I cultivate immortality through The Sims.

To uncover Zhang Erdan's scheme, you decide to turn the tables on him.

After a moment's hesitation, you pretended to relent.

[You promised Zhang Erdan that you would introduce him to the Holy Maiden the day before the Five Sects Alliance.]

Zhang Erdan's barely concealed joy only deepened your suspicions.

However, with six months until the Five Sects Alliance, you've decided to intensify your cultivation.

Six months passed quickly.

You've finally reached the fifth level of Qi Refining.

[Furthermore, you've discovered that this is due to you consuming too many pills.]

[As a result, the efficacy of the elixir is greatly reduced.]

But now, it's time to run for your life.

Tomorrow is the Five Sects Alliance meeting.

After you've memorized the second half of that notebook, prepare to go find the Holy Maiden to exchange it for a replica token.

Meanwhile, in order to find out Zhang Erdan's intentions at the last minute, you simply called Zhang Erdan over.

The saintess certainly did not disappoint you.

[After you took out the second half of the notebook, the saintess readily produced a counterfeit token.]

Overjoyed, you told the Holy Maiden about Zhang Erdan.

Although the Holy Maiden was suspicious, she still agreed to see Zhang Erdan out of consideration for your limited number of followers.

After leading Zhang Erdan into the Holy Maiden's cave, you plan to see what Zhang Erdan's true intentions are.

But Zhang Erdan claimed he had a huge secret to tell the Holy Maiden and told you, an outsider, to step aside.

You were instantly filled with rage.

But the saintess seemed quite interested and suggested that you leave first.

Left with no other choice, you decide to ignore Zhang Erdan's schemes and leave the Thousand Cloud Sect as soon as possible.

As you move further away from the saintess's cave, your doubts and curiosity grow stronger.

In the end, you couldn't resist and returned to the Saintess's cave.

[You've already come up with an excuse. If the saintess catches you, you'll say you missed something in the book you wrote down.]

You gradually walked into the Saintess's cave, but there was no sign that the Saintess had discovered you.

[A moment later, you heard Zhang Erdan's voice: Holy Maiden, how are you? Are you alright?]

[This was followed by a muffled thud.]

[Then Zhang Erdan's voice rang out again: Cough cough, Foundation Establishment cultivators are indeed powerful; they almost killed me with a single palm strike.]

What exactly did you do to me?

[The saintess's voice rang out.]

[Zhang Erdan's arrogant voice rang out: That incense stick wasn't for focusing the mind and calming the breath.]

This incense is named "Fragrance of Ten Thousand Desires".

[The mere smell of this fragrance ignites a myriad of desires within.]

Below the Golden Core stage, no one can withstand it.

The Holy Maiden immediately exclaimed in surprise: "You're from the Myriad Flowers Sect?"

"The Holy Maiden is indeed intelligent," Zhang Erdan said smugly.

However, that slap of yours hurt too much. Let me recover for a while before I properly pamper you.

Hearing this, you immediately understand what has happened.

[Zhang Erdan is actually a spy from another faction.]

[Unexpectedly, even a Foundation Establishment cultivator as powerful as the Holy Maiden was ambushed.]

Immediately, you covered your mouth and nose and rushed into the cave.

[With your Qi Refining Level 5 cultivation, you effortlessly placed a knife against the neck of the injured Zhang Erdan.]

[You immediately began to condemn Zhang Erdan: I kindly introduced you to the Holy Maiden, and you actually plotted against her.]

The saintess weakly ordered: Kill him.

We'll definitely kill Zhang Erdan, but we need to squeeze every last drop of value out of him.

[You immediately began threatening Zhang Erdan; did you hear me? The Holy Maiden ordered me to kill you.]

But I'll give you one chance to redeem your life with this treasure.

Zhang Erdan immediately shouted: "I am the next Holy Son of the Myriad Flowers Sect! If you kill me, the entire Myriad Flowers Sect will kill you!"

[If you answer incorrectly, you coldly declare that you are about to kill Zhang Erdan on the spot.]

"I possess the martial arts techniques of the Myriad Flowers Sect!" Zhang Erdan broke out in a cold sweat and immediately begged for mercy.

Your eyes were cold, but you still stopped.

Ultimately, under your extreme vigilance, Zhang Erdan, without daring to harbor any other intentions, pulled out a martial arts manual.

[You remained vigilant, taking the martial arts manual from Zhang Erdan's neck with your sword never leaving his side.]

"If you don't kill me, I can give you a lot..."

Before Zhang Erdan could even speak, you slit his throat.

[You believe Zhang Erdan is merely a Qi Refining cultivator, and that producing a Golden Core treasure is already extraordinary; you don't greedily expect him to produce a second one.]

You glanced at the title of the cultivation manual: "The Record of Yin and Yang Harmony," and then put it into your pocket.

[Then, you stepped forward and instantly killed Wan Yu Xiang.]

Just as you were about to step forward to examine the saintess, you suddenly felt your blood and energy surging within you.

Oh no!

Yang Mu's eyes widened strangely when he saw this:

What a load of crap.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Erdan is actually the Holy Son of the Myriad Flowers Sect, and he can even produce a Golden Core treasure that can charm Foundation Establishment cultivators.

I've always underestimated Zhang Erdan.

No wonder he didn't beg for a living here.

The Myriad Flowers Sect is one of the other four sects.

I never imagined he came for the saintess.

He was incredibly patient; he endured it for three years.

This kid is so patient; either don't provoke him, or we absolutely cannot let him live.

Thinking of this, Yang Mu sighed inwardly: What a pity, the simulator is just text, not an immersive video...

An hour later, you were exhausted.

The difference between Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment is the difference between being proactive and being passive.

By the time you realize what's happening, the saintess already has her sword pressed against your chest.

But in the end, the saintess sheathed her sword.

Go away, and don't let me see you again.

You were immediately granted a pardon.

Exhausted, he fled the cave as fast as he could.

[You can tell that the Holy Maiden was indeed filled with murderous intent at that time.]

You dare not stay in the Thousand Cloud Sect any longer.

When you returned to your thatched hut, Tan Yanrao was not there.

This is a good time for you to study the "Record of Yin and Yang Harmony".

[This is actually a dual cultivation technique.]

[By evening, you had successfully completed the first level of the "Record of Yin and Yang Harmony".]

Tan Yanrao arrived late.

[The Thousand Cloud Sect is now a tiger's den; who knows if escaping it will lead to another wolf's lair.]

[You're determined to seize the moment and try out the effects of the "Record of Yin and Yang Harmony".]

Having experienced it before, and facing a crucial moment of escape, Tan Yanrao had no choice but to comply.

About an hour and a half later, you discovered that you had broken through to the sixth level of the Qi Refining stage.

[Upon closer examination, you'll realize that while the "Record of Yin-Yang Harmony" certainly plays a role, the main reason is the residual medicinal effects from your long-term consumption of elixirs.]

The time is now Hai Shi (9-11 PM).

It's time to leave.

Without further hesitation, you led Tan Yanrao straight to the gate of the Thousand Cloud Sect.

The Thousand Cloud Sect was eerily quiet at this moment, as if a storm was brewing.

[You and Tan Yanrao stealthily made your way to the Thousand Clouds Sect's mountain gate. After confirming that no one was around, you took out the counterfeit token.]

Although you have met Tan Yanrao several times, you don't completely trust her.

Fortunately, everything proceeded quietly.

[You activate the sect's protective formation.]

The thin, misty light curtain vanished instantly.

Without further hesitation, you immediately vanished from the Thousand Clouds Sect.

Tan Yanrao followed closely behind.

Within just four or five breaths, the light barrier reappeared.

Where are you planning to go?

[Tan Yanrao asked.]

"Wuyue Fortress," you replied.

[Wuyue Fortress was mentioned once when the Holy Maiden delivered elixirs.]

Located northeast of the Thousand Clouds Sect, it is outside the sphere of influence of the five major sects and is protected by a Golden Core expert.

[This is a settlement for cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage and below.]

[It contains not only alchemists and weapon forgers, but also all sorts of people from the highest to the lowest classes.]

"I'll go with you!" Tan Yanrao said.

[You'd be more than happy to have this, after all, the "Yin Yang Harmony Record" can also enhance your strength.]