[The simulation projection of life has ended. Would the host like to inherit cultivation realm rewards from this life simulation?]
As this simulation of life came to an end, a genuine smile graced Pei Xuanjing's face when he opened his eyes.
He reminisced about the past events in this life simulation as if watching scenes of a movie flashing through his mind. His recollection of memories surged in like a stormy tide. Given his high realm, he didn't need to exert much effort to accommodate these memories, which are a mere drop in the ocean relative to his powerful spiritual consciousness.
Pei Xuanjing was pleased with the results of this life simulation, which, apart from enhancing his strength, gave him an extraordinarily satisfying feeling.
The main reason he chose to undergo this life simulation was his inability to tolerate the desperate world of Tianhuang for the human race. Being a pride of the human race, he couldn't bear this situation and thus chose to project into this world.
And it didn't disappoint. Although the human race didn't manage to suppress all the tribes and reign over Tianhuang in the end, the rise of the human race from a race despised by all tribes to one of the top races in Tianhuang was a good outcome.
Moreover, the Human Emperor Seal and the Nine Cauldrons barrier that Pei Xuanjing left behind ensured a solid foundation for the prosperous human race in Tianhuang, which was commendable.
In Pei Xuanjing's view, the purpose of this life simulation has been thoroughly achieved without any regrets left behind.
He dispersed these thoughts, turned his gaze to the life simulator, and calmly chose to claim the rewards of the life simulation.
For Pei Xuanjing, the gains from this life simulation delighted him as they exceeded his expectations.
Initially with 20 million Taoyun points, Pei Xuanjing aimed to break the dire conditions of the human race and didn't anticipate a significant increase in his personal abilities during this life simulation. He had decided to focus on his breakthrough in the next life simulation.
However, as the proverb goes: the best-laid plans often go awry and unintended deeds may bring about fruitful results.
During this life simulation, Pei Xuanjing didn't hasten to break through his cultivation realm. Most of his energy went into the process of how to make the human race rise. He used this life simulation to conduct some experiments that couldn't be done in the Daming World.
Surprisingly, he managed to move his own realm forward and made a swift advancement to the Spirit Realm Eightfold, which also signifies the middle stage of the Golden Core Sixth Turn.
In the Tianhuang World, the Spirit Realm Eightfold was ranked at the very top of existence, and likewise, in the Daming World and Sky Wasteland, it was among the top powerhouses.
It should be noted that ancient powers such as the Da Xue, the Great River, and Heart Moon Lake, which Pei Xuanjing was previously exposed to, all belong to the first-rate forces in Sky Wasteland, and they only had the powerhouse at the Spirit Realm Eightfold hiding behind.
One could say that even though the previous Pei Xuanjing suppressed the world in the Daming World, with his Spirit Realm Sevenfold, he was regarded as insufficiently formidable by many mighty figures who had returned from Sky Wasteland. They would inevitably conflict with Pei Xuanjing again when someone stronger from Sky Wasteland returns.
Previously, with the Spirit Realm Sevenfold and the Sanbao Jade Ruyi in hand, aided by the amplification of the Divine Position, Pei Xuanjing had confidence to fight against a Spirit Realm Eightfold powerhouse without being disadvantaged.
Now that Pei Xuanjing has advanced to Spirit Realm Eightfold and considering the amplification from the Divine Position, he will not necessarily be powerless in the face of the strongest at Nine Realms of Spirit.
The strongest of the Nine Realms of Spirit is comparable to the late-stage sixth level powerhouse in Tianhuang World. In Tianhuang World, Pei Xuanjing was able to suppress several late-stage sixth level powerhouses. So today, facing the strongest of the Nine Realms of Spirit, he absolutely won't be apprehensive and would have enough confidence.
Although in Tianhuang World, his Divine Position was bestowed by the worship of all human tribes and gathered the top-notch Divine Position with a huge blessing, he couldn't get all the blessings in Daming World.
But in Daming World, the accumulated belief and Incense and Fire Divine Power over the decades, along with the amplification from his Divine Position, are sufficient to support several attacks and can completely serve as the trump card for him.
This breakthrough did not come with much fanfare. Pei Xuanjing concealed every abnormal phenomenon and entered the Spirit Realm Eightfold soundlessly, unnoticed by anyone.
Even the many instructors and disciples in the Taoist Academy only sensed an immense amount of Heaven and Earth Essence Qi surging towards the courtyard where the head of the academy was located.
However, such a phenomenon had occurred countless times during his decade-long seclusion and was not considered anything peculiar. So everyone quickly shifted their attention from this place.
For the many disciples of the Taoist Academy, even if they were in the academy, the powerhouse headmaster was still too far away from them. Being able to enter the Taoist Academy, the opportunity they could seize was to strive hard in cultivation and stand out in the upcoming Great World, so as to live up to their expectations.
[Whether to choose to inherit the mount 'White Deer' Spirit Realm Eightfold, which requires a consumption of 10,000,000 Taoyun points.]
After Pei Xuanjing's breakthrough, another prompt from the life simulator appeared, causing a glint to flash in his eyes.
Sure enough, in the past life simulations, there were occasions where the host could exchange treasures and rare artifacts encountered in the life simulation with Taoyun points. However, being able to directly bring a creature from the life simulation like this time was a first for Pei Xuanjing.
This mount, White Deer, was a middle-stage level six powerhouse from the Deer Clan that Pei Xuanjing had incorporated when he was seizing the Heavenly Mandate. It was equivalent to a cultivator at Spirit Realm Eightfold in the Daming World.
The deer was subdued by Pei Xuanjing's Talisman Method, establishing a contract between them. Its life and death were in Pei Xuanjing's hands, and perhaps it is because of this that the life simulator suggested that the White Deer could be brought to the Daming World.
Should he choose to transport this White Deer to the Daming World?
After pondering for a brief moment, Pei Xuanjing made a decision.
"Proceed with the transportation."
"Transportation successful, in progress…"
A faint light flickered in the secret chamber where Pei Xuanjing was, gradually forming a light circle. This light circle seemed to connect to the Tianhuang World, and Pei Xuanjing could clearly sense the vast aura of Tianhuang.
The next moment, the figure of White Deer walked out from within the light circle and appeared in the secret chamber.
Actually, if this life simulation ended and Pei Xuanjing still hadn't used the opportunity given by the life simulation to step into the Spirit Realm Eightfold, he would definitely not choose to guide the White Deer and waste an opportunity of life simulation.
After all, even though this White Deer has the power of the Spirit Realm Eightfold, for Pei Xuanjing, it cannot compare to his potential improvement if he were to undertake another life simulation. The enhancement of his own power is more important than having a combat force of the Spirit Realm Eightfold.
However, the crucial point is that, after this round of life simulation, Pei Xuanjing had a breakthrough; he entered the Spirit Realm Eightfold.
With Pei Xuanjing's power breakthrough, the Taoist values needed by the life simulator to proceed with the next life simulation rose from ten million to twenty million.
It can be said that Pei Xuanjing's ambition to simulate life immediately has been completely wiped out. The Taoist values he holds in a short period of time are not enough to carry out another life simulation.
After all, with the arrival of people from the Sky Wasteland getting closer, Pei Xuanjing is destined not to be able to simulate life again. It would be better to invite the White Deer over and add another combat force to his team.
"White Deer has met the master." White deer was initially very resistant when he entered this unfamiliar environment. However, when he saw Pei Xuanjing, he immediately felt at ease.
As a strong being of the mid-phase of the sixth level in the wilderness world, the Deer Clan is not the strongest clan, but it's not a weak one either. The White Deer willingly submitted to Emperor Xi, naturally having been subdued by him.
Although he did not know how he suddenly arrived in a world that seemed different from the wilderness, when White Deer saw the familiar Emperor Xi and felt his strong aura, all of his worries disappeared.
"This is…"
Pei Xuanjing explained the current situation to him.
His trust in the White Deer was built on the notion that the other's life and death lay in his hands, so he began to share some of his understandings.
He didn't talk about the core matter of life simulation, but simply changed the topic, saying that he was adventuring in the wilderness and brought the White Deer over after his return…
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As time passed bit by bit, and the revival of heaven and earth became stronger, powers from the Sky Wasteland continued to descend, and the various factions gradually became aware of the existence of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty.
After initially killing several cultivators at the Seventh Level of the Spiritual Realm, they all calmed down, no longer deliberately provoking challenges.
But while they respected Pei Xuanjing's rules and refrained from harming ordinary citizens and martial artists, it didn't mean there wouldn't be violent conflicts among these cultivators in the Spirit Realm.
One must know that even if you don't take into account the friction between the existing powers of the Daming World and the returning parties, there's still no peace between the original forces of the Daming World and the various parties from the Sky Wasteland.
The various factions in the original Daming World were restricted by the vision of Pei Xuanjing, the deterrence of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty, and their clear understanding of their lack of strength, so they kept a temporary peace.
But the powers from the Sky Wasteland were completely different. After their arrival, they naturally began to look for a base suitable for themselves to prepare for the arrival of their full powers.
So the conflicts between these powers from Sky Wasteland were almost inevitable, especially since they did not violate Pei Xuanjing's rules. Pei Xuanjing wouldn't interfere in their internal conflicts.
Just like the conflict between the Da Xue ancient country and the Great River ancient country. These two ancient countries were enemies in the Sky Wasteland. The early arrival of the Da Xue ancient country provoked the Great River ancient country to send Ying Zhong back in order to close the gap. However, he fell into Pei Xuanjing's hands and was killed, which thwarted the Great River's plans.
In addition, after Xue Renfang of the Xue Country communicated with Pei Xuanjing, he signalled his compliance with Pei Xuanjing's rules. Although it was somewhat of an agreement under duress, it undoubtedly obtained an enormous opportunity for the Da Xue ancient country to develop in their ancestral land far beyond any other faction.
Over these several decades, the Da Xue ancient country not only gathered a considerable force but also deliberately suppressed many opponents, impeding their development. The most severely suppressed among them was the Great River ancient country. If it were not for the arrival of a strong person from the Spirit Realm Sevenfold, the suppression would have prolonged indefinitely.
Of course, after the revival of heaven and earth in the Daming World, the world seemed to expand. Originally, the Great Ming Divine Dynasty had almost unified the world, but as heaven and earth resuscitated, many unowned lands appeared, becoming the territories contested over by the returning factions from the Sky Wasteland.
After all, they couldn't discern the true strength of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty. All they could do was enhance their own strength and make other plans later.
The people of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty were well aware of the intentions of these forces but couldn't make any countermove temporarily. They could only silently accumulate strength, preparing for the upcoming days.
However, almost everyone knew that they had to test each other to determine whether they could stand in the upcoming era and fight for the possible opportunity to become immortal.
Now, in addition to the conflict and disputes among the human factions in the Daming World, another conflict emerged clearly. That is, the real theme of the Daming World was the fight between the human race and the demon race.
Originally, the revival of heaven and earth made the human race unable to step into the Spirit Realm, but for the demon race, it was almost an extinction.
But now everyone is returning, and those demons from the Sky Wasteland naturally chose to return to their ancestral land, bringing the human-demon conflict that has continued for countless years in the Sky Wasteland back to the Daming World.
On this issue, there were no thoughts of compromise from any factions. After all, defeat in the struggle with the demon race could mean total annihilation for the entire human race.
This problem is also why human factions could have conflict, but they chose to restrain themselves and not embark on full-scale conflict.
As the master of the Daming World, the Great Ming Divine Dynasty bears the undeniable obligation and responsibility to handle the war between the human race and the demon race.
After Wang Boan, this powerhouse, commanded an army of millions to fight against the demon race, demonstrating extraordinary strength and command ability, he was immediately recognized by various powers in the Sky Wasteland.
After all, to be fair, this natural born commander, even in the Sky Wasteland filled with star generals, is a top-tier commander. Having such a commander in real battles is good news for anyone on the same side.
Dragon Tiger Mountain, one of the Ancestral Lands of the Taoist School.
The Dragon Tiger Mountain that has been standing for millions of years is still thriving. Even after the revival of Heaven and Earth, countless forces have risen, yet no one can overshadow the brilliance of Dragon Tiger Mountain.
The powerhouses returning from the Sky Wasteland, in spite of their own rivalries, dare not entertain any thoughts against Dragon Tiger Mountain.
Perhaps in the eyes of many powerhouses, the former Celestial Master who governed Dragon Tiger Mountain is not particularly extraordinary. Even though he holds the Zhengyi Seal, it is not certain if he can withstand some powerhouses at the Seventh Level of the Spiritual Realm in such a short time.
But don't forget that another Dragon Tiger Mountain still exists in the Sky Wasteland, presided over by the Ancestor Celestial Master, a most formidable figure at the Nine Realms of Spirit.
In the Sky Wasteland, the reputation of Dragon Tiger Mountain is universally known. Judging by reputation alone, the Ancestor Celestial Master can be considered the most famous powerhouse at the Nine Realms of Spirit in the Sky Wasteland.
Therefore, the other factions did not make any unusual moves towards this powerhouse's inheritance in the Ancestral Land, even those forces bearing a grudge against Dragon Tiger Mountain did not make a move at this time.
Atop Dragon Tiger Mountain, the old Celestial Master was sitting on a meditation cushion, practicing his skills with his eyes closed. He bore a semblance of immortal nobility as the mystical Qi surrounded him.
After a long time, the old Celestial Master opened his eyes, gradually quieted his inner skill, dissipated the Heaven and Earth Essence Qi, and having a glimpse of understanding in his eyes, he collected the Zhengyi Seal into his bosom and rose up, making his way outside.
For someone else, thirty years is a long time where many things can happen. However, for the old Celestial Master, not many things were of concern to him. Perhaps this is one of the benefits of having influential backing!
Ever since he received the Zhengyi Seal, the old Celestial Master obtained the full inheritance of the Ancestor Celestial Master. He diligently cultivated over these thirty years, gaining some progress.
From the initial Fourth Level of the Spiritual Realm when he acquired the Zhengyi Seal, the old Celestial Master had now reached the Spirit Realm's Sixth Level, only a step away from forming the foundation of the Great Tao and entering the realm of the Spirit Realm's Seventh Level.
Moreover, had he not been preoccupied studying the rightful teachings of the Ancestor Celestial Master to compensate for his own deficiencies in foundation, believing that his strength was still not solid enough, he could have already begun forming the foundation of the Great Tao.
If word of such dreadful progress were to spread, it would indeed astonish many, making them astonished at his cultivation talent.
You should know that even in the Sky Wasteland, cultivators who could progress from the Fourth Level to almost breaking through to the Sixth Level within thirty years are very rare, even with the support of an inheritance from a powerful cultivator at the Nine Realms of Spirit.
If Pei Xuanjing were to witness this spectacle, he would also be remarkably surprised. He knows that this old Celestial Master doesn't have a cheat like a simulator, and to be able to cultivate at such a rate is truly horrifying.
Of course, if Pei Xuanjing knew that not only the old Celestial Master, but several other old acquaintances of his also had similar gains, he would undoubtedly be greatly amazed.
At the base of the Unorthodox Alliance, the leader Zhao Baiyang stood on a tower, listening to his disciple narrating the recent changes in the world's circumstances.
"The situation within the realm of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty is still fairly stable at present. With the Jade Purity True Monarch dominating the world, even if the forces from the Sky Wasteland have returned, they are restrained by his majesty and dare not act rashly." Yu Yiyao commented on the current state of affairs, a bitter expression on her face. "However, the situation outside the territory of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty is far more chaotic. Various forces are constantly entangled, and the people dispatched by our forces can only occupy a small part of it, constantly targeted by many other forces."
Yu Yiyao could hardly hide the look of displeasure that lingered between her brows, and she had no desire to cover up her frustration in front of her master.
You must know that Zhao Baiyang usually, like Pei Xuanjing, is hands-off in managing the Unorthodox Alliance. He only provides strategic planning, while the actual operations and matters of the alliance are entirely left to Yu Yiyao.
If it were in the past, the power of the Unorthodox Alliance within the Great Ming Divine Dynasty would be considered a top-tier alliance. Even if they encountered obstacles, it wouldn't be something insurmountable for Yu Yiyao.
However, the current situation is completely different. With the continuous descent of forces from the Sky Wasteland, the advantage of the Unorthodox Alliance no longer exists, especially in terms of the number of powerhouses—they simply can't compare with the opposing forces.
Inside the territory of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty, it is still acceptable as they have the deterrence of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty and the reputation of Pei Xuanjing. Those forces wouldn't dare to provoke them for now. But in other places, it's a completely different story.
With the revival of Heaven and Earth, the territory of the world is expanding more and more with countless unowned lands appearing, waiting for various forces to compete for and occupy. As part of the top powers of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty, the Unorthodox Alliance naturally wouldn't want to miss out.
However, in these places where the influences of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty and Pei Xuanjing are no longer present, they have become a naked struggle for survival of the fittest, just like the Sky Wasteland. Everything boils down to one's own power. Without power, one naturally cannot obtain any benefits.
With Zhao Baiyang in seclusion, the remaining most powerful force of the Unorthodox Alliance is the Vajra Sect Leader who has broken through to the Fourth Level of the Spiritual Realm. Even though he is a Body Refining cultivator and can compete with those at the Fifth Level of the Spiritual Realm, he has no way of gaining benefits from the factions that have returned from the Sky Wasteland with powerhouses at the Sixth or even Seventh Level of the Spiritual Realm.
Moreover, these forces seem to be quite discontent with the Unorthodox Alliance, which holds substantial benefits within the Great Ming Divine Dynasty. They intentionally or unintentionally join forces to target them. Even after all these years, the benefits that the Unorthodox Alliance has gained in those places are limited.
"You have worked hard all these years." Zhao Baiyang looked at his disciple and smiled, expressing his feelings.
He knows his disciple very well. Although a woman, she possesses great generalship, and otherwise, she wouldn't be so dedicated to handling the affairs of the Unorthodox Alliance for him.
But now, even his usually valiant disciple seems a little frustrated, which indicates that the situation of the Unorthodox Alliance is not very good.
He looked up to the sky and said, "I will handle the matters from now on. I will give you a result and let them know that we, the Unorthodox Alliance, are not the type to swallow our pride."
"Master, you…?" A flash of surprise flickered in Yu Yiyao's eyes.
She pondered in her heart, wondering whether her Master had made a great breakthrough during his retreat, otherwise where would his confidence come from.
You must be clear, her Master is always calm in his actions and never rashly promises anything.