[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten":3,"chapter-simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-658":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Simulated to Reality: I Once Looked Down Upon Ten Thousand Ages?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2347673,4587,"Chapter 658: Where There Is a Dragon, Slay the Dragon: Heavenly Demon Blood, Dragon-Eye Bodhi","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-658",658,"\u003Cp>Several pairs of eyes fixed on you, awaiting your reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You spoke slowly, your voice clear and resonant: “Those who bring calamity upon mortals must be slain!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Yi’s eyes blazed with murderous intent, his pupils shrinking to needle points; his lips slowly curled, revealing sharp white fangs as he growled, one word at a time: “Xie Guan, you seek death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Lianchi clasped his hands together, his demeanor solemn and radiant, softly chanting: “Amitabha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Hua seemed to have anticipated your response, a faint smile tugging at his lips—your character is resolute and unwavering, your actions measured and balanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Hong’s expression remained calm; he glanced past you at the four others: “We shall meet again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Long Yi: “You go first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind Lianchi, a Liuli  Buddha hand erupted violently from empty air; his bones and sinews cracked loudly as his withered frame instantly transformed into a towering, muscular giant, resembling a wrathful golden Vajra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Hong refused to yield, his aura surging as the power of three houses intertwined, his momentum matching Lianchi’s exactly. He was certain his single strength could hold Lianchi back, allowing Long Yi to flee a thousand li away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the Great Master suddenly shook his head and spoke: “Since the young Xie disagrees—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chuckled lightly, his tone calm: “Why the haste? Let us hear what he has to say.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Long Yi’s expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Master stood with hands behind his back, expression unruffled, clearly offering no objection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Hua also turned his gaze toward Xie Guan, his eyes holding a hint of curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Yi seethed inwardly—how could a mere cultivator of low cultivation, Xie Guan, dare to give orders here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Xie Hong did not wish to clash with Lianchi here; he did not force his departure, instead observing silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned to you, waiting for your answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You bowed respectfully to the Great Master: “Thank you, Great Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To the world at large, the Buddhist saying holds: saving one life surpasses building seven tiers of pagodas. If killing one demon saves thousands or even tens of thousands of innocent lives, it is surely justified.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then you locked eyes with Long Yi’s monstrous face, speaking clearly, one word at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for myself—you have tried to kill me four times. You can kill me; why can’t I kill you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I beg the Great Master to grant Xie Guan this chance?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Hua glanced at Long Yi, suddenly recalling the scene from the Gathering of Beauties—when Long Yi had slipped away quietly. Had that been for Xie Guan’s sake?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Master’s gaze settled on Long Yi, noting he had reached the ninth realm of martial cultivation, capable of transforming into a dragon, his flesh and bone far stronger than any ordinary ninth-realm martial cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he was an demon born from the Master’s corpse-qi, long mutated—no matter how deeply you carved out his heart or lungs, you could not kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it not been for the fact that such demons struggle to break through to the Yangshen realm in their primordial spirit, they would have long since forged their true essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Xie Guan? He is merely at the fourth realm of martial cultivation, seventh realm of primordial spirit—his power pales in comparison to Long Yi’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Hua could not help speaking, his voice tinged with concern: “Xie Guan, don’t overreach—how long have you even been cultivating?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Hong had not expected you to say such a thing; a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Master, however, seemed to have realized something, and chuckled softly: “Interesting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Xie, having received Elder Two’s Nine Swords, you’ve grown confident.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Master turned to Xie Hong: “What do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, what is your view?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lianchi pondered a moment, knowing he alone could not hold back Xie Hong and Long Yi; he spoke slowly: “The old monk has no objection. If the young Xie is willing to act, and if he loses, I shall not interfere further.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xie Hong glanced toward the distant Yaoxian Tower, paused, then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But how shall victory be determined?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Master chuckled softly: “I have a method.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If this dragon can withstand Xie Guan’s nine swords without a single scratch, you win.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In truth, you still hold the advantage. Xie Guan’s primordial spirit has only just begun its journey; he is at the fourth realm of martial cultivation—utterly incapable of harming a demon that has lived two hundred years and nearly transformed into a dragon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Hong pondered, then looked at Long Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Yi’s lips curled into a cold smile without hesitation: “Fine!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Master’s gaze settled on Xie Guan, his tone calm: “What do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Hua suspected you would agree, yet worried whether your Nine Swords could pierce the dragon’s hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You shook your head, your expression resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If it were so, it would dishonor Elder Two’s swords.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let each of us rely on our own strength. If I die in his hands, so be it—fate has decreed it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Hua’s face paled; he urgently pleaded: “Xie Guan, no!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That dragon is the tyrant of the Great Marsh—commanding wind and rain, his water-dodging arts are peerless; his flesh is as hard as metal and stone, impervious to blades.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even the qi-weapons forged by masters of the upper three martial realms cannot so much as tremble his protective aura.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Master also spoke, his tone grave: “Young friend, think carefully—your current cultivation cannot achieve this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Lianchi frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You smiled calmly: “How can you know unless you try?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the past, Elder Two descended into Zehu Lake, slew countless demons with his sword, and hung his blade by the shore—any creature emerging from the lake taller than that blade died; the lake’s demons cowered at the bottom, never daring to surface.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though I, Xie Guan, cannot match even a fraction of his greatness, I still dare to slay a dragon where there is a dragon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Master praised aloud, a spark of admiration in his eyes: “Good!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you are the disciple recognized by Elder Two, call me Elder Brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You truly bear the spirit of Elder Two in his youth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very well—it is settled. Each relies on his own strength; life and death are left to fate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Hua stepped forward urgently: “National Teacher, this cannot be! Xie Guan’s cultivation is still shallow—he cannot stand against this dragon…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Master waved him off: “A newborn calf fears no tiger; once it grows horns, it fears wolves. A true man draws his blade and rides the world—what is there to fear?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Hua’s delicate brows knitted; a quiet doubt stirred within her: Given Xie Guan’s usual steadiness and prudence, why would he make such a reckless demand?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be… Xie Guan truly has confidence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the gap in cultivation was immense—how could this be possible?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Master’s gaze was calm, fixed on Xie Hong: Regardless of the outcome today, the beneficiary after the Gathering of Beauties would surely be Xie Hong before him—and the hidden third and fourth elders within Yaoxian Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Xie Hong could speak, Long Yi interrupted, his voice low as a grinding millstone, trembling with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you lose… I’ll eat you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You stepped forward, your expression serene: “Fine. If you lose, I’ll flay your skin and strip your tendons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Yi’s eyes glowed with bloodlust; he sneered: “You’re dead—certainly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Xie Hong no longer intervened, merely stepping back silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Master slowly opened his lips, his tone cold and imperious: “I have never liked owing favors, nor tolerated others owing me. Elder Two’s Ninefold Water Bloom greatly aided me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since Elder Two is no longer here, as his disciple, I shall repay this debt to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he raised his left hand—his finger bones distinct, glowing with crystalline radiance. This was the supreme sacred artifact of the Demon Sect—the Heavenly Demon Hand, capable of condensing one drop of “Heavenly Demon Blood” per year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This blood, for mortal flesh, possesses divine effects: reshaping sinews, forging bones, cleansing marrow, strengthening strength, even spawning demonic bones to elevate one beyond humanity. It also enhances primordial spirit power, and may even ignite the Divine Flame, granting extraordinary attainment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Earlier, in my battle with the Master, I expended dozens of drops of Heavenly Demon Blood—only this single drop remains, condensed over fifty years into Heavenly Demon Blood Marrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, a drop of blood-red amber materialized in his palm, drifting slowly toward Xie Guan, radiating unparalleled blood aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This marrow is twenty times more potent than Heavenly Demon Blood—even I must meditate and regulate my breath, or it will clog my meridians.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is precisely why, during my clash with the Master, though I faced peril multiple times, I never used it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I observe your primordial spirit is abundant, yet your innate emptiness and lack of postnatal nourishment have left your constitution abysmal—this Heavenly Demon Blood Marrow is perfect to transform you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Demon Master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You reached out without hesitation and caught the marrow—such a substance to enhance cultivation was precisely what you needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Master’s expression turned solemn: “Sit down. I shall teach you the first form of the Heaven-Shattering Earth-Striking Demon Art—only the supreme art of our holy sect can fully refine it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Master turned to Xie Hong, his tone calm: “Please, Master Xie, wait a moment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Hong nodded slightly, offering no urgency, merely waiting quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Yi still wore that cold sneer, filled with contempt—he believed such precious marrow could not be fully absorbed in a short time, only burdening the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, becoming a liability, and ultimately, he would swallow it whole and claim it for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Lianchi suddenly spoke: “Wait.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Master looked up to see Master Lianchi cradling a translucent small pagoda, its body glowing with ten layers of Liuli  light—the sacred relic of the Eastern Holy Sect: the Tenfold Liuli  Rebirth Pagoda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From within the pagoda rolled out a deep-brown Bodhi seed, its hue profound, marked by a single vein resembling an open dragon’s eye, exuding a potent medicinal fragrance that brought instant calm even with a single breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Lianchi’s expression grew grave; he spoke solemnly: “I too owe Elder Two. Today, I bestow upon the young Xie this Dragon-Eye Bodhi Seed. Worn long-term, it forges an indestructible body; swallowed directly, it propels cultivation forward—especially for cultivators below the ninth realm, it can elevate one’s realm by a full step.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the Demon Master’s eyes flickered with surprise, then he smiled: “The Buddhist sect truly holds deep treasures—such artifacts still exist.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Lianchi’s gaze fixed on you, grave: “Yet swallowing this seed brings agony like ten thousand ants gnawing at the heart—only those with iron will can endure it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Xie, do you dare to try?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Hua frowned slightly, whispering a warning: “I’ve heard of the Dragon-Eye Bodhi Seed—even Buddhist Vajra cultivators who specialize in body refinement dare not swallow it lightly. The pain is enough to knock one unconscious—or even kill outright. If you lose consciousness, half the effect is lost, and your primordial spirit suffers irreparable damage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You smiled lightly, calm: “Why not?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Master chuckled: “Then why not use the Heavenly Demon Blood Marrow and the Dragon-Eye Bodhi Seed together? The effect will be greater.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You sat cross-legged, took the Heavenly Demon Blood Marrow from the Demon Master. The marrow touched your palm and instantly absorbed through your pores, surging into your body as a searing energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood aura surged like a tidal wave into your brain; your pupils turned blood-red, your entire body ignited, blood boiling as if a snow mountain had collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your heartbeat thundered like a divine drum, shaking your eardrums; your breath grew short and frantic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After one circuit of the blood, fine black Yuxue  seeped from your back, reeking of rot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You felt dizzy and disoriented, as if trapped in a furnace of blazing hell, unable to hold yourself together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that very moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seven sword intentions you had comprehended suddenly flared within your Niwangong , like seven “stone stelae” anchoring the wild blood and qi within your body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You gritted your teeth against the pain, activated the “Yangzhi Fa Linggui Fu” from the Yin Fu Seven Arts—this method calmed the mind and stabilized the spirit, helping you hold your composure—and then spurred the “Five Dragon Prosperity Fu,” which invigorated essence, qi, and spirit, aiding you in resisting the surge of blood and qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Master transmitted his voice directly into your primordial spirit, his tone thunderous in your ears: “The heavens and earth weep—that is the first technique of the Heaven-Shattering Earth-Striking Demon Art, borrowing the power of heaven and earth to transform your body into the pivot of the cosmos, anchoring the blood and qi, calming the spirit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Master taught you the incantations and heart methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You followed his instructions, and the wild blood and qi within you gradually came under control—though still turbulent, they no longer raged out of bounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You drew a deep breath and unhesitatingly swallowed the dragon-eye bodhi seed offered by Master Lianchi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You clenched your teeth, every muscle in your body tensed, veins bulged on your forehead, and the ground within three feet of you cracked into a spiderweb pattern from the escaping qi. A surge of primordial qi erupted from your dantian, raging like a dam breaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Primordial qi surged forth from your lower dantian, racing upward along your meridians, passing through the middle dantian, and smashing relentlessly toward the upper dantian. Along the way, it scoured every corner of your meridians, flushing out accumulated impurities, making them stronger and more spacious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Blood Marrow nourished essence and blood, while the dragon-eye bodhi seed refined your bones and roots; the two complemented each other—the marrow burned like fire, incinerating impurities and tempering the blood vessels, while the bodhi seed strengthened your foundation, yet brought excruciating pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You felt as if a great cosmic war raged within you, your insides churning like oceans in turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pain—this was a piercing, bone-deep agony that made even your primordial spirit tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A calm qi arose in your chest—the talent “Calm Qi in the Chest” activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pallor on your face slowly began to regain a hint of color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Hua watched you from the side, his eyes filled with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Purple vapor rose from your head, interwoven with black demonic qi, while sharp sword qi curled and spiraled around your body!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Master’s gaze was strange—within such a short time, you had already comprehended the Heaven-Shattering Earth-Striking Demon Art; Zhu Zhiqian at Che Ma Ting had spent a full incense stick’s time learning it, yet you had nearly mastered it after hearing it just once!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even he himself had never learned it so fast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This… could Xie Guan be a natural Demon Child?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Lianchi was astonished—Xie Guan possessed extraordinary composure; such agonizing, ant-like gnawing pain, and he uttered not a sound, his expression gradually calming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such torment would have shattered the spirit of any ordinary person, yet he remained unperturbed—clear proof of his unshakable Dao heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2557,"2026-06-21T01:33:03.787Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","89adcfe1363d3c97d1924080c876b52bd1733f7139b13eb8c7ee14575bad9868","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-659","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-657",728,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsimulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-cover.jpg"]