Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

[In the darkness of the mountain forest, a human and a cat appear as insignificant figures, almost ethereal and mysterious.]

"Meow~, Big Brother, you're taking Wei Qi into the Tomb of the God of War, but you don't want me to plant a trap on him too?"

【"Don't rush yet."】

A thoughtful look appeared in your eyes.

[Youyou said, "Don't forget his identity. He's destined to be a femme fatale; who knows if he'll have any precautions left behind?"]

[Xu Kun recalled his experience of being struck directly on the top of his head by a falling object.]

He grinned.

[And then what came to mind?]

"Meow~ Big brother, since you're already planning to bring Wei Qi in, why not bring Han Jing in too?"

"Han Jing..."

You whispered the name, then shook your head.

"There's no rush this time."

Xu Kun tilted his head, blinking his emerald eyes. "Not in a hurry this time? Then next time, perhaps?"

There are still many unknowns about the Tomb of the God of War that you haven't yet uncovered.

[Regarding its existence, what methods Yin Qian's forces used to activate it, and most importantly...]

What exactly is hidden in the eighth and ninth reliefs?

[A world-destroying mystery? Or perhaps... a hidden trump card from a military genius!]

[Regarding this world, I experienced the last simulation, the power struggles with various parties, and finally witnessed the scene behind the gates of the Taiyuan Palace.]

[We've already raised your guard to the limit.]

Whether it's opportunity, destiny, luck, or social status, etc.

Regardless of whether it's good or bad, always assume the worst; otherwise, the slightest relaxation could lead to you falling victim to some cunning old fox's schemes.

[The reason Wei Qi was brought into the Tomb of the God of War this time was based on his hesitation and indecision during the previous simulation.]

[He is destined for 'chaos'.]

Help him make a decision.

As for Han Jing, he can be recruited as an ally at the right time and under the right circumstances.

Therefore, for now, let's not let him enter the Tomb of the God of War.

Avoid getting it dirty; keep it clean.

Xu Kun walked with cat-like steps, wagging his tail, his eyes filled with deep confusion.

Finally, she couldn't help but ask, "Meow~, Big Brother, what is the purpose of all this scheming, manipulating everyone, and disrupting the status quo?"

In such a world, ordinary people with talent and resources should cultivate themselves discreetly, ascend to higher realms, and protect themselves wisely.

If one's natural talents and resources are mediocre, then one must naturally risk everything to secure a future.

However, Xu Kun feels that your plans always seem somewhat out of step with conventional wisdom.

A faint smile curved at the corners of your lips.

It's normal for others to find your behavior unusual.

Because everything you've done, except for actions that align with your true nature, is in accordance with the simulator's rules, recklessly testing the limits of danger.

The purpose is to increase the weight of simulated results and extract higher-level talent attributes.

[Choose what is important and what is not.]

[Intelligence gathering, uncovering the world's secrets, investigating the cause of one's own death, and even the most steadfast spiritual practice.]

[When it comes to obtaining high-level talent modifiers.]

Both sides need to make concessions.

[In the last two or three decades of the simulation, using the fourth realm of innate power, we frantically tested all sides, sowed discord, and plotted against each other.]

The final reward is commensurate with your efforts.

[“Overlord Body”, “Ominous Old Age” (Black Taboo), “Sending Off the Last Journey” (Gold), “Inferiority Overthrows Superior” (Black Taboo).]

This is the biggest takeaway from your last simulation.

[Improving one's cultivation level is certainly important, but even someone like Pang Hai or Xu Hui...]

[Three days to complete body tempering, six days to break through to the peak of Qi, ten days to achieve perfect Divine Observation, and one month to step into the Innate Realm.]

Ultimately, they forged a celestial being, suspended high in the heavens.

[However, it was still hampered by various parties and ultimately met its demise.]

[While our current level of understanding is still low, it's the perfect time to conduct crazy tests and create extraordinary experiences.]

[Based on past experience.]

[The "black taboo" keyword is virtually impossible to obtain by simply boosting ratings.]

The highest-rated and most weighted result is obtaining a gold-tier talent affix.

Are gold-tier talent modifiers strong?

[It's terrifyingly powerful; even most black-tier forbidden attributes can't compare to the strength of gold-tier attributes.]

["Surviving a near-death experience" and "sending off the deceased"]

This clearly demonstrates its high quality.

However, there is one crucial advantage that black taboo possesses.

Whether it's strong or not is another matter, but its cunning remains unchanged.

On the contrary, it can sometimes produce unexpected and terrifying effects.

[If we don't start making trouble now that our cultivation level is low, are we supposed to wait until we reach the Celestial Realm to take action?]

At that time, to obtain the Black Forbidden Realm, it might not be the Central Court of the Great Azure Sky that will be disrupted, but rather the heavens above.

Or perhaps it's about quietly and diligently cultivating oneself, abandoning one's own initiative?

You're not like that.

The rules for boosting the simulator's ranking are already set up, and we've gained some experience with it.

You will only probe more thoroughly, exploit, and fleece the system.

Therefore, the goal for the first ten years of this entry is to first throw the Tomb of the God of War into chaos, then throw the Western Regions into chaos, and wait until we can't hold on any longer...

He fled to Zhenwu Mountain, became an apprentice, and lived a simple, ordinary life as a monk.

[Then we'll wait for the next decade to stir things up again.]

[Continue until you completely mess things up, then end the simulation.]

Quantity and quality need to be weighed and balanced.

[It can extend the simulation time while extracting high-quality talent attributes, making it a perfect solution.]

But if you had to choose between the two, you would choose quality.

[A mundane simulation until death, extracting the sweethearts from the past, like Bai Qinglan.]

What does this mean?

Xu Kun followed behind you, wagging his tail and quietly awaiting your answer.

【result……】

He discovered that his problem seemed to have touched upon some ominous mechanism within you.

[My intuition tells me that an invisible, elusive madness and danger are intertwining, brewing, and growing within you.]

His pace slowed, and he even had an instinctive urge to turn around and run away.

【"Meow~"

Xu Kun called out weakly, his voice trembling.

"Big brother, I don't want to know anymore. I won't ask, I don't want to think about it, and I won't say anything. Calm down."

"I'm very calm."

You stopped and turned around, your dark robe fluttering, your eyes calm.

"Then... then you should stop smelling... meow..."

Xu Kun braced himself on all fours, his hair standing on end.

You chuckled lightly, suppressing your inner thoughts.

[Xu Kun finally calmed down, and his bristling black fur softened.]

[A slight difference in your mind.]

My understanding of the insidious nature of inner demons has deepened once again.

[Even though I was merely thinking about the plan in my mind, Xu Kun could still sense the danger in my intuition.]

[Truly a demon that feeds on all human emotions, including thoughts, distractions, and mental states.]

"Meow~ Big brother, where do we go next?"

[Xu Kun couldn't resist the cat's curiosity again after less than three minutes.]

As you prepared to answer, a sudden glint of light flashed in your eyes.

He raised his eyes and gazed westward.

"The assassin... has moved."