Chapter 202: The Arrival of the Golden Age! Tian Suanzi

"Have you joined the Daoist Palace? I wonder if there's a chance to wield an Emperor's weapon," Wang Ping said as he looked at the simulation, unable to hide his smile.

If he could wield an Emperor's weapon, then this simulation would open up endless possibilities.

"However, the likelihood is still quite small. The Daoist Palace doesn't completely trust me; they only let me join because of my strength, which can help the Daoist Palace develop better," Wang Ping shook his head, fully aware of the Daoist Palace's intentions.

Now, his reputation was soaring, and the outside world was speculating if he had ties to the Daoist Palace. If the Daoist Palace seized this opportunity, it could indeed thrive. If a genius emerged during this time and grew stronger, there might be hope for the Daoist Palace.

Various thoughts flashed through Wang Ping's mind as he continued to gaze at the screen.

"In the following years, you diligently cultivated. In the blink of an eye, hundreds of years passed, and your cultivation level remained the same, but your foundation became even more solid."

"You also remembered that the Three Profound Sacred Flowers on the Canglan Ancient Star were about to mature. For this reason, you decided to go to the Canglan Ancient Star alone."

"After arriving on the Canglan Ancient Star, you made preparations in advance. You surrounded the Three Profound Sacred Flowers with a grand array to prevent any signs of their imminent maturity from leaking out."

"Several years later, the Three Profound Sacred Flowers matured without emitting any aura, and you easily picked them. However, you didn't plan to refine them on the spot. Instead, you moved to a safer location, set up an array, and began the careful refining process."

"In the end, you successfully refined the Three Profound Sacred Flowers, and your cultivation level once again increased to the ninth level of a Saint. You couldn't help but sigh; you had previously consumed Three Profound Sacred Flowers, and their effects had weakened. Otherwise, you believed you could have reached the peak of Saint."

"After your cultivation level improved, you chose to return to the Taiyuan Ancient Star and continue to solidify your foundation."

"In the blink of an eye, thousands of years passed, and your foundation was already rock solid. At the same time, you learned that powerful beings from beyond the Taiyuan Ancient Star would soon arrive with Emperor's weapons, intending to erase the Daoist Palace."

"Concerned about this, you informed the Daoist Palace's Master in advance, hoping that he would transfer some people early to prevent the complete destruction of the Daoist Palace's legacy."

"The Daoist Palace's Master was somewhat doubtful, but ultimately chose to believe your words and began transferring disciples and part of the legacy."

"Several years later, a terrifying expert arrived with an Emperor's weapon, intending to erase the Daoist Palace. The Daoist Palace's Patriarch appeared and fought against the expert with the Emperor's weapon. This time, due to your cultivation reaching the ninth level of a Saint, you could tell that the self-proclaimed Daoist Palace Patriarch had reached the level of a Half-Step Great Saint."

"The expert with the Emperor's weapon was also a Half-Step Great Saint, but when two experts fought with Emperor's weapons, their power was enough to make even Supremes retreat."

"Next, you asked the Daoist Palace's Master to teach you the secret technique of controlling Emperor's weapons to assist in the battle. The Daoist Palace's Master hesitated but ultimately refused."

"Seeing this, you sighed in resignation, but you were not discouraged. At this moment, the Supreme on the Taiyuan Ancient Star took action and took the Daoist Palace's Master away."

"Seeing this, you knew that the situation was already lost. However, you didn't give up; you planned to use your life to earn trust and see if you could gain the recognition of the Emperor's weapon."

"For this reason, you chose to actively attack the terrifying Supreme, directly using the Supreme Weapon, the Black Abyss Devil Spear, to unleash your most powerful attack."

"The Supreme, Element Thunder, looked down on your attack, thinking you were like an ant trying to shake a tree and underestimating your abilities. He had no intention of defending and continued to search the Daoist Palace's Master's memories."

"In his eyes, even a Saint King would not be able to harm him in the slightest, even if he didn't defend himself. The physical body of a Supreme was too strong for a Saint or Saint King to shake."

"However, something that Element Thunder, the Supreme, didn't expect happened. This time, you were extremely lucky to trigger the Nine Harmonies and simultaneously activate the Purple Talent, Endless Blade, critical effect."

"In addition, your cultivation had already reached the ninth level of a Saint, making you stronger than in your previous simulations. Therefore, your attack was enough to kill an ordinary Great Saint."

"With your explosive attack, Element Thunder, the Supreme, was directly injured, and his defense was broken. Although this injury was insignificant to him and could be recovered in an instant, he was still shocked. He didn't expect that you had such means. An ant like a ninth-level Saint had managed to injure him, which was incredible."

"Not only Element Thunder, but also the ancient beings secretly watching from the Taiyuan Ancient Star were all dumbfounded, finding it hard to believe. A Saint injuring a Supreme was simply unbelievable, even with the help of an Emperor's weapon."

"However, something that Element Thunder, the Supreme, didn't expect happened. This time, you were extremely lucky to trigger the Nine Harmonies and simultaneously activate the Purple Talent, Endless Blade, critical effect."

"In addition, your cultivation had already reached the ninth level of a Saint, making you stronger than in your previous simulations. Therefore, your attack was enough to kill an ordinary Great Saint."

"With your explosive attack, Element Thunder, the Supreme, was directly injured, and his defense was broken. Although this injury was insignificant to him and could be recovered in an instant, he was still shocked. He didn't expect that you had such means. An ant like a ninth-level Saint had managed to injure him, which was incredible."

"Not only Element Thunder, but also the ancient beings secretly watching from the Taiyuan Ancient Star were all dumbfounded, finding it hard to believe. A Saint injuring a Supreme was simply unbelievable, even with the help of an Emperor's weapon."

"Seeing your decisive self-explosion, Element Thunder frowned but didn't say much. He casually killed the Daoist Palace's Master, sealed the Black Abyss Devil Spear, and destroyed the Daoist Palace. Then, he joined the battle with the Emperor's weapon."

"In the end, the Daoist Palace's Patriarch tragically died, the Dao Tian Emperor's weapon was banished and sealed, and the situation ultimately did not undergo significant changes. Perhaps the only change was that the Daoist Palace did not completely lose its legacy."

"An hour later, you revived with a sigh and chose to leave."

"In the blink of an eye, several years passed, and Ye Chen ascended to the Upper Realm. He offended the descendants of the Supreme but was rescued by Granny Ring. As for you, you chose to make friends with the Supreme's descendants, hoping to catch a ride to the Central

 Ancient Star Region. Since you had lost the Black Abyss Devil Spear, the Supreme's descendants had no intention of opposing you. Instead, they were very enthusiastic about you, a powerful young Saint."

"Eventually, you traveled to the Central Ancient Star Region together. It must be said that the Supreme's descendants had more means than you. He came from the Central Ancient Star Region and did not rely on flight Saint Artifacts to traverse the stars; he used spatial teleportation."

"In the hands of the Supreme's descendants, there were coordinates of several ancient stars, and with the teleportation formation disc, they could easily travel to these places, allowing them to return to the Central Ancient Star Region in a short time."

"Next, you followed the Supreme's descendants to the Central Ancient Star Region and arrived at the ancient family where he belonged."

"The core of the Central Ancient Star Region was not a planet but an endless continent floating in the starry sky, surrounded by many ancient stars. The boundless continent was known as the Immortal Transcendence Continent, and it was rumored to hold the secrets of achieving immortality."

"For this reason, many beings from the ten great universes, when they reached a certain level of cultivation, would choose to come here to seek the opportunity for immortality."

"After you arrived on the Immortal Transcendence Continent, you discovered that although it was also the End Times, the spiritual energy here was richer than any other ancient star you had seen. You speculated that there were definitely many celestial treasures here. Although it couldn't compare to normal times and the Golden Age, it was certainly much stronger than other ancient stars."

"However, you didn't pay much attention to this and instead followed the young master of the ancient family to pay respects to the family head. You were surprised to find that the family head of the ancient family was only a Half-Saint."

"You had thought that since the Supreme's descendants were here, even the family head of the ancient family should be a Saint. It seemed like you had overestimated things."

"However, you quickly understood the situation. The family head of the ancient family was not a Supreme's descendant but someone pushed out to manage the family during the End Times. Unless a Saint had little time left or an extraordinary potential, even on the Immortal Transcendence Continent, there was no Saint who would want to roam around during the End Times. That was a behavior only for those who cherished their lives."

"Next, you received an invitation from the family head and the young master of the ancient family, hoping you would become an honorary elder of the ancient family."

"You hesitated for a while, then ultimately chose to decline. Seeing this, the young master of the ancient family was somewhat disappointed, but he didn't make it difficult for you."

"In the end, you left the ancient family. After you left, the guardian Saint of the ancient family asked the young master of the ancient family why he didn't take action against you. With your cultivation reaching the ninth level of a Saint in the End Times, there must be a great secret in your body that could potentially help the ancient family."

"In response, the young master of the ancient family shook his head, explaining that someone like you, who possessed such a strong aura of fortune, was not easy to deal with. Rather than taking a gamble to see if he could obtain the secret within you, it was better to befriend you. Perhaps, in the future, when you grew stronger, you could help the ancient family."

"Hmm," Wang Ping looked at the simulated content, slightly surprised. His impression of the young master of the ancient family had improved slightly.

"Before, there was a conflict due to the Supreme's weapons, but he's not that foolish after all. He's quite rational. Well, I was too weak at that time, so naturally, he didn't take me seriously. Now that I've become a Saint, our previous interactions were not bad, and he won't easily become my enemy as long as he's not stupid."

Wang Ping chuckled lightly and mused, "However, I forgot to ask the young master of the ancient family about Tian Suanzi. That was a lapse in judgment."

"Never mind. With Tian Suanzi's abilities, he probably didn't leave any clues behind, and the young master of the ancient family most likely doesn't know his true identity and origins."

With that, Wang Ping calmed his emotions and continued to gaze at the screen.

Next, you walked upon the Transcendent Immortal Continent, hoping to find some opportunities. However, your once abundant talent for wealth seemed to have become inactive, never triggering again. Because of this, you couldn't find any significant opportunities.

In light of this, you lost interest in continuing your search for opportunities and instead contemplated joining a major power.

On the Transcendent Immortal Continent, various major powers intertwined, including the Longevity Aristocracy, Sacred Sects, and Imperial Dynasties, each with its own influence. There were even powers with Emperor-level beings in control, numbering in the dozens.

It's worth noting that these were living Emperors. You can imagine how powerful the forces on the Transcendent Immortal Continent truly were. You speculated that this was still the case because not all the Emperors from the Nine Great Universes had arrived. Otherwise, you believed the situation on the Transcendent Immortal Continent would be even more complicated.

Ultimately, after careful consideration, you decided to stop searching for opportunities and instead chose to join one of the Emperor-level powers. If you were to join an Emperor-level force, it had to be the strongest one. While there were no official rankings for Emperor-level powers, you could make your own judgment.

Among these Emperor-level powers, the Taiyuan Imperial Palace had the most ancient lineage, having birthed five Great Emperors in total. Even today, they still had a Great Emperor in their ranks. In your eyes, their heritage was undoubtedly stronger than the others.

For this reason, you chose to visit the Taiyuan Imperial Palace and seek to become an honorary elder. Your decision to do so surprised the Taiyuan Imperial Palace's members. In the end, an elder of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace received you.

You found that the Taiyuan Imperial Palace was in a better condition than any other power you had seen. All the elders of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace were Saint-level experts, and many had cultivation levels beyond your perception. Especially the Palace Master of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace gave you a profound feeling of unfathomable strength.

You suspected that the Palace Master of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace was at least at the Great Saint level, and possibly even higher.

Though you knew that most of these individuals were near the end of their lifespans or had exhausted their potential, it still indicated how astonishing the number and quality of strong individuals within the Taiyuan Imperial Palace were.

Next, you demonstrated your incomplete Space-Time Dao Body, which surprised the elders and the Palace Master of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace. While they were indeed amazed, their reaction was calmer than you expected. Although they were surprised, it was nowhere near the fervor you had seen in your previous simulations.

Seeing your surprise, the Palace Master of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace chuckled and explained that the Transcendent Immortal Continent attracted exceptional talents from throughout the vast universe. Even during special times, prodigies and geniuses from the Ten Great Universes would gather here.

As a result, the Transcendent Immortal Continent featured various unique physiques. Even Saintly Physiques, which were rare elsewhere, were frequently found here. Not to mention, the Imperial Blood within the direct descendants of the Great Emperors granted talents and strength comparable to natural Saintly Physiques.

Only if you possessed an intact Space-Time Dao Body could you truly surpass both the Imperial Princes and Saintly Physique bearers. Or, you would have to be a prodigy with both direct Imperial Blood and a natural Saintly Physique comparable to the Space-Time Dao Body.

Of course, there was another category of individuals who possessed various peculiar methods and formidable combat capabilities, rivaling the Imperial Princes and Saintly Physique prodigies.

Witnessing this, you were deeply amazed. It could only be said that the Transcendent Immortal Continent, where all the geniuses and prodigies gathered, was truly terrifying. Even your incomplete Space-Time Dao Body failed to astonish anyone here.

Subsequently, the Palace Master of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace suggested that you immerse yourself in the divine source and await the arrival of the Golden Age. Otherwise, you might waste your talents and lifespan.

Naturally, you agreed. After all, in the past, you couldn't find a suitable place for self-seclusion and lacked the protection of a powerful force. Now that you had joined the Taiyuan Imperial Palace, you could self-seclude without worries.

Not long after that, you secluded yourself within the depths of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace, awaiting the arrival of the Golden Age.

During your self-seclusion, the Palace Master of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace conducted an investigation into your origins. Eventually, he discovered that you came from the Lower Realm of the Taiyuan Ancient Star, which truly astonished him.

Having an incomplete Space-Time Dao Body was surprising enough, and he could accept that. However, learning that you came from the Lower Realm, where the environment was incredibly harsh, and considering your foundation, which didn't resemble that of a typical ascendant from the Lower Realm, was truly astonishing.

In response, the Palace Master of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace felt that he had likely underestimated you. With your talents and background, as long as you didn't fall prematurely, you had the potential to reach the Sovereign Realm in the future and become a powerful Sovereign.

It should be noted that ascending to the Sovereign Realm was not solely determined by one's talent. One's willpower was equally important. Without strong determination, it was challenging to become a Sovereign. In history, many prodigies had become stuck at the Half-Sovereign level and struggled to advance further. In contrast, some individuals with average talents had successfully reached the Sovereign level due to their remarkable willpower.

Furthermore, Sovereign-level experts were considered prominent figures throughout the Upper Realm. They could establish powerful forces on most ancient stars and earn respect from various powers, even on the Transcendent Immortal Continent, where they wouldn't be underestimated.

"Indeed, the Central Ancient Star Region and the Transcendent Immortal Continent are quite astonishing," Wang Ping marveled as he read the simulated content. 

He couldn't help but think that the abundance of talents and formidable powers in this region was truly formidable. His incomplete Space-Time Dao Body barely managed to elicit any astonishment here.

Continuing with the text simulation:

"Time passed, and nearly a hundred thousand years went by in the blink of an eye. During this time, history underwent changes, with new powers rising, powerful forces falling, and several minor dark upheavals occurring."

"However, these events were unrelated to you since you chose to seal yourself away after your self-imposed seclusion. You had no knowledge of the passage of time in the outside world."

"It was only when you woke up again that you found the Palace Master of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace standing before you with a smile. You noticed that the Palace Master had aged slightly, but not excessively. It gave you the surreal feeling of having slept through millennia."

"Curious, you asked the Palace Master of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace how much time had passed since your seclusion. The response you received was that nearly a hundred thousand years had gone by."

"Hearing this temporal dimension, you were greatly astonished. After all, waking up to discover that nearly a hundred thousand years had passed was nothing short of incredible. Although the

 concept of time differed for cultivators compared to ordinary people, a hundred thousand years was still an incredibly long time."

"What surprised you even more was that almost a hundred thousand years had passed, and the Palace Master of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace had not yet transcended. His cultivation level was likely far beyond what you had imagined."

"You see, human cultivators, unlike certain ancient creatures like the Xuantortoise, had relatively short lifespans. Mortal lifespan in the Virtuous Sage Realm was around 20,000 years, while in the True God Realm, it reached roughly 30,000 years. Divine Monarchs had a lifespan of about 40,000 years. Saints had a lifespan of around 60,000 years, and Saint Kings could live for approximately 75,000 years. Even the most powerful Grand Saints would live for a maximum of 90,000 years. Even with the help of life-extending elixirs, they couldn't surpass a little over a hundred thousand years."

"Human cultivators had shorter lifespans compared to ancient creatures. However, individuals who achieved Sovereign power could prolong their lives. Nevertheless, there were risks associated with body possession, and it also limited the potential for future cultivation. But these were well-known facts."

"In light of this, you couldn't help but wonder if the Palace Master of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace was a Sovereign. Driven by curiosity, you asked him directly whether he was a Sovereign."

"In response, the Palace Master of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace nodded, confirming that he was indeed a Sovereign. Hearing this, you couldn't help but be amazed. It explained why the Palace Master of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace was still alive. He had reached the Sovereign Realm in his cultivation, which was beyond your initial expectations."

In the realm of the Supreme, the transformation is even greater compared to the Divine Realm, such as the Saint Realm. After all, the Supreme has already entered the Three Realms of Enlightenment, which is considered the initial step to true greatness. Therefore, the lifespan of the Supreme is at least three hundred thousand years or more. With such a long life, it's entirely normal for the Palace Master of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace to still be alive.

Next, you inquired of the Palace Master of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace if the Golden Age had arrived. The Palace Master of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace nodded, indicating that the Age of Decline had passed, and they had indeed entered the Golden Age, where spiritual energy had revived, and the laws of heaven and earth were crystal clear, making it easier to comprehend.

Because of this, major powers in the upper realms awakened the prodigies sealed within their divine sources, allowing them to embark on the path of cultivation once more, the path to enlightenment.

After saying this, the Palace Master of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace expressed great optimism toward you, as well as the ancestors within the Imperial Palace. They hoped you would overcome all challenges and become one of the few prodigies to reach the Supreme Realm of Enlightenment.

Confident in your abilities, you believed that you would inevitably achieve the Supreme Realm in the future. Furthermore, being Supreme was not your ultimate goal; you aspired to become the first Emperor in history. You believed that, with your life simulator, this was not an impossible task.

As you made your appearance, many sealed prodigies in the Taiyuan Imperial Palace were awakened, including several Elders, all of whom had considerable lifespans and potential. They were prodigies of their time, and they began to emerge one after another.

This awakening of talent was not limited to the Taiyuan Imperial Palace; it occurred in other powers as well. The Golden Age was not just a flourishing era for the young prodigies; it also provided a stage for the elder experts.

With your emergence, one of the mighty Supremes of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace took you as their disciple. You also became one of the true disciples of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace.

Within the Taiyuan Imperial Palace, to become an Imperial Child, you either had to be a direct descendant of the Emperor or pass the Taiyuan Imperial Palace's assessment. This assessment was known as the Taiyuan Heavenly Path.

The Taiyuan Heavenly Path consisted of ten levels, unrelated to one's cultivation level but closely connected to one's talent and willpower. Only by reaching the tenth level of the Taiyuan Heavenly Path could one qualify as an Imperial Child. Beyond the tenth level, the challenges became increasingly formidable, and very few could succeed.

You chose to embark on the Taiyuan Heavenly Path. Your decision caught the attention of other true disciples from the Taiyuan Imperial Palace who had been awakened from their divine sources. They silently observed you as a competitor.

You paid no mind to their scrutiny and advanced through the Taiyuan Heavenly Path. Eventually, you reached the tenth level. Although you were far from the Taiyuan Imperial Palace's highest record of fourteen levels, you had earned the qualification to become an Imperial Child.

News of your achievement quickly spread throughout the Taiyuan Imperial Palace, causing a sensation. You had become the tenth Imperial Child of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace.

Subsequently, you gained recognition across the entire Transcendent Immortal Continent. After all, being an Imperial Child of a major power made you one of the pinnacle figures in the younger generation. As long as you didn't fall prematurely, your future as a Supreme was virtually assured, garnering significant attention.

However, you didn't let pride get to your head. Instead, you aimed to continue your cultivation and reach the level of Saint King as soon as possible. Additionally, you remembered the matter of the Black Abyss Demon Ancestral Legacy.

Although your Black Abyss Demon Spear had been taken from you, you still sought information on the whereabouts of the Black Abyss Demon Ancestral Legacy through the Taiyuan Imperial Palace's intelligence network.

Finding its location would be beneficial for both your real self and future simulations.

The Supreme's legacy was not to be underestimated. Even with your current affiliation with the Taiyuan Imperial Palace, you couldn't afford to disregard it. After all, even becoming an Imperial Child required you to strive and compete for many resources and opportunities. The larger the power, the less likely they were to coddle their talents.

In cultivation, one had to fight for their path, as only through struggle could they truly grow and carry the weight of their destiny.

Soon, you managed to uncover the whereabouts of the Black Abyss Demon Ancestral Legacy. It was a testament to the Black Abyss Demon Ancestor's extraordinary genius. He had hidden the legacy in an extremely obscure location, and the array he had set up was exceptionally intricate. Without the assistance of the Taiyuan Imperial Palace, finding it would have been extremely challenging.

It was clear that if many major powers wanted to locate a Supreme's legacy, they could do so with relative ease. However, these legacies often came with restrictions. Unless you activated them yourself, forcibly breaking in would result in self-destruction unless your cultivation and array mastery far exceeded that of the legacy's creator.

Therefore, these opportunities were usually left to the prodigies to discover and contend for on their own.

This time, you were no exception. While you had found the location of the Black Abyss Demon Ancestral Legacy, you lacked the key, and your Black Abyss Demon Spear had been taken from you. Consequently, you couldn't access the legacy.

Frustrated, you harbored deep resentment towards Yuan Lei, the Supreme from the Taiyuan Ancient Star who had killed you and taken your Supreme Weapon.

Subsequently, you turned your attention to the enigmatic figure known as the Celestial Calculator. You sought to gather information on him once more, leveraging the Taiyuan Imperial Palace's resources. What you discovered was astonishing.

The Celestial Calculator had an incredibly mysterious background. Even the Taiyuan Imperial Palace, a power of their stature, didn't know his specific origins. All they knew was that he possessed unparalleled divination skills, and his own cultivation was truly terrifying. There was a tale of a Great Emperor attempting to capture him but ultimately failing as the Celestial Calculator calmly departed.

Learning of the Celestial Calculator's fearsome reputation, your wariness of him deepened. However, you didn't let it consume you. Now that you had joined the Taiyuan Imperial Palace, you could avoid many troubles. Besides, the fact that the Celestial Calculator hadn't bothered you for so many years suggested that you might not be on opposing sides. You decided to keep a level head about it.

Next, try to enjoy yourself as much as possible!

And then, I'm also thinking about how to change the writing style a bit, I've got some ideas, QQ

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