Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Simulating Again
The first item, fighting experience, he didn't currently need. With his Seventh-Grade Martial Artist strength and masterful integrative swordsmanship, there was no challenger for him in this small city.
As for the third item, the ancient elixir formula for marrow cleansing, not to mention that the immense 3000 Taoyun point cost discouraged him, the result of dying from elixir consumption in this simulated life alone was enough to make him step back.
In this simulated life, after years of studying, it all ended so tragically; so what was the use of obtaining that marrow cleansing elixir formula now? Was he really going to succeed in creating it? Ridiculous.
Thus, after some consideration, Pei Xuanjing chose the second option.
Instantly, his mind was filled with vast knowledge on how to cultivate the "Leaving Fire Skill" to the Third Layer and how to integrate two skill sets.
The "Yi Wood Skill" Pei Xuanjing was cultivating currently had only three layers, which could only sustain his cultivation up to a Seventh Grade Martial Artist. To break through further, besides using the simulator, he had to find a way to obtain the remaining techniques of the "Yi Wood Skill."
He could feel that even if he managed a breakthrough to the Sixth Grade using the simulator, without the corresponding techniques, he wouldn't be able to utilize a Sixth Grade Martial Artist's strength.
He even had a slight worry; internal cultivation, unlike external, involved converting Inner Qi to True Qi and then slowly using True Qi to nourish the organs and marrow, to strengthen them and lay the foundation for future transformation.
It is known that organs and marrow are amongst the most crucial parts of the human body. Any mistake, not only might leave lingering issues and a shaky foundation for future transformation, but decades of hard cultivation could also be lost in an instant.
Although there were more techniques available in the "Yi Wood Skill," Pei Xuanjing did not have many opportunities to search for them yet, which was why he considered deducing the techniques himself.
The Five Elements influence each other; Wood generates fire.
After obtaining "Leaving Fire Skill," if he could combine it with the "Yi Wood Skill" and reach the stage of Wood Generates Fire, perhaps it was another path forward.
This simulation, although a failure, had given him significant gains.
Even though he had enough Taoyun points for another attempt, Pei Xuanjing was not ready to simulate again immediately.
Firstly, each simulation seemed simple but actually drained his spirit substantially, leaving him quite exhausted afterward, so it was better to rest for a while.
Moreover, now that he had acquired the third layer of "Leaving Fire Skill" and the know-how for integrating both skills, it was better to cultivate "Leaving Fire Skill" to the Third Layer, balance the Inner Qi of fire and wood within his body, and study further before proceeding.
As days and nights passed, within the following month, Pei Xuanjing quickly cultivated the "Leaving Fire Skill" to the Third Layer. At this point, balancing the Inner Qi of fire and wood, using wood to generate fire, and borrowing the momentum of wood, although he had not broken through to a new realm, his combat strength increased by more than ten percent.
During this period, Jiang Yan successfully broke through to a Ninth-Grade Martial Artist. He expressed his gratitude towards Pei Xuanjing, but his intention to leave was also evident in his words.
Pei Xuanjing asked Mr. Xu to arrange for him to leave. After Jiang Yan left, he started targeting the Zhang Family, causing them numerous troubles. This attracted a lot of attention and eased things for Pei Xuanjing.
After thoroughly recuperating both mentally and physically, Pei Xuanjing began another simulation.
[Taoyun: 1349 points.]
[Do you wish to use the Life Simulator? One use will consume 1000 Taoyun points.]
Pei Xuanjing chose 'Yes' without any hesitation.
[Great Tao has fifty, Forty-Nine Heavenly Paths, leaving one aside! Thus, in this world, there is always a sliver of chance for survival!]
Eighteen years old: You have already broken through to the Seventh Grade Realm and cultivated both skills to the Third Layer. However, you realize that hard cultivation is useless. This small city can't aid your cultivation anymore, so you decide to leave.
Twenty years old: After leaving the small city, with the strength of a Seventh-Grade Martial Artist and after a year of refining, mastering cohesive Swordsmanship to a significant reputation, people called you a prodigy.
At that time, news spread that a Secret Realm Blessed Land had appeared. Encouraged by some friends, you went there with them.
You initially thought it was just an ordinary exploratory trip and even if there were dangers, you could retreat safely with your strength.
Three months later, when the Secret Realm Blessed Land closed, some people left with great gains, others left empty-handed but alive, and some died, their years of hard cultivation wasted.
During a scramble for Spiritual Medicine, although you managed to seize one and escaped with your life, you were severely injured. Driven by necessity, you swallowed the Spiritual Medicine and went into secluded healing. Unexpectedly, you missed the closing time of the Secret Realm Blessed Land.
A month later, you awoke from seclusion. Although you knew you were trapped, you were not discouraged and felt you still had a chance.
Twenty-five years old: You have been trapped for five years, spending the time searching for an exit and deducing techniques.
Twenty-eight years old: After nine years, you managed to integrate the two types of Inner Qi. Utilizing this opportunity, you finally deduced the techniques completely, creating a new skill called "Yi Wood and Li Fire Skill," based on "Yi Wood Skill" and "Leaving Fire Skill." Although this skill had only four layers, it was enough to support your breakthrough to the Sixth Grade.
Thirty-three years old: You destroyed and then established, finally transforming Inner Qi into True Qi and broke through as a Sixth Grade Martial Artist, starting to nourish your organs and marrow with True Qi, becoming an expert. Regrettably, you remained trapped in the Secret Realm.
Forty years old: During a cultivation session, you died due to deviation.
[This life has ended.]
Although the outcome of this simulated life wasn't that pleasant, Pei Xuanjing was used to it.
He reviewed the outcomes of his many simulated lives; almost none ended with natural death. It seemed that aside from normal death, any accidental death was possible.
Having experienced so much, he had become numb and wasn't as concerned.
What he was most concerned about now was what he could gain from this simulated life.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone