Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

Master Taiyan understood the teasing in your eyes, but he didn't know why.

Therefore, we will skip the topic.

[Looking at your oppressive, domineering body, a rebellious destiny that has already begun to cost you your life.]

[His brow furrowed.]

"Yu Jing, your fate..."

[I'm not waiting for your reply.]

He sighed with emotion, "For the sake of all living beings, Yu Jing did not hesitate to go against the grain and even jeopardize her own path... I truly admire her."

His name as a great and virtuous teacher has already spread throughout the world.

The stories surrounding these events, as they were circulated, became increasingly fantastical and exaggerated.

[Your reputation among the people rivals that of countless gods and Buddhas.]

[The Venerable Taiyan naturally had heard of this.]

[Even setting aside the blind worship of the people, one can still deeply feel your heart for the people.]

His voice was lofty and ethereal, lingering and echoing.

Then he raised his hand to make the seal.

The intricate array of talismans behind him shone brightly, exuding a mysterious and awe-inspiring power.

[A talisman containing the ultimate principles of heaven and earth surrounds the body and is held at the fingertips.]

[The charm in their eyes is beginning to shine through.]

"On our first meeting, I will alleviate some of your fate as a small gift..."

[Master Taiyan tapped his fingertip.]

The countless runes, inscribed in the void, surged towards you like a silver river cascading from the heavens.

You looked surprised.

[He suddenly raised his hand and swung it sharply.]

Simultaneously, take a light step back.

"Absolutely not!"

【"Um?"】

Master Taiyan is puzzled by your strong reaction.

I will follow your wishes and restrain myself from revealing my true intentions.

"Yu Jing, please don't stand on ceremony. I can bear this price."

Master Taiyan believed that you did not wish for him to be tainted by a destiny contrary to fate.

My admiration and envy for them grew stronger.

[I'm amazed that the old Taoist priest has taken on such an extraordinary disciple.]

You tugged at the corner of your mouth.

[I firmly shook my head.]

【no. 】

You barely managed to withstand the torment of karmic pain, and through sheer willpower, gradually adapted.

This has fostered a fierce rebellious spirit and a defiant nature.

[If we now ask Master Taiyan to eliminate part of it, wouldn't all our efforts be in vain?]

Seeing your resolute attitude, it didn't seem like mere politeness.

Master Taiyan frowned even more deeply.

Ultimately, there was no pressure.

The countless runes engraved in the void receded, leaving only a sigh of lament.

You saw the undisguised kindness and envy in his eyes.

The smile that tugged at the corners of his mouth grew increasingly strange.

If the old Taoist knew that someone actually envied him so much for having a disciple like you, he would be surprised.

What kind of expression would they have?

The Venerable Taiyan, dressed in flowing white robes, appeared as if shrouded in mist.

[It gives you the feeling of having a built-in halo filter.]

[And then think of the old Taoist priest's slovenly and unkempt appearance.]

They are worlds apart in terms of temperament.

[Furthermore, their appearance is accompanied by a special effect of talisman arrays, exuding an aura of immortality.]

The old Taoist priest only knows how to point one finger to the sky and press the other hand to the ground, shouting that he is the only one who is supreme in heaven and on earth.

[It's undeniably domineering.]

It just lacks a certain aesthetic appeal.

Surrounded by billowing black smoke, you gaze enviously at the ethereal and otherworldly aura of the Venerable Taiyan.

[Master Taiyan lamented the desolation of Taisu Palace, and envied the Celestial Master's Mansion for having such an interesting disciple as you.]

[Your mind is wandering; perhaps next time, you could try walking along the path to Taisu Palace?]

Put aside these random thoughts.

You looked at Master Taiyan and said, "It was originally the junior who should have paid a visit, but it was the senior who came out to greet me. How impolite."

[Master Taiyan smiled gently.]

[A loving gaze falls upon you.]

"I noticed that you stopped at Jade Cloud Mountain earlier but did not ascend it; you must have had some concerns."

"Is it because you're defying your destiny that you're avoiding it?"

You nodded slightly.

"Yu Jing underestimates me."

["Disobedience, military disaster, welfare, peace..."]

"It's all fate."

"Fate is predetermined, but it is not immutable."

"For it is man who bears destiny."

Master Taiyan's gaze fell upon you.

"Although Yu Jing was burdened with a destiny that defied the natural order, she was willing to sacrifice herself for the sake of the people."

"This is the right path."

You can't help but sigh.

This senior colleague not only possesses outstanding demeanor, but also speaks very pleasantly.

"You flatter me, senior."

"Yu Jing is too modest."

"I feel unworthy to receive this."

"It's only natural."

[Xu Kun, the black cat, with its eerie green eyes, hovers between the two of you.]

[I coldly observe your polite, word-chain-like exchanges.]

Ultimately, it was Master Taiyan who brought the topic to a close.

My usually tranquil heart has rarely felt such joy.

Sigh, I really envy Zhang Bingcheng.

You suppressed the stiff smile that had been tugging at the corners of your mouth.

"Since Yu Jing is on her southward journey, I won't take up any more of your time."

Master Taiyan seemed somewhat reluctant to leave.

"If you have free time in the future, you are welcome to visit Taisu Palace often."

"I know several of your fellow disciples."

【"must."】

You responded politely.

Master Taiyan smiled and nodded.

[The figure, suspended in mid-air, vanished without a trace, like clouds dissipating, as the countless talismans swirled in the air.]

The distorted lighting, reminiscent of a special effects filter, disappears.

The sunlight was slightly dazzling.

The two of you and the cat, continue south.

[Until after leaving the border of Xuzhou.]

[The black cat Xu Kun seemed to have been holding back for a long time. It glanced back in the direction of Taisu Palace before meowing loudly.]

"Meow! Bro, does that guy need his license checked?"

It has never believed that such good people exist in the world.

You wouldn't deeply trust someone just because you've met them for the first time.

But there's no need to worry about this godforsaken world.

It's wrong to over-judge a person's character.

[She lightly kicked the black cat's chubby butt: "What's there to test? If we test everyone, how am I supposed to do anything else?"]

"Meow~ That's true."

The black cat's tail drooped down.

[Looking ahead, you are about to enter the Bingzhou region.]

Now, Xiang Che and Chen Chao are vying for control of Jingzhou.

[He is currently leading troops in frontline combat.]

[The western border of Jingzhou, the Bingzhou military camp.]

[Inside the central command tent.]

A domineering and imposing man, almost tangible, occupies the first position.

A large, imposing halberd stood beside him.

The surrounding space was distorted and transformed under its overwhelming pressure.

Suddenly, this overlord, who dominated Bingzhou and yearned to conquer Jingzhou, gazed intently towards Bingzhou with fierce eyes.

[His eyes revealed surprise and anger.]

What filth has entered his Bingzhou!

[Splash.]

The curtain was lifted, and an elderly man entered.

His face was grim and rigid, his demeanor stern, and his eyes revealed a sinister and profound depth.

"That great and virtuous teacher, the Imperial Envoy on Heavenly Inspection, has entered Bingzhou."

Xiang Che frowned upon hearing this; he needed to fight on the front lines and could not go to deal with it.

"This person should be left to Qingyu."

A clear, ethereal sound permeated the air.

A figure with ethereal beauty and graceful bearing appeared.

Upon seeing this, Xiang Che somewhat toned down his oppressive and intimidating demeanor.

"Thank you for your trouble, Fairy Pei," she said with relief.

"If that filthy thing doesn't know what's good for it..."

[Xiang Che's voice was deep and resonant, like a tiger's roar, as he gripped his halberd.]

"Let him try out my halberd!"