Chapter 19: A Mysterious Technique!
【Ding! Simulation ended: Simulation limit reached.】
【This simulation lasted: 50 years (archived)】
【Simulation settlement in progress, please wait…】
【Settlement complete】
【Items that can be brought back this time: Low-grade curse art ×1, casually picked herb ×1, eerie fragmented scroll ×1】
【Simulation Points obtained this time: 6】
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【Loading complete】
【Name: Lu Qingyang】
【Bone Structure: Tier 1+】
【Comprehension: Tier 1+】
【Fortune: Tier 1+】
【Family Background: Tier 1+】
【Remaining Simulation Points: 12】
【Simulation Archive: Archived】
【Simulation cooldown: 29 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds】
“It can actually be upgraded…”
Lu Qingyang slowly withdrew from the Simulation, a strange light flickering in his eyes.
This simulation could be considered the most wondrous one he had ever experienced.
I never imagined that even after dying, I could stubbornly live for a few more decades.
Lu Qingyang was in no hurry to upgrade.
Instead, he focused his attention on the mysterious item that had already appeared in two simulations — the eerie fragmented scroll!
If I remember correctly, this life I was reincarnated to start over. So how did this fragmented scroll follow me here?
Lu Qingyang was shaken.
This matter was far too bizarre. Even if he were duller, he could tell the fragmented scroll was a treasure!
“Bring it back, the mysterious fragmented scroll!”
Lu Qingyang did not hesitate much and directly chose to bring back the item.
【Ding! Congratulations, Host, on a successful retrieval.】
【Item Name: Eerie Fragmented Scroll】
【Item Origin: Followed the host through reincarnation and restart during Simulation】
【Item Analysis: A cultivation technique, unknown in rank but extremely mysterious】
【Item Hint: This method can refine qi, refine the body, and even cultivate the Ghost Dao. Utterly bizarre.】
Gripping that ice-cold, worn scroll, Lu Qingyang’s pupils abruptly contracted.
“Refining qi and refining the body aside, this method can actually let someone switch to cultivating the Ghost Dao?”
Lu Qingyang could hardly believe it.
Most importantly, he hadn’t even known that this fragmented scroll had followed the host through reincarnation simulations.
Presumably, if I hadn’t died by accident in the Simulation, I probably never would have discovered it.
After the shock, curiosity arose, and Lu Qingyang began examining the fragmented scroll in his hand.
In the Prison Dragon Realm, ordinary techniques and cultivation methods were all recorded on jade slips.
Rarely were they written in books.
So looking at this ancient fragmented scroll, Lu Qingyang felt a desire to study it thoroughly.
Just what mystery did this fragmented scroll hold?
“First, let’s see if it can actually be cultivated.”
He carefully opened the fragmented scroll in his hand.
But at that very moment, the fragmented scroll seemed to come alive, suddenly flying up.
It shot straight at his forehead, aiming right between his brows!
Lu Qingyang’s expression changed drastically. He hurriedly raised his hand to block.
The instant his fingertip touched the fragmented scroll, it transformed into a wisp of black smoke and drilled into his forehead.
As it entered, a cryptic and difficult passage of text surfaced in his mind.
Lu Qingyang was startled and scanned the passage.
But the further he read, the more his expression froze.
Because this passage was unmistakably titled… the Hundred-Life Demon Strategy.
The Hundred-Life Demon Strategy!
He would bet that this was absolutely not some Righteous Path technique.
“Still, this method does have some wondrous uses.”
Originally somewhat resistant, Lu Qingyang discovered that merely reading a few lines of the Hundred-Life Demon Strategy.
The circulation speed of the spiritual power within his body had increased by several degrees.
More importantly… he discovered that not only had the spiritual power in his body changed.
Even his physical body had vaguely undergone some kind of transformation.
In the Simulation, the effects this method displayed weren’t particularly extraordinary.
But the moment it appeared in the real world, it became this formidable… Could it be…
So that’s what it is! So that’s what it is…
Lu Qingyang was overcome with excitement.
Something had suddenly occurred to him. This method could refine both qi and the body.
And right now, merely reading it had increased both the spiritual power and the physical body within him.
Didn’t this mean that this method was a true dual cultivation technique of body and law!
“A treasure. This is a true treasure.”
“With this method, even without spirit pills and miracle medicines, I can rapidly raise my strength.”
The more Lu Qingyang looked, the more excited he became.
Then he forcefully calmed his heart and turned his attention back to upgrading the attribute panel.
【Name: Lu Qingyang】
【Bone Structure: Tier 1+】
【Comprehension: Tier 1+】
【Fortune: Tier 1+】
【Family Background: Tier 1+】
【Remaining Simulation Points: 12】
“It’s clear that although all the attribute bonuses are only Tier 1, they produced enormous effects and influence within the Simulation.”
“Including my gains from each simulation — they’re almost all linked to the levels of these attributes.”
“But every simulation, my bone structure was too poor. Either Five Spirit Roots or Four Spirit Roots.”
Lu Qingyang’s eyes narrowed slightly.
“So for now, I can focus on upgrading my bone structure. That way, if I can obtain an excellent talent at the start, I can also bring it back to the real world and improve myself.”
Lu Qingyang’s gaze flickered.
Then, without further hesitation, he focused on the black plus sign after the Bone Structure column.
【Ding! Simulation attribute upgrade successful.】
【Bone Structure: Tier 2】
【Comprehension: Tier 1】
【Fortune: Tier 1】
【Family Background: Tier 1】
【Remaining Simulation Points: 2】
…
“So upgrading a Tier 1 attribute to Tier 2 requires 10 Simulation Points.”
Lu Qingyang pondered secretly, somewhat looking forward to the next simulation.
He really wanted to know if his next simulation would start with Three Spiritual Roots.
If so, that would absolutely be tremendous news for him.
After calming down, Lu Qingyang did not leave his seclusion. Instead, he sank his mind into cultivating the Hundred-Life Demon Strategy.
In the blink of an eye, several more days passed. Lu Qingyang finally opened his eyes, a sharp light bursting from his pupils.
“Body refinement… third layer!”
His physical body had actually undergone a qualitative transformation in just a few short days.
“Dual cultivation of body and law, truly profound and mysterious.”
Lu Qingyang drew a deep breath.
He could clearly feel the changes within his body.
His physical body was neither as burly and exaggerated as a pure body cultivator, nor as soft and boneless as an ordinary cultivator.
His entire figure looked lean yet firm, and beneath the flowing white robe, a hint of soul-stirring power was faintly contained!
Lu Qingyang extended his right arm and gave it a light shake.
Instantly, a explosive crack sounded in the air.
“A body cultivator’s physique is truly incomparably powerful.”
Lu Qingyang sighed in admiration.
He could clearly feel that his current combat strength combined was likely enough to rival a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator.
But it was only Qi Refining seventh layer, nothing more.
“I just wonder how my physical body’s current defense is.”
Lu Qingyang muttered, but his gaze drifted to the Nightshade Shuttle at his waist.
“Whoosh!”
The Nightshade Shuttle trembled, transforming into a streak of flowing light that flew out and hovered before him.
“A Tier 1 low-grade Dharma Artifact may be the cheapest kind of Dharma Artifact, but even a Qi Refining ninth layer wouldn’t dare to use their body to withstand a Dharma Artifact head-on, right?”
“Still, I can use it to test my own body.”
Lu Qingyang’s mind stirred, and the Nightshade Shuttle slowly pressed toward his arm.
“Pfft!”
A drop of fresh blood seeped into the Nightshade Shuttle.
Lu Qingyang felt his arm twitch slightly, and then a piercing pain struck.
But the pain did not last long. Just as Lu Qingyang continued to control the Nightshade Shuttle.
He abruptly discovered that the sharp Nightshade Shuttle could no longer advance even a fraction!
“That’s more like it.”
Lu Qingyang revealed a satisfied smile.
“With my body, I can now withstand a Tier 1 low-grade Dharma Artifact head-on.”
His mind stirred, and the Nightshade Shuttle flew back once more, landing at his waist…