My Simulated Road to Immortality Chapter 2273 - 1708: Six Saints Battle the Law
Previously on My Simulated Road to Immortality...
If traversing the Void Realm resembles an oceanic expedition, then True Spirit Infusion acts as an unending supply line.
This transformation makes what was once an exceedingly hazardous undertaking into something routine.
The voyage proceeded without incident or disturbance. Soon, the familiar expanse of the Mountain Sea emerged on the horizon.
"Presently, it appears the Mountain Sea ahead remains intact; the Three Saints should not have fallen yet."
"Nevertheless, the atmosphere is heavy with the promise of a coming storm, indicating an intense battle is ongoing. Our timing could not be more perfect."
Li Fan and Morality, concealed within the Void Realm, covertly observed the Mountain Sea for a period, exchanging their thoughts.
At this juncture, Lord Guardian Hill had also awakened from his Enlightenment.
His aura was profound and majestic, challenging to discern, and he projected an impression of the Three Saints' presence.
"I shall proceed to merge with my other self."
"If the primary forces of the Three Saints are too occupied to attend to the Xuanji on the Other Shore, I will first suppress the other Saints." With these words, Guardian Hill transformed into a swift white streak, plunging directly into the approaching Mountain Sea.
Li Fan harbored no doubts regarding Guardian Hill's capacity to achieve this.
In this current life, as Guardian Hill attained Enlightenment, Li Fan himself sensed a resonance within him.
Thus, he could only marvel, as the unseen power grew stronger, the augmentation provided by Hai Zhen became proportionately greater.
Given Guardian Hill’s abilities and his countless years of observing the Mountain Sea, his Enlightenment elevated him to a plane faintly comparable to that of the Three Saints.
"Had Guardian Hill acquired Hai Zhen, the Mountain Sea would have undergone a Heaven Overturning Earth transformation long ago," Morality lamented.
Li Fan felt a touch of helplessness, yet he could not dispute this assertion.
Fortunately, at this moment, the three individuals shared a singular purpose and heart, without any division. No discordant feelings arose.
Guardian Hill's actions were exceptionally swift.
No earth-shattering commotion occurred, but within half a day, the Other Shore had silently changed hands.
Upon receiving Guardian Hill’s transmission, Li Fan and Morality calmly and unhurriedly descended onto the Mountain Sea.
Within the Xuanji Ring, a marvelous spectacle unfolded.
Like two celestial suns, alongside the initial white ring, another circular ring unexpectedly materialized.
This newly formed ring was exceptionally dominant, unceremoniously claiming the leading position, and even rallying all the Saints under its banner.
Guardian Hill was already firmly entrenched at the core, with designated seats awaiting Li Fan and Morality.
"It appears the fierce struggle within the Void Realm has reached a critical phase. The Three Saints couldn’t even spare the energy to project a shadow in the void. Otherwise, I wouldn't have succeeded so effortlessly."
"After integrating with my self from this segment of the Mountain Sea and catching them off guard, the Saints of Stealing Opportunities lacked the time to react before I instantly subdued them."
"Temporarily sparing their lives, on the one hand, serves to stabilize the Mountain Sea. On the other hand..."
"We might also leverage their strength to extract sustenance from the Xuanji Ring."
In an instant, the three completed a mental exchange.
Following Guardian Hill’s words, Li Fan observed the extraordinary phenomenon of twin rings within the field.
Although both were Xuanji Rings, their destinies had diverged significantly at this point.
The ancient ring, though still radiant, had lost its seated Saints, and more critically, the departure of its core rulers, the Three Saints, presaged an impending decline.
The nascent ring, despite its recent appearance, radiated boundless vitality.
Like a spirited young Calf, it challenged and threatened the status of the older ring.
Li Fan was rather surprised that the new and old rings could coexist without mutual antagonism.
"The essence of the Xuanji Ring comprises Shadows of God."
"Whether it is our comprehension or that of the Three Saints, they are merely feeble imitations of the True Shadow of God. In a fundamental sense, they share a common origin and are essentially a single entity. Therefore, no repulsion will naturally occur."
"On the contrary, much like encountering our past selves from different temporal periods of the Mountain Sea, we would merge as one. The merging of the new and old Xuanji Rings through such contact will, in fact, gradually integrate them."
"Of course, this is also due to the old ring losing the dominion of the Three Saints, resulting in a leaderless Dragon," Guardian Hill explained.
Li Fan narrowed his eyes, gradually realizing: "In a previous life, I gained insight into the Shadow of God by observing the Xuanji Ring, but in this life, the process is reversed. Through the fusion of the Xuanji Rings, it enhances the Three Saints’ understanding of the Shadow of God."
"Undoubtedly, this approach is far purer and more specific."
Guardian Hill also cautioned: "Below the True God, each possesses their unique understanding. The insights of the Three Saints do not necessarily surpass our own. They should only serve as reference and guidance. It is crucial to preserve our distinct characteristics."
"What Guardian Hill articulated is absolutely correct," Morality nodded in agreement.
Although he was the weakest and least experienced among the trio, having devised the method of dividing morality and pursuing an alternative path to sainthood, Morality’s comprehension was unquestionably among the highest tier in the Mountain Sea.
Now benefiting concurrently from Guardian Hill’s extensive lifetime of experience and the comprehension of True and False Dao, his strength surged with each passing moment, experiencing the most significant increase among the three.
Especially seasoned in the process of devouring rivals following the division of morality, he skillfully managed the seamless merger of the Xuanji Ring.
Under the watchful gazes of the Saints of Stealing Opportunities, the twin rings progressively merged.
The familiar white circle, representing the former glory of the Three Saints, was slowly subsumed by the light and shadow of the new ring.
Even though the Saints still held their positions within the Xuanji Ring, they discerned that certain things had irrevocably shifted.
"Aside from the initial three leading positions, the remaining ones, though still influenced by [Unified Hearts and Minds], saw their effectiveness significantly diminished."
"However, this has proven more than sufficient to accomplish our objective."
"Morality shall remain in the Mountain Sea, while Mr. Fan and I infiltrate the Void Realm. We will act according to the circumstances."
The pervasive chill from the ancient Void Realm continued to manifest, arriving in successive waves.