Chapter 32

Gu Yang did not rush into a second simulation but fell into deep thought.

That woman named Ling Ling, why did she go to great lengths to get close to him and then force him to marry her?

In so many previous simulations, this woman had never appeared, and this time she suddenly showed up.

What was her true intention?

After they were married, she left him a copy of the *Chi Yang Gong* and then disappeared.

When he was in mortal danger, she came to save him at all costs, and in the end, she even lost her life because of it.

It was utterly incomprehensible.

Gu Yang really couldn't figure it out.

To say that this woman was absolutely loyal and righteous, but there must be a reason for her actions, right?

[Simulation ended, you can retain one of the following.]

[1. Martial realm at the age of 23.]

[2. Martial experience at the age of 23.]

[3. Life wisdom at the age of 23.]

Seeing the options that popped up, Gu Yang hesitated for a moment and chose the second one.

The main reason was that the complete *Chi Yang Gong* was too important. With this, he wouldn't have to worry about cultivation techniques anymore, and it would be enough to cultivate him to the Third Rank and beyond.

After making his choice, his mind was filled with many new memories, including various martial arts, and the complete *Chi Yang Gong*.

This cultivation technique had nine levels, each corresponding to a realm, meaning that with this technique, one could cultivate to the First Rank.

"But this cultivation technique is a bit sinister."

Gu Yang was delighted but also felt some unease.

This cultivation technique was too extreme, especially after the seventh level. The various cultivation methods always felt like they weren't from a proper technique.

At the seventh level, one needed to凝聚心火. The method was to burn one's own anger, using one's own rage as fuel.

The cultivation method was to constantly enrage oneself, the angrier the better.

The eighth level was even stranger, requiring the cultivation of yin fire. The method was to reverse the *Chi Yang Gong*, transforming from extreme yang to extreme yin.

What was the difference from suicide?

The ninth level was simply absurd, requiring one to personally kill three First Rank experts and borrow their life fire to reach the *Chi Yang* realm.

The eighth level was only the Second Rank, and yet he was supposed to go and kill First Rank experts? And he had to kill three of them.

"No wonder the faction I joined back then gave me the *Chi Yang Gong*. It turns out it was a huge pitfall."

Gu Yang finally understood.

This cultivation technique, when cultivated to the later stages, was simply inhumane. It was a wonder anyone could cultivate it successfully.

"I always thought the *Chi Yang* true qi was so powerful, but it turns out it's a heretical cultivation technique."

He felt somewhat relieved that Su Qingzhi was there. With the help of the yin qi in her body, his true qi became exceptionally pure, resolving a huge hidden danger.

"It seems I need to change to a new cultivation technique."

Gu Yang made up his mind.

This was not an easy task. Almost all high-level cultivation techniques were monopolized by noble families and sects and were not easily passed on.

"Let's give it a try."

However, first, he needed to avoid that woman, Ling Ling. She was being pursued by a Third Rank expert, which was too dangerous.

He was a man targeted by the will of the world. If she were alone, she wouldn't be found. Being with him would definitely bring her bad luck.

After making his decision, Gu Yang initiated the next simulation.

[At 22, you are already a Fifth Rank martial artist. In Tian Shui City, you rejected Lin Zirui's recruitment. Five days after leaving Tian Shui City, you encountered the swordsman Zhou Qing and killed him with one strike.]

[Next, you parted ways with Su Qingzhi and the others. You traveled day and night alone to the capital.]

[One month later, you joined the Tianxin Martial Hall and became the personal disciple of the hall master, Cheng Tianxin.]

[Two months later, a woman named Ling Ling joined the Tianxin Martial Hall and became your junior sister. The two of you often practiced martial arts together, and your sword skills improved day by day.]

[At 25, Guo Taiping, the seventh on the Heavenly Pride List, challenged the hall. Cheng Tianxin was defeated after 20 moves.]

[That night, a mysterious Third Rank expert broke into the martial hall, attacking Ling Ling. Cheng Tianxin, despite his severe injuries, repelled the Third Rank expert but died from his injuries.]

[The next night, another mysterious expert broke in, attempting to attack Cheng Tianxin's daughter, Cheng Qingyu, but failed.]

[Afterward, Cheng Qingyu succeeded as the hall master. One year later, she broke through to the Third Rank, becoming the youngest Third Rank in the world, renowned throughout the land.]

[Another year later, the Hu people from the desert sent an envoy to the capital, seeking to marry the peerless princess. The Hu people showed off their might in the capital, sending a young martial artist to challenge the young talents of the Zhou Dynasty. In half a month, he defeated seven Third Rank experts.]

[Under pressure, Cheng Qingyu stepped up to the challenge and was severely injured.]

[That day, Ling Ling took you away from the capital. A few days later, the pursuers suddenly arrived. Ling Ling voluntarily led them away, and you parted ways, agreeing to meet in Ping Prefecture.]

[One month later, just as you arrived in Ping Prefecture, Shen Baiyi suddenly appeared, attacked you, and killed you, ending your life at 26.]

"This Shen Baiyi is indeed not a good person."

Gu Yang wasn't too surprised by the final outcome.

Shen Baiyi's seemingly friendly actions were definitely suspicious. The unexpected events in the previous two simulations were definitely related to him.

"Also, why is this simulation different from the previous ones?"

What Gu Yang found even stranger was the change in the Tianxin Martial Hall.

In the previous two simulations, Hall Master Cheng Tianxin was defeated in less than ten moves and died from his injuries that night.

This time, he not only lasted 20 moves but also had the strength to repel a Third Rank expert.

His strength was clearly much stronger than before.

His daughter, Cheng Qingyu, also broke through to the Third Rank, taking up the mantle of the Tianxin Martial Hall.

The only difference in this simulation compared to the previous two was the addition of Ling Ling.

This meant that the significant improvement in the strength of Cheng Tianxin and his daughter was definitely related to her.

[Simulation ended, you can retain one of the following.]

[1. Martial realm at the age of 26.]

[2. Martial experience at the age of 26.]

[3. Life wisdom at the age of 26.]

This time, Gu Yang chose the first one, at least four years of cultivation.

The next moment, he felt a significant increase in his true qi, at least a 50% increase. However, the true qi was more violent than before, even causing him a burning sensation in his meridians.

The originally pure *Chi Yang* true qi had reverted to *Chi Yang* true qi.

Gu Yang suspected that when he broke through to the Fourth Rank, his body might not be able to withstand such violent true qi.

He said, "Qingzhi, come over."

Su Qingzhi had already finished her cultivation for the day and walked over, familiarly getting into bed, sitting opposite him, and holding his hand.

Soon, she felt Gu Yang's true qi flowing into her body, but it was different from usual, much more violent, and subtly causing her a needle-like pain.

She closed her eyes and endured it.

After a while, the pain disappeared, and it became warm, as if it were melting her.