[As expected, your battle at this stage was extremely difficult, just as the powerful individuals in the outside world had anticipated. Because at this ranking, all of them were once immortals. These figures, even when they were young, were extremely powerful. They not only possessed extraordinary innate bodies but also developed their bodies to perfection. The realm of perfection and the realm of excellence were entirely different concepts.]
[As a result, even with your talent bonuses, you still faced an arduous battle. Defeating the entity ranked 300th was achieved only after enduring until the Rainbow Talent: Instant Death Attack was triggered.]
[You continued to fight using the same method. Of course, you also weren't fighting solely for vanity's sake. While battling them, you were also gaining insights into their Dao techniques, improving yourself. This was something you had been doing from the beginning of the tower challenge.]
[Now, your gains were indeed substantial, especially in terms of understanding Dao techniques. In the end, you did not trigger the Rainbow Talent: Instant Death Attack during this battle. Instead, you comprehended forty percent of the Time-Space Heavenly Dao's true meaning, giving your combat power another significant boost, which allowed you to decisively defeat your opponent.]
[Afterward, you resumed your journey through the tower, steadily climbing the ranks. The lower-ranked opponents posed no threat to you, but you engaged in battles with them to gain a deeper understanding of their Dao techniques.]
[During this time, many strong individuals entered the tower one after another, discovered the stone tablet, and realized its significance. However, many of them retreated shortly after entering, unable to even pass the first level.]
[This made them wryly smile, realizing that the gap between them and the individuals inscribed on the stone tablet was too vast.]
[Then, they saw your ranking steadily rising and couldn't help but be amazed. They remembered your astonishing achievements before entering the tower, and it seemed that your progress within the tower was natural.]
[After all, your feat of defeating the Green Jade Quasi-Emperor, even when you were not at their level, was unprecedented in the current era. Even in the ancient times before the Immortal Realm Passage's closure, few would have been able to match you.]
[Now, they were curious about how far you could climb and whether you could complete the trial and obtain the Immortal Tower.]
[Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, you boldly continued to climb the tower. As you progressed, the pressure increased. When you reached the 1,000th rank, it was already extremely challenging to rely solely on your strength to advance. Your opponents were equally talented and possessed formidable combat capabilities.]
[It could only be said that every era had its own geniuses. While you might be invincible in this era, it might not be the case in others. Especially during the time when the Immortal Realm Passage was not yet closed, there were Immortal Dao transmissions, Immortal Bodies were not rare, and Immortal Bloodlines were abundant. The resources available then were beyond comparison to the current era.]
[As a result, you made a resolute decision and directly activated your talent abilities to advance through the tower. Using the Golden Talent: Multisymphony and the Rainbow Talent: Explosive Blade, your combat power soared once again, and under the amazed gazes of many, your ranking began to rise even faster.]
[Finally, you successfully advanced to the 300th rank. For those in the top 300, their titles on the stone tablet had completely changed, all bearing 'Immortal' as a suffix.]
[In other words, the top 300 were all formidable beings who had become Immortals in the history of the upper realms. These individuals were extraordinarily powerful, and if you could defeat them, it meant that your combat power at the level of Heavenly Sovereign had surpassed the strength of these Immortals when they were young.]
[After battling for a long time, your ranking once again increased, and you managed to defeat an Immortal, pushing them out of the rankings.]
[This made even Yudao Yi have to marvel at your monstrous abilities. You were not even an opponent for Immortals in their youth. Other strong individuals were also shocked, feeling that they were witnessing history.]
[However, these strong individuals believed that you would likely reach your limit now. After all, it was already extremely difficult to defeat an Immortal ranked within the top 300, let alone those ranked higher.]
[Just as everyone expected, you encountered a formidable opponent as you continued to climb. This opponent was truly terrifying, possessing not only an immortal bloodline but also a fearsome immortal body. Moreover, all of their aspects had reached the realm of perfection, and they had cultivated a terrifying immortal scripture, comprehending sixty percent of the Heavenly Dao's true meaning. Under such circumstances, even with all your power, it was difficult to contend with them.]
[To defeat this opponent, you had to trigger the Rainbow Talent: Instant Death Attack. Otherwise, your chances of victory were slim, unless you could break through to the realm of perfection with your Poyuan Heaven's Eye or comprehend fifty percent of the Time-Space Heavenly Dao's true meaning.]
[You engaged in a fierce battle with this formidable opponent, hoping to break through your limits once again. Unfortunately, you didn't manage to comprehend fifty percent of the Time-Space Heavenly Dao's true meaning or reach the realm of perfection with your Poyuan Heaven's Eye. You were defeated by your opponent.]
[Due to the nature of the trial, your resurrection abilities were of no use. In the end, your ranking was fixed at the 51st position, and you were ejected from the Immortal Tower trial space.]
[Upon returning, you felt somewhat regretful. If you had persisted a little longer, you might have been able to comprehend fifty percent of the Time-Space Heavenly Dao's true meaning. Although your chances of turning the tide in that state were low, the opportunity to comprehend it would have been valuable.]
[However, you didn't dwell on it too much. You had a foundation now, and with gradual cultivation, you could continue to make progress. Besides, while you couldn't reach the top this time, you believed that in future simulations, you would eventually reach the pinnacle.]
[As you were lost in thought, many strong individuals were watching you, expressing admiration, envy, and complex emotions.]
[As for Yudao Yi and the others on your side, they were genuinely happy and congratulated you for reaching the 51st position. The one-eyed quasi-emperors were also amazed and considered you a true anomaly.]
[In response to the congratulations from Yudao Yi and the others, you chuckled and said that being 51st was nothing to be too happy about, as you hadn't even reached the top.]
[Your words left everyone speechless. They couldn't believe your audacity. After all, the Upper Realm had a history spanning countless ages, and ranking 51st among all living beings in the Upper Realm was already an incredible feat. Yet, you casually remarked, "Just 51st place, haven't even reached the top," leaving them wanting to throttle you.]
[However, they were all experienced
individuals and quickly regained their composure, frowning as they looked at the Immortal Tower. They had initially thought they had to defeat all the strong individuals ranked on the stone tablet to obtain the tower, but upon careful consideration, they realized that it was impossible.]
[After all, the Immortal Tower had existed for countless ages. If obtaining the tower was that easy, then the one currently ranked first on the list would likely have already obtained it.]
[Of course, this didn't rule out the possibility that the Immortal Tower directly recorded the rankings of various strong individuals through some form of Heavenly Dao. After all, well-known figures like Dark Emperor were unlikely to have entered this secret realm. Yet, they were listed on the stone tablet, indicating that the Heavenly Dao likely recorded and ranked them on its own.]
[However, they didn't know whether this secret realm had opened in the distant past or if others had entered it before.]
["I didn't expect to reach the 51st position. This is beyond my expectations. Originally, I thought I could only make it to the top 100 at most," Wang Ping said, looking at the simulated text with a light smile.]
[However, he soon remembered the previous incident where he had acted arrogantly and couldn't help but look at the screen with a complicated expression.]
[When everyone was unsure of how to obtain the Immortal Tower, a ray of Immortal light descended, and a fruit appeared before you. Simultaneously, an Immortal voice sounded, announcing rewards for those who entered the tower. Those who ranked in the top 100 would receive a reward called the Enlightenment Heavenly Fruit.]
[With the appearance of this fruit, the eyes of many strong individuals present widened, turning greedy. After all, the Enlightenment Heavenly Fruit was a precious item that could assist in enlightenment. Having it meant gaining many benefits.]
[There was a story about a common quasi-emperor who had accidentally obtained an Enlightenment Heavenly Fruit. After consuming it, he entered a marvelous state of enlightenment and eventually comprehended an Emperor's scripture while also grasping the true meaning of the Heavenly Dao to the seventh level. This laid the foundation for him to become an Emperor.]
[Therefore, for the strong individuals present, this Enlightenment Heavenly Fruit was like a pass to becoming an Emperor. If they obtained it, they would have the potential to become Emperors in the future.]
[In other words, what appeared before them was an opportunity to become an Emperor.]
[For a moment, even the one-eyed quasi-emperors couldn't sit still and wore conflicted expressions. As for the White-Clothed Quasi-Emperor, he glanced at you, remembered your words, and ultimately remained silent.]
Chapter 258: The Confrontation with the Top Quasi-Emperors
"He also wants to become an Emperor, but he's well aware that his lack of Dao Heart is the reason he can't become one. If his Dao Heart were flawless, he's confident he could achieve Emperorhood without relying on the Enlightenment Heavenly Fruit."
In response to this, the White-Clothed Quasi-Emperor contacted you and inquired about the previous generation's Swallowing Immortal Demon Body. You gave a positive response, explaining the entire cause and effect, reassuring the White-Clothed Quasi-Emperor.
You were fully aware that the current situation had become troublesome, and it was crucial to stabilize the top-tier forces; otherwise, there would be no place to escape.
Upon hearing your response, the White-Clothed Quasi-Emperor sighed, stood up directly, and, in front of the envious gazes of many powerful individuals, expressed his stance, stating that anyone who wished to act must first go through his sword.
The One-Eyed Quasi-Emperor also scratched his head, feeling that it wasn't necessary to antagonize you for the sake of an Enlightenment Heavenly Fruit. After all, you were a promising figure with the potential to become an Immortal in the future. Making you owe them a favor was more valuable than a single Enlightenment Heavenly Fruit.
As the One-Eyed Quasi-Emperor and the others, including the Chikamura Quasi-Emperors and the White-Clothed Quasi-Emperor, reiterated their positions, the Quasi-Emperors from the Taiyi Emperor Palace also breathed a sigh of relief. However, they did not let their guard down.
After all, the current situation was different from outside the Immortal Tower. Here, there were two top-tier Quasi-Emperors, along with all the other Quasi-Emperors gathered, making it even more challenging than outside. Even with the support of the One-Eyed Quasi-Emperor and others, you were not the match of many powerful individuals.
At this moment, the Quasi-Emperors present were also in a dilemma, unsure whether to take action. The opportunity to become an Emperor was right in front of them, and giving it up was something they were unwilling to do.
However, if they let you escape, they would be uneasy in the future. After all, your talent was truly terrifying, and you could potentially eliminate them in a short time. If you became an Immortal in the future, they and their respective forces would be in danger no matter where they hid.
As the atmosphere grew tense, you absorbed the Enlightenment Heavenly Fruit into your inner world, and a chilling voice suddenly echoed. This voice belonged to the Ruin Quasi-Emperor who had escaped earlier.
The Ruin Quasi-Emperor saw this as a great opportunity. Killing you now would mean one less Immortal Great Emperor in the future, and they could also contend for the Enlightenment Heavenly Fruit. If they let you go, there would be no share of the future Immortal opportunities.
Upon hearing these words, the expressions of some powerful individuals who had been wary of you changed rapidly, eventually revealing murderous intent. Indeed, everyone wanted to become an Immortal, and when Immortal opportunities appeared, any force other than their own was considered an enemy. Since they were destined to become enemies sooner or later, why not take this opportunity to eliminate you now?
Now, with the potential for unity among the powerful for the sake of their common interest, you and your group had no chance. The top-tier Quasi-Emperors led by the Ruin Quasi-Emperor initiated the attack against you.
The battle began, and it was clear from the outset that there was no suspense. You suffered severe injuries right from the start, and the Quasi-Emperors from the Taiyi Emperor Palace quickly fell. Unfortunately, despite your increased power, there was still a significant gap between you and the top-tier Quasi-Emperors. Coupled with their greater numbers, you had no chance of victory.
For this reason, you sighed and, unable to bear seeing the likes of Yudao Yi and others fall, chose to end the simulation proactively.
Because you voluntarily ended the simulation, this simulation came to an end.
At this point in the text simulation, various scenes and insights appeared in Wang Ping's mind, and his figure also appeared inside the Immortal Tower, witnessing the scenes of that great battle.
Then, Wang Ping recorded the names of those powerful individuals who had attacked you and your group during the simulation and exited the immersive simulation.
"These people, attacking me one after another, I'll remember this grudge, especially the Ruin Quasi-Emperor and the Green Jade Quasi-Emperor. I look forward to taking revenge on you in reality, the day when you turn into gold coins."
Wang Ping's eyes flickered, and he muttered to himself.
Just at this moment, the system's voice timely sounded.
"Ding, reward generation successful. Host can choose two items from the following rewards:
1. Red Talent: Ice Abyss Body.
2. Red Talent: Golden Abyss Body.
3. Space-Time Dao Body: Great Mastery Domain.
4. Random Quasi-Emperor Weapon.
5. Supreme-grade Immortal Pill."
"System, I choose 2. Golden Abyss Body and 3. Space-Time Dao Body: Great Mastery Domain."
Wang Ping glanced at the rewards and made his choice.
While the Ice Abyss Body was good, it was not one of the nine major attributes, so there was no need to choose it. As for the Space-Time Dao Body: Great Mastery Domain, it was an opportunity that couldn't be missed, as it could greatly enhance his combat power.
The next time, he might not be able to comprehend it.
"Speaking of talents and such, can't they offer a package deal with all the talents and body types? For example, one with all the body types and talents at the gold or rainbow level."
Wang Ping shook his head slightly and murmured.
If it were like that, he could save several simulations. In addition, repeatedly selecting body types and ignoring other rewards was quite troublesome and could delay the selection of many rewards.
Moreover, not every simulation would refresh with body types and rewards.
"Never mind, it's just wishful thinking. Can such a perfect talent package even exist? And whether such talents even exist is a question in itself."
Wang Ping sighed again and dismissed these strange thoughts.
At this moment, the rewards were distributed, and Wang Ping's Space-Time Dao Body was directly advanced to the Great Mastery Domain, greatly boosting his combat power.
"Next, System, continue with the paid simulation. I'm not far from reaching the peak."
Wang Ping exhaled lightly and said in his heart.
"Ding, consumption of five million premium divine sources, Life Simulator activated, talent refresh in progress."
The system's voice sounded.
"Ding, talent refresh successful. Congratulations, Host, for successfully refreshing the Rainbow Talent: Rainbow Body Resource Pack and the Purple Talent: I'm So High Resource Pack."
Rainbow Talent: Rainbow Body Resource Pack: The Rainbow Body is the most versatile vessel for the Chaos Body, with the highest level of malleability. This resource pack contains Rainbow Bodies with all attributes, making it the perfect vessel for the Chaos Body.
Purple Talent: I'm So High Resource Pack: This resource pack contains a variety of unusual and esoteric talents, allowing the host to explore unique and unconventional abilities.
Purple Talent: I'm So High: During battle, saying this phrase with enthusiasm can boost your combat power.
"Damn!"
Wang Ping looked at the talent that had just refreshed, completely astonished.
It seemed like he could get whatever he wanted.
Previously, he had been thinking about the Chaos Body Resource Pack, and now it had actually refreshed for him.
The Life Simulator was truly amazing.
"System, I choose the Rainbow Talent: Chaos Body Resource Pack!"
Wang Ping excitedly exclaimed in his mind.
"Ding, talent selection successful. Life simulation begins."
The system's voice sounded again, and Wang Ping's consciousness entered the immersive simulation.
Then, the familiar text appeared on the screen.
[Day One: After some contemplation, you realized that there is no benefit in entering the Immortal Tower Secret Realm, and it might even serve as a trap set by the old monsters. Therefore, in this simulation, unless you have a breakthrough in your cultivation that allows you to suppress everything, you have no intention of entering the Immortal Tower Secret Realm.]
[This time, your goal is to once again obtain the Small Chaos Body. You are determined to acquire it. To achieve this, you take action and begin to make preparations.]
[This time, you have learned from your past mistakes and have no intention of venturing onto the Supreme Heavenly Path. After making all the necessary arrangements, you and Lin Yuanyuan seal yourselves in the Golden Great World.]
[Then, you observe the changes in the world and wait for the right moment. When the time comes, you deliberately cripple your own cultivation and enter the Immortal Mansion Trial, instantly suppressing the mysterious presence and allowing Lin Yuanyuan to extract the essence of the Small Chaos Body.]
[Following that, you intend to obtain the Small Chaos Body through Lin Yuanyuan. However, something unexpected happens. Despite your strong compatibility with the Small Chaos Body's origin, you still lack something crucial, preventing you from fully absorbing the Small Chaos Body's essence.]
[This leaves you in a state of deep concern, unsure of what you're missing. It's at this moment that the two young Taoist disciples you saved inexplicably appear here and merge with your body.]
[As both of them merge with you, you are able to perfectly absorb the essence of the Small Chaos Body's origin, obtaining the Small Chaos Body. At the same time, you gain insight into the origins of the two young Taoist disciples you saved.]
[As it turns out, these two are incarnations of the Heavenly Dao. The essence of the Heavenly Dao was severed, causing immense pain, and unintentionally creating the young Taoist disciples who wandered the world, unconsciously seeking a savior.]
[Because of this, the young Taoist disciples are pure in character, weak in cultivation, and fortunate enough to escape danger every time. Now, with your terrifying strength and the elimination of the mysterious presence, the young Taoist disciples awaken and understand their origins and purpose. They merge back into the essence of the Heavenly Dao, completing the final piece of the puzzle and helping you obtain the Small Chaos Body.]
[The Small Chaos Body is not a true Chaos Body, but it possesses some of the Chaos Body's power and is highly malleable. It can continue to evolve and, as long as it absorbs the essences of the Nine Great Heavenly Dao Beings, it can grow into a true Chaos Body.]
[When everyone sees that you have obtained the Chaos Body, they are all deeply shocked and envious. Gu Xuan, in particular, sighs in amazement, as he never expected the mysterious presence to play into your hands.]
[However, while he may envy you, he is also grateful. Without your intervention, he would have remained under the control of the mysterious presence and eventually perished.]
[In the midst of the astonishment of all parties, you look at Gu Xuan, congratulating him on breaking free from the mysterious presence's control and hoping that he will take you and Lin Yuanyuan away from this place.]
[Gu Xuan nods, not saying much, and directly opens a passage, taking you and Lin Yuanyuan away from this realm.]
[After you leave, the Small Chaos Body emerges, and a terrifying Heavenly Tribulation begins to brew, with its ominous aura affecting an entire star region.]
[Seeing this, your expression turns serious. You are not afraid of the Small Chaos Body's Heavenly Tribulation, but you are concerned that Emperor Lengyue might reappear. That would be a headache, as you have no means to deal with him.]
[Although you have the incarnation of Emperor Tianyu within you, Emperor Lengyue, as a senior from another world, is someone the Immortal Mansion must protect. There seems to be an unknown connection between the two sides.]
[However, despite your concerns, you have no choice but to face the Heavenly Tribulation first.]
[Soon, as the Heavenly Tribulation brews, you begin to undergo it. Gu Xuan and Lin Yuanyuan are both far away. Facing the Heavenly Tribulation, you dare not be careless. You unleash your full power and confront the Heavenly Tribulation.]
[It must be said that the Heavenly Tribulation brought about by the Small Chaos Body is truly terrifying. However, you have grown immensely powerful, and you easily overcome the Heavenly Tribulation. After passing the Heavenly Tribulation, you gain many benefits.]
[Moreover, after passing the Heavenly Tribulation, Emperor Lengyue, the senior from another world, does not appear. Clearly, you are quite lucky this time. The location where Gu Xuan opened the passage does not contain any Emperor-level beings, and you did not encounter Emperor Lengyue, otherwise, it would have been troublesome.]
[However, you do not intend to stay here for long. Despite most of the powerful beings being drawn to the Immortal Mansion due to its opening, lingering here for too long is still dangerous.]
[As a result, you quickly approach Lin Yuanyuan and directly use the Golden Talent: Teleportation ability to move away from the area.]
[This leaves Gu Xuan somewhat helpless, as he didn't expect you to leave so quickly.]
[Not long after you depart, an Emperor-level aura emerges in that place. Clearly, your decision to leave immediately after passing the Heavenly Tribulation was the right one.]
[Soon, through Gu Xuan's account, the events that occurred within the realm are revealed, shocking many powerful forces in the higher realms. They never expected the mysterious presence to be so cunning. Most surprisingly, the mysterious presence's actions benefited the hidden heir of the Taiyi Emperor Palace.]
[For a while, many Emperors envy the Taiyi Emperor Palace and Emperor Tianyu. At the same time, they harbor some unusual thoughts, making Emperor Tianyu and the Taiyi Emperor Palace both happy and worried.]
[However, in the end, most forces do not take further action. Thanks to you, some talented individuals were saved, and they cannot easily blame Emperor Tianyu and the Taiyi Emperor Palace for their actions. Besides, the Immortal Mansion and the Gu Family clearly intended to stand on the side of the Taiyi Emperor Palace.]
[Subsequently, Gu Xuan also reveals the actions of the Windheart Emperor and the Slaughter Emperor. However, because these two had the foresight to leave before anyone could act against them, there is no scene of Emperors ganging up on them this time.]
[Nevertheless, their
actions in trying to manipulate events will likely catch up with them in the future. They may be treated as public enemies and eventually hunted down by the Emperors.]
[As the higher realms are in turmoil due to your rising fame, on your side, you have arrived in a familiar yet unfamiliar place.]
[This place is the Jade Eternal Ancient Star. You once arrived here through the Golden Talent: Teleportation. This is a very peculiar ancient star with many rare and sacred herbs, a sight rarely seen in the end times. However, this ancient star cannot produce Saint Realm experts.]
[If a Saint Realm expert were to be born here, a force would emerge on the ancient star, absorbing all the cultivators, which is the source of fear for the natives.]
[Now, you and Lin Yuanyuan have arrived here. Just as you appeared here, the Jade Eternal Ancient Star began to react and started absorbing the cultivators on the ancient star.]
[In the past, you were helpless against this force. However, you are now much stronger than before, and you forcefully suppress the absorbing force, protecting yourself and Lin Yuanyuan.]
[At the same time, you use your Source-Breaking Heavenly Eye to see the interior of the ancient star. Inside this Jade Eternal Ancient Star, there is a pearl. This pearl possesses a unique devouring law, capable of consuming worldly energy.]
[The moment you see this pearl, you reveal a surprised expression. Because this pearl is none other than the Devouring Soul Pearl, the one that used to be with Lin Yan. The Devouring Spirit Pearl is with Zhu Huowang. Previously, only the Devouring Law Pearl was missing. Now, you have finally found its location.]
[With the Devouring Law Pearl found, it means that all three major devouring-type innate Emperor Artifacts are complete, and there is hope for them to merge into an Immortal Artifact. When that happens, you will possess a genuine Immortal Artifact. If you also obtain the Immortal Tower from that special realm, you will have two Immortal Artifacts, which will undoubtedly make even quasi-Emperors envious.]
[At the same time, you have finally understood the unusual situation on the Jade Eternal Ancient Star. Because the Devouring Law Pearl is an innate Emperor Artifact of the devouring type, it remains dormant until it recognizes a master. Before that, it only pays attention to cultivators at the Saint Realm or above.]
[The result of drawing its attention is that the cultivators on the Jade Eternal Ancient Star are treated as snacks. However, the scattered spiritual energy caused by the Devouring Law Pearl's presence makes the resources on the entire ancient star extremely rich, resulting in the abundance of sacred herbs.]
[Once you realize this, you do not hesitate to pierce through the Jade Eternal Ancient Star, intending to subdue this masterless Devouring Law Pearl.]
[After you break through the ancient star, the previously partially awakened Devouring Law Pearl fully awakens, resisting you and attempting to devour your spiritual power while refusing to recognize you as its master.]
[...]
[End of this chapter]