I Have a Cultivation Simulator

With his cultivation at Foundation Establishment Perfection, making a move against Ye Feng, who hadn't even reached Qi Refining, was naturally a sure thing.

Looking at the unconscious Ye Feng, you thought about what he would do next.

In the last simulation, you had performed a deep soul search on Ye Feng and knew his exact experiences.

In about half a year, a heavily injured Qi Refining cultivator would pass through this place and eventually collapse unconscious.

Then, Ye Feng would murder that Qi Refining cultivator, steal his treasures, and step onto the path of cultivation.

'This Ye Feng has some karmic luck, but not much,' you thought as you scrutinized him.

Even without your interference, he would ultimately still be possessed by True Person Blood Sea.

In the third simulation, the reason you kept Ye Feng around until the secret realm opened over ten years later was to use him to enter the realm and bring out the Shanhai Ring.

The remnant soul of True Person Blood Sea was sealed inside the Shanhai Ring, which was of some use to you.

At this point, Ye Feng's greatest value to you was his water-spirit physique aptitude.

"I'll treat you properly in the next simulation." You gave Ye Feng one last look before stuffing him into a prepared sack.

You weren't lying about that.

With the aptitude of Ye Feng's physique, selling him directly in exchange for Core Formation Spiritual Items was the lowest-value approach.

Core Formation Spiritual Items were something Foundation Establishment cultivators could only chance upon and never actively seek, but at the Master level, their value naturally plummeted.

A higher-level utilization of Ye Feng would be to nurture him to the level of a core formation master, and then enslave and command him.

A core formation master had a lifespan of five hundred years. Even subtracting the time spent cultivating through the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages, there would still be three to four hundred years left.

Over those three to four hundred years, just how much wealth could an absolutely obedient Master create?

This was a long-term investment.

Of course, nurturing a core formation master was easier said than done.

There was no faction out there that didn't want to nurture a core formation master.

But Ye Feng possessed a water-spirit physique. That physique alone rivaled an Earth Spiritual Root.

As long as he grew up smoothly, there was great hope he could become a False Core Master, and perhaps even form a Lower-Grade Golden Core.

After taking Ye Feng away, you didn't return to the Chamber of Commerce's stronghold.

Instead, you made a detour to the location of the Shanhai Secret Realm.

According to the timeline, the seal on the Shanhai Secret Realm would loosen in over ten years.

Then, the passage connecting the entire secret realm to the outside world would appear.

That was what they called the birth of the secret realm.

"The Shanhai Secret Realm..." You carefully scrutinized the area not far away.

That was the boundary where the secret realm intersected with reality.

In both the second and third simulations, you had observed the Shanhai Secret Realm from close range.

But every time you observed it, you had a different impression.

Naturally, this observation was no different.

This secret realm had existed for an incredibly long time, dating all the way back to the ancient era.

It wasn't until several hundred years ago that the Master Sect Leader of the Shanhai Sect discovered it, forged it into his own private secret realm, and named it the Shanhai Secret Realm.

'The seal on the secret realm hasn't completely loosened yet. No rush, no rush,' you thought after observing for a while.

With your current attainments in the Dao of Formations, and knowing the exact location of the secret realm, you had the ability to force its birth ahead of schedule.

But doing so would easily damage the foundation of the secret realm's original grand formation, creating unnecessary variables and accidents.

You still chose to wait over ten years for the time when the secret realm would naturally appear.

According to your cultivation plan, in over ten years, you would already be a core formation master.

You would be strong enough to monopolize the Shanhai Secret Realm, unlike in the third simulation, where you had to share it equally with other Foundation Establishment cultivators who rushed over.

In this simulation, you planned to swallow the entire Shanhai Secret Realm all by yourself.

Year 8, you were twenty-four years old.

You sat cross-legged inside your cave abode, your mind constantly flashing with silver seal characters that looked like tadpoles.

One after another, the silver tadpole seals constantly intertwined, fused, and collided, generating infinitely complex variations.

"This is too difficult." You opened your eyes, your brow furrowing.

It had already been seven years since you left the Nether Realm Proving Ground.

Over these seven years, aside from casually comprehending other inherited arts on the side, you had spent nearly half your time comprehending this secret technique.

However, your gains weren't much.

So far, you roughly knew that this secret technique should be one related to the divine soul.

"Is there really someone who could successfully train in this secret technique within eleven months?" you couldn't help but sigh, finding the sheer number of heaven-defying geniuses in the world hard to imagine.

"Now isn't the time for me to go all out!" you comforted yourself.

Your advantage compared to those monstrous geniuses wasn't in the length of time at all.

It was in the number of simulations.

If this simulation didn't work out, there was always the next one.

"I have to cultivate this secret technique." Reeling in your thoughts, your expression turned slightly solemn.

The results of comprehending the secret technique could be carried over into subsequent simulations.

It was a foundation that you could inherit.

Under these circumstances, even without the rewards from the Nether Realm Proving Ground, you would still try your best to master this secret technique.

'If I can form a Flawless Golden Core, my aptitude and talent will undergo an all-around metamorphosis... By then, would cultivating this secret technique be a bit faster?' you pondered inwardly.

If aptitudes like Spirit Roots and special physiques were considered innate talents brought from the mother's womb that were very hard to change...

Then the Core Formation Realm was the critical juncture for reshaping one's talent.

Even for someone as highly gifted as a Heaven Spirit Root cultivator, if the quality of the Golden Core they formed wasn't up to standard—such as forming a Middle-Grade Golden Core or a Lower-Grade Golden Core... their cultivation speed in the later Core Formation Realm would still drastically plummet.

Conversely, if an Earth Spiritual Root could form an Upper-Grade Golden Core or even a Flawless Golden Core, their comprehensive aptitude and talent would surpass that of a Heaven Spirit Root cultivator who only formed a Lower-Grade or Middle-Grade Golden Core.

After the Core Formation Realm, the weight of a Spirit Root's influence on aptitude would decrease, and Masters would rely far more on the quality of their Golden Core for cultivation.

This was also why the Flawless Golden Core was hailed as the seed of a Nascent Soul.

Year 9, you were twenty-five years old.

Counting on your fingers, you knew it was time to head to Wushan Market to take away Xiao Hei.

It was time for this Dark Magic Eagle, which had the potential to become a Tier 3 Great Demon in the future, to return to its rightful owner.

Several days later, you rushed to Wushan Market.

You didn't conceal your identity; instead, you descended upon Wushan as the President of the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce.

Market Head Ouyang Shen of Wushan Market personally led over a dozen core members of the Ouyang clan to welcome you at the market's entrance ahead of time.

This was a treatment you hadn't received in either of your two previous simulations.

In this simulation, you weren't just at Foundation Establishment Perfection; you were also a Tier Two High-Grade Alchemist and a high-level Guest Elder of Biyue Immortal City...

Empowered by these numerous identities, the Ouyang clan naturally wouldn't dare to underestimate you.

This was especially true for your status as a Tier Two High-Grade Alchemist capable of independently refining Foundation Establishment Pills.

To any Foundation Establishment-level faction, you were an existence they needed to befriend, or even fawn over.

Why did the Ouyang clan plot to harvest the lower-tier cultivators in the previous three simulations?

The main reason was that several successors they nurtured had failed to break through to Foundation Establishment, forcing the Ouyang clan to purchase Foundation Establishment Pills at a premium, which consequently left the clan unable to make ends meet.

On top of that, rumors were already flying all over Wushan Market at the time, causing the prices of shops and properties to plummet, so the Ouyang clan took advantage of the situation to reap the harvest.

If, at that time, there had been a Tier Two High-Grade Alchemist supporting the Ouyang clan and providing them with multiple Foundation Establishment Pills, they wouldn't have been reduced to harvesting the lower-tier cultivators.

Harvesting the lower-tier cultivators posed numerous hidden dangers for the Ouyang clan back then; for instance, in the third simulation, you ended up carving away half of their properties.

"Alchemist Wang is considering having the Chamber of Commerce settle in our market?" Ouyang Shen was overjoyed upon learning of your stated purpose.

Of course, this purpose was something you had fabricated. Your true goal was still to take Xiao Hei away.

"Rest assured, Alchemist Wang. I will set aside the shops in the best locations of the market..." Ouyang Shen immediately expressed his sincerity.

You didn't take Xiao Hei away right from the start, as that would seem too deliberate. Instead, you planned to stay the night and wait until tomorrow, buying Xiao Hei in passing under the guise of touring the market.

That was exactly what you had done in the third simulation.

You casually chatted with Ouyang Shen.

"All of you, step down." With a glance from Ouyang Shen, the other accompanying cultivators withdrew.

Immediately after, Ouyang Shen gently clapped his hands.

Instantly, five or six beautiful female cultivators walked in.

These five or six beauties all had mid-to-late stage Qi Refining cultivation bases. Though their magic power was superficial and floating—clearly fast-tracked through other means—they all had graceful figures and soft, charming features.

You immediately understood Ouyang Shen's intentions.

In the third simulation, you had entered Wushan Market twice, and both times you were entertained by beautiful female cultivators.

Back then, as long as you were willing, you could have absolutely taken them.

You knew very well that the Ouyang clan must have specially trained a batch of female cultivators to curry favor with passing Foundation Establishment cultivators.

This was also a common tactic used by many factions: first, to build connections, and second, on the off chance they could secure a bloodline seed.

After all, most cultivators who could cultivate to the Foundation Establishment stage possessed High-Grade Spirit Roots.

"Market Head Ouyang, what is the meaning of this?" Your expression turned displeased.

You had no real interest in feminine beauty.

"Please don't misunderstand, Alchemist Wang..." Ouyang Shen immediately said. "These women are all virgins, and they have cultivated dual cultivation arts since childhood. If you bed them, it will provide a certain benefit to your cultivation, even for a Foundation Establishment cultivator."

The Ouyang clan had paid no small price to train these five or six female cultivators; it was only due to your status as a Tier Two High-Grade Alchemist that they were willing to bring them out.

The female cultivators normally used to entertain passing Foundation Establishment cultivators had never cultivated dual cultivation arts.

Moreover, the Ouyang clan had utilized secret techniques to forcibly elevate the strength of these six female cultivators to the mid-to-late Qi Refining stage.

If they were merely at the early Qi Refining stage, then even with dual cultivation arts, it would be impossible for them to provide the slightest bit of help to a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"I see." You nodded slightly, carefully sizing up the six beautiful female cultivators.

These six beauties either lowered their heads, full of shyness, or boldly met your gaze... Each possessed her own distinct charm.

"Market Head Ouyang is very thoughtful." You withdrew your gaze.

"Send them to my cave abode tonight."

It was all for the sake of your own cultivation!

Half a day later, you walked out of the cave abode.

You gave a mediocre evaluation to the six female cultivators you had just enjoyed.

The main issue was that your physical body was simply too strong. Before you even did much tossing about, the six female cultivators were already begging for mercy.

As for the dual cultivation arts? The six female cultivators were all in the mid-to-late Qi Refining stage, and coupled with the fact that their cultivation bases weren't attained through their own training, they were extremely superficial.

Even when operating the dual cultivation arts, their usefulness to you was better than nothing, but barely.

It was mainly because the foundation of your cultivation was too profound and heavy. If it were any other early or mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, it probably would have been somewhat useful.

"Alchemist Wang." Market Head Ouyang Shen had already been waiting for a long time.

"Come, I'll take you on a tour." Wearing a smile, Ouyang Shen led you on a tour around Wushan Market.

Next, you roughly browsed through Wushan Market and finally bought some of the market's specialties in passing, which included Xiao Hei.

The Ouyang clan had cultivated dozens of Black Wind Eagle Eggs.

But from your last simulation, you had long since memorized Xiao Hei's aura. Even without the time node of the auction, you were able to recognize Xiao Hei right away.

On the surface, every Black Wind Eagle Egg looked almost identical, but they could all be distinguished by their subtle details, especially the aura inside the egg.

Having spent decades together with Xiao Hei in the third simulation, you were far too familiar with its aura!

Now that Xiao Hei was in hand, you also planned to leave the market.

Market Head Ouyang Shen personally saw you off. Before parting, he couldn't help but ask, "Alchemist Wang, I wonder when you will have the Chamber of Commerce settle in..."

"We'll talk about it next time," you replied, deliberately avoiding giving a precise answer.

There was nothing Ouyang Shen could do about this.

He could only think hard, wondering if he hadn't done a good enough job and had failed to let you enjoy yourself to the fullest.

Year 10, you were twenty-six years old.

The Dark Magic Eagle successfully hatched from its egg.

Following the process from the third simulation, you began to nurture it, similarly naming it 'Xiao Hei'.

Having experienced nurturing it once, you understood Xiao Hei extremely well. Coupled with comprehending numerous beast-taming inheritances—especially those few critical inheritances from Beast Taming Mountain—you had made massive progress in the Dao of Beast Taming.

You were confident that you could make Xiao Hei reach the peak of its mature stage ten to twenty years ahead of schedule, subsequently allowing it to attempt a breakthrough to Tier 3 and become a Tier 3 Great Demon.

In the second half of the year.

In the basement of the Chamber of Commerce stronghold.

You looked at Ye Feng, who was lying with his eyes closed on the jade platform in front of you.

After several years of your nurturing, Ye Feng's water-spirit physique had finally fully awakened.

In the third simulation, it had taken you a full several decades to reach this step.

This time, however, it was completed in just a few years.

The difference lay in the fact that in the third simulation, you were nothing more than an early Foundation Establishment cultivator. Added to the fact that you were in Biyue Immortal City, you had to act with a bit of caution.

In this simulation, however, you were already at Foundation Establishment Perfection, had the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce working for you, and, having accumulated experience from a previous simulation, were far more experienced in how to drive the awakening of his physique.

'As expected of a water-spirit physique,' you marveled inwardly. Even without him waking up, relying purely on instinct, the water-attribute spiritual energy between heaven and earth was involuntarily converging toward Ye Feng's body.

Once a water-spirit physique awakened, cultivation speed would increase by a massive margin. Even when sleeping and resting, he would be able to passively cultivate.

Looking at Ye Feng lying on the jade platform, a bold idea welled up in your mind.

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