In a simulated life scenario, how do you defy fate and change your destiny every time?

The country of Dai Viet.

Inside the magnificent palace, all the officials gathered together.

However, all the civil and military officials knelt on the ground in fear, not daring to even breathe loudly.

A middle-aged man dressed in a dragon robe had an extremely gloomy face, as if water could drip from it.

This person is none other than the ruler of the Great Yue Kingdom.

Li Yue!

His sharp gaze, like that of a hawk, swept over the civil and military officials kneeling below the palace, as if he could see through their thoughts.

"Your Majesty, the Xuanqing Sect recently sent a message ordering us to find the murderer within three days, or else..."

A minister's trembling voice broke the deathly silence of the hall.

He didn't finish his sentence, but all the high-ranking officials present understood the seriousness of the matter.

Xuanqing Sect is the most powerful cultivation sect within a radius of ten thousand miles, with countless experts and even a fifth-realm cultivator in charge.

Its power was so great that it could control everything, and a single word could determine the rise and fall of a dynasty.

The Great Yue Kingdom was merely an insignificant vassal state within the sphere of influence of the Xuanqing Sect.

This matter is of utmost importance. If it is not handled properly, not only will they be held accountable, but the entire Great Yue Kingdom may also suffer annihilation as a result!

"Your Majesty, according to the information I have gathered, Lin Hao and his group are suspected of entering the Taiyue Mountains."

"He possesses the strength of the Shackled Realm, and he has the old servant of the Lin family protecting him, which means that the person who killed Lin Hao was at least a master of the Free and Unfettered Realm."

A senior official offered a meticulous analysis.

"Then please, Ancestor, make the trip yourself and find the murderer as quickly as possible!"

"Your Majesty, that Princess Mingyan..."

One minister hesitated for a moment before asking a question.

Although Liu Mingyan came from a poor background and was not qualified to inherit the imperial surname.

But no matter what, she was still a princess of the Great Yue Kingdom.

If dealt with according to royal law, they might get away with it quickly.

But what if it falls into the hands of the Lin family and Xuanqing Sect in their rage?

I'm afraid Liu Mingyan's fate will be one of being unable to live or die.

"Strip her of her royal status, and once she is found, hand her over to the Xuanqing Sect for processing!"

Li Yue said in a cold voice, a hint of anger flashing in his eyes.

There are no relatives in the imperial family.

Liu Mingyan, however, was of lowly status, merely the offspring of a half-demon.

He originally intended to use it as a tool for a marriage alliance to strengthen relations with the Xuanqing Sect.

But who could have imagined that this bitch Liu Mingyan would cause such a big problem?

Even if he were torn to pieces, it would still be difficult to vent the hatred in his heart.

It didn't take long.

Deep within the royal palace of Da Yue, a blood-red rainbow shot into the sky.

With murderous intent, they headed straight for the Taiyue Mountains!

……

Near Wanchong Valley.

Inside a makeshift cave dwelling that had been hastily created.

Lu Yuan was sitting on the ground, in a state of cultivation.

Although he didn't have the extraordinary talent for comprehension in this life, his cultivation speed wasn't as terrifying as before.

However, the path of spiritual practice is like rowing against the current; if you don't advance, you fall behind.

Even though Lu Yuan possessed the talent of "many children, many blessings," he dared not slack off in the slightest.

In the room next to his.

Liu Mingyan lay on a stone bed, her eyebrows furrowed and her face pale, still unconscious.

Her eyelashes trembled slightly, she let out a soft moan, and slowly opened her beautiful eyes, finally waking up.

"This is where?"

Liu Mingyan barely managed to support her weak body as she cautiously looked around at her surroundings.

She found herself in an unfamiliar stone house.

The entire stone house seems to have been carved out of the mountain by someone with great force.

There were no tables or chairs in the room, only a rough stone bed and an oil lamp for lighting.

"Didn't I faint from poisoning? How did I end up here?"

Recalling the agony she suffered from the deadly poison, a flicker of fear flashed in Liu Mingyan's beautiful eyes.

However, she was surprised to discover at that moment.

Not only was he completely unharmed, but he also recovered from all his injuries.

And before they knew it, they had stepped into the Shackled Realm.

Not only that.

In Liu Mingyan's perception, it seemed that there was still a terrifying power within her body that could destroy the world.

It gave her an unprecedented sense of power!

"you're awake?"

Hearing the noise, Lu Yuan stopped his cultivation and came over from the next room.

Looking at the medicine soup placed on the bedside table and Lu Yuan's slightly tired expression, Liu Mingyan, with her keen intelligence, could easily understand what had happened.
He immediately supported himself and bowed in respect.

"I am Liu Mingyan, and I thank you for saving my life, senior!"

Lu Yuan nodded.

Liu Mingyan knows how to repay kindness, and is clearly of good character.

It wasn't in vain that I spent so much effort to save her.

"By the way, senior, may I ask about Lin Hao's people..."

As if remembering something, Liu Mingyan asked anxiously.

Lin Hao is narrow-minded and vindictive; he will certainly not let this go easily.

Judging from Lu Yuan's living environment, he was just a rogue cultivator in the mountains. How could he possibly offend the powerful Lin family and Xuanqing Sect?

If she were to drag Lu Yuan into this matter because of herself, she would definitely feel extremely guilty.

"already dead."

Lu Yuan said it casually.

"It's over..."

Upon hearing this, Liu Mingyan was struck dumb and remained speechless for a long time.

She wasn't afraid of offending the Xuanqing Sect and the Lin family, but she was worried that innocent people would be implicated.

"Senior, you should leave here immediately. Lin Hao comes from the Xuanqing Sect and has a very powerful background. If you kill him, you will surely bring disaster upon yourself."

"This matter arose because of me, and I will bear all the consequences alone."

"I can never repay your life-saving grace in this life, but I can only do so in the next."

Liu Mingyan was almost in tears, and hurriedly urged Lu Yuan to leave this place.

Although she came from the royal family, she was very simple-minded.

I'd rather die than let Lu Yuan be implicated.

While talking.

Liu Mingyan took out the dragon-shaped jade pendant and forcibly stuffed it into Lu Yuan's hand.

“Senior, my mother said this is my clan’s identity token, which can be used to travel to my clan’s ancestral land to receive protection.”

"It's just that our clan has been in decline for too long and has lost the exact location of our ancestral land."

Liu Mingyan looked at the jade pendant with a hint of sadness in her eyes.

Seeing her anxious and worried expression, Lu Yuan felt a bit more favorably toward her, and his usually cold and indifferent voice softened considerably.

"You don't need to worry. Although my cultivation is mediocre, the Xuanqing Sect is not worthy of my attention."

Lu Yuan's tone was calm, yet it revealed a powerful confidence.

The Heavenly Ant Divine Skill is a supreme technique tailor-made for the ant race, possessing the unparalleled power to overcome the strong with the weak and turn decay into magic.

Not to mention.

After entering the Nirvana Realm, he had already achieved a leap in his life level, transforming into a primordial being. With his current strength, he could even fight against a fifth-realm expert!
"But the Lin family and the Xuanqing Sect..."

Liu Mingyan wanted to say something more, but Lu Yuan forcibly interrupted her.

"You can stay here and heal your wounds. I will take care of all the troubles."

Faced with Lu Yuan's undeniable domineering and forceful nature.

Liu Mingyan felt no aversion; instead, a warm feeling flowed through her heart, and she experienced an unprecedented sense of peace.

Because she knew very well that Lu Yuan was doing it for her own good.

They were complete strangers, yet they were willing to risk their lives to help each other.

In her darkest of lives, Lu Yuan was one of the few sources of light and warmth!
But in the following days...

Lu Yuan regretted letting her stay in the Valley of Ten Thousand Insects.

Because he discovered it by accident.

Liu Mingyan may seem aloof, but she's actually a complete chatterbox!

Like a chattering lark, she followed Lu Yuan around all day, chattering incessantly.

"Senior, look! There's a huge ant here, bigger than my head!"

“I used to keep a pet ant. Whenever I was unhappy, I would tell it my troubles, but my third sister later stepped on it and killed it.”

"You raised all these ants, senior? So you're also a demon. But how come ants can cultivate?"

"Senior, this Mountain-Shaking Demon Ant is so cool! Can I keep one as a pet?"

"Can you be quiet?"

to the end.

Lu Yuan was so annoyed that he said irritably.

Liu Mingyan glanced at him, looking somewhat at a loss.

She lowered her head, sensibly put down the Mountain-Shaking Demon Ant in her hand, and forced a smile onto her face.

Seeing her pitiful and wronged appearance, Lu Yuan felt a little sorry for her.

"If you want to keep them, then go ahead, but these Mountain-Shaking Demon Ants will go deep into the mountains to hunt on their own, so don't follow them around."

"Really? You're so kind, senior."

Liu Mingyan happily raised her head and clung tightly to Lu Yuan's arm, refusing to let go.

"Senior, do you know that even my father and elder brother dislike my talkativeness and want to sew my mouth shut with needle and thread?"

"But they don't know that I didn't like to talk when I was a child either."

"It's just that the harem is too deserted. My mother was seriously ill and her health is not good. The imperial physician said that I should spend more time talking to her."

"To make my mother happy, I could only keep talking and talking, but in the end, my mother still died..."

When it comes to sad things.

Liu Mingyan nestled in Lu Yuan's arms, sobbing softly, her tears soaking Lu Yuan's clothes.

After all, although she was a princess of the Great Yue Kingdom, she was often targeted and ostracized by other princes and princesses due to her lowly status as a half-demon.

Even an ordinary palace maid would speak ill of her.

From childhood to adulthood, she endured countless acts of malice and coldness. Only her mother and Lu Yuan were the two sources of warmth in her life!

Lu Yuan patted her head and couldn't help but sigh.

Although Liu Mingyan possesses the bloodline of the ancient dragon race, she is considered one of the most powerful pure-blooded beings under the starry sky.

But in reality, she was only a fifteen or sixteen-year-old child.

In addition, having lived in the deep palace for a long time without anyone to accompany her, her mind became exceptionally simple.

And then Liu Mingyan appeared.

It also brought a touch of vibrant life to the usually gloomy and desolate Valley of Ten Thousand Insects.

"Senior, I didn't know you were so good at grilling meat. It's so delicious, you're really amazing."

Liu Mingyan sat on the grass, holding a fragrant, golden-brown roasted rabbit leg in her hand, eating it with gusto.

Watching Lu Yuan turn the roasting meat over the campfire, and the afterglow of the setting sun, she was suddenly filled with an unprecedented sense of happiness.

Although I haven't known Lu Yuan for very long.

But these past few days have definitely been the most peaceful, happiest, and carefree period of her life.

There was no palace intrigue or backstabbing, and not so much drama.

"If only I could live a simple and peaceful life with my seniors, that would be wonderful."

Liu Mingyan glanced at Lu Yun secretly, and a blush immediately appeared on her face.

Having gone through many lifetimes, how could Lu Yuan not understand the girl's thoughts?
But this love was too pure and intense, so he could only pretend not to know it.

Just at this time.

A streak of blood-red light swept in from the horizon, radiating a chilling killing intent.

"What a pair of adulterers! They dare to be all lovey-dovey in broad daylight!"

The crimson light dissipated, revealing the figure of an elderly man with silver hair.

The old man was dressed in a golden robe, exuding an imposing and awe-inspiring presence.

Just like Lu Yuan, he was also a fourth-realm expert!
Upon seeing this person, Liu Mingyan's joy vanished instantly, replaced by worry and fear.

Because she had seen the silver-haired old man once during the sacrificial ceremony, she knew just how terrifying his strength was!
"Senior, run! He is the ancestor of the Great Yue Kingdom!"

Liu Mingyan, pale-faced, stepped in front of Lu Yuan to try and buy him time.

"I knew how you dared to run away from the wedding; it turns out you already had a lover."

"It seems that Lin Hao and the others were brutally murdered by you two, a pair of scoundrels, working together from the inside!"

"You shameless woman, how dare you betray your own people and collude with outsiders, you have completely disgraced the Great Yue royal family!"

The silver-haired old man gritted his teeth in anger and couldn't help but shout angrily.

"Old man, watch your mouth."

"Leaving aside the fact that Mingyan and I only met by chance, even if there really was some relationship between us, what right do you have to interfere?"

Lu Yuan snorted coldly, disgusted by the other party's constant use of the derogatory terms "dog man and woman."

Upon hearing this, Liu Mingyan's gaze dimmed.

"So, in your eyes, I was just an ordinary friend you met by chance?"

Since my mother passed away.

She no longer had any attachment to that cold palace of the Great Yue Kingdom.

Now, Lu Yuan is the only light and hope in her life!

Therefore, she cared a lot about Lu Yuan's opinion of her.

Upon hearing Lu Yuan's words, the silver-haired old man was immediately enraged.

As the ancestor of the Great Yue Kingdom, his status was extremely revered.

Even the sect leader of Xuanqing Sect usually gives him face, but Lu Yuan, a mere greenhorn, actually calls him an old man.
"How dare you! Once I capture you two, I'll make you wish you were dead!"

While talking.

The silver-haired old man charged in, instantly initiating a life-or-death battle!

"Mingyan, keep an eye on the fire. I'll go and kill this old bastard first!"

Lu Yuan calmly placed the roasted animal leg into Liu Mingyan's hand.

Then, he moved swiftly, soaring into the sky to engage the silver-haired elder in battle.

"Senior, be careful..."

Liu Mingyan reminded her with concern.

Although she possesses the bloodline of the ancient dragon race, without the corresponding cultivation techniques and martial arts skills, it is difficult for her to unleash her full potential.

Not to mention.

Her injuries had just healed, and if she rashly used such a powerful bloodline, it could easily cause her body to collapse again.

Therefore, she could only absentmindedly flip the grilled meat while cheering Lu Yuan on.

"laugh!"

The silver-haired old man made a sweeping motion in the air with both hands.

Boundless spiritual energy gathered and immediately condensed into hundreds of blood-red wind blades, which swept towards Lu Yuan like a storm sweeping across the eight wastelands.

These crimson wind blades, imbued with the power of heaven and earth, are incredibly sharp, capable of cutting through iron like mud.

If caught in the storm, even a Nirvana Realm expert would suffer severe injuries! (End of Chapter)