeed his son, he is even more so a descendant of our Sun family. As his elders, can we not decide?”

“I suggest we call him Sun Wei. Born as a Dao Integration cultivator, he will surely spread the might of our Sun family.”

“Too vulgar! Too vulgar! I think it should be called…”

The three showed not the slightest regret over Wu Ninglu’s passing.

They simply gathered around the Sun family’s qilin child, filled with delight.

Yet the infant, newly born, looked at his mother’s corpse with a flash of sorrow in his eyes.

…

In a space of utter darkness.

“I…”

“Am I dead?”

“Where is this place?”

A consciousness, after an endlessly long slumber, finally awakened once more.