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

"Roar!"

Deep in the mountains of Miao territory.

A headless stone statue, holding a large axe, suddenly let out a deafening roar!

After being sealed away for countless years.

He finally broke free from all constraints and was able to return to the world once more!

He held a battle axe, his feet planted firmly on the ground, his body reaching the sky.

The sheer intensity of his murderous aura was so overwhelming that it shook the heavens and earth, causing even the heavens to change color!
The moment this headless giant revived.

Above the army in the Great Court.

The four ancient divine beasts, formed using the power of blood and evil, simultaneously let out an extremely mournful cry.

His body suddenly shattered and vanished into thin air.

Meanwhile, on the battlefield of Dayu City.

The millions of soldiers of the Great Court also coughed up a mouthful of blood, their strength plummeted, and they lost all their fighting power.

"This is……"

Ting Mu's expression changed drastically, and he gripped the sword at his waist tightly.

The group of generals standing behind him felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave, their hearts filled with bitterness.

The Four Fiends Army Formation is unparalleled in its killing power, but no matter how powerful this formation is, how can it compare to the God of War Xing Tian, ​​who wields the power of killing!

Even in ancient times, Xing Tian was killed by the Heavenly Emperor.

His head, torso, and limbs were suppressed in various realms of the heavens, with only a trace of his divine soul remaining in the ancestral land of the Jiuli clan.

But even a wisp of a broken divine soul is far beyond what they can contend with!

Followed by.

Under the horrified gazes of everyone.

A massive, headless stone statue, towering and imposing, emerged from the depths of the Great Wilderness and slowly approached the battlefield.

As He drew nearer, the sky suddenly darkened.

The city of Dayu is magnificent and grand, with its walls stretching for hundreds of miles, serving as the gateway to the Great Wilderness.

Compared to the unimaginably enormous body of the headless stone statue before them, it was as insignificant as a hair.

Everyone stared blankly at the headless stone statue, feeling an unparalleled sense of oppression.

Even the strongest people in the world, including Tingyanzong, felt a little apprehensive at this moment!
As for the ordinary soldiers, they were all so frightened that their faces turned pale and their bodies trembled incessantly; they were terrified out of their wits.

Facing this headless stone statue that exudes a menacing aura.

Let alone attacking cities and killing enemies, they were already considered exceptionally brave to simply stand still.

"It's over..."

Many of the generals gave a bitter laugh and their bodies immediately went limp to the ground.

One man is in charge, no one can open it!

For such an unparalleled being, the tactic of overwhelming numbers has lost all meaning.

Even if the Great Court Kingdom were to send another ten million, or even a hundred million soldiers, it would be like a mayfly trying to shake a tree—overestimating its own strength and posing no threat whatsoever!

"This is impossible!"

"Why would there be living ancient gods in the Great Wilderness, a place where heaven and earth are separated?"

Ting Mu gripped the sword hilt tightly, feeling extremely unwilling.

It is known that the King of Da Ting doted on him.

This war also presented him with an excellent opportunity to win over the people and compete for the throne.

But who knows.

With the appearance of this headless stone statue, everything vanished like a bubble!
"This thing is not a deity, yet its power far surpasses that of ordinary deities!"

"Third Prince, withdraw your troops."

Ting Yanzong forced Ji Hao back with a single blow and returned to the Da Ting warship, sighing helplessly.

Inside this headless stone statue is a remnant of Xing Tian's soul.

Originally, this remnant soul was sealed by the Heavenly Dao and had been dormant for countless years, making it almost impossible for it to awaken again.

But who could have imagined that things would suddenly change?

By now.

Unless a deity descends to the mortal realm and expends a great cost to destroy this remnant soul.

Otherwise, relying solely on the power of the Great Kingdom, there would be absolutely no way to achieve anything.

"The fate of the world has changed; it seems someone has forcibly extended the life of the Great Wilderness."

"However, is the will of Heaven so easily defied? I suppose these remnants of the ancient times won't be able to cause trouble for much longer."

Ting Yanzong looked past the headless stone statue and into the deeper parts of the Great Wilderness.

An old blind man, leaning on a bamboo cane, slowly walked down the mountain.

Even though he was going down the mountain, his steps were unusually heavy.

And with each step he took, the old blind man coughed violently, with bright red blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, looking extremely pitiful!
"Third Prince, let's return to the city."

Ting Yanzong calmly withdrew his gaze, waved his hand, and ordered the Da Ting army to retreat.

Although these ancient remnants are powerful, they have defied the will of heaven, their aura has withered and their lifespans have ended. It is a miracle that they have survived to this day.

They could protect the wilderness for a time, but not forever.

While this battle may seem like a victory for the Great Wilderness, it was in reality nothing more than a dying man's last burst of energy.

Under Tingyanzong's orders.

The army of Da Ting left behind countless corpses and retreated to Zhenhuang City in a sorry state.

Yu Xiong, Ji Hao, and the others simply watched them retreat without pursuing them further.

The Four Fiends Army Formation was broken.

Although the millions of soldiers in the Great Court survived by sheer luck, their cultivation was completely destroyed, and they would be useless for the rest of their lives.

Even if they were allowed to return alive, it would only be a waste of the resources and elixirs of the Great Court Kingdom.

Of course, more importantly...

Under the relentless mobilization of the King of Da Ting.

In just a few days, Zhenhuang City has amassed an army of millions.

If Yu Xiong and his men were to chase after them at this moment, they might be caught off guard and suffer even greater losses.

"it is finally over."

As the army in the hall disappeared into the horizon, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

The members of the Youyu clan were all moved to tears and spread the news far and wide.

They had originally prepared themselves to die on the battlefield and for their race to be wiped out.

But no one expected that victory would come so suddenly!
However, compared to the cheering crowd, Ji Hao and the other Ascension Realm experts had rather solemn expressions.

Sages fear the cause, while ordinary people fear the effect.

They did indeed win this time, miraculously defeating the Otani army.

But at what cost?

It's important to know that this headless stone statue wouldn't come back to life for no reason.

The destiny of the Great Wilderness is predetermined and will never be changed arbitrarily!

……

"Is this the price for repelling the Otei army?"

In a completely inconspicuous corner of Dayu City.

Lu Yuan activated the runes at the bottom of his eyes, carefully examined himself, and his expression immediately turned very ugly.

His body was covered with countless threads of cause and effect.

Most of the causal threads were nearly transparent, indicating that they could not have a significant impact on Lu Yuan.

The darker the color and the thicker the threads, the stronger the karma.

But when Lu Yuan glanced at it...

I discovered that several more threads of cause and effect had appeared on my body.

The most striking of them all were two incredibly powerful forces of cause and effect, both dark red.

The first force of cause and effect, as thick as a chain, firmly connected him to the distant Kingdom of Da Ting.

Even though Lu Yuan tried various methods, he couldn't shake that chain of cause and effect in the slightest!
Meanwhile, another force of cause and effect soared into the sky, crossing the two realms and extending all the way to the depths of the heavens.

It was as if, in some mysterious way, he was connected with a certain extremely terrifying being.

The terrifying karmic force emanating from this cause and effect made Lu Yuan feel a sense of impending doom, his heart pounding with fear!
"This is a serious problem."

Lu Yuan's heart sank.

【May your wishes come true】You can make your dreams come true and turn the impossible into the possible.

However, each time this talent is used, one also bears a corresponding share of the consequences. Judging from the current situation...

The consequences that Lu Yuan has become entangled in this time have clearly exceeded the scope of what he can bear.

If things go wrong, they could backfire and get burned!

"Wait, what are these forces of cause and effect?"

After careful examination, Lu Yuan discovered that several pale golden strands of causal energy were extending from his body, spreading all the way to the depths of the Great Wilderness.

There was also a force of cause and effect that connected him to the headless stone statue!
"Sow good seeds, reap good fruit; sow bad seeds, reap bad fruit."

"Golden threads represent good causes, while black threads represent bad causes."

"So, does this mean that when I used [Heaven Grants Man's Wish] before, I also created a karmic connection with this headless stone statue?"

Lu Yuan looked up thoughtfully at the headless stone statue.

Whether by coincidence or not, the headless stone statue seemed to sense something, and turned slightly to look at where Lu Yuan was.

Lu Yuan withdrew his gaze, becoming even more certain of his guess.

At the same time, he felt a sense of relief.

Even if the sky falls, there's always someone taller to hold it up.

As long as his good and bad karma remain in a certain balance, he should be able to avoid major trouble for the time being.

The headless stone statue, its light dimmed, fell into silence.

He stood like a majestic mountain beside the city of Dayu, silently guarding the gateway to the Great Wilderness.

The Jiuli clan members were overjoyed to see their ancestor resurrected and bowed to the headless stone statue.

The war ended.

Yu Xiong and the others led the other Qi Refiners to clean up the battlefield and tidy up the mess.

Lu Yuan then bid farewell to the Youyu clan and returned to his cave.

He had fought alongside other Qi cultivators from the Great Wilderness and acquired a considerable amount of spoils, which he was now preparing to carefully count.

But as soon as he pushed the door open, his body tensed up suddenly, and he was surprised to find that there was another person in his cave!

He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the person's face clearly.

Not far in front of him stood an old blind man, dressed in rags and leaning on a bamboo cane.

The old blind man's eye sockets were pitch black and empty, as if both eyeballs had been gouged out.

"Senior Imperial Tutor?"

Lu Yuan asked somewhat uncertainly.

Back then, the two gods descended to earth and stole the sky and changed the sun.

It was this old man who single-handedly frightened away two celestial deities, allowing the Great Wilderness to return to its original state.

However, compared to its former power and prestige.

The old blind man was pale, with blood at the corner of his mouth, and he was coughing violently from time to time.

His aura was extremely weak, like a candle flickering in the wind, making Lu Yuan feel as if he might die at any moment.

Besides.

To Lu Yuan's surprise,

He quietly activated the runes at the bottom of his eyes and discovered a golden causal power that connected him with the old man before him.

"I never imagined that you, young friend, would be the one to save the life of my Great Wilderness."

"On behalf of all the people of the Great Wilderness, I thank you for your life-saving grace, young friend."

The old blind man solemnly clasped his hands in a respectful greeting.

Lu Yuan dared not accept the honor and hurriedly helped the old blind man up.

"Senior, you flatter me. As fellow citizens of the Great Wilderness, how could I stand by and watch it perish?"

But the old blind man was unusually persistent. Despite Lu Yuan's objections, he still bowed deeply to him.

Lu Yuan's expression was complicated, and he felt somewhat helpless.

Because when the old blind man finished performing this ritual, the causal force between Lu Yuan and him quietly increased by one point.

"Young friend, my days are numbered, so I will not waste any more words."

The old blind man coughed a few more times as he spoke.

"I believe you understand that the will of Heaven cannot be defied. If someone insists on going against the will of Heaven, they will inevitably suffer a backlash."

"The Great Wilderness was able to repel the Great Court's army this time entirely thanks to your help, young friend."

"However, given the way the Great Kingdom and the heavens operate, I'm afraid it won't be long before they make a comeback."

"By then, there will be no one left in our Great Wilderness who can stop their butcher's knife."

The old blind man coughed up several mouthfuls of blood and spoke intermittently.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan naturally understood this as well.

Whatever you do, you have to bear the corresponding consequences.

The price of defying the will of Heaven is likely far beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Lu Yuan used the "Heaven Follows Man's Wish" technique to change his predetermined fate, which is why he is still able to stand here safely.

It's likely that the old blind man took all the blame and backlash for him.

"Senior, you..."

Lu Yuan felt terrible seeing the old blind man coughing up blood.

“Young friend, there is no need to worry. I am a man who deserves to die. It is only because Heaven has no eyes that I have survived until now.”

"If this crippled body can be used to fight for a glimmer of hope for my Great Wilderness, it can be considered as a way to atone for some of the sins I have committed."

The old blind man sighed heavily, his voice filled with endless guilt and regret.

"I plan to send you, young friend, and the other great talents of the Great Wilderness to the Guixu Ancestral Court."

"During this time, I will do my best to buy you some time."

"As for what the future holds, that depends entirely on your own destiny."

"The Ancestral Temple of Guixu?"

Lu Yuan's expression shifted slightly.

Yu Xiong had mentioned this place to him before, but unexpectedly, the old blind man also mentioned the ancestral temple.

Moreover, judging from the tone of Yu Xiong and the old blind man, it seems that this ancient ancestral court has a great background.
"May I ask, senior, what exactly is in that ancestral temple?"

Lu Yuan cut to the chase and asked.

"The Ancestral Court is the place where the Heavenly Emperors of my human race have preached their teachings, and it is also the lifeblood of my Great Wilderness."

The old blind man's voice grew somewhat weary as he recounted the past.

Lu Yuan also learned the ins and outs of the ancient ancestral court from him.

In ancient times.

In the beginning of time, gods and demons coexisted.

Whether it was Fuxi, Youyu, or Xuanyuan, they were all collectively referred to as the human race!

Humans were weak and were used as food and sustenance, struggling to survive in the gaps between various races.

This situation only improved after the human race overcame numerous obstacles and successfully gave birth to the first Heavenly Emperor!
Under the leadership of the Human Emperor.

The human race grew rapidly in strength and gradually became the most intelligent of all beings, subtly threatening the status of the gods and demons!

Back when the human race was at its most glorious, it even had five Heavenly Emperors!

Five emperors reigned together, overlooking all peoples.

But when the human race established their ancestral court and stormed the heavens, believing they could overthrow the rule of the gods and demons, they ultimately suffered a crushing defeat.

"The race of gods and demons existed before heaven and earth."

"From the moment they are born, they are able to wield the power of the laws, and even the Heavenly Dao cannot do anything to them."

"To innate gods and demons, even someone as powerful as the Heavenly Emperor of the human race is nothing more than a stronger ant!"

A bitter smile, utterly desolate, appeared on the old blind man's face.

Innate, acquired.

They seem to differ by only one character.

But the gap between these two is like an insurmountable chasm.

One is born with innate authority and divine power.

From birth, they are at a height that ordinary living beings cannot reach.

One is an acquired being, who can only cultivate according to the laws they created.

Within the rules they established.

No matter how amazing your talent or how extraordinary your innate abilities, you are destined to be unable to cross this chasm!
under these circumstances.

Let alone the Human Emperor, even the so-called Heavenly Dao is merely a tool created by them to maintain the operation of heaven and earth! (End of Chapter)