Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

[Your mind conjures up intelligence information about the Zhou Kingdom, especially key figures in the powerful elite.]

[King Qian of Zhou, Jiang Bofu, who held the command token and the seal of prime minister, was an unnamed eunuch in the realm of celestial beings.]

Yin Qian is the same age as you and is the son of the late emperor.

When the late emperor passed away, his only legitimate son, who was not yet a month old, went missing.

[The late emperor's younger brother, King Wu, ascended the throne, adopting the reign title Xuanwu.]

Sixty-six years have passed since then.

Forty years ago, Yin Qian united with a hundred kingdoms in the Western Regions to rebel and vie for the rightful claim to the Mandate of Heaven.

The nameless eunuch was an extremely mysterious figure in the Zhou Kingdom; no one knew his origins or identity.

[It is said that he was a close minister of the late emperor, entrusted with the care of the orphan, and fled with Yin Qian, hiding their identities and waiting for an opportunity to reclaim the throne.]

Jiang Bofu was a powerful minister who controlled the military and political affairs of the Zhou state.

Back then, the Western Regions rebels occupied Yongzhou, and then swept through most of Qingzhou with unstoppable momentum.

[As a result, Han Jing led his troops to ten victories in ten battles and recaptured Qingzhou.]

At this critical moment, Jiang Bofu led the army to a stalemate with Han Jing's powerful forces, holding them off for many years.

The stalemate was only broken when they secretly crossed the Chencang pass and entered Shu Province.

Han Jing was also imprisoned for intercepting twelve letters from the state negotiating peace, and has since disappeared without a trace.

You and 'Xu Hui' are traveling in a multi-storied boat through the Wu Gorge.

Yincheng, relying on the perilous Wuxia Gorge and the treacherous Wushui River, also enjoys the wealth and prosperity of the Shu region.

"The peaceful and prosperous scene in Sichuan is even more magnificent than that of Jiangnan."

[Xu Hui's refined and scholarly remarks were marred by a wicked and arrogant smile that ruined his overall image.]

[He doesn't look like a decent person.]

You sit around the fireplace brewing tea, while several courtesans play music and dance, creating an atmosphere of decadent luxury.

These were all requested by "Xu Hui".

[The God of War has been trapped in his tomb for too long, and now he craves worldly pleasures.]

However, upon closer observation, you'll find that "Xu Hui," or rather, his inner demons, lacks any concept of lust.

[While admiring the dancer's graceful figure draped in sheer gauze, one completely disregards her physical beauty.]

What he greedily absorbed were emotions.

[Or rather, it's the desires and thoughts cultivated through extravagant and decadent lifestyles.]

[You are not one to be swayed by beauty either; you are attempting to glean intelligence about the cultural sentiments of Shu Prefecture from their dance and songs.]

Suddenly, something occurred to me.

That's something you've been curious about for a long time, yet the clues are elusive and it's difficult to find.

[Immortal Sect.]

The mysterious and ethereal immortal sect is said to be located in Shu (Sichuan).

"Second Brother, do you know about the Immortal Sect?"

[His inner demons were trapped in the Tomb of the Immortal Soldier for countless years. The immortal sects have existed for a long time; perhaps he had heard of them, or even had some interaction with them.]

"Immortal Sect?"

[Xu Hui, who stood at the bow of the ship, turned around, his sinister face falling silent.]

A colorless halo surrounded the pupils, creating a sense of disorientation and distortion in the surrounding space.

"Do you have a grudge against me?"

Your brows lifted slightly.

[It's good that you have a grudge; perhaps you can borrow external forces in Sichuan to deal with this damned thing.]

[Xu Hui seemed to see through your thoughts and sneered, "So what if we have a grudge? Do you really want to use them to get rid of me?"]

You don't care about his insight, shrug, playing your cards right.

"Heh... my good brother, why don't you use this surging witch water to look at yourself?"

Your ominous aura, that of a red-haired old monster, is as filthy as mine.

"Dare to seek out the immortal sects? Aren't you afraid of dying before me?"

Your expression froze slightly, your gaze catching a wisp of red hair fluttering in the wind, and you immediately smiled gracefully.

"What are you saying? You are one of my two and a half brothers. How could I join forces with outsiders to deal with you?"

I want to help you, brother. If we really have a grudge, I don't care about any sects, whether they are immortal or demonic.

With brothers united, what is there to fear?

"Big brother..."

Xu Hui seemed quite moved, but the sneer on his lips only grew wider.

"Tell me, what exactly is the Immortal Sect?"

[Having served as the head of the Censorate for many years, you have gathered a great deal of intelligence on Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, and have a preliminary understanding of them.]

[Especially the Daofu (prefectures and counties).]

The Yuanfu Hall on Tianmen Mountain was suppressed by Pang Hai and Xu Hui in a joint operation, but they did cooperate in trade for a period of time.

Although he had never been inside the Celestial Master's Mansion on Zhenwu Mountain, he considered himself to have a good relationship with the old Taoist priest who was suspected to be the Celestial Master.

We've already agreed that I'll become his apprentice next time.

It could be said that you've already inherited half of the Celestial Master's Mansion.

[The only place I visited was Taisu Palace on Yuxiao Mountain; I climbed the mountain but never interacted with it.]

The Buddhist sect maintains a very low profile within the Great Cang Dynasty.

Confucianism, on the other hand, was considered the orthodox school of thought within the imperial official system.

Students from the three major academies occupy 90% of all official positions in the land.

[Especially in the Imperial Academy in the capital city of Da Cang Zhongting, the position of Dean was merely a figurehead held by the Emperor.]

[This demonstrates its immense power and influence.]

[Only the Immortal Sect is known by name; it is rumored to be located in Shu (Sichuan), but no other information is available.]

[Xu Hui remained silent for a long time, seemingly lost in memories.]

[He sneered for a moment, "What kind of bullshit immortal sect is this? They think they're high and mighty, looking down on the mortal world, but when they meet me, they're scared out of their wits!"]

You raise your porcelain cup, using tea as a substitute for wine.

"My brother, 2.5, is invincible under heaven!"

[Xu Hui glanced at you disdainfully, as if those words carried an ominous curse.]

"True immortals do not exist in the human world; rather, they cannot remain in the human world."

The so-called immortal sects can be seen as strongholds, gateways between the mortal realm and the heavens.

[Your eyes are clear and bright; it seems my little brother does indeed know many secrets.]

"How strong is that immortal? How does their cultivation system differ from that of martial arts?"

When Xu Hui talked about the immortal sects, he was unusually open, unlike his usual secretive manner when discussing various confidential matters.

"All cultivation systems, the first three stages are all about tempering the body, cultivating qi, and observing the spirit."

Cultivate the three fundamental elements of the human body: essence, energy, and spirit.

From then on, things began to go differently.

After reaching the third realm in the immortal sect system, the focus shifts to comprehending nature and studying the laws of heaven and earth.

"After reaching the third realm, he directly comprehended the laws of heaven and earth?"

You couldn't help but be surprised.

Martial arts are the realm of the celestial beings, only then can one begin to wield the power of heaven and earth.

[The Four Realms are Primordial, the Five Realms are Destiny Wheels, and the Six Realms are Palaces.]

[This can be described as a further sublimation of one's spirit and vitality.]

[The innate body created by the four realms.]

[The fifth realm requires understanding the essence of martial arts and condensing the life wheel.]

[The spiritual power of the Six Realms transformed into divine consciousness, which was then engraved on the palace.]

[You suddenly realize that although the methods of immortals are profound and sublime, directly comprehending the universe after the third realm is seeking enlightenment externally.]

[After reaching the third realm of martial arts, one continues to elevate the three foundations of essence, energy, and spirit, comprehend the essence of martial arts, and temper one's physical strength and will.]

[Then seek within yourself.]

It's difficult to determine who is stronger or weaker.

But for you...

An adult's choice is naturally to have it all.

[Next simulation could try combining the Taoist system with martial arts, since we've already inherited half of the Celestial Master's Mansion.]

Now is a good time to gather information about the immortal sects and the immortal cultivation system.

[So that we can plan for the future.]

"Hey, 2.5, I've got a brilliant idea!"