My longevity simulation

Chapter 936: The Setback of the Five Heavenly Sovereigns

After the vast web of the Sky-Patrolling Arrows broke through the obstruction of the Heavenly Sovereigns, it instantly dispersed once again into nearly ten thousand silver-white fine arrows.

These arrows swiftly flew toward every prefectures under the jurisdiction of the Five Elders Association.

Although many cultivators of the Five Elders Association tried to intercept them, the sheer number of these Sky-Patrolling Arrows was simply overwhelming. 

Moreover, each arrow carried power equivalent to a single strike from a Dao Integration expert. The incident happened so suddenly that even the Dao Integration cultivators of the Five Elders Association found it extremely difficult to stop them in time.

Thus, those ten thousand Sky-Patrolling Arrows, like a dazzling display of fireworks, split into countless trajectories and fell upon the lands of the Five Elders Association.

Booming explosions echoed endlessly.

Even through the Tianxuan Mirror, Li Fan could feel the massive tremors spreading from afar.

However, the Sky-Patrolling Arrow web that the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance had unleashed, at the cost of the lives of all thirty-three of its chosen immortals—was far from a mere bombardment.

After a brief silence, from every place where the Sky-Patrolling Arrows had landed, tens of thousands of silver threads suddenly erupted outward.

They formed enormous cocoons of light, wide at the base and narrow at the top, resembling strange clamps rooted deep into the earth.

From the tips of those cocoons, countless thin threads shot toward the direction of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance.

In an instant, spanning tens of millions of miles, nearly ten thousand silver threads converged together within the territory of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance.

All these changes happened in the blink of an eye, before even the five remaining Heavenly Sovereigns’ Manifestation in the sky had completely shattered.

Watching this scene through the Tianxuan Mirror, even with his countless lifetimes of experience, Li Fan could not comprehend what the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance was attempting to do.

Yet within his heart, a faint and ominous sense of foreboding began to rise.

Under the gaze of countless beings, it was as though a colossal giant stood upon the side of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance and gave a mighty pull.

A thunderous roar erupted once more.

The tens of thousands of cocoons deeply embedded within the earth of the Five Elders Association’s territories tightened like resilient ropes, as if dragging or drawing something toward the direction of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance.

The rumbling continued endlessly, as if some monumental change was occurring between heaven and earth.

Meanwhile, the five radiant lights that were opposing the remaining Heavenly Sovereigns’ Dharma Manifestation seemed to grow even more frantic.

But strangely, their attacks weakened instead of intensifying.

The projections of the Heavenly Sovereigns, which were on the verge of collapsing completely, somehow managed to endure for a longer time.

Li Fan’s sense of unease deepened.

After carefully reflecting on it, he realized that it was not a fear concerning his own safety. Rather, it felt like a primal instinct shared by all living beings, similar to the anxiety that precedes a natural catastrophe.

“This is…”

Within the Tianxuan Mirror, it appeared that the Five Elders Association had finally realized the severity of the situation.

They dispatched a massive number of cultivators to attack the enormous cocoons of light.

Yet, these cocoons seemed almost intangible; most attacks simply passed through them without effect.

Only a handful of leaders, those of Dao Integration level—were able to slightly distort the silver threads emitted from the cocoons.

However, the massive web of light enveloping the entire Five Elders Association region was incredibly resilient. Those faint distortions barely affected the overall structure.

The changes continued, firm and unstoppable.

In the heavens, the light representing the five Longevity Immortal Heavenly Sovereigns grew increasingly dim.

It was as if… the powers of these Heavenly Sovereigns were being restricted by some mysterious force.

At that moment, a sudden flash of insight struck Li Fan’s mind.

It was as if lightning had split through the mist; in his vision, the scene changed drastically.

The light cocoons and connecting threads no longer linked to the land of the Five Elders Association but instead to an enormous web—

A colossal web representing the principles of Heaven and Earth!

Li Fan finally understood.

Each Heavenly Sovereign of the Five Elders Association had their own territory.

Within these regions, the way they reversed the principles of Heaven and Earth was far more stable than in the outside world.

Even the weaker ones, if they left their regions, would lose the ability to reverse the principles of Heaven and Earth.

These areas could even be considered the places where these Heavenly Sovereigns achieved their Dao.

Now, the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance, through some unknown method, had used the light cocoons to distort the inherent principles of Heaven and Earth in these regions.

It was like the pillars supporting a bridge bending.

Although the bridge would not collapse immediately, it began to sway uncontrollably.

In reality, this meant that the powers of the five Heavenly Sovereigns were inevitably affected.

“This will not affect the strength of the Longevity Immortal Heavenly Sovereign, but it can temporarily make them lose absolute control over the territories of the Five Elders Association.”

Li Fan stood up, astonishment written across his face.

He had never imagined that such a method could be used when fighting the Longevity Immortal Heavenly Sovereign.

“The distortion of the principles of Heaven and Earth is temporary. The five Heavenly Sovereigns will undoubtedly find a way to slowly eliminate this effect. But before that happens, this is the perfect opportunity for the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance…”

As if responding to Li Fan’s thoughts, portals suddenly appeared above the Five Elders Association.

A large number of black-clad cultivators flew out of the gates.

Expressionless, exuding murderous intent.

They began sweeping through the various regions of the Five Elders Association.

“Heavenly Artificers…”

Li Fan was already familiar with these elite soldiers trained by the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance over generations.

Their formidable combat power remained as overwhelming as ever.

The situation was too sudden. With the Five Elders Association in chaos, there was no time to organize any meaningful resistance.

Fighting individually, they were quickly defeated one by one by the black-clad cultivators.

The assault of the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance was like a heavy, unstoppable cloud pressing down on the Five Elders Association.

In front of the Tianxuan Mirror, cultivators who had been watching casually went into a frenzy.

“What is this? What is happening? Is this still the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance I know?”

“The Immortal Alliance has hidden so much. Their combat forces are unimaginably powerful!”

“Could it be… just a possibility, mind you… that these images are illusions created by the Tianxuan Mirror? After all, the opposing side has been facing us for thousands of years. Could they really be defeated so easily? I find it hard to believe.”

“My thoughts exactly. It seems unreasonable. Is there anyone brave enough to go to the Five Elders Association personally and see? Seeing is believing.”

“Hehe, I already know a secret route to the Five Elders Association. Friends, wait a moment. I’ll go and verify it myself.”

“I spit on you! You rebels, still so arrogant. I want to see your shocked faces when the Five Elders Association is completely overrun!”

…

In front of the Tianxuan Mirror, the human world displayed all manners of reactions.

Yet the battle between the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance and the Five Elders Association did not shift according to their wishes.

The black-clad cultivators seemed endless, continuously flying out of the portals.

They required no orders, yet acted with exceptional coordination.

After leaving the portals, each moved decisively and efficiently.

They occupied key positions, built defensive fortifications, and steadily advanced.

They did not slaughter indiscriminately but instead captured all the Five Elders Association cultivators they encountered, transporting them through the portals.