My Text-Based Cultivation Game

The Sword Emperor of Annihilation was feeling a mix of emotions. On one hand, he was happy to have found a true successor; on the other hand, seeing the Sword Emperor of Annihilation within this young fellow growing stronger and stronger, even showing signs of surpassing his previous life, he felt a little...

If this Sword Emperor of Annihilation knew anything about modern online literature, he could describe this feeling.

Commonly known as being "caught in the crossfire".

I don't believe this kid's understanding of the Sword Intent of Annihilation can surpass that of me, the developer!

As if in a fit of pique, the withered old man squatted down next to Yunyang and stared intently at him.

Fortunately, just as the sword intent of annihilation was about to become so intense that it could not be dissolved, and the withered old man's face was about to break, Yunyang finally opened his eyes, and his body regained its vitality.

Because Yunyang's phone was turned on.

As soon as the computer was turned on, before Yunyang even entered the unlock password, the screen turned completely gray, and a thin, dark-skinned old man appeared in the center of the screen.

Holy crap! That garbage virus game actually started automatically?

And who is this dark-skinned, thin old man?

I am the Sword Emperor of Annihilation.

A dialog box suddenly popped up at the bottom of the screen.

No, I was just asking in my head; I had no intention of starting a conversation.

While mentally complaining, he tapped the screen to continue the story.

【…】

Don't you have anything you'd like to ask this old man?

Uh, what's the point of asking? Why don't you just give the red opportunity to yourself?

Of course, Yunyang couldn't hear what the characters in the game were saying, but thankfully the game provided dialogue options.

Why am I here?

[Because you entered my secret realm of inheritance and received my legacy.]

【Oh. 】

[You 'oh' my ass! I've never taken on a disciple in my life. You've received my inheritance, shouldn't you call me Master?]

I spent a million, and I'm still calling you Master?!

But looking at the thin, dark-skinned old man on the screen who was looking at him like he was his own grandson, Yunyang suddenly felt that he couldn't say it that way.

From the perspective of the game's storyline, this old man in black is indeed a senior figure who left behind his legacy for future generations, and the game character should be grateful for the legacy he inherited.

This game is a total rip-off! A single red-quality opportunity costs me a million!

Even if it's cheaper?

Yunyang suddenly missed the 50% off promotion when he bought his first Red Chance item.

After complaining about his cheating mobile game, Yunyang respectfully addressed his master as "Master" both in his mind and when choosing options in the game.

That's right.

The dark-skinned, thin old man on the screen suddenly beamed with joy, gently patted Yunyang's shoulder in the game, and looked at him with admiration.

【Good! Very good! I never expected that I would find a suitable disciple after my death. I will give you the "Silent Sword Technique" that I once developed and that is suitable for the Silent Sword Intent, as well as the top-grade Dao artifact of 109 flying swords that I once forged - the Deathly Silence Divine Sword.】

You have already grasped the essence of the Annihilation Sword Intent; mastering these two things will not be difficult for you.

You have grasped the essence of the Sword of Annihilation.

You have mastered the Annihilation Sword Technique.

[You have obtained the supreme-grade artifact—the Deathly Silence Divine Sword.]

Having already experienced a lucky break once, Yunyang was quite familiar with the process this time. After the text prompt appeared, Yunyang directly chose to refine the Deathly Silence Divine Sword.

You have successfully refined the Deathly Silence Divine Sword.

[Divine Attribute +2000]

[Qi attribute + *** (suppressed)]

[Spirit Attribute +200]

boom!

The moment this text message popped up on Yunyang's screen, a flood of information rushed into Yunyang's mind, and at the same time, a deathly aura that seemed to want to destroy everything emanated from Yunyang's body.

The phoenixes on the tree branches were startled and hurriedly flapped their wings, staring at Yunyang with wary eyes.

What are they doing so late at night? A flashbang just now, and now such a terrifying aura is erupting.

Several vines instantly extended from the branches of the tree next to the bird's nest, forming a lifelike wooden figure.

The wooden figure looked solemnly at Yunyang. Just now, he felt that if even a trace of that aura were to leak towards him, it would be enough to reduce him to ashes!

Why is this human suddenly emanating such a terrifying aura?

Yunyang quickly put down his phone, sat cross-legged, exhaled a long breath, and withdrew the aura of annihilation that had erupted from his body.

Damn, the sheer amount of spiritual power that erupted the moment I received the red opportunity almost made me break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

"What just happened? Why did such a terrifying aura suddenly erupt from your body?"

The wooden figure that Wen Yushu had transformed into asked the question.

Oh no, when you forget to receive a red-quality opportunity, strange phenomena are bound to occur.

How do you explain this?

There's no way to explain it.

So Yunyang winked at the wooden figure and said, "Guess."

"..."

I bet your grandma's a fool! ...

Suppressing the urge to curse, the wooden figure sighed and said, "It's late at night, so please don't make such a frightening noise."

"Okay, okay." Since he had bothered others, Yunyang chuckled sheepishly, "I won't, I won't."

After calming Wen Yushu down and apologizing to the flock of large red birds, Yunyang took his phone back.

Looking at Yunyang refining the Deathly Silence Divine Sword, the Annihilation Sword Emperor nodded in satisfaction.

As expected of someone I, the Sword Emperor of Annihilation, value, you mastered my "Annihilation Sword Technique" and the Deathly Silence Divine Sword in an instant.

Truly excellent... my ass!

Forget about the Annihilation Sword Technique; this kid was able to comprehend the Annihilation Sword Intent, and with that kind of comprehension, he instantly grasped the Annihilation Sword Technique... so it's understandable.

But refining the Deathly Silence Divine Sword is completely wrong!

This is a top-tier Dao artifact! What is the concept of a top-tier Dao artifact? Each top-tier Dao artifact is a limited number throughout history, and the Heavenly Dao will not allow the number of top-tier Dao artifacts to exceed a fixed limit.

Those holy lands and sects in the Immortal Realm are overjoyed to have even a low-grade Dao artifact, and they'd be celebrating for three days and three nights straight.

Even a Great Luo Immortal would need hundreds of years to fully refine a magic weapon of this caliber.

He only wanted this kid to refine his former natal magic weapon with his help, but who knew that the kid would completely refine his natal magic weapon in an instant.

He's only a Qi Refining stage cultivator!

How did he do that?

Holy crap... could this kid be the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao?

The Sword Emperor of Annihilation stroked his chin thoughtfully.

He shook his head. Such thoughts are best left unsaid. If the Way of Heaven had self-awareness, then it wouldn't be called the Way of Heaven.

[You have received the inheritance of the Sword Emperor of Annihilation. The Sword Emperor of Annihilation looks at you tenderly with his last remaining divine consciousness. You notice that the figure of the Sword Emperor of Annihilation seems to be slowly dissipating.]

Looking at the Sword Emperor of Annihilation staring directly at him through the screen, Yun Yang couldn't help but feel a tremor in his heart.

Even through the screen, he could feel his father's love and care.

That caring gaze was like that of a grandfather watching his grandson play.

Yunyang, who had never received much love and care from his elders since childhood, suddenly felt a little out of place.

Could I... perhaps help this Sword Emperor of Annihilation?

At this moment, Yunyang noticed a text option appearing at the bottom of the screen.

[You suggested to the Sword Emperor of Annihilation that his remnant soul be attached to the Deathly Silence Divine Sword, and that you protect his remnant soul with the Sword Intent of Annihilation, so that you can rebuild his body when you become stronger in the future.]

"Haha." The Sword Emperor of Annihilation laughed, "I know about your filial piety, but the power of my remnant soul is too insignificant to rebuild my body and live again. Besides, I have no regrets in this life. Let me rest. I... am also tired."

After speaking, the figure of the Sword Emperor of Annihilation slowly disappeared, and the image on Yunyang's screen returned to the Li Family Ancestral Hall.

There were three unlit incense sticks in front of him.

Yunyang sighed and, following the game's instructions, summoned the small white sword. With a few quick strokes, he carved the four large characters "Sword Emperor of Annihilation" onto a wooden plaque.

The wooden plaque was then placed on top of the offering table.

Holding the three incense sticks, Yunyang respectfully placed them in the incense burner and solemnly bowed three times.

Master, may you rest in peace.

At the same time, Su Muxue, who had just spent a large amount of spirit stones to teleport to the Great Qian Kingdom and then spared no effort to use her life essence and secret techniques to quickly arrive at the entrance of Hidden Sword Manor, looked at the sword intent soaring into the sky within the manor, and the unique aura of Yunyang within the sword intent...

At that moment, she felt a lump in her throat, unable to release it.

Can't you guys just die for once?!