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

Chapter 489 Eight Lifetimes: One move decides the outcome, one sword determines life and death!

"Staying overnight on the main peak?"

"Could it be that the sect leader is worried about..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan's expression shifted slightly, and he vaguely guessed what was going on.

"Shh!"

Luo Xin raised her index finger, signaling him to speak more quietly.

Although the Qingyun Sect is protected by many formations, it is currently the time for the inner sect competition, and many powerful figures from various forces have come to observe.

Lu Yuan is only at the Spirit Sea Realm and cannot transmit his voice over a thousand miles. If he makes a big fuss about it, some powerful figure might hear it.

"It's always better to be cautious than not, and Master's actions are just in case."

"Moreover, I heard from my master that this year's quota for true disciples is extraordinary and seems to be related to the inheritance of destiny. Given his ruthless and unscrupulous nature, he might really take the risk."

Luo Xin whispered.

"The inheritance of destiny?"

After asking Luo Xin for information, Lu Yuan finally understood the whole story.

According to information revealed by Luo Xin.

This so-called Heavenly Mandate Realm expert has cultivated to the point where his mind is the universe and the universe is his mind.

They forged their own path and firmly believed that they could change the real world in an instant.

For example, the leader of the Fire God Cult, when he went to war with an ancient dynasty due to a doctrinal dispute, used only his willpower to turn the entire area within a radius of 100,000 miles into a sea of ​​fire.

Interfering with reality with one's will and mind is a more terrifying method than any magic or supernatural power.

Therefore.

The status of a powerful being ordained by Heaven is extremely revered, and they can enjoy the respect and offerings of all living beings.

If the legacy left by such beings were to appear in the world, it would surely cause a bloodbath, and even Nirvana Realm experts would fight tooth and nail for it!
"According to Master, that great being of destiny was named Lingxu Shangren. When he attained perfection in his Daoist arts and ascended to heaven in a rainbow, he left behind a legacy."

"And the cave he left behind will be opened once every ten years."

"At that time, all major powers, including the Great Li Dynasty, will send their most outstanding young talents to Lingxu Cave for training."

"For example, the Supreme Emperor of Dali obtained an extraordinary opportunity in the Lingxu Cave, which enabled him to defy fate and ascend to the highest position."

Luo Xin answered all her questions and explained everything to Lu Yuan in detail.

"I see, thank you for clearing up my confusion, senior sister."

Lu Yuan's eyes revealed a look of understanding, and he became somewhat interested in this inheritance of destiny.

"I never expected that the number of disciples for the sect this time would be related to the legacy left by a powerful figure with a destiny. No wonder Tang Yun, Zhao Xu and the others are fighting so hard."

He is currently short of resources. If he can obtain the qualification to go to the Spirit Void Cave, he might be able to take this opportunity to obtain a large number of spiritual pills and treasures, which would greatly increase his strength.

After understanding the importance of the inheritance of destiny, Lu Yuan did not refuse Han Qingxuan's kindness and found a room on the main peak to stay for the night.

Late at night.

A blood-red figure moved like a ghost through the thick night, speeding towards the outer disciples' residence.

This person's aura was restrained, his figure was elusive, and he almost blended into the darkness.

Let alone ordinary inner disciples, even a Nirvana Realm early stage expert would find it difficult to detect anything unusual here.

But when he quietly approached Lu Yuan's residence, he found it empty. He immediately froze, his face turning extremely ugly.

The thick fog surrounding the shadowy figure slowly dissipated, revealing a cold and ruthless old face.

If someone were here, they would definitely recognize them at a glance.

This person was none other than the head of the Enforcement Hall, known as Severe Punishment!
"What a Han Qingxuan! He actually anticipated this move?"

"It seems that there is only one last way to ensure that Zhao Xu wins tomorrow's competition without any chance of failure."

Yan Xing snorted coldly.

He glanced unwillingly at Lu Yuan's residence, then disappeared back into the night, vanishing without a trace.

Silent all night.

The next morning.

As dawn broke, many inner disciples headed to the main peak early in the morning, anxiously awaiting the arrival of the inner sect's decisive battle.

It should be noted that both Lu Yuan and Zhao Xu are undoubtedly the inner sect's most outstanding talents.

One rose from humble beginnings and, with a single sword strike, forcefully killed Lin Hu, the former chief of the inner sect of the Tai Xuan Sect.

One of them comes from the cultivation world, has enjoyed top-tier resources since childhood, and has been personally taught by a Nirvana Realm expert.

In the past, either of them could have easily won the position of leader of the inner sect.

But now.

They met in a decisive battle, where they would determine the victor under the watchful eyes of the masses.

Without exaggeration, this was absolutely the most amazing battle in the last decade!
Many disciples were so excited that they didn't sleep all night, eager to witness this battle of geniuses as soon as possible!
When Lu Yuan stepped out of the room, he found that the main peak was already packed with people.

Looking around, there were dense crowds everywhere, completely surrounding the sect's main hall.

A high platform was also erected in the square in front of the sect's main hall.

The high platform has hundreds of seats and offers a panoramic view of the entire main peak.

As for the mountain next to the main peak, a section of its summit was cut off out of thin air, turning it into a fighting arena hundreds of feet wide.

The surface of the arena was imprinted with countless complex runes. These patterns and symbols combined to form a defensive array that enveloped the entire mountain.

Runes flickered.

This increased the sturdiness of the arena to an unimaginable level, making it difficult even for late-stage Soul Palace experts to shake!

at this time.

A cheer suddenly erupted from the crowded throng.

Zhao Xu, clad in battle armor and wielding a blood-red longsword, appeared in everyone's sight, surrounded by numerous disciples of the Enforcement Hall.

His eyes were bloodshot, and deep within them was a suppressed bloodlust and madness, making him look like a wild beast ready to devour its prey!
"Zhao Xu isn't acting quite right, you need to be careful."

Luo Xin raised an eyebrow and whispered a reminder.

"Don't worry, senior sister, he's no match for me."

Lu Yuan said calmly, but his tone carried a strong sense of confidence.

This is not arrogance, but rather the confidence that comes from great strength!
"Since you are so confident, junior brother, I will wait for your good news."

Luo Xin seemed to be infected by Lu Yuan's confidence in his words, and for some reason suddenly became convinced that he could become the leader of the inner sect.

And the other side.

Before the inner sect elders could announce the start of the competition, Zhao Xu took the lead and stepped onto the arena, immediately brandishing his long sword and pointing the blade at Lu Yuan.

"You incompetent wretch, come up here and meet your death!"

His eyes were bloodshot, and his whole body was filled with killing intent, but his aura was terrifyingly powerful.

Among the disciples present, many were Spirit Sea Realm martial artists, and some were even true disciples of their sects.

Anyone who isn't blind can see that something is wrong with Zhao Xu.

"How is this going?"

"How come Senior Brother Zhao Xu seems like a completely different person in just one day?"

"As far as I know, there is an extremely powerful move in the Blood Soul Blade Technique. This move can absorb the enemy's essence and soul for one's own use, temporarily increasing one's strength." "However, although this move is powerful, it is also extremely dangerous and can easily backfire. Could it be that Junior Brother Zhao Xu risked everything to use this move in order to win the inner sect championship?"

One of the true disciples' expressions tightened, and he vaguely guessed the reason behind it.

"I've heard that Master Yan Xing cultivates the Path of Slaughter, which allows one to strengthen their cultivation by killing powerful enemies. Now that I've seen it, it's indeed extraordinary."

"If I am not mistaken, the Blood Soul Blade in Zhao Xu's hand is also a top-grade spiritual weapon."

"This item, combined with the Killing Path, is like adding wings to a tiger. It is enough to make his combat power comparable to a late-stage Soul Palace expert in a short period of time. It seems that young friend Lu Yuan is in grave danger this time."

On the high platform in front of the sect's main hall, many Nirvana Realm experts with sharp eyes noticed the strangeness of the situation.

The path of killing is both righteous and evil, and is even more extreme than many demonic methods.

Back then, there was a powerful cultivator who practiced the path of killing. Because of his excessive killing instinct, he accumulated too much karmic karma, which led to his inner demons taking advantage of his weakness when he was about to break through his cultivation.

From that moment on, his reason collapsed, and he became a monster who only knew how to kill.

Judging from the current situation...

Zhao Xu was clearly trying to enhance his own strength, so he risked killing a multi-headed monster on the eve of the battle, which caused his mind to become unstable and he showed signs of losing control.

Seeing this, even the Zhao family patriarch's eyes flashed with a hint of worry.

The Origin Holy Realm is based on the martial arts of the mind. Once one's mind collapses, one's future is ruined. This is no joke.

If Zhao Xu can win this match, he can use this opportunity to solidify his beliefs and greatly increase his strength.

But if he loses the competition, he will suffer a backlash from his cultivation technique at best, and at worst, his mind and body will be damaged, turning him into a cripple!
"Elder, there is no need to worry. Although Lu Yuan's swordsmanship is superb, his cultivation is too weak. Zhao Xu refined the essence of two late-stage Soul Palace demon beasts late last night. He will definitely win this match."

Yan Xing secretly transmitted his voice, making every effort to ensure that...

"I hope so."

A shadow fell over the Zhao family patriarch's heart; for some reason, he had a persistent feeling of unease.

In front of the sect's main hall, facing Zhao Xu's provocation, Lu Yuan showed no weakness and went straight up to the arena.

"Since you want to die, I will grant your wish!"

"Die!"

Almost the instant Lu Yuan stepped onto the arena.

Zhao Xu, like a wild beast out of control, traversed hundreds of feet and charged towards him.

at the same time.

The blood-red longsword in his hand also slashed down at Lu Yuan's head like lightning.

The blade was so sharp that it left no way out!

Especially when Zhao Xu unleashed that slash.

Behind him, two illusory images of demonic beasts faintly appeared, causing the power of the sword to suddenly surge, as if it could even cleave through the void!
"Junior brother, be careful!"

Upon seeing this, Luo Xin was immediately alarmed and couldn't help but shout a warning.

The other disciples' expressions also changed drastically, their hearts leaping into their throats, and they didn't dare to even breathe loudly.

On one hand, the power of Zhao Xu's strike was too terrifying. If it were one of the inner disciples, they probably wouldn't even be able to withstand a single blow.

On the other hand, Zhao Xu did not follow the rules.

Before the start of the competition could even be announced, they suddenly launched an attack, catching everyone off guard and giving them no time to react.

But facing this strike that was enough to kill a Soul Palace Realm expert, Lu Yuan remained calm. He not only did not dodge, but also slowly closed his eyes.

The moment he closed his eyes.

The once bustling world suddenly became incredibly silent.

Everything froze, even time itself stopped flowing!

Zhao Xu's swift and powerful strike, so fast that it was impossible for the naked eye to catch it, appeared extremely slow and clumsy to Lu Yuan at this moment.

Look carefully, cut carefully.

This is the essence of the swordsmanship of self-severance.

When one focuses to the extreme, one can even sever the flow of time with a single sword strike!

Although Lu Yuan had his eyes closed, when he concentrated, he discovered that Zhao Xu's move was full of flaws and loopholes.

"Shh!"

next moment.

He pointed his fingers like a sword and slashed down instantly.

An unimaginably dazzling sword light flashed like a streak of light, striking the blood-red longsword in Zhao Xu's hand with lightning speed.

"boom!"

The long sword shattered and turned to dust.

The two illusory demonic beasts behind Zhao Xu were instantly shattered like bubbles by the sword light, turning into wisps of smoke and dissipating into the air.

He himself was severely injured, his body trembled violently, he immediately spat out blood, and flew backward, crashing heavily into the array light screen, which prevented him from falling off the stage.

However, his meridians were completely severed, and his flesh was mangled and bloody, rendering him powerless.

Even if he manages to survive, he will be a cripple for life and will never be able to pose any threat to Lu Yuan again.

"Zhao Xu lost?"

Upon seeing this, the entire audience fell into a deathly silence!
Everyone stared at Lu Yuan with wide, incredulous eyes, their hearts filled with turmoil.

"puff!"

Han Qingxuan held the teacup, and had just taken a sip of hot tea when, before he could even swallow it, he spat out all the tea.

He knew that Lu Yuan was highly skilled in swordsmanship, a natural-born swordsmanship prodigy with unlimited potential and possibilities.

But he never dreamed that Lu Yuan's swordsmanship would be so terrifying.

One move decides the outcome, one sword determines life and death!

With a single sword strike, he instantly killed Zhao Xu!
"No matter what tricks you use, I can break through all your methods with a single sword. This is the true way of the sword!"

"Compared to this young friend, my swordsmanship, honed over decades, is utterly insignificant."

Su Zhengyang felt his scalp tingle, utterly astonished, and his heart was completely shaken beyond measure.

Su Yun stared intently at Lu Yuan, biting her red lips tightly, almost feeling so defeated that she questioned her existence.

Since birth, she has been hailed as a once-in-a-century swordsmanship genius in the Su family.

When all those so-called geniuses from prestigious families and successors from sects were defeated by her.

She became increasingly convinced that she was destined to prove her path with the sword and amaze the world.

But it wasn't until she met Lu Yuan that she finally understood.

What is true swordsmanship? What is a true swordsmanship prodigy?

"This is impossible!"

"Zhao Xu successfully refined the essence of two demonic beasts, making him strong enough to fight against a late-stage Soul Palace expert. How could he be defeated by a disciple whose cultivation is only at the mid-stage Spirit Sea realm?"

Yan Xing was distraught and roared repeatedly, unable to accept this fact.

As for the Zhao family patriarch, who always kept his eyes down and pretended to be asleep, seemingly indifferent to everything, his old eyes were wide open at this moment, filled with shock and disbelief!

(End of this chapter)