Super God: I simulated the heavens and was broadcast live in public

Chapter 166: Seeking a Stable Future
She began to look forward to the day when Yunming would return, to see what kind of surprises this young man who had impressed her would bring her.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, several years have passed.

Yun Ming made great military achievements on the frontier and became a hero in the eyes of the people there.

He finally received the imperial edict from the empress, asking him to return to the court.

Yunming led his soldiers back to the capital in a mighty procession.

When he stood in the palace hall again, he had a calmness and perseverance that came from having experienced many vicissitudes of life.

The empress looked at Yunming with admiration in her eyes, "Yunming, I have seen your performance on the frontier.

You have rendered great service to the country, and I will reward you handsomely."

Yun Ming knelt on one knee and said, "Your Majesty, this is what I should do.

It is my honor to serve the country and its people.

I do not ask for rewards, I only hope that Your Majesty will continue to put the people first and ensure peace in the world."

The empress smiled slightly, "Yunming, you really didn't disappoint me.

From today on, I appoint you as the Great General of the Nation, in charge of all the troops. I hope you can continue to protect the peace of our dynasty."

Yun Ming kowtowed in gratitude, "Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty. Yun Ming will devote himself to your service until his death."

On this day, Yun Ming accepted the invitation of the empress and stepped into the magnificent yet mysterious and majestic palace.

Inside the palace, there are carved beams and painted buildings, and every decoration shows the supreme status of the empress.

Yun Ming walked forward steadily. Although he had some guesses about the purpose of this meeting, he remained vigilant and curious.

Finally, in the depths of the palace, he met the empress who was feared by countless people.

The empress was dressed in gorgeous clothes and wore a phoenix crown on her head, and her eyes revealed an innate majesty and dominance.

She sat upright on the huge throne, overlooking Yunming below.

"Yunming, you're here."

The empress's voice was clear and pleasant, yet it carried unquestionable majesty.

Yun Ming bowed slightly and said respectfully, "I am grateful to the Empress for summoning me. I dare not refuse to come."

The corners of the empress's mouth rose slightly, revealing a faint smile: "Don't be shy. I called you here today just to talk to you about the current situation in the world."

The conversation between the two began, and the topic kept changing from the distribution of major forces in the universe to a series of recent battles.

Yun Ming discovered that the empress not only had a stunning appearance, but also had extraordinary wisdom and accurate insight into the situation.

During the conversation, every word the empress said seemed to hit the core of the problem, making Yun Ming develop a special feeling for her.

This feeling is mixed with appreciation, curiosity, and even a hint of indescribable heartbeat.

As the conversation deepened, the empress suddenly changed the subject: "Yunming, as the leader of a faction, have you ever thought about having offspring?"

Yun Ming was slightly stunned. This question caught him off guard.

He was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I really haven't thought too much about this matter.

The current situation is turbulent, and I only want to consolidate my power and create a stable future for my brothers."

The Empress shook her head slightly. "While your words make sense, have you ever considered what would happen to your power if something unexpected happened to you? Offspring are not only the continuation of a bloodline, but also the key to the inheritance of power."

Yunming fell into deep thought, and the empress's words were like a heavy hammer, waking him up.

He has been focusing on the development of his power, but has ignored this crucial issue.

As a leader, his responsibility is not only to lead everyone to survive the current struggle, but also to consider the long-term future of the force.

And offspring are undoubtedly an indispensable part of this.

"The Empress is absolutely right. It was my fault for not considering it carefully."

Yun Ming raised his head, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes, "But given the current situation, it's not easy to leave behind an heir safely."

The Empress chuckled softly, "Nothing in this world is easy. However, if you truly have the will, perhaps there is a solution."

Yun Ming's heart moved. He keenly grasped the deep meaning behind the Empress' words: "Does the Empress have any good ideas?"

The Empress did not answer directly, but slowly said: "Have you ever heard of the legend of the elixir of immortality?"

Yun Ming frowned slightly. He had certainly heard of this legend.

It is said that as long as you take the elixir of life, you can achieve immortality and have endless life.

During these long years, countless people have gone crazy and searched everywhere for the whereabouts of the elixir of life, but in the end they found nothing.

"I have heard of it, but this elixir of immortality is just a legend and should not be taken seriously."

Yun Ming said.

The Empress shook her head and said, "Legends are sometimes not groundless.

This elixir of life may really exist."

Yun Ming was shocked. He looked at the Empress, his eyes full of confusion: "Why is the Empress so sure?"

The empress stood up and slowly walked to the window. Looking out at the vast world, she said, "Do you know the legend of Zhang Wulang and the Eternal Emperor?"

Yun Ming nodded: "I've heard a little bit about it, but I don't know much about it."

The Empress turned around, her eyes gleaming with a mysterious light: "Zhang Wulang is a mysterious and powerful man. It is said that he possesses extraordinary strength and endless wisdom.

The Eternal Emperor is even more of a legendary existence.

He ruled a vast empire that lasted for countless years but remained standing.

Some say that he was able to do this because he had obtained the elixir of immortality."

Yun Ming's heart was filled with shock. He had never imagined that these legends were so closely connected.

If it is true as the empress said, then the elixir of immortality may really exist, and this will undoubtedly provide him with a new idea for solving the problem of offspring.

"Empress, what you mean is..."

Yun Ming asked tentatively.

The Empress smiled slightly: "I am not asking you to look for the elixir of immortality right now, I just want you to know that there is such a possibility in this world.

If you really want to secure a long-term future for your power, perhaps you can consider this aspect."

Yun Ming fell into deep thought. The legend of the elixir of immortality was full of temptation and endless unknowns to him.

If he could really find the elixir of life, it would not only solve the problem of offspring, but also allow him to better protect his power during these long years.

But at the same time, he also thought of a question. If he really could live forever, then when would all this he had experienced, this constantly simulated life, end?
"Empress, if I truly am immortal, then when will I be able to escape this simulation?"

Yunming expressed his confusion.

The Empress looked at him quietly for a long time before she slowly said, "Everything in this world has its destiny.

The simulation you experienced may also be a test.

As for when it will end, perhaps you will only know when you have truly completed your mission and found your own answer."

Yun Ming nodded silently. Although the empress's words did not give a clear answer, they slightly alleviated the confusion in his heart.

He understood that he needed to explore and find the answers on his own.

"Thank you, Empress, for your words today. Yunming has benefited greatly from them."

Yun Ming bowed again and expressed his gratitude to the empress.

The Empress waved her hand and said, "You're welcome. I'm very happy to talk to you today.

I hope you can carefully consider what I said and make the right choice." Yun Ming said goodbye and left the palace. Walking along the long corridor, his conversation with the empress kept echoing in his mind.

The legend of the elixir of life, the problem of offspring, the simulated life, all of these are like a huge mystery waiting for him to solve.

From this moment on, his life may change dramatically.

After returning to his base, Yun Ming locked himself in the room and thought all night long.

The next day, when he walked out of the room, there was more determination and resolve in his eyes.

He decided that no matter how difficult the search for the elixir of life was, he would give it a try.

Because this not only concerns his own future, but also the fate of his entire power.

From then on, Yun Ming began to secretly collect information about the elixir of life.

He sent out countless men to inquire about the legends of Zhang Wulang and Yongshi Emperor, trying to find a clue from these ancient stories.

At the same time, he also began to strengthen his own strength, because if he wanted to find the elixir of immortality, without sufficient strength, everything would be in vain.

During this process, Yunming encountered various difficulties and challenges.

After learning that he was looking for the elixir of life, some forces became hostile to him and tried to stop him.

Some wanted to cooperate with him to find the elixir of life.

Faced with these complex situations, Yun Ming resolved them one by one with his wisdom and decisiveness.

As the days passed, Yunming's search still made no substantial progress.

But he did not give up, instead he became more determined.

He believed that as long as he persisted, one day he would find the whereabouts of the elixir of life and solve all the mysteries.

By chance, Yunming got an ancient map.

There is a mysterious place marked on the map, where it is said that important clues about the elixir of life are hidden.

Yun Ming decided without hesitation to go to that mysterious place in person.

He led his most elite men on this journey full of unknowns and dangers.

Along the way, they encountered various difficulties and obstacles, including harsh natural environment and attacks from other forces.

But Yun Ming and his men never retreated. With their tenacious will and strong strength, they were able to overcome danger time and time again.

Finally, we arrived at the mysterious place marked on the map.

It was an ancient relic hidden in the mountains, surrounded by a mysterious atmosphere.

Yun Ming walked into the ruins cautiously, his heart filled with anticipation and nervousness.

Perhaps here he could find the answer to the elixir of life.

The interior of the ruins is dark and damp, and the walls are engraved with all kinds of strange symbols and patterns.

Yun Ming carefully observed these symbols and patterns, trying to decipher some useful information from them.

Just as he was concentrating on his research, suddenly, a violent vibration was heard.

The entire ruins began to shake, as if it might collapse at any time.

"No, everyone, be careful!"

Yunming shouted loudly.

He and his men quickly prepared for battle and vigilantly observed the situation around them.

At this moment, a group of mysterious creatures rushed out from the darkness.

These creatures are huge, strange in appearance, and exude a powerful aura.

Yun Ming knew that he was in trouble.

"kill!"

Yun Ming gave an order and rushed towards those mysterious creatures first.

His men were not to be outdone. They brandished their weapons and engaged in a fierce battle with the mysterious creature.

The battle was extremely fierce and both sides suffered heavy casualties.

Yun Ming gradually gained the upper hand in the battle with his strong strength and rich combat experience.

But those mysterious creatures seemed endless, coming in waves.

Just when Yun Ming felt a little overwhelmed, he suddenly discovered a strange phenomenon.

Those mysterious creatures seem to be particularly afraid of a certain place in the ruins. Whenever someone approaches that place, they become extremely crazy.

Yun Ming's heart moved, and he guessed that the place might be hiding some secrets.

So, regardless of the danger, he rushed towards that place.

Seeing this, the mysterious creatures surrounded him and tried to stop him.

Yun Ming waved the weapon in his hand and struggled to resist the attacks of those mysterious creatures.

Finally, he broke through many obstacles and came to that mysterious place.

There, there is a huge stone gate, which is engraved with symbols and patterns similar to those on the wall.

Yun Ming carefully studied these symbols and patterns, and suddenly, he discovered a hidden mechanism.

He pressed the mechanism carefully, and with a loud noise, the stone door slowly opened.

A strong light shot out from the stone gate, illuminating the entire ruins.

Under the illumination of the light, those mysterious creatures let out cries of pain and then quickly disappeared into the darkness.

Yunming walked into the stone gate and found a huge secret room inside.

In the center of the secret room, there is a sarcophagus.

The sarcophagus is engraved with exquisite patterns, exuding a mysterious atmosphere.

Yun Ming walked slowly to the sarcophagus, his heart full of curiosity and anticipation.

He didn't know what was hidden in the sarcophagus, but his intuition told him that it might be closely related to the elixir of life.

He took a deep breath and slowly pushed open the sarcophagus.

Inside the sarcophagus lay a corpse dressed in gorgeous clothes.

The body was well preserved, as if it had just fallen asleep.

In the corpse's hand, there was a small bottle emitting light.

Yun Ming was shocked. He guessed that the small bottle might contain the legendary elixir of life.

He carefully picked up the small bottle and examined it carefully.

In the bottle, there is a pill emitting colorful light. The pill emits a faint fragrance that makes people feel relaxed and happy.

"Could this be the elixir of immortality?"

Yun Ming's heart was filled with confusion and surprise.

He wasn't sure if this pill was really the elixir of life, but he decided to give it a try.

Just as he was about to take the pill, a voice suddenly rang in his mind: "Are you sure you want to take this pill? Once you take it, your life will change dramatically, and the simulation you are experiencing will enter a new stage."

(End of this chapter)