Don't try to cultivate immortality; mortals live longer than immortals.

Fairy Yaoguang was utterly shocked!

It's important to understand that once a match rate reaches 80%, improving it by even 0.01% becomes incredibly difficult.

However, Jiang Yaoguang was unaware that the 97% match rate she saw, though astonishing, had actually been altered and deliberately lowered.

Lingyun wouldn't let anyone know that the host's compatibility had actually reached 99.9%...

Note that this last "9" is an infinitely repeating decimal, in other words, Duan Xuan is already infinitely close to 100%, which is theoretically impossible to achieve...

Even with Lingyun's computing power, she was almost scared to death after confirming this value, feeling that the host she had chosen was even more remarkable than the chosen one of the plane.

The most urgent task, of course, is to help him cover it up and get through this.

We absolutely must not let those three Nascent Soul stage monsters notice us!

……

Duan Xuan was unaware of all this. At this moment, he only felt as if his whole body was immersed in warm spring water, feeling indescribably comfortable and relaxed.

At the same time, countless texts related to cultivation were broken down into information streams and poured into the depths of his consciousness through the quantum transmission channel.

Next comes the fusion, and this fusion is so perfect that it doesn't seem like it was forcibly instilled at all. It's as if all the skills weren't external inputs, but rather skills that he had already honed through countless trials.

In short...outrageous!

But there's nothing we can do about it; it has a match rate that's almost 100%.

This process may seem long, but in reality, the difference and blurriness in perception are caused by the flow of time. All in all, it only takes about twenty minutes in the outside world.

Finally, as the energy flow transmitted through the quantum channel gradually faded, the tingling sensation in Duan Xuan's temples also dissipated like the tide, and the prompt message entered his ears again: "Knowledge transmission complete, awakening program initiated."

"Clatter..."

When the hatch opened, Duan Xuan stretched and walked out sleepily. Upon closer inspection, he found the instructor staring intently at him.

Duan Xuan was startled, but his face remained expressionless. He was about to say something to express his gratitude when Zhou Ran's loud and boisterous voice reached his ears.

"Not bad, not bad. This cultivation-themed knowledge anchor pod is truly remarkable. I feel refreshed, as if I have been cultivating diligently for three years. I also have a thorough understanding of how to use magical artifacts and talismans."

Duan Xuan scoffed, thinking to himself, "How could it be that exaggerated?"

Three more years of arduous training?

My feeling was that I just soaked in a hot spring and rested for a while.

But he was too lazy to expose it.

Then the last hatch slowly opened, and Fairy Yaoguang skipped out, her pretty face full of joy.

"Alright, the quantum transmission is complete. The three of you can go back to your dorms and rest. You can practice your talismans and magical artifacts when you have time. If you have any questions, ask me tomorrow."

Zheng Lei's expression was calm, revealing neither joy nor anger.

"Thank you, Instructor!"

The three bowed, expressing their sincere gratitude, and then walked out chatting and laughing.

"Ah Xuan, how about... we go to the training ground and have a match?" Having just taken the Relaxing Pill, Zhou Ran wasn't tired at all. On the contrary, he was currently in a very excited state.

"this……"

Duan Xuan hesitated. Originally, he also wanted to find someone to test the waters, but he was afraid that he might accidentally expose his strength.

It will be difficult to explain later.

Just as they were feeling troubled, Fairy Yaoguang's voice came into their ears: "What's the panic? There's plenty of time for you to practice tomorrow. Now go to sleep."

Zhou Ran was completely bewildered by the shouting. He turned to look at Fairy Yaoguang and asked in confusion, "You're not my girlfriend, so what right do you have to tell me what to do?"

Before she could finish speaking, a loud "bang" rang in her ears. Some clueless guy had been kicked away by Jiang Yaoguang.

"Why all the nonsense? There are still many training sessions tomorrow. Relying on pills to eliminate fatigue is like drinking poison to quench thirst. Do you really think that 'Refreshing and Fatigue-Relieving Pill' can replace sleep?"

Zhou Ran was unconvinced, but Duan Xuan grabbed her arm and said, "Jiang is right. It's almost eleven o'clock now, and we might have to meet again sometime tomorrow. Let's go back to sleep first."

Although Zhou Ran was still somewhat unconvinced, he thought about the numerous training tasks that lay ahead for the next two days and finally gave up and went back to sleep.

But before leaving, he couldn't resist a taunt: "I'll remember this kick. If you've got the guts, how about a duel during tomorrow's sparring session?"

Jiang Yaoguang smiled without saying a word.

Thinking to myself that this hothead is asking for a beating, I'll satisfy him tomorrow. So what if he has a silly spiritual root? Don't even mention a small Qi cultivation, I can take on two instructors at once.

……

As the saying goes, "Listen to advice and you'll have a full stomach," and facts have proven that this choice was absolutely right.

The scheduled assembly time for the second day was 6:00 AM, but the instructors were even harsher than on the first day. The assembly bell rang at 4:30 AM, echoing through the dormitory corridors.

Everyone was completely bewildered.

Looking at the pitch black outside, even if someone wanted to allow plenty of time, they never expected it to be this early.

A chaotic scene ensued, with everyone hastily getting dressed, not even having time to brush their teeth, and jumping out of the windows.

We have no choice but to give it our all!

Those who arrived late yesterday all ended up with a terrible meal. While it wasn't nutritionally harmful, the awful taste made no one want to eat it again…

For a moment, the dormitory building was filled with cries of "Ouch!" Although as a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator, he could jump from dozens of floors without any problem, because he was still half asleep and his mind was still foggy, some unlucky guys would inevitably bump into each other.

The whole scene was in complete chaos.

In this situation, only a handful of people remained conscious, and then, an unexpected accident occurred.

Without the slightest warning, before most people's toes had even touched the ground, the surrounding scenery suddenly distorted...

The dormitory building, the streetlights, the morning mist—in that instant, like spring snow melting away, they vanished from everyone's sight, replaced by a desolate Gobi Desert and a dark, gloomy sky.

A cold wind blew in their faces, biting to the bone, and the faint roars and howls of demonic beasts reached their ears from afar, leaving everyone stunned.

"What?"

"What's going on?"

"Am I dreaming?"

"Wasn't it supposed to be an emergency assembly? How come...?"

……

Amidst the cacophony of voices, everyone wore expressions of confusion, with some even wondering if their senses were playing tricks on them, until a cold, synthesized electronic voice pierced the chilly air in the darkness.

"Combat simulation initiated. Preset instance loaded. Survival time limit: three hours. Countdown begins."