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

After half an hour.

Wang Hao, who originally had a handsome appearance, now had his entire face swollen like a pig's head.

His eyes rolled back, and his body was covered in wounds, like a pile of mud lying on the ground, as if he had suffered some kind of inhuman torture and abuse.

Lu Yuan clapped his hands with satisfaction, clearly having gotten what he wanted from the other party.

"Purple Cloud Skill?"

Recalling the information Wang Hao had just given him, a glint of light flashed in Lu Yuan's eyes.

This method allows one to absorb the essence of the celestial radiance; it is a fundamental cultivation method of the Ziyun Sect, renowned for its profound and enduring spiritual power.

If one cultivates to a profound level...

It can even lead directly to the Golden Elixir Path, triggering extraordinary phenomena such as purple qi coming from the east and auspicious clouds appearing!

However, the Star Alliance strictly prohibits the transmission of cultivation techniques to outsiders.

Deep within the minds of all sect disciples, a soul restriction is set.

If an outsider attempts to use the Soul Searching Technique to obtain cultivation methods, the restriction will be triggered, causing the sect's disciples to self-destruct and die.

Lu Yuan obtained a portion of the Purple Cloud Skill from Wang Hao thanks to his cultivation experience from multiple lifetimes.

However, given his limited knowledge, he only needed a general understanding.

This allows one to see the big picture from small details, draw inferences from one instance to another, and deduce even more powerful and perfect cultivation techniques based on this incomplete part of the technique.

Subsequently.

His gaze sharpened, and he immediately brought up his virtual control panel.

[Talent: Reversing Cause and Effect]

[Number of future results that can be anticipated: 0/3]

[Pre-paid achievements: Tier 1 Mech Mastery (23% complete), Innate Qi Hunyuan Gong (25%), Complete Military Dao Killing Fist (10%)]

[Available advance rewards: Gun Master (proficient in all firearms), Tier 2 Mech Mastery (mastery of all Tier 2 mech knowledge), Sixteen Forms of Astral Army Combat Techniques, Purple Cloud Divine Art - Beginner's Guide...]

[Abilities Mastered: Basic Mecha Mastery, Basic Military Fist Technique, Innate Hunyuan Stance Skill]

"So, I really can deduce a new cultivation technique just by using a fragment of information about it?"

"Although I have had very little access to information, resulting in this cultivation technique only having an introductory chapter, it is still enough for me to become a Golden Core cultivator."

Lu Yuan stared at the Purple Cloud Divine Technique item, a smile involuntarily appearing on his lips.

This is the defying nature of "reversing cause and effect".

As long as it is theoretically feasible, he can advance the results of his future cultivation and then gradually make up for the cultivation process.

According to the information provided on the panel.

Compared to the Purple Cloud Skill, the Purple Heaven Divine Art is clearly much more powerful.

Even just the introductory chapter was enough to transform Lu Yuan, allowing him to directly condense a Heavenly Grade Golden Core.

If he gains a deeper understanding of the laws of heaven and earth in this world, he can further improve the Purple Cloud Divine Technique.

In the future, cultivating to the Nascent Soul stage or even the Deity Transformation stage will be a piece of cake!
"A Core Formation Sect Leader and a Nascent Soul Ancestor, it seems that the Purple Cloud Sect is quite strong, actually having a fourth-level Nascent Soul cultivator in charge."

Lu Yuan muttered to himself.

According to Wang Hao.

The Ziyun Sect is considered a major cultivation sect on Shenmu Star, boasting tens of thousands of disciples, dozens of Core Formation cultivators, and even several Nascent Soul elders.

As for the ruler of Shenmu Star, he is a genuine fifth-order Nascent Soul cultivator.

Its power is so terrifying that it can easily destroy a planet!
"Fourth-order: destruction of a nation; fifth-order: sinking of the land; sixth-order: falling star."

"But even a Nascent Soul cultivator at only the fifth level can possess the combat power of a Fallen Star."

"So, does that mean that the combat power of cultivators is a level higher than that of other professionals of the same level?"

After sorting through all the information, Lu Yuan finally had a clear understanding of the cultivators in this world.

“Wang Hao is just an outer disciple. Even if he goes missing, the Ziyun Sect may not necessarily make a big fuss about him.”

"What I need to do next is to quickly replenish my experience and then use the principle of reversing cause and effect to step into the third-order Golden Core realm."

As long as he can become a Core Formation expert, he can roam freely in Xuhua City and not even be afraid of the Yunxiao Group!

at the same time.

The auxiliary optical computer in the mech's cockpit flickered slightly, indicating that there were several intercepted missed communications.

When Lu Yuan opened the caller ID, he found that they were all calls from Gu Yao.

He thought for a moment, then canceled the do-not-disturb mode and immediately dialed back.

next second.

Gu Yao, dressed in a blue police uniform, appeared before him in a holographic projection.

"I was busy just now, what's the situation outside now?"

Lu Yuan asked.

“The situation is terrible. You know what the disappearance of a cultivator means to the Star Alliance.”

"The government is now aware of this matter and has ordered the police department to find Wang Hao's whereabouts as soon as possible."

"The entire city of Xuhua is now under complete lockdown, and no one is allowed to leave. I'm afraid you won't be able to hide for long before you are discovered."

Gu Yao sighed.

Are they worried about the secrets of their martial arts being leaked?

Upon hearing this news, Lu Yuan immediately guessed the concerns and intentions of the higher-ups on Hulao Star.

In fact.

As an eight-star cultivation world, this realm is filled with people who possess cultivation aptitude.

About one in ten people possesses spiritual roots.

Although the Celestial Clan has severed the connection between Heaven and Earth and monopolized the vast majority of resources and spiritual energy through unparalleled means, the number of cultivation seedlings with spiritual roots is still an extremely large number.

Moreover, with the help of cultivators fighting against dark creatures, the Star Alliance could not possibly execute all of them.

Normally, these people lack cultivation techniques and resources, and even if they possess spiritual roots, they cannot embark on the path of cultivation.

However, if they were to obtain a cultivation technique...

That would be like a dragon entering the sea or a tiger returning to the mountain; the consequences would be unimaginable!

Wang Hao was merely an outer disciple of the Ziyun Sect, and even if he died, few would care.

However, his martial arts techniques are of utmost importance and must not fall into the hands of outsiders!
“Wang Hao is a hot potato right now. If you keep him around, he will bring disaster upon you sooner or later.”

Gu Yao said earnestly.

"what do you mean?"

Lu Yuan's heart skipped a beat; he understood the unspoken meaning in her words. "Wang Hao is a cultivator; he's very important to us."

“If you hand him over to us, we will find a way to help you through this difficult time, and we can also agree to other conditions.”

Gu Yao said frankly.

Having dealt with Lu Yuan so many times, she had long understood that he was a man who wouldn't act without a profit motive.

What can you offer?

Lu Yuan was indeed somewhat tempted.

After all, he had already obtained the cultivation technique, so Wang Hao was no longer of any use to him and would only cause him a lot of trouble.

If Gu Yao can offer enough incentives, Lu Yuan wouldn't mind handing Wang Hao over to them.

"Fifty million star coins, a second-tier Shadow Assassin mech, a spatial bracer, and two third-tier combat skills."

"This is all the resources we can offer right now. We hope you will think it over carefully before making a decision."

Gu Yao said helplessly, clearly frightened by Lu Yuan's exorbitant demands the previous two times.

"I don't need the Shadow Assassin mech, and I don't have any need for combat skills. Could you exchange these two items for a regular-grade smart computer, plus 50 million star coins?"

Lu Yuan didn't want to waste too much time and directly stated his conditions.

"puff!"

Even though they had guessed that Lu Yuan would ask for an exorbitant amount as usual.

However, when Gu Yao heard this absurd condition, she was so angry that she almost spat out a mouthful of blood on the spot.

One hundred million Star Coins, a Space Wristband, and a hacked version of a standard-level smart computer.

All of these things together are worth at least 700 million Star Coins.

Lu Yuan is really daring to ask for that.

Seeing the other person's gritted teeth, Lu Yuan felt a little embarrassed.

He had originally planned to ask Gu Yao for a spirit-powered mecha, but after thinking about it, he gave up the idea.

Because each spirit power mech is extremely expensive to build, even Wang Hao's mech was bought with a loan.

If he made that condition, Gu Yao would definitely not agree.

At last.

After a tense struggle, both sides gave way.

Finally, Gu Yao agreed to give Lu Yuan 100 million star coins, a spatial wristband, and a computing chip for a regular-grade optical computer, thus completing the deal.

It didn't take long.

Ruins on the outskirts of the city.

A figure shrouded in a black robe emerged from the darkness and appeared before Lu Yuan.

"Hello, everything you requested is here."

The other party handed Lu Yuan a box about the size of a palm.

When Lu Yuan opened it, he found a smart chip inside.

Although this chip looks only the size of a fingernail, its computing power is comparable to that of hundreds of millions of super quantum computers!
of course.

This is only a part of the computing power template; the real optical computer terminal and energy device are still in Gu Yao's organization base.

But it's sufficient for everyday use.

"He's alright, he just fainted."

Lu Yuan handed Wang Hao and the Shadow Assassin mech to him, and when he saw the other party's puzzled look, he casually explained.

"If I may ask, you are very powerful. Would you be interested in joining our Silver Moon Organization?"

"We will do our best to provide you with the best cultivation resources."

The man in the black robe suddenly spoke up and asked.

"I'm sorry, I've always been used to working alone and I don't like joining any faction."

Lu Yuan immediately refused.

Although the enemy of my enemy is my friend.

These rebel groups, united by their belief in overthrowing the Star Alliance, were, in a sense, allies of Lu Yuan.

But human nature is unpredictable, and he still prefers to act alone.

His attitude towards defectors was that cooperation was possible, but conversion to Christianity was out of the question.

"I apologize for my intrusion. I enjoyed the transaction and hope to cooperate with you again in the future."

The man in black robes nodded, turned and left, disappearing into the darkness.

"Special abilities like shadows?"

Staring at the spot where the person had disappeared, Lu Yuan seemed to be deep in thought.

Followed by.

He picked up the chip, inserted it into the watch's slot, and a 'beep' sound indicated that it had been successfully activated.

"With this part of the optical computing power, I can crack the core code of the Zero Mech in batches, and I no longer have to do it manually, which is so troublesome."

"Furthermore, the problem with Wang Hao has been resolved. Now that he's in the hands of the traitors, he'll be completely drained of his value and will no longer pose any threat to me."

"The most urgent task is to accumulate experience first, and then we can prepare to step into the Core Formation stage."

Lu Yuan pondered.

He has obtained the cultivation techniques and can finally open the door to cultivation.

With his cultivation speed.

Perhaps in a few years, he will become a Nascent Soul cultivator or even a Divine Transformation expert.

At that time, let alone a small Ziyun Sect, even the entire Shenmu Star might not be his match!
The transaction was completed, not long after.

The city of Xuhua suddenly lifted the state of martial law, and all searches ceased.

The overwhelming electronic trackers vanished without a trace, and everything returned to calm.

"Gu Yao and the others have made their move?"

Lu Yuan guessed.

He didn't know how the Silver Moon Organization had done it.

But it is clear that the other party possesses very strong power, and can even influence the decision-making of the governing body to a certain extent!
In this regard.

Lu Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and decided to go into seclusion for a while.

I vow not to leave seclusion until I achieve Core Formation! (End of Chapter)