I have a cultivation simulator

Chapter 156 Your genius is back!

More than three months later, the simulations have cooled down again.

A smile appeared on Zhou Qing's face.

If they hadn't moved to this spiritual vein cave, they would still be staying in the Purple Bamboo Forest.

It's estimated that we'll have to wait another two months for the simulation count to be refreshed.

Two months is neither a long nor a short time.

After all, just a year or two ago, Zhou Qing was still the young master of the Zhou family in the mortal Qian Kingdom.

In the simulation, decades or even centuries pass in the blink of an eye, but in reality, Zhou Qing is still a seventeen-year-old boy.

No, she should be eighteen now.

Thinking of this, Zhou Qing glanced at the illusory text below his line of sight.

Name: Zhou Qing

[Cultivation Strength: Core Formation Perfection]

[Body cultivation strength, late stage of the third tier]

Age: 18

Number of simulations: 1

In reality, more than three months have passed, and Zhou Qing has successfully turned one year older.

Yes, an eighteen-year-old Core Formation Perfection Grand Cultivator, plus the physical cultivation strength of a late-stage third-order cultivator.

Even in ancient times, when resources were plentiful and powerful figures were everywhere, there weren't many people stronger than Zhou Qing at this age, were there?

Zhou Qing was in a very good mood.

He then glanced outside the cave.

Li Yan is controlling a second-tier puppet, which is carving through mountains and rocks to build a manor.

For the past three months, besides serving Zhou Qing on a daily basis, Li Yan has been renovating this spiritual vein cave.

Zhou Qing doesn't have any requirements for the external environment, as long as it's safe.

After moving into this spiritual vein cave, under the nourishment of the spiritual energy of a top-tier third-order spiritual vein, Li Yan's Yuan Yin Treasure Body awakened at a faster pace.

If all goes well and the current spiritual vein environment continues, Li Yan will awaken her Primordial Yin Body in ten years.

Zhou Qing was happy to see this happen; the sooner Li Yan awakened her Yuan Yin Treasure Body, the greater the help she would provide to him.

"Let's begin the simulation."

Zhou Qing collected his thoughts and looked at the illusory characters.

Since simulation counts cannot be stacked, it's best to use it earlier so it cools down sooner.

The best course of action is to convert simulation attempts into real skill as quickly as possible.

Buzz—

The illusory text below began to change continuously, eventually forming lines of illusory text.

[In the first year, you were eighteen years old, already at the peak of Core Formation, a late-stage third-tier body cultivator, and mastered multiple high-grade third-tier techniques. Your erudition is nothing short of a miracle among humans in the Core Formation stage.]

Your heart is pounding with excitement, but in reality, you tread carefully, afraid of causing unnecessary unforeseen changes that might affect the future you know.

[However, there is no such worry in the simulation. In this simulation, your next goal is to enter the Nascent Soul stage.]

You called Li Yan, who was busy outside, in.

"Yan'er, from today onwards, you shall begin your cultivation."

Zhou Qing looked at Li Yan and spoke.

Then, he presented the cultivation techniques that Li Yan had practiced in the fourth simulation, as well as the many insights she had gained during that period.

These insights, written by Li Yan during the fourth simulation, are perfectly suited to the current Li Yan.

Of course, you modified the insights Li Yan left behind in the last simulation, erasing information related to the outside world and leaving only pure insights.

Even if other cultivators obtain this insight, it won't have any impact; they'll simply consider it a normal insight gained during the Core Formation stage.

However, in Li Yan's hands, it will be of great use, because every perplexing problem described in the notes is one that Li Yan will experience.

[Even if the help I can give Li Yan is far from being as perfect as your inheritance, it will still save her from countless detours.]

"Cultivation techniques? Cultivation insights?"

[Li Yan nodded obediently. Since moving here, the awakening of her Yuan Yin Treasure Body has accelerated, and Li Yan instinctively had the idea of ​​cultivating.]

[However, the original cultivation method was too rudimentary, and Li Yan always felt that she couldn't fully utilize her strength.]

"Also... I think Yan'er has quite a talent for vocal cords, and she could study vocal cords further in the future..."

With a smile on your face, you produced another document detailing the art of soundcraft, along with related insights.

[In the final simulation, Li Yan's sound cultivation technique reached the upper-level third rank, which would be considered top-notch even in a sound cultivation sect like the Myriad Sound Pavilion.]

[Li Yan's talent in sound is undeniable.]

With the help of the previous simulation, Li Yan might be able to advance to the fourth level of vocal technique in this simulation.

"A master of fourth-order music... In the thousands of years of history of the Myriad Sounds Pavilion, only one female cultivator has reached this level. That female cultivator became the lover of a Nascent Soul True Monarch in the Purple Cloud Domain through this skill."

[It was under this female cultivator's guidance that the Myriad Sounds Pavilion reached its peak, becoming the number one sect below the Nascent Soul level forces in the Purple Cloud Domain.]

[You speculate that fourth-tier sound-based techniques might be able to accelerate the cultivation of a Nascent Soul True Monarch.]

If it were merely for the pleasure of listening to music, the Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Purple Cloud Domain would not have tolerated the growth of the Myriad Sounds Pavilion to that extent.

[Which True Monarch who has cultivated to the Nascent Soul stage isn't an ancient monster who has lived for hundreds or even thousands of years? They all value personal gain and benefits.]

【"Sound Techniques..."】

A hint of curiosity flickered in Li Yan's beautiful eyes.

Before today, she had never been exposed to any lineage of musical traditions.

In the simulation, Li Yan came into contact with the Sound Dao after she had already formed her core.

However, at present, Li Yan is only a Qi Refining stage cultivator.

"Master, Yan'er is worried..."

[Li Yan received the sound transmission and said nervously]

She's worried that she won't do a good job and will disappoint you.

"Don't worry, Yan'er, it's just casual contemplation; it doesn't matter if you achieve anything."

You offered words of comfort, trying not to put too much pressure on Li Yan.

After doing all this, you took one last look at Li Yan.

[The first thing you did when the last simulation started was to cast the "Demon Seed Technique" on Li Yan to confirm that you had her primordial yin body firmly under your control.]

[In this simulation, you intend to try other, more lenient control methods.]

The limitations of the "Demon Seed Technique" are ultimately too great.

[After instructing Li Yan on what to pay attention to next, he also reinforced the third-order grand formation of the spiritual vein dojo.]

You then soared into the sky, flying towards a certain location.

"The Netherworld Trial Grounds, your genius has returned!"

Your spirits are lifted as you gaze towards the direction of the mortal secluded mountains in the Taiyuan Domain.

[In the fourth simulation, it took you nearly two hundred years to master the "Divine Essence Crossing the Void Technique"]

However, in the end, they were eliminated from the Netherworld Trial Grounds, without even the chance to enter the second stage of the trial.

This left you feeling frustrated, and you could see that in the talent evaluation after the simulation ended.

"A Legendary Talent" means you will possess a talent or aptitude that is the best in the human realm.

Above the clouds, your speed is incredible.

[A vast divine sense, like a tidal wave, enveloped every detail within a radius of two hundred miles.]

【"Um?"】

You are looking at a certain spot in front of you.

[Through your divine sense, you discover that nearly two hundred miles away, the aura of a Core Formation stage cultivator is concealed.]

[This Core Formation stage cultivator has clearly used some kind of concealment technique, but your divine sense surpasses the limits of the Core Formation stage, so you naturally detected their presence.]

Furthermore, because the difference in their spiritual senses was too great, this Core Formation cultivator did not sense your spiritual sense at all.

"Black Luo True Man, a Core Formation True Man of the Demonic Path in the Nine Nether Domain, with a mid-stage cultivation level. Because he cultivated demonic arts in the Nine Nether Domain and wantonly slaughtered countless mortals... he was wanted by the Nine Nether Sect... which is why he fled to the desolate wilderness..."

By observing with your divine sense and then using divination techniques, you can ascertain the other person's origins.

In the Nine Netherworld, slaughtering lower-level cultivators and mortal beings will be subject to extremely strict restrictions.

This strict discipline comes from the Nine Nether Sect.

Of course, the Nine Nether Sect's actions are not out of benevolence or pity, but rather a path of "sustainable development."

If this aspect were not restrained or prohibited, the billions of living beings in the Nine Netherworld would have been slaughtered long ago.

Demonic cultivation techniques mostly involve consuming living beings to replenish their own strength.

"I just happened to run into this, so I'll take care of it while I'm at it."

You've made up your mind.

This place isn't too far from your cave.

Although you set up a third-tier array around your cave, even if this Black Luo True Person were to pass by, he would hardly be able to detect it.

[But with a powerful cultivator lurking right outside your door, you're naturally unhappy, so dealing with him is perfectly normal.]

[Furthermore, the value of a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator can somewhat compensate for your initial poverty in the simulation.]

In each simulation, what you inherit is cultivation level, realm, skills, etc., not wealth.

[In a wild and untamed region, within a dense forest]

[Black Luo Zhenren's skin was dark, and his features were filled with an indescribable murderous aura.]

"Those brats of the Nine Nether Sect can slaughter living beings without any problem, but when I do, I break all sorts of rules? And I'm sentenced to serve in the Nine Nether Mountains for a hundred years?"

[Black Luo Zhenren's gaze was gloomy. He had merely set up a grand formation in a mortal dynasty, refining and devouring billions of living beings within that dynasty. How had he ended up being a wanted man?]

[Just ordinary mortals, aren't they just things that can be easily devoured by real people?]

"One day, when my demonic powers are fully mastered, I will inevitably connect to the 'Demon Abyss Realm'."

]

[Master Hei Luo secretly made up his mind]

Most of the current demonic lineages are related to the invasion of the Demon Abyss Realm at the end of the ancient era.

At that time, there was a powerful Heavenly Lord who intended to use demons to subdue demons. Therefore, based on the demons of the Demon Abyss Realm, he created a series of demonic cultivation techniques that human cultivators could practice.

This led to the emergence of demonic cultivators in later generations.

Unfortunately, this path proved to be wrong.

Any human demon cultivator will be countered when facing high-level demonic creatures from the Demon Abyss Realm.

Furthermore, the existence of demonic arts has led some cultivators in the human realm to harbor wishful thinking, believing that as long as they cultivate demonic arts, they can join the Demon Abyss Realm.

Just as Master Hei Luo was lost in his thoughts...

A divine sense attack descended silently.

[Black Luo Zhenren's consciousness inevitably plunged into darkness]

"Nascent Soul...True Lord..."

Before finally succumbing to darkness, an inconceivable thought flashed through Black Luo Zhenren's mind.

[He is a mid-stage True Person. Even when facing a late-stage Great True Person, he wouldn't be so vulnerable. Only a high-ranking Nascent Soul True Monarch could make him seem like an ant.]

Actually... Master Hei Luo's idea wasn't wrong.

With your current level of magical power as a quasi-True Lord, plus the added advantage of your innate talent as the natural enemy of demonic cultivators...

Before a Demonic Immortal, there's not much difference between them and a True Lord; neither can resist anyway.

"Hmm? He still wants to master demonic arts and connect to the Demon Abyss Realm..."

[You didn't immediately kill Black Luo Zhenren, but instead took the opportunity to search his soul.]

[Having learned of this Demonic Path Master's thoughts]

【"ridiculous..

]

Zhou Qing shook his head slightly. To cultivate to the point of being able to access the Demon Abyss Realm, one would need to cultivate demonic arts to at least the Nascent Soul stage.

[A demonic cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage? In ancient times, even a Heavenly Monarch at the Nascent Soul stage was a legend, let alone a demonic cultivator at that stage.]

"And whether he would actually be willing to guide the Demon Abyss Realm after truly cultivating to the Nascent Soul stage is still uncertain."

[You've roughly tallied up Fan Heiluo Zhenren's spoils, and you seem slightly satisfied.]

You have no intention of enslaving or controlling this demonic cultivator.

[Firstly, it's too troublesome. Enslaving and controlling a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator? That's extremely difficult.]

Secondly, there are significant hidden dangers.

The surrounding major domains generally have little goodwill towards demonic cultivators. If you enslave a demonic cultivator, you are likely to be labeled as a demonic cultivator yourself.

Furthermore, True Person Hei Luo is already on the Nine Netherworld's wanted list. If you enslave him, you will also be wanted by the Nine Netherworld.

Conversely, real people with such complicated backgrounds and too much trouble are best killed off directly.

"Once we return from You Mountain, we'll clean up the surrounding area."

You thought to yourself.

"Demonic Golden Core... Storage Ring... Three Mid-Grade Magic Treasures..."

[The main purpose is to make money; the simulation starts when you are at your poorest.]

Killing Black Luo Zhenren was merely a side effect of your journey to Youshan.

It didn't take up any of your time.

It's like encountering an ant on the road; you just step on it and kill it.

Several days later, you finally arrived at Youshan.

Because of your experience in the fourth simulation, you did not send your subordinates to explore the Netherworld Trial Grounds this time.

【Om—】

[You enter the secluded mountains with practiced ease, activating your secret technique, and in an instant, you feel the world spinning around you.]

When they recovered, they had already arrived at the Netherworld Trial Grounds.

[I am still in a vast space, with ancient buildings faintly visible in the distance.]

In the distance, there is another white jade platform, with tiered steps along its edge.

Observe your surroundings carefully.

The first two times you entered, you were old and frail, and the second time you only had the cultivation level of Foundation Establishment.

Now that you are a Great True Person at the peak of Core Formation, you will naturally be able to perceive more details.

"Divine sense is still suppressed, but it can still cover a radius of one thousand meters."

You thought to yourself, the second time you came here, you were at the Foundation Establishment stage, and your divine sense was suppressed to a range of more than ten meters around you.

【"besides......"】

[Observe carefully, "This trial ground is different from a normal secret realm. It is not independent of the outside world, but rather a section of the outside world has been cut off and sealed off... In essence, the Netherworld Trial Ground is still within the outside world..."]

You were astonished; this method was far more sophisticated than simply creating a secret realm.

[Normal secret realms, independent of the outside world, will gradually degenerate and can also be captured, locked, and refined.]

[But the Netherworld Trial Grounds? Essentially, they belong to the outside world, coexisting with the human realm, and can almost exist indefinitely.]

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