It's just a simulation game, how did the fairy become real?

Zhang Yang looked at the bronze statues in front of him, a question lingering in his mind.

Last time when we went through the formation, they gave us a lot of advice.

But no one has said whether it's even possible to succeed in the current situation.

"Should we just leave?"

"Find a Taoist priest and ask him properly. I can't bear the responsibility if anything goes wrong."

Looking at the cold, lifeless bronze figures before him, Zhang Yang felt a little apprehensive.

No matter what, these guys almost cost him his life last time. Without the Taoist priest protecting him, he really wouldn't dare to recklessly charge into the formation.

Zhang Yang never expected that just as he was about to retreat, the bronze figure in front of him suddenly started to move.

"What's happening here?

I haven't even stepped into the formation yet, have I?

Why did it suddenly start moving?

Zhang Yang was startled, then looked down at the designated safe area on his feet.

Before he could feel a little more at ease, the bronze figure in front of him had already rushed up to him.

What Zhang Yang didn't know was that the so-called safe zone beneath his feet was only relatively safe. Once the bronze formation activated at 20% or more of its power, even those within the safe zone would still be attacked.

The only way to ensure true safety is to avoid entering this formation.

The two Taoist priests guarding the outside were there to prevent others from entering the formation.

However, the two of them were lazy, and Zhang Yang, along with them, happened to take a secluded path.

By chance, he accidentally entered the bronze statue formation when the Taoist priest was trying to break through it.

The moment the bronze figure lunged at him, Zhang Yang sensed a life-or-death crisis. He had to use both hands and feet, enduring several impacts before finally managing to dodge the first wave of attacks.

This was not a good thing for Zhang Yang, because while he was dodging and escaping, he had already gone deeper into the bronze statue formation.

He was completely surrounded by these bronze figures, and no matter which direction he fled, he would inevitably face a large number of bronze figures.

"This is the end!"

……

[You are well aware of the dangers of this formation, especially after your recent exchange. You clearly realize that these bronze figures are not as powerful as they were when you, the menial laborers, tried to break through the barrier.]

[There are probably other Taoist priests using this formation inside.]

You've stumbled in by mistake, and with no one to help you, you have virtually no chance of escaping.

But when faced with life and death, no one will easily give up.

You can only try your best to break through the formation.

At first, you were completely overwhelmed by these bronze figures.

After a brief period of adjustment, you were even able to gradually predict the movements of these bronze figures.

[However, the difference in strength between you is too great. You can only foresee your inevitable death and try your best to prolong your life.]

Only by living as long as possible can you attract the Taoist priest's attention.

[Hold on until the Taoist priests arrive to rescue you, and you'll have a chance to survive.]

With this belief, you repeatedly evaded and resisted.

You don't know how many times you've been knocked down, and how many times you've gotten back up quickly.

[All you know is that more and more bronze figures are surrounding you, clinging to you like swamp, making it increasingly difficult for you to move.]

Even as you lost consciousness, you were still struggling with all your might.

When you opened your eyes again, three days had passed.

The room you're lying in doesn't seem to be the one you lived in as a servant; it looks more like the room where Taoist priests lived.

Beside your bed stand two familiar servants.

From their chatter, you roughly understand what happened after you accidentally entered the Bronze Men Formation.

After you lost consciousness, the Taoist priests brought you out of the formation and immediately performed first aid on you.

During the time you were unconscious, many people came to visit you, including even the law enforcement elders from the Daoist sect.

The two negligent Taoist priests were severely punished and have been exiled outside the mountain gate to perform tasks as a form of atonement.

News of your awakening spread quickly.

Not long after, your room was filled with many more people.

[Many of them are important figures you, as a menial servant, would rarely have the opportunity to meet.]

Upon seeing them, you suddenly realized something: you had mistakenly entered the great formation and were injured and on the verge of death. For a lowly servant, such treatment seemed a bit excessive.

Although you may not fully understand why the Daoist sect is so attentive to you.

But you know very well that the Daoist sect would never go to such lengths for a menial servant.

As you predicted, the reason so many important figures are paying attention to you is not due to any mistake by the Taoist sect.

[But the fact that you, as a menial servant, an ordinary person, endured the Bronze Men Formation for far longer than the average disciple.]

You don't know any Taoist magic; all you have are the most basic martial arts moves.

There's no other explanation for this except for extraordinary talent.

Your potential far surpasses that of those menial laborers.

My courteous treatment of you is both a form of compensation and a way of winning you over.

[As an ordinary person, the limits you can reach are almost on par with those of an outer disciple.]

[Perhaps this is mixed with your strong will to survive.]

But regardless of the outcome, your talent far surpasses that of others.

Those powerful figures you can't even dream of befriending all harbor ambitions to bring you under their wing. This complex interplay of factors has resulted in the grand spectacle of a large gathering in your room.

After some back and forth, three people wanted to take you as their disciple.

[After some thought.]

【Your choice:】

【1. Xuan Daozi (Outer disciple, one Foundation Establishment Pill, one set of cultivation artifacts. This option may offend Xuan Mingzi and Xuan Yezi.)】

[2. Xuanmingzi (Outer disciple, choose any cultivation method, a small amount of pills, and one magic weapon. This option may offend Xuandaozi and Xuanyezi.)]

[3. Xuan Yezi (Outer disciple, one cultivation technique, plenty of pills, and three magic artifacts. This option may offend Xuan Daozi and Xuan Mingzi.)]

4. Refuse everyone. (This option might offend three people, or it might work out fine.)

[5. Personal intervention, 3 attempt remaining.]

Su Chen looked at the options and felt a little confused.

These three people most likely don't see eye to eye and each wants to recruit themselves.

It's not necessarily that he intended to take on apprentices; perhaps he simply didn't want others to succeed.

"These three people each have their own strengths."

But who exactly is the one who genuinely wants to take on a disciple?

Su Chen carefully read through the introductions of the Taoist priests.

Xuan Daozi was skilled in weapon crafting, Xuan Yezi was skilled in alchemy, and only Xuan Mingzi devoted himself to studying various cultivation techniques every day.

Only he was fully aware of all the situations.

After calmly considering the matter, Su Chen ultimately chose Xuan Mingzi.

After you stated your choice, the three people reacted differently.

Xuanmingzi was initially surprised, seemingly not expecting you to choose him, before bursting into laughter.

As for the other two, they offered a forced smile, exchanged a couple of congratulatory remarks, and then left the room.

After carefully examining your body, Xuanmingzi confirmed that you were unharmed and left you a message and a token.

"Starting martial arts at fifteen is a bit late, but it's not entirely hopeless. Don't rush things; just take it one step at a time."

[That token is for you to take to the Scripture Pavilion at the mountain gate after you have fully recovered, to find Xuan Mingzi.]

You seem to be having a comfortable time recovering from your injury.

[Xuanmingzi later asked someone to bring you two introductory cultivation techniques.]

[While enhancing your physical strength, it can also help you sense the presence of spiritual energy.]

Although it may be difficult to get started at first, once you truly grasp the essence, the rest will no longer be challenging for you.

Your deeds have already spread among the servants.

Many people envy your outcome, but they also know in their hearts that if it were them, they probably wouldn't have been able to escape that great formation at all.

As for those disciples selected from among the menial servants, they would visit your courtyard every few days.

[Back then, they included figures you couldn't even dream of meeting, as well as old friends who could provide you with detailed explanations.]

You welcomed all their visits.

[You understand these people's thoughts very well. While the Taoist sect may seem fair and free on the surface, it is actually very hierarchical.]

[The difference between being a registered disciple and an outer disciple is only two words, but the things they actually encounter are worlds apart.]

The resources available to registered disciples, such as cultivation techniques, are extremely scarce; they almost all have to find their own ways to obtain them.

Moreover, the path from a registered disciple to an outer disciple is never smooth.

Those who manage to get promoted each year are extremely rare, like phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

They flatter you so that at some point in the future, you'll be there to lend them a helping hand.

[Once you have fully mastered both techniques, your injuries have healed. As agreed, you successfully entered the Daoist sect's scripture repository alone, carrying the token.]

Although the Sutra Repository may not appear large, it is the core of the entire Taoist sect.