You affixed the Ascent Talisman, your body becoming incredibly light and weightless.

Shen Lincong and Shen Linfeng each grabbed one of your arms, left and right, then leaped into the air, soaring upward with you, practically flying shoulder-to-shoulder with the sun.

The sight of the three of you ascending into the sky from Baiyun County Town drew the attention of everyone in the city, quickly becoming a topic of wonder and gossip.

The Ascent Talisman only made a person lighter, like a hydrogen balloon; it didn't grant the ability to truly fly or control flight.

If you just drifted slowly like that, you could eventually reach the Starry Domains, but it would be far too slow.

You saw Shen Lincong and Shen Linfeng, as the momentum from their initial leap began to fade, start striking their palms downward, unleashing palm technique martial arts.

Using this reactive force to accelerate, they ascended toward the sky at an extremely rapid pace.

As you passed through the cloud layer, getting closer and closer to that intensely radiant light, an invisible barrier blocked your path midway.

"Between the Starry Domains and the earth, there is a layer of the Sky-Earth Barrier. Usually, only those at the Martial King Realm possess sufficient power to break through it. However, my Shen Family possesses a secret technique that allows us to open it at will, permitting those of lower cultivation realms to pass through as well."

They called it a secret technique.

But from what you saw, they just took out some talismans and tossed them forward.

Immediately, a gap wreathed in white clouds opened within the Sky-Earth Barrier, and the three of you passed through it.

Crossing the Sky-Earth Barrier meant you had officially entered the Starry Domains.

Shen Linfeng suddenly ripped the Ascent Talisman off your body, startling you.

"Senior, this..."

You had just started to speak when you noticed something strange.

Not only did you not fall, but your body actually began to float.

Gravity was gone!

"In the Starry Domains, there is no Earth Force. Only when you stand upon those stars will you feel the sensation of having solid ground beneath your feet again."

"You can also experience a taste of what the Martial King Realm feels like here. If you want to fly, just unleash some martial arts or release your Three Energies in the opposite direction of where you wish to go."

The Shen Family referred to gravity as Earth Force and understood how to utilize the law of conservation of momentum for flight within the Starry Domains.

Within the Starry Domains, you saw the Sun Star and the Moon Star moving in regular orbits.

The Sun Star was bright and dazzling, surrounded by scorching flames, releasing light and heat into the heavens and earth.

The Moon Star also emitted light, rather than merely reflecting the Sun Star's radiance, though its glow was very faint.

The Sun and Moon were incredibly vast in size, while the other stars appeared minuscule in comparison.

A multitude of stars were scattered chaotically throughout this space.

Some were desolate and barren, devoid of any signs of life.

Others were covered in greenery, clearly supporting life.

As you flew past one particular star, you saw people on it engaged in the "floating wine cup" drinking game along a winding stream, reveling, drinking, and chatting merrily, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

On another star, you saw beautiful women dancing while a crowd watched and rewarded them.

On yet another star, a Cuju football tournament was being held. The competition was intense, spectators were as numerous as clouds, and cheers shook the heavens.

"Are all these people members of the Shen Family?"

Shen Linfeng spoke.

"My Shen Family has been passed down since ancient times. Our lineage is prosperous and flourishing, long past the point where it can be described merely as a 'family.' On most of the habitable stars within the Starry Domains, there are members of my Shen Clan residing."

You were shocked by the scale of the Shen Family. This wasn't a family clan; this was practically a nation!

"The Starry Domains are far removed from worldly strife. The stars are abundant in resources. Coupled with the existence of the Star Force Mystic Realm, the Essence of Heaven and Earth within the Starry Domains is inexhaustible, like a paradise beyond the mortal world. This in itself is a wonderful thing. However, this very environment has also bred indolence. Many descendants within the clan who possess decent innate talent are unwilling to cultivate. They don't want to endure the hardship of training, only thinking about eating, drinking, and having fun, enjoying their entire lives. They even argue righteously, saying that you need to reach the Martial King Realm to extend your lifespan, but how many people can actually achieve that? Rather than exhausting a lifetime on cultivation, it's better to use that time to enjoy the present."

Speaking of this, both elderly Shen Family members couldn't help but sigh with regret.

The two of them brought you to a star with a relatively sparse population.

They told you to reside here temporarily.

Every month, someone would deliver cultivation resources like pills and Spirit Crystals to you. They would also arrange for a dedicated martial arts mentor to answer your questions and resolve your doubts.

What you needed to do was simply wait here quietly.

"Wait for what?"

"Naturally, for the great opportunity we mentioned to you earlier."

The residence the Shen Family arranged for you was luxurious and imposing—a grand three-courtyard mansion with pavilions, terraces, and towers inside. Dozens of servants, maids, and a steward were assigned to serve you alone.

You couldn't help but ask these servants.

"Are you all members of the Shen Family as well?"

"We report to the Young Master. Since we live in the Starry Domains, of course we are part of the Shen Family."

"If you're Shen Family members, why are you serving me?"

"What awaits the Young Master is both an opportunity and a responsibility that the Shen Family rightfully bears. The Young Master may be the one to shoulder that responsibility for our Shen Family. It is only right that we make you feel satisfied."

Clearly, the Shen Family had brought more than just you up from the surface. From the sound of it, there were quite a few.

What exactly had the Shen Family arranged as this opportunity?

Why weren't they giving it to those within the Starry Domains with closer bloodline ties, instead going through the trouble of bringing up these individuals from the surface with diluted bloodlines?

The twentieth year, age thirty-eight. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Drawing a trait...

Draw successful!

「Man and Sword as One」(Purple Epic): Your comprehension of the Sword Dao increases tenfold. The power of your sword techniques increases tenfold.

Adjust traits?

Yes/No.

A new year meant Chen Yi could adjust his traits.

This newly acquired trait was very useful. Combined with the Sword Dao notes given by the Sword Lord, the simulated version of himself would quickly become a master of the Sword Dao.

The Sword Dao didn't seem to fall under the category of cultivation techniques, but it should be considered a skill, which was also within the scope of what the Simulator could inherit.

Additionally, Chen Yi wanted to equip another trait—The Only True Prophet in the Whole Game!

"I always feel something is off about the Shen Family. Even though Spider Sense isn't alerting me, that only indicates there's no immediate danger, not that there are no bad people..."

You replaced 「Alchemy Sage」 with 「The Only True Prophet in the Whole Game」.

You replaced 「Effort Guarantees Reward」 with 「Man and Sword as One」.

After acquiring 「Man and Sword as One」, the notes in the Sword Lord's Sword Dao manual, which previously seemed like an incomprehensible heavenly text, now appeared completely clear to you, without any obstacles.

The Sword Lord's records were both detailed and progressive.

This was, after all, a record of his own process of comprehending the Dao, a precious compilation of insights recorded from his weaker days all the way to when he became powerful.

Now you were simply copying his homework, plus with the trait's enhancement, of course it became much easier.

After acquiring 「The Only True Prophet in the Whole Game」, you casually tested one of the maids who had been attending to you closely over the past year.

Bad person.

"? "

This maid had previously stolen some money from your mansion. You discovered it, but since the amount wasn't large, you didn't make an issue of it.

Probably because of that, she was judged as a bad person?

「The Only True Prophet in the Whole Game」 could only verify one person's identity per day.

The next day, you tested the steward.

Bad person.

"Ah, this..."

This steward seemed quite reliable in his duties, not like a bad person?

The third day, the chef.

Bad person.

The fourth day, the gardener.

Bad person.

The fifth day...

The sixth day...

All members are bad people!