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    Chapter 170: Awakening’s Small Goal, Aiming for the Void-Breaking Realm! (5k)

    As the simulation’s prompt faded, a subtle shift occurred within Awakening’s body…

    First, a change in his Spiritual Root.

    Awakening could feel his perception of surrounding Spiritual Qi becoming incredibly sharp.

    With a slight movement of his Qi, the surrounding Spiritual Qi surged towards Awakening’s Elixir Field.

    This rate was at least three times faster than before!

    Besides the accelerated absorption of Spiritual Qi and cultivation speed, the rate at which Awakening’s Spiritual Qi recovered after depletion also increased significantly.

    “Hiss… Is this the power of a Heavenly Spirit Root?”

    Awakening was astonished.

    No wonder the quality of one’s Spiritual Root determined how far a Cultivator could go.

    A Heavenly Spirit Root, compared to a Five Element Mixed Spirit Root, likely had a hundredfold difference in cultivation speed!

    One year of their cultivation equates to a hundred years of yours…

    How could you compare?

    Awakening’s understanding of the benefits of a Heavenly Spirit Root was still limited.

    After all, his cultivation had already reached the Divine Transformation Realm’s peak.

    Only after breaking through to the Returning Void Stage would the true power of a Heavenly Spirit Root truly manifest.

    Besides the enhancement of his Spiritual Root, Awakening subsequently sensed a change in his Elemental Force.

    Through his Divine Sense, Awakening observed a seed slowly taking root within his Elixir Field.

    It was the Elemental Force Seed!

    Elemental Force, like a gentle stream, flowed continuously from the Elemental Force Seed, nourishing Awakening’s physical body and Elemental Force.

    Then, within just a few breaths, Awakening’s Elemental Force Seed underwent a significant transformation.

    From a weak seed, it instantly increased in size and energy by several times!

    The initial gentle stream also thickened several times within a short period, significantly accelerating the replenishment rate of Elemental Force.

    Awakening carefully comprehended this change, a look of understanding appearing on his face.

    “No wonder, although I previously cultivated the Elemental Force Externalization technique… Although my combat power was formidable, it lacked persistence.”

    “But ordinary Divine Transformation Realm and Divine Power Realm Cultivators could sustain a battle for days… How could their Elemental Force endure such prolonged fighting?”

    “Now… With this Elemental Force Seed, even if I continuously fight for hours, my Elemental Force won’t deplete…”

    “If I conserve some during battle and only use my Elemental Force at crucial moments, I can likely sustain combat for days, right?”

    Awakening’s face held a tinge of excitement.

    The emergence of this Elemental Force Seed had boosted his overall strength by more than fifty percent!

    His ability to sustain combat at peak performance had increased by at least several times!

    Awakening spent more time in the Spirit Field Paradise, experiencing this enhanced strength before planning his next simulation goal.

    “Based on my current progress, reaching the Void-Breaking Realm would definitely be easier than the Returning Void Stage…”

    “I’ve achieved the third stage of Elemental Force cultivation, and I’m not far from perfection… In my next simulation, I’m sure I can reach perfection!”

    “And my Divine Power Body-Protection罡气 has reached Lesser Completion… It’s likely to reach Greater Completion in the next simulation…”

    “At that point, I should be able to attempt a breakthrough to the Void-Breaking Realm, right?”

    Thinking of this, Awakening felt a surge of excitement.

    The three key factors for Divine Power to reach the Void-Breaking Realm were Divine Power Realm peak, the third stage of Elemental Force, and the Extreme Location.

    Not only had Awakening achieved all three, but he had also learned an additional body-protection Divine Power.

    Therefore, the probability of breaking through to the Void-Breaking Realm was extremely high!

    “The only issue is… with my current strength, can I withstand the pressure within the giant beast’s stomach?”

    Awakening didn’t know for sure, but he was prepared to give it a try.

    After outlining his next simulation goal, Awakening began his daily routine of refining elixirs, tending to the Spirit Fields, and collecting Spirit Liquid.

    Five days passed in a blink of an eye.

    Awakening had refined a total of four thousand elixirs and prepared to meet Jin Cong Xue at the villa.

    First, Awakening disguised himself and suppressed his Divine Sense. He then scanned the surrounding area of the villa with his Divine Sense to confirm no one was watching before entering the villa.

    Upon seeing Awakening’s appearance, Jin Cong Xue was initially stunned.

    She then reacted, couldn’t help but roll her eyes, and teased:

    “Wow, big boss, you’re pretty cautious, huh!”

    Awakening awkwardly scratched his nose. He didn’t speak, but it was always better to be cautious.

    The two began enjoying the pre-prepared delicacies.

    After they had their fill, Jin Cong Xue got down to business.

    “By the way, the Spirit Rice plan has begun… I reported it to Grandpa… Well, a Martial Emperor-level expert from the Great Summer Military.”

    “Upon learning of the benefits of Spirit Rice, the Great Summer Military sent people to negotiate with me, hoping to get the copy coordinates for producing Spirit Rice.”

    “But I refused. I said that the annual output of Spirit Rice is two million jin, and our Taro Association is willing to provide the Great Summer Military with all the annual output of Spirit Rice, but…”

    “As compensation, I need the right to contractually mine six mineral district copies!”

    Awakening raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

    Wasn’t it supposed to be four mineral district copies? How did it become six?

    Jin Cong Xue then said:

    “Of course… The Great Summer Military naturally didn’t agree. After a round of haggling, the number of mineral district copies was finally settled at four, meeting our expectations.”

    As she said this, a mischievous glint appeared in Jin Cong Xue’s eyes, making her look like a cunning fox after a successful trick.

    Awakening couldn’t help but laugh.

    So, it seems like transactions between top-tier commercial guilds and official institutions are also like haggling for vegetables at the market?

    Awakening then asked:

    “So, our deal is confirmed, and the Taro Association has acquired four more mineral district copies?”

    Jin Cong Xue nodded in response.

    “That’s right, four mineral district copies, and all of them are first-class!”

    “Now, the procedures are almost complete, and we’re recruiting miners… It will be a matter of seven days at the shortest, and two weeks at the longest, before we have a stable supply of Strange Metal!”

    “Of course, as a price, we have to pay the Great Summer Military two million jin of Spirit Rice annually.”

    Awakening nodded slightly, the amount of Spirit Rice was nothing to worry about. As long as the mineral district copies could be put into production quickly, it was fine.

    After discussing the important matters, Awakening and Jin Cong Xue chatted for a while.

    Awakening then handed Jin Cong Xue the four thousand elixirs he had refined that week and also collected the new week’s goods.

    After leaving the villa, Awakening wandered around the Capital City.

    After confirming no one was following him, Awakening changed his appearance in a secluded corner and returned to his own form.

    Awakening then returned to his school dormitory and skillfully entered the Spirit Field Paradise.

    He first exchanged the new week’s goods for simulation energy, causing his energy to surge by another thirty million.

    It reached a total of five hundred and sixty-five million.

    On August 12th, 2024 in the New Era, Awakening started his new simulation.

    “Start simulation!”

    【Ding! This simulation will consume 4800 points of energy, leaving 565,050,000 points of energy remaining, with no remaining simulation attempts.】

    【Simulation begins!】

    【To obtain a Blue Quality Innate Talent, it costs 10,000 points of energy. To obtain a Purple Quality Innate Talent, it costs 100,000 points of energy. Do you wish to obtain a Talent?】

    “Obtain a Purple Quality Innate Talent!”

    Awakening silently said.

    【Ding, congratulations on obtaining the Purple Quality Innate Talent, Eternal Life Species!】

    【Eternal Life Species: Purple Quality Innate Talent, you possess a unique bloodline, granting you twice the lifespan of ordinary Cultivators. (ps: Just you wait, watch this little dude outlive everyone!)】

    Upon seeing this new Purple Quality Innate Talent, Awakening’s eyes almost popped out.

    This Eternal Life Species Innate Talent was indeed overpowered!

    If a Transcendent Realm Cultivator possessed this Talent, their lifespan would double!

    Ten thousand years of lifespan would become twenty thousand years!

    Wow, this was definitely a dream come true for any Cultivator…

    But the problem was, Awakening didn’t need it!

    Not to mention his current Divine Transformation Realm cultivation, which naturally allowed him to live for a thousand years.

    But twenty-five years later, the alien invasion would occur. He would be less than fifty years old…

    Not even one-twentieth of his lifespan…

    This Talent was truly useless for Awakening.

    “Sigh, how great it would be if this was a cultivation world without threats?”

    “With this Talent alone, I could easily live for eternity in the cultivation world…”

    Awakening sighed and looked at the simulation panel.

    “Let’s set a small goal for this simulation, breaking through to the Void-Breaking Realm!”

    【Within the Spirit Field Paradise, you become aware that you are within a simulation.】

    【You begin your daily routine of cultivating Elemental Force and the Body-Protection罡气 Divine Power.】

    【Due to the existence of the Elemental Force Seed, you can cultivate Divine Powers for five hours each day.】

    【Under this high-intensity Divine Power cultivation, your comprehension of the Body-Protection罡气 deepens.】

    【Soon, a week passes, and Jin Cong Xue informs you that mining in the copy’s mineral district has officially begun, and you will receive Strange Metal every week from now on.】

    【You sigh in relief, but your mind isn’t on that.】

    【After confirming that the Strange Metal production is going smoothly, you decide to go to the Descent Sect.】

    【You travel to Shuangqing City, suppressing your Divine Sense somewhat, and begin luring Old Dog Zong out.】

    【As expected, Old Dog Zong successfully appears after a few days. He is incredibly respectful to you, constantly referring to you as “Senior.”】

    【You naturally play the role of a senior expert. With Old Dog Zong’s introduction, you join the Descent Sect.】

    【After joining the Descent Sect, you appear to be friendly with Old Dog Zong on the surface, but in reality, you have already collected a considerable amount of medicinal herbs through Luo Shuoying.】

    【Therefore, you settle into the Descent Sect, refining elixirs while cultivating Elemental Force and Divine Powers.】

    【Two years pass in a blink of an eye.】

    【In the third year, you refine over 100,000 elixirs and collect most of the medicinal herbs from the Descent Sect’s treasure vault.】

    【You believe the time is right and decide to betray the Descent Sect with Luo Shuoying.】

    【After escaping, you are pursued by the Descent Sect.】

    【But thanks to the protection of the Great Summer Military, you are safe… Old Dog Zong, however, is not so lucky…】

    【After joining the Great Summer Military, you maintain your daily routine of refining elixirs and cultivating. Another two years pass in a blink of an eye.】

    【In the fifth year, you use all the medicinal herbs you’ve collected over the years to refine elixirs, adding many more strong individuals to the Great Summer Nation.】

    【At the same time, you accumulate seventy days of “Great Wisdom” duration, preparing to use it for Elemental Force cultivation.】

    【Your goal for this simulation is clear, you decide to focus on Elemental Force cultivation, temporarily abandoning the refinement of Divine Sense and Observational Techniques.】

    【In the sixth year, through five hours of daily cultivation, your mastery of the Body-Protection罡气 improves significantly.】

    【Occasionally, you use the “Great Wisdom Talent” while cultivating Divine Powers, which accelerates your cultivation speed compared to before.】

    【In the midst of monotonous cultivation, two more years pass in a blink of an eye.】

    【In the eighth year, one day you sense a familiar aura. It’s Old Dog Zong, who has escaped and is hiding near the Capital City.】

    【You don’t hesitate and launch a surprise attack on Old Dog Zong.】

    【Old Dog Zong dodges the attack, knowing he is no match for you, so he begins to flee.】

    【You spend three days chasing him, but unfortunately, Old Dog Zong’s storage artifact is destroyed, leaving you unable to acquire his inheritance.】

    【After killing Old Dog Zong, you return to your peaceful cultivation routine.】

    【In the ninth year, because you can only cultivate Elemental Force Divine Powers for five hours a day, you have more time to spend with family and friends.】

    【Occasionally, when the battle situation in the Demon-Suppressing Instance becomes tense, you enter the Demon-Suppressing Instance to fight the enemy.】

    【In the tenth year, one day after cultivating Elemental Force Divine Powers, you have nothing better to do and decide to go to the Demon-Suppressing Instance to kill enemies.】

    【You happen to encounter a Demon Emperor charging towards the city wall.】

    【You don’t hesitate, wrap your Elemental Force around your Ink Ice Sword, and unleash a strike!】

    【This strike cleaves the Demon Emperor in half. You collect the Demon Emperor’s blood and essence before checking the injuries of the soldiers nearby.】

    【You are surprised to discover that among the soldiers who were attacked, there is actually your good brother, Yu Yan!】

    【More than ten years have passed, and not only did Yu Yan not die in the Demon-Suppressing Instance, he has even broken through to become a Heavenly King-level expert!】

    Upon seeing this, a faint smile played on Awakening’s lips.

    “As expected, that chubby guy Yu isn’t so easy to kill!”

    “Ten years later, he’s still alive in the Demon-Suppressing Instance. I’m relieved…”

    Awakening sighed.

    It had been over a month since their class graduated.

    Yu Yan had successfully joined the Demon-Suppressing Instance, fighting for the Great Summer Military.

    Awakening occasionally contacted Yu Yan during this time. After being tempered by the battlefield, Awakening could clearly feel Yu Yan becoming more stable.

    Previously, Awakening, through Jin Cong Xue, had sponsored the soldiers of the Demon-Suppressing Instance in the name of the Jin Commercial Guild.

    He had given Yu Yan several purple Epic-level pieces of equipment.

    Yu Yan was one of his few friends, and Awakening naturally didn’t want to see him suffer any misfortune.

    Therefore, he helped out whenever he could. These purple equipment pieces could significantly enhance Yu Yan’s survivability.

    “Speaking of which… This time next year, my little sister will be graduating, right?”

    Awakening sighed. For the past year, he had been preoccupied with simulations and improving his strength, not even going home for holidays.

    Su Xiaomei was attending a top university in the south. Now that Awakening was wealthy, he would occasionally transfer some money to her.

    The Jin Commercial Guild had a considerable presence in the south.

    Therefore, Awakening even asked the Jin Commercial Guild to hire Su Xiaomei to perform some safe tasks, but the rewards were very generous.

    This allowed Su Xiaomei’s strength to grow rapidly.

    Thinking back on everything, Awakening’s expression became somewhat complex.

    He had longed to spend every day with his family and friends.

    But the apocalypse loomed over him like a mountain.

    What Awakening hoped for was, once he cultivated into an immortal and his strength was sufficient.

    At that time, not only could his parents and family be by his side for a hundred years, but even a thousand years, ten thousand years, what would it matter?

    Thinking of this, Awakening’s pursuit of the Dao became even more steadfast. His gaze fell upon the simulation panel.

    【After saving Yu Yan, you begin observing the situation on the battlefield.】

    【As expected, although the human race has gained many more strong individuals thanks to you over the years, compared to the powerful aliens, they are still far behind.】

    【Most of the time, the human race can only rely on this majestic Demon-Suppressing Instance to resist the invasion of the demon beasts.】

    【You witness all this, only becoming more dedicated to your cultivation.】

    【In the eleventh year, you continue your Elemental Force cultivation. Even with the existence of the Elemental Force Seed, you can only maintain five hours of Elemental Force cultivation each day.】

    【The rest of the time, you kill enemies in the Demon-Suppressing Instance, reducing the losses of the human race.】

    【Even though you know it’s a simulation, you can’t bear to watch your friends and fellow humans die in front of you.】

    【You slay many Demon Emperors, but now the Demon Emperor’s blood and essence are no longer of much use to you.】

    【Therefore, you begin researching whether Demon Emperor’s blood and essence can enhance the strength of human race’s job classes.】

    【Based on your research, ordinary human race job classes, after consuming Demon Emperor’s blood and essence, cannot digest the energy within it, so their strength only increases slightly.】

    【So, you attempt to refine the blood and essence into elixirs, hoping to enhance the human race’s strength in this way.】

    【In the twelfth year, you cultivate daily, and in your free time, you research the properties of blood and essence.】

    【According to the description in the Fire-Control Alchemy Technique, there is an elixir called the Rebirth Pill, which is only a low-grade elixir.】

    【Its effect is to make up for the innate deficiencies of Qi Refiners, even those with weak bodies. After consuming multiple Rebirth Pills, their physique can be greatly enhanced, even comparable to that of Body Refinement Realm cultivators at the initial stage.】

    【The main ingredient of the Rebirth Pill is some rare Spirit Beast blood and flesh, as it contains the essence of life.】

    【According to your idea, if the main ingredient is slightly modified, the effect of demon beast blood and essence might be better.】

    【Therefore, you cultivate while trying to refine new elixirs.】

    【In the twelfth year, you make a slight breakthrough in your Body-Protection罡气 cultivation, nearing Greater Completion.】

    【At the same time, you make further progress in your research on the Rebirth Pill. Initially, you used Demon King’s blood and essence as the main ingredient, and you found that while it had a powerful effect, the efficacy was too violent and had significant side effects.】

    【You didn’t conduct human trials, but instead used monsters from copies for experimentation.】

    【You discover that some monsters, after consuming the elixir, have increased strength, but some monsters also directly explode and die.】

    【You are not satisfied with this result. You refine the formula while cultivating daily.】

    【In the thirteenth year, your Body-Protection罡气 is getting closer to Greater Completion.】

    【Simultaneously, after numerous refinements, the side effects and instability of the Rebirth Pill have significantly decreased, but it is still not suitable for use on job classes.】

    【Amidst daily arduous cultivation and countless refinements of the medicine, two years pass slowly.】

    【In the fifteenth year, on a sunny afternoon, after years of hard work, your Body-Protection罡气 finally reaches Greater Completion!】

    【At the same time, your mastery of Elemental Force is also approaching perfection, and you are not far from the third stage’s perfection.】

    【That same year, you finally refine the Rebirth Pill, its efficacy even reaching the level of a mid-grade elixir!】

    (End of Chapter)

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