Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

You accepted the porcelain cup offered to you, the rising steam blurring your face.

[Let your thoughts drift away from past experiences and return to the present.]

What is the purpose of visiting the Demonic Sect in Yangzhou?

[The natural approach is to find the young ex-wife and use the "send her off on her final journey" method.]

In his ex-wife's words, it was a gift to her when she was young, a stroke of luck.

Although there are slight deviations in the inheritance of this opportunity, and the fusion is not yet complete.

However, you have essentially achieved your goals for this trip.

During the first simulation, your vision was limited; you even needed to fight tooth and nail to break through your initial aura, let alone understand Shang Qingdai's cultivation level.

You are not the same person you were yesterday.

[These past few days of conversation have helped you understand the path Shang Qingdai has taken in her cultivation.]

The legacy of the Demonic Sect originates from the Hundred Schools of Thought, and is complex and profound.

Gong Si and Shang Qingdai cultivated the most advanced and core secret techniques.

Gong Si's "Disorder Field," when used by celestials and humans, possesses a terrifying power capable of distorting order.

Shang Qingdai, however, took a completely different path.

[Skilled in illusions that confuse the mind.]

At eighteen years old, Shang Qingdai merged with her future self within the Six Realms Palace.

[I won't discuss my insights into martial arts.]

[A transformation occurs solely in the essence of the soul.]

This means that her talent in the art of illusion has reached a new level.

Therefore, your deeper scheme is to pit Shang Qingdai against Gong Si for the position of leader of the Demonic Sect.

To be more precise, it was to allow Shang Qingdai to display her extraordinary talent and increase her influence within the Demonic Sect.

Explore more of the secrets of the Demonic Sect.

[And from the ancient secrets of the Demonic Sect, they discovered more truths about the world.]

Of course, these deeper plans cannot be openly discussed.

However, you do have room for discussion regarding cooperation with the Demonic Sect.

That's about the Western Regions.

[You are no longer penniless; you now possess enough leverage to negotiate cooperation with an entity like the Demonic Sect.]

[What the forces in Yin Qian's region of the Western Regions can offer, you are not incapable of offering a higher price.]

[Because the leader of the demonic sect before us seems to be a serious scientific researcher.]

[Coincidentally, you may not have much else, but you have plenty of forbidden things.]

[It's perfect for trading.]

"I presume Miss Gong Si has already mentioned my ties with the Western Regions to the Sect Master."

"So, Daozi wants to obstruct the cooperation between the Demonic Sect and Yin Qian?"

You shrug.

"It's not about obstructing, but rather providing the sect leader with another cooperation plan for consideration."

The Lord of the Demonic Sect raises his eyes to look at you.

Since she took her seat, her scholarly demeanor has gradually faded.

[Gradually revealing its powerful and formidable style.]

Her air of authority and stunning beauty exuded an extraordinary charm.

What conditions can the Daozi offer?

"That depends on what the Demonic Sect wants, what the Sect Master wants, and what Yin Qian offers."

[The last simulation focused on cooperation between the Western Regions and various parties.]

You suspect that the cooperation conditions of the Tranquil Sword Sect might be the Sword of Destiny inlaid with a fragment of the Emperor's Jade Seal.

As for the deal with the Demonic Sect, you haven't made any progress yet.

"I want to study Lei Quan."

[The Demon Lord probed in a joking tone.]

"Okay, I'll inform Master to come over right away."

She was joking, but you didn't take it seriously at all.

The Demon Lord's playful smile faded, and his gaze towards you grew increasingly suspicious.

She discovered that your personality is like looking at flowers through a fog, difficult to fathom.

"I was just teasing you."

Your overly serious attitude makes her afraid you might actually summon the Taoist priest.

[Especially from Gong Si, I learned that you had your identity verified by the ancestors.]

I'm afraid you'll take your joke seriously.

"A joke?"

You seemed quite surprised, glancing sideways at me.

Then, a long, slender, fair hand emerged from the wide sleeve.

[Hands with distinct finger bones, like those carved from warm jade, are laid out before the other person.]

"If the sect leader doesn't want to trouble my master, then you may study my thunder techniques; I will do so without reservation."

【"oh?"】

The Demonic Sect Master murmured in surprise, "The Celestial Master's Mansion allows the Daoist disciple to freely reveal the mysteries of thunder magic?"

"Master won't mind."

Your smile was radiant, and your tone was confident.

But it gave her a bad feeling.

But her curiosity for research and exploration was something she couldn't suppress.

After a moment's hesitation, she said softly, "Then may I observe for a moment?"

"Sect Leader, you'd better keep a close eye on things."

A smile curved your lips as you activated your lightning magic.

[Sizzle...]

The buzzing and crackling of electric arcs filled the air as a brilliant blue lightning bolt burst forth in your palm, piercing the air and filling the air with the smell of burning.

[The observation the Lord of the Demonic Sect awaits.]

The next moment, her beautiful eyes slightly opened, as if she had witnessed something horrifying.

[All I could see was a pulsating arc of azure electricity in your palm, a chilling and menacing aura emanating from you.]

[Suddenly, darkness corrupted and invaded.]

In an instant, the buzzing and restlessness of the electric arc subsided, and the dancing thunder transformed into thick, filthy mud, flowing down your slightly parted fingers.

The dark, heavy thunder, once it left your palm, transformed into a pervasive black mist.

Gradually, thick black smoke billowed and swirled within the quiet room.

The eerie, soul-corroding aura even made the Demonic Sect Master wary.

[It's not a matter of strength or weakness, but rather the excessive malice of Yin Lei.]

[It made her feel that she, as the leader of the demonic sect, appeared so dignified and righteous.]

"Michiko, you've usurped the host's role."

Your display of cunning is similar to how the other person showed you that door.

But her answer was somewhat unexpected.

[It's surprising that this sect leader has a dry sense of humor.]

[You are preparing to subdue the Yin Thunder.]

[Smack!]

The other person suddenly reaches out and grabs your hand.

A warm, delicate touch came over him, and the Yin Thunder instinctively followed its path.

Her expression was wary, yet her eyes were unusually bright, almost overflowing with a thirst for exploration.

[Defying instinct, they offered no resistance, allowing the dark lightning to assail them.]

[He actually used himself to test and study the nature of Yin Lightning.]

Since the other party didn't mind, you didn't stop them.

[Quietly observe her ever-changing expressions.]

Only after she withdrew her hand did the eerie thunder subside and the billowing black mist in the quiet room dissipate.

"Sect Master, have you gained anything?"

Her eyes were bright and sparkling.

"Daozi, are you willing to join the Demonic Sect?"

【"ah?"】

The other person's sudden change in attitude caught you completely off guard.

"Such chaotic lightning magic, and that hidden, defying destiny, that unknown, inverted position... it's truly... too wonderful..."

You watched as a flush rose on her porcelain-white face.

Their bodies trembled slightly.

My emotions are quite complex.

[What should we do? This sect leader seems to be going through a breakdown.]