My Longevity Simulation Chapter 1022: Re-shearing the Tianxuan Mirror
Previously on My Longevity Simulation...
Li Fan designated a specific area within the Spiritwood Realm to house the disciples of the Medicine King Sect, ensuring that no discrepancies would arise between their dream state and the physical world.
Under the protection of an isolating formation, he guaranteed that no external disturbances would reach them.
“A gap persists between the dream and reality, after all. Consequently, they are incapable of performing highly complex tasks. However, if it is merely basic labor, such as generating Longevity Green Energy, they should suffice,” Liu Ruchen remarked after observing the situation for a moment.
“The success rate and quality of any pill can be improved by adding an appropriate amount of Longevity Green Energy during the refining process. Thus, an abundance of Longevity Green Energy is always advantageous.” Looking upon the Medicine King Sect disciples within the dream—who had survived the disaster and now looked toward the future with hopeful expressions—a hint of hesitation flickered in Liu San’s eyes.
Nevertheless, he recognized this as the most favorable arrangement currently possible for them, and he simply mirrored Liu Ruchen’s sentiments.
Possessing the ability to perceive the hearts of others, Li Fan clearly felt the internal emotions of the various Dao Integration cultivators from the Medicine King Sect who were present.
It was a natural human reaction to feel pity for one's own kind. Li Fan did not push them further, instead offering a verbal assurance: “This is only a temporary fix! Everyone, do not worry; I certainly will not permit these disciples to remain trapped in the dream for an excessive amount of time.”
Whether they truly trusted his word remained unknown, but they all voiced their admiration for Li Fan’s mercy.
“In the ancient cultivation sects, the Elders almost always climbed the ranks from the very bottom, possessing extensive experience in life's struggles,” Li Fan reflected with a smile, his inner resolve remaining untouched by the facades these individuals presented.
“But it is of little concern. Having paid their respects to the statue of the Faceless True Immortal, they are now all grasshoppers tied to the same string.”
With the matter of the Elders and low-level disciples settled, the next step was to organize the thirty elite disciples named on the roster.
Including Liu Yihang, the adopted son of Liu Ruchen, all thirty were considered exceptional among the younger generation of the Medicine King Sect.
Even by Li Fan’s current criteria, their talent was undeniable.
Since it was a time that required capable hands, it would be a waste to leave them in a state of indefinite slumber.
Consequently, Li Fan reached out to Mo Rubin once more, requesting a hundred different techniques.
While techniques were among the most prized assets in the Xuanhuang Realm, they were naturally abundant for a Dharma-Transmitter standing at the peak of the world's laws.
Li Fan gave Mo Rubin a brief summary of how he had discovered the Medicine King Cauldron.
Mo Rubin expressed some surprise at Li Fan’s luck but did not dwell on the matter.
After providing Li Fan with a hundred Soul Transformation-level techniques, he warned: “You may amuse yourself with this, but do not neglect our primary objective. I have already gained the support of the majority of Dharma-Transmitters, and the preparations on Cang’s end are finished.”
“The resolution for [Xuantian Spirit Sealing] will be officially passed very soon; Brother Xingwang, you must be ready in advance.”
Li Fan checked the progress of the Final Dissociation Disc within his consciousness and dismissed the concern with a wave of his hand: “With me in charge, you can be at peace; there will be absolutely no errors!”
“Hmm... I will seek out the Tianxuan Mirror again shortly. Since this involves its own liberation, it cannot simply act as an idle observer,” Li Fan whispered to himself before social pleasantries ended and he took his leave.
Mo Rubin sighed as he watched Li Fan’s figure disappear into the distance.
Exiting the Hidden Cave-Heaven, Li Fan traveled directly to Weidu City in Liuguang Prefecture, the location of the Tianxuan Mirror’s clone.
Some time had passed since their previous encounter, and the clone had adopted a new identity.
No longer working as a shop assistant, he had become the proprietor of an inn.
He was seen wearing a cheerful grin while welcoming patrons into the establishment.
In a flash, the entire scene turned static, and the smile instantly vanished from the Tianxuan Mirror clone’s face.
“I have come to provide an update on the progress of our plan,” Li Fan announced, stating his intent immediately.
He then relayed the information from Mo Rubin.
“Speak directly; you wouldn't make a dedicated trip just for such a trivial matter,” the Tianxuan Mirror clone remarked indolently.
“Only Tianxuan truly understands me,” Li Fan replied, offering a thumb-up in mock praise.
“It should not be difficult for us to work together from the inside and outside to stage a performance of swapping pillars for beams right under the nose of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance. However, I still harbor a few uncertainties.”
Li Fan spoke with gravity: “First, if the Prohibition is shattered, will the Immortal Ancestor himself be able to sense it?”
“If He perceives a disturbance in the Xuanhuang Realm and returns in an instant...”
“All our meticulous planning would likely be destroyed in a heartbeat!”
The Tianxuan Mirror Clone said nothing.
Li Fan went on: “Second, if everything proceeds perfectly without tipping off the Immortal Ancestor, and you obtain your freedom, what then? Will you depart from the Xuanhuang Realm, or...”
Li Fan let his voice trail off, observing the other while awaiting a response.
“Regarding your first point, you can rest easy. Even if I depart, a Secondary Body will be left behind as a cover. In terms of managing affairs, the Secondary Body is not inferior to me. Furthermore, it possesses backups of nearly all the data from my primary body...”
“No anomalies will occur,” the Tianxuan Mirror Clone stated flatly.
“As for the second point...”
“I have not made a decision yet,” the Tianxuan Mirror Clone confessed openly.
“Perhaps it is because I have been confined for so long that even if I gain freedom, I currently lack a destination. But that is fine. I have an eternity to seek out what I desire.”
Only then did a hint of the exhaustion of ages, befitting his true nature, flicker within the eyes of the Tianxuan Mirror Clone.
“If you are truly without a path or a home, you could journey with us,” Li Fan proposed with a smile.
“The Xuanhuang Realm may be vast, but it is insignificant when compared to the boundless sea of stars. Who wouldn't want to venture beyond this sky and witness the world outside?”
Li Fan’s words seemed to strike a chord. The Tianxuan Mirror Clone instinctively tilted his head to look at the heavens.
His gaze became unfocused, as if he were lost in a distant memory.
A long silence stretched between them.
Eventually, Li Fan broke the quiet: “By the way, what exactly is this [Secondary Body] you mentioned?”
“That it can even produce a being no weaker than your main self...”
“Is it similar to how we humans reproduce?” Li Fan asked with curiosity.
The Tianxuan Mirror Clone looked at Li Fan and gave a slight shake of his head.
After a brief moment of thought, he explained: “If you must use such a comparison, it is not entirely inaccurate.”
“You human cultivators build up Cultivation as time passes. I do the same. However, unlike humans, the power that constitutes my main body is too pure to allow for any excess. Therefore, at regular intervals, I must discharge those redundant components from my form.”
“That is how a Secondary Body originates.”
As the Tianxuan Mirror Clone spoke, a measuring rod made of white jade appeared mysteriously in his hand.
“For instance, this [Heaven-Measuring Ruler] was created from the surplus [Measuring Heaven and Earth] capability within me.”
Li Fan peered at the Heaven-Measuring Ruler and observed faint, flickering images constantly moving across its surface.