My Simulated Road to Immortality

Chapter 766: Chapter 729: Star Pillar Ring Sword Energy

Fallen Immortal Realm, Heavenly Sword Sect.

Three days later.

Li Fan sat cross-legged in a secret room, with his eyes closed for quiet cultivation.

Around him, dozens of strands of Sword Energy were spiraling.

They were tangible as if they could melt gold and cut iron, even giving out a faint metallic sheen. Looking closely at the sword body, countless blurry Sword Shadows could be seen in a constant state of flux.

In front of Li Fan, a [Sword Embryo], from which he had completely absorbed and mastered its essence, was floating in mid-air.

“This [Breathing Sword Technique] seems to be somewhat intricate,” Li Fan said, swallowing down the dozens of razor-sharp Sword Energy that was howling, returning it to his belly for nourishment.

In his Dantian, around a gaseous planet-like Gold Core could be seen the brilliance of tens of thousands of Sword Lights. It formed a halo of dazzling beauty causing intoxication at first sight.

Only Li Fan knows, the terror-infused power concealed in the “Halo of Sword Light”. If he were to release this tens of thousands of Sword Energy all at once, even the Nascent Soul powerhouses of this era would lose their lives in a blink of an eye.

“Ji Zhaoyuan’s Spirit Consciousness does not have any memory of the origin of the technique. It seems to be a kind of [Decree of the Ten Thousand Blades] that all true disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect will practice. However, it’s clear, there are not many in the Heavenly Sword Sect who display such an astonishing phenomenon at the Golden Core Stage.”

“Moreover, this move seems somewhat similar to Situ Yao’s [Sword Comes]…”

As his thoughts were in motion, Li Fan had completely retracted the imposing manner of the tens of thousands of Sword Light in his Dantian. Emitting no perceivable sharpness, he appeared just like an ordinary Golden Core Cultivator.

After coming out from the secret cultivation room, Li Fan didn’t wait for Elder Brother Chu to come, he took the initiative to turn in the [Sword Embryo].

Elder Brother Chu, with an expression that said it’s good that you know your place, took a glance at the [Sword Embryo], then casually stowed it away.

“It just so happens that the eldest brother is about to summon everyone. It seems there is an urgent matter to attend to. You can come with me,” he instructed.

Li Fan, with a thought, nodded his head, following him.

The Main hall of the Heavenly Sword Sect is situated at the top of a mountain peak which stands erect like a straight sword in the very center of the mountain gate.

Inside the hall, quite a number of cultivators have already gathered, all of a higher generation than Li Fan.

Not knowing why Elder Brother Chu brought him here, he just stood on the edge of the crowd, waiting for Situ Yao’s arrival.

Before long, the Grand Hall which was slightly noisy before, suddenly fell silent.

Then, a strong fragrance of wine wafted in, accompanied by a Sword Light, Situ Yao stumbled into the center of the hall.

First, he belched, then in broken sentences, he explained the reason for the summon.

Turns out, the Riftforge Celestial Armament had already taken form and now needed the forging of the blade.

To successfully traverse the Rift Realm, the body of the divine weapon must be unbreakably solid. The most critical material involved is the [Essence Gold of the Primal Source]. Although the Sect Treasury contains quite a lot of it, it is far from sufficient to fulfill the substantial requirements of forging the Riftforge Celestial Armament.

Situ Yao is skilled at fighting, but in this matter, he was feeling a bit helpless. Therefore, he was asking for everyone’s opinion.

He also brought up two requests.

Firstly, the fact that the Heavenly Sword Sect is in the process of forging a Riftforge Celestial Armament must not be leaked. Even though they are not afraid to fight, coping with the possible coalition of the other sects would be extremely troublesome.

Secondly, even though the Heavenly Sword Sect is quite affluent, the resources required for forging are utterly massive. Apart from the [Essence Gold of the Primal Source], there are about a thousand other rare and unusual treasures, which would amount to squandering their entire wealth. So, where possible, economize. Try to acquire as much [Essence Gold of the Primal Source] as possible with minimal expenditure.

Upon hearing Elder Brother’s words, all the cultivators at the scene looked uneasy.

“Everyone can voice their thoughts and brainstorm some solutions. Whoever can handle this matter, I will appoint him as the next sect master,” Situ Yao, who sat slumped on the floor looking in no way like a superior personage, said something shocking.

The current Sect Master of the Heavenly Sword Sect, Huo Yuzhu, could only force a bitter smile and did not dare to dispute.

As soon as this was spoken, there was an immediate uproar in the hall.

After all, who wouldn’t covet the position of Sect Master of the Immortal Dao Ten Clans? Even though it may lack significant powers, the status and treatment are incomparable to ordinary disciples.

Everyone had their own expressions, yet Li Fan noticed, Elder Brother Chu’s gaze subtly swept over him.

“Hmm? What does he mean?”

Even though Li Fan really did know where to find a large amount of TaiYuan Refined Gold, that was something he knew in his previous life, from a mirage he experienced in Five Elements Great Cave Heaven beyond the Fallen Immortal Realm.

It had absolutely nothing to do with the body he possessed, Ji Zhaoyuan.

What exactly does Elder Brother Chu know to intentionally call him over?

Looking back on the memories in the mind of this body, Li Fan did not discover any close relationship with Elder Brother Chu, they merely knew both faces.

So, he simply acted as if he hadn’t noticed Elder Brother Chu’s expression.

After the meeting ended and he was on his way back to his mountain residence.

Elder Brother Chu suddenly asked via voice transmission: “Junior Brother Ji, your Ji Family should have quite a lot of [Essence Gold of the Primal Source], right?”

Li Fan was taken aback: “What?”

Elder Brother Chu showed an unhappy expression: “Junior Brother, don’t play dumb with me. As the number one commerce association, your Ji Family is said to even have half-immortal equipments. How could it not have TaiYuan Refined Gold?”

As if a switch was toggled, memories related to Ji Zhaoyuan’s background emerged in Li Fan’s mind.

Those memories were from when the original owner of the body was only around five or six years old.

Leaving his parents to be sent to the Heavenly Sword Sect by the elders of his clan. It seemed some instructions were given but he had already forgotten about them on a daily basis.

If not for Elder Brother Chu’s reminder that triggered long-buried memories in this body, Li Fan, who possessed the body, might have remained ignorant until now.

Then recalling his previously somewhat strange actions, Li Fan immediately understood.

However, his face didn’t betray anything, he acted completely bewildered and asked: “The Ji Family?”

It took a moment before he finally reacted. With a flash of anger and melancholy in his eyes, Li Fan coldly said: “It’s been so many years, I haven’t had any contact with them. We’re already estranged. Even if they have [Essence Gold of the Primal Source], it has nothing to do with me.”

Elder Brother Chu smiled, gently advising: “Don’t take it to the heart junior brother, I understand you have many grievances. However, have you considered this? If you can get the full support of the Ji Family [World Commerce Association], you might have a chance at competing for the sect master position.”

“Even though we, the Heavenly Sword Sect, are preparing to cross the boundary and depart, there are always some things we won’t be able to bring along, like the vast mountain entrance area and the control rights to numerous affiliated sects. Any one of these would be a significant profit for the [World Commerce Association].”

“Why not strive for it, junior brother? It’s a win-win situation. Give it some consideration; if you agree, I can accompany you back home and act a mediator.”

Elder Brother Chu patted Li Fan’s shoulder, revealing a profound expression.