My Longevity Simulation - Chapter 1286: The Holy Emperor Establishes New Method

Zhang Xu stroked his beard with a solemn expression and said, “The connection between bloodlines is mysterious and profound, yet impossible not to believe. Brother Sun, perhaps you can have someone send a message home to confirm the matter.”

Hua Yueye also nodded in agreement.

“Many thanks to you two fellow Daoist for the guidance.” Sun Ang, who was in fact Li Fan’s true body, pondered for a moment before flicking out a transmission talisman that flew beyond the Derivation Law Jade space.

Each Dao Integration cultivator stationed here could only exchange for one use of this communication talisman after guarding the place for a hundred years. If not for the “care” previously shown by Xu Yuanxian, reducing “Sun Ang’s” sentence by a hundred years, then even now he would have had no way to contact the outside world.

Half a day later, the Sun family head, Sun Luyuan, personally arrived.

“Your eldest uncle unfortunately perished.”

The expression on Li Fan’s face first showed shock, then gradually transformed into self blame and grief. “Before Uncle left, I already vaguely sensed something…”

Sun Luyuan comforted him, “Life and death are uncertain. Lu Chang’s death has nothing to do with you, Lu’er, you do not need to blame yourself.”

“I…”

Sun Luyuan paused, then changed his wording. “These are troubled times recently. But with me here, the Sun family will not collapse. Just stay here peacefully.”

“If necessary, I will find a way to get you out.”

Sun Luyuan spoke with great seriousness.

Since Li Fan already knew that the Sun family had defected to the Holy Dynasty Great Qi, he naturally understood the true meaning behind Sun Luyuan’s words. Yet at this moment he could only pretend not to understand. “I can endure it. The family should not waste more resources because of me.”

…

While the two members of the Sun family were performing this scene of deep familial affection, Fu Yuansheng, who was possessed by one of Li Fan’s split souls, was facing overwhelming malice from various members of his clan.

“Little Sheng, what kind of dogshit luck did you stumble upon to actually obtain a Dao Integration cultivation method?”

“Yuansheng, the family has treated you well all these years, has it not? It is time for you to repay the clan.”

“Sheng’er, in less than two days, more than ten Soul Transformation cultivators have already come knocking at our door. Any one of them is an existence our Fu family cannot afford to offend. For the future of the Fu family, you should hand over that cultivation method.”

“Fu Yuansheng, do not think that a moment of fortune means a lifetime of fortune. You are merely a Golden Core junior. How could you possibly protect a Dao Integration true method? Rather than having it seized from you by force later, you might as well surrender it willingly now in exchange for a bright future.”

The moment he left Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance headquarters, the previously blocked transmission talismans flooded in all at once. The greed and malice in the words were undisguised, enough to make one’s spiritual energy circulation freeze.

Had the current Fu Yuansheng not already ceased to be the original Fu Yuansheng, he likely would have suffered a shattered Dao heart on the spot from the pressure of his own relatives.

Li Fan looked at the still incoming transmissions, whose words had grown increasingly vicious after receiving no response for so long. His expression became rather subtle.

“The evil of the human heart has truly reached such a level.”

“As expected, the environment shapes the people. Within the Holy Dynasty, such things would never happen. The Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance’s fate is exhausted.”

“Allow me to give it one more push.”

Li Fan smiled faintly. Then his expression instantly turned bitter and grief stricken.

Instead of returning to the Fu family, he used the teleportation formation to arrive at Tianshu Immortal City, openly revealing himself before the public.

Very quickly, Fu Yuansheng’s appearance drew attention.

Even those who initially knew nothing noticed the strange gazes around them. After asking around, they instantly understood.

The center of attention, Fu Yuansheng, appeared utterly panicked as if forced into desperation.

Instead of hiding temporarily or using another teleportation formation to escape, he seemed to lose all reason and directly flew out of Tianshu City with his physical body.

Soon, many curious cultivators followed after him.

How fast could a Golden Core cultivator fly? Before long, an enormous crowd had gathered behind Fu Yuansheng.

Not all of them coveted the cultivation method. Most were simply there to watch the excitement.

Li Fan pretended to be terrified while leisurely leading the crowd around.

He was waiting for the perfect opportunity to completely ignite the situation.

After flying aimlessly for most of the day, the person Li Fan had been waiting for finally appeared.

It was Fu Yuansheng’s nominal father, Fu Linmu.

“You unfilial brat, the family head summoned you and you ignored him. What exactly are you trying to do?” The moment Fu Linmu appeared, he began cursing Fu Yuansheng harshly.

Behind Fu Linmu stood a cultivator with folded arms and narrowed eyes. Judging from his aura, he should possess Soul Transformation cultivation.

Li Fan halted his flight, appearing deeply fearful of his father.

Fu Linmu continued persuading him emotionally and logically, then introduced the narrowed eyed Soul Transformation cultivator behind him.

“This is Senior Fu Tongtian from Tianquan Prefecture. We can also be considered relatives.”

“That Dao Integration cultivation method cannot possibly be protected by our Fu family. In your hands, it is a disaster rather than a blessing. Better to hand it over to Senior Fu…”

After Fu Linmu’s lengthy persuasion, Li Fan appeared to struggle painfully before finally seeming ready to compromise.

At that moment, however, more uninvited guests arrived.

Another elder of the Fu family had come, accompanied by yet another Soul Transformation cultivator, seeking to compete for ownership of the Dao Integration true method.

Li Fan pretended to be confused and uncertain about whom he should obey.

While the two Soul Transformation cultivators confronted one another, more and more Soul Transformation cultivators arrived upon hearing the news.

“Everyone, it is only a Dao Integration cultivation method. There is no need to fight to the death over it. Why not discuss things peacefully?” someone suggested, completely ignoring Fu Yuansheng, the actual owner of the cultivation method, already treating it as their own possession.

“Indeed. If the cost becomes too great, it would be better to honestly purchase one through the Tianxuan Mirror.”

“How about first hearing exactly what kind of cultivation method this genius of the Fu family requested the Derivation Law Jade to deduce?”

The group of Soul Transformation cultivators quickly reached a consensus and all looked toward Li Fan.

Little did they know that this was precisely what Li Fan had hoped for.

Before entering the Derivation Law Jade space, he had already calculated that he would use this cultivation method to stir up turmoil. Therefore, the template methods he provided to the Derivation Law Jade were all of exceptionally high grade.

The final cultivation method produced was naturally extraordinary. Even for Li Fan in his current state, it still possessed a certain degree of usefulness.

Li Fan, disguised as Fu Yuansheng, revealed a pained expression. In the end, with helplessness, he took a deep breath and said word by word, “The cultivation method I obtained is called the [Heaven-Reaching Spirit-Resonating Incarnation Art].”

“The current New Dao cultivation system is truly a path that defies the heavens. Yet if one wishes to break through realms, one still cannot avoid relying on all kinds of heavenly and earthly resources. For those great clans and aristocratic families, it is manageable. But for powerless people like us, even with peerless talent, we are still constrained.”

Li Fan’s words caused many cultivators present to show subtle changes in expression, deeply resonating with them.

Li Fan continued, “Thus, I have always dreamed that one day I could break free from these limitations. Thanks to Senior Qianxun’s favor and the gifted Jade Attendee token, I finally had the chance to turn that dream into reality.”

“This Heaven-Reaching Spirit-Resonating Incarnation Art can continuously strengthen one’s connection with the Xuanhuang world, greatly weakening the hostility of the Heavenly Dao. Then, through this connection with heaven and earth, one may search for the Nascent Soul Cave Heaven, the Life Transformation phenomena, and other essential breakthrough materials. Once cultivated to a profound level, even sensing the location of the Spirit of Heaven and Earth becomes an easy matter…”

“With this cultivation method, as long as I, Fu Yuansheng, am given enough time, achieving Dao Integration is no impossible fantasy. Yet who could have expected, who could have expected…”

“The Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance would force even a low level cultivator like me to such a degree. Not leaving me even the slightest chance!”

The more Li Fan spoke, the more grief and fury filled him. His eyes became bloodshot.

Then he directly waved his hand and openly displayed the general outline of the [Heaven-Reaching Spirit-Resonating Incarnation Art] before everyone present.

With just one glance, the Dao Integration cultivators present could already see the extraordinary nature of this cultivation method.

It was absolutely not something a mere Golden Core cultivator could fabricate.

The expressions of the Soul Transformation cultivators varied. The atmosphere instantly became tense and solemn.

“Enough.”

One of them erased the text projected across the sky, then swept his gaze across the crowd. “There is no need to elaborate on the value of this cultivation method.”

“Indeed. Even among Dao Integration cultivation methods, there are differences. If this brat speaks truthfully, then the value of this Dao Integration method is the highest I have ever seen in my life.”

“Heh. In my opinion, even if more than half the people present die, as long as the cultivation method can be obtained, it would still be worth it!”

The Soul Transformation cultivators spoke one after another, and the tension in the air grew increasingly intense.

Meanwhile, the members of the Fu family gradually became miserable in expression.

Had they known earlier that the cultivation method Fu Yuansheng comprehended was such a supreme art capable of establishing an immortal cultivation clan, no matter what, they would have tried to protect him.

Even when selling him off, they should have demanded more conditions.

Regardless of the Fu family’s endless regret.

The final ownership of the Heaven-Reaching Spirit-Resonating Incarnation Art was interrupted by a newly advanced Dao Integration cultivator.

This person was known as the Immortal Sage Chi Liu (Red Willow). Just a few days ago, he had broken through into the Dao Integration realm.

He had not yet found a suitable cultivation method and had happened to hear about Fu Yuansheng’s matter. Acting on a whim, he came to watch the excitement.

Unexpectedly, he received a pleasant surprise.

Between Dao Integration and Soul Transformation, the difference was like heaven and earth. Since Chi Liu wanted it, the Soul Transformation cultivators naturally could not contend with him.

Moreover, Chi Liu was not alone. Behind him stood a rather influential clan supporting him.

In the end, under the pressure of this double authority, the Soul Transformation cultivators present all withdrew from the competition.

To avoid complications arising from delay, the victorious Chi Liu Immortal Sage immediately demanded Fu Yuansheng hand over the cultivation method on the spot.

“I only hope that after Senior obtains this method, you will show a bit more care toward our Fu family.”

Li Fan let out a long sigh toward the sky. His words caused the Fu family members present to feel unbearably ashamed.

Watching Chi Liu fly closer, Li Fan transmitted the complete Heaven-Reaching Spirit-Resonating Incarnation Art through divine sense.

“As expected, it is truly a supreme wondrous method.” Chi Liu’s face filled with joy.

“Brat Fu, sign this contract. It will state that you voluntarily relinquish ownership of the cultivation method. Rest assured, I will not mistreat your Fu family…” Chi Liu said in a deep voice.

“This junior obeys.” Li Fan lowered his head and moved to receive the golden contract.

And at that very moment…

Perhaps due to the earlier influence of the [Heaven-Reaching Spirit-Resonating Incarnation Art] text, Chi Liu suddenly felt his thoughts become somewhat dazed.

Fu Yuansheng before him suddenly appeared like a hideous and terrifying monster that could only exist in nightmares, baring its fangs and claws as it lunged toward him. In the next moment, it seemed about to pounce onto his face.

Chi Liu shuddered violently and subconsciously struck out with a streak of red light.

It hit Fu Yuansheng directly.

The might of a Dao Integration cultivator, even just a casual unconscious strike, was not something a Golden Core cultivator could withstand.

With an expression filled with disbelief on his face, Fu Yuansheng’s body instantly shattered inch by inch, his body and soul completely destroyed.

This sudden turn of events instantly stunned everyone.

All stared in shock at Immortal Sage Chi Liu, who had publicly committed murder.

Even Chi Liu himself was somewhat dumbfounded.

He blankly stared at his own palm.

“Could it be that I only recently broke through, and the influence of the Spirit of Heaven and Earth upon me has not fully faded?”

“Fortunately, this [Heaven-Reaching Spirit-Resonating Incarnation Art] is already in my hands.” This was the second thought that flashed through Chi Liu’s mind.

“Sheng’er!”

After a deathly silence, the Fu family finally reacted.

They cried out in grief and fury.

Many among them, disregarding the immense gap between themselves and a Dao Integration cultivator, glared at Chi Liu with intense hatred.

Above them, the phenomenon of a cultivator’s fall finally arrived belatedly, declaring the cause of Fu Yuansheng’s death.

As the killer, Chi Liu felt vaguely uncomfortable under the gazes of this group of ants.

However, since he was clearly in the wrong, and in full public view at that, it was inconvenient for him to lash out.

He merely said, “Rest assured, this lord keeps his word. I will not mistreat your Fu family.”

Only then did the sobbing of the Fu family gradually cease.

After all, the man was already dead. There was no need to offend a Dao Integration cultivator and seek death for the sake of a dead person.

Chi Liu then departed together with the Fu family members.

The Soul Transformation cultivators also sighed endlessly.

“It seems this cultivation method is simply too precious. Immortal Sage Chi Liu chose to silence everyone to ensure absolute secrecy.”

“He does not even trust contract? This newly advanced Dao Integration cultivator is far too suspicious, is he not?”

“What of contract? There are countless mysterious techniques in this world. What if someone possesses a method to violate the contract without suffering punishment?”

“And this was done with so many people watching. If it were in private, his actions would probably be even more unrestrained!”

“Dao Integration cultivators truly are imposing. By the time one reaches their level, the laws of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance probably become optional.”

“That is only natural. Anyone with a brain should know the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance would never truly punish a Dao Integration cultivator over a mere Golden Core cultivator. Even if there is punishment, it is certainly only for appearances.”

“Once one enters Dao Integration, everything truly becomes different. Like the Realm Departure Rainbow Light before, allowing one to roam the star sea, only Dao Integration cultivators possess such qualifications.”

…

The Soul Transformation cultivators gradually lost interest in the discussion and departed one after another.

However, the large number of lower level cultivators still gathered there, including Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, and Nascent Soul cultivators, remained for a long time without leaving.

They raised their heads to look at the phenomenon of downfall in the sky that had yet to dissipate, and a feeling of sorrow for one’s own kind rose within their hearts.

Under the influence of a mysterious force they could not perceive, this emotion gradually transformed into blazing anger, slowly igniting.

“So in the eyes of the upper ranks of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance, we truly are nothing more than ants.”

“What happened to the laws of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance? So they only apply to people like us?”

“Today the one who died was Fu Yuansheng. Tomorrow, which one of us will die unjustly?”

…

Within the silence, a strange atmosphere was brewing.

Though no one spoke aloud, everything was already revealed through the looks they exchanged.

However, due to fear of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance’s authority, none of them dared voice the thoughts in their hearts.

Perhaps…

What they needed was merely an opportunity.

Only after a long while did all the gathered cultivators finally disperse.

One strand of Li Fan’s divine sense then transformed into a phantom and reappeared in the world.

“Now that the flames have been ignited, I likely no longer need to fan them. They will spread across the entire Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance on their own.” Li Fan was extremely satisfied with his handiwork.

The subsequent developments unfolded exactly as he had predicted.

Although the scene of Immortal Sage Chi Liu killing Fu Yuansheng in broad daylight spread rapidly throughout the entire Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance through the Tianxuan Mirror, the Fu family had already expressed understanding, claiming that Chi Liu had only made a temporary mistake due to instability after his recent breakthrough. Therefore, the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance no longer pursued the matter. They merely issued a symbolic fine of contribution points.

Instead, after news spread regarding the Heaven Reaching Spirit Resonating Incarnation Art obtained by Chi Liu himself, countless families began investigating whether the matter was true.

They all expressed willingness to pay enormous sums in exchange for Chi Liu helping them sense and locate the Spirit of Heaven and Earth.

For a time, the status of the newly advanced Dao Integration cultivator Chi Liu became even higher than that of some veteran Dao Integration cultivators.

As for the innocent Fu Yuansheng who died unjustly, he was gradually forgotten as time passed.

…

“What irony indeed. The guilty receive no punishment and are instead rewarded.”

Within the Holy Dynasty Great Qi, Wang Xuanba clicked his tongue as he looked at the article in his hand.

“If this happened in our Great Qi, forget ordinary officials. Even as the direct disciple of the Holy Emperor, if I committed such an act, I would still receive severe punishment. At the very least, I would be imprisoned in the Nether Prison for several hundred years. How could it possibly be brushed aside so lightly? The Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance truly is wonderful… ah no, the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance truly is rotten!” Ou Shangtian repeatedly shook his head.

Sun Erlang glanced at Ou Shangtian helplessly and smiled bitterly.

“Master’s intention is that this incident can serve as a representative example for propaganda, to be used for mobilization before the war.”

“It may even be used as an opportunity to shake the very foundations of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance. After all, the overwhelming majority of cultivators within the alliance are merely below the Soul Transformation realm.”

Ou Shangtian curled his lips.

“What is the point of recruiting those trash? However many come, I will kill however many there are!”

Sun Erlang’s expression immediately changed.

“Watch your words! The righteous gain many supporters, while the unrighteous gain few. Once the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance completely loses the people’s hearts, our Holy Dynasty’s campaign will become an act aligned with the will of the people.”

“Only when one marches with just cause and acts in accordance with the Great Dao can victory in battle be assured!”

After all, Sun Erlang was the senior brother, so Ou Shangtian did not dare refute him openly. He merely muttered quietly:

“No matter how much you say, in the end it still comes down to strength.”

After some playful banter, the group returned the discussion to the main topic.

“Shangtian, how is the construction of the Myriad Manifestations Teleportation Formation progressing?” Sun Erlang asked.

Ou Shangtian revealed a proud expression.

“Senior Brother, you can rest assured when I handle things. I have already completed the positioning of every prefecture within the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance. Once Master gives the order, the armies of Great Qi can instantly travel through the Myriad Manifestations Teleportation Formation to any designated prefecture. Then, using the Samantabhadra True Boat and the cover of the White Mist Barrier, we can descend beneath the Heavenly Cities of every prefecture without anyone realizing it!”

Wang Xuanba also added:

“The several hidden agents we planted within the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance have also completed coordination. Once the time arrives, the Tianxuan Mirrors and teleportation formations in every prefecture of the alliance will all fail simultaneously.”

A simplified map of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance’s territory appeared before everyone.

“At that time, every prefecture will become an isolated island, unable to care for one another. Their strength has already been thoroughly investigated. Defeating them one by one will not be difficult.”

“The most critical point remains the four central prefectures and the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance.”

After scanning through the roster of cultivators stationed across the various prefectures, Sun Erlang focused his gaze upon the very center of the map.

After pondering for a moment, Sun Erlang spoke:

“When Master summoned me previously, he vaguely revealed that at the appropriate time, he will employ a heaven-defying method to directly seal off the four central prefectures and the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance. We should not need to worry about reinforcements from the alliance headquarters. We only need to focus on ending the battles in each prefecture as quickly as possible.”

“In addition, the secret realms of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance hidden within the White Mist and across the various prefectures will all be sealed using formations before the war begins. Hidden Dragon Abyss, Phoenix Mist City, Vast Mountain, and Chizha Immortal City. Although the strength stationed in each place is not great individually, together they are still not to be underestimated. They must be defeated separately.”

The others all listened seriously to Sun Erlang’s explanation of the battle plan.

Only Ou Shangtian maintained a playful grin.

“I have personally experienced the formation standards of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance. They are simply not worth mentioning. Since Master personally created the sealing formations, trapping them for a year or even longer will be effortless!”

“Though… could there perhaps be a shortage of formation materials?” Ou Shangtian suddenly frowned in confusion.

Sun Erlang smiled slightly and took out a piece of Voidbright Motherstone, placing it before everyone.

Ou Shangtian swept his gaze across the supplies stored within the Motherstone and immediately shot to his feet in shock.

“So much? Did you rob the treasury of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance?”

Sun Erlang laughed heartily. “Master gave me a total of three. Each Motherstone is packed completely full. As far as I know, Senior Ou Daozi’s side has also been granted sufficient supplies. So you do not need to worry about strategic resources. Just prepare for the formation setup.”

When Ou Shangtian heard his father mentioned, his eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly.

Sun Erlang then looked toward the duo Su Yuqing and Liuli, who had remained silent the entire time.

Ever since they had been sent by the Holy Emperor to guard the underground world of darkness, it was as though they had truly been tainted by that darkness and changed temperament, becoming much more taciturn.

“Junior Sister, how is the formation of the small world reinforcements progressing?” Sun Erlang asked aloud.

“Faster than expected. Rest assured, the Federation of All Worlds army will certainly arrive at the battlefield on time.” Su Yuqing replied softly, though her tone carried a firmness she had never possessed before.

During her process of enlightening the You Clan Race in the underground dark world, she had vaguely sensed a possible connection between the Heavenly Dao of small worlds and the living beings within them.

In addition, because of her experience in the Li Realm, where she had received the favor and possession of the Heavenly Dao itself, she was naturally far more capable than ordinary cultivators at gaining the affinity of the Heavenly Dao of small worlds.

Relying on this advantage, under the Holy Emperor’s orders, she traveled between different small worlds.

Using both gentle and forceful methods together, temptation and coercion side by side.

With an efficiency that could only be described as terrifying, she assembled a true “Federation of All Worlds.”

Although she held little expectation for the actual combat power this allied army would display when the time came, its sheer scale and momentum alone would certainly be enough to boost morale.

Most importantly, it eliminated the possibility of them causing trouble while the Holy Dynasty and the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance fought their decisive battle.

“By the way, where did Senior Sister Lin Ling go? Why have we not seen her lately?” Ou Shangtian suddenly asked curiously.

Sun Erlang answered vaguely: “She naturally has duties personally assigned by Master. I am not too clear on the details either. But rest assured, she definitely will not miss this grand feast.”

All the disciples once again looked toward the miniature map of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance in the center of the hall.

Their eyes were filled with impatience and anticipation.

Within the Holy Dynasty secret realm, in the experimental grounds or academy specially created for Yin Shangren.

Yin Shangren scratched his scalp and pushed the True Self Dao Foundation, which had emerged once again from the crack in his skull, back inside.

Somewhat uncertain, he said: “Is doing this a bit too rash?”

“With my Foundation Establishment method, it can indeed be considered a complete victory. But the Primordial Golden Core has only been deduced halfway. As for everything beyond that, it is entirely castles in the air and flowers reflected in the moonlight. At first glance it seems marvelous, but it collapses the moment it is tested. It simply cannot withstand scrutiny!”

Holy Emperor Li Ping was sitting at the wooden table, continuously flipping through illusory pages of text while making edits and revisions.

Around him, phenomena born from Dao comprehension appeared like a galaxy itself, twisting space and flickering in and out of existence.

Yin Shangren forcibly turned his gaze away from the astonishing sight.

Only after a long while, when the Holy Emperor had finished reviewing the entire illusory book and once again started revising it from the first page, did he finally respond:

“As the saying goes, when the false is treated as true, then the false also becomes true. As long as the cultivators of the world believe that this is a ‘New New Method’ capable of escaping the Immortal Ancestor cultivation system and cultivating independently…”

“Even if it only lasts for a few days, that will already be enough.”

“Furthermore, with how obscure the New New Method is, and how completely contrary it is to the Immortal Ancestor method, how long do you think it will take the cultivators of the Xuanhuang Realm to verify whether it is genuine or false?”

As he spoke, the Holy Emperor once again used his hand as a pen to revise the illusory book formed from the New New Method.

Yin Shangren did not answer, merely repeating the phrase: “When the false is treated as true, then the false also becomes true.”

After a long while, realization suddenly dawned upon him.

“I see now. Precisely because the world has never seen the New New Method before, once we publish it, and once the easiest part to verify, the Foundation Establishment method, proves genuine, then people will naturally assume for the time being that all the subsequent techniques are genuine as well.”

“And my repeated revisions are merely to improve the effectiveness of that deception.” The Holy Emperor smiled faintly in self mockery.

“But what is the point? In the end, it still cannot shake the foundation of Immortal Ancestor.” Yin Shangren scratched his scalp again.

“The Immortal Ancestor method and the New New Method are incompatible with one another. To cultivate it, one must switch allegiance and rebuild one’s Dao path from the beginning. Perhaps not even one in a thousand would choose to do so, but even so, one side’s gain is the other side’s loss.”

“And more importantly…”

As the Holy Emperor spoke, he completed yet another round of revisions to the illusory book.

This time, however, he made no further changes and instead closed the book.

Pressing both hands upon it, dazzling starlight surged across its surface.

In scarcely the span of a breath, the originally illusory book composed purely of light and shadow actually gained physical substance.

It became a real book that truly existed in the world.

Handing this copy of the “New New Method” to Yin Shangren, the Holy Emperor stood up and continued:

“And more importantly, if we publish the New New Method, and the Immortal Alliance proves incapable of stopping us…”

“Then Immortal Ancestor will definitely return from the distant starry sky.”

The Holy Emperor spoke in a deep voice.

“This is called attacking what the enemy must save.”

A glimmer flashed through Yin Shangren’s eyes as he slowly nodded.

“You… are you confident about facing Immortal Ancestor?”

After hesitating for a moment, Yin Shangren still asked the question.

The Holy Emperor paused briefly before answering calmly: “At most, it is merely staking everything on a final gamble.”