Chapter 157: Defying the King! The Emperor's Tower in Hand!

After Wang Ping finished explaining the simulation content, Cai Yonglong and the others finally understood why Wang Ping had said that Wu Jun's golden finger had played a crucial role.

Without his golden finger, group immunity was like giving everyone the ability of Zhang Yueying's golden finger, which was quite extraordinary.

Although it was unclear whether this group immunity to the virus was permanent, had a duration, or only applied to this specific virus, it was still terrifying.

After all, this was immunity to a rule-level virus!

"If I had a golden finger like this, even if I turned into a woman for half a year, or even permanently, I could still accept it," Zhang Jun couldn't help but mutter.

"Heh, the newcomer, Ding Xuan, seems to have something to say. This pervert can't wait to become a woman himself," Cai Yonglong quipped with a mischievous look.

This comment made everyone roll their eyes.

For a moment, the atmosphere became much more relaxed.

"Wang Ge, if possible, it's better not to kill all of humanity. After all, I can't leave this world," Zhang Yueying hesitated for a moment and couldn't help but speak up.

"Don't worry, this time we have a perfect strategy," Wang Ping smiled and reassured her.

Joking aside, this simulation had provided them with a complete strategy, reducing the difficulty to a simple level.

"Holding hope can make humanity fearless. The power we've demonstrated can certainly make many people unafraid, but how strong this effect can be remains to be seen. After all, that optimistic little girl couldn't escape the fate of infection," Zhang Jun said with a furrowed brow.

"How about we directly use a large formation to erase the memories of all of humanity?" Qin Tian suggested.

"That result, although better than killing them, isn't much better," Chen Yao frowned.

"I have another idea," Wang Ping rubbed his chin and looked at the reward list for the premium simulation.

This blue talent, "Light of Hope," had some effect in boosting morale.

Initially, Wang Ping thought that this talent was just that, with no significant impact. However, it seemed that he was mistaken.

In worlds with idealistic worldviews like Ultraman, this talent could produce astonishing effects.

Even in this world, it might have a significant impact, allowing all of humanity to hold hope and no longer fear.

After all, this talent could influence even powerful cultivators, let alone its impact on ordinary people.

Therefore, as long as he appeared as a savior, maximizing the effects of this blue talent, perhaps it could prevent all of humanity from turning into mutant beasts.

Furthermore, it might be able to cleanse the hearts of the people in this world.

"Let's give it a try," Wang Ping thought to himself.

Then, he made his choice among the rewards.

"System, I choose option 2: 'Blue Talent - Light of Hope' and option 7: 'King-level Divine Ability - Devouring Void.'"

As Wang Ping made his choice, he received various insights in his mind.

This caused Wang Ping to close his eyes and start absorbing these insights.

Seeing Wang Ping suddenly close his eyes and start cultivating, the others exchanged glances but didn't interrupt him. Instead, they set up a defensive formation to prevent any anomalies from being detected in this area.

In the blink of an eye, more than half a month had passed. The others were starting to feel anxious when Wang Ping finally finished absorbing the insights and fully grasped the King-level Divine Ability - Devouring Void.

King-level Divine Ability - Devouring Void was a King-level divine ability created by Wang Ping by combining elements of space, the Five Elements, illusion, and swordsmanship. It was much more powerful than ordinary King-level divine abilities.

"Whether it's divine abilities or insights into domains, there are just too many. It takes time to absorb them, and the time needed will only increase in the future. This doesn't seem suitable for receiving such rewards during missions; it could easily lead to problems," Wang Ping thought silently.

With that in mind, Wang Ping didn't dwell on it further. He calmed his mind and opened his eyes.

As Wang Ping opened his eyes, everyone turned their gazes toward him.

They had been waiting anxiously for over half a month.

After all, anomalies could trigger the virus in the future.

If they waited until then, they could still complete the group mission, but all of humanity would ultimately be doomed.

Although they didn't care about the lives of those scumbags, if they could save the lives of innocent people, they would choose to do so.

In the simulation, they had been ruthless to themselves as a form of self-hypnosis, but they didn't want to brainwash themselves into becoming ruthless killing machines.

"It's ready. I'll use my ability one more time to see if this method works," Wang Ping nodded to everyone and spoke.

"Phew, that's great," everyone sighed in relief upon hearing Wang Ping's words.

Cai Yonglong, on the other hand, looked at Wang Ping thoughtfully, suspecting that Wang Ping had refreshed a certain talent using the Life Simulator or had gained some secret technique.

Next, Wang Ping didn't say much and continued to use the free simulation.

"Ding, Life Simulator activated, free simulation beginning."

The system's voice rang out once again, and the familiar screen appeared, accompanied by floating text.

[Day One, you began your actions, controlling the upper echelons of humanity, and started propagating the doctrine that the gods were about to descend to save humanity.]

[As the message spread, all of humanity became aware of this doctrine, and people reacted differently. After popularizing the idea that the gods were about to come to the world, you took action.]

[With a global live broadcast, you arrived on time, radiating a brilliant light like a deity. In a savior-like manner, you killed a Level 5 mutant beast, leaving all of humanity in awe.]

[At that moment, all of humanity believed that the gods truly existed and had descended to save humanity. In response to this, the majority of humanity, who were once in despair, became enthusiastic and became your followers, filled with hope.]

[This triggered the effect of the 'Blue Talent - Light of Hope,' multiplying their hope and filling them with light, eliminating any trace of fear.]

[As all of this unfolded, the anomaly sensed that something was amiss and began to unleash its powers, attempting to infect all of humanity.]

[However, the majority of humanity now held hope and were no longer afraid. As a result, the virus's infection power within them greatly weakened, and there were no significant changes. Only those who harbored darkness in their hearts, disbelieved in the gods, and had no hope were still infected and turned into mutant beasts.]

[But these people were quickly eliminated by the armies already prepared in various regions, as well as the mutant children and Chen Yao's group.]

[In this situation, the anomaly became completely terrified and sought to escape this world. Theoretically, it needed to eliminate all of humanity to escape this world. However, if it were willing to pay a significant price, it could forcibly leave this world.]

[However, the cost was enormous, and the escape would take some time, causing a lot of commotion.]

[In the end, it chose to go all out and forcibly leave this world. A massive black pillar of light appeared in this world, breaking through the world barrier.]

[This tremendous commotion naturally caught your attention, and you quickly rushed over. Just as the anomaly was about to escape, you decisively used the King-level Divine Ability - Devouring Void, forcibly piercing through the black pillar of light and completely destroying the anomaly.]

[With this, you have completed the group mission, and you have also chosen to return.]

"Because of your return, this simulation has ended."

As Wang Ping looked at the simulation content on the screen, a slight smile appeared on his lips. He finally showed a satisfied expression.

This was the correct way to clear the mission, after all.

Of course, all of this was based on the fact that his Life Simulator could simulate the future and the potential benefits of having Wu Jun's golden finger.

Without them, this group mission would have been almost impossible to complete.

The other members in the chat group were of little help.

"I can only say that it's indeed strange. The difficulty of this strategy is higher than that of the Reincarnators and the monsters in those Abyssal Lands. There's no way to defend against the abilities of the anomaly," Wang Ping couldn't help but sigh.

"Wang Ge, how did it go?" Qin Tian and the others eagerly asked when they saw Wang Ping's satisfied smile and heard his sigh.

Wang Ping smiled and proceeded to explain the simulation content in detail.

For a moment, everyone showed expressions of joy.

This was a perfect completion of the mission.

Moreover, it had also cleared out a bunch of scum in the process. It was truly perfect.

"So, let's get to work now. We can't afford to delay any longer," Cai Yonglong exhaled and said seriously.

Upon hearing this, the others nodded in agreement, and they began to follow the plan outlined in the simulation.

In the Life Simulator, they could perfectly execute the strategy, let alone in the real world now.

The plan was flawless.

Controlling the upper echelons of humanity and propagating the doctrine of the imminent arrival of gods.

Then, a live broadcast on a global scale, where Wang Ping arrived punctually, radiating a divine light like a deity. In a savior-like manner, he killed a Level 5 mutant beast, leaving humanity in awe.

By doing so, the majority of humanity began to harbor hope.

In the end, the anomaly, as predicted in the simulation, became frantic, spending time and paying a price to forcibly break free.

"It's happening," Wang Ping said as he watched the black pillar of light that shattered space, sneering.

No one could have expected that Wang Ping would be immune to the anomaly's abilities, even when using his powers, and that he would not be instantly infected and turned into a mutant beast. Furthermore, he filled all of humanity with hope, eliminating their fear and significantly slowing down the infection rate.

In the next instant, Wang Ping's attack shattered the black pillar of light, and the anomaly within was completely annihilated, dying for good.

With this, the black pillar of light gradually faded and eventually disappeared, and the Earth's space gradually returned to normal.

However, the various realms and divine powers in the high sky lingered for a long time.

If Wang Ping left them unattended, this power could last for thousands of years, turning this area into a forbidden zone for humanity and even affecting the Earth's magnetic field and ecology.

So, Wang Ping decided to do a good deed and eliminate this power as well.

Although the remnants of his divine power would be considered a treasure in the Purple Spirit Realm, helping many prodigies comprehend realms and divine powers, it would be a disaster for this ordinary Earth.

After retracting his Lifebound Sword - Phantom Void Sword, Wang Ping's figure vanished, leaving only humanity still in shock and unable to regain their composure for a long time.

However, one thing was certain: all of humanity would become even more fanatical about Wang Ping and would regard him as the true god, the only real deity.

"Wang Ge, we received the completion notification for the mission!"

When Wang Ping returned, Qin Tian and the others were excited.

"And this group mission's rewards are really generous. Even someone like me, who's just tagging along, received a reward of 500,000 group points."

"I got 500,000 too," Cai Yonglong chimed in.

"Me too," Chen Yao and Zhang Jun added.

"I got 1 million," Zhang Yueying said blankly.

"Since Wu Jun and I weren't the ones executing the mission, the group mission's point rewards have been distributed to you all. In total, we received 3 million group points for this group mission."

Wang Ping's gaze flickered as he spoke.

This anomaly had proven to be quite challenging and was worth the price.

Of course, previous anomalies were also challenging, but most of the rewards were taken by Alpha.

"Wang Ge, you can have my 1 million group points. After all, without you, we wouldn't have been able to complete the group mission. Not to mention, you lent me such incredible power," Zhang Yueying stated.

Hearing Zhang Yueying's words, Qin Tian and the others also realized that without Wang Ping's support, they wouldn't have been able to complete the group mission. So, they decided to give their group points to Wang Ping as well.

"Let's distribute the group points based on contributions. You all have contributed in your own ways, and Wu Jun's golden finger played a significant role as well. As for the power I lent you, Zhang Yueying, we can consider it separately. If you earn more group points in the future, you can repay me then," Wang Ping suggested.

"Okay," Zhang Yueying nodded.

Cai Yonglong and the others exchanged glances and couldn't help but admire Wang Ping's fairness.

After discussion, Wang Ping received a bonus of 1.8 million group points, while Wu Jun received 600,000 group points, and Zhang Yueying received 200,000 group points for her role in the simulation. Chen Yao, Cai Yonglong, Zhang Jun, and Qin Tian received 100,000 group points each as participation rewards.

Although they were randomly selected to participate, they still deserved some reward for risking their lives.

"Alright, the group mission is complete, and it's time for us to return. Remember to cleanse your bodies before leaving, so you don't carry the virus to other worlds," Wang Ping reminded them.

"Although the chat group has an automatic feature for clearing the foreign world virus from the human body unless it's a strange ability, it's still essential to check for any special items that may have been contaminated."

"We are well aware of this."

Zhang Jun nodded.

The virus was so terrifying that bringing it to other worlds would be disastrous. Especially in his world, which already had a zombie virus, introducing another JY virus created by strangeness would lead to unimaginable biological mutations. Just thinking about it sent shivers down his spine.

"Then, I'll be on my way."

Wang Ping nodded, choosing to return.

As for the fact that the virus still existed in this world, and ordinary people would continue to slowly increase their infection rates over time, he didn't pay much attention. Furthermore, even if he did, it wouldn't make a difference.

In any case, he believed in the wisdom of future generations, and he believed that a great scientist would emerge to solve this problem.

When Wang Ping returned to his own world, he received two red envelopes again.

One was sent by Wu Jun, and the other by Zhang Yueying.

Wu Jun was returning the twenty thousand group points he had borrowed.

As for Zhang Yueying, she was also returning the favor. However, she knew that twenty thousand group points were not enough to cover the cost of the Bright God Pearl, so she indicated that she would continue to repay him in the future.

Wang Ping didn't mind this gesture.

The chat group continued to buzz with discussion about the strange incident, and the group members marveled at its bizarre nature. Wang Ping simply glanced at the chat group but had no intention of joining the discussion.

"Ding, congratulations on receiving additional one million group point bonus shares."

At this moment, the chat group page popped up again, and the system's voice rang out once more.

This made Wang Ping smile faintly, nodding in satisfaction.

Extra bonuses were always welcome.

This time, he had earned an additional two hundred and eighty thousand group points.

Now, he was getting closer to the ten million group points mark. With one more strange group task, he could reach ten million group points and then use the ten percent shopping card to purchase the Optimizer for the Goldfinger.

At that time, he wondered what changes would occur in the Life Simulator.

"Of course, if possible, it's better to avoid any more strangeness. Strange tasks may offer high returns, but they also come with high risks. Even with the Life Simulator, I would still be in danger."

Wang Ping thought to himself as he shook his head.

In any case, regular group tasks could also earn group points, and over time, these points would accumulate. Furthermore, he would receive a share of the points when other group members completed tasks. Even without new strange group tasks, he would eventually accumulate ten million group points.

"Next, let's continue simulating. No one knows what dangers await in the future, so it's best to increase our strength as quickly as possible."

After closing the chat group page, Wang Ping summoned the Life Simulator.

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

"Ding, consuming thirty kilograms of low-grade elemental fluid, payment successful, Life Simulator activated, talent refresh in progress."

The system's voice echoed.

"Ding, talent refresh successful, congratulations to the host for refreshing the Green Talent, 'High and Cold Style.'"

Green Talent - High and Cold Style: With this talent, the host will appear very aloof and give off an annoying vibe. However, in exchange, the host's combat abilities will be significantly enhanced, and their behavior will become extremely arrogant.

"Hmm, this Green Talent seems a bit special."

Wang Ping commented with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"Ding, talent loading successful, Life Simulator initiated."

Once again, the system's voice resounded, and the familiar screen appeared, accompanied by floating text.

[Day One, you chose to go to the Heavenly Sword Holy Land and follow the development as per your memory.]

[After joining the Heavenly Sword Holy Land, you were accepted as a disciple by the Emperor of the Sky, keeping an extremely low profile. However, when you consulted the Emperor of the Sky and displayed the rudimentary forms of three domains along with your self-created king-level supernatural ability, even the Emperor of the Sky was amazed.]

[Reaching the Half-Step Life and Death Realm, comprehending rudimentary domains, and creating a king-level supernatural ability were all too extraordinary. Even an emperor like the Emperor of the Sky was left dumbfounded, suspecting that you might be the second coming of some ancient monster.]

[However, he could tell that your soul and body were one, and there was no possession involved. Regarding this, he could only sigh that you were just too monstrous, unparalleled in the past and present. Even the young powerhouses who ascended to the God Realm in the past were far inferior to you in their youth, and there might not be anyone in the future who could surpass you.]

[Next, you continued to cultivate discreetly, contemplating the three imperial techniques and supernatural abilities of the Heavenly Sword Holy Land, and deriving the mysteries from them, practicing with great enthusiasm.]

[In the blink of an eye, it was time for the Blazefire Secret Realm to open. Although you hadn't made any further breakthroughs, such as comprehending a true domain, you still gained considerable insights. You were confident that in a few hundred years, you would be able to grasp a genuine domain.]

[After the Blazefire Secret Realm opened, you went on a rampage, continuing to lurk and seize the inheritance of the Blazefire Emperor.]

[A few hundred years later, you successfully comprehended the Domain of the Sword, achieving an accomplishment that many king-level experts could only dream of. However, domains were divided into Small Accomplishment, Great Accomplishment, and Perfect Accomplishment. The disparity between different levels of domains was immense. Therefore, you decided to continue contemplating and striving for further improvement.]

[But you also knew that the Purple Spirit Realm was about to face a calamity and began thinking of a way out.]

[Shortly thereafter, the two realms, the Purple Spirit Realm and the Blood Demon Realm, went to war at the border. You continued to act discreetly. This time, you revealed the plans of the Nine Nether Demon Emperor Chu Xiao in advance, saving the Xuan Turtle from being persecuted by the Nine Nether Demon Emperor Chu Xiao.]

[When the Ice Emperor emerged and battled the quasi-gods of the Blood Demon Realm, Xue Mo, he personally guarded the Xuan Turtle and used quasi-god methods to reinforce the seal, preventing the Nine Nether Demon Emperor Chu Xiao from launching a sneak attack.]

[For this, the Nine Nether Demon Emperor Chu Xiao could only hold a grudge and wonder why his actions were always predicted in advance, causing his efforts to come to naught. Now that there was a quasi-god like the Ice Emperor, Ji Bingyan, guarding the Xuan Turtle, he had no chance of killing the Xuan Turtle and releasing the cursed Emperor of Reckoning.]

[Ultimately, the Nine Nether Demon Emperor had to continue biding his time and waiting for an opportunity. He had no immediate plans to cooperate with the quasi-gods of the Blood Demon Realm. After all, the Blood Demon Realm was not a group of benevolent beings, and cooperating with them under such a vast disparity in strength was

 also a dangerous move. As a cautious time traveler who had survived to the present, he disliked taking risks.]

[In the following years, the two realms continued to war, accumulating strength and waiting for a future decisive battle. During this period, you also participated in the war, acting recklessly and seeking to enhance your strength, triggering the Great War of the Inner Circle of the Two Realms.]

[However, this time, to prevent being ambushed by the quasi-emperors of the Blood Demon Realm, you specifically requested protection from Xue Bingyue, receiving the safeguard of her avatar. In addition to that, your master, Emperor of the Sky, knowing that the high-level combatants of the Purple Spirit Realm were insufficient, declined important responsibilities and personally protected you.]

[Whether it was Xue Bingyue or the many emperors of the Purple Spirit Realm, they all held you in high regard, believing you to be a key figure in the upcoming war between the two realms. Perhaps, like the protagonist of that era thousands of years ago, you could lead the Purple Spirit Realm to victory. Therefore, they naturally did not want any mishaps to befall you.]

[However, even with so many safeguards in place, you still didn't think you were safe. After all, these safeguards were only activated when there was intervention from ancient beings. If you sought to break through the limits and failed, no one could help you.]

[In the following training and experiences, you faced numerous dangers and life-threatening situations, causing Emperor of the Sky to be unable to resist the urge to take action on several occasions, but he restrained himself.]

[Finally, the Blue Talent - Ray of Hope played a significant role, and you broke through your limits, successfully reaching the Perfection stage of the Nirvana Realm.]

Certainly, here is the translated text in English while maintaining the original formatting and tone:

"It can be said that your cultivation progress has truly shocked many old monsters. In less than a thousand two hundred years, you've reached the Perfect Nirvana Realm in your cultivation, breaking records by a large margin."

"In the records of the Purple Spirit Realm, the fastest cultivation progress was achieved by someone at the age of fifteen hundred. But you've directly advanced that record by three hundred years; it's truly astounding."

"However, many old monsters recalled your crazed cultivation methods at the brink of life and death, and they could only sigh. If you couldn't break this record, it would be strange. After all, your approach, if used by other Perfect Nirvana Realm experts, would have resulted in numerous deaths. In fact, even with all your trump cards, you came dangerously close to falling. This kind of cultivation method is not something ordinary people can learn or dare to attempt."

"Next, when you were preparing to skip the quasi-king stage and break through to the King Realm, something unexpected happened. The quasi-god from the Blood Demon Realm knew that continuing this way was not feasible. Your existence posed a severe threat to the Blood Demon Realm."

"To address this, the quasi-gods from the Blood Demon Realm, in consultation with the Blood Demon Realm's emperors, instigated a full-scale war, largely due to the manipulation of the Nine Nether Demon Emperor Chu Xiao. With the outbreak of the full-scale war, the entire Purple Spirit Realm descended into chaos. You had no time left to safely break through to the King Realm."

"After all, breaking through from the Perfect Nirvana Realm to the King Realm wasn't that simple, and the time required for closed-door cultivation was counted in decades, if not centuries."

"After the outbreak of the Great War, you were targeted by the King Realm experts from the Blood Demon Realm. You faced this fearlessly, confronting them head-on. In the end, you astonishingly killed a King Realm expert of the Blood Demon Realm with your Perfect Nirvana Realm cultivation, leaving both realms' experts in shock."

"Whether it was the experts of the Purple Spirit Realm or the Blood Demon Realm, they never expected you to be this powerful. It wasn't just a matter of killing a King Realm expert with Perfect Nirvana Realm cultivation; it was how you did it, showing great strength during the process and sustaining minimal injuries."

"This greatly boosted the morale of the Purple Spirit Realm. However, the kings and emperors of the Purple Spirit Realm couldn't help but sigh in their hearts, feeling that you didn't have enough time. If you could cultivate for a few hundred or even a thousand more years, you might truly become an unstoppable force."

"On the other hand, the Blood Demon Realm harbored extreme enmity towards you, attempting to assassinate you in various ways. However, you were cautious this time and never acted alone. Plus, the emperors of the Purple Spirit Realm kept a close eye on the Blood Demon Realm's emperors, expending significant effort to track their movements and prevent any attempts on your life."

"However, even the emperors of the Purple Spirit Realm could only do their best. After all, the number of experts in the Blood Demon Realm outnumbered those in the Purple Spirit Realm, and this method was effective only when not in a full-scale war."

"You were aware of this and remained calm, planning to find an opportunity to hide and cultivate within the Blood Demon Realm. After all, the most dangerous place could also be the safest. Your master, Emperor of the Sky, highly approved and appreciated your idea."

"With your ability to conceal your aura, it was nearly impossible for kings to detect you at close range. Therefore, even with quasi-kings guarding within the Blood Demon Realm, you could remain relatively safe."

"As long as you didn't fall, even if the Purple Spirit Realm ultimately lost the war and its inhabitants were enslaved by the Blood Demon Realm, there would still be hope for a turnaround. When you matured completely, you could save the inhabitants of the Purple Spirit Realm and retaliate against the Blood Demon Realm, achieving a complete reversal."

"However, your plan was good, but it overlooked one person. To be precise, you didn't neglect it; you were always vigilant about the Nine Nether Demon Emperor Chu Xiao. However, this full-scale war was initiated by him, and he had found a way to collaborate safely with the Blood Demon Realm."

"As a result, he had been lying in wait. Soon, the Nine Nether Demon Emperor Chu Xiao found an opportunity and appeared before you."

"When the Nine Nether Demon Emperor Chu Xiao appeared, he discovered your identity as a traveler and was greatly infuriated. He had originally planned to collaborate with the quasi-kings of the Blood Demon Realm to kill you, but he hadn't expected you to be a traveler, and possibly related to the Traveler Chat Group."

"Otherwise, you wouldn't deliberately hide your aura. It was entirely for his defense. Because of this, the Nine Nether Demon Emperor Chu Xiao changed his mind and decided to capture you."

"You felt heavy-hearted about this and activated an avatar of Xue Bingyue, the Ice Emperor, to block the Nine Nether Demon Emperor Chu Xiao and buy you time to escape."

"However, even with quasi-god power, it was impossible to suppress someone like the Nine Nether Demon Emperor Chu Xiao. After all, he had long achieved the Perfect King Realm, and he was not far from becoming a quasi-god himself."

"Even an avatar with quasi-god power couldn't hold back the heavily prepared Nine Nether Demon Emperor Chu Xiao, let alone a mere avatar trying to repel him. You saw the situation turning grim and took refuge inside the Blazefire Emperor's Tower."

"In response, the Nine Nether Demon Emperor Chu Xiao cruelly suggested that you surrender, allowing him to place a slave mark on you in exchange for sparing your life. Otherwise, even an imperial weapon wouldn't be able to stop him. You should be well aware of this."

"You remained silent, waiting in quiet hope for support from Xue Bingyue, the Ice Emperor, or other emperors. Although you knew the chances were slim, you still had no intention of giving up."

"However, your waiting was in vain. Whether it was the full-scale war or the actions of the Nine Nether Demon Emperor Chu Xiao, everything was well-calculated. On the side of Xue Bingyue, the Ice Emperor, and the other emperors, they had Blood Demon Realm experts blocking their path. They were aware of your situation, but they could only focus on their immediate foes, unable to divert their attention or protect you."

"Eventually, you sensed the rapid weakening of Xue Bingyue, the Ice Emperor's avatar's power. Feeling helpless, you sighed and chose to sit passively within the Blazefire Emperor's Tower."

"Due to your death, this simulation ends."

"It's really too difficult."

Wang Ping looked at the simulation content and smiled helplessly.

With this experience, he ventured to enhance his cultivation once more, accepting the higher risk to progress further. He reached the Perfect Nirvana Realm in his cultivation, and even though he managed to kill a King Realm expert from the Blood Demon Realm with Perfect Nirvana Realm cultivation, he still met his demise. The quasi-god Ji Bingyan and the emper

ors of the Purple Spirit Realm couldn't protect him.

There was no other way; strong enemies outside and a terrifying boss within had their eyes on him. Surviving in such circumstances was exceedingly challenging.

"However, if you ever give me a chance, I'll enslave you in return, even if it means crippling your cultivation," Wang Ping said coldly, expressing his determination.

The Nine Nether Demon Emperor Chu Xiao, this 'senior traveler,' was indeed a major trouble. Regardless, he needed to be eliminated.

"Alpha, eliminate this guy. Are there any group point rewards?" Wang Ping inquired mentally.

"Yes, and there are many," Alpha's cold and emotionless voice replied.

"Very well, killing him gives me another reason."

Wang Ping clenched his fists.

At this moment, Wang Ping's consciousness suddenly blurred, and his perspective shifted to an unfamiliar location. He witnessed the scene of the intense battle between the Nine Nether Demon Emperor Chu Xiao and the avatar of Ji Bingyan, the Ice Emperor.

It must be acknowledged that Ji Bingyan, the Ice Emperor, was indeed powerful. Her avatar possessed the strength to contend with a King Realm expert. However, an avatar was still an avatar, and its power rapidly declined over time, far from a match for a true King Realm expert, especially someone as extraordinary as the Nine Nether Demon Emperor Chu Xiao.

As a result, Ji Bingyan's avatar ultimately fell.

Then, Wang Ping witnessed the scene of himself choosing to sit passively within the Blazefire Emperor's Tower, resigned to his fate.

Wang Ping sighed deeply, and after a last gaze at the cold countenance of the Nine Nether Demon Emperor Chu Xiao, his perspective shifted back to the real world.

Shortly after, the system's notification sound rang out.

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

1. Perfect Nirvana Realm cultivation.

2. Blazefire Emperor's Tower.

3. Domain of the Sword (Partial Mastery).

4. Insight into Divine Powers.

5. Acquired Secret Arts.

6. Any one Imperial Art from the Sword Heaven Sect.

7. Any one Divine Power from the Sword Heaven Sect.

8. Blazefire Emperor's legacy martial arts and Divine Power.

9. Insightful Soul Grass.

10. True King Blood Flower."

"Wow!"

Wang Ping stared at the rewards from this simulation, completely stunned.

The imperial weapon he had longed for had finally appeared in the reward list, and that was exhilarating!

"The Blazefire Emperor's Tower is a definite choice. As for the other rewards, I can gradually acquire domains and divine powers later; there's no rush. Right now, I can't afford to delay my cultivation any longer. In that case, I'll take the rewards I can obtain from the Blazefire Secret Realm first, and then try to unlock some rewards from the Sword Heaven Sect's legacy."

Wang Ping scanned the list of rewards and contemplated his plan.

However, he also had a more audacious idea.

For instance, he could join other sects and acquire their martial arts and divine powers as well. With all the knowledge from various sects, he could create his own divine power and refine martial arts, ultimately paving a broader path for himself.

"The feasibility is quite high," Wang Ping thought with anticipation.

"But if I pursue this path, I definitely can't choose the cultivation option anytime soon. It would be impossible to stack my cultivation at that rate, and I'd be stuck in the Two Realms War for an extended period. Furthermore, it would be a hassle to gather enough low-grade elemental liquid to support simulations."

"Instead, I should focus on elevating my cultivation first. When my cultivation reaches the Perfect King Realm or even quasi-god status, the various sects should be more willing to grant me access to their martial arts and divine powers. Then, I can absorb them all at once, refresh the rewards, and avoid this cumbersome process."