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

Seven days have passed in the blink of an eye.

Several figures were gathered atop a mountain peak with jagged rocks.

"Gentlemen, is there still no trace of Jiang Xueci?"

The speaker was a one-eyed youth whose murderous aura was terrifying, even forming a tangible halo around him.

【"No."】

The woman in the white outfit spoke calmly, unlike the others who were impatient.

"Could that young lady know we're after her and is hiding out of fear?"

A burly man, about two meters tall, grinned, his words laced with undisguised mockery.

"If you want to die, don't drag us down with you."

The one-eyed youth's gaze was fierce, and a murderous intent emanated from him.

These people could try to steal Jiang Xueci's Yang Wheel, and might even kill her. In this competition, Gu Wudao would never seek revenge later.

But if such disrespectful words reach his ears, everyone here today will die.

This is also why Gu Wudao is so respected in the Ten Thousand Demons Sect. Besides his strength, as long as you follow the rules, he will never hold a grudge.

[Tsk~ That kid is pretty cool. Just his name alone is enough to intimidate others and keep them from saying anything reckless.]

"Fairy Butterfly, what do you think of this matter?"

The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

A moment later, the one-eyed youth suddenly turned his gaze to you, who had remained silent throughout.

"This entire operation is for Ghostly True Lord to win the championship."

【"Heh~"】

You chuckled softly, your voice melodious and captivating, as alluring as that female cultivator.

"This brother is utterly unreasonable. Lord Ghostly Spirit promised those Nascent Soul Realm experts ample rewards, and you yourselves also benefited. Now you're trying to shirk responsibility?"

【"you!"】

"Stop arguing."

The woman in white gave a low shout.

"The Sun Wheel Tide will appear in three days. If Jiang Xueci doesn't arrive, she won't have many Sun Wheels. We'll have done our best then; the rest will depend on how many Moon Wheels those adults can obtain from the Young Sect Master."

The competition at Zhuoyuan will last for ten days.

On the tenth day, the sun's rays, accumulated over countless years, will converge at one point, creating a magnificent, tidal spectacle, hence the name "sun-wheel tide."

This is the most crucial and brutal stage of the entire competition.

[“Hehehe~ This little sister is so clever, unlike some people…”]

You swayed your hips as you walked down the mountain, letting out a silvery laugh, dripping with sarcasm.

The one-eyed youth's face alternated between pale and flushed, finally letting out a cold snort before transforming into a streak of light and flying away into the distance...

[Three days later.]

Deep within the murky abyss, the sky suddenly darkened.

The previously pervasive gray mist surged wildly in one direction, the spiritual energy in the air became chaotic, and even the pebbles beneath their feet began to tremble slightly.

The solar tide is coming.

You stand on the edge of a cliff, looking up into the distance.

Above the horizon, countless golden points of light rose from every corner of the Turbid Abyss, like thousands of fireflies converging into a river, flowing mightily along the direction of the drifting mist.

"It seems the location of this solar tide is Chenjin Lake."

The woman in white approached you, her gaze fixed on the distant point where golden light converged.

Seeing that you remained silent, she paused slightly, then spoke as if suddenly realizing something:

"Forgot that Fairy Butterfly Robe is not a cultivator of my Ten Thousand Demons Sect."

She paused, her tone softening slightly, with a hint of explanation in her voice:

"The Lake of Sinking Gold is extremely unique; entering it consumes a great deal of a cultivator's spiritual energy. Obtaining all the Yang Wheels on this trip will likely be very difficult."

[A sacred place for body cultivation?]

You inwardly cheer, but outwardly your brow is furrowed, as if you also find the situation quite troublesome.

"But it's alright. There are so many of us. We only need to send two people to keep an eye on that young mistress, and the rest of us can take over at the same time."

【"......"

You have reason to suspect that the other party is playing you, but you haven't found any evidence.

You glanced at her casually, noticing that the golden lights had all vanished. With a swift movement, you flew towards the spot where the sun discs had converged.

Before long, the entire view of Chenjin Lake was fully revealed.

[The lake, stretching for miles, shimmered with golden light. Eight figures stood on its shore, making a total of ten, including you and the woman in white.]

In other words, everyone except their imagined rival, the young mistress, has arrived.

Upon seeing you, the one-eyed man snorted coldly and said in a deep voice:

"Then you will be in charge of guarding the area, while the rest of us go down to retrieve the Sun Wheel."

Of course you have no objection. After all, it's not time to fall out yet, and it's always good to save some energy.

The woman in white nodded slightly, agreeing in kind.

The one-eyed man paused slightly, seemingly pleased with himself for finally regaining his composure. His spiritual energy surged, enveloping his entire body, before he was the first to rush into the lake.

【"Thump~"

As the first splash rang out, the others exchanged glances and then entered the lake, albeit intermittently.

Ultimately, they were all working for the Ghostly True Lord on this trip, and there was no real suspicion between them.

You stand quietly by the lake, your divine sense tentatively probing out, but it's like a clay ox sinking into the sea—it can't penetrate the golden lake water at all.

【Sigh~】

You couldn't help but sigh inwardly. While the power of divine sense was profound, it seemed to be frequently suppressed in this world of cultivation.

[But upon closer examination, it makes sense. After all, there's usually an antidote around poison, and such extraordinary power would inevitably be subject to various forms of restraint.]

"There's no need to waste your energy."

The woman in white seemed to have expected this, and spoke calmly:

"The waters of Chenjin Lake are extremely special; they can both absorb a cultivator's spiritual power and block their divine sense."

【Huh? So, this lake water is a treasure after all.】

Your eyes flickered slightly, and you quietly took two steps back.

In the instant you averted the white-clad woman's gaze, Duan Yuan reappeared in your hand. Without the slightest hesitation, you launched a fierce attack!

【"Ding~!"】

A clear, metallic clang rang out.

The woman in white didn't even turn around; she held a long black spear behind her, precisely blocking Duan Yuan's attack.

She turned her head to look at you calmly, a slight smile even playing on her lips.

"Young Madam, you can't hold back anymore?"

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