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

[In order to accumulate enough resources for you to break through to the Golden Core stage.]

[Xuan Mingzi, breaking with tradition, has begun accepting tasks other than those related to cultivation technique research.]

However, having not participated in combat for a long time, Xuan Mingzi's actual combat strength is somewhat lower than that of a normal cultivator at the same level.

If it weren't for his years of research into cultivation techniques, which had allowed him to accumulate a wealth of methods, Xuan Mingzi would likely have paid an even higher price for this mission.

You were deeply moved after hearing Xuan Mingzi's words.

[The teacher-student relationship between you two doesn't seem to have reached that level, in your opinion.]

But Xuanmingzi, for your sake, went all out, desperately trying to secure resources.

You immediately patted your chest and declared that you would leave the sect and gather resources on your own.

The vast majority of cultivators in the world rely on themselves. Naturally, you also want to climb the ranks step by step through your own strength.

To your surprise, Xuanmingzi refused to let you leave the Daoist sect, no matter what he said.

On one hand, the external environment is vastly different now; it has become too chaotic. A Foundation Establishment cultivator who ventures out may easily find themselves unable to return.

On the other hand, Xuanmingzi felt that as a master, it was his duty to secure resources for his disciple. Since he possessed such power, there was no reason to let his disciple fight alone.

You argued about this for a long time, but in the end, Xuanmingzi couldn't win the argument and had to back down.

He can agree to let you leave the Taoist sect and venture out on your own, but only if you pass the sect's internal selection competition.

He won't stop you once you win the championship.

【Your choice:】

[1. Agree to participate in the competition. (This option may affect subsequent developments.)]

2. Refuse to participate in the competition and insist on leaving the sect. (This option may affect subsequent progress.)

[3. Personal intervention, remaining attempts: three.]

Choose 1!

Without any hesitation, you agreed to participate in the competition with Xuan Mingzi.

When you finally nodded in agreement, a smile suddenly appeared on Xuan Mingzi's face.

[You're very familiar with this expression; it's something only Master shows after successfully tricking someone.]

[Making this choice was something you considered carefully; you can't immediately imagine what kind of trap your master has set for you.]

[Only when you went to register did you suddenly realize that the number of participants in this internal selection was extremely high.]

The rewards for being a champion are so abundant that they are enough to support him in reaching the Golden Core stage.

This is Master's calculated strategy.

If he loses to one of the other elders' personal disciples and fails to win the championship, he will naturally have to obediently stay in the Daoist sect according to the bet.

However, if he were to win against someone else by chance, the resources provided by the champion would be enough for him to reach the Golden Core stage.

Therefore, he no longer needs to leave the sect to compete for resources.

You wonder why the resources are so abundant this time.

[You didn't even need to bother asking; you've already discovered the truth.]

The top seed in this competition is a direct disciple of an elder from the Pill Refining Hall.

[I've heard that his cultivation level has been suppressed for quite some time now, even though he's at the Foundation Establishment stage.]

[It has reached a point where a breakthrough is unavoidable.]

Such suppression is a normal tactic for cultivators. After all, breaking through the self-imposed limitations and entering the next realm will lead to a rapid and significant advancement.

This time, it was the elder of the Pill Hall who, by utilizing the rules of the Daoist sect, legitimately extracted resources from the storeroom.

Other elders also have disciples participating in the competition, so the rewards for rankings this time are much more generous than those in the past.

[The disciple of the Elder of the Pill Hall is named Bai Fan, and he is considered the pre-selected top candidate in this round of selection.]

After all, based on the information you've gathered, the other side doesn't seem to have any weaknesses.

[As a cultivator whose foundation is spiritual energy, he has also dabbled in physical cultivation, and is second to none in physical combat.]

The only thing you can rely on is your own body.

You have tried your hand at weapons like swords, spears, and halberds, but those things have been more of a hindrance than a help to you.

[The only pair of gauntlets you have was given to you by Xuan Mingzi because he couldn't bear to see you like it. He forced you to get used to them.]

Although the opponent you face is exceptionally powerful.

[But your fighting spirit is high; Xuan Mingzi's injury has truly spurred you on.]

Even if it weren't for those resources, you still wanted to prove that Xuan Mingzi's choice was correct.

The selection competition for Daoist practitioners is divided into two stages: Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining.

The top five disciples from both competitions will qualify for entry into the Daoist secret realm.

The spiritual pool there is said to be able to cleanse the marrow and strengthen the body's foundation.

Within the Daoist sect, every powerful individual with impeccable lineage has entered that spiritual pool.

However, it seems that the top five spots are all taken by the disciples of those elders. If you want to enter the Spirit Pool, you must defeat them.

Your advantage lies in the fact that not many people are paying attention to you, giving you ample time to study your competitors.

However, after gathering enough information, you still have to admit that these elders are truly wealthy.

Their disciples, even those who aren't directly taught, receive far more and better resources than he did.

These people almost all possessed a set of magical artifacts, each with exceptionally comprehensive functions.

Although the number of magical artifacts and various elixirs/items was limited during the competition, their combat power should not be underestimated.

You have no other choice but to bite the bullet and find their weaknesses.

The date of the competition was fast approaching.

The selection competitions within the Taoist sect do not have a points system; it's all about elimination.

Two players are paired up for a head-to-head battle; the loser is eliminated.

[To your surprise, you drew the Elder's disciple in your very first match.]

Although not the same Bai Fan, his strength is still formidable.

From the moment you arrived, you gave it your all.

[The other party seems to have heard of you, but they never expected your fighting prowess to be so exaggerated.]

[Caught completely off guard, you managed to get close to me.]

The ensuing battle was a foregone conclusion; your opponent was completely suppressed and had virtually no chance to retaliate.

But his resilience was remarkable; despite facing dire situations several times, he managed to regain control of the situation.

Just when everyone thought you had exhausted all your methods and could go no further.

[Your seemingly ordinary punch sent your opponent flying out of the ring.]

This punch shattered everyone else's preconceived notions.

[It also made everyone realize what a true body cultivator really looks like.]

Below the ring, your defeated opponent looks at you with a complex expression.

The spectators might be just there for the spectacle, but only he knows that you're using him as a guinea pig, testing your own limits of combat power!

Chapter 171 The True Body Cultivator (Thanks to "Infinite Dragon Ball Legend" for the donation!)

This battle has made many people see you in a new light.

Although the elders had mentioned you to their disciples, they hadn't taken you seriously until the outcome of this battle.

In their eyes, a body cultivator posed far less of a threat than the other disciples.

The strength that a Foundation Establishment stage body cultivator can unleash is still far inferior to that of those renowned body cultivators.

But after this battle, no one dared to underestimate you.

After all, the opponent you defeated was someone even they had to take very seriously.

When the second match began, your ring was surrounded by spectators. Their presence only excited you more.

In several consecutive matches, you decisively defeated all your opponents.

However, these people are somewhat weaker and didn't force you to unleash your full potential.

No one expected that a body cultivator who was unknown at the beginning would be able to overcome all obstacles and make it to the finals.

[Everyone knew perfectly well that this competition had already been predetermined.]

Even during the battle, they each held back some resources.

Since we can't defeat those people even if we fight to the bitter end, we might as well conserve some strength and treat this as a friendly sparring match.

Give those seeded players some face; maybe we'll have a chance to ask them for help in the future.

They've never seen anyone like you who gives their all, no matter who they are.

Of course, this was also the first time they'd ever seen someone able to completely dominate these top contenders. Even with all their skills, they still couldn't escape your fists.

For many people, watching this scene was very satisfying.

After all, not everyone has your strength and courage to take action against those promising talents. In a way, they represent the future of the Daoist sect.

Cooperating with them might not bring any benefits, but offending them will likely result in someone else causing trouble for them.

Nobody wants to be stabbed in the back by their own people while doing a mission outside the mountain gate.

[Some people dare to be fearless, like reckless fools, attacking anyone who comes near. It has to be said, this touches a nerve with them.]

After each match, more people will gather around your ring for the next one.

[Until the final match, the place was so packed with onlookers that it was practically impossible to move.]

Even the elders in charge of law enforcement were alerted.