My Longevity Simulation Chapter 1009: Nine Mountains Prefecture Secret Stash

With Li Fan's intervention, the clone's Cave-Heaven, which had been teetering on the brink of destruction, finally began to stabilize. The massive reserves of unclaimed cultivation that had built up were finally drained. Consequently, the incoming flow of cultivation was no longer an overwhelming or unbearable burden.

Empowered by this colossal surge of power, the clone Li Qing now possessed a cultivation realm nearly identical to that of the main body. However, his expression remained grave rather than joyful as he remarked, "The speed and volume are simply too much."

"If this relentless accumulation continues, I fear even the Calamity Body method won't be able to contain it for long. Unless I break through to a higher realm to expand my capacity, I might still end up exploding from the pressure," Li Qing noted grimly.

Li Fan fell into deep thought. "Logically speaking, the current number and quality of cultivators practicing the Vital Essence Technique of All Living Beings far exceeds that of the ancient Lingyuan Sect. The Leader of that Sect couldn't have been breaking through realms without end."

Picking up on Li Fan's trail of thought, Li Qing added, "In my opinion, this technique functions like a machine designed to harvest and refine the cultivation of others. It seems capable of operating on its own even if the practitioners die... It truly possesses an eerie nature."

Li Fan remained silent, contemplating privately. "To demand such a vast amount of cultivation, it clearly wasn't meant for individual progress. The Lingyuan Sect must have nurtured massive ambitions. It is a pity that they were turned to dust before their designs could come to fruition."

After a short silence, Li Fan gave his orders: "Do not fret over this matter; I shall deal with the surplus cultivation." By utilizing the Faceless True Immortal statue, Li Fan was able to safely transfer his excess power to the devotees of the True Immortal of Mortal Compassion. Because of this, the danger of bursting from over-saturation was non-existent.

"I have reached the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul True Lord realm without even realizing it. The combination of the Immortal Sitting Art and the Faceless Statue's network has accelerated my cultivation far too quickly. However, these minor advancements in realm have little effect on my actual combat prowess. Even if I were to step into the Soul Transformation True Monarch realm, the impact would be negligible—unless I can locate a [Transformation of Heaven and Earth About to Be Born] that rivals the Five Elements Great Cave-Heaven."

In truth, the solution to this problem had already been put to the test for Li Fan by the Heavenly Dao, Mr. Bai. That solution was the [Xuanhuang Transformation About to Be Born]. The goal was to siphon all the impending shifts of the Xuanhuang Realm into one's own Cave-Heaven, essentially "recreating the Xuanhuang" inside the body. If one succeeded, they would temporarily wield the [Transformative Power] of the Xuanhuang Realm itself.

One could only imagine the terrifying power generated by the forces driving a world as massive as the Xuanhuang, which was forged from the remains of countless immortal realms. At that level, Li Fan could capture Dao Integration Immortal Sages at his whim. Even when facing ordinary Longevity Immortal Heavenly Sovereigns, he would be able to hold his ground without suffering defeat.

While the future looked bright, a significant obstacle remained. Such a massive extraction of the Xuanhuang Transformation About to Be Born would likely cause the entire realm to fall into a long period of stagnation. Because Mr. Bai was the incarnation of the Heavenly Dao in the 115th lifetime, the Xuanhuang Realm had permitted such actions despite the severe consequences. Li Fan, however, did not have that luxury.

Taking one or two might be overlooked, but excessive theft would surely trigger the wrath of heaven and earth or alert the Longevity Immortal Heavenly Sovereigns of the Xuanhuang Realm. Since achieving Longevity Immortality meant becoming a part of the Xuanhuang Prison, Li Fan's actions would be seen as tearing down the very walls of their home. If he caused too much of a stir, it was inevitable that he would be discovered.

"I need a massive distraction to hide my tracks. A catastrophe capable of threatening the entire Xuanhuang Realm..." Li Fan's eyes gleamed with intensity.

"Cutting the True Immortal's Net and fleeing with [Truth] might provide the perfect window for my breakthrough to the Soul Transformation True Monarch realm. Even if I don't fully succeed in one go, it will make future progress significantly easier." Li Fan nodded to himself, refining his strategy in his mind once more.

As for alternative Soul Transformation methods, they were far too weak to interest him. He hadn't given them a single thought. As he meditated on this, Li Qing’s voice pulled him back to reality.

"I believe I can faintly sense the location where the Lingyuan Sect stores its cultivation," Li Qing stated with a hint of uncertainty.

"Is that so?" Li Fan's eyes brightened. In an instant, he too perceived the location within his sea of consciousness. It was deep beneath the earth of Nine Mountains Prefecture.

"We might even discover some surviving traces of the Lingyuan Sect," Li Fan remarked, narrowing his eyes. Shortly thereafter, he reached the destination.

On the surface, he found a network of interconnected Cave-Heavens. They appeared to be recent constructions, completely empty and waiting for occupants. Despite being a remote corner of Nine Mountains Prefecture, the area was crowded with buildings of various sizes. Looking toward the horizon, Li Fan saw these Cave-Heavens stretching all the way to the prefecture's center.

The landscape looked as if it had been covered in messy patches, lacking any beauty and focused solely on packing in as many structures as possible. "The reputation of a trade prefecture certainly draws people in. They build so many without any fear of them going to waste!" Li Fan shook his head and ceased his commentary.

He moved silently into the depths of the earth. Guided by his intuition, he traveled further down. Even though the area had been surveyed during the construction of the Cave-Heavens, the Lingyuan Sect's secret vault had remained hidden, proving how well it was masked. Li Fan estimated he had descended over thirty thousand zhang. The pressure at this depth was immense, making movement difficult even for someone of his power.

Fortunately, he arrived at the source. A glowing square, ten zhang on each side, sat buried in the crushing darkness. It was remarkably bright, yet Li Fan found he could not detect it using his divine sense. Had his clone not reached the peak of the Lingyuan Technique and sensed it through their connection, finding this spot would have been impossible.

Li Fan reached out to touch the glowing square. It felt like a solid, impenetrable wall. "This is..." He paused, quickly realizing the nature of the glowing barrier. "Cultivation?" A look of surprise crossed his face.

After considering his options, Li Fan began to absorb the solidified cultivation from the wall into his own body. The density of the power stored in this barrier was staggering. It took a significant amount of time before he could carve out a hole large enough to enter. Only after filling nine of his Calamity Bodies with the excess energy did he manage to open a path.

Moving cautiously, Li Fan stepped inside. Behind him, the hole was quickly sealed as the surrounding cultivation flowed back into place. Inside was a small, cramped area roughly five zhang square. It was filled with various items, but the most striking were three figures shimmering with golden light. They stood perfectly still, devoid of any life force, yet Li Fan felt a sudden, sharp sense of danger.