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

"Is this the main peak?"

Under Luo Xin's leadership.

After passing through numerous restrictions, Lu Yuan was finally able to step into a mountain peak filled with spiritual energy.

This peak is beautiful with clear waters and lush mountains, towering thousands of feet high, resembling a sharp sword piercing the sky.

If someone can stand on the summit, they can have a panoramic view of all the mountains and the entire Qingyun Sect.

The main peak covers a vast area, but there are very few pedestrians.

Look around.

Everywhere there are vast spiritual fields and medicinal gardens, and even herds of rare and exotic beasts leisurely stroll through the forest, appearing very content.

"The path of cultivation is all about resources. For example, the three peaks and five academies of the Qingyun Sect each control different resources."

"The Weapon Refining Hall is in charge of magical artifacts, the Alchemy Hall is responsible for managing spiritual herbs, and this main peak is in charge of all spiritual fields, herb gardens, and rare treasures."

"Compared to other branches, the main peak is where the sect's foundation lies, it's practically overflowing with wealth."

Lu Yuan walked on the bluestone-paved road, lost in thought.

It didn't take long.

A magnificent hall with blue bricks and gray tiles appeared before him.

The main hall is located on the summit of the main peak, surrounded by hundreds of mountains, gathering the spiritual energy of all the mountains, like a pure land on earth.

Above the main hall, on the plaque, are three powerful and ancient characters: "Qingyun Hall".

On either side of the main hall, there is a majestic stone lion, with its head held high and its eyes wide open, looking lifelike.

It seemed as if it would come to life at any moment and annihilate all enemies!
"These two stone lions are quite extraordinary."

Lu Yuangang stepped into this place.

The two stone lions opened their large, bell-like eyes and stared intently at him. They even moved back and forth in sync with Lu Yuan's movements, just like living creatures!
“Junior brother, you may not know this, but these two stone lions were left behind by our ancestor when he founded the sect. They are thousands of years old.”

"For thousands of years, they have enjoyed the incense offerings from the sect day and night, and have long since become spiritually aware and possess considerable cultivation."

"The ability to distinguish friend from foe, and to differentiate between loyalty and treachery, is truly extraordinary."

Seeing this, Luo Xin smiled and explained in detail to him.

"I see."

Lu Yuan nodded, understanding the extraordinary nature of these two stone lions.

"Your master is waiting for you inside the main hall. Please go in quickly."

Luo Xin gave him a wink, and Lu Yuan understood immediately. He straightened his appearance, patted the dust off his clothes, and then stepped into the main hall alone.

The doors to the main hall were open. As Lu Yuan entered, he smelled a faint scent of sandalwood.

He looked up and saw many golden statues of gods placed directly in front of the main hall.

These statues of deities have different expressions; some are solemn and dignified, some have kind and benevolent faces, and some exude an imposing aura without anger.

They stand atop the main hall, enduring for millennia, as if silently watching over everything in the world.

And below the statue.

Standing there was a tall, straight-looking man in a black robe with slightly graying temples.

"Disciple Lu Yuan greets Sect Master!"

Upon seeing this person, Lu Yuan hurriedly cupped his hands in greeting.

Han Qingxuan turned around, carefully examined Lu Yuan, and a smile appeared on his face.

"You're quite good. You've managed to cultivate the Vajra Fist to the point where your fists are as strong as Vajra and indestructible in such a short time."

"No wonder you were able to kill Lin Hu despite being of a higher level. It seems your talent is even better than I imagined."

Han Qingxuan nodded slightly, praising him generously.

"Sect Master, you flatter me."

Lu Yuan was about to be modest when Han Qingxuan suddenly changed the subject and said something that made Lu Yuan tense up and his hair stand on end.

"I heard from Elder Li that you are also skilled in swordsmanship. I suppose the cause of Steward Wang's death must be related to you."

Han Qingxuan looked at Lu Yuan with an expressionless face, but what he said was like a thunderclap, causing Lu Yuan's face to drain of all color and his body to tremble slightly.

"Sect Master, I don't know what you're talking about."

Lu Yuan lowered his head, his body trembling slightly, like a thief caught red-handed, his eyes filled with undisguised fear and horror.

In fact.

Despite his outward panic, Lu Yuan was actually as calm as a rock.

After all, he has experience of multiple reincarnations and has lived for at least several million years.

Compared to his vast experience, Han Qingxuan was as naive as a three-year-old child. Lu Yuan only needed to glance at him to guess what he was thinking.

In Lu Yuan's view.

If Han Qingxuan really wanted to investigate the cause of Steward Wang's death, he would have notified the Enforcement Hall to take action long ago. Why would he go to such great lengths and spend so much time on him?

So his actions were just an attempt to scare himself.

as predicted.

Just as Lu Yuan had predicted.

When Han Qingxuan saw his tense expression, he couldn't help but chuckle and revealed his true thoughts.

"Manager Wang practiced demonic arts and deserved to die. You don't need to be too nervous."

"Sect Master, you mean..."

Lu Yuan suddenly raised his head, a perfect blend of surprise and confusion on his face, and said in disbelief.

“Sun Xiao is a wicked man who has disrupted the sect’s order on many occasions. However, with the Enforcement Hall protecting him, it is not convenient for me to take action.”

"You killed his disciple, which actually did me a favor."

Han Qingxuan stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly.

Lu Yuan's heart stirred slightly, and he understood Han Qingxuan's meaning.

Although he had previously been a menial disciple, he had lived in the Qingyun Sect for many years and had heard about the open and covert struggles between the main peak lineage and the Enforcement Hall.

But he didn't expect it.

How could the people of the Enforcement Hall be so arrogant as to openly support their cronies and defiantly oppose the main peak?

"Also, you killed Dong Ruonan, which is quite a problem."

Han Qingxuan pondered for a moment, then looked at Lu Yuan and said.

"Sect Master, may I ask what you think of this?"

Lu Yuan looked puzzled.

As far as he knew, Han Qingxuan was not only the leader of a sect, but also a genuine Nirvana Realm expert.

With his cultivation level, why would he be afraid of Dong Baochai, who was only at the Soul Palace realm?
"As far as I am concerned, Dong Baocai is certainly not a threat, but you will definitely be in big trouble."

Han Qingxuan seemed to see Lu Yuan's confusion and patiently explained it to him.

"Dong Baocai cultivates the Dao of Extinguishing Desires and Severing Emotions. This Dao emphasizes killing one's wife and children, murdering one's father and destroying one's master, and severing all seven emotions and six desires and karmic entanglements."

"The reason he values ​​Dong Ruonan so much is that he pours all his emotions and energy into her."

"Once Dong Ruonan has achieved mastery of her cultivation, she can put aside her own family for the greater good, and then be reborn in a state of extreme grief."

“But by killing Dong Ruonan, you have cut off his future. Destroying someone’s future is like killing their parents, so Dong Baocai will definitely fight you to the death.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan suddenly realized what was going on.

No wonder Dong Baochai, a Soul Palace Realm expert, despite having many children, favored Dong Ruonan above all others.

It turns out that he wanted to improve his cultivation level by killing his wife and children.

This alone shows it.

This person is utterly inhuman; he's a complete madman.

"With Dong Ruonan dead, Dong Baocai's path of extinguishing desires and severing emotions cannot be perfected. His only chance to make amends is to avenge his daughter in order to stabilize his own Dao heart."

"Therefore, you'd better be cautious during this time and not leave the sect rashly," Han Qingxuan kindly reminded him.

"Sect Master, rest assured, this disciple will certainly be more careful."

Lu Yuan cupped his hands in greeting.

"You killed Lin Hu and single-handedly destroyed Black Tiger Stronghold, which is equivalent to eliminating a major threat to the sect."

"Although your place as a true disciple was lost due to the obstruction of the Enforcement Hall, the rewards you deserve should not be missed."

As Han Qingxuan spoke, he waved his hand, and a beautifully crafted, ancient-looking token floated in front of Lu Yuan.

"This is the identity token of an inner disciple. With this, you can go to the third floor of the Scripture Pavilion and choose a true cultivation technique and a superior martial arts skill in advance."

"Thank you, Master."

Lu Yuan took the token and found that there were many interwoven patterns on the front, forming the pattern of the Qingyun Sect, while his name was engraved on the back.

Furthermore, the token is imprinted with numerous defensive runes, which are sufficient to withstand an attack from a Soul Palace Realm expert at a critical moment.

"Inside this Qiankun bag are ten thousand low-grade spirit stones and hundreds of top-grade spirit-nurturing pills, enough for you to cultivate to the late stage of the Spirit Sea Realm in a short time."

Just as Lu Yuan put away the token, Han Qingxuan tossed him a heavy Qiankun bag.

"Spirit Gathering Pill?"

Upon hearing these three words, a hint of joy flashed across Lu Yuan's face.

A martial artist at the Spirit Sea Realm has already opened up their Qi Sea, allowing them to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into their body.

The wider the Qi Sea, the deeper the martial artist's strength.

Therefore, compared to other realms...

The Spirit Sea Realm emphasizes accumulation. With sufficient resources, one can fill the Qi Sea with spiritual energy in a short period of time, thereby causing one's cultivation to surge.

This Spirit Nourishing Pill is extremely valuable, containing immense spiritual power and having no side effects. It can be said to be a precious pill that all martial artists in the Spirit Sea Realm dream of.

If it were an ordinary Spirit Sea Realm martial artist, they might spend most of their wealth and still not be able to obtain a single top-grade Spirit Nourishing Pill.

However, Han Qingxuan offered over a hundred top-grade Spirit Gathering Pills, demonstrating his generosity.

"And these ten calming incense sticks can clear the mind of cultivators, speed up their thinking, and even have a certain chance of bringing them into a state of enlightenment. You must make good use of them."

Han Qingxuan took out a bundle of incense and handed it to Lu Yuan, giving him a serious warning.

"This disciple will certainly live up to the sect leader's high expectations."

Lu Yuan solemnly accepted the calming incense and immediately smelled a faint fragrance that refreshed him and made his mind much clearer.

"It is indeed a good thing. No wonder even the sect leader values ​​it so much."

Lu Yuan pondered to himself.

In this world where martial arts are based on idealism, many cultivators go to great lengths to develop their mental will and have developed numerous methods.

For example, among martial artists in the Spirit Sea Realm, the widely circulated Illusion Pill can make people addicted to an illusion from which they cannot extricate themselves.

This calming incense can also enhance the mental will of cultivators, but it has no side effects whatsoever. It is no exaggeration to describe it as priceless.

“Junior Brother Lu Yuan is quite lucky. You should know that Tranquilizing Incense is extremely precious. Even experts in the Soul Palace cannot obtain it. When I became a disciple of Master, I only received three sticks.”

Outside the main hall.

Luo Xin, who was cautiously peeking from the doorway, was filled with envy when she saw Lu Yuan obtain ten calming incense sticks in one go.

But the next moment.

When she saw Han Qingxuan take out another magical artifact from his Qiankun bag, she couldn't help but gasp, her expression turning extremely shocked.

"Master actually took this out as well?"

Luo Xin's eyes widened in disbelief, as if she had witnessed something incredible.

Inside the sect's main hall...

Han Qingxuan held a six-foot-long green sword and spoke with great emotion.

"I've heard that you are skilled in swordsmanship. This magical artifact was something I obtained by chance years ago. However, it has become sentient and is inherently unruly. No one has ever been able to make it recognize its master."

"If you can subdue this sword, I will bestow it upon you as well."

If we only look at it on the surface...

The six-foot-long sword had a dull gleam, as if its blade was covered with a layer of indelible dust, making it appear extremely dirty and worn.

However, Lu Yuan could sense that this sword was no ordinary weapon; it seemed to contain some kind of extremely terrifying power sealed within its blade.

If this power were to erupt...

It will be earth-shattering, and will make the world tremble!
"This sword is indeed extraordinary..."

Lu Yuan looked solemn and stretched out his right hand, trying to grasp the sword hilt.

"Be careful, this sword contains a powerful spiritual force. If you touch it directly, your soul will be severely impacted."

Upon seeing this, Han Qingxuan's expression changed slightly, and he immediately spoke up to remind him.

Unfortunately.

Before he could finish speaking, Lu Yuan had already gripped the hilt of the sword.

"boom!"

All of a sudden.

The six-foot-long green sword, which originally looked unremarkable, trembled slightly, as if a tyrant had been offended and was about to suppress all those who defied him.

An unparalleled, terrifying wave suddenly erupted, filling the entire hall with countless chilling sword energies.

Luo Xin, standing outside the hall, only glanced at it by chance and felt a stinging pain in her eyes, as if they had been almost cut by that invisible sword energy.

"not good!"

"This sword has been revived! Lu Yuan, retreat immediately!"

As for Han Qingxuan, who was standing inside the main hall, his expression changed drastically upon sensing this extremely terrifying sword energy, and he immediately roared.

He had tried to subdue the sword many times and knew very well the terrifying destructive power it would cause when its sword intent was fully unleashed.

Despite Han Qingxuan's reminder, Lu Yuan ignored it and stood there blankly, as if he had turned into a statue.

But the moment he touched the hilt of the sword, many past scenes flashed through his mind.

on the screen.

It was a three-year-old child holding a tree branch, randomly hacking at the rapeseed flowers.

His movements, though seemingly chaotic, were unrestrained and free-flowing, like a gazelle hanging its horns, possessing a natural and effortless Daoist charm.

It was as if he possessed an innate talent for swordsmanship, a born master of the art!
As he grew older, the weapon in his hand transformed into a wooden sword carved from tree branches.

When he grasped the sword, his entire demeanor changed, transforming him from a child into a peerless swordsman.

Holding a wooden sword, he practiced his self-taught swordsmanship in the woods, completely absorbed in it, as if possessed.

As the time goes.

The weapon in his hand changed from a wooden sword to a brand new iron sword.

When he first entered the martial arts world, he made a name for himself and became famous throughout the land. The iron sword in his hand was replaced with a peerless divine sword.

His swordsmanship also became increasingly superb.

Every blade of grass and every tree can be turned into a sword.

Until he experienced joys and sorrows, separations and reunions, and the vicissitudes of life.

Only then did he have a sudden realization, finally understanding the principle that the sword severs the physical body and the heart severs the soul, severing all past ties in the mortal world.

I have a sword that can cleave the heavens, the earth, people, and even myself to attain enlightenment!

These images flashed through Lu Yuan's mind like a fleeting glimpse.

When he opened his eyes again, the six-foot-long green sword in his hand had disappeared.

But instead, it was replaced by...

His gaze became more resolute than ever before, like an extremely sharp, peerless divine sword capable of severing all distracting thoughts and disturbances within his heart! (End of Chapter)