Longevity Strange Immortal-Chapter 587 - 21: 12 Immortals Transcend Mortality

Chapter 587: Chapter 21: 12 Immortals Transcend Mortality

Li Mo spent an entire millennium stabilizing the realm of the Three Dharma Bodies, transforming all Spiritual Power into corresponding Immortal Spiritual Power.

During this period, he occasionally observed Heiwa, whose trajectory was not too different from his own.

In fact, it seemed even smoother.

After all, every generation of the Creation Book undergoes a subtle enhancement, and Li Mo’s Creation Book was certainly not formed from Immortal Artifact Cancer Cells.

Li Mo felt this was both an advantage and a drawback for Heiwa—passing the early death tribulations was too simple, which might lead to failure during the Ancient Age Death Disease.

He refrained from intervening, as every Li Mo’s encounters and experiences inevitably differed in some way.

As for the other living beings in the mortal world, their paths, though influenced by Li Mo, mostly repeated similar incidents and developments.

"The Causality Cycle is truly unfathomably complex."

The advancement of Taoist Intent [Loss] was visibly noticeable, but Taoist Intent [Time] remained stagnant, still only controlling one-tenth of a breath.

Li Mo felt a bit helpless.

Consider that with his Comprehension and innate talent, along with the constant support of the Bodhi Fruit, he hadn’t even grasped the faintest clue about Taoist Intent [Time].

"Among the countless versions of me, perhaps only I have managed to comprehend Taoist Intent [Time]."

"And what on earth is the Longevity Stage Death Disease?"

What surprised Li Mo was that he had already reached the designated age for the Longevity Stage Death Disease to manifest, but the disease remained dormant.

Unlike the first eight death tribulations that erupted at fixed ages, the dormant period of the Longevity Stage Death Disease was unnervingly prolonged; perhaps even the disease itself realized it couldn’t yet pose a threat to Li Mo’s foundations.

It seemed as though the Longevity Stage Death Disease was waiting for the perfect moment.

Even after Da Ai Mi Tian had successfully achieved Immortal Artifact status, its Cancer Cells still could not detect the Longevity Stage Death Disease.

Suppressing his scattered thoughts, Li Mo could only prepare for the unexpected. He ensured that at least ten thousand years’ worth of Innate Essence was preserved as a backup to counter the disease’s eruption.

He then connected with Da Ai Mi Tian and discovered that the Cancer Cells had undergone a unique transformation.

The Cancer Cells, once externalized, were no longer subject to lifespan limitations. Simply coming into contact—even through mere awareness—could allow the Cancer Cells to silently merge into the Body and Soul of another.

No matter the distance, Li Mo could always perceive the existence of the Cancer Cells.

Li Mo scrutinized Da Ai Mi Tian for a long time, feeling somewhat disappointed, as Da Ai Mi Tian, with its six Spirit Patterns, turned out to be an Immortal Artifact mostly suited for auxiliary purposes.

"Sigh, it’s better than nothing. At least after I ascend to the Immortal Realm, I can rely on Da Ai Mi Tian to detect Cancer Cells in the mortal world."

Li Mo shook his head slightly and continued waiting for the second cosmic upheaval to occur.

As time passed like a shuttle weaving through the loom.

When he snapped back to awareness, it was the moment when the Daoist and Demon factions began invading the Demon Cave, while three Heavenly Dao Worms gradually descended upon the small world.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The disturbance grew increasingly intense, almost flipping the Demon Cave upside down.

Uncertain how long it lasted, but as the Daoist and Demon factions retreated from the Demon Cave, the Heavenly Dao Worms had already been targeted by Heiwa, with Cancer Cells secretly extracting nutrients from them to nurture the Heavenly Dao Pages.

If nothing went wrong, Da Hua Taoist would come to retrieve the two coffins housed in the Demon Cave.

One coffin naturally belonged to Li Mo, while the other had been placed there centuries ago, which housed It Corpse.

"The Twelve Immortals have long been reincarnated, but using the Ten Thousand Sword Immortal Bone as a template, I can enhance their Immortal Bodies to an even greater level; at the very least, they’ll reach the Mahayana Realm before heading to the Ancestor Court."

Before returning to the ancient era, most of the Twelve Immortals were only at the Body Integration Realm, illustrating the terrifying potential of inheriting the Spark Flame legacy.

He surveyed the Ten Thousand Sword Immortal Bone, and its count had reached eighty-six segments.

Li Mo allocated Immortal Bone segments for the Twelve Immortals and then selected spiritual material from the Corpse Mountain Mini World to prepare for the Immortal Body reconstruction surgeries.

The Heavenly Dao Worms did not idly allow Heiwa to devour them completely and reacted fiercely.

Li Mo intervened covertly to suppress them. Soon, the Heavenly Dao Worms grew weak, making Heiwa’s actions unobstructed, and its Heavenly Dao Pages neared completion.

Not long afterward, Da Hua Taoist arrived at the Demon Cave via a spell.

Li Mo withdrew into the depths of the True Void Hometown.

When he opened his eyes, the Twelve Immortals had already assembled in the True Void Hometown, with Zu Xiuyun as their leader, seated cross-legged reverently in front of the coffins.

Even if none of the Twelve Immortals were peerless beauties, each had her own distinctive traits.

Through the ages, though their talents were constrained, they left an indelible mark, each one a remarkable individual.

"Master."

The Twelve Immortals spoke in unison, but Li Mo offered no response.

To prevent Heiwa from detecting anything amiss, none of the Twelve Immortals were allowed to know Li Mo’s true appearance until the timeline was fully closed.

The Twelve Immortals displayed varying expressions.

Some, such as Luo Fu, Si Rui, Skillful Woman, and Da Hua Taoist, showed greater trust in No-Life Mother’s name, while others like Yu Xiao and Ruoshui had faces full of indifference...

Li Mo didn’t mind what they thought; as long as Zu Xiuyun obediently followed his instructions, the Twelve Immortals wouldn’t rebel, as their Body and Soul were linked through the Twelve True Words.

"One prospers, all prosper; one falls, all fall."

Crack, crack, crack...

The lid of the coffin split open, revealing countless Spider Sword Orbs spilling out from inside.

The Spider Sword Orbs, camouflaged by Cancer Cells’ mutation, appeared as fine particles floating in the air and converged toward the Twelve Immortals.

Clang.

Yu Xiao couldn’t help but activate her Sword Intent, unable to bear the overwhelming pressure emanating from Li Mo.

"Fifth Junior Sister, stay calm."

"This is a supreme creation bestowed upon us by Master, a fortuitous encounter that mortals can only dream of."

"Hmph."

Yu Xiao let out a light snort but refrained from speaking further out of respect for Zu Xiuyun, though her deep-seated resistance remained unwavering.

Ruoshui shook her head as well.

Body cultivation prioritizes the physical form, and she didn’t want the Immortal Body reconstruction to lead to abnormalities in her flesh and bones, thereby ruining her foundations.

Li Mo fully understood that the Twelve Immortals’ trust in him hinged on Zu Xiuyun.

Their bodies were already nearing the status of Immortal Bodies with the prospect of promoting to False Immortals guaranteed; absent the need for Transcend Mortality, significant intervention seemed unnecessary.

Zu Xiuyun furrowed her brows, feeling disgruntled with her junior sisters for the first time.

Just as she was about to reprimand them, Li Mo sent a thought instructing the Twelve Immortals to undergo the surgeries based on the No-Life Sect’s hierarchy, naturally starting with Zu Xiuyun.

The Spider Sword Orbs infiltrated Zu Xiuyun’s flesh and bones.

Once they located the core organ of her Taoist Body, they began reconstructing around it, causing her Spiritual Power to destabilize.

"Senior Sister."

Hu Teng, who appeared as a little girl around ten years old, noticed signs of Qi Deviation in Zu Xiuyun and transformed her arms into blood-red vines to channel life force and stabilize her Body and Soul.

"Wait." Yu Xiao stopped Hu Teng and pointed to It Corpse, saying, "Look at Twelfth Junior Sister; she seems to have sensed something."

Though devoid of consciousness, It Corpse relied on instinct to unleash spells, conjuring a thick Spirit Shield that clearly originated from Zu Xiuyun.

Zu Xiuyun took a deep breath, her brain awash with the oceanic effects of Spiritual Energy.

Her Taoist Body ascended to an Immortal Body, yet the Spider Sword Orbs did not stop there; even the remaining latent flaws in her Taoist Body were seamlessly integrated into the Immortal Body, significantly enhancing its potential and fortifying its foundation.

The Twelve Immortals exchanged glances, their curiosity about No-Life Mother growing.

What kind of figure was capable of perfecting an Immortal Body? Was she truly an ancient powerhouse from the Cultivation World’s Buddhist Sect who had survived until now?

"Ah."

Zu Xiuyun exhaled deeply, her power suddenly surging by fifty percent.

"Second Junior Sister, you’re next."

Having witnessed Zu Xiuyun’s precedent, Hu Teng didn’t resist. Cheerfully, she skipped to the coffin to undergo her surgery, with a temperament resembling a child.

Li Mo began the operation, and Hu Teng naturally transcended mortality to achieve an Immortal Body.

However, she didn’t share Zu Xiuyun’s restraint; the True Void Hometown suddenly sprouted massive vegetation, enveloping the entire space in the blink of an eye. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Yu Xiao asked, "Shouldn’t Little Junior Brother have also undergone an Immortal Body reconstruction by now?"

Zu Xiuyun maintained her composure, replying calmly, "Yes, Fifth Junior Sister, if you wish to spar with him to test your Sword Intent, you’d better do so before ascending to the Immortal Realm. Once he enters the Ancestor Court, you won’t stand a chance."

Yu Xiao wasn’t angry but instead revealed a faint, intrigued expression.

They shared an interconnected Daoist legacy, resources, and inheritances, with their individual deficiencies complemented by one another, receiving blessings from No-Life Mother.

Yet with all these advantages combined, they still couldn’t outshine a single Li Mo.

Luo Fu chuckled and said, "Someday, when we all achieve Immortality, we’ll jointly recommend Little Junior Brother to officially join No-Life Mother’s tutelage."

Zu Xiuyun hesitated for a moment, glanced briefly at the coffin, and nodded as a sign of agreement.

"Haha! I’ve become immortal!"

Hu Teng cheered jubilantly, lightening the expressions of the others.

Even Ruoshui, the most rigid in her manners, did not reject the opportunity for Taoist Body transformation, knowing full well what an Immortal Body symbolized.

The Immortal Body was the key to Immortality.

In the stratified hierarchy of the ancient Immortal Realm, ascending to Daluo Golden Immortal was an almost impossible endeavor.

Only through possessing an Immortal Body could one hold onto the hope of advancing to Daluo Golden Immortal.

Li Mo himself gained insights during the surgeries, adding two new segments to the Ten Thousand Sword Immortal Bone, while achieving subtle bodily alterations through the Great Wilderness Immortal Body.

"It’s likely the structure of the Immortal Realm has already fallen apart; otherwise, even if we established a Medical Hall with the Twelve Immortals, we’d probably still find footing with ease."

"A pity..."

Despite its profound heritage, the Immortal Realm had been nearly obliterated by two rounds of cosmic upheavals, verging on the brink of total collapse.

After the Twelve Immortals one by one completed their transformations, they respectfully saluted and departed from the True Void Hometown.

Only Zu Xiuyun and It Corpse remained.

"Master, Twelfth Junior Sister already possesses an Immortal Body. How should she be arranged?"

Li Mo climbed out of the coffin as Zu Xiuyun lowered her head nearby, her keen instincts immediately recognizing Li Mo had likely ascended to True Immortal status.

To achieve the True Immortal Realm in a mortal world devoid of Immortal Spiritual Power—across history—Li Mo was undoubtedly unparalleled.

Li Mo inspected It Corpse’s Immortal Body thoroughly before stating, "There’s no time left; It Corpse must be sent to the Ancestor Court ahead of schedule."

"The Ancestor Court is near the Immortal Realm, where It Corpse’s consciousness can awaken sooner."

"But..." Zu Xiuyun hesitated.

"Don’t worry. With my Lifebound Immortal Artifact as protection, the Incense Fire Immortal in the Ancestor Court won’t be able to harm a single strand of her hair. Besides, Kong Yong is also there."

As he spoke, Li Mo retrieved twelve Jianmu seedlings he had cultivated early on, nourished by over a hundred thousand years’ worth of Innate Essence.

Once planted, the Jianmu trees instantly flourished and thrived.

"Place It Corpse in the heart of the first Jianmu tree. Remember to inform the Daoist and Demon factions to know that ascending to the Immortal Realm is not merely a fanciful dream."

Li Mo finished instructing Zu Xiuyun, leaving sixty percent of the Cancer Cells to merge with It Corpse’s body.

He then sealed himself once more.

Zu Xiuyun ventured to the outside world, unleashing a wave of rivalry between the Daoist and Demon factions over the coveted opportunity to ascend.