[On the first day, you chose to seal yourself.]
[In the blink of an eye, nearly a hundred thousand years passed, and the Golden Age arrived. You chose to emerge. After emerging, you walked the Path of Heaven, suppressing the Feather-fall Dao Hong's cultivation, becoming the First Emperor's Child, and being accepted as a disciple by the Emperor of Heavenly Feathers.]
[The Emperor of Heavenly Feathers was quite surprised by your cultivation because you were only one step away from truly entering the realm of Half-Step Supreme. As a result, he directly took out a world-shaking precious medicine that condensed the Supreme Body and allowed you to refine the Supreme Body.]
[You were somewhat surprised by this, but not entirely unexpected. After all, even though Tianjiaos needed tempering, someone like you, who had grown to this level during the time as a wanderer, didn't need the process of obtaining such a precious medicine to refine the Supreme Body.]
[Immediately, you accepted the precious medicine and began your seclusion, intending to quickly refine the Supreme Body.]
[For this reason, in this life, you didn't care about anything else and remained in seclusion. Two hundred years passed in the blink of an eye.]
[During these two hundred years, many things began to unfold as they did in your simulations long ago. The Tianjiaos emerged, but they weren't as stimulated as before, breaking through to the Great Saint level one after another due to your influence. Lei Wanqian also emerged, first challenging Shi Yuyan and then battling Gu Xuan, but he was easily suppressed by Gu Xuan.]
[As for the Enlightenment Tea Gathering, it didn't happen, and Qin Yue showed no intention of hosting it. The Hidden Realm also didn't appear.]
[You, on the other hand, successfully refined the Supreme Body during these two hundred years, stepped into the realm of Half-Step Supreme, and became a standout among the younger generation. You were confident that very few of your peers could compare to you. The Heaven's Sage List's Tianjiaos were all far inferior to you.]
[Of course, you didn't become arrogant. After all, you were aware that within that mysterious black mist figure, there was someone even more powerful than you at the Half-Step Supreme level. He had also cultivated the Time Emperor's Law and Space Emperor's Law, but his Time Emperor's Law was not as strong as your cultivation in the Dark Time Emperor's Scripture, and his Space Emperor's Law was at a similar level. However, he had comprehended the Time and Space Dual Dao Patterns, which made him extraordinarily formidable.]
[Even now, if you didn't rely on your talent, facing him would likely lead to defeat. Even with your talent, you would need to trigger the Seven-Colored Talent: Instant Death Attack to win. The Time and Space Dual Dao Patterns were too astonishing in terms of boosting combat power. If you didn't comprehend the Space Dao Patterns, you would always be weaker than him in terms of sheer power.]
[When you emerged from seclusion, you inquired about the external situation and furrowed your brow directly. This simulation was different from the previous one, and it was clear that the difference lay with Gu Xuan.]
[If you challenged Gu Xuan and suppressed him with your powerful cultivation, it would trigger another storyline, the appearance of the Hidden Realm, the Enlightenment Tea Gathering, and the subsequent humiliation of the Tianjiaos. If you didn't use your cultivation to suppress Gu Xuan, nothing would happen.]
[This was undoubtedly a very strange situation. You couldn't help but suspect that Gu Xuan, the young master of the Longevity Gu Clan, had some issues. Perhaps the entire Longevity Gu Clan was involved in all of this, and only the Longevity Gu Clan, a mysterious family that had survived since the previous era, had the strength and vision to plan all of this.]
[However, you still couldn't figure out why, after you suppressed Gu Xuan with your cultivation, it would trigger another storyline. Their motives and intentions were still a mystery.]
"Longevity Gu Clan,"
Wang Ping looked at the simulated text, his expression changing constantly.
Indeed, if the Longevity Gu Clan were plotting something, it was normal for many great emperors in the Upper Realm to be unaware of it.
Apart from that, it was also normal for various forces to cultivate subordinates for them, given the involvement of many great emperors and emperor-level forces. Nobody knew how terrifying the foundations of the Longevity Gu Clan were.
But no one could doubt that the Longevity Gu Clan had the ability to cultivate emperor-level figures.
"If this world were written as a novel, I would suspect that the Longevity Gu Clan is a big BOSS-level force, and this Gu Xuan is the future big boss," Wang Ping couldn't help but sigh.
Of course, this premise excluded the mysterious tentacles, the Dark Source, and other extraplanar forces. Otherwise, the Longevity Gu Clan would not qualify as a big boss.
"Actually, it's not right. The Longevity Gu Clan may not be comparable, but this Dark Source has been quiet all along, indicating that it has been restrained. We can temporarily ignore its presence. As for those individuals cultivated by extraplanar forces, they cannot stop the Longevity Gu Clan."
"The Longevity Gu Clan must be aware of the existence of extraplanar forces, and they have had many dealings with them. Otherwise, they wouldn't know about all the lurking and backstabbing. Maybe some extraplanar forces and the Longevity Gu Clan have a cooperative relationship, and both are conspiring against others. Wang Ping's mind flashed with various thoughts, and he couldn't calm down.
"I really like to use my imagination. The author's professional habits are hard to change. Although this kind of imagination has helped me many times," Wang Ping mumbled to himself.
Soon, Wang Ping came back to his senses, rubbed his temples, and murmured.
Then, he collected his thoughts, reined in his wandering mind, and continued to stare at the screen.
"Next, you began to consider how to test Gu Xuan. If the key to the development of this plot is attracting Gu Xuan's attention, then there would be a way to gather more information and make more accurate judgments."
"So, you decided to act low-key, not interfering with the subsequent plot development, trying to restore the original plotline as much as possible. Then, in the next simulation, you could test, change, and compare to draw conclusions."
"Thinking of this, you prepared to take action. Next, you directly contacted Feather-fall Dao Hong, asking him to challenge you and reclaim his position as the First Emperor's Child."
"This left Feather-fall Dao Hong with a face full of question marks, unable to understand what you were thinking. While others didn't know your situation, he, as the Emperor of Heavenly Feathers' biological son, naturally knew about your cultivation. At your current level, you could defeat him with a breath."
"This level of cultivation could easily crush him. Back then, you hid your cultivation to fight him, making him resentful. You were really bullying him."
"When Feather-fall Dao Hong stared at you with great
resentment, you coughed and indicated that you had some things to confirm and had to act discreetly. So, you hoped that Feather-fall Dao Hong could engage in a fake battle with you."
"Feather-fall Dao Hong remained silent, gazing deeply at you. In the end, he chose to help you once and fought against you."
"In the end, you were defeated by Feather-fall Dao Hong, losing the position of the First Emperor's Child. This surprised many people outside, as they didn't expect you, who had just emerged, defeated Feather-fall Dao Hong, shocked the Tianjiaos of the Upper Realm, and were immediately found by Feather-fall Dao Hong after coming out of seclusion, only to be defeated."
"For a while, many forces and Tianjiaos thought they had overestimated you. They also believed that seclusion was not a good thing for Tianjiaos. Tianjiaos had to experience trials and confrontations with their peers to grow faster. Isolating oneself and focusing on cultivation would only waste their innate talent and potential, causing them to fall behind others."
"After learning of the external reactions, you were quite satisfied with the result and patiently awaited the development of the plot."
"However, even though you were satisfied, Wan Yu, who had already climbed to the Holy Sage List, was very puzzled. He couldn't understand what his master was thinking and why he was acting so low-key."
"Of course, he didn't ask too many questions and continued to walk the world as your disciple, dealing with those peers who spoke ill of you."
"In the blink of an eye, several years passed. During these years, the Land of Immortal Door's voice arrived as promised, and the Immortal Gate was about to open, and disaster was imminent. This news spread throughout the Upper Realm, causing a commotion in the ten major universes."
"This made you show a glimmer of anticipation, and you began to look forward to the upcoming developments. At the same time, you had some speculations in your heart that needed verification."
"In the blink of an eye, nearly fifty years passed. During these fifty years, you silently practiced and contemplated the spatial Dao Patterns in the Taiyi Emperor Tower, ignoring whatever was happening in the outside world. At most, you had your disciples and followers gather information."
"Because of your behavior, many Tianjiaos thought you weren't their competition and considered you just a hothouse flower who only secluded themselves to cultivate. As a result, the outside world's attention on you continued to decrease, and your ranking on the Saint King List plummeted."
Chapter 230: Changing the Future! Appearance of the Soul-Devouring Bead! (A Chapter with Thousands of Words!)
[During these fifty years, top talents from the nine major universes, such as the Young Lord of the Heavenly Wood Clan, emerged one after another, all converging on the Immortal Gateway Continent, making it even more chaotic and lively. At the same time, many new talents also appeared.]
[Huang Yin, Huang Qing, Ye Chen, Zhu Huowang, and others all radiated their own brilliance. Unexpectedly, there were even more surprising individuals.]
[One of them was Ye Xiaofan. Although he couldn't be described as stunning, he possessed a Sacred Body and had undergone optimization, making him one of the top-notch Ice-element Sacred Bodies. He also joined one of the emperor's palaces that practiced Ice-element techniques and began to shine.]
[No one knew how he rose from an ordinary wanderer on the Taiyuan Ancient Star to this Golden Age.]
[As for Qin Tian, although he had the Golden Immortal Dao Fruit, the concept of immortality in this world was clearly different. Immortality had different meanings in different worlds, so his Golden Immortal Dao Fruit did not have the expected effects. Moreover, it was even questionable whether there was such a thing as Golden Immortality in this world.]
[As a result, despite his presence alongside Ye Xiaofan, he had already become inconspicuous to the public. People were puzzled by why the follower of Ye Xiaofan, a prodigy who made it onto the Saint King List, was so weak and not even considered a prodigy.]
[Of course, Cai Yonglong was similarly inconspicuous. However, because Cai Yonglong had been secluding himself in the Taiyi Emperor Palace just like you, very few people knew of his existence. But Cai Yonglong had one advantage over Qin Tian, which was your care and the resources you secured for him due to your position in the Heart of the Heavenly Emperor, allowing him to grow to the Saint King level.]
[Lastly, you had no information about Lin Yuanyuan. After parting ways with you one hundred thousand years ago, she had disappeared without a trace. No one knew where she had gone, her cultivation level, or even whether she was alive or dead.]
[You had some speculations about her fate, thinking that Lin Yuanyuan might have truly perished. After all, the fortunes of you and other transmigrators were not particularly great. Even though you had joined the emperor's palaces and managed to compensate for some of the shortcomings in your fortunes, and even plundered some fortunes by defeating other prodigies, you were still lacking in comparison to the natives. It was normal for unexpected incidents to lead to your downfall.]
[Not to mention transmigrators like you, even prodigies with potential to reach the Saint King List or the quasi-Saint King List within the native fortunes would occasionally meet their demise, directly or indirectly manipulated by someone like Gu Xuan, who was suspected to be the mastermind behind the scenes.]
[Therefore, you weren't optimistic about Lin Yuanyuan's situation.]
[In addition to these familiar and unfamiliar individuals gaining fame, two people caught your attention. These two individuals were Fang Xingyu from the Taiyuan Ancient Star Dao Palace and Lin Yan, a wandering cultivator from the Taiyuan Ancient Star.]
[You didn't know much about Lin Yan's secrets, but you initially felt that he was not ordinary. However, after arriving on the Immortal Gateway Continent, you thought he had become inconspicuous. Now, he had re-emerged with extraordinary talents and combat power.]
[Lin Yan seemed to have cultivated some extremely peculiar Divine Arts related to the soul and illusions, making his combat power extremely terrifying. Even though Lin Yan did not possess any special bloodline or physique, he had defeated many prodigies with great bloodlines or Sacred Bodies. He had become an admired figure among ordinary cultivators who lacked powerful bloodlines or physiques.]
[As a result, he had many followers. Someone with a similar background was Zhu Huowang. Zhu Huowang had an ordinary background but managed to rise against the odds, earning the admiration and pursuit of numerous lesser cultivators. After all, in the Upper Realm, bloodlines and physiques were crucial, and they made it difficult for ordinary cultivators to compete. Therefore, figures from history who lacked special bloodlines and physiques but still achieved Great Emperor status and left their names in history were their idols.]
[In the same era, Zhu Huowang and Lin Yan naturally had a close following. They were also idols for countless cultivators who hoped that these two could achieve Great Emperor status as quickly as possible, trampling over those who were born with powerful bloodlines and physiques and naturally stood at the starting line.]
[As for Fang Xingyu, his rise to fame was not due to his own outstanding talents. Although his talent was high, it wasn't exceptional. Fang Xingyu's claim to fame came from the Daoist Imperial Tool he possessed. Yes, he had obtained the self-proclaimed Daoist Imperial Tool, which acknowledged him as its master. Among the many prodigies, only Fang Xingyu had the privilege of wielding an Imperial Tool.]
[After all, an Imperial Tool was incredibly precious and powerful. Holding such an artifact was equivalent to wielding a machine gun while others were still using swords. This situation made Fang Xingyu the object of envy for many cultivators.]
"This Golden Age is becoming more and more exciting. People from all walks of life are emerging," Wang Ping commented as he read the simulated text.
The fact that Fang Xingyu survived was somewhat surprising to Wang Ping, but it was also within the realm of expectations. After all, individuals mentioned in the text simulations were rarely simple characters.
Fang Xingyu's ability to survive the calamity in the Dao Palace and obtain its most precious Imperial Tool and inheritance was a logical development.
However, Wang Ping found Lin Yan's situation somewhat unexpected. While he understood that having a mentioned name didn't necessarily mean the person was extraordinary, Lin Yan's rise to the Saint King List and suppression of many outstanding individuals seemed extraordinary.
"Different types of Imperial Techniques have varying strengths, but they are all on the same level. It's impossible for an ordinary prodigy without special bloodlines or physiques to win against stronger opponents just because of some mysterious Imperial Techniques. Unless... Lin Yan cultivated an Immortal Technique, that might explain it."
"But is that even possible? Immortal Techniques are extremely rare, and only Gu Xuan has been known to practice one. Others haven't cultivated Immortal Techniques, which highlights their rarity."
Wang Ping rubbed his chin, his eyes flashing with curiosity about Lin Yan.
However, if Lin Yan didn't have an Immortal Technique, how could he, as an ordinary cultivator, win against stronger opponents and even compete with remnants of Great Saints? Having some extraordinary talent related to the soul and using two different Imperial Techniques wouldn't be enough to explain this. Unless he had some unusual talent in his soul that far exceeded cultivators of the same level and allowed him to unleash the power of two Imperial Techniques to an unimaginable level. Other than that, it could explain why he managed to confront a Great Saint's remnant. In the end, Lin Yan must have concealed many cards during his battle with
Wang Ping in the simulation.
"Ordinary cultivators really followed the wrong star. Lin Yan isn't someone they should admire; he's quite cunning."
Wang Ping shook his head and muttered.
"But something doesn't quite add up."
Suddenly, Wang Ping's eyes slightly narrowed, and he thought of a possibility that stirred his emotions.
There was another possibility: Lin Yan might not have any innate soul-related talents, but he possessed a method to enhance his soul's strength, surpassing that of cultivators at the same level.
This method brought something to Wang Ping's mind.
The Soul-Devouring Clan, the Soul-Devouring Bead, and the Soul-Devouring Law Pearl.
Zhu Huowang had obtained the Soul-Devouring Bead. Although his cultivation was average and even considered inferior among his peers, he had become invincible in the path of body refinement, using his formidable physical body to crush his enemies. Even his peerless geniuses couldn't match him.
For this reason, the three innate Imperial Tools were significant opportunities for ordinary cultivators to rise.
Lin Yan was very likely to have obtained the Soul-Devouring Law Pearl.
It was because he had the Soul-Devouring Law Pearl that he could possess soul strength far beyond his peers, pushing the power of two Imperial Techniques to an unimaginable level.
At the same time, this also explained why Lin Yan, at the True God realm, was able to kill the remnant of a Great Saint.
Such a significant gap, whether it was due to his soul mutation or some extremely powerful soul-related talent, was hard to explain, and the possibility of achieving such a feat was low.
After all, no matter how strong one's talent was, it became insignificant in the face of a vast difference in cultivation.
In contrast, items like the innate Imperial Tools didn't need to worry about these limitations because they possessed immense power on their own.
"If that's the case, there's another one of the three Soul-Devouring Imperial Tools. I just wonder who possesses the Soul-Devouring Law Pearl. If all three pearls appear in this era, they might have a chance to form an Immortal Artifact, which could lead to a storm of bloodshed when the time comes."
Wang Ping's eyes gleamed with insight, and various thoughts raced through his mind.
However, based on the information and speculations he currently had, without his presence, it was likely that all three Soul-Devouring Imperial Tools would have fallen into the hands of Gu Xuan.
Whether it was Zhu Huowang, Lin Yan, or the future owner of the Soul-Devouring Law Pearl, they would all serve as pawns for Gu Xuan.
After all, if Gu Xuan was indeed the mastermind behind the scenes as he suspected, and he possessed the Swallowing Immortal Demon Body, these three Swallowing-type innate Imperial Tools, capable of forming an Immortal Artifact, were practically tailor-made treasures for him.
Apart from that, his obedient disciple, Lin Qinghe, would probably become a scapegoat.
After all, there was nothing more suitable for taking the blame than Lin Qinghe, the other Swallowing Immortal Demon Body. Letting Lin Qinghe stand in the open, pursued and hunted, while Gu Xuan benefited from it would be an ideal scenario for him.
"This Golden Age is becoming more and more exciting, with various individuals emerging. However, if left unchecked, others will ultimately only be overshadowed by Gu Xuan. In fact, most prodigies will probably become his prey, devoured by him."
Wang Ping sighed lightly, his heart filled with unease as he became increasingly wary of Gu Xuan and the powerful Gu family behind him.
Then, Wang Ping collected his thoughts and continued to watch the screen, wanting to observe the developments and see how Gu Xuan would strategize next.
"Next, after you expressed your thoughts on this Golden Age, you met some familiar faces. As you caught up with them, the Immortal Mansion opened, admitting the young elites of the Upper Realm, screening for potential immortals and allowing them to seek their immortal fate inside."
"As the Immortal Mansion opened, countless cultivators went crazy, rushing toward the Immortal Mountain where the mansion was located. You, along with familiar acquaintances like Cai Yonglong, eagerly headed towards the Immortal Mansion."
"When you arrived at the Immortal Mansion, you noticed that a large number of young cultivators had already gathered in the Immortal City outside the mansion. The lowest cultivation level among these young cultivators was at the Saint level. Cultivators below the Saint level, unless they possessed exceptional talents but had not yet broken through to the Saint realm due to their age, were not qualified to enter the Immortal City, let alone the Immortal Mansion."
"Many cultivators were self-aware, but there were always some who lacked self-awareness and clung to the hope of entering the Immortal City. These hopefuls were met with ridicule, suppression, and even expulsion by the powerful forces. This left many cultivators feeling resentful, as they believed that the major powers were being too overbearing. The Immortal Mansion was open to everyone, and perhaps they were the ones destined for immortal opportunities. After all, who decided that immortality would only choose the elites?""However, the discontent of many cultivators from smaller factions was met with even more domineering suppression. When a Supreme Being with a hot temper casually killed a group of independent cultivators, they all fell silent and retreated in fear, no longer daring to think about entering the Immortal City."
"Seeing this scene, you couldn't help but sigh with mixed emotions. This was the tragedy of weak independent cultivators, and you had experienced it in the mortal realm. But you had managed to rise above it with the help of the Life Simulation Device, reaching the peak."
"However, in the countless worlds across the cosmos, many beings struggled like this, only to end up with a bleak outcome."
"While you were lost in thought, you noticed a young Daoist nun at the True God realm carrying a frail young Daoist boy. They were not deterred by the crowd's pressure and were stubbornly advancing toward the Immortal City."
"This surprised you because a True God cultivator daring to face such immense pressure and risking being killed with just a glance took extraordinary courage."
"As you began to take an interest in this Daoist nun carrying the weak young Daoist, the Supreme Being who had intervened earlier when the cultivators approached the Immortal City made his move again. Seeing that someone dared to approach, he was displeased and coldly snorted."
"The Supreme Being's snort carried immense power, enough to suppress even a Saint. If left unchecked, the Daoist nun carrying the frail boy would undoubtedly meet her end."
"Just as you were about to break through the Supreme Being's imposing aura and rescue the Daoist nun, an unexpected figure stepped in."
"That person was Gu Xuan. Gu Xuan chose to intervene and save these two individuals, dispelling the Supreme Being's imposing aura. This surprised the many young elites who couldn't fathom why Gu Xuan would save two independent cultivators."
"Especially you," you squinted your eyes and silently stared at Gu Xuan. When Gu Xuan made a move, there was undoubtedly a hidden agenda. Saving the Daoist nun carrying the frail young Daoist was clearly significant.
Perhaps these two youngsters had extraordinary talents that Gu Xuan had recognized. Or maybe they held importance in Gu Xuan's overall plans. Regardless of the situation, you knew you had to keep an eye on these two youngsters. In future simulations, you might even consider rescuing them ahead of time.
As these thoughts crossed your mind, Gu Xuan smiled gently and gracefully, stating that the Supreme Being's actions were excessive. He pointed out that the two youngsters, despite their young age, possessed True God cultivation, indicating exceptional talent and eligibility for the Immortal Mansion assessment. Gu Xuan further expressed that harmony in cultivation was ideal, and excessive killing would hinder spiritual advancement.
Hearing this, many cultivators admired Gu Xuan. They found his sense of justice remarkable, especially considering his status as the young master of the Longevity Gu Family. He didn't display arrogance and was willing to protect ordinary young cultivators while rebuking the Supreme Being.
Upon hearing Gu Xuan's words, the Supreme Being chuckled and became more amiable, refraining from arguing with Gu Xuan. With that, the commotion came to an end.
As you continued to stare at Gu Xuan, you couldn't shake the feeling that he was being disingenuous—a true wolf in sheep's clothing.
While you were observing Gu Xuan, he also cast a sidelong glance at you with deep, mysterious eyes. However, his glance was discreet, and you didn't notice it.
"This guy definitely has some issues. And it seems like he's particularly interested in me. The reason behind this interest isn't just because I come from the multiverse."
Wang Ping pondered as he read the simulated text.
Regardless of your thoughts and strategies, as long as you remained unaware of my Life Simulation Device, all your plans would be thwarted. Moreover, even if you were aware of it within the simulation, it would be futile in reality.
This was Wang Ping's greatest advantage. Despite your exceptional insight and abilities, as long as it didn't surpass the limits of the Life Simulation Device, the hidden puppeteers would be at Wang Ping's mercy.
Especially someone like Gu Xuan, who appeared to be a prodigy born just before the Golden Age's commencement. If I directly eliminate his parents or ancestors, would he still be born? That was indeed a question.
What is this? Even if I can't outmaneuver you, I can still prevent your birth?
With these thoughts in mind, Wang Ping's expression took on a subtle change.
"Of course, the likelihood of being unable to outmaneuver you is still quite low. As the Life Simulation progresses, I can defeat you without resorting to such methods."
Wang Ping shook his head, dispelling the jumbled thoughts and continued to gaze at the screen.
"Next, Gu Xuan, as if nothing had happened, led the Daoist nun, who admired him, along with the frail young Daoist, into the Immortal City."
"As for you, you had no intention of simply watching any longer and began to leisurely explore the bustling Immortal City."
"The current Immortal City gathered the elite young cultivators of the Upper Realm, and various ancient beings made appearances. Many people began setting up stalls due to curiosity, hoping to find hidden treasures."
"As you roamed around, you unexpectedly bumped into someone. This person was none other than Tian Zhaoyun, the young master of the Heavenwood Clan. He was accompanied by his Supreme Dao Protector, as well as his Supreme Servants and young followers."
"The Supreme Dao Protector was the ordinary Supreme you defeated in the previous simulation, the one from whom you received a golden jade token that left a lasting impression. You had speculated that there was something significant about it."
"Unfortunately, in the previous simulation, this reward did not appear again, and even if it did, you had no choice but to miss it."
"However, having missed it last time, you now wanted to obtain it and continue your investigation. Perhaps it held great advantages for you."
"As you stared at Tian Zhaoyun, the young master of the Heavenwood Clan, he also locked eyes with you, his face warm and friendly. He greeted you, stating that the rumors about the Second Prince of the Taiyi Emperor's Palace being a talentless individual were clearly false."
"Hearing Tian Zhaoyun's words, you squinted your eyes and looked into his gaze. The Origin Heavenly Eyes were truly miraculous, allowing you to see through some of his secrets. You knew that he possessed an artifact from the Taiyi Emperor's Palace that had a single function: concealing one's aura."
"With this artifact in his possession, unless a Great Emperor personally probed his secrets, even a quasi-Emperor at the Great Perfection level couldn't see through him."
"However, Tian Zhaoyun managed to discern some of your secrets. It was evidently due to the Origin Heavenly Eyes. These divine eyes were originally supposed to be a talent of Tianyan, the unfortunate Heavenwood Clan junior who belonged to a collateral branch."
"Although Tianyan did not become your disciple in this life, and he likely suffered a calamity, you had still formed a master-disciple bond with him in your previous life. Consequently, you had increased your cultivation and considered him your disciple."
"Now, your disciple's enemy, holding his eyes, has seen through some of your secrets, which naturally arouses your desire for revenge."
Seeing your murderous intent, the Heavenwood Clan's young master's expression changed slightly, and he furrowed his brows, inquiring when he might have offended you. If he had done something wrong, he was willing to apologize.
Hearing this, you suppressed your murderous intent, and your mood once again calmed. Clearly, the Origin Heavenly Eyes could even detect others' ill intentions and murderous desires. These eyes were indeed quite useful.
Next, you smiled faintly, and the Heavenwood Clan's young master's appearance resembled an old enemy of yours, triggering an instinctive reaction from you. You offered your understanding.
The Heavenwood Clan's young master gave you a deep look and then laughed heartily, indicating that it was no problem. He suggested that since you had crossed paths, you might as well have a drink.
You smiled slightly and did not refuse, bringing along Cai Yonglong, Wan Yu, Lin Qinghe, and the Heavenwood Clan's young master for a drink. During this process, the Heavenwood Clan's young master did not probe or test you but engaged in a friendly discussion, deepening the bond between you.
You couldn't help but feel that this guy was truly cunning and had the potential to become a formidable adversary in the future.
Now that the time seemed right, you mentioned wanting to make a deal with the Heavenwood Clan's young master's servant. This surprised everyone present, especially the Supreme Dao Protector, who couldn't believe that someone of your stature would negotiate with an ordinary Supreme with great potential.
Immediately, you looked at the Heavenwood Clan's young master, and after getting his approval, he smiled brightly, indicating his willingness. You then brought up your request for the golden jade token.
This surprised the Heavenwood Clan's young master's Supreme Dao Protector, who instantly became intrigued. He realized that this golden jade token must be an extremely precious item, even more valuable than he had imagined, to gain the attention of someone as important as you.
For a moment, the Supreme Dao Protector's thoughts raced as he contemplated feigning ignorance and unwillingness to part with the token.
However, at this moment, the Heavenwood Clan's young master chuckled and asked his Supreme Dao Protector to hand it over. He stated that since you were interested in it, he could consider it a gift for your meeting. While he didn't understand the source of any misunderstanding between you two, he was very willing to befriend you and hoped to resolve any conflicts.
This left you somewhat surprised. The Heavenwood Clan's young master was indeed a remarkable individual. If it were other talents who didn't know his background, they would probably admire and have a favorable impression of him.
To be honest, you were starting to admire this guy's style as well. If he didn't meet an untimely demise along the way, he might have a chance to become a Certainty Emperor in the future and be one of the talents contending for the Immortal Fortune.
As for the Supreme Dao Protector, despite his inner turmoil and reluctance, he had no choice but to take out the golden jade token and hand it over to you.
You smiled faintly, accepting the Heavenwood Clan's young master's goodwill and suggesting that you could 'ally' in the future if the opportunity arose.
Hearing your words, the Heavenwood Clan's young master chuckled and agreed that if the chance presented itself, you could indeed form an alliance to compete for the Immortal Fortune. Afterward, you continued to chat and enjoy each other's company before parting ways.
After leaving, the Heavenwood Clan's young master's Supreme Dao Protector expressed his frustration, wondering why he had tried to befriend the Second Prince of the Taiyi Emperor's Palace. After all, this Second Prince appeared to be quite ordinary, and it would have been more beneficial to befriend someone like Yudao Hong.
Hearing this, the Heavenwood Clan's young master, Tian Zhaoyun, resumed his calm expression and calmly stated that he couldn't see through all your secrets, but he could tell that your cultivation was definitely not as simple as just a surface-level Great Sage First Layer. He also felt that you posed a significant threat.
For this reason, although he wasn't afraid of you, he believed it was wise to resolve any conflicts rather than make you an enemy. Too many enemies in the Immortal Mansion would be detrimental to the competition for the Immortal Fortune.
"So, this kid hasn't seen through most of my secrets, just a little bit. I thought the Origin Heavenly Eyes were much more powerful."
Wang Ping looked at the simulated text with a somewhat subtle expression.
"However, this is quite normal. Even a quasi-Emperor at the Great Perfection level can't see through everything. If an undeveloped Origin Heavenly Eyes could see through everything, that would indeed be strange. Being able to see a bit is already remarkable. I suppose only eyes on the level of Immortal Eyes could do more."
Wang Ping shook his head and sighed.
"Getting the golden jade token is a pleasant surprise. I just wonder where Tianyan, that poor kid, went, and whether he's still alive."
Then, Wang Ping's gaze flickered as he thought of this issue.
The update is a bit late, but it's still a lengthy chapter, sincere apologies! QAQ~
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