Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

Your black robe fluttered, you tilted your head slightly, your body, long inactive and burdened by fate, was on the verge of collapse.

[He was struck by the old Taoist's palm lightning.]

They've become active again.

[The defiance of fate has been temporarily suppressed by the black term "Heaven".]

The long-lost feeling of relaxation fills you with boundless joy.

Her eyes were deep and thoughtful, concealing a hint of regret.

[The original intention was to take this opportunity to send the old Taoist priest away.]

Then, by miraculously surviving, they withstood the annihilation from the heavens.

[Take this opportunity to inscribe the attack methods of a higher-dimensional being.]

In the end, our ancestors were too protective of their own.

Although I usually find fault with you, you're incredibly reliable when there's danger.

[While it's a pity, I also feel fortunate.]

It seems the old Taoist priest won't be able to rest in peace anytime soon; you'll continue to bother him for a while longer.

Looking into your unreadable eyes.

The old Taoist priest sneered, "What kind of trick are you up to now?"

You chuckled softly, raising your hand to wipe the blood from the corner of your mouth.

"Master, I am deeply grateful to you and our ancestors."

"Do you think I believe you?"

The old Taoist priest stared at you expressionlessly.

[His pupils blazed with lightning, arcs of electricity leaping like laser beams.]

Seeing your lazy and unreliable demeanor.

The old Taoist priest sighed helplessly.

"Yujing, do you know the consequences of your reckless actions?"

You opened your mouth as if to speak.

But the old Taoist priest waved his hand to interrupt him.

"I know you understand. Yu Shou is like this, Yu Xu is like this, and Yu Zhi is the same!"

The old Taoist priest gazed deeply into your eyes.

[He withdrew his lightning magic, turned, and descended the mountain.]

"But I am your master. Have you ever considered my feelings...?"

The old Taoist priest's deep voice echoed leisurely through the mountains and forests.

That towering figure, like an old man in his twilight years, disappeared into the dappled light and shadow.

Your thoughts are complicated.

To be honest, you fellow disciples have indeed been too self-centered many times.

Once you're certain your choice is right, move forward without hesitation.

However, they overlooked the old sage who had selflessly protected and supported you.

You are unaware of the predicaments and choices faced by the eldest, second, and third senior brothers.

But you believe in yourself and are on the right path.

Even if we take the wrong turn, we can always start over.

[Splash!]

A round, chubby cat's head peeked out from the dense hay.

Its eerie green eyes darted around, scanning the surroundings.

After confirming it was safe, he scrambled to your side.

"Meow! Big brother! What just happened?! That was so scary!"

[Xu Kun, the Black Cat, bases his judgment on your familiarity.]

[The moment you made your starting gesture, it immediately scurried away and hid.]

As expected, what followed terrified even the noble extraterrestrial demon.

You chuckled, a little exasperated, and knelt down to ruffle its head.

"Brother 2.5, speaking of which, you, as the spirit of the killing master, have been trapped in the Tomb of the Immortal Soldier for a long time."

"In ancient times, it must have been a forbidden being who once battled with the God of War."

"Why are you so spontaneous now?"

[Upon hearing your first two lines, the black cat raised its head arrogantly.]

Regarding your complaints.

[Still stubbornly arguing: "Meow! Big brother, things are different now. I'm still developing quietly, waiting for my time to shine!"]

Your gaze is deep and unfathomable.

[As expected of your 2.5-point brother, what a late bloomer!]

You didn't continue rambling on with him.

[Perceive the newly acquired black talent attribute "Heaven".]

[This not only enhanced your ability to control the fate of humankind, but also created an invisible and intangible resonance with the heavens.]

There's a strange feeling that destiny is on my side.

Perhaps it's not just my imagination.

But this destiny is one you dare not easily accept.

Even the phrase "sky" is used in black-and-white entries.

They dare not overuse it.

[Fearing the prospect of a dimensional attack from the heavens.]

At this moment, you sense the profound truths of the vast heavens opening themselves to you.

[If one wishes, it is almost possible to achieve this blessing.]

[A meteoric rise, ascending to heaven.]

You did not do that.

Because of their social standing, there are distinctions of high and low.

In recent years, you've spent most of your spiritual practice organizing the data in your mind.

There has been no breakthrough in the cultivation level.

[Besides wanting to forge their own unique path.]

There's another reason.

[Your true talent has enabled you to transcend the differences in spiritual levels among people.]

[You, an ordinary celestial being, can rival them by elevating your rank with the black term "Azure".]

Even beings in the heavens can be countered with "overthrowing the superiors."

Moreover, those entities cannot be easily defeated by lowering their dimensionality.

All you need to do is withstand the deadly crisis.

Therefore, regardless of your strength, simply being in the human realm puts you in an invincible position.

[Breakthrough in realm, stepping into the realm of Celestial Being.]

Unless one forges their own unique and supreme path.

Otherwise, it won't make much difference in boosting your combat power.

[It really comes down to a life-or-death situation.]

We still need to use the combined black-themed entry "Azure Sky".

A long-lost sense of ease and tranquility allows you to stand quietly in the mountains.

Feel the cool autumn breeze.

[In the twenty-first year, autumn and winter passed, and spring rains fell.]

You are now basically familiar with the black-label entry for "sky" and its application in combination with the black-label entry for "vast sky."

The dark term "Heaven" bestows its deepest blessings upon you.

[It is the sword's essence - a celestial being descending from the heavens.]

[The three inscriptions overlapped, and the extraordinary wisdom gained through comprehension and deduction formed the Sword Realm, further enhanced by the black inscription "Heaven".]

You feel that its magnificent and awe-inspiring power is comparable to that of Qi Xuan, a peak and perfect celestial being.

[Thunder Magic, Sword Realm, Rebellious Body.]

The three elements combine.

[Unbeknownst to them.]

You have reached the pinnacle of human combat power through your own hard work and talent.

[For nearly half a month, it seems to have been due to early spring planting.]

Xiang Che and Chen Chao have temporarily ceased hostilities.

[Your years of intelligence experience have allowed you to detect something amiss.]

[They're already in a fierce, life-or-death struggle; why would they be thinking about things like spring planting?]

Sure enough, a letter was sent to the Celestial Master's Mansion.

[Confirming your guess.]

In the misty, rain-drenched mountain forest, the young Taoist respectfully hands you a letter.

You take out a specialty dessert from the Western Regions from your personal storage space and give it to him.

The young Taoist priest immediately skipped happily down the mountain.

Watching his figure gradually disappear.

You withdrew your gentle gaze, opened the letter, and read its contents in a moment.

[Signature: Yin Qian]

"An old friend invited me to a chat at Jialeng Pavilion on the Xiang River..."

You spoke softly, your eyes filled with doubt.

Yin Qian has actually come to Jingzhou.

It seems the recent ceasefire is related to this.

[Without a doubt, they must have raided the late emperor's treasury again, offering Xiang Che and Chen Chao a price they couldn't refuse.]

What did he want to see you about?

[They're actually coming in person?]