Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

There are approximately three months left until the next ten-year settlement.

Even if you show yourself, you'll leave again after the transaction is settled.

Because you are aware of your body's lifespan, even after a fierce battle and significant physical exertion, you can still last for another ten years.

It's impossible to live in seclusion in the mountains.

[Because the level calculated for talent attributes is related to experience, influence, opportunities, etc.]

[Going into seclusion is tantamount to wasting ten years and a chance to settle accounts.]

"I'm telling you, little kid, the reason I wanted to talk to you before was because you have unique ideas and a free and easy personality."

Why, now that he's died again, has he become so rigid, hesitant, and indecisive?

The seasoned expert's insults made you shake your head with a wry smile.

Yes, why hesitate?

You appear and walk into the courtyard. More than ten subordinates appear, looking at you with disbelief and surprise.

"You're leaving already? Remember you owe the old Taoist my roast chicken!"

【"good."】

[You enter the mansion and see Zuo Shi, exhausted and asleep with tears in her eyes. Your brows are furrowed, and a heart-wrenching sorrow lingers.]

Vibrant spiritual energy flowed into his body, nourishing it.

Zuo Shi seemed to sense something; her eyelashes fluttered, and she opened her eyes.

Seeing your face is like a dream.

"My husband..."

She reached out her fair, delicate arm and gently stroked your face.

"It's me."

You used your psychic powers to calm them down, and then conveyed the message that you were still alive.

[To prevent her from being emotionally distressed or traumatized by extreme highs and lows.]

Even so, Zuo Shi still shed tears of joy and hugged you tightly.

[In front of the new grave next to the courtyard.]

You carry a jug of wine, take a sip, pour it out, and place a bowl of tofu pudding in front of the tombstone...

Original flavor.

"I know you love to eat, so eat more."

You chuckled softly and took a sip of your drink.

[Zuo Shixin was overcome with sorrow, but your actions made her both amused and annoyed. She patted your shoulder and poured honey into the tofu pudding.]

"Just spoil him."

You leaned against the tombstone, smiling as you poured wine onto the ground.

The Battle of Xiangyang ended, drastically changing the landscape of Nancang.

[The states of Qi and Wu divided Chu.]

The State of Qi occupied Xiangyang, and the State of Wu occupied Yuzhou.

[After this period of time, news of the specific battle situation spread throughout the land.]

The world sensed the cruelty and bloodshed, the unwavering resolve to fight to the death, and the indomitable will between the lines.

Pang Hai finally delivered his final blow, thus carrying on his ideals.

After the war, Chen Chao and Xiang Che met and formed an alliance.

Chen Chao did not regret not seizing the opportunity at the time, even though Xiang Che had fully recovered.

This was actually a hidden scheme planted by Pang Hai.

If Chen Chao had seized the opportunity at that time, he might have been able to defeat the Qi army and unify Nancang.

Of course, if he accidentally touches Xiang Che during this time, he will end up infected and suffering a broken spine.

The Infectiousness of the Unyielding Blade is specifically designed to target Celestials.

The lower one's cultivation level, the less affected they are; mortals are not infected.

[Fan Li was stunned for a while; if it were Chen Chao, he'd probably be sitting at the same table as Xiang Che.]

[They've entrusted their care to the two elderly people, Fan Li and Cao Jin.]

[Fiftyth year, sixty-six years old.]

You spent three months with Zuo Shi at the foot of Zhenwu Mountain.

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

[A system notification sound sounds; you select to proceed.]

【“The Three Kingdoms stood in a tripartite balance, dividing the southern lands; the cowardly states of Qi and Wu betrayed their alliance; the land was shattered, and the gods fell; clad in white, they accompanied the new graves.”】

[Extracting talent attributes...]

[“An ominous sign for old age” (a taboo)]

On the wooden bed, looking at the talent attribute he had just extracted, emitting black smoke and exuding an ominous aura.

Wen Yu's expression was strange.

Thinking back on the simulations of the past decade, from the breeding of corruption to the Qi-Wu alliance, it ended with being betrayed by scoundrels.

Xu Hui went missing after falling into demonic possession, while Pang Hai fell from the heavens but was forced to remain in the mortal realm.

Ultimately, the State of Chu was destroyed, and he died for his country, thus passively avoiding death by "surviving a great calamity".

It can indeed be considered an unlucky end for him.

[Your expression is strange; you still harbor some expectation. After all, it's a forbidden black talent attribute.]

[Looking at the introduction.]

【"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 "ominous signs in old age" to enhance comprehension will undergo "unexpected" changes.

You finished reading it with a strange expression.

[I now have a general understanding of the concept of "inauspicious later years".]

[This is the longest description among the acquired talent attributes, along with three additional notes.]

[Ignoring the three notes, the effect is extremely powerful.]

[Always at peak combat strength, and the older they get, the stronger their combat wisdom and combat power become.]

[Unparalleled combat wisdom throughout history, coupled with a hundredfold boost, will unleash terrifying combat power.]

[Furthermore, in terms of comprehension, it also improves with age.]

[Until the moment of death, may he hear the Way.]

Unfortunately, it's impossible to ignore these three notes.

"The first one with long red hair is accumulating an ominous aura; we'll need to test it to see what happens."

"The second point is that an ominous aura contaminates the enemy. This may be related to the first point; the more you accumulate, the more severely it will contaminate the enemy."

"The impact is also unknown."

"As for this third point... it's unexpected, and it's even in quotation marks; it just doesn't seem like an ominous sign."

After reviewing the descriptions of the talent attributes, you rubbed your temples.

Is it strong? Terrifyingly strong, truly worthy of being a forbidden level.

[But it was also shrouded in thick black smoke, an ominous sign.]

After extracting the talent attributes, you equip them.

Suddenly, an indescribable feeling enveloped his entire body; the frost at his temples was stained with the color of blood, gradually spreading.

[You feel a dramatic improvement in your control over your power and your combat skills.]

[As if freed from its shackles, the mind suddenly opens up, allowing one to perceive a new world, and enlightenment takes flight.]

[Sizzle...]

The scorching sound of an electric arc breaking through the air filled the air, accompanied by a dazzling, azure glow.

You turn your head and see the old Taoist priest, fully alert, his eyes filled with dazzling lightning, looking at you with a solemn expression.

From that terrifying, destructive aura emanating from the leaping thunder, you sensed only the tip of the iceberg of his immense power.

"What kind of demon are you! You red-haired monster, get off my friend right now, or I'll let you taste the heavenly lightning strikes that annihilate evil!"

Your lips twitched strangely.

"Old Taoist, it's me. I wasn't possessed by any red-haired monster."

"Hmph! Spreading rumors and misleading the public! I can tell you're not human at first glance. What good person has red hair and an ominous aura!"