My Simulated Road to Immortality Chapter 2264 - 1703: Hai Zhen After Facing God (Part 2)

2. The outcome of forging deep connections with any Daoist during this simulation. This result is applicable to the present Mountain Sea.

3. The Mountain and Sea Change Outline obtained in this simulation.

4. The Starlight Pulse Outline obtained in this simulation.

5. Forgo the previous rewards to speed up the charging process.]

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“In theory, the transition between reality and illusion occurs in a mere thought.”

“Why am I restricted to four choices instead of claiming them all?”

Rather than choosing impulsively, Li Fan directed his question toward Hai Zhen.

As expected, Hai Zhen offered no reply.

Rows of tiny script continued to pulse upon the light screen, almost as if they were mocking him.

Unfazed by this perceived slight, Li Fan took his time. Instead of rushing his decision, he meticulously analyzed the transformations within Hai Zhen.

His own status had been reverted to the Anchor Point.

However, Hai Zhen remained altered.

First, there was the progression of the Great Dao Returns to Truth.

“Relentless has already been integrated.”

“Yet the Dao of [Eternal Life]...”

“The intuition of Guardian Hill was indeed accurate. Within the boundless unknown, another entity of longevity exists. Furthermore, the power of the one who commands longevity has reached a terrifying level. To some degree, they are capable of resisting the pull of [Great Dao Returns to Truth].”

The Path of Eternal Life had begun its entry, but it was not yet fully consumed.

The other Dao characters glowed with vibrant colors. Their power was distinct; Li Fan could look at them and instantly grasp the principles they represented.

But this longevity...

It remained nothing more than a translucent outline.

While it possessed the shape of longevity, it was clearly incomplete.

Observing this, Li Fan’s brow furrowed slightly: “Within this Returning to Truth Hall, longevity appears to be a disadvantage.”

As if reacting to Li Fan’s internal monologue, the transparent word [longevity] suddenly flickered and vanished into nothingness.

With a stir of his will, Li Fan actively summoned the memory, and the word manifested once more.

“To exist in the space between truth and falsehood—truly magnificent!” Li Fan couldn’t help but admire.

“I wonder who the genuine Master of Eternal Life is.”

In his previous life, while working toward the goals of Guardian Hill, Li Fan had learned some of the Lord’s theories regarding this mystery.

“It dates back to the very dawn of the ancient Mountain Sea, an era preceding even the birth of Lord Guardian Hill. Perhaps it originated during the initial moment of the Mountain Sea’s Divine Split.”

“It is possible the entity was gravely injured during that conflict.”

“While the true form did not yield to the shifting eons of the Mountain Sea, a fragment must have fallen within...”

Li Fan let his imagination wander.

Though he lacked concrete proof, the ability to struggle against the constraints of [Great Dao Returns to Truth] proved that the true Master of Eternal Life was an extraordinary being.

“They are likely on par with the Three Saints. It is best not to antagonize such a person for now.”

Having returned to the Anchor Point to begin anew, Li Fan’s cautious temperament resurfaced.

“Beyond the two Dao paths, there is the Xuanji Ring.”

“The Shadow of God.”

At the conclusion of his last life, Li Fan had stood against that Shadow of God.

By utilizing the True Spirit Fire, he had burned away its external facade, peering directly into its internal essence.

Because he had grasped its fundamental nature, he understood its truth.

“It is not truly the shadow of the deceased Creator God.”

“Instead, it is a manifestation of the concept of [God], brought to life by the Three Saints through unfathomable power.”

“Even without a physical body, the shadow forged by the Three Saints genuinely wields a portion of divine authority.”

“If... if the Three Saints were to deepen their mastery over the Mountain Sea and the virtual realm, or if they managed to seize the essence of true and false changes, they might create God’s actual body rather than just a shadow.”

The Shadow of God represented the pinnacle of the Three Saints’ collective wisdom.

Because of this, they moved to intervene the moment they sensed another in the Mountain Sea trying to investigate it.

However, once they realized the core of the Shadow of God had been laid bare and the process was irreversible—and knowing the devastation it would bring to the Mountain Sea—they ceased their resistance.

The Shadow of God truly lived up to its reputation.

Its mere appearance caused everything within the Mountain Sea and the virtual realm to plunge toward the abyss.

It was as if the Creator God sought to be reborn through that very shadow.

Only Li Fan had succeeded in not only holding back the Shadow of God’s hunger using his infinite True Spirit but also in stripping something away from it.

“By gaining one, I have gained all.”

“This speckled point is the Shadow of God itself.”

“Just like the templates formed by the Staff Across Mountains, the Sea Return Shovel, and the All Beings Club. With this, and the assistance of two saints, the Xuanji Ring can be forged again.”

In his subsequent clash with Hai Zhen, the total annihilation of the Shadow of God proved it was just a phantom, unable to compete with Hai Zhen’s power.

Naturally, Hai Zhen remained a factor, still residing within the reset Li Fan.

But...

Li Fan narrowed his eyes slightly.

In the next breath, the infinite True Spirit within him began to churn.

As if reliving the chaos of being dragged into the depths, his physical form and soul remained mortal.

Yet, the infinite True Spirit began to overflow silently.

An invisible mold seemed to exist within the void.

As Li Fan’s True Spirit flowed into it, a phantom rose up.

This version appeared far less complex than the Shadow of God crafted by the Three Saints.

“The Shadow of God was the Three Saints’ attempt to deconstruct God.”

“This one, however, is my own breakdown of that Shadow, achieved by saturating it with my True Spirit.”

“Though it lacks in certain areas, it is bolstered by the laws of true and false changes.”

“It possesses a unique essence of its own.”

“It is sufficient to forge the Xuanji Ring!” Confidence gleamed in Li Fan’s eyes.

This phantom did not possess the suffocating pressure of the Three Saints' creation, which sought to swallow the Mountain Sea.

Instead, it hovered in the gray area between reality and illusion, drifting aimlessly.

It looked like a ghost lingering above Li Fan.

The Da Xuan, the Xuan Huang realm, and even the ancient and nearby Mountain Sea were mirrored within its form.

It was as if these places were being carved into the phantom by a thousand invisible chisels.

No obvious scars were left, yet the impressions were etched deep.

As its creator, Li Fan could perceive every minute change occurring within the phantom.

“This Shadow of God is the physical manifestation of my insights. Since its birth, it has actively helped me perceive everything in my surroundings.”

“While it doesn't quite match the profound insights of the Great Dao Returns to Truth...”

“It is not far behind.”

The phantom acted as a mirror, allowing Li Fan to peer into the Mountain Sea.

His perception had multiplied as if by magic!

“This transformation is the true utility of true and false changes.”

“My grasp of these changes is like understanding every truth in the world. Previously, I had to undergo personal transformation to achieve this, but the Shadow of God now spares me that burden.”

“Had I obtained this at the start of my Cultivation, it would have been a source of immense joy. Sadly...”

“At the realm of a saint, mere talent and insight are no longer the deciding factors.”

“While this can briefly close the distance between me and the Three Saints, to truly challenge them...”

“I still require the assistance of [Hai Zhen].”

Li Fan remained perfectly composed and realistic.