My Longevity Simulation - Chapter 1217: Another Layer in the Floating Across
“The Xuanhuang Realm is the only place we have to reside. Naturally we must protect it completely.” Holy Emperor Li Ping spoke as a matter of course.
“Once we return, I will allocate a portion of the You Clan and have them return to the Dark Sea to offer their faith. Since the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance captured the You Clan people and caused the Nether Realm to fall into imbalance, the Holy Dynasty will take full responsibility.”
“However…”
Li Ping gazed at the deep, pitch-black ocean before him.
“Although the essence of source power is vast, its quantity is ultimately limited. I wonder how many You Clan members praying day and night would be needed to restore the Dark Sea.”
Yin Shangren was somewhat moved by Li Ping’s attitude. After pondering for a moment, he replied: “According to the You Clan leader, at the peak of their clan, their members’ footprints covered the entire underground cave world. It is estimated there were at least five hundred thousand…”
Li Ping said slowly: “It seems our approach toward the You Clan people needs to be improved bit by bit.”
Yin Shangren nodded in agreement as well.
“Let us end this inspection here for now. I have a feeling that the two of us seem to be gradually being watched by this darkness.”
“Very well.”
A burst of golden light enveloped Li Ping’s body, making him appear incomparably sacred and majestic.
In the fluctuating light and shadow, it seemed as though space and time were twisting.
The next moment, Holy Emperor Li Ping’s figure vanished into thin air and returned to the Great Qi small world.
Without using the teleportation gate produced by the You Clan people’s sacrifices and prayers, but directly utilizing the power of the giant net of source power essence.
“At present, the source of the net of source power is only in Great Qi. If one day You Clan everywhere in the Xuanhuang Realm pray to me, then I can rely on this connection to appear anywhere at will.” Holy Emperor Li Ping said thoughtfully.
After understanding the significance of the You Clan, Li Ping summoned Wang Xuanba.
He conveyed to him the latest strategy for dealing with the You Clan.
In addition to continuing to increase the production of You Clan in the flesh factories, they must also simultaneously expand the normal You Clan population for sustainable development.
“For these other You Clan people, you must instead find ways to increase their lifespan.”
Wang Xuanba, kneeling on one knee, listened to the Holy Emperor’s instructions. Although he did not know the reason for this sudden huge shift in attitude, he loyally accepted the task.
After Wang Xuanba left, Li Ping next summoned Sun Erlang.
He assigned him the task of leading troops to conquer several underground worlds.
Sun Erlang, who had been idle for a long time, gladly accepted the order.
However, unlike with Wang Xuanba, he did not simply send him away but continued to inquire.
“How has the Taiyan Sect’s Yi Shu been performing lately?”
The fortune of the Holy Dynasty was entirely tied to Li Ping alone. As the destined Holy Emperor of Great Qi, he naturally knew everything that happened within the Great Qi small world like the back of his hand. Yet he still asked knowingly.
Sun Erlang also dared not hide anything and reported everything truthfully.
“Unexpectedly, the Taiyan Sect actually agreed to your request.” Li Ping’s icy voice carried no emotion as it echoed within the Holy Emperor’s throne hall.
“But that is fine too. If one day the Holy Dynasty falls, going to the Taiyan Sect for refuge would also be a decent outcome.”
Sun Erlang was instantly stunned. His expression changed at once: “Master, how could the Holy Dynasty…”
Li Ping actually smiled, which was extremely rare: “In this world, where is there any absolute certainty of victory? Having more escape routes, what harm is there? However, this is limited to you alone. Do not mention this matter to your junior brothers and sisters.”
“You may go now.”
Sun Erlang left in a state of panic and unease.
Li Ping sat upright above. The empty Holy Emperor’s throne hall contained only him.
Although this exploration of the Nether Realm had lasted only a short while.
It had nonetheless caused no small impact on his mind.
“Floating Across Starry Sky Grand Formation, Fishing Pond…”
“My strength can already be considered half a step at the peak of the Xuanhuang Realm. Yet within the Xuanhuang Realm, there are far too many hidden oddities. The Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance has ruled half of the Xuanhuang Realm for so many years; their foundation must be even deeper than what is outwardly revealed.”
“Moreover, the war against the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance must not only be won but won quickly. Otherwise, years of prolonged cultivator warfare will inevitably inflict irreparable damage upon this heaven and earth once more. This is already a patched-up broken ship; how can it withstand further torment?”
As the destined Holy Emperor, there were still many things he needed to consider.
After pondering for a long time, Li Ping’s figure flickered and vanished from the Great Qi small world.
When he reappeared, he was already within Nine Mountains Prefecture of the Xuanhuang Realm.
With the source power essence protecting his body, he now qualified to venture out occasionally without excessive worry for his personal safety.
“Heavenly Beast.”
Hovering in mid-air, Li Ping sensed the chaotic and disordered space around him.
“If my guess is correct, the Heavenly Beast should also be part of the Floating Across Starry Sky Grand Formation.”
“In the Star Sea, dangers lurk everywhere. To successfully cross, thorough scouting of the path ahead and avoidance of dangers are indispensable.”
“The Eye of the Heavenly Beast…”
Vague images flashed through his mind.
Outside the Xuanhuang Realm, in an independent space called the Eye of the Heavenly Beast, it seemed possible to observe even deeper into the distant Star Sea compared to within the Xuanhuang Realm.
“It is a pity that the Heavenly Beast is already dead. Finding that unique space can only rely entirely on chance. The Star Sea is vast and boundless, with the immortal ruins’ suction constantly affecting it, making it even harder than finding a needle in the ocean.”
“Three of the four parts of the Floating Across Grand Formation have already shown traces. The only remaining one still has no clues whatsoever.”
“…”
Shaking his head slightly, he temporarily set aside these thoughts. In utter silence, Li Ping had already arrived at the headquarters of the Lingyuan Sect.
The Lingyuan Sect was the largest native power in this chaotic region of Nine Mountains Prefecture.
Its followers all cultivated the Vital Essence Technique of All Living Beings, seemingly breaking the rule that technique could not be jointly practiced. In reality, they were merely tools for the Lingyuan Sect’s leader to refine and absorb source power.
Easily bypassing all kinds of restrictions and following the sensing of the source power aura, Li Ping arrived at the underground base of Qiao Gong.
The place was filled with all sorts of strange and bizarre components, and the one busily working among them was none other than Master Qiao Gong himself.
“Where exactly is the difference?”
“Source power and source power essence—two words apart, yet a chasm of difference!”
The puppet shaped from golden source power exploded into fragments with a bang, light scattering everywhere.
It seemed the experiment had failed, and Qiao Gong was somewhat irritated.
“Come here!”
He turned his head and snorted coldly at a female cultivator standing nearby. A leather whip suddenly appeared in his hand.
The female cultivator’s face was expressionless, her eyes lacking the liveliness of a normal person.
“Not like it at all! It doesn’t resemble the real Shangguan in the slightest!”
Seeing the female cultivator’s appearance, Qiao Gong grew even more furious.
Just as the whip in his hand was about to swing down, he suddenly caught sight of the Faceless Holy Emperor’s figure in the secret chamber.
As though his guilty deed had been discovered, Qiao Gong’s hand trembled, and the whip nearly fell to the ground.
“Who is it?!”
Qiao Gong was both shocked and angry. Looking at Li Ping, he shouted furiously.
In the secret chamber, the puppets that had originally been like dead objects instantly all came to life, staring at Li Ping.
