Immortality Simulator [Wuxiaworld]

"Although the exact location of Longevity Valley remains unknown, I've already secured a batch of pill refining raw materials through the Tianxuan Mirror."

As he spoke, Li Fan waved his hand, and a storage ring materialized in the air.

"Elder Liu, please examine the quality. Will it suffice?"

Liu San took the ring, inspected its contents, and his expression shifted to surprise. "Superior quality. Most of these spirit herbs have been cultivated for over a century. Did you specifically select them, Young Master?"

Li Fan shook his head. "They are ordinary spirit plants sold within the Tianxuan Mirror."

Liu San couldn't help but exhale slowly. "After the Myriad Immortals Alliance and the Five Elders Council each unified half the cultivation world and consolidated all resources under heaven, they have indeed grown exceedingly prosperous. Even the Ten Immortal Dao Sects of our time likely could not have supplied spirit herbs of this grade in such quantities."

Li Fan smiled in agreement. "Part of it may also be that the majority of the world's cultivators have perished. The cultivation world today is far smaller than it was in our era. 

“To put it plainly, our Medicine King Sect, with its several thousand members, was only a mid-sized sect in ancient times, one of many in a single province. But now..." He paused. "If we were to appear all at once, I fear it would shake the world immediately and draw the attention of Eternal Life powerhouses."

Liu San frowned slightly. "I noticed this while flying across several provinces. The cultivation world today is far too desolate compared to the past. Populations are thin, and cultivators scarcely remain in the wilderness, all of them clustered within established cities. 

“A tall tree catches the wind.[1] The Eternal Life powerhouses of the present, those who defy the principles of heaven and earth, are likely far stronger than the sect elders of the Ten Immortal Dao Sects ever were. Our Medicine King Sect has travelled through time, arriving here from the ancient era. If that were exposed, it would inevitably draw covetous eyes."

He looked at Li Fan, approval clear in his gaze. "Your decision is correct, Young Master. Infiltrating the Myriad Immortals Alliance in small groups is the best way to rebuild our strength without drawing attention."

"Within the present-day Myriad Immortals Alliance, all cultivation resources are tied to contribution points," Li Fan continued. "We already owe Fellow Daoist Zhou some. He says nothing for now, but if he sees no return from us for too long, problems will arise.

“Ensuring that both sides benefit is the most stable arrangement. Human hearts are not to be lightly trusted; only shared interests endure. We must be able to produce Longevity Pills steadily and quickly. I must trouble you with this, Elder Liu!"

Liu San's expression turned grave. "To restore the glory of the Medicine King Sect is my unshirkable duty. Please set your mind at ease, Young Master."

He led a group of disciples to the central alchemy chamber within the Medicine King Cauldron, then said in a low voice, "Young Master, please grant me command permissions over the Medicine King Cauldron."

With a single thought, Li Fan transferred temporary usage rights over the space. A moment later, a projection of a medicine cauldron took shape at the center of the chamber.

Liu San tapped lightly at the air. The phantom solidified from illusion into reality, landing on the ground with a resonant thud.

"Take your positions." His gaze swept over the disciples beside him.

Ninety-nine selected Foundation Establishment disciples each summoned their own Mini Medicine King Cauldrons, then arranged themselves in a specific formation with the true Medicine King Cauldron at its core.

Green light radiated from the true cauldron. With the surrounding mini cauldrons serving as nodes, the light traced the full outline of a grand array across the ground.

The Salvation Longevity Grand Array… Li Fan watched from the shadows, his expression contemplative.

He observed as Liu San channeled the Longevity Scripture with full force. A stream of pure Longevity Verdant Force flowed out from the central true Medicine King Cauldron, completed one full cycle through the array, and returned to the cauldron refined and amplified, brimming with even greater vitality.

When the Longevity Verdant Force had built up to more than half capacity, sloshing within the cauldron like restless water, Liu San began adding the medicinal ingredients one by one.

As the spirit herbs entered the cauldron, the Longevity Verdant Force began to boil and churn violently. The herbs dissolved in an instant. The vapor they released did not dissipate but condensed into a transparent barrier at the cauldron's mouth, sealing the Longevity Verdant Force within.

Liu San's focus was absolute as he meticulously controlled the timing of each addition, reading the conditions inside the cauldron with practiced precision. 

Around him, the ninety-nine disciples strained to operate their Mini Medicine King Cauldrons in support, watching his every move with rapt attention. An opportunity to observe him refine pills in person was not one they would often receive.

Time passed.

With each new ingredient, the Longevity Verdant Force grew increasingly viscous, thickening until it was almost tangible.

At the critical moment, Liu San shouted, "Condense!"

He leveled a finger at the central cauldron.

Instantly, the cauldron's form grew insubstantial, then contracted violently toward its center. 

In that moment of extreme pressure, the already dense Longevity Verdant Force underwent a qualitative transformation, completing the shift from liquid to solid.

The projection of the true Medicine King Cauldron vanished. Hovering and spinning in the air in its place was a single green pill, radiating intense vitality.

A rich medicinal fragrance spread through the chamber. Every cultivator present, Liu San included, felt an instinctive flash of greed the moment the scent reached them.

But Liu San was a Dao Unity cultivator. He snapped out of that abnormal state almost immediately.

A moment later, his expression changed. "Not good!" he roared.

He thrust a hand forward, forming a gigantic palm that closed around the newly forged Longevity Pill.

The others looked on in bewilderment. Then a tremendous explosion erupted within his grasp.

Liu San's body shuddered slightly. He retracted his hand with outward calm, but the flicker of embarrassment on his face was impossible to fully conceal.

"Did... did the pill refinement process fail?"

Li Fan and the Medicine King Sect disciples all stared at Liu San with odd expressions.

"Ahem." Liu San cleared his throat and explained, "I forgot about the Great Reformation. I was still using the old method, so... But it is not a major issue. Only minor adjustments are needed. The next one will definitely succeed."

Li Fan nodded and said nothing more.

Liu San conjured the projection of the Medicine King Cauldron once again and began the refinement anew.

This time, there was no explosion. But the final product...

Li Fan stared at the half-green, half-purple pill resting in his palm, his face twitching.

Liu San's face went rigid.

"Again!" he roared.

His fury settled over the disciples like frost. None dared make a sound; they could only continue assisting in silence.

On the third attempt, they at last succeeded in producing a single qualified Longevity Pill.

Only then did Liu San let out a quiet, relieved breath.

1. 树大招风:classic Chinese proverb meaning that those who are prominent, powerful, or successful will inevitably attract criticism, jealousy, or trouble. The taller the tree, the more wind it has to withstand.

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