My Simulated Road to Immortality Chapter 2247 - 1695: Returning to Nature

"So, is it really possible to reunite the Mountain Sea?"

Amidst the chaotic currents of the shattered Mountain Sea, Lord Guardian Hill listened to the story Li Fan recounted, filled with skepticism.

An adventurer from the end of the Mountain Sea, twice reunited with the Mountain Sea.

He might have believed this without doubt in the past, but now...

After experiencing the mysterious downfall of the Three Saints, even the temperament of Lord Guardian Hill underwent subtle changes.

"The Three Saints knew the peril of this journey, which is why they bestowed upon me Magic Treasures for protection: the Lianshan Staff, the Sea Returning Shovel, and the All Living Beings Stick. These are treasures of the Three Saints, serving as symbols of trust."

"Furthermore..."

Li Fan reached out, touching the Void Realm beyond the Mountain Sea. As if sensing something with closed eyes, he then solemnly grasped at the air, presenting it before Lord Guardian Hill.

Facts speak louder than words.

With this accumulated True Spirit from the Void Realm as evidence, Lord Guardian Hill immediately believed seven-tenths of Li Fan’s claims.

"To think such Divine Arts truly exist, it is indeed a blessing for the Mountain Sea!"

Lord Guardian Hill was moved, but after a moment, his expression darkened: "Unfortunately, it comes a bit late."

Li Fan understood that Lord Guardian Hill referred to the downfall of the Mountain Sea and the Three Saints.

He was also curious about the [Void Realm Resurrection] capable of defeating the Three Saints, and promptly asked about it.

Lord Guardian Hill still seemed haunted by the memory, remaining silent for a few moments before slowly speaking: "That day, just like any other, the Three Saints themselves carved a path in the front of the Void Realm. We attempted to be the bridge connecting the Mountain Sea fore and aft. But then unexpectedly..."

"Within the Void Realm, storms suddenly arose!"

"It was a Dao Yan tide I’ve never seen before, its ferocity far exceeding a thousandfold compared to the havoc here!"

Lord Guardian Hill pointed to the flow of Dao Yan outside the shattering Mountain Sea, his expression solemn.

"It seemed the entire Void Realm concentrated its power here. Caught off guard, our formation was instantly scattered. In haste, we could only retreat back into the Xuanji Ring, but discovered..."

"The Three Saints did not return!"

"Even their residual phantoms were nowhere to be found. For such an occurrence, either the Three Saints had already fallen amidst the turmoil, or they were faced with something extremely dangerous, requiring their utmost effort to contend with, thus needing to retract all exposed power. Regardless of the cause, it was unprecedented for us."

"Only then did we realize, the terrifying storms in the Void Realm were due to the intense battle of the Three Saints."

Lord Guardian Hill took a deep breath: "Previously, we only knew that the strength of the Three Saints far surpassed other Saints. But exactly how powerful they were, no one knew. Until that moment, we finally understood, the difference was like heaven and earth. Yet even such Three Saints..."

"Fell." Lord Guardian Hill’s body trembled slightly, as if he still found it hard to accept this fact.

Li Fan furrowed his brow slightly: "Did Lord Guardian Hill witness the downfall of the Three Saints with your own eyes?"

Lord Guardian Hill shook his head: "There was no need to witness it firsthand. The shattering of the Xuanji Ring is the best proof. The Xuanji Ring was a Divine Object jointly forged by the Three Saints. Even if a malicious villain fell into it, they would easily be subdued. Only with this method could we unite together to rescue the Mountain Sea. However..."

"Old habits die hard. Initially, I even thought they had truly turned over a new leaf. But I never expected, once the Xuanji Ring shattered, they could no longer maintain their facade for long."

"Combined with the chaotic state of the Mountain Sea, I wished to make amends, but was powerless. I could only hide for a while, seeking a solution. Unexpectedly, I encountered the scene of your rash arrival."

Li Fan was also somewhat helpless: "The Three Saints sensed great changes in the Mountain Sea ahead, so they sent me. The Other Shore Saint was not the greatest issue. The real key was [Void Realm Resurrection]. They were the ones who killed the Three Saints in this part of the Mountain Sea."

"Void Realm Resurrection... so it is indeed this thing." Lord Guardian Hill’s expression was solemn.

Li Fan continued: "Because I come from the end of the Mountain Sea, I don’t exist within the Void Realm’s memory. Thus, I am not at risk of the Void Realm Resurrection’s invasion, which is why the Three Saints decided to send me. However, as you just saw, with only myself, I’m afraid I’m not a match for them."

Li Fan abruptly halted halfway through his words.

Lord Guardian Hill understood his meaning and said sternly: "Whether for the Three Saints or for all beings of the Mountain Sea, I have no choice but to take on this responsibility. However..."

Suddenly, Lord Guardian Hill’s expression shifted, grabbing Li Fan.

"We’ve been discovered, hurry, let’s go!"

Amidst the burst of starlight, Lord Guardian Hill led Li Fan to escape again from the encirclement of All Saints.

Finding another chaotic current in the Mountain Sea, they temporarily concealed themselves.

Li Fan was puzzled: "Why do they seem to go mad and snatch the treasures of the Three Saints upon seeing me? Isn’t the focus on surviving this soon-to-collapse Mountain Sea?"

Lord Guardian Hill paused slightly, then sighed: "It seems you still do not understand the significance of the three treasures in your hands. No wonder. Perhaps it is precisely because of this that the Three Saints entrusted them to you."

"What do you mean by this?"

"Do not be fooled by this wooden staff, iron shovel, and stone stick, which appear as ordinary objects. They are the proofs of the Three Saints. Saint Lianshan ascended the mountain with the staff. Sea Return Saint opened springs with the shovel. Saint Taiyi suppressed all beings with the stick. In the ancient Mountain Sea, these three objects were already widely renowned. After the Three Saints attained Dao, given their powers, they no longer needed to use these treasures, but kept them close by to nurture. Ordinarily, they would not use them easily. Only in true times of crisis..."

"Once, we even witnessed with our own eyes the Three Saints combine their strengths to save a nearly collapsing Mountain Sea. It can be said these three treasures possess power not inferior to that of a Saint!"

Li Fan looked at the quiet staff, shovel, and stick on his body, feeling somewhat surprised.

He naturally knew these three items were extraordinary, but didn’t think their significance to the Three Saints was so immense.

"If you could unleash all their power, those wreaking havoc old foes would be easily subdued with a flick of a finger," affirmed Lord Guardian Hill.

"But it seems I cannot truly wield them now. I rely on their instincts for action," said Li Fan.

Lord Guardian Hill was not surprised: "The Three Treasures have their own spirit. They have followed the Three Saints for a long time and developed their own temperament. They would submit to the Three Saints, but..."

"Your strength, fellow Daoist, may not yet be enough for them to submit willingly," Lord Guardian Hill said tactfully.

Li Fan chuckled: "It matters not. As long as we can stabilize the situation in the Mountain Sea, it is enough."

"By arriving with the treasures, you’ve attracted their attention. If not, left to their own chaos, the Mountain Sea would perish soon,"

"But this can’t last long. If they fail to find you after a while... Based on my understanding, they might threaten our exposure by planning to destroy the Mountain Sea," Lord Guardian Hill solemnly warned.

Li Fan was astonished: "A dignified Saint acting so disgracefully?"

Lord Guardian Hill sighed: "A Saint is merely a distinction of power levels. It has no actual relation to moral standing. Many of these people were ruthless in their pursuit of success before they attained Dao. However, subdued by the Three Saints in the Xuanji Ring, their rough edges were superficially smoothed. Now freed at last..."