[ "I am not asking you to go to the front lines, nor am I asking you to deal with Demon King-level enemies.
Right now, the commoners within the Five Domains are being plagued relentlessly by infiltrating demons, resulting in massive population losses.
The prosperity of any race is inextricably linked to its base population.
Even if we hold off the demon army east of the Azure Ridge, if the mortals in the rear are slaughtered, the human race won't be far from extinction.
The demonic calamities erupting everywhere must be quelled as quickly as possible. Stabilizing our rear will also benefit the front lines.
Rest assured, we are keeping a close eye on any demons at or above the Demon King level operating within the Five Domains. Someone else will deal with them; you don't need to exert yourself on that front.
What you need to do is deal with the demons below the Demon King level. I believe that with your physique, you are more than capable!" ]
[ The Sword Master invites you to take command and lead an army to quell the demonic calamities. What is your choice? ]
[ 1. Jiang Ziya came out of retirement at eighty, and I, too, can march to war at eighty! ]
[ 2. Cough, cough. I'm getting on in years and don't want to fight and kill anymore. Let me enjoy my twilight years in peace. ]
[ 3. I also want to go to war, but I fear my strength is insufficient. I wonder if the Sword Master has a way to help me break through my realm? ]
"The dignified Sword Master has traveled thousands of miles to ask me to come out of retirement, truly out of concern for the safety of the commoners. Would I even be human if I refused?"
Chen Yi made his choice.
"But then again, the big shot is wealthy and generous. If I don't ask for anything, how can I highlight his extraordinary status? Face is something you give each other, after all!"
[ You chose 3. ]
[ "Cough, cough! Lord Sword Master, to tell you the truth, seeing the commoners of the world being harmed by the demon race, I... I am heartbroken..." ]
[ As you speak, you beat your chest and stamp your feet, looking as though you are truly devastated. ]
[ Zhenpin has been with you for a long time and knows exactly what kind of person you are. ]
[ Seeing this, he cooperates perfectly and starts wiping away tears. ]
[ You continue. ]
[ "Actually, as Master Zhenpin and I traveled all the way from Western Liang, we took action whenever we encountered demonic calamities, doing our utmost to save the people.
As martial artists, this is what we ought to do.
However, if you want me to take command and lead an army of martial artists to deal with the various demonic calamities within the Five Domains, I have to be responsible for this army!
With my meager Soul Tempering Realm cultivation, what virtue or ability do I have? My strength is insufficient, making it difficult for me to shoulder such a heavy responsibility..." ]
[ The Sword Master looks young, but his actual age is much older than you, an eighty-year-old man. ]
[ He sees right through your little scheme, but he doesn't point it out. Instead, he begins to think seriously. ]
[ "You have indeed been stuck in the Soul Tempering Realm for a long time. I said back in the Eastern Wasteland that for someone with low-grade bone structure to break through to the Golden Body Realm is incredibly difficult; it is impossible for anyone without immense karmic luck." ]
[ "Yes, I suppose someone like me wouldn't even have a chance to break through in your Limitless Sword Sect." ]
[ "Not necessarily." ]
[ You suppress the urge to let the corners of your mouth curl up. ]
[ "What do you mean by that?" ]
[ The Sword Master takes out a sparkling peach from his storage belt. ]
[ "This item is called the Sword Heart Immortal Peach.
At the center of my Limitless Sword Sect's spirit vein, a Sword Heart Divine Tree is nurtured.
The divine tree sprouts once every three hundred years, blooms once every three hundred years, and bears fruit once every three hundred years, producing only a single Sword Heart Immortal Peach each time." ]
[ "If I eat this peach, I can break through?" ]
[ The Sword Master gives a bitter smile. ]
[ "Do you know what kind of person usually uses this item in my sect, and when?" ]
[ "I suppose it's used to help a prodigy like Wan Jianyi, who took first place in the Cauldron Inquiry Tournament, break through to the Golden Body Realm?" ]
[ "Wan Jianyi? He's not qualified yet.
The Sword Heart Immortal Peach can assist in comprehending the breakthrough to the Martial King Realm!
Only when an exceptionally talented disciple has been stuck at the peak of the Spirit Condensation Realm for over ten years are they allowed to use it.
Although it doesn't guarantee success, it can significantly increase the chances." ]
[ You understand now. ]
[ This peach is helpful even for a martial artist breaking through to the Martial King Realm. Using it to help you break through to the Golden Body Realm is like using a cannon to shoot a mosquito. ]
[ "However, I have witnessed your physique. If you can break through to the Golden Body Realm and lead the army, quelling the demonic calamities within the Five Domains will be just around the corner. I am willing to trade this immortal peach for you to fight for the Five Domains!" ]
[ Compared to the million-strong demon army over at the Azure Ridge, the demons roaming around the Five Domains are much weaker in both number and strength. ]
[ However, while the King of Hell is easy to deal with, the little imps are a nuisance. ]
[ Top-tier combatants like the Sword Master cannot leave the front lines for long. ]
[ If they don't hold the line, the demon army will invade the Central Plains directly, which would be an absolute catastrophe. ]
[ Right now, the rear lacks a demon-slaying leader who can hold down the fort. ]
[ Although your realm is not high, your 'physique' is special. When it comes to dealing with the demon race, the Sword Master has confidence in you. ]
[ By giving you the immortal peach this time, you will definitely be able to break through to the Golden Body Realm, and then no one will be able to say your realm is low. ]
[ After all, the Golden Body, Spirit Sea, and Spirit Condensation realms are all middle stages of the martial path. ]
[ Among the demonic calamities in the rear, apart from the Four-Eyed Spirit Monkey, none have reached the late stages of the martial path. ]
[ And as for that demon monkey, it will be handled by the Divine Monkey General, the Fiery-Eyed Golden Monkey, so you don't need to worry about it. ]
[ You take the immortal peach and solemnly accept the Sword Master's invitation. ]
[ "Lord Sword Master! Once I break through, I will risk this old life of mine to clear the demonic calamities for the Five Domains and provide the front lines with a peaceful rear!" ]
[ The Sword Master smiles and nods. He can tell at a glance whether you are lying or not. ]
[ Of course, you spoke those words from the bottom of your heart. ]
[ You've been stuck at the peak of the Soul Tempering Realm for so many years, running around to so many places, and enduring so much hardship. ]
[ Finally, you can break through to the Golden Body Realm! ]
[ At a time like this, let alone asking you to go to war, you'd be willing to sell your own ass! ]
[ "By the way, Lord Sword Master, how did you find me?" ]
[ "Back in the Eastern Wasteland, after I saved you, I left a 'mark' on you.
I hope you don't mind. I wasn't tracking or spying on you; I just had a thought at the time that your physique might be of use someday.
If I ever needed to find you in the future, I'd at least have a clue." ]
[ It's fine. ]
[ Sword Master, even if you installed a security camera on me, you can install as many as you like! ]
[ It's definitely not because you gave me an immortal peach, but purely because I admire your personal charm! ]
[ Under the Sword Master's protection, you eat the Sword Heart Immortal Peach. ]
[ It takes you a full half-month to completely absorb the mystical essence within the immortal peach. ]
[ With the Sword Master's guidance, the immortal peach transforms into the power you need to smash through your realm's bottleneck, throwing open the doors to the Golden Body Realm in one fell swoop! ]
[ You have broken through! ]
"Beautiful!!"
Chen Yi had already given up hope of breaking through to the Golden Body Realm in this simulation.
According to his expectations, breaking through a major realm and gaining dozens of traits in a single simulation was already a huge profit.
A person shouldn't be too greedy!
He didn't expect that when the evil cultivator's methods proved useless and he couldn't find an earth vein...
Just when he thought he had hit a dead end, a new path suddenly opened up!
The large-scale invasion of the demon race had indirectly brought him an opportunity for a breakthrough!
So, as the saying goes.
You must live long.
Only by living a long time and experiencing enough things can you unlock more possibilities.
nto another world, I bought a slave for the first time, never expecting the silver wolf girl to be so cute... Lin Feng: I know it's cold, but you don't have to sneak into my bed! Yuna: Just sharing body warmth, if you dare do anything naughty, I'll definitely...
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)
with countless casualties. As a top-tier gamer, Liu Xuan volunteered to join the fight, intending to dominate with his skills, but instead he obtained the hidden class: [Pacifist]. Unable to attack. Unable to use active skills. Fortunately, with each level gained, he acquired a new passive skill. And so, armed with a body full of passives, Liu Xuan slaughtered his way through the battlefield of ten thousand races! [You attacked Liu Xuan] [You gained the debuffs: 'Poison', 'Fear', 'Burning', 'Bleeding', 'Freeze', 'Silence', etc.] [Your attack speed has been reduced by 99%] [Your armor and magic resistance have been reduced by 99%] Warriors of the Ten Thousand Races: How the hell am I supposed to fight this?!
] [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!"
