My Simulated Road to Immortality

A tiny chess piece, yet it can evolve into a fragment of the Immortal Domain.

At its core, the reason lies in the fact that the so-called chess piece is, in fact, countless layered True Immortal Seal Characters. True Immortal Seal Characters are one of the methods of interpreting the Taoist principles by True Immortals.

Once upon a time, the Mystic Immortal Boat, upon obtaining an Immortal Domain Chess Piece, transformed it into external armor for the Immortal Boat. At this moment, under Li Fan's continuous urging, the chess piece he cast out relied on the projection of the Dao Network within his mind, unfolding, flowing, and morphing into a humanoid body.

Yet, even at this stage, it remains merely a form with no substance. The miniature Dao Network and Immortal Domain Fragment are all external items, with too faint a connection to Li Fan's main body.

Therefore...

Li Fan's true self forcefully pressed a point on his forehead.

The Finger Force seemed to penetrate the whole body. A part of the Divine Soul, accompanied by flesh and bone, was directly blasted out.

Forming a thin yet crimson Afterimage outside Li Fan's body.

Enduring dizziness and disorientation, Li Fan guided a part of his body to fly into the body forged from the Dao Network Projection and Immortal Domain Chess Piece ahead.

Relying on his familiarity with the two, Li Fan struggled somewhat to control them, almost forcefully stuffing the fleshy Afterimage inside.

This forging not only involved the creation of a mere clone but also took inspiration from the Artisan's previous crafting of the Divine Punishment Puppet and Tianyang's process of achieving the Fairy Puppet.

It is more of a perfect fusion of the clone and the Body Transformation Dao.

Moreover, because the materials forged this time are too formidable, Li Fan also worried about the clone losing control, leading to the reappearance of Saint Emperor Li Ping's scenario. From the start of the forging, Li Fan had already set the tone for this powerful clone.

Without any self-emotion, it simply acts according to Li Fan's orders. If met with opposition, it will kill without mercy. If not an enemy, it will temporarily avoid the edge, secretly follow, and seek a solution...

In short, the setting of the clone puppet is that of an emotionless machine executing tasks. Its task is only one: to thoroughly investigate the secrets within the High Wall. Even further, instructions are included for self-destruction upon task completion.

The Dao Network Projection is a reflection of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, while the True Immortal Seal Characters are a concrete depiction of the Tao. They naturally have a strong connection. Li Fan's fleshy Afterimage, split from his body, is saturated with an understanding of the Dao. Using this as the adhesive point, slowly fuses the three into one.

"The clone's mind reflects the Dao Network, and the body is shaped by the Tao. From the moment of birth, it is already at the small realm of mind's God Transformation and body's Nascent Soul."

"In terms of combat power alone, it's likely far superior to me..."

With the gradual formation of this powerful puppet, another formidable self is slowly pulling Li Fan toward the other side. Just like a reflection in the water, reaching out to grab him into the depths.

Like a child holding a heavy sword. If before diving into the Sea of the Northern Stars and contacting the Dao Network, this clone puppet emerged, it might surpass Li Fan's control and turn against him.

But now...

Li Fan face was calm, dispatching command after command to the Dao Network.

The Dao Network Projection within the clone puppet suddenly emitted continuously flickering brilliance as if responding to Li Fan's actions.

The puppet was thus slowly subdued, its might completely concealed, standing silently.

This move by Li Fan seemed effortless, but it was backed by countless years of research into the Dao Network within the Sea of the Northern Stars. Li Fan merely harnessed it for his use, applying it to the Dao Network Projection within his mind.

Compared to the vast Dao Network covering the entire Sea of the Northern Stars, that residing in Li Fan's Divine Sense can be said to be very weak. But it already possesses the basic nature of a "Dao Network."

With a powerful physical body as support, this clone puppet could rival True Immortals, not a difficult feat.

"Even better, the clone puppet lacks Celestial Spiritual Power; it is a creation of the Taoist principles. If deliberately concealed, blending into the Heaven and Earth seamlessly, like ice melting into water, leaving no trace. Just like ordinary objects hitting the High Wall will not be treated specially, they'll be released directly from the High Wall."

With the strength of one person, to maneuver and control a miniature Dao Network is no easy task. Despite the current intensity of Li Fan's Divine Sense, he needs to focus eight or nine parts of his attention to bind the clone puppet.

"Actually, letting it go for a moment doesn't cause much harm. As long as timely control is regained under the Dao Network's jurisdiction. It will still perform the tasks I set during this period. Yet, prolonged freedom cannot be allowed..."

"Otherwise, miscellaneous intentions will surely arise!"

Li Fan was clear in his heart.

Each Dao Network instruction, woven into threads, tightly anchored the clone puppet.

Just like a puppet beast under the pull of Li Fan's strings.

"Heaven and Earth are ruthless, treating all things as straw dogs."

"You need not consider the myriad things of this world; just act according to my commands."

"I shall call you..."

"Li Buren!"

With the issuance of the final instruction, all threads returned to the Dao Network within the mind of the clone, imperceptible by ordinary means.

Li Fan sensed that Li Buren ahead formed a peculiar connection with him.

More distant than a pure fleshy clone,

Yet much closer than a puppet controlled merely by thought.

Li Buren's expression was like eternal ice, lacking any emotional fluctuation.

His eyes fully inherited Li Fan's most genuine thoughts, that intrinsic indifference to all things in heaven and earth. Even Li Fan felt a slight tremor in his heart when gazing at him.

Surrounding Li Buren's body, his aura was not evident; it seemed like this very Heaven and Earth itself. Though burdened by the weight of the Tao, he could remain as light as Youhong.