My Simulated Road to Immortality

F{h*F5#-LjChapter 771: Finding Opportunities for Survival at an Impasse (Added chapter for 4000 Monthly Tickets)

Although the Sacred Embryo Xu Bai had left, his incarnate, Xu Bai, was still immersed in the half-day process to reach Golden Core Perfection.

“No wonder just a touch of Mr. Bai’s charm has made the cultivation talent of the incarnate so terrifying.”

“My will is the Heavenly Will, my heart is the Heavenly Heart,” Xu Bai murmured this phrase over and over again, and had an epiphany.

“Mr. Bai is probably akin to an incarnation of the Heavenly Dao. If it weren’t for the shackles of the new method, it might not be difficult for him to achieve God Transformation in one step.”

With the help of the memories passed down from the Sacred Embryo Xu Bai, the incarnate indulged in comprehending what the feeling of ‘Unity of Heaven and Man’ truly was.

Now, the relationship between the original Li Fan, the incarnate Xu Bai, and the Sacred Embryo Xu Bai was somewhat profound.

Although currently, they are all still dominated by the same consciousness, due to the different aptitudes of the three bodies,

Even toward the same thing, they would have different insights.

The talent of the incarnate Xu Bai was far superior to Li Fan.

And the Sacred Embryo Xu Bai was far beyond the incarnate Xu Bai.

Moreover, from the moment he was separated from the womb, the Sacred Embryo Xu Bai was subjected to even more serious “contamination”. Subconsciously, he would do some things beyond his control.

Just like walking on the road and suddenly tripping for no reason. There must have been some external force at play.

But now, Xu Bai, be it the incarnate or the Sacred Embryo, was still ignorant about and unable to resist the force causing such an impact. He could only let the changes happen silently within himself.

The only certainty was that even though the final outcome was already doomed and inevitable, up to now, the Sacred Embryo Xu Bai had not yet developed his own independent consciousness.

His behavior and actions were still controlled by Li Fan.

This was also why, after realizing he had already been influenced by Mr. Bai and couldn’t actively be [Real] by himself, Li Fan actively accelerated the birth of the Sacred Embryo.

Since it couldn’t be stopped, it might as well be promoted actively, taking the initiative into his own hands!

He could also quietly plant a thorn in the side during this process.

For instance…

If Mr. Bai were to awaken on his own, after having acquired Li Fan’s memories,

He might try out [Art of Self-Founded Cultivation], thereby breaking free from the confinement of the Law Transmission and forging a completely new cultivation path.

If this path were indeed viable in theory, then Mr. Bai was certainly the most likely to make it a reality.

But Li Fan wasn’t about to let him do that.

Instead, he manipulated the Sacred Embryo Xu Bai to establish his foundation with the [Blade of Divine Destiny], and then continued on the path of the new method.

“After Mr. Bai is revived, he might actually challenge the Law Transmission.”

“This will just add a little difficulty for him.”

Li Fan did not have any good feelings towards this being that wanted to be reborn in another body.

However, what’s more likely is,

As soon as the other party awakens his own consciousness, the first thing he would probably do is to find the original Li Fan and seize the [Real] treasure. After all, he possesses all of Li Fan’s memories.

By then, Li Fan would truly be like a lamb to the slaughter, powerless to resist.

“I must make arrangements before that happens.”

“There’s not much time left for me.”

Xu Bai’s expression became unusually solemn.

Given the Sacred Embryo Xu Bai’s speed of cultivation, by the day Mr. Bai finally awakens, his cultivation will surely far exceed Li Fan’s.

Moreover, he syncs with Li Fan’s memories. To all of Li Fan’s prior arrangements, he is as clued-in as if they were at his fingertips.

In such a case, trying to escape from his grasp,

Could be said to be as difficult as ascending to heaven.

The only possible glimmer of hope lies in the [Real]’s [Incarnate] function.

“Though dead, I still exist; my True Spirit is indestructible. Shape-shifting through the ages, crossing millenniums.”

“Little Junior Brother Tianyang, whether you can escape this disaster or not, all depends on you now.”

“If there truly is a next life, I shall treat you well!”

Xu Bai said to himself silently.

Once the Incarnate ability is activated, one can abandon the physical body and entrust the True Spirit into an object.

When the duration of existence reaches its limit, the process of [Real] can be initiated automatically.

This is the only method Li Fan could think of to break free from Mr. Bai’s control over his mind and spirit.

However, if he were to Shape Shift too hastily right now,

once Mr. Bai’s consciousness awakens, he would have the memory of Li Fan’s shape-shifting. There’s still a great probability that he would find Li Fan’s possessed object.

At that time, Li Fan’s fate may be even more miserable.

“To deceive Mr. Bai, I must first deceive myself.”

“I must not determine the target before triggering the Incarnate ability.”

“At the same time, I must use the Secret Technique of [Chaos] to interfere.”

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Xu Bai’s mind raced, contemplating strategies to break the game.@@novelbin@@

Seven days later.

Xu Bai left the secret room and first returned to Tianliang City, where he resigned from his position as Liaison Officer.

This move left Nangong Shirong more than just astonished.

“If you have any grievances, you can just tell me. Why give up working all of a sudden?”

“Is it because you disdain the low level of your position? I can promote you. With the merit you’ve earned over the years, it’s enough to silence the critics,” he said earnestly.

Xu Bai shook his head slightly, “Thank you for your generous affection, sir. But on the previous day, I suddenly had a revelation. I feel that worldly affairs are too complicated and not of much use to myself.”

“No matter how high the official rank or abundant the resources, if one does not focus on cultivation itself, it is all in vain. Instead, they become a burden.”

With a detached demeanor and his otherworldly appearance, Xu Bai truly managed to bewilder Nangong Shirong.

“It’s just a real pity. In a few decades or a century, when I advance to the Immortal Alliance Headquarters, Tianliang State was meant to be handed over to you. Among all my subordinates, you’re the only one I can really rely on.” Seeing that Xu Bai had made up his mind and wasn’t just posturing, Nangong Shirong shook his head slightly with a sigh, attempting a final plea.

After being firmly rejected by Xu Bai, he added, “Tianliang State will always have a place for you. If you change your mind in the future, you can always come back to me.”

“Then I shall thank you in advance, sir!” Xu Bai bowed and left gracefully.

Nangong Shirong watched his retreating figure with a face full of confusion.

Xu Bai’s resignation indeed caused quite a stir.

After all, a position within the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals was as precious as a vacancy in a lineup. Now that an enviable position like Liaison Officer had suddenly become vacant, it naturally sparked a fierce competition among various powers.

But soon, an event occurred that easily overshadowed the commotion caused by Xu Bai’s resignation.

During the Immortal Alliance Cultivators’ campaign to subjugate Small Worlds, an unexpected and significant change took place.

The Taiyan Sect, a famously venerable ancient immortal sect,

Had not only survived

But also flourished within a certain Small World.

A team of cultivators from the Alliance of Ten Thousand Immortals who broke in were easily defeated by them.

However, the Taiyan Sect did not harm anyone; they simply let them all go.

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