My Simulated Road to Immortality-Chapter 1230 - 1183: Immortal Boat 1 Minute 2
"Zhao Xian!" Zhao Wuji let out a cold snort upon seeing the situation.
Zhao Xian immediately came back to his senses.
"Tell me, what does the dispute between Broken Immortal Tower and Immortal Axis Institute have to do with the mission I assigned you?" Zhao Wuji asked, squinting his eyes.
"Master is making a statement, as well as extending an olive branch. This is the first time Broken Immortal Tower has taken over Sin Quelling Valley to collect relics. Everyone is watching to see how Broken Immortal Tower’s new methods compare with the long-standing traditions of Immortal Axis Institute, to see which is superior. Sending away useless relics and making use of waste... This could easily be done with a flick of the wrist, yet Master specifically asked us to make the trip in person. It’s both to show your stance to Broken Immortal Tower and to explain to those external forces that are watching..."
Zhao Xian spoke listlessly.
Zhao Wuji nodded repeatedly, very satisfied with Zhao Xian’s analysis.
However, upon seeing his indifferent expression, he couldn’t help but get angry.
Just as he was about to say something, Zhao Xian took the initiative to interrupt, "Master, I really don’t understand why, when the Immortal Boat is already in such a state, we cannot unite; instead, we are still fighting each other to the death?"
Zhao Wuji’s expression changed, and he waved his hand grandly to prevent his disciple’s voice from leaking out.
"You foolish disciple..."
"Am I wrong?" Zhao Xian retorted with his head held high, showing no fear.
Suddenly, a ruler appeared in Zhao Wuji’s hand, raised high as if to land on Zhao Xian’s head.
But in the end, he didn’t have the heart to hit hard.
"Xian’er, you don’t understand."
"The Mystic Immortal Boat must have, and can only have one helmsman. The tragedy of many years ago has already demonstrated the terrible consequences that arise when the highest decision-making level cannot unite," said Zhao Wuji with a heavy sigh.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Xian also looked dejected and did not retort again.
"You may leave now," Zhao Wuji suddenly lost interest.
"Don’t go out these days; just cultivate earnestly at the Academy. Since Master has already taken sides, all we need to do now is wait for them to determine the victor. Even if Broken Immortal Tower really does lose, Immortal Axis Institute wouldn’t dare to do much to us at Path Validation Academy. The worst they could do is reduce our resource allocation a bit."
The three disciples obeyed and left, heading back to their respective residences.
Path Validation Academy had an imposing name.
But the place where Zhao Xian lived was rather too simple.
It didn’t look like a place where cultivators rested at all, just a single cramped room barely adequate for living.
The only noteworthy aspect was that the concentration of Spiritual Energy in the room was significantly higher than other areas of the Immortal Boat.
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It was more than enough for the cultivation needs of those below the Golden Core Stage.
Zhao Xian closed the door and skillfully sealed it with a Forbidden Formation. Excitement flashed through his eyes as he searched underneath his bed for a book-like Magic Tool.
Just as he was about to use it, he suddenly fell into a deep sleep.
Li Fan’s split spirit slowly revealed itself.
He took over the Magic Tool book.
"Hmm... Almost the same as the Tianxuan Mirror, it connects to the Immortal Boat consultation network and can exchange contributions within the Academy for corresponding resources. The only limitation is that it’s confined to the Path Validation Academy and cannot connect to other areas of the Immortal Boat."
Li Fan shook his head and tossed the so-called Myriad News Record aside.
He then turned into a wisp of Qing smoke and infiltrated Zhao Xian’s consciousness.
But how could a youth in the Final Stage of Energy Refining resist Li Fan’s probing?
Before long, all of Zhao Xian’s secrets from his childhood to the present were laid bare to Li Fan.
Although both Zhao Xian and Zhao Wuji shared the surname Zhao, they had no blood relation.
The sole reason Zhao Wuji favored Zhao Xian was because of Zhao Xian’s "Cultivation Talent," which was quite good.
It had only been a year since he came to the Path Validation Academy, and he was already at the Final Stage of Energy Refining.
This pace of cultivation, while it wouldn’t be worth mentioning in the Xuanhuang World, was considered outstanding on this Immortal Boat.
With limited cultivation resources on the Immortal Boat, even the Path Validation Academy was strapped for resources and could only prioritize those disciples with exceptional talent.
Every three academic years, bottom-ranking students would be eliminated.
Those who fell behind in their progress had to leave the Academy, either to return home and live as a scattered cultivator or to accept assignments from the Immortal Axis Institute and take up positions on the Immortal Boats.
It was precisely this ruthless elimination system that kept the Path Validation Academy constantly dominant and vibrant.
Not only disciples were eliminated—Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators like Zhao Wuji also faced significant pressure.
If the disciples they taught all performed mediocrely, it indicated a lack of teaching talent.
If one did not have a strong background or connections, they would have to leave their teaching positions and take on other tasks that involved certain risks.
It was for this reason that the atmosphere in the Path Validation Academy was extremely oppressive.
Everyone was uncertain when they might be forced to leave.
However, Zhao Xian was an exception.
Perhaps by nature, he was not overly attached to staying in the Path Validation Academy.
Even towards cultivation, he was not very enthusiastic.
Outsiders believed that reaching the Final Stage of Energy Refining within a year was the result of his diligent cultivation.
Only he knew that this was merely the result of casual effort, where he spent his time idly and did not invest much energy.
Zhao Xian’s greatest interest was searching Myriad News Record for those strange and curious tales.
About the origins of the Immortal Boats, everything about the Ancient Xian Realm, the boundless Star Sea beyond the Immortal Boats—
he was full of interest in all of these.
Li Fan carefully read through his observations from the past year.
Not only from the "Myriad News Record," but some were from seeking advice from seniors at the Academy.
"In ancient times, the Immortal Boat was once intact. But due to a sudden calamity from the Star Sea and internal strife, the Immortal Boat was broken in two."
"One named ’Xuan,’ the other named ’Shang.’
"The one we see here is the Mystic Immortal Boat."
"..."
Pausing briefly, Li Fan continued to read further.
"For a long time after the Immortal Boat fractured, it drifted uncontrollably in the Star Sea—a period of utter chaos."
"The population plummeted during that time, with nearly nine-tenths of them dying in that era."
"Not until the Immortal Boat finally stabilized, did it appear in this Sea of Relics."
"And since then, it has never left..."
"Although it can move within a small range, it lacks the strength to break free from the formidable force that bounds it at the periphery of the Sea of Relics."
"..."
Li Fan reflected deeply upon reading the name given to that absorbing force on the Immortal Boat.
"’Echoing Star Power’?"
"What does this ’echoing’ signify?"
Zhao Xian, merely an Energy Refining Cultivator, had acquired so much knowledge by shamelessly clinging to the seniors at the Academy.
The origins of the Echoing Star Power were indeed beyond his understanding.
Li Fan had to temporarily set aside his questions.
He began to think about his next steps.
The power of Li Fan’s Split was too weak; only by allowing the Sacred Embryo to enter could he have enough leverage to operate.
The only problem that needed solving was the residual power of the True Immortal Seal Characters.
In an instant, Li Fan thought of the talisman that had been used in the Broken Immortal Tower.
