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

"The sword has vanished?"

In the sect's main hall.

Seeing the six-foot-long sword that had mysteriously disappeared from Lu Yuan's hand, Han Qingxuan's expression changed slightly, and he said in disbelief.

This sword is nameless and has a mysterious origin; he obtained it from an ancient secret realm.

He knew this sword was extraordinary, but he never expected it to be so strange, disappearing into thin air without him noticing anything amiss!
"This sword is merely a vessel; the true essence of swordsmanship lies within it—a trace of supreme sword intent."

Lu Yuan spoke frankly, without hiding anything.

"Swordsmanship inheritance?"

Han Qingxuan was shocked to hear this, never expecting that this sword had such a great background.

It should be known that anything that can be called a legacy is extraordinary, and judging from Lu Yuan's appearance, he has obviously gained tremendous benefits from it.

"I wonder what kind of swordsmanship tradition is contained here?"

Han Qingxuan asked curiously.

"The Sword Way of Self-Severance".

Lu Yuan didn't hold back and told everyone about the inheritance he had received.

Because this method is extremely special, it cannot be practiced by those who are not sincere and single-mindedly devoted to the Dao.

As the Buddhist saying goes, "The mind is like a bright mirror; one must constantly wipe it clean."

"The mind of a practitioner is like a mirror, which needs to be wiped clean from time to time in order to keep the original mind bright and pure."

"The way of self-severance is to use the mind as a sword to cut away all kinds of distracting thoughts and delusions in the mind."

"All conditioned phenomena are like dreams and illusions. Only by eliminating all delusions can one realize one's true nature, see the world, and see all sentient beings."

Lu Yuan said calmly.

"To sever oneself and attain enlightenment?"

"We are all ordinary people, so how can we possibly achieve a state of being without desires or wants?"

"Although this sword technique is profound and mysterious, there are very few people who are suitable to practice it."

Upon hearing these words, Han Qingxuan's expression shifted, and he immediately shook his head.

Only then did he finally understand.

Why has no one been able to make this sword recognize its master all this time?

Because as long as you are human, you will have desires, obsessions, and all sorts of delusions.

However, this sword path of self-severance requires the severing of all greed and obsession, and achieving this is harder than ascending to heaven.

I'm afraid that apart from those born sword fanatics, almost no one can master it.

Think of this.

Han Qingxuan glanced at Lu Yuan with surprise again.

Since Lu Yuan was able to obtain the sword inheritance inside, it means that he has gained the sword's approval and is qualified to cultivate this self-severing sword path.

Doesn't this mean.

Lu Yuan's pursuit of the Dao was even more steadfast than that of the Qingyun Sect Master.
"No wonder he rose to prominence so quickly at such a young age. With such a firm belief in the Dao, how could he not achieve great things?"

Han Qingxuan was filled with mixed emotions, and his regard for Lu Yuan increased even more.

After thinking for a moment, he took out a jade talisman from his Qiankun bag and handed it to Lu Yuan.

"This item is a Minor Universe Shifting Talisman, and it also contains a trace of my spiritual will, which can withstand an attack from a Nirvana Realm expert."

"If you encounter a life-or-death crisis, no matter where you are, you only need to activate this talisman to instantly teleport three thousand miles away."

"Thank you, Sect Master."

Lu Yuan took the small Qiankun Shifting Talisman and carefully put it away.

This item is so precious that it is equivalent to a cultivator's second life; its value cannot be measured in money.

Upon seeing this scene, Luo Xin couldn't help but let out a wail, almost turning into a mask of jealousy.

"He's gone mad! Master has definitely gone mad!"

"He even brought out a Lesser Universe Shifting Talisman! That's a privilege usually reserved for personal disciples!"

Judging from the various treatments that Lu Yuan enjoyed.

He wasn't a direct disciple, but he was better than one.

Even if he made great contributions to the sect, he shouldn't be valued so highly by Han Qingxuan, right?
Even Luo Xin suspected that Lu Yuan might be her master's illegitimate son who had been left out in the outside world, otherwise why would her master be so generous to him?

"Comparison is the thief of joy."

"It seems that Master values ​​this junior brother exceptionally much, even more than our eldest senior brother did back then, right?"

Luo Xin said with a helpless expression.

And the other side.

After giving out all the rewards, Han Qingxuan solemnly gave further instructions.

"The Inner Sect Grand Competition is imminent. According to the agreement I reached with the Enforcement Hall, you must win first place in the competition to be qualified to become a true disciple."

"Although this is quite difficult for you, it is also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

"The true disciples of the sect hold a prestigious position. If you can obtain this position, it will greatly benefit your future cultivation. You must not take it lightly."

"The Inner Sect Grand Competition?"

Upon hearing these four words, Lu Yuan was stunned for a moment before he understood why Han Qingxuan had given him so many treasures and resources.

The original intention was to force him into a position so that he could achieve a good ranking in this inner sect competition.

But the problem is.

He was just an outer disciple before, and now that he has just been promoted to an inner disciple, he has to participate in this competition. Isn't that a bit too hasty?

"The path of cultivation is essentially about defying fate."

"If we cultivators do not strive, what is the point of cultivating immortality? What is the point of seeking the Dao?"

"And stop acting innocent after taking advantage of others. Although the inner sect competition is fierce, it's not impossible for you to win first place with your strength."

Seeing the troubled look on Lu Yuan's face, Han Qingxuan immediately spoke seriously.

"This disciple will obey the sect master's orders."

Seeing this, Lu Yuan had no choice but to cup his hands in greeting.

Once the matter was settled, he did not linger there.

Say goodbye to Han Qingxuan and Luo Xin.

He then returned to his lodgings, carefully closed the doors and windows, and began to take stock of his spoils from the trip.

During his trip to Mianshui City, he obtained a large amount of spoils from Lin Hu and the bandits of Black Tiger Stronghold.

However, he had been traveling with Elder Li and the others and hadn't had a chance to examine it closely.

He opened a Qiankun bag and saw that it was filled with tens of thousands of low-grade spirit stones.

Besides.

The quantity of various precious medicines and elixirs was also extremely considerable.

Although these pills were of very low quality, the quantity was just enough.

Moreover, after carefully checking everything, Lu Yuan found a yellowed scripture in Lin Hu's storage bag.

"This is the Tai Xuan Sect's most treasured cultivation technique, the Tai Xuan Scripture?"

Lu Yuan's pupils dilated slightly, and he immediately became interested.

From the content point of view.

This sutra is just a rubbing, but it is covered with dense, messy handwriting, all of which are Lin Hu's cultivation insights and understandings.

Mysterious and mystical, the door to all wonders.

The wonder of the Tai Xuan Scripture lies in the fact that if someone can cultivate it to its highest level, they will have the opportunity to undergo a complete transformation. When Lin Hu first joined the Tai Xuan Sect, he was of average talent and showed no remarkable ability. It wasn't until he spent more than ten years cultivating this technique to a minor level of mastery that he was able to achieve this.

Only then was he able to cleanse his marrow and ascend to great heights, becoming the chief inner disciple of the Tai Xuan Sect!
However, according to the insights left by Lin Hu, this method is extremely complex and cumbersome. If ordinary disciples cannot grasp the key points, they may not be able to cultivate to the entry level no matter how much effort they put in.

"The Tai Xuan Sect is one of the top sects in the Great Li Dynasty, and since they regard the Tai Xuan Scripture as their sect's most treasured technique, it must have its own unique features."

Lu Yuan glanced through it briefly, then put it away without immediately starting to cultivate.

After all, he still has another chance to go to the Scripture Pavilion to select a superior cultivation method. It's not too late for him to cultivate this method after he finds one that is compatible with the Tai Xuan Scripture.

"These low-level weapons and elixirs are not very useful to me. If I have the opportunity in the future, I can sell them all and exchange them for cultivation resources."

After Lu Yuan finished checking all the supplies, he took out a jade bottle from his Qiankun bag.

"Boom!"

He uncorked the bottle, and a rich, sweet fragrance immediately wafted out, filling the room with its aroma.

"As expected of a top-grade Spirit Nourishing Pill, just a wisp of its fragrance increased the speed of my cultivation process by more than 50%."

Lu Yuan's eyes brightened slightly, and a hint of joy rose in his heart.

It should be noted that although martial artists at the Spirit Sea Realm can absorb spiritual energy into their bodies, they need to activate their cultivation techniques to make the spiritual energy circulate through a full cycle within their bodies in order to completely refine and absorb it.

Under normal circumstances.

Even if a martial artist at the Spirit Sea Realm doesn't eat or sleep, their limit is only a hundred cycles a day.

However, the faster the cultivation technique is activated, the faster one's own spiritual energy will be refined.

However, the Spirit Nourishing Pill can skip the step of refining spiritual energy and directly make the martial artist's Qi Sea quickly become full.

"With these hundreds of Spirit Nourishing Pills, I should be able to reach the late stage of the Spirit Sea Realm in a short time."

"By then, even if I encounter a Soul Palace Realm expert, I will be able to easily defeat them!"

Lu Yuan muttered to himself, a powerful sense of confidence welling up inside him.

He then took a deep breath, cleared his mind of all distractions, and began to focus on his cultivation.

The days and months pass by like a shuttle.

In the blink of an eye, more than two months have passed.

While Lu Yuan was in seclusion cultivating, the highly anticipated Inner Sect Competition arrived as scheduled.

Compared to outer disciples.

Those who can become inner disciples of the Qingyun Sect are all exceptionally talented.

Even the weakest among them possessed the cultivation level of the early stage of the Spirit Sea Realm.

As for those top geniuses, they have already entered the late stage of the Spirit Sea Realm, and can break through to the Soul Palace Realm in just one step.

In terms of both status and cultivation, he is on par with the inner sect elders!
As the competition drew near, the entire Qingyun Sect became increasingly lively.

Many inner disciples and sect elders who were far away rushed back in advance to witness this grand event.

After all, the Inner Sect Competition is extremely important, being the most exciting annual event of the Qingyun Sect.

This is not only to select exceptionally talented geniuses, but also to take this opportunity to demonstrate the sect's strength to the major powers outside, thereby deterring those restless villains.

Therefore.

Whenever the Inner Gate Grand Competition begins.

In addition to recalling all disciples and elders, the Qingyun Sect will also send out invitations to invite forces of all sizes in the vicinity to come and watch the battle.

It can be said that the entire sect attaches great importance to the inner sect competition.

All the inner disciples were eager to compete and hoped to achieve a good ranking in the competition.

Because of the attention from various forces.

If they can stand out in the competition, they will not only receive generous rewards, but also use this opportunity to make a name for themselves and attract more investment!
"The inner disciples this year are all very strong. I wonder which prodigy will win the championship in this inner sect competition."

"Is there even a question? Of course it's Senior Brother Zhao Xu!"

"It is said that Senior Brother Zhao Xu is the most beloved direct descendant of a certain Supreme Elder, and he is also a disciple of the Master of the Strict Punishment Hall. He has been tempered in the Law Enforcement Hall for many years and has personally killed countless powerful villains and bandits."

"Indeed, Senior Brother Zhao Xu is very strong. He has already entered the first level of the Soul Palace realm. Whether it is talent, aptitude, wealth, or combat experience, there is nothing to criticize."

"In my opinion, the inner sect leader this time is none other than Senior Brother Zhao Xu."

Many disciples huddled together and discussed in hushed tones.

Many of them held Zhao Xu in high esteem, believing him to be the undisputed chief disciple of the inner sect.

However, some people disagreed with these remarks.

"I don't think so. Senior Brother Zhao Xu is indeed powerful, but the other inner sect prodigies are not to be underestimated either."

"For example, Senior Sister Su Yun is only twenty years old, but she has already reached the half-step Soul Palace Realm cultivation level, and she is also a disciple of a certain Supreme Elder."

"Her Xuan Nu Sword Technique is so masterful that even Soul Palace Realm experts dare not take it head-on."

"And then there's Senior Brother Lei Heng, a born martial arts fanatic. Although he's only at the ninth level of the Spirit Sea Realm, it's said that in a life-or-death battle, he once tore apart a Soul Palace Realm expert with his bare hands, which makes him a freak in the eyes of many!"

"Senior Sister Su Yun? Senior Brother Lei Heng?"

Upon hearing these two names, everyone's expression changed slightly, and an undisguised sense of awe appeared in their eyes.

That person is right.

Although Zhao Xu is exceptionally strong, Su Yun and Lei Heng are also exceptionally talented prodigies and strong contenders for the inner sect leader title.

"Gentlemen, I'm afraid you've forgotten one person."

at the same time.

Someone smiled and spoke again.

"You mean Junior Brother Lu Yuan, who's been making headlines lately?"

The other disciples' expressions shifted slightly, and they immediately guessed who the other person was referring to.

Over the past two months, news of the sect's caravan being ambushed has spread like wildfire.

As a result, the name Lu Yuan spread throughout the entire Qingyun Sect and became known to many disciples and elders.

"Although Junior Brother Lu Yuan killed Lin Hu, his strength should not be underestimated. However, he has only recently been promoted to an inner disciple, so he probably won't participate in this competition, right?"

Someone asked in confusion.

Actually, there was one more thing he didn't say.

In the eyes of everyone.

Zhao Xu, Su Yun, and Lei Heng are all at the same level as Soul Palace Realm experts.

Although Lu Yuan was able to kill Lin Hu, who was at the ninth level of the Spirit Sea Realm, his cultivation time was too short. It was said that he only had the first level of the Spirit Sea Realm, making it difficult for him to compare with the previous three.

Just as everyone was talking about it.

After two months of arduous training, Lu Yuan finally ended his seclusion.

"This Pure Lotus Heart Sutra truly lives up to its reputation as a superior cultivation method; the cultivation resources required are simply astronomical."

"Even with more than 10,000 low-grade spirit stones and hundreds of top-grade spirit-nurturing pills, it was only enough to support me until I reached the sixth level of the Spirit Sea Realm."

Lu Yuan exhaled a breath of stale air, silently sensing the spiritual power within his body that had increased several times over, his expression quite helpless.

During his seclusion, he took the time to visit the library.

After careful consideration, I finally chose the Pure Lotus Heart Sutra as my practice method.

As the name suggests, this method focuses on cultivating the mind and will, emphasizing a heart like a lotus throne, containing inner light.

I have a bright pearl, but it has long been locked away by worldly troubles.

When the dust settles and light shines forth, it illuminates countless mountains and rivers.

If one cultivates this method to its ultimate level, one can illuminate thousands of miles of mountains and rivers with one's will.

In the blink of an eye, he can liberate all living beings! (End of Chapter)