[In the fifth month, you have been searching this ruin for more than a month.]
[Aside from uncovering countless bones, you have not found any other useful information so far.]
[As someone from the 21st century, you cannot bear to see these skeletal remains exposed to the elements, so you invite Wu Youdao to help you build a proper burial site for them.]
[By the sixth month, the ruins remain the same, but a cemetery now surrounds them.]
[You glance at the last skeleton in the distance, reflecting that once you bury it, your mission here will be complete.]
[You can now confirm with almost complete certainty that this ruin belonged to a small sect of immortality cultivators. In addition to the bones, you also find many broken weapons scattered around.]
[Unfortunately, despite the ruin being the remnants of an immortal cultivation sect, it seems to hold no immediate benefit for you.]
[However, just as you are lifting the last white bone, your eyes catch a glimmer of something beneath it—a pair of books.]
[This discovery lifts your spirits slightly, bringing a sense of hope in an otherwise disheartening situation.]
[After carefully burying the bones, you eagerly begin to examine the two books, your heart pounding with anticipation. You hope to find any information on cultivation that may be hidden within their pages.]
[Upon inspection, you discover that one of the books is titled *Tianxuan Gong*, a manual for cultivating immortality.]
[Your excitement surges as you realize that you've uncovered a treasure, thinking to yourself how fortunate you are to have found it amidst your arduous efforts.]
[If you hadn't taken the time to bury the bones, you might have missed this find entirely.]
*The book titled *Tianxuan Gong* contains many ancient phrases that are difficult to comprehend at first glance.*
[You realize that understanding it will take time, so you decide to carefully store it and read it thoroughly once you return to Qingshan City.]
[The other book is titled *Cultivation Notes*, but sadly, it is in a state of severe disrepair.]
[Despite its condition, you are able to glean some information from the fragmented text.]
[On the first page of the notes, you find a brief mention of the world being called the Jiuxuan Realm. The text becomes unclear beyond that, and you cannot decipher it fully.]
[As you continue flipping through the damaged pages, you find a list of realms and cultivation levels. You learn that cultivation is divided into stages such as Qi Refining, Foundation Building, Dan Formation, Yuanying, Spirit Transformation, Refining Emptiness, Fusion, Mahayana, and Tribulation... but the rest of the text is unreadable.]
[At the end of the book, there are several incomplete sentences, making it difficult to piece together the information fully. However, what you've learned so far fills you with excitement.]
[The existence of *Tianxuan Gong* is enough to leave you ecstatic, as it seems to be a genuine cultivation method. You now feel that immortality may not be as far out of reach as you once thought.]
[In a moment of excitement, you let out a quiet exclamation.]
*"You actually found a cultivation method?"*
Jiang Yifeng in the real world couldn't help but smile at this discovery.
Suppressing his excitement, he refocused on the simulator, eager to see what would unfold next.
[While you are thrilled to have found something valuable in the ruins, a sense of uncertainty nags at you.]
[You had originally planned to revisit Tianxuan Temple in a few years, but now that you've acquired this cultivation method, you question whether it's necessary to return at all.]
[For now, you have no answer, telling yourself it's a matter for another day.]
[Meanwhile, Wu Youdao observes your findings with curiosity.]
[To ensure your safety, you decide to share a copy of the cultivation method with him.]
[Wu Youdao laughs and reassures you that, despite his curiosity, he's only interested in martial arts, not immortality. He has no interest in learning the secrets of becoming an immortal.]
[You are instantly struck with awe at his perspective.]
[In the seventh month, you begin your journey back home.]
[By the ninth month, your physical condition has improved dramatically. It only takes you two months to return to Qingshan City, accompanied by Wu Youdao.]
[Upon your return, you spend every day studying the *Tianxuan Gong* and scouring any relevant material you can find.]
[In the first year, you manage to fully comprehend the techniques outlined in *Tianxuan Gong* and begin to understand the underlying meaning of the cultivation exercises.]
[In the second year, you attempt to practice the techniques, but find yourself unable to draw Qi into your body. Despite your best efforts, you make no progress.]
[In the third year, your situation remains the same, and you feel a sense of frustration.]
[In the fourth year, you realize that your physical foundation might be insufficient. You begin to train your body rigorously, working out every day to improve your strength.]
[In the fifth year, your physical fitness reaches a remarkable level. You can now lift weights of five to six hundred kilograms with one hand, but despite your physical prowess, you still cannot draw Qi into your body.]
Jiang Yifeng, in the real world, furrowed his brows at this.
Was there something wrong with the technique? Or perhaps he lacked the talent for cultivation?
He could not afford to waste any time.
From the earlier simulations, he knew that in the thirteenth year, the man in black—an opponent who used palm techniques—would appear.
With this progress in the simulator, how could he possibly hope to survive such an encounter?
*"If this doesn't work, I will focus on martial arts instead. I need to grow stronger, leave Qingshan City, and avoid the man in black. I need to extend my simulation time and improve further."*
Jiang Yifeng's resolve hardened as he shouted inwardly, hoping to influence his future self in the simulator.
[In the sixth year, you still find no progress with *Tianxuan Gong* and begin to feel discouraged, wondering if you simply lack the talent for cultivation.]
[Having read countless novels in your previous life, you understand that cultivation requires many different talents, and not everyone is suited for it.]
[With a heavy heart, you decide to stop pursuing *Tianxuan Gong* so stubbornly.]
[That year, you begin attending Wu Youdao's martial arts hall to learn martial arts.]
"Haha."
Jiang Yifeng laughed in the real world as he saw this change.
He understood the simulator better now.
It seemed that, even while inside the simulation, his real self could influence the course of events.
Sure enough, his decision to start practicing martial arts had been reflected in the simulator.
[In the seventh year, you spent an entire year training martial arts with Wu Youdao. As a result, your combat abilities improved significantly.]
[Your physical strength surged to the point where you can now lift objects weighing thousands of pounds with ease.]
[In the eighth year, although your strength does not increase any further, it appears to have reached a peak, you notice a significant improvement in your martial arts technique. You can now spar evenly with Wu Youdao.]
[In the ninth year, Wu Youdao admits that he is no longer a match for you. He tells you that he has nothing more to teach.]
[However, Wu Youdao mentions another secret martial arts book passed down by his ancestors and asks if you would be interested in learning it.]
[You, now fully focused on increasing your strength, eagerly agree, without hesitation.]
[Wu Youdao smiles and hands you the ancient book, saying it is a precious heirloom from his ancestors.]
[He tells you that his ancestors left behind an oral tradition: anyone who masters this book and reaches a high level of skill can become an immortal martial artist.]
[Sadly, Wu Youdao himself lacks the talent to fully unlock its potential.]
[He hopes that this secret book can flourish in your hands and help revive the martial arts legacy.]
[Curious yet skeptical, you take the worn book from his hands. Its lack of a title leaves you initially unimpressed.]
[But when you flip through the pages, the words inside stir something deep within you.]
[The text speaks of the dawn of chaos, when humanity had no magic and used martial arts to break the sky, slay demons, conquer monsters, move mountains, and fill the seas. These martial artists protected the human world for centuries.]
[As you read, your blood begins to boil. Could it be that martial arts in this world were far more powerful than you had ever imagined?]
[Unable to resist, you continue reading, feeling an intense sense of awe at what lies ahead.]
[The ultimate martial arts, according to the book, have the power to create worlds, but mastering them requires breaking through the limitations of the human body and overcoming countless crises.]