199 – A New Golden Talent! Azure Wave Empire!
by spirapiraChen Si (83): “Mm-hmm, I have no problem.”
Liu Mei (15): “I have no problem either.”
Seeing the enthusiastic responses in the group, Wang Ping nodded, then entered the task candidates and initiated the transmigration.
In an instant, Wang Ping transformed into a white light and disappeared from the retreat spot on the Great Origin Ancient Star.
The next second, Wang Ping appeared in a room filled with modern decor.
Lin Yuanyuan, Chen Kang, Wu Jun, and Zhang Yueying also appeared here.
“Brother Wang, Lin Yuanyuan, Chen Kang, Wu Jun, Zhang Yueying, welcome everyone.”
Zeng Lingdong looked at everyone and said enthusiastically.
“The information?”
Wang Ping nodded and spoke.
“Here.”
Zeng Lingdong scratched his head and took out a stack of materials, handing them to Wang Ping and the others.
In response, Wang Ping and the others took the materials and started reading.
Immediately, Wang Ping’s expression changed and became somewhat solemn.
Because the world where Zeng Lingdong was located was not simple; it was a modern cultivation world.
However, the rules of this world were somewhat peculiar.
To be precise, it was the rules on Earth that were peculiar.
On Earth, the destructive power of extraordinary abilities was substantially weakened and greatly suppressed, giving the feeling that the world had a protective mechanism for Earth.
“No wonder I felt restrained as soon as I arrived… so that’s how it is.”
Wang Ping said, frowning.
In the King Realm or even the Nirvana Realm, one could destroy an ordinary star.
Now, as a Saint, if he unleashed destruction recklessly, in a world without the extraordinary, it would be easy to blow up the sun.
However, he sensed that his cultivation was being suppressed.
“I wonder how much power I can now exert and how much destruction I can cause on Earth…”
Wang Ping couldn’t help but ponder this question.
Zeng Lingdong, relying on his sign-in ability, now possessed combat strength of the Life and Death Realm. He tested his strength in the chat group’s martial arts field.
However, when Zeng Lingdong tested his powers on Earth, he found he could only smash a giant rock.
One could say, the destructive force was so suppressed it was hardly worth mentioning.
As a Saint, Wang Ping felt he probably couldn’t shatter a star forcefully, but a planet would normally be no problem.
Besides, Wang Ping also didn’t know if there were beings stronger than him in this world.
After all, Wang Ping had read some novels.
The theme of these novels suggested that Earth’s peculiar rules were because some powerful beings had sealed it.
Among the ones Wang Ping remembered most vividly was where Qin Shi Huang founded the Immortal Qin Empire, sealing Earth and fighting external forces at the outskirts of the galaxy, implementing measures to prevent their home planet from being discovered.
“To understand the specific situation, a simulation will do… I wonder what the abilities of these anomalies exactly are.”
A thought flashed in Wang Ping’s mind, and he spoke to Zeng Lingdong and the others.
“As usual, I’ll use my ability first.”
“Alright.”
Everyone nodded with anticipation on hearing this.
Wang Ping then closed his eyes and said in his heart: “System, I want to initiate a free simulation.”
“Ding, Life Simulator activated, free simulation begins…”
The system’s voice rang out, and Wang Ping’s consciousness swayed, entering an immersive simulation state.
Then, a screen appeared, and familiar characters began to emerge.
【Day 1, you chose to observe the situation, intending to use an old strategy mode.】
【A year passed in the blink of an eye, and nothing unusual happened on Earth. During this year, you investigated the extraordinary organizations and cultivators on Earth thoroughly, finding no overly powerful beings, the strongest being in the Nascent Soul Realm.】
【However, even though they are Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, due to the peculiar rules, their ability to cause destruction using extraordinary means is also pitifully weak, just like Zeng Lingdong, only capable of smashing giant rocks.】
【Of course, comparing the strength of this world’s cultivation system makes it much stronger than Qin Tian’s world at the same level. You think Qin Tian should come to this world to cultivate.】
【During this year, you also tested your strength. As a Saint, you are far more powerful than Zeng Lingdong. If you go all out, you can destroy a modern metropolis.】
【Although this level of destructive power is insignificant compared to your true strength, it is extremely terrifying in this world.】
【Unfortunately, you still couldn’t find the whereabouts of the anomaly. You don’t know where the anomaly is or what it’s plotting.】
【Just as you were pondering and trying to find the anomaly, or waiting for it to reveal itself, something unexpected happened.】
【A figure walked out in the starry sky, found you, discovered that you were from another realm, and killed you mercilessly.】
【However, because you have the Rebirth Talisman, you revived, extremely angry. But this person still did not leave, and killed you again.】
【In the end, you still died at his hands, without knowing who he was or where he came from.】
【Due to your death, this simulation has ended】
The simulation text stopped here, and many scenes appeared in Wang Ping’s mind. In the end, a silhouette appeared in the sky, and he saw that armored figure.
“Who the hell is this guy, so overwhelmingly strong? I’m a Saint, yet he killed me so easily…”
Wang Ping looked at this person, full of shock.
He had previously speculated that the power system of the world Zeng Lingdong was in should be very strong. Now it seemed that the cultivation system of this world might be even stronger than he had imagined.
Anyone casually walking out from the starry sky could kill him.
Wang Ping began to doubt whether the power level of this world was as strong as his own world.
While Wang Ping was pondering, his vision changed, and he returned to the real world.
“Brother Wang, how did it go?”
Seeing Wang Ping open his eyes, Zeng Lingdong asked curiously.
“Didn’t even see the shadow of the anomaly, got killed by someone.”
Wang Ping sighed.
“Uh…”
Upon hearing this, everyone was looking at each other.
Brother Wang, who possesses the power to kill a Saint, got killed?
Isn’t that too ridiculous?
“Brother Wang, is this world really that strong? You even have a Supreme Artifact.”
Lin Yuanyuan was somewhat incredulous.
“All I can say is, it is just that strong.”
Wang Ping shook his head helplessly and recounted the contents of the simulation.
Then, everyone fell silent, looking at each other.
This blasted world is just too ridiculous.
No wonder the chat group marked it as high difficulty; it really is quite high.
“It seems our world’s situation is very complex. The unique situation of Earth is related to that mysterious strong individual and their backing forces. Besides, the reason he suddenly returned to Earth to act against Brother Wang is likely because Brother Wang tested his strength, and it alerted him.”
Zeng Lingdong took a deep breath and analyzed.
“Quite possible. Looks like we’ll have to act low-key this time. We can only wait, wait until the anomaly reveals itself.”
Wang Ping nodded slowly.
After saying this, Wang Ping closed his eyes again.
Seeing this, Zeng Lingdong and the others all closed their mouths, knowing that Wang Ping was about to use the Golden Finger’s function again.
“System, I want to perform a free simulation.”
Wang Ping said silently in his mind.
“Ding, Life Simulator activated, free simulation starting.”
The system’s voice rang out again, and Wang Ping felt his consciousness flicker, entering an immersive simulation state.
Then, the screen appeared, and familiar text emerged.
【On the first day, you chose to observe the situation.】
【A year passed in the blink of an eye. There were still no changes on Earth. However, this time, no strong individual suddenly appeared to kill you. This seems to confirm your conjecture: as long as you don’t make a big commotion, no strong individual will descend to take action against you.】
【Next, you continued to wait. Another half-year passed in the blink of an eye, and still, no anomalies appeared on Earth, leaving you frowning, unable to understand where the anomaly was or what it was plotting.】
【As you continued to wait in this agonizing manner, the careful Lin Yuanyuan noticed something strange. A prophecy of Earth’s imminent explosion had become popular online.】
【This prophecy appeared two years ago but didn’t gain traction until recently when several predictions in it started coming true. The doomsday prophecy about Earth’s explosion became widely accepted, with many choosing to like it and others expressing anticipation for that day to come. At that time, true equality among all beings would be realized.】
【Lin Yuanyuan found the popularity of this prophecy short video to be quite unusual. Wu Jun and others, however, didn’t see any issue. After all, Earth Online was indeed a very hard game, and it was normal for many people to be pessimistic.】
【You also did not detect any problem with it. After all, before transmigrating, your life was very miserable. Back in your previous world, there were also various doomsday discussions, and many people were also looking forward to that day to achieve true equality among all beings.】
【Not to mention, given how special Earth is, it’s impossible for it to suddenly explode.】
Seeing that you all thought it was normal, Lin Yuanyuan also put down her doubts and did not think further.
In the blink of an eye, the prophesied time for Earth’s explosion arrived. As the predicted time came, Earth began to experience great tremors and indeed exploded.
You were instantly engulfed by the energy of Earth’s explosion and died on the spot.
Due to the Rebirth Talisman, you entered a countdown to revival. After you were resurrected, you were utterly shocked to find that Earth really did explode.
This made you understand that behind this prophecy, there must be the shadow of an anomaly. Only an anomaly would possess such power. After all, the power level of this world is so high, and Earth is so uniquely special, only an anomalous ability level could destroy it.
You couldn’t help but speculate that the anomaly’s ability might be something like turning prophecies into reality. As long as the prophecy was widely accepted, it would become real.
Just as you were thinking, a figure appeared in space, glaring at you angrily. You recognized him; he was the one who killed you in the last simulation.
This time, without the Earth’s rules suppressing you, your power was restored. You fought him, and after a strong battle, you blew him up and chose to end this simulation.
Because you voluntarily ended the simulation, this simulation concludes.
The text simulation ended, and many images appeared in Wang Ping’s mind, with the last scene lingering in space.
From Wang Ping’s perspective, Earth had turned into a pile of rubble in the starry sky, tragically destroyed.
“The anomaly’s ability is as domineering as ever…”
Wang Ping sighed, and his vision shifted back to reality.
“The gains this time are pretty good.”
Wang Ping opened his eyes and, facing everyone’s gaze, smiled and narrated the content of this simulation.
After hearing Wang Ping’s words, everyone’s eyes brightened.
Indeed, when dealing with anomalies, if you have power, just crush them directly. If not, then wait.
The anomaly’s purpose is to destroy living beings.
As long as no one stops it, it will erupt, and by then, they will naturally know what the anomaly’s abilities are and can catch its tail.
Of course, this strategy is only applicable to Wang Ping.
It would be very challenging for others to achieve.
“I’ll simulate again. This time, I should be able to find and kill him.”
Wang Ping said with a smile.
Others also smiled.
Then, Wang Ping closed his eyes again and said in his heart: “System, I want to do a free simulation.”
“Ding, Life Simulator activated; free simulation begins…”
The System’s voice rang out, and Wang Ping’s consciousness swayed, entering an immersive simulation.
Then, the screen appeared, and familiar text emerged.
【First day, you chose to act and easily found the publisher through the video, intending to kill him.】
【However, you were surprised to find that this anomaly was not only powerful but also had extremely strong physical strength. The fight was evenly matched, and you could not kill him quickly.】
【Knowing that dragging on would be very dangerous, you directly had Chen Kang use the Imprisonment ability and had Zhang Yueying use the Golden Finger: Inspire ability.】
【In an instant, your combat power was enhanced, and the anomaly was imprisoned. Seizing the opportunity, you unleashed the power of the Supreme Artifact, delivering the strongest blow and killing the anomaly directly.】
【With the anomaly’s death, you heard the System’s prompt. Without hesitation, you chose to return, not giving the mysterious powerhouse the chance to catch you and kill you.】
【Because you returned, this simulation ends.】
The text simulation stopped here, and various images popped up in Wang Ping’s mind.
Finally, his vision switched back to the real world.
“This anomaly is indeed powerful.”
Wang Ping was somewhat surprised.
No wonder the chat group rated this task’s difficulty as high.
How could it not be? The upper realm is not only high-level, but the anomalies are also so strong. Even with the Supreme Artifact, he couldn’t easily defeat them now.
Fortunately, Zhang Yueying and Chen Kang provided great support.
Otherwise, it would have been troublesome.
Although, in the end, Wang Ping was confident he could kill it, if the battle dragged on too long and local powerhouses were alerted, it would be a direct disaster.
Although in reality, he could use the chat group to escape quickly, the task would surely fail.
“Maybe not. As long as I cause a scene with the anomaly and then escape, the mysterious powerhouse could still crush the anomaly. Then, would that count as task completion? This is a question…”
Wang Ping’s eyes flickered as he mumbled to himself.
“Brother Wang, how did it go?”
Seeing Wang Ping mumbling, Lin Yuanyuan and the others curiously inquired.
In response, Wang Ping snapped back to reality and smiled as he recounted the simulated events.
“This anomaly is so powerful, yet it can only use its abilities slowly to scheme… One could say that this world is a massive pit for anomalies.”
Lin Yuanyuan couldn’t help but sigh.
“Who says it’s not?”
Wu Jun also nodded.
“It looks like I’m not needed again… Just blending in.”
Wu Jun’s gaze was somewhat peculiar.
“I’m already used to it.”
“If you are needed, it means the situation has become dire. I sure hope that never happens.”
Wang Ping patted Wu Jun on the shoulder and said with a smile.
“That’s true.”
Wu Jun scratched his head and smiled.
“Let’s proceed with the action. Zeng Lingdong, Yuanyuan, Wu Jun, you don’t need to take action; you won’t be of much help. Chen Kang, Zhang Yueying, come with me.”
Immediately, Wang Ping gave orders.
Seeing this, everyone naturally complied.
The subsequent actions were no doubt very smooth.
As in the simulation, Wang Ping found the anomaly.
However, this time, on the way there, Wang Ping had Zhang Yueying use her ability to heighten her combat power to the maximum. At the first moment, he had Chen Kang imprison the anomaly, rendering it immobile.
Then, he unleashed his strongest strike, directly obliterating the anomaly.
The anomaly could be said to have died a pitiful death.
With enhancement, control, and a final blow, Wang Ping left the anomaly without a chance to counterattack.
However, the destruction Wang Ping caused this time was significant. Even though he had prearranged a large formation, many places were still damaged.
But that couldn’t be helped. Wang Ping could only apologize to those affected.
“Ding! The group task is complete. All members may silently recite ‘return’ in their hearts to return to their respective worlds.”
“I’m heading back first. You all should quickly return too; otherwise, it will be dangerous.”
Hearing the System’s voice, Wang Ping nodded in satisfaction. After telling Zhang Yueying and Chen Kang, he chose to return, transforming into white light and disappearing.
Seeing this, the others naturally dared not delay and swiftly departed.
Soon, Wang Ping returned to the Upper Realm.
Then, skillfully, he opened the chat group and started the red packet.
“Ding! Congratulations on your contribution of 80% in this group task, earning three billion group points.”
The System’s voice sounded.
“Three billion… This anomaly is indeed valuable. Well, considering it had the combat strength at the saint level, it would be strange if it wasn’t valuable.”
Listening to the number of group points he received, Wang Ping couldn’t help but click his tongue.
For a moment, it seemed gathering a trillion group points didn’t seem that difficult.
With his increasing strength, as long as he continued to kill mighty anomalies, the group points would rapidly pile up.
“By the way, with my 80% contribution earning three billion group points, the remaining 20% will probably be mostly divided between Zhang Yueying and Chen Kang. They will probably see a significant boost in their strength this time.”
Wang Ping thought of Chen Kang and Zhang Yueying again, chuckling lightly.
Most of his group points had to be saved to enhance his Golden Finger.
With that in mind, more group tasks would mean more people in the group could use their points to catch up… It wasn’t entirely impossible.
Of course, actually surpassing him was highly unlikely, but catching up in some aspects was not out of the question.
“System, I want to conduct a paid simulation.”
Then, Wang Ping focused his mind and spoke in his heart.
Time waits for no one. He intended to continue with paid simulations to further enhance his strength.
Humans are never satisfied.
Having reached the saint level, Wang Ping now aimed to quickly become a Saint King, Great Saint, and ultimately a Supreme.
After all, only when Wang Ping reaches the level of a Great Saint or even Supreme, can he take down that Supreme senior from the Second-Generation Chat Group, eliminating that significant threat…
“Ding, consuming fifty thousand catties of middle-grade divine sources, the Life Simulator is starting, talents are being refreshed…”
The System’s voice rang out.
“Ding, talent refresh successful, congratulations to the host for successfully refreshing the Golden Talent: Teleportation; Red Talent: Ultra Cold Aura.”
Golden Talent: Teleportation: Using this skill, the host can easily escape from dangerous situations and randomly teleport to a location in the world. P.S.: Although this ability is extremely useful and can even teleport others, even a Supreme cannot kill you if you can react, but it can only be used once a year, so please be cautious.
Red Talent: Ultra Cold Aura: Possessing this talent will make the host extremely cold and aloof, but cultivation speed will be slightly increased.
“Oh, did another Golden Talent get refreshed this time? Not bad, not bad…”
Wang Ping’s eyes lit up as he looked at the talents refreshed this time.
Refreshing out a Golden Talent is a good thing, and this Golden Talent’s ability is clearly excellent, indeed a super strong escape talent.
With this talent, even in the face of danger, he could escape gracefully.
After all, the talent description says that even a Supreme can’t block him, which is incredibly awesome.
Although there is a cooldown time, as long as he can escape, he can stay hidden for a year, waiting for the cooldown to end.
“System, I choose the Golden Talent: Teleportation.”
Wang Ping made his choice without hesitation.
“Ding, talent selection successful, Life Simulation beginning…”
The System’s voice rang out again, Wang Ping’s consciousness flickered, and he entered an immersive simulation state.
Then, the screen appeared, with familiar text floating out.
【On the first day, you chose to cultivate.】
【Next, you discovered that you still couldn’t easily comprehend the Dao, sighed, and planned to take Lin Qinghe to improve cultivation before heading to another planet.】
【In an instant, hundreds of years passed, and you successfully pushed Lin Qinghe’s cultivation to the half-saint level. Then, you took Lin Qinghe and headed to the Azure Wave Ancient Star.】
【You hope to find good opportunities to quickly improve some strength on the Azure Wave Ancient Star, otherwise, you can only choose to seal yourself or take the risk of heading to the Central Ancient Star Region.】
【In an instant, a year passed. During this year, although you encountered some dangers in the starry sky, you easily overcame them with strong cultivation. Finally, you successfully arrived at the Azure Wave Ancient Star, the ancient star where an emperor had once been born.】
【After arriving at the Azure Wave Ancient Star, you first inquired about the current situation of the Azure Wave Ancient Star. Then, you surprisingly discovered that the situation of the Azure Wave Ancient Star was completely different from that of the Great Origin Ancient Star.】
【In today’s Azure Wave Ancient Star, there are not many forces. On the Azure Wave Ancient Star, only three forces existed. These three forces are the Azure Wave Empire established by the Azure Wave Emperor, the demon race led by the Azure Profound Bird, and the recently risen force, White Light Palace.】
【Among them, the Azure Wave Empire and the demon race led by the Azure Profound Bird are ancient forces that have long existed on the Azure Wave Ancient Star. They are still powerful today, with Supremes guarding them. The rise of White Light Palace is because, ten thousand years ago, before the end of the era, a powerful Supreme was born.】
【With a Supreme guarding them, White Light Palace rose, seizing some territory, and being able to contend with the other two forces.】
【However, it is already the end of the era. Although the three forces have ruled the Azure Wave Ancient Star, leaving no room for weaker forces to survive, they ultimately have some half-saints and Divine Monarch Realm experts standing openly. Besides that, the number and strength of the sealed Saint Realm experts are definitely more than the experts on the Great Origin Ancient Star.】
【You found it tricky for a moment. After all, the three forces had already divided up the territory and resources of the Azure Wave Ancient Star, and now it is the end of the era. Finding some opportunities to quickly help yourself cultivate and breakthrough among them is undoubtedly very difficult.】
【Because of this, you can only lament that monopolies appear in every world…】
【Just as you were contemplating whether to leave the Azure Wave Ancient Star and head directly to the Central Ancient Star Region, the effect of your Purple Talent: Fortune’s Bounty once again triggered after a long time.】
【On the Azure Wave Ancient Star, an anomaly appeared in the mountain range on the borders of the three forces, and a world-shocking sacred elixir was about to be born.】
【Sensing the anomaly, you took Lin Qinghe and swiftly headed there. Then, you saw a sacred elixir emitting a rich medicinal fragrance about to mature.】
【You were well-read and recognized this treasure herb, which turned out to be the Thrice-Profound Sacred Flower, reputed to make anyone a saint if consumed. If a saint consumed it, at least three small realms would be guaranteed to be enhanced. It was an extremely precious sacred elixir. Compared to the sacred elixir used as bait in the Great Saint Secret Realm, this sacred elixir was nothing.】
【Your eyes burned with passion, but you were curious as to how this Thrice-Profound Sacred Flower could mature in the end of the era. Soon, you knew the reason.】
【In the land where the flower grew, there was a skeleton. It was clearly left by a settled Saint Realm expert, whose cultivation should have reached the Saint King Realm. When this Saint King settled and died, although most of the energy and Dao techniques returned to the heavens and earth, some essence of blood and flesh were absorbed by the Thrice-Profound Sacred Flower, allowing it to grow and mature in the end of the era.】
【Thus, you resolutely dug up the Saint King skeleton and collected it into your inner world. After all, the Saint King skeleton, being extremely precious, was invaluable for refining middle-grade sacred artifacts or even high-grade sacred artifacts or enhancing the quality of your life artifacts. It couldn’t be wasted.】
【Next, you planned to wait for the Thrice-Profound Sacred Flower to mature and then pick it.】
【However, while you and Lin Qinghe were waiting, the experts of the Azure Wave Empire, White Light Palace, and the demon race clearly also sensed the anomaly and rushed here.】
【Although no Saint Realm experts came, they were still formidable. You watched them without any intention of acting prematurely. After all, the three forces were local powerhouses here.】
【Facing three local powerhouses, if you acted before the sacred elixir matured, even if you suppressed them, it would likely attract some of the sealed old monsters from the three forces. At that time, even if you were a saint and Lin Qinghe had the combat strength of a saint with the help of the remnant soul of the previous generation’s Devouring Immortal Demon Body, it would still be hard to retreat unharmed.】
【Although you have the Golden Talent: Teleportation, you don’t want to kill the people of the three forces and make deadly enemies if possible.】
【As you were contemplating various matters in your mind, the experts of the three forces also focused on you. After all, although there were rogue cultivators on the Azure Wave Ancient Star, their cultivation levels were generally not high. But your cultivation level was unfathomable to them.】
【It was astonishing that even half-saints couldn’t discern your cultivation, indicating that either you had a world-shattering secret technique concealing your cultivation, or you had surpassed half-saints and reached the level of a saint.】
【If it were the latter, it would not bode well for the three forces. Of course, they weren’t afraid of you either.】
【After all, the three forces had deep foundations. Especially the Azure Wave Empire, which had once produced an emperor. Though it declined after the Azure Wave Emperor’s demise, it still held formidable power.】
【The Azure Wave Empire hadn’t encountered disasters like the Dao Palace, which lost its foundation. Although the Azure Wave Empire experienced various trials over the years, its treasury still held multiple Supreme Artifacts and even quasi-Emperor weapons.】
【Therefore, even if you were a saint, they were confident in suppressing you.】