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

Celestial Shield Star.

An emergency meeting is currently being held at the headquarters of the Astral Army.

Dozens of high-ranking members of the Astronautical Army gathered together, but the atmosphere was extremely somber.

"According to reports from the front lines, it has been confirmed that the fleet sent by the Terra Empire has been destroyed by the Zerg."

"Furthermore, the projection of the Hive's will is constantly growing stronger and has blocked all interstellar routes within a radius of two thousand light-years."

"This also means that we are now isolated and helpless, and can only fight off the Zerg army on our own."

A middle-aged general wearing medals announced in a somber tone.

"How could this be?"

"Even the Imperial warships have lost contact?"

Upon hearing this news, the conference room erupted in an uproar.

The Terra Empire has a vast territory, ruling over thousands of star systems, and possesses hundreds of cultivation planets alone.

Not to mention.

It is rumored that there is also an eighth-level Transcending Tribulation Immortal Venerable presiding over the Terra royal family.

Compared to it, Jupiter is as insignificant as a speck of dust.

But now the Zerg have launched a massive invasion, and even the Imperial fleet is unable to deal with them?

For a while.

Panic gripped the people, and all the high command of the Star Forces felt an unprecedented sense of crisis.

"There is another matter. According to the information we received from the military base on Shenmu Star, the Fang family was suspected of being attacked by the Zerg and has now been wiped out."

The middle-aged general sighed and then uttered another shocking piece of news.

"The Fang family was wiped out?"

Everyone was horrified upon hearing this.

The once noisy conference room suddenly fell into dead silence; you could hear a pin drop.

A family destined to become immortal, their lineage will endure for ten thousand years.

Although the Fang family is not particularly prominent among the Nascent Soul families, the Fang family patriarch alone is enough to rival a Star Realm army of 100,000 people.

The Fang family, a powerful clan, was wiped out without any warning.

If the news of the Imperial fleet going missing is added to the mix, the already dire situation will undoubtedly become even worse.

Who did it?

"The Fang family has painstakingly built up its reputation in the Fenglei Mountains for thousands of years. Unless it is the Star Luo Ancestor who takes action, no one can wipe out the entire Fang family silently, right?"

Someone frowned and couldn't help but ask.

"Although intelligence indicates that the Fang family was destroyed because of an attack by the Zerg."

"But according to the intelligent optical computer, the destruction of the Fang family is suspected to be related to this person."

The middle-aged general activated his personal computer, and immediately a large amount of data and images were presented to everyone in the form of virtual projection.

"Feng Yuan, eighteen years old, a resident of Hulao Star, ranked first in this year's recruit assessment, and belongs to the Blade Company, the elite unit of the Ninth Warriors Battle Group..."

"His first mission was to go to the Fenglei Mountains alone to rescue Han Yue's team?"

"Sending a rookie to rescue someone? Isn't that ridiculous?!"

As they looked at the information, the expressions of some of the Star Guard generals grew increasingly grim.

As for those who knew the truth, they were all restless, with a fine layer of cold sweat seeping from their foreheads.

Some things are nothing on the scale, but once they're on the scale, they weigh a ton.

After all, it's obvious to anyone with eyes that there's something wrong with this.

If Lu Yuan had died in the Fenglei Mountains, that would have been fine; no one would risk offending a Nascent Soul family for the sake of a new recruit.

But they never dreamed of this.

Lu Yuan was unharmed, but the Fang family was wiped out!

Now that even the Fang family patriarch is dead, won't they be next?

Upon realizing this, the high-ranking members of the Star Realm Army who were cooperating with the Fang family were immediately terrified, breaking out in a cold sweat and trembling uncontrollably.

"Deputy Officer Xu, you've always been in charge of military mission scheduling."

"Tell me, what exactly happened?"

The main seat in the conference room.

An elderly man with gray hair took two puffs of his cigarette and asked in a calm tone.

However, everyone understood.

As the commander of the Astral Army, the old man had always been hot-tempered. Although he appeared calm now, it was actually just the calm before the storm!

"I……"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone present.

A fierce-looking, imposing man was now drenched in cold sweat and speechless for a long time.

He was only helping out casually when someone asked him to.

But who knows.

This seemingly insignificant favor has now become a death sentence!

"A bunch of bastards!"

"Take him away. Also, have the enforcement team thoroughly investigate this matter. I need results within three days!"

Luo Lie slammed his hand on the table and stood up, slapping the imposing man away with a single blow, cursing him with exasperation.

We are currently facing a shortage of manpower and are in dire need of personnel.

In other matters, he can turn a blind eye.

But these idiots dare to openly collude with outsiders to harm their colleagues. Do they really think he's dead?

The voice just fell.

Several elite Astral Army soldiers then entered the conference room and dragged the imposing man, who looked like a dead dog, out.

As for the others, they remained silent, sitting in their chairs without daring to speak.

"Commander, what should we do with Feng Yuan?"

The middle-aged general who was in charge of chairing the meeting hesitated for a moment before asking the question.

Although military regulations are strict and no one can violate them.

But the Fang family has been destroyed, and with the Zerg army pressing in, are they going to offend a mysterious genius for the sake of the Fang family?

Luo Lie remained silent with a cold face, clearly troubled by the situation.

If handled according to military regulations.

Not only will Lu Yuan become their enemy, but the Star Realm Army will also lose a large number of elite troops as a result.

After all, Lu Yuan could wipe out the Fang family in a heartbeat.

If the Astronautical Army wants to take him down, it will need to mobilize at least two warbands.

But if we leave it unattended...

Wouldn't the Star Guardians lose face and become a laughing stock?

"Commander, according to the latest intelligence we have gathered, several high-ranking Zerg have gone missing from the Zerg army near the Fenglei Mountains, and are suspected to have fallen into Feng Yuan's hands."

The middle-aged general hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"Hijacking a high-level Zerg, what exactly is he trying to do?!"

"Could it be that he intends to take this opportunity to cooperate with the Zerg?"

Upon hearing this, the other high-ranking members of the Star Realm were immediately in an uproar.

A powerful being at the Nascent Soul stage can destroy stars with a flick of their finger and influence the outcome of a battle.

Therefore, every Nascent Soul cultivator possesses an extremely important strategic position.

If Lu Yuan intends to cooperate with the Dark Insect Clan, the consequences will be unimaginable!
After a long silence, Luo Lie finally spoke slowly.

"The most urgent task is to find out the truth. No matter who the murderer is, our Star Guardian Army will punish him severely."

"However, no one can act on their own before the truth comes out!" Everyone's eyes lit up, and they immediately understood the legion commander's intention.

Since we are caught in a dilemma, any approach will have serious consequences.

That leaves only one word.

drag!
After all, there is no evidence to prove that Lu Yuan was the murderer who destroyed the Fang family.

If this drags on, it will eventually fizzle out.

The Fang family's current predicament is entirely their own fault, and they have no one to blame but themselves!

……

at the same time.

Upon learning of this news, the Xingluo Sect immediately ordered a thorough investigation.

For a while.

The entire planet Shenmu was in turmoil and entered a state of martial law.

However, everyone knows the answer.

The Star Luo Sect's move was all bark and no bite; it was just for show.

Under normal circumstances, they might have pursued the matter to the end in order to maintain order.

But now the situation is deteriorating, and everyone is preoccupied with their own problems.

No one would risk offending a powerful and mysterious expert for the sake of the Fang family.

a few days later.

Everything returned to calm, as if nothing had ever happened.

On the contrary, Lu Yuan's temporary residence suddenly became bustling with activity, with many forces vying to visit him.

"This must be young friend Feng Yuan, right? Truly, heroes emerge from among the young."

"This thousand-year-old blood jade was taken from deep within the earth's veins. It is extremely beneficial for nourishing the body. We hit it off immediately, so I hope you will accept it, young friend!"

"Furthermore, this piece of meteorite cold iron is a D5 grade metal, which is perfect for forging a Nascent Soul Spirit Treasure."

"Since ancient times, beauties have been paired with heroes. My granddaughter is a beautiful young woman of sixteen, and she is still unmarried. I wonder if you, young friend, would be interested?"

Surrounded by a group of powerful figures, Lu Yuan couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

This is the benefit of having great strength.

Killing one person is a crime, killing ten thousand makes one a king.

If he kills a Nascent Soul expert, he will definitely be relentlessly hunted down by various forces.

But if he were to wipe out the entire Fang family, not only would no one dare to pursue the matter, but various factions would also treat him with utmost respect and regard him as an honored guest!
After some conversation.

Lu Yuan accepted all the treasures, and the other powerful figures also left the place satisfied.

Based on the brief contact...

Lu Yuan doesn't seem like the kind of demonic cultivator or madman who takes pleasure in killing.

The reason he exterminated the entire Fang family was simply because the Fang family had forcibly seized their property.

So everyone breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that Lu Yuan would not pose a threat to them for the time being.

“Ancestor, Feng Yuan is hiding so deeply, he must have some ulterior motive.”

"The Star Luo Secret Realm is about to open. Should we revoke his qualification for the secret realm?"

The sect leader of the Star Luo Sect asked respectfully.

"No need. So what if he's hiding his strength?"

"The Star Luo Secret Realm is an ancient grotto-heaven, suppressed by laws. Even if other ancient saints come in person, they can only exert their Nascent Soul combat power."

"No matter what this kid's schemes are, he can't cause any trouble inside."

Ancestor Xingluo stood with his hands behind his back, speaking calmly.

Why do those Nascent Soul cultivators, who know that the True Immortal Heavenly Tribulation is a once-in-ten-thousand-years opportunity, dare not go to the Star Luo Secret Realm in person?

Because the Star Luo Secret Realm is a world unto itself, if they rashly go there, they may not only fail to gain any benefits, but also be wiped out in one fell swoop!

Time flies.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

The Star Luo Secret Realm, which countless people have been looking forward to for so long, has finally been opened!
Shenmu Star has been a major star for cultivation since ancient times, with its traditions continuing uninterrupted for tens of millions of years.

The Star Luo Secret Realm was a blessed land created by an ancient immortal with great magical power.

It is rich in resources and spiritual energy, and it is no exaggeration to call it the number one grotto heaven on Shenmu Star.

Even the Star Luo Ancestor obtained an unparalleled great fortune in the Star Luo Secret Realm.

Only then did he soar to the heavens and become a genuine Ancient Saint of Returning to the Void!

However, it was after that that the Star Luo Ancestor took control of the Star Luo Secret Realm by himself, established a sect there, and prohibited any force from entering.

This is the first time in 100,000 years that it has been opened to outsiders!
That's why.

When the news of the opening of the Star Luo Secret Realm spread, the entire Shenmu Star was in an uproar.

Countless cultivators gathered from all corners of the world, eager to witness the grand spectacle of a true immortal undergoing tribulation.

Although the number of spots in the secret realm is limited, they have long been divided up by various forces.

However, the procession of true immortals is so grand that even blessed lands cannot isolate them from it. If they can gain any insights from it, they will definitely benefit from it for a lifetime!

When Lu Yuan arrived at Xingluo Sect with the group.

A palace stood proudly atop a towering mountain, like a jewel atop a crown, radiating dazzling light.

And around the palace, there are countless stars.

These stars had long been refined, and their size was only the size of a millstone, numbering in the tens of thousands.

The surface of these tens of thousands of stars is covered with complex patterns, as if forming a magnificent array, continuously providing the Star Luo Sect with a massive amount of pure energy and spiritual energy.

"To use thousands of stars as the array's core, the Star Luo Sect's scale is indeed terrifying."

Upon seeing this magnificent and awe-inspiring scene, many cultivators secretly marveled and were filled with admiration.

The Ancient Saint of Returning to Emptiness can devour the sun alive, and a single glance from him can destroy a life-bearing planet.

For such powerful individuals, refining an entire star system would be an easy task.

This explains why the Dark Zerg are coming on strong, willing to pay any price to summon the projection of the Hive's will.

Otherwise, with the strength of the Star Luo Ancestor, how could he have been forced to such a point?

"Although the Ancient Saints of Returning to the Void are powerful, the True Immortal Heavenly Tribulation is known as a nine-out-of-ten chance of death, and countless Ancient Saints have perished in the tribulation."

"The chances of Ancestor Xingluo succeeding in his tribulation this time are probably slim, with less than a ten percent chance."

Some cultivators sighed helplessly, expressing their pessimism about the situation.

"Ancestor Xingluo knows that the Immortal Tribulation is dangerous, yet he still insists on going his own way. Could he be plotting something else?"

Lu Yuan pondered to himself.

He didn't believe the nonsense that the Star Luo Ancestor cared for the world and helped all living beings overcome their tribulations.

Because the stronger a person's cultivation, the more they cherish their life and fear death.

They have cultivated diligently for a lifetime, enduring countless hardships and tribulations to achieve their current strength. How could they possibly risk their lives?

Moreover, the higher one's cultivation level, the closer one's way of thinking will be to the Dao, and the colder and more indifferent one's emotions will become.

For the ancient sages who returned to the void.

Whatever they do, it's always based on their own interests; they would never act on emotion.

If sacrificing millions of living beings could make one a true immortal who has transcended tribulation, I'm afraid the Star Luo Ancestor would do it without hesitation.

Therefore, his forced attempt to transcend the tribulation this time clearly has ulterior motives.

Just as many guesses were forming in Lu Yuan's mind.

The myriad stars hanging in the sky suddenly burst forth with an unprecedented burst of dazzling light.

Followed by.

A dazzling pillar of light, reaching to the heavens and piercing the void, suddenly shot into the sky, as if opening a passage to some blessed land! (End of Chapter)