Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

"Senior brother..."

You find it hard to believe; you initially thought it was a joke from your senior brother.

However, given the current situation, it might be true.

[The eldest disciple, Yu Shou, floated in the void, like an immortal ascending to heaven.]

[Clad in simple white robes, serene and profound.]

[The immense power of the mind disrupts the surrounding scenery and influences dimensional space.]

[It directly broke the boundary between heaven and earth.]

[As the Celestial Patrol Envoy, you immediately perceived the rule of the tripartite division of power between the Human Emperor and the Celestial Emperor.]

It's time to work diligently again.

【boom!】

You raise your hand and swing it horizontally, temporarily suppressing it.

[I sensed the rules struggling violently, feeling confused and aggrieved.]

I don't understand why you, as a powerful minister, would obstruct its work.

[Your broken eyes blaze with intense light, attempting to analyze your senior brother's condition.]

[Beyond her ethereal, otherworldly appearance, one witnesses her lifeless, decaying essence.]

That was a purely conceptual "death."

[The eldest disciple's face was elegant and dignified, his smile reserved and gentle.]

"Yujing, when I'm not around, could you sweep the yard for me when you have a spare moment?"

"I will."

Your voice is deep.

[He stored all the scenes witnessed through the broken mirror's eyes into his mental database.]

You can't understand it now.

However, once his extraordinary wisdom is awakened, he should be able to analyze his senior brother's situation and find a solution for him.

"There's no need to grieve; death is not the end, but... a new beginning..."

The eldest brother's unique, clear, and pure voice gradually faded into the distance, disappearing into the ethereal.

[A form constructed from immense mental and spiritual power.]

Like a mirage in a biting wind, suddenly shattered.

[It dissipated into scattered, clear light.]

Completely formless and traceless, returning to death.

You gaze intently into the void.

[It took him a long time to withdraw his gaze, sensing the rules being suppressed in his hand.]

It seems to be shouting, "Let it go! It's time to go home!"

The heavy feeling in my heart was somewhat eased.

Let this diligent and enduring rule of society retire.

【"well."】

A sigh came from behind you.

[His voice was aged and somber, revealing an overwhelming sorrow.]

You couldn't even bear to turn around and face the old man's gaze.

"You're leaving already... without even saying goodbye to your teacher...?"

The old Taoist's voice was hoarse; where was his former domineering and unrestrained air?

At this moment, he was merely an old man who witnessed his eldest disciple's disintegration and was powerless to do anything about it.

【"Yu Jing..."】

The old Taoist priest called out your Taoist name in a trembling voice.

Seeing that you still didn't turn around, I took back the words I had in my heart.

I understand your answer.

I've stopped hoping you'll heed the old man's advice and change your mind.

"I'll go offer incense to your second senior brother and tell him."

The old Taoist priest walked into the mountains and forests, his imposing figure gradually bending.

You suddenly turn around.

Watching his departing figure.

All I can do is silently apologize in my heart.

[And firmly guarantee it.]

One day, you will completely turn it around.

【"Meow~"

A chubby black cat left tracks in the snow.

[To get closer to you.]

[She lowered her voice and said, "Big brother, I just sensed a terrifying aura."]

"Scary?"

Your brow is slightly furrowed.

[If there was an aura that even Xu Kun, the Black Cat, found terrifying, why couldn't you sense it?]

Even if you didn't notice, do you think you could hide it from even an old Taoist priest?

How could Xu Kun sense the black cat?

[Faced with your questioning gaze.]

The black cat turned its eerie green eyes, a thoughtful expression on its face.

[He shook his head for a moment.]

"Meow~ Ever since I brought the inner demons of the Tomb of the God of War back into my embrace."

Forgotten memories occasionally surface in my mind.

It noticed your eyes narrowed slightly.

[It quickly raised its paw and waved it.]

"Meow! I've never been able to figure it out; it feels like a dream or an illusion, which is why I haven't told you, big brother."

What do you think back to now?

The black cat raised its two paws and spread them out.

[Revealing a human-like expression of helplessness: "Meow~ I can't remember."]

【"but……"】

Its eerie green eyes darted around.

[Looking nervous, he leaned close to you and said cautiously.]

"Meow~ That energy just now was a reflection of the memories that surfaced in my mind."

"It evokes an instinctive sense of terror in me."

As it spoke, its soft fur bristled and its tail drooped.

They were practically burying their heads in the snow.

Your gaze sharpened as you analyzed your brother's words.

[After absorbing the inner demons within the Tomb of the God of War during this simulation, it frequently experiences hallucinatory memories.]

You couldn't help but feel a sense of surprise.

Logically speaking, the inner demons within the Tomb of the God of War should exist in the same state as Xu Kun.

In other words...

[What memories did Xu Kun retain in the last simulation, and what memories did he forget?]

The same applies to the inner demons in this simulation.

Why did Xu Kun gain new memories after absorbing the simulated inner demon?

Schrödinger's cat?

You glanced down at the trembling figure.

[This little brother no longer displays the arrogant and haughty demeanor of the extraterrestrial demons he once was.]

What kind of energy could frighten it so much?

[What is the connection between this and the death of the eldest disciple, and the planned cultivation path of this generation in the Celestial Master's Mansion?]

My head is so itchy, I feel like my brain is growing out of it.

[You sighed softly.]

This hellish world, just when you think you've lifted the veil...

Yet, layers upon layers of the unknown still await your exploration.

[The Celestial Master's Mansion, which you considered your safe and secure home.]

Today, our senior brother taught you a harsh lesson through his own death.

The old Taoist priest must be aware of the complexities involved.

[The senior brother's speechless attitude.]

[This makes you realize that even if you ask the old Taoist priest, he might not be able to tell you.]

Even if he could tell, the old Taoist wouldn't.

Because I'm afraid you'll get yourself killed.

[After all, he was someone even he couldn't do anything about, someone he could only watch helplessly as his disciple died.]

You gather your jumbled thoughts together.

Ultimately, no conclusion was reached on this matter.

It's not just because of the senior brother's words, "Death is not the end, but a new beginning."

[And there's also a seasoned attitude.]

He helped you break free from your rebellious destiny.

The old Taoist priest even drew out the Celestial Master's magic sword, sparing no expense.

[I believe he would be equally willing to make the same sacrifice for his three senior brothers.]

The old Taoist priest's previous attitude was one of sorrow and helplessness.

However, there was no extreme rage.

Therefore, this is a tangled web of events stemming from the death of the eldest disciple.

You need to sort this out carefully.

Suddenly, you notice an extremely subtle whiff of blood passing by.

[Raise your hand and pinch it.]

[It turned out to be a red hair.]