My Simulated Road to Immortality
Chapter 1025 - 980: Longevity is Also Different

Daoist Baihua’s tone also carried some uncertainty.

Upon hearing this, Li Fan’s brow furrowed deeply, "You? Immortal Realm?"

His tone was filled with skepticism.

Although the strength of the other party indeed made it difficult to fathom, it definitely paled in comparison to the Eternal powerhouses of the Xuanhuang World.

At the very least, Li Fan did not feel a strong threat emanating from the other party.

"You don’t think that merely mentioning the Immortal Realm would be enough to intimidate me, do you?" Li Fan said with a slightly unfriendly expression.

Daoist Baihua let out a wry smile, "I have already been reduced to this current state, why would I engage in such meaningless acts?"

"In fact, if I were still within the Millions Prosperity, or any other Immortal Cultivation World, I indeed would be worthy of the title ’Immortal’."

"But in the Xuanhuang World..."

Daoist Baihua looked up at the sky, a flicker of reverence in her eyes, "Thousands of years have passed, and the Vast Ocean has changed into mulberry fields. This Heaven and Earth has become so expansive."

"Honestly, my homeland of WanSheng is but the size of five provinces in today’s Xuanhuang Mainland."

"And our WanSheng Realm, even at that time among the numerous Immortal Cultivation Worlds, was only ranked middle in terms of size."

"The same title ’Immortal’, naturally comes with different levels." Daoist Baihua said with a hint of helplessness.

Li Fan immediately understood.

The Xuanhuang World of the past, among the many Immortal Cultivation Worlds, was also an existence akin to a colossal giant.

After thousands of years of relentless plundering and absorption, today’s Xuanhuang World has expanded beyond measure.

As probably the only remaining Immortal Cultivation World within the Abyss Star Ocean, Xuanhuang indeed cannot be measured by conventional standards.

And within such a vast world, the Immortal Sovereigns, who defy reason and coexist with Heaven and Earth, are naturally terrifying in strength.

One cannot apply ordinary logic to them.

"To be born in Xuanhuang is truly both a fortune and a misfortune," reflected Li Fan emotionally.

Looking again at Daoist Baihua, he estimated that her strength was probably on par with a slightly stronger Unity-Path level from within the Xuanhuang World.

"No wonder I thought you seemed a bit weak," Li Fan remarked quite bluntly.

"I once crossed hands with an Immortal Sovereign; I reckon you wouldn’t last more than a few exchanges against them."

Daoist Baihua’s expression was unreadable, but judging from the slight fluctuations in her golden light body, it was clear she was not in a good mood.

"Alright, since the words of Daoist friend have been verified, let’s return to the Spirit Tree Realm. The Xuanhuang Mainland is constantly under the surveillance of the Heavenly Sovereign. Although you are slightly weaker in strength, after all, you are still of the Immortal Realm. If you stay too long, there might be the risk of exposure." Saying this, Li Fan guided Daoist Baihua back to the Spirit Tree Realm.

Daoist Baihua did not cause any further trouble.

Setting aside that their strengths were closely matched, a fight between them might attract even stronger covetous beings. More importantly, Little Liuli was still in Li Fan’s hands. Now alone, she would need the support of Liuli Wisdom Fruit for her future cultivation.

"Daoist Baihua, can you still contact those survivors from the various worlds from back then?" Inside the Spirit Tree Realm, Li Fan changed his face and spoke amiably.

"I know what you’re worried about. However, there’s no need for concern. After so many years, those people have probably long been buried within the Immortal Ruins," said Daoist Baihua in a cold tone.

"Oh? You’re so sure?" Li Fan asked with interest.

"With the scale of the Profound Yellow World as it is, it’s nearly falling into the Immortal Ruins. How long could those people hold on with just a small patch of land they cobbled together temporarily?" declared Daoist Baihua with conviction.

"So, apart from the Xuanhuang World, I now have nowhere to go. Being in the same boat, Daoist friend needn’t be so wary of me," Daoist Baihua persuasively said with sincere advice.

She sighed internally about the lost integrity of the Immortal Cultivation World.

In their time, although deception was inevitable, when had they ever been as constantly vigilant as if facing mortal enemies?

"Hehe, the human heart is treacherous; one must always be on guard," Li Fan commented as if it were all too familiar to him.

"Words are no proof, whether I let you go or cooperate with you, I shall not be at ease..."

"Hmm?" Upon hearing this, Daoist Baihua thought Li Fan still intended to mercilessly kill her, and her gold-hued body began to tremble violently.

Unexpectedly, Li Fan changed his tone, "Fellow Daoist, follow me. Just bow to the stone statue, and we shall be of one path. Hereafter, with united hearts and virtues, there shall be no room for mutual suspicion."

Daoist Baihua was stunned, "Stone Statue?"

Her confusion turned to terror the instant she saw the Faceless Stone Statue.

Gold light flickered incessantly, trembling as if a young animal had seen its natural enemy.

She stepped back, her voice betraying her shock, "A True Immortal Statue? How can such a thing be here?"

"Have you been deceiving me all along?"

Daoist Baihua glared at Li Fan, half in fear and half in resentment.

Li Fan, too, keenly sensed that from the Faceless True Immortal Statue, a faint suction force seemed to emanate.

Intending to absorb Daoist Baihua’s Lustrous Gold Light body into it.

"Why so panic-stricken, Fellow Daoist? This is the Crimson Compassionate Immortal, unlike any other immortal you know."

"Simply follow me in taking an oath, and I assure you safety and soundness!" Li Fan said firmly.

Meanwhile, his mind connected with the statue, and in an instant, prayerful visions of countless followers of the Merciful Immortal within the Xuanhuang World flashed across Li Fan’s spirit consciousness.

And he himself felt as though he had received the blessing of some sort of power.

Daoist Baihua let out a scream, hastily retreating further, her eyes wide with horror as she stared at Li Fan.

Moved by her reaction, Li Fan felt a strand of faint golden filament being peeled away from Daoist Baihua.

It drifted in the air, drawn to the Faceless True Immortal Statue, and slowly floated toward Li Fan.

"Golden Willpower?"

After absorbing it, Li Fan realized that this energy seemed exceedingly similar to Golden Willpower.

Yet it appeared even more pure.

Li Fan’s gaze returned to Daoist Baihua.

Pressed by Li Fan, Daoist Baihua reluctantly recited the oath.

Upon completion, the connection in Li Fan’s spirit consciousness instantly sensed the presence of Daoist Baihua.

But not as a glittering golden human shape, rather as a lotus-shaped lamp.

"Is this your true form now?" Li Fan asked, frowning.

"Yes, it is," replied Daoist Baihua, her tone no longer as it was before, but now much more reserved.

"You are, after all, of the Immortal Realm, why so frail?" Li Fan was genuinely puzzled this time.

At his words, Li Fan could feel a deep sense of grievance emanating from the other.

Daoist Baihua glanced at the silently standing Faceless Stone Statue, hesitated, then stopped herself.

"But you may speak freely," Li Fan assured.

"The Crimson Compassionate Immortal, even if not of the Namesless Immortals’ realm, isn’t far off. I am but a wretched Longevity being, how could I possibly resist?" said Daoist Baihua weakly.

"Even so, it’s just a statue. Is there a need to be this frightened?"

Daoist Baihua thought Li Fan was testing her and hastily declared her loyalty, "The Envoy jests. In the Realm of True Immortality, what difference is there between the statue and the Immortal herself?"

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