Vol. 1 - Ch. 218 - Encountering the Netherworld Again
After gathering his thoughts, Ji Yang no longer hesitated—he chose the five-fold simulation. It had been far too long since his last simulation, and his desire for progress had grown unbearable.
[This simulation will consume: Blood Qi 50, Spiritual Energy 25, simulation Points 25. Proceed?]
[Yes / No]
(Note: This is a fivefold simulation. During the simulation, four of your abilities will be randomly carried into the simulation world.)
(Note: The higher the multiplier, the greater the chance of unlocking rare maps.)
The familiar prompt surfaced once again. As Ji Yang confirmed his choice, countless images spun before his eyes.
His sharp memory quickly detected something amiss. Compared to the tenfold simulation, there were fewer scenes here. So in the five-fold simulation, were some rare maps excluded from the pool? How unfair! Ji Yang grumbled inwardly, yet the images slowed, then froze on a single scene.
As he studied the faintly familiar image, surprise flickered in his eyes. The scene blurred, and a new line of text appeared:
[You are born in the depths of the Netherworld! To become a towering tree as soon as possible, you grow with all your might!]
The surroundings were shrouded in gray haze, as familiar as before. This was no mist but Yin Qi itself. And now that Ji Yang’s form was that of a Netherworld Locust Tree, this place was his natural domain—like a fish in the sea or a bird in the sky. He hadn’t even begun to absorb, yet the gray mist was already surging eagerly toward him.
Just as he was about to check which abilities he had carried into this simulation, Ji Yang realized that his trunk and roots were thicker and sturdier than last time—nearly half the size of his full form in the outside world. The reason became clear with a little thought. Multi-fold simulation not only carried abilities over, but also portions of his body’s growth. In a tenfold simulation, he would appear here in his complete form, making survival far easier.
This time, only fivefold—half his size—but even so, far stronger than before. Soon he felt the four abilities he had brought with him: High Temperature Resistance, Heightened Sensory Perception, All-Around Awareness, and Venom Resistance.
A trace of disappointment crossed his face. The sensory and awareness abilities were useful, but the two resistances had little value in this realm. Still, the start was far better than his last.
He tried to summon the Martial Saint’s true form, but it did not appear. Clearly, abilities not carried into the simulation were unavailable. Yet Ji Yang did not falter. This was progress enough.
A new prompt shimmered into view:
[You actively absorb Yin Qi, accelerating your growth. To grow even faster, you decide to:]
