Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

The black cat in Pang Hai's palm was in a fighting stance, its fur bristling and tail erect, its eerie green eyes unusually wary.

[Xu Kun's current state is somewhat unexpected.]

[Having followed you through two simulations, he's come into contact with quite a bit of dirty stuff.]

It's rare to see him so wary.

"Brother 2.5, is Huizi's 'illusion and reality' strategy a threat to you?"

What was it that caused Xu Kun to become so wary and put on martial law due to the previous filth?

Wei Zhi's fate as a femme fatale.

[And your red-haired monster state.]

However, Xu Hui at this moment has not yet fully grasped and perfected the principles of illusion and reality, and is still in a state of constant flux, potentially spiraling out of control.

[You also noticed that his filth was only just beginning to show.]

[But it was precisely this nascent understanding of the "illusion and reality" that caused Xu Kun to reveal a defensive stance when facing Wei Zhishi.]

This will surely pique your curiosity.

Could it be that Xu Hui inherited his experience of being possessed by a demon from the previous simulation?

Therefore, when deducing his own path, he deliberately developed countermeasures targeting this aspect, and even... succeeded?

Otherwise, Xu Kun wouldn't have acted this way.

[We haven't discussed this issue yet; I reached out and ruffled the cat's hair.]

"They're all brothers, why are you so wary? Would Huizi really lay a hand on you?"

[After hearing your comforting words...]

The ruffled fur smoothed down, and the erect tail softened, swaying slightly.

"Meow~ That seems to be true too."

The black cat crouched back in Pang Hai's palm.

"Meow~ Huizi's 'illusion and reality' technique makes me feel threatened."

His words confirmed your suspicions.

Inner demons are treacherous and unpredictable, existing between illusion and reality, making them difficult to defend against.

Xu Hui's philosophy of "illusion and reality" shares a similar nature.

[Perhaps this will allow us to target our inner demons.]

Pang Hai, holding the black cat in his hands, stood there like a black tower, his eyes darting left and right as you conversed.

There's a strange feeling of trying too hard to fit in, only to appear increasingly out of place.

Finally, seeing that your discussion has ended.

[He immediately waved his hand.]

"Regroup! Return to the city!"

【boom!!!】

The resounding, synchronized footsteps shook the mountains, like an earth-shaking dragon turning over.

[The heavily armored black-clad cavalry split into ranks and changed formation.]

[They escorted you back to the city of Jintang.]

As the capital of Yongzhou, it possesses impregnable city defenses and is located outside the core of political power.

Jintang City has a completely different style from Yangzhou City.

Amidst the swirling snowflakes, the buildings, with their somber tones, are arranged in a harmonious and varied manner, nestled against the undulating mountainside.

In this black-and-white ink painting, one can see a stream of hot water flowing down rugged rocks.

The pervasive mist dispelled the chill of the air and added to the feeling of warmth.

"The water in Jintang City is all drawn from the largest spring in the mountains, and each household can bring the hot spring water home for use."

"Wealthy merchants and powerful families would directly select the best springs to build their estates."

"In Jintang City, hot spring bathing culture is prevalent, attracting many tourists."

"Brother, if you're interested, you can travel around with Sister Zuo."

After Xu Hui discovered that the black cat could maintain its stable manifestation, he took it from Pang Hai.

Hold him in your arms and gently stroke his fur.

Let me tell you about the local customs and culture of Jintang City.

This is a tourist destination with a rich hot spring bathing culture, and its proximity to the Western Regions allows it to blend the unique customs and traditions of hundreds of kingdoms from that region.

This creates a unique and distinctive feature.

The city was bustling with commerce and teeming with people; many pedestrians, judging from their mannerisms, were clearly tourists.

[Completely unaffected by Wei Qi's control of Yongzhou.]

You can't help but reflect on the relationship between Wei Zhi and Emperor Xuanwu.

Even Wei Qi's treasonous act of seizing Yongzhou was suppressed by Wei Zhi.

[They acted as if nothing had happened, letting Wei Qi do as he pleased.]

Was Emperor Xuanwu blinded by love, or did he truly trust Wei Zhi deeply?

Is the "femme fatale" fate of a beautiful woman really that special?

Thinking of Wei Qi, you asked, "Where is Wei Qi?"

"Ah! Hahahaha! Brother Wei is naturally still in the Western Regions. He's really found himself again these past few years."

Pang Hai began with his signature deep, resonant laugh before speaking.

Your eyes are slightly upturned.

[While the Pang Hai in the last simulation was indeed imposing and unrestrainedly arrogant, he wasn't quite this...bold and unrestrained.]

You really should ask them about the details of what has happened over the past few years.

[After all, the communication between different species of eagles is limited, as they are only capable of delivering messages.]

[It can only outline the sequence of major events.]

Pang Hai seemed completely oblivious to your strange expressions, or perhaps he saw them but chose to ignore them entirely.

[Still laughing, he raised his hand and said, "After successfully comprehending the legacy of the Tomb of the God of War, Brother Wei, all you talk about is fighting and killing all day long."]

At first, he was somewhat restrained, occasionally displaying the arrogance of a scion of a prominent family.

"But ever since the decision was made to raise an army in Yongzhou and invade the Western Regions..."

At this point, Pang Hai's carefree expression softened somewhat.

He scratched his head, trying to organize his thoughts.

"It's like the husky you mentioned, brother, the way it breaks free from its shackles after being trapped for so long."

["At first he commanded a large army, but later he found the army too slow and led his elite cavalry in a surprise attack."]

"The saying goes, 'Military forces move like lightning, seizing fleeting opportunities to maximize victory and annihilate the enemy's remaining strength.'"

Pang Hai grinned.

"Brother Wei has summarized an eight-character military strategy."

"Lightning strike, total annihilation."

["He deeply understood the meaning behind the two reliefs at the tomb of the military genius: 'Quick Victory' and 'Annihilation of the Enemy'."]

After hearing Pang Hai's description, it's difficult for you to connect the person he's talking about with Wei Qi, whom you knew before.

A spirited young general, valiant yet possessing an air of aristocratic reserve.

Now, he is leading his elite cavalry, like unpredictable daggers, stabbing relentlessly into the Western Regions, inflicting heavy casualties.

[And Wei Qi even appeared to be enjoying himself immensely, as if it were perfectly natural.]

What is the current situation in the Western Regions?

[You continued to ask.]

[You have completely disrupted Yin Qian and others' long-planned uprising in the Western Regions.]

[They are even now deeply embroiled in Wei Qi's lightning-fast annihilation campaign.]

Let alone leading an army to breach the Jade Gate Pass and vying for the Mandate of Heaven.

[This has allowed the alliance of a hundred kingdoms in the Western Regions to maintain its core foundation and prevent its collapse.]

Yin Qian was deeply grateful for the substantial legacy left by his late father, the emperor.

"The Western Regions initially resisted our advance primarily by condemning us, but after suffering heavy losses, they revealed that they had formed an alliance."

"Recently, those important figures who were lurking in the shadows have also begun to emerge."

"Jiang Bofu, at the age of eighty-nine, resigned his post and went to war."