My Simulated Road to Immortality Chapter 2242 - Capítulo 2242: 1692: Mountain and Sea Boundaryless Stele (Part 2)
Capítulo 2242: Chapter 1692: Mountain and Sea Boundaryless Stele (Part 2)
Like the gusts of mountain wind, like the surges of ocean waves.
Constantly blowing and striking the ancient stele ahead.
Gradually, a mark truly appears with the passage of time!
The stele, like a mirror, records everything around it.
And those who can enter the mirror…
Boom!
In an instant, Li Fan seems to fall into the stele.
Returning to the beginning of the vast wilderness, surrounded by shadows, all are unparalleled strongmen comparable to the Mountain and Sea.
At that time, mountains encircled the sea, yet to differentiate.
The sea was still the sea, and the mountain was just a mountain.
Beyond the Mountain and Sea, there was the unknown realm of Ming Meng, where creation was hard to manifest.
Suddenly, a stele seems to emerge out of thin air from within the Mountain and Sea, as if from beyond.
Plunged into the Mountain and Sea.
The mountains tremble, waves sweep.
Mountain and Sea meld, thus becoming boundaryless!
…
Li Fan abruptly retreats from the boundless visions.
Still standing before the stele, what was just seen seemed like a mere illusion.
But the ancient scenes and aura from when the Mountain and Sea were yet undivided…
Absolutely real!
“What is the origin of this stone?”
Li Fan desires again from the stele to revisit the scenes just seen, yet cannot succeed no matter the attempt.
Recalling what he just saw, Li Fan remains silent for a long time.
“This stele is named the Mountain and Sea Boundaryless Stele.”
“Because of the existence of this stele, thus the Mountain and Sea are boundaryless.”
Li Fan can’t help but recall the prophecy left by Sun Piaomiao.
“From the description, it seems indeed that the Mountain and Sea at their birth was more ‘independent’ than now.”
“There was once a record of something born in the sea, wanting to reach the mountain. Through great hardship, though it succeeded in the end, it still perished.”
“Unlike now, the Group of Immortals and All Saints stand by the Mountain and Sea, as if it’s everyday life. Though with the merits of Mountain Lian and Gui Hai’s efforts, now it seems…”
“It seems this Mountain and Sea Boundaryless Stele is also meritorious.”
“Or perhaps, even more important.”
“Without this stele making the Mountain and Sea boundaryless, the birth of living beings in the Mountain and Sea would be extremely difficult.”
Li Fan attempts to reach out to touch this ancient object, probing its origins.
Yet it remains as usual, passing through shadows and unable to make contact.
“Entering the stele, besides the scene set by the stele in the Mountain and Sea, there are other marvels.”
Upon reviewing himself, Li Fan makes another discovery.
The Cosmic Cycle robe is more ‘fitting’, unlike an external garment, akin to his own skin. Blended seamlessly, even the Three Saints scrutinize but can’t find flaws.
This transformation involves Li Fan’s enlightenment. Also with the stele’s assistance!
“The Taoist Path engraved in the stele seems like a form of recognition.”
“I, indeed am now a Saint aligned with the Cosmic Cycle Path.”
“Though my rapid insight relied entirely on Hai Zhen’s aid. But ultimately, all paths lead to the same end…”
“Even now, should I lose Hai Zhen or revert to a Mortal state. I could still, relying on myself, step by step reach the Saint Realm!”
Like shocks of thunder, continuously exploding in Li Fan’s sea of consciousness.
For a long time, the greatest concern within Li Fan’s heart “What if one day I lose Hai Zhen, or Hai Zhen leaves me, what would I do?” is first exposed.
And then shattered like bubbles.
Li Fan’s expression remains blank, without the imagined joy.
Instead, it births a sense of melancholy as if losing something.
Like something has changed between him and Hai Zhen, but at the same time, nothing has changed.
Even now with the semblance of a Saint, should he be asked to abandon Hai Zhen…
What matters if one is a Saint?
At the end of Mountain and Sea, at the end of time, no matter how powerful, can only helplessly be devoured by the Star.
Without Hai Zhen’s aid, ultimately it’s a dead end.
And for Hai Zhen to abandon him…
Across the entire Mountain and Sea, can another be found with infinite True Spirit?
Though the use of infinite True Spirit by Hai Zhen is unknown. But Li Fan is sure that he is equally irreplaceable to Hai Zhen!
“The ordinary path of the Saint is ultimately unsuitable for me.”
“Carrying Hai Zhen, I am destined to possess more.”
“However…”
“Having a safeguard isn’t bad either.”
Li Fan solemnly observes the faint engraving he left on the Mountain and Sea Boundaryless Stele, thinking thus.
After going through such a dramatic change, Hai Zhen still remains silent.
Li Fan has become accustomed, disinclined to dwell on it.
His mind returns to the shore, his true self suddenly opens his eyes, slightly bowing to the Three Saints of Mountain Lian.
“To be able to leave an engraving so quickly…”
“I thought that after you switched your path from the Mystic Womb, it would take more time to stabilize?” Tai Yi, the phantom, said somewhat surprised.
“Just some talent. The engraving left is faint and can’t compare with the Three Saints.” Li Fan shook his head.
Through their dialogue, the other Saints realized the hidden stele within the infinite cycle.
“I thought the Cosmic Cycle friend was still consuming the Saint Fortune Elixir, but didn’t expect there to be another opportunity?” Bai Xiao inquired, leading the way to the Mountain and Sea Boundaryless Stele.
But after searching for a long time, he couldn’t leave his own Tao mark.
Thus couldn’t see the scene set by the stele in the Mountain and Sea.
Other Saints tried, only Shou Qiu, Gui Ming, Ye Pan, and Mystic Womb were successful.
As they did, they saw the vast scene of the Mountain and Sea yet to differentiate upon entering the stele.
Returning to the shore, Mountain Lian’s Three Saints explained to everyone.
“The Cosmic Reincarnation Path, reluctantly stays because of the presence of this stele.”
“Hidden extremely deep, even we nearly missed it.”
“The newly certified Saints of the Cosmic Cycle can rely on the stele to solidify their Tao path completely. They can ensure no worries for the future. Even if True Spirit is infused, any flaws arising during the fusion of Lian Mountain and Gui Hai won’t affect the foundation. Hence, he took precedence.”
Gui Hai Saint said, Tai Yi Saint continued, “When this stele appeared, even I was not yet born. But have heard snippets from other older beings.”
Bai Xiao, unable to engrave on the stele, was despondent. He asked, “What exactly is the origin of this stele? To be able to directly establish the Mountain and Sea pattern? The Mountain and Sea comes from the God, this stele, would it…”
“Could it possibly be the so-called Ming Meng creation?”
“It may be called that.” Tai Yi nodded, then shook his head.
“We suspect that Ming Meng creation is the remnant of God’s differentiation. Judging by the various supernatural powers displayed by this stele, it indeed aligns with coming from the God. But…”
“Before the ancient era, who truly knows it? Perhaps there’s someone who could rival God?” Tai Yi said meaningfully.
The Saints were silent upon hearing this.
Li Fan suddenly spoke, “I don’t think so. This stele… doesn’t appear at the end of Mountain and Sea, indicating it can’t escape the Tao’s erosion.”
“Rather than being God’s creation, it feels more like an evolution of the Mountain and Sea’s own will.”
Peace ensues among the Saints.
Mountain Lian’s phantom chuckled lightly, “You have misjudged, Cosmic Cycle. This stele differs from other objects of Mountain and Sea. Not like us, continuing to exist within the Mountain and Sea. It exists only in this moment, this instant.”
“Before and after this, on this grassland, there isn’t another Mountain and Sea Boundaryless Stele.”
Li Fan feels bewildered.
The other Saints hadn’t noticed this before, now looking back at the existence of the Mountain and Sea Boundaryless Stele, slowly discern some clues.
“Indeed, it seems to create its own space-time, independent of the Mountain and Sea.”
“This also explains why the Cosmic Reincarnation Path, creating numerous cycle possibilities, was able to hide it. The cycle surrounding that center point is where the Boundaryless Stele exists. So that’s how it is…”
“As it stands, this Boundaryless Stele, likely indeed a thing of God. In the entire Mountain and Sea, it’s unique, and yet we encounter it. Truly a great fortune!”
“All thanks to the blessing of the Cosmic Cycle Saint; if not for seeking his verification opportunity, we might have missed this chance.”
“However… besides leaving a Tao impression, does this Boundaryless Stele have any other uses?”
…
The Saints then engage in further deliberation.
However, regarding this ancient object, they ultimately can’t discuss any conclusions.
From this event, Li Fan also realizes Mountain Lian’s Three Saints aren’t omniscient all-powerful.
Only compared to ordinary Saints, they’ve lived longer, are a bit stronger.
They’ll also encounter matters beyond their understanding.