My Simulated Road to Immortality

"Perhaps that True Immortal has already quietly hidden nearby..." As soon as Dao Yan spoke these words, everyone became somewhat tense, instantly awakening from the previous ethereal legends of seclusion.

Unlike previous trials, now is the first time everyone truly faces a True Immortal.

Lives could be lost.

The life and death crisis compelled the newly promoted immortal hunters to act quickly, cooperating with each other and making preparations. Although it was their first time, with only information transmission instructions and no on-site guidance, everyone was still an elite cultivator from the Sea of the Northern Stars, appearing relatively orderly.

Immortal hunters repairing the Immortal Cage first need to strengthen the power of the Dao Network here, and then use it to conceal themselves.

If the entire Dao Network is pinned to the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth by an invisible giant hand with the support of four forces, then in this remote area of the Sea of the Northern Stars, where the Dao Network is weak, the immortal hunters must act as nails themselves, further stabilizing the Dao Network. This is in preparation for the upcoming battle, ensuring the Dao Network can mobilize more power.

It is said that the veteran immortal hunters in the organization coordinate well, instantly reinforcing and sealing off a region's Dao Network. In comparison, the group of novices here appears somewhat flustered.

Especially when it comes to the selection of temporary "nails," there arose some disputes.

According to common sense, considering efficiency, naturally, the choice is made to select the group with the deepest understanding of the Dao Network. However, they were just getting to know each other and didn't have mutual knowledge. The previous rankings were merely final standings combining various aspects like Dao, martial arts, life, etc., not solely the understanding of the Dao Network.

And if they could leverage collective force, being able to personally integrate into the Dao Network is akin to bathing, immersing in the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, with infinite benefits. Hence, anyone with an ambition wouldn't give way.

Even Dao Yan, ranking first, could occupy a spot, just not to command and decide all selections; that would be impossible.

Nevertheless, the time allotted to the newly promoted immortal hunters for preparation wasn't much. As each minute passed, the tension in their hearts increased.

Finally, someone chose to yield.

Ma Tiande cupped his fists, expressing calmly, "Ladies and gentlemen, they say knowing others is intelligence, knowing oneself is wisdom. My fifth-place status owes much to my performance in the martial trial. I won't contend with you all!"

With indifferent ease, he gave up a "nail" position.

Everyone looked at Li Fan, who exhibited "high moral character," with somewhat different expressions. Inspired by Li Fan, some cultivators successively volunteered to step back.

Quickly, the selection of eight nail candidates was completed.

To Li Fan's surprise, the purple-clad female cultivator, ranked second amongst the new immortal hunters, wielding three Long Swords against opponents, also voluntarily gave up the chance to become a Dao Nail.

The purple-clad female cultivator, named Jin Changyue, kept her eyes shut, calmly saying, "I care more about using these three swords to personally slay the True Immortal."

The three Long Swords emitted resonating sword echoes with Jin Changyue's words.

Once the personnel were selected, everyone quickly and seriously began collaboratively reinforcing the Dao Network here, as per their training.

Eight figures faced each other, forming a circle.

The other immortal hunters surrounded them and then issued Dao Network commands one by one.

Each command seemed to tighten the Dao String.

The eight figures gradually became dark, seeming to merge into this realm.

Everyone could sense a mysterious change occurring in this realm, a few more powerful yet obscure shadows added.

Though extremely concealed, they secretly resonated with the Dao Network commands issued by everyone.

The entire Dao Network enhancement and link process lasted for ninety-nine breaths. Strictly speaking, it barely reached the beginner's standard for first-time practice.

The eight cultivators acting as Dao Nails had returned to normal stature.

However, they all appeared a bit dazed, mixed with some delight, seemingly still immersed in their recent integration into the Dao Network.

Li Fan observed the eight, realizing they had become markedly different from before.

"In this small realm, the eight can almost evoke the strength of the Dao Network equivalent to True Immortals. Eight True Immortals joining forces..."

"It appears that future Yi Immortal will be facing dire adversity."

Li Fan silently assessed the Dao Nails before him.

Although they harbored power comparable to True Immortals, sensation-wise, they certainly didn't possess the intense oppressive aura characteristic of True Immortals.

"In essence, they are still mortals. Their [momentum] hasn't fundamentally changed, only that the Great Dao once floating above has lowered a corner for them to grasp."

The eight Dao Nails serving as the main force in hunting True Immortals, while others are supplementary and supportive.

With the battlefield ready, the next step is to construct barriers, ensuring the True Immortal can enter but not exit.

With cooperation from the Dao Network, it is exceedingly simple.

The seemingly ordinary Void, in reality, its boundary existence is constantly in a disposable state, resembling the high wall trapping the Abyss Star Ocean, the concept of "forward" disappears, rendering the path unseen.

"This is one of the most essential trump cards within the Immortal Hunting Organization, enabling repeated successful hunts of True Immortals, this technique is meritorious, known as [Immortal Trapping Cage]."

"Existence and concept direct disappearance, perhaps the inspiration derives from the Path-obliterating Calamity…"