Chapter 132: The Demon Emperor's Methods! The Second Time Traveler Senior (10,000 Words Mega Chapter!)

[In the end, after ten years, your cultivation reached the Yin-Yang Mirror level, and your strength surpassed your peers. You emerged as a disciple of the Nine Ghosts Demon Emperor, walking the world with unparalleled glory. You even killed the newly appointed Saint Son of the Qingyu Holy Land, shocking the entire Purple Spirit Realm.]

[The Qingyu Holy Land was furious and sent numerous powerful cultivators to hunt you down, but you also had protectors from the Nine Ghosts Demon Cult, and you remained unharmed.]

[However, the Qingyu Holy Land was ruthless enough to unite with the Heavenly Sword Holy Land and the Dark Phoenix Holy Land, setting a trap for you. You were caught in a joint attack by the three major holy lands, and even your protectors couldn't save you.]

[In the end, the Nine Ghosts Demon Emperor himself appeared, wanting to save you, but the emperors of the three major holy lands all attacked him simultaneously. It turns out that you were just a pawn, and their purpose in mobilizing such a massive force was to draw out the Nine Ghosts Demon Emperor. They succeeded beyond their expectations.]

[In the aftermath of the battle between the four emperors, you had no chance of survival and died completely. Not even the protection of the Nine Ghosts Demon Emperor could save you.]

[Because of your death, this simulation ends.]

"Still died."

Wang Ping furrowed his brows, feeling a strange sensation in his heart.

This simulation was undoubtedly the strongest one Wang Ping had ever experienced.

Not only did he reach the Yin-Yang realm, but he also killed a Saint Son of a major holy land, earning great renown.

However, in the end, he still died.

Of course, this was a massive operation by the three major holy lands, all set up to ensnare the Nine Ghosts Demon Emperor. It would have been strange if he hadn't died.

"But something doesn't feel right," Wang Ping muttered, his unease growing.

The Nine Ghosts Demon Emperor's attitude toward him was too strange. He didn't seem to mind that Wang Ping was a member of the time-traveler chat group. Instead, he went to great lengths to nurture him.

In theory, after scanning his memories, the Nine Ghosts Demon Emperor should have known about his "golden finger" and the chat group.

"Could it be that he's not treating me as an enemy because of this? Is he considering me a like-minded individual?" Wang Ping pondered.

"Or perhaps he's using this simulation to deliberately show goodwill to me, making me, as the original person, aware that he harbors no ill intentions, thus avoiding any rash actions?" Wang Ping analyzed in silence.

No, it couldn't be that simple.

Wang Ping narrowed his eyes.

This "Time Traveler Senior" had grown to this level on his own and had even established the most powerful demon sect in the Purple Spirit Realm. Why would he be so submissive and try to curry favor with him?

He must have a much deeper scheme in mind.

"Could it be that he's trying to lull me into a false sense of security from all angles, making me believe he has no ill intentions? Apart from that, he may have tampered with the resources he provided to me, such as the enhancement of my aptitude and comprehension, the cultivation techniques, martial arts, and even the divine abilities I created. If I choose any of them in the rewards menu of the Life Simulator, the real-world Demon Emperor would know." Suddenly, Wang Ping thought of a chilling possibility.

"Once the Nine Ghosts Demon Emperor knows everything through the 'real world,' he can easily come after me or trigger something to completely control or eliminate me."

*Gulp.*

Wang Ping swallowed hard, feeling cold all over, with beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

This scheme was too deep.

Even if it wasn't true, his ambiguous attitude toward himself was a problem.

"Plotting against me across parallel worlds, it's terrifying," Wang Ping took a deep breath.

Wang Ping initially believed that there wouldn't be any danger in the Life Simulator.

Now it seemed that the "Time Traveler Senior" had given him a lesson.

Unless he had the ability to resist mind-reading or being coerced into revealing secrets, he absolutely couldn't easily appear in front of these scheming old monsters.

Inadvertent carelessness could lead to a bleak and tragic death.

"In the future, I absolutely cannot tread the path of the demonic way. It's too dangerous and unpredictable," Wang Ping sighed.

Now, in his mind, there was an additional thought: Joining the Nine Ghosts Demon Cult would allow him to gain information that the Nine Ghosts Demon Emperor wanted to nurture.

In the next simulation, if the simulated Wang Ping found himself in dire straits, he might still choose this path.

So, before the next simulation, he needed to add a safety measure.

As Wang Ping was lost in thought, his field of vision suddenly changed abruptly.

He found himself in an unfamiliar place, pursued by powerful cultivators from the three major holy lands. Even the formidable protectors were killed by the combined efforts of the three major holy lands.

Finally, the Nine Ghosts Demon Emperor himself appeared, but he too faced attacks from the emperors of the three major holy lands.

It had to be said that the Nine Ghosts Demon Emperor was indeed powerful, as he held his own in a one-against-three battle, not showing any signs of weakness.

However, it seemed that he couldn't spare a hand to save the simulated Wang Ping.

In the end, even with his cultivation at the Yin-Yang Mirror level, he could only meet a tragic end under the aftermath of the battle between these formidable emperors.

Afterward, Wang Ping's vision returned to normal.

"Something's not right," Wang Ping realized again after coming back to his senses.

It wasn't that he found anything strange in the battle between the four emperors; his level of perception couldn't discern those details.

What bothered him was why someone like the Nine Ghosts Demon Emperor would take the risk of appearing to save him from the siege of the three emperors. It didn't fit his character or the way the Nine Ghosts Demon Cult operated.

Killing a Saint Son of another sect and then openly walking around instead of quietly cultivating in seclusion within the Nine Ghosts Demon Cult headquarters, only to be caught in a trap set up by the three major forces, seemed odd.

"..."

Wang Ping furrowed his brow, deep in thought.

"Don't bother thinking about it," Alpha's voice suddenly rang out. "Your speculation is mostly correct. This guy is plotting against you. He's been grooming you as part of his scheme, but he doesn't want you to become too powerful. Because once you realize it, you could go to other worlds or use certain methods to deal with his hidden schemes. In that case, he'd lose his trump card."

"So, he'll try to make you die under plausible circumstances without you suspecting him. Apart from that, although he pretends well and may not even reveal his true strength, he's hiding a lot of power. Otherwise, even if he couldn't defeat those three old monsters one-on-three, he could easily rescue you from their clutches and leave calmly."

Alpha's cold and ruthless voice deepened the chill in Wang Ping's heart.

"Damn it, these old monsters are something else. And his strength is too terrifying. One against three, and he can still rescue a small fry like me and leave without a hitch," Wang Ping cursed aloud.

"All of this is just my analysis. But in my view, even the possibility of him taking on one or two of the emperors and killing them isn't out of the question," Alpha added.

Wang Ping: "..."

"Then, compared to the Condemnation Emperor from ten thousand years ago, who is stronger?" Wang Ping asked after a moment of silence.

"The Condemnation Emperor is an existence surpassing emperors, standing with one foot in the emperor realm," Alpha replied in a calm tone.

"W-what?" Wang Ping was dumbfounded. While he knew the Condemnation Emperor was terrifying, he hadn't expected it to be this extreme. To have one foot in the emperor realm was just beyond imagination.

"Above the emperors? What realm is that? Are there still such powerful beings in the Purple Spirit Realm?" Wang Ping asked curiously.

"You don't have the qualifications to know these things yet. Knowing too much would only disturb an ordinary person like you," Alpha responded coldly.

"For now, focus on your cultivation. When your strength is sufficient, many secrets will naturally become known to you."

"Hmph," Wang Ping clicked his tongue and didn't ask further. Since Alpha didn't want to explain, there was no point in pressing.

"Ding, reward generation successful. Host can choose one of the following rewards:

① Emperor-level technique - Nine Ghosts Demon Scripture.

② Emperor-level divine ability - Nine Ghosts Demon Domain.

③ Learned secret technique.

④ Yin-Yang Mirror cultivation.

⑤ Great Mastery of the Soul Realm.

⑥ Self-created divine ability - Dark Magic Sunset.

⑦ Superior divine ability - Infernal Demon Sword.

⑧ King-level technique - Bloodthirsty Demon Art.

⑨ Blue talent - Chaotic World of Demon Cultivation.

⑩ Battle experience.

⑩① Superior demonic weapon."

"!!!"

Wang Ping was stunned as he looked at the rewards generated this time. This was the first time he had seen so many rewards, and they were one more incredible than the next.

Not to mention king-level rewards, there were even emperor-level rewards.

If it were someone with a bold heart, they would have probably been overjoyed long ago.

However, Wang Ping, although shocked, felt a heavy heart. He couldn't help but think that this might be another scheme by "Nine Ghosts Demon Emperor" Chu Xiao.

Once he chose any reward related to the demonic path, he could be manipulated and possibly killed by the other party.

Even something like a magical weapon could have been given to him by the other party, and it might contain hidden traps.

As for a self-created divine ability, considering the terrifying methods of the other party, Wang Ping didn't dare to choose it either.

"It seems that choosing talents and battle experience is the safest option?" Wang Ping hesitated.

Although he was tempted by the rewards, he felt that each of them was like a venomous snake, and he couldn't choose any of them.

So, it seemed that only talents and battle experience, which the other party couldn't interfere with, were the safest choices.

However, Wang Ping didn't want to choose the blue talent, "Chaotic World of Demon Cultivation." This option would affect his character, forcing him down the demonic path. That was too much of a pitfall.

"So, does that mean I can only choose battle experience?" Wang Ping sighed.

"However, even with battle experience, there might still be a hidden agenda left by this person. I even suspect that the Path of Demons Wang Ping has been subconsciously controlled by the Nine Ghosts Demon Emperor. Therefore, there might be pitfalls hidden in the battle experience."

Wang Ping's eyelids twitched, feeling extremely uneasy.

For example, the Nine Ghosts Demon Emperor might have calculated that he could guess their intentions. However, they would also be aware of the option of battle experience, so they might have buried the biggest trap in what seemed to be the safest choice – battle experience.

It could be said that the Nine Ghosts Demon Emperor had calculated everything he could possibly calculate. This was the style of a master of the demonic path.

Moreover, the Nine Ghosts Demon Emperor was not just anyone; they were the 'transcendent predecessor.' 

Thinking about it this way, he had truly been outwitted by the other party. None of these rewards seemed safe.

"System, is there any way to not choose a reward?" Wang Ping sighed and asked inwardly.

"No, once rewards appear, you must choose one. You cannot decline them," the system's voice rang out.

"Grr, (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻," Wang Ping cursed under his breath.

For the first time, he felt that the Life Simulator was so unfair, completely disregarding the wishes of its owner and only following the rules.

At that moment, he was urgently wishing for another upgrade of his golden finger. Unfortunately, he didn't have any group points.

"It seems there's another way," Wang Ping exhaled deeply, calming down once more.

He realized that he might be able to collect the rewards in other worlds. If he went to other worlds, he doubted that Nine Ghosts Demon Emperor Chu Xiao could interfere across dimensions.

"No, there's an even better way. Alpha, after I receive the rewards, can you exile them immediately without him noticing?"

Wang Ping's gaze flickered as he conveyed his thoughts internally.

"Yes," Alpha calmly replied.

"Good, that's settled."

Wang Ping breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he could communicate directly with Alpha and had many privileges; otherwise, it would have been troublesome. 

At that time, he might either be stuck on the reward page of the simulation temporarily or be transported to the worlds of other group members, getting rid of this dangerous item.

Although there were other ways to handle it, the best course of action was to eliminate or exile it completely.

"System, I choose ⑩①."

Wang Ping clenched his fist and said in his mind.

As he made his choice, a jet-black sword appeared in his storage ring.

However, the moment this sword appeared, Alpha immediately transferred it away, banishing it into the boundless void.

After the sword had been exiled into the boundless void, faint lights appeared on it.

A phantom figure emerged on the sword.

"So, I've been discovered and banished, huh? It seems he's not too foolish and has thought of everything he should have," the phantom murmured in the boundless void.

"What a pity."

The phantom sighed and quickly dissipated into the boundless void.

Although it was powerful, it was ultimately just an artifact spirit formed from a strand of power. Long-lasting existence in such a place was impossible.

"Congratulations, host, you've successfully escaped a disaster," Alpha transmitted the image to Wang Ping, speaking in its usual cold and emotionless tone.

Wang Ping remained silent.

He couldn't help but feel relieved that he had dealt with the potential danger by exiling it. Otherwise, it would have been genuinely perilous.

He was fortunate that this reward had appeared, as otherwise, if he could only choose information-related rewards, he might have been in serious trouble.

"These people, why are they so cunning?" Wang Ping's expression twitched as he couldn't help but feel apprehensive.

He used to think that having a Life Simulator meant he could rest easy. However, the fact that someone could almost outmaneuver him across parallel timelines was beyond his expectations. This was just a being at the Emperor level; what if he encountered someone even more sinister in the future?

"In the future, I must never assume that having a golden finger means trouble-free advancement. I have to be extra cautious," Wang Ping deeply sighed, admonishing himself.

He had to admit that Nine Ghosts Demon Emperor Chu Xiao, the 'transcendent predecessor,' had given him an important lesson.

"I already told you before, don't even think about controlling them. With your current level, just avoiding getting outwitted by them is already something to be proud of," Alpha chimed in again, its voice as cold as ever, dealing another blow to Wang Ping's ego.

Wang Ping's face turned black.

Although Alpha was right, it didn't stop him from retorting. Hearing these words, Alpha remained silent once more and went back into "submersion" mode.

Afterward, Wang Ping lost his interest in continuing the simulation. He sat in the courtyard, basking in the sun, deep in thought about various matters.

"Wang Ge, what's bothering you? You look so lost in thought," Cai Yonglong, passing by, asked in confusion.

"It's nothing," Wang Ping sighed.

This kind of thing was not something he could discuss with Cai Yonglong, and talking about it would only add to his troubles.

"Oh," Cai Yonglong said with a slight frown.

"By the way, you better not pursue the path of the demonic arts. Just cultivate honestly and avoid getting involved in unnecessary things," Wang Ping looked at Cai Yonglong and waved his hand.

Joking aside, the demonic path was too treacherous. He couldn't even control it properly, let alone Cai Yonglong.

Wang Ping even suspected that the "fallen into the demonic path" scenario in the previous simulation might have been orchestrated for Cai Yonglong as well.

Well, he had become somewhat paranoid.

"Isn't this the path you suggested, Wang Ge?" Cai Yonglong rolled his eyes and muttered.

"What did you say?" Wang Ping glared.

"Nothing," Cai Yonglong quickly shook his head and said, "I mean, if you say so, I won't pursue the demonic path. I think normal cultivation is just fine, and it won't disappoint my master."

"That's good," Wang Ping nodded.

Wang Ping nodded without saying much. 

Then, he opened the chat group to see if anything had happened in the group. When he opened the chat group page, he found that the group was quite lively.

Chen Yao, Lin Yuanyuan, Zhang Hu, and Wang Shuqi had finally completed the task assigned in the chat group. However, compared to Wang Ping's ease, the process of completing the task for these individuals had been quite perilous.

The reincarnators were truly powerful. Not only were they individually formidable, but their combined strength reached the level where they could potentially defeat a Nine-Star Martial Saint.

Moreover, despite their strength, they still engaged in careful planning before taking action. They manipulated some Martial Saints, brainwashed the leaders, destroyed laser cannons, assassinated Martial Saints, and even considered inciting a beast tide – they were adept at various operations.

If it weren't for Lin Zhan being a cautious player who discovered their plan and intervened, it would have been challenging to predict the outcome.

Even with Lin Zhan, the strongest Martial Saint, noticing their scheme and stopping them, along with the fact that Chen Yao and Lin Yuanyuan possessed considerable power, relying on their powerful "golden fingers," and Zhang Hu obtaining a precious magic spell scroll, it could have still ended in their defeat.

However, in the end, Chen Yao and the others had a tough time. Chen Yao had suffered severe injuries, Lin Yuanyuan, lacking combat experience, had almost died, and Zhang Hu had nearly been killed due to his inadequate strength. If it weren't for Wang Shuqi's strong defense, he might have perished.

Furthermore, the newcomer Luo Weiguo played a significant role. Without Luo Weiguo's prepared life essence, the group might not have been able to recover from their injuries after the battle and could have died due to the severity of their wounds.

In the end, five Martial Saints in Wang Shuqi's world had perished, further depleting the already scarce high-end combat strength.

"These reincarnators are indeed not easy to deal with," Wang Ping thought to himself.

Chen Yao (71): "Reincarnators. While not as tricky as the mysterious ones, they are still not easy to deal with. Their calculations are terrifying, and their combat strength is formidable."

Zhang Hu (5): "It was my first time coming so close to death. It was incredibly dangerous. Thank goodness Wang Shuqi is tough; otherwise, I might have died."

Wang Shuqi (74): "The power gap is too significant. I was almost breached for the first time. I almost bit the dust. Fortunately, Uncle Luo Weiguo had life essence, or I might have really perished."

Luo Weiguo (85): "I didn't expect to play such a significant role as a weakling. *Stares into space*.jpg."

Lin Yuanyuan (80): "The value of group members doesn't solely depend on their strength. In reality, the 'golden finger' is the most crucial. I was weak last time, but I played a critical role. However, the reason this mission was so challenging for us primarily stems from a few issues. We're forced to become powerful prematurely, lack combat experience, aren't skilled in planning, and without Uncle Lin Zhan's guidance, we wouldn't have stood a chance. Moreover, our group lacks high-end combat power."

Fang Yun (3): "I completely agree! That's why I've been tirelessly cultivating! Cultivation brings me joy!"

Liu Mei (15): "Why didn't you guys share your difficulties in the group chat? Wang Ge and I could have helped."

Chen Yao (71): "We can't always rely on Wang Ge and other group members. This consecutive mission shows that sooner or later, we'll have to face powerful enemies on our own."

Zhang Hu (5): "Although I nearly died, I also thought the same. Not participating in missions and relying on others all the time won't help us grow and truly become strong."

Qin Tian (77): *cough* *cough* "I feel like Zhang Hu is implying something about me."

Ye Xiaofan (75): "It's the truth. That's why we should strive to become stronger."

Wang Ping (66): "Seeing all of us grow is genuinely something to be happy about."

Cai Yonglong (1): "Ding! Master Ball, catch Wang Ge."

Wang Ping (66) @Wu Yueming (79): "Wu Yueming, how is the situation on your end?"

Wu Yueming (79): "I'm completely safe now."

Wang Ping (66): "That's good to hear. By the way, I want to remind everyone of something. Those who have been exposed, it doesn't matter. However, those who haven't been exposed in your world's presence of top-tier experts, it's best not to reveal your identity."

Wu Jun (20): "Uh, our world is a technological one. But what does this mean?"

Zhang Jun (70): "Wang Ge, did you see something dangerous in the future?"

Wang Ping (66): "Yes, the top experts in our world have the ability to see through the identity of outsiders. Once they discover your identity, I don't need to say what the consequences would be. If you're lucky and your world doesn't discriminate against outsiders, you might be fine. But if luck isn't on your side, it could be game over. In such a situation, who would dare to gamble with their luck?"

Cai Yonglong (1): "Damn, it's that dangerous? No wonder you looked so gloomy earlier, Wang Ge."

Fang Yun (3): "The power cap is high in the fantasy world, but the danger is also very real. However, I still want to go. Darn it, I don't want to stay in this martial arts world. I don't have the ability to earn resources for cultivation on my own."

Chen Si (83): "I agree with Senior Fang. I'm in the same boat."

Fang Yun (3): *cough* "I'm not mad."

Cai Yonglong (1): "Fang Yun, are you sure you haven't found Chen Si, and do you have any intentions towards her? Her brother hasn't even been resurrected yet, so don't flirt with her."

Fang Yun (3): "Come on, don't slander me like that. How could I make a move on a high school student?"

Chen Si (83): "No way, I'm not dating anyone. My brother said I can't date until I'm twenty-four. Terrified.jpg."

Fang Yun (3): "."

Wang Ping (66): "Your brother is quite conservative."

Chen Yao (71): "That's a good thing. In this way, you won't be deceived by certain people."

Fang Yun (3): "I never..."

Wu Yueming (79): "Uh, Wang Ge, you seem to have spoken too late. I seem to have been noticed."

Wang Ping (66): "What's going on!?"

Wu Yueming (79): "I just received a letter saying that I performed well in the recent beast tide and have been specially recruited to attend the Kyoto Imperial

 Beast Academy. It's the capital of the human race and has the most resources and the strongest beast tamers."

Wang Ping (66): "???"

Wang Ping fell silent.

Good guy, is this so outrageous?

After the beast tide, Wu Yueming was noticed.

The Beast Tamer World, huh? The power levels are quite high, and there are all sorts of peculiar abilities. 

It's possible that Wu Yueming's background will be easily uncovered. 

By then, the chat group and their secrets will be exposed.

It's even possible that Wu Yueming's background has already been revealed.

"Alpha, in the Beast Tamer World, are there any surviving 'transcenders' from our world?" Wang Ping sighed and asked in his mind.

"Yes. However, when the chat group was destroyed, he was still weak. I'm not sure if he survived," Alpha's cold voice replied.

"Considering the worlds we've transited, there have been 'transcenders' in some of them, right? Are you digging into the world coordinates in terms of funding?" Wang Ping's face darkened as he confirmed his previous guess.

"Not entirely. Those worlds where 'transcenders' have appeared are not the ones recorded previously," Alpha explained.

"I've always had a question. Alpha, can't you take some measures to keep our information secret? For example, preventing powerful individuals from probing our group members to protect our secrets," Wang Ping asked again.

"Measures for secrecy have always existed, but until a certain level, it's impossible to probe the 'transcenders.' Only those with abilities at the level of the mysterious ones can view the memories of group members," Alpha's cold and ruthless voice sounded.

"What about the content of my life simulator? How does that work?" Wang Ping's face twitched as he asked in frustration.

"Your life simulator is special and significantly reduces the presence of the chat group. The group's confidentiality measures cannot be applied. As for the resurrection talisman, it's a condensed item, so it can be used," Alpha explained the reasons.

"Alright, I see how it is," Wang Ping raised an eyebrow, understanding the situation.

"However, can't you create something to prevent me from being probed? Or are there some rules you can't change?" Wang Ping breathed a sigh of relief and hinted at something profound.

"The rules regarding the chat group cannot be changed. However, creating items sufficient to resist probing can be done," Alpha calmly replied.

"But that requires group points. Are you sure you can afford items capable of resisting probing at the Emperor level? Besides, in the last simulation, it seemed like you voluntarily opened your mind for others to see. In such cases, your protective measures would be useless. Even if you released your mind voluntarily, others wouldn't be able to search your memories. If you say it yourself, the outcome will be the same," Alpha's cold voice explained.

"Although in the 'real world,' I can intervene and prevent you from revealing the chat group's secrets, I can't do the same in your life simulator."

Wang Ping fell silent and had nothing to say.

"Never mind, I'll stick to the most primitive method of secrecy," Wang Ping sighed.

Unless he was performing a group mission, Wang Ping planned to use the brief influence he could still exert on his simulated self's subjective consciousness during the simulation to delete all memories related to the chat group, the golden finger, and the life simulator. At the same time, he would add a segment of false memories.

He didn't know how he had come to this world as a 'transcender,' and he only had this flawed "Optimizer" golden finger.

While this approach was crude, it was the safest. It might leave many gaps, such as explaining how he had grown to his current state, but it was safer than doing nothing at all.

Zhang Jun (70): "Wang Ge, this reaction doesn't seem simple. Is Wu Yueming's world very powerful?"

Wu Yueming (79): "It has all sorts of unique abilities. And there are known entities with Ten-Star combat power."

Qin Tian (77): "Wow, that's crazy. I never expected a Beast Tamer World to be so powerful."

Chen Yao (71): "Worlds with high upper limits. They have high growth potential but are also more dangerous. If a 'transcender's' identity is exposed to those top experts, it could be troublesome. Although many members in the group have been exposed, those were special circumstances. Moreover, we've encountered dangers."

Zhao Sihan (87): "Yeah, I may have been exposed, but Wang Ge voluntarily revealed it to me, and it not only kept me safe but also gave me many benefits!"

Wu Yueming (79): "I don't know how things will turn out in the future, but for now, I can only take it one step at a time. I hope I don't get into trouble. Que sera, sera."

Wang Ping (66): "I can only wish you good luck."

Wang Ping sighed. He felt that Wu Yueming was most likely exposed, and the outcome didn't seem promising.

Although the 'transcender' from the Beast Tamer World was weak when the previous chat group was destroyed, many years had passed since then. If he hadn't died, he had probably grown into a powerhouse.

Once he became aware of Wu Yueming's existence, the consequences could be unimaginable. 

Moreover, the thoughts of those bigwigs in the Beast Tamer World were also a concern.

Wu Yueming: "I was trying to keep myself calm, but Wang Ge's tone makes me feel like I'm about to be in trouble any minute now."

Wu Jun (20): "Ahem, yeah, I get that too. Let's have a moment of silence for you."

Wang Ping (66): "Don't overthink it, anxiety

 is bad for your health. That's it for now; I'm going offline."

After leaving this message, Wang Ping went offline.

To be honest, Wang Ping somewhat regretted not simulating his stay in Wu Yueming's world before leaving. If he had done a quick simulation, he could have seen what the future held.

It seemed that in the future, when visiting other worlds, he would have to help group members with simulations; he couldn't afford to be stingy with simulation opportunities.

"Next, let's continue the simulation. I hope this time I'll get a powerful talent."

After calming his emotions, Wang Ping sighed lightly and prepared for a new simulation.

"System, I want to start a new paid simulation."

Wang Ping said in his mind.

"Ding, payment successful. Life simulator activated. Talent refreshing in progress."

The system's voice sounded.

"Ding, talent refreshing successful. Congratulations, host, you did not refresh a talent."

(╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻

Wang Ping was speechless.

"What's this? Have I run out of luck again?"

  It was another attempt to refresh his talents.

  "Ding, Life Simulation begins."

  The system's voice echoed once more, and the familiar screen appeared, with text floating into view.

  [Day 1, you used a secret technique to alter your memory, successfully forgetting about the Life Simulator and the chat group. Next, you chose to visit Ice Crystal Moon, indicating your willingness to make a deal with him.]

  [Ice Crystal Moon was very pleased that you were willing to make a compromise. He then presented items of corresponding value for trade. You chose to decline and expressed that Ice Crystal Moon owed you a favor, giving him the Four-Leaved White Jade Flower.]

  [Ice Crystal Moon was puzzled by your choice of trade but eventually agreed. You then chose to depart.]

  [After returning, you ingested the Four-Leaved White Jade Flower, enhancing your comprehension and beginning your cultivation journey.]

  [Over the next six months, Ice Crystal Moon would occasionally seek you out for sparring. Both of you possessed exceptional talents, and through these duels, you gained significant insights. Cai Yonglong also made significant progress under your guidance.]

  [Because of the deep friendship you had formed with Ice Crystal Moon, he bid farewell before heading to the Ice Palace, expressing hope for a future reunion. You felt a sense of melancholy, knowing that it would be challenging to meet again. However, you remembered that Ice Crystal Moon was destined to face a great calamity and reminded him to be cautious.]

  [In the end, Ice Crystal Moon left the Sacred Heart Island and journeyed to the Ice Palace. You remained on Sacred Heart Island to continue your cultivation.]

  [Time flew by, approximately nineteen years passed. During this period, you had already consumed the Nirvana Fruit, elevating the quality of your Profound Pill to the Flawless Profound Pill grade. You also took Cai Yonglong on a trip to the Heavenly Sea Country, acquiring various opportunities and cultivation resources.]

  [The Seven Stars Secret Realm opened, and Ye Chen inherited the Life and Death Realm legacy before bidding you farewell.]

  [Another twenty years passed, and the Purple Moon Secret Realm opened. You successfully grasped your own supernatural ability, the "Setting Sun Afterglow," at the beginning of the Purple Moon Secret Realm's opening. Although this supernatural ability was not yet perfect and did not reach the level of a lower-grade supernatural ability, it could be considered a pseudo-supernatural ability. With continued improvement, it would eventually become a true supernatural ability.]

  [Next, you and Cai Yonglong entered the secret realm. Under your guidance, Cai Yonglong's cultivation progressed rapidly, reaching the Spirit Nurturing Realm, and his combat strength was formidable due to various advanced techniques and martial skills. However, this level of strength was still not entirely safe within the Purple Moon Secret Realm. To ensure his safety, you prepared various formations and concealment methods.]

  [In the end, Cai Yonglong did not meet with any mishaps, and you successfully found him, embarking on a quest for opportunities together.]

  [As time progressed and you collected numerous opportunities, Cai Yonglong's cultivation advanced to the Half-Step Profound Pill Realm, ready to condense his Profound Pill at any moment. Your own cultivation had reached the Sixth Stage of the Profound Pill Realm.]

  [You once again touched the Nirvana Fruit held by Ye Chen, but this time, no optimization option was triggered. Afterward, Ye Chen led you out of the Purple Moon Secret Realm, passing on a portion of the inheritance before you parted ways once more.]

  [You pondered the future, unsure whether to stay in the Heavenly Sea Country or take a gamble by heading to the Heavenly Sword Holy City to participate in the Hundred Dynasties Grand Battle, hoping to gain recognition. After all, with your improved comprehension and the Flawless Profound Pill, you might not end up as a mere pawn; instead, you could receive special attention.]

  [In the end, you abandoned this idea, choosing not to take unnecessary risks. You stayed in the Heavenly Sea Country, diligently cultivating alongside Cai Yonglong, intending to roam the Sword Domain and seek opportunities after fully digesting these resources.]

  [Fifteen years passed, and your cultivation reached the Sixth Stage of the Profound Pill Realm. Ye Chen became the Seventh Son of the Heavenly Sword Holy Land, while Ice Crystal Moon, as you remembered him, tragically fell.]

  [This weighed heavily on your heart. After all, Ice Crystal Moon was no longer a stranger from your memories but a true friend. When a friend dies, it naturally brings sadness. At the same time, you were puzzled as to why someone like Ice Crystal Moon had suddenly met with such a fate.]

  (End of this chapter)