[In addition to those aspects of improvement, you have also embarked on another path, which is body refinement. You cultivated a Royal-grade body refinement technique from the Tianjian Sacred Ground's treasures, and with the help of blood pools and treasure flowers, you have increased your physical strength to a terrifying level. With just a punch or kick, you can easily defeat ordinary Half-Step Nirvana Realm experts.]
[However, while you made significant progress, Ye Chen also made great strides. After inheriting the legacy of the Blazing Fire Emperor, Ye Chen learned Emperor-grade techniques and divine abilities, defying the heavens. Although he can't fully unleash their power, it's still quite formidable.]
[Ye Chen's cultivation has also reached the Half-Step Nirvana Realm, just like yours, and he can attempt to break through to the Nirvana Realm at any time.]
[Moreover, during these years, you, Ye Chen, and Ji Bingyue often sparred with each other, as only you three could challenge each other. The other cultivators of the same realm were not your match.]
[It can be said that even the descendants of Emperors are still not your opponents. Unless these direct descendants of Emperors not only learn Emperor-grade techniques and divine abilities but also possess another special powerful physique like you, Ye Chen, and Ji Bingyue, they can't compete with you on the same level.]
[Otherwise, the boost from their Emperor's bloodline alone is no longer enough to match you, at most making their defeats less embarrassing.]
[Reflecting on the changes in these years, you were deeply moved. Ye Chen, from lagging behind you, had grown to be on par with you. He truly lived up to being the Child of Destiny, and his rate of growth was astonishing.]
[You couldn't help but feel that after Ye Chen inherited the Blazing Fire Emperor's legacy, his transformation was remarkable, and your advantage was becoming harder to maintain.]
[As for Cai Yonglong, he was left far behind by you. His cultivation only reached the Seventh Stage of the Life and Death Realm.]
[Although reaching the Seventh Stage of the Life and Death Realm was already much stronger than many of his contemporaries, advancing in cultivation became increasingly challenging as one progressed. Even for Sacred Sons and Daughters, reaching a higher minor realm within a hundred years was already outstanding. Cai Yonglong's achievement of reaching the Seventh Stage of the Life and Death Realm was commendable, but he was still far from catching up with you.]
[Unfortunately, reaching the Seventh Stage of the Life and Death Realm still left him significantly behind, and in the future, he would only fall further behind.]
[After reaching the Half-Step Nirvana Realm in your cultivation, you had a significant appearance in the world. This time, it was due to the First Demoness of the Nine Abyss Demon Sect, who had entered the Nirvana Realm, seeking a battle with you.]
[You did not fear and engaged in a life-and-death battle with her. You used all your techniques and paid a heavy price, ultimately defeating her. Although you couldn't kill the First Demoness of the Nirvana Realm, you managed to make her escape. Nevertheless, this battle sent shockwaves throughout the Purple Spirit Realm.]
[After all, the First Demoness of the Nine Abyss Demon Sect, while not a direct descendant of the Nine Abyss Demon Emperor, was no ordinary figure. Being one realm higher than you in cultivation, your ability to defeat her was awe-inspiring to many.]
[As one's cultivation advanced further, the gap between realms grew more significant, especially between the Half-Step Nirvana Realm and the Nirvana Realm. Moreover, the First Demoness was not an ordinary Nirvana Realm cultivator; she possessed talents greater than many Sacred Sons and Daughters.]
[Defeating a talent of her caliber was truly terrifying.]
[Your battle also inspired the young talents of the Purple Spirit Realm, including Ye Chen, to seek battles against Nirvana Realm experts. Some, like you, succeeded in defeating Nirvana Realm experts, while others did not.]
[However, regardless of the outcomes, these battles made many ordinary Nirvana Realm experts realize that they were no longer capable of competing with you and your peers. They felt a sense of despair, as if they had lived their lives in vain.]
[As the trend of challenging higher-level opponents swept through the Purple Spirit Realm, you began to seclude yourself in preparation for breaking through to the Nirvana Realm and becoming a Nirvana Realm expert.]
[However, at this moment, a major event that shook the entire Purple Spirit Realm occurred.]
[This time, it wasn't the emergence of a new Emperor's secret realm or the natural formation of a secret realm; it was the Blood Demon Clan invading the Purple Spirit Realm once again.]
[The Blood Demon Realm was adjacent to the Purple Spirit Realm, and the dimensional passage connecting the two realms opened every ten thousand years or more. During these times, if a coalition of Emperors managed to forcefully open the dimensional passage, they could invade the other realm, plunder its resources, and conquer its world.]
[The last time, the Blood Demon Clan's invasion had failed, and they were forced back to the Blood Demon Realm. This time, they chose to return when the dimensional passage reopened.]
[Above the Central Continent, the spatial fabric was shattered, and the dimensional passage appeared, alerting all the Emperors in the Purple Spirit Realm.]
[At this moment, many Emperors from the Purple Spirit Realm tore through the fabric of space and arrived in the Central Continent. Even the Quasi-Emperors and Kings, although slower, also flocked to the Central Continent, ready to engage in battle with the Blood Demon Clan at any moment.]
[As for you, you heard the news as well and felt a surge of shock. You hadn't expected the Blood Demon Clan to return to the Purple Spirit Realm so quickly, only five hundred years after their last invasion.]
[Now, with your cultivation only at the Half-Step Nirvana Realm, you wouldn't stand a chance against those ancient beings. The gap between you and them was insurmountable. While talent and potential were one thing, actual growth was another.]
[Once the two realms went to war, your chances of survival were not high. Moreover, as the acknowledged top young talent of the Purple Spirit Realm, you couldn't and wouldn't retreat. You had to stand on the front lines and battle the Blood Demon Clan alongside the other extraordinary beings.]
[Soon, there was a major clash between the top experts of the Purple Spirit Realm and the Blood Demon Clan to test each other's strengths. However, these brief skirmishes did not reveal the true capabilities of either side, and both sides temporarily refrained from launching a full-scale war.]
[It was during this period of confrontation between the top experts of both sides that the Ninth Abyss Demon Emperor, Chu Xiao, finally took action. He led the formidable members of the Ninth Abyss Demon Sect and launched a surprise attack on the Tianjian Sacred Ground, intending to capture you or kill you.]
[Although the Tianjian Sacred Ground had a protective mountain formation, without the presence of the Heavenly Emperor Void Sky, a Quasi-Emperor, maintaining the battle was impossible. The Tianjian
Sacred Ground faced the danger of destruction.]
[In the face of this situation, you felt despair. You hadn't expected Chu Xiao, this "transmigrator senior," to be so ruthless, seizing the perfect opportunity, seemingly unconcerned about whether the Purple Spirit Realm would be annihilated by the Blood Demon Clan.]
[You knew very well that you absolutely couldn't be captured alive by him. Therefore, after realizing that there was no chance of escape, you chose to end your life without using a resurrection talisman.]
[Because of your death, this simulation ends.]
"Eh, I died again," Wang Ping looked at the simulation content with a hint of resignation.
He hadn't anticipated this method of death.
The return of the Blood Demon Clan had been something he had foreseen.
However, he had not expected them to return so soon, only five hundred years after their last invasion of the Purple Spirit Realm.
The Blood Demon Clan's invasion had caused all the high-level forces in the Purple Spirit Realm to rush to the Central Continent.
This had left the Tianjian Sacred Ground vulnerable, and Chu Xiao, the "transmigrator senior," had taken advantage of this opportunity to attack the sect, intending to capture Wang Ping or kill him.
Although the Tianjian Sacred Ground had its protective mountain formation, it was clear that it couldn't withstand these powerful enemies without the presence of the Quasi-Emperor Void Sky. The Tianjian Sacred Ground was in danger of being wiped out.
"He really doesn't want to let us go," Wang Ping sighed.
Of course, he understood the reasons behind Chu Xiao's actions.
After all, they had worked hard for so many years to establish their power and develop their forces. It seemed that the chat group had been reorganized, and new transmigrators had been sent over.
If he were in Chu Xiao's shoes, he wouldn't be able to ignore the situation either. He would find a way to capture the transmigrators to obtain information about the current state of the chat group.
If capturing them wasn't an option, then eliminating them would be the next best choice to prevent any future threats.
Aside from that, Wang Ping also considered another possibility.
"Could Chu Xiao, the Ninth Abyss Demon Emperor, have some connection with the Blood Demon Clan?"
Wang Ping furrowed his brows as he contemplated their relationship.
If the Blood Demon Clan took control of the Purple Spirit Realm, there was no guarantee that Chu Xiao would remain unharmed. However, he was still attacking the Tianjian Sacred Ground, despite standing on the opposite side of the Purple Spirit Realm. This made Wang Ping wonder if there was a deeper connection between them.
Even though Chu Xiao was a demonic cultivator and could be considered part of the same lineage as the Blood Demon Clan, they were not the same race. It was unlikely that they would trust each other completely. After all, if the Blood Demon Clan were to conquer the Purple Spirit Realm, there was no guarantee that they wouldn't turn on Chu Xiao.
"I really wonder what he's plotting. His plans are definitely not so simple."
Wang Ping thought to himself.
If this were a story in a novel, Chu Xiao, the "transmigrator senior," had the qualities of a major antagonist.
"Anyway, as long as you haven't noticed me, I can continue to grow using the simulator. Once I've grown strong enough, I'll uncover your schemes and turn the tables on you."
Wang Ping's eyes gleamed with determination. He wasn't overconfident, but he wasn't afraid of Chu Xiao, the "transmigrator" either.
Although he had been outwitted by the other party once, that was because he had exposed his information.
If he didn't reveal any information, if he remained unnoticed by Chu Xiao, then nothing would happen to him. The other party wouldn't have any means to deal with him.
As Wang Ping contemplated, his field of vision suddenly changed, and he found himself in the Tianjian Sacred Ground.
In his eyes, beyond the Sacred Ground, a dark demonic energy shrouded the sun, enveloping the Tianjian Sacred Ground in darkness.
In the sky above, Chu Xiao, the Ninth Abyss Demon Emperor, looked down at the Tianjian Sacred Ground from a commanding position. With a single strike, he sent the protective mountain formation of the Tianjian Sacred Ground into violent tremors, causing cracks to spread.
The Quasi-Emperor Patriarch of the Tianjian Sacred Ground, along with the remaining powerful members and disciples of the sect, were all coughing up blood, struggling to withstand the terrifying force.
In the end, Wang Ping and Cai Yonglong knew that they would be captured, so they chose to self-detonate one after the other.
Then, Wang Ping's vision returned to normal.
"Although it's not the first time I've seen Chu Xiao, he still gives me a sense of trepidation. This guy is too powerful."
Wang Ping wore a solemn expression as he muttered to himself.
As he evaluated Chu Xiao, the system's voice sounded at the right moment.
"Ding, the rewards have been generated successfully. Host, you can choose one reward from the following options:
1. Half-Step Nirvana Realm cultivation.
2. Royal-Grade Body Refinement Technique - Divine Body Refinement Art.
3. Insights into the embryonic form of a domain.
4. Emperor-Grade Divine Ability - Void Sky Sword Technique.
5. Pseudo-King-Grade Divine Ability - Illusory Flame Sword Song.
6. Randomly select one Royal-Grade Divine Ability you have learned.
7. A learned secret technique.
8. Battle experience.
9. Insights into other Grand Perfection realms.
10. Sword Embryo (Top-Grade Spiritual Treasure)."
"Wow, these rewards are incredibly generous. It's a pity I can only choose one this time."
Wang Ping looked at the list of rewards with great desire and regret.
In the end, he scanned through the various rewards, each of them tempting, but if he had to choose the most valuable one for him at the moment, it would probably be the insights into the embryonic form of a domain and the pseudo-King-Grade Divine Ability - Illusory Flame Sword Song.
Because these were his own insights.
The rest of the rewards could be encountered and practiced during the life simulation, then refreshed through rewards. But that was about it.
These insights were different. If he chose these rewards and accumulated them through multiple simulations, selecting them each time, he would eventually comprehend the embryonic form of a domain or even create a King-Grade Divine Ability.
Once he achieved these two accomplishments before reaching the King realm, his combat power would surge once more. Even if Ye Chen fully absorbed the Blazing Fire Emperor's inheritance, he wouldn't be able to catch up with Wang Ping anymore.
That's because practicing someone else's divine abilities, while it could give a huge advantage to those cultivating King-Grade divine abilities when there was a significant gap in rank, was ultimately not the righteous path. It was merely a temporary boost to one's combat power, maintaining an advantage in the early stages.
Real powerhouses needed to forge their own path and comprehend their own formidable divine abilities.
If he used his self-created King-Grade Divine Ability, he could perfectly unleash its power. When that happened, its power would definitely surpass the use of ancestral Emperor-Grade Divine Abilities.
If he combined it with the Purple Spirit Illusory Flame, the intensity of his attacks would be terrifying just to think about.
As for the embryonic form of a domain, there was no need to say much. This was also a hallmark of a King, with a difficulty level probably much higher than creating a King-Grade Divine Ability and a higher priority.
If he comprehended the embryonic form of a domain before becoming a King, it would be like hitting them when they're down. It would be ruthless suppression against the geniuses who hadn't comprehended the embryonic form of a domain yet.
Thinking of this, Wang Ping's eyes gleamed, and he said firmly in his heart, "System, I choose option 3: Insights into the embryonic form of a domain."
"Ding, reward selection successful."
The system's voice sounded once again.
Then, Wang Ping felt numerous insights appearing in his mind.
These were all insights into extending the Grand Perfection Sword Intent towards the domain of the sword.
As a Sword Profound Body, Wang Ping had a significant advantage in this aspect. Compared to comprehending other domains, the difficulty of comprehending the embryonic form of the sword domain was the lowest.
It was unclear how long it took, but Wang Ping finally came back to his senses, his mood hard to calm.
The domain was truly profound and astonishing.
Although there were many sayings about different realms, such as 'under certain realms, everyone is ants,' this phrase held significant value only at the King realm.
Under the King realm, everyone else was indeed ants, which could make people acknowledge it wholeheartedly.
That was because a King's transformation involved not only physical, spiritual, and mana aspects but also the possession of a domain.
Within a domain, they were the masters. Not only could they weaken the combat power of others, but they could also utilize the power of the same attribute of the heavens and earth within the domain to assist in battles, significantly enhancing destructive power to a terrifying level.
In a King's domain, how could one fight against them unless they also possessed a domain of their own, which would mutually offset and contend with it? Only then could they have a chance in battle.
"Comprehending the embryonic form of a domain is difficult, but even if I only gain some insights, it's enough to greatly enhance my combat power."
Wang Ping's eyes were bright as he murmured to himself.
In this simulation, although he hadn't comprehended the complete embryonic form of a domain - it should be said that unless there was an epiphany, it would probably take about a thousand years before he could truly comprehend it - he had gained many insights.
Insights into the power of the heavens and earth, insights into the embryonic form of a domain.
Although he couldn't fully deploy a domain to suppress enemies or mobilize too much power from the heavens and earth, he could cover himself with some domain power, mobilizing a little of the power of the heavens and earth to enhance his combat power.
This effect might not seem significant, but it was very helpful for battles between the same realm.
"It seems that I made the right choice. Although it's difficult to comprehend the embryonic form of a domain, if I accumulate these insights through multiple simulations, selecting them each time, I will eventually truly comprehend the embryonic form of a domain and surpass Ye Chen, paving the way to becoming a King."
Wang Ping's eyes were shining as he envisioned the future.
"Of course, whether I can succeed still depends on the reward refresh mechanism. After all, not every reward will refresh insights into the embryonic form. In the previous few simulations, there were absolutely no rewards in this regard."
Wang Ping shook his head, regaining his calm.
"However, one or two times of failing to refresh this insight is not a big deal. In the end, it's all about the number of simulations."
Just as Wang Ping was about to continue with the simulation, the system's notification sound in the chat group suddenly rang out abruptly, making him slightly startled before snapping back to attention.
"Ding, detected that group member Xu Yi (84) is facing a severe life-threatening situation. Group members can voluntarily initiate a rescue!"
"Xu Yi is in trouble?"
Wang Ping narrowed his eyes, stopped his actions, and immediately opened the chat group chat page.
At this moment, the chat group was in a flurry of activity, with members who were not participating in chat group missions or doing anything important all chiming in.
Wu Jun (20): "Damn, what's going on? What happened to Xu Yi?"
Zhang Hu (5): "I remember he crossed into a world where Western mythology invaded the Divine Land, right? It's also a world we discussed before, a place where we could become immensely powerful in one fell swoop. We all thought about going there to kill gods to boost our strength, but it never came to fruition."
Wang Shuqi (74) @ Xu Yi (84): "What the hell is happening on your end? Speak up."
Xu Yi (84): "Western mythology has invaded the Divine Land. The arrival is Heracles, the great hero from Greek mythology. He's currently fighting the Divine Land's guardian god. It's affecting a wide area, and many people have been killed by the impact. I'm also in danger, but I haven't died yet."
Qin Tian (77): "Hercules, a famous figure in various works. What's his strength?"
Xu Yi (84): "Seven-star level."
Qin Tian (77): "Wow, the martial power in your world is quite high. A Hercules with a seven-star level of strength. As for the guardian gods in your world, they are quite formidable to be able to confront him head-on."
Wang Ping (66): "It's normal. After all, it's a world where you can gain divine power after killing gods. Having such strong individuals is not surprising."
Qin Tian (77): "You're right."
Wang Ping (66) @ Xu Yi (84): "I won't say much. Xu Yi, it looks like we're the only ones not busy in the group right now. Do you need me to come over?"
Xu Yi (84): "Thank you, Wang Ge. Please come over! Wang Ge, this is a token of my gratitude, it's not much, but I'll make up for it later."
"Beep, group member Xu Yi (84) sent you an exclusive red envelope."
The system's voice rang out, making Wang Ping smile faintly as he opened the red envelope. He received 30,000 group points from Xu Yi. Xu Yi had accumulated some group points from participating in group activities. This red envelope was obviously meant to cover his travel expenses, which only required 20,000 group points. In addition to that, it carried a sense of gratitude, although 10,000 group points of gratitude seemed a bit low, but it was all Xu Yi had. Wang Ping didn't mind; saving a life was more important.
Soon, Wang Ping activated the group's teleportation function and arrived in Xu Yi's world. In the world where Xu Yi was located, two figures clashed violently in the sky. Each collision sent shockwaves spreading through the sky and earth, destroying many areas. The city where Xu Yi was located was within the affected area, and the terrifying shockwaves shattered buildings and killed unfortunate people. Only those with strength could barely survive.
Xu Yi was one of them, but as the battle between the two combatants got closer, it was only a matter of time before the city would be destroyed.
"So, that's Hercules? He does seem to have some strength," Wang Ping commented casually as he appeared next to Xu Yi, glancing at the sky where Hercules was wreaking havoc with his sword and arrows, causing terrifying explosions.
"Well, for you, Wang Ge, he might seem powerful, but for me, he's overwhelmingly strong," Xu Yi said with a wry smile, initially startled by Wang Ping's sudden appearance but quickly regaining his composure.
"Just a seven-star level of strength. You guys will reach that level sooner or later," Wang Ping encouraged, patting Xu Yi's shoulder.
"Speaking of which, how do people in your world gain power after killing gods? Do they need to personally kill them to gain their authority?" Wang Ping asked with curiosity. If it was the case, it sounded somewhat similar to certain anime settings.
"No need. Whoever kills the god gains their power, but they can't obtain their authority," Xu Yi replied in a hushed tone. "Also, unless it's a special situation, no one can bridge such a huge power gap to slay gods. So unless they're secretly nurtured geniuses from above, they won't have the opportunity to claim the heads of gods."
"I see, it's monopolistic," Wang Ping nodded.
"In that case, it's easy. I'll disable Hercules, and then you can kill him and gain his power," Wang Ping suggested.
For Wang Ping, the opportunity to seize the authority of Hercules was quite enticing. Hercules's Twelve Labors were rumored to grant him twelve lives. If he could take over those lives, it would be equivalent to having twelve resurrection tokens – an incredible advantage.
"Uh…" Hearing Wang Ping's nonchalant words, Xu Yi was both shocked and thrilled. Wang Ge made it sound as simple as crushing an ant.
"Thank you, Wang Ge. I'll definitely repay you for this favor in the future," Xu Yi said excitedly.
"The gods in your world don't descend frequently. Otherwise, your world could become a place where group members ascend rapidly. Although a seven-star level of strength isn't considered much in the vast multiverse, it's already quite powerful in our chat group," Wang Ping commented, dismissing Xu Yi's earlier words.
Xu Yi was left speechless; he couldn't find words to respond to Wang Ping's confidence.
"Well then, I'll get to it and be back soon," Wang Ping said as he gave Xu Yi a pat on the shoulder, placed an energy barrier around him, and then took a step forward. With each step, Wang Ping disappeared and reappeared in the distant sky, finally arriving at the center of the battlefield.
Wang Ping's sudden appearance surprised both the guardian god of China and Hercules, who were engaged in battle. They had no idea when Wang Ping had arrived, which meant that if Wang Ping had launched a sneak attack on either of them just now, they would have been in danger.
"Who are you?" The guardian god of China sensed that Wang Ping was a human and looked at him with suspicion. Wang Ping didn't possess any divine aura or the unique aura of a god slayer, making him seem extremely dangerous and mysterious.
He couldn't fathom how a human could become so terrifying. While humans had their own cultivation systems, reaching a level where they could destroy an ordinary city with a single blow was already considered exceptional. Achieving the heights of god slayers and gods was simply impossible.
Wang Ping's appearance shattered his understanding.
"You don't need to know who I am. Just understand that since you can't defeat him, you should step aside," Wang Ping said, glancing at the guardian god of China with indifference.
"You!" As a guardian god of China, he was naturally proud. Wang Ping's words angered him momentarily, but he quickly calmed down, giving Wang Ping a deep look before moving to the side. He intended to take the opportunity to assess Wang Ping's abilities through Hercules.
"Human, you may be dangerous, but as a proud demigod, I will defeat anyone who stands before me, no matter who they are," Hercules declared, wrinkling his brow as he looked at Wang Ping with astonishment. He unleashed a terrifying power, drawing his divine bow.
"A mere speck of dust can also shine," Wang Ping said calmly, extending his hand dismissively towards Hercules.
"For you, Wang Ge, he might seem powerful, but for me, he's overwhelmingly strong."