I Have a Cultivation Simulator

'No rush, no rush. I'll wait and see if that Heavenly Infant Fruit is a trap...'

You reined in your thoughts and pondered.

The Heavenly Infant Fruit in True Person Biyue's possession came from the cult master of the Jiuyou Demonic Cult.

Who knew if this demonic path True Monarch had left any hidden contingencies inside the fruit?

You planned to wait a few more decades, or perhaps a century, to see if True Person Biyue became a Nascent Soul True Monarch before making any decisions.

True Person Biyue was already over four hundred years old. Within a few decades at the latest, she would attempt to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm.

If she succeeded in becoming a True Monarch, it would prove that any contingencies hidden in the fruit could be resolved.

You intended to let True Person Biyue test the Heavenly Infant Fruit for traps first.

'A massive upheaval... is coming to the Taiyuan Region...'

Out of the millions of cultivators in Biyue Immortal City, only a dozen or so Masters had survived. The rest were completely devoured by the True Monarch of the Jiuyou Demonic Cult...

This incident was bound to cause an unprecedented sensation across the Taiyuan Region.

Furthermore, that True Monarch of the Jiuyou Demonic Cult was about to launch a domain war. Given the current situation, their target was clearly the Taiyuan Region...

'An omen of chaotic times...'

You mused to yourself.

Domain wars broke out every seven or eight hundred years, or sometimes every millennium.

A Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator lived for over two hundred years, giving them a one-in-four chance of encountering a domain war. It wasn't exactly a rare occurrence.

Of course, a domain war was both a disaster and an opportunity.

Especially for rogue cultivators without any backing.

During a domain war, to boost the morale of the region's cultivators, Taiyuan Palace would inevitably release a large amount of high-end resources, including but not limited to Foundation Establishment Pills and Crystal Condensation Pills.

According to historical records, every domain war birthed a new batch of Masters from rogue cultivator backgrounds.

'For me, a domain war will at most make this simulation a bit harder. When the next simulation comes around, I'll have the experience from this one...'

You thought silently.

...

The life-and-death battle between True Monarch Zixu of Taiyuan Palace and Qi Sha Demonic Monarch of the Jiuyou Domain was not something Xiao Hei could spy on.

Mostly because Xiao Hei wasn't capable of it. When two True Monarchs clashed, they covered dozens or even hundreds of li in an instant; Xiao Hei simply couldn't keep up.

However, you didn't have Xiao Hei return to Luofeng Mountain immediately.

Instead, you let it roam outside for a few years.

Although Xiao Hei had been spying from hundreds of li away from Biyue Immortal City...

Who knew what kind of methods a True Monarch possessed? There was a chance they had noticed its prying eyes and made a mental note.

The possibility was extremely low. With a True Monarch's power, if they had noticed Xiao Hei spying, they would have just swatted it to death with a flip of their hand.

But you still planned to play it safe. After all, it cost you nothing.

...

Half a month later, Shen Lingxiu hurriedly sought you out.

"Wang-lang, something terrible has happened..." Shen Lingxiu's face was pale. "Biyue Immortal City..."

As a Tier Two array master, Shen Lingxiu had her own network of connections. She had quickly caught wind of what transpired in Biyue Immortal City.

"I just heard as well..." Your expression was heavy.

You were a Tier Two Alchemist, the president of the Qingyuan Chamber of Commerce, and the master of Luofeng Market. Your connections were no less than hers. Feigning ignorance at a time like this would seem a bit too deliberate.

"How could the City Lord..." Shen Lingxiu's tone was still filled with disbelief.

In her eyes, True Person Biyue possessed a noble and pure character and refused to bow her head to the sects.

How could such a figure sell out the millions of cultivators in the city?

Shen Lingxiu felt as if a pillar of her faith was collapsing.

Too naive... You glanced at the dejected Shen Lingxiu and sighed inwardly.

To some extent, Shen Lingxiu had yet to experience the true cruelties of the cultivation world. The only setback she had ever faced was the Lin family's betrayal.

And even that setback was quickly overcome with the help of the contingencies left behind by her parents.

"If it weren't for you, Wang-lang... I'm afraid I would have..." Shen Lingxiu finally realized the implications, her tone revealing a trace of lingering fear.

If you hadn't invited her to set up the market's grand array, she never would have left the immortal city. Her fate would have been exactly the same as the millions of other cultivators inside.

"It's a pity about Brother Zhao and the others..."

A look of sorrow surfaced on your face at just the right moment.

At the same time, you scrutinized your own actions to see if you had left any flaws.

You had left the immortal city more than a decade in advance under the pretext of establishing your own market.

During that time, you invited Shen Lingxiu over to set up its protective array.

The motives and reasons were completely sound.

Not a single trace of deliberate contrivance could be found.

Even if Taiyuan Palace investigated the matter afterward, they wouldn't be able to dig up anything.

Hearing this, Shen Lingxiu also looked grief-stricken.

Most of her close friends had also been in the immortal city.

...

Year eighty-three. You were ninety-nine years old.

The incident at Biyue Immortal City had completely spread throughout the Taiyuan Region, leaving countless cultivators in a state of panic.

Soon after, Taiyuan Palace issued a public notice stating that they would definitely demand an explanation from the Jiuyou Domain. At the same time, they reassured the various factions not to worry about a repeat of the tragedy, as cultivators from Taiyuan Palace and the sects would be conducting patrols.

Year eighty-four. You were a hundred years old.

A sect cultivator came knocking on your door.

"I am Wu Ming, a cultivator of Taiyuan Palace."

Wu Ming said with a smile.

He had an elegant temperament and a refreshing appearance, making it hard for anyone to feel averse to him.

"So it's an esteemed cultivator from Taiyuan Palace!"

Your expression turned solemn as you welcomed Wu Ming into your cave dwelling.

You weren't very surprised by this Taiyuan Palace cultivator's visit.

The incident with True Person Biyue had caused far too massive of an impact; it was inevitable that Taiyuan Palace would conduct a thorough investigation in the aftermath.

You had resided in Biyue Immortal City for decades, and although you had left, you were definitely still on Taiyuan Palace's list of people to investigate.

However, you deduced that they didn't really suspect you of anything. If they did, they wouldn't have waited until now to come knocking.

"Alchemist Wang, I have come this time to ask why you originally left the immortal city..."

Wu Ming asked in a mild tone.

You immediately recounted the excuse you had prepared long ago.

"I truly never expected that the City Lord... that demonic witch Biyue would do such a thing..." Your expression was quite gloomy.

You didn't overtly curse True Person Biyue or eagerly draw a line in the sand.

Instead, you simply looked deeply disheartened.

Seeing this, Wu Ming nodded inwardly.

Before coming here, he had already conducted extensive background checks on you and concluded that you were clean.

Your reaction right now was entirely reasonable.

After all, given True Person Biyue's former sterling reputation, who could have foreseen her committing such an atrocity? Having lived in the immortal city for decades, you had definitely received some casual favors from her in the past.

If you had immediately shown an eagerness to sever all ties, it wouldn't have strictly been a problem, but it would have made Wu Ming perceive you as cold-blooded and fickle.

"I was just coming by to ask."

Wu Ming asked a few more brief questions before standing up to leave.

"Daoist Wu..." You followed him and discreetly slipped him several bottles of pills. "Luofeng Mountain is a humble place, but please accept this small token of my regard."

"Ah, Alchemist Wang, there is no need for this..." Although Wu Ming's tone was dismissive, he still pocketed the pills. He patted his chest and assured you, "Rest easy, Alchemist Wang. My visit today was just a routine inquiry. There won't be any problems."

Wu Ming gave you a solid guarantee.

You watched Wu Ming leave.

Even in the cultivation world, human relationships were indispensable. By gifting him those pills, you had forged a connection. In the future, if you ever needed a favor from Taiyuan Palace, you wouldn't be stuck without a single contact to introduce you.

A few bottles of pills were nothing to you anyway.

...

Year eighty-five. You were a hundred and one years old. You received news that your eldest and second oldest brothers had died of old age.

Under your protection, both your parents and your brothers had lived past the age of a hundred. This was considered a long life, and they had lived much more comfortably than the average Qi Refining Realm cultivator.

Year eighty-six. You were a hundred and two years old.

You finally learned the outcome of the battle between True Monarch Zixu and True Monarch Qi Sha.

The clash between the two Nascent Soul True Monarchs ended with True Monarch Zixu gaining the upper hand, forcing True Monarch Qi Sha to retreat back to the Jiuyou Domain.

Year eighty-seven. You were a hundred and three years old.

You noticed the shifting tides in the Taiyuan Region. Taiyuan Palace had begun conscripting sect cultivators, dispatching them to the borders to face off against the Jiuyou Domain.

As for True Person Biyue? Her whereabouts remained entirely unknown.

Year eighty-eight. You were a hundred and four years old.

After roaming outside for several years, the Dark Magic Eagle finally received your nod of approval and returned to Luofeng Mountain.

Year eighty-nine. You were a hundred and five years old.

The Dark Magic Eagle had grown to the peak of the Tier 2 Mid-Stage.

You began preparing the necessary items for its breakthrough.

Year ninety. You were a hundred and six years old.

The Dark Magic Eagle crossed into the late Tier Two stage.

With this, the earth-grade bloodline demonic beast had reached the absolute peak of its maturity.

Year ninety-one. You were a hundred and seven years old.

You heard that on the frontlines bordering the Jiuyou Domain, the cultivators of the two great regions had already begun slaughtering each other.

Year ninety-two. You were a hundred and eight years old.

You faintly sensed that you were approaching the peak of the Foundation Establishment Eighth Layer.

Year ninety-three. You were a hundred and nine years old. You cultivated to the peak of the Foundation Establishment Eighth Layer.

You began preparations to break through.

Year ninety-four. You were a hundred and ten years old. You broke through to the Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer.

The Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer was also known as Foundation Establishment Perfection. Having cultivated to this point, you now possessed the qualifications to attempt Core Formation.

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