Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

You ask out of curiosity, "How strong is it?"

Pang Hai's expression was solemn, and his tone was deep and serious: "Half-step Celestial Being."

"A half-step into the Celestial Realm?"

You can't help but wonder, is there really a concept of "half a step" in the realm of celestial beings?

Xu Hui explains: "The realm of Heaven and Man is like stepping from the third realm into the fourth realm, the innate realm, which is a sublimation of the level of life."

Compared to the transition from the third realm to the fourth realm, the changes between celestial beings and humans are even more astonishing.

The nine shackles binding the body must be broken.

The number of people who broke through the first eight paths varied depending on their individual talents, techniques, and martial arts skills.

Only the final shackle—the one binding the secrets of the brain's consciousness—must be shattered before one can truly ascend to the realm of the celestial beings.

Pang Hai stroked the stubble sprouting from his chin: "That demoness broke at least two shackles, otherwise, even with the two of us working together, we wouldn't have ended up in such a sorry state."

【"snort."】

Xu Hui raised a cold eyebrow: "You're the one in a sorry state, I'm not."

"Tsk tsk..."

Pang Hai immediately retorted, "Then why don't you try running away?"

"That was a tactical retreat, a shift in the battle lines, turning a passive situation into an active one."

She then gave him a disdainful look: "I told you to study military strategy more, but you wouldn't listen. All you know is attack, attack, attack."

Pang Hai's eyelids twitched from his retort, while Zuo Shi chuckled and scolded, stopping the two from arguing further.

[Through their conversation, you glimpsed a corner of the grand landscape of high-level martial arts, a sight that fills you with longing, wondering when you'll be able to experience it firsthand.]

Pang Hai stopped joking and became serious, his expression stern: "We can't stay in Golden Scale City any longer, Brother Wen. What's your opinion?"

[Upon hearing this, with the combined power of "Predicting the Enemy" and "Master of Intelligence," you discern that Pang Hai has already made up his mind.]

[I'm only asking for your opinion out of consideration and respect.]

You casually say, "I'm not ambitious; I just go with the flow. You can decide for yourself."

Pang Hai and Xu Hui exchanged glances and revealed their plans.

"When the teacher finished teaching, he left a message before departing: if you don't know where you'll go in the future, you can go to Jingzhou to seek help."

【"Jingzhou..."】

You whispered two words, your tone enigmatic, leaving both of them unable to decipher them.

[You already have a plan for where you'll go next, with only two directions. As for which one to choose, you'll decide based on the upcoming settlement and which talent attributes you draw.]

Pang Hai and Xu Hui are not in a hurry to urge you. They are consolidating their forces and making arrangements for a move to Jingzhou.

Zuo hesitated, then ultimately remained silent.

A light rain fell, and a cool breeze blew.

You sit upright inside, boiling water over the stove, and brewing a pot of tea.

[“The ten-year period has ended. Shall we settle our lives and draw our talent attributes?”]

[You see a system notification. Put down the porcelain cup and the transaction will be completed immediately.]

[“Having meticulously studied the immortal classics and observed military strategists forging cold blades, I navigated the ups and downs of war with unseen forces, and finally parted ways at the Jade Gate Pass.”]

[Talent attribute extraction in progress...]

【"Prophet" (Purple)】

Lying on the wooden plank, Wen Yu couldn't hide his surprise and delight at the sight of the magnificent purple.

"I actually got a purple legendary item!"

Looking back on these ten years of simulation, I planned for opportunities, befriended two heroes, established an intelligence agency, and spent many years in the military.

After careful analysis, it turns out that most of them did not actually increase the weight by much.

Most importantly, there is the "Tomb of the God of War".

He plotted to obtain the "Premonition of the Enemy" relief within it; this opportunity was the key to drawing the purple talent attribute.

You can tell from the names of the talent attributes.

【"Prophet" (Purple)】

You possess an almost divine intuition and sensitivity to danger, capable of making brief, impromptu predictions about the future and capturing vague glimpses of its trajectory.

After reviewing the effects of the "Prophet" talent modifier, you've made a decision.

With your divinely inspired intuition for danger, coupled with the ability to predict the future through impromptu decisions, your margin for error in action is greatly increased.

The next day, at the mansion, you said you hadn't tasted the tofu beauty's cooking in a long time.

Upon hearing this, Zuo's expression darkened, her eyes filled with sorrow, yet she still forced a smile and made three bowls of tofu pudding.

Pang Hai and Xu Hui took their seats and, seeing the long-absent tofu pudding, naturally understood what was going on, given their intelligence.

"Brother Wen, where are you going?"

Pang Hai still wanted to persuade you; after so many years together, you considered each other family, and he was truly reluctant to part ways so suddenly.

"The Western Regions, Loulan."

You tried the original flavor tofu pudding, and it tasted just like it did back then.

Before Pang Hai could say anything more, you explained, "You should go down to Jingzhou first to make a preliminary assessment."

I also have an aunt in Loulan in the Western Regions. She suffered the tragedy of her entire family being wiped out, and she had no choice in the matter.

"We're still able to protect ourselves, and I won't feel at ease until I ascertain their situation."

Your reasons are irrefutable, and Pang Hai's words of advice have been swallowed.

[He patted his chest with a hearty laugh: "Don't worry, we'll go to Jingzhou first and build a huge business. Then you can bring your aunt over and enjoy the good life."]

"It's a deal."

"It's a deal."

Pang Hai and Xu Hui consolidated their forces and set off for Jingzhou. Neither the powerful clans and gentry of Jinlin City, nor the Demonic Sect, attempted to stop them.

[This clearly implies that the two parties have withdrawn, thus turning hostility into friendship.]

At the Golden Scale City Gate, dozens of tall horses escorted a carriage, with three riders leading the way.

"Brother Wen, we're waiting for you in Jingzhou."

Pang Hai carried a long sword on his saddle, a gift from Wei Qi. He then forged it using a unique method of military training passed down from the "Tomb of the God of War," naming it: "No Power."

You still wore the dark blue robe, your bearing exceptional, your elegance refined and graceful. A long sword hung at your waist, a gift from Wei Qi.

"Stop hesitating, let's set off early, be careful on the road."

【"Hey!?"】

Pang Xing grinned, amused, and pulled on the reins, causing his horse to gallop away.

Xu Hui nodded in acknowledgment and led the group to follow.

[Among the carriages crowded around, the curtains were lifted, revealing a handsome young man with a lingering, reluctant gaze, his heart overflowing with emotion in his final glance.]

Only after the figure disappeared did she sadly lower the curtains.

"Sister Zuo, if you really can't bear to part with him, just say the word, and I'll immediately go back and tie him up. I don't care if he's some big brother or not."

The sound of Pang Hai's teasing laughter dispelled Zuo Shi's worries.

She scolded playfully, "You've really grown up, daring to joke about me now."

Pang Hai coughed twice, loudly urging the ranks to speed up, pretending not to hear.

……

After watching the procession recede into the distance, you sighed softly, then spurred your horse and rode westward.

To reach Loulan, one must pass through Xilong County, Yangkang County, and Anxi County, then exit through Yumen Pass, and travel over a thousand li (approximately 500 kilometers) to finally arrive at that ancient city in the desert.

[The number of countries in the Western Regions they passed through was countless, and dangers lurked everywhere.]

This is also why you haven't gone to Loulan yet.

Even with numerous talent attributes as trump cards, the second realm's overwhelming power cannot guarantee safety. If forced to activate the "Near-Death Struggle" passive ability, it would be a huge loss.

This will have a profound impact on subsequent decision-making.

[Now, with the "Prophet" (purple) predicting dangers on a large scale, coupled with "Enemy Predictor" and "Intelligence Master" (blue),...]

With enough caution, you can completely transform into a wisp of ghostly spirit in the vast deserts of the Western Regions, elusive and unpredictable.