In Xu Xi's memories, the only way to end a life simulation was through death.
In the cultivation world, Xu Xi died in the Golden Core Realm.
In the magic world, he perished as a Sanctuary Magus.
In the martial arts world, his life ended at the Human Immortal stage.
In the sci-fi world, he was merely a genetically modified mortal.
In the necromancy world, he met his demise as a Fifth-Circle Wizard.
Because he died so frequently and swiftly, Xu Xi had never considered one possibility—that death wasn’t the only condition for ending a simulation.
Until today.
For the first time, he saw the simulation system’s termination prompt.
Only then did it dawn on him that, in the simulator’s judgment, death was merely one of several possible conclusions.
[Ding—]
[You have reached your maximum potential. End the simulation now?]
Ever since Xu Xi’s breakthrough, these words had flickered incessantly on the simulation panel, visible only to him.
"Is something wrong, Master?"
Beside him, his loyal mechanical attendant spoke up.
The other girls turned their gazes toward him.
Xu Xi smiled, assuring them he was fine, then offered an apology.
"All of you have helped me so much along the way. I think… it’s time to go back."
"You mean… ending this cycle?"
"Mhm."
Xu Xi gave a slight nod, instructing the girls to prepare themselves.
Then, without hesitation, he confirmed the simulation’s end option, his eyes alight with curiosity as he awaited the first proper conclusion of a simulation.
Colors drained from the world.
Time and space froze in place.
As if someone had pressed rewind, the scenery blurred into monochrome distortion before dissolving into nothingness.
And then—
Xu Xi was ejected from the timeline, once again beholding the vast and boundless Sea of Possibilities. The shifting visions before him flickered rapidly, receding amid the roar of crashing waves.
A blink—and he was back in the courtyard.
[You have completed a full simulation.]
[You are the world’s favored child, a protagonist blessed by the heavens.]
[You were born extraordinary. Even in the face of setbacks, you rose against the tide, becoming the ‘Hidden Dragon’ in countless eyes.]
[You are destiny itself.]
[Your life was a grand epic—filled with lows, highs, restraint, and dominance. Your story is hailed as legend.]
[You eradicated the ultimate villain of the Tianxuan Realm, restoring the world’s cycle of progress and allowing stronger cultivators to emerge.]
[You began in the Tianxuan Realm, yet transcended it. Though its fated protagonist, your achievements surpassed its limits. Your might is undeniable.]
[Simulation concluded. Compiling highlights…]
[Calculating evaluation…]
[Generating rewards…]
Yanshan City, courtyard.
Sunlight bathed the scene in warmth, the air thick with the vitality of spring. Dappled light filtered through lush foliage, casting a dreamlike glow.
The sky was a clear blue, clouds drifted lazily, and a gentle breeze carried the heat of the sun.
Everything remained exactly as it had been before the simulation began.
"Are we… really back?" The Heroine patted herself down, then glanced around, confirming they had indeed returned to Earth.
The other girls wore identical expressions—curiosity and astonishment.
Though they had reunited with Xu Xi earlier than the Heroine, this was their first experience with the simulation.
But soon, their excitement gave way to deep concern.
"Master… will you continue these cycles in the future?" Krisha’s eyes reflected Xu Xi’s face with unsettling clarity.
The Supreme Ones had now witnessed firsthand what these simulations—these cycles—truly were.
To them, the simulations, though safe, were fraught with uncertainty.
Especially the Sea of Possibilities and the unknown paths—even their supreme status couldn’t pierce the mystery shrouding them.
Xu Xi nodded. "I’m curious. I want to see what lies at the end of that road."
"This might sound reckless…"
"But I believe… that path means me no harm."
He reassured Krisha, about to say more, when the simulation’s final results flashed before him.
[Ding~~~]
[Sixth Simulation results compiled.]
[Congratulations, Host. You have unlocked the following achievements: Chosen by Heaven, Rise from the Ashes, World’s Savior, Five Beauties’ Legend, Transcender of Worlds.]
[Chosen by Heaven]: The world adores you. Whatever you do, it will spare no effort to aid you.
[Rise from the Ashes]: Once a waste, you underwent an ultimate metamorphosis.
[World’s Savior]: You slew the greatest villain, allowing the Tianxuan Realm to progress further, birthing mightier cultivators.
[Five Beauties’ Legend]: Widespread rumors claim you have five celestial wives and thirty children.
[Transcender of Worlds]: You surpassed the world, standing above it. Even the chaos echoes your name.
[Simulation Summary]: You honed your talents flawlessly, rising from weakness to transcendence. In a mere century, you reached unfathomable heights, becoming an object of reverence for countless souls.
[Simulation No. 06 Final Evaluation: S+]
"An S+ rating?"
"Does that mean reaching the simulation world’s power ceiling is the requirement?"
Xu Xi was mildly surprised.
If true, it explained why he’d never achieved S+ before, no matter how hard he tried.
[Generating rewards… Beep… Beep…]
[Host, please select five rewards from the following list. Choices will be granted immediately.]
1. Peak cultivation level attained in the simulation.
2. All insights gained during the simulation.
3. Enhanced • Heaven’s Indestructible Body.
4. Enhanced • True Dragon Immortality Elixir.
5. Enhanced • Misfortune Reversed.
"……" Xu Xi was stunned.
Not because of the S+ rewards.
But because of the new lines that appeared on the simulation panel.
[Congratulations, Host. You have unlocked full simulation privileges.]
[The one-simulation-per-world restriction has been lifted.]
[Continue your simulations and enjoy the journey ahead.]
In other words—
The cultivation world, magic world, martial arts world, sci-fi world, necromancy world, and fantasy world…
He could simulate them again?
Faced with this sudden boon, Xu Xi didn’t react with overwhelming excitement. He merely chuckled.
"Somehow, this feels like reaching the endgame of a game… the S+ rating is just the system acknowledging my efforts."
"But not quite."
"Only by stepping onto that path will it truly be complete."
With a sigh, he swiftly selected all five rewards. This time, unlike before, he didn’t need to weigh their value.
This life of mine has been walking on thin ice.
Give me everything.
Refine it all—instantly!
iaobai: "Councilor Dad, front me some funds. I want to hire ten thousand professional miners for a project!" [Five-Star Mission Issued: Capture the leader of the Blood Heaven Pirate Gang, who is on the run in the Radiant Star Sector. It is said the gang has over a hundred members. Proceed with caution.] Lu Xiaobai: "Councilor Dad, lend me the family's hundred-thousand-strong Lu Army!" [Seven-Star Mission Issued: Subdue a juvenile Void Dragon Beast.] Lu Xiaobai: "Councilor Dad, I'm taking your tamed Void Dragon Beast King out for a family reunion!" I said, System, don't you have any slightly more challenging missions? You're just not up to par! [Nine-Star Mission Issued: Become the Human Councilor.] Lu Xiaobai: "Dad, there's a small matter I'd like to discuss with you..."
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
. As long as he maintains the villain image and follows the plot to the grand finale, he can obtain generous rewards and return to the real world. So Gu Chen'an entered the role and began to act as a scumbag villain, but who would have expected that the female leads could hear his inner thoughts. Miss Su from the Su family was shocked: "I originally thought Gu Chen'an was a scumbag, but I didn't expect he turned out to be a gentleman! What? You said I have to call off the engagement? I definitely won't, I'll piss you off!" Bai Yuan Tian was dumbfounded: "Young Master Gu is usually unreasonable and a complete brat, but he actually calls me little sweetie in his heart? What, Young Master Gu even said he likes me?" As the female leads' images collapsed more and more, the plot also collapsed with it. Gu Chen'an looked at all this chaos. "Ladies, don't aggro me, if you keep this up the male lead really will stab me, I still need to survive to the grand finale!"
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
