Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

[The golden lightning of divine retribution and the purple lightning of the divine heavens intertwined in a winding path across the heavens.]

[The overwhelming power of his ruthless annihilation ravaged the world.]

"Oh? You've finally reached the ninth realm of Thunder Magic, Divine Firmament?"

[The old Taoist sensed your Divine Firmament Purple Lightning, its power almost matching his usual lightning blessing.]

[This can be considered the pinnacle of thunder magic.]

[Going further up, it involves the authority of Heavenly Punishment Thunder Magic.]

The taboo combination entry "The Heavens are Dead" is now fully complete.

[Adding the "ominous later years" to enter the final red-haired monster state.]

Your supreme wisdom shines forth, constantly comprehending the power of thunder.

[The blessing of "Heaven" elevates one's status in the Thunder Magic.]

[Even imitating Lei Quan, giving Lei Fa a power approaching that of Wei He.]

[Not only that.]

[The state of "inauspicious old age" is only possible with the supreme wisdom.]

[There's also an upgrade in combat power.]

【"Ominous in Old Age" (Black Taboo): You are unaffected by the passage of time, and your strength will always remain at its peak. The closer you get to old age, the stronger your combat power will be, and your combat wisdom will be unparalleled throughout history.

One unit of effort can produce ten or even a hundred times the effect.

As he entered his later years, his understanding improved year by year, until the moment before his death, when he heard the Dao.

Note 1: As people age, their red hair increases, which is considered an ominous sign.

Note 2: By relying on "Ominous Old Age" to enhance combat power, the attacked enemy will be tainted by an ominous aura and begin to grow red hair. The effect is unknown.

Note 3: Techniques, martial arts, and secret arts that rely on "an ominous later life" to enhance comprehension will undergo "unexpected" changes.

At this moment, you possess not only supreme wisdom.

[Still at peak combat strength.]

[Unparalleled combat wisdom throughout history.]

[This will allow you to fully utilize the accumulated power and resources from three lifetimes.]

[Sizzle...]

The vast expanse of purple lightning from the Divine Firmament Palace was suddenly tinged with a deep, ominous aura.

In an instant.

[The magnificent purple lightning of Xuanhe Yigui was completely tainted with an ominous and sinister aura.]

You're not surprised.

[These are characteristics of "ominous later years" notes 2 and 3.]

Attacks bring misfortune to enemies, and the methods of enlightenment are similarly tainted with misfortune.

The old Taoist instinctively separated the golden lightning from its entanglement with your lightning magic.

I really don't want to touch upon your eerie and ominous aura.

Then he chuckled and shook his head.

"The black thunderbolt looks better."

[Your previous Divine Firmament Purple Lightning, I must say, felt somewhat unfamiliar to him.]

The familiar black lightning once again shrouded the sky.

All beings look up to them.

[I recall those who bore the brunt of slaughter for the sake of all living beings.]

[A great and wise teacher!]

Whether it's a cry from the heart or a shout from the rooftops.

The thoughts of all living beings, gathered into a stream, surge forth towards you.

Hidden in cellars, secluded deep in the mountains, concealed in tree hollows...

[Those formless figures.]

[As the path of oblivion crumbles.]

[Gradually, the face is depicted.]

That is the image that all living beings look up to and worship towards you.

[A small village nestled in the mountains of Yongzhou.]

The old man, leaning on his cane, suddenly remembered something.

Her cloudy eyes stared at the simple sword, brimming with tears.

The woman also rushed from her home, and the two looked at each other with tears in their eyes.

[Thinking back to decades ago.]

[The figure of the young man in the dark blue robe, wielding a sword against the ravages of war.]

Later, it came to be known by many names in the world.

A rebel who rose up in Yongzhou, a schemer embroiled in chaos in the Western Regions, a celestial inspector, and ultimately...

[Engraved in people's hearts.]

He is a great and virtuous teacher!

Now, he's back!

The old Taoist priest also sensed the thoughts of all living beings.

Gazing at your figure as you approach the end of your life, I sigh silently.

[Overconfident in his unparalleled status among men, he dominated the mortal realm, ascending to heaven and slaying immortals.]

However, he never managed to truly save the common people.

[You, whom he often calls a ghost, whom he despises as filthy and unclean, are a misfortune to our sect.]

Yet it lies in the most murky, darkest pool.

[Blooming flowers of hope that illuminate the world.]

The thoughts of all beings resonate in your mind, invisible and traceless.

[Endless wisdom has deduced the path of change.]

[Heaven bestows its authority, but man evades even a fraction of it.]

The great way is eternal; humankind is the variable.

[A grand scheme unfolds, and people...]

[Change it!]

[A path unique to oneself, opening up an endless road.]

[To delve into the heavens and earth, to inscribe the rules, to shake the authority, and to transform the great principles.]

The Great Way is constant.

An unexpected situation has arisen.

[Based on humanity, blessed by nature.]

[Bearing the will of all beings, wielding the power to navigate the ever-changing path.]

Even an old Taoist priest would be moved by your choice.

Suddenly realizing something had happened, I looked at you in shock.

The lightning that filled his eyes dimmed and wavered.

[Even the lingering aftertaste inspires boundless wisdom.]

That path dares to change the great way.

The endless mysteries of creation and evolution...

Great talents mature late.

The old Taoist priest recalled the four words you used to mutter to him all day long.

Is this what you mean by "late bloomer"?

Even his lofty spirit was so shaken that he was momentarily stunned.

[The fleeting moment of comprehending the path of change.]

The traces of martial arts training on your body ripple like waves on water.

[Under the mysterious workings of variables.]

[It's as if ink has crumbled.]

[Completely washed away.]

【No.】

It should be called a transformation.

[When you desire it, it can be presented through a process of change.]

[As in ordinary times.]

[Then respond to all changes with constancy.]

[It exists in a state that cannot be defined by the concept of 'absolute'.]

At this moment, you are under the predetermined fate of being struck by death once again.

[Break free from uncertainty.]

The calamity continues, and the power of the heavens remains terrifying.

But you have already rejected the destined end.

There is always a glimmer of hope, no matter what.

[Achieving a truly conceptual, limitless recursion.]

The old Taoist priest sensed your path to enlightenment and couldn't help but secretly marvel.

He didn't even know how to describe this path.

Is it strong?

It's hard to pinpoint exactly what makes it strong.

[But weak?]

Even if the calamity of death is predetermined, there is nothing that can be done about it for you.

Ultimately, it can only be summed up in two words.

[They can survive.]

[The state of attaining enlightenment in the morning.]

[To help you discover your own unique path.]

[Various physical realms, ranks, martial arts, comprehension, spirit, mysteries...]

[A constantly changing and unpredictable path, entirely incorporating variables.]

[The cultivation system has broken free from martial arts.]

[Step into your own unique eighth realm.]

Just like the old man's judgment, you are also unable to weigh the strength of the Way of Variables for the time being.

[There's only one thing about it: it can keep you in this ghostly world.]

[To acquire the means to survive.]

That's enough for you.

[This is practically a complete upgrade.]

[I even started imagining myself completely letting loose next time.]

[After all, now that I'm at the eighth level, I want to increase the chances of drawing talent attributes.]

Continuing with piecemeal efforts won't work.

You need to go all out and get serious!

The Way of Variables.

[It freed you from your shackles and constraints.]

Before that, let's take Taiyuan first.

Let's warm up.