In the blink of an eye,
half a month had passed.
During this time, the Nine Realms Alliance underwent tremendous changes once again.
The cultivation levels of all devoted Daoist couples soared rapidly, with those like Elder Zhen and Xiong Tian, who had successfully pursued love, even breaking through to the Dao Mirror realm.
Beyond that, several previously obscure dual-cultivation sects within the Nine Realms suddenly rose to prominence.
This abrupt shift left Elder Zhen and the others both exhilarated and uneasy—basking in the intoxicating sweetness of love while their cultivation surged, yet also unsettled by the inexplicable phenomenon.
News of these events quickly spread among the elite circles of every region.
"An entire region has turned into a land of romance and passion, with all dual-cultivating couples experiencing soaring cultivation levels—what kind of sage could be behind this?"
"This seems rather bizarre!"
"Indeed. We expected a sage of literature, swordsmanship, or blades, but never..."
"Regardless, such profound alterations to the laws of heaven and earth must be tied to a sage."
"Exactly. Let’s head to the Nine Realms Alliance to investigate and determine which sage has awakened—and which Dao they embody!"
Once the news spread, experts from all regions flocked to the Nine Realms Alliance.
The upheaval was so great that even the usually bustling Yun Lake stood deserted.
For a time,
the Nine Realms Alliance became a gathering place for the realm’s most formidable figures.
Amidst the chaos in the Nine Realms Alliance, Yi Feng and Piaomiao Hong had already arrived in the Heavenly Domain.
Before coming here, Yi Feng had imagined the Heavenly Domain as a place of ethereal immortal energy, a paradise he longed to see.
Yet upon arrival, he discovered it was nothing but a land of ruthless, treacherous waters.
This was no continent, but an endless ocean.
Scattered across the sea were sparse islands.
With a dense population and limited land, every island became a fiercely contested territory.
Some islands changed hands daily, embroiled in perpetual warfare.
Small islands were occupied by minor factions, while larger ones were held by powerful forces. To survive on an island, one either had to join the ruling faction or pay tribute to its overlord.
Despite the fierce competition for land, the scarce space could never accommodate the overflowing population.
Thus, the ocean was teeming with ships of all sizes.
Similarly, minor factions operated small vessels, while major powers commanded massive ships.
Some clans even lived entirely aboard their ships.
A single misstep could spell annihilation—wiped out without a trace.
These ships were also strictly ranked,
distinguished by the color of their flags: white, green, blue, purple, and red...
White flags marked the lowest rank, while red flags were reserved only for the Heavenly Domain’s top-tier factions.
"This is the Teleportation Island, a neutral territory housing the Heavenly Domain’s inter-regional teleportation arrays," Piaomiao Hong explained to Yi Feng. "It’s jointly managed by the Heavenly Domain’s major powers, and violence is strictly forbidden here. Anyone who breaks this rule faces annihilation by the combined might of these factions."
"Of course, don’t even think about starting trouble," Piaomiao Hong added, noticing Yi Feng’s restless energy. "While you would be besieged, none of the guards here can actually breach your defenses."
"But wouldn’t their factions still come after me?" Yi Feng asked.
"You’re overestimating things," Piaomiao Hong chuckled. "Do you really think these major powers would wage an endless war over a minor rule against someone of your strength?"
"Rules like these exist to control the weak. True powerhouses don’t abide by such trivialities."
"In fact, if you were to display your strength here, those factions wouldn’t lift a finger against you—they’d probably bend over backward to recruit you!"
"Fair enough," Yi Feng conceded awkwardly, lowering the forty-meter greatsword he’d been subtly gripping.
"Most people come to Teleportation Island not just for teleportation, but for trade," Piaomiao Hong continued. "Teleportation costs a fortune, so only the wealthy can afford it. Those who do often bring back rare goods from other regions, turning the island into one of the Heavenly Domain’s largest markets."
"You’ll find grand auction houses, exclusive trading halls, and underground black markets here."
"Beyond the factions, the Heavenly Domain also has the Linglong Pavilion—the most influential force of all."
"To be precise, the Linglong Pavilion stands above all other factions. Its influence spans not just the Heavenly Domain, but every major region of the Yunxing world."
"And the marvel that drives the Heavenly Domain—no, the entire Yunxing world—mad? That too comes from the Linglong Pavilion."
"You mean that ‘mystical place’ you mentioned earlier?" Yi Feng tilted his head.
"To be exact, it’s not a physical location, but a virtual space created through transcendent means."
"And this space is called... Virtual Life."
"Virtual Life?!" Yi Feng’s eyes nearly bulged out of his skull.
That name was way too familiar—there’d been a game by the same name in his past life!
"Entering Virtual Life is simple. Just pay a fee at the Linglong Pavilion to create your character, and you can roam freely within it."
"In Virtual Life, people can chat, trade, and battle without restrictions."
"If you die there, all your possessions and progress vanish. In other words, your character is erased from Virtual Life."
"To re-enter, you’d have to pay the Linglong Pavilion again and start from scratch."
"Because of this, someone who thrives in Virtual Life might be a nobody in reality, yet a powerhouse in the virtual world."
"Oh, and in Virtual Life, you can interact with people from across the Yunxing world."
"But beware of scams. That adorable, all-powerful dual-cultivation partner of yours might just be a stinky, bearded man in reality..."
"Of course, some get lucky—finding their soulmate in Virtual Life and bringing the relationship into the real world. There’s even a term for it you’ve probably never heard: meet-up."
Piaomiao Hong laid out every detail meticulously.
But the more Yi Feng listened, the more his mind reeled.
This was literally just a video game.
This so-called "world" was a digital world!
And "stinky bearded man"? "Meet-up"?
He knew all about that.
Hell, he knew it too well.
Damn.
The creator of this "Virtual Life"... was probably another Earthling, wasn’t he?
to panic—he has a system. As long as an investment target dies, he can claim a reward. And since he is immortal, the one thing he has plenty of is time. ... Countless years later. “Immortal Emperor of Longevity? I invested in him.” “Supreme Celestial Venerable? I invested in him.” “Undying Empress? I invested in her.” “...” “Heh. Once they’ve all died, even the Heavenly Dao will have to kneel and call me Dad.”
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
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] This is a dark fantasy-themed dating simulation game. The main gameplay involves containing various monster girls and investigating the truth of a world shrouded in mist alongside your companions. However, due to his love for the dark and bizarre atmosphere, Luo Wei ended up turning a dating game into a detective mystery game. Women? Women only slow down his quickdraw! To Luo Wei, the female leads in the game are more like tools to perfectly clear levels and squeeze out rewards. For Luo Wei, flirting with every girl he meets and then discarding them is standard procedure. Worried about characters losing affection points? No need. With his maxed-out charm stat, Luo Wei is practically a "human incubus." A little psychological manipulation and those points come right back. It's a bit scummy, but the paper cutout heroines in the game won't actually come at him with real cleavers. However... Luo Wei has transmigrated. He's accidentally entered the second playthrough of this game. His past actions have caused all the girls to transform into terrifying yanderes. Due to the game's setting, most of the heroines he once contained are "troubled girls." Obsessive, twisted, mentally unstable, all aggressive yanderes... The type who will kill you if they can't have you... Luo Wei wants to cry but has no tears left. "I really just want to survive..." In short, this is a story of battling wits and engaging in a love-hate relationship with yanderes.
