My Longevity Simulation Chapter 1010: Backup from 100 Years Ago

What exactly is a cultivation base?

It is a concept that feels somewhat intangible, yet it possesses a very real existence.

While every cultivator pursues unique techniques, they all eventually reach the same peak through diverse routes. Nevertheless, their progress remains marked by the distinct characteristics of their chosen paths.

Standing before Li Fan were three golden figures, each the size of a typical human. Identical to the glowing cube he had witnessed previously, these entities were composed entirely of pure cultivation base.

Furthermore, they represented an immeasurable concentration of cultivation base, compressed to its absolute limit.

Beyond that, Li Fan could clearly perceive that each of the three golden statues radiated a unique aura.

Though they differed from one another, they shared a striking trait: they were structured like intricate mechanical devices, forming a highly specific configuration.

Li Fan felt certain that a single moment of carelessness could trigger the internal mechanisms of these golden figures, causing them to perform a pre-programmed sequence of tasks.

“There isn't a single trace of spiritual power circulation here. They exist solely through the massive accumulation of the cultivation base itself.”

“Is this a method used to achieve total and absolute concealment?”

“Such a sophisticated application of power is truly difficult to fathom.”

After a moment of reflection, Li Fan released a thin wisp of spiritual power into the air before retreating to a safe distance.

Using that wisp like a fuse, he manipulated it to strike one of the golden figures with force.

The reaction was akin to igniting a cache of explosives; a violent, turbulent aura burst forth with a resounding boom.

The radiant golden light immediately pulled back into the figure, leaving only the eyes glowing with an uncontrollable intensity.

Because of this, Li Fan was able to see the golden figure’s features clearly.

To his mild astonishment, this figure—built entirely from raw cultivation base—possessed a face that was nearly a mirror image of the Immortal Ancestor!

More specifically, it was crafted to resemble the Ancestor statues of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance found throughout the world!

The golden figure showed no signs of disorientation upon waking. Following a set of internal instructions, its eyes scanned the supplies housed within the chamber.

With a wave of its hand, threads of golden light separated from its form and latched onto various objects. Once touched by this cultivation-infused light, the previously stagnant items seemed to spring to life.

They rapidly began to assemble themselves into a crude, human-like shape.

Once the task was finished, Golden Figure Number One turned toward its two dormant peers, emitting beams of light from its eyes to wake them.

In this manner, Golden Men Number Two and Three were activated one after the other.

The form of Golden Man Number Two disintegrated, turning into a thick golden fluid that merged into the hazy humanoid shape created by the first figure.

Meanwhile, Golden Man Number Three transformed into a flash of light, burrowing through the earth and vanishing toward an unknown location.

Having absorbed the golden fluid, the humanoid entity became significantly more realistic.

However, it still appeared to lack a soul or consciousness.

It wasn't until a short time later, when Golden Man Number Three returned and inserted a black, rhythmically pulsing object into the form, that the spark of life finally ignited.

“Is this the resurrection contingency plan of the Lingyuan Sect Leader?” Li Fan mused, watching from his distant hiding spot.

As if to confirm Li Fan’s suspicions.

The golden fluid churned unnaturally before eventually hardening into a physical body.

A chilling, gravelly voice, sounding like metal grinding against metal, echoed through the underground space: “I... am I truly dead?”

The voice was filled with a mix of bewilderment and bitterness.

The Lingyuan Sect Leader looked at the two golden sentinels protecting him and showed genuine shock: “Fortune Golden Men? I actually succeeded in creating these? Dammit...”

Despite being brought back from the dead, the Lingyuan Sect Leader felt no happiness; instead, he seemed irritable and plagued by anxiety.

“Based on my memories, I should have needed at least another century of study to achieve a breakthrough of this magnitude.”

“Wait, there should be a Time Crown Rail here.”

After searching the area, the Lingyuan Sect Leader discovered the item he sought in a corner.

But upon inspecting it, his face paled: “Three hundred and twenty-eight years later? If so much time has passed, how could this specific memory backup have been the one restored?”

Following a brief moment of alarm, the young Lingyuan Sect Leader regained his composure.

“Given my cautious nature, there is no way I went over three centuries without backing up my memories. And yet, this is the version that revived me...”

“The only logical conclusion is that an unexpected catastrophe occurred, wiping out every backup created after this one.”

“Hiss...”

The Lingyuan Sect Leader sucked in a sharp breath of cold air.

“It appears the Lingyuan Sect was likely wiped out along with me. Trying to achieve greatness with a bunch of amateurs was always going to be a struggle.”

As he spoke, the Lingyuan Sect Leader attempted to confirm his theory by circulating the Vital Essence Technique of All Living Beings.

The outcome left him stunned: the cultivation process flowed without any resistance, proving exceptionally smooth.

Simultaneously, he could faintly feel over a million individuals practicing the Vital Essence Technique of All Living Beings at the same time!

“What is happening?” The Lingyuan Sect Leader’s calm shattered instantly.

He knit his brows, pacing the floor in agitation.

Eventually, he reached a conclusion: a traitor within the sect must have killed him and systematically deleted his memory backups.

Only this oldest one, perhaps saved by its sheer age, had managed to survive.

But this realization only made the Lingyuan Sect Leader more confused.

“What could have possibly happened to make me trust outsiders so much?”

“Even my most guarded secrets were exposed. In the end, I put my faith in the wrong person and was murdered...”

No matter how much he strained his mind, he couldn't find the answer.

Finally, he let out a heavy sigh: “Until I determine the truth of what happened, I must stay hidden and act with extreme caution.”

“Then again, I've always operated this way, so it’s nothing new.”

“I finally escaped to a cultivation world that wasn't destroyed, only to find it in such a pathetic state. Dammit...”

The Lingyuan Sect Leader muttered as his body, a mix of physical parts and solidified cultivation, began to shift.

His arm elongated into a tube, stabbing into the square-walled foundation beneath him.

The pulsing golden light within the tube indicated that the Lingyuan Sect Leader was draining the cultivation stored inside the square structure.

His realm aura began to skyrocket from its starting point at the early stage of Qi Condensation.

“Luckily, I stored a significant amount of surplus cultivation over the years.”

“I should be able to reclaim my former power before long,” the Lingyuan Sect Leader remarked.

However, in that very moment, he was horrified to find that he had lost all control over his physical form.

Realizing he was being ambushed, he immediately attempted to command his two golden guardians.

But before the order could be given, the image of a stone statue—radiating a holy and merciful aura—filled his mind.

“True Immortal of Compassion...”

His consciousness froze, and his train of thought was instantly severed.

When he finally regained his senses, he had no idea where he was.

When he tried to reach out to the golden men again, he found the connection completely severed.

The Lingyuan Sect Leader’s heart sank into despair.