Gou Zai Yao Wu Simulated Immortal

Li Qian stared intently at the three diverging paths for a long time.

He had no choice but to go to Lei Ze Mountain to witness the upheaval.

This is not just about a chance encounter, but also about whether he can stay in Zilanfang City peacefully in the future.

If the commotion gets too big and even the Foundation Establishment Wu Clan can't control the situation... then we'll have to run away.

Otherwise, with my current level of cultivation, even if I stayed in the market, I would still be nothing more than fish on a chopping block.

If there is any impact at that time, even if one can escape back to the Great Sun, there will not be enough spiritual energy for one's cultivation.

Entry will inevitably be hindered.

While the path of independent cultivators may seem carefree, it is actually the most precarious.

If the entrance to the Lei Ze Mountain Secret Realm has truly been blocked by several forces working together.

Someone like him, a peasant with no affiliation or sect, might not even be able to find the entrance to the secret realm.

The Way of the Talisman Ghost is written in the most straightforward way.

You will definitely enter the secret realm.

The right path still requires testing what one has learned, and it will inevitably lead to a difficult situation.

However, the advantages of the unorthodox path also aroused Li Qian's suspicion.

The area around Leize Mountain has always been controlled by the Foundation Establishment Witch Clan.

The Zilan Market and several nearby smaller markets also had to be mindful of the Wu family's wishes to some extent.

The simulation now states that you must go to the Leize Mountain Secret Realm.

That leaves only two possibilities.

Firstly, the Path of the Ghostly Talisman has another way to enter, which can be done by sneaking in.

Secondly, the Wu family may not be able to protect themselves in this strange event.

The first one is fine, but the latter one might be...

That means the waters of Leize Mountain are far deeper than I thought.

Thinking of this, Li Qian's curiosity only intensified.

"If that's the case..."

"Then let's try the unorthodox methods."

The moment the thought crossed his mind, the tide of words in his mind surged violently.

The other two branches gradually faded away.

Only the dark, blood-red evil path became increasingly clear, the words unfolding slowly like a long scroll.

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[Selection complete, simulation continues]

"You have obtained the talismanic notes and various letters left by Lü Liang."

"You've already weighed the options in your mind regarding which faction to join through letters, and the Fu Gui Dao is the best choice."

"In order to move towards the goal."

"You began to seclude yourself in seclusion, grinding ink and testing talismans by day, and interrogating people by night."

"In less than two weeks, he has already entered the ranks of low-grade talisman masters."

"Three more months passed, and with the help of the spirit of Lüliang."

"Finally, I'm about to join the ranks of mid-tier first-class talisman masters."

"You've decided to try and break through to become a mid-grade talisman master, but you're missing one crucial talisman ingredient."

"I came to the market but found no one there."

"After asking several shops, they all said that the outside world has been turbulent recently, and the supply chain is unstable."

"All the available materials for talismans have been snapped up by others beforehand."

"Not to mention mid-grade, even the low-grade demon beast blood used for spirit ink is 30% more expensive than usual."

"The anomaly at Lei Ze Mountain has not yet occurred, but the cultivators in the market have already taken precautions."

"Some, for the sake of safety, even moved away early to other safe areas."

"You asked at several shops in the market, but to no avail."

Just as he was about to turn and leave, someone suddenly approached from the side.

The man, dressed in a blue robe and short jacket, had an ordinary appearance. He said, "If you are truly in dire need of this item, I know a small market where unusual or uncommon goods often circulate. You might be able to find it there."

"You only glanced at him, but a cold smile appeared in your heart."

"This happened at the perfect time."

"As soon as you ask around at every shop, someone will readily show you the way. There's no better way to make things so easy."

Although I could see that he harbored wicked intentions, I did not expose him immediately.

"Right now, the soul of Lüliang is in dire need of a fresh one, to add fuel to the fire."

"Since someone has come to you of their own accord, you have no reason to turn them away."

"After only a moment's hesitation, you went with the flow, agreed to the matter, and followed that person out of the market."

"The two traveled in a winding path and gradually came to a secluded mountain trail."

"When the forest was deep and deserted, the man's smile vanished, and his flying sword rose only half an inch."

Then I saw you slightly shift your body and suddenly turn around.

"He cleaved his breastplate in two with a single sword stroke."

"The man was startled and took a half step back. He was then struck in the chest by your palm, and the spiritual energy he had just gathered dissipated completely on the spot."

"As soon as he opened his mouth to cry out, the Soul-Devouring Sword flashed with a dark light and sealed his throat, ending his life."

"You bent down and searched his entire body, but found very little."

"Just two ordinary talismans and a low-grade flying sword, nothing else."

"After a brief interrogation of his remnant soul, it was discovered that this person was nothing more than an ordinary cultivator from outside the city."

"Seeing that your cultivation level is only at the third level of Qi Refining, I had the idea of ​​robbing you."

"You feel a little relieved."

"After several inquiries, it was learned that this person had no particular skills."

"So you turned around and threw his remnant soul into the Soul-Devouring Sword, feeding it all to Lü Liang."

"Having obtained this soul, the sword slave Lü Liang finally regained consciousness."

"That very night, you took him out, sat him in front of you, and ordered him to disassemble the talisman manuals one by one and explain each stroke."

"Lü Liang truly lives up to his reputation as a mid-grade talisman master."

"What you couldn't see through before, you immediately realized where you went wrong after he pointed it out with just one sentence."

"He quickly provided a substitute for the mid-grade talisman ingredient that he had been searching for so long."

"Two inferior ingredients can be used together, and then mixed with Yin Fire Spirit Ink, which is enough to barely form a talisman."

"With hands-on guidance, the progress in the art of talismans will be even faster."

"Try the talisman repeatedly according to his method of using substitute materials."

"And so another two weeks passed."

"There was a thick stack of discarded talismans on the table, and several bottles of demon blood spirit ink had been used up. Even my fingers were worn down by the talisman brushes."

"The aura of the talisman has finally begun to change."

"As the last stroke was made, the spiritual light on the talisman's surface shifted slightly before automatically receding into the paper, remaining neither scattered nor disordered."

"I've become a mid-grade talisman master."

"Take the talisman you have recently created and head towards the location of the Talisman Ghost Path Mountain Gate."

"Hidden among the desolate mountains and cliffs is a half-collapsed old temple."

Following Lü Liang's directions, he paused for three breaths under a crooked old locust tree, then channeled his spiritual energy and gently touched an inconspicuous broken brick.

"Ripples spread across the mountain rocks, and the illusion array dissipated."

"The scene behind the dilapidated Taoist temple changed abruptly."

"A deep courtyard with multiple corridors appeared, with houses stretching out in a row. Under the corridors hung pale white talisman lamps."

"There are many cultivators in the academy, and people come and go, so they don't pay much attention to you."

"Follow the boy who leads the way to the main hall."

Inside the hall, a Taoist priest was seen adjusting the spiritual ink.

"Judging from his appearance alone, he seems to be a refined gentleman from some prominent family."

"But just looking at him makes one feel uncomfortable."

"You secretly conclude that this person is most likely Gongsun You, the Master of the Talisman Ghost Path, as mentioned by Lü Liang."

"A late-stage Qi Refining cultivator, and a first-tier high-grade talisman cultivator at that."

"Follow the boy's instructions and deliver the letter."

The Taoist priest glanced at it casually.

His gaze fell upon you, a warm smile playing on his lips: "Recommended by Lü Liang, the Flower Talisman Master?"

You nodded in agreement.

He lightly tapped the table next to him.

"The talisman paper, spirit ink, and talisman brush were already prepared on the table, the meaning of which is self-evident."

"You immediately stepped forward, picked up the brush, concentrated for a moment, and created a mid-grade talisman."

"Gongsun You watched you finish drawing, his smile undiminished. 'Not bad, now it seems we can talk business.'"

He clapped his hands lightly.

"In the next instant, more than a dozen people emerged from outside the hall, under the corridor, and behind the screen."

"Your escape routes are completely blocked from all sides."