My Longevity Simulation - Chapter 1272: Simulated Derivation Law Jade
One by one, Sun Luyao copies were simulated, and then destroyed. During this process, Li Fan gradually formed his own unique understanding of Creation.
“Senior…”
Before the copied and preserved fragment of Sun Luyao’s divine sense was about to be completely exhausted, a timid yet faintly greedy voice once again sounded within the Sun family’s underground secret chamber.
It was almost identical to Sun Luyao’s own tone and behavior.
Even Li Fan, as the creator, could hardly distinguish any difference.
But that was only on the surface.
Li Fan understood this very clearly.
The newly created Sun Luyao acted entirely according to the response patterns preset by Li Fan. There was no process of independent thought.
Compared to a true living being, the gap was enormous.
Moreover, this created consciousness entity was not recognized by the immortal artifact Boundless Mirror.
In other words, in the perception of the Boundless Mirror, they were completely different existences.
“Simulation, Myriad Forms Of Living Beings, only creates different personalities.”
“But to truly create life from nothing, other methods are still required.” After confirming this, Li Fan shook his head slightly with some regret.
However, this did not mean that Li Fan gained nothing. Within Li Fan’s main body, inside the sea of consciousness, within the Final Dissociation Disc, a consciousness, or rather a virtual personality created by the simulated formation, was slowly taking shape.
Li Fan’s design for it was very simple.
Its highest priority was to increase the efficiency of formation deduction and analysis. Tireless, never ceasing.
Before this, although Li Fan possessed the peculiar artifact Final Dissociation Disc, to fully unleash its capabilities, he not only required the amplification of the Dao Deviation Stone, but also had to devote a large portion of his own attention to personally oversee it.
With a mechanized simulated personality, he could free up part of his mental effort.
“In essence, this is almost equivalent to the legendary bestowal of spirit to an immortal artifact. It merely uses a clever shortcut to achieve a slightly inferior result.”
“Looking further ahead, it is not limited to the Dissociation Disc. Even any peculiar artifact or magic treasure could be handled in this way.”
“With almost no cost, one could greatly enhance the usability of artifacts. As for power, that is uncertain. But making them more convenient to use is certain. And they can also be customized according to one’s needs.”
“In a sense, this is another form of formation refinement.”
While Li Fan was thinking, the simulated personality within the Final Dissociation Disc had already fully taken form.
Its appearance was that of a cultivator Li Fan had found most useful to command across his hundred lifetimes: Gao Yuan.
Li Fan had once served as acting island master of Ten Thousand Immortal Island. Gao Yuan’s ability to read situations and his loyalty left a good impression on him.
He looked agreeable, so Li Fan used his appearance as the template for the simulated personality.
As for what had happened to the real Gao Yuan now, Li Fan did not care.
“Master, how may I serve you?” Gao Yuan said respectfully.
“Organize the existing data of immortal level formations. Deduce the relationships between them, as well as their shared foundational formation units.”
“Based on this, carry out unified improvements and deductions of formations within the Xuanhuang Realm. All results must be recorded and preserved.”
“At the same time, attempt to find methods for self advancement…”
Li Fan issued a series of commands.
The Final Dissociation Disc paused for an instant, then resumed operating at high speed. Compared to before, its processes were now far more orderly.
Li Fan could see the feedback from the simulated personality manifested as data.
For example, the proportion of computational power allocated to each task, and the estimated remaining time for completion.
When results were produced, the simulated personality would also automatically organize them and await Li Fan’s review.
“Far more convenient than before.”
The mental burden in his mind was greatly reduced, yet the efficiency of the Dissociation Disc’s deductions increased instead.
“This is the overwhelming advantage of methodology from the Immortal Realm.”
“Previously, I was like someone holding a firearm but only using it as a blunt weapon.”
“And all of this comes from exploring the immortal realm formations firsthand and gaining insight…”
At this point, Li Fan’s thoughts paused slightly as he looked toward the Derivation Law Jade lying on the long table, appearing listless.
“Speaking of which, this little thing’s situation is quite similar to how I was before.”
“However, security here is too tight. I still cannot find a way to contact her alone.”
Li Fan glanced subtly at the two Dao Integration guardians, Zhang Xu and Hua Yueye, while planning in his mind.
Just as one grows sleepy, someone brings a pillow. Within a few days, Li Fan received an excellent opportunity.
“Requesting the Derivation Law Jade to perform deduction?”
“Is this not a benefit only granted after serving one hundred years as a guardian? How is it available now?”
Li Fan looked at the Dharma Protector Hall elder Zhao Shihuan before him and asked in confusion.
Zhao Shihuan smiled slightly. “Your Sun family has rendered meritorious service to the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance. After a joint decision by Chief Xu and all members of the Dharma Protector Hall council, your guarding term will be reduced from three hundred years to two hundred years.”
“However, your corresponding benefits and merits will not be reduced. You can rest assured.”
Only then did Li Fan recall the promise Sun Luyuan had made during his previous visit.
“It seems this time Xu Yuanxuan did not deceive him.”
Zhao Shihuan continued, “After all, this happened rather suddenly. If Brother Sun feels unprepared, you can also keep this opportunity to seek the Derivation and use it together at a later time.”
“I came this time mainly to inform you of this matter in advance.”
Compared to how he treated Zhang Xu and Hua Yueye, Zhao Shihuan’s attitude toward Li Fan was clearly much more polite. After all, the Chief Elder had personally spoken on his behalf. His future status in the Guardian Hall would certainly not be low. Building a good relationship in advance was only natural.
“Then many thanks, Elder Zhao…” After pondering for a moment, Li Fan said in a deep voice, “Recently I have had some insights, so I plan to directly use this derivation opportunity.”
Zhao Shihuan nodded.
Under the somewhat envious gazes of the other two guardians, Li Fan left his seat and drifted before the little girl of the Derivation Law Jade.
The Derivation Law Jade glared at this great enemy who often exploited and urged her, her cheeks puffed up in anger.
“I am already working so hard, and now you still want…” She was just about to complain, but upon meeting Li Fan’s serious gaze, the words reached her lips and were swallowed back.
It seemed that Li Fan’s conditioning over this period had produced some effect.
However, on the surface, the Derivation Law Jade still looked unconvinced, staring wide eyed at Li Fan.
Seeing this scene, the other presences within the derivation space could not help but laugh.
For a moment, the air was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.
After all, they were all on the same side, there was no need for excessive caution. The other guardians simply watched as if enjoying a show.
“Alright, alright, I give up. What do you want, just say it quickly.”
The Derivation Law Jade lay weakly on the long table, speaking as if resigned to her fate.
Li Fan skillfully took the sheet of white paper that flew over. Characters rapidly appeared upon it one by one.
When the final character appeared, Li Fan did not hesitate in the slightest.
With a thought, the white paper turned into a stream of light and flew before the Derivation Law Jade. The entire sequence flowed smoothly, as if it had been rehearsed countless times.
At first, the Derivation Law Jade still looked listless. But soon, she seemed to notice something, and her spirit jolted.
Her chubby little hand slammed the table as she muttered, “What kind of messy thing is this? It is so difficult!”
The characters on the table scattered instantly under the impact.
“Wait a moment,” the Derivation Law Jade said to Li Fan.
Next, the massive sphere of characters above her head began to rotate rapidly, as if exerting all its effort to deduce.
Meanwhile, Li Fan took the opportunity to casually chat with Zhang Xu and Hua Yueye, the two Dao Integration cultivators.
“Although the duration of our guardianship has been reduced by a hundred years, for some reason I vaguely feel that this is not a good thing. When I think about leaving in the future, I even feel a sense of reluctance,” Li Fan said with some confusion.
Zhang Xu smiled. “I know the reason. In our Zhang family’s past, those who served as guardians at the Dao Integration stage also felt similarly upon leaving. Staying in the same place for too long inevitably breeds a sense of attachment. Even with our Dao Integration cultivation, we are not exempt.”
Hua Yueye also agreed. “Yes. After hundreds of years, who knows what the outside world has become. It is somewhat frightening to face it again…”
The three conversed pleasantly, though from time to time they all glanced toward the Derivation Law Jade.
And this time, just as she had complained, the target technique for deduction seemed indeed quite difficult.
The time spent had already far exceeded what was normally required for a Dao Integration technique.
“It seems Brother Sun has gained quite a lot this time,” Zhang Xu said with some envy.
Li Fan did not deny it. “My beloved wife has fallen, and I have become a father. Too many things have happened recently…”
Only after exceeding the allotted time by half did the Derivation Law Jade finally complete the deduction.
“Alright, take it.”
Perhaps due to excessive exhaustion, her attitude improved somewhat and was no longer as harsh as before.
Li Fan nodded, took the white paper, and firmly memorized its contents. Then he cupped his hands and calmly returned to his seat.
“According to the rules, you may rest for two hours,” Zhang Xu said.
“I see she is quite tired. Why not add another hour? After all, this deduction was increased temporarily because of me,” Li Fan suggested.
Zhang Xu and Hua Yueye exchanged glances and nodded in agreement. Within the limits of their authority, giving a colleague some face was not a problem.
“Did not expect you to be quite kind,” the Derivation Law Jade muttered softly.
Without offering thanks, she collapsed onto the table and fell into a deep sleep.
Li Fan’s expression remained calm as he reviewed in his mind the technique deduced by the Derivation Law Jade.
“Simulated Multitude of Living Beings Method.”
The effect of this cultivation method is actually similar to the formation [Simulation, Myriad Forms of All Living Beings].
It is even somewhat weaker because it has been converted into a cultivation method.
However, Li Fan’s goal was not this cultivation method.
He merely took the opportunity to pass the technique for creating an imitated personality to the Derivation Law Jade under the supervision of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance.
And the Derivation Law Jade was not foolish.
After realizing that this method would likely be of great use to itself, it even took the initiative to conceal Li Fan’s covert actions.
Three hours later, Zhang Xu appeared beside the Derivation Law Jade on time, manifesting a bronze gong to wake the little girl.
After that, the Derivation Law Jade seemed to once again immerse itself in endless derivation work.
But in reality, certain changes were quietly taking place.
Inside the sphere of light of the Derivation Law Jade, a figure was slowly forming. The little girl held her head in her hands, staring ahead with excitement.
“Good, good, good. I did not expect this method would actually work.”
“I tried before to split off another self to help me work, but it was completely useless.”
“Now there is hope…”
The Derivation Law Jade widened its eyes, filled with anticipation. Before long, the imitated personality was fully formed.
“Ah!”
A scream echoed throughout the interior of the light sphere.
“How could it be you!”
Out of instinct, the little girl quickly moved far away from the imitated personality.
Because…
For some reason, although it had been created based on the most handsome face she had imagined in her mind, the final result that appeared before her was actually Li Fan’s, that is Sun Ang’s, real appearance.
“Master, how may I serve you?”
The simulated personality, which closely resembled Li Fan, showed no reaction to the exaggerated response. Instead, it asked in a mechanical and respectful tone.
“Huh?”
The Derivation Law Jade then cautiously approached and tested it.
After discovering that the simulated personality was extremely obedient and would do whatever it was told, her courage instantly grew.
