Chapter 39: Breakthrough to the Golden Elixir Stage!

"You were about to inquire further, but suddenly, the heavens and earth trembled, and a colossal beast appeared in the distant sky, obscuring the sun."

"Upon seeing the colossal beast, Lu Yuanwu's eyes flashed with a sense of freedom. He patted your shoulder and flew directly toward the distant colossal beast."

"At the same time, top-tier experts from various regions of Da Xia consecutively emerged, representing the last bit of strength of the country."

"However, the gap in strength was too terrifying. The colossal beast effortlessly wiped out all of Da Xia's top-tier experts."

"You fell silent for a moment, choosing to enter the Spirit Field Sanctuary."

Upon witnessing this, Su Xing's heart stirred. Perhaps, within the Spirit Field Sanctuary, he could escape calamity?

However, the subsequent simulation results left Su Xing utterly desolate.

"You entered the Spirit Field Sanctuary. Unlike the earthly purgatory, it appeared peaceful here."

"Just when you thought you had escaped calamity, the entire Spirit Field Sanctuary began to tremble violently, enveloped gradually by darkness."

"You were swept into a chaotic space flow, torn into fragments."

"You died. The simulation ended!"

Su Xing took a deep breath, unable to regain his composure for quite some time.

In this simulation, his gains were immense!

Apart from advancing to the Golden Elixir stage, he learned much more about the human race's confidential information. Foremost among these was the coordinates of the three immortal cultivating worlds!

Now, should Su Xing desire, he could explore those immortal worlds.

"No rush... my current strength is still too low. Even with cultivation at the Golden Elixir stage, there's still a risk of falling."

Su Xing appeared cautious. Although the information about the immortal worlds mentioned the strongest NPCs being at the Master level, what if there were hidden experts, like Grandmaster or even Emperor level? That would spell trouble for him.

Therefore, Su Xing decided to play it safe.

"After cultivating the Nascent Soul or even becoming a Deity, I can then explore that world. That should be safe, right?"

Su Xing contemplated this, realizing that the simulation called 'Heavenly Gathering of Luo Tian' would vanish in less than three years. He was certain to explore it before its disappearance.

"But why, even after seeking refuge in the Spirit Field Sanctuary, was it still challenging to evade the colossal beast's onslaught?"

Su Xing furrowed his brow slightly. He had done his utmost in this simulation to delay the extinction of the human race by a month, a commendable effort. It was a good attempt; only by ensuring the survival of the human race could he continue simulations for longer.

In the crucial moment, Su Xing chose to enter the Spirit Field Sanctuary.

Yet, the reason for this death was being torn into fragments by chaotic space flows...

Deep in thought, Su Xing murmured, "According to Qingyunzi's description, this Spirit Field Sanctuary simulation should be considered half a paradise or perhaps half a miniature world... but does this miniature world rely on the existence of a larger world?"

Su Xing's eyes brightened, continuing his analysis, "Therefore, when the larger world is destroyed, does the miniature world also shatter?"

Thinking along these lines, Su Xing touched his chin, pondering, "If so, maybe these simulations are like small worlds that can be explored at any time?"

"Or perhaps... these simulations possess a larger world akin to Earth?"

Shaking his head, Su Xing muttered to himself, "Forget it. Why ponder so much? Better to choose the reward!"

Su Xing directed his gaze toward the simulated reward choices below.

"Graceful Bearing: Green Talent, price 10,000 energy points."

"Perfect Bone Forging: Cultivation, price 11,000 energy points."

"Ten Years of Alchemical Experience: After your ten years of effort, your alchemy skills have improved further. You can refine superior-grade healing pills, grasp the method of crafting Nourishing Yuan Pills, and have attained mastery in refining Viscera Cleansing Pills. Price 100,000 energy points."

"First Stage of the Golden Elixir: Cultivation, ingest this Golden Elixir and seize control of your destiny. Youngster, choose it. Upon selection, you will become a distinguished Golden Elixir stage cultivator, possessing stronger spiritual energy and mana. However, note that your Golden Elixir is only of the medium-grade, requiring continuous refinement and condensation to reach the superior-grade Golden Elixir, or even the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir! Price 110,000 energy points."

Su Xing immediately dismissed the 'Graceful Bearing' talent; with his current possession of dual Wood-Fire spiritual roots, he was already well-endowed and didn't require further enhancement.

"The cultivation to the first stage of the Golden Elixir is a must! It will significantly enhance my strength and even the spiritual energy within my body... but what about the later claims of superior-grade Golden Elixir and Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir?"

Su Xing rolled his eyes, as if foreseeing a massive pit waiting for him to fill.

As for the other option, Su Xing hesitated momentarily but ultimately chose the 'Ten Years of Alchemical Experience'. After all, this experience allowed him mastery in refining Viscera Cleansing Pills, a mastery that might directly elevate his body-refinement cultivation to the Viscera Cleansing realm in the next simulation!

"I choose to take with me the cultivation to the first stage of the Golden Elixir and the Ten Years of Alchemical Experience!"

A notification sounded in Su Xing's ears.

"Ding, you've chosen to take the Ten Years of Alchemical Experience, costing 100,000 energy points. You have a remaining balance of 307,000 points."

"Ding, you've chosen to take the cultivation to the first stage of the Golden Elixir, costing 110,000 energy points. You have a remaining balance of 197,000 points."

Boom!

As if struck by thunder on a clear day, Su Xing's mind felt as if his entire being had undergone a tremendous change.

A continuous stream of spiritual energy appeared within Su Xing's body out of nowhere. Su Xing, as if fitting into his true self, experienced a multiple-fold increase in cultivation in a matter of seconds. His entire mana also thickened by more than ten times.

If before, Su Xing's body contained a spring of spiritual energy, now it was an unending river.

Condensing, compressing... and finally erupting!

Su Xing closed his eyes slightly, sensing the further changes in his spiritual power. The continuous flow of spiritual energy within, akin to a small stream, gradually gathered and then converged into a deep pond—his elixir field.

The spiritual energy within him was like a small seed that slowly sprouted, then sprouted tender leaves, blossomed, and bore fruit. Su Xing felt the existence of this fruit, akin to a small Golden Elixir, serene within his elixir field.

The strength of Su Xing's body became even more formidable than before. It seemed like every cell within him was celebrating. Simultaneously, his mental prowess also received a boost during this process. His consciousness felt sharper, even his Spiritual Platform seemed clearer.

This process was devoid of any pain; instead, it felt as refreshing as a gentle breeze.

Finally, Su Xing slowly opened his eyes, a golden light seeming to flash across them.

"Is this... the feeling of the Golden Elixir stage?"

(End of this chapter)