Next, under the arrangements of the Palace Master of Taiyi Emperor Palace, you all chose to seal yourselves, waiting for the arrival of the Golden Age.
In the blink of an eye, nearly ten thousand years passed, and the Golden Age arrived. You all unsealed yourselves.
The first thing you did after unsealing yourself was to embark on the path of Taiyi. This time, due to the lack of a complete Time-Space Dao Body, you could only reach the twelfth level, but it was enough to make you a prince of Taiyi Emperor Palace.
Next, you challenged Yu Dao Hong, the first prince of Taiyi Emperor Palace, under the amazed gazes of many cultivators. Yu Dao Hong did not expect a newly admitted prince like you to dare to challenge him, and he accepted your challenge.
Then, this battle shocked the entire Taiyi Emperor Palace. Although you did not possess a complete Time-Space Dao Body, the eruption of the Grand Completion Time-Space Laws was also incredibly powerful, enough to engage in a fierce battle with Yu Dao Hong without falling behind and even gaining an upper hand.
In the end, you defeated Yu Dao Hong and became the first prince of Taiyi Emperor Palace. This surprised the entire Taiyi Emperor Palace, as no one expected you to be so powerful.
This also alarmed Taiyi Emperor Palace's Great Emperor, Tian Yu. He did not expect that Taiyi Emperor Palace would have such a talented genius who could defeat his own son, Yu Dao Hong. As a result, he chose to take you as his disciple.
You were very pleased with this development. This time, you obtained the status of a direct disciple of a Great Emperor in advance, which was more honorable and convenient for many things. Even quasi-emperors dared not take action against you. After all, direct disciples of Great Emperors were highly respected, and they might even have hidden methods left behind by the Great Emperors.
However, you were curious and asked Tian Yu if accepting those with demonic bodies would not draw trouble to Taiyi Emperor Palace. Tian Yu replied confidently, "In this realm, who dares to trouble Taiyi Emperor Palace? Whether it's accepting those with dormant demonic bodies or those who have completely fallen into demonic paths, who would dare to criticize or act against Taiyi Emperor Palace? If anyone does, they will face the wrath of Taiyi Emperor Palace."
Hearing Tian Yu's words, you were surprised. Tian Yu appeared humble and low-key in public, but he was quite domineering and protective when it came to important matters. In the previous simulation, he dared to confront the Ghost Emperor directly, and in this simulation, he even made such a statement. It seemed that Tian Yu was indeed reliable and broad-minded.
However, you still had questions and asked Tian Yu if accepting those with demonic bodies would not be criticized by other forces and potentially bring trouble to Taiyi Emperor Palace.
Tian Yu shook his head and said with confidence, "In this realm, who dares to trouble Taiyi Emperor Palace? Whether it's accepting those with dormant demonic bodies or those who have completely fallen into demonic paths, who would dare to criticize or act against Taiyi Emperor Palace? If anyone does, they will face the wrath of Taiyi Emperor Palace."
Hearing this, you couldn't help but be amazed by Tian Yu's boldness and confidence. He appeared humble on the surface but was unyielding in protecting his disciples. In the previous simulation, he dared to confront the Ghost Emperor directly, and in this simulation, he made such a statement. It seemed that Tian Yu was indeed reliable and broad-minded.
However, you still had questions and asked Tian Yu if accepting those with demonic bodies would not be criticized by other forces and potentially bring trouble to Taiyi Emperor Palace.
Tian Yu sighed and said, "This realm is dominated by strength. Whether it's the righteous path or the demonic path, they are just different branches of cultivation. There is no inherent conflict between them. Only those lower-level cultivators who can't see the bigger picture like to argue and oppose each other. The real source of conflict lies in interests and the struggle for the Dao. Even within the so-called righteous path, conflicts arise due to conflicting interests. Isn't that so?"
Listening to Tian Yu's words, you were deeply moved. While you had some understanding of this principle, your previous experiences had been influenced by novels, and you had subconsciously considered the righteous and demonic paths as opposing forces. Now, Tian Yu had enlightened you to the true nature of cultivation paths.
As you pondered these insights, Tian Yu smiled and said, "You don't need to worry too much about these matters. Ultimately, strength is the supreme authority in this world. Whether it's the righteous path or the demonic path, they are just different paths to immortality. Remember, never walk the path of evil. The evil path is too cruel, with its cultivation philosophy centered on devouring sentient beings. It is intolerable by heaven and earth. Although its growth is astonishingly fast, it will inevitably face calamity in the future. When you encounter practitioners of the evil path, you can eliminate them without hesitation. They are a menace."
You nodded earnestly in response to Tian Yu's words. In the past, you had often equated the demonic path with the evil path, but now you understood that they were not the same. Those who followed the evil path sought to consume sentient beings to enhance their own power, while true demonic cultivators did not resort to such methods. This revelation changed your perspective on the cultivation world.
Tian Yu then mentioned the Swallowing Immortal Demon Body and its unique nature. You couldn't help but wonder if, in the eyes of outsiders, the Swallowing Immortal Demon Body was considered a part of the evil path.
Tian Yu shook his head, explaining that the Swallowing Immortal Demon Body, while formidable, only absorbed the essence of powerful individuals and the origins of prodigies, without harming ordinary beings. Therefore, it did not belong to the evil path. However, due to the Swallowing Immortal Demon Body's unique characteristics, it was feared and targeted by many cultivators.
You pondered this information and asked Tian Yu if the previous Swallowing Immortal Demon Body had been forced down the path of consuming others due to relentless pursuit and persecution, ultimately becoming a threat to the Upper Realm.
Tian Yu nodded and shook his head at the same time, explaining that the previous Swallowing Immortal Demon Body had
indeed been driven to consume the essence of others for self-preservation. However, it had never become a public enemy of the Upper Realm. Cultivators in the Upper Realm primarily cared about their own interests. If they were not threatened by the Swallowing Immortal Demon Body, they had no reason to target it. Those who pursued the Swallowing Immortal Demon Body were often driven by fear or greed. In the end, the treatment of the Swallowing Immortal Demon Body was determined by regional and temporal factors.
Hearing Tian Yu's explanation, you began to understand. Indeed, if the Swallowing Immortal Demon Body appeared in a region with many powerful cultivators, they might be threatened and attempt to eliminate it. However, in areas with fewer powerful cultivators, they might not consider it a threat and would not take action. It seemed that the Swallowing Immortal Demon Body's treatment varied depending on the circumstances.
Tian Yu continued to reveal the history of the previous Swallowing Immortal Demon Body. It had never indiscriminately killed innocent people. It had only been targeted by a powerful force that sought to capture it. Faced with such overwhelming strength, it and its clan had no choice but to surrender. However, a quasi-emperor had intervened, repelling the attackers and saving the Swallowing Immortal Demon Body.
Listening to Tian Yu's account, you suddenly thought of the White Robed Quasi-Emperor who had terrified the Bone Quasi-Emperor. It seemed that the White Robed Quasi-Emperor's identity was closely related to the previous Swallowing Immortal Demon Body. No wonder he had saved you and Lin Qinghe in the previous simulation. His connection to the previous Swallowing Immortal Demon Body ran deeper than you had imagined.
Curiosity piqued, you asked Tian Yu about the identity and appearance of the quasi-emperor who had saved the previous Swallowing Immortal Demon Body.
Tian Yu nodded and revealed the appearance of the quasi-emperor, White Dust Quasi-Emperor, who was incredibly powerful among the quasi-emperors but had a flawed Dao heart. Despite having the opportunity to reach the level of a Great Emperor, he had become stuck at the quasi-emperor level due to his Dao heart issues.
Hearing this, you were shocked because the White Robed Quasi-Emperor from your previous encounters was indeed the same White Dust Quasi-Emperor mentioned by Tian Yu. No wonder the Bone Quasi-Emperor had been so fearful and had chosen to retreat. The White Dust Quasi-Emperor was truly formidable, and even your master, Tian Yu, held him in high regard.
[As your mind was filled with speculation and shock, you couldn't help but wonder if the elderly Emperor mentioned earlier was targeting the previous Swallowing Immortal Demon Body. However, the previous Swallowing Immortal Demon Body had the protection of the White Dust Quasi-Emperor, which allowed it to grow and eventually seek revenge against the elderly Emperor.]
[Emperor Tian Yu chuckled, acknowledging your intelligence, and confirmed that this was indeed the truth. The elderly Emperor was not attempting to suppress the previous Swallowing Immortal Demon Body as rumored, and he had not been killed by it.]
[Towards the end, Emperor Tian Yu paused and gazed deeply, indicating that the death of the Swallowing Immortal Demon Body was actually welcomed by major forces. Once the Swallowing Immortal Demon Body reached a certain level of growth, it posed a threat to the Great Emperors rather than lower-level cultivators, as the latter's origins became useless. Although the Great Emperors were not afraid of the Swallowing Immortal Demon Body, its death was more beneficial to them than its existence.]
[Listening to Emperor Tian Yu's words, you fell into silence. It seemed that after the previous Swallowing Immortal Demon Body had successfully avenged itself by killing the elderly Emperor, it had been killed by a younger Emperor for this very reason.]
[While the Swallowing Immortal Demon Body was not universally despised by the Upper Realm cultivators, it still faced external pressures. Upon further reflection, you realized that your master, Emperor Tian Yu, had even more courage and authority than you had previously imagined.]
[Your master explained that ordinary cultivators made up the majority of the population and did not concern themselves with the Swallowing Immortal Demon Body. In their eyes, the threat posed by the Swallowing Immortal Demon Body was similar to the threats from high-level cultivators. They could be killed by anyone in a bad mood or by the collateral damage of battles between stronger individuals. Therefore, the Swallowing Immortal Demon Body was not considered an enemy of the Upper Realm.]
[However, it was the major forces and powerful individuals who truly feared the Swallowing Immortal Demon Body. Consequently, adopting the current Swallowing Immortal Demon Body would undoubtedly bring significant external pressure, emphasizing the value of Emperor Tian Yu's initial assertive statement.]
[As various thoughts swirled in your mind, Emperor Tian Yu mentioned that the death of the previous Swallowing Immortal Demon Body had caused a deviation in White Dust Quasi-Emperor's Dao heart, making it impossible for him to reach the realm of a Great Emperor in this lifetime.]
[This statement made you raise an eyebrow. According to Emperor Tian Yu's description, the previous Swallowing Immortal Demon Body should have been White Dust Quasi-Emperor's disciple. However, could a disciple's death truly affect the Dao heart of their master to such an extent?]
[You harbored doubts about the relationship between these two individuals, suspecting some hidden secrets or even a master-disciple love affair. Your curiosity was piqued, and you felt it was necessary to find an opportunity to inquire about the lingering consciousness of the previous Swallowing Immortal Demon Body.]
[Next, Emperor Tian Yu reassured you not to worry too much about Lin Qinghe. With him protecting her, as long as she didn't fall into the path of darkness or meet an untimely end in certain forbidden places or secret realms, no one would dare to harm her. Anyone who dared to target his granddisciple would face his physical intervention.]
[Emperor Tian Yu's words made you smile appreciatively, once again acknowledging his assertiveness and his protective nature.]
[Afterwards, you discussed various matters with Emperor Tian Yu, and after giving you some instructions, he allowed you to leave.]
"Unexpectedly safe, perhaps too safe."
Wang Ping looked at the simulated text on the screen, feeling somewhat unsettled.
It seemed that he wouldn't have to worry about much in the future. Whoever he accepted as his disciples, as long as they weren't completely intolerable, he could bring them to Taiyi Emperor Palace.
"I wonder if I'll still be accepted into Taiyi Emperor Palace when I reach the level of a Great Sage. And what about maintaining this master-disciple relationship at the level of a Supreme Sage?"
Wang Ping couldn't help but contemplate these questions.
"Perhaps I can consider joining Taiyi Emperor Palace in the real world, trying to become a disciple of Emperor Tian Yu. If I delay it any longer and my cultivation improves, it might become a question whether I can join Taiyi Emperor Palace, becoming Emperor Tian Yu's imperial child," he thought.
"Besides, joining Taiyi Emperor Palace in the real world can also help me avoid many dangers. Even if they are dangers that cannot be simulated, coming from various realms, with Emperor Tian Yu dealing with such situations, my safety would undoubtedly be more guaranteed."
Wang Ping's eyes flickered with determination as he made his decision. After this simulation ended, he planned to go to Taiyi Emperor Palace, become a disciple of Emperor Tian Yu, and cultivate under his guidance.
"At that time, I'll also bring Cai Yonglong, Ye Xiaofan, Qin Tian, Zhang Hu, and Lin Yuanyuan with me. As for Ye Chen, it's probably better to let him continue his path as the 'trash' heir of the Flowing Qi clan. He will likely grow faster if he walks his own path instead of living comfortably in a major power," Wang Ping mused.
However, he couldn't help but find it amusing that he might be bringing too many people along.
While Wang Ping was lost in his thoughts, the text on the screen continued to unfold.
[Next, you began your cultivation because your Time-Space Laws had reached a state of perfection, and you chose not to enter the Taiyi Emperor Tower for further enlightenment. Instead, you decided to refine yourself in a special secret realm within Taiyi Emperor Palace. You engaged in intense battles to push your limits, deepen your understanding of techniques, and enhance your comprehension.]
[As you dedicated yourself to your rigorous training, your victory over Yu Dao Hong and your position as the first prince of Taiyi Emperor Palace sent shockwaves throughout the world. Your ranking on the Sacred King List soared to fifth place, replacing Yu Dao Hong.]
[In the blink of an eye, thirty years passed, and you decided to end your seclusion. Upon emerging, you headed to the Demon Beast Mountain Range, where you had been waiting for a special event.]
[A month later, a tremendous anomaly occurred as the sky turned blood-red, attracting the attention of numerous beasts and cultivators in the vicinity. They were filled with curiosity and desire to obtain the extraordinary treasures often associated with such anomalies.]
[Amidst their actions, you had been patiently waiting and witnessed the birth of an extraordinary child. This infant had crimson twin horns on its head and blood-red wings on its back.]
[This child was the prodigy you had been waiting for—the Heaven's Chosen. She was not a human but a member of the demon race. She had no parents and seemed to have evolved from the demon qi of this mountain range, a natural-born demon with the Heaven's Chosen bloodline. As a result, her talent was terrifying, and she
had the potential to rank within the top thirty on the Sacred King List.]
[Approaching the child, you extended your warm hands to pick her up. You intended to bring her to Taiyi Emperor Palace, raise her, and eventually accept her as your disciple to break through to the level of a Great Sage.]
[Your protector looked at the Heaven's Chosen infant in surprise. He had no idea how you had known that such a gifted demon would be born here. Nevertheless, he refrained from asking questions, as you were the personal disciple of Emperor Tian Yu, and he dared not inquire without your initiation.]
[With the Heaven's Chosen in your arms, you prepared to leave the area. However, before you could depart, a multitude of spatial fluctuations occurred, and several powerful beings appeared before you.]
[Among these beings were Great Sages, Half-Step Supremes, and even Supremes, representing various races. When they saw the Heaven's Chosen infant, their eyes initially gleamed with excitement, but they quickly restrained their emotions, adopting a respectful attitude towards you. They promptly stated that they were merely passing by.]
[Seeing how even the Supreme-level beings were so deferential, you shook your head in amusement. The former Supreme Sages, once mysterious and formidable, were now not much in comparison. As the personal disciple of Emperor Tian Yu and the fifth-ranked on the Sacred King List, you were no longer someone the Supreme-level beings could afford to provoke.]
[You didn't intend to make things difficult for these individuals and allowed them to leave swiftly.]
[Afterwards, you had the Supreme Protector perform spatial teleportation to return to Taiyi Emperor Palace. However, you noticed that your master, Emperor Tian Yu, seemed to be absent from the palace. You didn't pay much attention to this because, at the level of a Great Emperor, one couldn't stay in one place for extended periods. They would often explore forbidden places and hidden realms to further their progress and benefit Taiyi Emperor Palace.]
[In the following time, you took great care of the Heaven's Chosen, who you named Wang Xiao Yao. As her intelligence fully developed, and she gained knowledge, you eventually accepted her as your disciple.]
[In the end, Wang Xiao Yao became your disciple, and your cultivation experienced a significant breakthrough, propelling you to the level of a Great Sage.]
[Witnessing this, you were filled with joy and began preparing to face the Great Sage Tribulation. During your tribulation, the entire Taiyi Emperor Palace was astir; no one had expected you to undergo the Great Sage Tribulation so soon.]
[In their eyes, even the contemporaries of your generation, like Gu Xuan and Shi Yu Yan, were stuck at the Half-Step Great Sage level, and it would probably take them another two or three hundred years to break through to the Great Sage level. They never imagined that you would surpass them and achieve the Great Sage level first.]
[However, this unexpected development was a pleasant surprise for the ancient beings of Taiyi Emperor Palace. After all, breaking through to the Great Sage level ahead of Gu Xuan and the others gave you a significant advantage. Perhaps you could use your newfound power to defeat them and seize some of their luck.]
[As for Yu Dao Hong, seeing you undergoing the tribulation left him with mixed emotions. He hadn't expected you to advance so quickly, leaving him trailing behind. For Heaven's Chosen like them, even a slight difference in cultivation realms led to a substantial gap in combat power, especially between Half-Step Great Sage and Great Sage; the disparity was an unbridgeable chasm.]
[Subsequently, the ancient beings of Taiyi Emperor Palace took action to conceal the celestial phenomenon and heavenly secrets to prevent outsiders from noticing. Then, you engaged in a fierce battle with the Great Sage Tribulation. In the end, you successfully endured the tribulation and broke through to the Great Sage level.]
[However, even though you had advanced to the Great Sage level and gained immense strength, you couldn't help but feel a sense of imperfection that furrowed your brow.]
[For Heaven's Chosen like you, undergoing tribulations was both dangerous and an opportunity to enhance your own source. The stronger the tribulation, the more gifts from the Heavenly Dao you would receive.]
[However, the intensity of this tribulation, while remarkable, still didn't match the one you experienced when achieving the Perfect Space-Time Dao Body as a young emperor. In other words, it didn't reach the level of a Young Emperor. Consequently, the benefits you received weren't as significant.]
[This left you somewhat frustrated, feeling like you had rushed things. If you had waited until the Ji Clan's secret realm opened and obtained the source of time, achieving a Perfect Space-Time Dao Body, and then broken through to the Great Sage level, the benefits would have been far greater, and it would have made you even stronger for the future.]
[However, despite the disappointment, you didn't dwell on it too much. After all, this was just a simulation, and you still had many opportunities to experiment and improve.]
[Following that, you concealed your aura and entered seclusion to stabilize your realm.]
"Indeed, the Heaven's Chosen has grown remarkably strong. It seems that only by accepting such extraordinary Heaven's Chosen as disciples during their breakthrough to higher realms can I truly help myself advance. Ordinary Heaven's Chosen simply won't do," Wang Ping thought as he read the simulated text.
He understood that accepting ordinary Heaven's Chosen as disciples during his ascension to higher realms wouldn't have the same effect. While it would still be impressive, it wouldn't be as extraordinary as accepting Heaven's Chosen like Wang Xiao Yao.
"However, once I reach the level of a Great Sage, I wonder if accepting ordinary Heaven's Chosen as disciples will still be effective. It might be a lost cause," Wang Ping contemplated.
He realized that as he ascended to higher realms, the effectiveness of accepting ordinary Heaven's Chosen as disciples might decrease. Even if it worked, it would likely require a significant quantity of disciples to achieve meaningful results. Elevating one minor realm might require accepting thousands of ordinary Heaven's Chosen with the potential to become Saints.
"If it comes to that, it won't be cost-effective," Wang Ping thought.
He understood that at higher levels, the benefits of accepting Heaven's Chosen disciples would diminish. It was essential to choose the right disciples to maximize the potential gains.
"However, there's still the issue of the scarcity of Heaven's Chosen, especially the wild ones," Wang Ping pondered.
He couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.
If the supply of Heaven's Chosen was limited, it would be challenging to find suitable disciples for his sect. He needed to figure out a way to address this issue.
"Perhaps I should focus on quality over quantity and be more selective in accepting disciples. It might be better to cultivate a few exceptional disciples rather than many average ones," Wang Ping considered.
But then, he worried that if he, as the first prince of Taiyi Emperor Palace and Emperor Tian Yu's direct disciple, neglected his own cultivation to accept numerous "ordinary" disciples, it might diminish his reputation and make Emperor Tian Yu look bad.
As Wang Ping pondered various thoughts in his mind, the simulated text continued to unfold.
[Ten years passed in the blink of an eye, and you had completely stabilized your cultivation. When you emerged from seclusion, you found that Lin Qinghe, Wan Yu, and Wang Xiao Yao had all grown significantly.]
[Wan Yu had fully awakened his Abyssal Demon Body and reached the level of a God-King. In just over forty years, he had progressed from being an ordinary human to reaching the pinnacle of the God-King realm. It was an astonishing achievement.]
[Wang Xiao Yao, similarly, had made impressive strides, reaching the level of a Void Deity. In just over a decade, she had advanced to the level of a Void Deity, showcasing exceptional talent. If only she had a more diligent attitude towards cultivation, her progress might have even outpaced Wan Yu's.]
[As for Lin Qinghe, his growth rate was the most terrifying of all. He had already reached the peak of the Sacred King realm. Because he could rapidly become stronger by devouring the sources of powerful beings, and Taiyi Emperor Palace was abundant with imprisoned strong individuals, he had an endless supply of nourishment.]
[While he could access a steady stream of powerful sources, Emperor Tian Yu hadn't allowed him to recklessly devour them to rapidly advance in cultivation. The correct development of the Devouring Immortal Demon Body involved strengthening one's own source by consuming those of others, refining a more powerful and diverse constitution, and enhancing one's foundation to an unimaginable level. This way, his future power and achievements would be even greater.]
[While there was some regret, you weren't
overly concerned. After all, this was just a simulation, and you had many opportunities for trial and error.]
[Next, you concealed your aura and entered seclusion to stabilize your realm.]
"Indeed, the Heaven's Chosen has grown remarkably strong. It seems that only by accepting such extraordinary Heaven's Chosen as disciples during their breakthrough to higher realms can I truly help myself advance. Ordinary Heaven's Chosen simply won't do," Wang Ping thought as he read the simulated text.
He understood that accepting ordinary Heaven's Chosen as disciples during his ascension to higher realms wouldn't have the same effect. While it would still be impressive, it wouldn't be as extraordinary as accepting Heaven's Chosen like Wang Xiao Yao.
"However, once I reach the level of a Great Sage, I wonder if accepting ordinary Heaven's Chosen as disciples will still be effective. It might be a lost cause," Wang Ping contemplated.
He realized that as he ascended to higher realms, the effectiveness of accepting ordinary Heaven's Chosen as disciples might decrease. Even if it worked, it would likely require a significant quantity of disciples to achieve meaningful results. Elevating one minor realm might require accepting thousands of ordinary Heaven's Chosen with the potential to become Saints.
"If it comes to that, it won't be cost-effective," Wang Ping thought.
He understood that at higher levels, the benefits of accepting Heaven's Chosen disciples would diminish. It was essential to choose the right disciples to maximize the potential gains.
"However, there's still the issue of the scarcity of Heaven's Chosen, especially the wild ones," Wang Ping pondered.
He couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.
If the supply of Heaven's Chosen was limited, it would be challenging to find suitable disciples for his sect. He needed to figure out a way to address this issue.
"Perhaps I should focus on quality over quantity and be more selective in accepting disciples. It might be better to cultivate a few exceptional disciples rather than many average ones," Wang Ping considered.
But then, he worried that if he, as the first prince of Taiyi Emperor Palace and Emperor Tian Yu's direct disciple, neglected his own cultivation to accept numerous "ordinary" disciples, it might diminish his reputation and make Emperor Tian Yu look bad.
As Wang Ping pondered various thoughts in his mind, the simulated text continued to unfold.
[Ten years passed in the blink of an eye, and you had completely stabilized your cultivation. When you emerged from seclusion, you found that Lin Qinghe, Wan Yu, and Wang Xiao Yao had all grown significantly.]
[Wan Yu had fully awakened his Abyssal Demon Body and reached the level of a God-King. In just over forty years, he had progressed from being an ordinary human to reaching the pinnacle of the God-King realm. It was an astonishing achievement.]
[Wang Xiao Yao, similarly, had made impressive strides, reaching the level of a Void Deity. In just over a decade, she had advanced to the level of a Void Deity, showcasing exceptional talent. If only she had a more diligent attitude towards cultivation, her progress might have even outpaced Wan Yu's.]
[As for Lin Qinghe, his growth rate was the most terrifying of all. He had already reached the peak of the Sacred King realm. Because he could rapidly become stronger by devouring the sources of powerful beings, and Taiyi Emperor Palace was abundant with imprisoned strong individuals, he had an endless supply of nourishment.]
[While he could access a steady stream of powerful sources, Emperor Tian Yu hadn't allowed him to recklessly devour them to rapidly advance in cultivation. The correct development of the Devouring Immortal Demon Body involved strengthening one's own source by consuming those of others, refining a more powerful and diverse constitution, and enhancing one's foundation to an unimaginable level. This way, his future power and achievements would be even greater.]
[While there was some regret, you weren't overly concerned. After all, this was just a simulation, and you had many opportunities for trial and error.]
[Next, you concealed your aura and entered seclusion to stabilize your realm.]