My Longevity Simulation (translation)

### Chapter 1283: The Atmosphere at the Immortal Artifact Joint Conference

The atmosphere at the Joint Conference of the Immortal Artifacts reached its peak following Gan Jingda's announcement.

A relatively intact and resource-rich world of cultivation, which had only existed in the fantasies of the people aboard the Xuanxian Vessel, now seemed within reach. How could this not excite everyone?

Before the conference, most of the cultivators on the Xuanxian Vessel knew little about the Xuanhuang Realm, except for the flying vessel captured from there. After the conference, they began to frantically study all available information about the Xuanhuang Realm.

The Xuanxian Vessel had a long legacy, despite the tragic split of the vessel into two, it had not been completely severed.

Ten days after the conference, the Duxian Tower, the Immortal Hub, the Dao Learning Palace, and various noble families of the Xuanxian Vessel collectively compiled a detailed report on the Xuanhuang Realm.

The majority of the report came from the Duxian Tower, based on the confessions of the captured Harmonized cultivator, Lan Yu.

Other parts of the report were provided by the Immortal Hub and other organizations, sourced from records of visits to the Xuanhuang Realm by the Xuanxian Vessel before the Star Sea Catastrophe.

In a small-scale meeting among the upper echelon of the Xuanxian Vessel, this report on the Xuanhuang Realm was distributed to everyone.

Although Li Fan's status was insufficient, he attended as the disciple of Ai Tianjue.

"Currently, we cannot determine the extent of the changes in the Star Sea three years from now. Therefore, whether we can go on an expedition to the Xuanhuang Realm requires further observation. However, this does not prevent us from making preparations in advance."

"Everyone, please look..."

One of the six Harmonized cultivators of the Duxian Tower, a calm man named Lu Yuzhi, summarized the findings for the group.

"Our Xuanxian Vessel visited the Xuanhuang Realm three times in ancient times. One visit was a formal one and received a warm welcome from the Xuanhuang Realm. The other two visits were secret missions to collect resources. At that time, the Xuanhuang Realm had two special products that were extremely valuable even in the entire Star Sea. One was the 'Ruo Wood Fruit,' and the other was the 'Immortal Realm Gifted Artifact.'"

"The Ruo Wood Fruit contains the most primordial life principles of the Xuanhuang Realm. After consuming it, a cultivator can significantly increase their lifespan."

"And as for the Immortal Realm Gifted Artifact..."

Lu Yuzhi paused, and Li Fan could hear a slight tremor in his voice.

"According to records, the Xuanhuang Realm was one of the most frequently contacted cultivation worlds by the Immortal Realm in ancient times. Hence, it had a considerable number of gifted artifacts. Some of these artifacts, over time, became ownerless. Cultivators in the Star Sea would secretly visit the Xuanhuang Realm to gather information on these lost artifacts, hoping to make a huge profit."

"Although the chances of success were minimal, there were a few successful cases. The two secret visits of our Xuanxian Vessel were actually to support those who had succeeded."

Lu Yuzhi's words caused a stir in the room.

Even among the upper echelons of the vessel, some had never heard of such secrets.

"Of the two artifacts we collected from the Xuanhuang Realm, one was sold before the Star Sea Catastrophe. The other fell into the hands of the 'Shangxian Vessel' during the split of our vessel," Lu Yuzhi said regretfully.

Everyone's breathing hitched, and their faces showed intense resentment.

Gan Jingda, the second elder of the Duxian Tower, lightly coughed to quiet the murmurs, signaling Lu Yuzhi to continue.

"Although the artifacts from the Xuanhuang Realm are no longer in our possession, we still have the 'Ruo Wood Fruit.'"

After some deliberation, the representative of the Immortal Hub activated several spells.

In a flash of light, a crystal-clear, jade-like round fruit appeared before everyone.

Even under multiple layers of restrictions, the cultivators present could still feel the surging vitality emanating from the Ruo Wood Fruit.

For the resource-strapped cultivators of the vessel, this was a huge temptation. Even among the higher-ups, no one had ever tasted such a treasure.

Most stared intently at the fruit, swallowing their saliva.

Li Fan also carefully observed.

"A familiar aura."

"It indeed comes from the Ruo Wood. However, the abundant vitality of this fruit cannot be produced by the current Ruo Wood. It seems the Ruo Wood was severely damaged back then."

"Moreover..."

A thought struck Li Fan as he noticed strands of vitality dissipating from the fruit into thin air, or rather, into the void.

Lu Yuzhi said solemnly, "You should understand that the vitality of this Ruo Wood Fruit has been slowly dissipating over the millennia. Even though we have used many secret techniques to slow down this process, it cannot be completely stopped."

Someone in the crowd exclaimed, "A vitality that has been dissipating for millennia is still so strong. It's hard to imagine what the original fruit was like."

"No wonder it's said to be a priceless treasure in the entire Star Sea."

"Strange. Why didn't the old guys at the Immortal Hub just eat such a precious fruit?"

In the midst of the discussions, someone grasped the key point in Lu Yuzhi's introduction of the fruit.

"Brother Lu, do you mean that the vitality dissipated from the fruit is returning to the Xuanhuang Realm?"

Everyone fell silent, looking at the Ruo Wood Fruit with more than just greed and desire in their eyes.

Lu Yuzhi nodded, "Indeed!"

"The Star Sea is vast and boundless. Even Lan Yu from the Xuanhuang Realm couldn't remember the way back. But through this Ruo Wood Fruit, we can accurately pinpoint the location of the Xuanhuang Realm in the Star Sea!"

After a brief silence, heated discussions erupted again.

"Does the Xuanhuang Realm still have Ruo Wood Fruits? If each of us could have one, it would be unimaginable..."

"No wonder the Immortal Hub didn't consume it. Such a treasure is entangled with the essence of another realm. It wouldn't be a problem for other cultivators, but as the rulers of the vessel, they absolutely cannot. Unless they are willing to give up their positions."

"Wait, could it be a trap? The way this fruit's vitality flows back to its original world is too deliberate. Could it be a bait to lure beings from the Star Sea for a hunt?"

...

The discussions continued, and Lu Yuzhi, the host, did not stop them. Instead, he closed his eyes in thought.

When the room quieted down, Lu Yuzhi resumed his summary, "From Lan Yu's memories, we've ruled out the possibility of a trap. Even if there was a conspiracy involving the Ruo Wood Fruit in ancient times, the current Xuanhuang Realm is not a threat. Though it survived the Star Sea Catastrophe, it has undergone unimaginable changes."

"The current Xuanhuang Realm is under the joint rule of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance and the Five Elders Council..."

Lu Yuzhi detailed the information about the Xuanhuang Realm.

"Wait, why is the Xuanhuang Realm larger than what our records describe?"

"Preliminary judgment suggests that the survivors of the Star Sea have joined forces to resist the pull of the Immortal Ruins. The so-called Xuanhuang Realm should actually be called the 'Survivors' Land of Various Realms.'"

"Then, there must be hidden masters in the Xuanhuang Realm, beyond those openly known, like the Five Longevity Celestials."

"Defying the natural order to achieve longevity... quite interesting. Binding oneself to a world can indeed grant a lifespan unattainable for ordinary cultivators, and their strength can grow with the world. But once they are outside their world, their power diminishes greatly. And if the world is destroyed, they perish with it."

Everyone seriously reviewed the information on the Xuanhuang Realm.

"Don't forget, the Xuanhuang Realm has many gifted artifacts. The Tianxuan Mirror of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance is clearly one of them. Are there more such artifacts? If we launch an expedition, we must consider this factor. We all know how powerful a true immortal's strength is. Can we really win so easily?"

"I think there's no need for conflict. From Lan Yu's memories, we know that the Xuanhuang Realm still has abundant resources. Our vessel is barely equivalent to half a state of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance. We can trade for what we need."

"Indeed, even if we can't occupy the Xuanhuang Realm, exploring the Immortal Ruins would be greatly beneficial. Such immense true immortal power... there might be complete 'True Immortal Runes' within!"

"I advise caution. While we're eyeing the Xuanhuang Realm's resources, they're equally eager to break free from the Immortal Ruins. To them, our vessel is a tempting target."

...

Deciding whether to venture to the Xuanhuang Realm was a matter that could fundamentally alter the fate of the vessel. A quick decision was impossible. Due to historical reasons, no one suggested sending a test force.

The Xuanxian Vessel must act as one, unable to endure another split.

The council decided to reconvene in thirty days for a final decision.

After everyone left, nine cultivators remained.

Four from the Duxian Tower, three from the Immortal Hub, one from the Dao Learning Palace, and one from the vessel

Sure, let's translate the Chinese text into English while preserving the essence of the story and minimizing the use of pinyin.

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"Why is this happening? It's completely unnecessary," Wang Hai exclaimed.

Li Fan then showed him the sixteen characters from Lan Yu's memory.

"Ah, I remember now," Wang Hai said thoughtfully.

Li Fan whispered, "This is the method of limitless communication, a secret technique of the Immortal Ship."

Wang Hai, startled, was about to say something but was stopped by Li Fan.

"The Immortal Ship's Divine Tree comes from Xuanhuang. Are there still remnants of its mastery among the Xuanhuang cultivators?"

"The Divine Tree saved the Immortal Ship, yet here we are planning to conquer the cultivation world that sent out the Divine Tree. Isn't that repaying kindness with enmity?"

"If the truth is revealed, it will undoubtedly cause a lot of concern among those on the Immortal Ship. It's not advisable. It's been many years, and few people remember what happened back then," explained Li Fan.

"Moreover, there may still be spies from Xuanhuang within the Immortal Ship. If this secret is known to them, it will be greatly disadvantageous for us," Wang Hai added, regaining his composure.

Li Fan nodded in agreement.

"Ah, what a pity. I thought I had finally found another mistake," Wang Hai said somewhat disappointedly.

"You don't need to worry. The changes in the star sea are imminent. With the gradual activation of the residual power of the true immortals in the star sea, our understanding of the true immortal seal characters will also become easier," Li Fan comforted, his expression inexplicable.

...

"The Seed of Transformation?"

In Xuanhuang Realm, Li Fan's avatar attached to Sun Tianci's body tried to search for clues related to these four characters in his mind.

"The name doesn't match, but the appearance is extremely similar to the treasure left behind after the destruction of the Divine Tree Sect, as recorded."

Li Fan thought to himself.

The Divine Tree Sect, one of the ancient immortal sects in Xuanhuang Realm.

It existed in the same era as the Wilderness God Sect and the Wheel of Reincarnation Sect, the great era of cultivation before the immortal path was severed.

The "Mountain Sitting Technique" familiar to Li Fan also originated from this sect.

Within the Divine Tree Sect, there was an extradimensional Divine Tree that threatened the existence of the Realm Tree because of its continuous growth.

The two sides clashed.

In the end, the Divine Tree Sect was destroyed and disappeared into the river of history.

The defeat of the Divine Tree Sect was not only because at that time, the Realm Tree was at its peak, extremely powerful, and there were many other factors such as the assistance of many other cultivators.

The more critical reason was similar to that of the Wilderness God Sect. The Divine Tree Sect's connection with the immortal realm was inexplicably severed, and many of their methods could not be deployed.

After the Divine Tree Sect was defeated, the extradimensional Divine Tree was completely destroyed.

Only a few treasures were left, which were divided among the cultivators of that time.

Among them, a treasure that resembled a tree seed was almost identical to the "Seed of Transformation" recorded in the Xuan Immortal Ship.

"No wonder, since then, there have been no records of it in Xuanhuang Realm."

"It turns out that it was sold to the Xuan Merchant Immortal Ship."

"According to the deductions of the cultivators at that time, if this seed is planted, it will give birth to another extradimensional Divine Tree. However, at that time, the Realm Tree was in a period of great prosperity. Even if it was planted, it would inevitably provoke the Realm Tree's retaliation. It was meaningless. Moreover, Xuanhuang Realm no longer had room for a second Divine Tree."

"It's of little value, so it was gradually ignored by cultivators."

"If my speculation is correct, the Immortal Ship should be able to lock onto the position of Xuanhuang Realm in the void through this method."

"..."

"Although the star sea is vast, there are hidden connections between events."

"In that case, the Immortal Ship will almost certainly come to Xuanhuang Realm. By then, there might be a clash between the Holy Emperor and the Immortal Alliance, interfering unexpectedly. Interesting!"

A hint of a smile emerged in his mind. "If that's the case, then I'll add fuel to the fire!"

In the endless dark space.

Hundreds of terrifying illusory ghosts floated and howled incessantly.

Below these ghostly figures, a disheveled woman sat with her eyes closed.

Although her face was calm, the extreme resentment in her heart could be vaguely seen.

She was Wu Ninglu, occupying the body of Sun Tianci's wife.

During the process of joining the Dao, she was used as a sacrifice by the Sun family, achieving Sun Tianci's extraordinary talent for merging with Dao.

With her divine soul on the verge of extinction, only a trace of regret was saved by Li Fan.

Granting her the Three Calamities and Hundred Tribulations Bright God Technique.

"Your cultivation is too slow!"

"So much time has passed, and you've only cultivated three hundred and sixty-four figures..."

"You're really useless!"

"Look at the state of your precious son now!"

Li Fan mocked as he displayed Sun Tianci's image.

In the image, Sun Tianci looked no more than five or six years old.

However, in front of him stood thirty percent of the combined force of Dao cultivators.

"Please instruct me!"

Without any nonsense, these three Dao cultivators joined forces to attack Sun Tianci.

These three individuals were not weak. One of them had swallowed the essence of heaven and earth, making his attacks unpredictable.

However, as they approached Sun Tianci, all their attacks were quietly blocked and transformed into the most primitive power of laws, returning to the Xuanhuang heaven and earth!

"If you're to continue this fight, these three Dao cultivators are at risk of dropping a level in cultivation..." Li Fan explained.

Just as Li Fan's words fell, not long after, the three Dao cultivators in the image showed extremely ugly expressions and stopped their attacks. They bowed to Sun Tianci, conceding defeat.

And Sun Tianci also responded politely.

The image came to an abrupt end.

While Wu Ninglu had been calm all along, she suddenly went mad.

"It's mine! All of this should have been mine!"

"Hate! I hate the Sun family so much!"

She muttered incessantly, cursing.

Li Fan just coldly said, "Even if you curse until your soul dissipates, it won't have the slightest effect on them."

"It seems that I made a mistake. I actually raised such a useless person!"

Wu Ninglu slowly recovered from her madness.

Although she couldn't see Li Fan's hidden avatar, it didn't stop her from bowing and begging.

"Elder, help me! I'm willing to do anything! As long as I can make the Sun family and that little bastard pay..."

"Pay? Just based on you?" Li Fan sneered.

Faced with Li Fan's blatant ridicule, Wu Ninglu's condensed hundred demonic gods trembled slightly, as if they were about to go berserk at any moment.

However, they were forcibly suppressed by Li Fan, who continued to watch her with disdain.