Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

"Let's go, little bro, let's go home."

[You kicked Xu Kun, who was still gazing at the ancestral hall in the distance, and walked towards your residence.]

The old Taoist priest stood silently before the Celestial Master's Hall, watching the backs of the two figures, one human and one cat.

His expression was ancient and refined, his eyes concealing a surging golden light, making it impossible to discern any emotion on his aged face.

[After a moment, the golden light in his pupils subsided.]

[Only then did the old Taoist priest's face reveal human emotions; he frowned, winked, and swayed his hips and legs.]

"Having not made any big moves in a while, I'm almost not used to it."

He muttered a few words to himself, then sent a message to the kitchen that he wanted an extra meal tonight.

[Eat three more roast chickens.]

After moving into the Celestial Master's Mansion, you will have a period of peaceful meditation.

I originally thought that daily life at the Celestial Master's Mansion required spending all day studying the Taoist canon and practicing golden light, divine incantations, and thunder magic.

As a result, the old Taoist priest adopted a completely laissez-faire attitude.

[If you wish to comprehend the Daoist canon, go to the scripture pavilion yourself, or do your studies with the other disciples.]

[An elder interprets the text daily.]

[Those who wish to cultivate can find different elders to answer their questions.]

It's like an open university; if you want to take a particular course, you can find a professor specializing in it.

The old Taoist priest, however, hardly gets involved in any affairs.

[My only concern is the roast chicken in the kitchen; it wasn't cooked quite right today, or perhaps the skin was a little too hard.]

[Fourth year, age twenty.]

Palaces and pavilions, long stone steps.

A figure in a flowing black robe ascends the palace.

You push open the door and enter the ancestral hall.

[Light three incense sticks, offer prayers, and insert them into the bronze incense burner.]

The rising smoke, intertwined with the beams of light that seeped into the palace, created a dappled scene.

You sit upright before the altar.

"Ancestors, after so much research, what results have you achieved? Tell the younger generation!"

"This world is too chaotic. Schemers plot, cunning old foxes lurk in the shadows, and there are even celestial beings and ancient remnants..."

"I want to change the way people live in the world."

"At least... it gives all living beings the opportunity to strive for themselves..."

You open your heart, and like offerings of incense are free, you keep burning them for your ancestors one after another.

Over this period of time, you've become quite familiar with your ancestors.

They come to offer incense every day, and chat about everyday things every few days.

You don't know how much our ancestors cared, but anyway, I'm just expressing my own thoughts.

These words come from the heart.

Many times, you wonder if it would be easier to be a little selfish.

[But even while constantly talking about being selfish, he still can't stand by and watch others' misery and wants to get involved in the chaos of the world.]

Don't you care about the schemers, the masterminds behind the scenes, the ancient remnants, or even the machinations of the laws of heaven and earth?

But they were unwilling to witness the common people bear the consequences of their schemes.

[On the wooden table, the mastermind remains firmly seated in the center.]

[The numerous memorial tablets were arranged in a grand, star-like fashion, especially those of Zhang Xun's ancestor, who was placed closest to the central tablet.]

[It seems they are leading the research into killing their master.]

You've repeatedly expressed your desire to join them, to research together, and to share the results.

But they were still turned away and unable to integrate into the circle.

[Smack!]

You whispered softly, continuing the incense burning, your face blurred by the swirling smoke.

A sudden noise.

You look up.

[The memorial tablet, which was originally facing away from the deceased, has now moved to face you, as if it were watching you.]

Your gaze falls upon the names on the memorial tablet.

[Zhang Xunzhi.]

You seemed to have transcended space and dimensions, gazing upon the beings above the heavens.

"Ancestor, is there anything you want to tell me?"

You shook the incense in your hand, extinguishing the flame, and wisps of smoke rose.

I come here every few days for a casual chat, simply to find a place to talk and, at the same time, to organize my thoughts.

Seek truth from facts; practice yields the truth.

If it doesn't work the first time, summarize the experience and patterns, and try again.

The outcome is optimistic, and future success is assured.

This is your unwavering belief.

You place the incense sticks into the bronze incense burner, gently smooth your robes, and rise leisurely.

He strolled over to the wooden table.

[Approach the memorial tablet.]

[Blinking her eyes.]

[A look that says, "Say something!"]

[As a result, after remaining still for a moment, the memorial tablet suddenly jumped up with a snap, turning sideways towards the murderer.]

It seems they've gone back to further research.

【"Hey……"】

You couldn't help but utter your seasoned catchphrase.

Then, with audacity, he reached out and straightened the memorial tablet of Zhang Xun's ancestor.

Then, as if he had just finished a prank, he took off running.

"Two-and-a-half brother, retreat!"

[Xu Kun, who was crouching at the doorway, leaped up upon hearing this, wagged his tail, and ran after you.]

[In the courtyard with the door open.]

[On the wooden table.]

Memorial tablets are displayed.

The other ancestral tablets moved, turning towards Zhang Xun's tablet, seemingly watching the spectacle.

After leaving the ancestral hall, you wandered through the grotto-heaven and forests of the Celestial Master's Mansion.

Go check on the eldest disciple sweeping the floor, light three cigarettes for the second disciple to wake him up, and greet the other disciples and elders of the Celestial Master's Mansion.

This is your daily routine at the Celestial Master's Mansion lately.

【唷! 】

The metallic clang of a rare falcon pierced through the sea of ​​clouds surrounding the Celestial Master's Mansion.

The next moment, the sea of ​​clouds bursts open, and we ascend to the highest heavens.

[Swift as a streak of light, silently arriving before you.]

[It flutters its wings, hovering in the air, and gently lands on your fingertips.]

After you settled in the Celestial Master's Mansion, you contacted Zuo Shi, Pang Hai, and Xu Hui through a rare falcon.

[Exchange information and situations with each other.]

[Remove the bronze tablet and examine the letter inside.]

During your stay at the Celestial Master's Mansion, Pang Hai, Xu Hui, and Wei Qi continuously expanded their armies and quelled the military turmoil in Yongzhou.

[You control various counties and their associated intelligence networks.]

[Continuously eliminate the hidden military strongholds and mountain camps established by the Western Regions in Yongzhou.]

Yu Ci remains trapped in the ambush, undergoing the special training you arranged.

[Since you're not here, I haven't cried my heart out in a long time; it feels like I've grown up.]

[You used your supernatural powers to write.]

[This signaled them to pay close attention to Yu Ci and the movements in the Western Regions, and to continue intensifying their efforts to suppress the unrest.]

Besides restoring peace to the people, they are also trying to provoke the Western Regions.

[Last simulation.]

You, Pang Hai, Xu Hui, and Wei Qi, fought side by side to quell the ravages of war.

The mastermind behind the war was uncovered; he came from the Western Regions.

Wei Qi submitted a memorial requesting permission to travel west.

[The result was a reward and recall from the Great Azure Court.]

This time, you need to keep stirring up this conflict and see what actions the Western Regions take.

Your spiritual power flows like ink from a brush.

"After quelling the military turmoil in Yongzhou, have Wei Qi submit a memorial, clarifying the root cause of the conflict and requesting permission to enter the west."

"At that time, act according to the orders of the Great Azure Court."

"If Wei Qi obeys the imperial decree, then the two of you will lead the troops to invade the Western Regions."

"If Wei Qi harbors rebellious intentions, he will lead the invasion of the Western Regions, while you remain behind the scenes."

"If the Great Cang Court dares to issue an edict to punish you..."

"When the rebellion begins, let Yongzhou rise up!"