Little Black's Opportunity

Deep within the water pool.

The bone-chilling cold made it difficult for Shen Yi to persevere, but Little Black was completely unaffected. It swam to the bottom of the pool, grabbed a crystal-clear stone, and handed it to Shen Yi.

The moment he touched it, Shen Yi was instantly covered in ice, turning into a sculpture. Little Black landed on his head, wearing a mocking expression and repeatedly tapping his forehead.

Under the ice, Shen Yi couldn't move at all. He felt wisps of cold air surge into his body, threatening to freeze his spiritual energy. Fortunately, the Indestructible Scripture automatically activated, continuously dissolving the cold air, saving him from the tragedy of becoming a true ice sculpture.

It took a full three days before he managed to break free with the help of the Indestructible Scripture. However, Shen Yi was overjoyed, as his spiritual energy had surged significantly. Little Black also sensed his change and, the next day, brought another large crystal from the bottom of the pool and threw it beside him.

This time, the crystal's icy aura was even more intense, freezing everything within a hundred-meter radius. Silence reigned supreme, broken only by Little Black's occasional chirps.

Shen Yi found himself in a situation where he couldn't laugh or cry. The immense cold air continued to pour into his body, and even the Indestructible Scripture couldn't fully convert it. As more and more cold air accumulated, the energy building up within Shen Yi gradually became a burden.

As the last trace of cold air was absorbed into his body, Shen Yi finally broke free from the frozen state, but he could barely move any part of his body.

It took another half a month for Shen Yi to finally channel all the remaining cold air to his left arm. As a result, his left arm lost all sensation and became a stiff lump of flesh. Seemingly sensing Shen Yi's inconvenience, Little Black fell into self-reproach, believing its mistake had caused him to lose an arm.

"A blessing in disguise."

Shen Yi patted Little Black's head, signaling it not to worry. It was just an arm, not something that couldn't be recovered.

In the past few days, he had a persistent feeling of unease. Thinking back to the demonic beast tide that day, his heart was filled with anxiety.

"Begin simulation!"

[Simulation started. Remaining simulation attempts this month: 0]

[Year 1: You return to Ninghai City and encounter a demonic beast attack. You don't hesitate and defend the city. The beast tide is ferocious, and many cultivators perish.]

[Year 2: The demonic beast offensive does not cease, and human cultivators suffer heavy casualties. You perform valiantly and are noticed by a top power, which extends an olive branch to you.]

[Year 3: A new king of the demonic beasts is born. Humanity is no match, Ninghai City is breached, and the Immortal Academy is destroyed. You follow a new sect and break through.]

[Year 4: The Human Emperor issues an order, and you unhesitatingly follow the cultivator army to counterattack. During a battle with a high-level demonic beast, you unfortunately perish, becoming food for the beasts.]

[Simulation ended. Rewards obtained this simulation: One blank recommendation letter from Zhishou Immortal Academy.]

Shen Yi's heart sank. As he had feared, the thing he worried about most had happened.

Returning to the Immortal Academy was paramount.

Spreading his black spiritual wings, Shen Yi soared into the sky, flying towards Ninghai City.

Along the way, he saw countless demonic beast corpses, and the entire Yunluo Mountain Range was filled with a terrifying stench of blood, which chilled him.

Suddenly, a powerful aura erupted ahead, making him dare not look directly. "Damn it! It's the Nine Nether Sparrow!"

The Nine Nether Sparrow, possessing nearly sixth-tier strength, exuded monstrous demonic flames. With a piercing shriek, it swoiled towards Shen Yi. Its wings unfurled, stirring up a violent gale that instantly shattered rocks.

With his path blocked, Shen Yi had no choice but to turn around again and flee deeper into the mountain range. Fortunately, although pursued, he escaped without incident. The Nine Nether Sparrow suddenly abandoned Shen Yi and engaged a sixth-tier demonic beast on the ground. The battle was immense, and a single strike destroyed many mountains. The two violent demonic energies completely sealed off an area of a hundred miles.

Shen Yi dared not approach a battle of this magnitude and had to find another way out. "There are traces of high-level demonic beasts everywhere. This Yunluo Mountain Range is about to fall into chaos. Ninghai City, and even Huafeng Prefecture, will face a catastrophe." He worried, but he was powerless at the moment. He had intended to notify the Immortal Academy earlier, but he had been intercepted by demonic beasts all the way, only to venture deeper.

"Chirp!"

Little Black suddenly poked its head out, signaling Shen Yi to fly towards the towering mountain peak in the distance. It gestured excitedly, seemingly in a hurry.

"What will be, will be. Let's go take a look!"

The distant mountain peak emitted a sacred aura, making Shen Yi feel compelled to investigate.

He was surprised not to encounter any demonic beasts along the way. As he approached within a hundred meters, Shen Yi felt a force invisibly enveloping the area. Little Black gestured in the air, breaking a barrier, and pulled Shen Yi inside. A ripple appeared in the air, as if nothing had happened moments before.

"Chirp!"

Little Black seemed very excited, rolling around everywhere. Shen Yi observed his surroundings and realized they were inside the mountain peak. Trees grew abundantly, and the grass was lush, filled with life. The sacred aura emanated from the palace ahead.

In front of the palace stood twelve statues of various designs. Shen Yi recognized that three of them bore a striking resemblance to Zhu Yan, Gui Che, and Qiu Niu. "I've heard that the demon race has Twelve Fierce Beasts. These must be the twelve statues before me."

As his palm touched a statue, Shen Yi almost jumped. Each statue contained terrifying energy, and he could feel a drum-like thrumming from within. "Are these... alive?"

Shen Yi found it hard to believe. If these statues were truly alive, what would happen to the human world once they awakened? He dared not imagine further.

As he pushed open the palace doors, a terrifying gust of wind suddenly struck. Thanks to Little Black, who absorbed it all into its body, Shen Yi narrowly escaped.

"Chirp!"

Little Black chirped as if chanting a spell, and the entire interior of the palace suddenly lit up. The previously dark environment instantly became bright. Shen Yi could then see the surroundings clearly. In the vast palace, there was only a throne, upon which lay a beast bone. That aura was emanating from here.

Shen Yi tried to get closer but was pushed out of the palace by a gentle force. With a "clang!", the palace doors shut tightly. Energy fluctuations emanated from within, but Shen Yi was not worried about Little Black, who remained inside. As he was pushed out, he clearly saw Little Black excitedly hugging the beast bone and rolling back and forth on the throne.

"What a guy, full of opportunities!"

Shen Yi glanced enviously at the palace and then found a spot to begin refining the cold air stored in his left arm.

Time was pressing, forcing him to seize every moment to cultivate.

"Beast tide!"

A hint of solemnity flashed in Shen Yi's eyes as black spiritual energy slowly enveloped him.