Crimson Flame Palm

In the blink of an eye, the next day arrived. Xiao Jie woke from his meditative state, let out a soft breath, and rose to head toward the back mountains of the Xiao Clan.

I must learn some Dou Techniques now. As a Dou Practitioner, having cultivation without powerful techniques to match makes it difficult to unleash my full strength. The Xiao Clan's techniques don't catch my eye, but the ones I obtained from the simulator are quite suitable. I won't consider Earth-tier techniques for now, but among the Profound-tier ones, there is a mid-level Profound-tier technique called the Crimson Flame Palm that suits me perfectly. It can be used for both long-range and melee combat. There is also the low-level Profound-tier movement technique, Flame Step, which can provide a burst of speed several times my own for a short duration while consuming very little Dou Qi. Combining these two will definitely boost my combat power significantly.

Before long, Xiao Jie arrived at the back mountains of the Xiao Clan, found a secluded spot, and began to immerse himself in the contents of the two techniques.

Ten days later, in the back mountains of the Xiao Clan, a loud boom echoed, and a large tree collapsed in response. As dust filled the air, the surrounding birds and beasts were startled and scattered in all directions. Fortunately, there were no magical beasts in this part of the mountains capable of harming people; otherwise, the noise would have surely caused quite a bit of trouble.

The dust and mist dissipated, revealing a figure—it was none other than Xiao Jie!

In just ten short days, he had mastered two Profound-tier techniques and learned to combine them skillfully. Xiao Jie muttered to himself.

"The power is not bad. With my current strength, at the level of a Dou Practitioner in Wutan City, no one below the level of a Dou Master should be able to threaten me."

Xiao Jie nodded in satisfaction, then looked down at his clothes, which were already soiled by the rising dust.

I should go soak in a hot spring and perform a simulation while I'm at it. The simulator's cooldown has passed. For this simulation, I'll try venturing out on my own to see if it's better than heading to Jia Nan Academy. The academy will be arriving in less than half a year, so it's time to prepare.

Simulator, begin simulation!

Ding, current available simulations: one. Would you like to begin the life simulation?

Yes!

Ding, life simulation initiated.

Day 1: You successfully combine the two Dou Techniques for fluid use.

Day 2: You begin researching the formula for the second-grade Bone-Growing Pill.

Day 3: You continue researching the formula for the second-grade Bone-Growing Pill.

Day 8: You begin attempting to refine the second-grade Bone-Growing Pill, but you fail.

Day 10: You successfully refine the second-grade Bone-Growing Pill, but the success rate is too low. You continue to fire up the furnace to refine more.

Day 145: The clan's annual Dou Qi test begins. Your cultivation as a nine-star Dou Practitioner shocks everyone present.

Day 628: You break through to become a nine-star Dou Master. You plan to go out for training.

Day 632: You arrive at the Magical Beast Mountain Range. You don't check to see if the Xiao Yi Xian from the original story is there; you only want the map fragment of the Heavenly Flame hidden in the mountains.

Day 658: You search every cliff but fail to find the cave containing the Heavenly Flame fragment. You are chased by magical beasts, but fortunately, your combat power is superior, and you kill them. You decide to go back and ask Xiao Yi Xian.

Day 661: You find Xiao Yi Xian, but she has no idea about the cave you mentioned. You realize it is not yet time for her to discover it. You leave behind a bottle of Rejuvenation Pill and turn to leave.

Day 722: You break through to become a one-star Dou Grandmaster. You plan to head to the Tager Desert to search for the Heavenly Flame.

Day 761: You find a location suspected to house the Green Lotus Core Flame.

Day 779: You arrive above the underground location of the Green Lotus Core Flame and contemplate how to obtain the Heavenly Flame.

Day 782: You feel restless. You know that with your current strength, you cannot obtain the Heavenly Flame; you have no way to deal with the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake below. You plan to find Qing Lin, hoping to use her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils to control the snake.

Day 783: On your way back to Black Rock City, you are suddenly struck by a surge of energy. Before you die, you look up and see a female powerhouse has killed you—at least a Dou King. Due to your severe injuries, your vision blurs. You collapse to the ground, your consciousness fading. You are dead.

Ding, this simulation has ended.

Current available items: second-grade Bone-Growing Pill, Green Lotus Core Flame, fourth-order Magical Beast Core.

Please make your selection.

Xiao Jie stared at the options in shock. He hadn't expected the simulator to be able to produce even a Heavenly Flame. Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Xiao Jie asked.

If I choose the Heavenly Flame with my current strength, will I suddenly die due to its violent nature?

Yes. The simulator is only responsible for extracting the items obtained from the simulation; you must handle everything else yourself.

Then is there any other way? Trying to collect a Heavenly Flame with my current strength as a Dou Practitioner is a death wish.

There are two methods: first, you can choose an item you are capable of collecting; second, the simulator has an exclusive space that can specifically store items obtained from simulations.

Xiao Jie felt a chill at the first part, but the unexpected turn in the latter half was like finding a new path through the darkness. The joy in his heart overwhelmed his resentment toward the simulator, and he spoke to it.

Collect the Green Lotus Core Flame first. Why didn't you tell me there was such a space?

Ding, selection successful. Item collected. You didn't ask.