In the blink of an eye, another year had passed. During this year, you diligently practiced various secret techniques of the Tianjian Holy Land, while also delving into the study of Domain Power, hoping to comprehend your own domain.
Of course, you were well aware that comprehending your own domain was an extremely difficult task, and success in a short period of time was virtually impossible. After all, many King-level experts had never truly comprehended their own domains, only grasping a rudimentary understanding.
To comprehend a domain beneath the King-level was an even more daunting challenge, akin to reaching the heavens. Your goal was to grasp the rudiments of a domain within a millennium, which was still quite a challenging endeavor. Many quasi-Kings had been stifled by even the rudiments of a domain, making it difficult for them to become true Kings.
These quasi-Kings enjoyed long lifespans but had never succeeded. Your aim was to comprehend the rudiments of a domain within a thousand years, without blindly seeking the ultimate achievement.
During this year, Ji Bingyue had successfully awakened her supreme divine ability, once again standing on par with you and Ye Chen. While Ji Bingyue's combat strength was slightly inferior to yours and Ye Chen's, it was more than enough to suppress the young talents of the Eastern Wilderness.
As for Cai Yonglong, he had managed to step into the Consummation stage of the Yin-Yang Mirror through a fortuitous encounter, preparing to break through to the Half-Step Life and Death realm. His cultivation had reached the level you remembered Ji Bingyue had achieved.
It could be said that the spirit of competition played a significant role in one's growth. Whether one strived to catch up with others or refused to be left behind, it was a powerful motivator. Of course, Cai Yonglong also had his own "golden finger," which was the key reason behind his rapid progress. Otherwise, even if he desperately pursued you, he would have been left far behind.
Now, a year had passed, and the Blazing Fire Secret Realm in Central Continent was about to open. Major powers across the Purple Spirit Realm were beginning to take action.
However, just before the Blazing Fire Secret Realm's opening, rumors spread in the Eastern Wilderness due to your long absence. You were perceived as significantly inferior to Ye Chen and Ji Bingyue, questioning whether you could be considered one of the three prodigies or easily suppress other young talents in the Eastern Wilderness.
Facing these rumors, you didn't pay much attention, but someone eventually approached you. Outside the Blazing Fire Secret Realm, under the watchful eyes of numerous young talents and powerful individuals, the Seventh Saint Son of Xuantu Holy Land, ranked third among the contemporary Eastern Wilderness prodigies, directly challenged you to test your strength.
As the Seventh Saint Son of the Tianjian Holy Land, you naturally couldn't back down, as it would tarnish the reputation of your sect. You coldly chose to accept the challenge. The Seventh Saint Son of Xuantu Holy Land was indeed powerful, with rumors of him defeating Life and Death realm experts when he was still below that realm. However, he appeared somewhat inexperienced before you.
You didn't hold back and forcefully suppressed him. If not for the intervention of Xuantu Holy Land's powerful figures, he would have been severely injured or killed. In the end, the Seventh Saint Son of Xuantu Holy Land chose to concede but vowed that he wouldn't always be defeated.
Upon this, you couldn't help but recall the words of Emperor Huangtian: "Those who are defeated by me will never be considered my opponents. I'll give you time to catch up until you're out of sight."
As you uttered these words, the Seventh Saint Son of Xuantu Holy Land had a stiff expression, feeling that you were quite arrogant. He was filled with resentment, but as the loser, he had no grounds for objection.
The Xuantu Holy Land and the other powerful figures present were speechless as they watched you. They even transmitted their thoughts to the leading figure of the Tianjian Holy Land, thinking that your sect's luck was extraordinary, not only having the Sword Profound Body but also inheriting the tradition of showing off to such an extreme level.
The quasi-emperor of the Tianjian Holy Land was rather pleased with your performance, feeling that you had elevated the reputation of the Tianjian Holy Land. He especially enjoyed watching those old fellows envy and resent you.
As for Ye Chen, his eyes lit up. He hadn't expected you to come up with such a stylish expression. He felt that his master was truly worthy of being a master and resolved to use such flashy words in the future.
Only Cai Yonglong was left speechless, thinking that your act was shameless. Of course, he didn't have the ability to say such things, or else he would want to as well!
In the end, this battle left a deep impression on the contemporary prodigies and true disciples of your generation, making them acknowledge your strength. You, Ye Chen, and Ji Bingyue remained the three prodigies of the Eastern Wilderness, and no one of your generation could shake your positions.
As for the older generation of prodigies, they wore serious expressions and felt some trepidation about your strength. Although they had all reached the Life and Death realm, in a head-to-head battle, they had no confidence in defeating you, and it was very likely they would be suppressed instead.
In this expedition to the Blazing Fire Secret Realm, their cultivation could only be maintained at the Half-Step Life and Death realm, giving them no advantage against you.
This sentiment was shared not only by the older generation but also by ordinary Life and Death realm cultivators who found themselves at a disadvantage when facing you. Without suppressing their cultivation, they would have no chance against you. It was truly a harsh reality.
In the end, they could only sigh and accept the harshness of the cultivation world. They had practiced for thousands of years, yet they couldn't compare to you, who were barely a hundred years old.
"Damn, Wang Ping, you're finally flaunting your skills, huh? You're really showing off like this in front of the powerful figures of the Purple Spirit Realm. It's a bit over the top."
Wang Ping looked at the simulated content, his expression somewhat peculiar.
Well, showing off like this was undeniably enjoyable. Just imagining the scene was exhilarating. It could captivate many holy land maidens and even make some saintesses admire you.
However, there's a saying that goes, "Those who show off are bound to be struck by lightning." Not everyone can bear the cost of showing off.
Look at An Lan; she showed off and ended up in trouble in the Sinful Zone.
Look at Wang Teng, who said, "My son has the potential to become a great emperor." He ended up getting slapped in the face.
"I hope nothing goes wrong."
Wang Ping muttered in his heart and continued to watch the simulated content.
Next, the Blazing Fire Secret Realm opened, and you all entered it.
On the first day, you, Ji Bingyue, and Cai Yonglong chose to team up, while Ye Chen opted for solo exploration, a decision you didn't interfere with.
Perhaps due to your great luck or your strong affinity
with Lin Qiu, the Fifth Saint Son of the Purple Thunder Holy Land, you encountered him a day earlier than expected, initiating the competition for opportunities.
After you and your group intercepted Lin Qiu's opportunities, he arrived late several times, feeling quite frustrated. However, knowing about your terrifying strength and understanding how formidable your group was, he harbored no resentment.
For the next three days, you intercepted various opportunities that Lin Qiu had originally intended to seize. Eventually, you found the "Soul Enlightenment Grass," a precious herb that enhanced one's comprehension and could drive quasi-Kings crazy. Even for you and Ji Bingyue, it held significant benefits.
Upon obtaining this treasure, even Ji Bingyue, known for her aloof personality, displayed surprise and delight. As you were about to divide the spoils, Lin Qiu appeared once more, his eyes widening in shock and excitement upon seeing the herb. He wanted to snatch it, but considering your strength, he turned pale and wisely left, planning to bring his companions to compete for it.
However, you didn't intend to let him go easily. You remembered that the last time you spared Lin Qiu, he had later betrayed you, leading to a perilous situation. Although it was the Nine Abyss Demon Sect that had taken action, he had played a significant role.
To prevent any potential trouble, you decided to eliminate him. If he spread the news about your acquisition of the "Soul Enlightenment Grass," you might be besieged by other prodigies. This herb was exceptionally valuable, and many prodigies would stop at nothing to get their hands on it.
So, just to be safe, you aimed to eliminate him. After all, your life was at stake. The martial path was a ruthless place, and if you missed this opportunity, you might never reach the King level.
[Although you and Ji Bingyue were fearless in terms of combat power, you were ultimately outnumbered. If you were surrounded by a large group of higher-level cultivators, it would still be very dangerous, and there was a real possibility of falling. Moreover, Cai Yonglong was currently only at the Consummation stage of the Yin-Yang Mirror.]
[In the end, you chose to take action and attacked fiercely towards Lin Qiu, the Fifth Saint Son of the Purple Thunder Holy Land. Lin Qiu didn't expect you to target him, and he was filled with shock and anger, attempting to resist. However, his resistance was in vain; your cultivation level was higher, and your strength at the same realm completely overwhelmed him.]
[As a result, Lin Qiu was directly killed by a single blow from you, and his soul was extinguished without any suspense.]
[Ji Bingyue had no thoughts about your action to kill Lin Qiu, as she had always found him suspicious and constantly tailing you.]
[As for Cai Yonglong, he had even fewer thoughts. After all, Lin Qiu had no opportunities left, having been squeezed dry, and Cai Yonglong thought that since he had offended someone, it was better to make a clean break.]
"Wow, seizing an opportunity and then directly killing the person, this Lin Qiu is quite pitiful."
Wang Ping watched the simulated content and muttered.
Well, since they intercepted someone else's opportunity and planned to betray, it was necessary for Wang Ping to ensure his safety. If they didn't eliminate the potential threat, it might be dangerous.
Whether for his own sake or for the sake of his teammates, he had to take action.
"Wealth can be tempting; I have no right to accuse others of being ruthless."
Wang Ping stroked his chin and sighed.
While Wang Ping was contemplating, the text on the screen continued to appear.
[For the next week, you continued to intercept opportunities from various prodigies, gaining many valuable items, becoming extremely rich. You even obtained another Nirvana Fruit. Cai Yonglong had no intention of sharing this time and directly gave up his share.]
[As for Ji Bingyue, she stated that this Nirvana Fruit was of the Fire element, which she didn't need, so the fruit ended up in your hands.]
[The next day, while you were continuing to search for prodigies and intercept their opportunities, you heard a loud commotion and rushed over with your group.]
[Upon arriving at the destination, you saw a blood pool, within which lay massive skeletal remains, and a blood-red flower grew among them.]
[When you saw this scene, all of you showed expressions of astonishment. Because from these massive bones, you felt a strong kingly aura; these were the remains of a fallen King.]
[As for the blood pool, it was likely the blood of this monstrous King. The central flower had absorbed the King's blood, possibly even his essence, making it a precious elixir. Its rarity was enough to make Kings at the same level covet it.]
[At this moment, your hearts burned with excitement, knowing that this opportunity was definitely extraordinary. If you could obtain this precious flower, it would undoubtedly broaden your path and potentially allow you to surpass your peers, leaving other prodigies behind.]
[However, despite your enthusiasm, you did not act recklessly. Upon your arrival, many cultivators were drawn to the towering blood light.]
[Among them were ordinary Life and Death realm cultivators, Half-Step Life and Death realm cultivators, Yin-Yang Mirror cultivators, as well as elite disciples and even Saint Son-level figures from major sects. With so many powerful individuals gathered here, anyone who dared to act rashly would surely be attacked by the group.]
[Becoming a strong cultivator required intelligence. Those who knew that acting boldly would lead to certain death did not move.]
[However, someone finally decided to break the deadlock, as more people would continue to arrive if they didn't act. The Third Saint Son of the Hanhai Holy Land, who was hostile to the Tianjian Holy Land, secretly communicated with others, attempting to manipulate public opinion by claiming that the three of you posed the greatest threat and must be dealt with immediately so they could compete for the treasure.]
[However, the people present were all experienced, and they couldn't be used as pawns so easily. None of them budged.]
[Seeing this, the Third Saint Son of the Hanhai Holy Land was quite displeased, snorted, and secretly communicated with the cultivators from various major sects, stating that the people below the holy land were too obstructive and not qualified to participate in the competition. They should first unite to eliminate them before discussing the treasure.]
[In response to this, you and the others remained unfazed. It was precisely at this moment that, within the blood pool, a massive wave suddenly appeared, and a terrifying monstrous beast abruptly emerged, instantly killing a Half-Step Life and Death realm expert. This sent shivers down everyone's spine.]
[You and Ji Bingyue remained calm, as you had already suspected the presence of a hidden monstrous beast within the blood pool. After all, any treasure of heaven and earth would undoubtedly have powerful guardians; otherwise, these treasures would have been devoured by the monstrous beasts that were drawn here, and there would be nothing left for you to fight over.]
[Next, this monstrous beast concealed in the blood pool consecutively killed several experts, causing all the cultivators present to snap out of their stupor and cooperate silently to deal with this terrifying creature.]
[This hidden monstrous beast within the blood pool undoubtedly had a cultivation level that had reached the Life and Death realm, and not just an ordinary Life and Death realm at that. You and Ji Bingyue did not have confidence in defeating it; if you engaged in battle, the likelihood of being killed by it was extremely high.]
[As expected, even with your combined efforts, you were still not a match for this monstrous beast and were continuously killed by it. This frustrated the strong Life and Death realm experts, as within this secret realm, they could not use their true cultivation. Yet there was a monstrous beast with Life and Death realm power; this was indeed vexing.]
[Seeing the situation worsening, the Third Saint Son of the Hanhai Holy Land couldn't help but shout, stating that if you continued to hesitate, let alone obtaining the treasure here, you might all die in this place.]
[After the Third Saint Son of the Hanhai Holy Land said this, the strong individuals present finally stopped hesitating, using one trump card after another. You, Ji Bingyue, and Cai Yonglong also stopped holding back, giving your all to attack the monstrous beast within the blood pool.]
[Even the formidable blood pool monstrous beast, when faced with your unreserved combined attack, appeared quite miserable and was finally suppressed. It was a matter of who could hold out the longest from here on.]
[After all, many people had used secret techniques to forcibly boost their combat power, and their trump cards were not always available.]
[As the battle continued, many individuals found it difficult to persevere and were killed by the blood pool monstrous beast. Your and Ji Bingyue's aura also weakened. However, in the end, you managed to overcome the blood pool monstrous beast and thoroughly defeat it.]
[Although it's true that the dying counterattack of the blood pool monstrous beast killed some cultivators, the three of you ultimately survived without suffering too severe injuries.]
[However, you did not let your guard down. After all, the monstrous beast was dead, but there were still other competitors present. A slight mistake could result in your demise here as well.]
[Next, the Third Saint Son of the Hanhai Holy Land started provoking again, claiming that the three of you posed the greatest threat and must be dealt with immediately to reduce competition. This time, he managed to convince quite a few people because you and Ji Bingyue had performed remarkably well in the previous battle, being the two main forces, and Cai Yonglong's performance was also commendable.]
[Many people believed that the three of you, hailing from the same Tianjian Holy Land, posed a significant threat if left unchallenged. As a result, they heeded the words of the Third Saint Son of the Hanhai Holy Land and chose to attack you.]
[The three of you were furious but well-prepared. You immediately went on the defensive, planning to break through the encirclement without engaging in direct combat with this group. Since the enemy outnumbered you significantly, engaging in battle would inevitably carry the risk of falling.]
[However, the cultivators present were seasoned experts and didn't give you an opportunity to break through the encirclement. The Third Saint Son of the Hanhai Holy Land engaged you in a fierce battle. While he wasn't your match, simply holding you back was enough for him.]
[Ji Bingyue and Cai Yonglong, on the other hand, were surrounded by even more people, putting them in a perilous situation. Especially for Cai Yonglong, who lagged far behind in strength, he was at risk of falling at any moment.]
[However, just as Cai Yonglong was about to fall, a figure appeared on the battlefield, and it was none other than Ye Chen.]
[Ye Chen's appearance filled you and Ji Bingyue with joy. With Ye Chen's peak strength and numerous hidden cards, you now had the confidence to deal with this group.]
[However, the following scene left you, Ji Bingyue, and Cai Yonglong utterly shocked and silent. Ye Chen had become even stronger once again. During this time, he had evidently made significant gains, subduing the tenth-ranked Heaven and Earth Elemental Fire, the Blazing Earth Inferno.]
[The Blazing Earth Inferno was a powerful flame that had once belonged to the Blazing Fire Emperor. Although Ye Chen's version of the Blazing Earth Inferno couldn't compare to the one the Blazing Fire Emperor possessed before, it was still a potent force. This newfound strength far surpassed yours.]
[Therefore, in your astonished eyes, Ye Chen single-handedly routed the numerous strong individuals on the battlefield, killing a Saint Son-level figure in a dominating fashion, displaying unmatched prowess.]
[You watched this scene with a sigh in your heart. You knew that Ye Chen had once again pulled ahead of you. However, it was an unavoidable fact. Ye Chen was, after all, the Child of Destiny, and this Blazing Fire Realm was likely a superlative opportunity tailored for him. After all, Ye Chen's path was the Path of Fire, and this realm had been left by a Fire Emperor, so its treasures were undoubtedly related to the Fire element.]
[You could infer this much from the Elemental Fire itself. According to your speculation, Ye Chen had probably only obtained a portion of the good things for now. The Blazing Earth Inferno was, after all, not the most precious item. Ye Chen's true opportunity would be inheriting the legacy of the Blazing Fire Emperor.]
[Once Ye Chen obtained this opportunity, he would undoubtedly pull far ahead of his contemporaries, and even you would struggle to catch up. Then, he would challenge the prodigies of the previous generation and might even trample over those old fogies.]
[While you felt somewhat disheartened, the Third Saint Son of the Hanhai Holy Land was filled with fear. He had not expected a formidable figure like Cheng Yaojin to suddenly appear and be so powerful. Ye Chen's strength had exceeded his imagination. He couldn't fathom how someone who was on par with you could become so much stronger. It felt like Ye Chen was a cheat player.]
[As a result, the Third Saint Son of the Hanhai Holy Land tried to flee. However, you regained your senses, snorted, and charged towards him once again. With no worries holding you back, you unleashed your full power. While the Third Saint Son of the Hanhai Holy Land had concealed his true cultivation, he was no match for you and was forcefully killed by you.]
[On Ye Chen's side, it was like a gust of autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves; he slaughtered all the strong individuals present, leaving no survivors.]
[This scene shocked the occasional arrivals of powerful figures, who were filled with fear. Although they coveted the blood-red treasure flower and the blood pool, they didn't dare approach, fearing that they might be forcefully killed by you.]
"Is it starting again? This Ye Chen guy is cheating once more."
Wang Ping watched the simulated content with a complex expression.
Honestly, the "cheats" he currently used were nowhere near Ye Chen's status as the Child of Destiny. Through the Life Simulator, he could avoid various dangers, but for Ye Chen, these dangers simply didn't exist.
As for other aspects of "cheating," sorry to say, even after refreshing so many talents, he had just barely caught up to Ye Chen's configuration with the enhanced version of the Red-tier talent "True Dragon's Form" plus the Sword Profound physique.
Even so, in terms of overall configuration, he still fell short compared to Ye Chen. Currently, he was on par with Ji Bingyue.
Because Ye Chen's greatest strength wasn't his talents; it was his destiny.
This thing called destiny was truly crucial and could turn adversity into advantage, reversing desperate situations and gaining various great opportunities.
These opportunities were more significant than the talents he had refreshed.
And Simulated Wang Ping clearly had no such destiny.
It should be said that not being targeted by this world was already quite good.
"Perhaps, only by refreshing talents beyond the Red tier can I truly compete with Ye Chen and even surpass him."
Wang Ping sighed inwardly.
Otherwise, even if he didn't fall behind in the short term within the simulation, once a major opportunity appeared, he would still be left behind.]
Thank you all for your support!
QAQ~
(End of this chapter)