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

Valley of All Insects.

Lu Yuan and Liu Mingyan stood atop the mountain peak.

Li Yue and the other civil and military officials knelt on the ground, trembling, kowtowing and begging for mercy, hoping to gain Lu Yuan's forgiveness.

"According to you, Liu Mingyan's mother has a mysterious background, and even you don't know her identity?"

After hearing the whole story, Lu Yuan asked again in a deep voice.

"Reporting to senior, when I met Liu Mingyan's mother, she was already seriously injured and pregnant."

"However, her mother's strength is terrifying, it's suspected that..."

Li Yue glanced at Liu Mingyan, a hint of fear flashing deep in his eyes.

What is doubt?

Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow and immediately pressed for an answer.

"Her mother is suspected to be a Dao Palace expert at the eighth realm!"

Li Yue swallowed hard, still feeling a lingering fear.

He coveted Liu Mingyan's mother's beauty and was nearly killed on the spot.

Fortunately, the other party was too badly injured and suddenly fainted, which saved him from certain death.

Later, it seems that Liu Mingyan's mother only reluctantly agreed to return to the palace with her in order to escape the pursuers.

However, she was already nearing the end of her life at that time, and the childbirth had severely depleted her energy, leaving her with only one ten-thousandth of her former strength. That is why she died of illness in the palace.

"An eighth-realm Dao Palace expert, are you sure?"

“It is absolutely true. Her mother also left behind a priceless treasure. If you do not believe me, you can go to the palace to see for yourself.”

Li Yue said excitedly.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan's expression changed slightly.

He knew that Liu Mingyan possessed the bloodline of the ancient dragon race, so she must have an extraordinary background.

But little did I know that her background was so terrifying.

The Dao Palace experts possess immortal true spirits.

This is an unparalleled being capable of destroying stars with a flick of its finger and dominating a star field.

However, it is unbelievable that a powerhouse like Liu Mingyan would fall to such a state.

This suggests that a momentous event must have occurred within their clan.

Next.

After questioning Li Yue in detail and confirming that he had not concealed or omitted anything, Lu Yuan then looked at the crowd kneeling before him.

"Okay, you can go now."

"Didn't you say that you would let me go as long as I confessed everything?"

Li Yue stared blankly, incredulous.

"Really? I was just kidding."

The words have not yet fallen.

Lu Yuan casually flicked out several wind blades, killing Li Yue and the others.

Not to mention Li Yue's initial arrogance followed by obsequiousness, and his attempt to join forces with the Xuanqing Sect to kill him.

Just the fact that he harbored malicious intentions and tried every means to get Lu Yuan to the Da Yue Imperial Palace was enough to lead him to his death.

Do it all.

Lu Yuan clapped his hands and returned to the Valley of Ten Thousand Insects as if nothing had happened.

"senior……"

Liu Mingyan had never experienced any fatherly love or warmth, and since Li Yue was not her biological father, she was not affected by Li Yue's death.

However, after learning about his origins...

She, who is usually cheerful and carefree, was in a low mood at the moment.

"The most urgent task is to find a precious medicine to nourish your body and bones."

"If there is an opportunity in the future, I will accompany you to find your people."

Lu Yuan reached out and rubbed the little boy's head, gently comforting him.

The bloodline of the ancient dragon race is exceptionally domineering, far beyond what an ordinary human body can withstand.

Liu Mingyan is only a half-demon, and she has suffered severe injuries, resulting in serious physical depletion.

Only by replenishing her vital energy with countless precious medicines and elixirs can she fully master this bloodline power.

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

Liu Mingyan's beautiful eyes brightened, and she happily rushed into Lu Yuan's arms, nuzzling her little head affectionately against his chest.

"Alright, alright, let's go to the Great Yue Kingdom first, and then visit the Xuanqing Sect."

Lu Yuan said helplessly.

Although the Great Yue Kingdom was just a secular dynasty, after thousands of years of accumulation, its imperial palace must have contained many treasures.

In addition, Li Yue died.

Without a leader, the Kingdom of Dai Viet is bound to descend into chaos.

This matter concerns the fate of the nation and the country, and someone must take charge.

"Senior, I don't want to go back."

Liu Mingyan pouted, expressing her strong reluctance to return to that cold and ruthless imperial city.

In her view, the magnificent and prosperous Da Yue palace was not as reassuring as the remote and desolate Wanchong Valley.

"It's alright, we're just going back to take a look."

Under Lu Yuan's persuasion, Liu Mingyan finally left the Taiyue Mountains with him.

……

a few days later.

The imperial city of Dai Viet.

It was the height of summer, and night had fallen.

As the most prosperous capital city in Dai Viet, the streets were bustling with people and incredibly lively.

The cries of vendors and the laughter of children playing filled the air.

Liu Mingyan held Lu Yuan's hand as they walked through the crowded streets, her beautiful eyes taking in the novel sights around her with great curiosity.

Although she was a princess of Da Yue and had lived in the capital for sixteen years, she was forbidden from stepping out of the palace since childhood.

This was, in fact, her first time witnessing the bustling night view of the imperial city.

"Senior, I want to eat candied hawthorn berries!"

"Look, senior! This little rabbit is so cute, it can even stick its tongue out!"

"Oh dear, this gourd is so sour. Here, have some, senior."

Liu Mingyan took a bite of the candied hawthorn, her face immediately scrunched up, and she stuffed it into Lu Yuan's mouth with a hint of disgust.

When she saw that Lu Yuan's brows were also furrowed.

A burst of silvery laughter immediately followed, and her beautiful eyes curved into crescents, as happy as a child.

Unlike the carefree and simple-minded Liu Mingyan.

As soon as Lu Yuan stepped into the imperial city, he began to observe the number of cultivators here, as well as the techniques and martial arts they practiced.

According to Lu Yuan's observation.

Most of the cultivators in the Great Yue Imperial City are at the Shackles Realm.

There are very few experts in the Free and Unfettered Realm; only one or two out of almost ten thousand people will appear.

As for the Nirvana Realm experts of the fourth stage, Lu Yuan used his divine sense to scan the entire city but found no trace of them.

"No wonder Li Yue was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan after the death of the patriarch of the Great Yue Kingdom."

"Without Nirvana-level combat power to protect it, no matter how prosperous and rich this Great Yue is, it is nothing more than fish meat to be slaughtered."

Lu Yuan pondered to himself.

And at the same time.

Dai Viet Royal Palace.

All the remaining ministers, officials, and members of the royal family were gathered together, engaged in a heated debate.

The candlelight in the palace cast flickering shadows on their faces, clearly indicating that they were all lost in thought.

"His Majesty has been missing for five days now, and I fear he is likely in grave danger."

“I have already sent someone to inform the Xuanqing Sect that this matter will definitely be investigated to the end.”

"But a country cannot be without a ruler for a day. We must select one of the princes to succeed to the throne as soon as possible."

"Since the Ancestor and His Majesty have both met with tragic ends, then I will preside over this court assembly."

"Everyone is welcome to speak freely and nominate the most suitable candidate."

A burly old man with white hair and beard, dressed in a black robe, spoke in a loud voice.

Before the words were finished, the Second Prince immediately stepped forward from the crowd, bowed, and said...

“Uncle, since ancient times, there has been an order of seniority. Now that His Majesty has unfortunately passed away, in my opinion, it is only natural that the eldest brother should inherit the throne.”

Hear this.

The Crown Prince of Da Yue stared at his beloved younger brother, suddenly dumbfounded.

He and the Second Prince had a lot of feuds because of their struggle for the throne.

But now he's actually proposing to make me emperor?

Could it be that the sun rose in the west?

As for the other princes who harbored ambitions for the throne, they also acted unusually today.

They all had an attitude of indifference, keeping their eyes down and their minds indifferent to others' affairs.

"In that case, the Crown Prince shall inherit the throne..."

Just as the old man was about to make the announcement.

The Crown Prince of Dai Viet immediately became anxious and stood up to object.

“Uncle, following the ancient teachings is correct, but now that our Great Yue has suddenly encountered a change, we should act flexibly and adapt to the situation.”

"My father once commented that I was good at maintaining the status quo but not good at making progress."

"In my opinion, my second brother is a man of great talent and ambition, and he treats scholars with respect. He is the most suitable candidate to inherit the throne!"

As soon as the Crown Prince of Da Yue finished speaking, he secretly wiped away a cold sweat, thinking to himself how close he had come to disaster.

At this moment, he understood perfectly well that the other princes, who seemed obedient and sensible and did not compete or fight, were actually trying to push him into a pit of fire!

Because after inheriting the throne.

The first thing to do is to settle the blood feud between my father and my ancestor.

However, the other party is suspected to be a fifth-realm Creation expert, an unparalleled existence capable of contending with the Xuanqing Sect!

The Kingdom of Da Yue wasn't even worthy of carrying their shoes!

It's fair to say that whoever sits on this throne dies!

For a while.

The throne of the Great Yue Kingdom, which was once fiercely contested by all the princes, has now become a hot potato.

All the princes tried every means to push the other into this position.

Just as they were arguing.

With a loud bang, the tightly closed palace gates were flung open.

"Who dares to trespass on the sacred grounds of the imperial palace?"

Everyone turned to look.

A black-haired boy with an ethereal air and a beautiful girl stepped into the main hall at a leisurely pace.

The young man had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, with deep-set features, but his gaze was as cold as ice.

Just one glance at him and my eyes feel a stinging pain, as if cut by a sharp blade.

However, the girl seemed unaccustomed to being watched by everyone, and immediately shrank back behind the boy.

"A Nirvana Realm expert?"

Sensing the powerful aura emanating from the young man, everyone's expression changed slightly. A strong sense of apprehension flashed in their eyes.

"Liu Mingyan, why is she here?"

Especially when they saw Liu Mingyan standing next to Lu Yuan, they were all shocked and their hearts were filled with turmoil.

Those present were all seasoned officials, cunning and shrewd individuals.

However, judging from Lu Yuan's formidable strength and the various intimate gestures between him and Liu Mingyan...

Many people had already vaguely guessed his true identity!

"What brings you here, sir? May I ask what brings you here?"

The old man in black robes braced himself and asked in a deep voice under immense pressure.

"The ancestor of the Great Yue Kingdom attacked me without cause, and your emperor has joined forces with the Xuanqing Sect to try to kill me."

"I have come here today to settle these two scores."

Lu Yuan's tone was calm, yet it carried an undisguised chilling killing intent.

Upon hearing this, everyone trembled with fear.

At this point, they were certain.

The seemingly young and naive boy in front of you is the murderer who killed the Emperor of Great Yue and his ancestor!
They just didn't expect it.

Before he could even cause trouble for Lu Yuan, Lu Yuan dared to swagger over to his door.

Isn't this a bit too unscrupulous?
"Your Excellency, there is a saying that the dead should be respected. You have already killed the ancestor and the emperor. What more do you want?"

"This is a family matter of the Great Yue royal family, and it is not for an outsider to interfere!"

A pampered and arrogant princess immediately jumped out and rebuked him without any politeness.

"Noisy!"

"A shrew like you dares to yell at me?"

Lu Yuan glanced coldly at the princess, and his powerful divine sense surged forth like a flood bursting its banks.

Before the princess could react, her head exploded, turning her into a headless corpse that fell into a pool of blood.

Blood and yellowish-white substances splattered all over the faces of the other princes and princesses, but they stood there in terror, not daring to move an inch!

The death of this princess.

It was like a bucket of cold water being poured over everyone's heads, instantly making them realize the reality of the situation.

This young man dared to kill even the patriarch and emperor of the Great Yue Kingdom, let alone a bunch of chickens and dogs like them.
It can be said.

Their lives and deaths depended entirely on Lu Yuan's decision!
"Your Excellency, this matter is entirely the fault of our Great Yue Kingdom, and we are willing to bear all the losses and provide compensation."

"I hope that Your Excellency will spare the life of the Great Yue royal family for Princess Mingyan's sake!"

The old man in black robes trembled, slowly kneeling on the ground, and said in a hoarse and bitter voice.

Upon seeing this, the other princes and officials also knelt down to show their submission.

"Lu has always been clear about his gratitude and grudges, and is not a bloodthirsty person."

"But if you dare to provoke me again, don't blame me for wiping out your entire Great Yue royal family."

Lu Yuan snorted coldly.

A palpable killing intent erupted from his body, conjuring up terrifying images of mountains of corpses and seas of blood in everyone's minds.

When everyone came to their senses, they were already drenched in cold sweat, and no longer dared to harbor any resentment!

"Take me to the treasury of your Dai Viet royal family."

"As ordered."

Led by the old man in black robes.

Lu Yuan and Liu Mingyan traveled smoothly to the depths of the palace.

"Creak" sound.

As soon as the treasure vault gate, which was over ten feet tall, opened, a rich spiritual energy rushed out.

Inside the royal treasury.

Sparkling with jewels and dazzling with colors.

The variety of rare and precious treasures is dazzling and countless.

Lu Yuan was too lazy to examine each item carefully, so he simply waved his hand and put them all into the simulation mark.

The old man in black robes watched as Lu Yuan, like a locust swarm, looted all the treasures, leaving nothing behind, and his heart ached terribly.

You should know that this is the accumulation of thousands of years by the royal family of the Great Yue Kingdom. Even he, as a prince of the royal family, did not know how many treasures and rare materials were stored inside!
"Senior, I sense a very familiar aura within the treasure vault..."

Liu Mingyan tugged at Lu Yuan's sleeve and spoke softly.

"Let's go take a look; maybe it's something your mother left behind."

Lu Yuan's gaze was solemn.

He could sense that something extremely terrifying existed deep within the treasure vault.

If it were to erupt, its terrifying power would surely be capable of destroying the heavens and the earth.

He led Liu Mingyan all the way to the depths of the treasure vault, then paused and suddenly stopped.

Because not far ahead, a drop of golden divine blood, about the size of a soybean, floated quietly in mid-air.

That drop of divine blood possessed immense power, radiating overwhelming pressure.

If it weren't for the numerous formations that weakened its power, this single drop of blood would have been enough to raze the entire Great Yue Kingdom to the ground.

Lu Yuangang approached the drop of divine blood.

The divine blood seemed to sense something and suddenly trembled violently.

It then transformed into a ferocious, ancient dragon, charging straight at Lu Yuan! (End of Chapter)