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

Chapter 490 Eight Lifetimes: Facing Fate, Ten Thousand Swords Return to Their Origin!

"Xu'er actually lost?"

Seeing Zhao Xu lying in a pool of blood, the Zhao family patriarch was struck dumb and remained in shock for a long time.

This is the pride of the Zhao family, on whom they have placed great hopes!

He is the most promising descendant of the family to reach the Nirvana Realm and succeed him!

But in front of Lu Yuan, they were so easily defeated.

Even with all his skills, he was still instantly killed by a single sword strike, without any power to resist.

Moreover, the path of cultivation emphasizes courage and diligence, and it's all about striving for that one last breath.

But now Zhao Xu has been defeated so thoroughly, and with all his meridians severed, even if he can be barely saved, his Dao heart will collapse, and he will have no chance of cultivation anymore.

Think of this.

The Zhao family patriarch's eyes grew increasingly dim, as if he had lost all his energy and spirit in an instant, and his whole being aged by several decades.

Compared to the heartbroken Yan Xing and the Zhao family patriarch, Luo Xin, Han Qingxuan, and the others secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and a genuine smile appeared on their faces.

This inner sect competition is of great importance; if Zhao Xu wins first place...

At that time, not only will the spot for the inheritance of destiny fall into the hands of the Zhao family, but even Han Qingxuan's position as sect leader may be in jeopardy.

However, with Lu Yuan's successful victory, the influence of the Zhao family and the Enforcement Hall in the Qingyun Sect will plummet, and they will no longer be able to shake Han Qingxuan's position!

But at this time.

The disheveled Taoist priest seemed to sense something, and suddenly looked up into the distance, his usual laziness replaced by a solemn expression.

"Such a powerful aura, could this be..."

It's not just him.

Han Qingxuan and all the Nirvana Realm experts present changed their expressions slightly, as if they had encountered a very troublesome matter.

Outside the Qingyun Sect, three jet-black flying boats suddenly broke through the air and appeared above them in the blink of an eye.

These three flying boats were hundreds of feet long, seemingly made of some precious metal, and their entire bodies shone with a dark light.

On the banners of each flying boat, the two large characters 'Tai Xuan' were written in a flamboyant and elegant style.

Warships stretched across the sky, banners obscured the heavens.

The originally joyous and celebratory atmosphere suddenly became incredibly oppressive!
Especially on the warship at the very front, there was an old man with a white beard standing with his hands behind his back, his eagle-like gaze revealing the true nature of a ruthless hero.

When Han Qingxuan and the others saw this white-bearded old man, they were all shocked and couldn't help but sit up straight, as if they had encountered an invincible enemy.

Because this person was none other than the patriarch of the Tai Xuan Sect, a supreme being at the half-step Heavenly Fate Realm!
"The patriarch of the Tai Xuan Sect has come uninvited. Could it be about Lin Hu?"

Everyone felt heavy-hearted, and vaguely guessed the reason behind it.

Although Lin Hu was a discarded disciple of the Tai Xuan Sect, he was still recognized as the top disciple of the inner sect back then.

Moreover, despite his years of life as an outlaw, he has maintained close ties with the Tai Xuan Sect.

Moreover, Dong Ruonan was a prodigy of the Tai Xuan Sect. If Lu Yuan killed her, the Tai Xuan Sect would definitely not let it go.

"However, the most important point is probably because young friend Lu Yuan's talent is too amazing."

Su Zhengyang said in a complicated tone.

In recent years, the struggle between Qingyun Sect and Taixuan Sect has become increasingly fierce. Not to mention inner disciples, several even true disciples of the sects have died, and the patriarch of Taixuan Sect has never appeared.

But Lu Yuan is different; his talent is too extraordinary, possessing endless potential and possibilities.

If he grows up, he will surely change the power structure of the Great Li Dynasty!

Therefore.

Therefore, even at great cost, the patriarch of the Tai Xuan Sect must nip it in the bud as soon as possible!

The moment the patriarch of the Tai Xuan Sect appeared.

Everyone present felt an indescribable palpitation, as if an invisible hand was gripping their hearts, making them feel heavy-hearted and extremely difficult to breathe.

Some of the weaker disciples were trembling uncontrollably, their Dao hearts on the verge of collapse.

This is the terrifying aspect of the Heavenly Mandate: with just a thought, one can change the world and subdue the enemy without a fight!
For beings like these, there's no need to lift a finger; a mere glance or a wisp of aura is enough to suppress or kill cultivators of lower realms.

Although the patriarch of the Tai Xuan Sect has not yet truly entered the Heavenly Fate Realm, he is only half a step away from that realm.

His mere presence silenced the entire room.

Many powerful disciples were as insignificant as ants in his presence, lacking even the courage to look him in the eye.

Fear, horror, trembling...

Various negative emotions arose deep within the hearts of many disciples, who felt as if they were facing an omnipotent god.

They were all on pins and needles, their bodies trembling uncontrollably, wishing they could escape from this place immediately.

Only Lu Yuandao's heart is like a sword, able to cut off all distracting thoughts and external interference, completely unaffected by the Tai Xuan Sect's patriarch, daring to raise his head and face destiny!
"To possess such a steadfast Dao heart at such a young age is truly extraordinary."

"This child must not be allowed to live; he must be nipped in the bud!"

The patriarch of the Tai Xuan Sect had a deep gaze as he carefully examined Lu Yuan, a hint of killing intent flashing in his eyes.

Lu Yuan's talent is so extraordinary that it is rare in his life. If he is allowed to continue to grow, he will surely become a major threat in the future.

"May I ask what brings you here with such a large entourage, senior?"

Han Qingxuan soared into the sky, standing atop the main peak, confronting the powerful figures of the Tai Xuan Sect.

He spoke softly, but every syllable he uttered resonated with every brick, tile, blade of grass, and tree in the Qingyun Sect.

"Boom!"

When Han Qingxuan uttered the last word, his voice was like a thunderclap, echoing between heaven and earth, causing even the patriarch of the Tai Xuan Sect to change his expression slightly.

Although from the perspective of cultivation.

Han Qingxuan was only at the Nirvana Perfection stage, and there was still a considerable gap between him and the patriarch of the Tai Xuan Sect.

However, as the head of a sect, he was able to mobilize the sect's resources for his own use.

Under the blessing of the sect-protecting formation.

Han Qingxuan's strength has increased dramatically, and he is now almost on par with the patriarch of the Tai Xuan Sect.

Moreover, this is the territory of the Qingyun Sect. If the patriarch of the Taixuan Sect dares to act recklessly, even if he is a half-step Heavenly Fate powerhouse, his life will be in danger!

"Han Qingxuan, your Qingyun Sect people killed my disciples without cause. You must give my Taixuan Sect an explanation!"

The patriarch of the Tai Xuan Sect, his face contorted with anger, shouted sternly.

"Your Tai Xuan Sect disciples openly colluded with Black Tiger Stronghold to ambush my Qingyun Sect's convoy. How should this matter be resolved?"

Han Qingxuan, not to be outdone, retorted sharply.

"Alright, I don't have time to argue with you here. Lu Yuan murdered my disciple's prodigy, and he must pay with his blood!"

"Hand him over, or I will slaughter the Qingyun Sect!"

The patriarch of the Tai Xuan Sect snorted coldly, and his aura suddenly surged, making everyone present feel breathless.

Some of the weaker Qingyun Sect disciples even collapsed to the ground with a thud due to their weak legs.

"You old fool, you're welcome to try!"

Han Qingxuan refused to yield an inch and immediately activated the sect's grand formation.

"boom!"

A dazzling light shone, and the great formation was revived.

Under the impact of the formation's power.

The three airships shook violently, like ships in a raging storm, as if they might be swallowed by a tsunami at any moment.

Some disciples of the Tai Xuan Sect lost their footing, swaying from side to side, and nearly fell off the flying boat.

For a moment, tensions rose between the two sides, and they seemed poised to go to war at the slightest provocation.

"Enough! Guests are guests, Qingxuan must not be rude!"

Just as the Tai Xuan Sect's patriarch was about to engage in a fierce battle with Han Qingxuan, a deep, aged voice suddenly came from behind.

Han Qingxuan turned around and saw the Zhao family patriarch slowly stand up from his chair and say expressionlessly.

"Elder, what do you mean by this?"

Han Qingxuan raised an eyebrow and questioned in a deep voice.

“One should take responsibility for one’s own actions. Since this was done by Lu Yuan, he should be the one to resolve it.”

"Otherwise, how could the tens of thousands of disciples of my Qingyun Sect be put in danger because of him alone?"

"The Zhao family patriarch spoke selflessly."

“That’s absolutely right. It seems Brother Zhao is the most reasonable one. Han Qingxuan, why don’t you hand this boy over immediately?”

The patriarch of the Tai Xuan Sect was a wise and experienced man, and he could easily see the conflict between the two. He immediately added fuel to the fire and rebuked them sternly.

However, faced with the coordinated efforts of the Tai Xuan Sect's patriarch and the Zhao family's patriarch, Han Qingxuan became calmer than ever before.

"Now that Lu Yuan has become the leader of the inner sect, he is entitled to the same treatment as the true disciples of the sect."

"Anyone who tries to harm him is an enemy of my Qingyun Sect!"

Han Qingxuan said calmly, but everyone could hear an unparalleled determination in his tone.

Lu Yuan possesses unparalleled talent and is the hope for the rise of the Qingyun Sect.

If he can't even protect the pride of his own sect in front of everyone, how can he have the face to serve as the sect leader?

"Han Qingxuan, are you going to act willfully and disregard my words?"

The Zhao family patriarch was furious that the other party showed him no respect whatsoever.

“Elder, you are getting on in years, so you should not get involved in this matter. Otherwise, when the other elders hold you accountable for this matter in the future, even the Zhao family may not be able to protect itself.”

Han Qingxuan spoke in a cold tone, his words carrying a hidden meaning.

The Qingyun Sect has seven Supreme Elders, and although the Zhao family patriarch holds a high position within the sect, he cannot completely control everything.

Normally, Han Qingxuan might give him some face because he is the Supreme Elder.

However, when faced with matters of life and death concerning the sect, Han Qingxuan could act first and report later, making decisions unilaterally and arbitrarily.

He then looked around and suddenly shouted.

"Where are the disciples of Qingyun Sect? Form the Heavenly Gang Spirit Locking Array and annihilate all invading enemies!"

"Disciple obey!"

The voice just fell.

Luo Xin and thousands of inner disciples took the lead, immediately taking to the air and hovering in various locations on the main peak, faintly forming a giant array.

"That madman Han Qingxuan actually dares to wage war against my Tai Xuan Sect for the sake of a mere true disciple!"

When the Tai Xuan Sect patriarch saw that the other party was unyielding, his face turned extremely ugly.

Although he is a half-step Heavenly Fate Great Power, this is the home ground of the Qingyun Sect. If a fight really breaks out...

Even if he were to forcibly kill Lu Yuan, he would inevitably pay an unimaginable price, and might even overdraw his life essence, thus never having any hope of reaching the Heavenly Fate Realm again.

But what's done is done, and now he's in a difficult situation, unsure how to end things.

Just when the patriarch of the Tai Xuan Sect was in a dilemma.

In the Tai Xuan Sect's group, a middle-aged man suddenly stepped forward, clasped his hands in a fist salute, knelt on one knee, and said respectfully.

“Ancestor, since this is a matter of grudges between the younger generation, let us resolve it ourselves.”

What are your intentions?

The patriarch of the Tai Xuan Sect's eyes lit up slightly, and he immediately asked a question.

"The hatred for killing one's son is irreconcilable. Since the Qingyun Sect insists on protecting Lu Yuan, then let me fight him, regardless of life or death!"

As the middle-aged man spoke, his eyes gleamed with malice, and his tone was filled with a chilling murderous intent.

The moment this person appeared.

Lu Yuan's gaze sharpened, and he immediately recognized the middle-aged man's identity.

This man was none other than Dong Baocai, the murderer who killed his parents years ago!
However, the discrepancy between the intelligence and the actual situation is that...

Dong Baocai has now reached the peak of the Soul Palace realm and is only one step away from entering the Nirvana realm.

"Sect Master, this person is my sworn enemy. I beg you to allow me to fight him!"

Lu Yuan felt a surge of killing intent and volunteered to fight.

"Are you sure?"

Han Qingxuan's expression shifted slightly. Seeing Lu Yuan's murderous aura, he vaguely understood the reason behind it.

As the head of a sect, he only needed to say a word to thoroughly investigate Lu Yuan's background.

However, Dong Baochai was at the peak of the Soul Palace realm, and his strength far surpassed Zhao Xu's. Even if Lu Yuan's swordsmanship was unparalleled, he might not be his match.

"It's either him or me!"

Lu Yuan spoke in a low voice, but the chilling killing intent in his words moved even Han Qingxuan.

If Lu Yuan's previous impression on him was like a sword that had lost its sharpness and returned to its original simplicity, then Lu Yuan was like a sword that had lost its edge and returned to its original state.

So now.

The killing intent emanating from Lu Yuan was so palpable, like a peerless, deadly weapon, eager to drink the blood of its enemies!

"Very well, since you have made up your mind, I will personally support you."

If given a choice, Han Qingxuan would not want to start a full-scale war with the Tai Xuan Sect.

Now that Lu Yuan has volunteered, he can just go with the flow and help Lu Yuan fulfill this wish.

"Go, as long as you can kill him, you will become the Supreme Elder of my Tai Xuan Sect."

The patriarch of the Tai Xuan Sect smiled and made the promise personally.

"Thank you for your guidance, Ancestor!"

Dong Baocai was overjoyed, and then jumped off the flying boat, landing steadily on the arena.

"I wondered why an outer disciple dared to be an enemy of the Dong family. It turns out that those two ants back then were your parents."

Dong Baocai sized up Lu Yuan and sneered.

"I could kill your parents back then, and I can kill you today. Why don't you come up here and face your death?!"

Faced with Dong Baocai's taunts, Lu Yuan remained silent and simply walked step by step toward the arena.

However, as he took a step, all the disciples present, who had swords at their waists, were surprised to find that their longswords in their sheaths suddenly began to tremble violently for some reason, and emitted a series of sword cries.

"Clang!"

to the end.

The moment Lu Yuan stepped onto the arena.

Within a radius of ten miles, all the longswords were drawn, transforming into countless streams of light that converged towards Lu Yuan.

"Is this the legendary 'Return of Ten Thousand Swords'?"

Seeing his sword drawn from its sheath, Su Zhengyang felt a chill run down his spine and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Legend has it that when one's swordsmanship reaches a certain level of proficiency, one can command ten thousand swords with just one's will, making all the precious swords in the world at one's disposal.

The move that Lu Yuan is now unleashing is the legendary supreme sword technique!

(End of this chapter)