The Third Simulation, Begin

Under Xu Xi's gaze, the simulator's progress bar slowly climbed until it reached its peak and stopped.

Every bit, every drop.

Came from the recharge of extraordinary items from the martial path.

This was a genuine pay-to-win simulation.

【Martial Path Anchor Medium Loaded】

【Congratulations, Host, you have obtained a simulation opportunity. Would you like to begin a wonderful simulated life?】

【Current Simulation Count: 1】

The simulator's prompt sounded, and the panel simultaneously loaded text, densely packed.

Without hesitation, Xu Xi decisively selected the button to start the simulation.

The rewards from the second simulation had already been fully digested, and now, he needed the third simulation to join in.

【Simulation Starting…】

【Worldline Deduction in Progress…】

【Locking on Traversable World, Analyzing as Martial Path World】

【Generating Traits… Traits Generated. Please Select Three Traits as the Character’s Talents for This Simulated Life】

【Trait Levels in Order: White, Green, Blue, Purple, Gold, Red】

Perseverance (Gold): Your efforts will surely be rewarded. The longer you persist in something, the richer the rewards will be.

Strength of an Ox (Green): Your strength is as mighty as a plowing ox, making you the renowned strongman of the neighborhood.

Martial Evolution (Purple): Prolonged time creates miracles beyond the ordinary. Your martial arts will evolve like life itself, with a small chance of transforming into a higher-level martial art.

Small-Time Crook (White): You dabble in both the underworld and the law-abiding world, earning a fearsome reputation as the neighborhood’s most dreaded troublemaker, but easily drawing the hostility of young heroes.

Staff Mastery (Blue): You are highly skilled in the use of staff weapons, especially in techniques like splitting, thrusting, and standing staff. Your staff movements can even block incoming arrows.

Roaring Vitality (Purple): You possess an innately strong body, with vigorous vitality and energy. Ordinary spirits cannot approach you, and at night, you sit like a blazing furnace.

“These traits…”

“Feel a bit mediocre?”

Xu Xi quickly scanned the simulator panel, looking at the six displayed traits, feeling slightly puzzled.

But he soon let it go.

The appearance of a red trait was never easy.

Gold and purple traits were the normal high-tier items in simulations. If luck was truly abysmal, it was possible to get six white traits.

“With this Perseverance trait, at least there’s a solid baseline for this simulation.”

Xu Xi quickly selected his traits.

They were: Perseverance (Gold), Martial Evolution (Purple), and Roaring Vitality (Purple).

One gold and two purples.

A complementary combination.

This was the final setup for Xu Xi’s third simulation.

【Traits Selected. Begin Simulation?】

“Confirm.”

As Xu Xi initiated the simulation, the familiar sensation of detachment washed over him again. Perhaps due to his increased strength, this simulation didn’t leave him as dizzy as before.

He saw it.

He saw “himself” detach from his original body.

The world came to a standstill, everything absolutely motionless. His sister and the witch seemed to sense something, but their movements appeared slow and silent to Xu Xi.

Finally, Xu Xi’s consciousness completely detached from reality, flying into the endless “lines.”

The starlight was dazzling, representing infinite possibilities.

Each line signified a completely different time and space.

Xu Xi, carried by the simulator, crashed directly into one of these “lines,” plunging into it in a manner beyond his control.

【Simulation Number 03 Officially Begins】

【You open your eyes and find yourself sitting in your living room】

【You don’t see Xu Moli or Krisha, but you do see another familiar, thunderous presence】

【You move quickly, agilely, and rush to the second floor】

【Soon after, a heavy truck crashes into the first-floor wall with unstoppable force, but for you on the second floor, it poses no threat】

【You smile】

【Your smile suddenly freezes】

【The truck transforms, its front turning into a head and chest, its body into a waist and legs, taking on a grand robotic form you’ve never seen before, and with a single flash of a fist, it sends you flying】

【You’ve been violently struck by the truck】

Consciousness blurred.

As if tumbled dozens, if not hundreds, of times in a washing machine.

When Xu Xi opened his eyes again, the world had changed, presenting a completely new landscape and scenery.

【You’ve received a painless traversal package】

【Upon waking, you find yourself in a brand-new world】

【This is a world dedicated solely to martial arts. There are no soaring immortals or dazzling mages, only the pinnacle of vitality-based martial arts】

【Fists can shake the heavens, kicks can split the earth】

【This is a grand world where physical strength is pushed to its limits, and all power resides in the flesh】

【You marvel at the wonders of vitality-based martial arts, but the discomfort in your body quickly makes you realize your situation isn’t ideal】

【Your body has reverted to that of a 16-year-old, slightly lean but brimming with vitality】

【You’re hungry. Your first task after traversing is to solve your hunger】

The sky was filled with dust.

The neighing of horses.

The howling of the wind.

Xu Xi struggled to get up from the ground.

He stood and looked around, noticing dense vegetation with lush leaves and branches, a wide gravel road running through it, and occasionally, people galloping past on horseback.

These horses were unlike ordinary ones.

Their eyes were blood-red, ferocious, and their bodies were covered in bluish-black scales, kicking up clouds of dust as they galloped.

“I remember…”

“From the materials I bought at the Supernatural Coordination Bureau.”

“Those are Scale Horses, a specialty of certain martial worlds, a hybrid of Scale Fish and Labor Oxen. They’re cheap, easy to breed, and one of the most common horses in martial worlds.”

Xu Xi twisted his neck and stretched his shoulders.

He began walking along the gravel road.

He planned to find a town or village first, slowly figure out the world’s situation, and then proceed with his next steps.

His gaze lowered, noticing the gravel at his feet was shattered.

It seemed to have endured years of trampling by powerful horses, exceeding its load-bearing capacity.

“It feels a bit strange…”

“In the last simulation, steam engines were highly developed, and even without magic, the civilization was almost modern.”

“In comparison, this martial world feels like a strong throwback to ancient times.”

“But that’s to be expected.”

“Practitioners of the vitality-based martial system often focus on physical strength, neglecting mental and intellectual growth. Expecting them to develop civilization is a bit of a stretch.”

At that moment, Xu Xi recalled Wang Dali from the Supernatural Coordination Bureau in Yanshan City.

Wang Dali’s so-called super-intelligence.

Basically amounted to using super-strength to crush opposition.

“Tsk, maybe this time, I’ll have to play the brute too.”