My Simulated Road to Immortality

Li Fan immediately squinted his eyes.

Even from a distance, he could discern the terrifying destructive power of this so-called Great Sun Flame Plasma. Just the bathwater of Nangong Hongzhao below could probably turn the Xuanhuang World into scorched earth.

"Even if I were my true self, without the protection of Spiritual Power, falling into this flame plasma would likely result in instant annihilation. And yet, Nangong Hongzhao manages to withstand this with just his body..."

Li Fan suddenly recalled the scene where Nangong Hongzhao had been slapped away by the furious Nangong Fusheng.

When Nangong Fusheng descended, the surrounding starry sky seemed to be engulfed in a violent tsunami, with waves surging. It was clear that he had not held back in that slap. Such immense power would gravely injure even a True Immortal.

Yet Nangong Hongzhao acted as if nothing had happened and swiftly returned along the way.

"Body Refining Techniques, huh?" Li Fan thought to himself.

The following words of Nangong Hongzhao confirmed Li Fan's suspicions: "In the Sea of the Northern Stars, the power of the Dao Network reigns supreme."

"Such a magnificent creation allows mortals to manipulate the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth like the immortals of the past. However, compared to immortals, we mortals are still too insignificant. Like a child wielding a sharp blade, we might harm ourselves instead of the enemy. And the immortal laws are explicitly forbidden by the council. So..."

Nangong Hongzhao took a deep breath, and all the pores on his body opened wide. They resembled giant bloody mouths, absorbing all the Great Sun Flame Plasma in the pool into his body.

"Invigorating!"

At this moment, Nangong Hongzhao's face had been entirely dyed red.

He let out a muffled groan, exhaling a long, scorching breath. There was no fluctuation of Spiritual Energy on his body; he simply relied on an extremely rapid vibration to digest the Great Sun Flame Plasma.

Nangong Hongzhao's complexion gradually returned to normal, and he leaped up next to Li Fan, continuing, "Daoyuan, Jin Changyue, all of them, like me, possess unique Body Tempering Methods. Don't be fooled by their seemingly weak appearances!"

"This is also the greatest distinction between the Northern Stars' prestigious schools and brothers like you who are born naturally."

Nangong Hongzhao patted Li Fan's shoulder, meaningfully saying.

"Using the body as a nail, incorporating it into the Dao Network. As the body is tempered to become stronger, it can bear more Dao Strings. Daoyuan and the others have undergone special cultivation since childhood, honed to perfection. But for Brother Ma..."

"Even though you can now summon the power of the Dao Network to a certain extent, figuring out what materials and methods to use for the most effective body refining without self-harm, you have to explore on your own. How could you possibly match our inheritance through the ages?"

With Nangong Hongzhao having said this much, how could Li Fan not understand his meaning?

Bending low in a bow, Li Fan solemnly declared, "I humbly request instruction from Brother Nangong. Whether I succeed or not, I shall repay with gratitude. Any command, I will follow without hesitation, unto death!"

Nangong Hongzhao helped Li Fan up: "Brother, we are quite destined to meet, so let's not speak of such things. But truly, it's not me putting on airs. You must know, every Body Refining Technique nowadays has been perfected to the extreme, tested by countless lives. It is indeed exceedingly valuable."

Li Fan nodded: "I am well aware of this truth."

"You were in the Black Prison conversing for quite a while, and I have come to understand you well. You've passed the optimal age for Body Refining; even with several times the effort, ordinary methods would yield significantly reduced results. However, your advantage lies in your exceptional understanding of the Dao Network. Therefore..."

Nangong Hongzhao once again examined Li Fan and then softly said, "This 'Grand Dao Embodiment Art' is a perfect fit for you!"

Before Nangong Hongzhao could finish speaking, Li Fan raised a hand to stop him.

With a somewhat solemn expression, Li Fan quietly asked, "I suddenly thought, this Body Refining Technique is so precious. If you privately teach me... won't Fusheng punish you?"

"If that's the case, I must absolutely refuse."

Seeing Li Fan speak with sincerity, showing no sign of evasion, Nangong Hongzhao was taken aback.

But quickly, he recovered and waved it off: "No worries. Though the technique is precious, the confidentiality level is not high. I am only passing it to you, and Third Uncle definitely won't penalize me."

"Listen well..."

The dissolution cave formed by the Dao Network closed silently. Within, Nangong Hongzhao imparted the Grand Dao Embodiment Art entirely.

Given Li Fan's experience, he quickly grasped the underlying logic of this technique.

Undoubtedly, this technique had traces of the Immortal Cultivation Technique.

It involved visualizing the Great Dao of the world as a net, suppressing oneself. Using the weight of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth to temper the body.

In the process of body refinement, besides increasing physical strength, it deepened one's connection and degree of enlightenment with the Dao.

Just as Nangong Hongzhao said, it was an extremely mysterious and exceptionally valuable Mysterious Body Cultivation Art.

However, it also had its drawbacks.

The difficulty of cultivation was simply too high.

To reach the point of visualizing the Great Dao embodies oneself, one's understanding of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth must already be at an extremely high Realm. Even above countless Immortals.

Being so familiar with the Great Dao, one could easily merge with the Dao and achieve Feather Transformation without a name.

Why still bother to slowly temper the body? Wouldn't it be a case of achieving distant goals with close means?

"Perhaps only under the Dao Network's canopy of the Sea of the Northern Stars could such an abnormal and bizarre Method be conceived."

"First, by replacing the formless Great Dao of Heaven and Earth with the tangible Dao Network, the cultivation threshold has been lowered considerably."

"Second, the Sea of the Northern Stars is a gathering place surviving the Dao Yan Calamity in the Immortal World and Lower Realm's Star Sea. Only thus could the Grand Dao Embodiment Art be derived..."

Though many thoughts surged in Li Fan's mind, he did not delay in beginning to cultivate this Body Refining Method.

Already within the Dao Network, he naturally bypassed the previously complex process of visualizing the embodiment of the Dao String.

Suddenly, it was as if layers upon layers of mountains were heavily pressing down on him.

Li Fan directly and embarrassingly fell to the ground, a copious amount of blood gushing from every pore.

It nearly splattered onto Nangong Hongzhao watching from the side, fortunately stopped in time by him.

Nangong Hongzhao's mouth twitched.

Li Fan arduously rose up from the ground, tidied up his wretched appearance, and slightly weakly cupped his hands, saying to Nangong Hongzhao: "Letting Brother Nangong laugh at me. I didn't expect it to be so difficult when practicing this Body Refining Method."

Nangong Hongzhao comforted: "Remember, Brother Ma, you must proceed gradually and not be greedy. However, enduring some hardship is normal."

"The hardships I endured in my youth surpass what you are experiencing now a hundredfold!"

"Brother Ma, though I've passed on the Grand Dao Embodiment Art to you, how to practice it, the related insights, and even my cultivation experiences are things I cannot tell you."

"You have to explore everything on your own."

Li Fan cupped his fists: "Obtaining this miraculous skill is already a great favor. How dare I hope for more!"

"I won't bother Brother Nangong today. I'll return to cultivate myself."

After some pleasantries, Li Fan bade farewell to Nangong Hongzhao and returned to his own courtyard.

His official position was even above Nangong Hongzhao, but his courtyard was slightly smaller than the latter's.

Li Fan didn't mind, transforming the courtyard to resemble the Dissociative Mountain Peak.

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Nangong Hongzhao comforted: "Remember, Brother Ma, you must proceed gradually and not be greedy. However, enduring some hardship is normal."

"The hardships I endured in my youth surpass what you are experiencing now a hundredfold!"

"Brother Ma, though I've passed on the Grand Dao Embodiment Art to you, how to practice it, the related insights, and even my cultivation experiences are things I cannot tell you."

"You have to explore everything on your own."

Li Fan cupped his fists: "Obtaining this miraculous skill is already a great favor. How dare I hope for more!"

"I won't bother Brother Nangong today. I'll return to cultivate myself."

After some pleasantries, Li Fan bade farewell to Nangong Hongzhao and returned to his own courtyard.

His official position was even above Nangong Hongzhao, but his courtyard was slightly smaller than the latter's.