[A cultivator at the sixth level of Qi Condensation from the Ye family intended to ambush you on your way back to your clan. After a struggle, you were not killed but managed to escape in haste.]
[At forty-eight years old, your alchemy shop was coveted by people from the Wang clan. You argued your case with reason, but could not overcome their background. You swallowed your pride and dared not resist.]
[At fifty-three years old, you left Kangzhou to explore a cave dwelling in Mingzhou. You were integrated with demonic blood and became a half-demon.]
[At sixty-six years old, demons invaded Kangzhou and Mingzhou. Several Nascent Soul Spirit Lords fought, and the human Spirit Lords emerged victorious.]
[At eighty-one years old, remote prefectures such as Kangzhou and Mingzhou fell under demonic occupation.]
[At eighty-two years old, you broke through to the seventh level of Qi Condensation.]
[At eighty-six years old, it was rumored that several major human sects invited Nascent Soul Great Cultivators from the central Heavenly Continent to reclaim Kangzhou and Mingzhou for humanity.]
[At eighty-seven years old, this rumor was proven false.]
[At ninety-one years old, with your cultivation at the seventh level of Qi Condensation and half-demon bloodline, you reached the end of your lifespan and died.]
[Please choose the reward for this simulation.]
[One: Cultivation at the seventh level of Qi Condensation]
[Two: Half-demon bloodline]
[Three: Alchemy skills honed over seventy years]
In previous simulations, you did not live to the end of your lifespan; you died from accidents. Wang Yuan had not expected that this time, instead of dying from an accidental assassination, he would live to old age. Starting with the initial condition of the fourth level of Qi Condensation, even with the worst spiritual root aptitude of a five-elemental root, he managed to advance to the seventh level of Qi Condensation by the age of ninety-one, an increase of three levels. This proved that simulating to the end of one's lifespan yielded more benefits than usual simulations.
"So, according to the future path, around my sixties, I would be integrated with demonic blood and transform from human to half-demon?"
"From the description, it sounds like a mere change in allegiance, not a threat to my life, nor did I gain any benefits."
"And at that time, the demon race was also launching a large-scale invasion, occupying Kangzhou and the surrounding prefectures."
"The human Nascent Soul Spirit Lords were no match for the great demons."
"By the time of my death, Kangzhou was still under demonic occupation."
Wang Yuan looked at the three reward options. The half-demon bloodline was clearly the worst of the three. It merely changed allegiance without providing any benefits. At this point, for the next forty to fifty years, Kangzhou would be under human control. Acquiring the half-demon bloodline at this time, becoming a half-demon, would not only bring no benefit but would also invite endless trouble. Wang Yuan did not want to see his future simulations filled with death methods of being slain by others in their efforts to eliminate demons. Therefore, this option was out. Choosing it would only bring endless trouble as the initial condition for the next simulation and all subsequent simulations.
The other two options were both viable. Whether it was the alchemy skills honed over seventy years or the cultivation at the seventh level of Qi Condensation, both were within the realm of choice. Wang Yuan casually chose the seventy years of alchemy skills. In an instant, a profound knowledge flowed into him. Wang Yuan felt as if he had been refining pills for seventy years, his alchemy techniques becoming extremely proficient. He could be considered an old alchemist immersed in the art of alchemy. While his skills were not that of a grand master, as a Qi Condensation alchemist could only refine Qi Condensation pills, it was certainly enough to open a specialized alchemy shop in a market. He could even become well-known among the lower-level Qi Condensation cultivators in the nearby market.
After making his casual choice, Wang Yuan re-examined the records of the third simulation in the simulator. He discovered that in the third simulation, his shop was snatched away by a powerful figure from the Wang clan. It was likely due to the lure of profit. Wang Yuan did not pay much attention to it. Being robbed last time did not mean it would happen again this time. However, when genius reaches a certain level, even if their alchemy shop is coveted by clan members, and those clan members have the backing of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, it would not be an issue. The Wang Yuan of the third simulation had only recently begun learning alchemy. Even with some achievements, they were not significant enough to resist malicious intent. But now, with over seventy years of experience, Wang Yuan, at the young age of sixteen, could be considered a genius in alchemy, and with the protection of this genius identity, he had nothing to fear from malicious intent.
As per custom, since he could simulate again tomorrow, Wang Yuan would not bother buying an alchemy furnace for practice or doing anything significant in reality. There was simply no need. He would be cautious in reality and bold in simulations. With each passing day, Wang Yuan's foundation would strengthen significantly. Why would he need to confront others now? Even if provoked, he would not retaliate. The further he progressed, the stronger he would become. To act rashly due to a temporary conflict would be foolish.
Another day passed. This day passed uneventfully as Wang Yuan actively avoided trouble and steered clear of issues. After midnight, Wang Yuan began his simulation again. At this point, his initial conditions were the fourth level of Qi Condensation, over seventy years of alchemy experience, and a thousand spirit stones.
[At sixteen years old, you began to feign learning alchemy techniques, then gradually revealed your original strength to others, making them mistakenly believe you were a genius in alchemy.]
[At nineteen years old, due to your three years of pretense, you gradually transformed your seventy years of alchemy skills into a logically sound and believable identity as an alchemy genius in the eyes of others. You were valued by the Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator of your clan and became the clan's alchemist.]
[At twenty-nine years old, you were already a renowned genius alchemist. You refined a large quantity of pills for the clan. Although your cultivation was not high, your status was comparable to some early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators.]
[Through the clan's regard for you, you possessed far more spirit stones than a thousand. Using your accumulated spirit stones, you refined numerous pills to increase your cultivation, such as Marrow Cleansing Pills and Yellow Dragon Pills, and quickly advanced to the sixth level of Qi Condensation.]
[At thirty-five years old, the Wang clan faced a crisis with the death of its patriarch, leading to a decline and attracting the covetous eyes of other clans. Other clans launched probes against the Wang clan, and many Wang clan members were assassinated or ambushed outside. Due to your status far exceeding that of ordinary Qi Condensation cultivators, you were protected by clan experts and did not suffer any calamities. The clan helped you fend off many cultivators from other immortal cultivation families.]
[At thirty-eight years old, a cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Condensation from the Ye family attempted to assassinate you but was intercepted by the experts guarding you. You suffered no harm.]
[At forty-two years old, with abundant cultivation resources, you advanced to the seventh level of Qi Condensation.]
In the third simulation, Wang Yuan only broke through to the seventh level of Qi Condensation at eighty-one years old. With the same initial cultivation, simply possessing the identity of an alchemist allowed Wang Yuan to advance to the seventh level of Qi Condensation over forty years earlier. Indeed, having alchemy skills also had its benefits. The skills of an old alchemist who had dedicated their life to the craft, when possessed by a young man, could be considered true alchemy genius, naturally leading to vigorous cultivation.