Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

Forty years of trials, tempering the body, wielding the sword, in twilight years, a solitary spirit rises, wandering through life and death, rain-soaked streets, summoning celestial demons, drawing the sword to sever this life.

[Simulated evaluation and settlement in progress...]

[Inheriting forty years of simulated memories (Note: Eliminating all negative impacts on self-awareness, while preserving positive benefits such as character development)]

[Inherited martial arts cultivation: Initial stage of the second realm, full of vigor.]

[Inherited martial arts techniques: Two-Element Stance (Intermediate), Straight Thrust with Sword (Advanced), Firefly Dance (Advanced), Kan Snake Fist (Advanced), Deep Cloud and Mist Palm (Advanced), Jade Fist (Advanced), Misty Rain Sword Technique (Advanced), Pure Yuan True Scripture (Advanced).]

[Inherited Talent Attributes: "Ten Years of Hard Work" (White), "Extensive Knowledge and Excellent Memory" (Blue), "Succubus Physique" (Black), "Perseverance" (Blue).]

[One Sims session pending settlement.]

[One extra simulation is included with your first one.]

[Settlement/Determination?]

Wen Yu inherited everything in an instant, and the simulated intermediate experience passed by in a flash. He handled it with ease thanks to his "extensive knowledge and strong memory".

He vividly remembered Gong Si's last whispered words: "How could you possibly possess the sword charm of the Yongzhou Sword Palace?"

"Yongzhou Sword Palace..."

Along with the Tranquil Sword Cultivation Hall, it is one of the four great holy sites for sword cultivators in the world.

What exactly caused him and his family to be wiped out by such a powerful force?

"At least we have a lead. We'll investigate further when the time is right."

At the same time, the entire body—skin, flesh, bones, tendons, membranes, spine, internal organs, and viscera—undergoes a tempering process in an instant, undergoing a sublimation and transformation.

Then the brain breaks through the spiritual senses, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is drawn in.

After being processed by the Pure Yuan True Scripture, it transforms into a simple and pure spiritual energy that flows into the dantian.

In an instant, they stepped into the second realm of grandeur.

The memories of various martial arts techniques are deeply etched in my mind, and the insights gained from forty years of arduous practice are profound.

Those four high-level martial arts techniques—fist, palm, finger, and sword—were selected and kept by Shang Qingdai. They were enough to suppress most martial artists of the same realm below the third realm in terms of martial arts level advantage.

Even if the level is high, if the realm is not deep enough, one cannot use what one has learned.

It's used in simulations to fill spare time for cultivation, so it's just a beginner's introduction, but it's usable.

However, the sword thrust itself was not marked with a specific level, only with a proficiency level.

After experiencing the simulated inheritance, Wen Yu looked at the final reward.

In addition to the settlement once every ten years, there is also a settlement for the entire course of one's life at the end of the simulation.

Unexpectedly, the system offered a free gift with the first recharge.

"Settle."

I had already tested it before and found that there was no bug in the settlement process, so I settled it without hesitation.

[Talent attribute extraction in progress...]

[Intelligence Master (Blue)] [Sword Qi Across the Land (Cyan)]

A dazzling light, a blend of blue and green, filled his vision, and Wen Yu, lying in the coffin, revealed a joyful smile.

I actually drew a blue epic-level talent attribute.

Check the effect of the two entries.

[Intelligence Master: You are a master at weaving secrets in the shadows.]

[Specific effects: Greatly enhances capabilities in intelligence gathering, intelligence transmission, intelligence agency establishment, reconnaissance, infiltration, concealment, undercover operations, defection, sowing discord, and assassination.]

With the addition of talent attributes, Wen Yu felt that his experience of more than ten years of intelligence work had been sublimated and transformed, becoming integrated into his instincts.

He is now confident that, given sufficient resources, he can rebuild the vast intelligence network that spanned Yangzhou and Wuzhou in the simulation in less than a year.

Furthermore, he has reached a master level in any intelligence-related skill.

Such as undercover agents, infiltrators, disguises, and assassinations.

Intelligence gathering, analysis, and transmission, etc.

Even without using it to build an organization, this complex and comprehensive skill set alone greatly enhances his survivability.

As expected of a blue epic-level talent attribute.

Look down.

[Sword Qi Soars (Azure): Your sword qi is capable of shattering gold and jade, invincible and unstoppable, reaching the pinnacle of its power.]

This can be considered an advanced entry for "Ten Years of Hard Work (White)".

The two entries correspond to the realm of form and the realm of technique, respectively.

Practice the form to cultivate strength, and gather energy through technique.

At the highest level of skill, one can unleash blade energy, sword energy, fist energy to attack targets, and finger energy to penetrate cave walls.

After equipping the [Sword Qi Soaring], Wen Yu's swordsmanship level was instantly elevated to the pinnacle of the same level.

It can be said that even if a sword immortal descends to earth, no one of the same level can surpass him in terms of sword qi realm.

After summarizing the findings of the first simulation, Wen Yu checked the start time of the next simulation.

[After a one-year cooldown, or upon triggering a mission selection and completion, a simulation opportunity will be awarded.]

"A mission?"

A lonely moon hangs in the cold sky, its light as cold as frost; crows perch on branches, their shadows flickering like ghosts.

Wen Yu lifted the coffin again.

The figure rose like a firefly, landing silently beside the grave without disturbing a speck of dust.

This is thanks to the blessing of the [Intelligence Master], which allows the high-level movement technique "Firefly Dance" to perform with effects comparable to top-tier movement techniques.

He looked back at the decaying wooden coffin and gently closed it, which had once provided him with a brief sense of security.

This also signifies his complete rebirth.

With the memories of the previous simulation, Wen Yu used his movement technique to quickly leave the mass grave.

Standing in front of a fork in the road.

The destination to the right is unknown, while the destination to the left is a small village where we stayed in the simulation.

If you go to the left, you will encounter war tomorrow night and be captured and taken to a mountain stronghold.

Although he has now entered the Shengqi realm and is no longer afraid of war, with the simulator at his disposal, keeping a low profile and surviving is the core focus in the early stages.

In this world, one must not take any risks; what if the commander is stronger than oneself?

Anyway, the world is already in such a mess, and it will only get more chaotic in the future.

So, Wen Yu gently touched the hem of his robe, his long blue gown fluttering, and without hesitation...

Go to the left.

……

As dawn broke through the darkness, a faint light shone through the thin mist.

A tranquil and peaceful little village came into view.

With his current second-realm prowess, advanced movement techniques, and attribute bonuses, Wen Yu arrived a day earlier than in the simulation, even in a state of effortless progress.

The villagers are working at sunrise, and smoke is already rising from their chimneys.

Upon entering the village and seeking a place to rest, the old man still greeted us warmly.

"Old man, you have suffered a calamity and have no money on you."

"Young man, my family serves simple food and a wooden bed; please don't find it offensive."

The old man's wrinkled face revealed a kind smile.

The familiar dilapidated courtyard. Hearing the noise, the little girl ran out, but upon seeing the stranger, she hid behind her grandfather.

Peek out to take a look.

Wen Yu smiled gently, and the little girl responded with a pure smile.

This time, the old man did not offer to pay for the lodging with brocade robes, but he still took out a piece of dark, cured meat and cooked a bowl of millet porridge.

With his "extensive knowledge and strong memory," he clearly searched through the memories in the simulation, and the scene of being dragged out of the house that night appeared in his mind.

His own robes were hung on a bamboo pole.

Perhaps from beginning to end, the old man never intended to take his robes; he was simply helping him air them out.

A rough, withered hand handed over a bowl of porridge, with a few slices of cured pork floating on top.

"Eat."

Thank you.

The little girl peeked out from the door frame, her mouth watering, her adorable and pitiful expression tugging at the air.

Wen Yu waved his hand, indicating, "Here you go."

The little girl's eyes lit up, and she looked at her grandfather. He sighed softly, smiled with pity, and nodded before skipping over to you.

After taking the piece of cured meat that was handed to him, he shook his head repeatedly, indicating that he didn't want any more.

After a simple breakfast.

Wen Yu left the courtyard and headed toward the blacksmith shop he had inquired about from the old man.

A jingling sound came from inside.

"Boss, forge a sword, I need it today."