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

Simulated space.

With a flash of white light, Lu Yuan's figure appeared out of thin air.

"I have the World Mark, which allows me to initiate the Trial of the Chosen at any time."

"However, there is one more thing to do before heading to the martial arts world."

With a slight thought, Lu Yuan conjured a jade pendant in his hand.

This jade pendant is only the size of a palm, and its surface is carved with exquisite and intricate patterns.

All the patterns intertwine and eventually form the Chinese character '姜' (ginger) on the front.

On the back of the jade pendant, there is also the character 'moon'.

When both are combined, the identity of the jade pendant's owner becomes quite clear.

"Back then, I used an ancient formation to travel to the Moon Palace and obtained this jade pendant from the girl in the ice coffin."

"He promised her that he would return the jade pendant to the Jiang family, but the royal family was too powerful to be approached rashly, and that making contact with them would only bring disaster."

"So I put this matter aside, never expecting it to drag on until now."

A hint of reminiscence appeared in Lu Yuan's eyes.

Jiang Yue is an ancient Qi cultivator in the martial arts world and the daughter of the Talisman King Jiang Heng.

However, the arrival of a strange seventh-tier creature turned all the glory and splendor of the ancient era into history.

Even the martial arts world was reduced to ruins, falling directly from a seven-star advanced world to a one-star simulated world.

After Jiang Heng's fierce battle with the seventh-tier monster, he attempted to forcibly bring his wife and daughter back to the main world, but was thwarted by King Feng.

Unable to bear the pain of losing his wife, he suffered a mental breakdown and wandered through countless worlds, disappearing without a trace.

As for Jiang Yue, she was sleeping in that ice coffin, having lived from ancient times to the present.

Recalling the past, Lu Yuan felt a mix of emotions.

When he first participated in the simulation, he was just an unknown novice.

Upon first learning of his investiture as a king, I was astonished, considering him a celestial being.

But time flies, and now that he has become a powerful king, when he looks back, he finds that a seventh-level king is nothing special.

"I wonder what the martial arts world will be like after all these years, and whether that girl in the ice coffin is still alive."

Lu Yuan said with a complicated expression.

He planned to find out about the Talisman King Jiang Heng and the Jiang family before returning to the martial arts world.

Returning the jade pendant to the Jiang family would settle this karmic debt.

However, as soon as Lu Yuan logged into the Simulator Forum, he received a bunch of unread private messages.

"Are you still in seclusion?"

"So your name is Lu Yuan? Worry-Free City is your territory? I didn't expect you to be so well-hidden."

"The forces of darkness are growing stronger, and the Great Yan royal family has decided to abandon the Southern Region. You'd better prepare as soon as possible."

These messages came from Sikong Xi, the intelligence chief of the Night Watch Division, but the date indicated that it was thirty years ago.

At that time, Lu Yuan was still conducting simulations in the Seven Star Wilderness World, and was disconnected from the main world and the will of the heavens, so he had no way to check information.

As for his identity being exposed, Lu Yuan had anticipated this.

The rise of Wuyou City almost coincided with his growth trajectory, and some influential figures would have guessed about him sooner or later.

As the intelligence chief of the Night Watch Division, it's quite normal for Si Kongxi to know Lu Yuan's true identity in advance.

However, at Lu Yuan's current level, he has enough strength to deter most people with ulterior motives, and there is no need for him to hide anything anymore.

"No wonder nine out of ten cities in the entire Southern Region are deserted. It turns out that the Great Yan royal family made a decision so early."

Lu Yuan's eyes revealed a hint of understanding as he continued to browse through the unread messages.

Over the course of forty years, Sikong Xi sent him hundreds of messages.

However, most of the messages were tinged with a hint of resentment and grumbling.

Lu Yuan quickly glanced through the chat box and scrolled to the bottom.

"Worry-Free City is a big target, and you've attracted a lot of attention."

"Several powerful figures who have been granted titles have already noticed the anomalies in Worry-Free City. If you are sincerely seeking help, I might personally intervene to negotiate."

"What the hell? You actually subdued Blood God Pope Shi Tao? I made a wasted trip!"

"The news of your subjugation of Shi Tao has spread like wildfire, arousing the vigilance and hostility of other powerful figures who have been granted the title of King."

"The Great Yan royal family is also on high alert about this, and they will probably take action against you soon!"

"Oh no, you'd better run away right now."

"King Wuwei has arrived. He intends to join forces with King Feng and King Mo to conquer Wuyou City."

"Hurry up and come to my Sikong family, maybe I can save your life."

"I'll blanch it! I'll blanch it! I'll blanch it!"

"Big brother, are you that powerful? You became a king-level figure so quickly? You even suppressed the King of Wuwei?!"

"I'm doomed. My father keeps urging me to marry you. Should I just agree or pretend to refuse?"

"Damn bastard, you've already finished the simulation, why haven't you replied to my message yet???"

"You're not angry, are you? Hahaha, I was just joking, don't take it to heart..."

……

Seeing this series of messages, Lu Yuan felt quite helpless.

After thinking about it, he still sent a message back.

"I was busy before, and I just saw the message."

This message was sent out not long ago.

Night Watch Division.

A tall, elegant woman with a cool and aloof demeanor, like an ice queen, almost burst into tears of joy. She felt as if she had finally found happiness after years of waiting in a cold cave.

"I've waited forty years, and you're finally done with your work?"

Even through the screen, Lu Yuan could imagine the other person gritting their teeth, their face full of resentment.

"Yes, I'm preparing to start the Heavenly Chosen Trial. Help me find out about Jiang Heng."

"puff!"

Upon seeing this message, Sikong Xi nearly coughed up blood; she was so angry she felt like her lungs were about to explode.

Even if a boss uses psychological manipulation on an employee, shouldn't they first offer a rosy picture and let the employee taste some sweetness?
So Lu Yuan was so direct and straightforward, did he really treat me like a tool?!

"OK!!!"

Sikong Xi was torn between her inner thoughts and her own. After hesitating for a long time, she could only grit her teeth and reluctantly accept her role as a tool.

She is very efficient.

A few minutes later, he sent all the information and data about Jiang Heng and the Jiang family to Lu Yuan.

According to the intelligence from the Night Watch.

Since Jiang Heng wandered to the myriad realms, the Jiang family lost a king-level warrior, and can be said to be in decline and unable to recover.

Not only was their territory gradually encroached upon and annexed by other forces, but the Jiang family also suffered heavy casualties under the attack of dark creatures, and could barely protect themselves.

Now the Jiang family's status has declined, and most of their family's assets have been divided up by various forces, leading to the family's ruin and death.

Moreover, the myriad realms are vast and boundless, and perhaps only the will of the heavens knows which world or plane Jiang Heng has now wandered into.

After reading the information, Lu Yuan couldn't help but shake his head.

Given the current situation, without the assistance of powerful figures who have been granted royal titles, the Jiang family will likely perish completely within ten years and cease to exist.

"Fine, Jiang Yue once taught me the ancient Qi cultivation method without reservation, so I should repay that favor now."

After thinking for a moment, Lu Yuan sent another message to Sikong Xi.

"Please pass on a message for me: I have a karmic connection with Jiang Heng, and I will protect the Jiang family this time."

"If any powerful figure who has been granted a title insists on making things difficult for the Jiang family, or if something happens to the Jiang family, I will definitely pay a visit to them in person one day."

If anyone else had said that, they would have been scorned by all the powerful figures who had been granted titles.

After all, everyone is at the same level. What right do you, a rising star, have to speak to a veteran king like that?

But Sikong Xi had no doubt that when the other powerful figures who had been granted titles heard this, they would be so frightened that they would return all of the Jiang family's assets overnight.

What a joke.

Lu Yuan is the youngest king-level figure in the history of the Great Yan Empire!
Moreover, he was fighting three against one.

Even when they were away from their fiefdoms, they could easily overwhelm the three King Wuwei.

Although that battle ended too quickly, none of the powerful figures who had been crowned kings knew the inside story.

But even a fool could understand that.

Subduing a powerful figure who has reached the rank of King is incomparably more difficult than killing one.

without any exaggeration.

Given Lu Yuan's current status and position, even the Great Yan royal family must treat him with utmost care and dare not show the slightest disrespect or negligence.

After all, this is a young king with boundless potential and a bright future, and it is almost a certainty that he will become an eighth-order ancient emperor in the future.

Even reaching the ninth-order immortal realm in the future is not impossible!

Therefore, no one would be foolish enough to offend a young giant who could become a ninth-tier immortal for the sake of a fallen Jiang family.

Sikong Xi immediately complied.

It didn't take long.

When the other powerful figures who had been granted titles learned of this, they were immediately terrified and felt extremely uneasy.

"Damn it! How could the Jiang family be related to Lord Wuyou City?"

"Don't worry about that now, just hurry up and return those Jiang family assets."

"Don't blame me for reminding you, this city lord is a ruthless person, he even suppressed the King of Wuwei without hesitation."

"Money is just an external thing; you must never bring disaster upon yourself."

No one who can reach the level of a king is a fool.

Having lived for thousands of years and undergone countless reincarnations, they naturally understand how to weigh the pros and cons and seek good fortune while avoiding harm.

That's the weight of Lu Yuan's words.

With just a few words, a royal family could be saved from danger and brought back to life!

And the other side.

Southern Regions, Jiang Family.

An elderly man with a full head of white hair and a hunched back was pacing back and forth in the courtyard with a worried expression.

He kept sighing and complaining, as if he had encountered some very troublesome problem.

"Patriarch, the Cang family has ordered us to hand over control of that four-star talisman world to them within three days."

“If we don’t listen, all of us Jiang family members who are away from home will die a violent death.”

A pale-faced middle-aged man said indignantly.

“That four-star talisman world is the lifeblood of our Jiang family and our last foundation. It is something that we have spent countless efforts and resources over generations to finally obtain.”

"Now the Cang family wants to take over the whole world with just a few words. It's outrageous! Should we fight them to the death?"

"Ugh……"

Upon hearing these words, the wrinkles on Old Master Jiang's face deepened even further.

He seemed to lose all his energy and spirit in an instant, aging decades in the process.

"Fine, since the Cang family wants it, then give it to them."

"The most urgent task is to find Heng'er first."

The old man of the Jiang family said decisively, showing that he was not greedy for immediate benefits.

If the land is saved and people are lost, both people and land will be lost.

People and land are saved, and people and land are saved.

Now the Jiang family is in decline and has no strength to hold onto those assets, even if they occupy them.

It would be better to send it away and preserve our already limited strength.

As long as people are alive, anything is still possible.

“Master, Lord Jiang Heng has been missing for many years. We have searched hundreds of thousands of worlds but have not found any trace of him.”

The middle-aged man said weakly.

If the Jiang family still had a prince in charge, how dare the Cang family members be so presumptuous?
Just at this time.

A sudden commotion arose outside the Jiang family mansion.

The noise grew louder and louder, as if people were arguing about something.

"Wait, this is the Jiang family's important territory. No outsiders may enter without the permission of the family head."

"How dare you! You mere ant, how dare you speak to my Cang family patriarch like that? If it weren't for..."

A young man shouted angrily.

But then.

Then another old, hoarse voice rang out, stopping everything.

"Tao'er, don't be rude!"

"Brother Jiang, it has been decades since we last met. Today, I have come to pay you a visit in person. Why don't you come out and greet me?"

The old voice spoke very warmly.

"The Azure King has come to visit? And he's even addressing me as 'brother'?"

Upon hearing this, even with his calm and composed demeanor, which had seen all aspects of life, Grandpa Jiang was momentarily dazed, feeling as if he were in a dream.

Who is Cang Wang?

Those are vultures that are greedy and ruthless, devouring people without spitting out the bones.

Over the years, they have seized a great deal of Jiang's property.

A few days ago, they even threatened to raze the Jiang family to the ground and destroy them, demanding that the Jiang family hand over the four-star world they possessed.
But has the Azure King changed his ways? Or is there a deeper scheme behind this?
However, since things had come to this point, he couldn't simply stay indoors.

The old master of the Jiang family coughed twice, tugged at his robes, and straightened his appearance.

With a heart full of doubts and unease, he left the mansion.

But he had just appeared and hadn't even settled down yet.

Then he saw a smiling, silver-haired old man rush up to him, take his hands in his own, and warmly inquire about his well-being.

"Brother Jiang, it's been decades since I last saw you. You're still as healthy as ever."

"King Cang, what are you doing...?"

Grandpa Jiang's confusion deepened. He moved his arm, trying to pull his hand back, but Cang Wang refused to let go.

"Your Jiang family has really found a powerful patron. The younger generation in the family were ignorant and offended Brother Jiang. I apologize on their behalf."

"This ancient ginseng can replenish qi and blood, and prolong life. Consider it my apology to you, brother."

"Furthermore, this can of Enlightenment Tea can increase the chances of sudden enlightenment; it is a priceless treasure from a high-level world."

"Please give this to Lord Wuyou for me, and convey my regards to him."

The King of Cang was incredibly enthusiastic, showing none of the airs of a powerful figure. Without a word, he shoved a can of spiritual tea into Old Master Jiang's hand.

"Lord of Wuyou City?"

Grandpa Jiang looked blank, not knowing what had happened.

He had naturally heard of this rising young kingpin.

However, the other party has a bright future and is a peerless genius who is expected to become an ancient emperor.

Now, let alone the Jiang family, they have already declined.

Even if Jiang Heng were still alive and the Jiang family were at their peak, the gap between them and Lu Yuan would be as vast as an insurmountable chasm; they would not be on the same level at all.

But now, judging from what the Cang King said, their Jiang family has latched onto Lu Yuan, this towering figure?
What exactly is going on?

Without a second thought, Old Master Jiang immediately slipped away and returned to the Jiang family mansion at the fastest speed he had ever traveled.

"Hurry, hurry, hurry! At all costs, I must contact Lord Wuyou immediately!"

And the Night Watch Division.

Sikong Xi stretched, displaying her exquisite figure to the fullest.

"It's done. I've used the Night Watch's channels and connections to get the message out for you in the shortest possible time."

"How are you going to thank me? Typing is too much trouble. How about we start a video chat?"

Sikong Xi's beautiful eyes sparkled with anticipation.

Although she had seen many photos and videos of Lu Yuan, she had never met him in person.

So she was also very curious about what this excessively young, powerful figure opposite her actually looked like.

"Thanks, but I still prefer typing."

"The Trial of the Chosen is about to begin. I have to go now. I'll contact you again when I have time."

Lu Yuan didn't want to waste too much time.

Although this matter concerns the life and death of the Jiang family, it is nothing more than a matter of a word to him.

Just as he was about to close the chat interface, he was suddenly stopped by Sikong Xi.

"and many more!"

"Is there anything else?"

Lu Yuan paused, then asked in confusion.

Sikong Xi took a deep breath, suppressing her shock, before speaking seriously.

"The Jiang family just contacted me urgently, saying that to repay your kindness in protecting me, they want to send you a four-star simulated world..." (End of Chapter)