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

This cultivation technique has nine levels, each divided into four stages: low, medium, high, and perfect.

[Being impervious to swords and spears, and immune to water and fire, is the mark of entry into the sect.]

Of course, the swords, water, and fire here are all mundane things.

[But to have such defense even at just the beginner level makes you determined to master it; it gives you an immense sense of security.]

A month passed quickly.

You didn't stay in the sect this time because you plan to participate in the Sword Fighting Peak Competition a year from now.

[At that time, you will naturally reveal your cultivation level, so you will need a suitable reason to explain why your cultivation level has increased so dramatically in just one year.]

[A serendipitous encounter is the answer you've come up with.]

The world of cultivation is full of opportunities, and naturally, there are things that can help people improve their cultivation level in a short time.

[As far as you know, there is a spiritual object called the Mysterious Origin Ascension Fruit, which perfectly matches your expectations.]

This item can help a mortal with spiritual roots reach the peak of Qi Refining within a month. However, upon breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, there is a very high probability that they will encounter the tribulation lightning that only Golden Core cultivators face.

[It's practically a death sentence, but it's perfect for explaining the abnormal surge in your cultivation level right now.]

With the token of personal discipleship, you easily left the sect and entered Cloud Palace City.

[This time you didn't stay long. Instead, you used the news of the stolen Nine Luminaries Demon-Suppressing Stele to exchange for three tokens at the Red Pavilion, which could be used to exchange for Xuan-rank information, and then headed straight out of the city.]

Because your spiritual cultivation had reached a bottleneck, you didn't seek out a place rich in spiritual energy. Instead, you settled down in an inconspicuous little mountain valley.

[Cultivation!]

Eleven months later, you sit cross-legged on the edge of a cliff.

Under the moonlight, silvery-white light continuously fell from the night sky, swirling around you, its glow hazy.

【"Click click click~"】

As your aura rises steadily, the flowers, grasses, and leaves around you are quietly covered with a layer of frost, then freeze inch by inch, crack, and finally turn into dust, scattering in the wind.

[Click!]

A crisp cracking sound rang out from inside your body.

At this moment, a few strands of white have quietly crept into your eyes and brows, your muscles and bones are throbbing, and your blood and energy are surging within you.

You clearly sense your own power rapidly increasing; the frost clinging to your skin peels away inch by inch, revealing increasingly smooth and firm skin beneath.

【"Phew~"

As you exhaled softly, a wisp of condensed white mist escaped from your mouth and nose, soaring ten feet away before slowly dissipating into the night.

[Mid-stage of the Condensed Moon Realm, achieved!]

[The cultivation speed in the early stages of body cultivation is much faster than the Qi refinement, but considering the introduction of the cultivation method to later realms, you can understand why.]

It takes about a year to break through from a lower-level to an intermediate-level.

[It takes four years to break through from the intermediate to the advanced stage, and a full eight years of diligent and unremitting practice is required to break through from the advanced stage to perfection.]

[This is only the first level. With this doubling algorithm, the time required to advance to the next rank is unimaginable.]

[Bringing your thoughts back, you stood up, glanced at the ravine below, and then, without hesitation, stepped off the cliff.]

The next moment, a sword light carried you soaring into the sky, heading straight for Cloud Palace City.

The Sword Fighting Peak Grand Competition is about to begin!

Just as you were rapidly approaching Cloud City, a powerful pressure suddenly rose from behind and rushed towards you.

Startled, you unleashed all your spiritual energy onto the flying sword, yet it was still intercepted by the newcomer within a few breaths.

"Junior Sister Lin!"

[When the light faded, you could finally see the person's face clearly.]

It was Ling Shuanghua!

Your gaze involuntarily fell on the figure beside her; it was Lin Bufan. The two of them had finally gotten together.

Before you could even ask, I felt myself fall into a warm, soft embrace.

"Where did you run off to? You didn't even tell your senior sister!"

Hearing the resentment in the other person's tone, you were momentarily speechless. What was going on with them acting like they'd been dumped by their sweetheart?

It seems your relationship isn't quite that good yet in this simulation.

【"Sigh~"】

You sighed helplessly, thinking that it would be a fool not to take advantage of the situation, and casually put your arm around her waist, giving it a gentle squeeze.

【"Hmm~"】

Ling Shuanghua gave a light snort, glared at you with displeasure, then seemed to realize something and looked at you in disbelief:

"Junior sister! You've reached the peak of Qi Refining?"

These words caused Lin Bufan, who had been admiring the two beauties, to widen his eyes in surprise.

[He already knew your identity. After all, Ling Shuanghua had boasted to him many times that you were Lin Qingyu, who entered the sect at the same time as him and was the personal disciple of the Grand Elder of Doujian Peak.]

[But back then you were just a mortal, yet you broke through to the peak of Qi Refining in just one year!]

"Teacher, has this woman cultivated some kind of demonic art? Or was she hiding her true strength?"

[Feeling a pang of jealousy, Lin Bufan silently wondered to himself.]

"Absolutely impossible! How could my divine sense be wrong?"

The old man with the ring remained silent for a long time before giving a very shrewd answer:

"He must have encountered some fortuitous opportunity. The cultivation world is full of treasures, and there are quite a few that can help someone break through to the peak of Qi Refining within a year, but... everything comes at a price."

Upon hearing this, Lin Bufan felt much more at ease.

[On the other side, before you could respond, Ling Shuanghua swept you up in her arms and carried you swiftly towards Yunque City.]

"Senior sister?"

You looked at him, puzzled, but didn't break free from his embrace.

"I want Grandpa to take a look at you."

Ling Shuanghua, with a serious expression, led you straight to the teleportation array.

Upon hearing this, you breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that the other party was finally going to bare their fangs and attack you, a weak woman with no power to resist.

Why is there still a lingering sense of regret in my heart...?

[Lin Bufan: Senior sisters, what about me?]

【...】

[One day later.]

Three figures stood before the Sword Fighting Hall once more. Unlike last time, this time you have come here as a participant.

Lin Bufan, standing to the side, would occasionally steal a glance at you, then quickly look away.

Your expression was aloof, your attitude distant, and you didn't pay much attention to it.

[We won't need the younger, more masculine type this time, we should...]

[After all, your spiritual root has already advanced to the superior level. Given Lin Bufan's cultivation level, dual cultivation would be of little use for another breakthrough.]

"Go in!"

Ling Shuanghua was not in high spirits.

Yesterday, you explained your prepared explanation to that master. When you heard about the Xuan Yuan Ascension Fruit, Ling Shuanghua almost couldn't resist slapping you to death.

[Your cheap master, however, remained unfazed, instead offering a few words of encouragement with a smile, saying that we sword cultivators should defy the heavens.]

Seeing this, you quietly took Ling Shuanghua's soft hand and kneaded it repeatedly, which calmed the anger in her eyes somewhat.

After glaring at you, she let you pull her towards the main hall.

[Lin Bufan, once again ignored: Senior sister, you can take me with you!!]

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