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

"That's most likely the case." Peony nodded. "The Demon King means that he can help you hide temporarily, and let you out after the storm has passed and you've become stronger."

Even a single period of combined energy spent hunting him down would be enough to give Zhang Yang a near-death experience.

After all, the threshold and obstacles between the Body Integration and the Divine Transformation stages are greater than all the previous ones combined.

The Nascent Soul Realm experts have strengthened both their souls and bodies to a certain extent and are beginning to achieve a perfect fusion. What the Nascent Soul Realm can do, the Nascent Soul Realm expert can do as well, and even better.

Zhang Yang's pride in his physical cultivation would be completely neutralized by those at the Integration Stage, offering no advantage whatsoever.

Even if Zhang Yang gives it his all, he can probably only manage to exchange one or two blows with someone in the Integration Stage before being crushed.

"You're not thinking of fighting a Nascent Soul cultivator head-on, are you? I advise you to give up that idea as soon as possible. No matter how powerful you are in the Divine Transformation Realm, you're no match for a Nascent Soul cultivator. If you dare to show your face in front of them, you're bound to die."

Seeing that Zhang Yang's smile had widened, Peony couldn't help but offer some words of advice.

Peony was only at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, but she could see Zhang Yang's growth during this time. Peony asked herself honestly, and she knew that in a direct confrontation, she would absolutely not be a match for Zhang Yang.

Even if she used all those poisons, she wouldn't be able to kill Zhang Yang in a short time. Once he got close, Shaoyao would only face death.

"Don't worry, I won't do anything I'm not sure I can do."

[You went into hiding under Peony's arrangement. However, every now and then, you managed to learn the latest news from the demon realm from Peony.]

Rumors of their pursuit during the Integration Stage have been circulating, but they have yet to actually appear.

[While waiting, you finally reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage.]

However, at the moment you reach the pinnacle of your cultivation, you will encounter numerous obstacles.

[Your path of physical cultivation has been smoother and more solid than others. This has resulted in your physical strength far exceeding that of your spiritual strength.]

To enter the fusion stage, the most important thing is to find a balance between the two and then allow them to blend together.

[Given your current state of imbalance, where one aspect is strong and the other weak, forcibly entering the Fusion Stage is simply courting death.]

However, for you, the path to a powerful soul will be long and seemingly endless.

Unless... you're willing to take a risky approach.

【Your choice:】

[1. Hammer the soul using conventional methods. (This method is mature enough, but progress is slow and there is not much danger.)]

[2. Nourish your soul through battle. (This option involves life-or-death risks; a single misstep could damage your soul, making permanent fusion impossible.)]

[3. Choose to let the peony help. (This option takes a long time, and the medicine is precious, requiring a significant investment.)]

[4. Personal intervention, remaining attempts, two.]

Choose 2!

Su Chen glanced at the options and decisively eliminated the first one. He hadn't chosen any conventional routes along the way; with his unwavering perseverance, he was determined to fight to the death!

[You can tolerate the speed at which conventional cultivation methods enhance your soul. But at the rate these methods are at, who knows when you'll finally refine your soul to the point where it's strong enough to support you in entering the Integration state.]

You've thought about fighting.

After all, in the Nascent Soul stage, you constantly improve your physical strength through battles, thereby breaking through the limitations of your realm.

[Would a confrontation involving the soul have the same effect?]

However, within the Nascent Soul realm, there aren't many opponents suitable for you.

After all, your spiritual strength hasn't improved much from the previous battles. You can only try to fight against Peony with your spiritual power first.

After this exchange, you realized that your spiritual strength had indeed improved slightly, but your speed remained slow.

The pressure from peonies isn't strong enough.

After understanding your thoughts, the other party simply told you not to rush things, to wait patiently, and that they would try to find a solution for you.

You verbally agreed to Peony's request, but you were still secretly searching for your rival.

A few days later, Peony reappeared before you, while you secretly completed several spiritual duels.

【…】

"Once this thing is activated, it will exert enough pressure to make your soul feel the pressure."

Peony offered a small ring, its simple design and seemingly unremarkable material resembling an unknown trinkets sold by street vendors.

"this one?"

Zhang Yang took the ring without understanding why, and the moment he put it on his finger, he felt an unprecedented pressure.

Under this immense pressure, he also sensed a familiar presence.

Evening Dream!

"This thing was made by Xi Meng?"

Only that nine-tailed fox could put such pressure on him.

"Yes, Your Highness the Demon King, he personally crafted it for you."

Peony nodded. There are almost no magical artifacts in the world specifically designed for training the soul. Usually, cultivation techniques or medicines are used to stimulate it.

Only when there is a significant difference in cultivation level will other cultivators control the intensity.

But right now, the only person Zhang Yang can turn to for help is Xi Meng.

“Interesting.” Zhang Yang shook his head. “Isn’t she afraid that after I use her resources to increase my strength, I’ll kill not only those opponents in the demon realm who oppose me?”

Non-my family, its heart must be different.

He discovered the clues about the restrictions that Xi Meng had placed on his body.

That wasn't a restriction at all, but rather a way to break down his bones and muscles once again, allowing him to become stronger even faster.

From beginning to end, this demon king never considered putting shackles on himself like those evil spirits.

The other party seemed completely unconcerned that they might lose control one day.

At the Golden Core and Nascent Soul stages, Zhang Yang was indeed no match for Xi Meng. But once he entered the Integration stage, things would be much more complicated.

If Zhang Yang chooses to betray Xi Meng, he will definitely cause her a lot of trouble in the demon realm.

“If you were really worried about those things, His Highness the Demon King wouldn’t have made this for you.” Peony shook her head, then continued, “If you have enough potential, then unleash it to your heart’s content.”

"Only when you truly enter the Fusion stage will you have the right to know His Highness the Demon King's thoughts."

This ring seems tailor-made for you; as long as you wear it, it will constantly stimulate your soul.

[And it can accurately grasp your limits, putting immense pressure on you without crushing you.]

[Under the ring's prolonged stimulation, your spiritual strength has increased day by day. In just three months, you have barely reached a level that can support your fusion with the physical body.]

【Your choice:】

【1. Direct fusion. (This option carries a certain degree of risk; failure may prevent you from making any further progress.)】

[2. Continue to hone your divine soul, delaying the fusion breakthrough. (This option is the safest and has a higher success rate.)]

[3. End it personally, remaining attempts, two.]

Choose 2!

[You didn't rashly choose to break through. Only when your soul and body achieve a perfect balance will the possibility of breaking through to the Fusion stage be higher.]

[While you were engrossed in your cultivation, the magical artifact that Peony left you suddenly exploded.]

You know in your heart that this is a reminder that the demon realm has begun to take action against you.

Perhaps a cultivator in the early stages of the Fusion Realm is on their way to kill you.

At this moment, you feel a little hesitant.

【Your choice:】

[1. Directly attempt a breakthrough. (This option has a higher chance of failure.)]

2. Continue to hide and buy time. (This option has a high chance of failure.)

[3. Personal intervention, remaining attempts, two.]

Chapter 183: A Trap No Matter How You Look At It

"What does this mean? It's doomed to fail either way? Is this forcing me to get involved personally?"

Su Chen frowned as he looked at the options in front of him.

The fact that the combined forces were coming to attack him was a huge crisis for him.

However, it wasn't entirely hopeless. Su Chen had considered reverting to a previous option and starting over. But it seemed that no matter which path he chose, he would have to face this crisis.

Let's try them one by one.

Choose 1!

[You originally intended to wait a little longer, to buy yourself some time. But now, a Nascent Soul cultivator is coming to your door. Facing the enemy at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage will only lead to your death.]

This time, the other party is most likely prepared. Simply hiding won't give you any chance of successfully evading them.

You will inevitably have to fight against someone in the Fusion stage.

Under such pressure, the only way to create an opportunity for yourself is to choose to break through the barriers in advance.

[You are aware of your own soul strength; it has only just reached the point where you can merge with another being, and you are still far from the true balance point.]

Once the breakthrough begins, you will inevitably face unpredictable situations. Most importantly, the balance between your body and soul can be disrupted at any moment.

If the optimal balance cannot be found, the breakthrough will be declared a failure.

Given your current state, any failure to break through will inevitably result in severe backlash.

The choices before you are not many; after much deliberation, you can only decide to give it a try.

Even if you prepare in advance, many things still go wrong the moment the breakthrough begins.

But these are just appetizers. The fusion and balance of the soul and body is far more painful and difficult than you imagine.

You need to maintain a relative balance between the two forces within a limited time, but the difference between the two forces is too great, making balance impossible.

Even if you try everything, you still can't stop the imbalance.

You have failed.