My Simulated Road to Immortality

Li Fan was initially stunned upon hearing this, but then he was overjoyed.

"If someone else told me this, I would just assume they had been locked up in the Black Prison too long and were speaking nonsense. But if Brother Nangong says it..."

"I have no fear in my heart!"

Facing Li Fan's compliment, Nangong Hongzhao, although not saying anything openly, revealed an inadvertent faint smile that betrayed his inner feelings.

Taking this conversation as an opportunity, Li Fan's relationship with Nangong Hongzhao gradually became closer.

Li Fan quietly gathered some information about the Nangong Family. Although it couldn't be considered a secret, it was information in the Sea of the Northern Stars that one would not be qualified to know unless they reached a certain level.

For example, Nangong Fusheng, named "Fusheng" because before him, another figure from the Nangong Family, an existence worthy of the title "Saint," named Nangong Fusheng, had achieved, among other things, opening the Dao Network and sheltering the populace. However, Fusheng had not appeared in the human world for a long time, with only Fusheng acting on his behalf.

Also, the Nangong Family possesses a Supreme Treasure, said to be obtained from the siege and capture of a Nameless Immortal. It was the clothing worn by the Nameless Immortal. Regardless of the clothing's precious material, the magical effect of this Nameless Immortal's clothing is such that it is infused with the very essence of the Tao by the Nameless Immortal, forcibly stripped from his body after his capture. If a cultivator has the fortune to wear this garment and can withstand it without dying, it is as if they have fallen into a sea of the Tao, surrounded by its true essence. Their efficiency in enlightenment would surpass even being in the Dao Network. However, the sole drawback is that this high efficiency only applies to the specific Tao path of the Nameless Immortal.

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Nangong Hongzhao also gradually discovered that "Ma Tiande," a former Dao Network operator, understood and perceived the Dao Network with an insight that subtly surpassed even his own. Just a few words from him would often greatly benefit Nangong Hongzhao.

It's important to know that among these new recruits in the Immortal Hunting Organization, most came from famous backgrounds, and none were willing to submit to the others. Yet, someone like Ma Tiande, who ranked among the top in the evaluations, remained extremely humble. This was a rarity.

"This person is worth befriending," Nangong Hongzhao thought to himself.

Time passed as the two continued their daily exchanges.

It seemed to confirm Nangong Hongzhao's statement when they were finally released after being detained in the Black Prison for a full ninety days.

"Everything you said and did in the Black Prison has been documented."

"This is the final phase of your entry assessment."

"The previous ranking has undergone slight adjustments."

"The formal appointments in the Immortal Hunt will be based on the new list."

"Go rest for now and wait for further notice."

The newly released recruits heard this announcement upon their release.

Some were unable to contain their joy, grateful for maintaining their restraint. Others, whose expressions changed multiple times, regretted their earlier actions.

Of course, those true geniuses, like Nangong Hongzhao, Daoyuan, and Jin Changyue, were clearly not fooled by such manipulative rhetoric.

Jin Changyue snorted coldly, and the three longswords on his back simultaneously emitted a piercing sword cry. It took quite an effort to retract the overflowing murderous aura.

Nangong Hongzhao exchanged a glance with Li Fan, and without a word, they quietly left together.

They reached Nangong's resting place, a newly developed courtyard within the Immortal Hunting Organization, which was located within the Dao Network and not in the Real World. This courtyard was also transformed by the powers of the Dao Network. As the owner's authority increased, the area enlarged, and it could change its appearance at will according to one's thoughts.

Due to its being formed by the power of the Dao Network, living within allows one to constantly perceive the power of the Dao Network. Compared to cultivating in the outside Star Sea, the efficiency is unimaginably higher.

In an instant, under Nangong Hongzhao's manipulation, this courtyard transformed into a winding cavern. Li Fan followed Nangong deeper into the cavern, where a giant cavity opened up below, filled with scorching magma.

"Congratulations, brother, on advancing further in the rankings to the top three. I think you might be entrusted with significant responsibilities soon," Nangong Hongzhao teased with a smile, and with his words, he leaped down into the magma.

Bathing in the extreme heat of the magma, Nangong Hongzhao actually let out a moan.

"Who would've thought Brother Nangong had such a preference," Li Fan remarked, staring down and choosing not to jump.

Unlike the illusory manifestations within the Tianxuan Mirror dwelling space,

everything within this Dao Network courtyard was real, just like everything else between Heaven and Earth, manifesting the essence of the Tao.

Cultivators of the Sea of the Northern Stars focused solely on understanding the Dao Network, neglecting their cultivation base.

"Ma Tiande" clearly lacked the ability to survive in such blazing magma.

"Hehe, you just don't get it. This is the Great Sun Flame Plasma, which theoretically requires the simultaneous destruction of ninety-nine Suns from the Immortal Cultivation World, followed by adding the Power of Taiyin to smelt, just to form one drop."

"And now, with the mysterious and unpredictable power of the Dao Network, it directly omits countless cumbersome steps, creating something from nothing! Such past treasures, only worthy of True Immortals, can now be fully enjoyed by us mortals!"

As Nangong Hongzhao spoke, he held a drop of the Great Sun Flame Plasma with his hand.

Li Fan observed the crimson viscous liquid as it continuously seeped into Nangong Hongzhao's body through his pores.

His skin turned red, as if ignited.

Yet Nangong Hongzhao acted as if nothing was wrong, even taking a delighted sip.