Simulation

"System?"

Hearing that mechanical voice in his mind, Yang Wu was somewhat stunned.

He had transmigrated here three years ago and was just about to give up and lie flat, yet the system had finally appeared...

"Brother Yang?"

Luo Feng's voice rang out, and Yang Wu finally snapped back to reality.

"Hehe, Yang Wu, you kid wouldn't be stupid with joy, would you!" Tong Guan also shouted from the side with his booming voice.

Tong Guan's shout caused everyone in the hall to turn their gazes toward Yang Wu.

Because of this, Yang Wu naturally couldn't immediately investigate the system that had appeared in his mind.

"Haha, I'm just too happy because I just passed the prospective fighter assessment!" Yang Wu said with a smile.

At the same time, Yang Wu was secretly pondering in his heart.

Loading complete? I've been in this world for exactly three years; could this so-called 'Time Simulator' be loading based on the passage of time?

Jiang Nian, the instructor of the Yi'an District martial arts hall, walked over and smiled. "Yang Wu, don't get too cocky just yet. The fighter actual combat assessment is on August 1st. You'll have to go outside the human base city to hunt monsters then. Only after the actual combat assessment can you become a true fighter!"

Although Jiang Nian said this, he had already concluded in his heart that Yang Wu would definitely pass the prospective fighter assessment.

This was because two advanced students from their Yi'an District had passed the prospective fighter assessment this time: Yang Wu and Luo Feng.

When the actual combat assessment arrived on August 1st, the two of them could form a squad. If they couldn't pass the assessment even then, their strength would truly be too poor.

"I understand!" Yang Wu nodded.

"Alright, three people passed this prospective fighter assessment: Yang Wu, Luo Feng, and Bai Yang."

Chief Instructor Wu Tong smiled from the side. "Next is signing the actual combat assessment contract. I have some matters to attend to, so Jiang Nian, Yan Gan, you two help them with it."

"Yes, Chief Instructor." Jiang Nian and another stout, elderly man quickly replied respectfully.

After Chief Instructor Wu Tong and a silver-haired man in a black robe left, the three of them, led by Jiang Nian and the others, signed a contract.

The contract was simple; it mainly stated that if an accidental death or disability occurred during the fighter actual combat assessment, the Extreme Martial Arts Hall would not be held responsible.

After the three of them signed the contract, Jiang Nian smiled. "The three of you, there is one month left until the actual combat assessment. Time is tight, so you must prepare well. If it really doesn't work out, you can find familiar fighters to act together during the assessment; that will be safer!"

Jiang Nian's words were actually meant entirely for Yang Wu and Luo Feng. Whether these two could become official fighters was related to his contribution points.

"And this!" Jiang Nian walked to a computer keyboard nearby and quickly pressed a few keys. An article soon appeared on the giant computer screen—Genetic Energy Cultivation Method.

"This Five Hearts Towards Heaven Cultivation Method is the only way on the entire Earth to cultivate genetic energy. You can try to cultivate it during this month. If you can succeed, your strength will still improve significantly!"

"Yes!" The three of them immediately read and memorized the article carefully.

After a long while, Jiang Nian said, "Alright, today's prospective fighter assessment ends here. You three can go home now. Hmm, don't forget the actual combat assessment on August 1st. If you forget, you'll have to wait until next February to take the assessment again!"

"Yes, Instructor!" The three of them immediately turned and left the martial arts hall together.

"My name is Bai Yang, and I'm from the Jiangnan First Military Academy!" At the entrance of Mingyue Residential Quarter, Bai Yang shook hands with Yang Wu and Luo Feng respectively. "It's a pleasure to meet you both!"

Luo Feng also smiled. "My name is Luo Feng, and this is Yang Wu. We are both from the Extreme Martial Arts Hall in Yi'an District."

"Brother Luo Feng became a fighter just after turning eighteen; your future is definitely boundless." Bai Yang's face was full of smiles as he said, "It's fate that the three of us could pass the assessment together today. Why don't we find a restaurant and celebrate?"

Yang Wu was anxious to study his golden finger; how could he have the heart to go eat?

So he apologized, "Sorry, I have some things to deal with. I really don't have time today. How about we gather another day?"

"Alright then! What about you, Brother Luo Feng?" Bai Yang looked at Luo Feng with anticipation.

In fact, Bai Yang didn't value Yang Wu much; the person he really wanted to befriend was Luo Feng, a genius who became a fighter at 18!

"Brother Bai, I promised my family that I would go home and report the news immediately after the assessment." Luo Feng also refused.

"Fine, let's gather again when we have the chance!"

Not having invited anyone, Bai Yang didn't feel too disappointed. On the path of a fighter, it mainly depends on oneself; everything else is just auxiliary.

Just like that, Yang Wu and Luo Feng bid farewell to Bai Yang, returned to Yi'an District together, and then went their separate ways home.

Upon returning home, Yang Wu told his family the news of passing the assessment. After some celebration, Yang Wu returned to his room.

"System?" Yang Wu called out in his heart.

"Detected that the host has officially become a fighter. Do you wish to activate the Time Simulator?" A mechanical voice came again.

"Activate!" Yang Wu sat on the bed, took a deep breath, and chose to activate the simulator.

After activating the simulator, a virtual panel suddenly appeared in front of Yang Wu.

"Time Simulator activated. Current simulation attempts: 1. Do you wish to start the life simulation immediately?"

"Life simulation?" Yang Wu pondered the function of his golden finger.

After thinking for a moment, Yang Wu got up and left the room. After telling his family that he needed to cultivate in peace, he returned to his room.

Everything prepared, Yang Wu couldn't wait to choose yes.

"Yes!"

Immediately, a line of text appeared on the panel in front of Yang Wu.

"The character in the life simulation is created by the simulator itself, and their memories differ from the host's. Please proceed with caution, host."

"Please select the personality for the simulated character."

"1. Cautious; 2. Brave; 3. Hot-blooded."

"Memories differ? Proceed with caution?" Yang Wu looked at the text before him, hesitated for a moment, and finally chose the cautious personality.

Next, lines of text began to appear on the panel in front of Yang Wu.

[24 years old: You passed the prospective martial artist combat examination and became a true martial artist. After becoming a martial artist, out of caution, you did not choose to enter the wilderness area, but instead decided to join the Wang Family, where your boss Wang Zijin resides.]

[25 years old: Relying on the influence of the Wang Family, you successfully cultivated to the second stage of the apprentice level. At the same time, because your good friend Luo Feng suddenly became an inspector for the Extreme Martial Arts Hall in Jiangnan Base City, your status within the Wang Family increased significantly.]

[26 years old: You worked hard at your cultivation and broke through to the third stage of the apprentice level. However, your good friend Luo Feng was suspected to have fallen, so your status in the Wang Family plummeted. But because you are a cautious person who never offends others, you remained safe and sound. It is just that your various cultivation resources were drastically reduced, and you also had to complete various tasks assigned by the Wang Family.]

[27 years old: Your good friend Luo Feng suddenly returned and became a patrol inspector for the Extreme Martial Arts Hall. With his help, you successfully left the Wang Family and became an instructor at the Extreme Martial Arts Hall.]

[28 years old: A terrifying monster appeared on Earth, and human powerhouses were helpless against it. When this terrifying monster attacked Jiangnan Base City, you were on the street helping the military maintain order, and in the end, you were torn apart by a golden light casually emitted by the monster.]

That's it?

After reading this, Yang Wu was somewhat speechless.

What happened to the promised path to eternity?

Everything was going fine before, so why did he just die like that?

In other words, without a golden finger, he would be killed by the Golden Horned Beast in four years?

Yang Wu was, of course, well aware of the terrifying monster that appeared at the end of the simulation. It was just that Yang Wu truly did not expect that he would die at its hands.

[Simulation ended. You may choose one of the following rewards.]

[1. Martial arts cultivation level at age 28.]

[2. Martial arts insights at age 28.]

[3. Life experience from the simulation.]