My Simulated Road to Immortality Chapter 2315 - 1732: A Glimpse of the Future

"Although we bear the names of Mountain Lian and Gui Hai, it's impossible for us to truly concentrate the Mountain and Sea Power into a single location."

"Furthermore, redirecting attacks might be straightforward, but altering defenses at will proves far more challenging. With Dao Yan's relentless devouring in the background, nearly every section of the Mountain Sea strains at its breaking point. Should we pull the Mountain and Sea Power from this spot, the remaining areas of the Mountain Sea would likely get engulfed by the Void Realm right away."

"The Void Realm's gaze obstructs us, preventing any oversight of the Mountain Sea. Even with command over the Mountain and Sea Power, we can't engage in tactical maneuvers against the powers lurking behind the Void Realm." The Three Saints wrapped up their thoughts.

Li Fan mulled it over briefly, let out a heavy sigh, and remarked, "Maybe I'm indulging in a bit of wishful thinking here. Yet amid this dire emergency, the Mountain Sea possesses unused might that remains locked away. Watching the Void Realm overrun it without a fight is utterly maddening."

"Imagine a Saint whose vision pierces from origin to conclusion, whose might shifts mountains and oceans... wouldn't that shatter the desperate crisis in a flash?"

All the Saints fell into a brief hush upon these words.

"Truth be told, I believe Daoist Zhouhui's previous notion could hold some merit." In the quiet, Qieji's sudden comment captured the Saints' focus.

"There's an old proverb: corner yourself into desperation to find a way out. In moments of utter peril between life and death, hidden strengths burst forth. Though we can't summon the Mountain and Sea Power on our own right now, maybe we can nudge it along somehow."

A hundred billion years' worth of recollections cleansed the lingering doubt from Qieji's mind.

His old assurance returned, and he spoke deliberately, "This goes beyond merely compelling the Mountain Sea's inherent power— it encompasses Qiu Tianhui and Shao Zida as well!"

"These are key junctions in the spirit veins tied to all life within the Mountain Sea, spots of utmost importance; I can't accept that they've set no safeguards in place. After all, the Great Dao for every living being relies on the Mountain Sea. Should this Mountain Sea fall to ruin, regardless of their schemes or hiding spots, they'll surely suffer the consequences!"

Qieji's reasoning carried undeniable weight.

While every Saint contemplated its viability, just the Three Saints and Li Fan caught the deeper implication hidden in Qieji's statement.

"Forcing the Mountain Sea... Qieji's concept carries a touch of peril."

"Fascinating indeed. The version of Qieji swayed by the Xuanji Ring's unity wouldn't entertain ideas like this. It feels more akin to the unshackled Qieji reclaiming his authentic self. Perhaps..." Li Fan watched in quiet observation, attuned to every detail.

"Over a billion years, the [unity] has weakened somewhat. My bond with Guardian Hill and morality remains solid, as our special trinity allows us to share and stay intimately connected."

"Regarding the other Saints inside the Xuanji Ring... hints of slipping control are emerging."

"No matter how minor, this demands attention without fail."

Li Fan picked up on it, and of course, the Three Saints had sensed it too.

Yet they chose not to voice it. The Xuanji Ring instead released a soft white glow, pulsing subtly.

Control or lack thereof bears no relevance to whether his proposal works.

The Three Saints calculated and conceded that Qieji's scheme showed real promise for working out.

It fell short of being an ideal plan, serving more as a desperate backup measure.

"Build up strength first, strike second."

"The Void Realm may loom large, but we needn't fear it prematurely. Beyond ourselves, the vivid memory lingers of Guardian Hill and Daoist Zhouhui repelling hordes of Void Realm avatars through sheer divine might!" Taiyi cast a glance past the Void Realm, a sharp chill flashing briefly in his steady eyes.

Successive gatherings in the Mountain Sea, bolstering their might, had steadily restored the Three Saints toward the traits of their "whole" former identities.

With the All Living Beings Stick in hand, absorbing and consuming the rest of the Innate Five Elements, Taiyi was hardly one to yield without a struggle.

In response to Taiyi's commendation, Li Fan and his allies offered faint smiles, saying little in return.

As bearer of the True Spirit Infusion Divine Technique, a crucial stockpile of bolstered Mountain Sea power, no Saint would dispatch him into combat except in utmost necessity.

His participation required his own eager choice.

On this occasion, though, Li Fan had resolved his path and observed the developments with calm patience.

During the time that followed, Li Fan wandered the Mountain Sea each day, seeking out budding prodigies and steering them on the road to becoming Saints.

The River of Time had rushed ahead by hundreds of thousands of years beyond the era Li Fan knew well.

Myriad gifted individuals arose amid the Mountain Sea's ongoing changes.

Picking the right ones proved no simple feat.

Now, Li Fan went so far as to reach out directly to the Taiwei Saint Emperor, picking hopeful prospects from the people of the Taiwei Holy Dynasty.

Previously, in picking Saint successors, emphasis usually fell on cultivators at the Nameless or Transcendence Realm.

Yet the Holy Dynasty's circumstances stand apart, governed by a single individual's laws. Despite billions in populace, only the Taiwei Saint Emperor surpasses that; the rest top out at True Immortal Realm at best."

Should they fulfill every need in resources and aptitude for ascending to Saint, the duration involved would stretch out endlessly. Waiting that long simply isn't viable.

However, Li Fan sensed this round of the Mountain Sea conflict might drag on indefinitely.

The vast multitudes dwelling in the Holy Dynasty must not be dismissed.

Li Fan's presence eased the Taiwei Saint Emperor's burdens in alchemy considerably. As such, he regarded Li Fan with notable goodwill and readily consented to his asks.

He went beyond mere permission, letting Li Fan choose freely among the boundless inhabitants of the Holy Dynasty.

He took the step of suggesting several candidates to Li Fan himself.

"These folks may lack cultivation experience, but their intellects and aptitudes shine brightly. Across the whole Holy Dynasty, they rank top-tier. All they need is the right chance to thrive."

Following the clash with [Suo], the Taiwei Saint Emperor appeared to have evolved once more.

Once a lofty, transcendent earthly Holy Emperor, elevated far beyond the ordinary.