My Simulated Road to Immortality-Chapter 1292 - 1236_2

"The tortoise wins the race against the hare."

Sacred Embryo Li Fan cast aside all distracting thoughts and peacefully began to comprehend the supreme principles of Star Sea that floated around him.

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In the Xuanhuang World.

After a period of cultivation, Wang Xuanba had successfully bred a sufficient number of those Dao First Worms designated by the Emperor.

"The Heaven and Earth Spirit Trees all have their own effects. My little bugs have another marvelous feature, after they devour a tree, the Spirit Tree does not directly die. Instead, it gradually transforms into a worm-infested Spirit Tree. The original consciousness can freely choose to retain or discard itself, or even merge with other consciousnesses in the Dao First Worm Swarm, achieving a kind of doppelganger existence," Wang Xuanba boasted to Ou Shangtian with a sense of pride.

"Alas, I still find the path of the Exotic Beasts more intriguing and varied; these Array Techniques are truly dull," Ou Shangtian remarked, envy flashing in his eyes.

Wang Xuanba chuckled, somewhat gloating: "That’s what you get, my young friend, for always aiming too high and wanting to learn everything you see, drawing the Master’s displeasure."

"Indeed, I am not allowed to be distracted until I reach the level of Array Path proficiency that Master demands. Ah, it seems so far off," Ou Shangtian sighed.

"By the way, Master mentioned before that he wanted to use me as bait to lure out a hidden master in the Xuanhuang World. That person is not weak, if my learning of Array Techniques is not sharp enough, there may still be a risk to my life. I wonder if it’s true," Ou Shangtian said somewhat casually.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xuanba’s expression changed: "Junior brother, do not speak recklessly! Since Master has said so, it must be true. You’ve also met Senior Xu Ke before, we should not underestimate the hidden masters in the Xuanhuang World. You must take it seriously!"

Ou Shangtian nodded in agreement on the surface, but inwardly he still held some skepticism.

He had met that Xu Ke too. Just a senile old man nearing his end.

Though admittedly much stronger than Ou himself, with the Colored Jade Hollow Glare within him, if he wanted to flee, Xu Ke couldn’t stop him!

"I really want to see just how ’high-level’ this expert Master speaks of is!"

Underneath the Holy Emperor’s Saint Emperor Seat, within the Imperial Treasure Vault.

Li Ping glanced briefly in the direction where Ou Shangtian and Wang Xuanba were, then shook his head.

He was naturally aware of Ou Shangtian’s thoughts.

Youthful arrogance, coupled with many Divine Objects at hand, it was understandable.

"However, if he does not diligently study Array Techniques and relies solely on the Seven-Color Divine Light to escape from the grasp of the Stone Tablet, it will be somewhat difficult."

Smiling to himself, Li Ping had no plans to remind him again.

A little setback wouldn’t hurt; the Stone Tablet wouldn’t rashly strike to kill.

Once the Stone Tablet appeared, Li Ping himself would intervene to handle it.

Putting away the Stone Tablet would come after dealing with Ruo Mu; for now, Li Ping set this matter aside and reached out to touch the orange kitten lounging on his shoulder.

Compared to before, Kitty Treasure had grown larger.

Its fur had become denser and silkier.

What interested the Emperor even more was Kitty Treasure’s second transformation.

Previously, Kitty Treasure could turn into a Square Small Box, from which it could emit light and replicate the objects it enveloped.

At present, the limits of this ability were unclear; at least a World Artifact made from the Refining of One Realm’s energy was no problem for Kitty Treasure to replicate, albeit with a bit of overexertion.

Not long ago, when Wang Xuanba brought the Dao First Worms that had devoured the Spirit Tree to report to the Emperor, Li Ping felt Kitty Treasure’s thoughts being actively conveyed for the first time.

After Wang Xuanba left, Li Ping proceeded with the experiment.

He placed a swarm of about ten thousand Dao First Worms in front of Kitty Treasure.

At first, Kitty Treasure appeared somewhat apprehensive, observing from a distance. Yet in its eyes showed longing.

Advancing two steps and retreating one, Kitty Treasure slowly approached the worm swarm.

The Dao First Worms, usually very sensitive to foreign objects, showed no reaction to Kitty Treasure’s proximity.

Finally reaching the swarm, Kitty Treasure emitted a faint blue light, and under Li Ping’s gaze, it transformed into a Blue Light Sphere.

It enveloped the Dao First Worms.

The insects inside the Blue Light Sphere seemed to become instantly frozen and fell into stillness.

On the surface of the sphere, various structural views of the Dao First Worms’ bodies flashed by.

Li Ping’s expression turned grave.

The light sphere did not last long, as this form seemed to drain a great deal of energy.

Before long, Kitty Treasure returned to its original kitten form, returning to Li Fan’s side.

It lazily lay down on Li Ping’s shoulder.

The previously motionless Dao First Worms were once again on the move.

He was completely unaware of the odd things happening to him from start to finish.

"It’s not that the Dao Yi Bug’s spirit wisdom is too low, I’m afraid if it took the form of a cultivator within the Xuanhuang World, the outcome wouldn’t be any better."

"This Kitty Treasure’s blue light..."

It was a mysterious and as yet unknown force that Li Ping had never encountered before.

With a thought, he patted the Kitty Treasure.

The little orange cat was somewhat reluctant, but considering the long time Li Ping had fed it the essence of Golden Source Energy, it rallied its spirits.

As the blue light enveloped its body, it shattered in an instant.

Moments later, the Kitty Treasure had transformed into a swarm of Dao Yi Bugs!

They were identical to the ones covered by the blue light sphere not far away in the space!

Li Ping witnessed the entire transformation right before his eyes, but he still couldn’t find any discernible difference between the two.

"It’s not a transformation artistry but a complete change in the form of life. That’s why no distinction can be perceived."

Even though he prided himself as the Heavenly Emperor, a God Transformation of the Xuanhuang World, at this moment Li Ping couldn’t help but express his honest admiration for such an unbelievable technique.

"Moreover, the change isn’t limited to the replication of the original body. It can also evolve entirely according to the characteristics of the replicated entity."

Li Ping seemed to understand, and a speck of gold light emerged on his fingertip again.

Aware of what Li Ping meant, the swarm of Dao Yi Bugs transformed by the Kitty Treasure suddenly expanded—visibly changing from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands, multiplying the number of bugs tenfold in an instant.

The swarm of Dao Yi Bugs that the Kitty Treasure turned into returned proudly to Li Ping’s side.

After getting permission, amidst the shattering blue light, it morphed back into the form of an orange cat.

Happily, it swallowed down the essence of Source Energy.

"This is actually a form of replication, but it replicates living beings, and it can even realize changes within the Kitty Treasure itself."

"This kind of technique..."

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Li Ping fell silent.

In his memory, probably only treasures from the Immortal World could achieve this.

But on this Kitty Treasure’s body, he couldn’t feel the slightest trace of Immortal Spirit Energy.

"Beyond the High Wall..."

An undeniable fact was now crystal clear.

"It’s just unknown at what level of treasure this Kitty Treasure from outside the High Wall is."

Li Ping’s heart was steadfast, and he wasn’t swayed by the potential gap that might exist between the inside and outside of the High Wall.

"Item replication, mimicry of living beings... I wonder if the Kitty Treasure has any other functions?"

He wanted to find out from the little orange cat, but the Kitty Treasure itself knew little about its own abilities.

It would only automatically learn when triggered by the right conditions.

"And it’s not that the Kitty Treasure is willing to replicate and mimic just any creature."

"I’ve tried with some common Exotic Beasts, but it had no reaction to them. Only with extraordinary existences like the Dao Yi Bugs does it show interest."

Li Ping gently stroked the Supreme Treasure from outside the High Wall, with numerous potential uses for it flashing through his spirit consciousness.

"This Kitty Treasure, though it doesn’t have any offensive capabilities, is much more valuable than a mere destructive treasure."

As if sensing Li Ping’s thoughts, the little orange cat let out a proud meow.

Seven days later, Wang Xuanba arrived in the Xuanhuang World carrying a wooden box.

Standing on the ground, Wang Xuanba closed his eyes, sensing the flow of the power of ley lines deep underground.

"First, I’ll offer you a little appetizer. The main course is yet to come."

Wang Xuanba’s face broke into a smile, turning into a shadow and diving into the earth’s depths.

In an instant, he had reached the very depths below.

The rushing power of ley lines formed a barrier, preventing him from approaching.

He even faintly perceived a thread of consciousness sweeping over. In an instant, he had reached the very depths below.

The rushing power of ley lines formed a barrier, preventing him from approaching.

He even faintly perceived a thread of consciousness sweeping over.