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

Heaven.

Heavenly Sword Palace.

Just as the four Sword Ancestors were killed by Lu Yuan.

The Great Dao roared, and the laws collapsed.

The once cloudless sky now resembled a shattered mirror, riddled with countless cracks.

Crimson blood rain seeped from the cracks, sprinkling onto every inch of the land beneath the heavens.

From a distance, it looked as if the sky was weeping.

at this moment.

All living beings in the heavens felt an indescribable sense of sorrow.

They were heavy-hearted, their hearts filled with unease and fear.

Since the ancient war, the heavens have not witnessed any celestial weeping for hundreds of thousands of years.

But now.

Blood rained down, staining the heavens and earth red, even the laws of nature seemed to weep.

Not only that.

All the sword cultivators of the heavens were horrified to discover that the swords they carried with them suddenly began to groan and tremble.

Cracks appeared on the surface of the sword, turning it into a pile of scrap metal.

As for the Heavenly Sword Palace, the leader of swordsmanship, it was as if the sky had collapsed.

Large swathes of palaces shook violently and collapsed, turning into ruins.

Even the statue of the Sword Ancestor, which symbolized the authority of the sword path and stood in the main hall of the Sword Palace, exploded with a bang, crushing many Sword Palace disciples to death.

"What exactly happened? Why did the sword dao laws collapse? Could it be that something happened to the ancestor?"

The Heavenly Sword Palace Master's vision went black, he spat out a mouthful of blood, and nearly fainted on the spot.

As an ancestral god personally appointed by the Heavenly Emperor, the Sword Ancestor has been in charge of the sword law for hundreds of thousands of years.

If anything were to happen to him, the entire Heavenly Sword Palace would likely face annihilation.

In fact.

It's not just the Heavenly Sword Palace.

The Demon Race, the Holy Academy, and even the Heavenly Court that rules over the three thousand worlds have all undergone earth-shattering changes.

The heavens wept, and strange phenomena appeared; the Great Dao wailed.

In a single day, four powerful Ancestral Gods perished.

Upon hearing this news, all the gods of the heavens were stunned.

At first, many powerful people were unwilling to believe it, thinking that someone was spreading rumors and misleading the public.

The Ancestral Gods are supreme beings, holding absolute power over the laws of their respective regions.

Such a great figure, who lives to the fullest and whose every move could make the heavens tremble, how could he possibly die so easily?

Moreover, four ancestral gods perished in one fell swoop?
Looking at the entirety of history, perhaps only the ancient war could have resulted in such devastating casualties.

"My heavens possess billions of gods, yet the number of ancestral gods has always been only three thousand,"

“An existence at the level of an Ancestral God might not fall even once every tens of thousands of years, so there must be more to this story.”

This is a very serious matter.

Even though everyone witnessed the strange phenomenon of the heavens weeping, no one dared to draw any conclusions.

At this moment, whether it was other powerful ancestral gods or various heavenly forces, they all looked up at the magnificent heavenly palace in the sky.

Amidst the expectant gazes of everyone.

One after another, Emperor-level laws emerged from the void, eventually coalescing into a majestic figure that appeared before the world.

He was dressed in imperial robes and wore a crown.

The surface of the robe is decorated with patterns of mountains, rivers, seas, the sun, moon, and stars.

His imperial might was like a prison, and his aura was divine and holy, like an eternal and radiant sun.

Great indeed is the Qian Yuan, from which all things originate.

How great is the Kun Yuan, from which all things are born, in accordance with and in accordance with Heaven.

This image seems to be the origin of everything, and also the destination and end of everything.

He merely stood in the sky, yet all living beings in the heavens felt an unparalleled power.

"We pay our respects to the Heavenly Emperor Qian Yuan!"

Upon seeing this figure, all living beings, regardless of their cultivation level, location, or the important matters at hand, would be in awe.

Everyone knelt on one knee and bowed in worship.

"Greetings, Heavenly Emperor Qian Yuan!"

"Greetings, Heavenly Emperor Qian Yuan!"

The crowd shouted in unison, their voices rising in unison, creating a powerful and overwhelming sound, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing down.

“The four Sword Ancestors abused their public office for private gain, reincarnating without authorization. They deserve to die.”

The Heavenly Emperor Qian Yuan spoke the Heavenly Law, and his words became law; his voice instantly resounded in everyone's minds.

"However, they are still generals of my Heavenly Court. Anyone who offends the majesty of Heaven will be severely punished."

"By order of this Emperor, the Crimson Fire God King is to lead 100,000 heavenly soldiers and generals down to the mortal realm to immediately investigate this matter thoroughly."

"Furthermore, the authority of the four Sword Ancestors will be entrusted to me for safekeeping."

"We will hold another grand ceremony to worship Heaven on a chosen day, select the heroes of Heaven, and let them inherit the laws of the ancestral gods once again."

The majestic Daoist voice of the Heavenly Emperor Qian Yuan resonated throughout the three thousand worlds, lingering for a long time.

"The Heavenly Emperor is wise and sagacious; we respectfully bid farewell to His Majesty."

The crowd shouted in unison and bowed again in respect.

Upon hearing this decree, all the celestial forces were moved and instantly understood the intention of the Heavenly Emperor Qian Yuan.

As per past practice.

When a powerful Ancestral God passes away or dies unexpectedly, his authority over the laws should be inherited by the faction to which he belonged.

Unless there is no successor for the faction, a new successor will be chosen.

However, the four Sword Ancestors used their authority to reincarnate and rebuild their cultivation without permission, attempting to monopolize the inheritance of the Heavenly Emperor of the Human Race.

This move clearly displeased Emperor Qian Yuan, so he wanted to reclaim his power and take this opportunity to put pressure on forces such as the Heavenly Sword Palace and the Holy Academy.

Only by the grace of the Heavenly Emperor can they be promoted to ancestral gods.

If the Heavenly Emperor doesn't give it to them, they're nothing.

Thinking of these things, everyone's hearts became incredibly excited.

These are four slots for ancestral gods.

If they can obtain any one of the laws or powers, their strength will increase dramatically, ensuring their family's eternal prosperity.

As for the matter of the Crimson Fire God King descending to the mortal realm, it seemed rather insignificant.

Although the four Sword Ancestors perished too suddenly, who told them to reincarnate in the mortal realm without permission?

Moreover, in the eyes of all the forces of the heavens.

With 100,000 heavenly soldiers and generals, plus the Fire God King, the ancestral god of fire, sweeping away a region of the lower realm would be a piece of cake.
……

As the entire heavens were in turmoil.

As the instigator of all this, Lu Yuan is still frantically trying to pass the levels.

Some unfamiliar space.

"Crash!"

Water vapor rises, and the river water surges.

A long, pitch-black Xuanming River, stretching for thousands of miles, runs across the sky like a black torrent, spreading from the depths of the void and surging endlessly.

Each drop of the Mysterious Nether Water was as heavy as ten thousand pounds, radiating an extremely cold aura.

It seemed capable of crushing the heavens and earth, causing the void to resound with a series of cracking sounds as it succumbed to its immense weight.

At the end of the long river, an ancient beast, resembling neither a snake nor a tortoise, with its head and tail intertwined, strode across the river and appeared before Lu Yuan.

Xuanming!

One of the most powerful ancient divine beasts, and also a key minister who assisted the Northern Heavenly Emperor.

He suppresses the netherworld, resides in the north, and holds the power over the laws of water. He is also known as the God of Water or the God of Winter.

The famous mythical beast Xuanwu is merely one of His incarnations.

This is a truly supreme being that reigned supreme in ancient times and once terrified all races.

Its combat power is only slightly inferior to that of the supreme powerhouses at the level of the ancient celestial venerables.

"The Water God Xuanming?"

Lu Yuan's gaze sharpened.

He now possesses the authority over more than five hundred laws.

According to the trial rules set by the Heavenly Emperor of the Human Race, they are already qualified to challenge the ancient ancestral gods.

The Water God Xuanming possessed extraordinary strength, ranking among the top rulers even among all the Ancestral Gods. "It seems that I only need to pass a few more trials to obtain the Heavenly Emperor's inheritance."

Lu Yuan pondered to himself.

The five Heavenly Emperors each performed their duties and guarded their respective regions.

If he guessed correctly.

After he defeated the Water God Xuanming, his next opponent was an ancient celestial being.

If he can defeat the Celestial Venerable, he can face the Northern Heavenly Emperor directly and have the opportunity to receive the Heavenly Emperor's true teachings.

“You are the first person to have come here in millions of years.”

The water god Xuanming raised his massive head, which was as large as a mountain, and spoke in a low, melancholy voice.

"Junior Lu Yuan greets Senior Xuanming."

Lu Yuan clasped his hands in greeting and introduced himself.

"Indeed, so you are a descendant of that little boy Lu Zhong."

"Those who came after, the descendants of Emperor Zhuanxu, are they still alive today?"

Xuanming nodded slightly, then asked in a deep voice.

In ancient times, He followed the Heavenly Emperor Zhuanxu and made great contributions.

Even after dying in battle, leaving only a wisp of his soul in the world, he remained loyal and never forgot to inquire about the whereabouts of the Heavenly Emperor's descendants.

"Senior, the Gaoyang clan still exists."

Lu Yuan answered truthfully.

"That's excellent. Back then, the Heavenly Emperor overruled all objections and used an Emperor-level law to sever the connection between heaven and earth, thus securing a sliver of hope for our human race."

"But it was precisely because of this that the Heavenly Emperor was regarded as a thorn in the side by the heavens, and ultimately died tragically at the hands of the innate gods and demons."

When the past was mentioned, Xuanming sighed heavily.

"These are all old, trivial matters; let's not talk about them anymore."

"Since you are a descendant of Lu Zhong, and also a collateral branch of the Heavenly Emperor's bloodline, then I will test your cultivation level."

Knowing that time was running out, Xuanming stopped talking and raised a giant claw to crush Lu Yuan.

"Boom!"

Its body was enormous, and even a single claw was like a pillar supporting the sky.

Especially since the Xuanming Black Water was wrapped around its claws, all the water laws in this space cheered with joy.

As if they had encountered a sovereign ruler, they all expressed their submission and followed him, which caused the power of this claw to suddenly surge to an unimaginable level.

Not only that.

When Xuanming extended this claw.

Lu Yuan groaned, and the water laws within his body suddenly lost control, like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins.

The Northern Water God can command all the laws governing waterways in the world.

If it were an ordinary Qi cultivator from the waterway, Xuanming wouldn't even need to take action himself; a mere wisp of his aura would be enough to render them powerless to resist.

Fortunately, Lu Yuan cultivated the Five Elements Law and had already understood the principles of mutual generation and restraint among the Five Elements.

He did not panic when he saw that the water laws within his body were out of control.

Instead, he immediately activated the Five Elements Technique, transforming all the spiritual power within his body into a powerful mountain force.

there is always a solution to a problem.

Lu Yuan's body was as heavy as a mountain, his feet firmly planted on the ground.

Let the waves of the Dark River surge and roar, I remain steadfast and unmoved.

Not only that.

With the enhancement of the mountain's power, Lu Yuan's physical strength and power increased dramatically.

He raised his hand, clenched his fist, and slammed it heavily onto the surface of the Xuanming Claw.

"boom!"

All of a sudden.

The sky collapsed and the earth cracked; the void shattered.

A visible shockwave spread out from the collision center, forming a spatial storm that swept across the heavens and the earth.

Even though the storm raged and the river was raging.

Lu Yuan remained motionless, standing firmly in place without sustaining any injuries.

Seeing this, Xuanming couldn't help but glance sideways, slightly surprised.

As the water god of the north, He not only holds the power over the laws of water, but His physical strength is also far beyond that of ordinary divine beasts.

Even if He suppresses His cultivation to the Dharma Aspect Realm.

However, with his skill and physique, he could easily kill an Ascension Realm expert even without using the laws of water.

But Lu Yuan neither dodged nor avoided it, and with his mortal body, he actually took the blow head-on.

Such combat prowess and physical strength are extremely rare, even in ancient times.

However, Xuanming didn't have time to express his feelings.

Then he saw a sharp, cold blade of light shoot into the sky, reflected deep within his pupils.

Followed by.

His indestructible tortoise shell and body were as fragile as paper, easily sliced ​​in two by the blade's edge.

"Uh……"

All of this happened so suddenly that even Xuanming himself didn't have time to react.

"I apologize for offending you, senior. I was in a hurry, so I resorted to this measure."

Lu Yuan cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, his tone carrying a hint of apology.

Xuanming hesitated, unsure whether to laugh or cry, and finally could only shake his head and give up.

"I never imagined that the Lu Zhong clan would produce such a prodigy as you as their descendant."

"If the Heavenly Emperor Zhuanxu knew about this, he would surely be able to rest in peace with a smile on his face."

"However, I observe that your swordsmanship is profound and mysterious, and it should not be a technique of this world."

Xuanming's eyes revealed a hint of understanding, and he said with certainty.

For someone as powerful as him, who once stood at the pinnacle of the primordial world, it was natural to know some of the legends and secrets about the Simulators.

Moreover, Lu Yuan's talent and combat power are simply too terrifying.

At the age of five, he was able to instantly kill a powerful ancestral god of the same realm.

Even if he were the reincarnation of the Heavenly Emperor, he would be far inferior.

Based on all the information, Lu Yuan's identity and background are naturally obvious.

"Your senior is very knowledgeable and experienced, which I greatly admire."

Although Lu Yuan did not directly admit it, his words undoubtedly indirectly confirmed Xuan Ming's guess.

"Since ancient times, our human race has been treated as livestock by the heavens. Now, we finally have the opportunity to break free from this predetermined fate..."

Xuanming roared to the sky, as if he wanted to vent all the anger and resentment that had been accumulating in his heart for many years.

His body, along with the Xuanming River beneath his feet, exploded and transformed into a shower of light.

Then all the light rain converged and condensed into a law mark with a tortoise and snake intertwined in front of Lu Yuan.

This mark is the manifestation of the authority of the Waterway Laws. As soon as Lu Yuan approached, he felt the surging divine power emanating from it.

If it were in ancient times, as long as one could refine it, one could command all the rivers and seas in the world.

However, with the defeat of the human race, most of the laws and authority were taken over by the Qian Yuan Heavenly Emperor and redistributed to the gods of the heavens.

The only remaining laws and authority in the Heavenly Palace were obtained by the Heavenly Emperor of the Human Race through the separation of Heaven and Earth, using his own power to fight against the Heavenly Dao.

They risked their lives and the annihilation of their true spirits, forcibly rescuing themselves from the grasp of Heaven.

It can be said.

These laws and authorities not only represent the lifelong teachings of the ancient gods, but also signify the last glimmer of hope for the rise of humanity.

When those who come after refine these laws and authority, they will also have to bear the karma between humanity and the heavens, otherwise they will surely suffer a backlash in the future.

However, Lu Yuan is now so used to having lice that he's not bothered by the itch and has no psychological burden about it.

After all, as a simulator, even if he wasn't involved in the feud between the human race and the heavens, he would definitely have to settle scores with the innate gods and demons.

Thinking about this.

Without any hesitation, Lu Yuan immediately stretched out his right hand, grasped the tortoise-snake mark, and quickly refined it.

It didn't take long.

As he completely refined this mark.

Suddenly, black Xuanming water appeared from the air and surrounded him, forming a Xuanming phantom.

Not only that.

The water laws of the entire world seemed to rejoice, as if celebrating the arrival of their new king! (End of Chapter)