"After swallowing the precious medicine, you entered a marvelous state of enlightenment. In the end, you successfully mastered the previously elusive Heavenly Sword Technique, and your strength skyrocketed once again."
"You were very pleased with this outcome. On the other hand, Cai Yonglong also made significant gains, comprehending his own high-grade divine ability during this opportunity. You exchanged smiles, realizing that intercepting opportunities could be quite satisfying. A good opportunity could greatly boost your strength and open up new paths."
"Next, you prepared to leave this place. However, just as you were about to depart, you were blocked by Lin Qiu, the fifth Saint Son of the Violet Thunder Sacred Land. This time, he had brought along the third and seventh Saint Sons of their sect."
"The third Saint Son of the Violet Thunder Sacred Land had already reached the Half-Step Sequence of Life and Death Realm, making him extremely powerful. As for the seventh Saint Son, he was a peer of yours and Ji Bingyue, ranking seventh in your generation, whereas you were ranked tenth."
"Now, it seemed that the seventh Saint Son had also encountered a significant opportunity, as his cultivation had reached the Yin-Yang Mirror Seventh Layer, equal to yours. A direct confrontation erupted between you and Lin Qiu. Ji Bingyue finally unleashed her full power, achieving a fierce battle against the third Saint Son of the Violet Thunder Sacred Land."
"However, Ji Bingyue was, after all, Ji Bingyue, a genius who was once considered on par with Ye Chen despite her lower cultivation. In her battle against an opponent with a much higher cultivation, she still displayed remarkable strength."
"In the past, Ye Chen, with his Half-Step Sequence of Life and Death Realm cultivation, had shocked the entire Purple Spirit Realm by defeating a Life and Death Realm expert of the Demon Sect. However, the Demon Sect's Life and Death Realm experts, while formidable, were not equivalent to Saint Sons. Beating a Saint Son at the same level would be even more astounding."
"Ji Bingyue was following a similar path. If she could defeat the third Saint Son of the Violet Thunder Sacred Land, who had reached the Half-Step Sequence of Life and Death Realm, with her Yin-Yang Mirror Great Perfection cultivation, it would be equally shocking, if not more so, than Ye Chen's feat."
"Of course, defeating a Saint Son with a Half-Step Sequence of Life and Death Realm cultivation while having a Half-Step Sequence of Life and Death Realm cultivation oneself would be even more astonishing."
"You engaged in a fierce battle. While Ji Bingyue fought the third Saint Son of the Violet Thunder Sacred Land, you and Cai Yonglong faced off against Lin Qiu, the fifth Saint Son of the Violet Thunder Sacred Land, and the seventh Saint Son."
"You found that the seventh Saint Son of the Violet Thunder Sacred Land was no empty reputation. He had indeed earned his seventh place ranking in your generation, displaying immense strength. It was safe to say that if you had faced him before your recent breakthrough, the battle would have been evenly matched. However, your increased comprehension and successful enlightenment of the advanced-level technique had significantly boosted your combat prowess."
"Consequently, you easily dominated the seventh Saint Son of the Violet Thunder Sacred Land, putting him in a miserable state. He felt embarrassed since he believed his ranking was higher than yours but ended up being no match for you."
"However, Cai Yonglong did not fare as well. Although his cultivation had also reached the Yin-Yang Mirror Seventh Layer and he had comprehended his own high-grade divine ability, his foundation was not as solid. He had only condensed a Second-Grade Profound Pill and achieved the breakthrough with a Third-Grade Yin-Yang Diagram. In contrast, Lin Qiu, the fifth Saint Son, possessed two First-Grade items, giving him a considerable advantage. Naturally, Cai Yonglong was not his match."
"The reason Cai Yonglong was not swiftly defeated was due to the injuries Lin Qiu had sustained from Ji Bingyue earlier, causing his combat power to significantly decline. However, even with his reduced strength, Cai Yonglong was still not a match, and his defeat was only a matter of time."
"You noticed Cai Yonglong's dire situation and observed Ji Bingyue's intense battle with the third Saint Son of the Violet Thunder Sacred Land. It was evident that they would not be able to determine a victor in the short term. As a result, you decided not to hold back and went all out, revealing the top-grade treasure you had obtained earlier, hoping to quickly defeat the seventh Saint Son of the Violet Thunder Sacred Land."
"Your sudden burst of power increased the pressure on the seventh Saint Son, who struggled to hold his ground, knowing he couldn't sustain it for long."
"While you were engaged in this intense battle, the commotion attracted other cultivators. They were amazed by your strength, and some of them were even Saint Sons."
"As more spectators gathered, they realized the urgency of the situation and desperately sought to defeat you and your companions before someone else could gain the upper hand."
"Unfortunately, your opponents were not easy to deal with, and they had their own hidden cards, making it impossible to defeat them instantly. Just as you were locked in a life-and-death struggle, a dark figure suddenly entered the battlefield, launching a powerful attack at you."
"Shocked and enraged, you attempted to defend yourself but were unable to stop the attack. You were severely injured and nearly killed."
"This sudden turn of events alarmed everyone, and Ji Bingyue, after repelling her opponent, stood guard over you, her gaze fixed on the attacker. She recognized the assailant's identity."
"The attacker turned out to be the sixth demoness of the Nine Desolation Demon Sect. Surprisingly, her cultivation had reached the Half-Step Sequence of Life and Death Realm, and her strength was terrifying. She had almost killed you with a single blow."
"Everyone present was horrified to discover that the Nine Desolation Demon Sect had infiltrated the secret realm without being detected. The methods of the Nine Desolation Demon Sect were truly impressive."
"Subsequently, a fierce battle erupted between Ji Bingyue and the sixth demoness of the Nine Desolation Demon Sect. To everyone's surprise, the demoness was even stronger than the third Saint Son of the Violet Thunder Sacred Land. Their brief exchange had her suppressing Ji Bingyue."
"You realized that the attacker's earlier intention was likely not to kill you, as that would have been easy. Instead, they wanted to capture you and Cai Yonglong alive. You understood that the current situation was dire."
"With so many powerful individuals on the scene, the Violet Thunder Sacred Land had already become your enemy. While they might not openly assist the demoness in attacking Ji Bingyue, they would certainly ignore your plight and watch from the sidelines. Their assistance would inevitably lead to your and Cai Yonglong's deaths."
"Although disciples of the same sacred land would generally avoid fighting to the death, once a life-and-death battle began, both sides would fight to the end. Within sacred lands, there were many unspoken rules."
"You and Cai Yonglong knew that your situation was precarious. You wanted Ji Bingyue to leave and not risk her life with you. You sent her a message, urging her to depart and seek reinforcements."
"J
i Bingyue understood your intention but was reluctant to leave. Seeing this, you made a firm decision. Despite the imminent threat of death, you burned more than half of your essence blood, unleashing a life-threatening strike."
"Suddenly, you burst forth, shocking everyone present. No one expected you to act so resolutely. Especially the three Saint Sons of the Violet Thunder Sacred Land, they were caught off guard and suffered your attack."
"In the end, Lin Qiu, the already-injured fifth Saint Son, and the seventh Saint Son were directly killed by your strike, falling completely. As for the third Saint Son of the Violet Thunder Sacred Land, he managed to withstand your attack with his formidable strength."
"Cai Yonglong, on the other hand, was not as fortunate. Although he had evaded the attack to some extent, he was still too close and suffered from the shockwaves, sustaining severe injuries but managing to move away from the battlefield."
"Ji Bingyue had received your message earlier and avoided the attack, escaping unharmed."
"Just when everyone believed you had a chance to attract reinforcements from the Heavenly Sword Sacred Land and a possibility of escaping, three shadowy figures blocked your path."
"To your astonishment, they were disciples of the Nine Desolation Demon Sect. While they weren't demonesses, they had suppressed their cultivation to the Sequence of Life and Death Realm. They were former true disciples of the Nine Desolation Demon Sect who had condensed Second-Grade Profound Pills and were no ordinary Sequence of Life and Death Realm experts."
"Facing the combined assault of three Sequence of Life and Death Realm experts who had suppressed their cultivation, you had no chance to resist. Helplessly, you were severely injured by their joint efforts as they sought to capture you alive."
"You knew the grim consequences of being captured and, with a determined heart, chose to detonate yourself."
"Because of your death, this simulation concludes..."
"Still ended up dead, but it was within my expectations," Wang Ping muttered as he looked at the simulation content.
However, it had to be said that the development in this free simulation was quite impressive, far surpassing other simulations. Joining the Heavenly Sword Sacred Land, becoming a Saint Son, venturing into the Emperor's Secret Realm, and killing two Saint Son-level individuals. Although he ultimately died, he had encountered opponents whose cultivation surpassed his own. In a battle against opponents of the same realm, except for exceptional geniuses like Ye Chen and Ji Bingyue, he could hold his own.
It could be said that in this simulation, Wang Ping had become the sixth most prominent figure among his generation in the Eastern Wasteland, second only to Ji Bingyue.
However, it was a pity that he had died too soon. The Nine Desolation Demon Sect had truly set their sights on him and Cai Yonglong. Even if the Nine Desolation Demon Emperor Chu Xiao and other top figures of the various demon sects didn't take action, they would seize other opportunities to attack.
But there was nothing they could do about it. His special identity made him conspicuous, and once he stood out, he would immediately draw attention. Then, he would be targeted by that "Senior Traveler."
To avoid being used as a pawn, to avoid being manipulated from a distance, he absolutely couldn't be captured alive.
"The opportunities in this Emperor's Secret Realm are abundant. Rare treasures that are seldom seen elsewhere are not considered rare here. I've obtained so many good things just by exploiting the fifth Saint Son of the Purple Thunder Sacred Land, Lin Qiu," Wang Ping mused to himself.
"Unfortunately, this is a free simulation, not a paid one. Otherwise, I would have really hit the jackpot," Wang Ping lamented.
There were indeed many valuable items in this simulation, and he couldn't help but feel regretful.
Of course, it was just a bit of regret. As long as he knew the right simulation route, he could easily reach this stage in the next paid simulation and unlock various rewards, propelling himself to new heights.
Apart from that, this time in the simulation, Wang Ping had only achieved third place in the Hundred Dynasties Grand Battle, which was a bit disappointing. He decided that in the future, he would relentlessly accumulate rewards and participate in the Hundred Dynasties Grand Battle with Yin-Yang Mirror-level cultivation, delivering a shock to Ye Chen, the Heavenly Sword Sacred Land, and the entire Purple Spirit Realm, similar to a traveler.
Wang Ping's lips curled up slightly, looking forward to that scene.
Just as Wang Ping was lost in his thoughts, his consciousness suddenly flickered, and his surroundings changed, placing him in an unfamiliar location. There, he witnessed the scene where the simulated Wang Ping was besieged and eventually self-destructed in despair.
"Rest in peace. The next Wang Ping will avenge you," Wang Ping shook his head and muttered to himself.
Subsequently, Wang Ping's consciousness flickered again, and his vision returned to normal.
"Cai Yonglong, let's go. We should head to the Tianhai Kingdom. Once we gather enough Spirit Stones there, we can access the inheritance of that powerful figure in the Heiyuan Kingdom," Wang Ping said, looking at the still anxious Cai Yonglong.
"Okay!" Cai Yonglong nodded excitedly.
"What about Ye Chen?" Cai Yonglong then turned his gaze towards the place where Ye Chen was practicing, asking.
Leaving a child under twelve alone in this situation didn't seem appropriate.
"Don't worry; I'll take him to the Tianhai Kingdom. However, when we get to the Tianhai Kingdom, we need to quickly separate from him. He's the Child of Destiny, and nothing will happen to him. Instead of worrying about him, you should worry about whether we'll be ambushed after we arrive in the Tianhai Kingdom. In such a small place, it's not a big deal, but if we go to a place with many strong individuals, we might easily be ambushed. After all, in our last simulation, we almost got ambushed by him," Wang Ping retorted sarcastically.
"Uh, okay," Cai Yonglong stammered, finding himself at a loss for words.
"Of course, we'll probably come back after a short trip. It's not like we won't return once you've accepted the inheritance and become stronger. I think there's still a chance for us to revisit the Tianhai Kingdom and take him to the Heiyuan Kingdom. Or we might even stay in the Tianhai Kingdom."
Wang Ping smiled slightly and continued, "For me, as long as there are enough Spirit Stone simulations, it doesn't matter where we are. As for the Spirit Stones belonging to Cai Yonglong... well, he's like my 'adopted son.' I saved his life, so there's no problem with him using my Spirit Stones. As for staying in the Heiyuan Kingdom, I'm not interested in risky situations in places with too many powerful individuals. It feels like our lives are not in our own hands, and there's a greater chance of a plot deviation and danger. Anyway, the simulation allows me to act like this, and with paid simulations, I can unlock even more advanced techniques and secrets. The Heiyuan Kingdom's inheritance isn't of much use to me, so I won't risk it."
"Alright." Cai Yonglong nodded in agreement, finding Wang Ping's reasoning reasonable. He had nothing to retort.
Next, Wang Ping led Cai Yonglong and Ye Chen on their journey. Due to Wang Ping's lack of a concealment technique for his aura, he didn't dare to use a teleportation array, so they had to travel by sea. However, with Wang Ping's current Half-Step Yin-Yang Mirror cultivation, their journey was uneventful and free from danger.
This was entirely normal. After all, Wang Ping had once set out to the Eastern Wasteland with cultivation not even reaching Half-Step Profound Pill Realm, alongside Ji Bingyue, who was also at Half-Step Profound Pill Realm at the time, and they had managed to arrive safely.
With Wang Ping's current strength, which was many times greater than before, the sea journey was a breeze.
Upon arriving in the Tianhai Kingdom, Wang Ping had Cai Yonglong check if Ye Chen had a destiny line. It didn't take long for Cai Yonglong to confirm that Ye Chen did indeed have a destiny line.
When the three of them reached their destination three days later, they found the location of the destiny left behind by a Yin-Yang Mirror powerhouse who had failed to break through.
The concealment aura technique was naturally among the treasures.
"With this technique, at least within the Tianhai Kingdom, I won't have to worry about my true identity being exposed," Wang Ping remarked.
Wang Ping looked at the manual and smiled.
"Next, let's see if we can trigger the optimization option," Wang Ping took out something else, trying to activate the optimization option.
Surprisingly, this time he did manage to trigger one.
A low-grade treasure sword successfully triggered the optimization option.
"Why does it have to be a sword?" Wang Ping was somewhat speechless.
He didn't have a suitable weapon at the moment, and this low-grade treasure was perfect for his Half-Step Yin-Yang Mirror cultivation. To be honest, he was reluctant to optimize it.
If the optimization failed, he might not find a suitable weapon for a long time.
"It doesn't seem right, though. As long as there are Spirit Stone simulations and I follow the previous route, not only can I possibly refresh high-grade treasures as rewards, but even the sword embryo isn't impossible," Wang Ping contemplated, stroking his chin.
"System, I want to optimize," Wang Ping decided and initiated the optimization.
"Ding! Optimization successful. Congratulations to the host for obtaining a middle-grade treasure," the system's voice echoed.
Then, to the astonishment of Cai Yonglong and Ye Chen, the low-grade treasure sword started to radiate light and transformed into a middle-grade treasure.
Although both of them had limited knowledge and didn't know the level of this treasure, they could tell that the sword was significantly more powerful than before.
"Big Brother Wang, what did you just..."
Cai Yonglong stared with wide eyes, his expression full of curiosity.
"It's a talent that the Life Simulator can refresh. You can think of it as a strengthening feature in a game. The failure rate is quite high. If successful, the grade goes up by one or the quantity increases," Wang Ping explained to Cai Yonglong through a private message.
Although Ye Chen was trustworthy, there were still some things he couldn't tell him.
"Wow!"
Cai Yonglong's eyes widened as he stared at Wang Ping in envy.
Wang Ping's "golden finger" was even more extraordinary than he had imagined.
He had guessed that Wang Ping's Life Simulator could refresh talents and rewards like in novels of this genre, but he never thought it could even refresh talents like this, similar to the strengthening feature in a game. This was on a whole new level.
It was quite astonishing.
"Don't get too excited; this thing isn't as amazing and useful as you think. The higher-grade items rarely trigger the option, and even if they do, there's a high chance of failure. Even the failure rate for mid to low-grade items isn't low," Wang Ping messaged Cai Yonglong while teasing.
"Uh..."
Cai Yonglong regained his composure and felt somewhat balanced.
At the same time, he also felt a bit regretful. If this talent were stronger, they would have skyrocketed.
"Alright, you guys don't worry about it. Hurry up and practice this technique. Otherwise, if our Xuan Gui aura is sensed by someone, it could cause big trouble," Wang Ping looked at the two of them, his expression serious.
With his current strength, he should be able to contend with ordinary cultivators at the late stage of the Yin-Yang Mirror, but there were still some powerful individuals at that level in the Tianhai Kingdom, and even Grandmasters of Life and Death.
Although the number of such experts was not high, who knew if they would run into bad luck?
When Wang Ping acted alone, he felt that the probability was not high, but it increased significantly when he was with Ye Chen.
Once they were discovered, it would be a big problem for them.
"I understand," Cai Yonglong composed himself and nodded earnestly.
Although Ye Chen had many questions in his young mind, he didn't ask too much. After all, he would do whatever his master instructed.
Moreover, apart from what his master told him, there were some things he shouldn't inquire about.
This was the basic etiquette of being a good disciple.
For the next half month, the three of them practiced this technique diligently.
Wang Ping and Ye Chen had the highest aptitude and had already successfully cultivated it.
Cai Yonglong took half a month to barely master it.
Although he had remarkable talent, he still couldn't compare to Wang Ping and Ye Chen in many ways.
"Speaking of which, there might be some twists and turns ahead," Wang Ping remembered this as he was preparing to leave.
In the last simulation, they were about to leave, but Ye Chen's 'Lonely Star of Calamity' fate triggered, attracting an attack from a Yin-Yang Mirror demon beast.
This incident even led to him using up a revival talisman to barely keep all three of them alive, and it was a close call.
(End of this chapter)