My Longevity Simulation Chapter 1173: The Grand Vow Dharma Body

Before this, Li Fan had long nurtured suspicions about the vast array of bodies inside the [Life and Death Reversal Great Formation].

This stemmed from numerous baffling elements.

Firstly, the sheer volume was overwhelmingly massive. Secondly...

Every single corpse showed a state of remarkably good preservation.

They bore no resemblance to the wreckage scattered after a catastrophic event that annihilated the world.

“At first, I even wondered if the Rebirth Heavenly Sovereign could be yet another guise worn by the Heavenly Doctor. But now, it appears...”

As memories of that shapeless beast's dreadfulness resurfaced, Li Fan found himself second-guessing his previous assessments.

“What link exists between that creature and the Rebirth Heavenly Sovereign?”

Li Fan had encountered the Rebirth Heavenly Sovereign once before.

In his 119th life, a figure made of white fog materialized abruptly, slaying three Dharma-Transmitters in a flash.

Soon after, the Immortal Ancestor intervened, and the incident faded into silence.

“There has to be some intricate tie binding the Immortal Ancestor, the Heavenly Doctor, and the Rebirth Heavenly Sovereign.”

“Yet that invisible monster we just faced...”

In a heartbeat, a torrent of ideas surged through Holy Embryo Li Fan’s thoughts.

“Brother Li, to ensure our safety, let’s get out of here right away.” Shang Shaojun’s voice broke through his contemplation.

Following the route they had taken earlier, the pair re-entered the Yin-Yang Pearl.

On this occasion, though, they materialized directly over the Sea of Life, facing the Sea of Deathly Stillness.

Furthermore, a steady breeze across the waters pushed consistently toward the labyrinth’s departure point.

“Could this be... their manner of escorting visitors away?”

The duo shared a look, their minds once more gripped by unease.

Unwilling to tarry, they had no choice but to comply and exit via the designated path.

“Huff.” Emerging from the Life and Death Maze back into the white mist, Shang Shaojun displayed no joy at his escape.

Rather, a touch of despondency settled over him. “The Xuanhuang Realm conceals secrets far beyond count.”

“That intangible being we met this time holds power no less than the enigmatic figure who reshaped the entire world. Even if the Immortal Ancestor himself came back, could he really eradicate it all...”

Having beheld so many incomprehensible wonders in so brief a span, Shang Shaojun abruptly sensed a deep disorientation.

Holy Embryo Li Fan swiftly shifted the topic. “Shaojun, what are your thoughts on that intangible entity?”

“It doesn’t come across as a cultivator. If it were, it wouldn’t have disregarded us so utterly. It struck me more as some sort of mechanism performing predetermined duties...”

“A beast?” After mulling it over, Shang Shaojun offered.

“But even as a beast, it wields utter dominance over weaklings like us.” He chuckled wryly. “I spent centuries defending the Chizha Abyss, perfected my sacred techniques, and deemed myself invincible below the Longevity realm in the Xuanhuang Realm. Little did I know that just a year or so accompanying Brother Li would expose me to such horrifying powers. It’s only now I see how pathetically narrow my world has been, like a frog peering from its well.”

Li Fan offered comfort: “It’s not that you lack strength, Shaojun. These ancient horrors have simply burrowed themselves too profoundly out of sight.”

After a brief reflection, Holy Embryo Li Fan inquired: “Shaojun, are you feeling a bit downcast?”

“Not in the least, not at all. As the proverb says, omens of ruin bring forth ghouls and fiends. The greater the turmoil, the clearer it becomes that the Xuanhuang Realm nears its final days.” Though his spirits dipped momentarily, Shang Shaojun soon ignited with fervor once more.

“Still, relying solely on our duo’s might to alter this course proves challenging.”

“We require allies.” Shang Shaojun declared with gravity.

“I shared that very plan from the start. Yet locating individuals who are both reliable and potent enough is no easy feat...” Holy Embryo Li Fan sighed.

Shang Shaojun’s gaze gleamed as he peered past the white mist: “In truth, I’ve got a handful of prospects in mind.”

“Let’s head back for now. This trip has yielded at least some proof. We can count on about seventy percent success in convincing them.”

As they soared amid the white mist, Shang Shaojun acquainted Li Fan with these figures.

“First off is Diyi Jinglun. Has Brother Li come across this name before?”

“Though he presently stands at the Soul Transformation stage, his prowess rivals mine without question. He commands every law and every combat skill, brimming with wisdom. He stands as a supreme prodigy in the Xuanhuang Realm. Crucially, his devotion to the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance is unwavering! Should we win him over, we might even unlock unexpected bonuses.”

“Then there’s Ji Hongdao. He’s an exceptional prodigy in formations from our time. Were it not for his modest aptitudes and origins, I’m certain he’d vie for leadership of the Immortal Alliance’s Formation Strategy Hall! Beyond arrays, he excels in the art of Artifact Refining too...”

Shang Shaojun continued at length, listing yet more names.

All of them known to Li Fan.

“Well, there’s actually one additional option worth pondering. But...” Shang Shaojun paused uncertainly.

“But his origins are complex. The webs of influence around him twist too intricately. Involving him might not bring benefits.”

Wasting no time on suspense, Shang Shaojun pressed on: “He may seem like a mere obstinate youth, but his battle prowess is alarmingly fierce. Even I, in the Dao Integration realm, might struggle to draw out his utmost. Yet his thoughts remain clouded. The moment he spots someone, he yearns to pull them into combat...”

Li Fan immediately grasped the identity in question.

It was undoubtedly the reborn form of Senior Brother Zhang Qianmo: Wuchi’er.

Using his elevated privileges in the Tianxuan Mirror, Li Fan had previously delved into records on Wuchi’er.

The Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance’s assessment labeled him as a spirit forged from heaven and earth’s essence, incarnated in flesh.

Despite his humanoid form, his actions, habits, and mindset diverged sharply from humanity.

Rather, he embodied a tangible embodiment of the earthly soul’s governing principles.

Wuchi’er didn’t boast a perfect record, but his capacity to adapt and learn in fights was staggeringly potent.

Whatever technique opponents unleashed against him, he assimilated it on the spot.

The Immortal Alliance once sought to seize him for thorough examination.

However, under the tightest watch and in plain view, he’d dissolve into nothingness time and again.

Upon resurfacing, he’d already traveled thousands of miles distant.

What’s more, he retained zero recollection of his captures.

The Immortal Alliance dispatched multiple Dao Integration experts to eliminate him collectively.

Wuchi’er’s form met total annihilation.

Yet soon enough, he revived fully in the realm.

And he had even absorbed certain divine powers from those Dao Integration foes.

Seeing as this enigmatic force merely pursued casual bouts without ever threatening the Immortal Alliance’s stability, the central command opted for vigilant oversight while letting him be.

Li Fan surmised that Wuchi’er’s peculiar talents likely tied back to Senior Brother Zhang Qianmo’s Grand Vow Dharma Body.

Upon fusing with the fabric of heaven and earth, the Grand Vow Dharma Body nearly integrated into the cosmic order itself.

Thus, it came as no surprise that he’d be seen as an earthly soul.

Regarding any true bond between Wuchi’er and Senior Brother Zhang Qianmo...

Their strikingly alike features revealed it all.

“Shaojun, don’t fret excessively. We ought to embrace whoever joins and gather as many as we can. In the end, should our efforts come to naught...”

“I fear the Immortal Alliance may hold no refuge for us anymore.” Holy Embryo Li Fan remarked with a grin.

Shang Shaojun paused briefly in surprise, then agreed with a nod.

“In that case, let’s seek them out one after another!”