My Simulated Road to Immortality Chapter 2296: 1720: Birthing a Saint Through Life (Part 2)

Even as Mountain Sea slowly fades away, its starlight endures without end!

“Just as I thought!”

Li Fan narrowed his eyes, gazing toward the distant edge of Mountain Sea, his mind drifting back to the Sage of the End, Qiu Xinhui.

“In the final moments of time, with the Mountain Sea Path in such a state of decay, a dazzling presence like the Sage of the End still arose, seemingly claiming the bulk of the Spiritual Energy left in Mountain Sea’s close.”

“But his background was utterly common, lacking any support from a noble lineage.”

“If Qiu Tianhui’s technique of harmony between Mountain Sea and self gathered the vital force of Mountain Sea’s whole existence in its twilight, then it all fits together.”

Li Fan, Guardian Hill, and Dao De shared a single mind.

In an instant, the other two grasped Li Fan’s insights.

“Qiu Tianhui’s approach bolsters the self via the Mountain Sea Formation. The feebler Mountain Sea grows, the mightier the individual becomes. It reaches its peak only at time’s conclusion, when Mountain Sea hits its lowest point. The Sage of the End, Qiu Xinhui, truly lived up to what Qiu Tianhui showed across ages, matching Mountain Sea in strength. He might even achieve what Mountain Sea couldn’t alone, reversing the flow and rescuing it from Dao Yan.” Guardian Hill remarked.

“Still, Qiu Tianhui and Qiu Xinhui don’t appear to be one and the same. This so-called path to transcendence…”

“It’s tough to tell.” Dao De reflected.

From inside the Xuanji Ring, Saint Lianshan’s voice rang out once more, “Though Qiu Tianhui and his partner conceal themselves in early Mountain Sea, their touch shapes the vital line of development for Mountain Sea’s Living Beings, weaving through all time.”

“Mountain Sea shifts endlessly. The rise and emergence of Living Beings go on forever. Against Mountain Sea’s scale, countless Living Beings seem like mere specks. But they arise and thrive inside it. Should a huge swarm of Living Beings abruptly disappear across Mountain Sea’s vastness…”

“It would deal devastating blows to Mountain Sea. Even worse…”

Saint Lianshan’s face grew grave, “The precise way Qiu Tianhui and his partner shaped the path of Mountain Sea’s Living Beings stays a mystery. Should this technique end up in the Void Realm’s grasp…”

“The Void Realm might, just like Qiu Tianhui, unleash endless Dao Yan avatars across Mountain Sea in a flash. Its safeguards would crumble instantly, full of gaps.”

“That’s precisely why the front Mountain Sea stands as a vital hub.”

The Three Saints laid it out, and comprehension dawned on the group.

“Might I inquire, Saint Lianshan, just how formidable is this Qiu Tianhui? By rights, meddling in Mountain Sea’s Living Beings Path demands at least Saint-level might. Yet his transcendence path doesn’t seem to sustain him in the usual way…” Inquiry voiced his doubts.

The Sea Return Saint provided the answer.

The Sea Return gestured toward the countless Living Beings depicted in the Mountain Sea vista: “The Spirits that come to life through them embody the fruit of this pair’s Dao pursuit. The greater the number of Living Beings, the more potent they grow. They skip standard sustenance because they tap into Mountain Sea’s immense tide. So, each new Living Being’s arrival signals a step forward in their cultivation base.”

“That’s why, in that earlier glimpse, our sight was so constrained. In a mere heartbeat, they slipped from view. Over the long haul, they’ve built up strength equal to ours now.”

The Saints fell quiet at these words.

Given their vast understanding, it proved nearly impossible to conceive of such an unusual cultivation path existing in Mountain Sea.

Climbing straight from the Nameless True Immortal Realm to Mountain Sea Saint.

And holding elite strength among all Saints.

“Imagine, wielding the Mountain Sea Power like that. No wonder Mountain Sea’s downfall ties back to these two.” The enigmatic Xuan Pin Saint huffed in disdain, brimming with bitterness.

Saint Tai Yi grinned: “Mountain Sea’s demise kicked off with the old tale of devouring the God. That split of the gods back then birthed the Void Realm’s Dao Yan. For Mountain Sea to fuse, unite, and then fade is its fated course. It bears no link to Qiu Tianhui’s couple.”

“Even absent Qiu Tianhui, Mountain Sea’s end would’ve been no less dire.”

“To be precise, this pair, starting as ordinary folk, extended, drew from, and claimed slices of Mountain Sea’s Living Beings path. Once their way takes shape, it becomes woven into Mountain Sea itself.”

Xuan Pin Saint’s fury vanished in a flash.

Saint Tai Yi’s meaning shone through clearly.

In a way, Qiu Tianhui’s couple shared the essence of Lianshan, Gui Hai, and Tai Yi.

One sprang from the solid Mountain Sea Path’s transformation, the other from Living Beings pushing back, grabbing hold of portions of the Mountain Sea Path’s authority.

“Being elements of Mountain Sea, they ought to unite against the Void Realm.”

“Yet things aren’t that simple.”

“Recall what Qiu Tianhui mentioned, about proceeding step by step?”

“Who can say what he truly glimpsed, but he opted to withdraw amid the clash between Mountain Sea and the Void Realm.” Saint Lianshan noted with a faint smile.

“We can verify the couple lingers in the front Mountain Sea. But their exact hideout eludes us.”

At this, every Saint creased their brow.

With might rivaling the Three Saints, if they truly committed to concealment, locating them would prove a daunting task.

“As Mountain Sea crumbles, can they simply stay in hiding forever?” Li Fan questioned abruptly.

“No need for heated words, Daoist Zhou Hui. Though tracking them is no easy feat, clues exist to pursue. If Mountain Sea truly fell to Dao Yan’s maw, the Void Realm would surely divide its forces to hunt Mountain Sea’s Living Beings secrets. The crisis would escalate beyond control.” Bai Xiao offered a wry smile and a sigh.

After the Saints mulled it over, their eyes turned back to the Three Saints.

“What’s our next move?”

“The Void Realm’s recent bid to wipe us out fell short. Yet its seal on the front Mountain Sea has only grown tighter, not looser. Even with Chrono Spirit infusion aiding us, relinking Mountain Sea won’t come as smoothly as it once did.”

“Beyond Dao Yan’s assaults, each Void Realm incarnation might slip in undetected to strike.”

These statements made every Saint aside from Li Fan’s trio shift uneasily.

Saint Lianshan pressed on, “Pushing to reconnect Mountain Sea by force could provoke a fierce backlash from the Void Realm. We have to proceed with care.”

“First, to safeguard the front Mountain Sea’s security.”

“Second…”

“We must locate the couple Qiu Tianhui.”

“They represent the biggest wildcard in this fight. Without reining them in…”

Saint Lianshan’s tone dipped slightly.

“Despite their seclusion, their pull on Spirits hasn’t halted. We can leverage that to pinpoint the couple’s location,” the Sea Return Saint suggested.

“Standard techniques can’t follow Mountain Sea’s Living Beings. Only endless cycles of rebirth inside Mountain Sea might let one stumble upon the couple’s meddling right at the [Spirits] emergence.”

“A profound bond links them. Tracing it backward reveals their trail.”