My Simulated Road to Immortality

However, as time passed, the "people" discovered that their straightforward and crude method of devouring could not truly grasp these Paths. Once they died, the Paths would return to Heaven and Earth. Moreover, they could not extend the Paths through "procreation". Hence, the "people" began to contemplate a genuine method to control the Paths.

They started to learn from the Innate spirits on the continent, with some even forsaking their human forms to master the Path. Over the long years, countless "races" began to emerge and transform. Meanwhile, the Innate spirits, due to the envy of the "people", gradually withdrew from the world.

[Mountain and Sea Primordial Scripture] does not explicitly describe the real identity of the Taiyi Saint Lord. But from various details, it might be inferred that Taiyi Saint Lord was not originally "human", but an Innate spirit transformed.

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"However, for someone with the power of Taiyi Saint Lord, the form of life is no longer significant."

"One can transform in myriad ways at will."

[Mountain and Sea Primordial Scripture] is profound and extensive, similar to Rambles from the Guarded Hill. It requires a significant amount of time to carefully read and understand.

Although Shan Hua offered such a grand gift, Li Fan had no intention of letting him go.

This Benevolent Transformation Path indeed carries some seemingly real qualities. It is quite suitable for filling the Net of the Infinite Aspects.

Moreover, Shan Hua Wu Ming's intuition is exceptionally sharp.

He could actually sense Li Fan's "malice" and, looking at the numerous Heavenly Pillars standing around, broke into a cold sweat and blurted out, "Great Venerable, do you need True Immortals as Heavenly Pillars?"

"In the Sea of the Northern Stars, quite a few True Immortals still survive. Including the Guangwu Star Sea, the gathered number of True Immortals far exceeds. I am willing to drive ahead for the Great Venerable!"

Upon hearing this, Li Fan's gaze flickered, and he temporarily withheld his impending action.

This time, although many True Immortals were suppressed, the quality was somewhat disappointing.

Most were ordinary True Immortals, with only two from the Nameless Realm.

One represents the Path of [Tong Sheng]. The Taoist Principle control allows one to enjoy the various benefits brought by the prosperity of their faction. It also provides their companions within the faction with a certain degree of power enhancement.

He himself, however, can avoid the negative effects of the faction's decline. Even if the faction he relies on perishes, he can withdraw without trouble. The primary theme is shared prosperity, but not shared adversity.

Though this Path's ability seems somewhat weak, the amplification effect is actually quite terrifying. It thrives and can stack like a snowball. Tong Sheng Wu Ming used to be a frequent guest at the seats of several Ruling Immortal Emperors.

If not for the inexorable Path-obliterating Calamity, perhaps the Immortal World could have prosperously developed without constraint.

And the other Nameless True Immortal suppressed by Li Fan this time represents [Divine Thought]. Even if the Star Sea's connection breaks due to the Path-obliterating Calamity, he can rely on the Path of Divine Thought to locate surviving civilizations in various isolated corners.

The Guangwu Star Sea and the Nameless True Immortal known as [Peeping Star] were contacted through Divine Thought.

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"Speaking of these Paths being useless would be incorrect, however,"

"But..."

"The strength is truly somewhat disappointing. Perhaps the true strongmen among the Nameless True Immortals have already fled to other possibilities."

Thinking of this, Li Fan became interested in the remaining Nameless figures within the Sea of the Northern Stars.

"Besides Shan Hua, there is also Hun Du, and Reverse."

"And the blue great hand that constructed the Dao Network."

Having begun to extract memories from the suppressed True Immortals, Li Fan gained preliminary understanding of this mysterious strongman.

Unlike other nameless figures who openly showed the Paths they proved.

The nameless figure who created the Sea of the Northern Stars Dao Network never revealed their true identity. Each appearance, they were replaced by a blue light body, and even the Group of Immortals could not discern which Path this figure mastered.

Several True Immortals suppressed within the Sea of the Northern Stars Dao Network should know their true identity. Yet even after True Immortals and Immortal Hunt joined forces later, they were not released. They remain firmly suppressed in the depths of the Dao Network.

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Li Fan couldn't help but think of the City Lord of Ji Le City.

Almost forgetting, he still has an appointment with this True Immortal.

"Soon. Wait, I shall relieve you."

"Shan Hua still has some use now, no hurry to seal him within the Heavenly Pillar. After all, the return of the thirteen Primordial Dao Forms mentioned by Emperor Tri-Moa is still far off."

With this thought, Li Fan snorted coldly, "Seeing you are reasonable, I shall spare you the penalty for great disrespect this time."

Shan Hua Wu Ming breathed a sigh of relief and quickly thanked the Great Venerable for his grace.

Just then, something suddenly happened to scare him to the bone.

The shoulder black cat that had been temporarily unconscious due to Peeping Star Wu Ming borrowing its body had leisurely awakened.

Seeing the nearby shadow, after its owner had spoken indiscriminately, the cat fur stood up, and it fiercely cried out at Li Fan.

"Meow~ Meow~ Meow~ Meow!"

"Little beast, how dare you!" Shan Hua could no longer bear to pity his treasure, striking the black cat on the head.

The black cat winced but did not relent. Instead, it began to hiss quietly at its owner.

"Ungrateful beast! I hope Great Heavenly Sovereign won't be offended!"

Shan Hua smiled bitterly and nervously apologized to Li Fan.

"Do you think I would stoop to argue with a creature whose mind hasn't awakened?" Li Fan sneered, summoned the black cat into his hand.

He examined this little creature carefully.

Indeed, the black cat resembled Kitty Treasure in appearance. No wonder Li Fan almost mistook it before.

At this moment, with its life in the hands of another, the black cat, remaining oblivious, continued to bare its teeth, clawing at Li Fan with low growls.

"Quite fierce indeed," Li Fan said clicked his tongue.

Shan Hua wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said, "I always nurture this little beast with Infinite Immortal Power. Perhaps it's become arrogant and unruly from consuming too much. It's the same when encountering other True Immortals."

"It's not aimed at Great Venerable you."

"Oh, it was quite adorable when younger."

Li Fan heard this and sent a surge of Infinite Immortal Power from his fingertip to the black cat's mouth.

Sure enough, the black cat calmed down at once, voraciously consuming the energy from the Infinite Sea.

This little creature indeed had a hearty appetite.

After a while, it was finally sated.

However, what surprised Li Fan was that he expected the black cat to become more obedient after being fed.

Unexpectedly, the beast instantly turned hostile, growling at Li Fan again.

Watching Li Fan's expression growing unpleasant, Shan Hua secretly lamented, nervously explaining, "This beast is like cats everywhere in temperament, only familiar with familiar people."

"Outsiders may use some tricks, but ultimately cannot make it truly obedient."

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Having lost interest entirely, Li Fan, with a bored expression, tossed the black cat back to Shan Hua.

However, at that moment, he paused slightly.

Shan Hua's heart tightened again, fearing Li Fan had changed his mind.

This was when he heard Li Fan ask softly, "What did you just say?"

Shan Hua, puzzled, could only repeat his words.

"...like cats everywhere in temperament, only familiar with familiar people."

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With these words, Kitty Treasure slowly appeared in Li Fan's mind.

Along with its silhouette quietly lying on The Emperor's shoulder.

One cat, one person, seemed to stand before him.

Crossing space-time, they quietly eyed Li Fan himself.

A point long ignored by Li Fan flowed into his heart.

How could Kitty Treasure, such a Divine Object, be subdued by The Emperor for mere Essence of Source Power?

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One cat, one person, seemed to stand before him.

Crossing space-time, they quietly eyed Li Fan himself.

A point long ignored by Li Fan flowed into his heart.

How could Kitty Treasure, such a Divine Object, be subdued by The Emperor for mere Essence of Source Power?