After transforming into a fairy, I, in my simulation, wreaked havoc in the cultivation world.

The sealed room fell silent.

You slowly released your halberd, took a half-step back, and gasped for breath.

The skin on your palms was cracked and bleeding profusely, but you couldn't care less about that at the moment.

You quickly looked up at Duan Yuan.

It hovered in mid-air, its body covered in brand-new dark gold patterns that seemed to breathe, their light flickering erratically.

【"Owner."】

A chillingly cold voice rang in your ear.

You were slightly startled, and then a figure interwoven with dark gold and dark green slowly appeared before you.

It's Youyi.

Her appearance remained unchanged, but her entire demeanor had transformed.

Her long, jet-black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and a faint, dark golden aura enveloped her. The original chilling aura vanished, replaced by a coldness and profound depth like that of an ancient glacier.

In plain terms, this woman has become handsome.

[Tsk tsk tsk~]

You walked around her a few times, then reached out and poked her cheek.

"How are you feeling?"

"I feel wonderful. All the chaotic thoughts that were previously swirling in my mind have vanished, and my heart is at peace like never before."

[Youyi awkwardly took a few steps back, avoiding your lewd hand.]

You raised an eyebrow and withdrew your hand.

"You go back first, I want to try Duan Yuan."

Youyi nodded slightly, her figure disappearing into the abyss once more.

The halberd trembled slightly, and the dark gold patterns instantly lit up, as if in some silent response.

You reach out and grasp the halberd; the instant it touches your hand, a warm and steady power surges into your body through your palm.

[This feeling is completely different from before.]

[Holding the Broken Abyss in the past was like holding a sharp yet silent weapon; you could feel its power, but there was an invisible barrier between you and it.]

And now, that barrier has finally disappeared.

You take a deep breath, channeling your spiritual energy into the halberd.

【"Buzz~!"】

The previously discontinuous patterns on the halberd instantly merged into one.

You swung your halberd horizontally, and a crescent-shaped, dark golden slash tore through the air, crashing down onto the array wall of the secret chamber.

【"Hiss~!"】

[A crisp sound followed.]

The formation, powerful enough to withstand a full-force attack from a peak Golden Core cultivator, was easily torn apart. The strike then pierced through the thick stone wall, leaving a smooth, clean gap that shot straight into the sky.

[This is only the state after the fusion is complete. The compatibility between Duan Yuan and you is far from its peak. As the fusion deepens in the future, its power will only increase.]

【Absolutely terrifying!】

Moreover, you keenly sensed that the merged Duan Yuan seemed to have given birth to some new divine power.

Just as you were about to continue exploring, footsteps sounded from outside the cave.

Your gaze flickered slightly, and you withdrew the Broken Abyss.

The cave's protective barriers trembled slightly before dissipating on their own.

A tall, slender figure walked slowly towards you. Before he could speak, you transformed into a streak of light and rushed into his arms.

Liu Guanzhi paused slightly, momentarily confused as to what this was all about.

But when the soft touch covered his lips, he instantly understood—this was because she didn't want him to ask any more questions.

[Actually, there was no need... but faced with such a freebie, Liu Guanzhi naturally wouldn't be polite.]

He wrapped his arms around your waist and deepened the kiss.

A smile flickered in your eyes. Just as your consciousness was about to fade, you raised your hand and waved, causing the cave's protective barriers to close once more...

For the next sixty years, you will be completely immersed in the world of spiritual practice.

[Firstly, under Old Liu's meticulous guidance, his mastery of formations has steadily advanced to the late stage of the second tier.]

Secondly, regarding those two combat techniques, despite your body refinement cultivation showing no improvement whatsoever, you've barely managed to master them thanks to the immense blood energy of the Azure Phoenix Sacred Body and the enhancement of the Blood Qi Gu.

Thirdly, and importantly, your cultivation has finally reached the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm.

[At this moment, you stand atop a mountain peak with your hands behind your back, reflecting on the arduous training you have undergone recently, and can't help but let out a long sigh:]

"Only through countless trials and tribulations can one become a useful tool; only by breaking free of the cocoon can one see the light of day."

All of this is thanks to my own perseverance and hard work!

Lost in thought, a pair of arms suddenly reached out from behind and pulled you firmly into an embrace.

【"Hmm~"】

The restless hand on your waist made you let out a soft snort, and you turned around to give the boy a sidelong glance.

It's true what they say, comparisons are odious.

Since Liu Guanzhi brought back the demon's arm from the secret realm, his cultivation has soared like a wild horse, reaching the peak of the Golden Core stage.

[The chosen one is truly unreasonable!]

All the accumulated strength you've cultivated over countless lifetimes is no match for their single stroke of luck.

[And you have a feeling that Lin Bufan's cultivation level has probably caught up as well. A hundred years is enough time for these people to undergo a dramatic transformation in their cultivation.]

"My lord, our hundred-year anniversary is fast approaching. What have you decided?"

You reached out and wrapped your arms around the boy's neck, your tone carrying a hint of coquettishness.

The hundred-year period you mentioned naturally refers to the agreement with Lord Lingxiu.

In the last simulation, you were at a crucial breakthrough point when the agreed deadline arrived, so it was impossible for you to force yourself to leave the area to fulfill the agreement.

[But this time you had planned ahead. Since the system had marked the mission as dangerous, scouting ahead was essential.]

[And naturally, a powerful ally like Liu Guanzhi should be brought along.]

【"Waaaaah~"】

Seeing his hesitation, your eyes quickly welled up with tears.

"Does this mean my brother has stopped loving me? No wonder the comic books say that men don't cherish what they have... Hmm?"

[Liu Guanzhi stared at your incessantly chattering little mouth, then lowered his head and took a bite.]

After a long while, he finally released the girl who had slumped into his arms, and smiled helplessly.

"I'll go with you."

"Yay~ Guan Zhi is the best!"

【...】

Meanwhile, on the distant Central Continent...

[“Boom!”]

[Within a secret realm, a deafening explosion suddenly erupted.]

"Run!"

"He actually detonated the spiritual veins below."

"Damn it, where did that kid hide?"

[Screams and curses mingled together.]

As the secret realm spiraled completely out of control before them, a figure clad in black robes slowly retreated behind the group...

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(Thanks to the amazing gift from "Don't make your sister Lin laugh"!!!)

(40 chapters short... I admit, I'm under a bit of pressure, but everything is still under control!)