"I'm not asking you to go to the front lines, nor to deal with enemies of the Demon King level. The common people within the Five Domains are being harassed to the point of having no peace by the demons that have infiltrated, and the population is suffering massive losses. The prosperity of any race cannot be separated from a basic population size. Even if we block the main demon army east of Cangqiong Ridge, if the mortals in the rear are all killed off, humanity will not be far from extinction. The demon infestations rising everywhere must be quelled as soon as possible to stabilize our rear, which will also benefit the front lines. Rest assured, we are keeping an eye on any demons at the Demon King level or above operating within the Five Domains; someone will deal with them, no need for you to exert yourself. What you need to do is deal with demons below the Demon King level. I believe that with your physique, it is more than enough!"
"The Sword Lord invites you to take command and lead an army to quell the demon infestations. What choice will you make?"
"1. Jiang Ziya took up his post at eighty years old; this old man can also go to war at eighty!"
"2. Ahem, at this old age, I no longer wish to fight and kill. Let me enjoy my remaining years in peace."
"3. I also wish to go to war, but I fear my strength is insufficient. Might the Sword Lord have a way to help me break through my realm?"
"A dignified Sword Lord, traveling thousands of miles to invite me out of seclusion, truly concerned for the safety of the people. If I refused, what kind of person would I be?"
Chen Yi made his choice.
"But having said that, a big shot like him is wealthy and powerful. If I ask for nothing, how can I highlight his extraordinary status? Face is something given mutually!"
"You have chosen 3."
"Ahem! Lord Sword Master, to be honest, seeing the common people of the world harmed by demons, I... I am heartbroken..."
As you speak, you pound your chest and stamp your feet, looking as if you are genuinely distressed.
Having spent a long time with you, Zhen Pin has gained some understanding of your nature.
Seeing this, he very cooperatively starts wiping away tears.
You continue.
"Actually, Dharma Master Zhen Pin and I have traveled all the way from Xiliang. Whenever we encountered a demon infestation, we would definitely take action, exhausting our full strength to save people. For those of us who practice martial arts, this is what should be done. However, if you want me to take command and lead a martial artist army to deal with the various demon infestations within the Five Domains, I must be responsible for this army! With my mere Soul Tempering realm, what virtue or ability do I possess? My strength is insufficient; I am unworthy of such a great responsibility..."
The Sword Lord looks young, but his actual age is far greater than yours, an eighty-year-old man.
Your little thoughts are clear to him, but he does not expose them. Instead, he ponders seriously.
"You have indeed been stuck at the Soul Tempering realm for a long time. I said back in the Eastern Wastes that for someone with a Low-Grade Bone Structure to break through to the Golden Body realm is extremely difficult, nearly impossible unless one possesses great fortune."
"Yes, I imagine someone like me wouldn't have a chance to break through even in your Limitless Sword Sect."
"That's not necessarily true."
You suppress the urge to let the corners of your mouth turn up.
"What do you mean by that?"
The Sword Lord takes out a glittering peach from his storage belt.
"This item is called the Sword Heart Immortal Peach. At the center of our Limitless Sword Sect's Spiritual Vein, a Sword Heart Divine Tree grows. The divine tree sprouts once every three hundred years, blooms once every three hundred years, and bears fruit once every three hundred years. Each time, it produces only one such Sword Heart Immortal Peach."
"Eating this peach will allow one to break through?"
The Sword Lord lets out a bitter laugh.
"Do you know for whom, and at what time, this item is generally used in my sect?"
"I presume it's used to help a prodigy like Wan Jianyi, who achieved first place in the Cauldron Quest Tournament, when they break through to the Golden Body realm?"
"Wan Jianyi? He's not qualified enough. The Sword Heart Immortal Peach can assist in the comprehension needed for a breakthrough to the Martial King Realm! It is only permitted for use when a disciple of outstanding talent has been stuck at the peak of Spirit Condensation for over ten years. While it cannot guarantee success, it significantly increases the odds."
You understand.
This peach can even help martial artists break through to the Martial King Realm. Using it for your breakthrough to the Golden Body realm is like using a cannon to kill a mosquito.
"However, I have witnessed your physique. If you can break through to the Golden Body realm, with you leading the army, quelling the demon infestations within the Five Domains will be just around the corner. I am willing to exchange this one immortal peach for you to fight for the Five Domains!"
The demons roaming everywhere within the Five Domains are much weaker, both in numbers and strength, compared to the million-strong demon army at Cangqiong Ridge.
However, it's easier to meet the King of Hell than to deal with his little imps.
Top-tier combatants like the Sword Lord cannot leave the front lines for extended periods.
If they don't hold the line, and the demon army directly invades the Central Plains, it would truly be a catastrophic disaster.
Currently, the rear lacks a demon-slaying leader who can command enough authority.
Although your realm is not high, your "physique" is special. When it comes to dealing with demons, the Sword Lord has confidence in you.
By giving you this immortal peach, you will certainly break through to the Golden Body realm. At that point, no one can say your realm is low anymore.
After all, Golden Body, Spirit Sea, and Spirit Condensation are all considered the middle stages of the martial path.
Among the demon infestations in the rear, aside from the Four-Eyed Spiritual Monkey, there are none at the later stages of the martial path.
And as for this demon monkey, the Divine Monkey General, the Fiery-Eyed Golden Monkey, will handle it. You don't need to worry about that.
You take the immortal peach and solemnly, respectfully accept the Sword Lord's invitation.
"Lord Sword Master! Once I break through, I will risk this old life of mine to cleanse the demon infestations for the Five Domains and provide a peaceful rear for the front lines!"
The Sword Lord smiles and nods. Whether you are lying or not, he can tell at a glance.
You, of course, are speaking these words sincerely.
Having been stuck at the peak of Soul Tempering for so many years, traveling to so many places, suffering so many hardships.
Finally, you can break through to the Golden Body realm!
At this moment, forget asking you to go to war; you'd even be willing to sell your backside!
"By the way, Lord Sword Master, how did you find me?"
"Back in the Eastern Wastes, after I saved you, I left a 'mark' on you. I hope you don't mind. I wasn't tracking or monitoring you. I just had a feeling at the time, thinking that your physique might find a use someday. In case I needed to find you in the future, there would be a clue."
"It's fine."
Lord Sword Master, even if you installed a camera on me, go right ahead!
It's absolutely not because you gave me the immortal peach; it's purely because I admire your personal charm!
Under the Sword Lord's protection, you eat the Sword Heart Immortal Peach.
It takes a full half month for you to completely absorb the profound substance within the immortal peach.
Under the Sword Lord's guidance, the peach transforms into the power to break through your realm's shackles, forcefully opening the door to the Golden Body realm!
You, have broken through!
"Beautiful!!"
Chen Yi had already given up hope that this simulation would allow him to break through to the Golden Body realm.
According to his expectations, breaking through one major realm and gaining dozens of traits in one simulation was already a huge gain.
A man shouldn't be too greedy!
He never expected that the evil cultivation method wouldn't work, and he couldn't find an Earth Vein.
Just when he thought he had reached the end of the road with no way out, a new village appeared with willows shading bright flowers!
The demons' large-scale attack indirectly brought him an opportunity for a breakthrough!
Therefore.
To live long.
You only have to live long enough, experience enough things, to have more possibilities.

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