Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

【"Meow~"

Xu Kun, with cat-like steps, approached you, witnessing Pang Hai enter the Tomb of the God of War to inherit his legacy.

"Big brother, what do you think they'll choose, meow~"

You shook your head, turning to look at Wei Qi, who was possessed by his inner demons, controlled by Wei Zhi, and now ensnared in Xu Hui's distorted mysteries.

"Brother Wei, I wanted to help you find an opportunity, but it's been quite a journey."

Xu Kun grinned, watching with great interest as his perception was altered by the scheme, rendering him unaware of his own existence.

[Adding to the lingering spirit of Pang Hai's unyielding blade, Wei Qi's spine was 'breaking' inch by inch.]

"Big brother, if this continues, your brother Wei is going to become an idiot, meow~"

[With your flowing sleeves, you rely on your extensive database of Xu Hui's cunning schemes, coupled with Xu Hui's delegation of authority.]

[The mysterious alteration that barely manages to drive over this area.]

[This pulls Wei Qi, who has forgotten his own existence, out of the mire.]

[With fingertips forming a sword, it shattered the remaining indomitable spirit.]

Then, carrying him, they transformed into billowing black mist and entered the Tomb of the God of War.

Xu Kun followed with agile steps.

[In the deep, dark void, stars and galaxies weave a magnificent and beautiful spectacle.]

Nine reliefs stand tall throughout the world.

Pang Hai and Xu Hui stand before my younger self.

It seems the conversation has concluded.

[In his youth, Pang Hai's eyes were wild and unrestrained, fearless, and exuding an air of unbridled arrogance.]

[He grinned broadly, his childish voice carrying an unwavering stubbornness.]

"Come on, my future self, let's merge and show you how you failed last time. This time, let me lead you to victory!"

[The suspended Pang Hai curled his lip, his eyelids drooping in disdain.]

"With you and me merged, I will now be the one in control of consciousness."

"Pshaw, it's not certain who's in charge yet."

"Tsk, how come I never noticed before how arrogant I was as a child? What an annoying brat."

Are you insulting yourself?

Xu Hui, caught between reality and illusion, sighed helplessly, never having imagined such a thing.

Pang Hai was arguing with himself.

Young Xu Hui revealed a serene smile; from his future self, he learned the rules of fate that had been arranged for him last time.

Without that older brother's backup plan, everything would have been a foregone conclusion long ago.

Now, there's a chance to start over...

He wanted to win.

A small hand reached out from the tattered sleeve, grasping at its future self, a figure existing between reality and illusion.

Xu Hui lowered his eyes, looked at his younger self's calm gaze, and smiled slightly.

Extend your hand as well.

One large, one small; the present, the future; two hands intertwined.

A mind untainted by illusion, a cunning strategy, the subtle art of altering reality, the serene charm of calm reason...

They intertwine and merge.

【boom!】

【The Art of War, The Art of Strategy, The Way of Conquest.】

The three bas-reliefs, imbued with mystery and containing the rules and principles passed down by the God of War, form intricate patterns that envelop the figures of the two men.

On the other side, the imposing and majestic Pang Hai, his black robes billowing, appeared as youthful as a newborn calf.

The two actually started fighting.

One person stands tall, another stands firmly on the ground, their four hands clashing and resisting each other.

[Smack!]

A crisp sound.

Pang Hai looked at his younger self, a smug smile spreading across his face, and used his left hand to lock the younger Pang Hai's hands in place.

[His free right hand slowly touched the space between Pang Hai's eyebrows.]

"Little brat... this time, you have to win."

[His unrestrained and wild voice, coupled with his unwavering will, was deeply etched into the backbone of young Pang Hai.]

"Hmph! Didn't you say that your brother has plenty of backup plans, and you can just sit back and win?"

[Little Pang Hai's expression was moved, his eyes reddened, yet he stubbornly retorted.]

"That's right... So, you have to be a good boy/girl from now on..."

[The words of advice spoken by Pang Hai's elderly father.]

[The three reliefs, titled "Annihilating the Enemy," "Quick Victory," and "No Attack," are depicted in unusual positions.]

[Pang Hai turned back one last time, gazing deeply at you, transforming into endless mysteries, resonating with the legacy of the War God, and merging into the body of young Pang Hai.]

You stood there, elegant and still, observing everything with an expressionless face.

This is Pang Hai and Xu Hui's decision, and you choose to respect it.

It's unclear what consequences their choices will lead to.

[Young Pang Hai is no longer the young Pang Hai; he now possesses the experiences and emotions accumulated over the past decades.]

Pang Hai is no longer Pang Hai, because he has relinquished control to his younger self.

[Watching the two intertwine their present and future, enveloped in the boundless insights of the God of War's legacy, you too should seize the moment.]

Looking back at Wei Qi as he recovered from his dazed state.

With a flick of his wrist, he tossed him toward the nine relief sculptures.

The relief sculpture titled "Premonition of the Enemy" showed no reaction whatsoever.

As expected, the starting stance and foundation of this martial arts master's legacy were imprisoned by a special method.

[It won't be as directly blocked as the eighth and ninth images.]

But to truly understand it is virtually impossible.

[In your last simulation, you relied on your extensive knowledge and strong memory, followed by persistent study.]

[It consumes a lot of time and energy.]

【finally……】

With persistent and dedicated effort, you will surely reap the rewards and thus gain entry into the field.

[It achieved its purpose of "application".]

Later, in the final years of his life, amidst the endless state of "inauspicious old age," he finally achieved enlightenment.

Even now, they haven't fully mastered "The Enemy."

Wei Qi felt himself being thrown into the air; the weightlessness quickly brought him back to his senses, and he found himself in a vast universe, gazing up at nine bas-reliefs.

【boom!】

The relief sculpture moves, resonating with Wei Qi.

Without Wei Zhi's protective measures, Wei Qi is now completely unharmed.

His talent and wit were no less than those of Pang Hai and Xu Hui.

[This immediately attracted the favor of the military genius's lineage.]

You look at the relief sculpture that resonates with Wei Qi.

[Annihilation of the Enemy, Swift Victory, and the Destruction of the Way]

"Brother Wei, you truly have a strong desire to kill."

You chuckled softly, a touch of melancholy in your voice.

[The choice of successor in the military genius's legacy: Pang Hai focuses on battle, Xu Hui on strategy.]

Even Pang Hai had grasped the profound defensive principles of "Non-Aggression."

[In contrast, Wei Qi's style emphasizes war, reflecting his understanding of "annihilating the enemy" and "swift victory."]

[Then, through the bas-relief of strategy, one can comprehend "The Way of Conquest."]

[This seems to involve a high level of technical skill.]

In essence, he is fundamentally similar to Xiang Che, who is constantly fighting.

The slight difference is...

[Xiang Che was fighting, fighting, fighting! So exhilarating!]

[And Wei Qi fought and fought, and that was...]

[Kill! Kill! Kill!]

Everything is arranged, and you're ready to begin your own "enlightenment."

[Besides "Predicting the Enemy," which I have already comprehended.]

[You are familiar with the mysteries of these six reliefs: "Swift Victory," "Annihilation of the Enemy," "Non-Aggression," "Military Deception," "Strategic Game," and "Conquering the Way."]

In the last simulation, Pang Hai and Xu Hui were unable to pass on their military genius skills to others.

[However, based on their respective reliefs, the two constructed their own cultivation systems.]

[For example, the "Swordplay Visualization Method" and "Innate Sword Bone Cultivation Method" that I sent you, as well as "The Untainted Heart" that I later obtained from Xu Kun.]

Each book actually contains the profound mysteries of the military genius's legacy.

Which one should we choose?

Your gaze sweeps over the numerous reliefs that stand tall across the universe.

[It ultimately settled on the eighth image.]

[A shattered mirror's eye, a mysterious light gleaming forth.]