718 - My Longevity Simulation

Witnessing the scene before him, Li Fan was immediately reminded of the "Return My Rain" that Yin Shangren had once mentioned. However, this time, the bodies descending from the sky clearly looked different from each other. He quickly realized that it wasn't the "Return My Rain" phenomenon. Instead, it was the "Colossal Corpse Giant" they had previously encountered, now disassembling. Apparently, Huangfu Song reached the same conclusion as Xu Bai in an instant. Furrowing his brows, he wondered, "What's happening now? Did we happen to encounter the Celestial Alliance attacking the giant?" While Dongfang Yao and he were still confused, Li Fan had an inkling of the underlying reason. "Is this a sign of the reversal of life and death principles?" His heart skipped a beat. "Judging by the time, even if Lan Yu managed to extend his life with artifacts, he's probably nearing the end of his lifespan." "It seems he ultimately chose this path, and in so short a time, he's managed to dissolve the reversal of life and death principles..." "Is Lan Yu really this powerful?" A hint of doubt flashed through Li Fan's mind. "Or could there be other forces at play?" Although Xu Bai didn't yet fully understand the reversal of nature's principles and its impact on the world, the current situation—a freely moving corpse giant disintegrating in an instant—undeniably demonstrated that two opposing forces were clashing. "We can't definitively say Lan Yu has gained the upper hand in this confrontation. Perhaps the Immortal Heavenly Sovereign reversing life and death was caught off guard by Lan Yu's counterattack. After all, he might have just started the reversal and hasn't yet completed his 'Norm Establishment.'" "The gap between not truly entering the realm of longevity and merging with the Dao seems less vast than imagined." As Li Fan pondered quietly, the rain of corpses eventually ceased. Huangfu Song and Dongfang Yao watched the countless bodies disappear into the depths of the white mist, their expressions fluctuating. "This blasted place, the white mist is getting eerier!" Dongfang Yao muttered quietly. After a brief rest, the trio proceeded into the white mist, continuing their quest for the Mirage Domain. Meanwhile, in Tianliang Zhou, Xu Bai, who had been engaging in pleasant conversations with other state envoys, suddenly excused himself. He returned to the Tianxuan Mirror to search for any signs related to the "contention of universal principles." All was silent, seemingly without anomalies. But this was precisely what was most abnormal. Even the depths of the white mist were affected by the struggle between these forces; how could the Xuanhuang realm remain untouched? Something surely defying normality must be happening, yet the Celestial Alliance was intentionally concealing it. Xu Bai pondered for a moment before leaving the Tianxuan Mirror and contacting Liu San. He instructed him to temporarily cease his pill refining and to have the apothecaries of the Herb King Sect investigate any unusual occurrences around them. The disciples of the Herb King Sect linked their consciousness through the "Great Dream of the Ages Array," acting swiftly. In less than half a day, information from various states poured into Xu Bai's hands. "A cultivator rushed out of the white mist, madly attacking everything in sight, showing no fear of death. Before the Celestial Alliance cultivators could slay him, he collapsed on his own. Upon inspection, it was found he was already a corpse." "In Tianlin Zhou, a Jindan cultivator died suddenly during his condensation process. The celestial phenomenon above his head had already formed when friends were preparing his burial. Yet suddenly, he revived, and the phenomenon abruptly halted, with the clouds lingering as if unwilling." "Interesting..." Xu Bai murmured, his eyes flickering. "In Taihua Zhou, a pair of Dao companions existed. The wife had died long ago, yet the husband refused to accept reality and preserved her body in ice. Recently, this devoted person suddenly appeared with a female cultivator before others. Initially, everyone thought he had moved on and found a new partner, but upon closer inspection, they realized this female cultivator was actually his long-dead wife! Yet her eyes were vacant, her movements abnormal, and she couldn't recall friends from her past life." ... As Xu Bai continued reading, his expression grew increasingly grave. Initially, rumors only spoke of some seemingly alive yet not people suddenly losing their ability to act. However, more and more reports of resurrection events poured in from all over, not limited to one state but occurring throughout the Celestial Alliance's territory. "Not even just the Celestial Alliance; even the Five Elders' side..." Xu Bai's expression turned solemn. "Is it because of Lan Yu's intervention that the Immortal Heavenly Sovereign is accelerating the 'Norm Establishment'?" According to Xu Bai's knowledge, there were no signs of conflict where Lan Yu was, in Yuandao Zhou. "Not defeating the rival through combat but instead using revolutionary principles to suppress them through sheer force." Xu Bai narrowed his eyes. "It seems the Immortal Heavenly Sovereign doesn't consider Lan Yu a threat, not even interested in dealing with him directly." "He only needs to steadily proceed with his steps toward longevity. Lan Yu blocking his path is like a mantis trying to stop a chariot—only to be crushed." Xu Bai could almost hear Lan Yu's angry roar following his eventual failure to establish his Dao. "The outcome might soon arrive, and all that's required is patience." He continued directing the disciples of the Herb King Sect to gather intelligence, sealing off his communications amulet to avoid external disturbances. He focused intently on observing the situation unfold. True to his expectations, the increasingly frequent revival phenomena finally alerted the Celestial Alliance cultivators. The panicked discussions grew more intense, eventually leading to an announcement from the Celestial Alliance. "Celestial Alliance cultivators, remember this great day." "After many years, our Celestial Alliance is about to welcome a new Longevity Heavenly Sovereign." "The dead cannot return to life, as this is the way of the world." "However, this established fact will now be completely rewritten." "The Reversal of Life and Death, the Heavenly Sovereign is named 'Rebirth.'" "So do not panic. Rejoice freely." "Under the divine power of the Rebirth Heavenly Sovereign, all fallen cultivators can be resurrected eighteen years later, retaining memories of their previous lives." "A brand new era has arrived!" Following the announcement, the entire realm of cultivators was instantly struck dumb. Then shock, doubt, and fear... All these emotions erupted simultaneously. Every state's Celestial Alliance headquarters was surrounded by cultivators eager to learn the details of this rebirth. They were desperate to know what resurrection entailed. But the officials in each region were equally clueless. All they could do was maintain order as best as they could while waiting for the day the answers would finally be revealed.