No wonder Lu Shou was so shocked—what happened with the [Supreme Emperor Bone] in the [Villain Simulator] was truly astonishing.
Normally, it would take years, decades, or even centuries for someone to master martial arts. Even the most talented geniuses, with their incredible comprehension, can only shorten this time to a few years or months.
But with the help of the [Supreme Emperor Bone], Lu Shou only needed a few breaths to get started in the Villain Simulator.
He then quickly advanced, breaking through to the fourth level in just a few days and even condensing the "Shadow Simulation Divine Ability."
"The concentration of each [divine power] is one of the core secrets of the martial arts method. Achieving it requires immense perseverance and understanding," Lu Shou thought.
The [Thousand Shadows Magic Skill], this ancient and difficult magic, required a specific physique to master. According to Lu Zhong, even the "mastermind" who had been defeated earlier only reached the fourth level after countless years of practice.
Before, Lu Zhong had advised Lu Shou to be cautious and not to obsess over it. If Lu Zhong knew about his rapid progress, he would surely be shocked.
"Those who haven't broken through to the fourth level of magical power but have already condensed their magical power are extremely rare. Such feats are typically reserved for the top monsters of the human race."
Currently, the most prominent prodigy in the Great Xia Empire is the Sixth Prince, Chen Zhi, born into the imperial family. It took him ten days to break through to the Divine Power Realm and condense his divine power, which shocked the entire empire and drew much attention.
"Even strange alien races see him as a future threat, and they want to kill him in advance," Lu Shou thought, his expression darkening. Once his talent was exposed, it would attract unwanted attention.
Fortunately, his choice in this simulation was correct. The [Shadow Simulation] ability—used by the "mastermind" before—allowed one to change appearance, facial features, and aura, making it a crucial skill for survival.
For now, with his cultivation level not yet invincible, staying alive and trying to survive is his priority.
"I'm still too weak. If I had the fighting power of a true immortal, or even a celestial being, I could break the deadlock and confront the mastermind behind the scenes right now."
However, Lu Shou was confident. "Thanks to the [Villain Simulator], that day won't be far away. If I hadn't died, I would've been more panicked. But now that I'm here, what's there to fear? Whoever is behind this will meet their end because of the simulator. It's simple: either they die, or I live."
[On the fifth day, Lu Shou successfully cultivated the [Thousand Shadows Magic Art] to the fourth level, enhancing the "Shadow Simulation" magical power.]
Suddenly, a deep feeling of hunger woke him. When he came to his senses, he realized that all the elixirs and spiritual materials were gone—he had even gnawed on the storage bag. His body had become weak, drained of blood and energy.
Without the replenishment of energy from the elixirs, his vitality was rapidly consumed. He felt as if the [Supreme Emperor Bone] was draining him dry. If this had continued, he would have died within days.
In a desperate attempt to survive, Lu Shou quickly triggered the secret room mechanism and called for help.
The bodyguard, Lu Zhong, burst into the room and found him in a near-death state. Shocked, he quickly used life-saving pills and his spiritual energy to stabilize Lu Shou's life force. He also ordered the preparation of spiritual medicine to restore his qi and blood.
After several hours of recovery, Lu Shou's breathing stabilized. His shrunken body began to regain its strength, and he survived.
"Wow, I wasn't killed by the mastermind behind the scenes, but I nearly killed myself instead!" Lu Shou chuckled bitterly. "That [Supreme Emperor Bone] is just too overbearing."
Now aware of the bone's dangers, Lu Shou knew that if he wanted to keep using it, he would have to stock up on more elixirs and spiritual materials.
Once Lu Zhong confirmed his recovery, he let out a sigh of relief and asked about the situation outside over the past few days. Lu Shou casually explained that he had overdone it while practicing and covered it up as a possession by magic.
He didn't reveal that he had successfully mastered the [Thousand Shadows Magic Art] and condensed the "Shadow Simulation" magical power. Lu Zhong assumed it was just the result of practicing the magic art too intensely and advised Lu Shou not to practice too much.
Lu Shou, now in recovery, asked about the events outside. In this simulation, he had lived for five days instead of just a few hours, and he had made preparations. Surely, he had gained something from this time.
Lu Zhong explained the latest developments: On the first day, everything was calm in the capital of Daxia. It seemed like Lu Shou, the elder of the Lu family, hadn't received Lu Shou's message for help.
On the third day, the Gu family held a 300th birthday banquet. Lu Shou and the Lu family's elite forces paid their respects but suddenly launched an attack. They captured Gu Ao, broke his legs, and attempted to search his soul. This led to a violent conflict.
The Lu family's Patriarch intervened, telling the Gu family's Patriarch that the younger generation should resolve the issue. Meanwhile, the Gu family's ancestor was furious and released divine power, but the Lu family's Patriarch appeared and ended the confrontation.
Two eighth-level celestial beings fought in the capital, creating an uproar.
After a fierce battle, Lu Shou succeeded in searching Gu Ao's soul, revealing that the assassination in Magic City had indeed been related to him. However, the assassin's memory had been erased.
"Anyone who touches my Lu family and harms my brother, Gu Ao's family, will cease to exist!" Lu Shou shouted in anger, crushing Gu Ao's skull with one hand.
In response, the Lu family's Patriarch declared, "We'll sink the capital if we must, but we will destroy the Gu family!"
Though the Gu family knew they were in the wrong, they couldn't let the humiliation go. The two families were now at a full-blown conflict.
In the end, the mysterious Lord of Daxia intervened to mediate. The two families eventually reached a brief "reconciliation."
This marks the end of the summary of events in the simulation, with Lu Shou reflecting on the complexity and danger of his situation.