My Longevity Simulation - Chapter 867
“It is likely that Zhong Shentong, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, was able to keep such a treasure as the Seven-Colored Jade Void Glimmering Light without having it taken away because he surrendered the Fishing Pond in exchange for protection.”
Li Fan sighed in his heart.
He should not have overlooked this detail.
However, having first obtained a priceless treasure and then successfully breaking through, his mindset had become somewhat elated.
Thus, he had ignored this suspicious point.
“But it’s not necessarily a bad thing. At the very least, I now understand that the Seven-Colored Divine Light cannot be easily wielded. Moreover, it has drawn out this great figure.”
Li Fan glanced at the Stone Tablet Scholar behind him without any visible emotion.
Amidst the flowing earth veins, the scholar walked as if he were a mere mortal, unhurried and steady.
The ancient trees within the earth veins, which would usually attack intruding cultivators, remained completely still.
Everything was eerily calm.Even Lin Ling’s calls were completely ignored.
Li Fan cursed inwardly but urged Lin Ling to continue forward.
Meanwhile, in Jiushan Prefecture.
At the previous meeting spot—
Shortly after Li Fan and the scholar had left, a cultivator dressed in the robes of the Five Elders Association arrived late.
He waited for a long time but saw no one appear.
He was utterly baffled.
Yongyun Prefecture.
Inside a small temple nestled in the mountains, by the Fishing Pond—
“Senior, please take a look.” Li Fan respectfully pointed at the small pond before them.
Since Ji Shaoli had given prior notice, Zhong Shentong was already aware that someone would be coming.
Seeing the Stone Tablet Scholar and Li Fan, he didn’t dare to even breathe too loudly.
He carefully shielded Liuli behind him, firmly holding her head down to prevent her from peeking out.
The scholar scrutinized the scene with great interest for a long time.
“This is nothing more than an ordinary little pond… Could there be some deeper mystery?”
Intrigued, the scholar became curious.
Li Fan gave Zhong Shentong a look, signaling him to demonstrate.
“I have already used up today’s attempts.” Zhong Shentong said helplessly.
Seeing this, Li Fan had no choice but to take action himself.
He sat upright by the pond, maintaining a proper posture.
Casting his fishing rod into the water.
The next moment, a strange glimmer flashed in the stone tablet scholar’s eyes.
When Li Fan retrieved his line and examined the white light cluster in his hand, realization dawned on him.
“So that’s how it works.”
Eager to try for himself, the scholar stepped forward.
Just as Li Fan was about to explain the correct method of using the Fishing Pond—
He saw the scholar pause for a moment before his body blurred, suddenly changing appearance!
The form he assumed was one that Li Fan was extremely familiar with.
It was none other than the eccentric Old Fisherman!
Only this time, the basket on his back had turned into a heavy, blue-green stone tablet!
“Oh, I forgot to mention—this scholar’s appearance was never my original one.”
“I merely imitated a figure from the Five Elders Association.”
The “Old Fisherman” smiled, humming a tune as he cast his fishing line.
His demeanor and movements were almost indistinguishable from the real fisherman.
Li Fan’s heart sank.
From his previous encounters, he had somewhat underestimated this Longevity Immortal Realm powerhouse.
After all, the monitoring capabilities of the Genesis Stone Tablet only worked in certain areas.
This figure had failed to recognize his identity and had reacted to the treasure Fishing Pond like any ordinary cultivator, filled with joy and excitement.
Unintentionally, this had lowered his sense of awe and vigilance toward him.
But now, looking at him again…
This person was also deeply hidden.
Although he did not attain the Dao by defying the natural order, he was by no means someone to be underestimated.
Li Fan stood to the side, not daring to act rashly.
Zhong Shentong was even more motionless, like a solemn statue, his face and body completely frozen.
Only Lin Ling and Liuli, the two bold ones present, dared to secretly stare at the stone tablet fisherman.
The fisherman’s first fishing session was unusually long.
He seemed to be deeply immersed in the process.
Even after more than half a day, he remained seated without moving, making Li Fan suspect that he had already failed but was merely putting on an act.
However, when a brilliant golden light reappeared in the small temple nestled in the mountains—
Li Fan’s doubts instantly vanished.
Looking at the golden orb of light in the stone tablet fisherman’s hand, Li Fan couldn’t help but question his own understanding of reality.
Zhong Shentong was equally dumbfounded, unable to believe his eyes.
The Stone Tablet Fisherman gazed at the orb for a moment and muttered, “The Heavenly Emperor’s Qi Classic?”
“A method to achieve the title of Emperor Sovereign in this world, gathering the fortune of all beings and dynastic destiny. Without the need for cultivation, one can become a powerhouse comparable to the Longevity Immortal Realm…”
“All you people ever think about is fighting and killing. How dull.”
The Stone Tablet Fisherman sighed in boredom. “Here, you take it.”
With that, he casually tossed the golden orb toward Li Fan and the others.
Zhong Shentong wanted to reach out and grab it, but under Li Fan’s cold gaze, which carried a hint of killing intent, he dared not act presumptuously.
Li Fan caught the golden orb and quickly examined it.
The contents matched what the fisherman had said.
It was a unique cultivation method that had been passed down in a world devoid of spiritual energy.
“An ingenious concept.”
“But unfortunately, to gather enough fortune to match the scale described in this text, it would take hundreds of years and over a dozen generations of continuous effort.”
“Useless.”
Li Fan regretfully commented, yet he still carefully stored it in his storage ring.
He looked at the Stone Tablet Fisherman, who remained in his fishing posture, and couldn’t help but say, “Senior, this fishing pond only grants one opportunity per day.”
The Stone Slab Fisherman yawned, “I know.”
“But I’m just fishing for the sake of fishing.”
Li Fan was taken aback.
The Stone Slab Fisherman seemed to truly enjoy the process of fishing itself.
He didn’t seem to care whether he caught a treasure or not.
Compared to Zhong Shentong and Li Fan, he appeared to be a genuine fisherman.
“From now on, I’ll be staying here.”
“You don’t need to worry about me—just pretend I don’t exist.”
“Whatever I catch, I don’t want it. It’s all yours.”
The Stone Tablet Fisherman suddenly spoke.
Although Li Fan had already expected this, even with the Fisherman’s reassurance, how could he possibly ignore the presence of such a powerful Longevity Immortal Realm expert?
“Senior, are you perhaps searching for something useful from this fishing pond?”
The Stone Tablet Fisherman did not seem to harbor any malice.
Gathering his courage, Li Fan asked.
The Stone Tablet Fisherman’s reply was straightforward: “Yes. There is nothing in the Xuanhuang Realm that can remove the stone tablet on my back.”
“Perhaps something within this fishing pond might.”
This answer caught Li Fan off guard, leaving him in silent contemplation.
Meanwhile, Zhong Shentong and Liuli curiously turned their attention to the ancient stone tablet on the Fisherman’s back.
“It’s exhausting. It’s unbearable.”
The Stone Tablet Fisherman sighed while continuing to fish.
“The Xuanhuang Realm… Every moment, countless events unfold.”
“Even if I don’t want to know, they flood my mind uncontrollably.”
“You think that’s a good thing?”
The Stone Tablet Fisherman shook his head repeatedly.
“In the beginning, I even tried splitting my own head open.”
“But as long as the stone tablet remains intact, I cannot die.”
“Even if I were reduced to a skeleton, memories would still flood my mind.”
