Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

You stand silently inside the pavilion, feeling a sense of temporal and spatial disorientation, observing the instruments around you.

The cold, metallic sheen flowed, etched with mysterious array formations.

[By analyzing the flow of Qi, one can perceive the complex energy pathways within it.]

Different instruments correspond to different functions.

"Daozi seems interested in these magical artifacts."

[A gentle, magnetic voice sounded.]

A woman dressed in a white coat, with an exceptionally tall figure, descended the stairs.

The white jacket, fitted at the shoulders and waist, accentuates her slender figure; its wide, traditional sleeves and flowing hem create a graceful silhouette.

[As she paced, her bare, jade-like feet were revealed.]

It seems that Gong Si's habit of not wearing shoes stems from her master.

The woman's features were exquisite, possessing a meticulously sculpted perfection. To add or subtract even a fraction from her face would be a cruel destruction of a work of art.

[A gentle and warm gaze, brimming with wisdom.]

[She possesses a calm and rational demeanor, with a unique sense of restraint.]

Wearing frameless crystal glasses, with a gold chain hanging down her back.

You glance curiously at her familiar frameless glasses, which added a touch of sophisticated elegance to the woman.

[The eyes of the broken mirror can see into the flawless, clear lens.]

[It was inscribed with endless array formations and spells, as if the rules of all things and the ultimate principles of heaven and earth were materially depicted in the form of spells and talismans.]

[A very sublime and mysterious magical artifact.]

You are filled with awe.

[The number of Heavenly-Rank magical artifacts I've handled in the past is less than one ten-thousandth of what I've ever handled.]

[A creation that should never exist on Earth.]

[You already possess a personhood.]

The woman's calm and rational demeanor contrasted sharply with her gentle and warm tone.

[She gracefully approached your side, her fingertips pointing towards the ritual implement beside her.]

The complex structure began to function, and the array's incantations emitted a faint glow.

Within the ring-shaped structure, an electric arc pulses, gradually intensifying to form a miniature thunderous roar.

"This is my research on the Thunder Magic project. I'm using the Heavenly Thunder Instrument, under the guise of Thunder Power, to try and uncover the true nature of Thunder Power."

The woman did not deceive anyone.

[He frankly shared his research on Lei Quan.]

Studying someone else's inherited martial arts techniques is a major taboo.

[The Demonic Sect acts according to its own free and unrestrained nature; she spoke frankly about it.]

You weren't overly prejudiced against any particular group, so it was more out of curiosity.

The woman observed your expression, your calm and rational face, and a slight smile curved her lips.

The Thunderclap Instrument was placed in the most conspicuous position, which was obviously intentional on her part.

I'd like to see your thoughts and thought patterns as a contemporary Daoist.

At this moment, she senses that you are one of her kind, free from conventional and rigid ideas, and possessing an open and unconstrained mind.

This is considered heresy by the world.

However, she believes that this is precisely what it means to deeply study the scriptures of the ancients and the great principles of heaven and earth.

The woman's gentle, warm eyes revealed an irrepressible joy.

"As the current Daoist disciple of the Celestial Master's Mansion, you must possess profound knowledge of the Dao of Thunder Magic."

She disassembled the thunderbolt device as she spoke.

"I have dedicated many years to the study of thunder power, but I am hampered by the lack of inherited data on the thunder magic of the Celestial Master's Mansion, and can only invoke thunder from the mortal world."

"It didn't even touch upon Lei Fa's formidable power, let alone Lei Quan."

She presented the complete structure of the Thunderclap Instrument.

[This is also about sharing one's own research findings.]

[One can simulate heavenly thunder using rituals, even without possessing the authority to control thunder.]

[It still possesses extremely profound principles of weaponry, formations, and techniques.]

If we remember this moment and reflect upon it, we can truly understand it.

[There will definitely be huge profits.]

You naturally wouldn't hold back, writing everything down and stuffing it into your own database.

[We'll conduct further research once this groundbreaking wisdom is revealed.]

"Truly a masterpiece."

Since you've documented someone's research findings, you should naturally offer polite compliments.

"Oh? Has Daozi gained any insights?"

Hearing this, you looked up and met the woman's expectant gaze, which shone with wisdom.

The woman's expression froze slightly the next moment.

Because she saw familiar eyes.

That was the clear, unfathomable look in the eyes of her eldest disciple when he was studying the arts of divination.

[You also noticed the change in the Demonic Sect Master's expression.]

He chuckled lightly, "My master said I'm the type to achieve great things later in life, so I should observe, listen, and memorize more when I'm young. Later on, I'll understand, comprehend, and innovate."

【"oh?"】

The woman adjusted her frameless glasses: "Is that what the Taoist master said?"

【"Um."】

You nodded firmly.

If you dare to say it, the woman will dare to believe it.

After all, that was the supreme being among men.

Who would dare to use him to spread rumors and fabricate his identity?

"Sigh...what a pity."

The anticipation and excitement in the woman's eyes subsided, replaced by a gentle and warm expression, yet one of absolute rationality.

"If Daozi's extraordinary wisdom had been awakened sooner, we could have worked together to study and see through the true nature of this world."

What is the true nature of the world?

You know that, right?

[In the final moments of the last simulation, while controlling Wei Zhi, you didn't waste your boundless enlightenment, continuing to comprehend his teachings.]

The ultimate principles of heaven and earth, the rules governing all things, the very essence of the world—all are laid bare before you.

[You are free to explore and research.]

【but……】

I know it, and I can use it to a limited extent, but I don't really understand it.

[It's like the Demon Lord trying to figure out what one plus one equals, listing out a room full of formulas, but still unable to calculate it.]

But you know the answer.

But if you tell her that one plus one equals two.

The other person asked you why...

Wouldn't that be awkward?

Therefore, you have temporarily set aside these bargaining chips regarding the essence of the world.

[Upon entering the pavilion, they conversed with each other.]

[This appears to be mostly academic research.]

But hidden within this is a probing attack without any visible military force.

[A clash of personalities, mindsets, magnanimity, cultivation, and comprehension.]

Since you've come to visit, the other party knows you have something to ask for.

[By displaying the Heavenly Thunder Instrument, Chen Ming was essentially demanding payment for his own research project.]

The clashes between them have temporarily come to an end.

You have thoroughly memorized the mysteries of the Heavenly Thunder Instrument.

[He inquired, "Why does the Sect Master say it's a pity? He has never been stingy with time in studying the essence of the world; the long wait has finally yielded results."]

"If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening."

The woman seemed moved by your words and whispered, "I heard the Way in the morning..."

[Suddenly he shook his head.]

"I don't have much time left."

After she finished speaking, she looked up and met your gaze silently.

Your pupils contracted slightly.

My instinct was that something dirty was about to come out.

[This appears to be a rational, calm, and highly intelligent leader of the Demonic Sect.]

You certainly wouldn't believe that she's as elegant and serene as she appears.

[After all, it's the Demonic Sect.]

[Not much time?]

Why is time running out?

What was her purpose in saying this?