Reincarnated as a Divine Tree

Vol. 1 - Chapter 115 - Tenfold Simulation

"Patriarch, does the clan really have to submit to the Zhou clan?"

In the clan hall, all the Blood Coagulation Realm martial artists of the clan gathered to discuss recent events. Especially after learning that the clan's blood rice would have to be tributed at fifty percent, many clan members found it difficult to accept.

Chen Tianlu and Chen Tianmo were visibly indignant, their faces filled with resentment. In contrast, Chen Tianyu and Chen Tianjing, who had witnessed the earlier confrontation, remained silent.

The gap in power was simply insurmountable. Even with the Divine Tree's assistance, the clan was helpless. Moreover, judging from Zhou Huai'an's calm demeanor after witnessing the Divine Tree, it seemed likely the Zhou clan possessed an even higher-quality totem. How could they resist such oppression?

After some heated discussion, the hall fell into a heavy silence.

Ultimately, the truth was undeniable—the clan's strength was lacking. They needed to grow stronger, but such progress could not happen overnight. Even if the clan were given several more years to develop, the result might not change significantly. At best, they could hope to reduce the tribute by a mere ten percent.

Understanding this, the clan members' faces reflected their helplessness.

At that moment, a messenger entered the hall and reported, 

"Patriarch, someone appeared in our Chen clan market earlier. He left behind this."

The messenger presented a jade coin.

Chen Xingzhen took it and inspected the thin yet remarkably hard coin. Even with his late-stage Blood Coagulation Realm strength, he couldn't damage it. The other martial artists tried as well, but all attempts ended in failure.

A wave of powerlessness swept over the room. If they couldn't even break this jade coin, how could they face opponents of far greater strength?

"Enough. We’ll discuss this further tonight," Chen Xingzhen said, waving his hand. He retreated to his quarters, seeking rest.

Lying down, his thoughts grew restless. It wasn't evening yet, and his father and the elders were still secluded. Worry etched deeper lines into his face.

…

As night fell, the Chen clan's Ancestral Hall came alive. The seemingly ordinary leaves of the locust tree began to emit a faint glow, gradually intensifying under the moonlight.

In the sacred glow, Ji Yang activated his Eye of Insight to review recent events.

[Name: Zhou Huai'an]

[Age: 33][Realm: Outer Gang Realm][Description: One of the three Qi Control Realm martial artists of the Zhou clan in Yunmeng City.]

Zhou Huai'an's power was staggering. Not only was he at the Outer Gang Realm—two major levels above the Chen clan's strongest martial artist—but the Zhou clan also boasted two additional Qi Control Realm experts. Even combined with the Divine Tree, the Chen clan was no match for such overwhelming strength.

When Zhou Huai'an had visited the Ancestral Hall, Ji Yang had detected no overt malice in him. Still, he knew better than to rely on the goodwill of a potential enemy.

To protect himself and the clan, Ji Yang needed to grow stronger.

[Name: Ji Yang]

[Race: Netherworld Locust Tree][Vitality: 520][Divine Abilities: Eye of Insight, Reversing Dan Progress, Blindfolded Perception, Soul Condensation, Protective Armor, Thousand Mile Red Land][Cultivation Techniques: Lunar Eclipse, Yin Gathering][Combat Skills: Taizu Long Fist][Qi and Blood: 201 (can be converted to Vitality)][Spiritual Power: 70][Simulation Points: 55][Simulation Available][Status: The tree wishes to be still, but the wind does not stop. The person wishes to be at peace, but the heart is restless.]

For the past two months, Ji Yang had steadily absorbed three vitality points daily without exhausting the clan. Recently, his vitality had surpassed 500 points, triggering the growth of a new leaf cluster. This allowed him to absorb an additional 0.4 vitality points each night. Though progress had slowed, Ji Yang remained satisfied.

The seasonal changes had also contributed. After spring's arrival, the dormant Blood Spring beneath the soil had reawakened, providing a small but steady boost of 0.1 to 0.2 vitality points daily.

Shifting his focus, Ji Yang reviewed his accumulated Qi and Blood, Spiritual Power, and Simulation Points. Though he had intended to save them for later, the looming crisis demanded immediate action. He needed to convert these resources into strength—either for himself or for the clan.

Activating the simulation, Ji Yang's screen displayed the following options:

[This simulation will consume 10 Qi and Blood, 5 Spiritual Energy, and 5 Simulation Points. Continue?]

[Yes? No?]

[This simulation will consume 20 Qi and Blood, 10 Spiritual Energy, and 10 Simulation Points...]

[This simulation will consume 30 Qi and Blood...]

Before the prompts could finish, Ji Yang navigated directly to the highest setting available.

[This simulation will consume 100 Qi and Blood, 50 Spiritual Energy, and 50 Simulation Points. Continue?]

[Yes? No?]

(Note: This is a tenfold simulation. Nine of your abilities will be randomly included in the simulation process. The higher the multiplier, the easier it is to unlock rare rewards.)

When Ji Yang tried to increase the multiplier further, a new prompt appeared:

[Simulation multiplier has reached its limit. Further increase is not possible.]

Ji Yang paused, a bit surprised. It seemed that tenfold was the maximum.

"All right, then. Let's see what this tenfold simulation has in store," he murmured.

He selected "Confirm," and an unfamiliar series of scenes unfolded before his eyes.

This time, the images were different—entirely new locations that Ji Yang had never encountered before. As they stabilized, his consciousness fully immersed into the simulation.