My Simulated Road to Immortality

"I, for one, never speak falsehoods!"

"Moreover... there is no need to exaggerate." Li Fan scorned everyone, speaking with an air of arrogance.

The desire for action that had been stirring among the Elders of the Immortal Ark subsided in an instant.

They discussed amongst themselves in secret, gauging the reliability of Li Fan's words.

Nangong Lie: "A single True Immortal Seal Character worth all combined? I don't believe in such ghost talk."

Gan Jingda: "Better to believe that it is than not. The civilization this person hails from has a level of research on True Immortal Seal Characters that is not inferior to ours in the Immortal Ark... If they are indeed lucky and have discovered something, acting rashly might cause us to completely lose the opportunity."

Lu Yuzhi: "Indeed, with True Immortal Seal Characters in his possession, capturing him alive is too difficult. We can only act swiftly and eliminate him. In doing so, however, we must extract as much knowledge from his spirit consciousness before we make our move."

"No matter what, this young man knows too much of the Immortal Ark's top secrets. We certainly cannot let him leave." This was a consensus reached long ago by the Elders of the Immortal Ark, so when Zhong Daogong voiced this statement, no one expressed any dissent.

At this moment, Ai Tianjue transmitted a message: "Why not consider this approach..."

After a brief exchange, they came to another unanimous decision. This time, Jian Dusheng was the one to speak: "Since the fellow Daoist is so confident, we have indeed become very interested."

"A value overpowering that of a dozen or more True Immortal Seal Characters... Should it be as the Daoist says, to witness its true form, we are willing to pay any price."

The remaining Elders of the Immortal Ark nodded and expressed their agreement.

"It's just that I'm not sure what else you can offer? Merely the genuine imprints of ordinary True Immortal Seal Characters are not enough." Li Fan spoke with a frighteningly grandiose tone, pressing for an answer.

Jian Dusheng smiled slightly: "Fear not, Daoist friend. Our world possesses the 'Hundred Hearings Immortal Record' passed down since ancient times, which retains special produce, and treasures of Cultivation Worlds in this Star Sea that have since met their demise. If what the Daoist says is true, in addition to that genuine imprint of True Immortal Seal Characters, we agree that you may also choose three other treasures from it..."

Li Fan seemed unswayed by the conditions proposed by Jian Dusheng, only muttering softly to himself: "Hundred Hearings Immortal Record, Hundred Hearings Immortal Record... It seems I have heard of it somewhere."

Seeing Li Fan's reaction, the Elders of the Immortal Ark were somewhat stunned.

Suddenly, Li Fan came to a realization and exclaimed four words: "Mystic Commerce Immortal Vessel?!"

Like a thunderclap, the words echoed in the ears of the Elders of the Immortal Ark.

Their auras changed abruptly, as if facing a great emergency.

Zhong Daogong sensed something was amiss and secretly signaled the other Elders to prepare for action while maintaining a strained smile and asking, "What does the Daoist friend mean by this?"

Li Fan gave a formal bow: "In ancient times, the Mystic Commerce Immortal Vessel traversed the Ten Thousand Realms. Who wouldn't know, who wouldn't be aware? I initially thought the Immortal Vessel had vanished with the silence of the Star Sea, but who would have imagined, after ten thousand years, it still survives!"

"If my teacher and the others knew, they would definitely be very excited. No, I must quickly relay this news to them..."

Li Fan's words made Zhong Daogong's eyelid twitch uncontrollably.

He hastily interrupted Li Fan, shifting the topic: "You flatter us, Daoist friend. Now that you have recognized us, we will no longer conceal our identity."

"We are indeed the descendants of the Mystic Commerce Immortal Vessel from yesteryears. However, much has occurred over these ten thousand years. While we evaded the Catastrophe, the Mystic Commerce Immortal Vessel split into two. We are one part of it."

Zhong Daogong looked at the somewhat astonished Li Fan and raised an eyebrow: "However, there is one thing I truly do not understand. The 'Hundred Hearings Immortal Record' is highly confidential even within our Immortal Ark. How could you, an outsider, know of its existence?"

Since learning the Immortal Ark's identity, Li Fan's attitude turned friendlier. He explained to the Immortal Ark members: "I don't mean to conceal from you all, my hometown, Da Qi, has quite a connection with the Mystic Commerce Immortal Vessel. It is only through Immortal Instruments traded from the Immortal Vessel that we were able to survive the Great Calamity to this day."

"Even now, that Immortal Instrument has been continuously protecting us. Consequently, the whole of Da Qi has always felt a trace of gratitude towards the Immortal Vessel..."

After hearing Li Fan's story, the Elders of the Immortal Ark were momentarily baffled.

Gan Jingda: "Old Zhong, is there such a thing?"

Zhong Daogong frowned, recalling the records of the Immortal Ark.

"During ancient times, the Immortal Ark indeed completed several trades involving Immortal Instruments. However, according to rules and upon the customers' requests, related data was destroyed after the trades were completed. The core hub of the Mystic Commerce Immortal Vessel should have backups, but due to internal strife back then... Now, this information should be with the Merchant Immortal Boat." Immortal Pivot Court Chief, Jian Dusheng said.

"Mystic Commerce Immortal Vessel's trades of Immortal Instruments, back then, was knowledge known to only a very select few powers. Since this person has spoken of it, it must be true..." Nangong Lie spoke slowly.

"Deeply researched in True Immortal Seal Characters, and also protected by an Immortal Instrument..."

An image of a powerful Cultivation Civilization that has survived since ancient times, Da Qi, slowly emerged in the minds of the Elders of the Immortal Ark.

At that moment, Li Fan gave them yet another big surprise.

"Since you are people of the Immortal Ark, things will be much easier."

"The Immortal Ark conducts business with sincerity. I trust you!"

"Originally, I had planned to play it safe, after all, this genuine imprint of True Immortal Seal Characters is extremely precious, being remnants from the Immortal Instruments of the Immortal World..."

Each word from Li Fan tugged at the psyche of the Elders of the Immortal Ark.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please pay attention!" Li Fan's voice suddenly rose sharply.

The illusionary scenery of pavilions, terraces, and towers, and meandering streams vanished, replaced by a boundless grassland.

On the grassland, a lonely rock stood in isolation.

Suddenly, the ground began to tremble.