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

"Primordial gods and demons?"

After hearing what the old blind man said, Lu Yuan felt equally heavy-hearted.

The gods and demons were born before heaven and earth.

They possess innate authority and divine power, and their status and identity even surpass those of the Heavenly Way.

Even the laws of Heaven and the laws of the world were created by them.

How is this still playing?
To defeat such an unparalleled behemoth.

Just thinking about it makes me feel overwhelmed by the immense pressure.

The so-called gods and the Heavenly Court are nothing more than a group of human traitors who, in order to survive, voluntarily surrendered to the innate gods and demons and became their shepherds.

According to the old blind man.

It was precisely after that battle.

The human emperor perished with resentment, and generation after generation, they were kept like cattle and sheep by the gods and demons in the three thousand lower realms.

Eat when you want, kill when you want.

Only a portion of the human race's descendants, hiding in the Great Wilderness and relying on the backup plan and protection left by the Human Emperor, have managed to survive to this day.

But now the Great Wilderness's fate is exhausted. If Lu Yuan hadn't used [Heaven Follows Man's Wish] to forcibly change the will of Heaven, the entire Dayu City would probably have already fallen under the iron cavalry of the Great Court Kingdom!
"In the next few days, I will select suitable candidates from various clans and tribes to go to the ancestral temple. Please wait a moment, young friend."

The old blind man coughed twice, then turned and left the cave.

"Senior, take care."

Looking at his aged and hunched figure, Lu Yuan felt somewhat heavy-hearted.

The phrase "divine retribution" is no joke.

In other words, the old blind man possessed profound cultivation and single-handedly bore all the consequences.

Otherwise, if it were any other Qi cultivator, they would probably have died long ago.

However, the old blind man's condition is not optimistic either.

He shielded Lu Yuan from disaster, but suffered severe injuries himself. His lifespan is almost exhausted, and it would be a miracle if he could live for another ten or twenty years.

If he were to fall, I fear the Great Wilderness would also perish.

"A formidable enemy is approaching; I must improve my strength as soon as possible."

Lu Yuan clenched his fists, a strong sense of urgency welling up inside him.

The problem in the Great Court is merely a minor ailment, nothing to be afraid of.

His true enemies are the Heavenly Court and the innate gods and demons behind it.

Faced with such an unparalleled being who can manipulate the laws of heaven and determine the fate of all living beings, even if Lu Yuan possessed the [Heaven Follows Man's Wish] ability, he would not be certain of victory!
"In the ancient war, although the human race suffered a crushing defeat, it also changed the original order, making it impossible for the innate gods and demons to obtain enough blood and resources, and forcing them to remain in a state of slumber for many years."

"Otherwise, I would have no chance at all against the Primordial Gods and Demons at their peak."

Lu Yuan secretly rejoiced.

The world's resources are finite.

The stronger you are, the more energy you consume.

For beings like innate gods and demons, the resources needed just to maintain their daily lives are astronomical.

Under normal circumstances.

They can barely maintain the order of big fish eating small fish, small fish eating small shrimp, and small shrimp eating mayflies.

But in the ancient war, the heavens and earth shattered, and the upper realm fell.

The number of human casualties alone reached hundreds of millions, almost to the point of extinction.

As for other races, they also suffered heavy losses and were severely weakened.

This resulted in the innate gods and demons not having enough blood to consume, almost leading to a civil war within their clans and a situation where they could eat each other.

In the end, they can only minimize resource consumption by going into eternal sleep.

They will not easily awaken unless something major happens that threatens their own position.

"The Guixu Ancestral Court has the legacy and backup plan left by the Heavenly Emperor. If I can obtain the resources in the Ancestral Court, I can definitely greatly improve my strength in the shortest time."

"We'll first destroy the Great Court Kingdom, then storm the Heavenly Court, slaughter all the gods, and finally settle scores with the gods and demons!"

Lu Yuan's mind raced, and he quickly made up his mind.

three days later.

All the powerful figures and prodigies from all the clans gathered together.

The Yu clan, the Xuanyuan clan, the Shennong clan, the Jiuli clan...

These are all ancient clans that have continued from ancient times, and the blood of the Heavenly Emperor of the Human Race flows in their veins.

But at this moment.

All the clan chiefs stood trembling before a ragged old blind man, their attitudes extremely respectful, not daring to even breathe loudly.

Behind them followed the most outstanding geniuses of their time from various races.

These prodigies possessed extraordinary bearing, elegant demeanor, or profound inner strength, and were in no way inferior to the royal family of the Great Court.

But this was the first time they had ever seen their clan leader so humble and respectful in front of outsiders.

It should be known that with the status and strength of Ji Hao and Yu Xiong, who are both powerful beings in the Ascension Realm, even if a deity from the heavens were to come in person, they might not be able to inspire such awe in them!
"This old man, who commands such respect from the clan leader and the others, could he be...?"

Qingyan and the others' expressions changed slightly, and they vaguely guessed the old man's identity.

Think of this.

Their hearts tightened, and they felt a sudden increase in pressure, as if an invisible mountain was pressing down on them!
"Senior Imperial Tutor, this is the most outstanding descendant of my Xuanyuan clan. Please take a look at him."

Ji Hao introduced a young man in a yellow robe to the old blind man.

Everyone turned to look, and their expressions immediately changed.

The young man in the yellow robe was named Ji Chen.

He possessed a majestic bearing and extraordinary bloodline; he was the divine body of the Human Emperor.

His strength has already reached its peak, and at a young age he has condensed the Human Emperor Dharma Image, making him a leading figure among the younger generation.

Even Yu Qi, who has double pupils, is no match for him!
The old blind man merely glanced at it and nodded indifferently: "Not bad."

If other Qi cultivators heard this, they would probably be so angry that they would spit out a mouthful of blood.

This is a direct descendant of the Yellow Emperor, a human emperor with a divine body that is rare to see in ten thousand years, and an unparalleled genius who has entered the Dharma Aspect Realm at the young age of twenty.

The old blind man's evaluation was simply "not bad".

If even this doesn't meet his standards, how can other mediocre Qi cultivators survive?
But Ji Hao was overjoyed, as if he had heard some great praise, and an uncontrollable smile immediately appeared on his lips.

Because he understood better than anyone else just how sharp the old man's eyes were.

This is the Heavenly Emperor's wise teacher!

He is an ancient being whose mere words can cause countless gods to fight tooth and nail, vying to become his disciples.

The fact that Ji Chen received a "not bad" evaluation from the old blind man shows that he has great potential for the future!
"Imperial Tutor?"

The other young prodigies exchanged glances, all seeing the shock in each other's eyes.

Their noble status naturally allows them to know more secrets than other Qi cultivators.

According to the clan's ancient records.

The Imperial Tutor is not only the teacher of the Heavenly Emperor, but also the supreme sage teacher who preaches the Way and resolves doubts for the entire human race!

Although his strength was inferior to that of the Human Emperor, his status and position were even more noble.

Only after the ancient war.

The Human Emperor perished with resentment, and the Imperial Tutor, for reasons unknown, also ended up in this state.

But no matter how down on his luck or how wretched he may be, he is still an unparalleled being who has survived from ancient times to the present!
Given his knowledge and experience, the fact that Ji Chen received a "fair" evaluation already indicates that he is exceptionally talented!

Seeing this, the other clan chiefs also rushed to introduce their younger members to the elder, hoping he could help them make an assessment.

However, apart from Ji Chen, among the remaining twenty-odd prodigies, only Yu Qi, with his double pupils, caught the old blind man's eye. It wasn't until the old blind man saw Jiang Wan that he offered a further comment.

"She possesses a kind heart and gentle nature, and is both beautiful and intelligent."

With just this one sentence, the old patriarch of the Shennong clan couldn't stop smiling and gave Ji Hao a smug look.

Yu Xiong looked around but couldn't find the young figure in the crowd, and couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

However, the selection of those who went to the ancestral temple this time was personally determined by the Imperial Tutor, and even he could not interfere.

After all the prodigies had shown their faces, Ji Hao respectfully asked.

"Senior Imperial Tutor, the time has come. The most outstanding descendants of all the clans are here. Shall we set off now?"

"No rush, there is still a distinguished guest who has not arrived yet, let's wait a little longer."

The old blind man sat in the main seat and spoke slowly and deliberately.

Seeing this, everyone could only obediently stand still and wait patiently.

Ji Hao and the other clan leaders exchanged glances and looked at each other, all of them feeling a little puzzled.

The various clans often interacted, and the most outstanding talents within each clan knew each other.

What exactly is the Imperial Tutor waiting for?
Could there be a genius in this Great Wilderness who is even more outstanding than the Human Emperor's Divine Body, the Ancient Double Pupils, and the Gengjin Sword Body?
Moreover, given his status and position as the Imperial Tutor, even the Heavenly Emperor of the Human Race had to treat him with the respect due to a disciple.

Who has such great influence that he would personally wait for so long?

Amidst everyone's eager anticipation.

A young man in a beast-patterned robe arrived late and finally stepped into the main hall of the Youyu clan.

The boy was tall and slender with deep-set eyes.

Although his face still showed a hint of childishness, his demeanor was calm and composed, already displaying the bearing of a strong person.

However, the beast robe he wore was extremely crudely made, making it look very rustic and ugly compared to the exquisite robes worn by the other prodigies.

This caused the young man to lose all his composure, making him look like a country bumpkin who had come out of the depths of the mountains.

"Is he the distinguished guest that the Imperial Tutor is waiting for?"

Ji Chen and Qing Yan, along with the other young prodigies, were utterly astonished.

Even someone as powerful as them, with their human emperor divine bodies and descendants of the Heavenly Emperor, is looked down upon by the Imperial Tutor.

As a result, a country bumpkin who appeared out of nowhere was treated as an honored guest by the Imperial Tutor.

Moreover, for some reason, Qingyan and the others felt that the beast-robed youth in front of them looked somewhat familiar, as if they had seen him somewhere before.

and many more!

Isn't he the same gambler who lost so much that he made a complete fool of himself?
Qingyan and the others recalled everything they had seen at the Youyu Clan's jade gambling workshop and felt it was all utterly absurd, their faces filled with disbelief.

Why would a gambler be treated as an honored guest by the Imperial Tutor? Are they dreaming?
Lu Yuan observed everyone's reactions but remained largely unmoved.

In fact.

It's normal that Qingyan and the others don't recognize him.

After all, just to be on the safe side, only Yu Xiong knew the whole story.

Lu Yuan's transactions with other clans were all completed through Yu Xiong.

Even Yu Qi, who has double pupils, was kept in the dark, let alone the others.

"I apologize, senior. I made some progress in my cultivation just now and accidentally delayed the time."

Lu Yuan didn't pay attention to these trivial details, but went straight to the Imperial Tutor and said apologetically.

He had been in seclusion cultivating for the past few days, and had just gained some insight, finally reaching the perfect realm of inscription, which is why he had lost track of time.

"It's alright. To reach the peak of the Inscription Realm at such a young age is truly a gift from heaven."

After seeing Lu Yuan, the Imperial Tutor seemed to become a different person, a smile appearing on his face, and he spared no praise.

“What the Imperial Tutor said is absolutely right. Young friend Lu’s talent is unparalleled, even I am ashamed of myself.”

Yu Xiong nodded, echoing the sentiment.

But Ji Hao and the others were dumbfounded when they heard these words.

They could tell Lu Yuan's level of cultivation with just a glance.

At only five years old, he has already reached the perfect level of the Inscription Realm; such talent is indeed remarkable.

But the world is full of geniuses, as numerous as carp crossing a river.

People like Ji Chen, descendants of the Heavenly Emperor, inherit a portion of the laws and Dao traces in their bloodline almost from birth, allowing them to easily break through to the Inscription Realm.

Lu Yuan may have some talent, but surely it's not enough to warrant such praise from the Imperial Tutor?

Moreover, judging from Yu Xiong's nonchalant attitude, it seemed as if he had known this beast-robed youth for a long time.

"Wait! Could he be...?"

A flash of inspiration struck Ji Hao, and he suddenly realized something, causing his expression to change drastically.

Yu Xiong had previously spent a great deal of money to borrow the Five Elements Treasures from them for a period of time.

Ji Hao and the others originally thought that Yu Xiong wanted to pave the way for Yu Qi.

However, judging from the five elements aura emanating from Lu Yuan now...

Everything Yu Xiong did was clearly for the sake of the beast-robed youth before him!
"In that case, the Ice-Fire Spirit Silkworm and the Fusang Divine Leaf must also belong to this young man."

"This young man even reversed the outcome of that bet, so Yu Xiong is willing to go to any lengths to win him over and even curry favor with him..."

Ji Hao was shocked. Thinking of the struggle for destiny between the Youyu Clan and the Tianyun Sect, he finally understood the key point.

"Yu Xiong, you old fox, you've kept this from me for so long!"

Ji Hao smiled wryly.

Yu Xiong coughed twice, somewhat embarrassed.

Only after obtaining Lu Yuan's consent did he look at the crowd.

"Everyone, let me introduce you. This is my young friend Lu Yuan, from the Dafeng tribe, and he is also the savior of the Yu clan."

The voice just fell.

Apart from the clan leaders who had already guessed the truth, the remaining young prodigies were in an uproar.

It's one thing for a gambler who's lost everything to be treated as a distinguished guest by the Imperial Tutor.

But when did he become the savior of the Youyu clan?
Has the world gone mad?
Qingyan and the others were in a daze, unable to accept this fact for a long time.

However, although they were not as cunning as Ji Hao and his group, they were not ordinary people either.

Upon hearing Yu Xiong reveal Lu Yuan's identity, they quickly understood the whole story.

But the more they pondered this matter, the more horrified they became.

Lu Yuan's act was too convincing.

His frenzied demeanor and desperate gambler portrayed a gambler who had lost everything perfectly, making it seem like he wasn't acting at all.

If Yu Xiong hadn't revealed all this, they would still be in the dark!

"A true master does not reveal his abilities; one who reveals his abilities is not a true master."

"This person not only changed the fate of the Youyu clan single-handedly, but also managed to hide his identity so well."

"Such methods and such shrewdness are beyond our comprehension!"

"No wonder the Imperial Tutor speaks so highly of him; he is truly a master!"

Everyone was deeply moved and completely convinced of Lu Yuan's abilities, no longer showing any contempt or arrogance.

Even the crudely made animal robe that Lu Yuan was wearing was gradually becoming unique and extraordinary in everyone's eyes.

True geniuses and strong individuals are often unconventional and unorthodox.

Just like the Imperial Tutor.

Even if they are disheveled and dressed in rags, who would dare to look down on them?
Lu Yuan, clad in animal hide, displayed a unique taste, clearly indicating he had received a trace of the Imperial Tutor's true teachings! (End of Chapter)