116 – Killing a Profound Elixir Realm! A New Way to Traverse

Next, Wang Ping saw a strong practitioner of the Profound Elixir Realm accidentally appear here.

He wore a blue robe, with a powerful aura.

Upon his arrival, he coldly declared Wang Ping’s death sentence and attacked him.

Wang Ping was both shocked and furious, questioning how the other could call him a descendant of sinful blood.

The elderly man in the Profound Elixir Realm didn’t respond, only attacked forcefully.

It must be said, Wang Ping’s performance this time was truly astounding.

Heaven-level techniques and swordsmanship were used by him, as if possessing divine majesty.

Bing Ningyue’s performance was no less impressive; she seemed to possess a rare ice constitution, her techniques and martial skills turned out to be Heaven-level as well, and she had comprehended Minor Perfection in Ice and Snow Intent.

Even the elder in the Profound Elixir Realm was moved, believing that if Wang Ping had reached half a step into the Profound Elixir Realm, he could kill an ordinary Profound Elixir Realm cultivator.

Bing Ningyue also possessed the strength to threaten ordinary Profound Elixir Realm experts.

But in front of him, they were still like ants.

Then, even if the two of them joined forces, they were still effortlessly crushed by the elder, both severely injured but still refusing to retreat.

In the end, the two were killed by the elder together.

Then, Wang Ping resurrected, launched a sneak attack, and self-detonated.

“As expected, as I had deduced, once I reach half a step into the Profound Elixir Realm, I can surpass levels to kill ordinary Profound Elixir Realm practitioners. However, this elder is immensely terrifying, definitely not as simple as being at the early stage of Profound Elixir Realm…”

Upon returning, Wang Ping’s eyes flickered as he murmured to himself.

“This simulation yielded some minor results. I hope to refresh this Heaven-level low-grade movement technique manual.”

Wang Ping then calmed his mind and muttered.

“Ding, reward generation successful. The host can choose one of the following rewards:

1. Mid-stage Spirit Nurturing Realm cultivation.
2. Heaven-level low-grade movement technique · Draconic Phantom Steps.
3. Green Talent · Flower Bandit.”

“System, I choose option 2.”

Looking at these rewards, Wang Ping hesitated briefly, giving the Green Talent · Flower Bandit a glance before finally choosing option 2.

This Green Talent was undoubtedly very good, but it would also make him overly flirtatious.

He didn’t want to become a philanderer and then die on a woman’s belly one day.

Well, this was also related to the talent’s low grade.

If a similar Purple Talent appeared, Wang Ping thought he wouldn’t be able to resist the temptation.

As Wang Ping made his choice, a stream of information and understanding appeared in his mind.

This was the introduction to Draconic Phantom Steps.

This movement technique has three levels. The first level, Phantom Dragon Afterimage, provides swift speed and can create indistinguishable afterimages.

The second level is Phantom Dragon Step, focusing on short-distance bursts, stepping out and traversing the world.

The third level is Phantom Flight. It allows the user to manifest illusory wings to fly at incredibly terrifying speeds.

To be honest, the third level’s effect is somewhat similar to the secret technique recorded in the Red Flame Technique.

However, as a pure movement technique manual, Draconic Phantom Steps is naturally far more powerful than the Red Flame Technique.

If he can master this Draconic Phantom Steps, his speed would not be inferior to geniuses of the same realm.

Of course, when it comes to those disciples of sacred lands, Wang Ping still felt a bit uncertain.

After all, sacred lands were never short of martial arts inheritance, and Heaven-level techniques were rare even for great sects, but in sacred lands, perhaps they really didn’t count for much.

“Let’s continue simulating. With my current strength, as per the elder’s evaluation, as long as I reach half a step into the Profound Elixir Realm, I can reach the level where I can surpass ranks to kill ordinary Profound Elixir Realm experts. I wonder how I would fare against that ominous Profound Elixir Realm cultivator.”

Wang Ping mused to himself.

He was quite curious about this point.

If he could kill him, Wang Ping wouldn’t have to worry about exposing his Heaven-level techniques.

A Profound Elixir Realm expert with Heaven-level techniques and martial skills had no need to rob him.
No, it’s definitely a normal Profound Elixir Realm cultivator, who might not be able to beat him… or even if they can, they might not be able to catch up to him.

In this way, unknowingly, Wang Ping had already grown into a formidable force.

At least, among the myriad islands including Sacred Heart Island, Wang Ping had become a top-tier expert.

Although now, he still wasn’t worth much in the vast Eastern Wilderness, in smaller places, he could already claim supremacy, establish teachings, and found a millennia-old sect.

This feeling made him quite pleased.

“Since it’s just an experiment, there’s no need to use a Paid Simulation. Let’s try a Free Simulation. System, start the Free Simulation.”

Next, Wang Ping rubbed his chin and muttered.

For merely experimenting with combat power without aiming for rewards, using a Paid Simulation was a waste of spirit stones.

Though he had plenty of spirit stones now, it was still better to save the five thousand mid-grade spirit stones.

“Ding, Free Simulation started.”

The System’s voice echoed timely, the screen appeared, and familiar text emerged.

【Day One: You diligently practice cultivation.】

【Twenty years pass, your cultivation shows slight progress, returning to the Seven Star Archipelago, forcefully entering the Seventh Star Secret Realm, slaying numerous Skywind Pavilion cultivators who pursued you, and leaving the secret realm with flair.】

【In the end, within the Seventh Star Secret Realm, you obtained a Seventh-Grade fire element spiritual item, three Sixth-Grade spiritual items, and one Sixth-Grade Soul Nourishing treasure.】

【In the blink of an eye, ten years pass, and you successfully refine the Seventh-Grade Soul Nourishing Pill on Sacred Heart Island.】

【With the help of the Seventh-Grade Soul Nourishing Pill, your cultivation successfully breaks through to the mid-stage Spirit Nurturing Realm. Then, you return to the Profound Turtle Continent and leave with Ye Chen and Bai Tianhong.】

【After arriving at the Seven Star Archipelago, you part ways with Ye Chen, taking Bai Tianhong to Sacred Heart Island, starting dedicated cultivation while also gathering information about the sword-shaped birthmark.】

【Thirty years later, Bai Tianhong’s cultivation reaches the Major Perfection in the Spirit Sea Realm, comprehending seventy percent of Sword Intent. With your help, he easily breaks through to the Spirit Embryo Realm. Then, you both venture out together.】

【Ten years pass, you both encounter many formidable enemies, but due to your significant enhancement in strength, you face no life-threatening situations, easily defeating your foes. During this period, you successfully find a Seventh-Grade Soul Nourishing treasure and advance your cultivation to the peak of the later stage of the Spirit Nurturing Realm. Bai Tianhong’s cultivation also reaches the later stage of the Spirit Embryo Realm.】

【Three years later, during your expedition, the white-haired old woman reappears as in your memory, attempting to take Bai Tianhong away. You shield Bai Tianhong behind you and question her origin.】

【The white-haired old woman frowns, coldly stating you have no right to know. Then, she casually swats you away, taking Bai Tianhong. Seeing her injure you, Bai Tianhong is enraged, striking at her regardless of the cultivation gap.】

【However, due to the stark gap in cultivation, the white-haired old woman easily dismantles Bai Tianhong’s attack with a casual wave, shaking her head at his weakness despite his bloodline’s potential.】

【Then, the white-haired old woman knocks Bai Tianhong unconscious and takes him away. As for you, she spares you for Bai Tianhong’s sake.】

【You watch the departing white-haired old woman, pondering deeply, confirming Bai Tianhong’s bloodline issue once more. Bai Tianhong might indeed be a descendant of the notorious bloodline.】

【Next, you return to seclusion, focusing on cultivation. Sixty-seven years later, you successfully reach Major Perfection in the Spirit Nurturing Realm.】

【You then wait for the shadowy Profound Elixir Realm expert to confront you. But you are not reckless, preparing many countermeasures, ensuring you won’t be easily vanquished.】

【As anticipated, the shadowy Profound Elixir Realm expert appears, trying to kill you effortlessly.】

【In face of this, you smirk inwardly. At the mid-stage Spirit Nurturing Realm, your combat prowess far exceeded the half-step Profound Elixir Realm. Now, having reached Major Perfection in the Spirit Nurturing Realm, your combat strength has further increased, making you no easy prey.】

【You clash fiercely with the shadowy Profound Elixir Realm expert, creating chaos. You unleash numerous techniques, including the secret art of the Five Elements Fusion Technique, Major Perfection Sword Intent, Sunset Sword Technique, and Blood Demon Nine Shadows Sword, battling the expert.】

【Your power astonishes the shadowy expert, who didn’t expect you to be so formidable. Eventually, failing to defeat you, he is injured and flees in disgrace.】

【Coldly, you pursue him, intending to eliminate him to prevent future troubles.】

【Chasing him across Sacred Heart Island, you astonish many cultivators, who never imagined a Spirit Nurturing Realm cultivator could pursue a Profound Elixir Realm expert.】

【Some Profound Elixir Realm experts witnessing this scene are wary, speculating you might be the descendant of a major Eastern Wilderness sect. Only the descendants of such elite sects possess the terrifying legacies and combat prowess to overcome Profound Elixir Realm experts with their Major Perfection in the Spirit Nurturing Realm cultivation.】

【Using the Draconic Phantom Steps, you catch up to the shadowy Profound Elixir Realm expert, severely injuring him and forcing him to reveal how he found you. Knowing he was doomed, he refuses to speak, ruthlessly self-destructing his Profound Elixir.】

【The self-destruction of a Ninth-Grade Profound Elixir is terrifyingly powerful. Even with your precautions and immediate retreat using the Draconic Phantom Steps, you are gravely injured.】

【You sigh at this, realizing that while your attack and speed surpass ordinary Profound Elixir Realm experts, your defense remains lacking. You need a Heaven-level defensive technique and a healing technique to compensate for this weakness.】

【After the shadowy expert’s self-destruction, you obtain his Storage Spirit Ring, gaining numerous treasures. However, you still couldn’t discover how he found you.】

“I can kill shadowy Profound Elixir Realm experts now? I seem to have underestimated my combat power after reaching Major Perfection in the Spirit Nurturing Realm… However, this shadowy expert was indeed just an ordinary Profound Elixir Realm expert, only condensing a Ninth-Grade Profound Elixir, and his cultivation wasn’t very high. Otherwise, killing him would have been tough,”

Wang Ping silently thought.

Unfortunately, he didn’t find out how the enemy tracked him.

Wang Ping speculated the opponent might have a formidable secret technique, or perhaps bought his information from some intelligence dealer.
However, he had not heard of such a force on Sacred Heart Island.

Therefore, even if such a force exists, it should only be on the five continents.

It seemed quite an overreaction for the other party to buy intelligence from such a force just for a Profound Weapon. The cost of buying the information might even match the value of the Profound Weapon.

Thus, it’s more likely that the other party possesses some secret technique.

“Using this secret technique to locate enemies is simply too satisfying. It’s particularly effective against anomalies… I must find a way to obtain it.”

Wang Ping stroked his chin.

Although he was stronger than his opponent and could kill them, capturing them alive was impossible.

However, he could wait until he became stronger again, then attempt to capture his opponent and force them to reveal the secret technique.

Then, Wang Ping collected his thoughts and continued to stare at the screen.

【After killing the Shadowy Profound Elixir Realm expert, your fame spread throughout Sacred Heart Island. Even the dominant forces on Sacred Heart Island, Jade Moon Sect and Ice Palace, regard you with three parts respect.】

【Therefore, you know that now, even if you auction the Skyocean Staff, no one would dare to rob you easily.】

【However, you had no plans to continue auctioning the Skyocean Staff and instead headed to the Seven Star Archipelago to compete for the Sea Ape Clan’s Profound Weapon: Skyocean Staff.】

【Not long after you arrived in the Sea Ape Clan’s territory, you discovered that the Sea Ape Clan had already fallen into chaos. The cultivator with Major Perfection in the Spirit Nurturing Realm had stolen a Profound Weapon. You easily captured him and obtained the Skyocean Staff effortlessly. With this, you obtained two Skyocean Staffs.】

【However, because of your reckless behavior, the Sea Ape Clan tracked you by your aura and found you. The Sea Ape Tribe Ancestor was furious and attacked you directly. You casually killed him. With this, you obtained a Seventh-Grade Water Element Spiritual Item from the Sea Ape Clan.】

【Then, you left the place gracefully. Next, you returned to Sacred Heart Island, planning to collect the remaining Seventh-Grade Spiritual Items on the island.】

【After arriving on Sacred Heart Island, you auctioned one Skyocean Staff at the Ice Palace’s auction. This time, it fetched an astronomical price, but no one dared to rob you. Simultaneously, at the Ice Palace’s auction, you also obtained two Seventh-Grade Spiritual Items.】

【Shortly after, at Jade Moon Palace’s auction, you traded for the last Seventh-Grade Spiritual Item and began seclusion, attempting to condense the Five Elements Spiritual Fire. Finally, you succeeded by a stroke of luck, forming the Five Elements Spiritual Fire, further enhancing your combat power.】

【Next, feeling that the time was ripe, you sought out the two Eighth-Grade alchemists on Sacred Heart Island, intending to ask them about the secrets of Eighth-Grade alchemy. Both of them thought you might come from a major sect, and combined with your powerful cultivation, they were very polite to you, starting to discuss the secrets of alchemy with you.】

【You reaped significant benefits and began immersing yourself in alchemy.】

【Ten years later, you successfully refined an Eighth-Grade pill, the Breaking Curse Pill, which can dispel curses. You were delighted but regretted that the members of the Scarlet Clan had long disappeared; otherwise, you could have tried it to see if it could break the curse, satisfying your curiosity.】

【The emergence of an Eighth-Grade pill caused a phenomenon. News of your pill-shocking Sacred Heart Island’s many forces, making these forces more enthusiastic and respectful towards you, came to congratulate you.】

【Seeing people from the Ice Palace, you suddenly thought of Bing Ningyue. You discovered that this world’s Bing Ningyue seemed to have left the Ice Palace long ago, whereabouts unknown. Curiously, you inquired about Bing Ningyue, but the people from the Ice Palace did not answer your question.】

【You were puzzled by this but did not investigate further.】

【For the next fifty years, you diligently cultivated, hoping to step into the half-step Profound Elixir Realm. Unfortunately, you were unable to succeed.】

【During that year, on Sacred Heart Island, a significant secret realm, the Blood Demon Cave, opened, attracting your attention. The Blood Demon Cave is rich in blood demon crystals, which can quickly enhance a cultivator’s cultivation. However, consuming too many in a short period easily leads to madness, light inducing demonification, heavy causing death.】

【Despite your sensitivity to the words
Blood Demon,
suspecting that the secret realm might hide some great secret, you chose to go because you wanted to quickly step into the half-step Profound Elixir Realm. Only then would you have hope of stepping into the Profound Elixir Realm in the future. Also, you needed to consider how to condense a high-quality Profound Elixir, unable to waste time on the half-step Profound Elixir breakthrough.】

【You entered the Blood Demon Cave, hunting the blood-colored demons with only killing instincts and obtaining blood demon crystals. For the first three days, you harvested abundantly, making you very happy. However, on the fourth day, you encountered an ambush.】

【Four Profound Elixir Realm experts from Jade Moon Palace surrounded you, intending to kill you and seize your secrets. Due to your lack of advancement in cultivation over the years, they suspected you were not the inheritor of a grand sect but merely a lucky person who stumbled upon a world-shocking legacy. Therefore, they coveted your fortune and chose to attack you in the Blood Demon Cave, as it was the only place you could not escape. In the outside world, catching you was difficult, and news might leak.】

【You were filled with shock and anger, thinking very poorly of Jade Moon Sect, vowing that if you survived, you would destroy them. Then, you fought with the four Profound Elixir Realm experts of Jade Moon Sect, but since they were not ordinary Profound Elixir Realm experts who had just entered, they severely injured you in an instant.】

【At the same time, they used methods to seal your cultivation, intending to soul search you together. You were furious, entering Berserk State to lift the negative status, and self-destructed. Your self-destruction was so powerful that the four did not expect a sealed person like you could self-destruct, inflicting serious injuries on them.】

【You revived because of the Rebirth Talisman. After revival, you chose to flee, escaping into the depths of the Blood Demon Cave.】

【The four Profound Elixir Realm experts of Jade Moon Sect were shocked by your revival, becoming even more fanatical about your fortune, chasing you crazily. Due to their strong cultivation, and not being like the Shadowy Profound Elixir Realm expert who only had the lowest ninth-grade Profound Elixir, they eventually caught up to you.】

【The people of Jade Moon Sect tried to persuade you to stop resisting, saying that if you surrendered your secrets, they would spare your life. You sneered internally, mocked them, and self-destructed again.】

【With your death, this simulation ended.】

“Still died, huh? But this Jade Moon Sect really isn’t a good bunch. Last time I was almost killed trying to auction something there, and this time they ambushed me in the Blood Demon Cave.”

Wang Ping looked at the simulated content, cursing inwardly, feeling very displeased with the Jade Moon Sect.

“However, that Shadowy Profound Elixir Realm expert was just a weakling who only formed a ninth-grade Profound Elixir, huh? I thought he was stronger, but he was just a bottom-tier Profound Elixir Realm cultivator.”

Wang Ping thought of the Shadowy Profound Elixir Realm expert again, feeling speechless.

Because that opponent killed him several times in the simulation, Wang Ping subconsciously thought the opponent was extraordinary.

Now it seems the opponent just luckily condensed a Profound Elixir and broke through to the Profound Elixir Realm, and his cultivation was likely only at the first stage of the Profound Elixir Realm.

The reason he seemed so powerful was ultimately because of his higher cultivation, bullying the weaker Wang Ping in previous simulations.
At that time, Wang Ping hadn’t yet reached Major Perfection in the Spirit Nurturing Realm nor comprehended Major Perfection in Sword Intent and Heaven-level Sword Techniques, so it was normal for him to be slapped to death.

“Since there’s no need to fear the Profound Elixir Realm cultivators hiding in the shadows anymore… That’s good.” Wang Ping thought to himself. “As long as I reach Major Perfection in the Spirit Nurturing Realm, my combat power will be enough to challenge Profound Elixir Realm experts. I won’t be easily crushed by them. On Sacred Heart Island, I could even be considered a top-tier expert, though I’d still be at the bottom of that tier… But it counts.”

Wang Ping rubbed his chin, contemplating.

“Next, I’ll use the Paid Simulation to extract rewards. The Five Elements Spirit Flames can enhance my combat power for now. Although at the Profound Elixir Realm, I will need more powerful spiritual items to continue being effective, it is sufficient for now.”

Just as Wang Ping was about to initiate a new Paid Simulation to extract rewards, an abrupt System notification startled him.

“Ding, member Chen Si (83) has joined the Transmigration Chat Group.”

“Ding, member Xu Yi (84) has joined the Transmigration Chat Group.”

“Ding, member Luo Weiguo (85) has joined the Transmigration Chat Group.”

“Ding, member Zhang Yueying (86) has joined the Transmigration Chat Group.”

“Ding, member Zhao Sihan (87) has joined the Transmigration Chat Group.”

“Eh? Newcomers? And five at once… That’s something.”

Wang Ping was slightly taken aback, showing a surprised expression.

Immediately, Wang Ping set aside his thoughts of continuing the simulation and directly opened the chat group page.

At this moment, the Transmigration Chat Group became lively.

Many members started to pop up.

After all, it had been a while since new members joined.

Especially since after the last group mission, things got even quieter with the deaths of old group members Cai Yonglong and Fang Yun.

Wu Jun (20): “Welcome, newcomers! Although, joining this chat group might be a mistake for you, still, welcome.”

Liu Mei (15): “Indeed… The mortality rate is too high.”

Zhang Hu (5): “In the blink of an eye, I’m now the oldest member here. It’s quite emotional.”

Chen Yao (71): “…”

Qin Tian (77): “Eh, the newcomers aren’t showing themselves? This batch of newcomers seems to have something… They must be reading the group notices.”

Wang Ping (66): “They probably are. Once they’ve finished reading, they’ll show themselves.”

Chen Si (83): “Boo hoo… I don’t want to transmigrate. Can I stay on Earth? I’ll definitely die if I transmigrate as a girl.”

Wang Ping (66): “I’m sorry to tell you, as the acting group leader… You can’t.”

Chen Si (84): “o(╥﹏╥)o, how can it be like this.”

Zhang Hu (5): “Uh… The surname Chen reminds me of Chen Kang, who joined the group with Brother Wang. He didn’t last for more than five seconds.”

Liu Mei (15): “I remember too… Transmigrated right in front of a mutated zombie and got devoured instantly. Truly tragic.”

Wang Ping (66): “Now that you mention it, I remember it too.”

Chen Si (84): “Wait, are you talking about Chen Kang? Does he look like this? Image.jpg.”

Zhang Hu (5): “Holy crap! How do you know? Do you have some sort of connection with him?”

Chen Si (84): “He’s my brother… My blood-related brother. I thought he wasn’t answering his phone because he didn’t want to… Never thought he was dead… Brother… Did you really die so tragically? Boo hoo.”

Wang Ping (66): “… This chat group is quite harmful… It killed someone’s brother and now pulled in the sister too.”

Liu Mei (15): “Given the situation, I don’t know what to say. My condolences. Then, try your best to survive.”

Lin Yuanyuan (80): “Crying is pointless. You’d better start preparing some supplies. If you need any help, you can come to me.”

Wang Ping (66): “Hm, I can provide some basic supplies for you newcomers.”

After the last group mission, Wang Ping and the others discussed in the chat group that they should change their rules. They must find ways to improve the survival rate of newcomers and increase the number of group members.

If the newcomers draw powerful Golden Fingers and survive, they’ll be better at dealing with anomalies.

That way, they could better handle future crises.

After all, they have grown now, and some things are mere trifles for them, but for newcomers, they could be lifesavers.

Thus, the group members had mostly established exclusive newcomer gift packages for those joining the group.

Zhang Jun provided them with low-grade crystals from their world to enhance their physiques.
Wang Ping prepared various pills, including low-grade pills like the First and Second Grade Clarity Pills, Detox Pills, and Blood Burst Pills.

Liu Mei’s world seemed to be just an ordinary ancient world, so she could only bring some traditional clothes and gold jewelry, contributing her part.

Qin Tian brought low-level formation disks, while Chen Yao contributed some talismans.

Anyway, every capable group member would try their best to contribute and improve the newcomers’ survival rates.

Chen Si (83): ‘Sob… Thanks a lot, really thank you all so much.’

Zhang Jun (70) @ (83): ‘Actually, I should have helped you avenge your brother.’

Wang Ping (66): ‘Oh? What does that mean?’

Zhang Jun (70): ‘I also watched that video. The features of that mutant zombie were quite distinct; I encountered and killed it. Additionally, I found fragments of Chen Kang’s clothes and backpack at the location shown in the video.’

Wang Ping (66): ‘.Uh, I see. But, with that being said, the chat group seems keen on sending us to the same world… When one dies, it fills the slot.’

Chen Yao (71): ‘Yes. With that in mind, those newcomers who died might have been in the same world as one of us, only they didn’t know the truth because they died early.’

Ye Xiaofan (75): ‘Now that you mention it, I’ve noticed something strange. The probability of dying abruptly is quite high for the first two travelers, but the survival rate increases significantly for those who come after.’

Zhang Jun (70): ‘Makes sense, but just a bit. Could it be that the chat group offers guarantees like a gacha game?’

Wang Ping (66): ‘Not impossible. If we consider the concept of world repulsion, these early deaths could be due to the world’s inherent rejection of outsiders. The world distorts the predetermined safe arrival points, leading to sudden deaths.’

Qin Tian (77): ‘Damn, Wang’s analysis makes a lot of sense. But if that’s the case, aren’t we wrongly blaming the chat group? It’s not that it doesn’t care about members’ lives, but that the world itself rejects us?’

Wang Ping (66): ‘It’s just a hypothesis. There are still doubts. For instance, why would a chat group that sends us to save the world from anomalies get rejected? Maybe only primitive worlds instinctively reject foreign entities, while powerful worlds do not.’

Qin Tian (77): ‘That’s quite a reasonable analysis. For example, neither the cultivation world where Ye Xiaofan and I are from nor the fantasy world where Wang and Cai are situated reject us, indicating not all worlds do.’

Ye Xiaofan (75): ‘This hypothesis has some logic but is flawed. Even if it’s common in literature for various transmigrators to appear in fantasy and cultivation worlds, it doesn’t mean those worlds don’t reject outsiders. Some terrifying worlds still claim newcomers’ lives.’

Wu Yueming (79): ‘Ordinary people trapped in such terrifying worlds are likely to die despite the chat group’s care. It could be that the rejected transmigrators are just paving the way, increasing the survival rate for those who follow.’

Wang Shuqing (74): ‘Uh, seems like we’re off-topic. As for newcomers, they must be at a loss.’

Xu Yi (84): ‘I was just preparing supplies… But I noticed something. Why do you all choose bodily transmigration? Isn’t soul transmigration an option?’

Luo Weiguo (85): ‘To be honest, I’m also confused about this.’

Wang Ping (66): ‘Soul transmigration? Wait, did the chat group secretly update its features again?’

Zhang Hu (5): ‘Damn, soul transmigration? I’m envious… Seems like the system truly wants to ensure new members survive.’

Wu Jun (20): ‘Agreed, it’s aiming for a mass deployment strategy.’

Qin Tian (77): ‘Honestly, this makes more sense. Physical transmigration isn’t as safe; soul transmigration, while involving a new body, allows for better integration into the foreign world, thus higher survival rates!’

Ye Xiaofan (75): ‘That’s not necessarily true. If soul transmigration were so good, the system wouldn’t retain the physical transmigration option. Although soul transmigration offers higher early survival rates, mismatched souls and bodies are problematic. Also, post-fusion, are you even the same person? Unless it’s a soul transplant into an infant.’

Qin Tian (77): ‘Uh… you have a point.’

Luo Weiguo (85): ‘Doesn’t matter to me. I’d choose soul transmigration. I’m forty and have lung cancer; I won’t live long. A new body through soul transmigration is a blessing, and I’m grateful to the chat group for this chance at a new life.’

Zhang Yueying (86): ‘I’m also grateful to the chat group. My paralysed body constrains me to bed eternally bound. I’d choose soul transmigration to live anew!’

Zhao Sihan (87): ‘Sob… I’m just a middle school student and healthy. I don’t want to transmigrate or switch bodies, but why did I join this dangerous chat group just because I accidentally clicked something while tired?’

Seeing the newcomers’ reactions, Wang Ping and others were deep in thought.

It appears that after updating to include soul transmigration, the system has begun pulling patients into the group as well.

While the chat group may not be entirely altruistic, it does offer these individuals a chance at a fresh start.

Oh, chat group, I shouldn’t label you as entirely dark-hearted.

Wang Ping mused inwardly.

Luo Weiguo (85): ‘Since it’s soul transmigration, there’s no need to prepare supplies. Let’s start the transmigration. Brothers, wish me luck.’

After saying this, Luo Weiguo chose to transmigrate.

Luo Weiguo then felt his consciousness blur as his vision darkened for a few seconds before brightening again.

He saw an unfamiliar ceiling and a strange woman’s face.

Although the woman’s face was haggard and pale, her eyes radiated motherly love.

‘Is this… me…?’

Luo Weiguo looked at the woman in bewilderment and then glanced at his own hands, his heart swelling with joy.
He really did transmigrate, becoming a young lad.

Although it seemed obvious he came from a poor family, that didn’t matter.

At least, he was reborn, once again possessing a youthful body. This time, he wanted to live freely and enjoy life!

Wang Ping (66) @Luo Weiguo (85): ‘Newcomer, how are you doing? Did you transmigrate?’

Luo Weiguo (85): ‘I’ve exited the chamber, feeling good! Currently, I’ve soul-crossed into a young lad. I even drew a Golden Finger ability, which allows me to control trees. It’s weak, but I’m already satisfied!’

Qin Tian (77): ‘Whoa, soul crossing is that awesome? You directly became a young person… this wave is very comfortable.’

Ye Xiaofan (75): ‘Indeed, it’s very satisfying. I’m also a bit relieved. Since the chat group boosts survival rate through soul crossing, it likely means forced perilous tasks won’t happen frequently. Otherwise, such reform wouldn’t address the root of the problem.’

Liu Mei (15): ‘I agree.’

Wu Jun (20): ‘Am I the only one who noticed the newcomer’s ability isn’t weak? It’s the power of the First Hokage.’

Zhang Hu (5): ‘First Hokage? Is that strong?’

Wu Jun (20): ‘Uh, well, in the Vast Heavens, it’s not much.’

Wang Ping (66): ‘Don’t underestimate the newcomer’s Golden Finger. There might be hidden abilities as well.’

Zhang Yueying (86): ‘Since Luo has already demonstrated, I’ll also transmigrate.’

Soon, Zhang Yueying chose to transmigrate.

This time, she also soul-crossed.

Like Luo Weiguo, she transmigrated into a woman’s body.

Though not a young girl and quite impoverished, it wasn’t bad.

This further proved one thing.

Soul crossing is very safe and won’t result in immediate death.

The chat group seemed to genuinely start valuing the lives of the members.

Both newcomers survived luckily, which made the remaining three new members tempted.

After all, with the high death rate of body transmigration, soul crossing seemed much safer.

Eventually, Zhao Sihan chose soul crossing.

However, a silent occurrence transpired within the group.

Her soul did cross, but she didn’t luckily soul cross into a human body; instead, she crossed into a cat’s body.

Zhang Hu (5): ‘Well, it seems soul crossing isn’t entirely reliable. Though you won’t die, you might cross into an animal. But my biggest fear is crossing into something like a paramecium or a rat… it’s chilling to the bone.’

Xu Yi (84): ‘Nothing to say… I initially wanted to soul cross. Forget it, I’ll stick to body transmigration. I’m satisfied with my current body and still want to remain human.’

Chen Si (83): ‘I… I don’t know what to do. I’m afraid of dying terribly like my brother, yet afraid of turning into a rat… Ugh.’

Wang Ping (66): ‘If you’re scared, just roll a dice, you have to choose one.’

Chen Si (83): ‘(⊙o⊙)…’

Qin Tian (77): ‘Haha, Brother Wang, the invincible iron-blooded straight man.’

In the group’s strange atmosphere…

Chen Si, like Xu Yi, ultimately chose body transmigration.

Surprisingly, both didn’t die instantly and transmigrated safely to the ground.

Of course, various challenges still awaited them, needing their overcoming.

Otherwise, even if the chat group eliminated the instant death issue, they would still encounter danger and get killed.

‘The chat group has really changed. This time, not a single one of the five newcomers died instantly. Only Zhao Sihan had it a little rough, transmigrating into a stray cat.’

Wang Ping rubbed his chin, pondering and feeling pleased with the chat group’s changes.

Simultaneously, he considered the reasons behind it.

Did the person behind the chat group finally tire of their mockery and conspiracy theories, leading to these changes?

If true, Wang Ping thought they might as well mock a few more times.

Just as Wang Ping was thinking this, his consciousness suddenly blurred and he was pulled into a strange space.