The Man Destined to Die, Who Schemed and Controlled Everything
"It's good to simulate this person; it'll be a good opportunity to see what he's hiding," Qin Wangchuan thought, and continued reading.
[Your purpose in this journey is to enter the Secret Realm and find a large amount of Star Origin Power to temper your body, ensuring a flawless execution of that plan in the future.]
The word "plan" slightly caught Qin Wangchuan's attention.
[Day 0 of entering the Secret Realm]
As someone of mixed race, you know all too well that you're not welcome anywhere.
To avoid excessive attention and conflict, you deliberately waited until the day after the Secret Realm opened before heading to the entrance of Zhuixing Abyss.
A few disciples were still going in and out at the entrance.
Even as you approached silently, you were still recognized.
"Hey, isn't this Junior Brother Tan? What, you're going into the Zhuixing Abyss too?" A slightly frivolous voice rang out. It was a disciple surnamed Zhao from the same academy, with his companion beside him.
You paused slightly, but didn't turn around. You simply prepared to enter the entrance to the star-distorted Secret Realm.
Seeing that you didn't answer, the other person chuckled, his voice not loud but clear. "If you ask me, Junior Brother Tan, you... well, those with special bloodlines, shouldn't be thinking about going on adventures everywhere seeking breakthroughs. What good is a higher cultivation level? It only breeds suspicion. You'd be better off staying in the Academy doing odd jobs and living a peaceful life."
These words are like a dull knife cutting flesh; they are not intense, but they carry the chill and negativity accumulated over the years.
'What's the difference between this and captive breeding?'
You were thinking it in your mind, but your face remained expressionless.
There was no response, no argument.
Responding will only bring more ridicule and entanglement; arguing cannot change the prejudices that anyone is born with.
You step straight through the shimmering, starlit entrance to the Secret Realm.
A familiar feeling of rejection washed over me.
Even the Secret Realm resist your erroneous existence.
[Day 1 of entering the Secret Realm]
Upon entering the Secret Realm, you are not seeking those illusory fortuitous opportunity, but rather heading towards the ancient ruins you accidentally discovered during your last Secret Realm.
"It's been two years since it was last activated. So much time has passed, the Star Origin Power should have recovered by now, right?"
The power of the stars gathers there, and few people set foot there, making it the perfect place for you to temper your body.
[Day 3 of entering the Secret Realm]
You arrived at the edge of the ruins unharmed.
The Star Origin Power here indeed recovered, and he immediately sat cross-legged and began to temper his body.
Amidst the lingering pain, the sense of increased strength was clearly discernible, yet it fell far short of expectations.
"Not enough," you murmured, casting your gaze deeper into the Secret Realm.
[Day 4 of entering the Secret Realm]
While exploring the ruins, you discover a small star pool with exceptionally rich stellar energy, naturally formed from fragments of broken Star Remnants.
However, a cultivator was already meditating and absorbing energy by the pool.
You didn't rush to reveal yourself. After observing for a moment, you confirmed that the other party was a disciple of the Shenwu Academy.
'He's a Body Cultivator who's not very bright.'
With that in mind, you stepped out of the shadows. After failing to reach an agreement with the other party, you exchanged this place for a Spirit Cleansing Jade Marrow that could cleanse your marrow and strengthen your bones.
"Alright, I've absorbed almost everything anyway, here you go." He got up and left, muttering to himself, 'What good luck, running into a fool.'
Although Spirit Cleansing Jade Marrow is not a supreme treasure, it is not commonly seen either.
In contrast, this Secret Realm is not lacking in star power.
You heard his sarcasm, but ignored it, simply muttering, "Anyway, these things are useless to a dead man like me."
"A dead man..." Qin Wangchuan had a sudden thought upon seeing this: Could it be that Tan Lingfei knew the future?
[Day 4 of entering the Secret Realm]
After enduring the pain to absorb the star power of the Star Pool, your physical strength soared once again, but you also knew that this was far from enough.
[Day 7 of entering the Secret Realm]
While passing by a cliff, you accidentally discover a Lotus Fire Herb.
"Great stuff! I don't need it anymore, but I can use it in exchange."
Keep it safe and continue exploring.
[Day 10 of entering the Secret Realm]
You eventually arrived near another stellar rift.
Here, starlight cascades down like a waterfall, resulting in excellent body tempering effects.
However, it had already been occupied by two Lingyun Sword Academy disciples who were traveling together.
You step forward again and take out the Lotus Fire Herb you obtained along the way.
"Give me this land for five days, and this grass will belong to you two."
One of them was clearly tempted, but the other frowned, his eyes filled with scrutiny and disgust. "Tan Lingfei? A mixed-race bastard, who knows if you're even clean?"
"Get out of here, or don't blame us for being impolite!"
Negotiations broke down.
But you must get your hands on this Starfall.
You moved almost the instant the other person finished speaking.
Without warning or preparation, they acted immediately.
"You're asking for death!" The two were both shocked and furious, and hastily accepted the challenge.
The battle was brief but fierce.
You traded injuries for injuries, using a ruthless, fearless spirit to repel both of them.
This place is mine.
After it was over, you gazed at the cascading Star Power Waterfall, your eyes filled with an unwavering determination to stop at nothing.
He then tilted his head back and swallowed a handful of healing pills, ignoring the stinging pain in his meridians and the chapped wound on his shoulder, and stepped straight into the center of the Starfall, where he sat down cross-legged.
The pure and violent Star Origin Power poured into his body like ice spikes and fiery torrents, washing over every inch of flesh and bone.
The excruciating pain almost tore your consciousness apart. You clench your teeth, veins bulging on your forehead, yet you forcefully suppress even the trembling.
Absorb.
Transformation.
Become stronger.
Apart from this, all pain and cost can be ignored.
[Day 20 of entering the Secret Realm]
It took you ten whole days to absorb all the Star Origin Power from the Starfall before you finally opened your eyes.
"Still not enough."
Having said that, you will continue your exploration.
Upon seeing this Qin Wangchuan couldn't help but feel a little curious about Tan Lingfei.
"No fortuitous opportunity, no herbs, just Star Origin Power, or... only wanting to strengthen the body?"
"Tan Lingfei, what is your purpose?"
[Day 31 of entering the Secret Realm]
You arrive at the center of the Secret Realm, but a large number of Prodigy have gathered there, so you turn around and take a detour.
"My only goal is star power; I can do without everything else."
[Day 35 of entering the Secret Realm]
An ancient Star Gazing Platform ruin was found in the eastern part of the central area of the Secret Realm.
Here, stellar energy pours down like pillars.
The body tempering effect is unprecedented, and the physical body is moving towards a certain critical point.
[Day 39 of entering the Secret Realm]
A Divine Object appeared in the north where you are, and it was passed down to the present world, awakening you from your cultivation.
They had no desire to compete.
You glanced up briefly, then continued meditating and absorbing the nutrients.
"East of the center, further north... lies the location of the Divine Object." Qin Wangchuan's gaze lingered on this simulated information, his thoughts shifting slightly. "Moreover, it seems there's a tangible inheritance of it."
A single simulation pinpointed the approximate location of the fortuitous opportunity; this achievement far exceeded expectations.