My Simulated Road to Immortality

Chapter 1558: Chapter 1340

“A gentleman does not stand beneath a collapsing wall, to constantly expose the Lifeline Immortal Ship to the surveillance of the enemy is by no means a wise act!”

“Indeed, although this gray chess piece is a True Immortal Creation, it is still not worth taking such a great risk.”

“Foolishness! This set of chess pieces must be concealing a great secret. Benefits always come with risks; how can we give up so easily!”

“True, it would indeed be a pity to just discard it. I have a strategy: since the unknown enemy can track the position of the gray chess piece, why not turn their strategy against them? Let’s send an elder to carry the gray chess piece and wander alone in the Void while we lay in ambush on both sides. Once the enemy takes the bait, we’ll capture them all in one fell swoop?”

“Don’t underestimate the enemy! How can Elder Gan be so sure that our so-called ambush will not fall into a larger encirclement set by them?!”

…

The debate among the elders was very heated, clearly splitting into two factions, with neither able to persuade the other.

In the history of the Immortal Boat, similar situations were ultimately decided by the Chief Elder. Regardless of the previous stance, once the policy was established, unconditional support and implementation were required from everyone on the Immortal Boat.

This was also to prevent another split within the Immortal Boat.

However, this time, Zhong Daogong, who was known for his decisiveness, was unusually hesitant.

He seemed to be pondering something, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, finally resting on Li Fan.

“Everyone, please go back and consider carefully. We will discuss this again tomorrow.”

As the meeting dispersed, Li Fan was left behind by Zhong Daogong alone.

“What now, Elder Zhong wishes to interrogate me alone?” Li Fan said with a slightly sarcastic tone.

Zhong Daogong chuckled and was not bothered: “Fellow Daoist, do not misunderstand, I have kept you back because there is a matter I wish to entrust to you.”

Li Fan raised his eyebrows and became a bit more serious: “There’s no harm in speaking, Elder Zhong.”

“I have heard that after being attacked by the Death Qi Storm, fellow Daoist has only ten years of life left?” Zhong Daogong asked, starting with a seemingly unrelated topic.

“Indeed, ten years is just my estimate, the actual… might be less, but not more.”

“However, for me, whether it’s twenty years or ten is of no importance. What concerns me more is whether I can see the scenery beyond the High Wall before death.” Li Fan snorted coldly.

Zhong Daogong slightly bowed: “The matter I wish to entrust to you, fellow Daoist, is indeed related to crossing the High Wall. Before today’s council meeting, the three Elders from Nangong secretly sought me out.”

Upon hearing this, Li Fan’s gaze sharply focused.

Zhong Daogong continued: “Does fellow Daoist know what our Immortal Boat relies on to cross over the High Wall?”

“Apart from the Ruined World The Wall [high place] we showed you earlier. After all, you also saw it that day. Although one can overlook the Star Sea from there, it is still invisibly far from the summit of the High Wall.”

“The Immortal Boat’s explanation of the plan has always been to collect as much Zhuanzi Force of the True Immortal Seal Characters as possible, and then detonate it to shake, and leap over the High Wall…” Li Fan said with narrowed eyes.

“That is indeed not false. However, have you considered, fellow Daoist, how can we be sure that the Immortal Boat will remain unharmed in the storm of True Immortal Remnant Force without some form of constraint?” Zhong Daogong replied with a smile.

“Are you implying, Elder Zhong, that the Immortal Boat actually possesses a method to control the True Immortal Remnant Force to some extent?” Li Fan was shocked.

“Saying that it controls it is not quite right. It’s more like… self-protection.”

“Moreover, each use requires a considerable sacrifice. This is also why the three Elders from Nangong came to seek me out secretly.” Zhong Daogong’s expression was inscrutable.

“Could it be… what is it exactly, does it also have the effect of extending life?” Li Fan grew increasingly curious.

“It is neither an Immortal Instrument nor a Secret Treasure. It is the [Equal Heaven Divine Art]!” A gleam flashed in Zhong Daogong’s eyes.

“Equal Heaven Divine Art?” Li Fan savored the meaning behind these four words.

Zhong Daogong’s face showed a hint of nostalgia: “This art is the culmination of the wisdom and effort of the Elders of the Mystic Immortal Boat who have split over ten thousand years.”

“It is the utmost secret of the Immortal Boat, with a confidentiality level even higher than that of the True Immortal Seal Characters.”

“The power of this Divine Art, as the name implies, lies in one word: [Equilibrium]! Under the coverage of this Divine Art, in a short period of time, all living beings are equal.”

“When the True Immortal Remnant Force rages and the Divine Art covers us, we stand equal with Immortals. If one of us is in mortal danger, with the Divine Art’s coverage, we share our life spans equally, rallying to save a brother’s life!”

“The existence of this art is the very foundation that has allowed the Immortal Ship Elders Council to stand for ten thousand years.” Zhong Daogong’s expression turned grave as he spoke solemnly.

“If what Elder Zhong says is true, then this Divine Art may well be the strongest Divine Technique I’ve ever seen in the Star Sea. But, since the Equal Heaven Divine Art is so miraculous, why not directly use it on the High Wall?”

Zhong Daogong laughed and shook his head: “Not to mention that our so-called High Wall is actually not a physical entity. It’s simply the boundary that traps us. Even if we could target the High Wall, once the Equilibrium Divine Art is cast and as long as we remain in that state, no matter how much we are struck by External Forces, we will always maintain the same level as the target.”

“To transcend the High Wall, one naturally has to be higher than the wall. How can we achieve that if we’re only as high as the wall?” Zhong Daogong sighed.

Li Fan nodded, recognizing the truth in Zhong Daogong’s words.

“So, what is the price of casting this art?” Li Fan continued to inquire.

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Zhong Daogong stroked his beard and answered truthfully: “The Equal Heaven Divine Art, though it can act against the heavens, also has its limitations. Firstly, it requires a long time and meticulous preparation. Secondly, as it is based on [equilibrium], the more elders capable of casting the Divine Art, the better. However, the Immortal Boat is in decline, and the number of members in the Elders Council has always been kept at a lower standard over the years. Naturally, the effect of the Equilibrium Divine Art is also significantly diminished.”