My Simulated Road to Immortality Chapter 2257 - 1700: The Mountain Sea Potential Theory

The forging process of the Xuanji Ring seemed to play out once more.

It appeared as though the Three Saints were being imitated in their reconstruction of the Xuanji Ring.

As the shadows of the Mountain and Sea shifted and time flowed onward, the shattered, ruined fragments of the Xuanji Ring were painstakingly reassembled piece by piece!

After a significant duration, the Lianshan Staff, the Sea Returning Shovel, and the All Living Beings Stick withdrew their radiance. Their spirituality seemed spent as they nearly tumbled from their positions in the air.

Li Fan swiftly retrieved the three treasures before turning his gaze toward the seemingly mended Xuanji Ring.

However, it was Lord Guardian Hill who first saw through the illusion: "It has not been truly restored. Rather, the technique for its recasting has been etched into it like a mold. We simply need to provide the necessary materials and power."

"While it cannot be compared to the original Xuanji Ring, it still commands one-third of its former strength. That is more than enough to deceive Gui Ming and the others for a time," Lord Guardian Hill noted with satisfaction.

"Perhaps the Three Saints anticipated the potential destruction of the Xuanji Ring when they entrusted the Supreme Treasure to me, knowing I would eventually need to rebuild it," Li Fan remarked, lost in thought.

Lord Guardian Hill nodded his head in agreement.

Once more, Li Fan scrutinized the Xuanji Ring floating before him.

In truth, calling it the Xuanji Ring mold was more accurate.

The blurring of reality and illusion within it conveyed the profound truths of the Mountain and Sea. Its beginning and end were joined, establishing a perfect, self-contained cycle.

It mirrored the vastness of the Mountain and Sea, while the inherent power of "Xuanji" tethered all things within its small circumference.

It brought about both unity and order.

"This method is grand yet subtly dominant. It is a hundred times more sophisticated than simply twisting someone's thoughts!" After his inspection, Li Fan could not help but offer silent praise.

When the Saints were seated within the Xuanji Ring, their individual personalities and temperaments remained untouched.

The Saints were still themselves.

Under the sway of the Xuanji power, however, every thought and consideration was filtered through the grand interests of the Mountain and Sea. Simultaneously, they viewed the other Saints within the ring as kindred spirits.

Combined with the authority of the Three Saints, the result was an atmosphere of peace and benevolence.

Yet, should the Xuanji Ring break, this community would be instantly dissolved.

When facing outsiders, these same Saints would naturally unleash their methods without a shred of mercy.

While Li Fan contemplated the wonders of the Xuanji Ring, the expression on Lord Guardian Hill’s face turned increasingly grave.

"The Xuanji Ring was a joint creation of the Three Saints. It appears to be a single entity, but it actually consists of three coexisting forces. Thus, if we intend to use this mold for restoration, having three people involved is ideal. Otherwise, its potency will be severely diminished."

Following those words, Li Fan and Lord Guardian Hill traded a look.

"Had Taiwei not fallen, we might have sought his cooperation. But now..."

"With the Mountain and Sea on the verge of withering away, where can we possibly find a third Saint?" Lord Guardian Hill asked, clearly troubled.

Li Fan also knit his brows slightly: "Even though I possess the supreme Dharma of True Spirit Infusion, a suitable seed is still required. I wonder if such a person still walks this corner of the Mountain and Sea?"

After some discussion, the two decided to finalize a portion of the Xuanji Ring mold while simultaneously scouring the Mountain and Sea for materials fit for proving the Dao.

In the meantime, to keep the Four Saints of Gui Ming at bay, Li Fan occasionally triggered massive disturbances in the Void Realm by manipulating the gathered True Spirit.

The Four Saints became suspicious, convinced that Li Fan was plotting something within the Void Realm.

Their focus was successfully diverted for the time being.

"Just as the Vast Ocean surges violently, the true nature of a hero is revealed. In these times of apocalypse, there are always those who will rise to turn the tide. You were such a person in the past, Guardian Hill. Even in the present Mountain and Sea, such individuals exist."

After an extensive search, they finally located a viable candidate amidst a lingering thread of possibility.

Li Fan pointed toward the figure and let out a sigh.

Lord Guardian Hill also looked on with appreciation: "A century ago, during the initial fracturing of the Mountain and Sea, this youth was merely at the level of Nameless Immortals. As the apocalypse neared and the world began to fall apart, the restrictions on possibility grew weak. He finally shattered his long-standing chains and reached the Realm of Transcendence."

"It is a pity that after he leaped beyond the bounds of possibility, he witnessed only a broken and precarious Mountain and Sea. He nearly lost his life several times to the waves of Dao Yan. If you hadn't restrained me, I almost couldn't stop myself from intervening to save him."

Li Fan replied calmly, "I have been watching him, and his Qi Destiny remains strong. Within the Realm of Life and Death, he perpetually stumbles upon hidden opportunities. Stepping in to save him might have actually robbed him of those chances."

Lord Guardian Hill nodded: "Indeed, the path of seizing opportunities is truly miraculous. He cheated death time and again, and even... discovered a Sacred Medicine that drifted from Taiwei’s remains amidst the chaotic tides of the Mountain and Sea."

"With the aid of that Holy Destiny Medicine, he has fully anchored his Transcendence Realm. If the Mountain and Sea were still stable, he might have reached the Saint Realm on his own. But now..."

Li Fan smiled faintly, "Are we not still here?"

"After observing him in secret for so long, this individual truly checks all our boxes."

"Indeed. After growing in strength and being moved by the chaotic state of the world, he returned to his home alone. He led a group of Immortals to hold back the Dao Yan. He even shared all his insights selflessly. Within that single possibility, thirteen Transcendence Realm experts emerged in quick succession. Though this nearly drained the potential of that possibility, it created a formidable defense. Now, even as the waves of Dao Yan intensify, they remain safe. Even if the Mountain and Sea falls, they will be the last to perish," Lord Guardian Hill praised without reservation.

"Regarding the potential of possibility, my recent observations suggest that a new growth occurs after it has been exhausted. I wonder if I am merely imagining it."

"It is no illusion; it is the truth."

Lord Guardian Hill began to explain the phenomenon to Li Fan.

"The potential of possibility is born from the Mountain and Sea. Normally, it is fixed from the moment of birth. The number of Nameless, the number of Transcendence, and even the emergence of a Saint are all predestined. Only in the most exceptional circumstances can fate be overturned..." Pausing as if remembering something, Lord Guardian Hill’s voice trailed off.