If Xiao Feng descended into the world of Joy of Life with the strength of a ninth-rank martial artist, he could remain hidden for at most half a year.
In the original work, there were over twenty ninth-rank martial artists. Xiao Feng disguising himself as one would undoubtedly be far more inconspicuous than posing as a Grandmaster.
"Hmm..."
After pondering for a while, Xiao Feng ultimately sealed his cultivation to around that of a sixth-rank martial artist.
Judging from the original plot, Grandmaster-level experts were already akin to humanoid nuclear weapons.
If a Grandmaster's combat power was rated at 100 points, a ninth-rank martial artist's might not even reach 1 point.
Thus, in Xiao Feng's eyes, there wasn't much difference between a ninth-rank and a sixth-rank martial artist when facing a Grandmaster.
Given that, Xiao Feng chose to seal his cultivation to the sixth-rank level to better conceal himself.
In the world of Joy of Life, there were at least tens of thousands of sixth-rank martial artists. As long as Xiao Feng didn't do anything as extreme as killing the protagonist of fate, it would take the world's consciousness decades to possibly detect his presence.
Of course, the main reason Xiao Feng dared to seal his cultivation to the sixth-rank level was that he knew no one in Joy of Life could kill him.
His Immortal Dharma Body had fused with the Titan bloodline, allowing him to revive even if reduced to mincemeat.
Moreover, the seal he placed on himself could be lifted at any time.
However, once Xiao Feng lifted the seal, it would mean directly exposing himself to the world's consciousness, forcing him to end his journey in that world prematurely.
After clarifying all the precautions for traversing into a world, Xiao Feng didn't rush to seal his cultivation. Instead, he first crafted a batch of modern firearms and low-level robots.
Although Joy of Life appeared to be set in an ancient feudal society, it was actually a post-nuclear future world, complete with futuristic technology like robots and spaceships.
As long as the technological weapons Xiao Feng used didn't exceed the level seen in the original work, they wouldn't draw the attention of the world's consciousness.
The Grandmasters in the original work were classic examples of high offense but low defense. Their destructive power rivaled nuclear weapons, yet their defenses couldn't even withstand sniper rifle fire.
With modern firearms at his disposal and Terminator-like robots acting as bodyguards, even if Xiao Feng were an ordinary person, he could live like a king in the world of Joy of Life.
Soon, Xiao Feng completed his preparations and stepped into the teleportation beam projected by the [God's Lobby].
"Whoosh!!!"
Xiao Feng's vision blurred momentarily, and by the time he regained his senses, he found himself in a dense grove.
After leaving the grove, Xiao Feng didn't rush to disrupt the original plot. Instead, he first visited a nearby town to gather information about the current timeline and his location.
As night fell, having learned the basics, Xiao Feng settled in the best inn the town had to offer.
After eating and drinking his fill, Xiao Feng soaked in a bath while turning his attention to his character attribute panel:
[Name: Xiao Feng]
[Cultivation: Late-stage Two-Star Dou Saint]
[Bloodline: Immortal Dharma Body (Early-stage Four-Star Dou Saint)]
[Subsidiary Worlds: God's Lobby, Hueco Mundo]
[Domains: Unlimited Blade Works, Slaughter God Domain, Dragonflame Domain]
[Zanpakutō: Mirror Lord]
[Devil Fruits: Glint-Glint Fruit, Azure Dragon Fruit, Shadow-Shadow Fruit, Stone-Stone Fruit]
[Soul Bones: 100,000-Year Mirror Spider Right Leg Bone (Mirror Image)]
[Superpowers: Conqueror's Haki, Armament Haki, Observation Haki…]
[Cultivation Technique: Dragon God Art]
[Combat Skills: Maoshan Daoist Arts, Yellow Spring Divine Anger, Yellow Spring Palm…]
[Merit Points: 1.2+ billion (Click for details)]
[Simulation Count: 0 (Countdown: 3 minutes)]
Under Xiao Feng's gaze, the simulation countdown soon reached zero, and the simulation count changed from 0 to 1.
"Begin simulation!"
Xiao Feng silently commanded, and the 38th simulation commenced.
"Ding! Randomly selecting a simulation world…"
The text in the selection box rapidly shifted before finally settling on four large characters—The Return of the Condor Heroes!
"Ding! Please select the simulation method!"
[Text Projection Simulation (Cost: None)]
[Body Projection Simulation (Cost: 20 billion merit points)]
Severely "merit-deficient," Xiao Feng decisively chose the free [Text Projection Simulation].
"Ding! Text projection simulation begins!"
[Day 1: You realize you seem to have crossed over. While utterly bewildered, you can't help but feel excited—finally, the good fortune of transmigration has landed on you.]
[Day 2: Upon learning that Wang Chongyang's Quanzhen Sect is recognized as the number one martial arts sect in the world and that the current leader of the Beggar Sect is Huang Rong, you immediately understand you've crossed into the world of The Return of the Condor Heroes.]
[Day 3: You decide to head to the Quanzhen Sect to train in martial arts, aiming to become a true peerless master and fulfill your childhood dream…]
[Month 1: Through your efforts, you successfully join the Quanzhen Sect as a laborer disciple, gaining access to the most basic internal energy techniques. Initially thrilled, you're too excited to sleep and practice the techniques all night. Unfortunately, while Quanzhen's cultivation methods are stable and free of deviation risks, they're notoriously slow. Combined with your mediocre talent, it would take decades of hard work to achieve anything noteworthy—patience isn't your strong suit. Recalling the original plot, you soon devise a way to change your fate: secretly learning the Nine Yin Manual from the Ancient Tomb. You begin searching for the pool connecting to the tomb during your mountain patrols.]
[Month 2: After over half a month of searching, you find the pool leading to the Ancient Tomb. Using an inflated goatskin raft, you navigate the narrow passage and enter the tomb. Though the Nine Yin Manual inside is incomplete, it's more than enough for you. The walls are also inscribed with various martial arts left by Lin Chaoying, founder of the Ancient Tomb Sect.]
[Month 3: After practicing in the tomb's secret chamber for over half a month, you can't resist pushing open the coffin lid and venturing into the eerie tomb. Soon, you encounter Granny Sun and Little Dragon Maiden. Under Granny Sun's wary gaze, you immediately launch into a tirade against the Quanzhen Sect. You explain that you joined the sect after hearing it was the world's foremost martial arts school, its disciples hailed as chivalrous heroes who vanquish evil.]
(End of Chapter)